two-edged sword

CrazyMarvin says—This It’s Saturday is crazy but a good kind of crazy, maybe! It’s Saturday and that means that it’s game day! Sooo pull up your pants and let’s get going!

I have learned from Dr. Peck that the difference between a pet and a spouse or child. Folks say they love them all. BUT a child we love them in a way to teach them so that they can leave the house and be on their own and not like a pet which is controlled. Yes, some parents mother hen their children and that is not love but they treat them like a pet (i.e. always have them under their thumb). Some call them helicopter parents. Unlike love for a pet, we should give them their independence and freedom to learn and grow up. That is what I read. It’s a two-edged sword! AverageJoe says--Yabut, folks like their pets!

Bar Harbor, ME voted to ban all cruise ships to come to their city. They were sick of all the folks of about 284 cruise ships that came to their port annually. BUT it was a two-edged sword as those cruise ships produced about 80% of the income for the city. Now the taxes had to go up and some businesses went broke and many folks are unhappy. It’s in court and will be for some time.

JoeBlow says--Money can be a two-edged sword. It seems like everyone wants a lot of money and some of you have a lot of money and others of you don’t. Money can solve a lot of problems but can also cause a lot of problems toooo. It always has and always will. Don’t kid yourself, it’s all about the money!

I read this as I was eating my oatmeal with half a banana on it--Through the Holy Spirit, Peter spoke familiar words and moved hearts: Indeed, “the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword,” piercing until it divides “the thoughts and intentions of the heart” (Heb. 4:12). Saturday question—What are the thoughts and intentions of our hearts?

I was walking in Randall Park on a beautiful fall day and met an older couple who where maybe in their late 80s who were walking arm in arm. I stopped and talked to them. They were from a nearby assisted living. They told me that that they were in an advance phase of their life but are enjoying it as much as they can. Our next phase will be heaven—are you believers—with all our heart, soul, and mind. We know where our eternity will be. Dr.J says—"Today the concept is no longer science fiction. Doctors can replace organs, bones, corneas, hands and arms, joints and hips, and even faces. Still, only one thing eventually takes care of the aging process—death!” Is earthly death a two edges sword?

I read this story recently--Holly LaFavers of Lexington, Kentucky, was stunned when 70,000 Dum-Dum lollipops arrived at her doorstep, along with a bill for $4,000. It turns out her second grader had ordered them on her phone when she wasn’t watching. It’s remarkable what one child can do! I think it is remarkable what you and I can do!  Yes, it is! Our life is a two-edged sword; we can do with it what we want. Such is life.

I/we had/have the opportunity to visit our children and grandchildren in Morrison, CO and Waukee, IA for long weekends (i.e. we are in Waukee today). We got to visit and see the grandkids in their activities (i.e. which seem to me can be two edged swords at time as most of you know). We get along, it appears, with our family and there seem to be no major problems. Many family relationships can be a two-edged sword as some of you know. Some kids really enjoy their parents or grandparents coming to see them and others not soooo much (i.e. and vice versa). That is just reality folks (i.e. if it quacks like a duck and walks like a duck, it's a duck)! And reality can be a two-edged sword as well! Such is life.

Saturday question--Are you or were you your mother's favorite child? Now that explains a lot of things!

Have a FUN day my friends unless you have other plans. (-:

erv

MyDeceasedFriendJean said--The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.