03.14.2023

15°F clear SE@7mph

Morning Offering given

Village sleeps

The man is off to Iowa for the day.

As for myself, did a quick run into LaCrosse after midnight with a teen who may have encephalitis. She had it last June and was displaying the same symptoms last night. Prayers for her and her family, please. UPDATE She has be transferred (because she wasn’t responding to treatment) to Mayo in Rochester

Friday is the big consignment auction at the Produce Auction building. This auction’s proceeds go to the Amish Special School. Hopefully, it will have a fabulous turnout.

Today think about the compassion and mercy you have received from God. Reflect on it all day.

The order of Easter cards arrived yesterday. They are so beautiful, I know they will be enjoyed.

Rumor has it another snowstorm comes in sometime on Wednesday. Golly gee how lucky we are.

I need to see Pene & Tracy soon.

Let’s talk about the Banks, no let’s not. Let’s talk about the price of gas, no let’s not. Let’s talk about how your sincere prayer can bring about changes in those things we do not care to think about or talk about. According to one, young, special needs Amish girl, when there is trouble, anxiety, or unrest, all one has to do is bow their head, place their hands together in their lap and silently wait for direction.

Know you are prayed for.

Remembering G’ma’s salads

Every now and again, I run across the jello salad cookbook.  It reminds me of my g’ma.  Yesterday I made this one, we had it for supper tonight.

Of course, this is the lemon jello salad. The red jello had sliced bananas, or it could have fruit cocktail; the green jello was with pears or maybe cottage cheese; the orange jello had shredded carrots or mandarin oranges. The best one was unflavored gelitin with bloody Mary mix, olives, and dill pickle relish. 

Turn up your nose if you with, however you’d be missing out if you didn’t try them.

03.13.23

25°F overcast N@11mph

Morning Offering given

Village sleeps…why wouldn’t they be it’s really only 0416

Coffee’s good

It is dark, the sun won’t rise until 0718, there will be children walking to school in the dark…wonderful, just wonderful. Am I whining about DST, you bet I am and I will probably keep it up until it ends in November, unless I die from lack of sleep before then. Contact your Congressman/woman and let them know you want Standard time to be year-round, that doctors know it is bad for their health. https://aasm.org/aasm-opposes-permanent-daylight-saving-time-bill-sunshine-protection-act/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20science%20is%20clear%3A%20Restoring,for%20public%20health%20and%20safety.

Happy Birthday to my niece, Hannah. Hope your day is wonderful!

LENT is a time to seek a DEEPER & STRONGER relationship with Christ, it doesn’t have to be complicated. We can simply ask him for it. Our elaborate regime during lent doesn’t change God, we need to come to him in humility and simplicity so he can change us. He is looking for open and ready hearts that will receive him and act. Are you willing to change/transform your life by simply welcoming him to be a part of it?

Prayers of Praise & Thanksgiving to God…Natalie had her scans and is cancer free. Prayers for J who is seeking help and for K to endure; A&K as they close the purchase of their 1st house; A to get a handle on the alcohol and substance abuse issues and be willing to admit the issues exist; T to come to terms with his part in his situation and do the work necessary to change; for those who have stepped away from their faith that they feel a need to return; for those who have died and those who remain; for those who have anxiety issues; for parents who have hard decisions to make regarding their children; for those preparing to receive the sacrament of Confirmation; May we all come closer to Christ.

Have a totally awesome day!

Know you are prayed for.

03.12.2023 CDT 0400

29⁰F cloudy SW@11mph

Morning Offering given

Village silent, covered in snow

Well, here it is 0400 CDT. You advocators are probably sound asleep in your bed, but your hair brain idea has me up at my regular time.  My body time is begging for just one more hour, but oh  no, we can’t be having that. If I had your phone number, I’d be calling each morning so we could begin the day together.

0600, a peek outside tells me you are still nestled in your beds.  The plow operator has started his day.  Ya know what? It is still dark out there and will be for at least another hour. 

Coffee’s good.  Using my flowered pioneer woman cup while pretending the grass is turning green and the wind is a drying one. Spring is coming, really, it is!

Great top find at Goodwill yesterday. Also snagged this little beauty.  Not that I need it, but it is cute. And would make a nice little gift.

One person with steeping basket teapot.
The tops are springy and have pockets.

Last but not least, two never/or read once children’s books. The good ones without fairies, dragons, or Disney characters.

By Katherine Stone & Sarah Delmerge with Illustrators Rebecca Elliot & Polona Lovsin.

Mass 8am, St Mary’s Ridge

Breakfast Bobby John’s 10:30

Happy 22nd Birthday, Jason! We are proud of you.

Know you are prayed for.

03.11.2023

29⁰F overcast ESE@ 11mph

Morning Offering given

Village sleeps

Waiting for client returning from OH. Morning air is crisp, time is almost 0330.

My thoughts this morning deal with the necessary waste of electricity due to dishonest people. The village is lit up like a Christmas tree to detour vandalism and theft. Tomorrow begins DST (ridiculous practice) all in the name of saving energy. We have EVs now to save energy, but they use more to be made. So many unnecessary things all in the name of saving energy. Thieves will always be with us. Unscrupulous people come in all shapes and sizes as do opportunists. I am not against progress, I am however against progress that harms and is done only so someone makes a profit over those who blindly follow, or have no recourse. It is definitely a dog-eat-dog world with no regard for anyone unless there is a profit in it. I don’t want to live in that kind of world. I long for a world where people give a hand up without thoughts of what’s in it for me.

New baby to DanielKatie T …Michael, @ 0510 this morning 8#8oz, 19.5″ long. Midwives have been returned with maid.

Fabulous article in the Cashton Record regarding Irish Ridge Rd in the Town of Clinton. https://www.cashtonrecord.com/story/2023/03/09/news/thank-you-amish-neighbors-in-clinton/5352.html

The barn fire still smolders.

Know you are prayed for.

Barn Fire

County F…Jeff & Lori Olson place

The fire department has been working all morning to control and put out the barn fire on the Jeff & Lori Olson place on County F. Prayers have gone up for the safety of all concerned. Fires are always tragic but middle of the winter fires always seem more so.

The past few years we have seen Samuel & Rachel Miller’s home on Cty U, Tom & Judy Degenhardt’s home on Mascot 12/21, Trail’s End on Little Ridge Rd (12/21), Furniture shop on Irish Ridge Rd 12/22 and others.

Kudos to the Firefighters, EMT’s