Durham’s Disaster

Eye and ear appointments today. This golden year stuff drives me crazy. I haven’t been to the doctor this much the last 40 yrs combined. Yesterday they called to set up my yearly physical. I asked what they planned on doing? She said normal physical things and I said isn’t that what I am doing now? I will inquire further on the 22nd.

My nephew/Godson is getting married on Friday. I remember the first time I laid eyes on him. Please pray for him and his wife to be. https://blog.theprodigalfather.org/catholic-prayer-for-marriage#:~:text=%E2%80%9CJesus%20we%20kneel%2Flay%20down,your%20love%20will%20never%20fail.%E2%80%9D

How’s life in your world?

Know you are prayed for.

05.15.2023

38°F overcast N@5mph SR@0537 SS@2021 Watch for fog

Morning Offering given

Village quiet

Coffee strong

The man up and moving

DD#5’s St Day… St Caesarea (virgin, recluse, Oranto, Italy) as well at St Isidore (Patron of Farmers) Let us give thanks and be grateful for God’s bounty and those who nurture and harvest it.

Let’s talk about Lydia (a gentile businesswoman) who came to believe in the God of Israel. She was a spiritual woman which is what drew her to the river where she met St Paul (you know the soldier Saul who persecuted/killed/hunted down Christians until the Lord confronted him) She listened to Paul and thru his speaking accepted the gospel which filled her with joy, passion, and energy. She asked for baptism, not just for herself but for her entire household. She was filled with the Holy Spirit and eventually, her home became the base of operation for St Paul’s ministry to the people of Philippi.

Make a note today about the way God has changed your life. I’m not talking just about the huge things, I’m talking the minute, things that dawned on you as you went thru your day. The blooming of flowers, the rise of the sun, the mourning dove call, that note from a friend that touched your heart, the out-of-the-blue phone call or drop-in visitor that changed how things were going for you. The compliment, that pat on the back, the little favor a child did for you. Take note of the way God has changed your life today.

Know that you are prayed for.

05.14.2023 Mothers Day

55⁰ F raining ENE@12mph SR@0538 SS@2020

Morning Offering given

Village sleeps, streets are wet

Coffee is good

Several years ago I came upon this article, it helped me put things into perspective and to come to terms with a few things. I made sure all my girls had a copy and now I’d like to pass it on to others who may find comfort in it. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/tech-support/201703/daughters-unloving-mothers-mourning-the-mom-you-deserved

There are several books on the subject as well. These are two I found that were eye opening.

We are so very fortunate to have the Mother of Jesus in our lives. For those of us who had/have no clue about how to be a mother (for one reason or another); Mary gives us great example. All we need to do is learn about her, emulate her, and pray. I know, not always an easy thing to do. Just keep trying, never give up.

The front porch is peaceful this morning. I am fortunate to have it.

Know you are prayed for.

05.13.2023

68⁰F cloudy E@13mph SR@0539 SS@2019

Morning Offering given

Village sleeps

Early baby run, say a few prayers for mom. This is her first child. I’m waiting a bit to make sure they are keeping her.

Day 3 of garage sale. Only open til noon. Am already lining things up in my mind regarding what will be boxed and stored, what will be donated, and what will be on the dump run this afternoon.

It’s very overcast, but there is no rain as yet. Hoping it holds off til tonight.

Rosary tonight 7:30 St. John’s Summit Ridge. Each Saturday night in May, we will do this.

Birthday greetings to Pat C.

I am enjoying less driving. There’s so much to do at the house. Our list seems to grow longer each day. I’m thinking satan likes us to be so busy we can’t think. Keeps our minds from focusing on God.

Left the house without pouring my coffee. I regret that.

Have an awesome day… see ya next time around. Know you are prayed for.