# 13 October 20 2007

I want to preface this letter with a couple of my own comments. First, I wanted to get all of Ashley's handwritten letters to me typed into my blog before she got married. I am happy to report that as of today, May 23, her wedding day I have accomplished my goal. It's hard to believe how much she has grown over the years and who would have ever dreamed she would be getting married. In fact, it was just 2 years ago on Memorial Day we were sending her off to Afghanistan with no idea that she would fall in love with Dustin, another soldier. (We love you Dustin!)

Next, an important piece of information to share is at the beginning of this letter it states she was mad / sad about Carrie not being able to come to her graduation from boot camp at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri.

Finally, I am very grateful we are all together this weekend as a family as we celebrate the wedding of our last and littlest. Ashley, I am so excited for you and I am so proud of the woman you have become. 

Here's the last letter from boot camp ...

Hey Mom,

I got your letter a couple days ago. It was very nice. I'm sorry for getting so upset last night on the phone talking about Carrie. It just really made me sad. I know that you understand to a point. I know you know that it meant a lot to me for her to be there. I didn't mean to yell at you or get out of hand. I hope you'll forgive me. Well, right not it's 0230 in the morning and I'm working CQ. It's when two privates work downstairs for the drill Sgt. doing cleaning or preparing things for the next day of training. I'll be down here until 0400 in the morning and then wake up is at 0430 ... so this is pretty much the worst shift you can get. It doesn't really matter to me cause it means I'll get to sleep all through for tonight which is awesome cause we get to sleep in on Sunday morning. I will be so happy to be able to sleep thru the night when I get home. Knowing me though, I'll probably wake up in the middle of the night and early in the morning for the first couple weeks just cause of habit. 
:-) So what do you wanna do with me when we get home? I'm sure we'll have to grab some Caribou :-) oh yeah, don't mind the back of this sheet. It's for passes but seeing as how our drill Sgt. doesn't have us doing anything right now, I took this from the rack to write you! I love you so much and can't wait to see you in 25 days! I really hope that time just flies by because the homesickness is getting worse and worse. Next week will probably be slow cause we have a bunch of make up detail and stuff. I'm probably gonna go to sick call on Monday for my pinky cause it hasn't gotten any better. Well, I'm gonna wrap it up,  but please write me a couple more times before the 31st! That's when you guys can't send mail anymore! Crazy right? Its coming mom! I love you! can't wait to hug you in 25 days and counting ..... :-) Ash

You will make a beautiful bride 

Happy Wedding day Ashley!

# 11 United States Army stationary .... September 30th 2007 (reading and typing old love letters on Valentine's weekend)

Mom and Dad,

Well I'm sitting in the barracks this evening with only a few other girls because most are upstairs watching a movie. I wanted to take this extra time I have to tell you both how much you mean to me. I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for you both. Since I was young I knew I had loving parents. You guys were always there to comfort me when I was sad  or hurt, always there in joyful times and always there to correct me when I had done something wrong. The biggest thing that was most important was bringing me up in a Christian home. I loved our family devotions and prayer times. I know for a fact that I wouldn't be so strong in my faith if you both had not shown me the way. Now, I'm able to go out on my own still firm in my faith. That's because of you guys.

I love you both so much and I want you to know that always I think the love grows more and more each day, and it's because it's a different love because of our separation for such a long time. I've really been able to realize how much I'm like both of you and how much I need both of you. I cannot wait til I see you both! I know it will be different, but there's no worries because it's a good change. I've stayed firm in my beliefs and values. Whenever I'm having a tough time, I'm able to look back at your letters and they help me drive on. Trust me mom and dad, I definitely wouldn't  have been able to do all this without you and your support. I see some of the people here that don't even talk to their parents and I don't know how they do it. Some girls envy what I have with you guys and I tell them I am blessed. Well, as I come to a close with this letter, I just once again want to tell you guys how much I love you both. It's really hard to completely put into words, but it's just important for you to know that I love you both will all my heart.

It's coming sooner than I thought it was 44 days :-p    Ash

# 10 Mom and Dad, September 26th, 2007

Hey! How's it going? It's been a while since I've written so I thought I would write a letter. Things here haven't been too great. Our drill sgts and commander told us we've lost our minds since we started AIT. Our phase banners are called again and we lost all privileges. I mean everything. We have to do bay maintenance until 8 pm and lights out is 30 minutes later. It's just enough time to shower and get ready for the next day. We don't get a pass this weekend either which is really hard for me. I'm hoping that this won't last for long though. Hopefully I'll be able to call you tomorrow. We didn't get to make phone calls on Monday but I wasn't going to call anyway. Monday was when everything happened and I knew it would just make matters worse. I don't think we are going to get our cell phone either. Not even "best of the best". Our commander has really strict rules and with him being upset now I don't know when we will have privileges again. How are things in Minnesota? Have you been babysitting little Syd quite a bit? I'm sure I'll be doing that when I get home. It will be the perfect time to catch up on our auntie-nephew relationship. :-p How's my room coming? I can't wait to be back home. It will be so welcoming and just in time for thanksgiving! I'll probably gain like 15 pounds ... that's OK thought. Daddy has the broker found any xtera's for me yet? Just kidding, I know it will take some time before you get a call from him. Please keep writing because letters are always a help at night. I promise I'll do my best to write. It really depends on when we get our free time back .... well i love you both so much. I don't know what I would do without you both mom and dad. 48 days and counting .... Love, Ashley # 5

# 9 Hey Dad September 7th 2007 (a great post for Veteran's Day ... Letter from one soldier to another)

Well, I'm sitting in class right now waiting for it to start. We just finished eating chow and now we have all afternoon for more classes. I'm looking forward to Sunday though we won't have any classes tomorrow either because we go to the range to see the set up and learn procedures. I'm really hoping to qualify expert with the pistol. I have to at least get sharpshooter in order to stay in "Best of the Best". Please pray that I'm able to get one of those two. How is work going? Soon enough it will be snowing so your'e gonna have to pull out that winter jacket! I hope there's not too much snow when I get home. Have you been looking at any cars for me? I don't really think I want a Saturn anymore. What do you think I should get? I know you were talking about getting a loan so I can work on my credit. Do you still think that's a good idea? How much is gas right now? I'm just curious cause I still really want an SUV :0p Have you and mom found a new RAV 4 yet? Well class has started so I need to go for now. I love you so much daddy and you have no idea how much your love and encouragement helps me through all of this. I miss you dearly. Talk to you soon hopefully. ;-)
Love Always, Ash # 5

It's an Ordinary Day or is it?

loving to participate in the 5 minute Friday link-up here:

http://lisajobaker.com/

no edits ... just one piece written in 5 minutes and I give it all I got ....

It's an ordinary day or is it? Is any day really ordinary? Has God not made every day extraordinary? Indeed He has! Some for me are filled with joy and expectation from the minute I open my eyes on the pillow while others are ....

The battlefield. And for me, the battlefield is in my mind and thoughts. It is then and not only then that it is not an ordinary day but rather another day to get dressed in my armor.

So ... as I shower and let the warm water and soap wash over my body I put on:

the helmet of salvation
the breastplate of righteousness
the belt of truth
the shoes fitted for the gospel
the sword of the Spirit
and the shield of faith

This is no ordinary day but rather a day I must fight against my flesh and spirit. It is a day I look up to the mount of Zion to see His arms extended high in intercession for me.

This is no ordinary day!

This is a day of His intercession for me and my intercession for the generations of Walkers and Pederson's now and to come.
It is a day to lift His banner high!

Indeed this is no ordinary day!

Best Mother's Day Every

She's the youngest
She's home from war
She's healthy
She's going to lead worship on Sunday with her sister Kelley
She's one of 5 children who call me mother
She's loved more just like the other 4
and she's one of the 5 who will make this the best mother's day ever

remembering this scripture today:

"Her children stand and bless her. her husband praises her."

Extra! Extra! Read all about it!

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon committee has a busy week

By Tim Hennagir on April 4, 2013 at 9:24 pm

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon-Monticello steering committee members had a busy week getting ready to welcome home the 257th Military Police Company.
More than 400 yellow ribbons were tied in town and along the route the unit will travel when it rolls through Monticello Thursday afternoon. Welcome home organizers asked the public to line the unit’s anticipated point of entry and route through town to the Monticello Community Center.
“I handed out over 100 posters but I have no idea how many were downloaded online,” said Michele Hertwig, steering committee member and owner of MAJIRS! Advertising and Design.
The committee met Monday night to finalize its plans for the 257th Military Police Company’s welcome home celebration.
The Beyond the Yellow Ribbon-Monticello steering committee meets the first Monday of every month at 6 p.m. in the Academy Room at Monticelllo City Hall.
“We have just finished our action plan and will be submitting it to the director of military outreach (DMO) and the Yellow Ribbon Recognition Program Review Board for approval,” Hertwig said.
The BTYR program provides a network of resources and volunteers to assist soldiers and their families as they serve our country.
“Our mission is to develop a Yellow Ribbon Network that will unite, honor and embrace those affected by military deployments,” she said. “Actively showing support will help to enable a successful transition all the way home.”
At a higher level, a Yellow Ribbon County unites key areas and communities throughout a county to create a comprehensive network that connects and coordinates county-level agencies, organizations, resources and employers for the purpose of proactively supporting service members and military families.
A Yellow Ribbon County connects and supports communities to provide support at the local level.
The 257th arrived at Fort Bliss, Texas, March 23 and completed its demobilization process after arriving. The 257th Military Police Company partnered with the Afghan National Army to support operations in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom during its overseas deployment, said Capt. Troy Hyland, who commands the company.
According to Hyland, the main focus of the unit’s demobilization process during its recent stay at Fort Bliss was decompression.
The 120-plus members of the 257th Military Police Company left Minnesota May 28, 2012, for training prior to their overseas deployment. According to a Minnesota National Guard Operation Enduring Freedom unit overview background sheet, the unit conducted operations in the northeastern part of Afghanistan.
Sgt. First Class Dennis Galvin is the 257th Military Police Company’s non-commissioned officer in charge. He flew to Fort Bliss to assist the unit with its de-mobilization process. “I am the full-time staff behind NCOIC and did not deploy with the unit,” Galvin stated.
The unit completed numerous medical and dental exams, mountains of paperwork and counseling re-employment, education benefits, medical benefits and re-integration during its stay at Fort Bliss.
According to Galvin, the 257th arrived at the St. Cloud Regional Airport Thursday afternoon at approximately 1:30 p.m. at the secured Minnesota National Guard Aviation Facility.
The public wasn’t allowed to greet unit members there. Buses transported unit members to the Monticello Community Center.

Welcoming Home Ashley and counting the gifts from His hand!

I am continuing to count my gifts ... my grace gifts .... there are many these past few days

and here are just a few including pictures:

The families wait .... Ashley's battle buddy's (Lauren) parents

The biggest thank you card every for the returning soldiers (the very top and far right panel was signed by the 900+ students and staff at Edinbrook Elementary where I work)

951. the embrace, the hugs, from the littlest back from war safe and sound

 

 

 

952. dinner as a family at Benihana's (Lenny was  fascinated by the food being cooked before her wondering eyes)

 

 

953. welcoming Ashley home to Plymouth

 

 

954. a husband, adult children, and grandchildren loving one another well

 

955. relationships built on the faith of Jesus Christ, who He is, and all He has done for us as a family

 

The gift list, the gratitude list is all about His goodness ... and when I think on these things He is most pleased!

 

 

 



 

 



 



 

 

The beginning is coming to an ending .....

MONTICELLO, Minn. (WCCO) – For 124 Minnesota soldiers, the war in Afghanistan isn’t over — it’s just beginning.
Three weeks after President Barack Obama said all troops would be out by 2014, friends and family said goodbye to members of the 257th Military Police Company as they left Wednesday, just days before Memorial Day.
“I don’t have any insight on [the war] ending, because mine’s just starting,” said Spc. Zach Haugen.
Soldiers and their spouses find Obama’s anticipated ending date hard to believe.

“I’ll believe it when I see it,” said Andrea Stai, a soldier’s wife. “I think they’ll have to stay there until it’s safe and then hopefully they can move out and go to the next stage for everyone.”
The 257th will be responsible for teaching and coaching members of the Afghan National Army.
It was the first departure ceremony and deployment for a majority of the soldiers, including Haugen.
Haugen has 1-month-old son and a 2-year-old daughter. He says that missing his kids early years will be the most challenging thing for him and his wife.
“She’s holding up strong for now,” Haugen said. “Next week, it’ll be a whole different story.”
The soldiers will leave for training in Fort Bliss, Texas, on Monday before going to Afghanistan in the spring. They’re expected to return in the summer of 2013

See the video by following the link ....
.http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/05/23/more-than-100-minn-soldiers-leave-for-afghanistan/#.T73DOY2uyTQ.facebook

 

 

 

AdChoices

Stateside

 

just a bit tired

 

yep stateside

 

So very grateful to have received a phone call last night at 9:35 pm from Ashley .... "Guess where I am she asked on the other side of the phone?" Thrilled to hear her voice she said, "Fort Bliss TX"!

End of conversation until I woke up this morning and thought it had been a dream. I texted her and she reassured me that indeed she was stateside. I have a happy, happy heart to know that my littlest is safe and sound with her feet planted for now in TX .... soon to be in Minnesota!

Dear Ashley,

I remember you asking for me to write you letters just telling you what's happening in my life so .....

I have missed writing and sending packages to you. I miss the fact that I can't just pick up the phone and call you. I had a "snow" day  on Tuesday (would have loved to just met you for coffee).  Much to my surprise they closed the schools in most districts except for the bigger districts of Minneapolis and St. Paul. I have been sick with bronchitis, sinus infection and an ear infection so .... I was very grateful to have no school on Tuesday. I went back to school on Wednesday but the cough and breathing has gotten worse so I will return to the doctor today.

Last Sunday night I saw all the women from the 257 MP Co at the FRG meeting. It was a good meeting but a hard meeting as there was much to be talked about in the way of what to expect when you get home. I really want to be aware of what you may want to do and not want to do. Commander Hyland's wife spoke and she was very honest and transparent which I was grateful for. They also had a Chaplian there and I was able to sit next to and talk with some parents who's son had been deployed twice. Andera and Jenna planned the meeting and it was by far much more helpful then our full day at Anoka Tech. I wished that dad had been there but I took good notes.

Tuesday was the snow day and I was not feeling well so I missed my Blue Star Mom's meeting. They did a spring packing for the troops. (they knew not to send anything your way)

Tonight I have Real Women we will be having the women from MNTC (Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge) next Thursday as our guests. We are planning an evening of Polish (manicures) Praise and Prayer. It will be fun to serve in this way as we did this last year and it was such a blessing. I just signed up for the women's retreat and am excited to go ....I am also super excited for Adam and Renee and the  birth of our new grandson! I hope all is well with you!

 Today I am  praying: "Lord, make Ashley strong and filled with courage for every task. Equip her with everything she needs to fulfill your plans for her, but teach her to rely on You, not on her own abilities. Make her a soul-seeker. (Joshua 1) Lord, protect Ashley from scars, caused by the trials and struggles of this life. I thank you that Ashley does not have to become negative or pessimistic as a result of circumstances around her, because she has hope and abundant life in You. Help her to fix her eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. for it is eternal. (2 Cor. 4:8-9,16-18)

I love you way more, mom

# 8 2:45 am (weapon's guard)

August 21, 2007

Mom and Dad,

Well things aren't going so great here anymore. Last week there was a female that wrote a letter with some bad stuff in it. She tore it up and threw it away, but one of the holdevers in our bay found it and brought it to the first sgt. All of the females got smoked for a while and nobody will confess to writing it. Until she does, all the females have lost passes, phone privileges, and we all have to wear road guard vests wherever we go. It's not good for the males either because we can't sing cadences. Our phase banners are rolled (so everyone knows we screwed up bad), and worst, we didn't phase to blue. Then yesterday to make matters worse, another female wrote a letter and the first sgt. found it in the bay. It had a list of all the drill sgts. names and asked which one was the hottest. I've been crying a lot because we are all paying for two people's actions. Please pray that it gets solved because I really want to call and talk to you both. I'm trying to look on the bright side with everything. We have our FTX3 (field training exercise) starting on Thursday so I will be gone with the company from Thursday until Sunday. I'm a little worried about it but also very excited. Well I have to go for now, but please write soon. I miss you all so much. Love you. Ash

# 7 from the littlest

One may wonder how a mom of a deployed solider finds comfort knowing that her youngest daughter is in the middle of a war. 

• I pray a lot (really nothing new for me but a different way of praying for her)
• I attend the FRG meeting monthly
• I attend a Blue Star Mom's group monthly
• I send a package and a letter weekly
• I read, re-read, re-type and record here on my blog letters sent home from boot camp when she enlisted in 2007

July 24 2007

Dear Mom,

How are you? Well I haven't heard from you in a while so I thought I would write you a letter. I just got done with my first written test and I'm pretty sure I got 100%. It was for land navigation which isn't too hard. I miss talking to you mom! It feels like it's been forever since I've been able to get a hold of you. Yesterday we went on our 2nd foot march. it was an 8K which I think is 5 miles. I had to go to the bathroom so bad the whole time which wasn't fun. We went to the gas chamber the other day. That was pretty bad. It burned really bad and I couldn't breathe when I took off my mask. How are things at home? Adam wrote to me. He sounds like he's doing really good and that makes me so happy. Oh Yeah, I have this friend that's on s. watch right now because doesn't want to be here. I've been reading the Bible to her and she's coming to church with me on Sunday. Please pray that I will be a light to her. I want on my 2nd foot march like I was telling you and I prayed the whole time. It was my remodeled devotions .... :-) I don't have time everyday to read my Bible which makes me pretty upset. Hopefully, starting in a couple of weeks I'll have more time.  So are you guys going to send me a birthday present? Ha Ha Just kidding. Ok well I didn't get to finish yesterday so now it's the 25th. I didn't get into the AMP program which is fine cause my drill sgt. said she would not give me up cause she still needs good soldiers. Graduation will be November 15th for sure. Well, I have to go ... love you lots. I got your letter too mom. Thanks Ash

joining the ranks

Go

 

Who every would have thought that when I signed papers for my daughter at the age of 17 that I would be joining the ranks of Army  mom. Sure, when I was asked to sign for her I had some hesitation. But when you see a kid growing up, and knowing from the age of twelve, what she dreamed of being when she grew up, I could not possibly be the one to stop her. Instead, with all of my children who have had many dreams (much like their mother) I have supported, encouraged and prayed for God's perfect timing and leading in their lives.

 

Now I have joined the ranks of Army mom

I have joined the ranks of having a child fighting the war

I have joined the Family Readiness Group supporting the 257 MP CO

And I will join the Blue Star Mom's group on Tuesday, September 4th 2012

I am proud to be an American and proud to say,

 I have joined the ranks of Army Mom thanks to our littlest!

 

Stop

 

 

 

Linking up with Lisa Jo today here:

 

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He Loves you more ...

A friend of mine e-mailed me this picture from Facebook

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Journal entry:

How good it is to sing praise to my God, How pleasant and fitting to praise Him for loving me, the golfer, the kids and the gandkids well.

Father, for Ashley today may you heal her (at times) broken heart and bind up her wounds of missing family and friends while serving. May you delight in Ashley because she fears You ...  she puts her hope in Your unfailing love. And may the joy of the Lord be her strengh!

I love you .... but Jesus loves you all way way more .....

24 years ago today!

A very different birthday is celebrated with my littlest overseas today. Yesterday I had a lot of sadness in my heart as I thought about how different this birthday celebration would be.

I was pleasantly surprised though as I went to the Family Readiness Group (FRG) and my daughter was the first soldier to come on the big “skype” screen.  She was encouraged and happy to hear all the family members of the 257 MP Company sing Happy Birthday to her.

Twenty Four years ago I had no idea that she would be the woman she is today … strong in courage, strong in confidence, strong in leading others, Army strong and God strong.

Even though I miss her greatly today I am so filled with joy knowing she is exactly where God can use her in a mighty way. I am so proud of the daughter, the sister, the sister-in-law, the auntie, the friend, and the soldier she has become. I am so very grateful to remember the good work He has done and is continuing to do in Ashley!

Ashley may you have the best birthday away this year and may you know how much you are loved, cared for, prayed for and missed at this time. I love you way more …. Mom

24 hours of fun!

On Friday, June 22 I arrived in Dallas TX to four smiling faces. It was not easy for the first 24 hours as I had been exposed to Whooping Cough so I was taking precautionary measures and wearing a mask.

I spent some sweet moments with Jacob and Cariie in the late evening and then we got all of the kids out of bed at 1 am and traveled to El Paso TX. We arrived 12 hours later tired but with much excitement to see Ashley during an eight hour pass.

All the girls (both big and little) took a little shopping trip to the PX while Jacob, our driver took a much needed nap at the Army Hotel. Later, I took a much needed nap as Carrie, Ashley, Annika and Eden took a little swim at the hotel pool. After the pool Jacob got all the girls orders from Macroni Grill (Ashley's choice) for dinner. He went to get take out and we ate together at the hotel while Ashley finished braclets for all Davis family members and per my request two more and different colors so I had fashion braclets to wear with my different color outfits ....

Saturday evening we hugged, I cried and Carrie took Ashley to the bus ....

We all crashed and got some much needed sleep and at 5:30 am on Sunday we started the trip back to Dallas!

Whew .... lots of travel, but lots of fun and some much needed quality time spent with family!

Freedom with a Cost

We are free.  Completely free.  Free from sin.  Free from death.  Free from hopelessness.  Free from the law.  And the freedom is freely given by God (we do not and cannot pay for it).  But it wasn’t free. It cost God everything.  It cost His Son.  That is THE freedom, with a cost.

July 4, 2012

So grateful for my freedom in Christ!

So grateful for the call on my "littlest" daughter's life to give of herself for my freedom as a citizen of the United States of America! This comes with the cost of greatly missing her today!

Gratitude Pages on a Very Different Memorial Day!



"Silly Faces"

Still counting and still every so grateful!

834. the beauty of His creation

835. warmer weather

836. rainy weather and the lightening lighting up the sky

837. relationships between my children

838. Sunday worship with my littlest next to me singing praise and worship songs

839. words said, love shared, hope for the future

840. amazing, yet hard stuff; participating, as a military mom, in a Deployment Ceremony for 125 soldiers from the 257th Military Police Company being deployed to Afganistian

841. His Peace

842. His Protection especially over my littlest after experiencing a concussion

843. Bruegger's Bagels with kids and grand kids

844. gluten-free meals both at home and out to eat ... keeping my tummy feeling good.

845. Text #1     Lots of things on your plate with so many emotions. Father, the God of all comfort, we trust You, to be sufficient for every second today, for Beth and her family.

846. Text # 2     As the mountains surround Jerusalem so the Lord surrounds his people both now and forever. You and Ashley, right now, and until Ashley returns home "In His Arms" love you!

847. Text # 3     A friend asks, how can I pray? I say, "Please pray against loneliness and the lies that come at times of FEELING ALONE; especially now with Ash gone and Tuesday-Thursday nights as Terry will be out-of-town. And then he will again be out-of-town next Sunday and Monday." Text back from my friend, "I'm on it!

848. Caring words, big hugs, and many tears saying good-bye on a very different Memorial Day

Deployment Ceremony Night, May 23, 2012

Our most recent all-family photo



More "Silly Faces"

Her sweatshirt states, property of the US Army, but really, she belongs to Jesus :-)

My Dear Ashley,

God has created and solidified you with a passion to serve our country and fight for our freedom. I am so proud of you and the woman you have become, faithful, available, compassionate, kind and caring.

I love you so much more! mom

Sunday (Memorial Day Weekend) Worship

Today during our Sunday Services we honored those who have lost

their lives fighting for our freedom.

It was a powerful worship service and quite meaningful to me as this was the last Sunday worshiping standing and sitting next to our "littlest" before her deployment to Afghanistan that is planned for the next year or more.

After services we took our military daughter out for lunch to the restaurant of her choice: Benihana's.
We had a wonderful time as she shared life with just the two of us. The meal ended with a group of chefs singing a  "Japanese Happy Song."

Some of us then took naps and soon after naps, family arrived for a grill-out, hot dogs, brats, and hamburgers, cooked by the golfer. We closed out our evening with skype time with our Texas daughter, her husband, and our three granddaughters.

Thank you Father, for a restful Sabbath spent with family!

In His Arms, Beth

Every time we prepare to worship the Lord, we ought to do so with anticipation that almighty God may have something to say to us. Whenever we open our Bibles, we should expect that God has something to tell us in our time with Him. We ought to be far more concerned with what God will say to us during our prayer times than with what we intend to tell Him.                     

                                                                                   Henry T. Blackaby and Richard Blackaby


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