I sat down this morning to work on the computer when all of a sudden I heard Christmas music coming from the television. I turned my head in amazement to see a commercial for an upcoming Christmas concert. The passing of time is more evident with the change of temps this morning, toilet paper in my trees for homecoming, and the inevitable early arrival of Christmas commercialism.
Eric and I have settled in to chatting once a day. Our schedules are flipped. When he is sleeping, I am in the middle of my day and vice versa. One of my favorite moments is waking to the ding of my blackberry telling me I received an email while I was sleeping. And I can usually get at least one eye open to see what Eric had to tell me while I was dreaming away. Although I have to admit, that I usally have to read it again later in the morning after a cup of coffee.
My dining room table is full of donations for my pencil/marker drive. Logan picked up boxes and customs slips yesterday at the post office so I can begin packing them. I am surprised and overwhelmed at the response. It takes about two weeks for Eric to receive a box. So if some of you sent a package on your own you will be able to gauge when it might reach him. I also received donations for postage without pencils. Any extra postage money I have will be used to purchase more pencils to fill out a box. I have tried very hard to keep track of everyone who donated. But many of them came without a name. Thank you all so much for taking the time to participate! As of this moment Eric reports that he hasn't received any boxes. But he has promised a picture as they start to arrive. And that will give us all something to look forward to.
Yesterday I received a phone call from Grassley's office in reference to my email about Eric's mail contractor. I was surprised to say the least. Many of you have heard me say that I am just fortunate to be able to vote after flunking political science twice in college. It is like I am studying a foreign language upside down. But every moment of this year is a new moment for me. And (don't choke here honey) I realized that I don't need to know the political process to be a concerned citizen with a problem. I was listened to and heard. So now I am waiting to hear if there is still a mail problem and, if so, Grassley's office will act with my consent.
Prayer Requests:
1) Pray for Brady as he transitions to the next phase of his journey.
2) Praise for great friends and family who helped with Logan's car dilemna! It is back in Winterset and in the shop getting fixed.
Romans 12:11,12 Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer.
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