12.03.2023

57⁰F W@12mph SR0733 SS1723

Morning Offering given

Deer Lodge is peaceful

Coffee good

1st Sunday in Advent

The man hung shelving in the office yesterday. He also had the copier serviced.

Got my bible study test completed. Then, tipped over a chocolate protein shake on it. Should be an interesting turn in on Tuesday night.

Yesterday I had the pleasure of thrift shopping. Crossville has several very nice ones. Good thing I am limited on cargo space for the trip back.

Bacci has an interesting ponder today…pg 486. “The dissipated soul is absorbed in many things and has no time to reflect on the eternal truths or to think of God and of spiritual progress. As a result, it is incapable of solid virtue, or if it achieves this for a while, it soon evaporates. God does not speak to the dissipated, but only to the recollected.”

I start home tomorrow. Please send up prayers for good weather, a safe trip, good roads. Also, ask St Francis to keep track of his animals and all guardian angels to watch over and guide their human.

Say a few special prayers for those who have dysfunctional families, alcohol, and drug issues to find peace as they traverse the holiday season.

Know you are prayed for.

12.01.2023

46⁰F raining S@14mph SR0632 EST SS1625 EST

Morning Offering given

Rinnè,TN  is peaceful and quiet

Sandra Day O’Connor died

Coffee, left over from last night’s convince store stop.

Arrived in Rinnè, TN for the night 24 hrs after I left home last night.  I’m staying in a Mennonite rooming house.  This simple little place can sleep 11 or more if needed. I have it to myself this weekend.  After the long drive, it fits the bill perfectly. 

Yesterday, the 1st stop Goshen, IN, for breakfast at the Lux Cafe (very good food and wait staff). Then on to, 2- 2hr appointments. I slept while I waited.   Sunshine made the car toasty warm. 

2nd stop Dunneville, TN, home of AndyEmma Miller.  (Beautiful homestead and leathershop.  I look forward to visiting this afternoon.) Dropped off Edna (her sister) and the items she brought along. 

3rd stop Deer Lodge, TN, home of MiloKatie Hershberger to drop off MartinLydia, Ruby, LeRoy, Amanda R, and Amanda D.  We were greeted by deer grazing around 2 ponds.

Had to search for a Catholic church for Mass on Sunday.  I believe I have found one ( St. Mary’s) 35 miles away in Oak Ridge, TN 8am services.

It was an uneventful drive. Good roads, good weather, 18.1 gal average (30 gal tank) for the trip. 😊 (6 adults, 2 children (in carseats), a very full (canned goods) luggage compartment, and a hitch luggage carrier. Filled 1x in Goshen (3.05/gal), will need to fill again this morning (2.89/gal).

Know you are prayed for.

11.29.2023

15⁰F clear WSW@9mph SR0714 SS1627

Morning Offering given

Village peaceful

Coffee good

So many thoughts swirling my brain. This is the time of year that should be thought-provoking but not reign chaos.

Reminder the St. Andrew Christmas Novena begins on the 30th. I posted it a few days ago if you need a copy.

We are about to enter Advent (Dec 3rd). A time of preparation. The beginning of the new liturgical year. This year’s theme (The Year of Prayer). These next few weeks should be about examining our life and making sure it will be ready to meet the Christ child.

It is not about decorating your yard or house. It is about deep cleaning your soul and decorating your interior life.

It is not about finding/or receiving presents from other people. It is about being presentable to the Christ child.

The news this morning was about the National Christmas Tree being toppled by a wind gust yesterday and the worry on it being salvageable.

Our nation is in chaos, and our lead story is the toppling of a Christmas tree? Sort of gives you an idea of where our priorties are set, doesn’t it.

Yes, I am guilty of being one of “those.”

Know you are prayed for.

11.28.2023

8⁰F WSW@10mph SR0713 SS 1628

Morning Offering given

Village sleeps

The man sleeps

Coffee good

Baby run at 0300 to Hillsboro..

Send up prayer for mom and successful labor pls.

Wonderful surprise last evening. H&L stopped in to say hi. This is first we have seen them since thier move to SD. On way to OH for her Gma’s funeral.

Beautiful moon this morning. So bright on could drive without lamps.

Pain in right temple back.

Cold temps doing a number on joints.

DC would have been 68 today. May he rest in peace.

Know you are prayed for.