Foggy Brain

Found my old blogs and started scrolling back in time. Loved the pictures on Walkers Take it All in Stride blog. Those grans have grown up so fast. Seems Betsy escaped the blogging days. Reading over my thoughts back then on Pondering Place, it seems i may not be pondering as much nowadays. Lots has happened over the last 10 years. Several moves, several surgeries, a few traumatic events and lots of fun with our family. The love and support over the past few years has been overwhelming. Just when you think the Lord has forgotten you or you can't feel his love, He shows up and heals your wounds and hurts through his people. Amazing. Awesome. Lord may I be a vessel you use to help others as they have helped me.

Time

It is amazing how we adjust to change. It doesn't take long to begin a new daily routine. This "shelter in place" has been very revealing. The days seem to be becoming shorter. You would think they would feel longer. The longer I have been at home the harder it seems to leave. The virus is still climbing in my state. We are taking every precaution but still have many concerns about catching it. I have always been a homebody so not much has changed for me. Lots of time to read and pray and focus on things that really matter. I feel positive things could come from this pandemic. So sad for all those who have suffered and died. I know their families are devastated. This is an event that will go down in history. It will be written on the pages of history forever. Hopefully humanity will not experience it again for another 100 years or more or never.

Sheltering in Place

Trying to stay well in this insane situation. Thanks China! So far I am living each day pretty much same as usual. Just not shopping or going to church. I guess I like the idea of everyone slowing down but not for these reasons. I miss my family that lives out of town. So thankful for Facetime. Hang in there. This to shall pass.

Picking a Theme

So how hard can it be to pick a blog theme. very hard. many years later i begin with new thoughts and new emotions. many hurts, many miles, many places, many events. much older not sure i am any wiser just much more gray and wrinkled. it's a new day and new way so off we go. life is a journey. some straight clear roads and some curvy foggy paths. The Lord has been a great guiding light even in darkest times. Psalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. ESV

The World is Upside Down

Fighting frustration and trying to keep my focus on God and His plans. He has it all in control! It seems as if everyone has lost reason. Deaf and blind. I know the Bible speaks of this happening but I didn't really think I would see it in my lifetime. The election is the least of our problems as Christians. It is a concern but the bigger concern is our moral deterioration. The liberal media is spreading propaganda to delude the masses. Our freedom is at stake. Freedom of speech is only allowed if you agree with them. If you speak anything different then you are part of a hate group or being judgement. They love to put that on Christians. Truth hurts but it also heals. Women need to wise up. The abortion issue is being used to promote the liberal agenda and for financial gain. As a woman I am personally insulted that the democrats believe we women are too stupid and immoral to control our own bodies. I keep hearing the feminist saying they don't want men or politicians controlling their bodies. I say we women are stronger than that. I can control my own body. I am not some weak wimpy woman who is not in control of my sexuality. I don't need the government to take my responsibility for my own decisions.

From a Shaker Song

'Tis The Gift To Be Simple,'Tis The Gift To Be Free. 'Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be and when we find ourselves in the place just right 'Twill be in the valley of love and delight.

I Will Not Forget!

My heart has never forgotten that sad day and all the stories from the families of the victims and heroes of 9/11. Their lives will never be same nor will ours. I have cried listening to the stories from the families of those lost. I honor those names and pictures when they are posted and scrolled on the TV. So much loss. To hard to take in sometimes. I hope we always remember! Not just on year 10 but everyday. Those lives must not be lost in vain but for some higher purpose. We must learn and not forget what happens when evil prevails. We have been watching the handy work of evil men now for 10 years. Every time they show that tape of the planes going in and those buildings falling and people jumping to their deaths, the enemy gets another victory. At first I wanted them to keep showing it so people wouldn't forget and get complacent and take our freedom for granted but lately I feel like we are just giving more power to the act of the terrorist. I can just see them watching and taking pride in their accomplishment. I would much rather see the pictures and hear the stories of those lost. It means so much more to me to really understand how loved and talented those people were whose lives were taken. I would rather see the great strength and determination those folks had and how loved they were and how great the loss was rather than see the crash and fall. Both my parents were killed in two separate auto accidents. I like to honor their memory and remember them. Never have we felt that seeing their wrecked cars or discussing their pain and injuries much less watching it over and over again on tv would be a comfort to us. I can't imagine what those families feel when they have to watch that over and over again. Unbearable. We can remember without replay. Like I said I would rather see the faces of all those who were lost too remember them and not replay and replay of the disaster that gives terrorist great delight and brings so much pain to the families of those who died that day. I will never forget!