A New Friend

I met a new friend this week - her name is Pony. I'm very impressed with this lady, though I've never laid eyes on her. Her spirit of devotion to God was very evident in her email. If you think of it when you read this, please pray for her, as the Lord leads.

Today was full of not-so-fun things. I've filled out half of the paperwork for my mother's return to Colorado. I've filed her taxes. I've filed my taxes, but I have to send Brian to the PO tomorrow to mail our state taxes. I have to stay home and nurse our dog, Akita, who apparently got into something like fiberglass. She is bleeding internally. It seems to have stopped, but we're not out of the woods yet (never mind that we LIVE in the woods!). I had to shorten government glass to take her to the vet.

Government class was fun, until it ended abruptly. We're into Federalism, de Tocqueville and Locke's 'social compact'. Republicanism and Democracy. And a look at the French Revolution. We were just about to head into the Free Market System when Akita's condition became apparent.

Due to nursing Akita, we have to miss our co-op tomorrow. We're sad about that, but I don't see any way around it. Next week, for co-op, we'll finish Biblical instructions regarding view of government.

I'm tired, hopeful (for Akita), disappointed (about tomorrow), excited (about my website) and pressed (with a lot to do).

Inspired by Pony, I'll quote part of a verse - 'we are pressed, but not crushed...' God is faithful, always. No matter how tired or stretched you feel, REMEMBER. God is faithful, always. Look for His Hand in the pressing and stretching and you'll find it. I promise.