July Referrals came out last week. And believe it or not they actually progressed 14 days up to May 10. I can't remember the last time they progressed more than 7 days and into double digits. So-----we were able to remove 14 red stones from our jar. There were even enough stones to "write" out that big number.
In the meantime I was very busy last week with VBS. The theme was "The Race is On" and we learned that we must press forward to the goal that Christ has for us in Christ Jesus. I find it very difficult some days to press on--especially because I feel like we are in this holding pattern, and we have been circling for years. But as we were reminded last week, God, in Christ Jesus, has goals for us, and we must keep our eyes on the prize. Our prize isn't anything in this world (like a daughter from China) Our prize is in heaven with our Lord and Saviour. So while we wait, I press on and I look for the day when I can rejoice with the angels in the presence of my Lord. I also know that my strength comes from Him--and he will help me wait if I wait on Him!
On Saturday we will be heading to Michigan to see the family. We are looking forward to seeing everyone!
