Long days.

Last week, my son and his wife moved my storage out of a large storage unit and into one half the size (and almost half the cost.)  I have been moving stuff out of the unit over time, resulting in quite a bit wasted space.  We then moved the clothing boxes, linen boxes and "fragile" boxes back to the house to go through.  It appears to be an overwhelming task, as I sit and look at the boxes.  But, proceeding with one foot in front of the other, I will eventually get it done, one box at a time!!

We have had heavy rains these last few days and they have saved our stressed out trees! The grass, that was withered and brown, has once again turned green.  You would never guess that this is October!!  I like this weather--it is nice.  If we don't see snow or cold, I will be happy. 

My grandson was baptized the night before his father left.  He was baptized by his father.  The other children were all baptized in church, but Timmy wasn't.  Time constraints overwhelmed us, with all that was going on, so it fell on Tim to baptize Timmy.   I believe God brings about happenings in our lives, to strengthen our faith, and bring families together.  Does a pastor have more authority to do a baptism?  Would someone more knowledgeable about the Bible have more authority to do a baptism?  No.  The answer is "no" to both questions.  It is not our knowledge, it is not our authority, power or any act of ours, that brings about the washing away of the sins, it is all  done by the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.  He knows our heart and that is what is important--that we love Him.

All is good.    

Fall Has Come

The dry grass crumpled like paper as water fell on it.  A pleasing aroma, produced by water on the parched grass,  filled the air.  The garden dried out while I was gone and the remainder of it will now become feed for animals. The elegant lilies still stand tall with their dried out blooms, which we have yet to cut off. 

Preparations for winter have begun.  Grass cut for the last time.  The ditches are cleaned to help prevent the snow from drifting on the roadway, the pond is emptied and the outside toys and tools are put inside.   The vehicles are made ready for winter, as well as the house. 

There is still a lot to do, but the weather is perfect for working outside.  Fall is the perfect respite to motivate us to prepare for winter.  Could anyone but a loving, caring God make such plans in His creation?  All is good. 

Time Goes On

After returning home in the wee hours of Monday morning, I have found that my stamina is not what it used to be.  It is now Thursday and I finally feel recovered from the drive.  Usually I take longer rest breaks along the way, perhaps I just overdid it, twenty hours on the road is too long. 

Its amazing how, when you are over 60 years, you can feel like a young person that is being highjacked by aging problems!   I have talked to others that feel the same.  We just can't keep time from going forward without our body getting old.

Thank God He is there for us.  He never ages and with us He is as true today as He was yesterday.  We see less and less friends, as we  no longer are able to get around.  We can't get out to activities or even go shopping, but with God, we are complete, we are whole, He sees us as we really are -- without the encumbrances of the problems that come in this world.  The beauty and grace of His love are forever.