Verne's Oasis

Hi friends,

Just a brief note to let you know that I am still being blessed. I'm having a severe case of writer's block. This morning I hopped over to Caribbean Wordkeeper and read one of my favorite quotations:

God never leads His children
otherwise than they would choose
to be led,
if they could see the end
from the beginning,
and discern the glory of the purpose
which they are fulfilling
as co-workers with Him."

- The Desire of Ages, pp. 224, 225

I'm encouraged just by reading the quote again. Sometimes I'm really tempted to ask why me though. I want to stay encouraged even circumstances seem less than favorable. Seems like I'm affected more by the pregnancy of my twenty-one year old daughter more than by all the illnesses I could ever have. I know that she is an adult but it is difficult to see her make mistakes which will probably impact her entire life.

Well, I guess becoming a grandmother can be a good thing even though I can't seem to figure out the implications on my already tight budget. No! The father doesn't seem to be taking an interest in the pregnancy so I guess I'll be the one doing all the running around and shopping. Really the leading is unclear right now but I'll just have to see how it goes. It is comforting to know that God is still in control. Our children sometimes falter by the way but God never fails. I'm still stopping to smell the roses.

Love you all.

Verne