"Try a Little Kindness"

If you see your brother standing by the road
With a heavy load, from the seeds he's sown
And if you see your sister fallen by the way,
Just stop and say, you're going the wrong way.

You've got to try a little kindness
Just show a little kindness
Shine your light for everyone to see
And if you try a little kindness
Then you'll overlook the blindness
Of narrow minded people
On the narrow minded streets.

In case you don't recognize the lines above, they are from an old song by Glen Campbell. I think the lyrics speak volumes and the song has been one of my favorites for many, many years. I have always tried to live my life in such a way as the song speaks of. I think you would agree, kindness is something this world is in desperate need of. In this day of Selfishness, and the "it's all about ME" mentality, we need to be practicing kindness towards our fellow man. I know it is hard sometimes because some people are SO difficult. The bad thing is, it's our loss when we don't do what God expects us to do. Believe me, I know! Kindness is FREE, (giving AND receiving) and the rewards are great! Let's all make a conscious effort to be kind to one another today, tomorrow and every day. I love you all in Christ! God bless............

Sorry it's been so long.......

I just realized I haven't posted in over three months and probably don't have anyone reading the blog anymore but oh well.....I thought I would write a little something tonight. A lot has happened in our lives and I really don't know where to start. Travis got home and Jamie left in April so that was a bitter sweet time for us. God is good and knows best so I have to be thankful that He takes control of situations that are out of our hands. We haven't been in church since April 26th so that's really not a good thing for us. I can't explain why but we haven't been back and I miss it. As for me, I desperately need God in my life and my spirit suffers when I get away from that sweet fellowship. So......what is wrong with me you ask? Why don't I just get up and get back in church? Why do I do exactly the opposite of what I know I should be doing? Ugh! I frustrate myself! Instead of waking up on Sunday morning and getting ready for church, I have been sleeping late. What a loss for me! Why is it we can't get that much needed nourishment from listening to a good sermon on TV? I know the answer to that! It's because we need to be in God's House, fellowshipping with our brothers and sisters in Christ. There is simply nothing that can take the place of that! Pray God will point us in the right direction and we can begin serving Him again like we are called to do.

Alfred had his overtime cut out completely so things have been difficult around here. We've had to make lots of changes but it really hasn't helped much. I'm sure it will pass but this has been the hardest time for us in a very long time. I am hopeful it will get better before we have to make some really tough decisions.

Now that I sit here writing, I realize there is a lot more I want to write about but I'll save it for another night. My computer has a virus so it has to go back into the shop for a clean up. Don't know how long that will take but hopefully it will only be a couple days. God bless everyone and I hope you all have a great week!