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PO1 H Gene Lawrence
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Good afternoon COL Mikel Burroughs and all the rest of my RP Family. The Pandemic may be making folks stir-crazy but this is an opportunity to do things while forced to stay at home, that busy work schedules normally prevent you from doing. In my search today I found something that addresses that topic very well. May you find a blessing in reading it. Have a blessed day today and always.

Taken from https://www.idahostatejournal.com/community/going-stir-crazy-or-redeeming-the-time/article_15159648-588e-5e19-92d6-584793594eea.html
Going Stir-Crazy? Or Redeeming the Time?
By Ed Jordan Apr 7, 2020
The other day I was watching a news program in which medical doctors were answering questions from viewers. One lady, who said she was an extravert, asked a doctor what she could do to keep from going stir-crazy, pressured to stay at home, and not gathering with others. The doctor began giving her things she could do, like read a book, or listen to music. I started laughing. He was definitely an introvert telling an extravert how to de-stress.

So, the kids are home, and getting bored. The parents are home and at wits end trying to keep the kids occupied. What kind of things can we do together as a family? How can we make memories together that will last for a lifetime? How can we make useful and palatable lemonade out of the lemons we’ve been handed?

In Ephesians 5:16 CSB we read: “Pay careful attention, then, to how you live—not as unwise people but as wise—making the most of the time, because the days are evil.” God instructs us to make the most of our opportunities, and use the time given to us to impact people with eternal things that are meaningful.

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While being at home with kids who are used to a fast-paced life is hard, it is also an opportunity to create some memories and learn some lessons that can serve them well for the rest of their lives. Since the kids are being required to stay at home, this gives us uninterrupted time to infuse them with biblical truth and strengthen family relationships that will equip them to live a better life when this crisis is over.

Answer quickly! What are the first three memories that come to mind about your childhood experiences with your family? For most of us, the first memories we remember are of good times, such as a fun trip, or just things we did together as a family. With this in mind, think about each of those top three memories. What was it that solidified that memory in your mind?

It seems to me that the things that make the deepest impressions upon our memory are those things which we did, rather than just things we saw or that were said. If this is true, then as parents it’s important that we plan to do things with our children that will make really good and valuable memories for them.

As you plan things to do together, why not incorporate God into the planning? Childhood memories which incorporate God’s presence last for a lifetime. Use this time to research and plan a trip with your family after this Corona virus is over. You could visit the Museum of the Bible in Washington D.C., or Noah’s Ark, or other high quality attractions that will help make a memory of God in your children’s lives.

Another way to make lasting memories is to plan a family evening when you all turn off all internet devices and do something together, like playing a good game or reading aloud as others listen. The Chronicles of Narnia is a great book series to read aloud as a family. Perhaps have different people read at different times, or read melodramatically, or throw in British accents. Laugh, get silly, and have a great time.

Read aloud some of the great stories of the Bible, like David and Goliath, Daniel in the Lion’s Den, or some stories or parables of Jesus from Matthew, Mark, Luke or John. Ask the kids to act out the parable as a skit or play. Or describe it in today’s settings. Or read through the Book of Acts. Then talk about the reading afterwards, highlighting the Biblical values revealed in the stories, or asking what it teaches us about God.

Take time to pray together, letting each family member talk to God as you hold hands with each other. Prayer is talking to God. Let the kids talk to God, like they would to a friend.

By incorporating God and His values into your kids’ lives, you are fortifying them for the tough times they will encounter in life, both today’s difficulties, and future ones. We need to plant memories of God into their lives while they are young, so God can resurface those memories to help them when times get tough later in life.

Taking time to create memories of God and our lives together is a great investment of this current time when we are forced to spend time together! Enjoy making memories together!

Award-winning columnist Dr. Ed Jordan is pastor of Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church, Gwynn, VA. He can be reached at [login to see] .
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MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.
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PO1 H Gene Lawrence - Four of my five have kids and I have two great-grandchildren!
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PO1 H Gene Lawrence
PO1 H Gene Lawrence
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MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D. - I forgot the one I have in Hawaii, so that 2 great for me as well.
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PO1 H Gene Lawrence
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1SG Walter Craig - thank you.
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PO1 H Gene Lawrence
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1SG Walter Craig - alrighty then!
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1SG Steven Imerman
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Do something special each day. Fight cabin fever, don't go stir crazy.
Monday- Discount store
Tuesday- Pizza for breakfast
Wednesday- Grocery shopping
Thursdays- Fire in the fire pit out back
Friday- Grilled porkchops and corn on the cob
Saturday- Teach dogs a new trick
Sunday- Virtual church

We don't go overboard, but we stick to it as much as possible. And we take a long ride on rainy days, walk in the woods when the weather is good.
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
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1SG Steven Imerman awesome read/share today for The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day!-Roger that!
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1SG Steven Imerman
1SG Steven Imerman
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs - Thank you, sir.
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1SG Steven Imerman
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL - Thank you for those kind words.
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LTC Stephen F.
LTC Stephen F.
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I expect that you were blessed by the LORD with an increase of patience as HE sanctified you through past trials and testings. The fact that HE brought you through those periods has become a part of your personal testimony. This current period of testing is simply another long trial to endure with grace Steven.
I pray that you and I demonstrate faith in the LORD and that we help our family members, close friends, and others we interact with to become calm and peaceful. I pray that we each seek the LORD and ask for HIS guidance to lead our families, my brother-in-Christ 1SG Steven Imerman.
LORD, I pray that YOU bless each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who read this prayer with an increased capability to love as YOU love, and an increase of the fruit of the Holy Spirit kindness, gentleness, self-control and patience.
I thank you LORD Holy Spirit for the fruit YOU regenerate our soul with, in YOUR perfect timing: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.
I lift the various governors in this nation and state leaders in other nations who are wrestling with their responsibilities to help keep people safe and yet to restore the local economies through the national economies to YOU dear LORD. I pray that YOU bless each leader and adviser with wisdom. I pray that YOU close the door to increased COVID-19 infections in the breadbasket regions of the nations.
I lift those working on the vaccination processes to YOU. I pray YOU guide their minds and hands to develop safe and effective vaccinations that will be thoroughly tested before the end of summer. I pray that by autumn 2020 vaccinations will be available to each who needs to be vaccinated and that this vaccination will be effective for years for the vast majority of people.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Wednesday night.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SPC Michael Oles SR (Join to see) PO3 Charles Streich SP5 Jeannie Carle SPC Richard (Rick) Henry 1SG Walter Craig
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SFC John Lich
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Good morning! Going stir-crazy definitely hones our coping skills. Hope for the best, expect the worst and deal with whatever comes, be moved by the Holy Spirit and do God’s Will. Stay safe.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
COL Mikel J. Burroughs
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Love the Coping Skills MEME SFC John Lich! Try not to go too stir-crazy with the current pandemic situation, stay resilient and centered, get out and exercise, and keep yourself and your family safe and healthy.
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
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SFC John Lich awesome read/share today for The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day!-Roger that!
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LTC Stephen F.
LTC Stephen F.
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I expect that you were blessed by the LORD with an increase of patience as HE sanctified you through past trials and testings. The fact that HE brought you through those periods has become a part of your personal testimony. This current period of testing is simply another long trial to endure with grace John.
I pray that you and I demonstrate faith in the LORD and that we help our family members, close friends, and others we interact with to become calm and peaceful. I pray that we each seek the LORD and ask for HIS guidance to lead our families, my brother-in-Christ SFC John Lich.
LORD, I pray that YOU bless each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who read this prayer with an increased capability to love as YOU love, and an increase of the fruit of the Holy Spirit kindness, gentleness, self-control and patience.
I thank you LORD Holy Spirit for the fruit YOU regenerate our soul with, in YOUR perfect timing: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.
I lift the various governors in this nation and state leaders in other nations who are wrestling with their responsibilities to help keep people safe and yet to restore the local economies through the national economies to YOU dear LORD. I pray that YOU bless each leader and adviser with wisdom. I pray that YOU close the door to increased COVID-19 infections in the breadbasket regions of the nations.
I lift those working on the vaccination processes to YOU. I pray YOU guide their minds and hands to develop safe and effective vaccinations that will be thoroughly tested before the end of summer. I pray that by autumn 2020 vaccinations will be available to each who needs to be vaccinated and that this vaccination will be effective for years for the vast majority of people.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Wednesday night.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SPC Michael Oles SR (Join to see) PO3 Charles Streich SP5 Jeannie Carle SPC Richard (Rick) Henry 1SG Walter Craig
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