We needed a screen for our front door. Not a screen door, but one to hang from the top of the door. A granddaughter heard of this and immediately ordered one on line. The innovative mesh screen, divided in the middle, mesh curtains held together by magnets, is very useful in preventing flying insects. No longer does a bee, wasp, or housefly sail inside when a door is open.
I'm reminded of how we must screen out many things in life. Presentations on television or movies often must be prevented in being viewed. We scan books or magazines that are deemed improper and screen them out. Just as we don't want spiders, dirt, or insects intruding into our homes, neither should we allow unseemly thoughts, ideas, or actions enter our lives.
When our screen was delivered, Howard and I eagerly unwrapped the carton and examined all the pieces to install the screen. Things went okay until we realized that neither of us could reach high enough, nor stand on something safely enough to hang the screen. We put it aside for a few days.
Then the other day our grandson, Caleb, a tall young man, came over, looked at the material, and in the matter of a few minutes, our screen was in place! What a blessing it is! The fresh air floating inside is so refreshing.I can keep an eye on Howard as he sits at a table on the porch studying books or Bibles, or I can easily take him a glass of iced tea.
I can't help but think of another young man who lived on the earth until he was 33 years old, then bore all our sins and sorrows by giving His life on the cross. He is our ever help in time of need: Jesus! I can only imagine the mishaps, dangers, and frailties He screens for us!
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Saturday, June 6, 2020
MASKED!
EVERYONE MUST WEAR A MASK, the sign on the window of the doctor's office stated. "Oh, no, Howard," I said, "We forgot our masks!" We explained to the receptionist at the window, and she silently handed us two masks.
They were a little tricky to put on, and a little lopsided as we were called in for his appointment. I couldn't wait to take them off in the car. Granddaughter Bethany was our driver, and our next decision was where to get lunch.
"How about Cracker Barrel?" I suggested, for which all agreed, since it was way past lunch time. I had received a Cracker Barrel gift card from son Mark, and this would be a good time to use it. While we were browsing around, waiting for our name to be called, my eyes fell on the perfect purchase!
A mask!
Not the ordinary face mask, but a beautiful sleep mask! I had to have it! It was pink, edged in satin ruffles with a stretchy satin band to insure a comfy snooze. I loved the embroidered phrase,"Let's Sleep In" stitched on the front.
No more putting the pillow over my eyes when the bedroom window heralded morning so bright and early! My usual solution to daylight's arrival was to put my pillow at the foot of the bed where I could manage a few more winks.
I happily ate my lunch, knowing my mask, sleeping variety, was safe in my purse. When the waitress brought the check, I was amazed that a delicious, satisfying meal for the three of us was only 80 cents above the amount on Mark's card! Something to dream on!
They were a little tricky to put on, and a little lopsided as we were called in for his appointment. I couldn't wait to take them off in the car. Granddaughter Bethany was our driver, and our next decision was where to get lunch.
"How about Cracker Barrel?" I suggested, for which all agreed, since it was way past lunch time. I had received a Cracker Barrel gift card from son Mark, and this would be a good time to use it. While we were browsing around, waiting for our name to be called, my eyes fell on the perfect purchase!
A mask!
Not the ordinary face mask, but a beautiful sleep mask! I had to have it! It was pink, edged in satin ruffles with a stretchy satin band to insure a comfy snooze. I loved the embroidered phrase,"Let's Sleep In" stitched on the front.
No more putting the pillow over my eyes when the bedroom window heralded morning so bright and early! My usual solution to daylight's arrival was to put my pillow at the foot of the bed where I could manage a few more winks.
I happily ate my lunch, knowing my mask, sleeping variety, was safe in my purse. When the waitress brought the check, I was amazed that a delicious, satisfying meal for the three of us was only 80 cents above the amount on Mark's card! Something to dream on!
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