the wonders of acidophilus

woohoo! I am in shock right now! I started ds on acidophilus about 5 days ago, hoping that probiotics would help him with his intestinal/constipation issues. well, of all things, it's helping his warts!!! He's had 2 nasty warts on the bottom of his feet, and today i checked his feet and realized...his warts are almost completely gone! I am beyond thrilled, as i have been concerned about them, and almost to the point of taking him to the dr. to treat them. i really wanted to be able to spare him the discomfort, and have been waiting it out, hoping that it'd go away on it's own. Thank you Lord!

so now i am trusting that this will also help his bowels regulate and that we'll eventually be able to pull him off of the laxatives. i'll keep ya posted ;)

Creator God we sing

Creator God we sing
a hymn of joy we're making
our grateful love we bring
as the new day's light is breaking.
God made the sea and land
the sun and stars came rolling
from God's own loving hand
their Creator's love extolling.

Alleluia, alleluia!
Creator God we sing: Alleluia!

Creator God we sing
your power and wisdom blessing
our hope and wonder bring
admiration now expressing.
The universe maintains
that God in might is dwelling
and we, in humble strains,
of God's beauty here are telling.

Alleluia, alleluia!
Creator God we sing: Alleluia!

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i'm grateful for

*turnarounds to a bad day with something as simple as love and a listening ear

*grandpas

*quiet moments with a cup of spiced chai tea

*Christmas carols playing everywhere I go

*God's grace that helps us in every circumstance

*recipes passed on to the next generation

*sisters to call

*a warm home with fires burning

my gratefulness 5

I am grateful:

1. that we have health insurance, lol. i'm sure my hubby wouldn't think this one is as funny as i do. ;-)

2. that all of my medical issues this fall were benign. thank you Lord for restoring my health and for all that You have taught me these last months.

3. for the family we've had visit us recently. After going 18+ months without seeing family prior to this summer, we are *drinking* in the love and blessing of time with family. I love seeing the kids interact with their grandparents.

4. for friends to call on the phone. sounds small to some, but HUGE to me. i went a long time without any close friendships.

5. for people who adopt children. i have some wonderful friends who blow me away with their open hearts and love for hurting and needy children. While i've said in the past that i'd love to adopt a child from Nepal, inside I see the selfishness that has crowded that idea out of my heart. If this is from YOU Lord, please give me back that desire when it is *Your* timing. And please strengthen Rene tonight as she begins her journey of adopting "S" and all of the transitions that "S" is facing as he unexpectedly joins their family today.