Redeeming Love

Quick note: If you don't read any other work of fiction in your entire life, I'd encourage you to read "Redeeming Love" by Francine Rivers. It is based on the love story found in the book of Hosea, set in the California Gold Rush era (1840s-1850s). I read the entire thing in two sittings, and although this is the second time I have read it, it still impacted me in such a great way! Francine Rivers is an amazing author, and she has written many other works that are absolutely incredible...

The only drawback to reading this book is that I now long to get married--even more...this is such a common longing that I should not be surprised, LOL. But God also spoke to me through this book and urged me to continue to be patient and to seek His face above all else...and i will continue to do just that! :)

Governor Arnold gave his "State of the State address" this evening, and I must say that I was impressed. I did not vote for Arnold, but more and more I am gaining faith in him. He is sticking to his beliefs and convictions, he is not going with the "status quo" and he is making the legislature be accountable for their actions by showing the populace exactly what they are doing. This man can really make some great changes in this state, and I am excited to see what he accomplishes!

One more thing: My friends from ASP are amazing, incredible, wonderful people...these words cannot even begin to describe them...there is one especially who has come to be one of my best-friends, and I am so unbelievably thankful for that friendship. Praise the Lord for the innumerable blessings He bestows upon us!!