April 21 2020

Lucy does not typically like kisses from Snoopy, but some days you just need a pick-me-up. We could all use a little of that.  Just reading Peanuts cartoons picks me up!  Today Kath and I did the early 6am Walmart grocery run, then I set my agenda for the day.  Before I could even write the list down, the phone started ringing, and I was knee deep in trying to figure out the crazy state of the auto sales world.  Not sure we solved anything, even after numerous phone calls among us all, but at least we have a direction now.  Not sure either what the timeline of the next few weeks will be.  I finally got around to washing windows, which always makes the house happy!  I had to scoop up a few things that Walmart didn’t have, but was in and out in a matter of minutes and back on the crazy phone again!  We put the pork roast in the crock pot last night, and supper was BBQ pork and noodles, which were very tasty. 

Somewhere between my early shower and breakfast I managed to listen to Kyle’s message from Hempfield Church.  We was sharing the snapshots of Jesus’ resolute journey to Jerusalem, as Jesus knew where he was headed and why for months before it happened.  Despite knowing he would die, Jesus set his path and made his way, although it was not without cost.  There is always a cost to follow Jesus.  But he was not just GOING there.  He was teaching as he went, even making the statement that He had come to earth to die, yet still he went on.  Although He knew his destiny, he did what he came to do, and as sure as he was born to die, he was not afraid to live.  We must do the same, making our way HOME.  My favorite thought about Kyle’s message was that if God created the world in seven days (well, six, then he rested), imagine what kind of mansions he is preparing for us as he promised he would do, if he’s had 2000 years to do it! Woohoo! 

On this date in 1789, John Adams was sworn in as the first US Vice President, 9 days before George Washington became president.  In 1965, Lincoln’s funeral train left Washington, D.C; in 1878 First Lady Lucy Hayes began the first egg rolling contest on the White House lawn.  The first ‘secretary’s day’ was celebrated in 1952, and the Beatles met the Rolling Stones in 1963.  Today is Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday – what a graceful, beautiful lady!  Happy birthday, and many more.   

As you go through your week, remember to live each day to its fullest, not just trying to get THROUGH it, but to LIVE it!  God Bless…