Happy New 2014

Well here we are in another year. Barbara is back in London and I am solitary in our home in Texas. I definitely miss the woman's touch and the home cooking. I have made a turkey but it is way too much food for one and I will have to throw a lot away I think. I'm snacking on woven crackers and blue cheese that has turned green. Hmmm maybe I should not have bought it from the clearance basket. Some friends graciously loaned me a few Horatio dvds and I promptly watched them both until the wee hours of the morning. I've noticed it's hard to stay warm at night alone so I have an extra blanket on the bed. Maybe that's why I'm going to bed later. Everything is cluttered on tables and desktops and dressers in preparation for packing next week. I'm watching the weather and dreading one more marathon drive to Illinois to help my dad after mom passed away last month. What I am really thankful for is Christian Community, people we've worked with over the years who really care and are supportive. When the Lord puts you in his family there are abundant relationships to draw from. I've started a prayer journal for 2014 sensing the need to listen to the still small voice more intently. No matter what happens in 2014 I want to be walking through it with my hand in the hand of the Lord.