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God cares about little girls and flip flops. :)

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One day this week, my Natalie (7 years old) and I were pulling up to the Post Office.  My mind wasn't even at the Post Office, but more on the kazillion things I'm behind on.  Out of the back seat, I could hear Natalie carrying on a one sided conversation.  It went something like this.  "Oh, hey!...Really?! (said as an excited squeal)...YAY!!!!....Can I tell Momma?...Tell her now?...Ok, thanks!...Yep, I love you, too."  I admit, I was only vaguely interested.  You know how imaginative kids are.  But then, she piped up from the back seat and informed me that God had told her she had a package at home, and we needed to hurry and get there.  I let her check the mail right quick, and didn't even have to chide her to hurry, lol.   On the quick drive home, Natalie wondered aloud what could be in her package.  I had ordered her a few things, so I knew it was possible that she did have a package.  However, I hadn't told her I'd ordered anything, so SHE didn'

Trying to appreciate...Being Still!

~Psalm 46:10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” A few months ago, God started sending me this verse.  He has actually sent it to me off and on for years, especially when I was facing health issues or major life decisions.  Well, last fall (when this latest bout of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome started setting in), I started getting reminders daily.  On my birthday in January, God sent it to me multiple times!  Since then, the reminders have continued.  Often more than one time a day.  I have already received it through a friend's post, just this morning! There is another verse that God has been sending me repeatedly (and again, one that He has used to encourage me every single time I battle with doubt about my life and where I am in it.)  It was in the exact same post!!!  Talk about God's timing! ~Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper yo