A Journal of God's Goodness

Wow!  It's been a really long time since I have posted anything on here.  I actually was beginning to think that I had bitten off more than I could chew, and that may still be true!  But, I'm going to try to get back at this again and see where it goes.  I have had so many things go through my mind that I wanted to post on here, but I did not always have access to a computer and I didn't even get my thoughts onto paper.  Thus, no posts! 
I have just started a personal journal and I do plan to keep my little journal on my person at all times, so when I have a thought I can write it down.  So, more than likely, in the near future some of these journal entries will make their way onto this blog.  That is exactly what I am doing in this post.  Please keep in mind that this is completely new to me and I may have to tweak some things as I go, but for tonight I am simply going to share with you what I have recorded in my journal tonight.  Hopefully it will be a blessing!  Here is my first entry in my journal:
"This journal will be filled with thoughts, sermons, songs, poems, quotes, etc. that will show some of God's goodness in my life!  There is no way I could record all of His goodness in my life and I may not even know all of the ways God has been good to me until I get to Heaven some day.  But, I hope as I look back on this journal I will see God's amazing work in my life and thus, His goodness to me.
This past week we were at Forest Glen Bible Camp for Family Camp.  Morris Gleiser (one of my favorite speakers) was this week's speaker and God used him to touch my heart in several areas.  Such as: Letting the Holy Spirit work in my heart and not quenching the Spirit; Asking, Seeking, Knocking, Praying Again - continually trusting by faith that God will send the answer to my prayer!  I even learned more ways in which to be a better wife and mother!
Well, when we returned home today, we got news that Genevieve Wagstaff (a dear, sweet lady who attends our church) had passed away suddenly of a heart attack.  My heart is broken and I have shed many tears this afternoon over this news!  But, it's amazing how God has worked in my life!  You see, things often get busy and crazy and often times tragedy or trials come just after we have been at camp.  In years past I have though:  "Oh great, now I'm going to be tested!"  But, this time was a little different.  God is changing my way of thinking. 
At first, I though this is a trial.  But, instead of being upset that I am being hit with something so quickly after getting home.  I am thankful that I am coming into it having just been refreshed and encouraged by the Lord this past week!  He is so good!  He will see us through!  Ryan's message he's preaching tomorrow is titled 'But God'. I can't wait to hear it!  He has asked me to sing the song: 'Lord Stay Close to Me' in the morning.  I know that by God's power I'll get through this song!
My heart is aching over the pain and heart ache that Gen's family is enduring tonight and I am continually lifting them up in prayer!  I am so glad that we have a God who is able to lift us up and encourage us like no one or nothing else can do!"

I know that this was a long post and it was a lot of garbled thoughts, but I hope that you can see, once again that God is working in my life to make it beautiful!

Jacinda