January Sunshine

We have had beautiful weather for a few days...except for the wind. Last night, I was awakened by the roaring. It sounds like a four-wheeler trying to come through my car port. -Being Sunday, we headed for church about 9:00 A.M. The wind had died down and the sun was shining. It was another sad day for us. Everywhere we looked things were changing. The church that had been so alive for the 50 years that I have been with the Dortch family was dying. Only 7 people for Sunday school and 8 for church. It is almost over for this little country church. Many young people grew up coming to that church, but moved away when they reached adulthood. The economy was better further north. It is now left with an 89 year old pastor and his 85 year old wife and several older individuals including us who are 67. So many houses are gone and people have gone home to be with their Lord. It is so depressing. I think that comes with old age. We can see how much has changed where young people cannot. We have a lot for which to be thankful, and we do not forget to remember to give thanks to God for our blessings. We have a good warm house, food to eat, clothes to wear, and healthy family members. I know things can change in a blink, but I will cherish each day that I have now.