This could be an interesting winter

Right.... I went down that road once boy what a joy ride that was!


I'm glad he is doing better then tops do dry fast in my experience. Although not that fast it might be better than what he did have!

 

Pete, this wood is better. Not only did he get quite a bit cut last summer but he also split it small and got it stacked and top covered. I hope they stay warm and I'm betting he will be better off than last year.

 

Normally yes. They do have a propane furnace and the lady told me today that she did break down and got it filled. They have perhaps enough wood for another month at most.

 

Well Dave, we talked about this possible situation last summer. That was after his heart surgery. Now re-injuring the back has compounded the situation. They are not what you would call well off. Not poor but they do have their problems like most of us do. So does it matter that perhaps he or I or both of us could work an hour at a shot? Over many days it will still get done. One more thing is that we have about 5 years worth of wood all ready to be burned if need be. So we are not hurting.

Perhaps I do need some help but for some reason or another, asking for help is a difficult thing to do. In addition, I bought that really light weight saw 2 years ago and that will help out a lot.

As for the virgins, yes, there is a parable about them. Not all were prepared. Yet, today I could see that he was attempting to be prepared because he had more wood than the last time I was there. Trouble is, it was cherry that was cut in late summer or early fall. He also had a little left from last winter. But regardless if he trimmed his lamps or not in time, he is a neighbor in need and I'm a neighbor indeed.

In addition to the parable you refer to, that same book also says something like this: Inasmuch as you do it unto the least of these, you have done unto me. It was also said that you should love your neighbor as yourself. Not a little bit, but the same as you love yourself. No, we'll continue to do the right thing because it is the right thing to do.

 

Terry, that may be all I need!

 

No beating up Dave. Not at all.

 

I didn't hear any beating up, but it did sound like you were leaning one way more than the other You know best!

 

Thanks WW.

 

Dennis you're a great guy with a big heart.. I know you want to help but please be careful to not overdo it or you will need help yourself.. Pete and AC Cutter will help you but Pete needs to go easy with his new surgery too.. Wish I lived near you as I would be there too..

Ray

 

Ray, I'd even buy some beer if you came along. Miss you man.

 

Locust, perhaps it is because I was born and raised on a farm where it was the normal thing if a neighbor needed help, nobody waited for an invite; they just went to help. But maybe more than that it is a combination of that upbringing and Scripture which has some very good answers to questions and also some very good guidelines on life itself.