1956

In 1956 Dwight D. Eisenhower was presisdent and in general prices were lower and the life i knew growing up was simpler in many ways. On 28 December i turned 50!! i am blessed to have had this time from God and i am excited about the next 70 years.

This time of year is historically a reflective time for me, with the birth of Our Lord to celebrate as well as my own, and a new year looming large ahead. I take time of prayer and reflection and hope for the future. On various occassions i have spent this time in monastarys. As i grow in my life with the Lord it becomes more important to me to be with Him as much as i can. In my daily prayer time, my daily life with family and friends i want so much for Him to be present each moment.

i want to thank all of my RAVEN family, my family and friends and my Hope Chapel family for a year of great service and growth in Him. i am grateful for each of you and that The Lord put us together. Thank you Pastor Troy for you obedience to Him and your guidance to me. You have been a catalyst to greater growth for me. i am going to join with the RAVEN family in the 7 day fast. Sometimes i go away for this time of year, but i am going to stay here and fast the seven days. i have only done up to 5 in the past and i pray strength from God. Thank you for this opportunity to fast together. May it be fruitful for all. May we each know God's inner most thoughts for us and go deeper than ever before. Amen.

With Christmas over and the pace of life going back to a somewhat normal flow, i hope to see you all more regularly. i miss you all and i am praying for each of you daily. You are always in my heart. God bess you . Deb