After my tears subsided at the visualization of beWARM (which took most of the day, I might add), then came the realization that a “blog” is an action verb as well as a noun! This new accountability initially stopped me in my tracks. “Where will I find the words?” “Do I even have anything worth saying?” In the day(and night!) that followed, a word salad tornado tossed around in my brain. Random phrases whirled, and dormant archives creaked open. I continued my pleas for Direction…
I thank you so much, dear family and friends, for your enouraging thoughts and the prayers I requested. The words arrived this morning, as I was reading The Praying Life by Deborah Smith Douglas, preparing for a day of retreat with her next Saturday. My friend Mary Jane prayed that I “feel the Holy Spirit blowing warm winds”. Well…your collective prayers brought in a 60mph gale force wind!!! I started writing down ideas, scribbling them furiously onto a blank page in Deborah’s book. When I finally stopped to take stock, there were over 33 possible topics! Staring at that lengthy list, I realize that my next task is to discern what comes first.
Until then…
beWARM 
Amazing who the Sprit marshals to attend when He has a project brewing. He never ceases to amaze me.
Hello:-) He brought me along, I think. When he works through words it can be a great gale or a whisper on the wind, and listening to see what each day will become is absorbing. Tonight I’ll add my prayers to everyone else’s. Have a wonderful journey.
Thank you for your prayers, Kate! This new decade promises much enlightenment – and an exciting journey!
God continues to bless others through you, Toni. He will provide and guide your path. This is very exciting to have a place to blog; sharing the things God is working in our lives, sharing and praying for concerns, sharing blessings, giving encouragement to one another. What a beautiful birthday gift from your daughters. Blessings on your sweet head, Toni!
J
Thanks so much! I know that you have blessed many as well….
We are surprised when God hears and answers!
Maybe we can really trust in the Lord 100%
keep up the inspirational words!
Wonderful! So excited for all to come!
Me too! :) And….your blog is awesome!
Toni ~ first of all, Happy Birthday! Secondly, what a great birthday gift and I am very excited to read words of wisdom. I know I am not the only mom and woman who could use some Support and Serenity through Spirituality! This exciting and I am grateful to “tag along” on this journey!
Love and miss you,
Lisa
Thank you, Lisa! I am happy that we can be connected in this way! Looking forward to hearing about Anna, and how life is going for you….
Love and miss you, too!
Blessings on your day with Deborah Smith Douglas … in just one short week.