Copy work

It started as a favor to a friend… photocopying, I had a machine, so why not. They reimbursed my cost of supplies.

That was 12 yrs ago.

Things have changed greatly. Today’s job was 700 label sheets of 5 different sheet and 3 different label sizes.

BTW… Online labels has been a good source of label supplies. https://www.onlinelabels.com/?branded=true&gclid=CjwKCAjw1YCkBhAOEiwA5aN4AbXXC33WgftgFLGXt56SbVYY6gWEaSxx2la2V9ciSAMXJVXRgNEEyRoCJgsQAvD_BwE

The increase in the alround cost is unbelievable. Shipping costs are a real killer. Getting supplies locally is hit and miss.

Why am I bothering you with this post? Good question. Once I figure that out, I will let you know.

“In times of deceit, the telling of truth is a revolutionary act”

One lie inevitably necessitates another.

Today the “correct view is presented so the story never has to change.

This is a must read.

06.07.2023

60°F clouds ENE@7mph SR@ 0521 SS@2042

Morning Offering given

Village peaceful

Coffee hot and black

The man sleeps, up way too late fixing an outdoor plugin

Received a few sprinkles of rain yesterday. Please pray we receive more soon

Shopped at an interesting place yesterday, Hope Gospel Mission Bargain Center in Eau Claire. Very nice place to shop. Clean, good prices, etc.

Copy work to do today

Hoping to catch a nap as well

Know you are prayed for

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06.06.2023

64⁰F overcast SR@0521 ENE@8mph SS@2042

Morning Offering given

Village sleeps it should be at this hour

The man sleeps

I’m getting ready to head out to Eau Claire for an early morning appt. Hopefully, this won’t take all day.

Interesting voicemail on the landline. A voice yelling for my cell phone number. Leave your name, number, and message; I will call you back. Although I have one, not everyone does… just leave a message.

Hoping for rain, we need it.

Interesting devotional read this morning. Brings me to wonder how I approach Jesus… is it with honesty and humility or guarded and suspicious. Am I struggling with giving up a bad habit/sin or accepting a Church teaching? Am I suspicious of those he sends to teach me? What if I lose my status, status is all I have left right now? Regardless… all He really cares about is truth. Give him the truth and he will take care of the rest. Ahhhh but you say, if I give him the truth he will then expect me to go forward on that. Yes, he will. But what if I know I cannot go forward right now. It is too much work, it is too involved, it is too hard to make these changes, yah dah yah dah… He gets that, just take one step and move forward. He is the way… Read Tobit today.

Know you are prayed for.

06.05.2023

57°F overcast SR@0522 NW@4mph SS@2041

Morning Offering given

Village quiet

Coffee strong

The man still sleeps

Peaceful Sunday, very relaxing

God gives us everything we need (perhaps not everything we want) to grow into the holy people he wants us to be. Read Mark 12. Jesus came, he call disciples, some followed, some didn’t, some betrayed, and some went sadly away because they couldn’t give up earthly things to follow Jesus. Jesus is killed so that we sinners can live with him in eternity. Before he ascends he gives us the Holy Ghost/Spirit to guide and walk with us on our journey to heaven. Once again we are called, some will follow, and some will continue on their own path because they cannot see the value of giving away earthly things to gain heavenly treasure. Then there are those who accept the call, willingly go, and immediately get labeled by the world as odd, holier than thou, marches to a different drummer, or more Catholic than the Pope. Christ calls us to a personal, intimate, relationship with him. He calls us…

I’m old enough to remember small family farms when they were the norm, small family businesses lined the main street, the doctor, the dentist, the lawyers, policemen, etc. all local, all known by just about everyone in town. The postmaster knew where the mail went even if a card hadn’t been filled out for a change of address. The bank knew who would/could pay off a loan even if the numbers didn’t work (did they even use numbers back then?) The pastor knew everyone in the church and was in for dinner most Sundays with one of the families from the church. When someone wasn’t there he found a way to check up on them in the coming week. The setup wasn’t perfect, and neither were the people, but the thought process worked…” the good of the whole”. Now we live in a world that is all about making the most money, having the most things, and being busy all the time, with the thought process of “if it’s right for me then it is right”. Many have no clue who their neighbor is and frankly don’t care to find out. We look for how to improve our community and totally miss the obvious. KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR… shop your community, check on those you haven’t seen in a while, etc.

Have an awesome week.

Know you are prayed for.