It’s beginning to look a lot like CHRISTmas!

My tree is up and decorated, the lights plugged in and illuminated, as is the garland on the mantle. It looks like CHRISTmas and feels like it outside. The weather took a nasty turn this late afternoon as clouds filled the sky and rain fell. The temperature dropped about 20 degrees between noon and 4:30 pm. Connie asked me if she could use my bathroom when the rain was heaviest, so she would not have to walk over to the pool bathrooms in the rain. Often I have offered her my facilities when the weather is rotten and am glad she accepts.

Last night at bedtime I heard the sound of water again, this time later determined from the drain pipe that runs in the wall between my hall bath and the guest bathroom. I was filled with apprehension, imagining any moment having water dripping through the ceiling vent. Twice before it’s happened to me from above and since, at first, I couldn’t tell where it was coming from, could not relax. Eventually I did drop off to sleep but first thing this morning, I heard it. Jessica jiggled the handles on their toilets and by the time Jeff came upstairs to listen for the sound, it was gone. I was hoping he would hear it and declare me not crazy, but he was not able to do that!!! One thing I am not and that is deaf!

Bible study was interesting this a.m. as we continued our study Nehemiah. Right off the bat this morning, Pastor mentioned that he was having troubles hearing as his right ear was plugged. He was getting it looked at later but in the meanwhile, we had to speak up for him. Class went smoothly in regard to hearing and all that, until we were ready to close. Pastor asked if anyone had a prayer request and I mentioned that Linda was getting a new knee this week, that we should ask the Lord to guide the hands of the surgeons and for healing. Some of the ladies asked if she was having the other leg done, etc. so they knew I said ‘knee’. 

Well, Pastor said his preliminary prayer before the intercessory ones, and then he began to pray for Linda, and the baby….Safe delivery of the baby, new life through baptism, and so on. I was not going to say anything about it, but Ethel did. She said, “Kim, I think Pastor did not hear you correctly…” and he wondered what was going on. Then I mentioned that Linda was getting a new knee but he thought I said ‘niece’. He felt a bit silly but I said not to worry about it, the Lord knew what was needed for Linda. But it was sort of funny, to think about Linda and a baby, instead of her knee. Pastor remarked, “I got through the class without any troubles….”

Twila joined us today, the first time since her heart surgery. She had to endure 12 weeks of cardiac rehab during the week which interfered with Bible study. Plus she had a couple rentals to deal with before settling back into routine. It was good to have the whole group together again, except for Bonnie, who is undergoing chemo therapy. We sure do miss her in the class and in church. She is in for a long haul, and some prayers for her would be appreciated.

Well, since I did not sleep well last night I shall try tonight for a better rest. Rooting for the Saints to win the football game tonight. My friend who bets prefers it so!