Ordinary times in new normals

Monday, May 4, 2020

How cute was he before the cats outside our gate got him?

The shrubs along our walk are blooming.

We pull out some weeds and get things ready for vegetables.

We flip the calendar to May this week.

The office is still empty - though we do BIC Online from there.

We work through the topics coming up.

I find an old picture and remember how far away we used to sit at BIC - before we moved the seats into semi-circles. The empty chairs make me miss the BIC community even more.

The dogs run around the grounds and enjoy the freedom of a big fenced yard.

One of the things we're doing a lot more of is DISHES. More home cooking, more cleaning. It makes us more appreciative of help that frees us for our work.

 The house is so quiet without the usual dozens of weekly guests.

 The flowers are still beautiful, but it feels still inside.

 We enjoy Ruth's cooking, chicken and special rice - thank you, friend, for good food!

 What's your week been like? Were there highlights? Or surprises?

Read more:
*Do not cast me away from your presence, and do not take your holy spirit from me. Psalm 51:11

*Those he gathered from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south: Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wonderful works to humankind. Psalm 107: 3, 8

*And the slave said, ‘Sir, what you ordered has been done, and there is still room.’ Then the master said to the slave, ‘Go out into the roads and lanes, and compel people to come in, so that my house may be filled.’ Luke 14:22-23

*We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son. Colossians 1:3, 13

Moravian Prayer: Holy One, be with us as we experience the trials and tribulations of life. Remain steadfast and help us to see that you are our light in darkness.

Heavenly Father, we thank you for your unconditional love and grace. Inspire us to share your word with those around us through our actions and provide us the words when needed. In your holy name, we pray. Amen.