eager anticipation

Wednesday July 23rd, Romans 8: 16 God's Spirit makes us sure that we are his children. 17 His Spirit lets us know that together with Christ we will be given what God has promised. We will also share in the glory of Christ, because we have suffered with him. 18 I am sure that what we are suffering now cannot compare with the glory that will be shown to us. 19 In fact, all creation is eagerly waiting for God to show who his children are. All creation eagerly awaits, and in the meantime, we will approve more offshore drilling. All the texts this week are wrapped up in the weed ‘n seed text. Rose teaches music at church during the summer. Last week, her eyes were bothering her, as were mine. Conversation turned to the effect of Cottonwoods this time of year. Sometimes it looks like it is snowing, but it is hard to tell because our eyes are half shut due to the irritation. Rose informed me that she could put up with the cottonwoods for a few weeks each year since she learned how to make a very effective mosquito repellant from the cottonwood tree. I have to get that recipe from her. In the meantime, I learned that not everything we consider weeds is a weed. Perhaps in rambling through the meadows and forests we have entertained many a cure unaware.