November 16. Icy cold this morning, with ice on the car windows. Daddy was busy scraping the windows while I was getting my breakfast. I was thankful that he started the car warming up while I was getting things together to take to Windcrest. After we got here, I put food away and started the laundry. Then, since my computer was VERY slow and wanted to restart and then run a scan, Connie found a nice button for my bilum and I got that sewed on. Then I had her take a couple pictures. When the computer was finally ready to operate, I printed out a couple copies of the newsletter (one for a pastor who had given Daddy a gift on Wednesday evening, and one for “G”). By then the clothes were done washing so I sorted those out and put them in the laundry basket. Daddy braved the cold and hung them all outside. He said it was “nice” out. Then I found mailing information for JAARS, which info “G” had asked for, and wrote that down on his copy of the newsletter. By that time, it was after 10:30. Turned on the oven and put my acorn squash in to start cooking. A little bit later, I made Daddy’s pizza and stuck that in the oven. For the rest of the day, I worked on the MTP culture course. This evening, I tried to find crochet patterns and decided what to crochet next. Then this evening, we spent quite a while talking with Martha on Skype. “12Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy law; 13That thou mayest give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit be digged for the wicked.” Psalm 94:12,13 These two verses are part of the portion of Scripture I am just starting to memorize, but through them, I was reminded of Pastor Weiss’ sermon on discipline. Chastening is part of God’s way of teaching us; and those who endure chastening are not only happy, but the LORD will give them rest in time of adversity. A wonderful promise! November 17. Another cold morning, but with clear skies and sunshine. We are thankful not to have had to go out anywhere this morning. Both of us slept in until 7:00. It felt good to get a little extra rest. Was thankful to be able to get the rest of the newsletters out for acknowledging supporters, the ones that go by e-mail. When that job was done, Daddy and I went out for a welcome walk in the fresh air. It is such a pretty day—bright blue sky, not too cold, and not much wind. When we came back in, I prepared a pot full of carrots, spring onions, and kale and put that on the stove to cook. My time after nap was spent searching for crocheted toy patterns and starting a crocheted teddy bear. We also went for another nice walk, and I washed the dishes just before supper, so I wouldn’t have them to do when we got home this evening. Had a special birthday surprise at the girls house this evening. They had the table all decorated; a happy birthday banner hanging above the stove; cashew nuts, date pieces, and chocolate chips set on the table, as well as plastic spoons, paper napkins, and happy birthday paper plates; and a heart-shaped Jel (like jello) (to take the place of a cake) sitting on the counter. Then they brought me out a little gift bag with cards from Daddy and from them, money gifts, and a snowman cup. After we devoured some birthday snack, we played a game of Bible Apples to Apples. Then we had prayer and got ready to come home. I’m so thankful for my family and for a nice evening together.
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