Nancy’s Kitchen

Sometimes I think God is working overtime! I know the Bible says that He “never slumbers nor sleeps” (Psalm 121:4), and that must certainly be true. Our oldest son Steve and daughter(-in-law) Jodi are in the process of adopting a child from Ukraine. Not too long ago, we sent out an email asking for prayer, as their process had bogged down. Within a few days, their Dossier had been accepted! Last week, we sent out another “e-prayer request”, and again within a few days, Saturday they received their letter of acceptance, registration, and invitation to travel! Next on the list is acceptance of the request Steve & Jodi are submitting concerning the date of travel. Express mail takes about 8 days each way, plus processing time between. We eagerly await another God-answer for this request. (Philippians 4:19 “And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.”

You can read all about their Adoption Journey here, on Jodi’s blog.

Prayer Guy says: “The key to answered prayer is believing God will answer. ” THANK YOU! to all you pray-ers!

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II Cor. 3:18 – “But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.”

I awakened one morning with a dream, and the strong, wonderful sense that I AM A PERSON! I AM AN INDIVIDUAL! I EXIST, AND I MAKE A DIFFERENCE! The substance of the dream does not seem to be pertinent, but the ending does.

The man in my dream looked me in the eye and asked me what in particular I had liked about the music. Then he waited. He listened. He asked for more. He listened. He valued what I had to say. I had to think and to evaluate what it was that had moved me. And when I had given what I could in the way of an answer, he received that, too, and at NO time did he belittle me, nor did I feel belittled. But it was a challenge to me, to be treated like a person “in my own right” and my thoughts, my opinions, my feelings, my contribution was valued. He cared.

How did he communicate this valuing? 1. maintaining eye-to-eye contact 2. listening with undivided attention 3. waiting patiently for my response 4. patiently questioning for more depth and/or clarification 5. expressing appreciation for my contribution and for my “spending” of myself to share. 6. letting me know that I made a difference, through action and attitude and presentation.

I began to think, “who models this to me?” I “heard” Jesus say, “That was ME, Nancy, showing you how it is supposed to be.” So, who in the flesh model this for me? Where have I experienced it in the natural world? Thank You, Lord, for these models who are helping me become more like You, a PERSON who makes a difference. Thank You for speaking to me. I feel full.

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The time of year I love the best… well, next to summer! but we’ll get there in time.
Our daffodils are out in full bloom. The fence needs painting. Best of all, the sun and air will be getting deliciously warmer and warmer! Thank You, God, for Spring!!

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Here’s another bright & shining couple… Bob & Suzy love to have fun with cameras. Actually, I think they’re trying to see if they can get one to break! Nice try, guys!

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Here’s the transom window Richard designed for our house. It’s an interior door, and the photographer is not noted for holding the camera straight!! (That would be me, not Richard!) Ater looking at many web photos of “the real thing”, Richard took the “feel” from some c1900 English transoms and created this one. We then commissioned it to be made locally, using antique-style glass.

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I know this is a pretty old picture, but look at the light on their faces!! This is Steve & Jodi, who live in the Phoenix, AZ suburban area.

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