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November 19
The Little Hut
The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for Jehovah to rescue him, and everyday he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect himself from the elements and to store his few possessions.
One day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames with smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had happened! Everything was lost! He was stunned with disbelief, grief, and anger. "Jehovah, how could you do this to me?" he cried..
Early the next day he was awakened by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue him. "How did you know I was here?" asked the weary man of his rescuers. "We saw your smoke signal," they replied..
Moral of the story: It's easy to get discouraged when things are going bad, but we shouldn't lose heart, because Jehovah is at work in our lives, even in the midst of pain, and suffering. Remember that, the next time your little hut seems to be burning to the ground. It just may be a smoke signal that summons the grace of Jehovah .
You May Want To Consider Passing This On, Because You Never Know Who Feels Like Their Hut Is On Fire Today. Here is a link to a very beautiful video on YouTube that shows in a small way some of the things we can expect to see in the new world. I know you're going to like this. Enjoy!
October 27 Subject: a pet's diary
What Pets Write IN THEIR DIARIES.........
Excerpts from a Dog's Diary......
8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
12:00 pm - Lunch! My favorite thing!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm - Milk Bones! My favorite thing!
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!
Excerpts from a Cat's Daily Diary..
Day 983 of my captivity...
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.
They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed
hash or some sort of dry nuggets.
Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I
nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.
The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt
to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.
Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their
feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it
clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made
condescending comments about what a 'good little hunter' I am.
There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was
placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I
could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my
confinement was due to the power of 'allergies.' I must learn what this
means and how to use it to my advantage.
Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my
tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this
again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs.
I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches.
The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and
seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded.
The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicating with
the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My
captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so
he is safe.
For now................ October 24
A man feared his wife wasn't hearing as well as she used to and he thought she might need a hearing aid. Not quite sure how to approach her, he called the family doctor to discuss the problem.
The Doctor told him there is a simple informal test the husband could perform to give the Doctor a better idea about her hearing loss.
Here's what you do," said the Doctor, "stand about 40 feet away from Her, and in a normal conversational speaking tone see if she hears you. If not, go to 30 feet, then 20 feet, and so on until you get a response."
That evening, the wife is in the kitchen cooking dinner, and he was In the den. He says to himself, "I'm about 40 feet away, let's see What happens." Then in a normal tone he asks, 'Honey, what's for dinner?"
No response. So the husband moves closer to the kitchen, about 30 feet from his wife and repeats, "Honey, what's for dinner?" Still no response.
Next he moves into the dining room where he is about 20 feet from his Wife and asks, "Honey, what's for dinner?" Again he gets no response.
So, he walks up to the kitchen door, about 10 feet away. "Honey, what's for dinner?" Again there is no response.
So he walks right up behind her. "Honey, what's for dinner?"
"George, for the FIFTH time, CHICKEN!!!!!" October 19
Source: www.youtube.com
Here's a short clip of Felipe as he was helping me out with my car. Despite all the hard work, you can clearly see that we did have some fun as well!
Source: www.youtube.com
Here's another clip of Pita and Duke being affectionate with each other.
October 18
Joshua Allen is tired. Am up and moving. Slowly... Gotta get back to the the car work. Today is my last chance to get-er-goin'.
15 hours ago ·
Joshua Allen
It is running! Yay!!!
Still gotta get 'er cleaned up, but yeah... It is running and driving. I need some tires (these have bad flat spots from sitting parked for three years), and have some minor thing left to fix, but... My ride is rolling! ·
Joshua Allen
is tired. Worked today... Then over to Pedro & Lydia's to help Felipe work on my car... TONS of work. The heads are almost completely back in (almost)... Gotta get the timing all put back together. And need to put in the battery (would ... ya believe that ya have to take off the inner fender to get at the battery compartment?!)... Add oil and water and... Presto! Running car!Read More
Fri at 11:09pm · Comment · Like / Unlike
Sara Lecander
Woohooo!!! Go Josh! Go Josh! (Cheerleading for Josh)
Yesterday at 8:50am ·
Joshua Allen
Still going strong... Taking longer than anticipated, but that's the way cars are. But... We are making good progress. Unless catastrophe strikes I will have a running car! Yay!!! I just stopped home to let the dogs out, then back at it. Ya'll take care now, more later.
Sara Lecander
What kind of car is it? Barry says you should drive a "green" tractor. (not just a tractor)
Joshua Allen
It's a '99 Dodge Intrepid. Man it's turning out to be a LOT more work. I just got home five minutes ago, and there's still more to go (it's 12:48am). I am beat.
October 10 "Never shall i forget the days i spent with you . continue to be my friend, as you will always find me yours."
-Ludwig Van Beethoven
Have a gander at what I woke up to this morning...
September 26 Two teenagers asked their father if they could go the theater
to watch a movie that all their friends had seen. After reading some
reviews about the movie on the Internet, he denied their request.
"Aw dad, why not?" they complained. "It's rated PG-13,
and we're both older than thirteen!"
Dad replied: "Because that movie contains nudity and portrays
immorality as being normal and acceptable behavior.
"But dad, those are just very small parts of the movie! That's
what our friends who've seen it have told us. The movie is two hours
long and those scenes are just a few minutes of the total film! It's
based on a true story and good triumphs over evil, and there are other
redeeming themes like courage and self-sacrifice. Even the movie review
web sites say that!"
"My answer is 'no,' and that is my final answer. You are welcome to stay
home tonight, invite some of your friends over, and watch one
of the good videos we have in our home collection. But you will not go and
watch that film. End of discussion."
The two teenagers walked dejectedly into the family room and
slumped down on the couch. As they sulked, they were surprised to hear
the sounds of their Father preparing something in the kitchen.
They soon recognized the wonderful aroma of brownies baking in the oven,
and one of the teenagers said to the other, "Dad must be feeling
guilty, and now he's going to try to make it up to us with some fresh brownies.
Maybe we can soften him with lots of praise when he brings them out to
us and persuade him to let us go to that movie after all."
The teens were not disappointed. Soon their father appeared
with a plate
of warm brownies, which he offered to his kids. They each took one.
Then their father said, "Before you eat, I want to tell you
something: I love you both so much. "The teenagers smiled at each other with
knowing glances. Dad was softening. "That is why I've made these
brownies with the very best ingredients. I've made them from scratch. Most
of the ingredients are even organic. The best organic flour. The best
free-range eggs. The best organic sugar. Premium Vanilla and chocolate."
The brownies looked mouthwatering, and the teens began to
become a little impatient with their dad's long speech.
"But I want to be perfectly honest with you. There is one
ingredient I added that is not usually found in brownies. I got that
ingredient from our own back yard. But you needn't worry, because I only added
the tiniest bit of that ingredient to your brownies. The amount of
the portion is practically insignificant. So go ahead, take a bite
and let me know what you think."
"Dad, would you mind telling us what that mystery ingredient
is before we eat?"
"Why? The portion I added was so small. Just a teaspoonful.
You won't even taste it."
"Come on, dad; just tell us what that ingredient is.
"Don't worry! It is organic, just like the other ingredients."
"Dad!"
"Well, OK, if you insist. That secret ingredient is fresh
organic....dog poop."
Both teens instantly dropped their brownies back on the plate
and began inspecting their fingers with horror.
"DAD! Why did you do that? You've tortured us by making us
smell those brownies cooking for the last half hour, and now you tell us
that you added dog poop! We can't eat these brownies!"
"Why not? The amount of dog poop is very small compared to the
rest of the ingredients. It won't hurt you. It's been cooked right
along with the other ingredients. You won't even taste it. It has the
same consistency as the brownies. Go ahead and eat!"
"No, Dad....NEVER! "
"And that is the same reason I won't allow you to go watch that movie.
You won't tolerate a little dog poop in your brownies, so why
should you tolerate a little immorality in your movies?
We pray that Our Heavenly Father will not lead us unto
temptation, so how can we in good conscience entertain ourselves with
something that will imprint a sinful image in our minds that will lead us
into temptation long after we first see it?
What a good lesson about purity! Why do we tolerate any sin?
On the day of the Passover, the Israelites were commanded to remove every
bit of leaven from their homes. Sin is like leaven - a little bit
leavens the whole lump; faith and sin, don't mix. (1 Corinthians 5:6, 7) Some folks have trouble with all those 'shalls' and 'shall not's' in the ten commandments. Most folks just aren't used to talking in those terms. So, in middle Tennessee they translated the 'King James' into 'Jackson County' language... No Joke.
1) Just one God.
2) Put nothin' before God.
3) Watch yer mouth.
4) Git yerself to Sunday meetin'
5) Honor yer Ma & Pa.
6) No killin'
7) No foolin' around with another fellow's gal.
8) Don't take what ain't yers.
9) No tellin' tales or gossipn'.
10) Don't be hankerin' fer yer buddy's stuff. September 24 "TERRORIST CELLS in the Kingdom Hall"
Latest news reports are that five terrorist cell groups have been operating in many of our Halls. They have been identified as: Bin Sleepin, Bin Arguin, Bin Fightin, Bin Complainin, and Bin Missin. Their leader, Osama Bin Satan, trained these groups to destroy the congregation. The plan is to come into the Hall disguised as Christians and to work from within - to discourage, disrupt, and destroy. However, there have also been reports of a sixth group. A tiny cell known by the name Bin Prayin. It is actually the only effective counter terrorism force in the Hall. Unlike other terrorist cells, the Bin Prayin team does not blend in with whoever and whatever comes along. Bin Prayin does whatever is needed to uplift and encourage the congregation We have notices that the Bin Prayin cell group has different characteristics than the others. They have Bin Watchin, Bin Waitin, and Bin Longin for their Master, Jesus Christ .
September 18
This just in…………. Kanye West just interrupted Patrick Swayze’s funeral to let everyone know that Michael Jackson’s service was better…..August 25 Doing nothing is very hard to do ... you never know when you're finished. - Leslie Nielsen Good Morning,
My neice Janice sent me a link to this video on YouTube. I have no idea who's kid this is, but I'll have to agree that it is pretty cute. Even in my early morning grumpiness I had to chuckle at this. Perhaps the old saying really is true and laughter really is the best medicine. Anyhoo... You watch, and tell me what you think.
And in case I don't see ya... Good afternoon, good evening, and good night!
Josh
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August 23 Janice decided to grab our camera and keep herself entertained...
My niece & nephew from Wisconsin are visiting us this weekend. Here's some pics of the fun we've already had...
William & Pita Pocket:
Janice, Rocky, Duke, and Pita:
Janice & Pita Pocket:
Willaim, Janice, + the pooches:
Buddy & Fun Size:
Thumbs Up From Fun Size (Abby):
Muffins. On an intesive internet search for more Taylor Swift videos:
Janice (Jazzy Pikles):
Buddy:
Some One's Full Of Hot Air...:
Duke:
Buddy & Fun Size:
Save Your Breath! Buddy & Abby:
Buddy:
Two Thumbs Up For fun Size:
Jazzy Pickes & Muffins:
Jazzy Pickles & Muffins:
Muffins:
The Mickey Mouse Club:
The Mickey Mouse Club II:
Yo! Wuz Up?:
There's Trouble Brewing...:
There's Trouble Brewing... Again!:
... and Here's Trouble In Full Swing!:
... and again!:
The Three Musketeers:
The Three Musketeers:
The Three Musketeers:
The Three Musketeers:
Happy Muffins:
Fun Sixe (Psst... You can See In Her Nose...):
Fun Size:
Janice & William:
William
Jazzy Pickles:
Fun Size:
... More Fun Size:
Gnomie & Naomi:
Peace out:
Buddy:
As you can see, we not only managed to actually get William with his eyes open (this is a red letter moment in photographic history!!!), but we also had Muffins and Fun Size over last night as well! Val made delicious enchiladas for dinner. The weather was nice and the kids were lots of fun. Good times were had by all. August 20
Mark Knopfler and Chet Atkins play a great instrumental medley live at Secret Policeman's Third Ball 1987. 'I'll see you in my dreams' 'Imagine' by John Lennon. Great stuff. Enjoy!
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