A miserable raining morning. It brightened up when Sandra came and took us out to lunch. And the sun came out for awhile which changes the whole world along with my attitude.Dad and I had huge amount of walking at the hospital as we got all turned about. Both where on the third floor but the second room was around a corned, down a hall way and up some stairs.
I found it very confusing and even set off with a lady who thought she knew the way while dad stayed put knowing it was the wrong way.
It was far to far for dad to be walking and we were both exhausted but the visits were appreciated. It appears Margaret will have to have an operation for the break high up in her arm similar to mine. She has been a great inspiration to us with helping the young people with their crafts and visiting the sick.
Gundy is taking pills and is being very quiet because she believes they want to send her to a nursing home. She could go home if she would accept home care but that is extremely hard for her to do.
The message of Jesus has been all turned around so instead of the good news of freedom and grace there is a message of superiority and judgment.
There has always been a lot of violence and fighting in our world. Strange people do strange things.
Yes, religion that is built on this violence and greed instead of humility and kindness causes us to believe it is okay to kill anyone who is different.
The point is not whether I agree with some one but am I willing to listen, really listen.
Religion has become an excuse to harbour hostility and anger and self-righteousness.
Jesus said turn the other check and do unto others what you wish they would do to you.
Everything has been turned about and that is why we are seeing these bad reactions, creating bad insensitive hateful human beings that are worse than any animal.
But I still believe in Christianity that has the power to be vibrant, loving, inspiring and healing when the strongest message is one of forgiveness. My life has been changed by people who have cared about me and forgiven me.
Yes there is evil and injustice and we see it clearly in the book of Job. It was only after Job faced the incontrollable whirlwind with patience and resignation that his true reward finally came.
Surrender is the way to the heart of God where there is great joy!
Do we realize that when we pray for His will to be done not others what a turn about that prayer really is!
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Interesting comments Beth about religion. You are right, caring and forgiving people along with faith can certainly change one. I think that is a very important part of faith...faith in ourselves and faith in others and faith in God.
Sadly, even though I haven't been going to church for a couple of years, we are losing our minister to retirement in September. She has been here 15 years and is an integral part of our community. thankfully she will be staying here in her home.
Those large hospitals are so confusing, with corridors going this way and that way and elevators all over the place. A young security guard saw Carl struggling to walk to admitting and told us to sit and wait and he brought a wheelchair for Carl and pushed him. What a nice young man. When Carl was discharged yesterday, our son, Bob was with me and he pushed his Dad...finally, Carl will use a wheel chair..it has taken a long time. Did you know, all you have to do is ask and a volunteer will come with a wheel chair. Something that could be handy for Larry on long walks. The parking fees are exorbitant....I paid $16 for 3 1/2 hours.
Carl is breathing a lot easier now, so we hope the fluid will not come back. His respirologist is looking at mesothelia ( asbestos in the lungs ) as a possible cause. He could have worked with it years ago. Or it is his RA causing it. They have sent a sample away for testing.
We still have your mild pacific air today, but this is the last day. It is plus 2 and the snow is melting...but the deep freeze is starting overnight. I will take the dogs for a good walk today, but they will get pretty wet.
I hope Gundy accepts the homecare so she can return to her home...some folks are so obstinant aren't they?
Well, I have to go out and do some chores before that cold weather returns, have a lovely evening,
Love, Nancy
Love, Nancy
I was able to make it to Pilates and back before the rain started again, but it sure is miserable out there isn't it?
Randy and I did a quick trip to the mall to take back 2 pairs of the jeans I bought since I got some cheaper ones at VV that were new as well.
I hope you have a nice visit today, nice of them to do it at lunch time for you.
Sandra
Thank you two for the updates. A long but enjoyable day.
May try church t-morrow.
Love Mom (Beth)
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