Two years ago when I woke up I had no idea that this would be the date that would forever change my life! My day was planned in my mind-teaching, doing some grading while I waited for Taryn to finish her cross country practice and then home to fix dinner and walk Sukie. But God interrupted my life with a phone call which officially brought the stormy sea of cancer into my life. In one instant my calm seas exploded into the most violent storm I had ever been in. I found myself desperately trying to anchor myself to something that would keep me alive. I found it in God's word and His love for me. The devotional I have camped in is Streams in the Desert by L.B. Cowman. This is one of the first verses I read, "Others went out to sea in ships; they were merchants on the mighty waters. They saw the works of the Lord, his wonderful deeds in the deep. (Psalm 107:23-26)
Cowman goes on to say, "The person who has not learned that every wind that blows can be used to guide us toward heaven has certainly not mastered the art of sailing and is nothing but an apprentice. In fact, the only thing that helps no one is a dead calm. Every wind, whether from the north, south, east, or west, may help us toward that blessed port. So seek only this:to stay well out to sea-and then have no fear of stormy winds."
Today I am grateful for the love and comfort my heavenly Father has poured into my life these past two years. I am so excited to be enjoying excellent health! For those of you who have prayed for me, juiced carrots for me, sent encouraging notes and verses, cried with me and walked with me on this difficult road-I LOVE AND APPRECIATE YOU! Please don't stop praying! Eating a plant based diet is a very lonely road most of the time. Pray God will give me the time and energy to plan menu's and learn to cook new things and the stamina to stay diligent with all of it. There are days I just want to grab a quart of ice cream and sit in front of the T.V. and eat sugar until I'm sick! So far I haven't done that but it's probably only because there are people who are praying, not because I have great self discipline! I am looking forward to seeing how God is going to bring himself glory through my life this next year. Stay tuned to be part of it!
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Linn ~
I am humbly thankful that God has blessed you with an employment opportunity with Foothills Christian High School.
His timing is AWEsome!
As you know, I have been laid off from SDCC for 73 days now and I am still trusting God.
I have been a vegan for 19 years. I am happy that you've made this choice.
I will continue to pray for you.
P. Daley
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