Good morning on this Saturday, the 13th of February. Thank you for your prayers for my wife, Barb's, surgery and speedy recovery. The surgery on her hand was Monday morning and after a rough few days, she is now feeling much better. The intense pain is considerably improved and she is increasingly her old self. Her greatest current complaint is an upset stomach which I attribute to having to eat my cooking during the last few days, a fate some would say is worse than death! Actually, the stomach upset is most likely the result of the strong medications she has had to take to manage the severe pain she experienced following the surgery. Also, her broken foot continues to heal and she is now half way through the eight week healing process the Dr. said would be required for the bone to mend. Being laid up from the hand surgery has helped the foot because she has been horizontal most of this week. Once again we were reminded of how much we take for granted when it comes to our daily lives. Being mobile, free of pain, and able to take care of our own needs are only a few of the things taken for granted until we lose those privileges. It is in times like these that we are reminded of our many blessings, especially when it involves our health, strength and movement. Why not take this opportunity to count your blessings and give thanks to God. An attitude if gratitude is an antidote to many maladies, physical, emotional, and spiritual.
Tomorrow's message is entitled, Financial Freedom vs. Financial Folly - Part 2. The handout which accompanies the message is a great blueprint for your finances and the resources listed will be an invaluable set of tools to save you money and help you to stretch your dollars. Please make sure you pick up your copy in the church foyer. I look forward to seeing you there.
Mel Brown