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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

"...DWELL IN THE SHELTER OF THE MOST HIGH..."

Psalm 91

 1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
   will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.[a]
2 I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress,
   my God, in whom I trust.”


Well, I found a home, after two years living all over the world with family, friends, and associates.  God is good.  I had looked at several senior citizens places, as I was considered a senior on my last birthday in June.  I had originally planned to retire out of the country - Belize was my last choice, if I did not make it to the Peace Corps.  Well, I did not get a chance to make that decision, I was diagnosed with cancer, and here I must stay.  But God - I am living in Greensboro, Georgia.  It turns out that this is where my family, on my mother's side of the family, originated.  Every other door was closed, and a window was opened here. 

I have made friends who suggested that I check out the Senior Center in Greensboro where I wanted to learn how to quilt.  I had no plans on joining, but like most of my plans, that was overturned.  I joined and started learning about quilting and mentioning that my great-grandmother was a midwife in the area fifty years ago.  One by one as I met and started talking to some of the seniors, I discovered women whose children were delivered by my great-grandmama, Annie Smith.  One of the Directors, also believed that she was delivered by my Grandma Annie. Then, by doing research on historic preservation projects, I discovered a program for African American historical research and resources.  Someone that I talked to there is going to check out Grandma Annie's house and help me in researching my great-grandmama.  I couldn't have planned it better if I tried. God is in control.

My new home is not a senior's apartment, but it is an affordable place with credit given for utilities and tax credit given to the landlord.  It is a townhouse, 2 bedrooms and 11/2 bath.  Enough space for a office/library, and guest room, so I guess I'll stay here for awhile. 

 
GOD IS GOOD - "...He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."

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