Yes, we went to church yesterday and then hubby said 'he'd take me out for brunch'. I really did not want to go, but we went to Cracker Barrel. First time we have been there since the big todo with changes. This one didn't seem to be changed, but it did have a new menu and a couple 'name changes' that I noticed. Unless I just hadn't seen them before. We both had breakfast and it was fairly good. Like, how bad can you mess up eggs and pancakes, right? Hubby complained the ham was half the size of before. I don't know; he is the one who always orders lots of food. We did order the $6 takeout meal of meatloaf and mac & cheese so I didn't have to cook last night. It was awful. I don't know what they did to the meatloaf, but I felt queasy after eating it. Hubby even said his tasted different than before. They used to have good meatloaf; we won't get it again, and we probably won't go back for a long while. We were both disappointed. And it was so crowded. But I think I will go back and just do the shop - didn't take time to go through the store and it had a lot of fun things in it.
After we got home I drove down to the granddaughters' with the diaper bag and her brother had just arrived as well. I got to hold and even bottle feed the little one for a little bit. She is so tiny and I am a bit fearful for her, but I have to let that go. It was good to visit a bit before I had to head out.
Went to visit Ms. Diane after that and stayed about an hour with her. She's so sad she is in the group home and still 'alone'. Not sure how many people are in this group home, but each one has a medical issue and are in their own world. From there I came home and then txt'd Ms. Vicky and she said 'come on over'. So I made the across the yard walk to her place and we visited for about an hour before I came back home. Hubby & I ate the horrible meat loaf we got from Cracker Barrel and then watched Christmas movies the rest of the evening. I finished up the baby blanket for Morgan's baby shower next month while watching the movies. That means I did get something done yesterday - visited the two women so I'm good for at least a week or two - and also finished the baby blanket; hubby had me in the same room with him for several hours watching TV.... lol No baking though.
We've been invited over to the daughter's for dinner tonight after I get done with my training. Our granddaughter is teaching her daughter about some of the Mexican 'holidays' and the one coming up is 'the day of the dead' or something like that. I forget the Mexican name for it. Anyway, she explained that it is bringing a photo of one of who has passed away, and sharing stories about them. And I get that part; it is sharing part of the heritage and remembering those who are no longer with us. I usually just shy away from those things because they do those designs on their bodies, etc. You know what I'm talking about. No dissing them; I'm not Mexican so it has no meaning for me. So I will be going through photos today and pulling out a couple. The ones that have come to my mind are my mama and dad, my older brother, and my baby brother. Now to think of what stories to tell. :-) What to share, I don't know yet. I remember things frequently about them... but can I today? Will see!
For the Lord is good, and His mercy endureth forever.
No, I didn't look up to see where this is located, but as I sat here and thought about what verse to put in here today, that one popped into my mind. Our Lord is a good Lord and He is faithful and just, and His mercy does endure forever. You can cling to that.
We need to step back and look to see where we have placed our lives. On the carnal side of the world, or on the Lord's side. Do we let the world lead us, or do we let the Lord lead us? Oh wretched one we are for many of us allow our emotions, our attitudes, our judgements - and the world - direct our path! We are so wrong to do that!
Picture a line drawn in the sand. On the left side is the world, the judgements we make about others, the words we speak (and think), our attitudes, the worldly things we hang on to, and hell ...... and the right side has Jesus, heaven, and much peace of heart, soul, and mind. Will we cross over that line into the one of joy and peace and heaven? Or will we stay where hell is our future, in torment and wastefulness of life. Doing good deeds does not get us across the line. It is total, absolute, surrender to the One who loves us more than we love ourselves.
His mercy does endure forever. Will you ask for it? Will you seek Him? Will you cross that line?
Blessings!
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