Barnabas Ministries Blog

We have had a busy and fruitful week.  I continue to work at River Ridge Mall as Santa.  My schedule today is from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and tomorrow from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.  I will not be working again until Wednesday the 7th and Friday the 9th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. those days.  Yesterday I had two sets of twins; one was only 3 weeks old.  Of course, some of the younger children are afraid of this strange character, and the photographer must create alternative ways in which to photograph the child.

“A Long Dark Night – A Caregiver’s Journey With Dementia” has been selling good, and I got my first royalty check transferred to my checking account several days ago.  Thanks to all who have purchased the book.  We have published over 230 copies so far.  If you have not gotten a copy you can click on this link and it will take you to the order page:  https://www.createspace.com/3699557   It is $12.99 per copy, and would make an excellent Christmas gift for someone dealing with Alzheimer or Lewy Body Dementia.

Also this week I published an autobiography.  After it came available, I remembered other things that might have been included, but 310 pages to read about my life, ministry, and family should be enough.  It too can be purchased by clicking on  - https://www.createspace.com/3723824.  It is entitled “The Miter” and is $15.95 plus ordinary shipping.

Ms Rush, one of our Care Providers, says June is beginning to have problems in swallowing, and the Hospice nurse has ordered something that mixed with her liquids is suppose to help in this problem.  She is sleeping good, and bodily functions normal.  Her appetite is good, and like a little bird, opens her mouth whenever anything eatable is introduced.

I am preaching at St Mark’s Episcopal Church, Clifford VA tomorrow.  Usually I am St NIcholas but this year the collection of stuff animals will not be held and Father Hubbard has invited me to come and preach.  I am also speaking at the Forest Rotary next Wednesday about Dementia, and may be able to sell a few books.

For those in warmer parts of the world, it is cold here.  Last Tuesday I was driving to the grocery and saw the sun glistening off the snow that had fallen during the night on the Blue Ridge Mountain range.  Beautiful!  It can stay on the mountain; I am not looking forward to it falling around my house.  As long as it snows during the night, and melts by 3 p.m. that will satisfy me completely.

Have a blessed day!