51°F S4mph SR0658(0558) SS1847(1747)

Morning Offering given

Village silent

Coffee strong

Sts. Michael, Gabriel, & Raphael…Archangels, remind us that we are never far from God’s protection and healing.

Read Daniel 14: Bel and the Dragon. You have completed 14 books of the Bible. Tomorrow we will begin Ezekiel.
RIAY Day 272: The Sorrowful & Glorious Mysteries

It is my day to pray for the CmomC. Let me know what you need.
Please continue to pray for my friends Fran & Levi.

Monday has arrived once again. The last Monday in September. On Wednesday, we will begin a new month. Perhaps now is a good time to reflect on the past month and identify areas where you could have been a better friend to Jesus. Where your life could have done something different to give greater glory to God. Go to confession with your sins, receive absolution/direction/and prayers to become a better person.
My day today will be relatively easy. The plan is to be in the office during workshop hours, printing a local family newsletter.
My cough has improved considerably, with the hope that it continues to improve. This has been a long haul for me.

Know you are prayed for.

69⁰F. SE4mph SR0657(0557). SS1849(1749)

Morning Offering given

Village peaceful

Coffee good

Know you are prayed for

55°F WSW9mph SR0656(0556) SS1850(1750)

Morning Offering given

Village is silent

Coffee, the pod type ok

Birthday greeting to Mary G, have an awesome day!

St Vincent De Paul, _{apostle of charity, epitomizes serving those in need, as is evident in many cities today}

Read Daniel 13: Susanna
RIAY Day 270: Luminous and Sorrowful Mysteries

Worksheets copy job completed. Order sheet email printed. Both ready for Monday delivery.

The man is off to a golf tournament this morning with the boy and Silver.

A letter regarding 3 separate clinical notes after care at Mayo was written and in the mailbox. A letter of complaint regarding “the scheduling employee” is in the making. She was less than and tried to make it sound like I was being difficult when all I was doing was asking a question regarding a notice to make an appointment. This led me to check the aftercare notes on 3 separate appointments, which were inaccurate in verbage and content. How unprofessional of a medical facility to fall victim to the use of pronouns and then use them in clinical reports. I was listed as they/them, which is very unprofessional and inaccurate. I don’t use that woke crap in anything; it’s mentally unbalanced and totally unprofessional.

Please continue praying for God’s Will regarding my friends Fran and Levi.

The last book arrived to complete Naomi’s order, which will be delivered on Monday. New order to be placed today for Roman’s supplements. Still need a haircut.

The cough reared its ugly head early this morning. Going on 4 weeks with this thing. Nothing seems to touch it. Apparently, an appointment with the doctor regarding it isn’t going to happen.

Know you are prayed for.

53°F NNW3mph SR0655(0555) SS1852(1752)

Morning Offering given

Village sleeping, wish I was

Coffee strong

St. Theresa Couderc, founder of the Cenacle Sisters, focus on retreats for lay people.

Read Daniel 12: The Resurrection
RIAY Day 269: The Luminous Mysteries

Today is a no drive day, except for 3 pick up and drop offs. Looking forward to Reflexology & Chiro appts. missed the last ones due to illness. I need a haircut! Really is time to sit-down and compile a to do list. Have an awesome day.

Know you are prayed for.

50°F NW5mph SR0654(0554) SS1854(1758)

Morning Offering given

Village foggy and silent

Coffee excellent!

St. Cleophas‘ _{meeting with the risen Lord on the way to Emmaus teaches us how God turns despair into joyful hope.}

Read Daniel 11: The Hellenistic Age
RIAY Day 268: The Joyful Mystery
Meditations for Each Day pg. 384: Faith and Hope

Good Morning!
Shrouded in fog here again this morning.
My coffee tastes exceptional this morning; bold and aromatic.
2 copy jobs have been completed and are ready to deliver
I slept through the night, and coughing was minimal
Please continue to pray for my friend, Fran, with stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and my friend Levi, who has a terminal brain tumor.
I conducted extensive research on the Wise Phone II, and I believe I will be purchasing one from the company Techless. It does everything I need a phone for at a decent price. While on the subject, for parents who want phones with no social media, etc., there are many available for kids.
Breaking news on former President Obama, will post when I know what it is.
Today will be an easy one. Picking up workshop workers and 9 & 4 with a short pick up and drop off in between, and a teacher pick up at 5pm.
Oh, and one more thing, for those who may need the use of a commode for a while, Bethel Homes (Helping Hands) in Viroqua has a limited supply that can be borrowed without charge.
Yesterday morning, as I was rushing around, I found an envelope holding photos. Imagine my surprise when I realized they were the “Slater” side of my family. Looking forward to getting them scanned into the family history.

Know you are prayed for.

53°F NNE6mph SR0653(0553) SS1856(1656)

Morning Offering given… _{Jesus, let me live for you. Jesus, let me die for you. Jesus, I am thine in life and in death.}

Village cooler, peaceful, and silent.

Coffee perfect

Happy Birthday, Richard W. have an awesome day.
Remembering: Kathy S, who would have celebrated her anniversary today with John; Jeff O, who would have celebrated his anniversary today with Diane. May they rest in peace and their spouses remember happy times.

St. Pacific of San Severin exemplifies how God can transform illnesses into opportunities for prayer and discipleship.

Today is the feast day of Our Lady of Ransom.

Read Daniel 10: An Angelic Vision
RIAY Day 267: The Glorious & Joyful Mysteries
Meditations for Each Day pg. 382: Fundamental Facts… _{Life is passing, Death is approaching, Eternity lies ahead}

Please pray for:
• Fran who is receiving Chemo treatments.
• Levi who has a massive brain tumor.
• Kadan’s soul (he committed suicide)
• President Trump and his administration to do the right and moral things that need doing without making a show of the process.

Morning…
-hang on a minute, need to refill the coffee cup
-breathing is easier this morning, for that I thank God
-my day is complicated today with a home everyone is on time and doesn’t dally attitude
-my priorities are skewed, time to get them reordered
-unbelieveable amount of scam/spoofing calls, 117 (yes I’m on the Do Not Register, have blocking app, etc) in less than a month. All from or related to United Tax Consultants or some Financil advisor (yeah right) using local numbers to get you to answer and then giving you a toll free number to call. I spent much time yesterday filing a complaint against each one and noting in my blocked call which company used what local number. They even leave a message is that bold or what? This is reason enough to do away with a cell phone. Add the health issues that they cause should convince us to rethink the use of them as in perhaps going back to dumb cell phones. Is that even possible? YES it is! WisePhone II (minimilist phone) will be checking that out.
-haircut, I need a haircut desperately but time just seems to slip thru my fingers

Know you are prayed for.

57°F Fog NNE6mph SR0652(0552) SS1858(1758)

Morning Offering given

Village shrouded in fog

Coffee hot, strong, black

Happy Birthday to Rob S, Richard AW, and Barbara M. I hope your day is beautiful.

St Pio of Pietrelcina‘s life and Stigmata inspire us to follow Christ closely and to transform suffering.

Read Daniel 9: The Seventy Weeks of Years
RIAY Day 266: the Glorious Mysteries
Meditations for Each Day pg. 381: Carelessness; _{Some people think that they are good Christians because they avoid committing grave sin and more or less fulfil their duties. They do not entirely omit their prayers, but they are content to recite them listlessly...such people do not wish to serve Satan, but they lack the generosity and the strength of will to become true sons of God.}

I’m not sure about you, but that reading certainly has me thinking about my spiritual life. In all honesty, it has been a struggle in some way since the church shut down in 2019. Priests are different now, appearing to be distant, distracted, and uninterested. Instead of reaching out to their flock, they request the flock to reach out to them. I didn’t grow up that way, and until 2019, I had not experienced that type of thought process. I’m told it is due to the priest shortage, the number of parishes they have, and the workload. I don’t buy that. Before 2019, in my area, the workload was the same, yet my priest and others personally kept in touch, attended good movies, ate dinner, spoke to each person at Mass, or made some effort to touch base. At one point, a new priest presented himself at our door, unannounced, to introduce himself. That doesn’t seem to be happening these days. Perhaps I need to think differently.

Know you are prayed for.

60°F SSW7mph SR0650(0550) SS1859(1759)… _{noting the weather allows us to see if the attitudes, aches, pains, etc, are different during different weather.}

Morning Offering given… _{the offering reminds us that life is not random or wasted; each hour is an opportunity to glorify God. Whether one is strong or weary, joyful or burdened, the act of beginning with prayer centers the soul and gives direction. These prayers are not rigid formulas but expressions of the heart that draw us into deeper union with God. They lift the mind above distractions and set the tone for holiness throughout the day.}

Village is silent & peaceful… _{noting the atmosphere in the area we live gives insight to our sleeping patterns}

Coffee: strong and bold… _{sometimes the taste of a morning beverage can give you a clue to your physical health.}

St. Matthew, who wrote his Gospel for a Jewish Christian community, expresses God’s all-embracing love (I was a day ahead yesterday, so I will post that today)… _{the saint of the day gives us a chance to see how they conducted themselves while on earth}

Remembering birthdays, anniversaries, baptisms, & deaths… _{is a way to offer prayers for the living and the dead.}

I was asked recently about why I blog the way I do. This morning, since we are starting a new season, I thought it might be the best time to explain that.

Read Daniel 8: The Ram and the He-goat… _{reading a chapter a day allows us to read the word of God at a pace that doesn’t seem overwhelming or too time-consuming}

RIAY Day 265: The Sorrowful & Glorious Mysteries… _{is a way to touch base with Our Lady and pray about the life of Christ. Each of the mysteries give us a portion of Christ’s life, a way to get to know him and a way to remember how He loved us enough to bear our sins so that we may live with Him eternally.}

From the Margins… _{is a reminder of things I wrote in the margin of the bible/a book that struck me strongly.}

Meditations for Each Day pg. 379: Depending on Jesus… _{is a book by Antonio Cardinal Bacci who gives thought to Catholic teaching, bible readings, habits, etc, which allows a context to understanding.}

Snippet of Family History… _{is my way of passing on the who, where, and why of our particular families. It reminds me and tells others where we came from, allowing insight into those things that were important to each generation and shaped who we are today.}

Sometimes I talk about what’s happening in today’s world, or in the years gone by. Other times, I let you know what books I’m reading, or I go off on a rant about the things that weigh heavily on my mind or in my heart. Most of you barely know me, and that is because although I talk a lot and do many things with many people, I share very little of my personal self. That is my means of protection due to long-ago issues. I may seem like a crowd person, but I am not. I enjoy my own company most days. Crowds make me weary and defensive. I can think of only a handful of people who really know me, 2 of whom no longer live, and 3 more whom I hold very dear. This created issues with my children and, at times, still does. I have been this way all of my life, well, since about age 4, if I have to pinpoint it to a specific time frame. Nuff said on that.

Know you are prayed for.

61°F SSW6mph SR0649(0549) SS1901(1801)

Morning Offering given

Village peaceful

No coffee

Anniversary greeting to Phil & Irene B, “46” years

St. Emmerammus shows us that if we are to be missionaries of Jesus, we must be ready to pay a price.

RIAY Day 264: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Let’s talk about “Stress Urinary Incontinence”, a pelvic floor issue, and the lack of it being addressed with women who have it and their lack of wanting to go and have it checked out.
Common Types of Pelvic Floor Exercises

Kegel Exercises
Identify the muscles by stopping urine midstream
(do this only to locate the muscles, not as a regular exercise).
How to perform:
Tighten the pelvic floor muscles and hold for 5–10 seconds.
Relax for 5–10 seconds.
Repeat 10–15 times per session, 2–3 sessions per day.
Variations: quick squeezes (contract and release in 1–2 seconds) to improve fast-twitch muscle

Pelvic Tilts
Lie on your back with knees bent, feet flat on the floor.
Tighten your abdominal and pelvic muscles, tilting your pelvis slightly upward.
Hold for 5–10 seconds and relax. Repeat 10–15 times.
Helps engage the core while activating the pelvic floor.

Bridge Exercise
Lie on your back with knees bent and feet hip-width apart.
Tighten your pelvic floor and lift your hips toward the ceiling.
Hold 5–10 seconds, then lower slowly. Repeat 10–15 times.
Strengthens the glutes, lower back, and pelvic floor simultaneously.

Squats
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
Engage the pelvic floor as you lower your hips into a squat.
Keep your core tight and rise slowly.
Adds functional strength for daily activities and supports pelvic stability.

Tips for Effectiveness
Consistency: Do exercises daily for the best results.
Focus on the right muscles: Avoid contracting the abdomen,
buttocks, or thighs while doing Kegels.
Breathe naturally: Do not hold your breath.
Posture matters: Good posture can enhance pelvic floor activation.
Progress gradually: Increase hold times and repetitions as strength improves.

When to Seek Guidance
Consult a healthcare provider or pelvic floor physical therapist if you experience:
Difficulty locating the correct muscles
Pain during exercises
Severe incontinence or prolapse
Postpartum recovery requiring personalized guidance
With regular practice, pelvic floor exercises can improve bladder control, support pelvic organ health, reduce risk of prolapse, and enhance sexual function. They can be safely incorporated into your daily routine at home or under professional supervision.

Know you are prayed for.

61°FS5mph SR0648(0548) SS1903(1803)

Morning Offering given

Village peaceful a bit damp

Coffee strong

• Birthday greetings to Sue W, Sandy D, & Susan M. Hope your day is awesome!

• St Eustace, who won and lost great wealth and victories, is proof that only devotion to God is of value

• From the Margins…To suffer for the love of Our Lord is my very greatest joy. _{Ven. Edel Quinn}

• RIAY Day 263:The Luminous Mysteries

We’ve made it to Saturday morning! Believe me, I had some doubt as to whether I would. The cough lingers, but improves or appears to. The man heads off to IA today as DD#1 is moving to their new place. I’d love to go, but I cannot; I have a mom two weeks overdue, whom I cannot leave without transportation. I do plan to head off to Norwalk when he leaves to catch the last garage sale at the Methodist church there, which opens at 8. Then back to the house to continue sorting, cleaning, purging… so why the garage sale, you ask? Well, something might call my name… the reason I seem to be continually sorting, cleaning, and purging.

Wanted, someone/or a magic wand to deep clean the RV. It came back after 3 years in the TX desert and has not been touched since. I know it will take a few days to do the cleaning. I also know that after sitting all this time, it will be awful, and that is putting it nicely. Call me: if you want the job, name your price.

Have an awesome weekend.

Know you are prayed for.