Category: keepingmyeyesonJesus

03.24.2024…Palm Sunday

27°F SE17mph SR0558(0658DST) SS1820(1920DST)

Morning Offering given

Village covered in snow, sleeping

Coffee good

I’m thinking we got a couple of new inches of snow over night. Won’t last long. Temps are already raising. The call is for rain later and into tomorrow. I praise and give thanks for the much needed moisture.

Yesterday I lost my temper with a person I had never met. I took a friend to the Amish Auction in Readstown yesterday morning at 7. We were less than 1000 feet to the auction house drive when an out of state van (IL or MN) passed me (on gravel) and squeezed between and oncoming buggy and the buggy ahead of me. Causing both buggies to hug their respective ditches. The eyes of the woman driver coming toward me were so frighten I doubt I will forget them. I pulled into the parking lot behind him, let my friend out and marched over to the offending van knocking on his driver door window. He opened his door. A wisp of an elderly man in the driver’s seat… I said… “What in the HELL were you thinking? Were you trying to kill all of us?” He said nothing, just sat quietly waiting for me to finish. I continued with ” it is drivers like you who have no regard for others on the road, who are too impaitent to wait another 1000 feet to turn off, that kill entire van loads of people. If you didn’t see those buggies before you passed me you need to have your eyes examined or your head because you almost killed that woman in the on coming buggy!” His van was full of people. I turned and left. Some people shouldn’t be allowed to drive. I need to go to confession. His actions still aggitate me this morning.

Speaking of confession… no one was in the confession last evening… there hasn’t been anyone to hear confessions in over 3 yrs in that confessional. Not that there wasn’t someone able to be there, it is just always empty so no confessions are heard. The service was fast, speedy and lacking for Palm Sunday… But, we were invited to travel to another town for confession and a beautiful Mass. I won’t be traveling in that direction anytime soon. I will head to IA for Easter with our family… there won’t be any services in my regular parish for any of Easter week. The Spanish community will however have Mass there with their priest.

Easter candy is bagged and ready to give out this next week to 5 of my special needs friends. I hope they smile when they receive them.

I am still in the desert, searching for water… all the watering holes I’ve come across thus far are dry or full of mud.

Know you are prayed for.

03.21.2024

21°F SSE3mph SR0603(0703DST) SS1817(1917DST)

Morning Offering given

Village silent and dark… no DSTer up to greet the morning.

Coffee good

Scripture Verse: Isaiah 41:10 “Do not fear: I am with you; do not be anxious: I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.”

IF… 23 week in, 2291fasting hours, pluggin along, still losing inches & averaging 1# a week loss

NT… day 24 of 90, decrease of numbness in feet and legs, although I still have a light sock feeling.

Cpap… making odd noises, mouth still extremely dry, wakes me up, still hate it but do it.

How’s your Lent? Did you get to confession? Did you forgive those who have hurt you? Did you ask forgiveness of those you have hurt?

My Lent has been very dry… desert dry infact. My normal church involvement has come to a screeching halt… there will be no Easter services at my church. The expectation is I seek those in my sister church. I did find out they are doing Wednesday rosary so I went last night. That was good, very good for my soul. The bible study on Tues is not meeting during Lent, will begin again in April.

More Esken CDs arrived yesterday. I totally enjoy how he has taken charactors from his first book and gone deeper into their lives in other books. I think these all stand alone bringing the rest of the story to light in new books. These would make great movies. I hear the first book is being developed into a feature film. I have it on my must see list.

Send up prayers for MK who has been diagnosied with prostrate cancer.

Did you see the video of the House Oversight Comittee examining Presidents Biden’s role in his family business practices in China, Ukraine, Russia, and other places in the world. It’s looking like influence peddling. They have been looking into this for over a year now.

Know you are prayed for.

03.17.2024

26°F NW18mph SR0610 (0710DST) SS1812 (1912DST)

Morning Offering given

Village quiet… Top O the Morn to ye this fine St Paddy’s Day

Coffee good

Arrived home from my little trip to Marion, WI about 0045. By 0100 I was sound asleep; when 0145 the phone rang and off to Hillsboro I went with K and husband to Edith’s (the midwife). Should hear from them sometime today to come home.

IF coming along…

NT just beginning the morning routine.

Cpap used even if there was an interruption in the middle.

The labels came yesterday so I will be able to finish up on that copy order today as well as do a second one that came in yesterday.

Maple sweetness was left on my porch, no clue where it came from but hmmm I’m going to love it on waffles. My thanks to the person who blest me with it.

So, that list you were making, how’s it going? Did you get them all down? Today think about how good it feels to get that baggage out of your head and onto a concrete piece of paper. Did it make life a bit lighter afterwards? Although it is hard, if you could take a few moments and give thought to each entry… try to write… I forgive you/them next to each line. just those words. The words are not a sign of weakness, they are a sign of strength. They set you free from whatever power was being held over you. Now you can breathe.

Know you are prayed for.

03.06.2024

22°F ESE9mph SS0629 SS1758

Morning Offering given

Coffee what is it about that first sip, from the cup from the first fresh brewed pot. Takes me somewhere else.

The man is off this morning with Noah won’t see him till late tonight

NT… who would think it would be so difficult to find 35 mins 2xs daily to do this? But I do, and it’s working for me, or I’m kidding myself into thinking it is. Either way the tight sock feel on my feet is lessening, the toes on my left foot feel much better and less and less like little fat sausages, the toes on my right are better but still feel like fat sausages for a part of the day.

IF… need to keep at the water consumption… it is a must for everything to work together properly.

Cpap… doing it, you know what I think. Yes, the events have lessoned greatly.

I have a handicapped van sitting in my garage. I need to find a day to get it in order. As in, power washing, and power airing the inside. Disgustingly filthy. It will be used twice a day, 3 days a week. It was insanely cheap, is in descent shape body wise and mileage wise. I will put covers on the seats. Don’t ask… really don’t ask. I tell you only because you will see it and ask… It was a weak moment… don’t ask.

Lent, lets talk about Lent. How’s it going for you? Did you get a special devotional for it? How is that? The one I got, I dislike, no not because it’s good thought provoker, but because it is too for lack of better wording, fluffy, progressive, and just not for me. I switched to the one I used last year. I feel unsatisfied- is that a good thing or bad?- time will tell. Perhaps my sights are set too high… can you do that in Lent?

Bible reading for today… Deut 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-20; Mat 5:17-19
Bible verse for today… Jn 6:63c, 68c… Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life; You have the words of everlasting life. Just something to repeat in your head throughout the day to keep you in touch with Jesus.

Firefighter/police employee… arrested for child enticement… pray for those involved in this.

Know you are being prayed for

03.05.2024

31°F NE7mph SR0631 SS1757

Morning Offering given… Jesus take me as I am, summon out what I should be, set your seal upon my heart, Holy Spirit dwell in me.

Coffee good

NT… morning routine completed

IF...continues. Ya know how sometimes when you suck in your gut it feels like you reach your backbone? This morning it feels like that.

Cpap… used/hated, dry mouth ugh. Need new mask, headgear, and hose. It’s farting at me.

Wild fires Texas panhandle & Canada: Powerlines destroyed, homes destroyed, towns evacuated, people & animals killed. Please pray for those who have lost everything and those who may be in the path of the fires. Anyone know how they started?

Scripture on Complete Conviction… John 3:19-21, 16:18, Acts 19:8, 28:24, 1John 3:19 Read them, mull them over.

Are you still cultivating your relationship with Jesus or have you fallen back into your old ways of going thru the motions without engaging your heart? Being a good friend is hard work, you know this. Don’t give up, if you find yourself just going thru the motions head to confession. Yeah I know doesn’t seem to be anyone in that confessional these days does there. What is the point of it if the priest isn’t present? What is the point if you have to make an appointment. Well hey, I got news for you… no one comes cause the priest is never there. The priest gives the impression its no big deal. People follow their lead. I hear they just don’t want to spend time there if no one comes. Perhaps they need to spend time there praying for their flock. Okay, rant over.

Hope your day is a good one.

Know you are prayed for.

03.04.2024

31°F NNE11mph SR0633 SS1756

Morning Offering given… praying for the repose of the soul of Patty Melin. A dear friend who died last Friday and is continuing her journey to Jesus.

Village waking, rain. Oh Monday you came too fast!

NT… on track for the day. In all honesty, something is happening. Let’s hope it continues.

IF… 2038 hrs so far, things are coming along, slow but sure. Not even my feet escape the loose skin.

Cpap… being used. Still hate it.

Good grief this looks like a medical chart! No one told me hitting the over 65 yrs was going to be filled with simply getting and staying healthy.

Book…”Eskens” finishing the one, starting another. Time to request the next. Read Allen Eskens… just do it.

I’m killing plants again. For some unknown reason during the winter I just can’t seem to keep them alive. I forget to water, forget to turn, and honestly this house is so very dark it drives me crazy! Back in the day I had awesome plants. I have friends who have awesome plants (wonder if they shake their heads at mine.)

Trump… I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t mention this… WOW just WOW at how things are for him. In 50 years I’d like to see what the history books have to say about all this. Does anyone else NOT understand the inconsistancies in this? Red vs Blue vs Wokes vs Progressives wiith the big bucks being spent like they were just a 1 or a 5? Then there’s the rest who are being bombarded with paid for media that insinuate something and when their half truth is laid out in front of them they refuse to acknowledge the insinuation. Should any of you need a lesson on the Constitution I have several good books from various authors (credible ones) I’d be happy to loan you. And then of course we have the sheep who follow without a clue and just want it all to be done and over. Trust me, it will never be done and over as long as people are unwilling to acknowledge there is another side, a different view, and stop blindly following. Ok, I’m off the soapbox.

I’m off to greet the day. Come what may, I will make it thru.

Isaiah 35:4 read it!

Know you are prayed for.

03.03.2024

44°F S14mph SR0635 SS1755

Morning Offering given

Sleepy Sunday morning

no coffee

My day to pray for Cmom… let me know your needs. Shoot me a text.

Early Happy Birthday Christopher! Was good seeing you yesterday.

Neuropathy Routine (NR from now on) completed

Intermitant Fasting (IF from now on) as ever steady it goes, nothing mind blowing just a steady loss of weight averaging 1-2# a week and steady decrease in body size. I very seldom even think about it now. Unless of course it is not my eating time and I’m somewhere they are serving awesome food.

Pioneer Catholic program at St Augustine… still thinking about what an impact seems to be happening there iin Platteville. I am wondering if Brew Catholic is having the same impact? Anyone know? Tahira?

I want to thank the team once again for a very informative info meeting and I encourage all to learn about this program and more importantly put your $$ into it. The young people of today are looking, let them find this good, wholesome, way to go before they find the other side of the coin.

Let me ask, if someone walked into your home today, heard no words and could only see… would they know you know Jesus? Would they know you were Catholic? If someone met you on the street, would they know you know Jesus by your action? Your dress? Your words?

“Preach the gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words” St. Francis of Assisi

Go see Jesus today, he’s waiting for you.

Know you are prayed for.

Pioneer Catholic

Many thanks to Paula Menn, owner of New Haven Vacation Home, Norwalk, WI, for hosting Pioneer Catholic informational gathering.

Very much enjoyed the team presenting the opportunity to become involved in this outreach endeavor.

Check out this link  https://pioneercatholic.org/  make a financial contribution. You won’t regret passing on the faith.

I’m including other photos of New Haven. Give Paula a call she’d love to have you stay.

03.01.2024

32°F S17mph SR0638 SS1752

Morning Offering given

Village peaceful

The man is up and gone, headed to Madison this morning then to Iowa for the weekend.

Coffee, I need coffee

Happy “19” Birthday, Jayden… have an awesome day!

Neuropathy Treatment is interesting. everytime I complete it I think to myself…the nutritional supplement is gross and disgusting… today, I thought meh, I can live with this. Not my favorite, but I can live with it. The light theraphy, I’m thinking, perhaps I’m foolish to do this, after all what’s this light going to do for me? All I can say is the tight socks feeling on my feet has lessoned. The electrode therapy, I laugh, cause I don’t feel it at all. But the foot soaking feels great and the calluses on my feet are softening and it can be done each morning while the rosary is being prayed. That in and of itself is real value.

Books… Esken’s The Life We Bury is worth the read, touches on Autism, alcoholism, critical thinking but most of all self healing. We all have things in our lives we don’t want people to know about, talk about, or find out… we bury it. This book takes a realistic look at how to set yourself free.

Cpap… back at it. Still hate it. Still have exceptionally dry mouth. I will live.

Back in the saddle at 0645 today. Hoping things go smoothly.

GO SEE JESUS!, he’s waiting for you. 1 Peter 5:5-7… Likewise, you younger members,* be subject to the presbyters. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for:“God opposes the proud but bestows favor on the humble.” 6 So humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. 7 Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you. 8 Be sober and vigilant. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for [someone] to devour.

Know you are prayed for.