There has been a change in temperature here in Zanesville, Ohio, going down to the 30's in the evenings and then in the 50's during the days. I have covered my two zucchini plants in the evenings that have three small zucchini on them, and they have survived. I am preparing for cold weather because I remember my daughter told me about the 15 plus inches of snow they got last year. Oh how I remember last winter when I lived in San Saba, Texas, during a freeze and power outage. There I was alone and helpless with my faithful chocolate Labrador, Ellie. We were rescued by friends, Ross & Kelly McGarva, and taken to their home in Goldthwaite. I also needed medication for an infected tooth. Dr. Whiting helped me with a prescription to the pharmacy in Goldthwaite that was open.
Another change this week was going back to the church in Dresden where Larry's memorial service was June 26th. After going to six churches, I know with no doubt this is where I need to serve and worship my Lord and Savior.
I had such a precious time visiting Sam Purtee last Monday. His daughter, Julie, was there, and her twin brother, Jason, came by with his wife for a short visit. I gave him two 8 x 10 framed photos. One was a photo of Larry, Sam and his wife, Linda, and me that was in the paper around 15 years ago and a photo of Sam and Larry with other workers that built the Bible Training School in San Fernando, Mexico.
Last Tuesday was a busy day: enjoyed meeting my 1959 classmates in Dresden for lunch, my first bible study here at the community building across the street from where I live, and voted for the first time here in Ohio since 2006 when we moved to Texas. I was not familiar with the candidates but voted Republican.
I do not want to be political, just aware that the present administration is leading us down the path of destruction in many areas. They are using this pandemic to change our buying, selling, living, eating and etc. They want us to believe what is correct is wrong and what is wrong is correct.
The song on the radio right now speaks to my heart: 'I Just Want To Speak The Name Of Jesus'. That NAME can break every stronghold; relight the fire of the Holy Spirit; give peace, hope, love and understanding. Will someone say AMEN?