SEASONS COME AND GO

Wow, what the weather has been doing around here! In the past couple weeks spring arrived with all the blooming trees and beautiful flowers, then summer came right behind it, as we had days in the eighties that were hot and sunny. However, it seems that now the temperatures are going to plunge tonight into the thirties, so guess we're almost back to winter. What do they say about Kentucky weather, and just about anywhere else you go? If you don't like it, just wait, cause it'll change. Well, it has certainly been doing that of late.

I hope you and your family had as nice an Easter day as we did. It was one of the nicest days we've had for Easter in years. It seems we're usually trying to put up with cold, frigid breezes while having egg hunts outside or, due to rain, trying to hide eggs inside, or just calling the egg hunt off altogether. This year was just too beautiful not to be outdoors, so we did have the egg hunt. Please don't ask how old the little children were. We did have one four year old, the rest can all be considered legal adults in any state. My sisters and I evidentally don't want our kids to grow up.

It was especially nice having family from Illinois. We really enjoyed my mom's brother,his wife, daughter and her family in Lexington for a visit. It was a really special day. It started with a sunrise service over at church. That's usually teeth chattering when we are outside, at that time of day, but this year, it was really enjoyable watching the sun come up over the hill behind the church and seeing it shine across the way on a cow covered hill. We are, after all, way out in the country.

I'd like to say that I've been walking every day and have finished my book, The Purpose Driven Life. However, due to procrastination and poor time management, my walks have been few and I'm only on chapter 25 of 40 of my book. This is giving me an opportunity to spend more time thinking about discipleship, the third purpose, which is becoming more like Christ. There is so much to this, but it can be made easier to understand when you stop thinking selfishly and start thinking about the needs of others. That is what Jesus always did. I've often pointed out that the movie, Groundhog Day, shows this in such a humorous and sincere way. I'll mention that again next February 2.

In the meantime, I hope you're enjoying whatever season with which you've been blessed. God gave us all the seasons, so we know they're all good, even when we may not appreciate them. Have a safe and wonderful day. luv, Susan