Yesterday, Today, Forever-

One of my first posts -  I thought I could do a repeat at this point. We studied the parable of the Good Samaritan. Thinking on these things after the study, I realized that I have ‘played’ all the parts of this drama at one time or another. Much to my shame and regret, I’ve been one of the ‘robbers’ who ‘beat’ someone up, not caring what happened. I hurt them with unkind words, far more devastating and emotionally scarring, than physical blows. I took what I wanted and left. Nobody cared about how they beat me up, so why should I care? I confess that I’ve also been the priest, fearing that getting involved would cause unpleasant consequences. Besides, helping this person was beneath my dignity and threatened my security. I couldn’t risk emotional involvement you understand. I just had to be ‘me’. What would my family and other people say? Clingy, needy people are such an inconvenience and simply take too much of my valuable time. It’s not something I’m proud ...

 Don't you love the way the clouds cast shadows, but the sun is always shining on top! Hubby and I had a great trip to Winnipeg, our home town!  While Peter was spending special treasured times with his brother and sister, I made arrangements for a few dates for myself. I met for morning coffee with my childhood friend Barb and we took hours catching up on the latest.  Special times, memories, sharing challenges and promises to pray for one another!   In the evening we were invited to attend the 50th Anniversary of my sister-in-law's sister.  A lovely celebration of their married life. Their three sons and grandchildren did an amazing job on the program!  It was also a fun time for us as we could visit with folks we were together with in youth group at our home church! What a blessing! Sunday we attended church and for dinner my hubby's whole extended family shared a delicious meal and good fellowship.  We enjoyed the warm breezes in the...

Here's a bouquet of orchids for you!! Everyone of us had a mother  and entered this life through a womb!  Let's honor all mothers and thank them for their part in giving us life. Feel free to make yourself  a copy of the poem on pretty paper and use it as a bookmark to remind you how much you are loved by our Heavenly Father! WOW! You’re a woman of worth Loved perfectly by the Lord! Be a woman of wisdom, Your life fully based on His Word, Be a woman of wealth, As you store up eternal treasure! Be a woman of warmth Giving and loving In bountiful measure. In valleys, as a woman of weeping Discover His wellspring of joy; With praises and singing and prayer The works of the devil destroy. Be a woman of wonder; How God is working In and through you! Let your wisdom and wealth , Bring glory to Him in all that you do. Be a woman of worship, He alone is worthy of praise! In everything giving thanks always Your voice of true freedom raise. ...