We have a date . . .

Yesterday, we found out that my surgery will be next Tuesday, December 16 around noon. We will visit the Doctor this Wednesday for pre-op and then over to the hospital for pre-op there. I got to thinking about how I will miss Shalyn's first piano recital. She is playing "Jingle Bells", 4 years ago this was also Scottlyn's first recital song. Scottlyn is joining Shalyn at the piano and playing a duet together. Then Scottlyn will be playing "White Christmas". I am so proud of them both!! I will also be in the hospital for Shalyn's 7th birthday. Ever since my girls were 2 we have always woken them up on the the mourning of their birthday with a cupcake and the whole family singing "Happy Birthday". I will miss this all . . . you can see my spirits were down last night. CANCER . . . SUCKS!

When I awoke, I listen to the song "Grace" by Michael W. Smith and then I read this:


[The Lord says,] "It shall come to pass that before they call, I will answer; and while they are still speaking, I will hear." Isaiah 65:24 NKJV

• Prayer is a wonderful privilege, an honor that sets us apart. We alone have access to the throne room of God - not for purposes of judgment but because He has added us to His family, made us heirs to His kingdom. We have been invited in, dear friend. For us, there is no fear of faltering in our speech or fainting before Him. We can proceed with perfect confidence that we will be acknowledged, listened to, and cared for. For this reason, prayer is not a confrontation but a communication - simple interaction between Father and child.

I poured my heart out to Jesus and He held me tight, then He whispered into my ear, "Trina, I am right here".

Jesus thank you so much for your "GRACE".

Thank you all so much for your prayers . . . .

Resting in HIS arms,

Trina