tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-139413122026-08-24T05:42:14.849-05:00Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15762588867431355249noreply@blogger.comBlogger1293125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13941312.post-22153827235145142832017-07-08T17:20:00.000-05:002017-07-10T21:18:52.351-05:00

Update I've been away from my blog for a long time. Many things have happened since I last posted. My Mother was getting up in years and I took to going to her home every day to help her. I cooked, cleaned, did her grocery shopping, paying bills and taking care of her banking. She broke her hip in December 2010, had surgery, and then to rehab. I brought her to our home where she spent the next

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Turn From Sin Do you remember when you were a child playing in the dirt? You got your clothes and your body all smeared with dirt. Your Mom would take you in the house and give you a bath. This would make you feel so much better. And the clean clothes made you also look better. Nothing like facing the world with a clean body and clothes! Well, sin is the same way. You are human and have a

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15762588867431355249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13941312.post-48593303793656403532012-04-23T17:26:00.000-05:002012-04-23T17:26:10.419-05:00

Today we buried my husband’s nephew. He was only 52 years of age. And, we had no idea he was sick or that he would leave us so quickly. And I am sure he had no idea that he would not live longer than he did. We are not promised tomorrow through God’s Word. Only God gives us hope. Psalms 119:114, "Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word." James 4:14, "Whereas ye know not what

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15762588867431355249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13941312.post-36416991439190724572012-04-22T00:49:00.000-05:002017-07-10T21:17:36.107-05:00

I just found out tonight from a friend about the new format here at Blogspot.com. I never had a problem with the other, but apparently the owners thought they needed an upgrade. I have no idea how this will turn out. Others are having problems with spacing. I am just typing as I usually do, to see how this comes out. My main objective is to have it appear nicely on my blog, not jumbled up. I am

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When one is sitting around, the mind seems to wonder. Doesn’t matter that you are reading, watching television, or playing on the Internet. As they say, the mind has a mind of it’s own.Have you ever been in bed and things come up in your mind that you did not want to dwell upon? How hard was it for you to focus on something more suitable to your taste at night? Seems those thoughts you didn’t

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15762588867431355249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13941312.post-4550962418999064032012-01-21T15:34:00.004-06:002012-01-21T17:18:29.234-06:00

None of us are perfect, by any means. I know there are those out there that think they have it all together, never make mistakes, miss appointments, or forget important dates. They just haven't caught up with the 'true me'.I just finished reading a great article called 'Things that Happen Because I Suck' over at Prisca's Voice. Go read it; it will certainly make you think and perhaps align your

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15762588867431355249noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13941312.post-83253039029797581572012-01-18T09:43:00.003-06:002012-01-18T10:14:00.763-06:00

I have a picture of my great granddaughter as my desktop on my laptop. She is so precious. She has things she doesn't like, and is adamant about it. If she doesn't want you to mess with her, you will certainly know it.But, at her age, they are so innocent. They look to adults to keep them safe, to feed them, and help them with whatever needs they have. They learn from those who are older. We all

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15762588867431355249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13941312.post-7357227786678214332011-12-16T23:15:00.003-06:002011-12-16T23:25:46.242-06:00

We attended the funeral of my husband's niece's husband today. It was a very sad occasion. This man was a great man, a Christian, wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. You never saw him unless you saw that sweet smile and you also got a hug. He had them for everyone who was around.The preacher that preached his funeral had been his pastor only 5 months. But, he had known him for 35 years.

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15762588867431355249noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13941312.post-57902936811168118632011-11-04T16:04:00.003-05:002011-11-04T16:25:14.965-05:00

As we grow older, our eyes seem to need more attention. One day, we are fine, reading the smallest of print. Then, all of a sudden, we realize that our eyes aren’t seeing as good as they used to. We find ourselves holding the book closer, maybe squinting to see the words clearly. Then, one day, we realize we probably need glasses, but hesitate to go have our eyes checked.I had worn only reading

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15762588867431355249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13941312.post-4438138557233740442011-08-20T11:44:00.002-05:002011-08-20T11:47:32.553-05:00

When we were children, we thought that a long life was in front of us. We never gave a thought to dying. Of course, we would reach those great ages, as we saw them through our young eyes, sixteen and twenty-one. At sixteen, we knew we would be able to drive. And, when we reached twenty-one, we were considered adults. We never got beyond the thought of growing up and living a long life. As we

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15762588867431355249noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13941312.post-71250057460578073182011-08-01T19:33:00.003-05:002011-08-01T19:45:40.220-05:00

What are your feelings toward the way the failing economy of the USA has been handled by the Obama administration and the Congress?Do you agree that the bill just passed in the House will help us rise from the vast debt they have gotten us into? Do you actually believe there are no tax increases among the pages of that bill? I have yet to see a bill passed without some concessions made. So much

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15762588867431355249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13941312.post-83370646037547797752011-07-16T11:12:00.003-05:002011-07-16T12:01:29.472-05:00

There are some things I wish could be changed or people would change. There are so many things that bother me at times. I don't sit and grieve over them, but they are aggravating at the time they come about.THIN tissue paper in public bathrooms.The lack off seat covers in public bathrooms where they have the holders for them.People hurrying to get in front of you on the highway only to turn right

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15762588867431355249noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13941312.post-20562073189380768122011-07-03T09:47:00.004-05:002011-07-03T10:06:35.067-05:00

Most of us do no stop to think that God is in our every day lives. We don't seem to 'see' him at work or even that, in the least things, God can be found. I've come to realize we've missed special moments with God in not keeping our minds tuned on him.Last night, we attended a music get-together. A Christian band was the one to close out the show for the night. They sang some great songs and

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15762588867431355249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13941312.post-71855884544657620742011-06-08T17:52:00.004-05:002011-06-08T18:18:44.570-05:00

The question at hand is 'how did we manage?' back in the days of no power, no phones, etc. I remember back in my younger days of having none of the things we now consider necessities.Sitting in my Mother's Den today, the power suddenly went out. She has a problem with all the light coming through the big windows, so the drapes stayed drawn together. It was very dark in the room. And it got very

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15762588867431355249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13941312.post-6420867839920634552011-05-07T09:37:00.004-05:002011-05-07T09:50:44.516-05:00

To all the Mothers out there, we wish you a Happy Mother's Day.I am the Mother of two children, a son and a daughter. I remember the day they both were born and the excitement that filled our then 'young' hearts. We had only picked out two names before our first child, our son, was born. We picked out a boy's name and a girl's name. So, when I was pregnant the second time, we never picked out

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15762588867431355249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13941312.post-6528954970694369692011-05-01T13:06:00.004-05:002011-05-01T14:05:46.391-05:00

For four days this week, I sat with only a small sports transistor radio listening to the voices of different radio hosts talk to those devastated by the tornadoes, or to those helping those same people try to get back part of their life. Here I sat with no electricity, but we had our home and cars and all our family was safe. All I could do was shed tears for those people who were in harms

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15762588867431355249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13941312.post-47409129766675314922011-04-24T15:57:00.002-05:002011-04-24T16:07:21.693-05:00

HAPPY EASTER TO EVERYONE!Today has been a great day. First, we are ALIVE. God gave us one more day in which to praise and worship HIM.I got up very early, put on a roast, potatoes, and carrots for lunch. None of the family came today, so it was only my husband and me. But it was good!I went to Church early this morning in order for us to get the singing ready. Four of us ladies led the singing

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15762588867431355249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13941312.post-3020147141896408332011-03-30T15:14:00.003-05:002011-03-30T15:54:45.622-05:00

I once made the statement that I wouldn't buy a Kindle because I love the fill of a real book in my hand. After much consideration and talking to a few friends who have them, I changed my mind! One friend reads many books a week and she says it has really saved them money. With that I can now agree. The other friend highly recommended the Kindle. She said she even sat in church and downloaded the

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15762588867431355249noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13941312.post-40494673033392718332010-12-26T16:24:00.004-06:002010-12-26T16:44:09.788-06:00

This morning, my husband said to me, "We need to clean off that refrigerator." I responded with,"This is a place for memories." And it is.There are things on that refrigerator that has been there since my daughter was in elementary school and then after her children were born. She turns 40 on Tuesday, so that tells you about how long a couple of those things have been on those doors. And I will

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15762588867431355249noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13941312.post-23532896973054104012010-12-21T00:22:00.004-06:002010-12-21T00:40:55.596-06:00

Most of us want a beautiful Christmas tree for Christmas. And we are among those who love a pretty tree to decorate for Christmas. I love to see the lights burning and the children (now our grandchildren) gathering around the tree, waiting to open the presents that have accumulated there.This year I have yet to get my tree up and decorated. But, believe me, it will be there before Christmas

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15762588867431355249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13941312.post-91403080392306064802010-12-05T15:53:00.002-06:002010-12-05T15:57:56.820-06:00

I just realized I have not posted an article since September. And I've been posting very sparsely this year due to other commitments. I hope I can post more often this month and the next year.It is getting close to Christmas which means we will all be busy. I don't know about you, but I haven't bought one gift, nor have I put up any decorations. I have good intentions but just can't seem to get

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15762588867431355249noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13941312.post-40753124610100144332010-12-05T14:42:00.003-06:002010-12-05T15:53:02.543-06:00

1 John 4:9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. During this season, you see people everywhere, fighting the traffic and the crowds to get just the perfect gift for a loved one. Or perhaps they are trying to decide if they should buy a specific gift or just give a gift certificate. Either way

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15762588867431355249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13941312.post-33651734436293684642010-09-23T19:55:00.003-05:002010-09-23T20:16:48.592-05:00

I was sent these two articles from my close Christian friend. I knew some of these things were happening but had no idea at what lengths pastors will go to get young people in church or to an 'on-line' church.It doesn't matter what tactics they use to try and win the young. Only the TRUTH of GOD is going to hold them. When one is won through the Word of God, it will hold him. I do not believe

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15762588867431355249noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13941312.post-38344027861448342752010-09-11T10:38:00.003-05:002010-09-11T11:33:37.189-05:00

Little did we know that September 11, 2001 was going to be a day like no other day in American history. Early risers had nothing to warn them of what was about to happen in the early morning hours of that Tuesday morning.I was sleeping a little late that morning. My husband was in the computer room and had the television on watching Fox News. He immediately came and woke me up when the plane hit

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15762588867431355249noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13941312.post-25963179896327708032010-08-22T11:29:00.002-05:002010-08-22T11:38:02.750-05:00

Group Seeks to Censor Gospel of ChristCat fight on the Left: "I hear these people saying [Obama's] like George Bush. Those people ought to be drug tested. I mean, it's crazy. ... The professional left ... will be satisfied when we have Canadian health care and we've eliminated the Pentagon. That's not reality." --Robert Gibbs, criticizing the White House's own base -The Patriot Post

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