Our Bible

Well Ladies, it seems that our Bible's journey has finally come to an end.   I am the last Sister to read from it's pages.   To tell of it's power and what power it has!
This morning as I sit over coffee...and yes, it is Tim Horton's Coffee.   I read from the "Second Epistle Of Paul the Apostle to Timothy."   Somehow I find myself drawn here often...in it are words that I spoke to my girls when growing up and fears came.  For God has not given the Spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.  II Timothy 1:7.  (I now repeat them with my Grandbabies.)
You know the Word of God never changes!  I can endure all things...Verses 9 & 10  assure me of this, no matter the troubles I suffer.
So, on this cool morning as I sit in the Lord's presence...I am reminded of my Daddy's words "To always be kind."  Maybe, that's why this Book calls to me.  II Timothy 2:24 ( reminds me of him)  And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to ALL, able to teach, patient.  Oh,  how blessed to have such an example in  my Daddy!   It is forever stamped on my heart.  And Mama, caring for 8 children and making sure that we were in Church.  I still follow her example.  Church attendance is as important as the air that I breathe.  Thank you Lord.
Now, dear Sisters I will paraphrase just a bit.
II Timothy 3:14  I will continue in the things which I have learned and am assured of, knowing from whom I have learned them.  15. and that from childhood I have known the Holy Scriptures which are able to make me wise for Salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
I close with this...
II Timothy 4:7   I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Thank you Mama & Daddy....Glory!

Wisdom from a child...............

Allyson Ann

As the Sisters know, my nephew recently married.  He has two daughters from a relationship with a young woman with whom he could never make a relationship work.  The young woman he married is a wonderfully quiet and caring woman who has brought out some of the qualities we always knew he possessed, but he managed to keep well hidden most of the time.

Allyson is his oldest child and just turned 5.  She is precious to all of us, but I know we are quite prejudiced! 

In preparation for the wedding, my sister and I were shopping for clothing for the children (he has two girls and she has three girls and a boy!).  We had found things that both the bride and the children loved for all except Allyson.  We were down to the last weekend prior to the wedding when we found a little dress for her.

As we gathered at the church for the rehearsal, I asked Allyson to come with me and try on her dress.  She was so excited by it and loved it the minute she saw it!  As we put her in the dress and checked it out to make sure it fit right, she began to talk to me. 

Now, Allyson talking is somewhat like Aunt Di talking, if she's awake, she's talking!  Did I mention that I love this little girl?!

She was chattering and I was trying to be interested, you know how that can be when you have a million things to do and a child just needs your time and attention to say nothing.  Suddenly, I realized she was talking about something very important to her.  I stopped all I was doing and listened to what she was saying.

She came to sit on my lap and said "Aunt Di, do you know what?"  I said "No, what?"  She continued "Do you know that most little boys and girls only have one Momma and one Daddy?  But, I have a Momma and Miss Vivian is going to be my step-Momma and I have a Daddy and David is going to be my step-Daddy.  I'm a pretty lucky girl, don't you think?"

I sat there holding her close to me as tears rolled down my face.  I prayed silently and thanked the Lord for Allyson and for the wisdom of a child.  I'm not sure who had been talking to her, but someone had been giving her a wonderfully positive understanding of her situation and how lucky she was going to be to have two Mommas and two Daddys.

I looked at Allyson and said "Yep, I think you are a very blessed little girl!"  She said "You know what Aunt Di?  I told my Momma the same thing.  I said 'Momma, I'm not lucky; I'm blessed'!" 

Out of the mouths of babes....................

One day some parents brought their little children to Jesus so he could touch and bless them. But when the disciples saw this, they scolded the parents for bothering him.

Then Jesus called for the children and said to the disciples, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children.I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.”              

                                            Luke 18: 15 - 17   (NLT)

Homesick For Heaven

they aren't homesick anymore...jesse dixon and dottie rambo are at "the house"! but WE are all still homesick.....love terry

Prayers.

  I am planting begonias in Mom's garden  under her supervision two wees ago. We are still busy living.


There's nothing that's keeping me so close to God as my adversities.
Like the day of tomorrow. My mother is for the time being at a nursing home and have pneumonia, the third this year.
Help doesn't come without trouble, even in Norway. Tomorrow I'm going to have a meeting with the mayor of Sauda with my good nurse friend. I need wisdom and a clear mind to get my message concerning all elderly in the town through.
I am not known for being to diplomatic. Even if I have worked on this case for some time now, I know that without the help of the Lord, I will fail. My brother says, " One thing has these last nine years  taught us; is the power of praying."
So if any of you feel like it, in ten hours from now the meeting will be held. 
From Felisol

Hello Scarfies!

Hello!
Just dropping by to touch base with every one.  It's been a while since I've posted on this blog, and I feel a bit guilty about that.  I'm thankful for those who have been faithful to drop by here and leave even a word or two.  I will try to do better! I think that maybe Face Book has been our replacement meeting place.  That's fine, but let's try not to forget where we all met, and to remember that not everyone is on FB.
When drinking my morning coffee, I glanced out the window and noticed how beautiful the green leaves of my neighbors maple tree looked against the bright blue sky.  God gave us such beauty to fill our senses available to us without leaving our couch.  He cares for us in every area of our lives.  How much He cares for us is beyond what we even know or our minds can comprehend!
I don't plan to leave the house today, it will be a day of a bit of yard work, probably not a lot because of my knees, but even a tiny bit feels so good.  I pray you enjoy this day that the Lord has blessed you with.  If your burdened, know that you are loved.  God knows your needs and if you feel like sharing, either individually or as a group, we are hear to pray for you.
Sending you all a big Scarf Sister hug!!!

good morning. dropping in to say hello.