Rumor has it the President elect wants to end DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME…
I’m in
If everyone would send a bright yellow 4×6 post card to their government reps it would let them know who is in favor of doing this.
Put the words. “BACK TO STANDARD TIME” OR ” DOWN WITH DAYLIGHT TIME” They would know how many want this.
25°F NW11mph SR0732 SS1627
Morning Offering given
Prayers for a friend’s mom who is undergoing surgery today.
Memory Verse Matthew 18:21-22
Then Peter approaching asked him,
“Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him?
As many as seven times?”
22 Jesus answered,
“I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times.
Village waking
Coffee strong
Now is a good time to discuss “forgive”. Gosh it is so very hard to do isn’t it?
The dictionary defines it as https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forgive
How easy it is to think you have done it and then that little bit of resentment pops up its ugly head and you remember and the bitterness resumes and unless you beat it down and move on comes back full force and once again consumes you. Leaving no peace, no solitude, no joy, no happiness, etc. The holidays seem to bring back many feelings which can destroy the happiness of the moment. Take a few moments to think about what you need to forgive and place it in the hands of Jesus.
Know you are prayed for
Plant milk weed.
Need seed
Esty… Benjamin Brown
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BensBugsAndBones
Has what you need.
29°F WNW11mph SR0732 SS1627
Morning Offering given
Memory Verse Colossians 3:23-24
Whatever you do,
do from the heart, as for the Lord and not for others,
24 knowing that you will receive from the Lord
the due payment of the inheritance;
be slaves of the Lord Christ.
Village quiet
Coffee strong
3rd Tues of Advent; Luke Chapter 17– Luke talks about Temptations to Sin, Saying of Faith, the Attitude of a Servant, Cleansing 10 Lepers, The Coming of the Kingdom of God, and The Day of the Son of Man; St Andrew’s Christmas Novena (you’ve said it 270 times at the end of today) Are you making a note of blessings received? Today is Golden Nights the color is violet, O Antiphon-Spientia (Isaiah 11:2-3)-O Wisdom that comest out of the mouth of the Most High, that reachest from one end to another, and orderest all things mightily and sweetly, come to teach us the way of prudence!
The foot is almost back to normal. Still a bit painful but so is life. The siding in the upstairs hall is hung. Now onto wall prep for painting. Getting a bit excited by this. The copier service tech comes this morning to clean the machine. An Amish woman is coming to check out a sewing machine to see if it is worth purchase and conversion to treadle. This afternoon I will take a friend around the Amish community for shopping and tonight is Bingo at the Community Center.
Please add an unnamed to your prayer list… God’s will.
Of late this vehicle, AMU 7558 has been driving like a maniac down Cty U. Passing on a double yellow curve. I am convinced this same driver is going to hurt/kill someone.
Today, Bacci, speaks on Preparing for Christmas with a Christmas Novena.
Know you are prayed for.
34°F fog WSW12mph SR0731 SS1626
Morning Offering given
Memory Verse Luke 2:17
When they saw this,
they made known the message
that had been told them about this child.
Village shrouded in fog
Coffee strong
After two days of keeping it up, the swelling on my foot has gone down. Some are still there, and the foot is still painful. We shall see how it goes today. The midwife is home, the mom is in the hospital, and the man is off to Iowa to return someone. Plants have been watered, laundry has been completed, and clothes have been put away. There is one copy job left to do, but it will wait until after the copier has been cleaned tomorrow. Did I tell you I had purchased a home planner? I’m loving it! Everything is laid out on when to and what to do.
As I ponder homemaking I realize that most homemakers have never been taught how to keep a home. They’ve had “bring home the bacon”shoved down their throats since infancy but not many have been taught how to clean, cook, do laundry, plan meals, and basically run a household. This art is being lost in today’s world. Perhaps it is time to revive this time honored position in life.
These are just a few links to head you in the direction you are looking to go. Check out Thriftbooks as well for inexpensive how-to books and YouTube has some great videos. Remember… you keep your home because you love the people who live there.
Proverbs 31:10-31
10 Who can find a woman of worth?
Far beyond jewels is her value.
11 Her husband trusts her judgment;
he does not lack income.
12 She brings him profit, not loss,
all the days of her life.
13 She seeks out wool and flax
and weaves with skillful hands.
14 Like a merchant fleet,
she secures her provisions from afar.
15 She rises while it is still night,
and distributes food to her household,
a portion to her maidservants.
16 She picks out a field and acquires it;
from her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She girds herself with strength;
she exerts her arms with vigor.
18 She enjoys the profit from her dealings;
her lamp is never extinguished at night.
puts her hands to the distaff,
and her fingers ply the spindle.
20 She reaches out her hands to the poor,
and extends her arms to the needy.
21 She is not concerned for her household when it snows—
all her charges are doubly clothed.
22 She makes her own coverlets;
fine linen and purple are her clothing.
23 Her husband is prominent at the city gates
as he sits with the elders of the land.
24 She makes garments and sells them,
and stocks the merchants with belts.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity
and laughs at the days to come.
26 She opens her mouth in wisdom;
kindly instruction is on her tongue.
27 She watches over* the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children rise up and call her blessed;
her husband, too, praises her:
29 “Many are the women of proven worth,
but you have excelled them all.”
30 Charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting;
the woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
31 Acclaim her for the work of her hands,
and let her deeds praise her at the city gates.
Know you are prayed for.
33°F Icy-Foggy SE8mph SR0730 SS1626
Morning Offering given
Memory Verse Luke 2:10
The angel said to them,
“Do not be afraid; for behold,
I proclaim to you good news of great joy
that will be for all the people.“
Village foggy with ice and silent
Coffee good
3rd week of Advent–Gaudette Sunday– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EeSeeWMnlA We are halfway through the Advent season–REJOICE!
The foot, swelling going down as long as I don’t wear a shoe and keep it elevated. The hand is tingly today, no real pain, just a pins and needles thing. Cpap doing what is it suppose to do. I still hate it but I do it. If my body was a car I’d be looking for a new one, this one has too many miles.
Work continues on the upstairs re-no. Hard to believe the difference it is going to make up there. Lots left to do but we are on track.
We’ve redone many homes over the past 50 yrs. This one has taken the longest and our zip to get things done has dwindled. That may have something to do with our ages but has also had lots to do with the things that needed repairing before we could even think about remodeling as we generally do it ourselves. That nightlight creates quite the light smear, doesn’t it? Behind that door are two more rooms that need to be done. Luckily, only the ceilings, flooring removal, and wall painting. Slow and steady wins the race. This little area will make for a good library/TV area with room for a futon should we need extra sleeping space. All photos will be posted before and after once things are finished.
Today Bacci speaks to “Consolations from God” found on page 502 of his book. Men and animals have some power to comfort and console us but it is nothing compared to the comfort we receive from God and it cannot satisfy our hearts. Worldly honors can also intoxicate our pride and self-conceit, but it doesn’t last very long. Heavenly consolations may sometimes decrease or disappear, in these trials, we can often get through with patience and resignation. Peace of mind will soon return if we stay focused on God.
Know you are prayed for.
https://corrlinks.pissedconsumer.com/customer-service.html
Corrlinks.com Inmate Email | TRULINCS Federal Prison Email
this company is the poorest excuse of a communications company I have ever seen.
I’m not the only one who feels this way.
https://doc.iowa.gov/friends-and-family-resources/how-do-i-write-offender
Still waiting for them to send me complaint department information.
Guess I will have to contact the IDC in des moines and speak to them.
21°F ESE14mph SR0730 SS1626
Morning Offering given
Memory Verse John 3:16
For God so loved the world
that he gave his only Son,
so that everyone who believes in him
might not perish
but might have eternal life.
Coffee good
Village damp cold, silent, and sleeping
Morning!
Looking to be another fine day of snow, wind, etc. Had plans to go shopping but am thinking there is too much going on here so I will probably stay home. The man has plans to work upstairs today. I need to take a good look at the garage and get some things to the garage attic and Christmas stuff down from. We have people coming in one week…!
Today Bacci is talking about “The Desire for Perfection” page 501 of his Meditations for Each Day. Lev 11:44; 19:2, Mt 5:48. We are obliged to make every possible effort to advance in holiness. Sad experience teaches us it is very difficult to reach the level of sanctity to which we are called by God and impossible to reach without him. He isn’t asking us to do the unreachable, he is asking us to desire it, and in return, we strive for it in all our actions. Lk 22:15 There are two kinds of desire passive and efficacious. Hell is full of those who desire without action.
Know you are prayed for.
-8°F ESE9mph SR0729 SS1625
Morning Offering given
Memory Verse Psalm 37:4
Find your delight in the LORD
who will give you your heart’s desire.
Village sleeps
Coffee dripping
New baby girl on the ridge “Lily” arrived before the midwife could get there. Mom and baby doing fine. Dad a bit excited but did good.
Did I tell you the man picked up a couple of long church pews? The plan is to use them at the table instead of chairs when we set up things for Christmas in the garage. Will make for comfy seating as they both have nice padded seats.
Today is another LaCrosse day, then we are finished for the weekend. There are a couple of copy jobs waiting for me in the office.
Saint of the Day… St Lucy
https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-lucy/
For Friday the 13th people https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/friday-the-13th
Fun and games will be had on the 21st & the 25th. Sessi found Speak Out & Watch Your Mouth. It should be a good time. Yes, there will be a card table. Dr. G told me to check out “Ransom Notes” I did and it too is on the want list.
The foot swelling has increased. Next appt is the 19th. Nuff said on my thoughts regarding the efficiency of getting things looked into.
I want to talk about communication with inmates in the state of Iowa. Did you know that they do not get handwritten letters? The letters are scanned, the originals discarded, and the inmates must read them on tablets purchased only from Iowa Prison Industries at the cost of $150 to read the e-messages. I don’t know how other states do it but as far as I am concerned this is bunk (nonsense)… coercion (the practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats)… interference with the US Mail system and destruction of mail (18USC Ch 83: Postal Service (whoever knowingly and willfully obstructs or retards the passage of the mail, or any carrier or conveyance carrying the mail, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 6 months or both). I understand the necessity of controlling contraband and do not have an issue with that. I do have an issue with making e-messages the only way. That physical mail is a contact that can be felt, touched, carried around, etc. A connection with a loved one. This insane push of electronics being the only way is just wrong. Period. Can anyone tell me how their state does inmate mail?
Know you are prayed for.
In the "Wilds of Wisconsin & Cornfields of Iowa" 