since we last met

Since I last blog, the family circle was reduced by one. My dad's oldest brother, William. Winder Johnson,SR said farewell to this side of glory. God blessed him with 86 years and that is truly a blessing. Everyone does get that blesssing. Uncle Winder was a quiet unassuming person with a golden smile. He will truly be missed by all. I know my dad is going to truly miss his older brother. I tried to spend as much tine with him this week to keep his spirits up.

Tuesday I had choir rehearsal. Wednesday was work and dad's.

Thursday was the wake for Uncle Winder. March funeral home did a great job. He looked like he wasjust resting. There was a nice crowd for the wake. The surprise of the night was my Uncle Doc showed up with my Aunt Mary who is currently in a rehab facility. It really lifted everyone's. Spirit to see her.


Friday was the homegoing services for Uncle Winder The service was beautiful. My cousins Michelle, Earl and Sony and Grandson Bill spoke with such eloquence about their dad. I was a flowers girl along with the other neices and Steve was a pall bearer . Unfortunately, when we got to the cemetery, they had set the chairs and. Tent up at the wrong grave. We all got back in the cars until they fixed the mistake. It was COLD out there. And something. About. Grave yards it always seem colder. After the cemetery, went back to the church. We were fed well. Even ice cream with our desserts. Went to dad's after the repast. My dad's cousin Walter from DC, Baby Sis from MD and Bobby from PA came to dads. OH yeah, they are bothers and sister. They stayed for awhile and then headed back home. We stayed for a bit and then went home.

Saturday, cold and rainy. Dad called and said his cousin in PA got back home to snow. The ground was covered. Too early for that stuff. We went to the post office, library, Walmart and dad's for awhile. Came home and finished housework. Then watched the movie " The Switch" with Jennifer Aniston. Funny. Went to Martin's later that evening and got salads. Went to dad's. Watched TV until ten. Came home.

Sunday we had one service. Steve went to church with me. YEAH!!! After church we came home and ate a early dinner. Watched TV and rested. Went to dads around six. Left around nine. Wacthed "Once Upon A Time" I like this show. Came home. Watched Desperate Housewives and Pan Am. Going to bed now.

Here is my notes fro today's sermon.
Proverbs 2:1-5 Ushers Day
I can't has often been referenced as a negative statement I can't is not really true its that you choose not to.
The book of Proverbs is help people to obtain good and meaningful life It gives us the wisdom and wisdom comes thru paying attention. You have to seek to learn to get wisdom. Jesus empowers the Ushers to do what Christ wants them to do. They can open the doors but they can't make us bring others to church with is. When we do that we are exercising our right as Christians. They can escort us to a seats but they can't make us worship. Thru worship we gain God's perspective. He uses worship to transform God in us. The ushers can make us comfortable in the sanctuary but they van not guarantee you a comfortable life.