Light the Night and Monday's Prayer

"Light the Night" for leukemia and lymphoma awareness and research

was held last Thursday night, September 20th in near-by Zanesville, Ohio.

It was held at Zane State.

I participated on the Cambridge, Ohio team

for the first time.

My son was chairman of the event

and a good friend, Amy Adams, was captain of the Cambridge team.

Amy is a 4-year survivor of lymphoma.

I participated in the memorial service where you go up to the mike

and say your loved one's name.

You get a flower and a gold balloon.

My mother Shirley Hilliard died of leukemia 13 years ago this past February.

All the balloons had lights in them. 

Red was for awareness;

gold was in memory;

and white signified a survivor.

Granddaughter Peyton was hoisted on her dad's shoulders to take this photo for me.

Psychedelic shot.

My son Doug addressed the crowd

as chairman of this chapter and event.

Here I am, tired but proud of my son and that I completed the walk.

Here I am with Amy Adams after our walk.

Grandchildren Dillon and Peyton watch their daddy speak.

All four Ohio grandchildren were there, even the 5-yr.-old Irish lass.

Monday's Prayer

Heavenly Father, I seek to be Your faithful servant.

When I am tired, give me strength.

When I become frustrated, give me patience.

When I lose sight of Your prupose for my life,

give me a passion for my daily responsibilities,

and when I have completed my work,

let all the honor and glory be Yours.

Amen.

100 days of Grace for Women

"Be strong and courageous and do the work."

1 Chronicles 28:20

"For we are God's co-workers.

You are God's field, God's building.

Icorinthians 3:9

"God provides the ingredients for our daily bread

but expects us to the baking.  With our own hands!"

Barbara Johnson

Blessings to you as you begin your week!