COMMON GROUND COFFEE HOUSE #53

Dr. Bob,

You don't know who will be called first. I must surely be an ordeal for the one who is left behind.

We watched the cathedral service too and thought that Nancy Reagan was blessed with such composure. I think she is obviously relying on His strength, not hers. A remarkable woman. My heart goes out to her.

Sheila

 

Whew......... EXHAUSTED! BLESSED! I had 3 families say they will begin to come and bring their children to church. One mother talked at length about being raised Baptist but not attending in years....

The church provided a full meal for all the workers and their families so we sat and talked while the kids played on one of the two playgrounds or ran around. Seems odd, but I always get called over to the young women's table to sit with them. Most of my great friends are late 20's. Go figure! 'Must be my girlish looks'. LOL

We had 33 older children accept Christ this week too. We try to be VERY careful about these responses. I gave the plan of salvation to my 4 year olds using a bracelet of colors but just told them that one day they'd decide yes or no for Jesus.

Cleaned up my room other than moving toys back because they were locked in a room. I've left all my summery and beach looking decorations. We only removed those that came with the VBS material because we donate our used things to a local church that can't afford to buy their own.

And to think.... I only have til Sunday to rest.

If I get any pictures from the Moms of my kids singing on stage, I'll post them. I'll point out which one I am down front. We all had on bright turqouise church/ VBS shirts but the kids wore American Flag shirts.

Diane

 

What a great VBS!

Been a long day - off to bed here

 

So Nick just says to me.... 'I just blew down a spider near our outside shoes so I want you to check those shoes really good before putting them on because I don't want to be at the hospital at midnight getting you treated for a spider bite!'

Okay Mommie...

Diane

 

Good morning all!

We spent a good share of yesterday - watching the funeral.

There were tears many many times.

We did take some time out to repot a few plants - and go get ice cream cones!

Have a good day!

 

Good day!

Much the same as you, Dan. Made the time to see the funeral services and the burial service later in the evening. It was more like attending the services of a brother, but then, that is how President Reagan made one feel.

Cheers,

Jim

 

I only saw a few clips of the sunset service. Felt like a part of me died, nothing but respect for our dear Gipper.

 

Morning all.... slept okay but woke up anxious again. I do not like this feeling.

Going to spend a day doing some yard work and trying to catch up with all the un done things around the house.

Have a wonderful day!

Diane

 

Good morning. I think this whole Reagan thing has a lot of us exhausted and on edge. The emotion and length of the whole thing, the threat it brings now whenever we have anything this public going on, etc.. I slept for 13 hours, (for 8, got up for 2, fell back asleep) That's EXTREMELY unusual for me! Don't think I would have woke up even when I did, but the phone rang.
I'll have to check out more of those sites for the kids. The library closes early on Saturdays though.
I have most everything in the house done, but a MAJOR mess in the back bedroom, where I put everything that's getting tossed. I HAVE to quit bringing junk mail into the place!
I wonder if you're allowed to return it to the sender. HMMM. I don't see why not. We could probably cause quite a stir if we all started marking it "return to sender".
Gina

 

This is Blackbird speakin'---I will be "offline" this week starting tonight late----Going to the Southern Baptist Convention meeting in Indianapolis, IN

Dan Todd will be filling in for me in the Chapel devotions for the days I'm away----ya'll make sure he don't print any Liberal stuff, OK---see ya'll when I get back!

Your Southern Baptist preachin', Convention meetin' buddy,
Blackbird

 

Hi all. Busy day and took a long nap to try and help with the anxiety. It should pass soon when these hormones level out. YUK!

Lifeway has another weird lesson for my 4 year olds tomorrow. It's the 'last supper'. Not excited about trying to teach that to four year olds.

Diane

 

We hit 74ºF today in Western New York. I was working at the site of my former garage - still have some stone and junk to dispose of. Got a good start on it - but it made it seem hotter than 74ºF.

Have a good day in church tomorrow!

Gina said:

I suspect that unless the junk mail says that return postage is guaranteed (which means the sender will pay for its return) - the Post Office would just throw the stuff away.

Good idea though - Gina!

Dan

 

Sorry to hear about the fall Dr Bob. Trust you will have some measure of comfort when you preach today.

 

Just a word hoping everyone has a blessed Lord's day.
My oldest son, Michael, and daughter-in-law, Katrina, stopped in. It seems I am going to have a second grandchild in January! The first by them.

Dr. Bob: I will echo Roger's sentaments, praying all will go well.

 

Charles - that's great news - grandchildren are the best!

Doc - I'm praying for you!