Category: life in general

09.09.2023

48⁰F cloudy SSW@4mph SR0634 SS1924

Morning Offering given… it can be something as easy as… thank you, Lord, for allowing me to wake. I am yours to do with as you see fit guide me, and teach me, through the day

Village silent. Late night filled with fun at the Fall Fest. Who won the tractor pull? Car show is today.

Coffee good, welcomed in the chill of the morning.

2nd day of garage sale.

100 yr old rustic vintage coffee table, rustic bench too.

Tires

For those who need one almost new shower chair…

Quilt, leather jackets, flat screen TV,

Free working refrig…you haul

Tools

Books, books, books

The builder of the “Little Free Libraries” is moving in October. I have several new libraries. They usually run anywhere from 100-500, depending on size. The ones I have here are 25-75. New in the box. Also, 2 lfl benches. Stop in or give me a shout.

I’m still reading the spiritual direction book. There is a plethora of information there I will need to ponder. It’s funny how we grow up and think some things are set in stone. Most are not set in stone. We do it that way cause mom did is a fairly honest answer.

S-i-L…Kyle…the above statement does not include how to fold towels or sheets. Nor does it include the proper placement of TP in the holder or the proper position of the lid on the T. That is set in stone.

Know you are prayed for.

09.08.2023

58⁰F NNE@3mph SR0634 SS1926

Morning Offering given

Village sleeps

Coffee dripping

Chilly front porch

Txs neighbor B had a great time at Peck’s last night. Looking forward to the next time.

The girl is doing a garage sale today.

Watched Nafarious last night. Very thought provoking. A must-see movie.

I am thankful the weekend is here.

Wondering what’s happening in your life

Know you are prayed for.

09.06.2023

68⁰F WNW@15mph SR0632 SS1929

Morning Offering given

Village peaceful

Coffee excellent!

The man sleeps

For those who don’t know me… I am a sassy, opinionated 68 yr old mother to 11 with 22 gchildren (some living, some not). Some married, some not. Some with children, some without. We are Irish, Dutch, English, Scotch, Norwegian, Swede, Kenyon, Cherokee, Blackfoot Sioux, & Mexican… we are proud of our heritage… we are AMERICAN.

We are CATHOLIC. Some practicing, some not, and some fallen away. But once you are, you are, and there is responsibility regardless of whether you recognize that or not. I can not save my children. All I can do is pray for them and remind them they made a promise to God at confirmation. The rest is up to God.

Scripture reminds us that following Christ will not be easy. Our way will be strewn with obstacles and hardships. It tells us to be prepared and to rely on God for all we will need to get through it. Scriptures tell us not to be afraid that we are not alone. It tells us to do what is right even if you stand alone to do that.

Know you are prayed for.

09.05.2023

74⁰F S@17mph SR0631 SS1931

Morning Offering given

Village peaceful.

Sultry already

Coffee good

The man sleeps

Rode the train last night (again) in my dreams. I have no clue where I was going or, for that matter, why I was headed there.  I made this same trip last week, in my dreams.  I was not afraid, but the tone of the ride was perilous. Others were definitely afraid, some cowering. I sat quietly watching the scenery pass by in my bonnet and Sunday dress.  We are North bound, the track is windy and old.  Sometimes, we come to almost a complete stop. The going is slow.  I can hear someone telling the ticket taker that this section of track doesn’t exist.  I don’t understand why he would say that because it obviously did. We were on it.  I knew that just ahead, we would break out of the trees, the land would be flat, and the sky would be beautiful. I also knew I would wake up before we reached our destination in my own bed.

Funny how the mind works.

Tuesday devotions… are the day to honor the Holy Face of Jesus. Blessed Maria Pierina was told by Jesus. “I firmly wish that My Face reflecting the intimate pains of My Soul, the suffering and love of My Heart, be more honored,”

I am fortunate to be a member of the Catholic Church. Each day, there are opportunities to know Jesus more fully.

Sundays are little Easters

Mondays are devoted to the Holy Spirit

Wednesdays to St Joseph

Thursdays to the Last Supper and on 1st Thursday the act of reparation.

Friday are for penance and 1st Fridays for the Sacred Heart of Jesus. “In the excess of the mercy of My Heart, I promise you that My all powerful love will grant to all those who will receive Communion on the First Fridays, for nine consecutive months, the grace of final repentance: they will not die in My displeasure, nor without receiving the sacraments; and My Heart will be their secure refuge in that last hour.”

We have grown lax in teaching these devotions to our children. In return for our sloth/or acedia in this area of our faith, hearts have grown luke warm to tepid. PROVERBS 16:18.

Jesus invites us to take up his cross daily LUKE 9:23. These devotions help us do that.

Know you are prayed for.

09.04.2023

66⁰F clear SSW@13mph SR0630 SS1933

Morning Offering given

Village sleeps

Coffee excellent!

The man sleeps

Many thank yous (for a wonderful day yesterday) to friends and family who came over yesterday to celebrate the man’s 72nd and our 49th. It was good. We finally collapsed about 9, leaving what was left to be taken care of today. I’m thinking there might be many recliner snoozes today.

Z, the bouquet is beautiful.

Labor Day… Federal holiday… honoring and recognizing the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States.

Have an awesome day.

Know you are prayed for.

09.03.2023

68⁰F clear SW@14mph SR0629 SS1935

Morning Offering given

Village peaceful

Coffee good

The man sleeps

Lookin’ to be a warm one here today.  Hope this cool breeze continues for a bit.

The shrubs got trimmed yesterday.  They wildly went every which way.  Looks like a few tree limbs got clipped as well.  More rose bushes are emerging from the ground.

Mass at 8

Know you are prayed for.

09.02.2023

64⁰F SSW@14mph SR0627 SS1937

Morning Offering given

Village peaceful

Coffee good

The man sleepss

Reading Paul Pearson’s “Spiritual Direction from Dante: Avoiding the Inferno”

It is taking me longer than I desire. It is quite the struggle to quiet the mind and ponder the words that pierce my soul almost every page. Finally, at 68, I am getting it. There were many things I figured out early, but the simmering anger has taken longer to understand. Years, in fact, to glean understanding in regards to the toxicity of the relationship with my mother. Had I realized that you can’t give something you don’t have enough of to share, I perhaps would have been more understanding.

Today, I continue preparing for tomorrow’s little gathering to celebrate birthday and anniversary with friends and family. Join us in the backyard here at the house. Mass is at 10, and let the grilling begin around 1. Horseshoes, volleyball, cornhole toss, croquet, and good conversation and food.

Know you are prayed for.