God's Great Love

 

God's Great Love By Kay Heitsch

Last week, I talked to Bill about this smiley mug. I've always liked them and said I'd like to buy one if I ever see one.

After leaving Aunt Carmeleta, I felt sad. We both cried as we hugged, saying goodbye and I love you.

We drove down the road a short way to Paris County Shoppe. Aunt Carmeleta's sister owns it, and I wanted to say hi.

Lo and behold, the cup I had told Bill I wanted was in the antique store window. I knew this was a wink from God.

Our Bible verse says, The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. Psalms 126:3

I was filled with joy when I found this cup. It may not have been something great, but it showed God's great love for me.

Eagle Scout

By Kay Heitsch

Our grandson, Eli, is working towards becoming an Eagle Scout, the highest rank among Boy Scouts.

It's fitting to call this rank Eagle Scout because of how an eagle lives. Eagles are the type of bird that will soar high above the clouds and find the sunshine. They don't allow pesky birds to bother them. They rise higher and leave the pesky birds below.

Eagles symbolize vitality and power. With the totemic spirit of the eagle and its energy in life, like the eagle, an Eagle Scout feels ready to accept challenges and put their fears aside.

I have watched Eli work hard and do the things in life that will help him have the spirit of an eagle. He has met challenges at a young age and has put his fears aside to achieve them.

I do not know how many more years Eli will take to reach the rank of Eagle Scout, but when he does, I know he will be well-equipped to rise above the storms of life and be a productive member of society.