So Much to Do, So Little Time

Wow, where has the week gone? We have had so many things going on and time has flown by. Plus the fact that we had issues with our phone, internet and tv connections and finally had to switch providers. So, it's probably a good thing, since I haven't had time to sit and catch up with emails and blogging, etc...
Keep praying for Stef. His surgery went well and they think they removed about 90% of the tumor. But they also found a small tumor in his small intestine which they removed. Please pray that this cancer would be arrested and that he would recover quickly and be healed. He and his wife are doing well although he is still in a lot of pain.
I thought of the title of this entry, "so much to do, so little time" not just in relation to the happenings in my life but the bigger picture of life and eternity. We are not given much time here on earth, some more for others, some less. But regardless, all of us who call ourselves followers of Christ have a mandate to share the Good News. The Bible doesn't specifically tell us when Christ will return but we are to take every opportunity because the days are evil. Honestly, I haven't been doing real good lately in this department. I've gotten so caught up with the goings on in my own life, that I have neglected the people around me. It's called the "Tyranny of the Urgent". It means the urgent things (or the things we perceive as most important) get the most attention and so we allow them to take center stage. When in reality, the real important things, such as the spiritual condition of the souls around us, should be our prime focus. Peter said that the Lord is not willing for any to perish but all to come to repentance. Lord, help me see people through Your eyes. Help me see my brother, Lord, through Your eyes. Place in me a tender heart that breaks in little pieces when I look and see my precious brother through Your eyes.

A Brother in Need

Hey to all of you who follow my blog. I wanted to alert you to a very serious prayer need. I have been following the blog of a brother in Christ for the past 3 months. His name is Stef Tarapchak and he was diagnosed back in July with stage 4 colon cancer. He is a strong Christian and is 36 years old with a wife and 3 young children. He has been going through chemo treatments and will be having a very important surgery this coming Friday. Would you please join me in prayer for him that he and his wife would have the "peace that passes all understanding" especially for this surgery but for all of this journey that he is on right now? I believe we are to hold each other up and eventhough I have never met this man, I have felt a strong urge to pray and continue holding his arms up. I hope you will join with me. Thanks and God bless you.
NOTE: If you are reading this blog on Tuesday, October 23, I found it interesting that today's scripture is from Galatians 6:2 "carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ".

I'm feeling "SOUR" about the high price of milk

Have any of you been to the store lately and noticed the cost of a gallon of milk? Oh my goodness, I went to the grocery store near our new home and milk was $4.09 for a gallon. I don't remember what it was in our small town grocery store before we moved, but I don't remember it being over $4.00. Of course, I had free milk tokens at our other store, for every 6 gallons you bought, you got a gallon free and I had been saving up and got several free gallons. Terrible that milk prices are higher than gas prices, OUCH!!

New House

Here is a picture of our new house. I hope you can come visit us sometime!!

Moved In!!

Well, I haven't posted in a while cuz we moved on Saturday and I just got internet back up today. Finally got our phone plugged up and we are unpacking and making steady progress. So, how is it that people accumulate so much, anyway? I would not consider myself a "pack-rat" but we sure do have alot of stuff!!

Anyway, just wanted to update the blog and let you know that life is starting to return to "normal" (whatever that means!!)

Have a wonderful week!!

Food For Thought

I saw a poem earlier that really spoke to me. I'm not going to share it word for word but just the idea behind it:

If you and your family were taken out of this world for some reason and someone else had to sort through your belongings what would they find?

Would your home be a witness of the Lord or a dishonor to Him?
What about your CD, DVD and video collection, what is the content in them?
How about your books; would you feel comfortable letting Jesus read them?
Magazines - what types are in your home?
Your tax returns - did they reflect that you gave to the Lord and His church and trusted Him with your finances?

Bottom line - would your lifestyle and what you left behind draw people to our Lord?

If not, it's time to do some housecleaning!

Indian Summer and Cold Fronts

I am so ready for cooler weather!! I always remember my grandmother saying that we were having an Indian Summer if the weather was warm in the fall. So I guess that is what this is. I know up north they are hotter than we are right now. I think it is supposed to get cool this week, maybe it will be the last hot spell for the year.



Anyway, have you ever noticed that when the full moon comes, the weather turns cooler? My husband and I have been noticing this phenomenon for the past 15 or 20 years. We knew an older gentleman that brought it to our attention and it has proven true every month. Usually 3 days before or 3 days after (or any of that time period in between) the full moon, the weather will turn cooler or we will get a cold front. Watch and notice for yourself. I wonder what the scientific explanation is for this? Anyway, it's pretty cool - which is what I am ready for -

COOL

Lasts and Firsts

Well, it's official. We are moving this coming Saturday!! WOO HOO!! I am so ready. We did a little moving yesterday but the majority is happening next week because that's when we could line up the help and truck. So, it's okay cuz it gives me a week to try to bring some semblance of order to things around here. I know, there is really no order in a move but I can try, can't I?
So, it will be the last week at the DW. (DW is the endearing name we gave to our temporary home that we have lived in for the past 13 months - also known as a "double wide" - hence the abbreviation "DW") Today is the last Sunday we have to drive 50 min. to church. YEAH!! It will be a 15 min. ride at the other house. There are some things I will miss about living in the country, the main one being the quietness. But that's about it. Let me tell you what I will not miss:
1. Having to turn off the oven while using the microwave or vice-versa. Or not being able to use the stove and iron or hair dryer at the same time. Yep, always throws the breaker.
2. Not being able to run the waterhose for more than 5 min. cuz it throws the breaker to the well house which in turn causes no water for our house and the landlady's house.
3. Driving down a very bumpy and dusty road
4. Dark carpet that shows every piece of lint
Okay, for the sake of sounding ungrateful, I'll stop there.
I want to tell you that I am extremely grateful for this house. I know we, as a family, have made some great memories here and those are priceless. It really has been a blessing in alot of ways and God's timing in providing it was perfect but, I must admit that I am very thankful the Lord has provided something else.
I'll keep you posted on the move and may post a picture of the new place later.

I Love Lucy- Five dozen eggs

More Lucy Laughs!! This scene is one of the all time favorites and garnered the longest recorded audience laughter in television history. This scene starts with the Ricardos and Mertzes in the chicken business but the hens aren't laying eggs. So Lucy and Ethel decide to take matters into their own hands or should I say their own "clothes". At the same time, Ricky and Lucy have to dance the tango at Little Ricky's school PTA meeting. So Ricky wants to rehearse the dance one more time. Hold on for a hilarious ride!

Redemptive Love

I've been reading Hosea lately. (going through the Old Testament) Today I was reading chapter 3, I am truly amazed at this book and how God spoke to Hosea about marrying a harlot and how it is such a beautiful picture of God's redemptive love toward His people. Just as Gomer was an adulteress, so are we an adulteress in so many ways towards God. We are His bride, He has purchased us and wooed us by the blood of His Son and yet we still turn to other "lovers" on a daily basis. God told Hosea to tell his wife that she would not need another and must not seek another's love. And He longingly desires the same for each of us. He has provided the greatest and most satisfying love and yet we continue to try to replace Him with anything and everything but Him!! And yet His mercy continues towards us and His people. Verse 5 says that after the children of Israel return to God and seek His face that they shall then fear Him and His goodness. I am always awed at this incredible picture of lovingkindness. Thank you Lord for your mercies truly are "new every morning". Great is Your Faithfulness!!