Today is Thanksgiving.  The kids and I had a great meal together; I prayed for all of us, including their dad, we ate well and spent the afternoon together.  An absolutely beautiful sunshine filled day!
This morning before anyone woke up I listened to a message about the Israelites crossing the Jordan River.
It struck me funny a little while later - I thought about God making them wander in the desert 40 years.  I have been thinking, in my life, so much time has been wasted.... 47 years to get to this point ....
Then I realized, I needed to wander in the desert all these years to be ready for the Promise Land (the land of Milk and Honey), just like the Israelites. I could never move forward as the person I am, if I hadn't gone through all the things I have experienced in this life.  It wouldn't be possible know exactly what I want in my life, if I hadn't experienced things I know I don't ever want again.  God has a plan for each of us.  We just have to learn to trust Him and know He is in control.  Thank you Lord for opening my eyes and allowing my faith to grow stronger each day!