Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! Yes, it is still morning for another hour. I am doing things backward today, so I got a late start.
I had to go out to retrieve the paper, so I called Pam at the Times who told me to call her if I had any more problems. I thought I was all finished with that stuff, because the Times has been in the chair for several days. Oh, well, We will see what happens.
So, yesterday I went to CVS to get some things I needed, and when I got to check out I discovered I did not have my debit card and the case I carry it in. So I asked the cashier if I could leave my purchases there while I went home to search for it. After I did that, and did not find it in the house, I started remembering where I had last used it, and a light bulb came on! It must be in the car! Sure enough, there it was. Instead of putting it in the pocket in the purse I carry, it had slipped into a basket i have on the floor.
So..back I went to the store and got a couple more things and then checked out. Sure enough, everything was on the counter just where I had left it!
Well, after that little adventure, I went on to the Park to calm down and enjoy the heat and humidity and then went home to relax. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Proverbs 16:3,9
Commit your work to the Lord,
and then your plans will succeed.
We can make our plans, but the Lord
determines our steps.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, August 19, 2016
Thursday, August 18, 2016
Psalm 100
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! We have another day with lots of sun and a prediction of more thunder storms later on. I heard lots of thunder last night about 8:30 or 9, but did not get off the couch to check, so I don't know if we actually got rain or not. Everything looked pretty dry this morning.
My ladies came to clean yesterday and caught me eating lunch. Cheryl had called and said they were running early, so they started at the other end of the house, while I finished up my tomato and cheese sandwich. They had brought me three large tomatoes that the owner of Mia Italia had given them last week, so Kim passed them on. That owner is always giving them extra tomatoes. I guess he orders too many from the Farmer's Market, but I was happy to take them..
It looks like the mangoes have fallen off the tree right next door. I know they looked ripe, and with the wind that blew up from the storm last night, they were probably ready to drop. There are probably two or more trees on their property..mango, that is.
I had a call from a lady at the Times yesterday and she wanted to know if I was getting satisfactory delivery from my carrier. I told her that I had put a sign in the chair, and she told me they had a new person on the route and she was hoping I would have no more trouble. So Far, I haven't! Persistence pays off! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 100
Shout with joy to the Lord, O earth!
Worship the Lord with gladness.
Come before him, singing with joy.
Acknowledge that the Lord is God.
He made us and we are his.
We are his people, the sheep of his pasture
Enter his gates with thanksgiving;
go into his courts with praise.
Give thanks to him and bless his name,
for the Lord is good .
His unfailing love continues forever,
and his faithfulness continues to each
generation.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
My ladies came to clean yesterday and caught me eating lunch. Cheryl had called and said they were running early, so they started at the other end of the house, while I finished up my tomato and cheese sandwich. They had brought me three large tomatoes that the owner of Mia Italia had given them last week, so Kim passed them on. That owner is always giving them extra tomatoes. I guess he orders too many from the Farmer's Market, but I was happy to take them..
It looks like the mangoes have fallen off the tree right next door. I know they looked ripe, and with the wind that blew up from the storm last night, they were probably ready to drop. There are probably two or more trees on their property..mango, that is.
I had a call from a lady at the Times yesterday and she wanted to know if I was getting satisfactory delivery from my carrier. I told her that I had put a sign in the chair, and she told me they had a new person on the route and she was hoping I would have no more trouble. So Far, I haven't! Persistence pays off! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 100
Shout with joy to the Lord, O earth!
Worship the Lord with gladness.
Come before him, singing with joy.
Acknowledge that the Lord is God.
He made us and we are his.
We are his people, the sheep of his pasture
Enter his gates with thanksgiving;
go into his courts with praise.
Give thanks to him and bless his name,
for the Lord is good .
His unfailing love continues forever,
and his faithfulness continues to each
generation.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Jesus, The True Vine
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! We had a brief, blowing storm yesterday about 4 or 4:30, and then the sky stayed dark for the rest of the evening, so maybe today will be the same. Lots of sun and heat in the day and rain later on.
I am so glad the rains seemed to have stopped in Louisiana, but the floods are not abating very fast. My niece and her family will not be back in their home for months, but they are being helped by friends and she has a very positive attitude and says, "God has got this thing." the Amite river is very near them in Denham Springs and Walker, where they live. Many pictures and broadcasts have come from there on the weather channel and other media outlets, so we have a pretty good idea of the widespread damage. I keep praying for them.
Yesterday, I had a checkup at Pierce Clinic and had Dr. Chris since I guess Dr. Pierce is on vacation. We had a nice chat about his new baby son, born last week at over 10 pounds! Whew! I'm sure his wife is relieved! He says he is a family man and can hardly wait to get home to be with his little ones. He always has one or two in his arms in church! It is good to see a man who loves the Lord and is raising his children to know Jesus.
I wanted to order a pizza for my supper last night, but discovered Westshore does not deliver to this address, and I did not know where the closest Papa Johns is to me. Any suggestions?
So, I wound up going to good old reliable Boston Market and while is isn't pizza, it was good. And I got treated to the sight of the egret who hangs out there. He was looking in the window at the people seated at a table just inside. He looked so pitiful, I don't think I could have eaten with that sad face looking at me! I'm sure he wasn't starving, but he was doing his best to look like it! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
John 15:12-
And here is how to measure it---the greatest
love is shown when people lay down their lives
for their friends .
You are my friends if you obey me. I no longer
call you servants, because a master doesn't
confide in his servants. Now you are my friends,
since i have told you everything the Father told
me. You didn't choose me, I chose you. I appointed
you to go and produce fruit that will last, so the
Father will give you whatever you ask for, using
my name. I command you to love each other.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I am so glad the rains seemed to have stopped in Louisiana, but the floods are not abating very fast. My niece and her family will not be back in their home for months, but they are being helped by friends and she has a very positive attitude and says, "God has got this thing." the Amite river is very near them in Denham Springs and Walker, where they live. Many pictures and broadcasts have come from there on the weather channel and other media outlets, so we have a pretty good idea of the widespread damage. I keep praying for them.
Yesterday, I had a checkup at Pierce Clinic and had Dr. Chris since I guess Dr. Pierce is on vacation. We had a nice chat about his new baby son, born last week at over 10 pounds! Whew! I'm sure his wife is relieved! He says he is a family man and can hardly wait to get home to be with his little ones. He always has one or two in his arms in church! It is good to see a man who loves the Lord and is raising his children to know Jesus.
I wanted to order a pizza for my supper last night, but discovered Westshore does not deliver to this address, and I did not know where the closest Papa Johns is to me. Any suggestions?
So, I wound up going to good old reliable Boston Market and while is isn't pizza, it was good. And I got treated to the sight of the egret who hangs out there. He was looking in the window at the people seated at a table just inside. He looked so pitiful, I don't think I could have eaten with that sad face looking at me! I'm sure he wasn't starving, but he was doing his best to look like it! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
John 15:12-
And here is how to measure it---the greatest
love is shown when people lay down their lives
for their friends .
You are my friends if you obey me. I no longer
call you servants, because a master doesn't
confide in his servants. Now you are my friends,
since i have told you everything the Father told
me. You didn't choose me, I chose you. I appointed
you to go and produce fruit that will last, so the
Father will give you whatever you ask for, using
my name. I command you to love each other.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
The True Vine
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! Sunshine, breezes and lots of humidity is another day of the same weather we have been having. We had no rain yesterday, although the sky was overcast and I could smell rain in the air.
It looks like my yard guys are catching up. They just finished up a few minutes ago and moved on down the street. They did not come until Thursday last week when they were delayed by rain, so I am sure they are happy to be back on schedule.
I had a quick check-up visit with my doctor yesterday. Quick, because there were no other patients waiting. It must be a slow time of year for them. All my vitals were normal, and I had no new complaints, so in ten minutes or so, I was good to go. Which I did , by going over to Wendy's and getting a chocolate Frosty.! A small reward...
I drove to the Park and sat for a few minutes enjoying the cold ice cream, and then went home. My bird of paradise bush has at least two beautiful blooms open now.The foliage is so thick, there may be more hidden amongst the leaves. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
John 15:9-12
I have loved you even as the Father has
loved me. Remain in my love. When you
obey me, you remain in my love. just as
I obey my Father and remain in his love.
I have told you this, so that you will be
filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will
overflow! I command you to love each other
the same way that I have loved you...
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, love and joy!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
It looks like my yard guys are catching up. They just finished up a few minutes ago and moved on down the street. They did not come until Thursday last week when they were delayed by rain, so I am sure they are happy to be back on schedule.
I had a quick check-up visit with my doctor yesterday. Quick, because there were no other patients waiting. It must be a slow time of year for them. All my vitals were normal, and I had no new complaints, so in ten minutes or so, I was good to go. Which I did , by going over to Wendy's and getting a chocolate Frosty.! A small reward...
I drove to the Park and sat for a few minutes enjoying the cold ice cream, and then went home. My bird of paradise bush has at least two beautiful blooms open now.The foliage is so thick, there may be more hidden amongst the leaves. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
John 15:9-12
I have loved you even as the Father has
loved me. Remain in my love. When you
obey me, you remain in my love. just as
I obey my Father and remain in his love.
I have told you this, so that you will be
filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will
overflow! I command you to love each other
the same way that I have loved you...
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, love and joy!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, August 15, 2016
The Vine
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! We had a beautiful, very warm day yesterday and today promises to be the same. Of course, the usual thunderstorms are predicted for later, but that does not mean that they will occur in this neighborhood.
I was able to get to church because of no rain and heard an excellent sermon from Ecclesiastes, the sermon series that Pastor Kevin is preaching. I was greeted and hugged by several friends and got to sit in the new chairs for the first time. They are very comfy, but something is different about them. I seem to sit lower and don't have the field of vision. that I had with the old ones. They seem to be larger than the old ones, also.
The past two days, I have posted on Facebook, the news about my niece in La. Due to the unceasing rain, they have had massive flooding and Donna and her family had to evacuate their house which now has about 6 feet of water in it. I had asked for prayers for them and all the others in their town near Denham Springs. Donna had posted photos of the water rising and then coming into the house, but through it all, she has shown a remarkably positive attitude, due to her strong faith. She knows God is in control.
So...about my ongoing battle of wills with the Times carrier...I finally took a legal sized pad and made a sign saying, "Please place Times in chair. Thanks." Well it worked! The past couple mornings, the paper has been in the chair! Yay! This may seem picky, but because of my balance problems, I am cautious about bending over, or stepping outside to retrieve it, even though I wear an ADT companion wristband around the house. Speaking of that, it would not have done any good yesterday, because my network was down all afternoon, until I finally called Bright House and the very efficient and kind customer rep soon got it back working. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
John 15:1-4
I am the true vine, and my Father is the
gardener. He cuts off every branch that
doesn't produce fruit, and he prunes the
branches that do bear fruit so they will pro-
duce even more. You have already been
pruned for greater fruitfulness by the message
I have given you. Remain in me, and I will
remain in you. For a branch cannot produce
fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you
cannot be fruitful apart from me."
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I was able to get to church because of no rain and heard an excellent sermon from Ecclesiastes, the sermon series that Pastor Kevin is preaching. I was greeted and hugged by several friends and got to sit in the new chairs for the first time. They are very comfy, but something is different about them. I seem to sit lower and don't have the field of vision. that I had with the old ones. They seem to be larger than the old ones, also.
The past two days, I have posted on Facebook, the news about my niece in La. Due to the unceasing rain, they have had massive flooding and Donna and her family had to evacuate their house which now has about 6 feet of water in it. I had asked for prayers for them and all the others in their town near Denham Springs. Donna had posted photos of the water rising and then coming into the house, but through it all, she has shown a remarkably positive attitude, due to her strong faith. She knows God is in control.
So...about my ongoing battle of wills with the Times carrier...I finally took a legal sized pad and made a sign saying, "Please place Times in chair. Thanks." Well it worked! The past couple mornings, the paper has been in the chair! Yay! This may seem picky, but because of my balance problems, I am cautious about bending over, or stepping outside to retrieve it, even though I wear an ADT companion wristband around the house. Speaking of that, it would not have done any good yesterday, because my network was down all afternoon, until I finally called Bright House and the very efficient and kind customer rep soon got it back working. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
John 15:1-4
I am the true vine, and my Father is the
gardener. He cuts off every branch that
doesn't produce fruit, and he prunes the
branches that do bear fruit so they will pro-
duce even more. You have already been
pruned for greater fruitfulness by the message
I have given you. Remain in me, and I will
remain in you. For a branch cannot produce
fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you
cannot be fruitful apart from me."
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, August 12, 2016
Paul's Final Thoughts
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! It is so late I almost skipped sending this today, because I still have to put sheets on the bed and get that made up. However, it is a beautiful, very warm morning with lots of sun, so I need to get busy.
Last night it must have rained, because the porch was very wet when I opened the door. Speaking of that, the Times was in the chair yesterday! Yay! But, this morning it was on the floor. I was afraid the good news would not last.I will see where it is tomorrow and then call again if I need to.
I stayed up later last night to watch Michael Phelps win his 4th gold medal! The greatest athlete in the world! I could not help wondering how he earns a living.with all the training he does. I know he gets money from endorsements, but now he has a son...just curious. I also like to watch the gymnastics. They train from the time they are little. What dedication! They are fantastic!
Before the Olympics I watched Jeopardy, Tournament of Champions and my contestant won! Now, if he can only hold on tonight! Go, Alex Jacob!
Well, the van worked well enough for me to get over to the library yesterday and then take a ride to the park. There were a few more people than the day before and I saw an egret posed by a fallen tree looking down into the water. It looked like a painting with the green in the background showing up the whiteness of the bird. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Philippians : 4-7
Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again---rejoice!
Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do.
Remember, the Lord is coming soon.
Don't worry about anything. Instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
If you do this you will experience God's peace, which is
far more wonderful than the human mind can understand.
His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in
Christ Jesus...
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Last night it must have rained, because the porch was very wet when I opened the door. Speaking of that, the Times was in the chair yesterday! Yay! But, this morning it was on the floor. I was afraid the good news would not last.I will see where it is tomorrow and then call again if I need to.
I stayed up later last night to watch Michael Phelps win his 4th gold medal! The greatest athlete in the world! I could not help wondering how he earns a living.with all the training he does. I know he gets money from endorsements, but now he has a son...just curious. I also like to watch the gymnastics. They train from the time they are little. What dedication! They are fantastic!
Before the Olympics I watched Jeopardy, Tournament of Champions and my contestant won! Now, if he can only hold on tonight! Go, Alex Jacob!
Well, the van worked well enough for me to get over to the library yesterday and then take a ride to the park. There were a few more people than the day before and I saw an egret posed by a fallen tree looking down into the water. It looked like a painting with the green in the background showing up the whiteness of the bird. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Philippians : 4-7
Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again---rejoice!
Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do.
Remember, the Lord is coming soon.
Don't worry about anything. Instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
If you do this you will experience God's peace, which is
far more wonderful than the human mind can understand.
His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in
Christ Jesus...
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Prowling thru Proverbs
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! It is good to see sunshine again, but, of course, that means our heat is back. Yesterday the temp reached 90 and today will be the same.
So, after my cleaning ladies finished with the house, I scooted over to the Pierce Clinic for an overdue neck adjustment, and since it was later in the afternoon, I drove on to Wendy's and got a cheeseburger and fries for my supper. That was not the healthiest meal I could have eaten, but since I seldom indulge like that, I just went for it.
My van is acting up again, and Ray came over unexpectedly and tested it with his computer. I have a gas leak somewhere and also the A/C has major problems. I see a lot of money going out in the near future. Probably more than the van is worth.I was hoping it would hold up until I have to give up driving, whenever that will be.
Well, I watched a guy climb the Trump Tower using suction cups, yesterday, until New York's finest grabbed him from a window and hauled him in. I have to hand it to him for ingenuity. Where he got the idea of using suction cups is beyond me! He even had ropes fixed to them so he could put his foot in them to climb. I believe he would have made it to the top if left alone, but he caused a lot of people to disrupt their lives to rescue him, plus the expense!
I drove through the park and saw very few people there. School was just out, so no little ones were present. There were only about 10 visitors cars in the whole area! But the butterflies and birds are back and showing off their beauty and chirps for my enjoyment! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Proverbs 19:19-
Short- tempered people must pay their own
penalty. If you rescue them once, you will
have to do it again.
Get all the instruction and advice you can and be
wise the rest of your life.
You can make many plans, but the Lord's purpose
will prevail.
Loyalty makes a person attractive. And it is better
to be poor than dishonest.
Fear of the Lord gives life, security, and protection
from harm.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
So, after my cleaning ladies finished with the house, I scooted over to the Pierce Clinic for an overdue neck adjustment, and since it was later in the afternoon, I drove on to Wendy's and got a cheeseburger and fries for my supper. That was not the healthiest meal I could have eaten, but since I seldom indulge like that, I just went for it.
My van is acting up again, and Ray came over unexpectedly and tested it with his computer. I have a gas leak somewhere and also the A/C has major problems. I see a lot of money going out in the near future. Probably more than the van is worth.I was hoping it would hold up until I have to give up driving, whenever that will be.
Well, I watched a guy climb the Trump Tower using suction cups, yesterday, until New York's finest grabbed him from a window and hauled him in. I have to hand it to him for ingenuity. Where he got the idea of using suction cups is beyond me! He even had ropes fixed to them so he could put his foot in them to climb. I believe he would have made it to the top if left alone, but he caused a lot of people to disrupt their lives to rescue him, plus the expense!
I drove through the park and saw very few people there. School was just out, so no little ones were present. There were only about 10 visitors cars in the whole area! But the butterflies and birds are back and showing off their beauty and chirps for my enjoyment! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Proverbs 19:19-
Short- tempered people must pay their own
penalty. If you rescue them once, you will
have to do it again.
Get all the instruction and advice you can and be
wise the rest of your life.
You can make many plans, but the Lord's purpose
will prevail.
Loyalty makes a person attractive. And it is better
to be poor than dishonest.
Fear of the Lord gives life, security, and protection
from harm.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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