This article might not make it in the June 24th edition of the San Saba News because I am getting a late start in writing it. Well, actually I was upset and depressed with five situations:
1. My sofa bed arrived with some damage, so it was taken back.
2. If someone complains about Ellie's barking, the police will come and file a noise disturbance. Three complaints and she will be removed.
3. Planning and calling people about Larry's memorial service, Saturday, June 26th.
4. Cannot use outside spigot to water flowers and plants.
5. Washer and dryer are not working very well.
Being upset and depressed did not help my situations because I was not trusting God to help me. After praying, I know that these solutions will help:
1. They will bring the sofa bed back Friday, June 25th, and repair it here when they can schedule it. Now my friends from PA can stay with me when they come for the memorial service.
2. When Ellie barks, I spray her with water and say NO BARKING!
3. It is difficult to plan the service and talk about Larry but the love and compassion and wonder ful memories will help.
4 & 5. I need to do some adjusting until repairs or replacements.
I was wondering about the word late that I wrote about at the beginning of this article. This word and a few others are used when asking about a person who died. The English language can be so confusing when spelled the same but different meanings.
Larry was guardian to Juan Cano from Mexico when Juan conquered English and graduated at San Saba High School. Larry's first trip to Mexico was in 1989 and never conquered the language but God helped him understand and communicate very well.
So, back to the words used when asking about a person who died. 1. He is the late husband; Late for what? 2. I heard you lost your husband; He’s not lost but can be found in Heaven. 3. How long has it been since your husband passed away? He passed from Earth to Heaven. I do not need to Wonder about God. He is never late, lost or passed. Hallelujah!!