Debbie,

Thank you for the email about living in the 1930′s. I look forward to seeing the video or slide show about that time. One thing that struck me as I was reading your thoughts is that there was a lot of happiness during that time too. The fact that you had a whole family instead of a broken home is a blessing. Also, the family unit was strong back then. They had to rely on each other to get through the rough times. Today, it seems to be so easy to just walk away and start over. Where is the commitment?

I purposefully do not attend the parade of homes each year. I am perfectly happy with what I have. Why should I find out what I don’t have? It will only cause me to want more which is a bad thing. The people of the depression era didn’t know what they didn’t have so they dealt with their issues with what they did have.
Having my father live with me now has opened my eyes to living simply instead of “high on the hog”. Having a peanut butter and jelly sandwich brings back memories of when I was a boy. Boy, did it taste good. Who needs steak and lobster?
I always remind myself that what I accummulate I can’t take with me when the Lord calls me home. I have the praying old man picture in the house. He is sitting at a table with a bowl of soup, a piece of bread, and a bible. What else can anyone want? A simple life is a happy life. Clutter life up with all the trapings of materialism and all the person does is worry who is going to take it away from him.
I love your happy letters and emails. It gives me pause to realize that if I am worried about something, it doesn’t really matter. God is in control and I should go to Him in prayer to ask Him for guidance. What can make a person happier than knowing that God listens to your prayers.
Well, I will wait for the video(Slide show). I hope you have a wonderful and blessed day and for days to come. In another month you will be a grandma again. I hope all goes well with Brandie. She is like a second daughter to me.

Blessing to you and your family,
Bob Bailey