Blessings.

Last week I wasn't really feeling myself. Last year I have envisaged that I would be in California now. Well, I am still here. I absolutely take comfort in knowing that the LORD is in control of the situation, and I wouldn't want it any other way. But because I had put my own timescale on it I managed to get my hopes up. I have definitely learnt over this past year that more often than not my timescale and plan is different to what the LORD has planned.

Anyway...back to this post. SO while I was feeling a bit down, and a bit distant from God, I got to speak to my dear friends. Oh my goodness, they are a joy to me! Not only could I speak to them about everything that is going on with me, and I could hear everything that is going on with them! They always have such encouraging, kind words that comfort me. They pray for me and I greatly appreciate this. They build me up in my faith and challenge me. Just now, I don't really have many friends around me that challenge me in this way or really encourage me in my faith. So I am thankful for Skype, as it really breaks down the distance between me and my friends.

Meet my lovely friend, Karen (a.k.a. Boo.) You have met her before on here. She is my little ray of sunshine. She can make me smile on any day, no matter how bad it is going. See this face below, this is what I see (plus many more faces) everytime that we talk on Skype. She is hilarious. Not only is she funny, but she is also so wise and I learn so much from her. I really miss being able to laugh in the same room as this lady. I am very thankful that the LORD has brought her into my life, He definitely knew what He was doing with this friendship. I love you, Boo!

I didn't have a photo from Skype for these two! So I used this one, that I took in 2008. I love this one. When I spoke to this lovely couple last week they listening to every moan I had and then gave me some wonderful, encouraging words. I really miss having conversations with them and having their advice on hand. I learnt so much from that and I'm so thankful that the LORD crossed our paths back in 2003. I love them dearly.

So, there's an insight into a couple of my many blessings!

Psalm 63:1-5 ♥