Thursday, November 08, 2007
30 Days
Phil 4:4-7
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
30 days.
It’s been more than a month since I last posted on this site. For what reasons I don't know. Maybe because I know nobody reads it. It might be because my depression elevated during October. Possibly because people in my life violated my value system and in turn I violated my own. It may be the economic slow down and increased cost of basic or staples has nearly doubled in the last month and my income has not. I am working more hours at my part time job that nearly equals the hours at my regular job. Realistically, the move into a new home has occupied my time and left little to ponder but how to find a place for everything and make the next payment.
Sound like my life sucks? As negative as the last month has been, life is wonderful.
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
I gained more hours at the radio station. I average 25 hours per week at minimum wage that pays for the month out of pocket medical expenses for Marti. The radio work is fun and enjoyable. I know some wonderful people who are more than Co-workers. My narcissistic nature likes to be in front of people on the microphone delivering sage advice and wisdom. Usually in the form of weather and news. On the rare occasion during a show when something goes awry with the station log. It can be tedious but I love it and truly wish I was better at it and could gain more hours.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
My wife's pain is more manageable and she is more comfortable. She states on a scale of 1 - 10 with 10 being the worst; her pain is about a 6 or 7. Compared to Septembers ranking of 9+ at times this is a significant improvement. I thank her doctor's hard work and compassion.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy
My father is in a Nursing Home in Kearney. It is rated one of the best Skilled Nursing Homes in the area; yet my father has been injured by 4 preventable falls in the last year. One resulting in a broken neck. The home fails to follow written Dr.'s orders and thus dad does not get the medical treatments on time or at all. And the Physical Therapy ordered is not followed. Now I understand why it is said, "people go to nursing homes and die.' Dad is content, safer than being alone at the farm and has people to interact. Now if he could be shown some professionalism in his care for the resources provided.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
In my back yard is a 10 x 10 storage shed, broken down and laying flat on the ground. October was the month I had hoped to get it rebuilt. Now with November cold coming in I need to do it now and see if I can extend my credit with Home Depot. Down the road it will be such a good experience to pay off their bill and close the account with them Need to let go of my pride and ask for help in getting the shed rebuilt.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled
In October I got my first speeding ticket in 20 years and had to attend a STOP Course to keep it off my driving record and concealed from my insurance company. STOP is good to attend. I learned things that were very helpful as to my responsibility and privilege to drive.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
I am still riding my motorcycle daily to work and on errands. At 50 mpg's and the fact my convertible does not have a top makes it necessary to ride. I love it. Even going to work the other night when it was 24 degrees out, I was comfortable and doing something I thoroughly enjoy. I have plans to ride to Daytona Beach from Nebraska at the end of February 2008. You may think I am crazy but people have said that about me all my life.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God
This month is National Diabetes Month. Forty eight years ago during National Diabetes Week my grandmother took me in for the free screening for diabetes. I have been a diabetic for 48 years and doing well but could always do better. No lost limbs, no renal issues, no blindness, no heart issues. I am moving a little slower, have slightly elevated cholesterol (183) and joint pain. God has blessed me with great genes and good health. I've made peace with my diabetes.
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me
I had a client ask me "How can you believe in an uncaring God? God let's war and famine kill innocent people. Some of them children!" I responded, "God cares enough about me to help you gain sobriety. God cares about you enough to have gotten you here and not let you die in your Vodka. God cares about those fighting in wars, about people starving and suffering from natural disasters. God cares enough to provide people to be the difference between hope and hopeless."
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
So maybe I haven't written for a while because of other things occupying my thoughts and my time.
You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you
I will continue entertaining you with personal views of life, politics and religion. I will make some people angry. Or so I think. Because I think and believe nobody reads this with any seriousness about what I do write and why.
Next time will be a personal revelation of my life from birth till now done in a multiple part series. Not so that you need to know but I need to purge myself of the evil with in and the Grace of Jesus Christ at work in my life.
I hope you read without judgment and respond with thoughts and support. Even if the support is in the way of criticism.
Thanks all,
Webb
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