11/29/10 One year ago tonight we began our journey of faith with the Lord 'through the valley of the shadow of  death.'  It is easy to look back now and see His plan, but that dark night and the days ahead were a tough walk.  There were lots of ups and downs, good days and bad ones, days when our faith was strong and others when are faith was weak.  In those weak moments, we knew our only hope was God.  He had a plan and we chose to praise Him, come what may.  Each day the 'family of God' lifted us in prayer and helped in so many tangible ways to make our walk bearable.  We thank each and every one of you for 'choosing to participate in the miracle.'  May God bless you for your many gifts of time, money, labor, and prayer.  Because of you we could feel God's presence each step of the way.  "I will extol the Lord at all times; His praise will always be on my lips."  Ps 34:1