So, did the guys get to enjoy the shower in yours and Bittygirl's room? Or didja make 'em tough it out? ~grin~
Guess we need to moot someday at the Hobbit Hole Sports Bar. Where is that? Never heard of it?
Speaking of Hobbit Hole. Did you see the post about Corin's nephew that we'd sent packages to? Had a wreck in Killeen Thursday and is in Scott and White. My first stop today was to run down there and take him a basket filled with traditional Troop Package goodies. I visited for about 10 minutes, met his mom and sister and about a dozen soldiers.
The man is in remarkably good spirits for the extent of his injuries. The first thing he said to me after I told him who I was --- "Thank you."
I cried. Still having trouble keeping dry eyes and that was 6 hours ago.
April 9, 2006
The Memory Of Past Sins
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When Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers who had sold him into slavery, they were speechless and "dismayed in his presence" (Genesis 45:3). Fear and guilt quickly reminded them of the heartache they had caused their aged father Jacob, as well as their brother. Joseph, sensing what was going on in their hearts, immediately reassured them before the seeds of self-blame could take root. He said, "Do not therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here" (v.5). Joseph knew that God had used his trials for the good of many people.
When we sin and hurt others, we find ourselves in a position similar to that of Joseph's brothers. It's then that the Holy Spirit reminds us of the price Jesus paid on the cross for our offenses. He says, in effect, "Don't be grieved or angry with yourselves."
If you tend to keep blaming yourself after you've acknowledged your sins to God, think about what you're doing. You are keeping alive the memory of your sins by your anger at yourself. To overcome this, focus on the Savior, not on your sin. Think about what He has done, not what you have done. Because Jesus forgives your sin, you can "forget" your sin. Dennis De Haan
Guilt is a burden God never intended His children to bear.
Anyways I camew upon a picture of Sarge on his way to N.C. that I thought y'all might like.
Regards
alfa6 ;>}