The Spirit of God has made me;the breath of the Almighty gives me life.Job 33:4 NIV *** My Nose by Dorothy Aldis It doesn’t breathe;It doesn’t smell;It doesn’t feelSo very well.I am discouragedWith my nose:The only thing itDoes is blows. *** Apparently covid is the gift that keeps giving. Weeks after I thought it was over I…
Author: Pam R
“God is in Control”
Wars. Armed conflicts. Shootings. Innocent people detained. There is so much going on in our country and our world that is scary and worrisome. I find myself needing to step back and remember this fundamental truth. *** The Lord of Heaven’s Armies has sworn this oath:“It will all happen as I have planned.It will be as I…
Being Known
At dinner the first night of the cruise, there was a chair missing from our table. The staff was expecting someone in a wheelchair. Me. I didn’t anticipate that and had left the chair at the dining room entrance, and walked to the table, something I continued to do throughout the cruise to avoid having…
Finding Hope
13 The Lord looks down from heaven and sees the whole human race.14 From his throne he observes all who live on the earth.15 He made their hearts, so he understands everything they do.Psalm 33 NLT *** Since you know God understands, you can boldly go to Him. Max Lucado *** 18 But the Lord watches over those who fear him, those who rely on his unfailing…
Two (Semi-related) Thoughts
First Thought:I found some pictures of the lifeboat drill that I’d forgotten I’d taken. This first one is of the crew members near me, mustered, ready and waiting. I forgot yesterday that, in addition to warm clothing, passengers were to retrieve the life vests from their cabin and bring them to the muster station. (We…
In Case of Emergency …
The ship docked in Mexico on the second day. Amy had signed up to ride horseback, but I had something else in mind. After a room service breakfast, I took a leisurely shower, dressed and headed out with my trusty cane to find a quiet deck chair and enjoy the view. No overdoing it for…
Learned & Applied
Christ is the one who gives me the strength I need to do whatever I must do.Philippians 4:13 ERV *** Before we even boarded the cruise ship, I requested a wheelchair. It was a clunky thing and apparently had seen hard service, but it did the trick. I could – and did – still walk,…
In the Parks
Amtrak arrived in Fullerton on time Friday, a small miracle by itself. We taxied to the hotel, left our luggage and got to Disneyland just before opening. Or, we would have, if my hip hadn’t started hurting. Aware that walking was going to be a problem, I rented an electronic scooter. That would have been…
Blessed
God blesses those who obey him; happy the man who puts his trust in the Lord.Proverbs 16:20 Living Bible *** “Finding happiness should not be seen as finding a needle in a haystack. Happiness is within. Each day is a blessing that brings an abundance of happiness. Therefore, finding happiness should be like finding a…
Facing Forward
The first time it happened was when I had a passport photo taken back in February. Wow! I thought. I look old. Probably it’s just a cheap camera. I don’t look like this in my bathroom mirror. The second time was when I had to submit a photo for the cruise line. Jenna took a…