Snow in Chicago

It is November 13, Wednesday.  Yesterday, November 12, morning, snow was piling up on the yard and on the top of garage roofs.  The temperature was below freezing all day long, so the snow had not melted.  The first snow had already been fall 3 or 4 weeks ago.

These photos were taken November 13th morning.  Yes, there was snow. 

All the stinky plants on the porch were frozen. 

It was cold, cold day yesterday.

It was busy, busy day yesterday.

The Bible study session was held yesterday morning from 10 AM, and one of the ladies made spaghetti for everyone who attended this session.  It was very tasty spaghetti.  Jell-o and mini cheese cake were also served.  Everyone enjoyed the lunch.

From Matthew 7:1&2, our Pastor talked, and everyone questioned and talked more at the morning Bible study.

Judging Others (Matthew 7:1-2)

1“Do not judge, or you too will be judged.  ² For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

It was a very interesting discussion.  The result of the discussion, and everyone learned that before going to sleep every night, every Christian confesses their sins committed the day.  Here is the list of how to ask the forgiveness according to one of the Bible Scholar:

·         First, I thank God our Lord for all He does for me and all humankind

·         Second, I ask God to enlighten my mind to see my sins, and to help me live without them

·         Third, I ask myself what I have done.  What have I said, or left unsaid?  What have I done, or left undone?  I examine my day, perhaps with a little system—by time period, or places, or some such method.

·         Fourth, I will identify anything that I do not approve of according to my own conscience, and turn to God asking forgiveness

·         Fifth, I will look forward and decide how I will act tomorrow, provided God gives me that gift.  And I end with the Our Father.

If you have any question, please write the on comment space.

Afternoon, Hiroko had to go see the eye doctor for the last appointment.  Dan-san drove Hiroko to the doctor’s building, but the parking lot was closed for repair, so Hiroko came home by bus.  Anyway, it was good result of the eye surgery.  The doctor said Hiroko’s both eyes are the best condition and able to see 20/20.  Hiroko needs the glasses to see for reading, but the doctor told Hiroko that do not need the prescription glasses, just buy from the drug store if necessary.

Give thanks to the Lord and everyone who prayed for Hiroko’s eyes surgery.

THANK YOU!  ARIGATO!