Guys, Know Your Wife's Routines 11/14/2024

 Good Morning,

I wish I could tell you what flavor of coffee I am enjoying this morning. This illness my wife and I are battling makes me sweat just thinking about a cup of coffee. I want to thank all of you for your prayers and concerns. I thought I was doing much better last night until I drank some chicken broth. It just started another round of ugliness. Our den is on the second floor and I made the journey upstairs to my desk this morning. I think that I will just stay up here for the day. 

Proverbs 31:10-12 10. An excellent wife, who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. 11. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. 12. She does him good and not harm, all the days of her life. 

This illness that Rene and I have is one nasty virus. It hit her first and she still is a long way from being better. This event did however teach me a few lessons. The main lesson is that I do not know enough about my wife's routines. Once we left for the hospital where she ended up staying, there were things that Rene needed. For instance, she is Insulin dependent and has a pump that needs insulin and tubing changes. This challenge led me to finally calling the patient and saying " where do you keep this stuff"? Rene has a lot of clothes and when she asked me to bring some clean clothing to her I had to search in three areas to find what she was talking about. . Then there was the search for her insurance cards and the list goes on. I will now know more about what she does on a daily basis. I would like to think that I am the king of the house, but the queen actually runs things!

Men, you need to know more than you already think you do!

God Bless,

Marty

My Turn 11-13-24

 Good Morning,

I am sad to say that The illness my wife Rene has is contagious. I am down with it and will be taking some time to fight it off. She is doing a little better and now it is my turn

Thank you.

Temporary Change 11/12/2024

 Good Morning,

The den is very quiet this morning. Both of our dogs have been fed and aren't too playful this morning. My Door County Old Fashioned Coffee is doing the job of waking me up and warming me up.

This blog will be very brief today. I spent the greater part of yesterday nursing my wife Rene who was suffering from something wrong in her belly. Later in the day it was apparent that nothing we were doing was easing the pain and the nausea. Early in the afternoon we made the trek to the hospital. Preliminary tests last night were inconclusive and I will know more later today. They are managing the pain somewhat and as of this morning not much is known or changed. 

I find myself in prayer and that is the one thing I can do for her right now. So I am asking my readers to pray for her and the doctors taking care of her. I will be back tomorrow with more news. Until then I will call upon the Lord and wait. 

1Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. 

Marty

Thank You Veterans 11/11/2024

 Good Morning,

A hot cup of Door County Country Morning Blend Coffee is steaming next to me and it is time to write. 

John 15:13 KJV Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 

Today in the United States we honor all of our armed services veterans past and present. The people of this humble home say thank you to all of you. 

My siblings and I were always taught to observe the national days of honor such as Veterans Day, Memorial Day, the 4th of July and Labor Day. We observed them all and especially our Dad was "Mr. Patriotic" He would spend a lot of time talking to me about other historical events as well. I knew as much as any ten year old about Valley Gorge, Fort Sumter and the Civil War, D-Day, Pearl Harbor, The Korean Conflict (War) Vietnam War and The Iraq War. He was most proud to have served our country as a United States Marine. I can tell you when the WW2 battle for Iwo Jima started. The battle started on February 19th, 1945 and we had an uncle who was wounded there.  I happen to share February 19th as the day I was born in 1957. 

It's my job now to keep up with modern history. 

All of these listed above were things my dad thought were important enough to spend time and add to my school history lessons. 

I believe that history, good or bad should be taught in our schools as well as our homes. I believe we should honor our veterans and armed services. Thank you just doesn't seem like enough. 

My point. Know your history and take time to appreciate those who fought for our freedoms. Those two items are a great way to honor the veterans. 

Marty

When Things Are Upside Down 11/10/2024

 Good Morning,

I have a hot cup of Door County Autumn Spice Coffee with me as I write and very soon I will be on the road to hunt some geese. 

2 Corinthians 12:9 But He said to me, " My grace is sufficient for you,  for my power is made perfect in weakness. 

Everyone likes life to be on the upside and steady. We would choose a day without strife, or major changes, and given a choice we probably always would choose the path of least resistance. But as usual a change occurs and turns our world upside down. 

Friends, there are times when things need to be turned upside down for certain things to work better for us. My illustration of hanging my waders upside down to dry better isn't all that powerful but it works. The waders if not dried properly inside (perspiration) and out will soon make the waders smell and rot from the inside out. 

So in order to enact needed change in our personal lives, we might have to turn our lives upside down. Going back to school after many years is an example of a desired change, but it will turn your world upside down as you adjust to an addition to your schedule or changes in your routine. 

Addiction requires stepping out and obtaining the help you need and you probably will have a lot of days that seem upside down until you are cured. 

So when things are upside down and require a change, try to embrace the change and learn more about yourself and your internal fortitude. For my waders, once the drying has taken place they are ready for another round of water, muck and mud. 

There are just certain times that accepting the upside down, is better for us. 

Marty

Just Like That! 11-9-2024

 Good Morning.

My cup of Door County Cherry Creme Coffee will have to wait until I am settled into my duck hunting blind.

1 Corinthians 16:14 Do everything in love. 

I attended a concert with my wife last night in downtown Milwaukee. We started with dinner first. It was a date night that was long in the making. It was a very nice evening. 

My point is this. Young men and you older gentlemen, date your wives. It doesn't have to be a dinner and a concert. You can keep it simple. But devote time for just the two of you. Listen to her. Pay attention. Shut your phone off. Make her feel special. compliment her and thank her for going on a date with you.

Food for thought.

Marty

No Work For Me Today. 11/8/2024

 Good Morning,

Door County Cherry Crème Coffee has decorated the inside of my cup and I am ready to write. 

Psalm 119:1 Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord. 

I will be chasing some pheasants today with my dog. I won't be alone as one of my nephews and his dog will be chasing them with me. Hopefully we will be successful. 

I have been working since I was in the seventh grade at one job or another. I fully retired last June and I am enjoying some freedom to hunt and fish when I want to. The chores around the house still need to be done, but not going into the office or to a hospital ( I worked in healthcare ) is quite nice. Yesterday I raked leaves for a good portion of the day. 

My point is this. When you have a profession give it your all to be successful and then hopefully you have time to enjoy the fruit of your labors later in life. But!!!! During the busy work years and even in retirement make sure to walk with God. You never retire from serving God and walking with Him. I don't call serving God or walking with Him as work. It is a privilege and an honor to do so. If it is "labor" it is a labor of love. 

Food for thought!

Marty