I did a huge OOPS tonight! I was trying to learn more about databases, when I accidentally deleted my blog database! So, I’m starting over. For some reason, my old theme showed back up when I reinstalled Wordpress. I don’t know how or why, but I’m so thankful! Thank You, Lord! I hated to have to redo that, too, although I have been wanting a blog redesign. I just haven’t had the time lately. Fortunately, I’ve saved nearly all my posts, so I can upload them again.

It has been a while since I have been able to write. The last several months have been very busy with the normal things, but also with extra things. My business has been extremely busy, for which I’m so thankful. God has been so good and has blessed my business. I am a bit nervous about the situation with the economy, but I keep reminding myself of God’s promises in the Bible to take care of us even during famine.

Additionally, we have been back and forth to the doctor for the last several months, trying to find out what is wrong with my oldest daughter, who is 16. We are sure of one condition that she has, which is Raynaud’s phenomenon. It has certainly caused some changes for my daughter and has handicapped her in some ways, but she has had a wonderful attitude. We have made the best of it and even joke around with Miss Icy Hands.:) She was also diagnosed with scleroderma, which will kill if left untreated and will almost definitely disfigure. In addition to taking my daughter for all sorts of tests (she has had to go through so much), we have been researching, praying, and trying not to worry. At first I just accepted what the doctor said and tried to educate myself and prepare for a lifetime of constant medical care. But I started praying for healing. I believe God can heal anything. Last month I took her to a specialist, who feels like she does not have scleroderma! My daughter’s symptoms were gone when we went. I don’t know if God healed her or if there was just a misdiagnosis in the beginning, but we are so, so thankful and relieved! It may be that my daughter has a different autoimmune problem, such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. She will probably be referred to the nearest pediatric rheumatologist, which is a few hours away. Although all the blood tests have been good, autoimmune diseases can take years to fully present themselves, and my daughter will have to be monitored regularly. However, I’m praying and trusting in the Lord for a good diagnosis. If not, God is in control, and we will deal with it. Please pray for her if the Lord lays her on your mind.

I’m really hoping to start back blogging regularly. I have so much I want to share. I really want to encourage women in their homes, especially single mothers.

Have a great evening!

Janet
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. ~Psalms 19:14