Sunday, March 29, 2020....

Especially during these troubled times, the work of the United Methodist Women continues.  The Mission Focus for today is Friendly Center in Toledo, Ohio.

Our self-imposed isolation is in its 17th day, and we are thankful we continue to be well.  What a blessing!  May this day hold hope, joy, love, and peace for you!

Take care! Be safe! Stay well!

What are you doing?

As I post this, The Husband and I are on our 14th day of self-imposed isolation, one of our actions to avoid the Coronavirus that is causing such difficulties across our nation and the world.  We are grateful that we are feeling all right at this point, and I hope all is well with you.

Our grocery shopping decision is to go with Instacart.  While there is, of course, an extra expense to this option, it seems very worth it to us if we are able to stay healthy.  Once the order is delivered, then the disinfecting begins as we wipe everything that is coming into the house with a disinfecting wipe.  I just viewed a discussion on bringing food into the house from elsewhere, and we'll begin to add an extra step or two.

We have made no intentional plans to gather in small groups, even while practicing social distancing. Needless to say, life has changed a bit, not only for us, but for many!

Filling the time has never been a problem for me, and I recently took awhile to work on a different project.  I took pictures along the way, and I will share them with you.  I am posting this from the iPad, which sometimes works just fine, and sometimes it doesn't!  I won't be adding any more script to this under the pictures, so I'll leave you with this....take care, be safe, and stay well!

Sunday, March 15, 2020....

In the midst of uncertainty as we face the reality that the Coronavirus is changing our lives as we know them for now, may you be able to find some hope, joy, love, and peace in this day!  Special blessings to all on this Third Sunday of Lent.

The United Methodist Women Mission Focus for today is the Dumas Wesley Community Center in Mobile, Alabama.

Reading....

Many of you know that I have had a great love of books for my lifetime!  During this season, The Husband and I have been sharing in some special Lenten devotional reading.

Also, we're involved in reading portions of the gospels daily, then participating in a study with others from our church on Wednesday evenings.  Tonight, we're going to try to participate using Zoom.  Have any of you ever had experience with that app?

Are you staying well?  Have you adjusted your routine schedule for being out in public?  Be safe!

Gratitude....

In unsettling times, I find it helpful to focus on gratitude.

Despite my irregular posting on this blog in the past few years, there are still some of you who follow along.  For those of you who continue to check, I am grateful.  Other things on my gratitude list today are:
- the beautiful sky at sunrise
- the washer and dryer that greatly simplify the laundry chores that are childhood memories
- the love of family
- good health
- friends who care
- a good night's sleep
- energy to be about a rather active, demanding schedule today!

If I may send along a little advice....wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands!  Oh, and stay home if you are ill!

Sending wishes for all good things to come your way today!

Sunday, March 8, 2020....

The Mission Focus for the United Methodist Women is Della Lamb Community Services in Kansas City, Missouri.

On this Second Sunday of Lent, may you be surrounded by hope, joy, love, and peace!  Special blessings to all!

Sunday, March 1, 2020....

The United Methodist Women Mission Focus for today is the Dallas Bethlehem Center, Dallas, Texas.

On this First Sunday of Lent, may you be surrounded by hope, joy, love, and peace!  Special blessings to all!