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Tuesday, January 3, 2017
January 3, 2017. Madison, GA. Wogging with the Cows
My newest friends are a herd of cows about a mile-and-a-half south on Mission Road from our motor home. They're a curious bunch, since I'm sure they don't see many walkers, runners or woggers while they are grazing in their field. The other day they all trotted over to the fence as I walked south past them. A few minutes later as I jogged past them on my return trip north on Mission Road, they decided to join me on the jog and kept me company for a short stretch. It was fun to have other than barking dogs take an interest in my presence on their road.
I know there are a lot of "fanatics" who travel long distances to Pamplona, Spain every July to Run with the Bulls, but I haven't heard of anyone "wogging with the cows" in Morgan County, Georgia. Maybe we can start a tradition.
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I know there are a lot of "fanatics" who travel long distances to Pamplona, Spain every July to Run with the Bulls, but I haven't heard of anyone "wogging with the cows" in Morgan County, Georgia. Maybe we can start a tradition.
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Saturday, December 31, 2016
December 31, 2016. Madison, GA. Happy New Year
The past few weeks have been different. Karen has been fighting a case of bronchitis and been pretty much confined to the motor home except for the past three days when she was able to return to work with the accounting people. Most of our maintenance staff have been off for the Christmas-New Year "break" and I have been working by myself on "leaf patrol" and getting into my wogging program. In one of my upcoming blogs I'll tell you about my newest exercise friends here in Madison.
For now it's time to ring out the old and ring in the new. Years seem to fly by too quickly. It has been a good year for us, even if it hasn't always been a smooth one. My devotional, "Streams in the Desert" today encouraged us to ......."be strong and take heart and with thanksgiving and confidence lift your voice in praise for: the Lord who thus far has helped you, will help you all your journey through". And then goes on to say: This my song through endless ages, Jesus led me all along"
"AND AGAIN THEY SHOUTED: HALLELUJAH ! (Rev 19:3)
Happy New Year to all.
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For now it's time to ring out the old and ring in the new. Years seem to fly by too quickly. It has been a good year for us, even if it hasn't always been a smooth one. My devotional, "Streams in the Desert" today encouraged us to ......."be strong and take heart and with thanksgiving and confidence lift your voice in praise for: the Lord who thus far has helped you, will help you all your journey through". And then goes on to say: This my song through endless ages, Jesus led me all along"
"AND AGAIN THEY SHOUTED: HALLELUJAH ! (Rev 19:3)
Happy New Year to all.
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Wednesday, December 28, 2016
December 28, 2016. Madison, GA. I Think They're Back
The dreaded chigger has been my nemesis for the past three years on the road. Even though winter began a week ago, it has not been winter weather. It has been very mild with temperatures more in the 55-72 range than in the 25-50 range. As a result, I have been outside doing leaf detail, and that means more time for the chiggers, mites, spiders and even the fire ants to have their chance to attack and cause me fits.
I was noticing how well last year's bites healed, leaving only minor skin discoloration in areas only visible if I were wearing a Speedo. Those days are long past, so no worries there. But this morning I felt the telltale itch on my right calf and broke out the stockpile of remedies and planned my strategy for defeating the itch before the scratching ensued. The latest, and I think greatest, cure is lye soap. Using it when I shower has cut down on most of the itchy skin and itchy scalp which tormented me in the past. Also, just rubbing the dry lye soap on the bite locations seems to cut the itch better than the other remedies.
The trees have mostly shed their leaves. I have cleaned all the ditches, raked around the foundations of almost all the houses on the property and gathered virtually every stray leaf in the fields and common areas. Only if we get strong winds from the south or the east will the neighbors' leaves invade us, so I have a handle on the situation......I think. But, I do need to powder the fire ant mounds while the weather is springlike or a lot of people will have a lot of bites to treat, and that means a whole different passel of ointments, creams, oils, grandmother potions and homeopathic remedies.
For now, the lye soap is holding its own.
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I was noticing how well last year's bites healed, leaving only minor skin discoloration in areas only visible if I were wearing a Speedo. Those days are long past, so no worries there. But this morning I felt the telltale itch on my right calf and broke out the stockpile of remedies and planned my strategy for defeating the itch before the scratching ensued. The latest, and I think greatest, cure is lye soap. Using it when I shower has cut down on most of the itchy skin and itchy scalp which tormented me in the past. Also, just rubbing the dry lye soap on the bite locations seems to cut the itch better than the other remedies.
The trees have mostly shed their leaves. I have cleaned all the ditches, raked around the foundations of almost all the houses on the property and gathered virtually every stray leaf in the fields and common areas. Only if we get strong winds from the south or the east will the neighbors' leaves invade us, so I have a handle on the situation......I think. But, I do need to powder the fire ant mounds while the weather is springlike or a lot of people will have a lot of bites to treat, and that means a whole different passel of ointments, creams, oils, grandmother potions and homeopathic remedies.
For now, the lye soap is holding its own.
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Sunday, December 25, 2016
December 25, 2016. Madison, GA. The Light Of The World
As pretty as the Chapel Christmas Tree is here at Source of Light Ministries, flanked by some of the flags of the nations in which we have missionaries and branch missions; and as pretty as the Christ of the Ozarks at the Great Passion Play looks with the lighted Nativity scene in front of it; and as pretty as many Christmas light displays around our country and world may be, it is most important that we understand and realize that there is only ONE TRUE LIGHT OF THE WORLD--JESUS CHRIST.
Today we celebrated The Lord's Day and The Lord's Birthday and as we gathered in churches for worship and in homes for family and fellowship celebrations, there were many moments for us to reflect on the reason for the season, on Charlie Brown's plea from 51 years ago for someone to explain what Christmas is all about, or any number of other topics for discussion or contention about this holiday we celebrate even though there are skeptics, doubters, cynics, purists or any number of other "labels".
Something happened some 2000 years ago, which divided our years from B.C. to A.D., which caused most of our calendars to designate December 25th as Christmas.......and that something.......no, that Someone....Jesus Christ.....came from heaven to earth to be The Light of the World. As believers in the Truth of the 66 books of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament and the life Karen and I have chosen to live in obedience to the author and perfecter of our faith, Jesus Christ, we see the Light in the people we interact with, the years they have lived in obedience to the "call" and the many people touched by the Light radiating through us. Thank You Lord, Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas to all. Let Your Light continue to shine brightly.
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Today we celebrated The Lord's Day and The Lord's Birthday and as we gathered in churches for worship and in homes for family and fellowship celebrations, there were many moments for us to reflect on the reason for the season, on Charlie Brown's plea from 51 years ago for someone to explain what Christmas is all about, or any number of other topics for discussion or contention about this holiday we celebrate even though there are skeptics, doubters, cynics, purists or any number of other "labels".
Something happened some 2000 years ago, which divided our years from B.C. to A.D., which caused most of our calendars to designate December 25th as Christmas.......and that something.......no, that Someone....Jesus Christ.....came from heaven to earth to be The Light of the World. As believers in the Truth of the 66 books of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament and the life Karen and I have chosen to live in obedience to the author and perfecter of our faith, Jesus Christ, we see the Light in the people we interact with, the years they have lived in obedience to the "call" and the many people touched by the Light radiating through us. Thank You Lord, Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas to all. Let Your Light continue to shine brightly.
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Thursday, December 22, 2016
December 22, 2016. Madison, GA. Be Prepared
The motto of the Boy Scouts is "Be Prepared", and as a member of the Scouts, and eventually an Eagle Scout, I tried to adhere to that philosophy. And, well beyond my days in Scouting, I continued to adhere to that creed in my education, physical conditioning, employment opportunities and, now, my spiritual walk, as well as life in general. We never know what tomorrow will bring, but we still need to plan for the future and be ready to adapt or adjust, as necessary.
Today was the last "official" work day for the year at SLMI and while there are still tasks to be done and areas we can continue to support the ministry, there will be a lot more free time. As I look ahead to our planned return to Arkansas and TGPP, I need to make a willful effort to be in better physical shape in 2017 than I was in 2016, so my wogging (walk/jog) program will be reinstated staring in the morning. Whether I was in high school, college, military or triathlon/ultracycling "mode", there was always a requirement to get prepared for the athletic task(s) I envisioned for the future. The Passion Play demands a physical preparation for "running the hills" and it's as good a time as any to start getting into shape. As we practice, so we perform. Good lesson for everything in which we participate.
Fortunately, our time off until January 2 looks like springlike weather, so that is encouraging for my proposed efforts. We can't always expect the conditions to be ideal, but when we start with a good motive, stay the course regardless of the obstacles, and look to the rewards our persistence will deliver, we have a healthy and optimistic outlook to sustain us. God willing, 2017 will continue our journey in a positive and upward direction. Thank You, Lord for Your grace, faithfulness, patience and always being prepared for what we bring to You as we serve, worship and glorify You.
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Today was the last "official" work day for the year at SLMI and while there are still tasks to be done and areas we can continue to support the ministry, there will be a lot more free time. As I look ahead to our planned return to Arkansas and TGPP, I need to make a willful effort to be in better physical shape in 2017 than I was in 2016, so my wogging (walk/jog) program will be reinstated staring in the morning. Whether I was in high school, college, military or triathlon/ultracycling "mode", there was always a requirement to get prepared for the athletic task(s) I envisioned for the future. The Passion Play demands a physical preparation for "running the hills" and it's as good a time as any to start getting into shape. As we practice, so we perform. Good lesson for everything in which we participate.
Fortunately, our time off until January 2 looks like springlike weather, so that is encouraging for my proposed efforts. We can't always expect the conditions to be ideal, but when we start with a good motive, stay the course regardless of the obstacles, and look to the rewards our persistence will deliver, we have a healthy and optimistic outlook to sustain us. God willing, 2017 will continue our journey in a positive and upward direction. Thank You, Lord for Your grace, faithfulness, patience and always being prepared for what we bring to You as we serve, worship and glorify You.
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