Hi, I am making my introduction short this week. A family member is experiencing an ongoing health issue. I pray for your patience this week. I hope to get to everyone’s post from last week soon. I will be tied up in doctor’s office all day today, though. Please keep my family in your prayers.
Now on to our weekly linkup. First let’s meet your hosts:

Gayl at Words, Photos and Art
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Mary at Mary-andering Creatively
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Last Week’s Top Clicked
WHY YOU NEED TO STOP BEING IN A HURRY
By Maree Dee at Embracing Life in the Midst of the Unexpected


Maree Dee felt a gentle prod to take time to visit with a friend on a Saturday before a major trip.
She heard God whisper in her ear.
“Pause for a Moment.” “Stop Your Hurry.”
She followed that prompt and God …. Read more to find out. You do not want to miss this post.
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Hugs and prayers sent. Hope your week brightens up!!!
Aileen, I really appreciate you and your comforting thoughts.
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Praying for your family, Mary! <3
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Praying for your family, Mary. May you see recovery and healing sooner than you expect!
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Dear Mary,
Oh, I am so sorry for the added medical issues! You and your family are in my prayers today. May the Lord bring His wisdom and His grace to you!
Thanks so much Rebekah, Lisa, and Bettie. I so appreciate your continued support.
Mary Hill recently posted…#LMMLinkup: Prayers Requested
Prayers for healing or whatever you are in need of in His holy name.
Sorry to hear your family is unwell, trusting God Will answer or prayers.
Thank you for hosting when you are dealing with all of this at the moment.
Jennifer
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Rebecca and Jennifer, your well wishes and prayers are so supportive and appreciated.
Mary Hill recently posted…#LMMLinkup: Prayers Requested
Praying for you and your family – that he give each of you peace and restful sleep in the challenge, that God put in your path doctors with answers and the right solutions, and support as you walk this journey.
Thank you so much. God is faithful in answering prayers. I really appreciate your support.
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I’m praying for you and your family, Mary. Asking God for wisdom for the doctors and peace for you and yours. Thanks for hosting.
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I’m so sorry your family is going through this! Praying for healing and direction and grace.
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Prayers ascending, Mary! I pray for strength for you and your family and resolution to the health issues.
Anita Ojeda recently posted…Lifelong Learning—Math Hacks for the Kitchen
You are in my prayers right now. Praying you feel God’s arms wrapped around you today and if not that you hang tight to knowing he is right there with you. Thank you for taking time to feature my post this week. It was exciting to find out my post got clicked the most.
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I’ll be praying! I hope you have a great week and thanks for hosting!
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You will certainly be in my prayers today, Mary. So sorry that this trouble has come to your family. May you find that you are carried through this day on His love and peace.
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Hi, thank you Michele, Lisa, Maree Dee, Anita, Barbara, and Donna. I really appreciate your prayers.
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