Lois, February 28

Choir practice at 9:30--I got there at 9:10 & the door was locked, so it took us a while to get started.  Dorothy played & I hope she enjoys the kids as much as I do.  "Dare to Be a Daniel" went O.K.--Sunday School turned out really well--and the questions--are you satisfied with your "Life in Christ."  And does your involvement in the Trinity church family help you & satisfy your needs?  If yes--explain--if not--How do we change to help make the answer "yes" brought some beautiful answers--Church was --"Hunger & Thirst"--Help me, Lord--to show forth Thy Goodness.  Worked on world day of prayer service with guitarists and tried to get the schedule worked out.

Lois, February 27

Spent the day getting things ready for the cub scout Blue & Gold banquet.  We really had a nice turn out and in spite of a few worries we came through O.K.  God help me to be able to help Wunnschel's in some way.  Give me the strength to follow through on my ideas and to use the talents you have given me to Glorify Thy name.  Bless all the people who are involved in bringing You into the lives of these young people.  Let your spirit flow--strong among us.  Amen.

Lois, February 26

Loel had FFA contest after school & was gone until late in the evening.  I washed--ironed & got calls through to Ken Goettch & Jan & Rod Alderton--also worked on my den responsibilities.  Becky stayed overnight at Julie Bahr's & Don had weight lifting.  I'm glad Loel made it home O.K.--Barb brought the meat that was cured by & we have 1 small box each of bacon--ham steaks & ham roasts.  Help me Lord to be a stronger person.  Give me the Joy of living.  Thank you for blessing our home with love and completeness.

Lois, February 25

1st book of Esdras.  Talk to the family about making a guest room with foster children in mind.  Also basement plans.  Read to "Ezra in Jerusalem."  Naptime seems the best time for study.  Help me Lord to be efficient in my daily work so that my time might be used wisely.  Give the "World Day of Prayer" plans your special blessing, Lord--and be with Flossie as she prepares the message.  Hep me plan Sunday's class time with the young people so that we may all be drawn into action for Thee.   Bless the Lenten services that begin this evening.  Amen.  I joined D.S. and B.J. at noon [I'm assuming she means Debbie Sue and Becky Jo].  Lenten services "Are You a Liar?"

Lois, February 24

Lord--Help me to rededicate my life each morning.  Help me to know what it is to put myself completely in your care.  Take my being and teach me to be a channel of your Love.  Amen.  Iris called to ask Loel & I to be sponsors March 14 for Travis.  Gina B. here in a.m.  Did phoning for World Day of Prayer.  Got letter from E.A.H.  She is busy!  Debbie, Becky & Loel went to game.  W.L. won by 1 point.  B. J. [Becky Jo] and Deb begin their fast and prayer.

Lois, February 23

School started 1 hour late--and the kids drug their feet even at that.  Eddie finished scooping for Grandpa Gerdes and Deanne went to Good News Club after school.  Debbie came home with quite a headache so I washed her hair & she borrowed Deanne Pratt's hair dryer so she could have her hair done by the time the bus leaves for the game.  Got the kitchen cleaned good & Becky & I got bread baked.  Read again of the Church of the Savior in D. C.  Lord--helped me to follow the discipline of giving my whole self to the Lord.  I know you are ever present--yet I seem to lose sight of your presence so often.  [This link might lead to a little more information about this church and what Mom might have read:  http://www.inwardoutward.org/page/who-church-saviour ]

Lois, February 22

No school--Blizzard.  Donald & Edward shoveled walks for Grandma Bielema & Grandpa Gerdes after the snow let up.  We worked on the hallway & got the door to the dining room closed off & took down 1/2 the divider between L.R. & D.R.--patched floor hole with board & linoleum so now I feel we're really rolling.  We decided to have the north wall in the L.R. painted since it will be the longest wall.  It will sure be nice to get it done!  Thank you, Lord, for a family that works together.  Help us to stay close to Thee.  Help me to practice your presence each second I live.  Amen.