It is supposed to rain all day today, and storms came through during the night. Corwyn is especially afraid of storms, so she woke me with her shivers. I don’t know what causes fear of anything like that in her, because I don’t remember any traumatic storm events in her puppy days. If I could use dog psychology I would, but instead I hold her tightly and pray.
Yukichan seems to have a blissful ignorance of such dangers, even with her sister’s trembling.
I have been working. A lot. I don’t usually substitute teach as much as I did these past two weeks, but teachers are desperate right now. There is still some Covid absenteeism. Teacher meetings and seminars, personal comp time and who-knows-what have made subbing a hot commodity. I am in demand, and because I am such a softy I can’t say no easily.
I even took a half day of kindergarten yesterday, and believe me, I went home exhausted.
They are sure cute.
They are also very busy and emotional.
God Bless the Kindergarten Teachers of the World.
This spring has been so slow in coming. Easter came and went. I met the parents of my son-in-law on Easter. His mom made a delicious chicken and apricot dish for us to enjoy at their home. They live a few miles from Corgi Hollows.
Margaret had a virtual elopement back in January of 2021. She lives on a hobby farm about a mile away from me now. She has llamas, goats, sheep, dogs, a cat, and chickens. I believe she is going to take over Brian’s bee stuff completely, too. They made dozens of gallons of maple syrup this spring. She is truly living the rural hobby-farm life these days.
Ed and Cherie keep me company here at Corgi Hollows. Cherie has taken on most of the responsibility for our “next door neighbors,” her grandparents, and the errands and what-not that they need. My dad has had a few falls these past few months. Remarkably he broke no bones, but we can tell that balance is becoming more of an issue.
Everything slows down. We enter a new season.
With what spare time I have I’ve been diligently learning Chinese, and learning about east Asia. It’s a whole new world, as I’ve said before. I am embarrassed to admit that I really don’t know much about east Asia. With most of the humans in the world from east Asia I have been remiss in my personal education.
Since we have hosted students from China for many years I may even know more than the average westerner, but I am becoming more and more aware of my lack of knowledge the more time I spend learning!
My new job is one where I promote relationship and leadership between China and America among up and coming leaders. I need to educate myself first before seeking to bridge cultures. When China opens its doors to internationals like me I’m hoping that there will be an “all systems go” moment.
And then, we may be actually awaiting the Rapture of the church. Doesn’t it seem that the world is poised at the cusp of something huge?
Block chain, Global Reset, New World Order, digital currency, BEAST SYSTEM. These things are here now, things that earmark the time of Jacob’s Trouble (the Great Tribulation).
God’s wrath falls on the earth during that seven year period according to Daniel. We believers are not appointed to God’s wrath. We are snatched away. We have the beautiful images of a bridal event with Christ to fuel our blessed hope. God has given us these symbolic feasts to give us hope, and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)
Israel is not forgotten. The church does not replace Israel. Sadly, they will have to endure the terrible beast kingdom about to commence. Except for those who know Jesus Messiah.
When I think of all the believers in the world being snatched away, the Restrainer being taken as well, I cannot imagine the pain and suffering, anger and evil that will ensue.
The Bible does not specifically state that all the children (before the age of accountability) will also be taken, but there are indications from the dark side that it is expected. We shall see.
I have been interested to keep watch on the signs from all angles. One can easily be sucked into an ideology or even an interest with time invested in that thing—so one must be super cautious. Learning some of Asian popular culture is part of my ongoing education, and keeping up with it is time consuming. It can suck you in. I was never much of a fan of American pop culture, so this is new for me.
Since Brian’s death I have mostly been looking UP, but I can’t help but hear the drumbeats of the approaching NWO. We’re all watching our lives morph into the beast system and its framework. It’s gradual, but it is relentless, and there is absolutely nothing we can do to stop it. Christ’s Kingdom is coming as we await the prophesied events that precede it.
I’m planning on cleaning Corgi Hollows today. With the last two weeks of intense job activity the house has suffered. Dusting, vacuuming, clutter reduction: perhaps this will start a spring cleaning inspiration.
Marie Kondo, here I come!
(Does this spark joy?)
MARANATHA!