LeslieDean

Thanks for the kind words. Al and Lydia P. She was an actress in Hawaii when the series Hawaii 5-0 was in its hay day. She obtained her SAG card and moved to LA after production quit in hopes to further her career. But Jehovah had other plans for our beautiful sister! She said they splurged on that bottle of wine because they wanted the good stuff and also did not want it to turn vinegary in case in was a long wait! Lol

I remember my PO years ago in the Beverly Hills Congregation had a bottle of expensive wine he said he and his wife splurged on while visiting in Italy for their anniversary. This bottle set up high on a glass shelf with their wedding picture on the side. It was the first time I had ever seen a bottle of alcohol on display with what appeared to be a beautiful jeweled necklace..I asked about it and was told it was their GT bottle! He said it keeps their conversation lively with hopes of the GT and when will they open it to celebrate this long awaited event! I loved the way that scene played out it my mind. When Rick passed i.sat his urn on the mantle and have a favorite picture of us on one side, a love he wrote me years ago I found folded in a book sets under his urn..I ordered wine bottle jewelry which is a really elaborate rhinestone 'necklace' that drapes around a beautiful bottle of whiskey. I thought it for the appearance of the bottle. Now I too, set in my recliner staring at this commemorative shelf and wonder when I took can open the bottle and pour a celebratory drink. It brings me peace and comfort to think back on my years in the truth and so grateful I am still here.

Acts 8:26-40. I need all the help I can get. My world opinion can sometimes override what Jehovah tries to tell me.

Our CO/pioneer school instructor brought this point out this week. He said look at our class. 11 brothers and 25 sisters. Roughly 1/3 brothers which follows this pattern very closely in every congregation throughout the world. He said it will be interesting to see if that trend continues.

We had a old man many years ago (90), who had his own talent agency in LA when he was in his prime. Bob Hope was one of his many well known clients. He scheduled stars to play special shows for the overseas military and navy. He was use to people catering to him and listening to his fascinating tales which were many. His memory was also declining rapidly...The police were well acquainted with Mr. Levy because he would drive his car, park it, forget where it was and report it stolen. Every. Time. He. Left. The. Apartment. The son tried to tell him to no avail. The police said if the son did not not only take the keys but the car they would file report against son then hold him accountable and face legal repercussions for not taking appropriate action if his dad was involved in an accident. This was the only thing that forced the son into stepping up. I miss Mr. Levy. I look forward to seeing him again

That must have felt as a gift from heaven. I am sure the generosity was enthusiastically received. An example of being in the right place at the right time. Hope the treatment enriches and prolongs his precious life.

I know this to be true. It will be 2 years July 23 since Rick died. I would not want to loose power over the remote control. I am getting stronger. I can now make a joke I know he would like.

Brisket quesadilla and Corona side car margarita. Homemade salsa and guacamole sour cream for toppers.

I purchased it at 1 am and believe you are being way too hard on yourself. I thought the voice was nice. I've have started many audio books I could not complete because the voice reading was so irritating. This did not fall in that category. Nicely done. I am saving the rest as a treat to listen to and calm my anxiety my flight to Egypt Tuesday. Thank you.

I would buy a ticket to this game.

My son lives in China. He occ. Will loosen his rein on healthy food and buy his daughter her favorite treat that she had never ate until visiting her cousins in USA, Doritos. Two days ago he went to buy them and 13.00 for a 170 gm bag. He told her she was going to have to switch treats in favor of the Chinese favorite chicken FEET MUCH more affordable and surely has to be better nutrition wise than a bag of delicious poison

I can't help but note the door pulls above the guys head. They look similar to horns.

As our DT reveals, the pushing and shoving is truly amping up. I never liked fights in the school yard as a child and would hide my eyes with my heart pounding. But this one is different. I'm on the edge of my seat, eyes intent on the match, waiting with glee seeing the principal rush in and take the opponents out. Peace once again restored to the school yard. I recall that feeling of relief through the eyes of a 4 year old. The principal came without warning to most as they were focused on the fight. But a few were whispering ,'Here comes the principal and he looked like a hero to me. I want to feel that wide eyed wonderment of a child again.

Batter warm up before the big swing. I love it. Gradual.

I will be letting the friends know your kind words and of the special prayers from everyone here. It means so much!

We had 3 families loose their homes and possessions. An elderly couple in our hall whose daughter just lost her 16yr old son in a car wreck a few months ago has now lost her home. It's bad enough to loose your home but when the tragedy comes on the heels of another makes it feel like you will never recover. Thank you all for your prayers.

I had gone to a sister's house to ride out the damaging winds and fire. The whole congregation was texting and keeping everyone informed of latest fire outbreaks and road closures. A breaking news alert went up and my friend read from her phone 'strong winds and excessive dryness continues'. I responded to her announcement by saying it sounds just like my medical report from Friday'. I love our windowed old ladies with group with warped sense of humor...we stick tight to one another and can laugh through anything.

From Sand Springs, Ok. Some of the families have been and are being now evacuated from their homes due to fires. Wind 45-60 miles cont. With gusts up to 100miles. Power outage, roofs missing, wide spread fire scattered all around. We have been told to put go bags at door and be on the ready. Fire by one of our MS and elders homes.

Where is here?

I just reread what I wrote, geesh, I just wish someone would have told me to roll over and go back to sleep. I was started on antidepressant one week ago and I think they are making me dramatic and long winded. Forgive please.

It is 3am here. I just woke up and turned immediately to this post. So strange to awaken clear minded and rested. But what I wanted to say is the last half dozen comments triggered a conversation that I was listening to between brothers at my old KH in Beverly Hills CA. It was around the year 2001, still new to the truth. I didn't fully understand their words but found it fascinating. One said that everything was already needed to attack religion was already set in place. All 'we' were waiting for was Jehovah to flip the switch in the leaders heart to attack. It all makes sense to me now. It made me think of a home being constructed. Lots of phases. Dig foundation, pour foundation, put up walls, install insulation, install plumbing,, electric , roof, finishing touches. Always delays -you never know where they will come from but you definitely know their coming, Then the moment arrives and it looks like everything is a go and boom no lights. Electrician called to check wiring. No problem noted. Then someone finally thinks to check the light bulb and climbs up ladder giving the bulb a slight twist and sudden light floods the room. It was there all along. They just didn't know it. One simple unexpected thing sheds immediate light on everything. That scenario of mine helps me see the situation. All laws are in place to act. So if that is the fact then could we not be seeing the electrician searching the problem they don't even know the answer to, then out of frustration and last chance effort BOOM let there be light!

@ShawnsterGift. Nobody deserves a gift. It's a free gift. If they deserve it, then it is owed to them. If it's owed, then it's not a gift, nor is it free I love the simple reasoning. I need to learn this. I have always been one to never keep it simple and I confuse things by trying to present everything at once. Thanks again.

I think I just answered my own question by simply asking Google. Lol. It explained it simply politics is the process or activity through which power is gained and lost, whereas government is a system for exercising authority. Government is an institution; Politics is a process.

I think about what one brother in particular says to me every time we work together 'No matter what the question is the answer is always the kingdom". When you compare that to advice I was raised with 'never discuss politics and religion or never mix politics with religion" I can see why we are taught to be neutral, patient, reasonable, tolerable, because these qualities are central to our preaching. I can not separate the word politics from government so I have a hard time feeling neutral when my central purpose is to live in support of God's kingdom. Haven't we essentially cast our vote in support of the kingdom ? So to be neutral is a feeling that does not come easy. I guess I need to work on compartmentalizing my feelings and controlling my internal emotions. It is hard for me to understand not mixing politics (not worldly politics) with religion. I'm looking for help in explaining Ahuvah said it beautifully, it effects every nook and cranny.

He is also a comedic genius. Don't see it in him but when someone impersonates his speech word for word it is hysterical. It is mine boggling to me how he has gotten so far . It is like watching the fairy tale Emporur who had no clothes only it is his fan base who sees his fine threads...so appreciative of our wise King and his rulership.