Who was Cain's wife?

February 6, 2012

Good  Morning, Readers!  I am surrounded by the wonderful chaos that came from having a Super Bowl party here in North Texas yesterday.  I had decided to throw out the welcome mat for my son and family knowing that they all love football.

Tommy, Angie, and the boys came over after church.  I always love opening the door and seeing their smiles and giggles.  I had fixed a Super Bowl spread that would last us throughout the day.  My grandsons have reached that age that it is hard to fill them up.  They are active boys continually tossing footballs whether it's inside or outside.  They play tag whether it's inside or outside.  They whoop and holler whether it's inside or outside.  In other words, they are happy brothers who thoroughly enjoy being together.  I just love it when the house is filled with the joyousness of people having fun.  At one point, we tackled Tommy and brought him to the ground!!  He he!!  Gotta get in on some of the fun!!  The boys and Angie were rooting for the Patriots and the rest of us were rooting for the Giants.  Made for some fun contests.

Tommy packed a bag with jammies for the boys so they could take a last bath in grandma's big jacuzzi tub.  They put bubbles in the tub and, of course, when they turned on the jets, the bubbles multiplied.  They laughed and shouted and played til they resembled prunes!  I wanted to snap a photo so I said, "Cover up grandma's coming in."  Nicholas dove under the water ... all I could see of him is his little butt sticking out of the bubbles.  No, I didn't snap a photo of that!  Nicholas makes an adventure out of nothing and everything!  Golly, what a blessing they are!!


I have had horrible migraine headaches this past week.  I can tell that I am due for more shots in my head.  Dr. Sorin, here I come!!  For those who have headaches, life can come to a screeching halt as we seek the quiet of dark cool rooms.  It's times like that that I wish I had a magic genie to do my chores.  Anyone else relate??  Chronic illnesses are at best a pain in the butt.  My attitude of gratitude helps the most to keep me afloat.  I keep thinking of beautiful meadows of flowers swaying softly in the breeze and my children and grandchildren running through with smiles on their faces.  Sometimes I wonder if I should give in more to the pain I have.  Yet, in doing so, I would miss so much of life and living.

Who was Cain's wife?  That was the topic of discussion before the Super Bowl.  Angie and I sort of agreed that we thought God had created other people besides Adam and Eve.  We had these romantic attachments aligned with creation.  Tommy, in his loud voice, said, "Why don't you guys get this ... I get this.  Adam and Eve were the first people created and they had sons and daughters who married.  For example, Cain could have married his niece, Adam's granddaughter, etc."  We grabbed Bibles, commentaries, and searched the Internet.  Angie and I finally had to cave and agree with Tommy.  We had to admit, we had a great time disagreeing then working together to research.  I still like to think of adding that romantic touch to the story though.  Dr. Romance is not dead!!

I thought about that this morning ... I really liked the way we came together to resolve an issue.  We had a total disagreement but our focus was on finding out what the truth was.  We could all live with truth.  The Mars and Venus was clearly evident in how we went about our research.  There are times when I think my son should have been a lawyer.  He was at a meeting several nights ago and gave a talk.  A fellow came up to him afterwards and asked him if his father was a preacher.  Ya know ... his Heavenly Father certainly is!!


We are often told to avoid politics and religion in our discussions.  I would prefer that no topic is off limits at my table.  I welcome others to share their thoughts, ideas, and concerns ... their loves and hates.  I love it that my children and grandchildren are totally into communication.  They are not uncomfortable in being transparent.  I pray that never changes!

Would you believe, the sale of our home is now in limbo??  Golly gee whiz, what a mess it has gotten to be.  I have learned a very valuable lesson ... I will never again agree to have the listing agent represent the buyer as well.  It is my opinion that an agent cannot do justice to both.  Anyway, who knows what will happen.  Our buyer has until the day of closing to opt out of the contract.  In the meantime, we are wondering whether or not to pack boxes, have an estate sale, garage sales or sit tight.  My physical limitations weight heavily on my heart.  Trying as best I can to keep positive.

My daughter saw the surgeon who did her surgery and she got great reports ... no cancer!  I could breathe a sigh of relief and I'm sure she did as well.  The older I get, the more I realize how important good health is ... without it, everything else just fades away.  My mother had rheumatoid arthritis and didn't have the medical breakthroughs we have today to help her.  She was unable to walk very far, her back was in constant pain, and her hands were twisted and gnarled.  She was afraid to go anywhere or make plans because she didn't know how she would feel that day.  She was also addicted to pain killers ... I know her pain was very horrific and it was her way of coping.  I am grateful for my doctors and the surgeries that have helped me walk and lead an active life.

All of a sudden I am humming ... "When you walk through a storm hold your head up high and don't be afraid....."  I am liking that thought and will carry it with me throughout the day.  If you're walking through a storm, I hope you will join me in thinking good thoughts.  Picture yourself in the eye of the storm where it is quiet and peaceful ... it is in that place where you will be safe.

Until next time, always remember you are loved and prayed for ... YA YOU!!