Today was cleaning day and I cleaned from top to bottom (literally). Always nice to have a clean, fresh home! I went over to Kath’s for the FaceTime visit with mom. Mom smiled a lot but said little, but it’s good to see she is carrying on and looking well. Kath made a tasty dinner – chicken/broccoli, green bean casserole, chipped ham BBQ, and a shrimp ring. Other than holidays, I never cook like that! We started our movie marathon, and watched Emma (Jane Austen). I hadn’t seen it in so many years, and it was cute and funny at the same time!
TODAY is my daughter’s birthday! What a blessing my children are to me, and it’s a joy to celebrate with her!
I’ve watched you grow from a tiny little baby girl into a strong, giving, loving woman. Your schedule makes me exhausted just knowing what it is, but there was seldom a time in your life that you didn’t keep me on my toes! You have always been selfless, giving, cheerful, determined, and had high expectations of yourself and subsequently those around you. Those who know you well are honored and pleased to be your friend. You are a caring daughter and a wonderful mother /wife /friend. I wish you many, many years of joy and laughter, and the strength to persevere through the hard times — and rejoice in the Lord through the joy and high places of life. Happy birthday, my sweet daughter! And I rejoice with you in your wonderful news of great healing!
Today I will share Paul’s message from River Hill – Faith and Obedience. Naaman’s wife’s servant, young Israelite captive, shares her faith when she suggests Naaman seeks out prophet Elisha to heal his leprosy. It gave him new hope. Borrowed faith is a start, but not enough. It must become OUR faith. 1) A little faith and hope can have a big impact. 2) Pride gets in the way. Do not forget the Lord your God. 3) God is God: WE are not! Let him be in charge! 4) Obedience is evidence of faith. Are you a FAN or a FOLLOWER of God?
On this day in 1825 US Congress approved Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma), clearing the way for the forced relocation of the Eastern Indian tribes via the “Trail of Tears. Thomas Edison patented the electric incandescent lamp in 1880, and Laverne and Shirley premiered in 1976. Nelly Bly (journalist) died in 1922 at age 57, and Jack Paar in 2004 at age 85. Lewis Carroll (wrote Alice in Wonderland) was born in 1832, and my sweet daughter is celebrating a birthday today! Have a wonderful day! Can’t wait to see you on the weekend. Love you!
TOMORROW January 28 is:
Still on the quest for two things: Information about the virus vaccine, and clues to a proper fridge! So, hazard yet forward! God bless….
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