I was thinking today of how far I've came. Its just so amazing. I was so far from the Lord in my early teens and didn't want any different. Now, despite it all...I am in church, married, and trying to work on my faults everyday. I am so thankful for God's grace but most of all I think...his mercy. He has picked me up, sat me down, held me, rocked me, loved me, and protected me in days that most would have had a parent as well..I had only him(which is all I do need).I shouldn't be here today but I'm thankful for his mercy. Pray for my grandmother...she (since of recently breaking her hip) isn't able to do much yet and with my papaw passing away...she can't do much to keep her mind off of it. I've been staying most of these week nights(this week) with her and trying to do all I can to make her smile...even though its hard for me at times being in the bed I used to watch TV with him and being in the house in general...I know its much harder for her(Would have been married 60 years in August). Also, I'm suppost to get some test results today..PLEASE pray if nothing revealed that maybe it will just leave me....its going on 6 months now...I do good at work mostly ....its mainly at night and morning time. Pray for Joel..hes woke up sick..his chest hurts so bad even just when walking...especially when coughing...but he doesn't have other issues(I HOPE not) ...it could be broncitis or pnemonia. Hope all of you have a good week!

As Always,
Joel and Victoria