Mid-afternoon on the warmest day we've had for a while. The time/temp sign on North Main Street read 32 degrees when I walked by during my Rent Loop earlier. At the same time, it's breezy, so the "real feel" is still lower 20s. Oh well, it can try... LOL

Anyway, the latest news is that my oldest, Carissa, is actively seeing what can be done about making my mother's stay at the Nursing Home permanent. At the same time, my father has no heat in the apartment, AGAIN. So Carissa is also looking into the possibility of dad joining mom at the Nursing Home since the waiting list at the Veteran's Home may be too long for what he needs right now. Praying for doors to open that no man can shut, and close that no man can open!! Please join me!!* Meanwhile, I may have to take my father…

Almost 3:30 on this Saturday afternoon. My granddaughter, Brandi, was here overnight. Her father picked her up about 12:30. A couple of things we did this time were slightly "off brand", although still based off YouTube videos. First of all, one of the first things we saw was these people doing "Blind Karaoke". One person chooses the song and the other has to sing it without knowing what it is. We tried that for about 4 songs before moving on to other videos... LOL This afternoon, one of the last things we saw was these 2 girls using this app that provides random words. The point is that one person has to sing a song with that word in the title or be hit with something soft, like a pillow. We tried it on our own after the video finished. While I came up with songs almost immediately, on my…

Just before 3 p.m. and it's either STILL SNOWING or stopped and started again. IDK, but we're expected to get an additional 2-4 inches beyond whatever fell already.* I actually didn't see anyone post totals this morning on FB, but I'm sure there will be later.

No other updates, as I posted yesterday, so let's get right into it, shall we??

I honestly don't have anything for a typical Message Intro paragraph today because this message is closely connected to yesterday's. Or maybe it fits better to say that it's almost a continuation of it. As you will see, the common thread here is that the traditions of man are being uprooted by the Kingdom of God.

Turn with me to Mark 13 --

Mark 13:1-31

New International Version

Since it's just after 2 p.m. and I'm in Concord, NH, I probably don't need to tell you that there's a blizzard outside, but due to the fact that some of you are from other parts of the world, I'm saying it anyway. I didn't go to church this morning because I didn't want to walk 4 blocks in the bitter cold. I'll just have to add this one to the TBW list when I get around to it later.

A lot has been going on since my previous post, not the least of which is that my mother fell again that same day. I don't think I mentioned it at that time because my father hadn't called me until later. She was in the hospital for several days before being transferred to a Nursing Home/Rehab center about 15 miles east of Concord. She has a broken wrist and bruised…

HAPPY NEW YEAR, friends!! I know, it's been a little bit since my last post. Let me explain... First, I thought I was going to have my granddaughter, Brandi on NYE, but due to a tickle in my throat, I declined. On New Year's Day, I ended up with her anyway, because Carissa had to work. Then, during my walk on January 2nd, something happened that has kept me busy for significant periods of my days since... Ever since I was in HS and the whole "Read the Bible in a Year" thing became one, I've low-key wanted to do it. Problem being, I never felt like I would actually stick to it, so I didn't bother trying. Last Wednesday, I had gone up to Walmart to cash a check and grab a few things. One of these was a Bible in a Year Women's Study. I WAS going t…

Almost 4 p.m. on this windy New Hampshire day. I had my granddaughter over Sunday night, and side-tracked myself yesterday afternoon, otherwise I would have been on about 26 hrs. ago. Oh well, at least I'm here now. I actually got back from Wal-Mart about 3:15. I received one of those refund checks from Prime Video and this was the first chance I had to go up and cash it.

After Church on Sunday, I tried to get new boots for my parents, because, APPARENTLY, neither one fit!! Why my mother didn't say anything when she first tried hers on, or why my father didn't bother to try his until either Friday or Saturday, is beyond comprehension. Anyway, it's a whole thing because now, even though I had found and set aside 2 MORE pairs, neither of those fit either. IDK... but I will do something more about it IF…

Belated Merry Christmas, Everyone!! It's actually been a good week, overall. My parents are back in their home, first of all. Not everything is perfect yet, but at least they have running water again. The next thing is to get the heating oil refilled. They have a space heater in the bathroom, and something in the dining room; but aside from that, well... They keep extra sweatshirts on. Meanwhile, the other people are still there. They've actually been back in the house for a bit already, and walking to nearby(ish) places to use the restroom.* At the same time, there's a low-income place in Henniker, where I grew up, that has an apartment available. BUT... my mother has always been resistant to change that isn't her idea. (I mean, most of us probably relate; but she's just IMPOSSIBLE.)

Pray for wisdom going forward.

Andrea had Matt HOME FOR CHRISTMAS for…

Okay, so a couple of updates on this warm, rainy afternoon...

First of all, I found out on Tuesday evening that my uncle now has pneumonia. IDK if he already had it when he went into the hospital for his foot/leg fluid issue, or if he contracted it since he's been there. Prayers for God's timing and provision. My parents only have until Monday, the 22nd to not exceed the 14 day limit on visitors at THAT complex. My oldest, Carissa, brought them to Concord for a City Welfare appointment today, but I haven't heard anything of what was discussed as yet.

Meanwhile, my ex-boyfriend Jeremy texted me about calling soon. We haven't spoken on the phone since before he left for the Philippines in early October. He's been back for over a month now, but withe the craziness of having Mike here, then my parents, back to back, I've…

Day 3 and 3 posts... that's the good news... My latest personal news came earlier this afternoon. My father called saying that my uncle is in the hospital. This is my mother's older brother with whom they are currently staying. He is 91 yrs. old. His health hasn't been good for a while now. At the moment, one of his legs is swollen up and draining fluid. IDK if anyone will see this in time to pray; but if you do, we need a miracle. Pray first for my parents to have a place to stay past next Monday, the 22nd. That is when the 14 day guest limit will be reached at my uncle's place. If my uncle is still in the hospital by then, MAYBE they will be allowed to stay on as caretakers, at least for a bit. IDK, that was Mike's idea when I just video…