Good Things

by E. Christian, McAlester, OK
Tuesday, May 8, 2012

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD
8 Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice. - Proverbs 16:8(New International Version).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD
(The Apostle Paul wrote to Timothy) 16 "Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers." - 1 Timothy 4:16(New International Version).

A QUOTE
When we learn that the hard way is often the best way, and that the long view is always the right view, we will found our lives upon the teaching of Jesus and no storms will ever shake them. - William Barclay -

A THOUGHT TO REMEMBER
A small house will hold as much happiness as a mansion. - From Home is Where the Heart Is -

NOTES
We had a rain shower in the early morning hours before I awakened. It has been a cloudy day with a high temperature of 72 degrees. I had lunch with Charley and Bill. I went to the post office. I took my nap in early afternoon with Emmy. At 4:20 p.m. I went to Walgreens to pick up a prescription and then on to the Petsense store and Walmart. I sat outside with my babies from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. They continued to stay outside and play after I came inside. I can't think of anything else to write tonight. Remember that next Sunday is Mother's Day. I appreciate your e-mails and I appreciate everyone who reads the Good Things. I had an e-mail from Debra today and I would like to share just one paragraph where she talks about her mother. I don't think that Debra will mind if I share this paragraph at the end of the Good Things. The cats are fine. Little Girl is asleep on the sofa and Rascal is asleep in the recliner. I have seen all of the cats this evening.
I will see you next time,
In Christian Love, Everett.
************************************** Here is the paragraph from Debra's letter:
I am off today, with having to work on Saturday - so had some appts. in town, then came home to the "household duties" and catching up on some emails. I have several that I write to back home, in Illinois, but through actual letter writing - they don't have a computer and one of them is my Mother. We write each other once a week and then talk on the phone throughout the week, as well. She had always shared letters and cards with others and I know how much that meant to those people, so now I do that with her. I usually start out the letter, with "Hello Dear Mother - get yourself a cup of coffee and let's visit awhile:)" - I share with her what's been going on in Oklahoma and with the family here, sometimes news items, the weather etc. and then I close with, "ending our visit, until next time". She will turn 80 this next April and I appreciate having her in my life - she's my inspiration and my angel on earth. Everyday is my Mother's Day and wish the miles weren't so far between us ~~~ hoping that her health continues well and she's able to remain in her own home - I have already told my kids that if Gramma needs me, I am moving back to Illinois to help keep her in her home - she's always been there for me and I will do the same for her, God willing.