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Thoughts for November 29th, 2020

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Ok now these are coming our small, however if you click on them, they become larger.  Up at the top right hand corner of your computer there are 3 dots.  Click on the dots, and increase the size so you can see the print better.  Click on Zoom or Magnifier,  and increase to the size that makes reading easier.

This has been a BIG learning curve for me!


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OK have fun with that.  Enlarge as I showed above, perhaps give a neighbour or love one a special hand made card!


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Marilyn I am sorry that I couldn't enlarge here for you to see better. I will try with the next one. 


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All the material from today and for the rest of the month is taken directly from Focus On The Family 2020 Advent Callendar!


Jacqueline

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Judy...
... thank you for leading me to this site..." Focus on the Family " i will take a look at what it offers...Baring in mind that not everybody has a family or if they did once, maybe none left now, they have all passed over to our " ready waiting for us,  in our new world, with our loved ones waiting for our arrival. "

Edited: reading one of the devotionals..." Fix your eyes on Jesus " yes i will-i am, 100% on Jesus and our God...
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

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Carol

Yesterday, we had a phone call from our oldest son - his son, our grandson was driving from Ft. Worth, Texas to his home in Colorado.  At an access ramp near Amarillo he suddenly hit ice and the truck rolled over.  He is badly injured with many broken bones.  As grandparents, we are sick with grief of his life-changing injuries and grateful he is alive.  This will take a very long time to heal.  We don't know how long before he can even leave the hospital or if he can stand a drive in a car I called one friend and she put all of us on the prayer list - how sweet are our neighbors and friends. Because of the evil virus - we cannot go to visit - 

Take care everyone.   

 

Jacqueline

Carol...
...so sad this virus is separating loved ones from loved ones at a time when they are needed...just not right...Prayers for your grandson...
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Carol


I think it has been five days now and he was helped to sit up in bed and able to hold himself up for a short time.  That is all - he was too exhausted to try it twice.  This is a young man who eats right foods and exercises. 

We give thanks for all the prayers. 

Here, I must get to thinking about Christmas gifts - Homemade fudge sauce for some and maybe fruit cake (it is the one that mom made).  We are fortunate that we can still take walks after the first snowfall.  Now, the temperature is too high - it is certainly crazy for this time of the year. 

Judy:  I need to download your patterns and we happen to have card stock because Don makes all our cards  - he enjoys sending personal cards.  My good friends keep his cards. 

Jackie:  Thank you!  We do feel peaceful after a day of anxious moments. 

What is everyone fixing for Christmas?   

 

Jacqueline

Just beautiful...Oh Holy Night...Andre Rieu...( follow the star )



" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

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Carol I am so sorry to hear about your grandson's accident.  It is good that he is alive, rollovers are so dangerous.  I am praying

We have had a major snow storm going on here.  We had to take our son's ruck to a service station for him, he needed work done that he didn't have the ability or garage lifts to do it with.  He is really handy, doing nearly all his own mechanical work. The garage gave us a courtesy vehicle.  We did that and had one other stop then home.  Low and behold we got stuck on the final stretch home.  We are dealing with about 2 or more feet of snow, and the road to our house has not been plowed since 8 this morning.  So him and our son in law Jon have gone with the snow blower to try and get the car unstuck, and up to our driveway.  Where it is the plow won't be able to get around the car and we will be stuck if the bus run is a go in the morning! It is still snowing, blowing and is to continue through the night!


I realize I am a day behind.  I will post 2 tomorrow..

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Now the update on the car!  The tow truck we requested, COULDN"T MAKE IT TO US!!!  He got stuck on the main road to our small road.  He was very apologetic that he couldn't help.  The plows didn't get out till after 8 this morning!  That is over 24 hours with snow and blowing snow with no relief!  John is calling the snow plow again now that the road is a little more passable.

Today is a beautiful sunny day, cold and we expect wind.  A wonderful day for taking pictures!  Not sure we will venture out though!

Have a great day folks, tell us about your weather horrors.



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Carol

Judy:  Thank you and all for prayers.  Grandson is in a lot of pain - I am not sure he can make the drive to Colorado tomorrow. 

Judy - after living in Minnesota for years - I understand these storms.  Uffda as the Swedes say!
It is wonderful news that you were able to get home safely.

 Once, I had the youngest child in the car and realized I was driving in the wrong direction - Praying fervently, I found a place to turn around and get back to our country house.  The school buses even had problems in that storm.  I believe about 90 people lost their lives in that storm.

A friend's husband died yesterday after many years of home care.  He was a retired minister and for years had to have soups very soft food.  I just love to make soups and we cannot eat it all so it was always so much fun to bring their supper.  He had difficulty talking too - imagine how that would be for a former pastor.  Now he is in heaven. 

Take care all.   

Marilyn

Sorry to hear about your  snow problem Judy.

Carol I love to make and eat soups as well.
"Good people take care of their animals, but even the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel" Prov. 12:10
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It's 1035 I'm heading to bed... Sweet dreams everyone!


Carol

Everyone is awake now!  I am sipping hot water - no more coffee but I can have a decaf tea.  Our grandson who was injured was scheduled to leave the hospital today - from what we heard of his pain level yesterday there should be no way he could be released.

It is time for me to get to work here & not dwell on things I cannot change.  Stay safe everyone.   

 

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Carol They release people as soon as they can, even though we don't feel it's a good idea.  Operations are out the next day, and heart surgery may be one day in..... The theory is that people heal faster that way.  In their own environment they are up and around faster.

The roads are clear!  Praise God for the men and women out there plowing in dangerous conditions.  On my run this morning there was one semi in the middle median that has been there since Tuesday night.  Windows are gone, its lying on its side.  Crews haven't got to it yet.  Probably this afternoon.

We need to be praying for family members who don't know Jesus as LORD.  We have 9 or 10.  Direct family know the truth however they prefer the world.  It is so sad to watch this. As Heather says Mom just keep praying.

That's all folks, much to do to prepare for our family Christmas on the 12th.
 


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Jacqueline

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With our ongoing Covid, our hospitals are needing the beds..so as soon as they can release a non-Covid patient, they will do so....
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

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Carol

Our daughter and granddaughter came for a safe visit yesterday along with two friendly dogs - spoiled and they love petting attention too.  Masks on - Don and I are really doing all the prescribed suggestions.  It is just a new routine. They brought the artificial tree from the basement and set up our old Christmas things.  It was pleasant last night to be giving thanks and having the holiday routine begin.  Now to start some of the cooking and baking. 

Judy:  You two sure have had a real dump of snow this year.  We are late with snow - well there is still some on the ground but no difficulty in driving.   It can come and the moisture is needed. 

Our grandson who was in his truck accident is now at his own apartment - he will be taking physical therapy daily for some time.  His mother took him to the apartment and Chris climbed the stairs - I think he is or has been moved to a lower floor.  Thanks for all your concerns and prayers.  We won't be phoning him until he is ready.

Have you heard of Lee Strobel?  I think it is the correct spelling.  He used to be at a mega church nearby and we really enjoyed his sermons.  He is a writer not the pastor of the church - left to live in Texas (when a very strong pastor took over & is now gone).  We loved the early morning service until that huge change - a change in too many things that bothered us.  Lots of the seniors quit or were roughly let go.  Well, that pastor is gone - and Lee Strobel is back visiting - I really want to hear his sermons.  Otherwise, we have been going to a little Lutheran church that is what we grew up with and really feel at home. 

It will be a banner day when church opens again. 

 

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Carol

Judy:  Sorry, I cannot read your notes - the size is too small.  I don't know what changed but this is on every one of your notes.  Sorry - Is anyone else experiencing this? Did you get that huge snowfall?  We have one more day of fair weather it will be more common to have a to have a few blizzards that will stop all traffic and planes. 

One son came for a visit last night - he has not been in our house for safety sake - sat on a stool with mask and far apart and talked about everything for over an hour.  I cannot tell you how much that meant to us - we are privileged to have such a caring family.   

Wonderful news from the UK that they have started the anti-virus jabs.  I really hope there will be a one jab cure some day because people are not going to follow orders to get the 2nd. shot.  Continue praying that the public listens to the experts. 

Judy:  Are your schools open?  I was wondering if John was driving  the bus - surely not in the 2 feet of snow days? 

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I know that the devotionals are small.  So here try this!

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OK That is the link for the Daily readings.  I have tried to enlarge the posts and I am missing something.  Times like this I am missing Pat. 

Yes both John and I are driving school bus this year.  We have had 2 snow days, however the rest of the time we are out there! 

I had a funny thing happen this week.  -20C and there was a cat walking down the middle of the road, lifting his paws carefully, cold!. I suspect he was a feral cat, we have lots of them around in the country.  Then said cat stopped in the middle of the road, I stopped behind him.
 I couldn't go around him, and didn't want to risk hitting the poor thing.  I waited..... Suddenly he must have heard the bus, or felt the vibrations on the road..... He turned around a look of shock on his face and then dove off the the field into about 2 feet of snow.
 Think a bullet out of a rifle!    I'm sure the 3 kids on the bus wondered why I was laughing!


Jacqueline

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R.I.P Dame Barbara Windsor age 83 ( Alzheimer's ) 10th December 2020..

Most famous for her roles in our Carry On films and EastEnders soap..
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Carol

:coffee:   Thanks Judy~

We have the snow but it isn't enough to even mention.  However, this is when I am really careful taking the garbage bins out to the curb.  A good friend fell and injured her hand permanently doing what we all do once per week. 

I mailed a little box yesterday - standing in line forever.  Don was in the car and I left my purse and only carried a $10 bill.  This little box was so light that I was positive it would be under $4 or so.  Lo and behold, our US post office told me it would be $10 and 75 cents.  A lady behind me stepped out of line and insisted on paying the 75cents.  Such a sweet thing to happen - it made my day. 

Jackie:  Praying for a cure for Alzheimer's Disease.  It is such a sad disease that affects family and friends.

We may try to get in touch with our grandson (who was injured in his truck roll over (ice plus a hole in the pavement).  We hope he would call when he could.  Our other grandson is in pilot training plus his job at the airport and he is in Minnesota now. 

Where is Janet?

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Janet

Hello, my friends!  Have you missed me? 

Oh, Carol I'm so sorry about your dear grandson.  What is his name, so I can pray more specifically for him?  I pray they find a way to transport him home as comfortably as possible.  Hugs and much love to you, special Grandma.

Judy, glad they finally broke through the snow to your place.  Not fun, for sure!  They keep
predicting snow here, we did get a nice few inches, but need more.

I enjoyed all the music, but I cannot read the other things.  Will try to figure them out later maybe.

My news is that on November 28, I got up at 6 AM, was dizzy and fell across the couch near our bed.  Didn't hurt me, I waited a bit, but still needing the bathroom, got up ad tried again--,still dizzy, I staggered into the wall on opposite side of room, then, still trying to catch my balance, ran into a fan on a stand that Darrel hadn't put away since summer, knocked it down and fell on top of it.  It hurt so bad I could hardly bear it, but I thought surely it would let up.  We waited until 4 that afternoon, then decided I'd better go to emergency to get checked.  Darrel called ambulance, they took me in, I had X-rays, CT scan, blood work, etc.  They found I had fractured a rib fairly high in the right side of my back.  They don't tape or wrap you anymore for that, as they found a person won't breathe deeply enough, and often get pneumonia.  So I was given a big shot of morphine and sent back home.  Well, breaking one rib doesn't sound like much, but I have never had such pain from anything in my life!!  Day after day and night after night.  Every time I had to get up and go to the bathroom it was agony getting up from the chair and then back into it.  Finally we called our furniture store and asked if they had a lift chair, and thank God, they did!  And he is going out of business so we got it for half price (Thank You, God!)  That reduced my pain greatly!
Not sure when I will be able to sleep in bed, but I am improving and able to do a few things around the house. Doing a lot of sleeping, which is the best medicine.  I didn't leave the house for two weeks, then felt enough better to get out for a bit. Trying to finish up my Christmas cards.

God is Good, All the time!
My book Rising Above available at JanetDamon.com

Jacqueline

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Janet...
... as my late father often would have said " we never know what is waiting for us around that next corner " how true, i know i would have run a mile if i had seen my Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis coming, yes a figure of speech because i can barely walk, let alone run...

Sending my thoughts and Blessings for your future recovery...and do find out what is causing your dizziness, you dont want to be doing that again...

Jackie..
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Carol

Janet:  That was some tumble you had in the house - so sorry for your painful recovery.  It is good you were not alone.  Grandson is recuperating at his apartment - his girlfriend checks on him.  We cannot visit until they finish  the battle with the virus.  It looks like months more. 

I believe stress is making making a lot of people feel this way - a tiny bit off balance.  We don't even know we are stressed but --we take extra care - never shake hands anymore and so many other ways to cope.  Yes, I believe in prayer and do so often every day - still we must be vigilant and I believe this is in our daily lifestyle now.  Going to pick up my prescription -for instance -we walk through only one door and exit another (same at doctor's office.  Always alert and careful to not walk close or towards anyone.  Driving is not easy - others are speeding over the limit - lots of inner anger out there. 

There were several interruptions for my typing this note.  Friends and family call often and we keep tabs on each other in the neighborhood as well.  Always appreciated.  Take care.


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Carol

Janet:  Grandson  is sounding very good and is going to do all the exercises recommended.  .  He knows there is a reason for this episode in life. Thank you for your prayers. So sorry for the pain you are enduring and prayers for a speedy recovery.   

Judy:  Did you have that heavy snowfall?  We only have about 4 inches here.  This group of houses contracts with a company for street and sidewalk cleaning.  They just don't know how to really clean the sidewalk and driveway so I have to go out and do it right.  :coffee: It is a good exercise.  They did clean our gutters so that was nice not to have icicles hanging over the garage entrance. I am almost half way into making some sweets for family and friends.

 



 
   


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Janet yes we got the snow. we now have about 2 feet.  WE are dealing with greater than -20C (-4F) temperatures.  Our busses don't like the cold.....The breaks don't want to release.  Several tricks we use to create the desired release.  One more day and we are off for 2 weeks.  However saying that we have been warned there may be a complete lockdown before the January startup. 

We are looking forward too a quiet Christmas day.  Heather and Jon will be with us. So dinner of duck and desert of English Plumb pudding or pie, we will be full.

Please click on that link, you will love that child's voice!


Jacqueline

What a gift, where did that voice come from...absolutely beautiful...
Was that the mother playing the piano..
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Jacqueline

UK Christmas cancelled...
As the late Ken Dodd once sang...Tiers ( tears ) for Souvenirs...as we go into our new number 4 lockdown tier system over Christmas...I think Father Christmas needs to step in and put his foot down...i am sure he will have something to say about this...God wont be too pleased either...
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

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The Star of Bethlehem is to make an appearance over Christmas, UK the 21st, for the first time in 800 years...This has to be a sign from God telling us that soon everything will be alright, after our nightmare Covid year 2020...one of God's miracles is soon to take place...
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly


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Our province is officially in lockdown on the 24th. Starting at 12:01 in the AM


https://globalnews.ca/news/7534030/ontario-new-coronavirus-restrictions-2/


Jacqueline

Judy...
... could they not have waited one more day to have gone into your lockdown, that sounds so cruel...at least we ( UK ) have been allowed - granted us the Christmas day...
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Janet

Thank you all for the good wishes.  I am doing a bit better day by day, still have pain and am undergoing tests on my heart to try to find the source of the dizziness.

At least we aren't going to be locked down.  Governor tried for a statewide mask mandate, but every county opted out. We Kansas folk are an independent lot!

I bought animals from Heifer international for my kids, grandkids and great-grandkids for Christmas.  I haven't been able to go out and shop, and why not help people who need it instead?  I hope they all understand.  I haven't hung or put out one ornament, or wrapped one gift.  Did get some cards in the mail, which caused me a lot of pain.

And I have some good news!  I have another Great-granddaughter!  Layna Marie is her name; her parents are both serving in the US Air Force, and they live near Little Rock, Arkansas.  She had a hard time getting here, mom was in labor for three days!  Have no idea when we will get to meet her.

Merry Christmas to all of you, and may you feel the Lord's blessings in your life.
My book Rising Above available at JanetDamon.com

Jacqueline

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Janet...
...sending positive energy for a clear result on your heart...I too am now booked for a lower stomach diagnostic test which will take place soon...
Welcome Layna Marie to your new home...although your home is now very different to the home of our past...
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

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Well the good news is the lock down is to take place at 12:01 on the 26th.  So we can go to the Christmas Eve service..... Our celebration will be us and Jon and Heather, they live with us so that is legal.

We have milder temperatures, and snow.  A typical northern Ontario saying is "it is snowing so it is mild outside". Anyone else say that?  It is to get cold on the 26th again.

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Wonderful message, yes, Jesus is here, Jesus and God wont let us down...

Have a Safe and Blessed Christmas...

In our troubled world, " less is more " less money to spend and waste - less partying - less food and alcohol to eat and drink, for once, we might just focus on Christmas's true meaning...
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Carol

Running late but I am here - thankful.

We had a different Christmas day with oldest son in Texas, one grandson still recuperating super great staying in his apartment.  Two grands came to visit (one is in pilot training) and his sister works online from home - she brought along two peaceful dogs.  Two sons stopped in separately and chatted - all with masks and so forth. 

The previous day - I was taking my evening pills and a big calcium pill stuck in my throat.  Sipping water did not help - it was so bad, I couldn't get my breathe and came out to find Don - I could not talk but thankfully he heard my gasping for breath.  He did the Heimlich maneuver on me twice and the pill dropped out.   That was my fright and my forever thankfulness.
I was praying first that Don could hear my distress and next for him to help. Both of
us have taken first aid classes years ago.  Very very thankful! Also, thankful that my rib cage didn't break - it was something I never want to go through again. 

We gave a goat this year - to Lutheran church - they and others keep working to help the poorest people.

Here, it is warm enough to take a walk today and then winter begins once more.  Up and down - so it is when you live near mountains. 



Janet:  Wonderful news on a new baby in the family. 

Judy:  You mentioned dizziness and we notice that when leaning slightly forward or not placing our feet flat on the floor.  I think it has something to do with our shutdown and not being able to communicate with friends and family as much as normal.  We never tip over but come close.  We are at higher altitude even higher than Denver which brags about being mile high.  A few neighbors mention it as well.

Take care - all this shall pass.     

Carol

Janet:  are you still recuperating?  Prayers for your pain to cease!  What was your Christmas like?  Different?

We had the most loving conversation with grandson who is still recuperating.  Two grands (brother and sister) came for a visit and the rest of the clan came and we followed the rules of the year - still had a wonderful visit.  I still miss the church service - online is so-so - I end up taking up one the books already read years ago but still full of the Good News!  One gift for us was a small hard shelled sanitizer.  It kills germs & the thermomitor was the first thing I sanitized.  It is a sign of the times - who would ever think of that as being a welcome gift? 

Don is watching another football game today - so far, the virus has not stopped sports. 

Judy:  Yes, it could get too cold to snow in Minnesota.  I was always thankful that Don didn't mention moving to Duluth (icebox of the nation) - where he was used to the Lake Superior freezing. 

On my mind right now is the news from my medical group that I can sign on for an appointment for the vaccine.    Fat chance!  The site is just awful and what a mess - some tech people try to get too fancy and this is not working. Giving thanks that there is a shot (two) for the virus - hoping a practical person takes charge. 

Time to heat the gravy and bread that is all Don wants for supper.  Take care all - You are in thoughts and prayers.   

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I see I haven't been here in a while. Not much going on here so just checking in. We are OK Survived Christmas without being able to go visit family, However I will be  moving back to CA within 6 months. I've been making daily trips to Goodwill trying to get rid of the clutter in this house before wee sell it.  I don't want to move anything I don't have to or that we won't be using.  Just the bare  necessities. We can always buy what is needed or that we can't do without. Keith doesn't want to move or sell the house but I told him he either moves with me or goes into Memory care. because he can't stay here and can't even take care of himself.

I have a place all picked out in a manufactured home park that Gilbert is going to look at for me and make the offer, he can also make the down payment because he is on my bank account.
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Carol

We had a peaceful Christmas seeing almost all of the family.  The injured grandson is doing very well and keeping to a strict exercise routine.  were able to catch up with relatives and friends so that was fun.  No church service - I really miss that part of our lives.

What a mess this day - I am trying to get a virus shot and twice the offer that comes by email is too late.  Today, they sent the message in the middle of the night so all the slots were closed when checking early this morning. I believe this is being handles so poorly right now  - who in the world keep the laptop on to check all night long? 

Marilyn:  Best wishes to you on taking care of all those matters regarding your move and the same for your husband. 

Judy:  When we lived in Minnesota - the radio would report radio stations in Alaska laughing at us because sometimes we were colder - hard to imagine but true. 




Carol

I just got home after having the first part of a procedure - this was a swab inserted into both sides of the nose and from that they can determine if I have Covid..  I expect an email soon that will give me guidelines for setting up the actual needle jab.  Don has not heard from the VA yet about getting his vaccine. Am surprised there are two steps to for this and I hope everyone can take time to get both appointments. 

The worst part is - people are driving like maniacs - yes, that is absolutely what we see out there. 

Our lady pastor - she is equal to the other male pastor, called and we had a wonderful chat.  The church has set up videos of services with band members sitting apart - the choir is not there.  How sweet they are to put themselves out there for us to listen to the wonderful music and get the message.  I miss going up to the altar for communion.

Our church has always had anyone who could walk go up to the altar and receive communion.  Don traveled a ton of miles and was away so much. I would take the children to the front to kneel and they would receive a blessing touch on their heads.  Once, I had my eyes closed and realized there was laughter in the church.  I looked at the kids and two of the boys were racing their little cars on the railing.  Totally mortified but Pastor blessed them and we made it through that embarrassing incident.   


Jacqueline

                                   WELCOME 2021
hope you are an improvement on our last year
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly