In our neck of the woods, while we still have snow on the ground, the yard is snow free and none of our animals are loving it more than one of the cats, Abby.

She much prefers outside.  She comes in to eat and during bad weather to sleep.  She doesn’t like to be petted while inside the house – although the past few weeks have changed a bit sense we aren’t going outside.  However, once outside she becomes a pest wanting to be petted all the time and getting in the way of anything we are doing.

However, forecast, now, right now this minute at least, is for strong possibility of snow and/or rain through Tuesday.

Our higher temps forecast have been modified and now they are lower temps. 

Really interesting winter this year.

Still getting measureable inches in our mountains, and that is good news!

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“Don't let circumstances distress you. Rather, look for the will of God for your life to be revealed in and through those circumstances.”  - Billy Graham

Joshua 1:9 “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” KJV

Sometimes it is very difficult to go through something that in one way or another is devastating to us or our loved ones and not feel depressed or distressed. 

But God is quite clear He IS there for us, and while we may not understand why we go through those situations we but have to turn to Him to receive strength to live through it.

We sometimes have to go to Him several times a day to regain our faith in Him, to allow His Holy Spirit to comfort and guide us.

That is okay, God understands all that is happening and wants to comfort us and strengthen us.  He wants to reassure us of His love, grace and mercy; to give us what we need, whether that be words for us, or for someone else to help in those serious times.

True peace in our heart ONLY comes from God and He must be the one we go to for that peace and for the strength to go another hour, another day.

We never know why we go through something, but when we rely on God and tell others there is a truth that the Holy Spirit uses to add strength to our words.

We need to ask God what He wants us to do, who He wants us to speak to – I have been amazed at Him giving me His wisdom to share with nurses, staff or doctors how He is working in my life.  Some politely listen, others agree and I know (from my own experiences) some will have my words come back to them in quieter moments.

So thankful that He not only promises to be with us – but HE ALWAYS honors those promises.

Later, Art (-: