Labor Day

Today we watched some of the Jerry Lewis Telethon, read Gigi, God's Little Princess, and made a pot roast.

On the Telethon, Jerry Lewis made the comment (paraphrased, not quoted) that God was going to look down on earth someday and realize He had made a mistake when He allowed muscular dystrophy.
One of my all time favorite passages in the Bible is Job 38-42. I'm so glad that He is my God. That is what He is like. I don't claim to understand the trials in my life and in the lives of others, but I do know that God doesn't make mistakes. I love how Job answers God in chapter 42.

I know that You can do anything and no plan of Yours can be thwarted.

You asked, "Who is this who conceals My counsel with ignorance?"

Surely I spoke about things I did not understand, things to wonderful for me to know.

You said, "Listen now, and I will speak. When I question you, you will inform Me."

I had heard rumors about You, but now my eyes have seen You. Therefore I take back my words and repent in dust and ashes.

Dilbert Quote of the Day

When confronted by a difficult problem you can solve it more easily by reducing it to the question, "How would the Lone Ranger handle this?" -- Dilbert

Snow

It's big news here in Virginia. There is SNOW coming down. Granted, it's mixed with rain, and it's 36 degrees out. But it is SNOW nonetheless. I'm hoping with prayerful fingers crossed that school will be cancelled tomorrow.

Quote of the Day:
I was put on this earth to accomplish a certain number of things. Right now I'm so far behind I will never die. -- Calvin and Hobbes

A New Bible Study

Tonight I went to a new Bible study. We are doing an inductive study of 1,2,3 John, James and Philemon. Kay Arthur and David Lawson's book, God's Love Alive in You, is our study guide. If you've never done an inductive study before, I highly recommend it.

In other news, Bob started his last semester of classes this week. It's always a difficult adjustment at the beginning of each semester when we get used to a new schedule. Thankfully there is light at the end of the tunnel. It's hard to believe that graduation is just around the corner! Somebody jokingly mentioned to me that it would be nice if I waited until after graduation to give birth. That way I could stand up with Bob on stage like all the other seminary wives do when their husbands graduate (except I would be 41 1/2 weeks pregnant). Wouldn't those be some lovely pictures?

Speaking of being pregnant, everything continues to go well. We're at 26 weeks, and I have another doctor's appointment on Monday. Last weekend Bob and I got the baby's room/guest room/office all set up. (Actually it was more like Bob moved the furniture where I wanted it.) As soon as I have things put away and stuff on the wall I'll post some pictures of her room. I will also attempt to get a decent picture of myself in there somewhere.

Puritan Quote of the Day: "No heart can conceive that treasury of mercies which lies in this one privilege, in having liberty and ability to approach unto God at all times, according to his mind and will." -- JOHN OWEN

Erma Bombeck Quote of the Day

"Housework, if done right, will kill you."