Happy Halloween!

My husband went around telling people that we are really adorable, except if you have a peanut butter allergy. Then we're really really scary!

Praying for Each Other

Cor d'Harmonie: That I get some alone time with God each day this week.

Kylee: I would like to ask you to pray for my sister, Charyse. She's going through a REALLY rough part of her marriage. Her and her husband separated this week. I've been so so worried for her, her husband, and their three kids. I'm asking you to pray for her Charyse's heart, that God can reveal to her what she needs to do to save her marriage. I'm asking for you to pray for me as well. I'm hoping God can give me the words/advice to say to Charyse when she calls. I'm so bad at knowing what to say in deep situations, but I know that God can speak through me. 

Sarah:  I would really appreciate prayers for my 5 year old daughter.  She has multiple special needs and is also medically fragile.  She's been suffering with respiratory illnesses and is currently in a "down" cycle and can't seem to get over what's ailing her right now.  And prayers for me because it is frustrating and I feel so helpless and I shed lots of tears because of this.  Pray for her health and for my strength.  I know it's all in God's hands, but it's still difficult.

Melanie: Please add me to the list, sweet friend. I just got hit with something way too big for my shoulders to bear. Please pray.

Melody: I would appreciate prayers for my husband and his health. As a family we would appreciate your prayers!

31 Days: The Most Important Kind

I signed up to do 31 posts this month on finding balance. I did not do that very well, did I?

So instead, I wanted to end October with a different kind of 31 days post. 

The most important and special kind.

My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year. She has gone through chemo therapy, surgery, and, for the past month, radiation.

But today, the 31st day of October [and the last day of Breast Cancer Awareness month], marks her last radiation treatment. 

She's done!

My mom is one of the 2.6 million women who have survived breast cancer this year in the U.S!

For the past 31 days, my mom has also been busy growing her hair back!  With hair or without, she's gorgeous!

I can't think of a better way to spend the holiday season that rejoicing in the Lord's healing and my mom's good health! It's truly a blessing.

***

In 2011, there will be 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer and 57,650 case of non-invasive breast cancer.

Did you know: the two most important risk factors for breast cancer are

- being female

- getting older

Does this sound like anyone you know?

Women age 40 and older should have a mammogram every 1 to 2 years. However, women who are at higher risk of breast cancer should talk to their doctor about whether to have a mammogram before age 40.

Need a mammogram reminder? Click here.

Information from Susan G. Komen for the Cure, breastcancer.org, and the National Cancer Institue

How Can We Pray For You?

How can we pray for you this week?

How can we lift up your worries, fears, concerns, struggles to our Father?

Feel free to e-mail me your prayer requests for Monday's post.
iamalongfortheride @ gmail . com

For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God...
Colossians 1:8-10

Giveaway Day: Along for the Ride

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Giveaway Day: Just Lovely Things

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Giveaway Day: C. Jane Create

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Giveaway Day: Molly The Pirate

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Giveaway Day: Much Ado About You

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Giveaway Day: The Snootie Pig

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Giveaway Day: The Rusted Chain

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Giveaway Day: Flamingo Toes

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Giveaway Day: Sweet November

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Giveaway Day: The Pleated Poppy

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Giveaway Day: The Bird's Papaya

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Giveaway Day: Floaty Toes Dry Goods

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Giveaway Day: Cap Creations

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Giveaway Day: Sunshine and Carousels

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Giveaway Day: Mimi Baby Boutique

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Giveaway Day: Along for the Ride

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Giveaway Day: My Little Sunshine

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Giveaway Day: Restless Hearts

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Giveaway Day: Toaster's Transformations

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