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A Great Day!

Today has been filled with good things. I woke to find I've lost 4 pounds this week. I'm feeling so much better and walking is always good God time.

I went to the dentist today and had my teeth cleaned, but while I was there my permanent crown arrived. I was able to get it put on during the same visit. While I was sitting in the dental chair I was reminded of a truth about Jeremiah 29:11. The Lord has planned only good for us; not harm. Sometimes we don't believe that because our circumstances aren't fun. Well, going to the dentist isn't fun and it sure doesn't feel good when you break a tooth and have to get a crown. The thing is this...getting a crown is good for me. It doesn't bring harm but good. God brings into our lives what is good for us and not just what makes us happy for a moment.

I was also able to meet with Bro Allie today and get his input and blessings on several of the upcoming WM events. That was great.

George brought a treat home from work. He'd ordered Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies for me before they deployed last month. Anyway, George brought them home for me. Those are my most favorite cookies since childhood. My mother used to buy those for me every Valentine's Day. Of course, that was back in the day when they were delivered before Valentine's. Anyway, they are a sweet childhood memory...no pun intended!

Now for my best news of the day. My writing mentor, Edna, has given me a BIG assignment. Actually, she's given me three big assignments along with a couple of smaller big assignments. I'm so excited. I feel like I'm moving forward instead of sitting stagnant. I'd begun to wonder if I misunderstood the Lord's call to write for Him and His glory and found it hard to keep writing. A precious friend gave me a wonderful little 1" frame with a sweet message. I keep it sitting on my desk next to my laptop while I write. It reminds me that if I will just keep working a little bit at a time I'll one day find I've finished my work. Anyway, that's how I plan to finish my assignments...a little bit at a time. I wonder if that's why Edna gave me her assignment in several pieces.

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