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A 50 year mystery revealed

7/30/2016

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PictureMy new-found sister Marianne.
In my last blog I promised to reveal why my posts are coming at 1/2 speed.

I planned to share about all our family's "growth opportunities." Death, divorce, disaster, hospitalizations, exhaustion . . . blah, blah, blah.

But incredible news has overshadowed it all.






Last month learned I have a sister.
A real, flesh and blood sister.





A wonderful couple raised my sister, surrounding her with love, laughter, and family. Growing up, she knew she was adopted, her parent's chosen daughter. Their cherished gift.


My three precious little brothers and I grew up never knowing another sibling existed 500 miles from us.

Fifty years passed.
Adoption laws changed.
Birth records were unsealed.
Marianne contacted our family.

And my life has ablaze with joy ever since.

The old Patty Duke show theme song touches on our uncanny likenesses:
"They laugh alike, they walk alike, At times they even talk alike — "



Since meeting my new sister and her incredible husband, Mike, exhilaration has replaced the weariness I'd been fighting for the past year.
(OK--giddy, slightly exhausted exhilaration.)


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Marianne and "Energizer Bunny" hubby Mike
Marianne and I are continually praising God for bringing us together. 

If you're slogging through obstacles and a surprise sibling hasn't suddenly appeared to rejuvenate your life, remember God's promise in ancient writings:

"And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten..."
Joel 2:25 (ASV)


God hasn't forgotten you. Lean into Him. Ask Him for rest. Seek Him for restoration.

Also, try
Michael Hyatt's top 10 energy boosters.
His number 1 tip is crucial: Connect with God. (Click here to see the rest.)


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Behind the Scenes

7/17/2016

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Why has my bi-monthly blog become less regular than an octogenarian without prune juice?

Stay tuned for the surprising behind-the-scenes answer.



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    Add Godly encouragement and humor to your day. Follow this link to my bi-monthly blog. 


    I'm also a regular contributor to the Wordsower's blog.


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