Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted

Sunday....Oh how nice it is to have my Sundays back. For the past year my Sundays have been consumed with sorority meetings, group projects, and homework. Today was the first "normal" Sunday I have had in this journey of mine. I went to Sunday school followed by church. The sermon today was on the Beatitudes, more thoughts on this sermon tomorrow. After church I stopped at Whitt's Barbeque to pick up a very tasty lunch consisting of a B.B.Q. sandwich, macaroni & cheese, and green beans.

 As mentioned in my previous post, I am newly single. Well while I was in this relationship Sundays, were one of the few days of the week we were able to spend time together and have a routine, which consisted of going to Sunday school, church, and then back home to have lunch or out to eat somewhere. Well today as I sat eating my Whitts at my kitchen table alone, I became somewhat saddened. I was in my home alone eating and couldn't help but think of how much I sorely missed the companionship, fellowship, and being able to share my love to someone through preparing a meal and sharing it through conversation over the meal. While the urge to shed a tear or two came upon me and as my mother says "wallow in my sorrows", I fought it back and tried my best to remember that where I am right now is exactly God's plan for me at this moment.

After my meal, I took a much needed nap with my baby girls. After I woke up my roommate discovered that we did not have any hot water. So here we go on another adventure. I called my Dad and asked for advice as to what I should look or call because I had not clue what to do. After much investigating, I did finally discover that the pilot light was indeed out on my hot water heater. Well my roommate and I read the instructions and attempted to relight it but after several failed attempts we decided to stop trying as messing around with gas and fire is not something to be taken lightly. I did eventually cave and asked my dad to come and fix the pilot light. I now know how to properly relight a pilot light on a hot water heater. I will also note that my concrete block method did indeed stop the pups from digging! I did discover they picked a new spot to dig though and it is where my neighbor's raspberry bushes are and she has let me know before they are very precious to her...therefore I will be going back to Lowes tomorrow to buy yet again 6 more darn concrete blocks....sigh...

After the hot water heater dilemma was settled, I have took it pretty easy the rest of the evening. I haven't been feeling 100% today, I think I am passing a cyst : / I event missed Bible study tonight, but I was able to rest and spend time with my roommates and puppies eating movie theater popcorn, sonic, and watching movies. We are currently watching the movie Valentine's Day, I am having mixed emotions about it, thankfully I have seen it before and there are some very sweet stories that aren't too mushy :) I will close with the beatitudes that I will write about tomorrow.
Blessing to you!

 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.


11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. -Matthew 5:3-12