IN OTHER WORDS

Like the proud mother who is thrilled to receive a wilted bouquet of dandelions from her child, so God celebrates our feeble expressions of gratitude." ~ Richard Foster

I don’t know about you but I loved dandelions. When my child would bring me a bouquet I was so please with it.

My children taught me so much about God and his love and now my grandchildren are reteaching me old lessons that I forgot. Children surely can teach the old about God and his love. Just watch the child and you will see what a loving father we have.

I see my grandson playing contentedly and I just love to watch him. I think of Father God looking down on me and just loving to watch me. I can see him chuckle at some of the things I try and fail at.

I see my grandson trying to communicate with me and he gets so frustrated trying to tell me what he wants. I try so hard to talk to Father God, but my words come out all scrambled and baby talkish. I get frustrated and he sees that.

Does he answer by what I ask? No....he sees what I really need and he fulfills that. I don’t have to worry about anything as he is there to help in any way.

I would do anything for my grandson and I know that God is there and will do anything for me. He is the best Father and he cares so very deeply for me. As I love my grandson - HOW MUCH MORE GOD LOVES ME.... It is truly amazing to think about.

If we can see God as the father figure - the GOOD FATHER FIGURE then we have it made. We know that he only has our best interests at heart.

We know that he gives gifts to his children just to watch their excitment. That was a hard one for me to learn. I love to give gifts to my children and grandchildren for no other reason than to watch their excitement. How much more God....

It is hard for us to imagine that the almighty God might just want to see us being amused. We tend to think we have to DO something to merit his love and attention but often times we can’t do ANYTHING except just be ourselves.

It is in being ourselves that we bring God much joy and contentment. Just being his child and letting him enjoy us. Just having fun with the Father and letting him take care of us. Bring him the wilted dandelions - he will love and cherish them and might even put them in a scrap book as he loves our expressions of love towards him.

Mar 10:15 Verily I say to you, Whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God, as a little child, he shall not enter it.

Have a child like day and know that God is watching you and enjoys your every move.

SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES

Last March I posted some handy household hints that I received in an email. Well, it looks like you are going to get to see some more as I just got these in and think they are hillarious. Enjoy.

AMAZINGLY SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES

1. A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button.

2. If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of laxatives, then you will be afraid to cough.

3. Clumsy? Avoid cutting yourself while slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold them while you chop away.

4. Avoid arguments with the Mrs. about lifting the toilet seat by simply using the sink.

5. For high blood pressure sufferers: simply cut yourself and bleed for a few minutes, thus reducing the pressure in your veins. Remember to use a timer.

6. Have a bad toothache? Smash your thumb with a hammer and you will forget about the toothache.

7. You only need two tools: WD-40 and Duct Tape.
If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40.
If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.

Remember:
* Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.
* Never pass up an opportunity to go to the bathroom.
* If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You get another chance.

And finally, be really nice to your family and friends;
you never know when you might need them to empty your bedpan.