Lots of News, But Focusing on the Good

Sometimes it helps to be a Christian to gain the long perspective on life. Those who know the Word know that everything works toward the good when you have God in your life. So when you have weeks that aren't so wonderful, you can remember how you've been blessed and know that you will be again if you live according to His law.

Lately, Andy's health problems have been occupying a lot of our time with tests and new medications. But on the positive side, we've discovered a neighborhood where we want to live and some house prospects that are appealing, after six months of searching for the perfect combination at the right price.

Also, we celebrated our sixth anniversary (10 years together in total) this past weekend at the Royal Palms resort in Phoenix. Unfortunately, the temperature happened to hit 115 degrees, so outside activities were out of the question, but dinner at the world-class restaurant, T. Cook's, helped to make up for that. While the hotel was lovely to look at and the staff was pleasant, there were other issues that made it a less than perfect stay, like a mechanical banging noise that woke us up about every 20 minutes all night. Andy thinks it may have been overtaxed air conditioning units. Whatever the cause, we weren't exactly perky the next morning. Yet, it was a nice getaway, and the staff tried hard to make it up to us by giving us a complimentary breakfast and a break in our room price.

Recently I joined a health club, and have been enjoying having state-of-the-art facilities for a bargain basement price compared to New York. The club is open 24/7, unlike the last one I was in, which would close without warning some days. It's a much more copacetic environment here in Prescott. Much more conducive for working on the body, mind and spirit.

Tonight we're having what will likely be a weekly Bible study. It will be a good time to soak in the power and beauty of the teachings and maybe get a "Word" on our ongoing work.