Dodson News for April 15, 2020

Everything is still locked down and everyone is staying home and away from contact with other people. There is hardly any traffic on the streets.

Hope everyone had a nice Easter, even if it was a lonely one and friends and family had to be greeted by phone. The day itself was strange as we had cold with a wind, then a small snow squall and then sunshine and warmth.

In working in our yards we have found new growth in flowers coming under the leaves and debris so nature is trying to tell us spring is coming. I was surprised to see so many flowers peeking through the ground. We have gotten some birds back, I saw one robin and there are a lot of some kind of very small bird that is flying around. Polly Solberg told me there is even some grackles back!

It is with thanks to be given to the church's and the pastors and lay people to keep giving us a chance to hear the message each week and especially on Easter over the radio.

Condolences are sent to everyone losing a loved one at this time, in a natural setting or from the coronavirus when funerals and the sharing of grief and families saying their goodbyes together cannot be.

Our greetings and congratulations to all having a birthday or anniversary at this time. My father's birthday was this month and he would be 141 years old. That was a long time ago but we still remember them.

We are not held back by the love we didn't receive in the past, but by the love we're not extending in the present.

Have a good week and have hope and prayers that things will be better!