the Centrist

Life is not about avoiding the storms, it is about learning to live with the rain.

Dear friends and family;

Lighter Side From the Blog:

Pelosi and the Pope from Big Jim

The Pope and Nancy Pelosi are on the same stage in front of a huge crowd.
The Madame Speaker and the Pope, however, have seen it all before.
To make it a little more interesting, Madame Speaker says to the Pope, “Did You know that with just one little wave of my hand I can make every Democrat in the crowd go wild?”
He doubts it, so she shows him. Sure enough, the wave elicits rapture and cheering from every democrat in the crowd. Gradually, the cheering subsides.
The Pope, not wanting to be outdone by such a level of arrogance, considers what he could do… “That was impressive, the Pope says, “But did you know that with just one little wave of my hand I can make many people in the crowd, and many around the world, go crazy with joy? This joy will not be a momentary display like that of your subjects, but will go deep into their hearts, and they will forever speak of this day and rejoice.”
The speaker seriously doubts this, and says so. “One little wave of your hand and so many people will rejoice forever? Show me.”
So the Pope slapped her!!!

Unemployment?

John Smith started the day early having set his alarm clock (MADE IN JAPAN ) for 6 am. While his coffeepot (MADE IN CHINA ) was perking, he shaved with his electric razor (MADE IN HONG KONG ). He put on a dress shirt (MADE IN SRI LANKA ), designer jeans (MADE IN SINGAPORE ) and tennis shoes (MADE IN KOREA) After cooking his breakfast in his new electric skillet (MADE IN INDIA ) he sat down with his calculator (MADE IN MEXICO ) to see how much he could spend today. After setting his watch (MADE IN TAIWAN ) to the radio (MADE IN INDIA ) he got in his car (MADE IN GERMANY ) filled it with GAS (from Saudi Arabia ) and continued his search for a good paying AMERICAN JOB.
At the end of yet another discouraging and fruitless day checking his Computer
(made in MALAYSIA ), John decided to relax for a while. He put on his sandals (MADE IN BRAZIL ), poured himself a glass of wine (MADE IN FRANCE ) and turned on his TV (MADE IN INDONESIA ), and then wondered why he can’t find a good paying job in AMERICA. AND NOW HE’S HOPING HE CAN GET HELP FROM A PRESIDENT MADE IN KENYA

Prayer Requests from the Blog…
Wanda S called this afternoon and said that her sister-in-law died yesterday. This is the one that she had requested prayer. Her husband (Wanda’s brother) has cancer also. They had been married for 50 years. He is devastated as you can well imagine. He also got a report from the doctor that said that his heart is very weak. He is in his seventies. Wanda is very concerned about him. Please pray for them all.
Wanda also said that the young woman (best friend of her niece) that was having tests to diagnose her facial and neck problems sent us this e-mail:
Cassy had the office visit with the surgeon at Vanderbilt this morning. They did another biopsy and determined that she does have cancer. The doctor didn’t tell her what kind it was. He just said it was usually fatal, but he did give her a 50/50 chance to survive. He said he thought she already had nerve damage in her face that couldn’t be repaired and that he would probably have to remove some of the bones in her face. He really won’t know until he performs the surgery. Please continue to pray for her and her family.

Prayer Update and Requests:

I guess for the first time I have to ask you for prayer for my health. My PSA has doubled in one year and I have been referred to a specialist. I saw him Monday and he performed a more sensitive test. If this is positive I will submit for a biopsy, and we will see from there… pray for God’s Will in my life…
Pray for the family of Ann Thurber (Pastor Thurber and family) … she passed onto salvation two weeks ago and the funeral was last Friday.
Please pray for my sister Jane. She has had an acute exacerbation of her MS. She is responding to medication but is still tired and has developed a bacterial infection.
Continue to pray for missionary Curtis and his children Natalie, Reuben, & Kaylie Bergman as they lost their wife and mother two weeks ago.
Cousin Pastor Sam (Prostate Cancer) and his Mom (broken ankle); Sam’s wife Debra (loss of mother), and sister Donna (heart catherization and hernia). Sam will have surgery for prostate cancer in August. No update.
Maria – diabetes is critical. She had a skin and muscle biopsy and suspect small nerve neuropathy. Please continue to pray no change in her condition.
Clint: to find his son in Viet Nam and have the opportunity to present salvation to him
Pastor Neil S. (long time close friend) pray for God’s Will in his ministry.
Niece Rhonda is still weak but continues to work… continue to pray for strength and healing.
Brother Les is about the same, but gets disheartened. The burden is heavy and he has lost about 40 lbs. Please keep both Val and Les in prayer.
Transplants: Good Friend Keith – liver, Brother Pat – liver (see above); Good Friend Jim – kidney … please keep praying for their well being.
Sister Jane, Cousins Janet and Karen for strength. All suffering from MS. Janet is now in a nursing facility.
Unity for our family

Tolerance, Christ’s Love, and Understanding for our families, friends, and enemies
Bonnie Erbie (author accusing Christians of being knuckle draggers), prayer for salvation.
Pray for wisdom and spiritual guidance in rearing children for our family as well as the renewal of the nuclear family; pray that marriage stays as one man, one woman, but rights are extended to same gender unions.
Pray for truth in education… i.e. AIDS, abortion, evolution, and American History
Pray for our troops each evening at 9:00 pm. every night … pray that America wakes up to evil before it is too late
Nephews John and Ryan – Navy and grandson Scott a Marine.
Pray for healthy babies: Son David/Deanna – due in Oct.; Grandson Scot and Chelsea – due in Nov.
Prayer partners John and Ron and family. For my dear friend Bill’s family (Bill went home to the Lord in May)… for strength and blessings
Please continue to pray for health issues for five of our nieces and Marilyn.
Pastors: Dan, John, Tom, Lyell, Steve D, Ben, Estes, Gail, Sam, Whittikers, Neil, and Steve T for their ministries, ease of stress, and courage to spread the gospel; wisdom for all leadership at Yates, Greater Toledo 1st Baptist, Clermont First Baptist.

Clermont Sunday School Prayer Requests:
Prayer Requests:
Wanda S’s sister-in-law died last week and was buried yesterday. Wanda’s niece’s friend has cancer and is awaiting treatment at Vanderbilt University Hospital (see above)
Twila S’s son Keith — for health and contentment. And that the VA system will allow Twila to be Keith’s guardian.
Daphne S’s sister Yvonne for traveling mercy. She will be going to New York for a medical checkup.
Jack F is waiting for a call from Disney about a job. Also for Bob S, Ron G and Wanda S who need jobs.
Linda and Jack F requested prayer for their daughter Laura and her fiancé Josiah. Laura is not very happy at his church and he is very satisfied and would have a problem moving to another church.
Traveling mercy for Wanda and Garry as they travel back to Florida, Ken and Vicki L as they are on vacation, and Chuck and Muriel D as they travel back home.
Marshall and Melinda’s daughter and her family as they travel this week to Atlanta and then on to Kentucky. Their oldest son Zachary will be competing in the Regional Water Ski Tournament on Thursday morning in Kentucky. Please pray that he will do his best and that his nerves and excitement will not get the best of him.

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Deedee’s Mom is improving
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Roger B retinal problems
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