First Things First!

Sterling is in North Carolina right now on a Mission for NAMB. The girls and I never like it when he leaves. But, we are making the most of the week!
Sunday Afternoon the girls and I went bowling with 2
lady friends, Maretta and Christine, and their boys. It was a lot of fun. It was Emma's
first time to bowl, and she loved it. Afterwards, we came home and blew bubbles and played on the church field with everyone until time for dinner. We had a great time together.
This morning, Emma and I were headed for the store, when I realized I locked my keys in the house! I had skipped ladies bible study this morning, because I felt overwhelmed with all I needed to do today before small group tonight. The ladies were still at church, when I locked myself out, and luckily Betty had a key to Maretta's house next door, which had a spare key. God knew I needed to have a little time with my precious friends, and so He had to lock me out of my house to get my attention. They are so good to me. They told me they were in the middle of praying for me, and they wanted to help me in any way they could this week. They wanted to clean my house, and help get ready for the mission team coming this weekend, and help me paint signs for the children's church room. Basically, take some off my plate, because they know my plate is overflowing. How wonderful it is to have people who want to help carry your load. I tell you the women of this church body are so special and so refreshing. Fellowship with other believers is so vital to ones walk. We can't get through this race without it. I will make sure my time with them each Monday morning is a top priority from now on. Everything else can wait.