Coming Out of My Funk and Joining the World Again!!

It has been a while since I have posted anything. I have been in kind of a funk. I have felt really bad and kind of just cut myself off from the world. But I have really been praying for strength and courage to keep on going and over the last few days I have felt that strength and courage. I went to church on Sunday and enjoyed it. It is really hard for me to go by myself but I know I have to. I can't use it an an excuse anymore. It has been beautiful outside and I have tried to get out more, too. Even walked down by the river today. Not very far and certainly not very fast, but at least I was outside! I went to lunch today with about 10 people from the Newcomers Club and really enjoyed it. My daughter's new landlord went with me and we really both enjoyed it. I am so glad I met her - think we will become great friends. I am going to go to a Bible study with her starting next week. Things are just really looking up. I refuse to give up even though sometimes it seems like it would be much easier. But I know that God has something planned for me and my life and I will just keep going and try to follow in the steps that God wants me to walk! I am so thankful for friends and family who don't give up on me!!

HAPPY EASTER!

Happy Easter!! Though this story is not really an Easter story, it really struck me when I received it from a friend by email. It truly shows how Jesus wants us to treat others and how sometimes we fall far short of that. Let's try to remember on this special day, and everyday, that the way we treat others is the way we treat Him.

Have a blessed holiday!!

DART TEST

A young lady named Sally, relates an experience she had in a seminary class, given by her teacher, Dr. Smith. She says that Dr. Smith was known for his elaborate object lessons. One particular day, Sally walked into the seminary and knew they were in for a fun day. On the wall was a big target and on a nearby table were many darts. Dr. Smith told the students to draw a picture of someone that they disliked or someone who had made them angry, and he would allow them to throw darts at the person's picture. Sally's friend drew a picture of who had stolen her boyfriend. Another friend drew a picture of his little brother. Sally drew a picture of a former friend, putting a great deal of detail into her drawing, even drawing pimples on the face. Sally was pleased with the overall effect she had achieved.

The class lined up and began throwing darts. Some of the students threw their darts with such force that their targets were ripping apart. Sally looked forward to her turn, and was filled with disappointment when Dr. Smith, because of time limits, asked the students to return to their seats. As Sally sat thinking about how angry she was because she didn't have a chance to throw any darts at her target. Dr. Smith began removing the target from the wall. Underneath the target was a picture of Jesus. A hush fell over the room as each student viewed the mangled picture of Jesus; holes and jagged marks covered His face and His eyes were pierced.

Dr. Smith said only these words... 'In as much as ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto Me.' Matthew 25:40.

No other words were necessary; the tears filled eyes of the students focused only on the picture of Christ.

Spring is Here!

“Expect to have hope rekindled. Expect your prayers to be answered in wondrous ways. The dry seasons in life do not last. The spring rains will come again.”

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Happy Spring! Today is the first day of spring and I pray that along with the beautiful flowers and weather it brings that it brings good health and happiness to all!It has been a beautiful day here - a little breezy but beautiful! We are off to a good start!

After feeling like things were kind of "funny" between my daughter and I the last few days, we had a great night last night and things are fine. As she often tells me "I am just paranoid."! I am so blessed to have her and I thank God every day for her.

I pray for my friend who is having lots of health problems and marital problems. I just pray for her peace and health. Wish I could do something more for her but I hope she knows that I am there for her if she needs me.

I hope your Spring is off to a good start!