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Fantastic day!

Way too tired right now to blog anything major...I'm headed in a million different directions getting ready for both of my trips this month. So much to do yet, and so little time. But I just wanted to stop in at blogland and tell everyone - we had an awesome Sunday! The good weeks just keep right on coming! I'm so grateful. Please keep me in prayer that I get everything done in due time to leave for Phoenix. I've got two more messages to finish for Africa. I'm almost there...
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Anonymous said…
I'm holding my breath for Africa- and waiting to read EVERYTHING once you return!
2:36 AM
Aaron said…
Prayin' 4 U:-)
2:41 AM
DaNella Auten said…
You know, it all makes sense now. You had to be prepared for Africa. God is going to move mightily.

How do you build muscle in exercise? Because of resistance. You had to face this resistance to grow spiritually to be prepared to face the adversitys that Satan will TRY to throw at you there. Since you have had preperation, you won't be ambushed. Never negate the preperation it is just as important as the fufillment of the dream.

Love ya, D
8:39 AM
Anonymous said…
Hey Deanna,
So happy and proud of you! We'll be praying for you! You go girl!
8:39 PM
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