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Dear Lord,
This last two weeks I have been praying and reflecting on Silence and Solitude. Much of what has stuck with me is that it is better to be silent so that when I speak it is more meaningful. This is a great struggle for me. I am outgoing and have the tendency to speak my mind about whatever topic. Thank you for slowly reminding me to "shut up" when I need to and to speak up when it is my turn. Thank for you allowing my moments of quiet to reflect on your beauty and recenter on you. Thank you for being the sun of my solar system.

You presented me a wonderful opportunity today. T was working at W today where I had run up to get some last minute christmas decorations. She was working the beauty counter. It may have been unusual for her or maybe it was routine, but she spilled out her life story to me in ten minutes. On the verge of tears speaking of suicide, molestation, and divorce. I listened and looked into her face. I only asked her name and told her I would pray. She seems to be on the verge of hope. And earnestly seeking the "right" path. I bring T to the fore front of my prayer life this week. BE WITH HERE! I plea that she will see your orchestrations throughout the week. Bring me into her life and shine through so she can see your beams throughout the holiday season. Remind her of the advent season. During her story she spoke of the lack of motivation to "do Christmas." Please inspire her to celebrate the best gift of the universe. Bring her family together into a tightly knit group that will work for you to share their grief and struggles and how you can perform miracles which will revitialize their family. Be with T and remind me of her daily. Give me opportunities to speak to her again. Relationships are the key and I want a relationship with her so you can be a part of her life as well as mine.

Thank you for giving me a chance to work in the nursery today, or should I say thank you for blessing me with a good attitude while working in the nursery today. the children were sweet and it was a great time to spend with my daughter. The time was quick and there was only one poopy diaper. I am appreciative of the patience during that time. I am also praise you for bringing up back to LVP. It was missed much and I am feeling so revitalized each Sunday.

Be with my friends and family as they travel home from the holidays and help us through this advent season to stay focused on the reason.