Oklahoma braced for tornadic activity yesterday as severe thunderstorms raced through the state. Our area was blessed with a downpour of rain through the night, while others endured hail and damaging wind. Our French doors face the west so that we could stand and watch the beautiful lightening show. I never cease to be amazed at the power of my God, and am so glad that I don't have to depend on myself when events are our of my hands! Everytime I hear the warnings I just say, "God, I am your kid, this is your house, and it's all up to you." Then, I go to bed and relax.
Noel and Janice met us for lunch on Saturday at Arby's before I went to the Nail Spa. They had been to Norman to watch Mark race. He won 2 Blue Ribbons! That evening, they called and asked us to join them for pizza at their apartment. They were leaving on Sunday afternoon to go back to Springfield and wanted us to help them eat it. After dinner, I stayed and played Skip-Bo with Janice and Mom while Bill went home to study for his test to work for the National Testing Service.
Sofia called to tell us that she won second place in her Gymnastic Regional Competition. She said she only fell once doing a handstand on the balance beam. She has qualified to go to State Competition in May. Gramma and Papa Bill will have to take her to practice in Branson!! Her routines are beautiful because she is so petite and has long legs.
This has been a great week. Sunday, we celebrated a birthday in my Bible Study Class, and listened to a report on India in worship. George and Glenda (our members) had just returned. I played the piano since Sue was not feeling well.
On Monday, I had my scheduled lab tests, and got my pneumonia shot. I was glad I got my pneumonia shot because I worked at the hospital on Tuesday, and found numerous patients with pneumonia! I was glad I didn't have to worry about my own health while serving them. I encountered two ladies who refused prayer. Most people smile and are very happy to have me pray for and with them. The ladies who refused were very bitter and almost hostile. I don't push myself on those people and excused myself. However, I prayed them in the hallway. I try to imagine how life would be without knowing a God who cares about me and all of my concerns. No, thank you!
Tuesday, I drove Mom to the Senior Center for lunch and BINGO while Bill waited for our computer tech man to install stuff on our new laptop. Keith works for the Bethel School District, and is so reliable. He is an Indian who previously had a long braid down his back. I was shocked that he had cut it all off in respect for a family member who died recently.
We watched C-Span and waited to see what the Gun Control vote would be. Guns don't kill people unless someon pulls the trigger. The fellow who did the shooting at Sandy Hook did not buy his guns. Most criminals steal them! Perhaps we should outlaw bombs, knives and computers that have porn capability. We already have laws to prevent questionable people from buying guns, and states should enforce the laws we already have on the books. The government has no right to keep a list of all people who have a gun. Obama says he cares so much about life, but signed a bill allowing partial birth abortion. How can he do that! Thousands are murdered every year and he doesn't care??? If someone entered my home to do harm, I wouldn't mind shooting them, but I would never sever the spine of a baby to limit population.
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