Happy sunny Friday morning! It is fifty six degrees on its way to seventy with a nice breeze that will make  it feel just a bit cooler. There is just enough breeze for me to hear the constant song of the Corinthian chimes.

Isn’t it a wonderful thing that God doesn’t put a quota on the amount of blessings that one can receive in a day. It isn’t even 0900 and I’m already having a fully blessed day. Just look at this:
I woke up which means God gave me another day of life.
I was got out of bed; (I have a comfortable bed, in a warm home, and I’m totally mobile.)
Ms. Kate’s cold is vastly improved; (the medicine she got yesterday is working.)
It’s a bright sunny day; (God’s beauty is surrounding me everywhere I look)
Via Facebook, I know all of my girls are up and starting their day; (God has protected them and their families through the night)
I have a wife who loves me and a marriage that has lasted 52 years and shows no signs of weakening.
I’m serving as pastor of a church and being allowed to preach Christ’s gospel.
I have peace in my soul, I have love my heart, and I know I am loved.
I have a hot cup of coffee beside me and a Backyard Buffet full of guests.
I know my relationship with God is strong and I know that I am saved by the grace of God and the salvation that comes through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
All of this and like I said —- it isn’t even 9:00 in the morning yet. No wonder I love my life.

My stubborn love of my life did actually go to the doctor yesterday and was prescribed some good medicine. At bed time she was still feeling awful and decided to sleep in the recliner just so she wouldn’t keep me awake with her coughing. But at some point during the night she came to bed and. Actually slept pretty good. I heard her get up two or three times butin between those times, she seemed to rest well. She is much better this morning. Of course, had she gone to the doctor a few days ago, ———. But, I won’t say “I told you so.”

I mowed the yards yesterday and they look good. Today I have several things I need to do. I still haven’t had time to get to Lowes for my mulch and will do that today. They have it on sale again this weekend so now it the time to do it. I still have a bit of prep work to do before I spread some of it. I also will pick up the potting soil while I’m there. Maybe I can get the plants put in their proper pots today. Beyond that, I need to go to the grocery store and I need to get a haircut but the haircut could wait until tomorrow or even next week if need be.

So, with all of that to do, I best get busy. I would ask for you to offer prayers for our girl Steph and her family. They have a beloved family pet that is dying and the grief is as real as if it were a human family member. So I’m offering prayers of comfort for them.  Keep the faith my friends. never forget that God loves you and is always walking with you. Shalomn.