Conflict

Those of you that know me - know I will go to almost any lengths to avoid conflict. I hate it. I've struggled with  the problem of wanting everyone to like me. My friend Deb Shirkey says "If everyone likes you, you're lying to someone." Hmmm. Makes sense.

Well, I've had a minor conflict because of my loyalty to another friend. Nothing too big, just enough to make me uncomfortable.

This is really all I have to say about it. Except the most important part - please pray for me.

WEDNESDAY WISDOM

What a lot of worries we are having in our country these days.

• Government worries
• Presidential worries
• Money worries
• Stock market worries
• Social Security worries

Not to mention - WEATHER.  

• Tornadoes
• Hurricanes
• Drought
• Flooding 

I often hear "God is in control." He is in control.  I'm a believer in Jehovah God. I've studied Revelation. I know how this will end. It's all there in The Book.

I've said all that to give you today's bit of wisdom - which comes from Jamaica:

In Jamaica there is a saying "Don't borrow trouble."  Don't worry about things you have no control over. It's such a waste of time and energy.

Don't. Borrow. Trouble.

 

Debra's Chicken Update

My friend Debra lives on a farm. As you know, I was raised on an Oklahoma farm and have spent the last 18 years living in the country. (until April of this year)  On many things Debra and I think alike. Although I haven't had chickens since I was a child, I still have a kinship to those raising chickens. - anyway, I said all that to say this:

You need to check out Debra's blog from today! Check it out here:

http://blakleyhomeplace.blogspot.com/2011/08/chicken-update.html

Even if you've never raised chickens, you will get a chuckle out of this!