Change is Never Easy.....

 I can't say enough that life can not move forward without our Lord leading the way.  Our pastor told my husband and I the other day that the Lord gives us choices throughout our life.  It is scary to have choices.  I know I am always wondering if I am making the right choice that is aligned with my Christian beliefs.  I know I have made some bad choices in my past; praise Jesus that I have learned from my mistakes.  

My husband and I were victims of the Creek Fire in California.  We have lived in the Sierra National Forest for 20 years.  Forest fires have always been a threat to us; we just never have had to evacuate for a fire until the Creek Fire.  I never would have believed that the fire would get down to our street.  God is all powerful and his rage with this fire opened my eyes to his power.  The Lord gives and he takes away; blessed be the name of the Lord.

The street that we live on was destroyed.  Praise Jesus!  Our house was untouched.  It was a miracle right before our eyes.  The fire was all around our house in every direction.  Many of our neighbors lost their homes.  It was tragic.  To drive to our house at this point, it is like you are driving through a war zone.  Heartbreaking and sad. 

We have decided to get our home in working order.  Fix our well head that burned down so we can have water again.  Also, make sure that we have power.  Once we know the house is livable we are closing it up and headed to a new adventure.  A chance to step away to get a fresh look at our situation.  I am sad and scared.  Change is always hard to face.  I know the Lord is giving us a clear sign that this is a leap of faith that HE wants for us.  That alone is a driving force for me to feel confident to move forward.  Life is going to be different from this point forward for us, however, this year has just been unusual in every way.  The only thing that has stayed the same has been The Lord and HIS WORD.  Thank you Jesus!

Where is the fun in everyday life?

 September is just a day away.  We are still dealing with crazy changes in the world.  The restrictions are still high.  In California, "dining in" in a restaurant is still not possible.  If you want to go out for a nice meal, be prepared to eat it outside in the 100 degree heat.  This is absolutely absurd and not worth my hard earned money.  Nothing adds up, but there are masses that agree with these restrictions.  

With the new season coming up on us fast, I am baffled that so much time has gone by and I have not bought into this hysteria; not one bit.  My summer was uneventful.  There are no vacations to be planned.  We work and we come home.  

However, we did have a chance to journey out to Nebraska for a kitchen remodel at my sister's house.  My husband is a contractor and my sister needed a renovation done to her outdated kitchen.   I could not wait to get out of California and feel free.  That is exactly what it felt like crossing the state lines out of California into Nevada......FREE!!

The sites were breathtaking.  God's country is amazing.  I needed this time away from the monotony of craziness.  My husband needed it too.  We did not have much planned except for a kitchen renovation and good quality family time.  My sister from Florida flew in with her husband.  My niece and nephew showed up, as well.

God new what I needed to lift me out of the funk I had fallen into.  I finally found a positive in this whole Covid pandemic; family time is golden.  I would have never made the trek over to Nebraska if this pandemic craziness had not went down.

The Lord gives us what we need when we need it.  Thank you Jesus!

 

Hello World....I am not crazy!!

This mass hysteria in the world is getting old.  We are in the start of the seventh week that we, the general public, are being treated like we are all ....INFECTED!   I do not believe this for one minute.  I do not even know how things can change so drastically.  I remember a month ago that the amount of the general public wearing masks was maybe 10 percent.  Three weeks later, about 80 percent of the general public find that it is saving lives by wearing masks!  Crazy, crazy, crazy!  

Now people are making this mask thing as a fashion statement.  They are spending their hard earned money on masks that are supposedly cute.  I am not buying it.  Telling me that I have to wear a mask is an infringement of my Freedom as an American. 

God made us all with germs.  Maybe we should start turning our focus to the Lord.  We are not in control of this invisible enemy.  Man cannot make it go away!  Masks are not the answer to this virus that has all of us so scared.  Turning our attention to Jesus is the only answer to getting through this absurd behavior that is being bullied on to others into being the new norm.  I thought bullying was frowned on.   Prayers to our world and prayers for strength to lean on ONLY Our Lord and Savior.   

What the heck is up with 2020.....thoughts going through my mind.

I did not know what to expect with this year.  I did understand that I was was going to focus on my purpose in life......to serve the Lord.  Each day I remind myself of what I am grateful for in this life that God has given me.  I believe that I am blessed and God continues to bless me and my family.  My human side of me is always trying to change my mind.  My human side wants me to believe in the worldly things that are man-made.  It is so superficial.  God is solid and never ending.  God has never left my side.  I spend lots of alone time in hotels.  God is with me. 

This pandemic has me on an emotional roller coaster.  One day or hour, I feel fine and have a good laugh; then the next; I am in disbelief that the outside world is in a mass hysteria.  Who would have thought that everyone would be forced to be sheltered in place.  Do not go to work.  Do not go out for a drink or spa treatment.  Stay home to stop spreading this terrible virus called Covid 19. 

I hate to watch what it is doing to our nation, our economy, and our leadership.  God is opening my eyes.  His almighty power is opening my eyes as I watch.  It is opening my ears as I listen.  This is a definite sign to pray and seek our Lord and Savior.  HE is the only answer to help deal with what is going down around us.

We are in the fourth month of 2020.  I can only handle one day at a time,  I feel like I have been in this position before where God tells me to appreciate today; appreciate the now.   Don't worry about tomorrow.  The sun will set and the sun will rise again tomorrow. 

This Friday is Good Friday.  Our Lord and Savior was crucified on this day.    Why can't we all take a moment to recognize this.....Sunday HE will rise again.  My heart is full with this upcoming celebration.  I do not take it lightly.....HE IS RISEN!!