• Dear Ones, Hope you have a joy filled day. We had a fun Octoberfest party last night and a nice turnout.  My day is beginning with a 7:30 dental appointment, which is not my favorite way to start the day. I hope to get some baking and some shopping in before Women’s Bible study. Devotions…

  • In my opinion, Anthony B. Bradley, is a very keen observer and advocate for the growing crisis of fatherlessness in our nation.  One of his conclusions is “presence matters.” He writes, “boys need consistent, caring male presence not just for guidance, but for their emotional regulation, identity formation, and even biological resilience.”  Boys don’t thrive…

  • Dear Ones, Hope you had a wonderful and restful weekend. This morning Al and I are going to the funeral of a friend from church who we have prayed for these past months and now is home with the Lord… no more pain but we will miss him. Later we have an Octoberfest party here…

  • Dear Ones, Happy Weekend. Hope you have a peaceful day. There is so much beauty around us as we walk the trail and see the brilliant colors of the changing leaves. Today I am going to make pumpkin pancakes and bacon as it seems perfect for this fall season. Yesterday I used the zucchini from…

  • Dear Ones,                                                                                                           …

  • Dear Ones, May you have a peace-filled day. We had a good Bible Study at church last night and over 30 came. Today I plan to cook and bake and go to Bible Study and have my hair done. It is also Donut Day here!  Devotions from Judy’s heart Things, things, things! We all probably…

  • Dear Ones, Hope you have a wonderful day becoming better at loving yourself. We enjoyed time with friends yesterday and being at the lake. Today I have exercise, crafts, Bible study and hopefully some baking. Devotions from Judy’s heart Jesus word to us is that we are to love Him, to love ourselves and to…

  • Dear Ones, Hope you have a wonderful day. We are headed to the Lake this morning to see friends who moved away a few years ago. Will also stop to see a friend in Assisted Living on the way. The weather has been so gorgeous and we are glad we can enjoy time by the…

  • I have an admission to make as I write this blog.  I look forward to watching the pro football hall of fame enshrinement ceremony each year.  This year my favorite team, the Minnesota Vikings, had Jared Allen, who played defensive end, go into the hall of fame.  My wife knows when I am been watching…

  • Dear Ones, Hope you had a wonderful weekend. The weather has been gorgeous and the walks on the trail so beautiful. Today I plan to go Aldi’s and my exercise class and do some cooking and baking. Devotions from Judy’s heart We all have times when we have hurting hearts due to pain or sorrow…