Mayo doesn’t accept cash for payment unless you go to the finance office? How ridiculous, is that? So, for those of us who use cash, only one must walk across campus, wait for a finance person to pay your copay. However, you can swipe your card just about anywhere, pay online, etc.

No, thank you, Mayo. When the crash comes how will you handle that?

41°F overcast S@10mph

Morning Offering given

Village waking

Coffee exceptional

A mini miracle happened last night, I slept uninterrupted from 9pm to 4am and returned to sleep till 6am. I feel amazing. The only thing I did differently was removed my Fitbit from my wrist. In fact, I think the last time I slept well I had done the same thing. I might have to continue this practice.

Asking for prayers for an Amish man’s teenage daughter. Last Monday I took them to the hospital as the daughter was having some kind of seizure. She had experienced the same thing last June and the hospital had advised her parents she was suffering from encephalitis. This time they didn’t feel they could help her so they sent her on to Mayo in Rochester. Thus far, Mayo has been unable to find what is causing her problems. They have also told this family they need to have $50,000.00 upfront to continue treatment. How charitable is that? They have on their premises a 14 yr old girl who has been unconscious since early Monday morning, they have her heavily sedated because if they don’t she goes into seizures that fling her entire body around to the point of flinging her to the floor. None of the tests they have completed show anything, they don’t believe she is in pain, and are now guessing what tests to complete but demand $50,000.00 to continue. Yes quite charitable of them isn’t it. The heck with the girl, give them the money seems to be the motto. The father says, she hasn’t improved but I do believe she is receiving a high level of care. Prayers please, for her healing.

Rain is supposed to come in today around 11, we can use the moisture. Warmer temps this morning are very welcome.

My friend Valerie is an artist. She does encaustic. Last year I purchased one of her pieces “Jesus, in the boat”. Last evening she sent me a quote from Padre Pio that I will attach to the back of that piece “…stay in the boat in which our Lord has placed you, and let the storm come. You will not perish. It appears to you that Jesus is sleeping, but let it be so. Don’t you know that if he sleeps, his heart vigilantly watches over you? Let him sleep, but at the right time, he will awaken to restore your calm.”

The man made breakfast, he has now left for the morning, wishing him a wonderful day. Hard to believe we’ve had 49 yrs together in August.

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank you for this life, for the gift of love,

and the blessing of our marriage.

We give you praise for the joy you’ve poured into our hearts through this love,

for the contentment of family, and the happiness of our home.

May we always treasure the experience of loving each other in this holy union.

Help us to remain forever commited to our vows,

those we made to each other, and to you, Lord.

Amen.

Know you are prayed for.

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.