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Your eyes have seen my unformed substance; And in Your book were all written the days that were ordained for me, when as yet there was not one of them. Psalm 139:16

God has a book named Nancy in which all my days were recorded before I even entered this world! Amazing and wonderful thought! (There's one with your name on it too!)

It has helped and encouraged me to know that right now I am in a new chapter of that book entitled something like "Craig and Nancy Care for Mumsy." (Our book is filled with many chapters, right?) Mumsy has heard me get phone calls asking me to speak somewhere and I say "I'm sorry. I am unable right now because God has given me a new ministry." The other day she was explaining to someone that I wasn't going somewhere to speak because I had a new ministry, and she pointed to herself with a sweet smile. I love that picture!

In looking back and processing what I'm learning, I realize at least two things have helped me in this new chapter of my life. Maybe they will help and encourage you in your new chapter.

First, I stopped clinging to the past and whatever belonged THERE that doesn't belong HERE. This is a process that has helped me tremendously! I stopped clinging to things like speaking, material possessions, relationships, hobbies, and desires that don't fit in this chapter. (Like staying all day in my jammies. Hey, that was hard!) This is an ongoing challenge. This week I realized there was something to which I was clinging that had to go. Whew, what freedom!

Once I stopped clinging, then I could move forward. Craig and I prayed and planned for this new chapter. We set up our home to make caregiving work. We organized for new goals and priorities. (I love organizing, so that part is enjoyable!) We continue each day to move forward as new challenges and opportunities arise.

Today I'm thankful for these two helps from God (which will help me in the future!) Stop clinging. Move forward!

Isn't it great that God helps us in our new chapters? What really thrills me is that I know how my book ends! I'm not sure about this chapter, or the next, or the next, but I know the ending of the book!

These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God,
so that you may know that you have eternal life.
1John 5:13

I will be forever with the Lord because of Jesus. What about your ending?