Family Pics of our Trip and Two Prayer Requests

You may have noticed that I was MIA last week. Here’s why: last week, we were in Puerto Rico for the Ocean Spray Convention. It was gorgeous, sunny and a warm 85 degrees. We ate the most delicious rice cooked in coconut milk with chunks of pineapple and chicken and served in a hollowed out pineapple. We tried fried plantain. We read by the pool, went snorkeling, visited a rainforest and ate many delicious meals provided by Ocean Spray. I didn’t realize how tired I was or how good the sun would feel. 🙂 We were so thankful to be able to vacation with my parents. I thought I’d share a few pics with you.

Also, I have a few prayer requests for you.

First, on Sunday night we found out that my second cousin, Dan, had passed away. He was 31, and leaves behind 3 young children and a wife. He had a heart transplant 10 years ago and recently had complications and his body started rejecting it. He was waiting for another heart and his body just couldn’t take it any more. We’re so heartbroken for our Uncle Dana and his wife, Beverly. Would you pray for their comfort as this was her only son.

Also, I’d like to ask you to pray for me as I speak this weekend at a ladies meeting in New Hampshire. I’ve had the hardest time getting my material together for it and I’ve been working on it for well over a month. It usually isn’t this hard for me. I’m assuming that God is trying to teach me dependence on Him as I prepare, but I feel like I’ve hit a wall. I’m speaking on this and also a heart probing question: Am I a distracted or a devoted Christian? Would you pray about it with me?

Thanks so much! I really appreciate your email and prayers, even though I don’t always get to respond to every one. Each one is an encouragement.

Have a wonderful day!