We have had the mildest summer weather with lots of rain. I love it! I can feel the fall season just around the corner. It has become my favorite because it is not too cold or hot. I love the pumpkins and the colored leaves as well.
This past week has just flowed. I gave 3 piano lessons. I don't miss driving to Shawnee for the ones I dropped. It is so nice to have the students come to my house. And, my students are doing well. So cute!
On Saturday, Bill and I saw "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes". It was okay. Not as good as "The Giver".
Last night, we watched OU play Tennessee. They made us proud. I heard OSU beat Texas. Go Oklahoma schools!
I am pianist for Blackburn Chapel Baptist Church. It is a beautiful church and has the most down to earth people! The Spirit of God is on our pastor, Larry Sparks. Every Sunday, people are coming for baptism and to join the church. There are so many adults who have tried the ways of the world and have decided to come back to God. This church is out in the country and Bill and I love the drive. There are so many trees, meadows and hay fields. It is just beautiful! Something tells me that God is blessing me with peace and contentment.
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Busy But Happy!
Yikes! I didn't realize it had been so long since I have posted a blog. I have been going non-stop! Last Monday, we had Galen and Sondra and Mom over to grill Brats for Labour Day Weekend. Tuesday, I volunteered at the hospital. Wednesday was catch up day. It was time to go to the bank, get gas etc. Thursday, I went with Mom to the kidney specialist. Her kidneys have begun to fail and they will try some new medications on her. She amazes everyone because she is still so pretty and walks without a cane at 91 years old. Friday, I took her to the pharmacy and then to the nail salon to get our nails done. We do that once a month together. While there, we saw Crystal, Galen's daughter who moved to Shawnee recently. She seems to adjusting to leaving California for the midwest. She is in the process of applying for nursing jobs. She will have no trouble at all.
Friday evening, Bill and I hosted Pastor Larry and music director Russell Ramsy for dinner. I made my favorite meal, spaghetti, green beans, tossed salad and garlic bread. For desser, I made banana pudding. We discussed the Christmas musical for Blackburn Baptist Chapel until 10:00 p.m. That church is coming back from the dead, and the people are so excited. They have not had Christmas music for almost 6 years! This morning, the people were given survey forms and already there are 14 people who want to sing in the choir. The Spirit of God is raining down on that church. A 70 year old biker and his wife were baptized this morning along with others. Bill and I were in one of 3 adult Bible Study Classes that has exploded from 3 to 16 people in a few months. Pastor Larry spoke to me about starting a new class of college and career adults. We'll pray and see what God wants. Bill and I never thought we would leave New Beginnings Church, but God has moved us and we are feeling the excitement.
When you see God working all around you, you don't care as much about Obama and his thugs, or the war in the middle east. I know that God is still in control of this world and I must be accountable for what happens in my life. Of course, I will pray and know that the old devil is out there. I will continue to watch Fox News and be intelligent but not become discouraged. I will also continue to pray for the friends I love who do not agree with me and do not know the love of Christ.
Friday evening, Bill and I hosted Pastor Larry and music director Russell Ramsy for dinner. I made my favorite meal, spaghetti, green beans, tossed salad and garlic bread. For desser, I made banana pudding. We discussed the Christmas musical for Blackburn Baptist Chapel until 10:00 p.m. That church is coming back from the dead, and the people are so excited. They have not had Christmas music for almost 6 years! This morning, the people were given survey forms and already there are 14 people who want to sing in the choir. The Spirit of God is raining down on that church. A 70 year old biker and his wife were baptized this morning along with others. Bill and I were in one of 3 adult Bible Study Classes that has exploded from 3 to 16 people in a few months. Pastor Larry spoke to me about starting a new class of college and career adults. We'll pray and see what God wants. Bill and I never thought we would leave New Beginnings Church, but God has moved us and we are feeling the excitement.
When you see God working all around you, you don't care as much about Obama and his thugs, or the war in the middle east. I know that God is still in control of this world and I must be accountable for what happens in my life. Of course, I will pray and know that the old devil is out there. I will continue to watch Fox News and be intelligent but not become discouraged. I will also continue to pray for the friends I love who do not agree with me and do not know the love of Christ.
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Great Weekend!
I have missed going to Michigan this summer. We went in May for Kelli's wedding instead. However, I have stayed busy having fun and the weather hasn't been too hot. My cousin, Sharon and her husband, Marty came to visit from Little Rock, Arkansas. We went to Buffalo Wild Wings and then to my Mom's to play Skip-Bo and eat watermelon. Marty worked at Glorieta in Western Town and we had lots to talk about. Now, Marty pastors a large church and Sharon is manager of LifeWay Book Store in Little Rock.
Sunday, we went to church with Mom. The guest preacher is a missionary to Gypsies in Brazil. Before going there, he and his family lived in Romania for 7 years. He was very interesting. It made me think a lot about my kids in Northern Africa at the moment.
Yesterday, I got a call from a mother who wants her daughter to begin piano lessons. It will be fun to have a new student. I just dropped 2 who didn't seem to be very interested anymore and I was tiring of the drive to Shawnee. This little one will come to my house.
Today, I volunteered at St. Anthony Hospital-Shawnee. There were 9 new babies born this morning. After praying with these new moms, I went to the 2nd floor to help out there. I continue to be amazed at the sweet smiles on patients who are in pain, yet have the joy of the Lord in their hearts. They always bless me more than I can bless them. Two things impressed me today. The head nurse in OB told me that the nurses have begun praying together before each shift. Also, one of the older patients told me that her doctor asked if he could pray for her that morning in the hospital. I know it gives me more confidence when I know my caretakers have a higher power guiding them.
Sunday, we went to church with Mom. The guest preacher is a missionary to Gypsies in Brazil. Before going there, he and his family lived in Romania for 7 years. He was very interesting. It made me think a lot about my kids in Northern Africa at the moment.
Yesterday, I got a call from a mother who wants her daughter to begin piano lessons. It will be fun to have a new student. I just dropped 2 who didn't seem to be very interested anymore and I was tiring of the drive to Shawnee. This little one will come to my house.
Today, I volunteered at St. Anthony Hospital-Shawnee. There were 9 new babies born this morning. After praying with these new moms, I went to the 2nd floor to help out there. I continue to be amazed at the sweet smiles on patients who are in pain, yet have the joy of the Lord in their hearts. They always bless me more than I can bless them. Two things impressed me today. The head nurse in OB told me that the nurses have begun praying together before each shift. Also, one of the older patients told me that her doctor asked if he could pray for her that morning in the hospital. I know it gives me more confidence when I know my caretakers have a higher power guiding them.
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Weekend Relaxation
Friday, Bill and I saw the movie, "Persecuted". Everyone should see that movie. It is not fiction!
There is so much stuff going on in the Obama administration that disrespects Christian views. I watched the news on NBC and was in shock when they tried to pin the present conflict in the Middle East on Israel. People there have been running from the missiles lobbed by the Palestinians for months. People in the know are also aware that Hammas uses women and children as shields. At least Israel warns the people in Gaza for 48 hours before they strike. I believe that God will protect Israel and that in the end they will be saved. However, they will have to endure much suffering for their sin.
Saturday Morning, I took Mom to Farmers Market. We bought okra to eat with fresh tomatoes from her garden. She also bought some purple beans that I had never seen before, but she just loves. I feel so blessed to have so many fresh vegetables and fruit in my house!
Friday afternoon, Bill and I drove to Norman to use the Out Back gift card from Keri and Kevin. Bill ordered ribs and I had grilled chicken. We also went to Wal-Mart and bought a new fern plant for our front porch, and some stain for the new stool I bought for the kitchen. I want to sit when I'm chopping and mixing.
We are enjoying our beautiful new bathtub with built-in shelving at both ends. It looks so clean and new!
Today, we went to church with Mom at First Baptist, Tecumseh. A family of 5 joined the church this morning, and 5 youth who had gone to Falls Creek made decisions for Christ. The music was well done, and Bill and I felt like we were on vacation. We are praying and searching for God to make His purpose known in our lives. We just want to be a support system and not take full time jobs in the church.
After church, we took Mom to Bamboo Garden for lunch. We saw several friends there and enjoyed the food. It has been a relaxing day. God knew we needed a day like this one!
There is so much stuff going on in the Obama administration that disrespects Christian views. I watched the news on NBC and was in shock when they tried to pin the present conflict in the Middle East on Israel. People there have been running from the missiles lobbed by the Palestinians for months. People in the know are also aware that Hammas uses women and children as shields. At least Israel warns the people in Gaza for 48 hours before they strike. I believe that God will protect Israel and that in the end they will be saved. However, they will have to endure much suffering for their sin.
Saturday Morning, I took Mom to Farmers Market. We bought okra to eat with fresh tomatoes from her garden. She also bought some purple beans that I had never seen before, but she just loves. I feel so blessed to have so many fresh vegetables and fruit in my house!
Friday afternoon, Bill and I drove to Norman to use the Out Back gift card from Keri and Kevin. Bill ordered ribs and I had grilled chicken. We also went to Wal-Mart and bought a new fern plant for our front porch, and some stain for the new stool I bought for the kitchen. I want to sit when I'm chopping and mixing.
We are enjoying our beautiful new bathtub with built-in shelving at both ends. It looks so clean and new!
Today, we went to church with Mom at First Baptist, Tecumseh. A family of 5 joined the church this morning, and 5 youth who had gone to Falls Creek made decisions for Christ. The music was well done, and Bill and I felt like we were on vacation. We are praying and searching for God to make His purpose known in our lives. We just want to be a support system and not take full time jobs in the church.
After church, we took Mom to Bamboo Garden for lunch. We saw several friends there and enjoyed the food. It has been a relaxing day. God knew we needed a day like this one!
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Rain, Summer Rain!
Last night, I lay in my bed and listened to God's voice rumbling across the sky. There is nothing like listening to the rain and thunder! This weather is just perfect!
Today, Bill and I ate lunch with our friends at the Senior Center. They served pot roast with vegetables and pineapple upside down cake. The rain continued as we ate and played Bingo. Bill won a game today. That made him a happy camper. Afterwards, we went to the Fitness Center and swam for 45 minutes. It was our second time this week.
Last Sunday was our last at New Beginnings Church. We really miss Pastor Larry Sparks who left in December. We also would like to worship in a church closer to home. And, I miss going to a Southern Baptist Church. There were many things that we disagreed with the church in the past, but they have since changed their policies and are not so legalistic.
I have really enjoyed my summer. I am only teaching one piano lesson to a child who is an extremely talented kid, and is always prepared. Bill's schedule has been light due to no K-12.com classes until August. We get up late, eat breakfast on the patio and take our time doing what has to be done.
I went to the hospital last Tuesday and spent the morning visiting patients. Everyone was wonderful except for a new mother who continued to read her smart phone while I was praying for her and her baby who has low sugar problems. I realized that I had been there for the cousin who was in the 6th grade and had tapped me on the shoulder. She told me her name and asked me to pray for her. Again, I remembered that no one can enter the Kingdom of God unless we have the faith of a child. Pride is the worst of all sins. It is so hard to humble ourselves and see our sin.
Today, Bill and I ate lunch with our friends at the Senior Center. They served pot roast with vegetables and pineapple upside down cake. The rain continued as we ate and played Bingo. Bill won a game today. That made him a happy camper. Afterwards, we went to the Fitness Center and swam for 45 minutes. It was our second time this week.
Last Sunday was our last at New Beginnings Church. We really miss Pastor Larry Sparks who left in December. We also would like to worship in a church closer to home. And, I miss going to a Southern Baptist Church. There were many things that we disagreed with the church in the past, but they have since changed their policies and are not so legalistic.
I have really enjoyed my summer. I am only teaching one piano lesson to a child who is an extremely talented kid, and is always prepared. Bill's schedule has been light due to no K-12.com classes until August. We get up late, eat breakfast on the patio and take our time doing what has to be done.
I went to the hospital last Tuesday and spent the morning visiting patients. Everyone was wonderful except for a new mother who continued to read her smart phone while I was praying for her and her baby who has low sugar problems. I realized that I had been there for the cousin who was in the 6th grade and had tapped me on the shoulder. She told me her name and asked me to pray for her. Again, I remembered that no one can enter the Kingdom of God unless we have the faith of a child. Pride is the worst of all sins. It is so hard to humble ourselves and see our sin.
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Pow Wow and Family/Borders
Every year becomes more fun at the Pow Wow because we know more people. Many of our new friends from the Senior Center were there as well as family members. My cousin, Nancy Morris, introduced us to her children and grandchildren. George and Pat Godfrey brought their granddaughter with them from Springfield, Illinois. They all stayed with Mom. Once again, George danced and won 3rd place. The prize was $300. One of the judges was my doctor, Ron Shaw. He was recently elected as a councilman for the Osage Indian Tribe in Tulsa.
Galen's daughter, Crystal and her family arrived on Monday evening. They have just moved here from So. California. She is a nurse, and her husband is a computer IT man.
Last Sunday morning, I attended Galen's Cowboy Church while Bill went on the Potawatomi Sacred Heart Tour. They went to Asher to see the former boarding school that my grandfather attended through 6th grade. I'm sure my grandfather must have been baptized by the priests, but he was later immersed as an adult with my grandmother in the Baptist church.
On Sunday evening, Bill and I were asked to play trumpet/piano for a concert at Blackburn Chapel. It is a beautiful church! Our former pastor, Larry Sparks asked us to come back this next Sunday and lead all of the music. Bill agreed to do so. The church runs about 140 people.
Yesterday, I went to the clinic for a check-up. I ended up getting an x-ray on my foot and a lab test. My foot was swelling, but I had no injury. Going to the doctor is always an inconvenience for me, but I really enjoyed Dr. Baughman. She has been to North Africa several times for mission trips and has adopted a 7 year old boy from there. Bill and I hope to go there next year to visit Keri and Kevin and the kids. The doctor was so excited to meet someone who had knowledge of Africa. We will get together sometime outside of the clinic.
Poor Obama has so many troubles. Of course, every one of his problems are former Pres. Bush's fault. This week I was listening the Kelly File on Fox and her interview with Bill Ayers. His world view is so much like Obama's. He doesn't believe in borders or law. I was reminded that when the 666 rules the world, the Bible says that there will be no borders or nations. One man will rule a totalitarian empire. That cannot happen until America is torn down. Having visited several countries that are socialistic, I can see where we are headed. The worst was East Germany. Every one had a tiny car that looked the same. People were standing in lines with their tickets to purchase bread until it ran out the day we were there. Music and creativity was erased. God was taken out of the society and their souls were hidden. I felt that I had tasted hell! People without God have no hope and are on their own. So sad! I pray that Obama will turn to God for help and quit going it alone.
Galen's daughter, Crystal and her family arrived on Monday evening. They have just moved here from So. California. She is a nurse, and her husband is a computer IT man.
Last Sunday morning, I attended Galen's Cowboy Church while Bill went on the Potawatomi Sacred Heart Tour. They went to Asher to see the former boarding school that my grandfather attended through 6th grade. I'm sure my grandfather must have been baptized by the priests, but he was later immersed as an adult with my grandmother in the Baptist church.
On Sunday evening, Bill and I were asked to play trumpet/piano for a concert at Blackburn Chapel. It is a beautiful church! Our former pastor, Larry Sparks asked us to come back this next Sunday and lead all of the music. Bill agreed to do so. The church runs about 140 people.
Yesterday, I went to the clinic for a check-up. I ended up getting an x-ray on my foot and a lab test. My foot was swelling, but I had no injury. Going to the doctor is always an inconvenience for me, but I really enjoyed Dr. Baughman. She has been to North Africa several times for mission trips and has adopted a 7 year old boy from there. Bill and I hope to go there next year to visit Keri and Kevin and the kids. The doctor was so excited to meet someone who had knowledge of Africa. We will get together sometime outside of the clinic.
Poor Obama has so many troubles. Of course, every one of his problems are former Pres. Bush's fault. This week I was listening the Kelly File on Fox and her interview with Bill Ayers. His world view is so much like Obama's. He doesn't believe in borders or law. I was reminded that when the 666 rules the world, the Bible says that there will be no borders or nations. One man will rule a totalitarian empire. That cannot happen until America is torn down. Having visited several countries that are socialistic, I can see where we are headed. The worst was East Germany. Every one had a tiny car that looked the same. People were standing in lines with their tickets to purchase bread until it ran out the day we were there. Music and creativity was erased. God was taken out of the society and their souls were hidden. I felt that I had tasted hell! People without God have no hope and are on their own. So sad! I pray that Obama will turn to God for help and quit going it alone.
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Busy Week as Usual
Tuesday, I spent my morning at the hospital. I visited with 4 new mothers and their babies. Then, I saw 10 patients on the 2nd floor. I met the sweetest people who invited me to pray with them. I continue to be amazed at how I can tell when I walk in who already knows the Lord very well. There was one man, however, who was not sure that he was a child of God and would go to heaven should he die. I shared the good news of forgiveness and salvation with him and left him to think about it. I never push or shove. I did ask Bill Simpson, our senior chaplain to visit with him again later.
We have witnessed the gift of life once again. While in Michigan, some phoebes built a mud nest on our front porch. Today, we saw 2 fuzzy little heads poke above the nest. The parents are beautiful with yellow breasts and scissor tails. They are small petite birds and are very quiet and clean thus far.
Bill and I shopped today for a new bathtub unit. That will complete the remodeling of our hall bath.
Tomorrow, the family will join us to celebrate Noel's birthday which happened last week while he was in Springfield. The Pow Wow also begins tomorrow morning. I have to go get our freebies. We have already registered on line.
The timer just went off. I think my cherry cobbler is finished. I hope it is good.
We have witnessed the gift of life once again. While in Michigan, some phoebes built a mud nest on our front porch. Today, we saw 2 fuzzy little heads poke above the nest. The parents are beautiful with yellow breasts and scissor tails. They are small petite birds and are very quiet and clean thus far.
Bill and I shopped today for a new bathtub unit. That will complete the remodeling of our hall bath.
Tomorrow, the family will join us to celebrate Noel's birthday which happened last week while he was in Springfield. The Pow Wow also begins tomorrow morning. I have to go get our freebies. We have already registered on line.
The timer just went off. I think my cherry cobbler is finished. I hope it is good.
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