Tag: #doing what is hard

03.17.2024

26°F NW18mph SR0610 (0710DST) SS1812 (1912DST)

Morning Offering given

Village quiet… Top O the Morn to ye this fine St Paddy’s Day

Coffee good

Arrived home from my little trip to Marion, WI about 0045. By 0100 I was sound asleep; when 0145 the phone rang and off to Hillsboro I went with K and husband to Edith’s (the midwife). Should hear from them sometime today to come home.

IF coming along…

NT just beginning the morning routine.

Cpap used even if there was an interruption in the middle.

The labels came yesterday so I will be able to finish up on that copy order today as well as do a second one that came in yesterday.

Maple sweetness was left on my porch, no clue where it came from but hmmm I’m going to love it on waffles. My thanks to the person who blest me with it.

So, that list you were making, how’s it going? Did you get them all down? Today think about how good it feels to get that baggage out of your head and onto a concrete piece of paper. Did it make life a bit lighter afterwards? Although it is hard, if you could take a few moments and give thought to each entry… try to write… I forgive you/them next to each line. just those words. The words are not a sign of weakness, they are a sign of strength. They set you free from whatever power was being held over you. Now you can breathe.

Know you are prayed for.

03.16.2024

42°F WNW20mph SR0612(0712DST) SS 1811(1911DST)

Morning Offering

Village sleeps… very dry here…

No coffee… I’ll have to fire the coffee maker and learn how to do it myself

IF… coming steady

NT… coming along well. Although I can say I am tired of having to do this routine 2 times a day for 35 mins. I guess if I had a regular schedule it wouldn’t bug me so much.

Cpap… yes I am using it

Daylight Saving Time, those who think it is so great… where are you guys? I am not seeing any extended outdoor activity. Not seeing parents spending more time outside with their children. In fact most days I don’t see children outside and when I do they are all carrying or have their nose glued to some kind of electronic divice. What I do see are sleep deprived human beings dragging themselves thru the day. I am one of those people.

J Troyer’s auction today. If cars are any indication of successful attendance the auction yesterday was extremely successful. I will however say many thought they were the only ones there if the way they parked and drove is any indication.

Nelson Ag’s Spring sale this week.

Monday it’s time to purchase the Turkey Lisence.

Ordered Esken’s next book CD “Saving Emma” I so enjoy this author.

Scripture Readings Jer 11:18-20; Psalm 7:1-12; Jn 7:40-53
Verse for today: Lk 8:15 “Blessed are they who have kept the word with a generous heart and yield a harvest through perseverance.”

Let’s talk about “perseverance” I’ve had a signature for ages that says “bearing fruit thru perseverance…DV (Deo Volente (God Willing))” for a very long time. I started using it when I realized that if one doesn’t bear fruit (the kind God wants) there is no real purpose to life. I realized early in life (mid teens) that having a car, spending money, name brand items, the latest popular thing did absolutely NOTHING for my soul. It made me the go to person for spongers. Those things contributed NOTHING to my soul. Frankly, without them it was a much better world. I have never been able to convince my children of that. They still strive for the “having stuff”.

Know you are prayed for.

03.12.2024

49°F WSW12mph SR0619 (0719DST) SS1806 (1906DST)

Morning Offering given

Village sleeps… of course it is, it’s really only 415 in the morning!!

Coffee is good

HAPPY BIRTHDAY… Jason!

IF… on track

NT… morning routine completed

Cpap… used

Scripture for today… Ez 47:1-9, Ps 46:2-9, Jn5:1-6
Verse for today… A clean heart create for me, O God; renew within me a steadfast spirit. Do not drive me from before our face, nor take from me your holy spirit. Restore to me the gladness of your salvation; uphold me with a williing spirit. Ps 51: 12-14

Be sure to check out who the remaining presidental candidates are. There are more than you think. Too bad the news media chooses to let you think there are only 2 left in the running. Don’t be a sheep… get off your duff and go do the research on your own. Don’t let anyone convince you that a vote cast for anyone other than the two front runners is wasted. What are you looking for in a candidate? Which one will lead the nation? Which one is working for you the citizen? Which one emulates your beliefs/values/etc? No vote is ever wasted… don’t buy the lie.

Know you are prayed for.

03.04.2024

31°F NNE11mph SR0633 SS1756

Morning Offering given… praying for the repose of the soul of Patty Melin. A dear friend who died last Friday and is continuing her journey to Jesus.

Village waking, rain. Oh Monday you came too fast!

NT… on track for the day. In all honesty, something is happening. Let’s hope it continues.

IF… 2038 hrs so far, things are coming along, slow but sure. Not even my feet escape the loose skin.

Cpap… being used. Still hate it.

Good grief this looks like a medical chart! No one told me hitting the over 65 yrs was going to be filled with simply getting and staying healthy.

Book…”Eskens” finishing the one, starting another. Time to request the next. Read Allen Eskens… just do it.

I’m killing plants again. For some unknown reason during the winter I just can’t seem to keep them alive. I forget to water, forget to turn, and honestly this house is so very dark it drives me crazy! Back in the day I had awesome plants. I have friends who have awesome plants (wonder if they shake their heads at mine.)

Trump… I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t mention this… WOW just WOW at how things are for him. In 50 years I’d like to see what the history books have to say about all this. Does anyone else NOT understand the inconsistancies in this? Red vs Blue vs Wokes vs Progressives wiith the big bucks being spent like they were just a 1 or a 5? Then there’s the rest who are being bombarded with paid for media that insinuate something and when their half truth is laid out in front of them they refuse to acknowledge the insinuation. Should any of you need a lesson on the Constitution I have several good books from various authors (credible ones) I’d be happy to loan you. And then of course we have the sheep who follow without a clue and just want it all to be done and over. Trust me, it will never be done and over as long as people are unwilling to acknowledge there is another side, a different view, and stop blindly following. Ok, I’m off the soapbox.

I’m off to greet the day. Come what may, I will make it thru.

Isaiah 35:4 read it!

Know you are prayed for.

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.

01.23.2024

29⁰F E7 SR0729 SS1701

Morning Offering given

Village waking

Coffee good

Cpap, same, hate it

Intermitant Fasting 1435 hrs, steady size, and # loss. Goes faster when I get the water intake and exercise in. I feel good, clothes noticeably loose, sleep well most nights. Loose skin is an issue. Is on list to discuss at Dr. Appt this week.

Prayer life could improve. It is still not my 1st priority. Which makes no sense at all. Please continue prayers for AM, G&KC, RH, JC, & AC specifically.

Easy morning, driving afternoon, Bible class evening.

Know you are prayed for.

01.02.2024

21⁰F w10mph SR0737 SS1636

Morning Offering given.

Village quiet

Coffee hot and black

The man off and running

Chopper out, in, eating

Pondering Bacci’s ” Absorbed in the deafening din of the world around us, it is difficult to hear the voice of God.”

Each year about now, I realize how very much I need to increase my time with God. However, in a few weeks, I will have tossed my resolve to do better, awakening one day to realize that once again, I rush thru without giving God his due consideration.

Not only do I fail eventually I fail to recognize I have/am failing in this area. This is why I started this blog last year. To make sure I give our Lord consideration each day. If you have been here with me, it is obvious when I don’t take/make time for God.

This year…

the blog will continue.

Intermitant Fasting will continue.

Cpap usage will continue.

My hope is to add… a daily walk time

Know you are prayed for.

11.22.2023

26⁰F clear SW@11mph SR0706 SS1641

Morning Offering given

Village nestled under beautiful star fill night sky

Coffee good

The man made his entrance around 2am. He remembered to set up the coffee pot. Just one of the reasons I love him.

0415 phone call from OH for a neighbor 4 miles out.  The drive was breathtaking.  The inky black night sky is filled with twinkling stars.  It is unexpected moments like this that bring one to the realization our world was totally planned by God.

Ponder creation today.  https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/1

The office is being moved today. 

Please pray for those in Purgatory.  Sometimes, all it takes is just one prayer.

Please pray for all our canceled priests.  Send up extra prayers that Pope Francis has a lightbulb moment. His venture into darkness to bring light seems to becoming a dwelling place in darkness for him.

Isaiah 42:16 I will lead the blind on a way they do not know; by paths they do not know, I will guide them. I will turn darkness into light before them, and make crooked ways straight. These are my promises: I made them, I will not forsake them.

Know you are prayed for.