Bummer

Well I waited two days to wash my hair to make sure the perm would get set, or whatever it does. Had a nice long soak today and washed my hair. Afterwards I sadly picked out my limp waves. The perm had washed out! Hey...$80 for two days of perm--heck of a price!!!

Made potato soup today and it turned out good. Got enough to have leftover soup for a week. Tomorrow I will probably freeze portions of it, after Kathleen and Andy get a chance to have some too.

Watched the Health Care Bill pass on C-Span. I look forward to hearing what Gov Huckabee has to report on it.

Will now leave all problems for tomorrow. Its time to take my washed-out hair to bed.

Snowy Spring Day

Earlier I was in town and the weather was nice out. Since Sammy broke her line, she had to stay in the house until I got back; and, then she got to go out and enjoy a little of the day. Clouds, that seemed to promise us snow, began to appear on the horizon. I looked out a little later and those clouds were all around us. Looking to the SW I saw the snow coming in across the fields. The dogs are now back in. Happy cats are out playing on the deck. They know Sam is safely out of their reach and in the house!!!

Today I splurged and went and got a perm. Last Sunday a friend from the Church gave me a ticket they had for Gov. Mike Huckabee's appearance on Monday night. I love that man, he is kind, he is conservative and he is just a good Christian guy. Maybe I can think of something to get his autograph on!!

Anita sent out a message that honey and cinnamon can heal us and keep us from a lot of viruses. So, I guess I will now go have some toast with honey on it and a glass of tea before bed. Will then sit, watch a tv show and stare at the picture albums for a little bit, so Anita doesn't win the procrastination race!! Life is good.

Thorn in the Flesh

Paul describes a "thorn in his flesh":

2 Corinthians 12:7 (New King James Version) The Thorn in the Flesh

7 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buffet describes "buffett" as:

Date: 13th century
1 : a blow especially with the hand
2 : something that strikes with telling force

We aren't told what it is that is such a burden on him. He describes this condition after he has told of the vision of heaven. He also tells us that God allows him to carry this cross, to keep him humble.

2 Corinthians 12:5 Of such a one I will boast; yet of myself I will not boast, except in my infirmities. 6 For though I might desire to boast, I will not be a fool; for I will speak the truth. But I refrain, lest anyone should think of me above what he sees me to be or hears from me.7 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. 8 Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. 9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

So great will be the Kingdom of God.