A Time for Change

ECCLESIASTES 3.1-8

1 To everything there is a season,

A time for every purpose under heaven:

2 A time to be born, And a time to die;

A time to plant, And a time to pluck up what is planted;

3 A time to kill, And a time to heal;

 A time to break down, And a time to build up;

4 A time to weep, And a time to laugh;

A time to mourn, And a time to dance;

5 A time to cast away stones, And a time to gather stones;

A time to embrace, And a time to refrain from embracing;

6 A time to gain, And a time to lose;

A time to keep, And a time to throw away;

7 A time to tear, And a time to sew;

A time to keep silence, And a time to speak;

8 A time to love, And a time to hate;

A time of war, And a time of peace.

Hi folks! I was pulling out of the driveway yesterday morning on my way to take the girls to school. I saw that mailbox standing there all empty and taunting me. And I said NO NOT TODAY!! So, right then and there we stopped the car and said a prayer, "please Lord, if you have anything to go in that mailbox today, please just let it be a letter from Billy. No bills would be nice, but a letter from Billy is what we really need." Guys, I don't think I have to tell you how good God is. But as we got home that afternoon there in the mailbox was a lone envelope from Columbia, South Carolina. AMEN!!!
I guess I should have prayed that the news in it was good. But compared to Billy's first letter, these were very disheartening. I edited them A LOT and only included the information that he would want me to share. I have posted them on the link above "Letters from Billy." But if you pray, this is the time to pray for him. I know he'll get past this, and I know it is part of the process - to tear them down and then build them up - but it doesn't make it any easier to hear the hurt in his words. 
If you have his address or want it, this would be a good time to send him a note of encouragement. I can send you his address if you message me or email me. 
 
(I have to double up here since blogger was down last night)
Day 3 of 57  - something that makes you happy - well that one is easy - my children. I am constantly reminded of how hilarious and fun they are to be around.
 
Day 4 of 57 - the reason you believe you are still alive today - God has a plan for me, plain and simple.