G.P.S.

 I was reminded this past week that you can do most anything with the right encouragement, and guidance.

Gentle, wise friends and a GPS!

Drove to Long Island on Thursday,so 381 miles. My daughter had to have a very specialized test with a very special doctor in Manhattan. So of course we go. We have very special friends who, no matter how inconvenienced, were happy to accommodate six extra people!

The plan was to drive to their house on Long Island Thursday, and Friday morning, take the public transportation route into Manhattan and Mt Sinai hospital, have the test and take the train, bus, metro back.

Very lovingly and gently my friends suggested that, as daunting as it may seem driving into Manhattan, it might be the better way. I had mentioned that I really would like my own vehicle and my daughter was not in any condition to be running to catch trains, busses and subways. 

"You got this! You do all kinds of things!"" My friend encouraged. 

With Google maps destination loaded with a parking garage affiliated with Mt. Sinai six of us headed into the city. (My oldest took this perfect opportunity to tag along and show her children some of "The Big Apple"!  A great field trip!)

I didn't miss any turns or exits. Made it right to the entrance to the garage. Now, there was tons of city traffic, but I paid attention and I listened and did everything the voice told me. 

Then with technology and a couple of apps; sent the "tourists" off in a taxi to the American Museum of Natural History and we Ubered it to the front door of the part of Mt Sinai where we were supposed to be. 

Other kind staff directed us to exactly where we needed to be. 

And what a blessing to have my own vehicle with blankets and pillows needed, since my daughter ended up having an additional procedure and was in no condition to walk let alone ride a train. 

We did the same in reverse and ended up back with our truly hospitable friends and a lovely dinner with them. 

I could have let fear and doubt make the decision for me and take the train any way. What a pickle we would have been in!

If we listen to God's voice, follow His direction and listen and be encouraged by those God puts in our life....we are going to end up right where God intends for us to be.

I am not saying it is without stresses or danger, and it may not be simple or easy....but we follow, because on the end it is the best.

G.P.S. God's Perfect System

We know 

where to look

📖 Your word is a lamp for my feet,
    a light on my path. Psalm 119:108

the direction

📖 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.” John 14:5-7

Who to follow 

📖 Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me Luke 9:23

the Voice

📖  When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.  John 10:4

🙏🏼 Lord God, I pray today we look to You for all our direction. I pray we follow the path You have for us with faith and trust. Thank you for guiding us with love and compassion. Amen♥️

Every Day is a "Birthday"

🎉🎁💞

I was planning on posting yesterday,  ON my birthday, but it was so full of blessings I ran out of time!

I got so many birthday wishes; friends, family, friends of friends and friends of my kids!  The blessing of a growing circle!

Other than that, was it different than any other day? 

A bit....I got some gifts....but honestly,  I felt like I had gotten gifts recently,  Family was here, but I have enjoyed family all around recently.  

It made me think...not because my birthday wasn't a special day (it WAS thank you ALL!!)...but that MOST of my days are filled with blessings and are special! The people around me make me feel special on a regular basis!.

And even if we are going through "stuff".  Some of it is how it is now, a new normal so to speak, some of it new challenges and hurdles to get over. 

But over all of it God’s plan is still in place, He still has work for me to do, He still loves me and there are blessings everywhere I look! 

📖 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, 

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are those who mourn,

for they will be comforted.

Blessed are the meek,

for they will inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

for they will be filled.

Blessed are the merciful,

for they will be shown mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart,

for they will see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers,

for they will be called children of God.

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Matthew 5:3-12

📖 “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord,
    whose confidence is in him. Jeremiah 17:7

The song that keeps going through my head...makes me smile every time! The video is fun but the words ring true!

🎵 I'm So Blessed Cain

To God I am special...every day! And that makes every day a special day just like a birthday!

🙏🏼My Great God, remind me that I'm so blessed, I've got this heartbeat in my chest, I am a child of God and no matter what is going on I AM BLESSED! Thank you for every moment, every blessing ♥️

“‘“The Lord bless you
    and keep you;
25 the Lord make his face shine on you
    and be gracious to you;
26 the Lord turn his face toward you
    and give you peace.”’ Numbers 6:24-26