May 13, 2020

Today I listened to the Bible Study by Byron at Keepville Church.  I’ll start with that then go on with my day.  The subject was the very controversial thoughts of COVID 19, and whether it is a threat to our health and well being or a government control.  Byron had very specific thoughts on the subject, and expressed them very well.  I admired his thoughts and explanations and listened to the entire hour of sharing.  It centered mostly around Civil Authority and what we should do – take a stand against the controls imposed on us or be obedient?  The first thing he stressed was that if Civil Authority dictates that we go AGAINST GOD’S SPECIFIC LAWS AND COMMANDMENTS we need to follow God.  But then we must also suffer the consequences for that choice.  He did NOT advocate rebellion!  Basically he stressed that we as Christians, and even as human beings, should be humble; we should honor God and live under God’s laws. Always be kind, respectful towards others.  Our opinions are just that!  We are all entitled to them, based on conviction and study and research and circumstances.  Above all else, our witness must NOT be tarnished by our actions or words.  And anyone who knows me well knows that I advocate ‘It’s better to be kind than to be right’.  MY thoughts are that our nation has lost the respect  and personal honor  that should be shown for each other – opinions, life choices, decisions.  Being unkind and disrespectful of others will not change them.  Love and kindness, however, goes a long way in moving forward in unity.  If you want to hear everything Byron had to say, check out the Wednesday Night Bible Study at Keepville Bible Church on facebook.  It’s worth the time. 

Mom was very slow moving this morning – shaky and unfocused to begin with, but by 11:30am she was helping me cut peppers for Stuffed Pepper Soup, made lunch with me, took a walk, and helped me trim some lilac bushes.  Well, she didn’t trim; she cleaned the hand saw when I was done.  She liked making it clean and shiny.  I asked her when we were done if she was ready for a cookie, and she was very emphatic about that!   I cleaned the bathrooms and kitchen and took the trash out after mom left, ate some veggies, and listened to Byron’s study.  It’s time to settle in for the night – and I have to make myself not turn on the Colonial Williamsburg channel or I’ll be up another two hours!  It’s like the proverbial “One more!” And I do have to work in the morning, and have a notary video to watch after lunch.  I’ll need to be on my game. 

On this date in 1607 John Smith and English colonists made a second landing at the James River Virginia.  Joe Louis (the boxer) was born in 1914, and Stevie Wonder was born in 1950.  Doris Day – American’s ‘girl next door’ actress’ passed away in 2019.   

So whether you agree with the move to ‘yellow’ or disagree, be kind and understanding.  You haven’t walked in everyone’s shoes and don’t know why they feel like they do.  Instead of condemning their opinions, find out why they feel that way – at the very least it may give you a greater understanding and insight about this whole pandemic.  I’m going to be cautiously optimistic – which is hard for a wishy-washy Charlie-Brown person like me!   God Bless –  be kind!