Running Behind

Hey all, first off let me assure you that I have not forgotten about the Apostles post and will hopefully get it up tonight. Thanks for all of your input and opinions; please know that I read them all and will use many in the post.

I am way behind in just about everything. The sinus problem has turned into another infection, but seems to have hopefully run its course. If I didn't write about it before, let me briefly explain. I started with a horrible sinus infection because they just would not drain. The doctors finally ran a CT scan and saw what they thought was a tumor in one of those sinuses. After further testing, and lots of laying on of hands at Church, it turns out to be a cyst which is being treated with steroids and another round of antibiotics...but the doctor thinks it is nothing to worry about. Can I get a Praise the Lord!! Another Victory in the Name of Jesus!!

But of course, the enemy cannot let someone who blacks his eye off easy, so the back problems flared up again, resulting in ANOTHER surgery last Wednesday (the 18th). Turned out to be a very, very painful procedure. And of course, I went on the 25 mile horse ride the following Saturday and pulled the stitches out. But I gave the kids my word (from the ministry...these kids parents are either in jail or undergoing treatment for addiction, but my kids went too) and they really need a good role model, so it was worth the extra pain. Still a little tender, but all in all doing better. Sometimes the Lord delivers us from things, and some He delivers us through; these back problems that came as a courtesy of Uncle Sam are one of the things He delivered me through. As much as I wished He would totally deliver me from it, I must accept that He is the Master of all Things, and His Word says that "by His stripes we ARE healed". Notice He did not say: might, or maybe, or if you belong to this denomination or that one, or "if it is His will", He said we ARE healed. And I rest on that promise, and take the little Victories in great anticipation of the greater one that I absolutely know is coming.

For those asking about the ministry website, please understand that we WILL get it complete, but things here on the ground have to take priority. We are still having "online success" with the food addiction program, and will incorporate that soon. OR...pray that God blesses us with the financial ability to hire a Webmaster to do all of this for us, as my web building skills are limited, and as of yet we do not have anyone who is much better.

We had to turn down one of our grants because the new administration does not want us to include "Christ" in our treatment plan. Well, God really does not need the money and I know He will provide a replacement. I will not allow this ministry to compromise the Word of God, or our belief statement. We would not have a 96% success rate if it were not for Christ, and we accomplished without their grant. We took a lot of heat, and I was even called a fool by our Senator for refusing the money, but if I am a fool, I am a fool for Christ.

Again, hope to have the post up later tonight, and thanks again for the prayers. They are much appreciated. God Bless you all richly, and may you all prosper even while the world around you perish!