Little Note

Hi gals!
The husband and I just got home a bit ago from family visits for Thanksgiving in MN and northwestern WI - we left on Tuesday and drove home today after church. It was a *long* time away, in a good way, in the way that home feels delectable, our own bed, and a kitchen and bathroom :) I'm sure you all can understand that! But we have so much to feel and BE thankful for, to remember how blessed we are. I always think of that when I come home after being away - coming back to see all the earthly blessings the Lord has given in His grace. We have what we need and a whole lot more.
He will provide even when we don't see what's around the corner.

I just wanted to pop in since I missed out on this whole week of study, and say that I might just pick up where I left off tomorrow instead of trying to play "catch up". I figured all of us were probably on Thanksgiving break this week, so maybe we'll all still be on the same page? If not, that's fine too :) Because we're already only a couple short weeks away from the end of 1 John! I am praying that the Lord would instill in us all a hunger for Him as we finish, and the quiet fortitude to finish the commitment we made, and to savor. all. the. words. because they are LIFE to us.

As the days get busier with Christmas just zipping our way so fast, I want to savor the moments I have with God in his word and prayer. Keep the quiet times if nothing else can fit into the day. It's most important.

Love you all! I truly hope you had a great Thanksgiving and are able to feel refreshed for a new week back at it! :)

And if we all could say a prayer for Jessica to feel better, that would be wonderful (she is my little brother's girlfriend, and I and my family just absolutely ADORE her, and the poor thing was sick over Thanksgiving - but she was such a trooper! In such good spirits! Jess - you radiate the joy of the Lord! Your influence is contagious - in a good way! haha)