I have just returned home from my training in Milwaukee and what a blessed trip it was. It was a tough decision to go as Jonathan was in the hospital, but Tuesday morning the Lord gave me a peace about going. I attempted several times to come home early as John's status was not improving, but the Lord had a greater plan (when does He not?).

I had gone with the expectation of spending all my down time with just the Lord; I was excited about this. Well, I was blessed to spend most of this time in the presence of a sister in the Lord, Wendy. She is the wife of my trainer, Randy. With the possibility of the Lord bringing John home at any moment, it was good to have someone near. Come to find out the Lord had me there for this couple. They have been searching for a new church home for quite some time. I had planned on visiting Calvary of Milwaukee and invited them along. After leaving they said that was exactly what they had been looking for. Praise the Lord.

Father, thank You for the opportunity to minister to Wendy and for using me as a tool to lead them to a place of fellowship. Thank You for always suprising me with Your plans, how they are always exactly what I need. It amazes me how You know the depths of my heart and my needs so much better than I.

I ask that You would guide Randy and Wendy in this new fellowship, show them their place amongst them.

Thank You also for the gift of eternal life with You. How awesome it is to picture my brother John worshipping You at this very moment. Thank You for the blessing of knowing him here on this earth. Father, I pray for comfort for Rachel, give her the strength she needs through arranging the funeral arrangements and the days to follow. I pray for wisdom, patience and strength to raise Maeve. I ask that You would comfort Kiri through this time as well, show her it is okay to grieve for her brother. Father, You know the pain this family has had to endure over the past few months with losing Tim and now John...I pray that these trials would bring them closer, that You would use this for Your glory, that these tough times would draw them all closer and not tear them further apart.

I love You, Dad, I am so grateful that You are in control of all things, that You have planned and prepared each of our steps. Thank You again for the gift of Your Son and that of eternal life with You. In Jesus' Name I pray. Amen.