Wednesday

“And this I pray,

that your love may abound still more and more

in knowledge and all discernment.”

~Philippians 1:9~

Dennis Travis is now out of ICU and in a regular room.  I know the family is most appreciative of your prayers.

Caring Bridge: Larkin Dorris

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/larkindorris

 

Charles B.W. Palmer, II
(June 10, 1928 – September 20, 2011)

1st Lieutenant Charles B.W. Palmer, II a loving husband, father and brother went peacefully in the early hours of the morning on Tuesday, the 20th day of September, 2011 at the St Tammany Parish Hospital having reached the age of 83 on June 10, 2011. He was born on Amite, LA to Major Charles B.W. Palmer and Maud Ellis Palmer and both of his parents preceded him in death.

He went to grammar school in La Lima Honduras and in Amite, LA, attended high school in Amite, the teacher’s training school at Southeastern LA College and Sewanee Military Academy. He then earned an LLB law degree from LSU Law School.

Charles B. W. then enlisted in the Air Force where he served with honor for four years during which he married his surviving devoted wife and welcomed his beloved son to their home. After this, he returned to live in Amite, LA and practiced law for over fifty years.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Rina Marshall Palmer, Amite; son, Charles B.W. Palmer, III, Amite; 2 brother, Robert E. Palmer, Ponchatoula and Everard Digby Palmer and wife Lois, Fernwood, MS; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

Lieutenant Palmer was a devout communicant at the Church of the Incarnation of the Episcopal Diocese of Easter LA to which Church gifts in Memory of Charles B.W. Palmer are requested by the family.

Visitation at the Church of the Incarnation Episcopal Church of Amite on Thursday, September 22, 2011 from 12:00 Noon until Celebration of Life Services at 2:00 p.m. at the Church. Interment in the Ellis Cemetery, Amite. An on-line guestbook is available atwww.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

 

Thought for the Day: Rules for Stray Cats (and Sin)

The following is a list of STRICT UNBENDING RULES for dealing with stray cats:

1. Stray cats will not be fed.

2. Stray cats will not be fed anything except dry cat food.

3. Stray cats will not be fed anything except dry cat food moistened with a little milk.

4. Stray cats will not be fed anything except dry cat food moistened with warm milk, yummy treats and leftover fish scraps.

5. Stray cats will not be encouraged to make this house their permanent residence.

6. Stray cats will not be petted, played with or picked up and cuddled unnecessarily.

7. Stray cats that are petted, played with, picked up and cuddled will absolutely not be given a name.

8. Stray cats with or without a name will not be allowed inside the house at any time.

9. Stray cats will not be allowed inside the house except at certain times.

10. Stray cats will not be allowed inside the house except on days ending in “y.”

11. Stray cats allowed inside will not be permitted to jump up on or sharpen their claws on the furniture.

12. Stray cats will not be permitted to jump up on, or sharpen claws on the really good furniture.

13. Stray cats will be permitted on all furniture but must sharpen their claws on the new $114.99 sisal-rope cat-scratching post with three perches.

It’s a humorous progression, but it reminds me of what happens spiritually (which is not at all humorous). We don’t want to sin, so we establish boundaries. “I’m not going to go here, look there, think about that.” But, before long, we’ve crossed the line. We think, “That’s all right. I still haven’t done anything wrong. I’ll just re-establish my boundaries and not be quite so strict.” And slowly but surely, sin works its way further and further into our lives until we find that we’re no longer in control of the situation.

“But each one is tempted

when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed.

Then, when desire has conceived,

it gives birth to sin;

and sin, when it is full-grown,

brings forth death.”

~James 1:14-15~

Father, far too often I have allowed sin to slowly work its way into my life. I didn’t want it to. I didn’t mean for it to happen. But it did, and I’m sorry. Please help me to keep my eyes focused on you as I strive to keep it from happening again. Give me strength as I resolve not to allow impure thoughts and motives to find a home in my heart. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Have a great day!

Alan Smith

A pray you recognize the blessings of this day.

Anna Lee