Day +39 August 24,2009

II Corinthians 4: 16-18 "Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary but what is unseen is eternal".

I am blogging a little earlier this evening since I've received word that I'm blogging too late for those on the east coast to read before turning in for the night. I promised to try harder to get it done earlier so here goes.

We have had a good day today. We got up and had breakfast and Barb put on a pot of pinto beans for lunch that Becky requested. They cooked all morning and we ate beans, fried potatoes and onions, and corn bread for lunch. Good eating.

We went to the exercise room this morning and Becky walked 11 minutes on the treadmill, Jessica did the stepper machine and Barb did the bicycle. After that we went and played Wii. Jessica had the advantage with experience so she beat us in every game. We played bowling, tennis and baseball. We all enjoyed it. Becky said her arms were probably going to be sore tomorrow.

After lunch we just relaxed and visited. We did watch Louie Giglio speak on "Hope" and how we have Jesus as an anchor in trouble and we can use our troubles as a megaphone to proclaim the love of Jesus to others. It was a very good lesson for us to hear.

We received word through the prayer chain and also through Jason Slager, through Jessica, that Jack Slager, a friend from the church at Glendale, was admitted to ICU at St. John's in Springfield. Please remember him and his family in your prayers also. He is not doing well.

Jessica is insisting on vacation so I am back on the job blogging again. Hope you have a good and Godly evening.

Love,
Becky, Barb and Jessica