Absolutely beautiful, sunny day. I was busy from morning until now – and still not totally done. I went to first service at HCC, and from there I went to the Ninth Life Rescue flea market. I bought a few little things; a star necklace, a 2 inch Snoopy in a fleece vest (it’s on my desk), a painted bunny to hang at Easter, and a star lantern that I put in the kitchen, with most of the other stars. From there I came home and went through my ‘to do’ list, and finished everything but writing out cards and making scones. I ushered for Bear again at the Garden and Civic Center, then came home and changed clothes to play in the dirt. It was so relaxing and calm and quiet. I just came in at 6pm. I’ll finish this then find something for supper.
I will share the message from HCC since I was there in person. One of our elders, and former minister in another state, gave the message this morning. It was Staying Afloat in a Drowning World. Sin and destruction are all around us, and it’s hard to keep our faith and our footing. But this is not new. Noah had the same – or worse – issues. But he was able to stay righteous and blameless and walk with God – he found favor in the eyes of the Lord. We can do this; we should be bold but gentle and loving. His points were: 1) Noah was obedient to what God asked of Him. We can, too – because we can expect God to do his part if we do ours. God can do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine. 2) Noah was persistent. Press on – don’t give up. Jesus stands at the door and knocks – we have to open the door and let him in. 3) Noah expressed gratitude. We need to express our love for God, in worship. We often fail and fall short; we aren’t perfect. But God is forgiving. Put time and effort into worship and relationship with God – Your efforts will be rewarded.
On this day in 1863 Stonewall Jackson was wounded by his own men (Civil War). In 1865, President Johnson offered $100,000 reward for the capture of Jefferson Davis, and in 1932 Jack Benny’s first radio show premiered. Leonardo de Vinci, painter, died in 1519 at age 67; J. Edgar Hoover – first director of the FBI – died in 1972 at age 77, and in 2011 Osama bin Laden died at age 54. Donald Trump and Marla Maples separated in 1997. Birthdays: Manfred von Richthofen (Red Baron) was born in 1892, Benjamin Spock – pediatrician and author – in 1903, and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge in 2015. My niece Tonia Eisaman has a birthday today – wishing you a wonderful, love-filled celebration and year! My young friend Sarah Pelc (Greg’s daughter) has a birthday today – happy, happy birthday Miss Sarah! God bless! And my dear friend Mary Corsi is celebrating today! Hope it was a great birthday weekend retreat (Harper’s Ferry & Gettysburg!) – and we WILL celebrate next weekend! Love you ladies!
TOMORROW May 3rd is:
- National SAN Architect Day
- National Lumpy Rug Day
- National Garden Meditation Day
- National Specially-Able Pets Day
- National Two Different Colored Shoes Day
- National Paranormal Day
- National Chocolate Custard Day
- National Raspberry Pop Over Day
- National Textiles Day
- National Montana Day
- Melanoma Monday –
I will definitely meditate in my gardens tomorrow! Wonderful place to be mellow and reflective! I’m wondering if I have the nerve to wear two different colored shoes…. I’ll see in the morning! God bless…
Awww Marge, thank you!
Glad you had a nice weekend – and a good birthday! See you this weekend….