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"In the day you entered into a covenant with God, and he with you, you entered into the most impregnable rock and fortress, and covered yourself in a castle of defence, where you may (modestly) defy all adverse powers of earth or hell. If God cannot save you, he is not God. And if he will not save you, he must break his covenant. Indeed, he may resolve to save you, not from affliction and persecution, but in it, and by it!" - Richard Baxter, from Voices from the Past

So excited to get this book. A dear friend told me about it, and I just ordered it. I actually ordered a few books and I am so excited to get them. Isn't that so fun, being so excited to read new books. I just finished Unbroken, and that was one of the best books I have read in a while. Reading is such a gift, I am so grateful for the many truth-filled books available to consume.

We are busy living life, enjoying summer, busy with family and friends, trips to the pool, cook-outs, keeping the house together, and this poor neglected blog has suffered a major lack of attention. Maybe I will get better at posting. No promises.

A quick update on Jack, he is doing great. Finally got his medicine dosage correct and his counts are perfect. Steroids always mess him up for the week he is on them each month, but other than that, he is doing really well. I did find out that Jack's last day of chemo, hopefully for the rest of his life, is April 13, 2013. Let the count down begin!

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