TODAY AFTER WORK, I WENT WITH NORMAN DOWN TO SCOTT HILL TO A VETERANS MEETING.. SOME OF THOSE OLE FELLA'S WERE SUCH A BLESSING JUST TO EVEN LISTEN TO, AND THE MAN IN CHARGE DID A GREAT JOB OF EXPLAINING BENEFITS AND SUCH.. HE ALSO SAID HE WILL BE ON HAND ONE DAY A MONTH IN COVINGTON AND TWO DAYS IN CLIFTON FORGE PER MONTH TO WITH PAPERWORK, OR ANY WAY HE CAN.. SEEMS LIKE A GOOD IDEA TO ME! HE ALSO SAID THAT FOR JUST DOCTORS VISITS, NOW THERE IS A PLACE IN LEWISBURG THAT THEY CAN GO TO.. I CAN HANDLE THE TRAFFIC IN LEWISBURG A LOT BETTER THAN IN SALEM.. SO MAYBE IT WILL ALL WORK OUT! THANKS GOD, WE APPRECIATE EACH AND EVERYTHING YOU PLACE BEFORE US. HELP US PLEASE TO LOOK IN THE RIGHT DIRECTIONS AND TO RESPOND THE WAY YOU WOULD HAVE US TO RESPOND.
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WELL, I HAVE TWO MORE DAYS TO WORK, THEN I'M OFF FOR NINE..(including weekends) BUT I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO GOING CAMPING WITH PART OF OUR FAMILY... AND RELAXING! THANKS GOD FOR THIS SUMMER JOB, AND THANKS TOO FOR SOME TIME OFF! I REALLY APPRECIATE ALL THAT YOU DO! YouTube - Don Moen "Shout to the Lord"
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That's Gotta Hurt! A fireman is at the station house working outside on the fire truck when he notices a little girl next door. The little girl is in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off the side. She is wearing a fireman's hat and has the wagon tied to a dog.The fireman says, "Hey little girl. What are you doing?"The little girl says "I'm pretending to be a fireman and this is my fire truck!" The fireman walks over to take a closer look. "Little girl that sure is a nice fire truck!" the fireman says."Thanks mister," says the little girl. The fireman looks a little closer and notices the little girl has tied the wagon to the dog's ears. "Little girl," says the fireman, "I don't want to tell you how to run your fire truck, but if you were to tie that rope around the dog's neck I think you could go faster."The little girl says, "You're probably right mister, but then I wouldn't have a siren!"
YouTube - He Has Made Me Glad
WELL, I HAVE TWO MORE DAYS TO WORK, THEN I'M OFF FOR NINE..(including weekends) BUT I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO GOING CAMPING WITH PART OF OUR FAMILY... AND RELAXING! THANKS GOD FOR THIS SUMMER JOB, AND THANKS TOO FOR SOME TIME OFF! I REALLY APPRECIATE ALL THAT YOU DO! YouTube - Don Moen "Shout to the Lord"============================================================
That's Gotta Hurt! A fireman is at the station house working outside on the fire truck when he notices a little girl next door. The little girl is in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off the side. She is wearing a fireman's hat and has the wagon tied to a dog.The fireman says, "Hey little girl. What are you doing?"The little girl says "I'm pretending to be a fireman and this is my fire truck!" The fireman walks over to take a closer look. "Little girl that sure is a nice fire truck!" the fireman says."Thanks mister," says the little girl. The fireman looks a little closer and notices the little girl has tied the wagon to the dog's ears. "Little girl," says the fireman, "I don't want to tell you how to run your fire truck, but if you were to tie that rope around the dog's neck I think you could go faster."The little girl says, "You're probably right mister, but then I wouldn't have a siren!"YouTube - He Has Made Me Glad
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AFTER WE CAME BACK FROM SCOTT HILL, WE WENT BY THE GARDEN.. WE FOUND ONE TOMATO WITH A WORM INSIDE JUST EATING AWAY (*.*) UGGG!
AFTER WE CAME BACK FROM SCOTT HILL, WE WENT BY THE GARDEN.. WE FOUND ONE TOMATO WITH A WORM INSIDE JUST EATING AWAY (*.*) UGGG!AND THE BEANS ARE STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF "MAYBE" GETTING A FEW BLOOMS BACK ON.. HOPE THE GROUNDHOG GETS HIS FILL ELSEWHERE (but not in anyone Else's gardens either) AND WE WERE TOLD THAT IF WE DUST THE BEANS WITH CAYENNE PEPPER.. IT WILL CHASE THE GROUNDHOG OFF.. BE OUR LUCK HE'LL LOVE THE HEAT, LOL ... BUT IT'S WORTH A TRY.. SO TRY WE WILL.. I JUST HOPE NO DOGS OR CATS OR ANY OF US ARE IN THE GARDEN WHEN THE WIND IS BLOWING! (~.~)
OH, BY THE WAY, WE DID GET A FEW CUCUMBERS (and need to share some of them with our helpers) and two yellow squash and one more acorn squash (we will have it Sunday when they come up) cooked on the grill, delicious! YouTube - As The Deer
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PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOURS! GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU AND GRANT YOU HEALTH AND INNER PEACE!
(person): 'Our Father who art in heaven ...' (God): Yes? (person): Don't interrupt me. I'm praying. (God): But you called me. (person): Called you? I didn't call you. I'm praying. "Our Father which art in heaven..." (God): There you did it again. (person): Did what? (God): Called me. You said, "Our Father which art in heaven. " Here I am...What's on your mind? (person): But I didn't mean anything by it. I was, you know, just saying my prayers for the day. I always say the Lord's Prayer. It makes me feel good, kind of like getting a duty done. (God): All right. Go on. (person): "Hallowed be thy name..." (God): Hold it. What do you mean by that? (person): By what? (God): By "hallowed be thy name"? (person): It means... it means... Good grief, I don't know what it means.How should I know? It's just a part of the prayer. By the way, what does it mean? (God): It means honored, holy, wonderful. (person): Hey, that makes sense. I never thought about what "hallowed" meant before. "Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." (God): Do you really mean that? (person): Sure, why not?
(God): What are you doing about it? (person): Doing? Nothing, I guess. I just think it would be kind of neat if you got control of everything down here like you have up there. (God): Have I got control of you? (person): Well, I go to church. (God): That isn't what I asked you. What about your bad temper? You've really got a problem there, you know. And then there's the way you spend your money--all on yourself. And what about the kind of books you read? (person): Stop picking on me! I'm just as good as some of the rest of those people at the church. (God): Excuse me. I thought you were praying for my will to be done. If that is to happen, it will have to start with the ones who are praying for it. Like you, for example. (person): Oh, all right. I guess I do have some hang-ups. Now that you mention it, I could probably name some others. (God): So could I. (person): I haven't thought about it very much until now, but I really would like to cut out some of those things. I would like to, you know, be really free. (God): Good. Now we're getting somewhere. We'll work together, you and I. Some victories can truly be won. I'm proud of you. (person): Look, Lord, I need to finish up here. This is taking a lot longer than it usually does. "Give us this day, our daily bread." (God): You need to cut out the bread. You're overweight as it is. (person): Hey, wait a minute! What is this, "Criticize me day"? Here I was doing my religious duty, and all of a sudden you break in and remind me of all my hang-ups. (God): Praying is a dangerous thing. You could wind up changed, you know. That's what I'm trying to get across to you. You called me, and here I am. It's too late to stop now. Keep praying, I'm interested in the next part of your prayer...(pause). Well, go on. (person): I'm scared to. (God): Scared? Of what? (person): I know what you'll say. (God): Try me and see. (person): "Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us." (God): What about Ann? (person): See? I knew it! I knew you would bring her up! Why, Lord, she's told lies about me, spread stories about my family. She never paid back the debt she owes me. I've sworn to get even with her! (God): But your prayer? What about your prayer? (person): I didn't mean it. (God): Well, at least you're admitting it. But it's not much fun carrying that load of bitterness around inside, is it? (person): No. But I'll feel better as soon as I get even. Boy, have I got some plans for that neighbor. She'll wish she had never moved into this neighborhood. (God): You won't feel any better. You'll feel worse. Revenge isn't sweet. Think of how unhappy you already are. But I can change all that. (person): You can? How? (God): Forgive Ann. Then I'll forgive you. Then the hate and sin will be Ann's problem and not yours. You will have settled your heart. (person): Oh, you're right. You always are. And more than I want to get revenge on Ann, I want to be right with you....(pause)...(sigh). All right. All right. I forgive her. Help her to find the right road in life, Lord. She's bound to be awfully miserable now that I think about it. Anybody who goes around doing the things she does to others has to be out of it. Some way, some how, show her the right way. (God) There now! Wonderful! How do you feel? (person): Hmmm. Well, not bad. Not bad at all. In fact, I feel pretty great! You know, I don't think I'll have to go to bed uptight tonight for the first time since I can remember. Maybe I won't be so tired from now on because I'm not getting enough rest. (God): You're not through with your prayer. Go on.(person): Oh, all right. "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." (God): Good! Good! I'll do that. Just don't put yourself in a place where you can be tempted. (person): What do you mean by that? (God): Don't turn on the TV when you know the laundry needs to be done and the house needs to be picked up. Also, about the time you spend coffeeing with your friends, if you can't influence the conversation to positive things, perhaps you should rethink the value of those friendships. Another thing, your neighbors and friends shouldn't be your standard for "keeping up". And please don't use me for an escape hatch. (person): I don't understand the last part. (God): Sure you do. You've done it a lot of times. You get caught in a bad situation. You get into trouble and then you come running to me, "Lord, help me out of this mess and I promise you I'll never do it again." You remember some of those bargains you tried to make with me? (person): Yes, and I'm ashamed, Lord. I really am. (God): Which bargain are you remembering? (person): Well, there was the night that Bill was gone and the children and I were home alone. The wind was blowing so hard I thought the roof would go any minute and tornado warnings were out. I remember praying, "Oh, God, if you spare us, I'll never skip my devotions again." (God): did you? (person): I'm sorry, Lord, I really am. Up until now I thought that if I just prayed the Lord's Prayer every day, then I could do what I liked. I didn't expect anything to happen like it did. (God): Go ahead and finish your prayer. (person): "For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever." Amen.(God): Do you know what would bring me glory? What would really make me happy? (person): No, but I'd like to know. I want now to please you. I can see what a mess I've made of my life. And I can see how great it would be to really be one of your followers. (God): You just answered the question. (person): I did?
(God): Yes. The thing that would bring me glory is to have people like you truly love me. And I see that happening between us. Now that some of these old sins are exposed and out of the way, well, there is no telling what we can do together.
~By Ruth Carter-Bourdon~
(person): 'Our Father who art in heaven ...' (God): Yes? (person): Don't interrupt me. I'm praying. (God): But you called me. (person): Called you? I didn't call you. I'm praying. "Our Father which art in heaven..." (God): There you did it again. (person): Did what? (God): Called me. You said, "Our Father which art in heaven. " Here I am...What's on your mind? (person): But I didn't mean anything by it. I was, you know, just saying my prayers for the day. I always say the Lord's Prayer. It makes me feel good, kind of like getting a duty done. (God): All right. Go on. (person): "Hallowed be thy name..." (God): Hold it. What do you mean by that? (person): By what? (God): By "hallowed be thy name"? (person): It means... it means... Good grief, I don't know what it means.How should I know? It's just a part of the prayer. By the way, what does it mean? (God): It means honored, holy, wonderful. (person): Hey, that makes sense. I never thought about what "hallowed" meant before. "Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." (God): Do you really mean that? (person): Sure, why not?(God): What are you doing about it? (person): Doing? Nothing, I guess. I just think it would be kind of neat if you got control of everything down here like you have up there. (God): Have I got control of you? (person): Well, I go to church. (God): That isn't what I asked you. What about your bad temper? You've really got a problem there, you know. And then there's the way you spend your money--all on yourself. And what about the kind of books you read? (person): Stop picking on me! I'm just as good as some of the rest of those people at the church. (God): Excuse me. I thought you were praying for my will to be done. If that is to happen, it will have to start with the ones who are praying for it. Like you, for example. (person): Oh, all right. I guess I do have some hang-ups. Now that you mention it, I could probably name some others. (God): So could I. (person): I haven't thought about it very much until now, but I really would like to cut out some of those things. I would like to, you know, be really free. (God): Good. Now we're getting somewhere. We'll work together, you and I. Some victories can truly be won. I'm proud of you. (person): Look, Lord, I need to finish up here. This is taking a lot longer than it usually does. "Give us this day, our daily bread." (God): You need to cut out the bread. You're overweight as it is. (person): Hey, wait a minute! What is this, "Criticize me day"? Here I was doing my religious duty, and all of a sudden you break in and remind me of all my hang-ups. (God): Praying is a dangerous thing. You could wind up changed, you know. That's what I'm trying to get across to you. You called me, and here I am. It's too late to stop now. Keep praying, I'm interested in the next part of your prayer...(pause). Well, go on. (person): I'm scared to. (God): Scared? Of what? (person): I know what you'll say. (God): Try me and see. (person): "Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us." (God): What about Ann? (person): See? I knew it! I knew you would bring her up! Why, Lord, she's told lies about me, spread stories about my family. She never paid back the debt she owes me. I've sworn to get even with her! (God): But your prayer? What about your prayer? (person): I didn't mean it. (God): Well, at least you're admitting it. But it's not much fun carrying that load of bitterness around inside, is it? (person): No. But I'll feel better as soon as I get even. Boy, have I got some plans for that neighbor. She'll wish she had never moved into this neighborhood. (God): You won't feel any better. You'll feel worse. Revenge isn't sweet. Think of how unhappy you already are. But I can change all that. (person): You can? How? (God): Forgive Ann. Then I'll forgive you. Then the hate and sin will be Ann's problem and not yours. You will have settled your heart. (person): Oh, you're right. You always are. And more than I want to get revenge on Ann, I want to be right with you....(pause)...(sigh). All right. All right. I forgive her. Help her to find the right road in life, Lord. She's bound to be awfully miserable now that I think about it. Anybody who goes around doing the things she does to others has to be out of it. Some way, some how, show her the right way. (God) There now! Wonderful! How do you feel? (person): Hmmm. Well, not bad. Not bad at all. In fact, I feel pretty great! You know, I don't think I'll have to go to bed uptight tonight for the first time since I can remember. Maybe I won't be so tired from now on because I'm not getting enough rest. (God): You're not through with your prayer. Go on.(person): Oh, all right. "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." (God): Good! Good! I'll do that. Just don't put yourself in a place where you can be tempted. (person): What do you mean by that? (God): Don't turn on the TV when you know the laundry needs to be done and the house needs to be picked up. Also, about the time you spend coffeeing with your friends, if you can't influence the conversation to positive things, perhaps you should rethink the value of those friendships. Another thing, your neighbors and friends shouldn't be your standard for "keeping up". And please don't use me for an escape hatch. (person): I don't understand the last part. (God): Sure you do. You've done it a lot of times. You get caught in a bad situation. You get into trouble and then you come running to me, "Lord, help me out of this mess and I promise you I'll never do it again." You remember some of those bargains you tried to make with me? (person): Yes, and I'm ashamed, Lord. I really am. (God): Which bargain are you remembering? (person): Well, there was the night that Bill was gone and the children and I were home alone. The wind was blowing so hard I thought the roof would go any minute and tornado warnings were out. I remember praying, "Oh, God, if you spare us, I'll never skip my devotions again." (God): did you? (person): I'm sorry, Lord, I really am. Up until now I thought that if I just prayed the Lord's Prayer every day, then I could do what I liked. I didn't expect anything to happen like it did. (God): Go ahead and finish your prayer. (person): "For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever." Amen.(God): Do you know what would bring me glory? What would really make me happy? (person): No, but I'd like to know. I want now to please you. I can see what a mess I've made of my life. And I can see how great it would be to really be one of your followers. (God): You just answered the question. (person): I did?
(God): Yes. The thing that would bring me glory is to have people like you truly love me. And I see that happening between us. Now that some of these old sins are exposed and out of the way, well, there is no telling what we can do together.
~By Ruth Carter-Bourdon~
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Just wanted 2 say that I really liked The Lords Prayer and also the little girl with the dog tied by his ears to the wagon Your 2 days will go by fast not as long as it has been HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME OFF RELAX AND ENJOY GOD BLESS
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