Signing an “intent to lease” document with Doug Charles was the major highlight of this past week. It means that if our zone change request is granted, Aging With Grace, Aging In Place-The Health Club for Seniors will be open in four to six months.

God is so good. I am not. That is why I sit at His feet and trust Him to guide me. I am amazed at His love and instruction in my life. He has led me to a Christian man who has a heart for helping others, Doug Charles. Mr. Charles probably would not like to read about himself here, because of his godly humility, but I must sing his praises because he is such a wonderful example of what Christians aspire to be. My prayer is that God will bless him in every way.

Cooking and eating a Thanksgiving banquet with family and friends, decorating the Christmas tree, and spending time with the grandsons making gingerbread cookies were highlights of last week too. I live life with an attitude of gratitude. No matter what.

We are able to buy everything on our wish list for the grandsons, thanks to a generous donation from a fellow member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Thank you beyond words. We are so grateful and we are working to be in a position to make similar donations to others in need. The need is great. Not only are the elderly suffering, but children are also suffering in Kentucky. It takes money to improve their lot in life. Our Sunday School class is making a group effort to relieve some of that suffering by donating generously to Sunrise Children’s Home:  http://www.sunrise.org/home

It also takes laws that favor rights for the elderly and children. Please consider setting aside a time each week to review laws that are being deliberated by our local and state government elected officials, and then communicate to them your views and desires about those laws. Here is a link to get you started:  http://www.lrc.ky.gov/ The General Assembly meets annually in the state capitol building in Frankfort, Kentucky, convening on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January. In even-numbered years, sessions may not last more than 60 legislative days, and cannot extend beyond April 15. In odd-numbered years, sessions may not last more than 30 legislative days, and cannot extend beyond March 30. Special sessions may be called by the Governor of Kentucky at any time for any duration. So January and February are crucial for communicating your wishes to your legislators!

In the past there have been laws deliberated that affect the rights of grandparents, the rights of nursing home residents and their families, the way children of abusive/neglectful homes are ‘processed’; laws about how government money is given to people who ‘need’ it.

Do you think people who are known to use drugs should get a government hand-out without testing “clean”, for example? Kentucky has a ridiculous number of people on Social Security disability payments. Do you think illegal immigrants should get government health care money? I do not know what laws are currently before the legislature, but these are examples of issues I have read about in the paper that could possibly be in a bill. I have heard it said that the road to Hell is paved with good intentions. In other words, what we say is not as important as what we do. Friday is my day to review what is going on in my state and local government. I will give you a report of what I learned next week. Here is a link to our local government  web page:  http://www.lexingtonky.gov/index.aspx?page=1475

Please pray that 2100 Liberty Road will be zoned as B-1 as soon as possible.

May God bless you and yours this first week of December 2014!