Too Much?

My grandfather used to say "I've got too many irons in the fire". He, living in a time when he fixed his own wagon wheels and shod his own mules and horses, knew what it meant. Some of you may understand that little piece of colloquialism, but just in case you don't. It is really very simple. It means we're doing too much at the same time. It's alright to stretch our boarders and grow out of our daily weed bed, but sometimes we have to be careful how many weeds we pull each day or we'll pay for it in pain and suffering. It causes physical pain, frustration and could lead to depression. OOH, that dreaded word that we're not suppose to feel as Christians. Well, we don't have to.
Taking things slowly, and with purpose can get us through many things in our lives. As the old Aesop fable about the tortoise and the hare, the tortoise won because of his determination, method, and had his competition in view. We have to attack life in the same manner. We also have to remember that we are not in this race of life alone. Get a friend or engage your companion in activities that bring you both closer to a goal-whatever it might be-- and together you can share in the success. Life isn't just about huge successes, but sometimes just little ones. Little ones lead to big ones without all of the stress of having "too many irons in the fire".


Until next time,
Ernest and LouAnn Huested eanlhuested@comcast.net

Spring!!!

It seems (emphasis on the seems) as though spring has arrived. The long winter is behind us and better days await us. With the new season comes hope and generally a sense of well-being. The energy that the cold dreary days have stolen from us is back and we are ready to go again.

Several events have taken place in our family in these first four months of the new year. First of all in January, we asked the doctor to change Ernie's medication regimen to what it was before he changed it the last time. At that time, he introduced a new medication that affected his balance very adversely and he was still having seizures. Now, things are better, He isn't as unsteady and the seizure activity has not increased. So, for this we are grateful to the Lord and the doctor . In February, we were blessed by a couple who were complete strangers to us, but we are brothers and sisters in the Lord and we had a wonderful time with them as we were waiting to see Lou Ann's doctor for her eye treatment. It is always amazing to see God's hand working to lend us encouragement. Many times it comes from unexpected sources. Last month we started a food/weight management program. We both are attending and being very successful. It is a time of encouragement and Bible study that is both refreshing and helpful. Others in the group are doing well and it is a joy to see the successes of everyone.

This month, we gave you our testimony as to what the Lord has done and is doing through us. If you have blessings to share, please do so. Also, remember we have Romans and the gospel of John to send to anyone who may desire them . As always, we are here for you. Please contact us at eandlhuested@comcast.net for anything you may wish to share.

Until next time,
Ernie and LouAnn

What's New?

This is the time for new beginnings, new perspective, fresh approaches and a renewed desire to forge ahead. The old year is gone, the problems, the fears, the failures, the disappointments, but yes, the successes as well.
Every day that I live, I try to remind myself to be grateful for as much as I can. Doing that helps to boost my desire to keep trying and most of all to never give up. That would be easy, but God never promised us an easy road. He just promised that He would lead the way.
This new year presents a new challenge to our health and health care, but The Great Physician is still in and seeing patients daily 24/7/365. The office hours are great, the transportation problem solved and the price is right. The price, buy the way, was paid by Him. That's not how it usually works. Usually we pay the doctor. Boy, do we pay. What a great deal this is. Oh, I know we still have to see the earthly doctors once in a while, but it relieves the pain, knowing that the Expert, the top in His field, is in on my case at all times. I'm reminded of the words of a song ..."When He was on the cross, I was on His mind..." He was there for my salvation, to save me from the penalty, the power and after we are raptured or taken home by way of the grave, the presence of sin. What a wonderful Saviour! I'm so grateful today that He is just that. He's not a religion or a philosophy, but the only way of salvation, peace, and healing. There are some other words to an old hymn that are very powerful as well. "My faith has found a resting place, not in device nor creed. I trust the Everlasting One,His wounds for me shall plead. I need no other argument, I need no other plea. It is enough that Jesus died and that He died for me." He died for you too and if you want Someone to lead you safely through another year or help you get a new perspective on life, then, let Him in. Accept Him today as your saviour and let Him take care of everything in your life for you.
As always, we are here to help you. We can still be reached at eandlhuested@comcast.net and we are waiting to hear from you.
Have a blessed and happy and trustful new year.
Ernie and LouAnn Huested