Good morning!! It is truly a good morning here! Praise God!

What do y'all do when you get stuck in a non-productive rut? Yesterday I accomplished nothing. Sure I was watching kids a lot of the time, but they're so wonderful it's pretty easy. And I had a cough but it didn't effect my energy level. And I still accomplished nothing. I would be mindlessly watching a video or playing freecell all the while telling myself I should get with it. But I never did. Maybe it's because I despise algebra and my snail's pace with it. Maybe because I don't feel good about the upcoming test in WV and it's testing on a subject (Aristotle, Plato, Socrates) that I don't really like. Maybe I should take myown advice of what I always tell Isaac: "You're going to have to do hard things your whole life. Better get used to it and start enjoying them."

I think I spend 3-4 hours on the phone yesterday. Yes, Chera your therapy is working!

Rita called and I talked to her for a good long while. We ended up talking about her mom. Her mom says she's a Christian but I really don't know. I won't go into all Rita said but pray for her. I think Rita turned from Christianity because the family members she did get along with had, and she didn't get a long with her mom who professes to be a Christian. I also think Rita is bitter towards her mom.

The next person to call was Dad, but that was a short conversation. I'm so glad he's coming home tonight! It just ain't right without him.

The next person to call was Rachel C.! That was probably 45-60 minutes. We were both making supper while we talked, and we talked mostly about camp. I sure hope I get to go down there, but it depends a lot on how my schedule changes if I get a job. But, besides that, it was a thrill to hear from her, and that she thought to call me!

Next phone conversation was with BonnieJean! That was probably an hour, too. She told me about the surprise party the team had for her, the horrible 6th-grader curriculem and how God is helping her teach it, how hard her Chinese lessons are going, how good God is, church activities, and some other subjects I'm sure I have forgotten. I think I have the best big sister in the world!

Got this poem of the writing forum at the RI. by BBallgal4god.

When the going gets tougher and tougher
My life seems to be rougher and rougher
I'm gonna take my eyes off me
'Cause on Christ is where they should be
Set my heart on glorifying the Son
And praise Christ! The battle is already won!

God's glory is greater than I can see
Even his back would be too much for me
Still while I complain and whine
He's protecting me the whole time
Looking at myself is foolish to do
Take my eyes off me; help me look to you!

Many times my sin has a strange appeal
And that's when I need your power to heal
But when I see my sin hurt you
I can feel way guilty too
Help me to see my sin and Savior right
I'll look at it through your word, the true light

I'll stop looking at my troubling health
And look at the one who gives every breath
Stop lookin' at my sinful life
Look to Him who took away death
Let me turn my eyes on my dying Lord
And I'll fix my heart in his living word.