JOSHUA TIME 381

Grandpa's Hands>> >>> > This is good; I'll never look at my hands the same!>> >>> > Grandpa, some ninety plus years, sat feebly on the patio bench. He>> > didn't move, just sat with his head down staring at his hands. When>>I>> > sat down beside him he didn't acknowledge my presence and the longer>>I>> > sat I wondered if he was OK. Finally, not really wanting to disturb>>him>> > but wanting to check on him at the same time, I asked him if he was>>OK.>> >>> > He raised his head and looked at me and smiled. "Yes, I'm fine,>>thank>> > you for asking," he said in a clear strong voice.>> >>> > "I didn't mean to disturb you, Grandpa, but you were just sitting>>here>> > staring at your hands and I wanted to make sure you were OK," I>> > explained to him.>> >>> > "Have you ever looked at your hands," he asked. "I mean really>>looked>> > at your hands?">> >>> > I slowly opened my hands and stared down at them. I turned them>>over,>> > palms up and then palms down. No, I guess I had never really looked>>at>> > my hands as I tried to figure out the point>>he was making. Grandpa>> > smiled and related this story:>> >>> > "Stop and think for a moment about the hands you have, how they have>> > served you well throughout your years. These hands, though wrinkled,>> > shriveled and weak have been the tools I have used all my life to>>reach>> > out and grab and embrace life.>> >>> > They braced and caught my fall when as a toddler I crashed upon the>> > floor.>> >>> > They put food in my mouth and clothes on my back.>> >>> > As a child my Mother taught me to fold them in prayer.>> >>> > They tied my shoes and pulled on my>>boots.>> >>> > They held my rifle and wiped my tears when I went off to war.>> >>> > They have been dirty, scraped and raw, swollen and bent.>> >>> > They were uneasy and clumsy when I tried to hold my newborn son.>> >>> > Decorated with my wedding band they showed the world that I was>>married>> > and loved someone special.>> >>> > They wrote the letters home and trembled and shook when I buried my>> > Parents and Spouse and walked my Daughter down the aisle.>> >>> > Yet, they were strong and sure when I dug my buddy out of a foxhole>>and>> > lifted a plow off of my best friend's>>foot.>> >>> > They have held children, consoled neighbors, and shook in fists of>> > anger when I didn't understand.>> >>> > They have covered my face, combed my hair, and washed and cleansed>>the>> > rest of my body.>> >>> > They have been sticky and wet, bent and broken, dried and raw.>> >>> > And to this day when not much of anything else of me works real well>> > these hands hold me up, lay me down, and again continue to fold in>> > prayer.>> >>> > These hands are the mark of where I've been and the ruggedness of my>> > life.>> >>> > But more importantly it>>will be these hands that God will reach out and>> > take when he leads me home.>> >>> > And with my hands He will lift me to His side and there I will use>> > these hands to touch the face of Christ .">> >>> > I will never look at my hands the same again. But I remember God>> > reached out and took my Grandpa's hands and led him home.>> >>> > When my hands are hurt or sore or when I stroke the face of my>>children>> > and wife I think of Grandpa. I know he has been stroked and caressed>> > and held by the hands of God. I, too, want to touch the face of God>>and>> > feel His hands upon my>>face.>> >>> > When you receive this, say a prayer for the person who sent it to>>you>> > and watch God's answer to prayer work in your life. Let's continue>> > praying for one another .>> >>> > Passing this on to anyone you consider a friend will bless you both.>> > Passing this on to one not considered a friend is something Christ>> > would do.>> >>> >Terri Ulrich, MSW, LISW

JOSHUA TIME 380

Sieze the Moment>>>>>>>>How true this statement is. You are very special to me!>>READ THIS VERY SLOWLY... IT'S PRETTY PROFOUND.>>>>Too many people put off something that brings them joy just because they>>haven't thought about it, don't have it on their schedule, didn't know it>>was coming or are too rigid to depart from their routine.>>>>I got to thinking one day about all those women on the Titanic who passed >>up>>dessert at dinner that fateful night in an effort to cut back. From then>>on, I've tried to be a little more flexible.>>>>How many women out there will eat at home because their husband didn't>>suggest going out to dinner until after something had been thawed? Does >>the>>word "refrigeration" mean nothing to you?>>>>How often have your kids dropped in to talk and sat in silence while you>>watched 'Jeopardy' on television?>>>>I cannot count the times I called my sister and said, "How about going to>>lunch in a half hour?" She would gas up and stammer, "I can't. I have>>clothes on the line. My hair is dirty. I wish I had known yesterday, I >>had>>a late breakfast, It looks like rain." And my personal favorite: "It's>>Monday." .She died a few years ago. We never did have lunch together.>>>>Because Americans cram so much into their lives, we tend to schedule our>>headaches.. We live on a sparse diet of promises we make to ourselves >>when>>all the conditions are perfect!>>>>We'll go back and visit the grandparents when we get Steve toilet-trained.>>We'll entertain when we replace the living-room carpet. We'll go on a>>second honeymoon when we get two more kids out of college.>>>>Life has a way of accelerating as we get older. The days get shorter, and>>the list of promises to ourselves gets longer. One morning, we awaken, >>and>>all we have to show for our lives is a litany of "I'm going to," "I plan>>on," and "Someday, when things are settled down a bit.">>>>When anyone calls my 'seize the moment' friend, she is open to adventure >>and>>available for trips. She keeps an open mind on new ideas. Her enthusiasm>>for life is contagious. You talk with her for five minutes, and you're>>ready to trade your bad feet for a pair of Rollerblades and skip an >>elevator>>for a bungee cord.>>>>My lips have not touched ice cream in 10 years. I love ice cream. It's>>just that I might as well apply it directly to my stomach with a spatula >>and>>eliminate the digestive process. The other day, I stopped the car and>>bought a triple-decker. If my car had hit an iceberg on the way home, I>>would have died happy.>>>>Now...go on and have a nice day. Do something you WANT to......not>>something on your SHOULD DO list. If you were going to die soon and had >>only>>one phone call you could make, who would you call and what would you say?>>And why are you waiting?>>>>Make sure you read this to the end; you will understand why I sent this to>>you.>>>>Have you ever watched kids playing on a merry go round or listened to the>>rain lapping on the ground? Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight or>>gazed at the sun into the fading night? Do you run through each day on >>the>>fly? When you ask "How are you?" Do you hear the reply?>>>>When the day is done, do you lie in your bed with the next hundred chores>>running through your head? Ever told your child, "We'll do it tomorrow.">>And in your haste, not see his sorrow? Ever lost touch? Let a good>>friendship die? Just call to say "Hi"?>>>>When you worry and hurry through your day, it is like an unopened>>gift....Thrown away.... Life is not a race. Take it slower. Hear the >>music>>before the song is over.>>>>>>It's National Friendship and FAMILY WEEK Show your friends how much you>>care. Send this to everyone you consider a FRIEND. If it comes back to>>you, then you'll know you have a circle of friends.>>>>To those I have sent this to... I cherish>>

JOSHUA TIME 379

again winter is not over

Special Weather Statement
ROCKCASTLE-JACKSON-PULASKI-LAUREL- WAYNE-MCCREARY-WHITLEY-KNOX-BELL- HARLAN-JOHNSON-MAGOFFIN-FLOYD- BREATHITT-KNOTT-OWSLEY-PERRY-CLAY- LESLIE-LETCHER-MARTIN-PIKE- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MOUNT VERNON...MCKEE... SOMERSET...LONDON... MONTICELLO... WHITLEY CITY...CORBIN...WILLIAMSBURG... BARBOURVILLE... MIDDLESBORO... PINEVILLE...HARLAN...PAINTSVILLE... SALYERSVILLE... PRESTONSBURG... JACKSON...HINDMAN...BOONEVILLE... HAZARD... MANCHESTER...HYDEN... WHITESBURG...INEZ...PIKEVILLE 331 PM EST THU MAR 23 2006
...WINTRY WEATHER TO SET UP OVER PORTIONS OF EASTERN KENTUCKY TONIGHT...
AN UPPER LEVEL DISTURBANCE TRACKING THROUGH THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES WILL SPREAD LIGHT PRECIPITATION OVER EASTERN KENTUCKY LATE TONIGHT. WITH TEMPERATURES DROPPING TO AROUND THE FREEZING MARK... PRECIPITATION WILL EVENTUALLY MIX WITH AND THEN CHANGE OVER TO SNOW. THE POTENTIAL FOR SOME LIGHT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS WILL EXIST.
IN PARTICULAR...LIGHT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF UP TO AN INCH WILL BE POSSIBLE...MAINLY ALONG RIDGE TOPS... AND ON GRASSY SURFACES AND EXPOSED OBJECTS. HOWEVER...THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED AT THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS...AT 1500 FEET AND HIGHER. LOCATIONS ABOVE 1500 FEET IN AREAS ALONG AND NEAR THE KENTUCKY...VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA STATE BORDER COULD SEE AROUND AN INCH OF SNOW...WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE.
TRAVEL IS EXPECTED TO BECOME HAZARDOUS ALONG ROADS...BRIDGES...AND OVERPASSES IN THE MOUNTAINS. OF PARTICULAR CONCERN ARE U.S. HIGHWAYS 119 AND 421...CROSSING PINE MOUNTAIN AND KENTUCKY STATE HIGHWAY 160...CROSSING THROUGH HURRICANE GAP. MOTORISTS TRAVELING THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS TONIGHT ARE ENCOURAGED TO MONITOR NOAA ALL HAZARDS WEATHER RADIO...AND LOCAL RADIO AND TELEVISION MEDIA FOR FURTHER DETAILS OR UPDATES

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY. THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN JACKSON HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY. AREAS OF FREEZING RAIN AND DRIZZLE MIXED WITH SNOW WILL LINGER INTO THE EARLY MORNING HOURS. A GLAZE OF ICE ACCUMULATION IS POSSIBLE ALONG WITH A DUSTING OF SNOW. THIS COMBINATION OF WINTRY PRECIPITATION AND TEMPERATURES FALLING INTO THE 20S WILL MAKE FOR HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS ON AREA ROADWAYS.

JOSHUA TIME 378

Phillippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. The road to success is not straight. There is a curve called Failure, a loop called Confusion, speed bumps called Friends, red lights called Enemies, caution lights called Family. You will have flats called Jobs. But, if you have a spare called Determination, an engine called Perseverance, insurance called Faith, a driver called Jesus, you will make it to a place called Success. Pass it on to ten people whom you want to see blessed. Don't forget to send it back to the one who sent it to you. May God continue to bless you.

JOSHUA TIME 377

No matter how religious you may or may not be, this can give>> you chills.>>> Phil. 4:13 states: "I can do all things through Christ who>> gives me strength.">>> Here's the story:>>> A young man who had been raised as an atheist>> was training to be an Olympic diver. The>> only religious influence in his life came from>> his outspoken Christian friend. The young>> diver never really paid much attention to his>> friend's sermons, but he heard them often.>>> One night the diver went to the indoor pool>> at the college he attended. The lights were>> all off, but as the pool had big skylights>> and the moon was bright,>> there was plenty of light to practice by.>>> The young man climbed up to the highest>> diving board and as he turned his back to>> ; the pool on the edge of the board and extended>> his arms out, he saw his shadow on the wall.>>> The shadow of his body, was in the shape>> of a cross. The man felt a strange feeling,>> like someone was speaking to him.>>> Instead of diving, he knelt down and finally>> asked God to come into his life.>>> As the young man stood,>> a maintenance man walked in>> and turned the lights on.>> The pool had been drained for repairs.>>> Remember this story and send it to a friend.>> Yes, I do Love Jesus. He is my source of>> existence and Savior. He keeps me>> functioning each and everyday.>>> Without Him, I will be nothing.>> Without him, I am nothing>> but with Him I can do all things through>> Christ that strengthens me." Phil 4:13.>

JOSHUA TIME 376

MIRACLES STILL HAPPEN

Nick's Healing: Book One (Completed)
Hey Evereybody! It feels like it has been a while since I last emailed anyone.
But, here goes. Sunday brought big changes. We had been waiting to find out when Nick could get in at Cardinal Hill, since the drs said HE HAS TO GO. Well, when they came in Sunday they said, "You don't need to go to rehab,. You are doing so well you can go on home, if you want to." Our jaws were hanging open. Good thing there's no flies swarming! So, when we regained our composure we asked when. They said tomorrow. With such a shock we of course were not ready and had to get that way fast. He wanted to go home to Sinking Creek where him and Angie shared a home. So we had to quickly get things in order. Angie had her mother go get her house ready. I went home and went to church. I had to tell what the Lord had done.
You know this accident happened on the 17th of Feb. On the 15th at church (Wednesday night) our service was a little different. Everyone in the church that had experienced a miracle came up and gave their testimony. I remember it so clearly. Now, think about this, what happened 2 days later? Only God knew what the future held. He knew I would need to hear this. He knew I would need to have my faith elevated. God orchestrated that service. His awesomeness is amazing. My daughter, Tasha said she wanted to see a miracle (this summer). Well, I think she has.
Well, the 1st book has been completed, "Nick's Healing". Book two will begin Tomorrow. It will be a transformation time. He can't wait to get to church. But, for now he is still too weak. He sits up for short spurts at a time. But, I hope for Sunday. Keep us in your prayers.
I plan to go back to work next week. This week I will be helping with getting him settled and getting on a normal schedule.
I love you all. Thanks for agreeing with me so many times. God showed up.
Love,
Sheila
PS A friend of mine spoke a "word" to me the other day. I want to share it with you.
"He only had to be striped to heal us, but He had to die to save us." We really need to get more excited when someone gets saved. That truly is the greatest gift, the gift of Salvation. I hope that ministered to you like it did me.
Have a blessed day.

JOSHUA TIME 375

Rules from God>>>>1. Wake Up !!>>Decide to have a good day.>>"Today is the day the Lord hath made;>>let us rejoice and be glad in it.">>Psalms 118:24>>>>2. Dress Up !!>>The best way to dress up is to put on a smile.>>A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.>>"The Lord does not look at the things man looks at.>>Man looks at outward appearance;>>but the Lord looks at the heart.">>I Samuel 16:7>>3. Shut Up!!>>Say nice things and learn to listen.>>God gave us two ears and one mouth, so He must have meant>>for us to do twice as much listening as talking.>>"He who guards his lips guards his soul.">>Proverbs 13:3>>>>>>4. Stand Up!!...>>For what you believe in.>>Stand for something or you will fall for anything..>>"Let us not be weary in doing good; for at the proper time,>>we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.>>Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good...">>Galatians 6:9-10>>5. Look Up !!...>>To the Lord.>>"I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me.">>Philippians 4:13>>>>6. Reach Up !!...>>For something higher.>>"Trust in the Lord with all your heart,>>and lean not unto your own understanding.>>In all your ways, acknowledge Him,>>and He will direct your path.">>Proverbs 3:5-6>>>>7. Lift Up !!...>>Your Prayers.>>"Do not worry about anything;>>instead PRAY ABOUT>>EVERYTHING.">>Philippians 4:6>>>>>>>>Send this to the people you care about.>>I thought this was mighty special, just like you.>>Pass this on and brighten someone's day, and remember:>>>>God answers Knee-Mail.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>*****>>"The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to>>which it is addressed and may contain confidential, proprietary, and/or>>privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other >>use>>of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons >>or>>entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received>>this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from all>>computers." 118>>

JOSHUA TIME 374

Special Weather Statement
FLEMING-MONTGOMERY-BATH-ROWAN-ESTILL- POWELL-MENIFEE-ROCKCASTLE- JACKSON- PULASKI-LAUREL-WAYNE-MCCREARY-WHITLEY- KNOX-BELL-HARLAN- ELLIOTT-MORGAN- JOHNSON-WOLFE-MAGOFFIN-FLOYD-LEE- BREATHITT-KNOTT- OWSLEY-PERRY-CLAY- LESLIE-LETCHER-MARTIN-PIKE- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FLEMINGSBURG...MOUNT STERLING... OWINGSVILLE...MOREHEAD... IRVINE...STANTON...FRENCHBURG... MOUNT VERNON...MCKEE...SOMERSET...LONDON... MONTICELLO... WHITLEY CITY...CORBIN... WILLIAMSBURG...BARBOURVILLE... MIDDLESBORO... PINEVILLE...HARLAN... SANDY HOOK...WEST LIBERTY... PAINTSVILLE... CAMPTON... SALYERSVILLE...PRESTONSBURG... BEATTYVILLE...JACKSON... HINDMAN... BOONEVILLE...HAZARD...MANCHESTER... HYDEN...WHITESBURG... INEZ...PIKEVILLE 321 PM EST SUN MAR 19 2006
...THE POSSIBILITY OF WINTRY WEATHER RETURNS EARLY THIS WEEK...
A MAJOR LATE WINTER...EARLY SPRING STORM IS DEVELOPING OVER TEXAS TODAY. THIS SYSTEM WILL TRACK THROUGH THE SOUTHERN HALF OF THE NATION AND BRING THUNDERSTORMS TO THE DEEP SOUTH. ON ITS NORTH SIDE EXPECT THE SYSTEM TO SPREAD HEAVY SNOW THROUGH THE PLAINS STATES. THE TRACK OF THIS WEATHER MAKER WILL TAKE IT ACROSS KENTUCKY DURING THE DAY TUESDAY. AS A RESULT... IT WILL BE PUSHING INTO A COLD AIR MASS AND HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BRING A WINTRY MIX OF PRECIPITATION TO THE STATE MONDAY INTO TUESDAY NIGHT. HOWEVER...THERE REMAINS A LOT OF UNCERTAINTY WITH THE STRENGTH AND EXACT TRACK OF THIS WEATHER SYSTEM.
AS THE LOW PRESSURE AREA APPROACHES... A BAND OF RAIN IS EXPECTED TO SLOWLY MOVE NORTHEAST ACROSS EAST KENTUCKY DURING THE DAY MONDAY. THE LEADING EDGE OF THIS RAIN COULD MIX FOR A TIME WITH SNOW...BUT NO ACCUMULATION IS EXPECTED. DEPENDING ON HOW MUCH COLD AIR IS STUCK IN THE FAR NORTHERN PORTIONS OF THE AREA LOCATIONS NORTH OF INTERSTATE 64 COULD SEE SOME LIGHT FREEZING RAIN EARLY TUESDAY.
BY TUESDAY MORNING...THE FIRST BATCH OF PRECIPITATION SHOULD BE PUSHING OUT OF EAST KENTUCKY. DURING THE DAY TUESDAY...WHILE THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS SOUTHEAST KENTUCKY...ANOTHER AREA OF RAIN AND SNOW WILL BE PRESSING INTO NORTHWEST KENTUCKY. BY TUESDAY AFTERNOON...THE LOW PRESSURE AREA WILL MOVE EAST OF THE STATE... SWITCHING THE WINDS TO THE NORTH AND BRINGING COLDER AIR INTO EAST KENTUCKY. AS A RESULT...THE NEXT BAND OF PRECIPITATION WILL MOVE INTO THE AREA AND CHANGE OVER TO ALL SNOW BY TUESDAY EVENING.
SEVERAL HOURS OF SNOW SHOWERS WILL PROBABLY RESULT IN LIGHT ACCUMULATIONS OF SNOW AS TEMPERATURES DROP INTO THE 20S BY DAWN. AT THIS TIME...IT LOOKS LIKE LOCATIONS NORTH OF INTERSTATE 64 AND IN THE HIGHER TERRAIN ALONG THE VIRGINIA BORDER HAVE THE BEST CHANCE OF SEEING AN INCH OR TWO OF SNOW WITH THE REST OF THE AREA PICKING UP A DUSTING TO AN INCH.
THIS FORECAST REMAINS VERY MUCH IN FLUX...THOUGH...AS THE SPECIFIC STORM PATH WILL PLAY A BIG ROLE IN DETERMINING WHERE THE WINTRY WEATHER AND THE THUNDERSTORMS WILL OCCUR.