Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Happy Birthday Kaykee...

 




Nana loves you so very much and I miss you even more....
I can see how you are growing into a beautiful woman, 
I can't believe 15 years have gone by already!!!

               



Monday, February 19, 2024

Happy Birthday Wishes to my daughter.....

Having witnessed you turn 45 
is a blessing. 
Remember, you’re not getting 
older; you’re getting better! 
May this year be filled
with bliss, and I’ll love you 
not just for 
a lifetime but for eternity. 

      


Tuesday, February 13, 2024

What is Lent? And When Does Lent Start?




When does Lent 2024 start?

In 2024 Lent begins on Wednesday 14 February. The Lent dates for 2024 are 14 February – 28 March.


When does Lent 2024 end?

The last day of Lent 2024 is Thursday, 28 March.

When the Lent period ends depends how you count the 40 days as eastern and western churches observe Lent slightly differently. In western churches Sundays are excluded meaning Lent ends on Holy Saturday. Eastern churches include Lent Sundays meaning it ends on Palm Sunday, the Friday before Easter. The last week of Lent is called Holy Week.


What does Lent mean?

The word “Lent” comes from the old English, “lencten,” which means “spring.” In Middle English is derived the words, lenten, lente, lent; related to the Dutch, lente, the German, Lenz, also rendered “spring.” In Old German lenzin, lengizin, and lenzo are related words, which probably comes from the same root as “long” and referring to “the lengthening days,” as the earth moves from the winter solstice toward the spring equinox.


Why is lent 40 days?

40 is a significant number in the Bible:

In Genesis, the flood which destroyed the earth was brought about by 40 days and nights of rain. The Israelites spent 40 years in the wilderness before reaching the promised land. Moses fasted for 40 days before receiving the ten commandments on Mount Sinai. Jesus spent 40 days praying and fasting in the wilderness in preparation for his ministry.

Lent 2024 is taking place between 14 February – 28 March.


What to do for Lent?

Some Christians from more orthodox or traditional denominations fast during Lent. They begin with the wearing of ashes on Ash Wednesday and give up meat, fish, eggs and more for the 40 day period. Others choose to give up comforts or luxuries such as chocolate, junk food, social media or television.

For many Christians, Lent is a time where they make space to pray, read the Bible and reflect on God’s love. This collection of Lent scriptures remind us that when we seek God, we will find Him.

For some of us the prospect of 40 days of giving up something can be daunting. This year we’d like to encourage you to take something up instead and form a new habit. That’s why we’re offering you prayer journals to help keep you focused and to encourage you in your faith walk.


What is Shrove Tuesday?

Shrove Tuesday is the day before Lent begins, otherwise known as Ash Wednesday.

Traditionally, Shrove Tuesday was a day where Christians could reflect on the sins they needed to repent of before the Lenten season began. The name Shrove comes from the old middle English word ‘Shriven’ meaning to go to confession to say sorry for the wrong things you’ve done.

Shrove Tuesday is also known as Pancake Day which comes from the old English custom of using up all the fattening ingredients before Lent, so that people were ready to fast. The fattening ingredients that most people had in their houses were eggs and milk, hence why people began combining them with flour to make pancakes.


What is the first day of Lent called?

Often called the Day of Ashes, Ash Wednesday opens Lent and takes place 46 days before Easter Sunday. It’s chiefly observed by Catholics, although many other Christians mark it too. Ash Wednesday comes from the ancient Jewish tradition of penance and fasting.


What is Holy week?

Holy Week is the week leading up to Easter, and is the week during which Christians particularly remember the last week of Jesus’s life. Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday which commemorates Christ’s triumphant arrival in Jerusalem.

Maundy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter where Christians remember the Last Supper, when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples.

Good Friday is the day on which Christians remember Jesus’ crucifixion and burial. Then Easter Sunday is the day on which Jesus rose from his tomb.

Monday, February 12, 2024

Super Bowl was won by the Chiefs...

             February 11th, 2024


      

 49ers  22                    Chiefs  25


       Congratulations


Tuesday, January 9, 2024

When God created woman...


When God created woman, he was working late on the 6th day.

An angel came by and asked, “Why spend so much time on her?"

The Lord answered, “Have you seen all the specifications I 

have to meet to shape her?

She must function in all kinds of situations.

She must be able to embrace several kids at the same time.

Have a hug that can heal anything from a bruised knee to 

a broken heart.

She must do all this with only two hands.

She cures herself when sick and can work 18 hours a day.”

The angel was impressed, "Just two hands...impossible!

And this is the standard model?"

The angel came closer and touched the woman.

“But you have made her so soft, Lord."

"She is soft", said the Lord,

"But I have made her strong. You can't imagine what she 

can endure and overcome."

"Can she think?" The angel asked.

The Lord answered, "Not only can she think, she can reason 

and negotiate."


The angel touched her cheeks.

"Lord, it seems this creation is leaking! You have put 

too many burdens on her." "She is not leaking...it is a tear" 

the Lord corrected the angel. "What's it for?" Asked the angel.

The Lord said, “Tears are her way of expressing her grief, 

her doubts, her love, her loneliness, her suffering, and her pride."

This made a big impression on the angel,

"Lord, you are a genius. You thought of everything. 

A woman is indeed marvelous!"

Lord said, “Indeed she is.

She has strength that amazes a man.

She can handle trouble and carry heavy burdens.

She holds happiness, love, and opinions.

She smiles when she feels like screaming.

She sings when she feels like crying.

Cries when happy and laughs when afraid.

She fights for what she believes in.

Her love is unconditional.

Her heart is broken when a next-of-kin or a friend dies 

but she finds strength to get on with life."

The angel asked: "So she is a perfect being?"

The Lord replied, "No. She has just one drawback...

she often forgets what She is worth.”

Excerpts from George Carlin:

Excerpts from George Carlin:


We drink too much, 

smoke too much, 

spend too recklessly, 

laugh too little, 

drive too fast, 

get too angry, 

stay up too late, 

get up too tired, 

read too little, 

watch TV too much, 

and pray too seldom.


We have multiplied our possessions, 

but reduced our values. 

We talk too much, 

love too seldom and hate too often.


Remember, spend some time with your loved ones, 

because they are not going to be around forever. 


Remember, say a kind word to 

someone who looks up to you in awe, 

because that little person soon will 

grow up and leave your side.


Remember, to give a warm hug to 

the one next to you, 

because that is the only treasure 

you can give with your heart and 

it doesn't cost a cent.


Remember, to say, "I love you" 

to your partner and your loved ones, 

but most of all mean it. A kiss and an 

embrace will mend hurt when it 

comes from deep inside of you.


Remember to hold hands and cherish 

the moment for someday that person 

will not be there again. Give time to love, 

give time to speak, and give time to share 

the precious thoughts in your mind.


May God Bless You All and Keep You All Safe!

What lies behind us and

What lies before us

are tiny matters compared to

What lies within us.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Saturday, January 6, 2024

There was yet another school shooting....

 There was yet another school shooting in Iowa today.

or yesterday…as I am reading, I first come to this:


Jan. 5, 2024, 12:18 AM UTC

'He got tired of the bullying,' classmates say of the shooter.

The Associated Press

Sisters Yesenia Roeder and Khamya Hall, both 17,
said alongside their mother, Alita, that the 17-year-old
classmate who police identified as the shooter had been.
bullied relentlessly since elementary school. That escalated.
recently, they said, when his younger sister started getting
picked on, too. Officials at the school didn’t intervene, they said,
and that was “the last straw” for the shooter. “He was hurting.
He got tired. He got tired of the bullying. He got tired of the
harassment,” Yesenia Roeder Hall, 17, said. “Was it a smart
idea to shoot up the school? No. God, no.”

Then later toward the end of the article they the investigators say,
and I quote, "We are still looking for a motive/reason for
this senseless killing!"

Truly I say to you, Maybe just maybe if the damn School
System would pay attention to these children being bullied
from early grades on up and start paying attention to whom
the bullies are cause they sure as hell know, they just turn their
backs and sometimes even assist in the bullying…we ALL have
a breaking point and these kids have hit it…I am going to stick
my neck out and say that not one school shooter woke up one
day and decided to shoot up a school …if they tell a child if you
see it say it…that is a joke because whoever has seen it and has
said it are now on the end of even more bullying and so on
and so forth…The ones that the children are supposed to tell,
turn their backs on these children.... time and time again....
Now a days this kind of daily ritual for the children being
bullied is horrendous....and TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE…
Schools Take RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR LACK OF…
HELP THESE CHILDREN BEFORE THEY COMMIT
SUICIDE OR BECOME SHOOTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Monday, December 25, 2023