SELF PERSEVERANCE

                                     Some times the world seems a little bit up side down.

I slept in the spare bedroom after dad had a bad coughing fit but he did not miss me.  It was an act of self perseverance which I think some times we have to do.

Dad and I drove to the x-ray place and it was totally changed and up dated.  He even could see his own chest x-ray.  He said it looked nasty.  He is coughing up stuff but is very short of breath.  I am not sure what this means.  He is worried about going to bed to-night because it is worse.  It is a frightening feeling as anyone who has had asthma knows.

Dad has lost his appetite so I keep trying to find something he may like.  I made chicken soup to-day and he actually liked it.  I figured that for my own health and self-perseverance I need to cook for myself and hope he likes it.

It seems that everyone has problems that test the power of their belief.  This can be the belief of your own worth.  I need to protect myself from feelings of weakness that are my own faults.

Lent is a time to look honestly at our own faults and seek forgiveness and offer forgiveness to any who have hurt us whether it was intentional or not.

Things in our family are changing but having a visit from a daughter makes our day.  Thanks Sandra and Peanut for spending time with us on your way home.  I know when I have been out I am always anxious to get home.

Lightning has just lit up the sky and now the thunder is booming and then comes very heavy rain.

Now we had better get ready for bed as the power may go out.  I am not good at finding my way in the dark.  Hoping dad has a better sleep to-night.

So like the say on the airplane put your oxygen mask on first so you can help others.  This is what I am trying to say.  It is good to put others first but not in some situations!