SEEMED LIKE HALF OF THE STUFF ABIGAIL AND I DID OUTSIDE TODAY,
YES, IT WAS ANOTHER HOT DAY AT WORK.. I'LL BE GLAD WHEN THEY GET THE AIR CONDITIONER FIXED IN THE KITCHEN.. WHEW!!! WHOEVER SAID THAT YOU WOULD LOOSE WEIGHT IN A SAUNA "FIBBED!"
SURE MAKES FOR A "HOT COOK" AND I DID GO OVER AFTER WORK AND GATHER TOMATOES AGAIN... THANK YOU GOD... THEN I STOPPED BY AND PICKED UP ABIGAIL ON MY WAY HOME.. WE'VE DONE ALL KINDS OF THINGS THIS EVENING.. SHE'S SUCH A JOY.. ALL OF THE GRAND KIDS ARE.. WE TRULY HAVE BEEN BLESSED! AGAIN.. THANK YOU GOD!
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HAVE YOU READ THIS STORY.. IT'S SHORT AND TERRIFIC..
The BIBLE & The Coal Basket
Distributed by email - Author unknown
The story is told of an old man who lived on a farm in the mountains of eastern Kentucky with his young grandson. Each morning, Grandpa was up early sitting at the kitchen table reading from his old worn-out Bible. His grandson who wanted to be just like him tried to imitate him in any way he could. One day the grandson asked, "Papa, I try to read the Bible just like you but I don't understand it, and what I do understand I forget as soon as I close the book. What good does reading the Bible do?" The Grandfather quietly turned from putting coal in the stove and said, "Take this coal basket down to the river and bring back a basket of water." The boy did as he was told, even though all the water leaked out before he could get back to the house. The grandfather laughed and said, "You will have to move a little faster next time," and sent him back to the river with the basket to try again. This time the boy ran faster, but again the basket was empty before he returned home. Out of breath, he told his grandfather that it was "impossible to carry water in a basket," and he went to get a bucket instead. The old man said, "I don't want a bucket of water; I want a basket of water. You can do this. You're just not trying hard enough," and he went out the door to watch the boy try again. At this point, the boy knew it was impossible, but he wanted to show his grandfather that even if he ran as fast as he could, the water would leak out before he got far at all. The boy scooped the water and ran hard, but when he reached his grandfather the basket was again empty. Out of breath, he said, "See Papa, it's useless!" "So you think it is useless?" The old man said, "Look at the basket." The boy looked at the basket and for the first time he realized that the basket looked different. Instead of a dirty old coal basket, it was clean. "Son, that's what happens when you read the Bible. You might not understand or remember everything, but when you read it, it will change you from the inside out. That is the work of God in our lives. To change us from the inside out and to slowly transform us into the image of His son.
Take time to read a portion of God's word each day. Pray that He will use it to turn your heart and mind to Him.
"How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word." Psalm 119:9 "...that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word..." Ephesians 5:25-27
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============ PUPPIES FOR SALE ==============
A farmer had some puppies he needed to sell. He painted a sign advertising the pups and set about Nailing it to a post on the edge of his yard. As he was driving the last nail into the post, he Felt a tug on his overalls. He looked down into the Eyes of a little boy. Mister," he said, "I want to buy one of your puppies." "Well," said the farmer, as he rubbed the sweat off the back of his neck, "these puppies come from fine parents and cost a good deal of money." The boy dropped his head for a moment. Then reaching deep into his pocket, he pulled out a handful of change and held it up to the farmer. "I've got thirty-nine cents. Is that enough to take a look?""Sure," said the farmer. And with that he let out a whistle,"Here, Dolly!" he called. Out from the doghouse and down the ramp ran Dolly followed by four little balls of fur. The little boy pressed his face against the chain link fence. His eyes danced with delight. As the dogs made their way to the fence, the little boy noticed something else stirring inside the doghouse. Slowly another little ball appeared; this One noticeably smaller. Down the ramp it slid. Then in a somewhat awkward manner the little pup began hobbling toward the others, doing its best to catch up...."I want that one," the little boy said, pointing to the runt. The farmer knelt down at the boy's side and said, "Son, you don't want that puppy. He will never be able to run and play with you like these other dogs would." With that the little boy stepped back from the fence, reached down, and began rolling up one leg of his trousers. In doing so he revealed a steel brace running down both sides of his leg attaching itself To a specially made shoe. Looking back up at the farmer, he said, "You see sir, I don't run too well myself, and he will need Someone who understands." The world is full of people who need someone who understands. ==============================================
TIRED OLD DOG...
Tired Looking Dog An older, tired-looking dog wandered into my yard; I could tell from his collar and well-fed belly that he had a home and was well taken care of. He calmly came over to me, I gave him a few pats on his head; he then followed me into my house, slowly walked down the hall, curled up in the corner and fell asleep. An hour later, he went to the door, and I let him out. The next day he was back, greeted me in my yard, walked inside and resumed his spot in the hall and again slept for about an hour. This continued off and on for several weeks. Curious I pinned a note to his collar: 'I would like to find out who the owner of this wonderful sweet dog is and ask if you are aware that almost every afternoon your dog comes to my house for a nap.' The next day he arrived for his nap, with a different note pinned to his collar: 'He lives in a home with 6 children, 2 under the age of 3 - he's trying to catch up on his sleep. Can I come with him tomorrow?
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AH, TO FEEL LIKE A PUPPY AGAIN "SAID THE OLD DOG".. Well, I don't know about that dog.. but our dog Homer Joe acts as old as the two of us all week.. LOL...unless the kids come up.. then he acts like a young puppy! Aren't most dogs a true gift from God?? No wonder they are considered "man's best friend".. We are soooo thankful for Homer, and the two cats Missy and Snookie aka Miss Pretty!
WITH LOTS OF "PUPPY LOVE" AND DAILY PRAYERS..
GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU AND YOURS!
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