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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
I have read the bible a paragraph a day beginning from Genesis Chapter One twice. It took a little over 2 years to complete it each time. During this trying time, we are faced with I have decided to read it again. So, my Bible, a note pad, pen and highlighter are in front of me. March 31, 2020, (Day 1) I read Genesis Chapter One; Paragraph one. Join me on this journey if you want too.
Monday, March 30, 2020
Sunday, March 29, 2020
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Friday, March 27, 2020
And I pray. Ps. 52. Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually. The tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully. Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue. God shall likewise destroy thee forever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him: Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness. But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever. I will praise thee forever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints. Amen.
Thursday, March 26, 2020
If you did not know, you know now. I was born at the San Fernando General Hospital, Trinidad and Tobago. That makes me a Trinbagonian. I am not a Jamaican, Haitian, Grenada or Dominican etc. I always have to tell people that I am not from their mother country. If I look like someone from your country remember that this world is small, so they might be my relative. I pray today is a better day for you. The virus is not discriminating it can happen to anybody so we have to follow the rules.
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
I remember we used to have trees in our yard. We had two avocado trees, a breadfruit tree, a governor plum tree, a caimite tree, chinee tambran tree and a bunch of cane. There was no grass around just dirt. I used to be in the yard ever minute of the day, with a coloring book, crayons, pencil and paper. Staying inside and watching television was never my thing. I love being outside. Today life has changed drastically. Inside is the new normal for me. All I have to say about that is, “Thanks be to God for mercy. We are seeing another day.”
Monday, March 23, 2020
Sunday, March 22, 2020
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Friday, March 20, 2020
In my 59 years on this earth I have never experienced anything like what is happening today. This is my opinion of why this plague is upon the earth. Man has done and is still doing some atrocious and mind-boggling things to man. Children and women suffer the brunt of it. I remember some years ago, I saw a show about some fathers in Italy pimping their sons. One father said that he had to do it because he cannot get a job. His wife, the little boy’s mother did not know what he was doing. He also said that lots of Western men come to Italy and pay big money for young boys. I just could imagine what is happening today. Vulgarity, cruelty, brutality and sadism rules the earth. A cleansing is at hand. God is in charge.
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Please note I am not a doctor so I am not telling anyone to do this. My mother and the neighbors used to talk about eating garlic or making a tea with it to help bring down their blood pressure. I never suffered from high blood pressure, but from the moment I had Sarah my blood pressure went up. I was calm but Harold looked scared and I whispered to him, “Bring me 2 cloves of garlic, a bottle of water and gum.” He said, “What!? “Don’t worry I will be fine. I know what I am doing.” The next day when he came, I peeled one of the garlic cloves and took a bite. It burned and tasted bad but I drank water to wash it down. While I was eating the garlic, Harold was talking his concerns. Complaining that Trinbagonians love to play doctor, but he hopes the garlic works. After eating the garlic, I brushed my teeth then started to chew the gum. When the doctor came, he told me he would have to put me on medication because my blood pressure was still high. The nurse came to give me the medication, but she took my pressure and it was normal.” She said, “this is weird. I will tell your doctor.” Garlic is good for many things. Roasted garlic in olive oil taste good.
Monday, March 16, 2020
When my siblings and I had a fever, my mother used to give us a coffee cup full of cinnamon tea. She made the cinnamon tea by boiling a piece of cinnamon (1 stick of cinnamon) in water and then she added brown sugar. We had to drink all the tea. She used to say we had to sweat out the infection. Minutes after we would suddenly start sweating. We had to change our clothes because the sweat used to be a lot. The changing of the clothes and the bed sheets had to be done a number of times. After the sweating, the fever was gone and we felt a lot better. What home remedy did you get for a fever?
Sunday, March 15, 2020
A happy, safe and hygienic Sunday to you and your family. Ps. 61.1-5. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. I will abide in thy tabernacle forever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name. Amen. Mat. 6:9-13. Our father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come, Thy WILL be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give me this day my daily bread; and forgive me my trespasses as I forgive those who trespass against me; save me from falling into temptation and deliver me from evil. Amen.
Saturday, March 14, 2020
When I was in Elementary School, (Trinidad and Tobago) Hygiene was practiced in school. It was also practiced in the Elementary Schools Paul and Sarah attended in Brooklyn, NY. So, what happened to Hygiene, the practice to maintain health after Elementary school? In the Elementary School I attended, our hands, clothes, desk, seat and the area around us had to be clean. We would stand, put out our hands and our teacher used to do an inspection. If your hands were dirty, you would get a lash with a ruler or whip on it. All the children with dirty hands had to go and wash their hands. I loved to play in water so my hands used to be clean, dry and wrinkly. Our teacher would say, “Some of you go to the pipe and play in the water. Stop wasting water.” Have a nice day.
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Did you ever come face to face with someone you should know but you could not remember their name? It is embarrassing. One day while shopping a woman came up to me smiling. I smiled but kept browsing. She said, I know you don’t remember me?” Me: Come on. How could you say that? Although I said that my brain was asking the question what is her name. God please help me remember her name. Yes, she looked familiar but I couldn’t remember her. She was not moving away so I asked her how she was doing and we both talked about our family. After the conversation ended and she was about to walk away, I suddenly remembered her and I said, Bye Angela. It was nice seeing you again.” “You do remember me.” Me: “I do not know why you doubted that I remember you.” I smiled because I was thinking I was saved from being embarrassed.
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Will you teach your children what we have taught our children? That the earth is our mother? What befalls the earth befalls all the sons of the earth. This we know: the earth does not belong to man; man belongs to the earth. All things are connected like the blood that unites us all. Man did not weave the web of life; he is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself. One thing we know: our God is also your God. The earth is precious to him and to harm the earth is to heap contempt on its creator. Chief Seattle 1786-1866
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Monday, March 9, 2020
Ps.91:3-7. For he will rescue you from the snare of the fowler, from the destroying pestilence. With his pinions, he will cover you, and under his wings you shall take refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. You shall not fear the terror of the night; nor the arrow that flies by day; nor the pestilence that roams in darkness; nor the devastating plague at noon. Though a thousand fall at your side, ten thousand at your right side, near you it shall not come. Enjoy your day and be safe.
Sunday, March 8, 2020
More than ten boys were beating up a girl their age in Brooklyn, NY. When I saw the video of the attack, I wonder who are the parents of these young men. How dare they think that something like this is justifiable? Not one of them involved showed any remorse they were all willing participants. I am so sorry that the young lady was not able to grab one of her attackers and bite him. I pray that she gets strength and courage to face the days ahead. A wonderful safe Sunday to you and your family.
Saturday, March 7, 2020
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Sunday, March 1, 2020
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