Thanks guys. Muddle, you are so insightful and thoughtful in your replies. I really appreciate your efforts to clarify my thoughts when I am confused.

Gonna get the kids to school; my eyes are almost swollen shut - my tear ducts must have clogged up after all the boohooing I did in the night. ugh.

Will post more soon, just checking in to thank you.

Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.
See, I am doing a new thing! Is 43:18-19

If it seems slow in coming, wait.
It's on its way. It will come right on time. Hab 2:3

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