Another warm day. In the mid 30s and the roads are all clear. The winter storm that was threatening to drop 4 to 6 inches is going to give us only an inch or so if anything as it is concentrated south of us. WHEW. We are very glad. Tomorrow Dick has to go to the anti coagulation clinic for a test and it is NOT fun if the roads are icy or badly snowy.

Today was reasonably quiet for a Monday. I had bible study. We had a nice group. There were 8 of us today. The readings were interesting. The gospel was about Jesus curing the blind man. We noted again that the Pharisees seemed to be much more interested in the fact that Jesus cured the man on the Sabbath than the fact that he cured him in the first place. Kind of like not noticing the elephant in the living room. The reading last week was regarding Jesus talking to and taking water from the Samaritan Woman. Another Jewish NO NO. He sure was shaking things up.

Went from there over to Mother's. I took her some Chicken with cranberry bread stuffing and some of the Peanut Thai Noodle salad that I made. We had a good visit as usual. I was so glad to hear that the cleaning lady is now coming every week. Mom told me today that she really does feel that she is getting weaker. I told her that this would not be surprising and that she must preserve her strength for the things that are important to her to do. She and her card playing buddies have suspended cards until April. Hopefully things will be safe for all of them then.

On the way home, I stopped at Walmart for a color cartridge for the printer and some brown thread. Then the bank then home.

The only Chore this afternoon was that we racked a gallon of wine. I have two gallon batches that are in the works. We have suspended the "winery" until Dick is done with his "procedures". With any luck at all we may be able to resume the process. We have had such a fun time with that hobby but the past months it has become a chore for Dick.

Here is the prayer that I read before we started our study this morning. It seemed appropriate because the readings talked a lot about light.

May the blessing of light be upon you, Light on the outside, Light on the inside. With God's sunlight shining on you, May your heart glow with warmth, Like a turf fire that welcomes friends and strangers alike. May the light of the Lord shine from your eyes, Like a candle in the window, Welcoming the weary traveller. May the blessing of God's soft rain be on you, Falling gently on your head, refreshing your soul With the sweetness of litte flowers newly blooming. May the strength of the winds of Heaven bless you, Carrying the rain to wash your spirit clean Sparkling after in the sunlight. May the blessing of God's earth be on you, And as you walk the roads, May you always have a kind word for those you meet. May you understand the strength and power of God. In a thunderstorm in Winter, And the quiet beauty of creation, In the calm of a Summer sunset, And may you come to realize, that, insignificant as you may seem in this great Universe, You are an important part of God's plan. May he watch over you and keep you safe from harm. Words and Music By Phil Coulter

Have a good Tuesday. Keep yourself safe and warm.

Mary