32°F clouds NNE@11mph
Morning Offering given
Village snow-covered, apparently more to come later
Vertigo has lessened but not enough to drive
the man will have to drive my runs today
no coffee
Need to see a doctor today if possible
Know you are prayed for
Set aside for a moment, the great brutality that exists; remember the acts of greater courage, integrity, decency, self control, and forgiveness.
There is always another story. There is always more than meets the eye.
It is easy to remember a cruelty because those left a wound, a scab hid the rest, and hid the best. Those appalling acts, those appalling people, were the exception.
The blindness you see isn’t believing in the essential goodness of people, it is failing to see it.
You can hold your equilibrium, your humanity, daily even when you have the most gruesome tasks, unfathomable griefs, and unthinkable happenings. You can remain hopeful by coming home fully in body and mind.
We have a duty sacred or otherwise to the other person, to those who love and care for them to make sure their humanity is preserved.
There is something everyone needs to know, to learn. There are four statements that lead to wisdom. Do with them as you will. ” I am sorry.”, “I was wrong.””I don’t know.” and, “I need help.”
Look at people with eyes of kindness.
Recognize that part of you, you see in other people.
Holding onto resentments only binds you to the person you hate. Let go of it, for your own sake, no one else.
You are lying on your deathbed, with one hour to live. Who is it exactly, all these years, you have needed to forgive?
Matthew 10:36 And a man’s enemies shall be they of his own household.
Forgiveness
My thanks to Louise Penny, author of the Inspector Gamache series.
22⁰F clouds ENE@13mph
Morning Offering given
Village peaceful
Rain coming
Vertigo
Headache
Recliner
This will be my day
Know you are prayed for
26°F cloudy W@8mph
Morning Offering given
Village quiet
No coffee this morning… sigh
Copy work being done as I type. Lovin’ this machine I received for Christmas. Makes life easier.
The man is off to CEW (Christian Experience Weekend) I wonder how many years that’s been going. He’s done this for so long I just don’t count on him the first weekend in March of every year. It’s a good thing.
Today I am off to resale/thrift shops. Who knows what might call my name.
Matthew 5:44-48
But I say to you, Love your enemies: do good to them that hate you: and pray for them that persecute and calumniate you: 45 That you may be the children of your Father who is in heaven, who maketh his sun to rise upon the good, and bad, and raineth upon the just and the unjust.46 For if you love them that love you, what reward shall you have? do not even the publicans this? 47 And if you salute your brethren only, what do you more? do not also the heathens this? 48 Be you therefore perfect, as also your heavenly Father is perfect.
I figured Lent would eventually come around to this; let’s get defined.
ENEMY: 1)a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something. “the traditional enemies of his tribe” 2) hostile nation or its armed forces or citizens, especially in time of war. “the enemy shot down four helicopters”
3) a thing that harms or weakens something else.
LOVE: noun 1.an intense feeling of deep affection.”babies fill parents with feelings of love”
2.a great interest and pleasure in something.”his love for football”
verb 1.feel deep affection for (someone). “he loved his sister dearly”
2.like or enjoy very much. “I just love dancing”
Yep, just what I figured, he wants us all in, regardless of the past, regardless of everything. I used to think all it took was saying “I forgive you.” or “I’m sorry for my part in this” and then just move on to that place where one isn’t openly hostile or mean. I’ve come to find out this isn’t what he means. He wants me all in. I fail, I fail to pray to succeed at it. I fail to want to even consider doing it. I fail, period. My mind says you wouldn’t ask me this if you really knew what they had done. One problem, he really does know because I’ve done it to him and at times said oops, Jesus forgive me. Countless times he has forgiven me for the very things I fail to forgive them for. More work needs to be done by me. Nothing is impossible, it just might take longer and harder work.
Know you are prayed for.
25°F clouds ENE@5mph
Morning Offering given
Village silent
Coffee excellent
Fantastic sleep last night. Best I’ve had in ages
Hoping for an uneventful day.
Lent is a time to get yourself right, not only with God but with others. It doesn’t matter if others don’t accept your effort to make it right. What matters is your sincerity and that God knows you tried. You have control over no one but yourself, get yourself right. Matthew 5:24
Know you are prayed for
This is my “I TOLD YOU SO” regarding the HPV vaccine. Thank God, I listened to my gut when doctor offices were haraunging parents of 12 yr and older to do this. Nanananah…your “I’m sorry, I thought you were stupid” can be posted in comments.
Hazardous Ingredients of HPV Vaccines Increase Risk to Young People (Part 4) https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/health/hazardous-ingredients-of-hpv-vaccines-increase-risk-to-young-people-part-4_5053536.html?utm_source=andshare
Also take note there are issues with the RSV vaccine and the FDA is saying this now as well.
29 overcast SSE@3mph
Morning Offering given
Village peaceful.
Amish crew working on old co-op tower. Looking forward to seeing what Maple Valley has in store for that old building. I’m hoping they consider open air farmer’s market vendors under that canopy on Front Street. It is truly a selfish want of mine as it is so close to home. One can still wish.
Sugar shacks are cooking. I can taste that new maple syrup by just closing my eyes. Nothing compares to it.
Stoves have been fired up in the greenhouses. Seeding trays are being set up. Won’t be long now.
The snow has begun to melt again. Rain is called for on the weekend with a good chance of warmer temps.
Wasn’t long ago I showed my spring bulb, sweet potato, and avocado pit rootings, will post what they look like now shortly.
The man is off to Iowa this weekend, doing his annual CEW weekend.
Home today after some pick ups and drop offs till shortly after 3. My copy jobs have been completed. Dishes are done. Bed is made. The floors could use some work.
This is my pray day on the Catholic Moms board. Should anyone have requests, be sure to let me know.
Know you are prayed for.
33°F cloudy SSW@11mph
Morning Offering given
Village peaceful
Good Coffee
Dusting of snow overnight. I am thankful we are not in the High Sierras with all the snow they are experiencing.
My planner has one, yes, just one run in it today. I hope it remains like that.
Not sure what is on the man’s calendar today, but I do hope it is as empty as mine.
Happy Birthday to my friend Suzy Sutton, a leap girl!
Let’s talk about your friendship with Jesus. How’s that going? We are one week into Lent, the penitential time of the year. It is the time of year I take (and many others as well) to make life simple, unencumbered, and reflective. Jonah 3:5 is today’s reminder that we are called to share Christ with the world. When you believe God has spoken to you don’t be afraid to share it. Perhaps you are/will be the catalyst in their faith journey.
Pray
Listen
Believe
God is at work
He wants to speak with/thru you
FYI
The First Wednesday of every month is dedicated in devotion to the Most Chaste Heart of St. Joseph and it derives from Church-approved apparitions in Itapiranga, Brazil, and the United States.
The Ten Promises to those who are devoted to the Most Chaste Heart of St. Joseph:
Know you are prayed for.
In the "Wilds of Wisconsin & Cornfields of Iowa" 