Hello everyone!

I have decided that I complain all too often on my little blog. Maybe it doesn't seem so to you but as I reflect on my thoughts I am thinking that I do. So, I am going to try much harder to not be this way.

It is snowing here...both yesterday and today but I have no reason to complain. I have seen the reports of "feet" of snow. The "snow storm" was called off here and we are just under an advisory...probably all in all we will have about 7 inches total from these last two days. I am thankful that my husband is home and that he was able to clean the driveway this morning. Brittany will have to do it again if her dance classes aren't canceled for this evening. I guess we'll see about that. The main road is covered...so I am figuring that many of the roads are covered here.

Brittany was blessed with a new opportunity. She is an assistant teacher, teaching a jazz and tap class this year at the new studio where she started this fall. Monday night the owner asked her if she could take on another class on Saturday mornings. She of course told her that it would be fine...this class is tumbling for age 3. She is very excited to start. The Lord just really blessed her this year with the change that she knew she had to make. He saw her through it and has given her the desires of her heart...to continue to share her gift here and still be able to teach. The Teacher that she assists with has given her sections of the recital dance to choreograph for their recital. She is just very thankful.

My husband is going to be home for many weeks. I am happy that he'll be here with us...but a bit concerned that the economy is taking a wallop out of corporate training. Our Lord knows just what we need and will take care of us so we'll just have to wait it out. Luckily, I don't know that luck has anything to do with it but he can now teach many of the classes from his office over the internet. I think this is a saving grace for his company...to keep the expenses low and hopefully still make a profit.

I hurt my wrist. (I assure you I am not complaining) Saturday...that snow was so heavy I think I must have twisted it too much in dumping the snow from my shovel to the side where we piled it. It was doing a bit better...then last night after cleaning up after dinner I took my little kidz (what we call our fur kids) outside for a potty break...while I was out there I shoveled their little potty place that we had to make for them and re-twisted my left wrist. It isn't very happy with me today. I thought that after a good night sleep it would feel better but It was pretty bad and swollen this morning...so I had one of those icy hot patches in my medicine cupboard...I cut a long skinny strip and wrapped it around my wrist. I then found an ankle brace from when someone twisted their ankle. I slipped it onto my wrist...my thumb fits nicely through the heel section and I folded the foot part back a couple of times. Almost immediately I felt relief and I can actually lift things better than I have been able to for a couple of days. I think I'll just keep it wrapped for a couple of days for protection. I am thankful that I had these things around the house so that I didn't have to go out in the snow this morning.

I came across a quote from Amy Carmichael this morning during our Bible study...it is sticking with me and thought I'd share it with you too.

"When we are downhearted or fearful or weak, we are saying to everybody...after all the Lord can't be absolutely trusted. " (Makes you think doesn't it?)

I sure wouldn't want my fears and worries shown that our Lord can't be trusted. My mindset is to keep seeking the blessing in all things.

Wishing you all good health and safety,
Joyce Marie