Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's day to everyone. ""Her children arise and call her blessed".
Proverbs 31:28

It has been a very peaceful but comfortable Mother's Day. We went to the mall to get a new battery for Fred's watch (should have waited until Father's Day) and to use my $15 coupon at Penny's before it expired. Yes, I always use coupons whenever I can. I saved $21 one day at the grocery store using coupons on items I always buy any, especially cleaning supplies and toiletries.

Pastor Israel's sermon this morning was based on the short book of Ruth which he read in church. It is an amazing story of love and loyalty. Ruth left her homeland and returned with her mother-in-law Naomi to Bethlehem after their spouses died. She listened and obeyed Naomi, not realizing that God had a greater plan for her. She walked by faith and not by sight, living her life by faith. " Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see". Hebrews 11:1.  Did you realize that even atheists have faith??  An atheist is a person who does not believe that any gods exist to put it very briefly. Sooo - they are hoping that they are sure of what they believe, not being able to see if there is a God or not. Interesting idea. We all live by faith in some form - always believing that what we hope for and believe in is true, even if we cannot see it.

We had another beautiful moon this week, despite the severe weather happening all around us. There are still storm warnings for Northern Texas -  tornados, rain and flooding. Even Joshua, Texas, near Fort Worth, had a 4. earthquake this week.

a full moon drifting in and out of the clouds

 

a few minutes later -

One of our cacti had started blooming again - I took a picture of it as it was budding, hoping that it would open soon - but because of the high winds we have been having the past few days, it broke right off. Cacti just intrigue me - they can go without water forever it seems, but then burst into blossom, reminding us of God's powerful creation.  

 

this one was very small when we got it - then it got its head broken off, and look at it now.

 our big bud that was whipped off in the wind

the key lime tree is growing again - as well as the tiny palm tree

(in the back on the right) has sprouted up

 

 

We were able to work at Border Missions this past week - the first time in a long time. As a celebration of Mother's Day, grilled chicken and potato salad was served instead of the usual beans and rice. Special thanks to Pastor Jesse and Belinda Alaverez and their congregation, who stayed up late at night to grill about 500 chicken/thigh parts and made many huge bowls of potato salad. The chicken was delicious but don't know about the potato salad - I do not like it at all. Many thought it was wonderful even though Mexicans do not usually eat potato salad. During the church service, Mothers were honored by a blessing and prayer - one lady even gave her life to the Lord. We were also presented with gifts of various make-up items and a lovely hand made hot pad. While everyone was waiting after the service to line up to receive their produce (400+ of them) we heard a beautiful sound as many broke out into song. I do know what they were singing, but it sounded like an angel choir.

 

 

Do not get worried if this blog does not show up on Sunday (it may) as we will be visiting friends in Joshua, Texas (yes, where the earthquake was) as we travel to visit our family and friends in Arkansas. Be assured it should be ready by Monday.

 

I pray that each and every one of you had a blessed Mother's Day, surrounded by love and hugs.