Nearing the End of Summer

It is close to the end of Summer 2011. Well, for my daughter, it's already ended as she returned to school this week! She's in 8th grade now and is taking a few high school classes. I hope she is able to handle them. She loves her Spanish class. Everyday this week, she's come home with new words to share. :)

My son and his family came up last weekend to get their things out of storage to take back to the base. They found a house to rent and they're so excited. Hopefully, we can visit in December. And I'm sure hoping they're able to come home for Thanksgiving!!

Zach gave his little girl a ride on the 4-wheeler. She cried when she had to get off.

Here is my daughter with Kaylee. I know she tired of me telling her to be careful, but grandma can't help it!

I had the day off today - just an R&R day. I finished this 550-piece puzzle. Isn't it cute?!

We had a 5.9 earthquake yesterday with the epicenter in Mineral, VA. I went into the office yesterday morning and the earthquake occurred as I was driving on my way home during my lunch hour. I didn't feel it, but when I signed back on at home, a co-worker of mine called in a panic. She said her house shook for 20-25 seconds. The people at the office said the office building shook pretty bad too and knocked everyone offline for a few minutes. My cell phone wasn't working for 15-20 minutes afterward. It was a bit surreal. We're not used to earthquakes here in Virginia! Praise the Lord no one was hurt.

As a Bible prophecy student, this scripture came to mind:

Mark 13:8 - For nation shall rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrow.

I fear for America in the coming months as there will be a vote in the U.N. in September to take land away from Israel. God promised that land to Abraham and his descendents. He said He would bless those who bless Israel and curse those who curse Israel.

Joel 3:1,2 - For behold, in those days and at that time, when I shall reverse the captivity and restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem, I will gather all nations and I will bring them down into the valley of Jehoshaphat and there will I deal with and execute judgment upon them for their treatment of My people and My heritage Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations and because they have divided My land.

I try not to worry about it. I know these things must happen before the return of my King. But it is a disconcerting thought indeed to think about God's wrath being poured out on America.

Psalm 121:1,2 - I lift mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.

Amen. So grateful for His love and care and that our redemption draweth ever closer.