“And as Moses lifted up the serpent within the wilderness, even so the Son of man be lifted up. That whosoever believeth in him mustn’t perish, however have everlasting life. For God so liked the world, that he gave his solely begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him mustn’t perish, however have eternal life. For God despatched not his son into the world to sentence the world; however that the world via him may be saved.” – John 3:14, 15, 16, 17.
We’re having a really delicate January day. However, no, I don’t have spring fever. But…I’m wondering, will this delicate climate trigger our weeping cherry bushes to bud out, solely to have them get frozen. It has occurred earlier than. Our one actually seems to be form of dangerous. One other bout like that may in all probability do it in. I hope it received’t occur. However this climate is form of uncommon for January.
I imply, I’m not complaining, no manner. And I undoubtedly wish to settle for and take care of no matter comes our manner. But it surely does appear unseasonably delicate for this time of 12 months.
I actually needs to be cleansing home windows, ours and my mother’s, however regardless, first issues first. I have to get this out of the best way for this week. Then the quilt. I actually wish to get that accomplished for the week.
We’ll be preparing for our household Christmas in Dale, Illinois. No, we’re not having an early 2023 Christmas, only a belated 2022. And even then, it received’t go well with all of the grandchildren.
However, we’ll go on, Lord keen. Erwin and I’ve an opportunity to be there all week, the week earlier than we have now it. However thus far, we’re solely planning to be there a few days beforehand.
Really, I really feel like I don’t have time to be gone a complete week. I have to be doing cleansing to prepare for church.
Cleansing for church creates anxious moments for hubby. He’s afraid he’ll get run over with the sweeper or else he’ll get dusted and polished. And he is aware of he can’t run quick sufficient to get out of our manner.
Severely although, it isn’t that dangerous.
That is now after lunch. I needed to give up and go get hubby. It’s ever so good exterior, 51 levels at 12:30 p.m.
I used to be actually tempted to go do laundry, however no, I’ve to complete this.
Hopefully this week will go higher than final week. Nicely, it wasn’t too dangerous, however at some point I did rise up feeling like a big and growly bear.
I had a foul hair day. And as I used to be placing some stuff within the evening deposit on the financial institution for mother, I had my palms form of full and unknown to me I dropped my pockets.
I used to be within the IGA happening an aisle after I heard my identify. I turned and there stood a person with my pockets. I knew him however proper now his identify eludes me.
My identify drawer in my mind is sort of a messy sock drawer, some not paired up, some dangling hopelessly over the sting, not figuring out the place they belong…sigh…
At any price, he picked it up by the evening deposit and introduced it to me. I thanked him profusely. And after he went on his manner, I stood there within the aisle, shaking and crying.
Fortunately, nobody noticed this outdated Amish granny appearing like she misplaced her thoughts. However typically I’m wondering…
We did have a shiny spot within the week. Our little great-grandson Jamin got here trotting up the trail. He had some playing cards for us and wished to remain awhile.
Completely! So he performed with our form of out-dated toys. He was speaking and singing to the animals as he was placing them of their locations within the barn. So treasured.
When it was time to return, he occurred to assume, he wished a cookie.
All I had was some no-bake chocolate cookies. I requested if he needs a type of. And sure, that’s alright.
Whereas placing on his boots, he informed Granpa Erwin, these items are match. And on the best way up the trail, I used to be with him, he was nonetheless munching his cookie, then he additionally informed me, these items are match. It made my day.
In closing: Individuals will overlook the faults of anybody who’s type.
Do this French Toast recipe for one thing completely different.
Apples and Sausage French Toast
2 apples, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup sugar blended with 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Beat eggs and milk. Dip bread in egg combination and fry in butter. Put aside. Fry sausage in small items; add apples and fry till crisp and tender. Layer toast and sausage in serving dish alternately with maple syrup, utilizing sugar and cinnamon combination on high of toast.
Millie Otto of Arthur is a member of the Previous Order Amish. Contact her by writing to 1584 CR 2000N, Arthur, IL 61911.