67°F SW@2mph SR0526(0429) SS2046(1946)

Morning Offering given

Oh, My Jesus
teach me to trust in you
so that when the unexpected storms of life come
I will expect peace in the midst of those storms.
Knowing that you are near,
you hear my cries,
and you are with me.
Lord,
Bring peace and calm
to the storms I am facing
or may face in the future.
Amen.

Village silent

No coffee

St. Augustine Zhao Rong & Companions were marked by joy showing that fidelity to Jesus frees us. I give all thanks to You, Jesus, for sending Your Spirit into the hearts and minds of people all over the world.

Courage to Change, pg. 191, Today’s Reminder
I can’t cope with something unless I acknowledge its reality. When I am willing to look at the whole picture, I take the first step toward a more manageable life. ” If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them.” _{Henry David Thoreau}

Meditations for Each Day, pg. 271, Vanity
In this vast world of solar systems rotating in the firmament, of mineral and vegetable wealth and of animal creation, you are only a very tiny being who has received everything from God. Nevertheless, you are often convinced that you are important. You glory in your talents as if they belonged to you and were not a gift which God has given to you. Vanity is a form of theft.

Scripture Reading for Day 9 of Freedom in Christ
Galatians 3:22 But scripture confined all things under the power of sin, that through faith in Jesus Christ the promise might be given to those who believe.^u
Acts 4: 19-20 Peter and John, however, said to them in reply, “Whether it is right in the sight of God for us to obey you rather than God, you be the judges.^f 20 It is impossible for us not to speak about what we have seen and heard.”

Once again morning has arrived.
I am grateful to have woke to another day.
Got a touch of thunderstorms last evening.
The man injured his ankle last night.
While in the yard planting flowers.
Looks like an x-ray is in order.
One easy run today in the morning.
Another less than helpful phone session with Synchrony/Care Credit
I always get the feeling they are hiding things when I speak to them on the phone.

Know you are prayed for.

65°F SSW@2mph SR0528(0428) SS2046(1946)

Morning Offering given

Jesus, take me as I am
Summon out what I should be
Set your seal upon my heart
Holy Spirit dwell in me

Village sleeps (as it should be) at O’ dark thirty

No Coffee

76^th Birthday greetings to Jim Hogan. Have an awesome day!

Sts. Prisca and Aquila remind us of the need to have church and thus, God’s presence, within our homes. Father, let me be conscious every day of Your presence in my home and making it a place where Your presence shines.

Courage to Change, pg. 190, Today’s Reminder
A great deal con be learned as a result of painful circumstances, but they are not my only teachers. I live in a world full of wonders. Today I will pay attention to their gentle wisdom. ” I discovered the secret of the sea in meditation upon a dewdrop.” _{Kahlil Gibran}

Meditations for Each Day, pg. 270, Falling into Sin
Proverbs 24:16, Luke 18:1, 1 John 1:8, Matthew 26:41,
We fall in so many ways thought, speech, action, omission, moments of weakness, impatience, premeditated malice…

Scripture Reading for Day 8 of Freedom in Christ
Galatians 2:20 yet I live, no longer I, but Christ lives in me; insofar as I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God who has loved me and given himself up for me.^p
Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? Who will go for us?” “Here I am,” I said; “send me!”

Morning!
It’s early, way early.
Taking someone to the hospital for an early morning procedure.
Had a nice day yesterday doing some personal business in Lax. Found some great buys along the way.
• I’ve been pondering last week’s Record regarding the 10 “Verkada” cameras the Village has purchased. I just don’t see needing license plate & facial recognition in a small 1 flashing light village with less than 1200 people. The Chief said it would solve a lot of stuff they can’t solve… just what is it they are trying to solve? We don’t have enough crime here to even have the Chief do a daily news blotter or for that matter, a weekly one for the newspaper. In the past month I may have seen an officer out and about 5 times. Cameras only tell the information recorded… not what happened before or after and for during, only what the lens can see. We spend $47,000. for the cameras, another $24,000. for the WIFI leaving a a ten-year debt of $71,000. Image retention is 60-90 days on Amazon Web Service. Cameras are not covered for unintentional or intentional damage… so the warranty is only for the workings of the camera. Sounds like “Big Brother” will be entering the workplace and the streets of Cashton. I’m not so willing to give up my liberties. Check it out for yourself here. Gotta ask yourself who owns it and what their history is. Check it out on Wikipedia it’s worth the time.

Know you are prayed for.

61°F SSE@2mph SR0528(0428) SS2047(1947)

Morning Offering given

Jesus let me live for you
Jesus let me die for you
Jesus I am thine in life and in death

Village preaceful

No coffee

Birthday greetings to Hazel P

Blessed Raph Milner and Roger Dickensen show us how lay people and clergy can be instrumental in defending and proclaiming faith. God, give me the courage and insight to avoid hypocrisy in all its forms, especially in religion.

Courage to Change, page 189, Today’s Reminder
Today I accept that each life has its share of conflict. It is not my job to document every such incident. Instead of wringing my hands and pointing my finger, I can consider the possibility that everything is happening exactly as it should. Sometimes, blame is just an excuse to keep busy so that I don’t have to feel the discomfort of my powerlessness. “The mind grows by what it feeds on.” _{Josiah G. Holland}

Meditations for Each Day, pg. 269, Uncharitableness
The tendency to complain about others is a most insidious cancer which can corrode all that is good in our conversation, making it harmful and even gravely sinful. Grumbling is always more or less sinful according to the circumstances. It may be a sin against charity, which demands that we love our neighbour as ourselves and help him as much as possible by word and by deed.
James 3:2 for we all fall short in many respects. If anyone does not fall short in speech, he is a perfect man, able to bridle his whole body also.^a, Imitation of Christ Bk.I c.20:2 “As often as I have been amongst men, I have returned less a man”.

Scripture Reading Day 7 of Freedom in Christ
John 8:36 So if a son frees you, then you will truly be free.
Acts 18:9-10 ^e One night in a vision the Lord said to Paul, “Do not be afraid. Go on speaking, and do not be silent, 10 for I am with you. No one will attack and harm you, for I have many people in this city.”

In the news... the one-year defunding on planned parenthood expired… republican lawmakers have failed us on this one.

This will be a beautiful day!

The kitchen is finished except for the floor, doors, and countertop. Flooring is in the garage, still searching for a countertop that will fit in with a rustic look. Trim for the living room ceiling also in the garage.

I head to La Crosse this morning to pick up Cpap supplies, drop copy work at Insty Print, and do a bit of shopping. Two copy jobs are ready for delivery. 1 email needs delivered. Splurged a little last evening with a purchase just for me.

The Jean Grainger books I ordered came in yesterday; Thrift Books is always a good place to purchase used books.

My Amish friend Sarah S makes greeting cards, she made this magnet for me. Her work is excellent and her prices are reasonable.

Know you are prayed for.

82°F ENE@3mph SR0527(0427) SS2047(1947)

Morning Offering given

Village sleeps as I was up at 0300

No coffee

Birthday greetings to Kathy (1954)

Courage to Change, pg. 188, Today’s Reminder
Today I seek to be an instrument of the peace of God. I know that it is the most loving and gerous commitment I can possibly make–to myself. “When people are serving, life is no longer meaningless” _{John Gardner}

Al-Anon 12 Step & 12 Traditions pg 3, keep working on Step 1... We admitted we were powerless over alcohol–that our lives had become unmanageable.

Meditations for Each Day pg. 267 by Antonio Cardinal Bacci The Gift of Speech

Scripture Reading Day 6 of Freedom in Christ
Romans 12:9 Let love be sincere; hate what is evil, hold on to what is good;^f
John 8:31-32 Jesus then said to those Jews who believed in him,^* “If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”^t

•Synchrony I called Leah who transferred to Kelly who placed dispute#1 on their credit report filing. Was also told dispute #3 regarding the balance and interest was being worked on.
•Internet called, is now up and running, glitch with some bridging.
•Laundry folded and hung
•Letter written & mailed to TransUnion regarding the report from Synchrony
•Thrift book orders came in
•Ink cartridges changed in HP printer
•1 copy job completed
•4 copy jobs delivered
•Workers taken to workshop
•Parts picked up and delivered
•Woman to ProLine in Viroqua and back

Know you are prayed for

83°F NE@5mph SR0526(0426) SS2048(1948)

Mass 8 at St Mary’s Ridge

Breakfast at Bobby John’s

Copy work in the office

Dealing with T-Mobile who has the nerve to send me a final bill of .67 after 7 days of less than useable service. Nope nada gonna happen. Bill has been cancelled according to Folia @1700 hrs. We will see if that turns out to be the truth.

Also getting my ducks in a row for another letter to Care Credit, whom I do not owe any money too. Now they have reported to the credit bureaus that I am not paying a bill that I do not owe. Gotta love all this Corporate Greed.

Had to unplug the internet yesterday and now I can’t remember how to put it back on. Some days I wonder about my mind.

Little to no sleep last night due to fireworks issues. We deal with this every year but thought it would be different this year since the legal fireworks law changed. It was not different.

Imagine my surprise when I found out Cashton was installing Flock Cameras… well not name brand flock but another company that does the exact same thing. Why on earth does a village of less than 1200 people and one flashing traffic light need a flock camera. they cited the possibility of an accident at the intersection of 27 & 33… I wonder how many accidents have happened there in the past. Put in a traffic light that is controllable when the fire department goes out. I just don’t see the cost as fiscally responsible. I’ve been here 20 yrs and don’t remember one but that is not to say there wasn’t one. and it was a very quiet thing until the village mtg last week. I believe the villagers should have been given notice this was upcoming. I cannot believe we would give up our liberty so quietly.

Must have too much time on my hands to go on and on about this things.

Know you are prayed for.

67°F W@5mph SR0526(0426) SS2048(1948)

Morning Offering given

Village sleeps, possible drizzle today not happening yet

No coffee, I may just head to the Local Buzz Coffee Shop for a cup. 4 shot espresso, vanilla creamer, hazelnut flavor, latte… Perfect!

St. Elizabeth of Portugal teaches us that gentleness and patience are the weapons with which true Christian warriors win souls. Father, help me to be a peacemaker at home, at work, and wherever there is discord.

Family History Tidbit
Anna Edwards was born in 18?? on this day.

Courage to Change, pg. 186, Today’s Reminder
“Tradition Three explains two ways to which my Al-Anon friends and I can keep it simple. One is to avoid being diverted from our program by others, and two is to welcome into Al-Anon anyone who is suffering from the effects of another’s alcoholism” _{Al-Anon’s Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions}

Meditations for Each Day, pg. 265, The New Life
Matthew 22:37, Mark 12:30, Luke 10:27, Matthew 5:48 Pondering ” Only if we love God above all things, even above ourselves, can we really be said to love ourselves.”

Scripture Reading for Day 4 of Freedom in Christ
2 Corinthians 5:17 ^k So whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come.
2 Corinthians 3:17 Now the Lord is the Spirit,^* and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

Happy 250th Birthday, America! A momentous moment in time.

Know you are prayed for.

66°F S@2mph SR0525(0425) SS2048(1948)

Morning Offering given along with thanksgiving of rain, and minor flooding

Village soggy and silent

No coffee

St. Thomas‘s skepticism was rewarded with proof of Jesus’ resurrection helps us face our doubts. Lord you comforted and reassured Thomas; I pray that you do the same with me when I am confused and assailed by doubts.

Courage to Change, page 185, Today’s Reminder
I do not know what is best for other people. Today I will remember that newcomers, and everyone else, are in the hands of a Power greater than myself. “When I stopped dwelling on how things would probably work out, I was better able to pay attention to what I was doing.” _{Living with Sobriety}

Meditations for Each Day, pg.263. The Good Shepherd
John 10:11-15, Luke 15:4-24

Scripture Readings for Day 3 of Freedom in Christ
2 Corinthians 3:17 Now the Lord is the Spirit,^* and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
Ephesians 3:12 in whom we have boldness of speech and confidence of access through faith in him.^j

Good Morning!
The rain has abated for the moment. Thus far we are over 7″ in the past 2 days. Thunder and lightning rumbled through giving the earth a good shake. There is a possibility for more today. Widespread but not massive flooding. Rivers and creeks are just under the bridges, as yet none have breeched as far as I know. Farm fields are under water in areas as are some parks and trails. Here in the driftless this is normal and our ravines and natural spillways can attest to hundreds of years of this activity. One grows up knowing not to build in the areas that are obviously going to flood. Commonsense is the name of the game.

A friend and I were discussing the definition of “spending time with”. I consider it “making myself available by staying with, doing things together, chatting, calling, and other forms of communication, or simply just being together doing nothing. Totally different than thinking about someone. What’s your thought on this?

Today I see Tracy & Pene, take a previously postponed shopping trip, and take someone home at 6. I hope when I return the trim work in the kitchen area is finished. I have no clue when the floor will be laid but hopefully this weekend. Tomorrow, I need to get out of this whatever it is and get the dining room cleaned and in order along with the bathroom deep cleaned. Not my Idea of july 4 fun but necessary.

What are your plans for the 4th?

Know you are prayed for.

69°F SSW@4mph SR0525(0425) SS2048(1948)

in a rush today too much on my plate

Know you are prayed for

74°F S@5mph SR0524(0424) SS2048(1948)

Morning Offering given.
On the First Wednesday of each month, we honor St. Joseph with special prayers, seeking his intercession and guidance. The First Wednesday of every month is dedicated to the Most Chaste Heart of St. Joseph, stemming from Church-approved apparitions. This devotion emphasizes honoring St. Joseph as a protector and intercessor, particularly for families and the Church. It is a time to reflect on his virtues and seek his guidance in our lives

Prayer to the Chaste Heart of St. Joseph
Hail, Most Chaste Heart of St. Joseph, beating with love for the God who created you!
Hail, Virginal Heart, lover of the Immaculate Heart of Mary!
Hail, Paternal Heart, whose beating comforts the Sacred Heart of Jesus!
Hail, you who are the Reflection of God the Father, Guardian of God the Son, Friend of God the Holy Spirit, and Spouse of the Immaculate Handmaiden!
Most Chaste Heart of St. Joseph, beloved by God and His angels, I consecrate this day to your honor! In you, I confide my joys and my sorrows, my pains and my pleasures. I know that you are always delighted to pour forth your graces to those who ask for them with confidence. Therefore, confident in your goodness, I entrust myself, and the following person(s) to your care: (mention names). I ask that you please grant us the graces we need in order to become faithful reflections of you. I pray that you shower upon us all the graces necessary for our spiritual and temporal welfare. And I pray that you grant the Holy Catholic Church, our Mother, every available grace to bring about Her glorious triumph! All for love of the two greatest treasures entrusted to your care: The Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Amen.

Village thunderstorms

Coffee instant

St. Aaron proclaimed God to the Pharoah speaking fearlessly of his majesty. Father, help me to emulate Moses, Aaron, and Miriam in speaking about you.

Courage to Change Daily Reminder
“Today I will make an effort to remember that I am a terrific human being. “Ever’thing there is but lovin’ leaves a rust on yo’soul.” _{Langston Hughes}

Early run more later

Know you are prayed for.

78°F SSW@7mph SR0524(0424) SS2049(1949)

Morning Offering given

Village hot, sticky, peaceful

No Coffee

Today we remember to pray for the souls of Jim Cummings, Jim Houlihan and Patty Melin. May they rest in peace.

Courage to Change, pg. 182, Today’s Reminder
Prayer is my most personal form of communication. I can pray by consciously thinking, writing, creating, feeling, and hoping. Whether I reach deep inside myself or turn outward toward the majesty of nature, it is the spirit of prayer rather than its form that matters. Today I will let my heart speak. “God meets me where I am… If I am just willing, He will come to me.” _{As We Understood…}

St Bertrand shows us the necessity of cultivating and nurturing people just as we might cultivate a garden. God, give me the empathy and compassion to grow people toward you and toward loving one another.

Meditations for Each Day, pg. 258, St Paul the Apostle Acts 9: 1-5, Gal 1:17-20, 2 Cor 11:23-29, 2 Cor 5:14, 1 Cor 13:4-13, Phil 1:21

Scripture Reading for Day 30 of Dealing with the Enemy
Hebrews 2:16-18 Surely he did not help angels but rather the descendants of Abraham; 17 therefore, he had to become like his brothers in every way, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest before God to expiate the sins of the people.^k
Galatians 5:1 For freedom^* Christ set us free; so stand firm and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery.^a

Hot out there this morning! Am grateful for A/C. Ended up driving all the way into LAX to Sam’s Club to the TMobile kiosk and spoke with Emory who, got the phone back up and running but advised I would need to speak to a store as it still was not able to call the man. I will hopefully be switching carriers today. I cannot deal with the lack of customer service. Emmanuel Amanda’s funeral is today. I have one quick run this morning to LaFarge and the afternoon free. Hopefully the man has it off as well and we can both go at the same time to get the switch done. Jim H. has rallied a bit pls continue your prayers.

Know you are prayed for.