"I Miss You, Debra."

"Be still and know that I am God." --- Psalm 46:10

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Just thought I'd report in from Life on the Red Couch.

It's all these changes that make me a bit bonkers. New foods to eat, (many to avoid), new recipes and times to cook them. Doing everything slower than I used to. And much more.

In fact, there on the couch I held a pity party while remembering the happy-snappy, fast-paced, driving-places, estate-sale-loving, people-filled life I once lived. It got me all teary-eyed and I whispered, "I miss you, Debra." Hung my head.

But I know better than to camp there. So I left soon. Made myself count 20 blessings.

Anyway, I've not wanted to write downer posts, so hence my absence here. I'm skipping much, but my sense of privacy is kicking in.

Changes. Acceptance of different seasons. Clinging to hope and anticipation when tempted to go with the downward flow. Letting everything work compassion in your heart for others...

... It all requires much time and patience. And much time spent alone with God.

A special thanks to those of you who have paused in your day to ask how I'm doing.

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We watched the Dr. Ben Carson movie and enjoyed it much.

Also, we re-watched The Map of Tiny Little Things and I love what it did with my imagination.

I'm rereading my favorite middle grade comfort book: Mystery of the Red Carnations by Mary C. Jane. Perfect for autumn and few other books whisk me away like this one does. Available on Kindle for cheap.

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Let's end this with a smile, ok? :

Please remember: My posts are always about more than they appear to be. 

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 "For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." ... Matthew 6:14,15