54°F SSW20mph SR0536(0436) SS2023(1923)

Morning Offering given

Village sleeps

Coffee good

SUV at the garage, new tires, replace the backup camera
The man just left for a funeral in Blair
One copy job to complete, 2 pickup and dropoffs, and the bank run on the calendar for today
Not much rain yesterday, but it was good and windy. The thunder rumbled long and deep, giving the impression of a train passing by on the tracks. I had to go out and look; the sky was not tornado green, nor was there any circular motion. We’re halfway into May, and I continue to look for all the must-have DST people to be outside as the sun rises each morning. Taking things in… not a one, except for the man and me. While we lose ONE HOUR OF SLEEP DAILY. If I’m lucky, my house will get put in order today. The knees are feeling good. The shoulders keep going too. This daily routine of checking “how the body parts are functioning” is getting obnoxious. Who would have thought the “Golden Years” would be so focused on health? Yesterday I attended morning Mass in Wautoma. I was “blest” to have had the opportunity to do that. It does not happen often. The priest’s homily… “Mass is not about you, not about you liking the music, enjoying the visiting, liking my personality, or the way I do things, or feeling good about the message. This is an altar, not a stage! Mass is about Christ’s sacrifice of himself for your sins and his triumph over death by rising from it.”

Today
Read Proverbs 24 memorize the verse/s that speak to you. I chose 3&4 “By wisdom a house is built, by understanding it is established; And by knowledge its rooms are filled with every precious and pleasing possession.”
RIAY Day 136 We Must Receive

Know you are prayed for.

61⁰F. SSE19mph. SR0537(0437)  SS2022(1922)

Morning Offering given

Village Sleep

Coffee dripping

Off to Wautoma…home around midnight

Know you are prayed for.

59°F SSE8mph SR0538(0438) SS2021(1921)

Morning Offering given

Jesus, let me:
know myself and know You
hate myself and love You
humble myself and exalt You
die to myself and live in You
banish self and follow You
fly from self and take refuge in You
fear for myself, let me fear You
distrust myself and put my trust in You
be willing to obey for the sake of You
cling to nothing save only to You
call me that I may see You and forever enjoy You

Village peaceful

Coffee good

Today
Read Proverbs 23– memorize the verse/s that call to you
RIAY Day 134 Shadow of the Cross

Well, how about that new pope? There are so many things online being attributed to him that I have to be careful to make sure they are legit. The American news media have gone crazy. I realize this is history-making, but good grief, let the man breathe. Let his family breathe. My heart is hopeful. It hasn’t been for quite some time, but it is now.

Know you are prayed for.

53°F SE7mph SR0539(0439) SS2020(1920)

Morning Offering given

Village quiet and peaceful

Coffee okay

Today
Read Proverbs 22 memorize the verse that speaks to you
RIAY Day 133

Early start today with what looks like a longer day.

Know you are prayed for.

46°F SSE9mph SR0540(0440) SS2019(1919)

Morning Offering given

Village sleeps

Coffee strong

Today
Read Proverbs 21, memorize the verse/s that strike you
RIAY Day132 Eyes on Jesus
Ask yourself, “Where am I going?” Do you know? Perhaps now is the time to ask the question and find your real destination.

Good Morning!
What a simply lovely weekend.
Early pick-ups this morning of a family going to the Milwaukee Zoo with their extended family. The weather will be perfect for this trip.

Read #53 (May 12, 1987) in the Apostolate of Holy Motherhood book if you have it. The Christ child says “You have many fears which you must renounce. You are learning to see with the eyes of your soul. If you are to understand things of the spirit, this is necessary, that you see all in this manner, that is, in the spiritual sense, as with the eyes of your soul.”

Know you are prayed for.

44°F SSE10mph SR0541(0441) SS2018(1918)

Morning Offering given

Village sleeps

Coffee strong

Good Morning!

Happy Mother’s Day
Beautiful weather these past few days.
The garden is in, the trees are planted, and the hanging baskets are up
The Rose of Sharon shrubs are in bloom, as is the plum tree
Daffodils and Tulips are making themselves known
I picked asparagus and rhubarb for the first time this year
The village-wide garage sales were busy, if traffic is any indication
Copy work was completed and delivered yesterday

ICE New Jersey situation on Friday may end up being called M9. Democrats Rep. LaMonica McIver NJ, Newark Mayor Ras Barak, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, and Rob Menendez Jr interfered with operations there and assaulted ICE officers. They are calling it a lawful oversight visit. Hopefully, they won’t languish 4 yrs in a jail cell before something gets done.

Trade talks with China are going well, and trade negotiations with the UK have been made. I’ll be interested in seeing exactly what they are. Also, President Trump has mediated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Praise the Lord, things are getting ironed out.
United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA, T-MEC, CUSMA) details
Replaced NAFTA, Improved Rules of Origin, Modernized Agriculture, Strengthened Intellectual Property, New Chapters (for digital trade, government procurement, services, and rights addressing key 21’s 21st-century issues), enhanced labor and environmental standards, Joint Review, Sunset clause, and different names (see above parenthisis).
So far, India, Israel, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam have also made or are in talks for agreements. This is a huge plus for the USA.
Adding to all this, a new Pope from the USA, who I pray will be able to iron out the Church issues, is making for a very hopeful May.

Know you are prayed for.

46°F NNE9mph SR0542(0442) SS2016(1916)

Morning Offering given

Jesus
take me as I am
summons out what I should be
set your seal upon my heart
Holy Spirit
dwell in me

Village, awake and readying for village-wide garage sales. May the weekend be successful.

Reflexology with Tracy at 0900

I understand many may not want to read from this author; I find him informative.
https://beyondthesestonewalls.com/posts/pope-leo-xiv-is-certainly-no-clone-of-pope-francis

Think about getting a passport…
https://www.osvnews.com/pilgrim-passport-to-3-wisconsin-marian-shrines-help-faithful-mark-their-jubilee-journey/

Have you considered the Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary?
https://rosaryconfraternity.org/the-confraternity/enroll-in-the-confraternity/

Read Proverbs 20, memorize the verse/s that speak to you.
RIAY Day 130 Joy in the Darkness

Pope Leo XIV learn about him. Pray for him.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/nation-world/2025/05/10/pope-leo-creole-haiti
https://apnews.com/article/pope-leo-creole-roots-new-orleans-black-b5794961d9582941413fe3154b30cc87

Know you are prayed for

33°F SW5mph SR0544(0444) SS2015(1915)

Morning Offering given

Village Rummage sale in full swing

Today
Read Proverbs 19. Memorize the verse/s that speak to you. I chose 2 Desire without knowledge is not good; and whoever acts hastily, blunders.* Mainly in light of the new pope and my never having heard of him.
RIAY Day 129– A Disposition of Reverence
“Habemus Papam”
-Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost
-on the Feast Day of the apparition of St. Michael the Archangel in Mt. Gargano
-taking the name Leo XIV
(Leo III instituted the St Michael Prayer in 1886 after reportedly seeing a terrifying vision of demonic forces threatening the Church, ordering the prayer to be recited after every Low Mass, invoking St Michael as heavenly protector against evil)

Saint Michael the Archangel
defend us in battle
be our safeguard
against the wickedness
and snares of the devil
May God rebuke him
we humbly pray
and do thou
O Prince of the Heavenly Host
by the power of God
thrust into Hell
Satan and all the evil spirits
who wander
about the world
seeking the ruin of souls

-from the USA, Creole, raised in Michigan, speaks 3 languages plus English

I’m sure there is so much more to learn about him. Meanwhile, I will pray and wait for what comes next.

Know you are prayed for

40°F ENE9mph SR0545(0445) SS2014(1914)

Morning Offering given

Village quiet

Coffee strong

Still waiting for the new pope

Today
Read Proverb 19 and memorize the verse/s that speak to you
RIAY Day 128 Queen of Angels

Pondering Proverb 19:5

The false witness will not go unpunished,
and whoever utters lies will not escape.^* c

Be sure to check the corresponding verses by clicking on the footnote. c. [19:5] Dt 19:16–20; Dn 13:61. These always provide more clarity.

Know you are prayed for.

48°F ENE11mph SR0546(0446) SS2013(1913)

Morning Offering given

Village peaceful

Coffee good

The Conclave begins today. May the Holy Spirit fill the Cardinals with God’s desire.

Today
RIAY Day 127 Reunion into Heaven
Read Proverbs 18 and memorize the verse that speaks to you… I chose these to ponder today

1 One who is alienated seeks a pretext,
with all persistence picks a quarrel.
2 Fools take no delight in understanding,
but only in displaying what they think.
3 With wickedness comes contempt,
and with disgrace, scorn.

alienated = experiencing or inducing feelings of isolation or estrangement
isolation = the condition of being alone, especially when it makes you feel unhappy
estrangement = the fact of no longer being on friendly terms or part of a social group
pretext = false reason or excuse
persistence = firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition
understanding = having insight or good judgement (sympathetically aware of other people’s feelings; tolerant and forgiving)
displaying = make a prominent exhibition of (something) in a place where it can be easily seen
contempt = a strong feeling of disliking and having no respect for someone or something
disgrace = loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action, bring shame or discredit on, fall from favor or lose a position of power or honor
scorn = the feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable

I don’t know about you, but I like to break things down when I read scripture, checking word meaning to get a fuller understanding. Then I think about how these verses pertain to how I approach things. Which then takes me to the next step.

Know you are prayed for.