ROAD TO NOWHERE!

A muddled mind can be a side-effect of a stroke. An occipital lobe stroke can increase the muddlng. Factor in amyloid build up....you get the "up, up, up idea. Weariness looms. To muster my energy, hubby tries to encourage movement.

Yesterday, he said we could find the "Road to Nowhere" for a 20 minute walk.

We found the sign............

...but that's all we found!

There was a locked gate across the road. No parking area was anywhere close. It seemed, as the sign said, a broken promise f sorts for my walk.

As Son, J said, "It seems the road took you nowhere." I did not laugh. 

Maybe my mind was too muddled/concerned about backing down the narrow hill.

I'm sure there are more life lessons in these events "somewhere"----Yesterday, my mental condition was too confused a state to figure them out.

But today, Jesus, the One who is "the way," can refer to pathways of life or the journey we are on as we choose to trust Him, as we "walk" even when our mind is mixed-up!

CHRISTMAS IS COMING......

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas on WRD!

Thanks to friends, neighbors  and family who are spreading the true joy! 

It all started with a BIG fragrant wreath arriving in the mail from Collierville! I "puddled!"

Note purple door.....royalty.....a child of the king must live here!

A nativity built piece by piece over the years from Memphis friends.

(Luke 2:8-12)

A.B.'s "Beauty of the Earth" in a 2025 Photo Calendar 

Even at the high school the students worked together to write, and produce a "fun" play that includes acceptance and forgiveness and made our pre-schooler use his "excited" hands a lot!

 Plus, the sound and light crew guru is family!

SAVIOR = REDEMPTION

REDEEMER.....every Jesus follower has the One who is true!

How do we know? The Bible tells us so!

Redemption is an act of being saved from sin, error or evil. Similar to regaining possession of.....like clearing a debt. In biblical terms it involves deliverance from bondage based on payment of price by a redeemer.

For believers Jesus has redeemed us from alienation from God through the  death and resurrection of his son Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 1:7)

REJOICE-----

        REDEEMED ONES!

ADVENT!

Advent ie a faith season of waiting and preparation for both the celebration of Jesus' birth and anticipation of His return at the Second Coming! 

The candles and wreath are accessories and may vary but all point toward Christ, the world's true light, who was, and is, and is to come. (Revelation 1:8)

WEARNINESS RX-- INTRO!

WEARINESS RX will be shared after my nap! (or 2 or 10)

Yesterday, Jack said, "I am most thankful for my dinosaurs and stuffies." 

Then he took a nap in his closet.

I am most thankful for Jack's example, without shame!

BUNDLES OF BLESSINGS!

CALLS! CARDS! TXTS! E-MAILS! FAMILIAR FOODS! FAMILY!  TV GOBBLES!........

from Personal Shopper......

.....to full tummy with 2 desserts followed by l-o-n-g nap .....

and a grateful heart with bundles of blessings!

FOOD & FAMILY & FAITH!!!

Food but not just any food. 

Spiritual food. Think God's Word.

Family--all people in God's family......i.e. fellowship! (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10) who stand with others in the faith. A caring community which builds a "culture of caring" through all generations. (Mickey Bowden)

Faith---a gracious and merciful God, who sent His only Son to redeem those who accept Him as Savior to have eternal life with Him. (Nehemiah 9:31)

FOOD. FAMILY. FAITH. 

                FOUNDATIONAL SOURCE OF SUPPORT!

ANCHOR OF HOPE!

A Biblical Anchor represents hope!

A hope based on Jesus and God's Word. Promise in Scripture!

Anchor is firm and secure. Metaphorically.....God and faith.

Thank you, Lord for that Anchor of Hope that keeps me grounded during this latest struggle. 

"My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness."

My Amen Anchor! A Secure Anchor!

*entry per A & G Cook

ROOM WITH A VIEW!

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Oh what a day!

Smoky Mountain Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy.

PT. Efficient Renee. Smiling Hannah. A busy Eric.

Mounds of equipment.

Blurr. Woobly. Imbalance.

Exercise Repetition.

Water. Fat pretzel. Can't swallow.

Upchuck.Weak. Fear. Unsteady. 

Ambulance Ride (backwards)  70-90 MPH, per hubby in pursuit

"Stay with me, Mrs. L." 

Open your eyes. Lift your arms.

Projectile Vomiting. Source?

Increased intra cranial pressure.

Mission Hospital Asheville, NC.

Woozy. Gurney Ride.

Room A#523. 

Testing Blur.

815 beds.

A bed. Warm blankets. Ebony/LEL contrasting humor. 

A VIEW comes into view!

A wide-eyed "Ahhhh.............."

Spirit-led adjustments needed.

"I sought the Lord." Others sought the Lord on my behalf. (Psalm 27:13)

"He delivered. No more fear".....(Psalm 34:4) only discomfort......

in a tiny room with an exquisite view. 

STOP! SMELL THE ROSES!

Smell the roses---

???What if there aren't any roses?

Choose any flower.

What if there are't any flowers? 

Skip rocks in a creek!

What if the creek is too shallow??

Take your shoes off and stick your toes in the cold water!

Why?

Because it is good to give thanks to the Lord. (Psalm 9:1)

He will enable you to "sing for joy." (Psalm 92:4, emphasis mine)

Quit making excuses! Be grateful. Pappy Young thought gratitude was

like duct tape ......there was no problem it couldn't fix.

Choose joy! 

When you've grown weary, remember the One who is your joy.

STOP! Lean into Him! Allow Him to gratify and satisfy.

Who knows, you might even get a whiff of roses from afar!