THE TAPISTRY OF LIFE

I really, really didn't want to go to mass this morning.  Mostly because I had some really, really bad discomfort in my left knee.  I felt it coming on yesterday, but it woke me up in the night.  I could hardly bear weight on the left knee.  I thought about it and made up my mind that I would go and "offer it up."  So I went.  I am trying to "walk it off."  It is better tonight. 

Tomorrow is another funeral mass.  There weren't very many people in church today.  Probably because it was such a pretty day; sunny and 65 degrees.  Or, as it is mostly older people that attend...maybe their knees hurt, too!

I got out and did a few things this afternoon, in spite of an arthritic knee.  I got the oil changed in the van.  I have been putting it off due to the weather and not being as rich as I would like to be.  Now, it is done.

I got a few more groceries from the store.  I got some fresh...or as fresh as you are gonna get, vegetables. Canned vegetables are OK, but I just wanted some nice green stuff for a change.  Now I will have some yummy stuff on my plate.  What makes your day?

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GOD

BLESSES

THE PEOPLE

WHO

PATIENTLY

ENDURE

TESTING.

AFTERWARD

THEY Will

RECEIVE

THE CROWN

OF LIFE

THAT GOD HAS

PROMISED

TO THOSE

WHO LOVE HIM.

 

James 1:12 (NLT)

 

I was tested this morning.  We all are, every day, even if we are unaware of it. Every day is like a "pop quiz day."  How you fill in the blanks and write in the answers is up to you.  In my case I come from a long line of stubborn, headed people.  I was not about to give in to a bad knee, knowing that there are so many in the world that are really suffering and being tested beyond measure.  I do know that I would not have "felt right" if I didn't move myself and go to worship the Lord and receive communion.  I also feel the same way about the rosary.  If I don't pray the rosary every day, a piece of the tapestry is missing a few threads...not quite complete in the framework that holds me all together.

 

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