Bern and me and Brigit

 I just took Brigit out to pee and she did.

We come back in and I head to the treat jar.

But Brigit had some of our food after dinner and Bern said, "Brig, you had a big bite." That freezes me as I reach for the treat jar.

Bern is more disciplined with Brigit than I am. I would have given her a treat in spite of her 'big bite'.

But Bern is in control--as she is in most things.

Though she is more disciplined, Brigit love her more than me.

Go figure.

So, no treat when Bern says 'no treat'.

I wouldn't cross Bern--even for Brigit....

Bible Study

 We're reading the Gnostic Gospels in Bible Study at Trinity.

Some of it is familiar--similar to the 4 Gospels--but much of it is strange and hard to explain.

Lots of questions--some of which I really can't answer--but many of which I can...to no desired end.

I'll see how long we can keep this up before having to do something else.

We shall see....

At Last!

 I finally got my tooth pulled and a temporary replacement.

Now, when they call again, I'll have the temporary pulled and get a dental plate with one tooth.

Then she will put in a three tooth bridge and I'll be ready to go.

She told me to be very careful with the temp. "It's for smiles only," she told me, "don't bite down with it.

A ways to go, but at least we're on the road to then.

More news when I have it.

But you're probably tired of hearing about my dental issues.

I sure am....

Looking back on Mother's Day

 Bern heard from both our kids--Josh sent flowers.

I gave her a card and candy she must have loved because she didn't offer me any.

I spent time remembering my mother.

She died when I was in college.

My memories of her have faded--as memories do.

But I still miss her and regret she never met my wife and her grand-children.

Some days cause more pain that others....

Church was good...

It was a good crowd for the little church. The music, as always was great--Trinity is so lucky to have it's musician. He could work anywhere but he stays with us.

My sermon was well received. 

Coffee hour was good as well.

And it was warm enough!

I'm a real nut about being warm.... 

Finally, no rain....

 The sun is shining bright on Saturday afternoon. It's rained for several days that seem like several weeks.

Still a little cool for my taste, but not real bad.

I finished my sermon this morning--pretty late for me.

Looking forward to church--next Sunday off.

I've become really attached to this little church in the northern part of the state. Great people who are generous and kind and serve the poor in several ways.

Not a bad life.

Bern got beautiful flowers from our son and his kids.

I gave her salted caramel candy and a card she really liked.

She'll hear from Mimi tomorrow, no doubt.

Now, if I can just get this darned tooth fixed....

A friend told me....

One of my best friends from high school and college replied to my post about Tabitha and Dorcas to tell me a friend from college was dating a woman named Dorcas.

I didn't remember, but then I did.

I always need people looking over my shoulder to straighten me out.

That's the kind of guy I am.

Corrections are always valuable.

They make us stay within the lines.

And staying within the lines is a good thing.

At least, I think so....