This morning, I'm praising God for three answers to prayer - actually, answers to two prayers and one surprise blessing.

1. The Smith family appears to be about to receive the letter they need from the US government in order to be able to adopt their children. As word got out over the internet this week, people were able to help them make the contacts they need. Thank God!

2. My husband was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis a little more than a year ago. By last December, he was unable to take any medications because they either made him feel sick to his stomach (mostly the pain relievers - ibuprofen, naproxen, Celebrex) or caused an allergic reaction (specifically the arthritis meds). In the last few weeks (as we have gotten into allergy season), his joint pain has been really bad - to the point where he stayed home from work on Monday because of it. We have suspected for a while that his allergies may be a factor in the arthritis, so on Tuesday evening he bought a HEPA filter air purifier for our bedroom. The last two mornings, he has woken up feeling SO MUCH BETTER! We have been praying for a solution other than a really expensive medicine that seemed to be his last resort. Praise God!

3. My unexpected surprise - I realized this morning that because of my horomone levels this week, I would normally be feeling like I have no energy and fighting off a migraine. For some reason, I'm feeling better than ever right now. Thank God for that unexpected blessing that allows me to be as productive as ever!

Although some of these things may seem to be the result of what people have done, we know that it is really God at work "behind the scenes" who deserves the credit.