Nothing else I need...

The words to a Jeremy Camp song are filling my head this morning..."and you fill my life, you're everything to me, and there is nothing else I need anymore..."

God has been so gracious to me recently (everyday, actually...if I pay attention)...in making His presence with me and my family every minute of the day felt so strongly...there really is nothing else I need, but Him. He is my Savior, my provider...He provides everything I need, including hope, comfort, peace and trust...that He is in control of the world...all of our circumstances...and He loves us.

Ronnie is better today...we thought we might have to take him back to the hospital for re-hydration, he had been so sick and lethargic...but by last night, he was acting better and now he is fine...Praise God!!! Now if only Anna doesn't get it, too! Again...I keep telling myself, that God is in control and I simply need to trust Him with my children's health...and not worry about it. ( I AM keeping a large supply of gatorade in the pantry, though, just in case!)

Today is a special day...my wonderful nephew, Shayne turns 17 years old! He is such a great guy...hard to believe he graduates next year....he is one of those kids who really never gets into trouble...minds his own business, would rather shoot hoops with his buddies than go to a party...he has a good head on his shoulders and we're very proud of him. Happy Birthday, Shayne! (we'll celebrate as a family on Sunday....along with his beloved Steeler football game!)

We actually have 3 birthday celebrations this weekend. Today, Meghan and Sara are at a special birthday "Day" for their dear friend, Courtney's 18th birthday...starting with a birthday brunch, then a special trip to a nursing home that Courtney ministers at to sing and visit with the special people who live there...then back to Courtney's for a special birthday dinner...a wonderful, full day!

We are blessed with such a wonderful group of friends! Along with everything else we need, that He provides for us, He also has provided us with just the special, like -minded, kindred spirit friends that He knows we need in our lives...for each child. It will be interesting as Ronnie and Anna grow older, to see who the Lord brings into their lives...I'm already seeing some special friends for Ronnie...friends that they can encourage each other in right behavior as well as just having fun together and enjoying each other's company...

I pray, everyday, that I always remember that there really is nothing else I need....He knows my every need, thought, and even desires of my heart...and He will provide what I need....from rest, to comfort, to joy, to protection and provision....He, alone, is all any of us need.....especially during this Christmas season....let us all remember that He has already provided all that we need...and He tells us so in His love letter to us! May you all have a very blessed day! ~Sue~