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ENCOURAGEMENT TO WOMEN
Compiled especially for you with love by Lois Breneman
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July/Aug. 2014 Trials, Teens, Adult Kids, Craft, Recipes, Whipped Cream Laundry Soap, Clean Air
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NOTE FROM LOIS - PLEASE PRAY WITH ME
FOUR ANCHORS - FORMULA FOR TRIAL
YOUR GUIDE TO TEENS
PRAYING FOR YOUR ADULT CHILDREN
CONCENTRATION, FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS, AND PROBLEM SOLVING FOR CHILDREN
10 AMERICAN FOODS THAT ARE BANNED ELSEWHERE
REFRESHING CHERRY LEMONADE
SWEET POTATO BROWNIES
MONEY SAVING TIPS
WHIPPED CREAM SUPER LAUNDRY SOAP
CLEAN AIR IN THE HOME
EASY WAY TO KEEP THE TUB AND SHOWER CLEAN
PRECIOUS GEMS
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NOTE FROM LOIS - PLEASE PRAY WITH MEJust as the Lord nudged me to begin Heart to Heart in February of 1999, after sixteen years of my giving to this vital ministry of encouraging and mentoring women through this newsletter, He is nudging me to
soon step aside and go on to other things for Him. Since there is a large following of Heart to Heart, with an extensive e-mail list of subscribers already set up, I'd love if someone would be led to step up and continue with this ministry. I would be available to assist some, but would be thrilled for the right person to take the reigns and carry on this ministry to women, rather than drop it altogether.
So please pray with me to be led to another woman who would really enjoy (as much as I have) taking over, by compiling and sending the Heart to Heart Newsletter by March, 2015, with the same focus that this ministry already portrays. It is important to me that the focus be a continuation of a biblical perspective with practical ideas concerning marriage, family, homemaking, good health, alternative medicine, healthy recipes, crafts, the lost arts like sewing and cooking from scratch, and other topics seen in past newsletters. As you already know, I compile the newsletter and only write a small amount of it myself. I have a very long list of authors who already gave their written permission to include their articles in Heart to Heart, without asking each time, and that would be passed on to the new editor of Heart to Heart, as well.
Thanks so much for your prayers! If you have any ideas or input, please reply to this newsletter to let me know.
FOUR ANCHORS - FORMULA FOR TRIAL
The following notes are from the book by Isobel Kuhn, “Green Leaf in Drought.”
1. Say, He brought me here. It is by His will I am in this strait place and in that fact I will rest.
2. He will keep me here in His love and give me grace to behave as His child.
3. Then He will make the trial a blessing, teaching me the lessons He intends for me to learn.
4. In His good time He can bring me out again—how and when He knows.
So let me say, I am
1. here by God's appointment;
2. in His keeping;
3. under His training;
4. for His time.
We need to learn to take His yoke and trust Him for the reason it is laid upon us. (As the book of James states – welcome trials as friends not intruders).
We bring glory to God if we embrace His will and accept His discipline, no matter how inscrutable.
God does not waste suffering, nor does He discipline out of caprice (on impulse or without a goal). If He plough, it is because He purposes a crop.
YOUR GUIDE TO TEENS
by Amy Moran - Used by permission
Teens face problems every day - whether it's not understanding a homework assignment or it's conflict with a friend - and they need to know how to solve those problems. Although it can be tempting to solve problems for them, or leave them to solve problems on their own, most teens need some guidance. Find out the best ways to teach problem-solving skills.
I interviewed Christa O'Leary, an interior design expert and family therapist, to get her ideas on how parents and teens can work together on bedroom decorating. She offered some excellent tips about how to allow teens to use their bedrooms as a means of self-expression.
It's a widely debated topic among parents - do you try to make your teen clean his room or just shut the door and ignore it? Weigh in on how you deal with your teen's bedroom.
PRAYING FOR YOUR ADULT CHILDREN
no matter what HAPPENS and DON"T GIVE UP!
Book by Stormie O'Martian
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If you’re just starting to pray for your adult child, it takes a while to turn that ship around and head it in a new direction. Keep on praying no matter what happens and don’t give up. If you’re praying to the God of the impossible for an adult child who is himself (herself) impossible—or who seems to be in an impossible situation—that means you will have the opportunity to witness a miracle.
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CONCENTRATION, FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS, AND PROBLEM SOLVING FOR CHILDREN
A Fun Craft for Children: Rainbow Loom Bracelets
by Lois Breneman - Heart to Heart - 2014
At this website children can learn many different ways to form lovely and colorful bracelets to wear and give to friends: http://www.rainbowloom.com/instructions
The site shows instructional videos for making bracelets in three levels of difficulty: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. This activity definitely helps children to concentrate, follow instructions, and solve problems. If they need help, this is a great opportunity to do a project together!
Although this craft has been popular for about a year now, my two older grandchildren (11 and 6 - boy and girl) and a 15 year old grand-nephew are still loving making various bracelets of many designs. During vacation at the beach my grandchildren were each showing me how to follow several different patterns as we watched the video instructions. They made some for their PawPaw and me to wear, and taught me how to make several designs. Some of the easier bracelets can be made on just two fingers or two pencils, without the loom. The beautiful Starburst bracelet (advanced) was made by our grandson in an array of bright colors.
I recently found the Rainbow Loom on sale at JoAnn Fabrics for about $8, and packs of silicone bands (300 bands per pack) at A.C. Moore this week at the price of 3 packs for $2, thanks to their other grandma's instructions. This way I can have the supplies here for the grandkids when they visit. Why not have fun by giving it a try?
If your teens babysit, this would be a great project to take along, and put it to good use. The kids and parents will love you for taking the initiative to teach this fun craft!
10 AMERICAN FOODS THAT ARE BANNED ELSEWHERE
This Article First Appeared At Care2.com
Americans are slowly realizing that food sold in the US doesn’t just taste different than foods sold in other countries, it’s created differently. Sadly, many U.S. foods are BANNED in Europe — and for good reason. Take a look at the plummeting health of Americans; what role might toxic foods play in our skyrocketing disease rates?
#1: Farm-Raised Salmon
Farm-raised fish is usually fed an unnatural diet of genetically engineered (GE) grains, antibiotics and chemicals unsafe for humans. To mask the resulting grayish flesh, they’re given toxic and potentially eyesight-damaging synthetic astaxanthin.
To determine wild from farm-raised salmon (sold in most restaurants), wild sockeye gets its red color from natural astaxanthin and carotenoids. The white “fat strips” are thin, meaning it’s lean. Pale pink fish and wide fat marks are a sign of farmed salmon.
Avoid “Atlantic Salmon.” Look for “Alaskan” or “sockeye,” which is illegal to farm and has very high astaxanthin concentrations.
Where it’s banned: Australia and New Zealand
#2: Genetically Engineered Papaya
Most Hawaiian papaya is genetically engineered to be ringspot virus-resistant. But research shows animals fed GE foods like corn and soy suffer intestinal damage, multiple-organ damage, massive tumors, birth defects, premature death and/or nearly complete sterility by the third generation. Dangers to humans are unknown.
Where it’s banned: The European Union
#3: Ractopamine-Tainted Meat
About 45 percent of US pigs, 30 percent of cattle and an unknown percentage of turkeys are plumped with the asthma drug ractopamine before slaughter. Up to 20 percent of ractopamine is still there when you buy it.
Since 1998, more than 1,700 US pork lovers have been “poisoned” this way. For this very health threat, ractopamine-laced meats are banned in 160 different countries! Russia issued a ban on US meat imports, effective February 11, 2013, until it’s certified ractopamine-free. In animals, it’s linked to reducedreproductive function, increased mastitis and increased death. It damages the human cardiovascular system and may cause hyperactivity, chromosomal abnormalities and behavioral changes. Currently, US meats aren’t even tested for it.
Where it’s banned: 160 countries across Europe, Russia, mainland China and Republic of China (Taiwan).
#4: Flame Retardant Drinks
Mountain Dew and other drinks in the US contain the synthetic chemical brominated vegetable oil (BVO), originally patented as a flame retardant.
BVO bioaccumulates in human tissue and breast milk; animal studies report reproductive and behavioral problems. Bromine alters the central nervous and endocrine systems and promotes iodine deficiency, causing skin rashes, acne, loss of appetite, fatigue and cardiac arrhythmias. The featured article explains:
“The FDA has flip-flopped on BVO’s safety, originally classifying it as ‘generally recognized as safe,’ but reversing that call, now defining it as an ‘interim food additive,’ a category reserved for possibly questionable substances used in food.”
Where it’s banned: Europe and Japan
#5: Processed Foods and Artificial Food Dyes
More than 3,000 preservatives, flavorings and colors are added to US foods, many of which are banned in other countries. The featured article noted:
“Boxed Mac & Cheese, cheddar flavored crackers, Jell-O and many kids’ cereals contain red 40, yellow 5, yellow 6 and/or blue 2 … (which) can cause behavioral problems as well as cancer, birth defects and other health problems in laboratory animals. Red 40 and yellow 6 are also suspected of causing an allergy-like hypersensitivity reaction in children. The Center for Science in the Public Interest reports that some dyes are also “contaminated with known carcinogens.”
In countries where these food dyes are banned, companies like Kraft employ natural colorants like paprika extract and beetroot.
Where it’s banned: Norway and Austria. Britain advised companies against using food dyes by the end of 2009. The European Union requires a warning notice on most foods containing dyes.
#6: Arsenic-Laced Chicken
Arsenic-based drugs are approved in US-produced animal feed because they cause animals to grow quicker and meats products to look pinker and “fresher.” The FDA says arsenic-based drugs are safe safe because they contain organic arsenic … But organic arsenic can turn into inorganic arsenic, run through contaminated manure and leach into drinking water.
The European Union has never approved using arsenic in animal feed; US environmental groups have sued the FDA to remove them.
Where it’s banned: The European Union
#7: Bread with Potassium Bromate
Bread, hamburger and hotdog buns are “enriched” with potassium bromate, or bromide, linked to kidney and nervous system damage, thyroid problems, gastrointestinal discomfort and cancer.
While commercial baking companies claim it renders dough more tolerable to bread hooks, Pepperidge Farm and others use only unbromated flour without experiencing “structural problems.”
Where it’s banned: Canada, China and the EU
#8: Olestra/Olean
Olestra, or Olean, created by Procter & Gamble, is a calorie- and cholesterol-free fat substitute in fat-free snacks like chips and french fries. Three years ago, Time Magazine named it one of the worst 50 inventions ever. MSN noted:
“Not only did a 2011 study from Purdue University conclude rats fed potato chips made with Olean gained weight … several reports of adverse intestinal reactions to the fake fat include diarrhea, cramps and leaky bowels. And because it interferes with the absorption of fat soluble vitamins such as A, D, E and K, the FDA requires these vitamins be added to any product made with Olean or olestra.”
Where it’s banned: The UK and Canada
#9: Preservatives BHA and BHT
BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) and BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) are common preservatives in foods like cereal, nut mixes, chewing gum, butter spread, meat and beer. The National Toxicology Program’s 2011 Report on Carcinogens says BHA may trigger allergic reactions and hyperactivity and “is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen.”
Where it’s banned: Both are banned in parts of the European Union and Japan; the UK doesn’t allow BHA in infant foods.
#10: Milk and Dairy Products Made with rBGH
Recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH), a synthetic version of natural bovine hormone is injected into cows to increase milk production. Monsanto developed it from genetically engineered E. coli bacteria, marketed as “Posilac.”
But it’s banned in at least 30 other nations. Why? It converts normal tissue cells into cancerous ones, increasing colorectal, prostate and breast cancer risks. Among other diseases, injected cows suffer exorbitant rates of mastitis, contaminating milk with pus and antibiotics.
In 1997, two Fox-affiliate investigative journalists, Jane Akre and Steve Wilson attempted to expose the dangers of rBGH, but lawyers for Monsanto – a major advertiser with the Florida network – sent letters promising “dire consequences” if the story aired.
In 1999, the United Nations Safety Agency ruled unanimously not to endorse rBGH milk, resulting in an international ban on US milk.
The Cancer Prevention Coalition, trying for years to affect a dairy industry ban of rBGH, resubmitting a petition to FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg in January 2010, but the FDA sticks to its false position that rBGH-treated milk is no different than milk from untreated cows.
Action: Look for products labeled “rBGH-free” or “No rBGH.”
Where it’s banned: Australia, New Zealand, Israel, EU and Canada
Take Control of Your Health with REAL Food
If you value your health, avoid foods containing harmful ingredients and ditch processed foods entirely – even if they are permitted in the US. Opt for fresh whole foods, organic, grass-fed/pasture-raised beef and poultry, dairy products and eggs.
REFRESHING CHERRY LEMONADE
1 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (or follow directions below and skip squeezing the lemons)
2 quarts pure cold water
1/2 pound fresh cherries, pitted and pureed (any kind)
Stevia to taste (safe and natural sweetener)
If you have a Vitamix or powerful blender, simply peel the lemons, removing the rind and seeds. The pulp is full of vitamin C and will thicken the juice a bit. Pit the cherries (any kind), and puree the lemons and cherries until smooth. Add pure cold water and ice. Add enough stevia to make it sweet. Pour into glasses, add ice, and serve!
SWEET POTATO BROWNIES
4 eggs
1/4 cup coconut flour
2 tbsp. arrowroot flour
½ cacao powder (This is not cocoa powder)
½ tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
Icing
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup almond butter
- ¼ cup cacao powder
- ½ cup coconut milk
- sea salt
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Grease 8×8 pan with coconut oil and line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine avocado, sweet potato, applesauce, honey and vanilla. Once creamy, add in cacao powder.
- Add in eggs one at a time.
- In a separate bowl, combine coconut flour, arrowroot flour, salt and baking soda.
- Combine both mixtures until smooth.
- Transfer to greased pan and bake for 25 minutes.
Make icing and frost if desired.
MONEY SAVING TIPS
How to Save Big at Retail Stores ~ Coupons are available for Lowe's, Kohl's, Macy's, Belk, Target, Walmart, JCPenney, ACMoore, Michael's, etc. http://www.retailmenot.com/
Plot Your Course Before Shopping Yard Sales ~ Used by permission from www.stretcher.com ~ Second hand shopping can save you money when you only pay a fraction of the cost of an item. Some sales only have junk or overpriced items. How can you be sure you are getting the best deals for your money?
Plot your course, don't waste gas driving around - Get your newspaper listings or check the online listings in your area and grab a map so you can strategically plan your course. You can pin point where you think the good sales are and determine which to go to first then move from one to the next.
Learn where the good spots are - some areas just seem better than others for sales. Ask around and see if others you know have experience in where to find the good stuff and which places to skip.
Know your prices- Get familiar with the brands, prices and quality of things you like and need. If you know what the stores around you are charging for items, you are less likely to be taken in by a bad deal.
Don't buy what you don't really want or need - Just because it's a dollar and maybe someone could use it doesn't mean you should buy it. Know what things you really need and want just like when you grocery shop with a list. Impulse buys are easy to do when you see so many things at such low prices. Save yourself money and don't buy on impulse.
Bring supplies! - Bring bottles of water or other drinks, snacks and handy wipes or wet cloths so you don't have to stop for refreshments or to clean your hands.
WHIPPED CREAM SUPER LAUNDRY SOAP
Several years ago in past Heart to Heart issues I had shared both homemade powdered and gel laundry soap recipes. I've tried them both and am hooked! Recently I pulled a dish towel from a bucket where it was soaking in OxiClean for almost two weeks, but the stain was still there. That was most unusual, because OxiClean usually wows me with it's cleaning power. I tossed the stained towel into the washer with a large load, and it came out perfectly clean, using my Fels Naptha gel recipe! All this for just pennies per load! It's a huge savings!
Homemade Gel and Powered Laundry Soap Recipes:
Homemade Whipped Cream Laundry Soap Recipe (Cooked Version):
Homemade Whipped Cream Laundry Soap Recipe (Uncooked Version)
CLEAN AIR IN THE HOME
by Elizabeth Fenzel Tromm, a subscriber in Virginia - Used by permission
When my husband, Rob, became really sick, we started looking at our house very critically-specifically the ventilation and air in the house. It was a super stressful time for me because I honestly felt like our house was slowly killing him, and I had no idea what we were going to do. I was also worried about our young son, Carter, developing similar problems, since he had had so many respiratory issues when he was born. He is more prone to lung issues. So I got on the internet and started researching, reading, and talking with people who have been through a similar process.
We had a lot of work done in the basement. Killing mold that was beginning to grow, closing off holes that were allowing all the basement air into our living space, cleaning air vents and the duct work.
I researched air purifiers and uv lights to help clean the air in our house. I researched what houseplants I should have in my house to help clean the air. If you know me, you know that I LOVE my plants, but for 7 years I haven’t had a plant in my house. After my dad died I had a planter that my work gave to me. Eva decided to eat it one day. Turned out it was a poisonous plant and made her tongue prickle and swell up. I threw the whole thing away and never had another house plant. However, they are really good at cleaning the air naturally. Since my children are older now, and usually do not put things in their mouths, I went out and bought some houseplants that were recommended as super air purifiers.
The other thing I found that was recommended, and this is my favorite, a Himalayan salt lamp. Not only are they pretty, but they serve a purpose, other than just emitting light. I keep mine on almost 100% of the time. They help cut down on moisture in the air, help to neutralize the “electro-smog” in your air, reduce allergens and irritants, and bind excessive positive ions with their negative ions.
Additional Information: (Note from Lois: After asking Elizabeth a few questions, she added the following helpful information.)
We had a lot of work done on the house and our air is completely different. I really believe it is a combination of everything we have done. The salt rock lamp definitely cuts down on the moisture buildup in the bathroom, which in turn eliminates the mold that was in the upper corners near the ceiling. I love them and am going to get some more for other rooms in the house. You can find them on Amazon for reasonable prices. I read about them through www.thewellnessmama.com on her blog. She has some great ideas about "clean" living.
The Plants We Use:
I found a short list of plants that were good at filtering indoor air, were resilient and were considered non-toxic for children, and these are the house plants we currently have in our home:
Aloe Vera (also great for burns)
Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) – Very resilient and it produces runners (smaller plants) that can be transplanted.
Snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’) Also called “Mother in Law’s Tongue” – “This plant is one of the best for filtering out formaldehyde, which is common in cleaning products, toilet paper, tissues and personal care products. Put one in your bathroom — it’ll thrive with low light and steamy humid conditions while helping filter out air pollutants.” [source]
Dracena (Dracaena deremensis ‘Warneckii’) – Also known as Corn Plant, this plant can reach a potential height of 12 feet. “Best for removing xylene, trichloroethylene and formaldehyde, which can be introduced to indoor air through lacquers, varnishes and gasoline.” [source]
Christmas Cactus- Great at cleaning the air, and colorful too.
Boston Fern- Easy to grow, good at filtering the air, and resilient. Bromeliads – Tropical looking and colorful – great at filtering the air
Bamboo palm (Chamaedorea sefritzii) “Also known as the reed palm, this small palm thrives in shady indoor spaces and often produces flowers and small berries. It tops the list of plants best for filtering out both benzene and trichloroethylene. They’re also a good choice for placing around furniture that could be off-gassing formaldehyde.” [source]
Yucca- Good at filtering the air but needs a lot of light.
Succulents and Hens & Chickens – Succulents aren’t the best for filtering the air, but they are easy to care for.
Herbs – Also not necessarily known for their air-filtering ability, but I use these and have them in the kitchen anyway.
EASY WAY TO KEEP THE TUB AND SHOWER CLEAN
by Kathy Kramer, a long-time subscriber in Pennsylvania - Used by permission
I so appreciate your newsletter and as I was reading the latest one with the household tips I wanted to share mine.
I got one of those dish scrubbers that you fill the handle with soap and filled it with 1/4 dish soap and the rest white vinegar. After I take a shower, and everything is all wet, I take my "magic" wand and scrub down everything and then rinse. It makes everything so clean and sparkly and since I'm already in there it is so easy! I have gotten it down to doing it twice a week. There are 4 adults and a baby that use the same shower/bath and it is always clean now! It only takes about 2 minutes. I even use it on the inside of my shower curtain.
PRECIOUS GEMS
Ladies, thanks for your permission to include your kids' quotes in the newsletter and on the blog!
Overheard at my house (after seeing a big black bear outside):
"Can bears open doors?"
"Do people survive bear bites?"
"Why did God let bears get on the ark?"
"I think I'll play inside today." ~ Lauren in Virginia
I was fixing lunch when I heard Mia (5) saying, “The chickens pecked my toe and they kept it!!”
"Are you okay, Mia?" I asked her.
“Yes, but MOMMY, the chickens kept part of my toe! Do they like to eat humans?” ~ Elizabeth in Virginia
Last week we were reading about the angel coming to Zachariah and announcing that his wife would have a baby. I asked the kids what his wife’s name was? Mia (5) said, “It was Mommy, Miss Mommy. No, Miss Elizabeth. That’s your name and we can’t just say it.” ~ Elizabeth in Virginia
Well, they are ever so informative! Those little 3 and 4 year olds, that is. I was playing with a little girl who was all involved with the Fisher Price style Medical kit and she kept giving me a 'shot' over and over again. So I asked her, "Why do I need to have so many shots?" Her answer: "Because you are old!!!" Well, I got my answer! ~ Elinor in Virginia
Today was "Donuts for Dad" at school and this happened:
Kid: "Malakai, that's your dad?"
Malakai (6): "Yep!"
Kid: "But you're black!"
Malakai interrupting: "No, no, no...I'm brown" ...in an assuring voice to his dad, "He'll figure it out later, Dad. Do you have any more Doritos?"
Benjamin (3): Where is our Christmas tree?
Me: We put it in the woods, remember?
Benjamin: We need to get it soon.
Me: No we don't. It's almost summer. We go to the lake and the beach and play in the pool. We go see fireworks and have cookouts. Then it's fall and you go to school and we go to the apple orchard and the pumpkin patch and we have Halloween and Thanksgiving and THEN it's Christmas.
Benjamin: Well, thank you for telling me. .....
Benjamin: When's Thanksgiving?~ Heather in Virginia
We went to social security office to update kids' cards. When leaving the nicest security officer said, "y'all come back soon!" Malakai (6) said, "Ohhhh no! I am NEVER coming back here again! That took tooooo long!" ~ Danielle in Alabama
Evidence of effective summer parenting:
Child: "Mom. I'm hungry. Can I have lunch? I want a sandwich, but I don't want peanut butter."
Mom: "Well, what kind of sandwich do you want?"
Child: "Ummm...could I have an ice cream sandwich?" ~ Amy in Virginia
Today Jocelynn (6) asks me, "Where does the sidewalk end, Mommy?"
I respond, "At the end of our street, I guess."
"No it doesn't," she says. "But it ends somewhere. There is no sidewalk at Gammy's house." ~ Beth in Ohio (Grammy Terrie lives in Virginia)
The girls' reactions to their newborn cousin's pictures:
Savannah (6): Awww, he is totally adorbs! I can't wait to hold him!
Brooklyn (4): Why is he so gross? That's a lot of yucky stuff. Give him a bath!
Well, there ya have it with my little opposites! ~ Lauren in Virginia
A second grader came home from school and said to her grandmother, "Grandma, guess what? We learned how to make babies today."
The grandmother, more than a little surprised, tried to keep her cool. "That's interesting," she said, "How do you make babies?"
"It's simple," replied the little girl. "You just change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es.'"
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God bottles your tears! He has a bottle for every tear that you cried, and he writes in his diary for you every day. That means you are pretty special to Him! Psalm 56:8
ENJOY YOUR SUMMER!
Ladies, I would love to hear from you anytime!
Please tell me what you liked, didn't like, or what you'd like to see included.
Simply reply to any newsletter and share your thoughts with me.
I'm always looking for Precious Gems from kids (old or new would be great)!
I pray each of you found something in this edition to bless, encourage and teach you!
Please remember to pray for each dear Heart to Heart lady and her family,
because so many ladies are going through very tough times and need our prayers!
Some have lost loved ones, others have lost jobs, homes, or their good health.
Pray each day for the protection of our troops, and for their families left at home,
as well as adjustment and employment after they return home.
God bless you and your family and keep you in His loving care!
Your "Heart to Heart" friend
Lois
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