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| illustration by Chatgpt |
It's been an eventful week here with both highs and lows. I'm processing some of it mentally and am not inclined to discuss it much.
While musing over what to record in this post, I gave [free] Chatgpt the following instructions and the above illustration is the result..
watercolor back of 70 year old woman sitting at desk contemplating what to write, short salt-and-pepper gray hair, wearing dark pink long sleeved t-shirt, Trust the Lord
👉🏻 got good news that a family member's medical situation is better than anticipated -- a highlight, to be sure! Thank You, Lord!!!
👉🏻 one of my grandsons was recognized by his employer for his great work performance.
👉🏻 we addressed a landscaping situation
👉🏻 Gary bought tickets for us to see 1950s teen idol Frankie Avalon in concert. (the real man, not an impersonator!)
👉🏻 tried to fix a computer problem on my own; had to visit my techie guy who gave me the solution at no charge.
👉🏻 completed one jiigsaw puzzle and started another
👉🏻 we both took care of banking business
👉🏻 attended a meeting for transition of our +55 community from the builder to the residents.
👉🏻 served as one of several discussion leaders with my ladies' Bible study group; we're in Philippians chapter 3.
👉🏻 on our morning bike ride we observed how recent rains have caused one of our golf course lakes to overflow into the sand trap
👉🏻 the very next day a sink hole opened up in that same lake and the majority of the water had disappeared! Birds are enjoying a smorgasbord of fish!
👉🏻 Hurricane Isaias slammed into the property of my family; no physical injuries but lots of downed trees and fences, etc. Some damage to the house but we don't know the extent of that yet because of the tree that fell against it. As of my last communication with them (and the TV news reports), many of the counties in the Panhandle are without power.
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| Internet photo of Hurricane Isaias a few days ago |
👉🏻 continuing my reading of Pastor Robert Jeffress' book, Final Conquest (a Verse-by-Verse Study of the Book of Revelation).
👉🏻 began reading a biography of Abraham Lincoln (purchased at his museum on our recent road trip).
👉🏻 Watched our weekly church sermon on the subject of miracles.
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👉🏻 a family member is running a half-marathon through California's Redwoods today.
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| driving through a California Redwood (internet photo) |
👉🏻 did my laundry, baked more Mini Taco Cups in Wonton Wrappers, and indulged with Gary in one of our favorite treats: Boston-Creme-filled donuts
As you can see, it was an eventful week here. As I've been typing out this post, I'm processing the harder aspects of it and definitely praying for the family and friends who are personally affected. We know the Lord is in control. We know He allows adversity. For His children any/all trouble is ultimately for a good purpose even if that's not readily apparent at the time. He is good.
I think of going to the dentist. Sometimes an extraction or a filling, etc is needed. It's not necessarily due to anything wrong or bad that we have done; it's just life and we deal with it appropriately. The same applies to hurricanes and sinkholes.
A verse from the Old Testament Book of Job comes to mind:
Though He slay me,
yet I will trust in Him.
Job 13:15
And then there is this:
We know that in all things
God works for the good
of those who love Him,
who have been called
according to His purpose.
Romans 8:28
Until next time, grace and peace.
Barbara
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11 comments:
Quite an eventful week! Thank you for sharing. Let me know what you think about the book you are reading. Karla Lloyd
You did have an eventful week! The sinkhole is quite something.
I like listening to Dr Jeffress and I bet his book is good too.
I'm sorry about the hard things this week. It's so good that we know that God is in control!
I don't know what I think is worse, a sink hole or a hurricane. Yikes. So many weird events happening. Maranatha. I can't imagine how people without the peace of God can cope. Our Grand Nephew and his new bride decided to cancel their honeymoon to Jacksonville this last week and a good thing they did. I'm impressed with your computer fixing skills and being brave enough to have that sweet illustration created...
Woo hoo for Frankie Avalon...that will be good I would imagine.
Oh I could commiserate with you with all the stuff going around in my noggin. Mama's assisted living place took on water so that is going to be a longer term mess that we have to sort through. My family to the north of Milton took on a ton of damage. The aftermath brings on a lot to process, so my brain is full.
Take care and I hope you have a good week.
You did, indeed, have a busy week! Frankie Avalon in person!! Can I be jealous?! I hope you can sneak a couple of photos to share with us! Prayers for all dealing with the aftermath of the hurricane, your family included. Prayers for all of your intentons, mentioned or not! Love to you and Gary! Have a happy week ahead! xo
I wasn't aware that Frankie Avalon was still with us, Barbara. That sounds like a fun concert, for sure! You've certainly had a jam-packed week. Glad you all were safe in the hurricane. Blessings!
I know you and Gary will enjoy the Frankie Avalon concert. That sinkhole is impressive. It sounded like your week was filled with good and not so good. But the Lord is in control of it all. Praying for those impacted by the hurricane and now its aftermath with the cleanup. Have a good week, Barbara.
Chat GPT is fantastic for creating images like that for our blogs.
That is great that the medical situation is better than anticipated and well done to your grandson at work!
Oh wow! That sinkhole looks crazy and how scary about the hurricane!
It really was an eventful week! Sending love and hugs.
Love the AI picture of you contemplating. Great job AI! Now, you certainly did have a lot to contemplate and pray about and consider and pray about...So thankful your family in the panhandle are safe and sound, even if there was some damage, but nothing too severe I trust. That's an answer to prayer. We are looking forward to seeing you soon and we can talk more about all of the above. I'm not too happy about that sinkhole in your neighborhood. I trust is is a ways from your house. Those are not something to get too close to! Praying it is now stabilized. Oh, Frankie Avalon! How wonderful! That should be fun!! Sending hugs your way and we'll see you soon to hug in person! HOORAY!!
Quite an eventful week. Praise the Lord for His help and protection in all things. Thank you for the Bible quotes.
God bless always.
You did have an eventful week! I hope this next one is calmer and less eventful!
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