Monday Oct. 27th 2008 God you are Great to us

Mark ate crackers and cheese today. He ate pudding and ice chips. He grabbed one of Ronnie's cokes and tried to twist the lid off. Lilly and Lenny were going to get movies for Mark, Ronnie said "I'll go with you." Mark said "I guess I'll just stay here." He watched a movie with a smile on his face. Mark also said "I have a 50/50 chance of getting out of here with Dad's help"

Mark visited Dad, Hank, Lenny, Sunnie, Dain, Charles and his girls. Mom and I were there also. Mom and I said goodbye to Mark. Mark said "Bye Mom I love you and I love you Melynda." Mark was pretty tired today because of all the therapy. There is one concern that we have and we are calling on all of you who have been praying for Mark. We are concerned for his short term memory. The doctors have not spoke of this yet but we are concerned that he might not remember things that have happened recently. Thank you in advance for all your prayers. God has told us to pray specifically for our needs and I hope that this prayer will stay in your hearts.

Psalms 67

Theme: Joy comes from spreading the news about God around the world.

1 May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us,

2 that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations.

3 May the peoples praise you, O God; may all the peoples praise you.

4 May the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you rule the peoples justly and guide the nations of the earth.

5 May the peoples praise you, O God; may all the peoples praise you.

6 Then the land will yield its harvest, and God, our God, will bless us.

7 God will bless us, and all the ends of the earth will fear him.


I look up the meaning Gracious in Vines Dict. chanan " to be gracious, considerate to show Favor," Gen. 33:35 Chana may express"generosity," A a gift from the heart, Ps. 37 :21 God especially is the source of undeserved "favor,"Gen.33:11, and as only he can do, Num.6 :25 Gen. 43:29. God"s "favor" is especially seen in His deliverance from ones enemies or surrounding evils, Ps. 77:9 , Amos 5:15 However, God extends His " graciousness " IN His own sovereign way and will, to whomever He choose, Exod. 33:19

May we always have reverence for you Lord, God our King and help us to be obedient to your will.