Happy Birthday Israel & Ledge Conner

Israeli Independence Day begins at sunset today.

Also, I'm a Great Aunt once again. Scott & Brigitte (my niece & nephew via my sister, Esther)birthed "Ledge" this morning. Mom & baby are recovering well.


Beth Tephila has only one more Shabbat at the Lincoln School Baptist Church building. The building & grounds have been sold to a developer & will be turned over to him on May 1st. Five different pastors responded to Louis's inquiry regarding another place for us to meet. Information has been shared with them, which each must now share with his church board for a final decision regarding our relocation after about 6 years.

Getting Ahead

A puddle started forming around the base of our hot water heater in recent days. We found out the leaking meant we had limited time to replace the water heater or risk a flood downstairs when the tank fully ruptured. We checked into the tankless water heaters now available, but found them to be about double the cost of the tank types. Our budget, which we thought we were just getting ahead on & could lay some $ aside, just barely covered the new tank. PTL! He knew exactly what month we would have some extra $ & timed the hot water tank replacement need perfectly. This precise timing of material needs has happened to us before. It's great proof in our lives of a loving, sovereign God.

The men who delivered the tank know our place well. The first new tank was faulty & wouldn't stay lit to do any heating. This photo was taken when they brought a second new tank to replace the first new tank. Now we have a lifetime warranty!

Epicenter

One of the ladies from our Thursday Precepts Bible Study group loaned me this book. Joel Rosenberg clearly outlines why he believes Ezekiel 38 & 39 are on the board - ready to be fulfilled anyday. His recent fiction novels: The Last Jihad, The Last Days, The Ezekiel Option & The Copper Scroll gave possible scenarios & are becoming actual headlines one by one. I highly recommend the novels & this latest book that explains what is happening in the Middle East & Russia...& how it will impact you.

Joel C. Rosenberg is a writer & communications strategist who has worked for some of the world's most influential & provocative leaders, including President Reagan, Steve Forbes, former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu & former Israeli deputy prime minister Natan Sharansky. Until recently, he was a political columnist for World magazine.

Spring Cleaning

The past three week-ends have been so pleasant that Louis & I were motivated to plant seven Vogue rose plants along the west side of our house. (These roses are supposed to have coral or salmon colored blooms.) We soaked the bare roots in root stimulator & planted the bushes in sheep manure compost. Leaves are developing on each bush. Hurrah! I spent a couple days raking the pine needles & dead grass from our lawn. It was great exercise & kept me out in the sun. Then Ari & I roasted one wheelbarrow load after another wheelbarrow load after another... in our fire pit, until all were ashes.

A cup of Spring

While Louis was at work Easter afternoon, Ari & I hiked Antrim Point to check out the first Spring wildflowers bedecking the foothills behind our brick home. Cheery Buttercups were sprinkled in all the sunny areas, Yellowbells were here & there in shady spots & the tiny, delicate pinkish Aster-like blooms were along the trail. I picked a handful to share with Louis. This demitasse cup was perfect for displaying early Spring. We were given this cup years ago by Louis's Mom, who has been with the Lord about 18 years now. This is the first time I've used it. Louis was pleased with the many memories the cup & flowers provoked!

Three weeks in Virginia was enough already! Esther returned home in time for Easter, but not the Passover Seder. As all the facts come out over time, I may share some of the "why". After picking her up at the Spokane Airport, we celebrated at Marie Callender's (one of my favorite Spokane restaurants). We were seated at the table closest to a wonderful fire in a fireplace. As we warmed up & dried out from the cool rain outside, the ambiance was perfect. The food was delicious as always. God gave me the best Easter gift in Yeshua's resurrection. I receive this second gift in gratitude for being so unexpectedly soon.