Hello to you. Today’s post is dedicated to a friend who passed away yesterday – Roy. I had posted about him here before. He kept falling and getting hurt towards the end. My friend Jeannie, his sister-in-law, had been taking care of him. I’m glad he’s free of everything now and will miss him, I’m glad for Jeannie as caring for him had began to take its toll on her. His two daughters kind of left everything about his care on her,
Rainbow booties Roy made for me last year
Dear Jesus thank you for taking Roy into your loving arms where he is free from pain. No more suffering. I pray for your comfort of Jeannie and the family to include his dog Pepper he leaves behind. Amen.
What’s something you do completely differently from how you were raised?
Hello to you. I hope this finds you well. So much bad news in the headlines right now, I don’t think we were designed to process so much “news” all in one sitting everyday.
In answer today’s prompt I would say the thing I do different from how I was raised is how I practice my faith – religion. As a child I was raised Roman Catholic. In addition to Mass were the Sacraments like Confession- there were rules. As an adult I fell away from Catholicism because the church wouldn’t honor my first marriage. I went for a bit when I was with my second husband but we stopped going because going to Mass was like going to a funeral. We were surrounded by people who didn’t seem to want to be there. Then I was a Pagan for most of my second marriage which was like 12 years.
In my current life I go to church on Sundays in an high school auditorium versus a brick and mortar church like I used to. My current church, Grace Bible Church Middleton, has given me a church family that I know and love. People know me by name. Each Sunday there are warm hellos and hugs! I feel like I belong to this church. I was even baptized last September which was a big step for me in my walk with Jesus.
Spin of the World Prayer Wheel;
The angels dance in your wake The sun rises for your glory Stars illume in your light Magnificent and eternal My Lord Jesus My timeless love
If you could go back and witness any historical event, which one would you pick?
Hello friends – I hope this finds you well,
If I were to go back in time I think I would want to witness the resurrection of Jesus Christ. I would want to see what happened in that tomb! That moment of history is one of the most significant I can think of. I would want to see if the shroud of Turin was inside. I would want to talk to our risen Lord.
Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. He is rich who owns the day, and no one owns the day who allows it to be invaded with fret and anxiety.
Finish every day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities, no doubt crept in. Forget them as soon as you can, tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely, with too high a spirit to be cumbered with your old nonsense.
This new day is too dear, with its hopes and invitations, to waste a moment on the yesterdays.
What’s the best thing you’ve ever found randomly on the street?
Hello to you! How are you doing? Well I hope. There is so much going on in this world. Time is really flying by isn’t it?! Just got a text from my friend Jeannie that her brother-in-law Roy is in the ER – I hope he’s ok!
To answer today’s prompt makes me think of two things. When I was living in Alvarado Texas I found a gold and diamond heart pendant on a walk. I gave it to my soul sister Erin as a gift. On another walk here in town I found a $5. Finding the money was a surprise as it was the exact amount I had left as a tip at the Sunrise Cafe.
Spin of the prayer wheel today:
At the center of the universe is a loving heart that continues to beat and that wants the best for every person.
Anything we can do to help foster the intellect and spirit and emotional growth of our fellow human beings, that is our job.
Those of us who have this particular vision must continue against all odds.
Life is for service.
mister rogers neighborhood – fred rogers – 1928-2003
Hello to you. Today while watching NYCTHRASHERs livestream on Tik Tok, he is sharing a Dance Is Life event on pier 76 in New York City . It’s so fun watching people dancing together! A bunch of random people who love music and dancing coming together in peace. Natasha Diggs is the DJ.
People coming together in peace
Spin of the world prayer wheel:
Today I purpose to live
My life will shine As the morning sings I walk in liberty Bound in true dreams Manifested promises Chase my forward motion A covered path before me The fruits of my hoping The fruits of my living
Today I purpose to love
My love will speak With the sound of grace Merciful within mercy The works of my faith Smiles of overflowing Inspire my giving Abundance of joy as rain The fruits of my living
Then it was enjoying watching our dear sweet Tatum and Kyle get married. We went over to my cousin Heidi’s first and she shared another reason to love frogs – Fully rely on God. Ever since she’s been through all that she has she has grown even closer to God. She is an inspiration to us all!
Two sweethearts of people
The wedding was at the Rustic Daisy Event barn and the weather was perfect! It was a very emotional ceremony officiated by Tatum’s Dad Richie. There were 9 bridesmaids and 9 groomsmen. The girls were dressed in red and looked lovely. Tatum and Kyle looked so happy! We had pizza and salad for dinner which hit the spot. My ears problem made it hard for me. I don’t do well in crowds either! I’m still glad I went and got to see everybody.
Spin of the World Prayer Wheel for today:
Let us be centered in the present moment experiencing it in its fullness – while not being conditioned by the mirror of our past playing out in our thoughts and emotions.
Hello to you. I just saw the sad news that Dolly Parton has died at age 80. It’s hard to believe as she has been a part of my life for so long. One of my earliest memories of her was my going into the book mobile and signing out her album with the song Coat of Many Colors:
Hello to you. It’s been a couple of days since I’ve written to you. I just haven’t had much going on. That’s not a bad thing I guess. I made it to church today and got to see and hug my church fam. These people always make it worth my while to go! Jeannie and I arrived at the same time and got a short visit in before she went to the kids church. Today was Pastor Jason’s 50th birthday. I signed the card they had for him.
We were in John today and the message of God being the vine and all of us being the branches. There is no life without being connected to the source. The goal isn’t the fruit. The goal is Gods glory.
Hello to you. I hope this finds you well. I’m doing better after having a visit with my Aunt and Uncle today. I was having some anxiety and just needed to see some loving faces. My cousins Heidi and Laura were on the phone and prayed with us. Sometimes it’s hard to be alone. My Aunt and I prayed with my cousins and the relief was almost instant. Such a beautiful prayer and gift my Idaho family is. My Auntie spoiled me with a breakfast sandwich and coffee. We watched the first four of eight episodes of the Little House on the Prairie on Netflix. It was good but can’t really compare to the original! Big shoes to fill!
Wanted to mention this – so fun to watch people dancing and having fun. NYCThrasher and Dave the pizza guy were there streaming live: at Pier 76:
What is Dance Is Life?
Dance Is Life is a communitarian dance party that celebrates the tradition of Latin Hustle being danced in the streets, parks, and clubs of NYC. We welcome all other street and club dance styles igniting a diverse space for exchange and creativity. Free and accessible to the public, Dance Is Life encourages freedom of self-expression and human connection through shared joy and movement.
Spin of the World Prayer Wheel:
Father, I abandon myself into your hands; do with me what you will. Whatever you may do, I thank you: I am ready for all, I accept all. Let only your will be done in me, and in all Your creatures – I wish no more than this, O Lord.
Into your hands I commend my soul; I offer it to you with all the love of my heart, for I love you Lord, and so need to give myself, to surrender myself into your hands, without reserve, and with boundless confidence,
I was going to go to the Sunrise after church but decided to go straight home instead. I had trouble sleeping the whole night through again. My bed isn’t very comfortable and I was up and down several times in the night.
Spin of the World Prayer Wheel for today:
Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. He is rich who owns the day, and no one owns the day who allows it to be invaded with fret and anxiety.
Finish every day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities, no doubt crept in. Forget them as soon as you can, tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely, with too high a spirit to be cumbered with your old nonsense.
This new day is too dear, with its hopes and invitations, to waste a moment on the yesterdays.
To be 