Busy, busy day! Lots going on at both stores, and it’s always busier when I miss a day at work and have to catch up. I stopped at Barbara Ann’s at the Mall – I have this addiction to coasters and was feeding my addiction. Then I stopped at Walmart for milk and Pepsi and chips for the boys tomorrow.
Chrissy came over after school, and she was in a chatty mood – my dad would have said she was vaccinated with a phonograph needle! I love when my grandkids open up and actually talk, and share things with me. I also love encouraging them to seek out who they are and want they want to do with their lives. With Chrissy – she wants to be and do everything! She loves life! She’s interested in everything from playing professional football to being an astronaut! And a photographer. And a marine biologist. And travel. And live in the mountains. Or maybe by the ocean. She loves it all! She makes me want to change my vocation. Wait. I’m retired…. Then Autmn stopped and brought Chrissy a Starbucks strawberry drink and a cake pop. She opened her new checking account and was very excited! So I got to see all my grandchildren within 24 hours!
Today I’ll share Rod’s message from Martin’s Ferry – Buying into the promises. The secret of remaining faithful was Elijah bought into the promises of God – trusted and believed him. 1) God keeps his promises; buy into God’s plan for you. 2) There are thousands of promises, but not every promise is for everyone. Ask yourself if it’s personal or universal, and is it conditional or unconditional. 3) Claim the promise! Elijah A) separated himself B) humbled himself C) Be SPECIFIC in your prayers and requests D) Be persistent and focused E) Be expectant – know God will answer. How do YOU live YOUR Life? Expect the impossible, and remain faithful.
On this day in 1778 Nathanael Greene was appointed Quartermaster of the Continental Army under George Washington. (GREENSBURG was named for Nathanael Greene…) In 1903 Martha Washington Hotel, catering to women only, opened in NYC, and in 1933 KING KONG premiered at Radio City Music Hall in NYC. The Sound of Music was released in 1965, one of the most popular musical films of all times, staring Christopher Plummer and Julie Andrews. In 1974 the Grand Jury concluded President Richard Nixon was involved in Watergate cover up, and in 1977 Bette Davis was the first woman to receive the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award; In 2016 US Astronaut Scott Kelly returned to earth after 340 days in space, setting an ISS record. John Wesley, founder of Methodism, died at age 87 in 1791. Sam Houston was born in 1793, Dr. Seuss in 1904, Desi Arnaz in 1917, and Ben Roethlisberger in 1982. And my second cousin (or some cousin)’s wife Donna Knepp Steiner is celebrating a birthday today. Happy birthday Donna! Enjoy your day. Many happy years ahead!
TOMORROW March 3 is:
- National Anthem Day
- National Cold Cuts Day
- National I Want You to Be Happy Day
- National Mulled Wine Day
- Soup It Forward Day
Be SURE to sing the National Anthem! And I do want you to be happy, and singing usually makes a person happy. Kelly’s family is coming for the day tomorrow – we won’t have soup or cold cuts – we’ll have Abie & Bimbo’s pizza! Hazzah! God bless…
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