THURSDAY, 8/17/17
“As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” I Peter 4:10
Today’s Bible reading – Psalms 97-99; Romans 16
Roseanne Baria shared in our service last night that Robert’s doctor said he is doing all he can for Robert. Robert is a very sick man. Please pray fervently!
Greg Boutwell did not have a good day yesterday. Keep praying for Greg!
Courtney Hubbard has been at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston. Not sure of the latest test results but do know Courtney needs our continued prayer support.
We clear the hospitals of folks from the Friendship family with the exception of Robert and then folks seemingly say, “let’s give the pastor something to do today!” and they get admitted to the hospital!
That was not Craig Kirschenman’s thought process as he fell on Tuesday afternoon and broke his hip. He had surgery yesterday morning to repair it. Surgery went well. Craig should be discharged today.
Well, Tina Wilkinson obviously wanted me to be busy so she puts another kidney stone in motion. She was admitted to the hospital and they went in and got the stone. (What Tina did not know was that, because of our morning service, Bro. Jerry was covering the hospitals yesterday) However, she got the doctor to keep her overnight which means I will have to visit this morning – LOL! BTW, the doctor told Raymond that Tina is “complicated” to which I say “amen!” Just saying!
Bobby and the boys took it on the chin last night. However, the highlight of the night was seeing Aaron Judge of the Yankees hit a blast into the third deck at Citi Field in New York. They say it came off of his bat at one hundred and seventeen miles per hour and traveled four hundred and fifty seven feet. An amazing shot! Have not seen one hit like that since the days of Sammy Bowden!
Phil Sims and Bobby Stork went fishing on Tuesday. My sources tell me that they caught around twenty fish with Phil catching twenty one of those. Is my source reliable? As Dub Ladnier used to say, “if I tell you a chicken dips, check under her wing for a can of snuff!” I appreciate Phil working with Bobby!
Nanette Fontenot called me yesterday to ask if we were going to have a baby shower for Levi & Brianne Seymour. Do I look like “Shower Susie?” I said, “I do not know” and Nanette said, “why don’t you and I give them one?” Odd! Katelyn Johnson has since assured me there will be a baby shower and Nanette or my help is not needed. Thank God for Katelyn!
Jason Husband and I are taking on all challengers in the Friendship bowling fellowship on Sunday, 9/3, from 8:00 – 11:00PM. We have never lost a doubles match. Jason reminded me yesterday that we have been knowing each other for over fifty years! Plus, it is no one’s business where we plan on going after bowling!
Sixteen days. Got my tickets to the opening game in Atlanta yesterday. Am I going? Great question!
One final word – Deidra is not nearly as consistent in blogging as I am. Just the facts! (Plus she makes many more grammatical mistakes!)
I pray that you will have a great Thursday with Jesus.