02.04.2024

49⁰F raining N12mph SR0723 SS1754

Morning Offering given

Sapulpa quiet

The hookers and pimps finally stopped partying around 0330.  Whoa, that statement caught your eye is my guess.  Apparently, the weddinggoers were having a party.  The party theme must have been designated call girl and boss.

The girl, her man, the man, and myself were enjoying takeout in the gathering area of the motel.  The man exclaimed, ” HOLY CATS!!!” as the partygoers paraded through.  The rest of us burst out in laughter.  An avid conversation ensued.  

Imagine if you will a woman twice my size (and we all know I am not a small woman) sauntering thru the lobby, fishnets, black mini with a slit to the top of the thigh, cami, theater makeup, dramatic hair and a silky negligee wrap being led by a long-haired, oiled goatee, (I was looking for gold teeth, didn’t see any) dangling gold necklace boss in spandex shorts… (Trust me, you would have laughed hysterically and we did) followed by at least 6 similar dressed couples, and a couple of furries.

The entertainment in the lobby was enjoyed by all and much better than any club could have provided.

We attended Mass previous to this… that is another story for later.

Know you are prayed for.

02.03.2024

57⁰F raining SE13mph SR0723 SS1753

Morning Offering given

Sapulpa surprisingly quiet

5.1 Earthquake @2324 in Prague last night

Decent night’s sleep

Blech on the coffee should have brought grounds with me.

Meeting dd5 about 0730, looking forward to the day.

Know you are prayed for.

02.02.2024

28°F ESE9mph SR0719 SS1755

Morning Offering given

Village quiet

The trailer & truck are ready to go. We leave this morning for Sapulpa, OK to see the girl and her husband.

Check out “The Stapletons” on Soundcloud they have a new one “The Bigler”

Great time yesterday with my friend F. We don’t do that often enough.

Guess I best get on the move. Time is running short.

Know you are prayed for.

Larry Lillibridge… RIP

News came today that my dear husband’s best friend and the best man at our wedding passed away in Turkey this morning at 0130 our time. Age 72 and 32 days. This man was an honorary Uncle to our children, confidant, and adventure partner. He will be sorely missed by our family and many of our friends. 

Our prayers go out to his daughter as she navigates her grief without her parents. May she find the peace in Christ that passes understanding. We also pray for his siblings as they deal with their grief.

Very nice Memorial service Aug 3, 2024, Mead Cemetery, Manchester, IA

02.01.2024

29⁰F NNE7mph SR0720 SS1713

Morning Offering given

Village sleeping

Coffee brewing

The man & Chopper sleeping

Vacation has begun

New month

Time to take note of your old one. Is your relationship with Christ becoming more intimate? Or are you just going thru the motions? When’s the last time you entered the confessional? When’s the last time you took a hard, upclose, personal look at yourself? When’s the last time you prayed for your spouse or significant other? How’s that relationship going? Your children, do you pray for them daily? Your priest, do you pray for him daily? Your President? Your mayor? Council? Church board? Friends? How many of us have good intentions and fall short? Do you say a prayer passing the church? Cemetery? When a schoolbus, ambulance, firetruck, or squadcar passes? When’s the last time you visited/prayed for your parents, grandparents, Godparents, Godchildren, or other significant people in your life? There’s still time… start today.

Know you are prayed for.