Count Everything as Loss

As the time of my departure for Italy (March 9) with my granddaughter draws nearer, I find myself bombarded with the what ifs connected with any unknown adventure. I observe myself attempting to do anything and everything possible to make this a pleasant experience for the both of us. I’ve bought her a hair dryer and hair straightener with dual voltage, purchased our euros and set aside any number of other things I think she may want to take along. I will be joining her tomorrow for our final preparations.

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One Thing Is Needful

Luke 10:38-42  Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

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