Need Prayers

Finally talked Mom into scrambled eggs for breakfast. Instantly, they "spoke" to me: Poodle.
Unfortunately, Mom couldn't tell immediately that it was a poodle but the great artists are often misunderstood. Her Physical Therapist came and asked if anything was new. Giddy with excitement, we led her into the bathroom where Mom demonstrated how she could safely and independently get in and out of the tub. The PT was amazed, and after the session, told Mom she was ready for discharge. She will still do a couple of weeks of outpatient PT, and will continue her exercises her entire life, but we are all cheering. Then, lunch time before the nurse came to do her check-up arrived and I had to do something quick and easy. We didn't have much time.

Sometimes simple is best. This is the rare and beautiful blueberry turkey and swiss caterpillar. I am not sure they have ever been sighted in NY before.

The PT then took Mom outside for a walk, and made sure she is safe outside. Mom passed with flying colors. We will be dipping into the cooking sherry tonight to celebrate. "Get out and live life, now!" commanded the PT.

I am in major stress mode. All the deadlines for my book changes for the Vegas book signing are looming (today) and so I am still in NY because I just can't afford the time to travel home. I was on and off the phone all day yesterday, and doing work on the manuscript. And then, a devastating text. One of the "saves" from the abortion mill who I have been in close contact with is wavering. She almost aborted her baby yesterday. Fellow NC Cities4Life counselors talked her out of it (again.) I texted frantically back and forth with her. For now, the baby is safe.

Why now!? I don't have the energy or time or wisdom or strength to help her now! But a tiny human life is hanging in the balance. I don't know what I can do to convince her.

But God does. And so, I am calling on Him. I am relying on His strength, because mine is gone. Please pray.

Isaiah 41:13 

For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.”

Philippians 4:6 

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

1 Corinthians 10:13 

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

Romans 12:2 

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.