My whole household thinks I've taken a long leap... (roll eyes smiley)- but I just smile and they "tolerate" me! I've spent this year cleaning, organizing, restocking our Y2K closet with things "just in case". Just last week the Lord was prompting me to stock up on a certain food item - ran into a great deal and bought 21 boxes of it. Hubby just rolled his eyes, kids look at me (whisper smiley) "yeah, Mom's at it again..."

I've "known" for the past 30+ years that I would not die - just a strong sense I've always had. Have also had a strong sense that my one Aunt was a kind of Methusaleh to me: she wouldn't die until VERY shortly before the Rapture (as the original did just before Noah entered the ark...) Well, she's now 103, and for the first time ever, starting to spend more time in bed than out. Now, I realize, this is all personal "sensing", but even we, as poor, sinful parents, love to leave "hints" about the joys we plan for our children...how much more has our Father left His Word, and signs and "sensings" through things like this thread??!

It's a hard walk - one daughter just entering college after years of wondering what to do with her life, (would love to see her develop and grow - is there time??) another NOT walking with the Lord anymore, (Lord, please draw her back to your heart) a son confused and trying to listen, yet the world is strong(Help him cling to the truth, Father)...one daughter passed away three years ago, leaving a son for us to raise, (praise You that she is with You, Lord...but he's SOOO active, and I'm SOOO tired..)yet another child with Asperger's - wondering how to prepare her for the "real world" -- all the while on the other hand WATCHING with abated breath!!! Trying to keep my "feet" on the ground with everyday life, yet feeling like Uncle ?? in Mary Poppins who just keeps laughing at the prospect of what's to come and lifting off the floor!!!

COME Lord Jesus!! (Yeah! smiley)