Good morning All,

What a beautiful, rainy, blessed day here in my hometown—Muscatine. Do I miss purple mountains majesty, you betcha. BUT GOD—I love that phrase—but God has planned for me to be in wonderful, buggy, humid, family-filled Iowa at this time in my life. I can only say, Praise the Lord for guidance, assurance, and most of all PEACE that passes my understanding.

How can I be more blessed??? Didn’t think it could happen, but I’m continuing to be reminded that every step is a new adventure. Oh my gosh! ALASKA!!!! How can this be happening? Only in the tapestry of my life designed by God Almighty. The scripture talks about blessings that we cannot even imagine—this is one of them. A sister who prayed to be able to share this cruise with ME—-and God answered even before we spoke. What a mighty God we serve.

This year of surprises, disappointments, shock, confusion, anger, etc. etc. is not a surprise to my Lord. I am so thankful for the years of trust in Him that has brought me to this time. His anchor is my stability and sanity. His anchor is lined with all of you—especially Jeanie and her family, Donna, and Doris. What love He has for His family.

Anna and I love you so much.