Nearly ready...

All through my life people have asked me two things. One, how do you manage- my answer: I play it by ear. The second , mainly by my family, are you ready?- the answer ( just like when we were kids, playing) ready or not .
Well, Monday is the DAY, and that is FOUR days away!  Suitcases are packed ( some fine tuning is still needed to make sure no suitcase is over 50 lbs).  Hopefully we have all papers ready and inside my binder (kidding I am sure we do.)
We are looking forward to it and all the more now after we were blessed one more time today. Father Bill Robinson , Pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Parish, gave us a special blessing as a send forth at the morning Mass .  It was so special!! Thank  you Father Bill.
As for me, I was prayed over two more times at the Women's Bible Study and was able to say Good Bye to some good friends I will miss this coming year. Hopefully some will e-mail me from time to time.
Last  night  we received an email from Emily's mother, Marye,and she included  this prayer for Emily  (who left yesterday to go to Nepal) and for us and for all those who continue to try in this trying world.

        The light of God surrounds you,

        The love of God enfolds you,

        The power of God protects you,

        The presence of God watches over you,

        Wherever you are, God is,

        And where God is, all is well.

 Isn't it beautiful to have these thoughts and prayers sent your way. Wherever you are...God is. And where God is, all is well. May He stay with you as He goes with us. God bless you.