Woke up this morning thinking of a crossroads
out in the middle of nowhere
no trees, no grass
just two roads intersecting
and on the corner of this crossroads
stood a house all alone
it had stood alone for a very long time
worn with age and storms
the homes foundation and walls stood firm
Just some tender loving care
a coat of paint perhaps
maybe some new windows and a brand new door
Perhaps a garden, freshly planted with every color imaginable
and most important of all, a family inside
If you feel a bit like this old home
perhaps lonely and worn-down
Let me pray for you, for me, for us
FatherGod, You make all things new
You bring the lonely into families
You wash away all our sins and regrets
This day, This new Year, renew us and make us whole
Let us know the power of Your great love and kindness
cleansing, restoring, keeping us clos
close to Your heart
give us new doors and windows this year
and perhaps a fresh coat of paint,
like a whitewash of Your grace
draw us ever closer to You
We may not know what his year holds
but we don’t need to when we rest in the arms of the One who hold this year
Happy new year God
Happy New Year to us all
hisshadowings.com 
So right – We DO NOT KNOW what this year holds but WE KNOW WHO HOLDS THIS YEAR IN HIS LOVING HANDS.
Your Dad has decided he wants to drive East for the September Weddings. We will leave last week of August and then start to head back here in early October. Let me know what I can do to help you, Meg, whatever. Love ya lots, Mom
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