I remembered that I hadn’t yet chosen a winner in the drawing for the book Hugs: Bible Reflections for Women, so I went back to that post from September to make my selection. I was in a rush and thought “I’ll just pick number four whoever it is!”
Well, it was Natalie, so I went to her blog to tell her that she had won and realized that Natalie is a friend I have met through my blog who has also lost a child.
And I had stopped by her blog over a month ago to check in and had read that her other daughter had run away from home.
When I went back today, I realized that she has not posted any news since August 8th when this happened. I felt so horrible for not checking in sooner.
I just thought that God laying this “book drawing” on my heart at this minute as I walking out the door and then leading me to just pick a number when I usually write down all names and do a drawing was so Providential in that He wants all of us to pray for Natalie and her family.
You can go to http://byhisgrace-adkins.blogspot.com/ to send Natalie a note.
Love you all. Thanks for being faithful in prayer.
In December of 2007 as our youngest son, Nick, was fighting brain cancer, I began to blog. Writing provided a way for me to release all of my questions, fears, and doubts. It also allowed me to share the ups and downs of Nick's journey with people who were praying for him all over the world. When Nick went Home in November of 2008, my blog became my way of searching for God in the midst of my deep heartache. My heart was broken and grief brought to the surface every emotion imaginable. Being able to release those emotions through my writing brought a sense of purpose to my pain. Having already walked the road of grief in 1992 when we lost our daughter to SIDS, I knew I needed a way to keep from falling into a pit of depression and despair. I had walked close to the edge of a bottomless pit when we lost our daughter,and I knew I couldn't let myself get that close to the edge again. This blog has been and continues to be my tiny corner of the world where I can share My Heart as I journey through God's Word.......thus the name........ My Heart His Words. Thank you for taking time to share life with me. If we do not meet while here on earth, I look forward to hearing all about your life when we reach our final destiny.........Heaven! Email me anytime at 
Love this. So cool how the drawing happened and God leading you back to check on your friend.
was just catching up on several posts. lots i’ve missed!! you are so wonderful to continue to point us to others who needs our prayers. i will head over to natalie’s now.
love to you!!
what an awesome way God called you to help someone in need , will be praying.
Still loving your blog . You are so inspiring. I just love it here.
God Bless and hugs