THANKFUL AND BLESSED – I know I should use these two words more throughout the year, but I really try and focus on them in November.  Being thankful is a daily awareness of the Goodness of God throughout our challenges and changes that we face.  I call it the ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE.    BLESSED – I often use the phrase Counting your blessings.  How can you put Jesus first, others second and yourself last and consider yourself worthy?  The answer is in the word JOY.   Jesus, others and you.

CHILD DEDICATION – My wife Jode and I (Bob) had the privilege of witnessing a great moment in our lives.  Two grandsons being dedicated to the Lord.   Tommy on the Left and Sully on the right.  Of course, the challenge is to the parents and family to daily pray and encourage the spiritul growth of these children.

BIBLE -    I recently saw this meaning of the Bible on a church flyer.  WOW, it could not be more simple and important than that. I know it says, “Basic instructions”! I am not the best at following instructions, but I have put my faith and trust in Christ as my personal saviour as John 3:16 says.  If you are not a Bible reader start today by reading the gospel of John

VETERANS DAY – I like many of you witnessed the heart warming stories of our veterans. My last photo is Arlan Walton, who served in the Army in the 101th Airborne in Ft. Campbell, KY in the late 50’s. This past Veterans Day, he received a military metal at one of the programs as a way of thanking him for his service. Arlan has been an amazing volunteer at Ironwood Spring the past 25 years.