I THOUGHT I WOULD START OUT WITH A FEW COMMENTS TO MY DEAR FRIENDS WHO RESPOND TO MY BLOG.. SINCE MY COMMENT THINGY JUST ISNT WORKING ..
Pamela and Luludou: I know what you mean, my Mac doesnt have a cd player either.. I really miss having one because I dont upload tunes on Itunes. A friend told me I can upload my cds on Itunes without having to pay so I am trying that today Then I could use my phone in my car.. hope it all works out!!!
Susanne: and Wendy: The water issue seems to have been taken care of.. Thank goodness. Even with the rain we are getting no new leaks!
Jean: I am so glad we have unlimited phone data because I do understand I can stream pandora in the car which will be awesome when we travel! I listen to it quite a bit here in my kitchen!
Pamela and Jodi: We are so blessed with the car. I love the way it drives and handles. Our Pathfinder was much tighter and heavier on the road which was nice as we travel on Interstae so much; and Hubs fusses just a bit because the Outback is less hefty. We do like having a bit of sheet metal around us on the interstate... But we love the new car!!! I cant believe how fast our departure date is approaching. Time is passing way too fast...
Faith and Cindy: I believe that churches that are getting more into Apologetics and how to share the gospel are really getting with the program. ( The Commission) I fear the church universal has become too touchy feeling in recent decades which relates to the drastic decline in numbers of so called Christians who have a Christian world view. When churches offer teaching, also, that takes on the moral decline in our nation it helps to promote a wake up call to people to come back to God and His Ways!
Willow: The Bandersnatch sounds so familiar, but no I havent read it and now I am most intrigued. Right now I am way behind in reading some books for my BS and our Apologetics class, but I will look into ordering the book to take on my trip! I love to read while riding. Thank you so much!
Terri: I turned 70 last summer and sometimes I can't help but think that I am now over the hill and my travelling days are coming to an end. But I must fight against that. My daughter assures me we will be going to Ireland next summer and perhaps I can get them to work in a couple of days in Scotland then when we go. Especially since we have saved so much money from this past dreadful year!
It is a fine day, we were up and out early .. I had to follow hubs to the local garage to get his car in the state inspection line. Then we drove home and have breakfast. Since that time I have been fighting off the sleepies! I laid awake a few hours last night. That has become a bit of a habit for me! It is interesting to see how many friends and acquaintances are up in the wee hours online!
♥♥On the breakfast plate♥♥
Coffee, yogurt, then a couple of bowled eggs and toast.
♥♥On my reading pile♥♥
Chronological study of the NT using the online app The Bible Recap... Highly recommended!!!
Thanksgiving Journal and tips from Ann Voskamp
Colossians chapter 2 ~ as we study this book in our services..
Tactics by Gregory Koukl, a fabulous book on how to share the gospel with others.. we are reading this in our Apologetics class
Rules of Engagement Preparing for your Role in the Spiritual Battle by Derek Prince. I love this book we are reading for my Bible Study class! Awesome!
♥♥On my tv♥♥
When Calls the Heart... I am enjoying old reruns of Blue Bloods, The Story of Audrey Hepburn on Netflix. I didnt realize she had endured starvation duing WWII. Again the many vlogs I watch every day! I am learning so much with a lot of inspiring vloggers!
♥♥On the menu this week♥♥
Monday - chicken filet salad and fries
Tuesday -shrimp salad and rolls
Wednesday chicken quesadilla rice and queso
Thursday -our 49th Anniversary
Friday - not sure
♥♥From the camera♥♥
We are so pleased that in the last few weeks people are returning to our small neighborhood church. And we had a new family show up yesterday. We had over 30 in attendance. We know there are a precious few older families who may never came back and we miss them dearly, but we have such an amazing church with a pastor who is the best I've ever had in 70 years. You can see social distancing is not problem... for now!
♥♥Looking around the house♥♥
Do I have to.. Not much change.. I will dust the surfaces this afternoon... And I want to change out the dining room from St. Pat's to Easter! Lots to do today !
♥♥To relax this week, I will♥♥
I will work on my cd's and Itunes and if it is easy that will be very relaxing as well as productive!
♥♥Something I want to share:♥♥
I really enjoy Justian Marie.. She lives in Northern Virginia so I relate to her.
♥♥Devotional, inspirational, prayer list or Bible verse♥♥
Dear God, nothing takes you by surprise. You know everything that has transpired in the last few years in our nation.. I won't take your time reminding you but please know that our hearts are wrenching from the knowledge that our nation has fallen beyond the pale into the hands of an evil entity that has been brewing for a long time, but who has reared its ugly head mightily in the last few months. Deception, deception, deception!!! You know best what is to be done, so we wait patiently for your help! Thank you for your peace that passes all understanding.
Meanwhile, we pray that the covid vaccine is truly safe and leaves NO long lasting problems. That the roll out for it will be swift and securely given.. That those who have limited means of acquiring the vaccine will be found and help administered. I pray the the virus will run its course in due time and I speak to the virus, "do not mutate any more, in Jesus name!... Give the scientists and govenment officials wisdom beyond their usual understanding and I pray that all politization of health issues will be stopped in the name of Jesus!! God we know that without you, we are and can do nothing. Our trust in in you by the power of the name of Jesus Christ our Lord! Amen
I didn’t go the window much today. To me the house felt drafty and I felt too cold. I think I’m coming down with something!
As I look around the house::::
It is lovely to have all the collected items for donation off if the dining room table. But I don’t feel like redoing the table today.
What I'm wearing today::::
Jeans and a long sleeve blue tee
Currently reading::::
Bible, the book of Judges, and 1000 Gifts
On the TV for this week::::
Vlogs on Youtube ...last week I shared that I really like Kirsten and Joerg.
Well, this is their latest video... yesterday they did a live stream and. I was pretty thrilled to perhaps get to communicate with them so I wrote a comment and lo and behold My comment one of was the first to be commented on. (3:25)
This sweet couple are from Germany, but have been living in England for a few years and their charming commentary on British life is so amusing and dear to me.
Also, I love this new series, All Creature Great and Small
On the menu this week::::
Monday -baked pork chop, roasted potatoes, salad
Tuesday - grilled cheese and soup
Wednesday - dinner out
Thursday- chicken stir fry and veg
Friday - pizza
Favorite photo from the camera::::
Our wonderful grands!
Prayers, Inspiration quotes, Devotionals::::
Dear God, nothing takes you by surprise. You know everything that has transpired in the last few years in our nation.. I won't take your time reminding you but please know that our hearts are wrenching from the knowledge that our nation has fallen beyond the pale into the hands of an evil entity that has been brewing for a long time, but who has reared its ugly head mightily in the last few weeks. Deception, deception, deception!!! You know best what is to be done, so we wait patiently for your help! Thank you for your peace that passes all understanding.
I am doing fine... I've been getting around much more than usual and it seems to be helping my over all outlook and capacity. Exercise is a good thing after all!
♥♥On my mind♥♥
Well, I am still praising God that with this crazy culture and dilemmas we are enduring, I still am at very much peace in my inner soul. I know nothing takes God by surprise and His purposes will be fulfilled in His timing! I shared the above because it is so true. I go to prayer meetings and I pray fervently and then leave it all in the hands of the Creator who has a plan and it will be fulfilled in HIs own timing!
♥♥On the breakfast plate
Cup of coffee and fruited yogurt, as usual! Thanks to my dear Hubs who has it ready for me every morning! I am Blessed!Then a bit later he fried up the bits and pieces of left over bacon and we had a bit of bacon with a toaster waffle.. What a honey I married!
♥♥On my reading pile♥♥
We are doing a study on Jen wilkens' book in Sunday School and I am doing
another study on Ann Voskamp's book,
This online study is very good.. I had read the book years ago, but now I am getting a fresh perspective!
Charis- Eucharisteo- Chara
Grace-Thanksgiving- Joy
♥♥On my tv♥♥
Youtube videos, Laramie, Hallmark movies,HGTV The Create channel, (a PBS station)
I started watching Fairyland Cottage and Cottage Girl vlogs on Youtube on Tv.. oh, that is so fantastic to watch them on the big screen!!!
I will add another great vlog.. Jeri Landers of Hopalong Hollow. Her posts are amazingly beautiful. Such talent and hominess! I am hooked on these blog..so much better than regular tv!
The Crown and Virgin River ***starts up season 2 this Friday night!
♥♥On the menu this week♥♥
No plans yet...
I am however working hard on decorating for Christmas.. Harder every year!!
♥♥From the camera♥
A little inspiration!
♥♥Looking around the house♥♥
Everything is complagely topsy turvy.. boxes everywhere with their contents spilling out! No place to walk.. Hope we get through this mess in one piece! But is fun, in a wearisome way!
♥♥New recipe I tried last week, or one that we really enjoyed♥♥
Hubs and I are doing Thanksgiving on our own, so we've alrady ordered our dinner from the restaurant here in town.. I think I've definitely passed the point of no return!
♥♥On my prayer list♥♥
Dear God, nothing takes you by surprise. You know everything that has transpired in the last few years in our nation.. I won't your time reminding you but please know that our hearts are wrenching from the knowledge that our nation has fallen beyond the pale into the hands of an evil intity that has been brewing for a long itme but who has reared its ugly head mightiy in the last couple of weeks. Deception, deception deception!!! YOu know best what is to be done, so we wait patiently for your help! Thank you for your peace that passes all understanding.
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