Please continue to pray for my cousin Crissie Carpenter, her husband Andy Carpenter, and their soon-to-be newborn, Landon. They are such special people who I love deeply, and they have been struck by a terrible tragedy. I am constantly in awe by the amount of people that have surrounded this couple and their families with love, support, and most importantly, prayer. There are people all over the world who have been touched in some way by the love that Andy has for life, God, and his country, and the amazing love he shared with Crissie. God's plan is not always clear to us, but I know that he will bless Crissie's life with a beautiful baby boy soon who will, no doubt, remind her every day of her handsome husband in so many ways. What a blessing baby Landon will be in the midst of such uncertainty.
I continue to pray for those who are still fighting for the United States in countries around the world. I give thanks for the soldiers who risk their lives to preserve our freedom and especially those who were able to provide care to Andy as he was wounded. Most of all, I'm thankful that I have been blessed with a family that can come together, rather than fall apart, during times of stress and doubt. Lord, please give us all a bit more strength today than we had yesterday, and help us to trust you and the plan you have in store for each of us.
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit" ~ Psalm 34:18
