About frogs...

Several years ago my niece, Becky got me interested in rubber stamping. It is an addicting hobby! Once I saw an email forward that had as its theme "FROG = Fully Rely On God." I thought it was a great idea for a card using my rubber stamps, so I began collecting frog stamps. There are so many wonderful ways to use this theme!

Last fall I began having increased health problems. My ailing back, feet, hand, and knee were making my life very difficult. December 1, 2005 a doctor told me that I almost certainly had cancer, but would need a biopsy to verify her diagnosis. On my way home , I stopped to tell my sister the ominous news and found that she was having a stroke. About the same time I had to make the decision to move from my house to a small apartment. I also had to leave my job in order to make the move. In the course of testing for cancer another biopsy was required. It was a situation that could easily be overwhelming. The hardest part for me was trying to get moved. The more I tried to do -the worse the pain got. The amazing thing to me was that through all of this God lead me patiently and surely. I was so aware of His Presence in my life. I knew I was helpless to deal with these problems. I had to rely on God for help and strength. God is faithful.When I needed comfort He was there. He gave me physical stamina to finish out my job. And when I needed physical help for the move-He sent Wendy and Cory!

When I moved into my new place I bought frog shower curtain hooks. JJ and Keith gave me a frog shower curtain as a house warming gift. I also got a frog bowl brush holder and set my frog bank in the new bathroom. They are whimsical reminders of my continuing need to Fully Rely On God!