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| Once, when the kids were in grade school, I worked as a para-professional in the school system. I worked in a 6th grade classroom and the teacher came to school one day in a most extra-ordinary demeanor. I made the comment "Boy, you sure must feel good today!" To which she replied, "Actually I feel horrible! But there is no sense in EVERYONE being in a sour mood!"
She knew if she came to school and portrayed her negative mood, it would rub off on the kids and everyone would have a difficult day - her's more that ever. So, she didn't share her actual mood with the kids. I think about this lady, whom I respect a GREAT deal for many reasons, but I remember this incident so clearly - I know I can learn a lesson from it and pass it on.
Things are a little crazy around here but we are hanging in there - I'm looking for my smile - think I know where I left it. That reminds me of this morning's sermon ::flash:: The sermon encouraged us to be "crazy" like God says - #1 -"Remember, we're not alone in this struggle and we don't have to be.", #2 - "We sacrifice what the world thinks is valuable, and gain what has true worth in God's estimation.", and #3 - "We set out to do what we are incapable of with little or no resources, in many cases." Thanks Robert Meyers!!
Jesus lives here with me in my heart - so it's not hard to find him taking hold of my heart and tugging and questioning what I'm doing, thinking, saying... he's constantly reminding me how much he loves me and holds me and protects me AND expects of me....i am so thankful for all he's done - and if he doesn't do anything else that seems a blessing - I will still be be above all (not people, but blessings), most blessed by my salvation/redemption/purchase. Hope that makes sense to you. My thought this week was, that if the Lord doesn't bless me ever again....then I thought, he can't help but bless me - he is blessing by just being himself - he gives the sun and the rain - on the just and the unjust - he blesses by not allowing another "flood"....and on and on - the blessings go!
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| Wes is coming to get me tomorrow!! I get to hold that grandson - FINALLY!! I'll stay, Lord willing, with Wes and Hollee until Weldon comes and gets me next weekend!!
The couple of days with Pamela were quite interesting as we had to skip school because a random piece of metal flew into her eye on Wednesday evening. Finally, getting to see the Dr. this afternoon alleviated the problem and we were off, bound for Oklahoma. We're here and Pamela must return to Lubbock tomorrow after visiting with her brother.
Much love to all!
toni and weldon
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So...I suppose I have to think about it today! Today is our going away party - except I'm not going away for probably 3 weeks! Maybe even a month! My husband is going away, probably, seldom to return - so.. I think I'll let HIM think about it and I'll put it off another 3 weeks! ( It's the Scarlett O'Hara in me!!)
If you are around - COME TO THE PARTY AT FIKE PARK FROM 3-7!!
May God bless all who read this and keep them safe in the true knowledge of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
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| I hadn't realized how long it had been since I wrote on my blog.
I have too much to do to write too much. (four "to's in one sentence - there should be a rule against that!)
I have to move in less than a month - the good news is I only have a small amount of stuff compared to the last move. The bad news is I have a huge amount of stuff to go through in this tiny house where I live.
I pray for so many people - I find myself praying almost constantly; there is almost not enough time to pray for all the people I want to pray for. Sometimes I have to think about doing my job or cleaning house or something else, but I find myself praying for someone again.
I thank God for the Spirit of Christ he has given me and for the examination that happens when I read His Word.
God bless you today as you love Him.
(I would put a picture of some terrific clouds but I don't have my camera with me. Next time...maybe.)
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