Scripture standout:
Ephesians 5: "8 At one time you were in the dark. But now you are in the light because of what the Lord has done. Live like children of the light. 9 The light produces what is completely good, right and true. 10 Find out what pleases the Lord."
John 9: "1 As Jesus went along, he saw a man who was blind. He had been blind since he was born. 2 Jesus' disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned? Was this man born blind because he sinned? Or did his parents sin?"
3 "It isn't because this man sinned," said Jesus. "It isn't because his parents sinned. This happened so that God's work could be shown in his life."
His Deed/The Day: Before I forget, I have to share this incredible story from yesterday's long run. So RB and I had just started out on a 17-miler. We were yacking about getting things for the kids and how expensive some things are and how you can't do it all the time, and how husbands beef about it and blah, blah, blah money grumbles this that and the other. Next thing I know, RB looks behind her and turns back, shrieking! She found two $10 bills on the sidewalk. Not a $20, but two $10 bills — one for me, one for her. What timing! Today's deed: Not sure how big of a deed it was, but I tried something new. At Publix, the baggers are so nice and they're always so eager to take your groceries out to the car for you. My pat answer is always a smile and a "no thanks, I got it." This time, I had a box of fried chicken and a box of mashed potato mix (Ben's favorites — we were celebrating his Spelling Bed win..BOMBASTIC!), and a four-pack of Cheerwine. As always, the bagger was ready to walk me out with my pithy booty. Something just let me say yes this time. We had a nice walk to the car, it was a beautiful afternoon — crisp, sun was shining. I started wondering if saying yes means a frenzied bagger gets a breath of fresh air and sunshine. I'll contemplate that better next time.
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