Being good to your fellow man

It always amazes me how we treat each other.  We take out the frustrations of the day on each other.  We take each other for granted.  And whether we mean to or not, we really have to think about whether or not we are being good to each other!

Yesterday was a rough day for me.  I had rude people to deal with, I was feeling overwhelmed with the demands of the day, and I even thought my ever-loving husband was angry with me! 

I took this all the way into the evening, where I was tearful, and aggitated!

I had to go to the grocery store, where I had an altercation with an angry woman.  I stayed in my car, for fear of anything worse than I was willing to handle.  I was angry too, because I feared her in a certain way.

I woke this morning with a fresh perspective on things.  She probably had a rough day, and was, after all, a child of God just like I am!  She has feelings and concerns, and is human!  I started to look at her in a different light.  Yes, she was angry, and a little scary, but she is human, and in need of understanding just like any of us!

Today is a new day, filled with new challenges.  With God's help, we will not be such a threat to each other, but a celebration of God's love that is in each of us.

I pray for the day when we will be together in perfect harmony, in the presence of our loving Father, in Heaven!

Panic

Yesterday we had the first day of severe weather.  Normally we get this in July, but in light of global warning and jet streams dipping and rising around us, we recieved it yesterday afternoon.  

The afternoon skies menaced and threatened us with their looming green eyes.  I realized then, that despite the thirteen degree weather, we could definitely see that tornado they were warning us about was imminent!

I had to drive downtown, through grey skies, that seemed to be falling around me, and as I got closer to downtown, the sky did indeed crash down with torrential rain and hail.

In no time the streets were flooded.  I could send the panic around me, mostly with the realization that this is potentially dangerous, and hot weather hot weather is just around the corner...what will happen then?

We did have that tornado, about thirty minutes away from our house.  No damage around us, no fallen trees or broken branches.  No scattered leaves from winds that would have plucked them away.  No flooding either!

We were lucky yesterday, but we were reminded of how powerful God is, and how gentle the outcome was.

While people do get panicked by all the warnings, it is helpful to know where precautions are vital in light of certain situations!

First Winter Storm

Warm Summer days have gone away.
It seems like a distant memory, when skies were bright, temperatures warm, and the threat of snow not a worry.

It's been like this me for over fifty years, and yet each year I dread the onset of Winter.

This morning was a time for cooler temperatures, freezing rain and heavy snow. I made myself venture out into the frenzy which is the driving experience this time of year.

It never ceases to amaze me how invinsible some vehicle owners think they are, especially the larger truck owners who possess four wheel drive. Why they think that will prevent them from sliding, I'll never understand.

I'm always afraid of their stopping power. I just hope my defensive driving will prepare me for people who drive like idiots!

I did witness the driver next to me rear end someone.

I'm so glad I had a productive day with no incidents! I kept my wipers clean, my windshield free of snow, and my eyes peeled, along with steady hand and foot.

It was interesting walking though. It felt like I was walking through sand!

Hopefully the roads will be plowed and sanded. The sidewalks shoveled and safe. I look forward to a fresh start tomorrow, with a reprieve from the blowing snow!

Stay safe, Winters here.

Social Media

There are so many ways we can communicate with each other.

It used to be we just picked up the phone to chat,
or we just visited each other

With the new advances in technology we can now communicate with the touch of a button. It's easier than ever to "reach out and touch someone"

I had a Twitter account, but deactivated it. I was concerned about the safety within such a public site.
I had the unique name and password, but with all the hackers out there, gaining access to even supposed secure sites, I began to worry about the safety of each and every one of us!

How much can someone find out about you, even when you have no information on your sites? Can they track your computer?

These are all serious concerns I have, and before I become so exposed that I feel at risk I will stay away.

I need the advise of my computer-literate family!

Have a wonderful day!

Injustice

I have always believed in our justice system. You tell the truth and prove that truth, and you'll be rewarded.

We did not get what we wanted today. We're entitled to it, but we must wait even longer.

I do not know how to handle this one. It cuts deep inside, and my faith is being tested. After much prayer for a better outcome I am faced with "why"?

I don't like asking why, because I trust
in my Heavenly Father. He has a plan, and I know it's for our own good...yet why can't this just be resolved? The stress is sometimes unbearable, and we're left with unanswered questions...and injustice!

I pray for a better outcome next time, and peace during our struggle to come to terms with all of this.

Please pray for us!

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I'll walk with you one day
on winding nature's path
where birds do sing
and flowers grow.
We'll hike through mountain pass,
and cross to crystal sea.

There we'll sit awhile
and breathe the salty air.
Soft breezes flow
through tousled wavy locks.

The ships pass by,
their tall and stately masts
sailing fro
to distant shores.

We'll watch the ocean swells,
each rippling splash
in playful dance
at our feet.

We'll hear the children laugh
in glee,
their faces all aglow.
For life is never ending
and joy, to overflow.

We'll walk one day,
for Father's there.
His promise true.
He's waiting for us there.

-Dedicated to Dad on his burial day.

Jan 18/27-
Feb 2/10 Rest in Peace...

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I feel you in the Summer
breeze
light and sweet
like June.

I see your playful hand, a
a trickling in the brook.
The trees, their dancing leaves.

I hear the birds, your song they sing
a perfect harmony.

I see the sky,
your bluest bluest eyes in it.
The sometimes black and
stormy swirl,
that sets the torrent rain.

I hear your voice,
through playful glee,
the children's innocence.

The puppy's fur,
the whimpering cry
"please carry me, please carry me!"

I feel your hand on tear-stained
cheek,
soft as satin, your caress.

Your wise and soulful word.

I see your vibrant colors,
your soul like fragrant petals.
a rose, or any other flower
in a garden up above.

Now sleep,
just sleep, my angel
in Father's loving arms.

Dream and play and sing,
and be that Summer breeze.

Each scent I smell,
each brook I hear
I'll feel you everywhere.

-Dedicated to Mom on her burial day.
June 30,1930-June 14, 2009
Rest in Peace...