"Hey Everyone!
I'm sitting here thinking how lucky I am to have the gift I've been given. Here I am stripped of all worldly goods and pleasures only to find that God has still provided over adn above all that I need still. What a gift to receive clarity of the Truth. So many yers I spent reaching out desperately for what was on the other side of the hill only to encounter another hill, only to be aware that the sun had set on yet another day I'd squandered as well.
Luke 12:16-31 illustrates this point well. A rich man receiving abundance in harvest tears down his old barns to build bigger ones to store his abundance for tomorrow, only to find out that for him tomorrow never comes as his life is called upon by God. This doesn't relieve of us our responsibilty of good stewardship of the things that are entrusted to us but is a reminder of who truly owns the resources we hav. One of the biggest mistakes I've made over the years is realizing that our time is also one of God's resources and ultimately a gift not to be squandered.
The energetic life my daughter Jessica has always led makes me think of this as she has fully exhausted each day since birth from dawn to sunset as soon as her eyes open. I love the pictures I recieved of her, Billy, Rylee, and the dogs camping on the ground, at the beach, in February, mind you , and eight months pregnant; yet talking about it as if it were the most amazing day of her life. I'm still not sure who's kid she is, other than God's of course, but I whine about my pillow not being soft enough hahaha! Love you Jess!
Anyway, I am more than blessed daily, and yes I am still here at Clallam Bay waiting, somewhat patiently, t be transfered. But I'm enjoying some good bucks. Just read "A River Runs Through It" by Norman Maclean. Much better than the movie even! Well the Supreme Court will be reviewing my case on May 7th at 1:30pm. For them my fate rests on a mere 20 minute case review, but for me, I know the truth and it rests solely in God's hands. I should find out the outcome the following week on the 13th or 14th of May so I will keep everyone updated when it reaches me. Or Jess will haha! I love you all and thank you again for all your support and letters of encouragement.
Jeff
P.S. And yes the deer returned today after two week absent!
The voice of the Lord make the deer give birth...
-Psalms 29:9
And then comes to mind Bambi's mother's fate.... just kidding! Gotta keep you on your toes hahaha! Now that's funny Linda!!"
