March 31, 2020

Today is the last day of March.  As is customary, we always try to determine if March went in like a lion and out like a lamb, or vice versa.  This year, today is cloudy but mild with no wind, snow, rain or problematic weather.  So we’ll take it!  Kelly, mom and I took a little walk up the street and then swept out the garage.  We had earlier altered a cheesy potato soup recipe to be a broccoli cauliflower cheesy soup.  It was very yummy!  Now we are watching a musical version of Esther and the King, which in truth is very humorous!  The boys are sort of trying to pretend that they are not watching it. 

BUT — our buddy Snoopy today says:  “happier…”.  I am convinced that regardless of what yesterday was like, today we should be happier than we were all the days leading up to today.  Some things that make me happy today are having my family close, even in these uncertain times.  Also I am happy to have chocolate covered peanut butter pretzels in my freezer!  Yum and double yum!  This morning Kathy and I went to the senior shopping event at Walmart (6am) and was able to get almost everything on our lists.  I finally got Lysol spray!  Can’t ask for anything more.   

The message that I listened to today is from River Hill Church of Christ in Monongahela PA.  My brother-in-law, Paul Eisaman is the pastor there.  His message was based on the song:  Jesus Loves Me.  Did you know there are actually 7 verses of that song?  We tend to think of it as a children’s song, but if you really stop and listen to the words, especially all seven verses, you will see that the message of Jesus’ love for us is ageless, and we can come away strengthened and encouraged by those words, especially when tied closely to several scripture passages.  Check out his message by accessing the link on facebook or on their website .www.riverhillchurch.org,  You will be encouraged and comforted by the words shared by Pastor Paul.  How can we face tomorrow in this uncertain world without the strength and comfort of God’s promises?   

Check in with me tomorrow to see:  What Snoopy has to say; which church’s message will be featured; what we are doing with our time and energy.  Also, don’t be ‘fooled’ – April First is not only a brand new day, but a brand new month!