New mercies to you today! Remember, God says His mercies are new every morning!

We had a wonderful weekend with family...of all kinds. My family enjoyed a prime rib dinner her in Rockford at the Venetian Club on Saturday night...the prime rib was delicious. The Italians aren't shy about the garlic...it was great! The best part was that, except for Noni (she's not a prime rib eater) we were all together. Thanks, Dad & Mom!

Then Sunday morning with precious "family" was so very uplifting. Hearing the praise of God's people in song and in word...and to be a part of that, putting aside all else to worship the the God of all creation, His majesty, His might...and trusting that God was delighted with our praise. And afterward, the encouragement, the hugs, the smiles, the tears - all come together as ways of saying how much you love us and pray for our days ahead. So many of you have asked what you can do...you are doing it! Just loving us and praying for us is more than we could have imagined.

Sunday evening we had our "small group" - precious, precious folks! We're studying Genesis and we're at the "flood" stage. Noah was quite the man...obedient, righteous, blameless, walked with God - and built the ark, too! Thank you, God, for the flood - not for the destruction that it brought, but for those that were saved, their obedience & faithfulness to You - and what it helps us to understand about who You really are! (If we think You're kidding about "right living", think again!)

We got together with Don's family after "small group" to celebrate a birthday and even got to visit with family from Minnesota that's come to visit for a few days. Great to visit a little with you, Ken & Lois!

All made for a wonderful weekend...filled with good times, making for precious memories.

Enjoy your day...it is a gift from God, to be sure!
Love,
Don & Deb