Pray for all those involved in the tragic situation in LaPlace this morning.  My heart breaks for those young, dedicated officers and their families.  We need to recognize the work they do daily all across our country and let them know we appreciate them.

Pray for Andy and Betty Taylor.  This has been a hard week for them medically.  May God continue to use them as they serve Him.

Vada Pearl Allen Blades
(April 21, 1926 – August 16, 2012)

A resident of Kentwood, she died at 5:45 a.m. on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg. She was born April 21, 1926 in Kentwood and was 86 years of age. She is survived daughter, Vada Lynne Blades Vidrine and her husband, Paul; son, Warren Allen Blades and his wife, Connie; 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Joe A. Blades, Jr.; parents, Elmus and Ruby Allen; brother, Burke Allen. She was a Past Matron of IRA Chapter #84 Order of Eastern Star. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday with Easter Star service at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume at McKneely’s on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Religious Services at Day’s United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 18, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Larry Robertson. Interment Day’s Cemetery, Liverpool, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

I hear the thunder rumbling, but no rain.  Thunder and the threat of rain will not stop the Third Thursday meeting tonight at the cabin at 6:30.  I’m looking forward to tonight.