Golden Pond a No Go

Psalm 84:12 

O LORD Almighty, blessed is the man who trusts in You.

To be honest, I'm not feeling overly blessed right now. Yes, I know, there are many things to be thankful for and blessings all around that I can name, but the main thing I am looking for continues to evade us. Healing for Mike or a good placement for him. Yet, God says that we will be blessed when we trust in Him so I hold on and fight the discouragement. I seem to have misplaced my garment of praise tonight and the natural me wants to bury my head in the sand. 

When Lori at Golden Pond realized that Emily had not even applied for funding for Mike yet, she went on and contacted others who had asked about her available bed. She had two people interested that already had everything in order and could come immediately. I understand. After talking with her, we followed her over to their other home which is run by their daughter. This home has 2 beds, but it is very close to a busy road and I don't believe it would be best for Mike. The home has alarms on the doors, but Mike can be quick and it just looked too dangerous. Lori did tell us of some other possibilities that I will check into next week.

I am also feeling pressure from District 19 about available finances and I need to contact our lawyer for advice. There are so many rules and regulations, criteria and eligibility and I need help to make the right decisions. It's overwhelming. 

So...let me see if I can find my garment of praise and put it on....

I praise God for a gorgeous fall day today.

I praise God for my sweet Mama that rode around with me today and kept me company.

I praise God for kettle corn made by Coley and having a chance to leisurely chat with her.

I praise God for calves that just make me feel loved for no apparent reason, wanting to suck on my arm, hat, shirt, lick my face, whatever they can get hold of.

I praise God for the sound the sheep make, and the funny baby pigs.

I praise God for family that opens their homes to me and allows me to make it my own while I'm there.

I praise God for my good health, yoga stretches that keep my back from hurting so much, walking on a country road on the farm, and zinnias that are still blooming.

I praise God that the little golden kitten let me pet it today.

I praise God that my car runs well.

I praise God for 2 great sons, their precious wives and our granddaughter and soon a grandson.

I praise God I have an older brother and 3 older sisters and that we enjoy being together.

I praise God for the laughter I hear outside right now. (corn maze actors)

I praise God for leftovers.

I praise God for His Word.

I praise God for Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

I praise God for good friends.

I praise God for hugs from my Dad.

I praise God for Mike's family and their love and support.

I praise God for the staff at CSH who cares for Mike.

I praise God for this garment of praise that has replaced the spirit of heaviness.

I praise God!