Goodbye Summer!

Like Memorial Day is considered the official beginning to the Summer, Labor Day marks the official closing of the Summer season.  Our local school district began the new school year last Monday, but those others that did not begin last week will be starting up this week.  I had stated previously that in the past I would be a little sad when then Summer ended, but the past couple of years have been different.  I don't know if it is because I did not get to go to the beach at all this year again, but that is probably the saddest part.  Next Summer I am hoping to at least get to the beach a few times with our son, but we shall see.  Prayerfully our financial situation improves by then...just a smidge!

Tomorrow marks the big day for me and finally going back on the patch.  I know that earlier this past weekend my intentions were to have it on today but well...not so much success.  It has to be tomorrow, because I have made too many promises to my wife and son that I would quit smoking and pretty soon they will not take me serious anymore.  I think that they would be at least a little more compassionate if I actually tried but usually I don't.  I have just three more cigarettes left and hopefully that is it, NO MORE!


I just want this time now to really call upon the Lord that He may indeed come to me and give me the strength to get past this.  I can not do it alone and He is the only one that can help me.  I just need to be open to His help and actually make the attempt as well.  I prayer Lord Jesus that You come to me tonight and strengthen me and my will to rise above this.  I know that it is through You all things are possible.  Help me Lord and be with me as I embark on this journey...again.  It is in Your Name that I pray...AMEN.
Location: Quakertown, PA 18951, USA

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