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The Press-Dispatch Home Life Wednesday, April 13, 2016 D- 7 Family Talk by By Dr. James C. Dobson Lessons in love and encouragement Sweet's Column by Barbara Sweet By Dr. James C. Dobson www.drjamesdobson.org. Words are an extremely potent tool, and those spoken by the peo- ple we love carry the most weight of all. Heed the instruction of Scrip- ture—"encourage one another dai- ly, as long as it is called Today" (He- brews 3:13) —and use the power of words to bless our children at every opportunity. An encouraging word is welcome at any time, but is needed most of all af- ter a disappointment or failure. That's why Scripture instructs us to "encour- age the timid, help the weak, be pa- tient with everyone" (1 Thessalonians 5:14). I'm reminded of a story about Joy, a 12 year-old who had her heart set on making the school cheerlead- ing squad. She practiced cheers, cart- wheels and toe-touches for weeks. Yet on tryout day, Joy's best effort still fell short. She was crushed. Joy's mother had been traveling at the time. When she returned, she asked, "Joy, how did tryouts go? " "I lost," Joy answered quietly. "Really? " said her mother. She put her arms around her daughter. "Well, Joy, I am so proud of you for working so very hard, and having the courage to go out there and try! " The change in Joy was immediate. If Joy's mother showed the slight- est disappointment or embarrass- ment, Joy would have felt even worse. Emotions are contagious. We tend to "catch" the reactions of those around us and incorporate their highs and lows in our own spirits. Your children are at their most vul- nerable when they endure a terrible hurt or setback. Your attention and thoughtfulness during these moments can lessen the pain and bring you closer to your kids. Like Joy's mother, you may even find the silver lin- ing that turns disappoint- ment into triumph. You are no doubt familiar with the story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10 :30 –37). Have your children heard it, too? Jesus told the parable to show us who our neighbors are—and how we should lovingly respond to their needs. Does the elderly woman on the corner need help with her yard? Does your teen know a classmate who needs a friend? Opportunities to serve are all around us. As you teach your children to love their neighbors as themselves, you might ask: Are they learning to un- derstand and empathize with others' feelings? Do they resist the urge to be selfish and demanding? Are they learning to share? We're never clos- er to God than when we seek to love one another. It was a cold December in Philadel- phia. Eleven-year-old Trevor Ferrell was watching T V in his comfortable home when images of street people flashed on the screen. Trevor's heart was touched—he had to do some- thing. He grabbed a blanket and pillow from his closet and begged his parents to take him downtown. They resisted at first—it could be dangerous, after all—but eventual- ly relented. Soon, Trevor was hand- ing the blanket and pillow to a grate- ful homeless man. That night marked the first of many visits by the Ferrell family to Phila- delphia's street people. Trevor's friends started joining him, others be- gan donating items to hand out, and a ministry was born. Trevor's Cam- paign for the Homeless attracted national inter- est and inspired chapters across the country. An abandoned Philadelphia hotel was turned into Trevor's Place, a home for street people, and an ad- jacent building was transformed in- to Trevor's Next Door, a residential living and service center. Hundreds of people found help and hope because a fifth-grader remem- bered the words of Jesus: "What- ever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me" (Matthew 25:40). When you en- courage your children to help those in need, you move them that much closer to the compassionate heart of Christ. From Dr. Dobson's book, Night Light for Parents. For over 30 years, Dr. James Dob- son has been America's trusted source for psychologically sound, biblically based advice to help strengthen marriages, parents and families. For more practical help and encouragement, visit: http://www. drjamesdobson.org. HAM AND EGG PITAS By Monica Sinclair I have been on a roll lately and made another new recipe on Sunday. It's perfect for dia- betics and the perfect size for one or two people. It's break- fast in a pita. However, if you are like me and my family, break- fast food can be eaten for any meal. I quadrupled the batch so that there was enough for every- one. As always, it takes no time at all to assemble and cook, and can have so many other things added, depending on how many calo- ries you want to add. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS 2 egg whites 1 egg 1/8 teaspoon smoked or plain paprika 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 green onion, sliced 1 slice deli ham, chopped (I used bacon) 2 tablespoons shred- ded reduced-fat ched- dar cheese 2 whole wheat pita pocket halves DIRECTIONS 1. In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk egg whites, egg, paprika and pepper until blended. 2. Stir in ham, green onion and cheese. 3. Microwave, covered, on high for 1 minute. 4. Stir; cook on high 30 -60 seconds longer or until almost set. Serve in pitas. Source: Taste of Home: Diabetics Share your favorite recipe! www.facebook.com/mealsinminutes Monica's Meals in Minutes PO Box 68, Petersburg, IN 47567 mealsinminutes@pressdispatch.net FACEBOOK MAIL EMAIL MEALS IN Monica's MINUTES 812-598-3936 Lic. #AU10800006 FARM CONSIGNMENT AUCTION SATURDAY, APRIL 30 10:00 A.M. CDT Tractors, Implements, Farm Machinery, Vehicles, Trailers, ATVs, Lawn & Garden Items, Trees & Shrubs and much more. 114 E SR 68, Lynnville HOLIDAYS THIS WEEK April 13 Scrabble Day April 14 International Moment of Laughter Day April 15 Titanic Remembrance Day April 16 National Librarian Day April 17 National Cheeseball Day April 18 Newspaper Columnists Day April 19 National Garlic Day Source: HolidayInsights.com Hi stars and welcome to this big stage all lit up in spring lights and decorated to help celebrate with all our stars who will have a birth- day or anniversary in the week of April 14-20, so don't be shy and come on up this stage and take a bow. April 15 – Courtney Tuell will be 13 and April Chess- er Mason. April 16 – Amanda Meyer will be 24, Michael Boyles will be 28, Kyle Hartley, Di- ana Dudes will be 45. April 17 – Ashley Atkins will be 32 and Terry Nichols. April 18 – Kelly Meyer will be 54, Lanora Sue Kelley will be 75 and Jessica Sasser. April 19 – Pamela Meyer will be 66, SkyLynn Travis will be 14, Michael and Kath- leen King will celebrate their 31st wedding anniversary. April 20 – Darrell Meyer will be 64, Joshua Virden will be 37 and Pat McCandless. May all our stars have a really great day and all your wishes come true. Keep in your heart and your prayers all our stars who need that daily thought to help them know that someone cares for them, but also letters, cards, visits and phone calls help. Events coming up in Winslow and the surround- ing area: April 16 – Poehlein re- union planning meeting at the Corner Book Shoppe at 9 a.m. for the 75th reunion in August. April 21 – Winslow Lions Club meet at 7 p.m. at The Trading Post. April 25 – Winslow Town Hall meeting at 7 p.m. April 30 – Winslow Ma- sonic Lodge 260 will host a pork chop dinner from 4- 7 p.m. May 3 – Deadline to get your ad in The Press-Dispatch for the Petersburg City-wide Yard Sale. May 7 – Poehlein Spring Bass Tourney begins at the Greg Poehlein cabin from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Think about your team or sign up as a sin- gle fisherman. Winslow se- niors meet at the Community Center on Mon- day and Tues- day. Petersburg seniors meet in the court house basement on Monday, Tuesday, Wednes- day and Friday. Received one postcard this week at Sweet's Column, Winslow, IN 47598. We wish Lanora and Ben- ny Kelly a great big day as they enjoy family and friends at their 25th wedding anni- versary celebrate at the Winslow Community Center on Saturday, April 16, 2016, from 1 to 4 p.m. RSVP at 1- 812-499 -0640. Share with them photos and stories. Wishes also go to Den- nis and Sherry Bishop who just had their grand open- ing at Petersburg Hardware on Highway 61. We will do some shopping there soon. Winslow has had weath- er than none of us really want to have around and it has been cold temps into the freezing range but then the day time temps aren't much higher this past week. We all thought that when spring be- gan that the winter weather was gone, but mother na- ture had other plans for all of us and also brought in the windy weather. This weather has changed so much that the allergies, cold, and viruses have con- tinued to stick around a lit- tle longer, but it could leave me or us alone so we all can get back into the swing of our daily lives. I can't wait to go outside and not shiv- er so much. I'm tired of this draining feeling. Yes, I'm complaining, but I'll be okay soon and Norm has caught it also. The last time I saw the Patoka River was Thurs- day and it was near the bank. The trees are not all budding but an- other species has buds now and the Dogwood trees re beginning to bud. The helicopters will soon fall from the trees because they are changing each week. The lilac bushes have started to bloom and I just saw Mom's bush had a few blooms on the top. The rose bushes look greener every day and the iris and flag are getting tall- er. The peony bushes are growing strong and the tu- lips are about to bloom or they have already in some spots around town. Have you ever looked at the woods and saw the different spring col- ors pop up. They look great with the different shades of green, brown and yellow gold. The lawn mowers are out now all around the areas and some yards may have to wait to get mowed because the mower has died. Maybe a cow would be helpful (Ha Ha). Last Tuesday, we had guests in for some chick- en dinner and talking over things with Mom, Connie, Deby, Terri Ann, Laura and I with an appearance from Norm. Last Thursday, Norm, Laura and I went to visit Kya- na and we ate lunch. Then went to a pet shop and saw lots of fish, birds, bunnies and more pets. On Sunday, Kyana and Laura stopped by after church services. The Special Olympics 5K Walk-Run started last Sat- urday in Jasper at the Ar- mory and went west to St. Charles St., then north a bit and then back to the Armory where Laura and her clients walked it in one hours and six minutes. There were not too many straight roads but lots of hills. Congratulations to all who walked or ran the course! Since Norm has started to study flying, the employees of Mac's have found Norm an airplane to help in his fly- ing time and it was sitting on the mailbox one day last week. It's one of those toy airplanes that sings or says something when a color is pressed. 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