Mark and I just got back from a trip to Florida. We took Dustin and two of the dogs, the older two, Taffy and Pepper. It was a good trip. We always enjoy geting down to see Mark's parents and his brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Judy, and their three kids. It's always difficult living so far away from family. But, it was a nice trip and Mark got to go out fishing on the ocean a couple times and I was able to walk the dogs in a warm and sunny climate.
It's also good to be back home, get reunited with Riff and Roy and spend time with my family here in Kentucky. It was exciting following the Kentucky Wildcats these past weeks, too bad it had to end the way it did. We could really tell that UK was simply not meant to win their game against the Mountaineers. It didn't seem that they could muster up their A game, or their B or C game either. We can be thankful, as fans, that we had a successful season and were able to enjoy so many exciting games and entertaining players. I think we have a pretty special guy as the coach as well. I would love for the college players to come and spend their four years, but in the present climate of college basketball, if you want to win National Championships, I guess you need to get some of the players who are not gonna stay very long. It would be wonderful if they did. In the meantime, I'll be watching the women's team tonight and rooting them on against the Oklahoma Sooner squad. The Lady Cats looked good against Nebraska the other night. I hope they continue to do well.
My sister lost a very dear friend last Sunday. It was so sudden and unexpected, I know the family is still having problems coming to terms with her absence. However, because she was such a wonderful and faithful Christian, we all know she is in heaven where we all hope to be one day and again see that beautiful, cheerful, and special friend again.
Because of my procrastination, I am only on Chapter 23 in my Purpose Driven Life book. After learning overall why we're here, for God's purposes; and the first purpose of our life, pleasing God; and the second purpose, being part of God's family; now I am reading about the third purpose, becoming more like Christ, our ultimate role model.
Rick Warren directs us to four places in the Bible where Jesus' character is revealed to us. Jesus relates a followers traits during the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew. The Beatitudes from Matthew 5:1-12, beginning, "Blessed are the poor in spirit", illustrate some wonderful traits we are to have. Peter's list of characteristics of an effective and productive life in 2 Peter 1:5-8 stresses seeking faith, goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness and love in increasing measure. Also, the chapter of love, written by Paul, and recited at so many weddings, is so valuable to read. It is 1 Corinthians 13. You may be familiar with the beginning, "Love is patient, kind, etc.", and the end, "These three remain: faith, hope and love. The greatest of these is love."
The last suggested reading to reveal a Christian's character is the fruit of the spirit found in Galatians 5:22-23. I have this written on a glass light in my kitchen. It states: "The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. We can see many traits repeated in these scriptures, especially love. Because after all, that's what Jesus was all about, loving God and loving each other.
I hope you are enjoying this week leading up to Easter. Time for the doggies to go out. Have a great day, luv, Susan
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