I’m not sure if March went out as a lion or a lamb. It was cold and rainy, but sort of mild. I spent the day – as is typical for a Wednesday – cleaning the house. Didn’t spend any time outside today. Tomorrow it is supposed to snow. It it the onion snow? My sister sent me the definition:
“Onion snow” is a term particular to the state of Pennsylvania originated by the Pennsylvania Dutch culture and language, and refers to a snowfall that occurs after the spring onions have been planted, and comes right as they are sprouting. Others say that this late spring snow is an indicator for when it’s a good time to start planting onions. Either way, the snowfall is defined as light and melts quickly, and is usually the final snowfall before the end of the spring season. So there you have it!
We had a nice long window visit with Mom. She really wasn’t as engaged as she usually is – just sat quietly. We did get one or two smiles, but she really didn’t seem interested in what we had to say (who can blame here THERE???) and didn’t want to hold our hand. But we always hope we can leave a little bit of love with her when we leave.
Today I will share Scott’s message from First Baptist: Save us, but do it OUR way! The people praising Jesus (Palm Sunday) had a set of expectations and were celebrating, but it didn’t match Jesus’ plans. They wanted a royal image; it was prophesied! But His kingdom was not what they expected. They thought he would display kingly authority. And He did, but differently. He commandeered a donkey, but returned it. Kings could do that, but probably won’t return it! Jesus was patient, showing the people He was giving them a chance to acknowledge Him – but they rejected him. He sent out a message to His enemies: He wasn’t afraid of their power or their hatred. He had a mission and He would accomplish it. – just not what the people expected. They wanted to be promoted to importance; He came to SAVE them. Went from HOSANNA to CRUCIFY HIM! We need to humble ourselves before God – we can’t save ourselves; only through Jesus can we be saved. We can’t do good things to be saved; there’s no score card. We need the blood of Jesus.
On this day in 1889 the Eiffel Tower officially opened in Paris, and in 1918 the first Daylight Savings Time in US went into effect. Liz Claiborne was born in 1929. Isaac Newton died in 1727 at age 84, Charlotte Bronte (wrote Jane Eyre) died in 1855 at age 38, and J P Morgan in 1913.
TOMORROW April 1st is:
- April Fool’s Day
- National One Cent Day
- National Sourdough Bread Day
- National Burrito Day
- Take Down Tobacco Day of Action
Don’t be a fool – beware!! If you know Rick Kozar, he’s a pro at April Fool’s Day pranks, so be warned! 🙂 Stay out of the snow – God Bless!
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