tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922963766289047218.post-53123610362305771812008-11-14T08:26:00.002-05:002008-11-14T08:44:49.114-05:002008-11-14T08:44:49.114-05:00<p><span style="font-family:arial;">This is a month when we focus on giving thanks and some of the biggest blessings in my life come in the form of people. For instance, my friend, Patti, is such a blessing.<br /><br />Patti has been part of my homeschool support group ever since I've been a member and she's a very dedicated homeschooling mom. She's also crazy and funny and very type A. We relate well to one another!<br /><br />Most importantly, Patti is a pray-er. She prays all the time, about everything, for everyone. I don't even think she realizes how much she prays or how it affects others, but I see it.<br /><br />This morning Patti emailed to see if I was sleeping any better. She's been praying for me. Matter of fact, she was praying for me in the wee hours of the morning when she was struggling to sleep. Notice that her focus was on my needs, not her needs.<br /><br />I remember a few years ago when Patti had an injury that restricted her to bedrest and very limited activities. Guess what she did. She solicited prayer requests and prayed. On one occasion she felt especially led to pray for a young child in our support group, not knowing that at the time that child was being admitted to the hospital. I truly believe that Patti's prayers saved her life.<br /><br />Patti was my roommate when I spoke at the North Carolina Home Educators conference this year. Aside from making me belly laugh all weekend she prayed for my speaking. Matter of fact, during the very first session, Patti stood right outside the door of the conference room to- can you guess? - pray for me!<br /><br />Even though Patti is facing several extremely tough challenges in her own life right now, she still makes praying for others her priority. I'm so thankful that God put Patti in my life and I appreciate her heart and her prayers.<br /><br />Patti, you rock! And you have major reward waiting on you in heaven for your faithfulness in prayer.</span></p><p><img class="centered" alt="post signature" src="http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh102/extragrace/bonita%20lillie/bonita_signature.jpg" /></p>Bonitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13945043297139219733noreply@blogger.com2