Fall has arrived, I believe

We are done with phase 1 of our project. Phase 2, will be a new storm door on the Sun Room, a screen door on Grandma's space, and a little touch up here and there.
The feel of fall, the tinting of the leaves, a chill in the freshness of the light breezes, brings a need for a wrap of warmth. Have a football game to enjoy this evening, I'm definitely taking a jacket, and possible a blanket.
Reminds me, how the Lord, wraps His warmth, love, grace, and mercy around us as believers. I always look forward to our grandchildren being around, that we might hug them. I was not raised up in an immediate hugging family, but I do believe IT IS GOOD. and to also say, "I LOVE YOU" Jesus said, I love you to each one of us on a old rugged cross.

Remodel

What does that mean? It means you have a plan, but once you start, the plan enlarges, for one project leads to another project.

We had some sheet rock repaired, but before they could replace the sheet rock, they had to replace some wood, that had got mosture in it, which let to dry rot. Needed our french doors adjusted and trimmed out. Simple, well kind of, until the tile had been laid up next to the paneling, which needed to come off, to get to the door, which needed to be trimmed back, that the doors could be adjusted.

One thing leads to another.

Our lives, when we surrender to the Lord, is clean up this closet, but there is always another closet. But He cares for us (the Lord) and He is still working on me, as we think of it as a children's song. Bottom line, we are all God's children, He loves us, and we are not perfect for around the bend is another closet to clean out, spiff up, sort through, throw out, let Him name it.

Pray for Dana and Darin Barfield today, as they deal with this cancer issue.

44 years ago today

I married my friend, my best friend besides Jesus. Barbara has been a perfect companion, WIFE, mother of our 3 sons, and the best nana, grandmother to our 14 grandchildren. She is a hard working, loyal, faithful, committed, woman of God. She loves the Lord, she loves her family, and will stay up late into the night, and rise early in the morning--if she can do something for her/our boys, the grandchildren's mothers, and the grandchildren.
She is a perfect pastor's wife, always doing, giving, and loving people.
She is a loving caring, giving, beautician to her family, @ Sonshine Manor, @ The Grace Place-

Happy Anniversary # 44 Barb--I love you

Cleaning, and getting rid of ________

stuff, and more stuff. Clippings, books, old old old receipts. Trying to do some major organization, for when I die, the boys will be impressed. That will be a joke, they'll look at it, and say, "there is no rhyme or reason for this."
Barb is trying to get some deep cleaning done up stairs before winter.

Monday--All Day

Our day began early, for we needed to be south of Branson, this morning for a breakfast meeting on the Show Boat Branson Belle. A wonderful meeting, also this year with tremendous attendance on once again a rising lake. Silver Dollar City and the Herschend family have such generous compassionate hearts for children and families. Giving over a half million $$ to Stone/Taney County schools.
The family reunion pushed close to 150 in attendance--think we were 2 or 3 shy of that figure. Aunt Lucille Skaggs, 90, from Texas, was present and doing well. All families were represented except Carl and Dorothy's. Food, lots of food. Reunions are such a blessing after they are over, it is good to see everyone, and many you don't. But they are work, and tiring prior to and during.
None of our boys or grandchildren, were in this weekend.

Family reunion:

The invitations have been sent, the weather doesn't seem to effect ball games, the challenge is there and Jesus challenged us, there was warning in Hurricane Ike to evacuate but some defied the warning. Life is full of invitations, warnings and some come to the event, and some defy the warning. They did, and still do Jesus. He gave His life, that we might live forever in Heaven, but many choose Hell and NOT JESUS.
Tomorrow is the Harter/Arndt Reunion, but one day there will be a heavenly reunion--and some won't be there because they chose NOT TO.
Jesus is preparing for us, reunions are work---some will come, some will say, "I'm really not interested"

Ever just want to scream

Will today, I do.
Go on a vacation, get away, and just scream.
Trust the Lord, yes, but scream, is what I'd_____________--.

I don't have any insights, to write, except, I'm getting older, and our $$$picture for retirement is not a pretty scene. Between utility bills, taxes and insurance----the budget is not pretty. We have so much stuff, some inherited, some bought, but now is about the time to downsize. Pray for us, as we take care of mom, and just want to leave for a few days.........good bye......................

Where oh where has the week gone?

It will be a week tomorrow, since I have blogged. Labor Day weekend, Randy, Breana, Chelsea, and Meg were here, along with Patrick and Will. Was a fun time, Patrick did some weed eating, Randy did some power washing, Randy grilled some steaks, and chicken oh the grill. hmmm, delicious.
Preached Sunday, attendance was at the lake, but we focused, worshipped the Lord. Hurricane Gustav, has moved in----the rain. We had 4.45" of the wet stuff. I believe every drop soaked in, didn't seem to be any run off.
Brakes went out of Van this morning, so we are down to a one car situation. Like old times.