Some Thursday Observations

Stopping for my newspaper today, I had a brief, pleasant exchange with Beth. She had told me that she had been meaning to tell me if she were to go gray, she hopes her color would turn out like mine. Easy for her to say as she still has much of her youthful good looks. Me, I never had youthful good looks. But this convenience store is a very pleasant place to shop in the morning. I love the enthusiasm shown by those working there.

Looking around the blogs, I read a post by Diane Ferri, of Coexist fame, that really blessed me as a Christian. Diane shares a testimony about how she would share her faith, only to see her life crumble around her. During all this, she made it a point not to blame God for her struggles.

Betty Ann had been doing some remodeling at her blog, renaming it From New Utrech to Figurea Avenue-Recovering in Al-Anon and ACOA. New name, new template, same great content. Also same good hearted supporter of many.

My leg continues to improve...

Comments

Gin said…

So glad to hear that the leg is getting better. Keep taking it easy!

September 17, 2009 12:03 PM

clean and crazy said…

you are always so humble in your observations of others, i am glad too that your health is getting better, it will be a while for your leg

September 17, 2009 12:39 PM

Syd said…

Glad that your leg is improving. I think that being youthful in spirit is important and can change one's demeanor.

September 17, 2009 1:50 PM

Ms Hen's said…

You Look Perfect just the way God made you.. (hugs)

September 17, 2009 4:37 PM

Pat Jenkins said…

i think you and beth are getting a little toooo close... he he...

September 21, 2009 7:10 AM

Diane Vogel Ferri said…

Thanks for the support Cliff. You're great.

September 24, 2009 5:08 PM

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