We had KFC supper yesterday.
Yesterday at Comanche Lake:
Today, we will do another early trip to Comanche Lake and also it's Gizmo's monthly visit to the vet.
How's everyone doing this morning?
Posted on 08/18/2024 5:05:41 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
Howdy, Kathy.
A bit wild up there today, weather-wise. I hope you don’t have a lot of tree trash to clean up in the yard.
Who knew that the WWII tough guy was also a poet! What a multi-talented hero!
“If everyone is thinking alike, then someone isn’t thinking.”
Good evening, radu...did you and your back get some rest today?
It’s been sprinkling here, on and off, all day.
Good evening, wjcsux...glad you enjoyed.
We had KFC supper yesterday.
Yesterday at Comanche Lake:
Today, we will do another early trip to Comanche Lake and also it's Gizmo's monthly visit to the vet.
How's everyone doing this morning?
https://avgeekery.com/historic-air-to-air-photoshoot-wwii-bombers-over-oshkosh/
I’ve been working all day and didn’t realize that we had some high winds.
But did find lots of smaller tree trash on the deck.
Multi-talented for sure.
Thanks, samiam5. I like that one.
Good morning, E...((HUGS))...Gizmo looks like he was very busy yesterday at Comanche Lake, and had a good time.
You guys enjoy your adventures on Monday, and be sure to stay cool.
Hey there, Kathy.
The ol’ bum back has had a little rest today but not much. Been getting some housework done when not digging into family tree stuff to give it a break.
It rained quite a bit around Lake Hood today, too, but the wind has dried the pavement already. It’s still pretty gusty.
It was mostly sunny here today and breezy as a cold front came through at last. The next few days are going to be pretty nice. We’re ready for the break.
Howdy, E.G.C. ((HUGZ))
A good day for Gizmo yesterday. I see he found a smelly spot to roll in. LOL And then some KFC for supper.
Wow! As hard as the wind was blowing, I’m surprised you couldn’t hear it. Your house must be well sound-proofed. It’s still pretty gusty even now.
“Compared to war, all other forms of human endeavor shrink to insignificance.”
Along with Bull Halsey and Chesty Puller, my heroes.
And my Dad, infantry medic, 13th Infantry, WWII.
Bible in a Year :
The Lord turns my darkness into light.
The army wouldn’t give Tony Vaccaro a chance as a photographer, but that didn’t stop him. Between terrifying moments of dodging artillery shells and shrapnel that seemed to rain from the trees, he took pictures anyway. Then, as his friends slept, he used their helmets to mix the chemicals to develop his film. The nighttime forest became the darkroom in which Vaccaro created a timeless record of World War II’s battle of Hürtgen Forest.
King David lived through his share of battles and dark times. Second Samuel 22 says, “The Lord delivered [David] from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul” (v. 1). David used those experiences to produce a record of God’s faithfulness. He said, “Waves of death swirled about me; the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me” (v. 5).
David soon pivoted from desperation to hope: “In my distress I called to the Lord,” he recalled. “From his temple he heard my voice” (v. 7). David made certain to praise God for His unfailing help. “The Lord turns my darkness into light,” he said. “With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall” (vv. 29-30).
David turned his difficulties into an opportunity to tell the world about his faithful God. We can do the same. After all, we rely on the One who turns darkness into light.
Reflect & Pray
When have you felt most desperate? How will you tell others about God’s faithfulness to you in that moment? Â
Dear God, please help me to see the many ways You protect and help me—especially when it’s darkest.
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