INSPIRATION ALL AROUND ME.....

I continue to be amazed and inspired by my family. Rudy had the choir do the Contata, "Meet Him at the Manger." So beautiful. Leanne had the female solo. They had so many setbacks it was unreal. The pianist was gone for two or three Sundays of practice, and we were gone for two. Leanne had knee surgery. People were sick. Rudy was even told, "you should cancel this Contata." Rudy's "spiritual" response was, "FORGET YOU!" He said, "I'm not cancelling this musical. These people have worked to hard." So they pulled in extra practices and hours. Rudy has a way of drawing out the very best in people. It was great. They did so good. And Leanne. What can I say. She said in her blog that she botched her solo. Maybe she did the first part, but she stayed with it when others would have set down, and when she finished, especially when the choir came in behind her, it was so very pretty! Leanne has a lovely voice, and apparently a lot of her Dad's determination. I was so proud of her!
I love my family. I'm so proud of the way we "come back from adversity." Look at what all we've been through. Individually, and collectively. As I set at my computer, my mind is reflecting back on each of our lives and the crisis' and events we've each experienced, or are going through at this time, as in Kelly's life. Have we not all come out stronger? Issues, yes, but doesn't everyone have issues? Have we not all learned valuable "treasures" to pass on to someone else who is going through these things? I'm so inspired by my husband who has more determination than anyone I know of, by Leanne who just this past Sunday was telling a friend, "you do not have to put up with that from him," by Kim who fought her way back and now not only receives, but brings joy to a great relationship, and to Kelly, who has always, always, been able to get back on her feet and continue giving of herself to others. I have no doubt her situation now will bring the same results. I truly continue to be inspired by my family, and I give thanks to God who has made us what we are. Philippians 4:13..."I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."