October 30, 2014 Thursday

Abs and arms today.  Do some sit ups and lift a couple weights.  Soup cans if that's all you have.


2 Corinthians  chapter 3 and 4 - It bothers me that the message is blocked from non-believers.  How can we share the Gospel with everyone if they are blocked from understanding the message.  It tells again how our message is our life.  A picture tells a thousand stories I guess.  If they won't listen show them.


 Keep your prayers going for the Kurdish soldiers, that God is with them.  The Turkish are waiting to see them, to see what kind of arms they have, pray for God's arms to be with them.


On this day:
2012 - I was looking into blogging and just getting started at this.  I haven't opened it up to all the possibilities I could, so I am only read by a select few.  I hope those of you that read it enjoy it as much as I enjoy writing it.


1938 - Orson Welles' "The War of the Worlds" aired on CBS radio. The belief that the realistic radio dramatization was a live news event about a Martian invasion caused panic among listeners. What a great hoax!


Parenting - Hope you keep your kids in tonight.  I don't know anyone that allows their kids to go out on devils night anymore.  I did.  We egged houses and toilet papered trees and rang doorbells.  WE did not torch houses or do irreparable harm to anyone, but I guess it had to start some where.


Ethiopia - Last days here, get some souvenirs and pack up to leave for our next destination.
Addis Ababa neighborhood shopping experience.


Enjoy the day!  Make it Memorable!

October 29, 2014 Wednesday

Aerobics with Kathy Smith.  I do not originate from a family of high activity.  My family is mostly sedentary and have all the related side effects.  Seeing this makes me want to keep active so that I can be healthy as long as possible and do the things I want to do.  If you have a history of being a couch potato - start slow, even a walk around the block to get you going, but break the habit.  You will be happy you did!


Jeremiah chapter 42 - Was not a bullfrog, he was a prophet.  The people requested that Jeremiah petition the Lord to advise them what they should do and after a period of time the Lord told Jeremiah what to tell them His decision was.  You don't need to be afraid to petition the Lord on your own behalf, but help, well it never hurts.  There are a small number of Kurds from Iraq going to fight ISIS in Turkey today.  They are confident they will win.  Add your prayers to God in their behalf for this act of courage against this evil.


On this day:
2007 - Nicole started work at Moosejaw.  Perfect place for her, clothes and equipment that she could relate to and young people to work with.  It was a perfect fit and in her normal fashion she met and kept friends from there.  That job set her up to get a job in Chicago and then later when she came home and began working at Fulex, she had the experience of warehouse shipping and organizing to bring to the job there.  Now, although she works in the office, a lot of days she is out in the warehouse getting orders shipped with the rest of them.  No job is unimportant or inconsequential, it can always lead to bigger, better things.  Working with all types of people sets you up to many paths in service and leadership.
1974 - U.S. President Gerald Ford signed a new law forbidding discrimination in credit applications on the basis of sex or marital status This was 6 years too late for me.  I had to come up with $800.00 extra because I was a SINGLE FEMALE.  It said so right on the mortgage.


Parenting - I made under $100 a week then.  Mind you houses were much cheaper.  I paid $12,500 for a two bedroom with a basement, shingle sided house with a 1 1/2 car garage.  I was 21.  I had not gone to college, so I didn't have student loans to pay off - or credit cards.  We used lay a way in those days, you didn't over extend yourself.  But I had a tough time coming up with the $800.00, but I did.  I consider that as a woman I had to be stronger and more flexible then a man to accomplish the same thing he did.  Times have changed, for the better I think.


Ethiopia - Few more days here then we move on!  Lets see more of the country:
 It does have its beauty!


Enjoy the day!  Make it memorable!

October 28, 2014 Tuesday

It is so important to keep those abs strong for your lower back.  There are a million ways to keep them toned, find one and work at it.  I did the Pilates with the steel ring this morning.  I need a variety of ways to keep my muscles from knowing what I am doing.  Do what works for you!


Ecclesiastes  chapter 5 - Riches are meaningless.  You can't take it with you.  "Whoever loves money never had enough"    God provides, more to some then others.  We are so blessed in this country, but there are a lot that have little.  Think about sharing something today,


On this day:
2006 - My girlfriends at church met at church to set up for the "kitchen shower" we planned  to supply the new kitchen in our building.  You might think that is like adding more work to an already busy schedule, but it is different.  I have been enjoying the company of girls - Grace Circle, for almost 20 years.  Some have come and gone.  We met last night for desert and Bible study.  It is extended family and I enjoy them all.  If you are missing some involvement, friends or depth in your life, church social groups are a good place to get involved.


1965 - Pope Paul VI issued a decree absolving Jews of collective guilt for the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. What do you think about that?


Parenting - I have a deep desire to be all and everything to everyone.  If you need help with babysitting, elder sitting, dog sitting, prayers for better health, moving into a new home, painting, throwing you a wedding shower,  baby shower, birthday party, if you need money for anything I would love to give it to you.  I think about these things all the time, but alas I cannot physically, emotionally or financially do these things.  It is a disappointment to me.  I can't help believe that everyone feels the same way, I know a lot of my friends do and some are very good at accomplishing quite a bit of this.  We can only do so much for so many, but I want you to all know that I want to.  Is that what they mean when they say "she meant well".  It is especially true of our children, we would like to provide everything, but it is not the best thing for them.


Ethiopia- 
Ethiopia is one of the World's poorest countries. Out of a population of around 80 million (2008) people, 35 million people are living in abject poverty. In one of the world's poorest countries, where about 44 per cent of the population lives under the poverty line, more than 12 million people are chronically or at least periodically food insecure.
Most of them live in rural areas with agriculture as their main occupation. With 80% of Ethiopians dependent on agriculture as their main livelihood, severe arid conditions due to persistent lack of rainfall coupled with civil disputes have worsened Ethiopian poverty.

All efforts have been made to improve conditions in Ethiopia but things have hardly changed. The extremely poor people comprise of the small and marginal farmers.  This might be a good place to help today!.


Enjoy the day!  Make it memorable!!!!

October 27, 2014 Monday

AM Yoga this morning.  Great start to the day!


Luke chapter 15 - Jesus tells of the parable of the lost sheep.  WE are the lost sheep.  The angels in heaven rejoice when we repent.  Make an angels day today!


On this day:
2005 - After work I went to the hospital to see my boss.  He wasn't happy to see me.  He had a double heart bypass and was lucky to be alive.  His daughter was the only one that stayed with him at the hospital.  He hasn't changed any of his lifestyle.  I hear he is in worse shape than before.  Do you know someone?  Usually a guy, that has health issues that have spiraled out of control?  I know quite a few of them.  Wish we had a magic pill to fix that.  Wish they would listen to reason.


1904 - The New York subway system officially opened. It was the first rapid-transit subway system in America. It is too bad that Detroit never expanded  the mass transit system to more then buses.  Maybe now with all the open space in Detroit they should look into it.  I realize Detroit is all about cars, but everyone that can have one, has one now.  Lets move ahead.


Parenting - Cheers to my daughter that has worked so hard the last week, both at her job and at home getting the bedrooms switched.  We were both so tired on Saturday after moving all the dressers and moms bed, that at the end after trying to get the loft into the downstairs bedroom, we collapsed.  I went out and got us each a beer and with the loft frame wedged in my bookshelf, outside the bedroom and the other two legs lodged in the bedroom closet, we were done.  Don and Jameson came to our rescue and saved the day. Thanks Nicole for all your hard work! And thanks to Don and Jameson.


Ethiopia:

Sports and recreation

Ethiopia is best known for its excellence in track events, and the international triumphs of Ethiopian runners have lifted the spirits of a people deeply aggrieved by the effects of political conflicts, social upheaval, and environmental disasters. The country’s Olympic debut came at the 1956 Melbourne Games, but it was Abebe Bikila’s epic barefooted Olympic marathon victory through the streets of Rome in 1960 that thrust Ethiopian athletes into the global sporting limelight. By winning at the 1964 Tokyo Games (this time wearing shoes), he became the first athlete to win consecutive Olympic marathons. At the 1968 Mexico City Games, Ethiopia claimed a third consecutive marathon gold on the performance of Mamo Wolde. Miruts Yifter won gold medals in the men’s 5,000- and 10,000-metre events at the 1980 Moscow Games. (Ethiopia joined boycotts of both the 1976 and 1984 Summer Games.) Haile Gebrselassie was the dominant long-distance runner of the 1990s and captured the gold medal in the 10,000-metre events at both the 1996 Atlanta Games and the 2000 Sydney Games. Millon Wolde and Gezanhegne Abera also took gold medals at the Sydney Games, in the 5,000-metre race and the marathon, respectively. Kenenisa Bekele dominated in the 2000s, taking the gold medal in the 10,000-metre race in the 2004 Athens Games and in the 5,000-metre and 10,000-metre events at the 2008 Beijing Games.  Everyone is good at something!


Enjoy the day!  Make it memorable!

October 24, 2014 Friday

Still up in Roscommon with limited exercise possibilities.  Did the sheet again Plank, Downward Dog, warrior etc.  Have to do something, sitting is killing my back.  Went for a drive up to Gaylord yesterday.  Too much sitting.

Titus - Was a young Pastor, sent out by Paul.  He speaks here of your life is your message. What message do you give of your self?  Let me think about that myself.

On this day:
2001 - The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation that gave police the power to secretly search homes, tap all of a person's telephone conversation and track people's use of the Internet. This happened after the bombings of the world trade center and the pentagon, and the hero plane.  Do we feel put upon?  That our privacy is compromised?  I'm not worried about it, I have nothing to hide.  I feel I would bore someone to death if they were watching my habits.  Except maybe the traveling on line, they might wonder about that.  How about you?

Parenting - Heaven knows what the future brings for the next generation.  Life as I knew it has changed dramatically.  They will have to adjust and be party to whatever this life deals them.  I pray that the basics of Christianity are a  substantial part of the future.h

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October 23, 2014 ThursdayOnf

Will definately get a walk in later today.  It is chilly up here but very refreshing and great pine smell.

Psalm 139 - the last part of the reading from yesterday.  Here, David is begging to be protected from his enemies, asking God to kill them and save him.  Thankfully we have Jesus that came along and told us to avoid confrontation and love our enemies.  How is that working for you?  We need to work harder at living our% lives in peace to achieve what God wanted us to be here, so we can be with him forever.

On this day:
Taking Mom up to Gaylord today to see her old house.  She talks about it all the time.  When you have such happy memories of a place it is nice to go and revisit it.  LIfe is 99% memory and 1% now. I like to remember.

1984 the NBC nightly news reported on the horrible drought in Ethiopia.

Book - Had my brother read some of the book.  He said it was good, maybe he was just being nice.

Ethiopia;

Whilst there are a diverse assortment of tourist attractions spread all over Ethiopia, it is fair to say that some really do stand out from the crowd. InAddis Ababa, St. George Cathedral is a particularly popular attraction and is known for its beautiful architecture.

In north Ethiopia, the city of Axum is famous for its magnificent Old Cathedral of St. Mary of Zion and Treasury, which is thought to be country's oldest church. Further tourist attractions await in the city of Gondar, which is also located on the northerly side of Ethiopia and is home to the much-admired Royal Enclosure (Fasil Ghebbi).

Enjoy the day!  Make it memorable!

October 22, 2014 Wednesday

Have a sheet of exercises the physical therapist gave me.  Some help with range of arm motions, that really help and then there are some good standards, planking, warrior, downward facing dog and the triangle pose.  It is important to stay agile.  Don't sit!

Read from Psalm 139 - Here it talks about how God is not effected by the dark, He can see perfectly clear in the dark.  We on the other hand are afraid of what we can't see and in contrast will try to hide in the dark from what we fear.  God sees you and knows where you are. Thats not scary.

On this day:
Writing this book has conjured up a lot of old memories.  Life is interesting, yes a lot is humdrum, but everyday can provide a smile or sense of nostalgia.

1975 - Air Force Technical Sargeant Leonard Matvolich was discharged for publically announcing his homosexuality.  His tombstone reads "A gay Vietnam veteran - When I was in the military they gave me a medal for killing two men and discharged me for loving one."

Parenting - Walking in the dark - can be scary especially if you are at Michi lu ca, the camp that is deep woods and deep ravines, heavy wooded areas and lakes.  A place where  people walk in the dark and are brought to faith.  God helps you find your way, but up there a flashlight helps.

Ethiopia:

Map of Ethiopia

President: Mulatu Teshome Wirtu (2013) Prime Minister: Hailemariam Desalegn (2012) Land area: 432,310 sq mi (1,119,683 sq km); total area: 435,186 sq mi (1,127,127 sq km) Population (2012 est.): 93,815,992 (growth rate: 3.18%); birth rate: 42.59/1000; infant mortality rate: 75.29/1000; life expectancy: 56.56; density per sq km: 69 Capital and largest city (2009 est.):Addis Ababa, 2,863,000 Monetary unit: Birr More Facts & Figures

Index Ethiopia Main Page Mengistu Leads a Campaign of "Red Terror" War with Eritrea Ethiopia Lends Military Support to Neighbor Somalia Prime Minister Meles Zenawi Dies Mulatu Teshome Wirtu Named Fourth President

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