It's Summer.... and It's HOT in Texas!

Well, I've been away for a little while. I'd like to say that I am glad to know that people are being blessed by this blog. That is the purpose.... to be a blessing.

I am still contemplating the book. I have some things to consider. I want it to be more of a testimony than anything else. There are so many books out there. I am a book lover. I have more books than I can read right now, and don't want the book that I author to be another one to just add to people's collections, but something that can actually change people's lives. That might sound like an ambitious statement, but I think that is certainly possible. My life was changed by books that I have read by awesome men and women of God.

I'll never forget  Dr. Fred Price's book that I read that told the story of  how his ministry was started. It changed my life. I continue to be changed by books, some written by every-day people who's lives have been changed by God forever.

Having said all that, if this blog is a blessing to you, I'd like to hear from you. I initially said that you should leave questions in the comment section of this blog. I'm not so sure that is the best way to do this. I have had people write me on my Face Book page, (see the link on this blog), to encourage me to continue, or to give their testimony of how it has been a blessing to them. I encourage that. Also, sometimes people chat with me on there.  I don't walk in the office of a Pastor, so I will always refer people to their local ministry, when it comes to questions regarding problems they are currently facing. I believe that, while my testimony may be a blessing to you, you should still put this in the context of a testimony, and not counseling. I am a firm believer in "staying in your lane". I believe that many people get hurt when you call yourself to ministry, as such. I take ministry very seriously. So, for my sake and yours, feel free to ask questions, but don't get offended if I refer you to your local church, depending on what the question is. Having said that, ask away!

Today, I am sitting here, writing, after finishing my first semester as an assistant school teacher. I am working toward my certification. Wow, what a difference a year can make. I have a degree in business, but I felt compelled to make some changes in the last year. This year has been a world wind of change for me. I re-located from my home state of Michigan, and  I came to the Dallas area. This is the first time in my life that I've re-located. It has been a bitter/sweet experience. I miss my family in Michigan tremendously. I have some family here, but the bulk of them are there. God has been showing me how he can bless me anywhere in the world.

My primary purpose for re-locating was so that my young son could be close to his Dad. Can I tell you, this was one of the best decisions that I've made in a very long time. I have a grown daughter, who is loving the move too, but I know that grown folk have a different perspective than kids. They both love their Dad dearly, and are loving the results of the move too.

I will say that I've grown a lot personally though. I actually bit the bullet! I am so proud of myself. I hope that doesn't sound presumptuous. I just really am! I packed my grip, as the old school people say, and got the heck out of dodge. It was challenging at first, but the blue skies, and warm weather definitely helped, lol. Can you tell I like Face book? Anyway, I am still adjusting in some ways, after a year. I don't mean the logistics of the move. I mean the separation from my Mom, Dad, siblings, aunts and uncles,  my cousins, my church family in Michigan and friends. We moved in packs back home. So, I really miss the impromptu desert parties after Sunday dinner, and the cook outs on my deck, and the graduations and baby showers, etc.

I have learned a lot about myself through it all. I count God faithful in all of this. He has been a friend, a counselor, and a provider in it. I want to encourage anyone contemplating a life change like this. Seek God, and don't be afraid to make a change. I will quote one of the Pastors I've met since I moved, "Use the faith that it took to come here, to stay here", by Pastor Eben Conner of Word of Truth Family Church in Arlington, TX. That was a life changing word from God that I have lived off of for the past year, literally. I've been taught that, when you get a  Word from God, hold on to it.

I also have received some "correction" if you will. Some feel that I am not getting into the "meat" of things regarding divorce, separation, etc. Well, there is a reason for that. When I started the blog, I mentioned that this is a "test pilot" of sorts. It continues to be that. I am researching my writing style, I am networking with other writers, and I am praying and talking to people I respect who can give me wise counsel. So, please don't think I'm just a "fly-by-night" writer, looking for a thrill. That is not me. So, pray for me, and ask those questions, and I promise to give you a thoughtful answer. There is more to come!