Jonese's Blog

First an update. Big things are happening hence my silence. Can't say a whole lot but God has really given me some fire and i'm just fleshing out the best way etc to deliver it. I know I know that makes no sense. Be patient with me and i promise not to disappoint...

Prayer Request Please

Today is a big day as Vicki Cravey starts her Chemo to battle the last of the cancer cells still invading her system. After a successful operation to remove and reconstruct her bladder this is a big charge to finally be cancer free.

Please keep her health, her recovery, her family and the doctors and nurses treating her in your prayers over the next few months.

If you'd like to drop Vicki a note of encouragement please feel free to do so at this URL:

http://www.bealight.com/vicki/send-well-wishes.cfm

We all know the power of prayer and i don't need to point out the COUNTLESS times it's been used in the bible or in our own lives. Remember it's not the length of your prayers or what you say but where your heart is. Bring your heart fully to Him and I am confident He will take care of Vicki.

One year ago today, February 6th 2008, put changes in motion which would affect my entire life. This day was my first Oasis Divorce Recovery Class, my first experience with a church in over two years, and my first real attempt to talk about my divorce.

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I'm supposed to be working on my big project right now but I can't. I promised God I'd come to Starbucks and get right into the code, after I checked my email and my news. It was my mission today, it was my goal, it was the one thing I PROMISED God I would do.

But I'm not doing it. Instead I'm sitting here writing this blog post and God couldn't be happier. Why? Because it's something He's had on my heart for a long time. It started with a concern for a friends brother, grew into a concern for my niece when she gets older and through other avenues has turned into a concern for my future kids.

So excuse me while I indulge in this. If you find it useful pass it along. If you have your own advice leave a comment. If you think I'm wrong, leave a comment or email me but don't feel like you have to be silent.

But I have to write this. So here goes....

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