As soon as hubby left yesterday morning, I jumped up, got dressed, and started cleaning the laundry room counter. It.Felt.So.Good to do something on my own. I know, I'm weird. I did discover one thing... I bought two shelving pieces, and only needed one. But that's ok. I have another project in mind (cleaning off the top of the refrigerator and freezer in the laundry room) and can put the shelving up there to stack things better (plus get rid of of a lot of 'stuff' that has ended up there). After I finished that, and hubby still wasn't home, I started juicing oranges I had gotten earlier in the week. Decided to juice for my neighbors as well. Ended up going out and picking more oranges and grapefruit. Brought them back in and juiced up more oranges, cut up some grapefruit for snacks. I still have a bag of lemons to juice that I just haven't gotten to yet. I will freeze that juice.
Hubby came home as I finished up juicing and cutting up the fruit. I decided to clean out the pantry as well... and yes, what I expected, happened. Hubby had to watch me for awhile before he finally walked away to get on his computer. Drives me crazy. I did rearrange the pantry, threw away a lot of expired things, and took out two bags of trash. Got it done, called Ms. Vicky next door to see if she wanted fresh orange juice - she did not. She had just juiced up a big pitcher of grapefruit juice and didn't want the orange juice. No problem.
I called Ms. Diane and yes, she wanted the juice. Then she mentioned she hadn't had breakfast (which, as I shared before, she doesn't always eat - sometimes nearly all day, and she's a diabetic and has lost about 45 pounds this past year because of it).... so I told her to take her time and raise the garage door and I'll come over and visit for a bit. I hurriedly made her french toast and scrambled an egg, grabbed the juice, and by that time the garage door was open so I took it all over. Took over some cut up grapefruit and sliced oranges too. She.ate.every.bite. of the hot food I took her. She is such a hoot. I love visiting with her cause when I mentioned I like something I get a "I do too!" And she may, but I find it amusing that she likes everything I do. I mentioned I liked cooking and she goes "I do too!" so I told her that I would think of something and perhaps bring it over and she and I can 'make it together' (so that I can make sure she can participate but not fall in the process) and she was thrilled.
I guess it is pretty hard to be alone when you get old enough you have to use a walker. Sometimes you just don't want to bother with things. Which is why she doesn't eat much. Oh - and she again said "Now I can tell Cindy (her daughter) that I ate breakfast and not lie to her)" LOL Cindy called while I was there and she told Cindy that 'her wonderful neighbor across the street brought her french toast and scrambled eggs and orange juice. She was eating the orange slices by the time I left.
Hubby and I attended a granddaughter's ribbon-cutting ceremony last night at a retail type store in Glendale. It was very nice and I am so proud of her. I never have enough confidence in the things I make to do something like that. I always feel I can do better, no matter what it is.
Hubby and I also made the decision yesterday afternoon (after the veggies and fruits has given hubby diarrhea for the past three days) that we probably needed to modify our fast for his sake. The opportunity came last night when we went out to a Mexican restaurant with family. We didn't do too bad... and discussed our 'breaking the fast versus modifying the fast' from here on. We have decided to continue our fast with the fruits and vegetables, but add in fish or chicken. In fact, going back to my BBCD - no beef, no breads, no chocolate, no desserts. It gives his body a bit more substance and fills it up with more than just fruits and vegetables.
I need to check in with Ms. Amy this afternoon. And I have the Bible study tonight at 4PM. I have no idea where I put my folder, which means I also have not done my 'homework'. Oops. Slacker. I will need to find it when we get home from church, which, today, is up at Pioneer Village as hubby is to speak today. It will be his last time there.
I saw an email this morning from our RV Park here in town and they asked me to pick a Sunday in each month - November - March to get on the schedule for next year. I'm the first one they asked, so I have my choice. I told them I'd check the calendar later today and make the decision.
John 8:31-32 (NKJV): "Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."
Jesus wasn't just saying that to the Jews, He is saying it to us today. If we live by His word, if we choose to believe what His word says, which is the Bible, and we choose to follow Him, we are truly His disciples and through His Word, the truth shall live in us and we shall be be free. Does that make sense?
Do you even realize how much free-er you will feel if you follow Jesus? The chains will fall off, you will not be burdened with guilt or shame; He releases that chain from you when you confess it to Him and let Him remove it.
Do you even realize how much Jesus loves you and desires to bless you so abundantly ... and the only thing you need to do is give your life to Him. Choose Jesus to serve. Choose the Bible and follow it's Word, which is the Word of God Himself, breathed by the Holy Spirit into others to write. Whew! It is so full of good stuff!
Yeah, we read about about the struggles, about the bad stuff too! Who hasn't heard about David and Bathsheba? But we also read in Psalm 51 ...
Psalm 51:1-4 (NKJV): "Have mercy upon me, O God, according to your lovingkindness; according to the multitude of Your tender mercies, blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against You, You only, have I sinned, and done this evil in Your sight - that You may be found just when You speak, and blameless when You judge."
and God forgave him.
Psalm 51:17 (NKJV): "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and contrite heart - these, O God, You will not despise."
It is so easy to come to God and ask forgiveness. He forgives, and welcomes us with open arms. It doesn't mean that we don't suffer the consequences of our sin, but we have Him to walk through it with us. It is so easy to follow Jesus and walk with Him. You want to do good and right, correct? Come to Jesus and ask for His help in following Him. It is a step you will never regret. He will help you find the Way, He will help you find Him. Choose Jesus.
I heard there was to be a lot of rain starting last night through Tuesday - I haven't checked outside - but haven't heard it raining either. Hold off, I ask! At least until we are back home from church! :-)
Blessings!
