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“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3 NIV While the cliché that “time heals all wounds” may not be literally true in every case, it is amazing what a difference a day or two can make. When the wound is an emotional wound, sometimes we get over it quite quickly, in minutes or hours rather than days or weeks.

February is American Heart Month, a monthly recognition of the importance of keeping our hearts healthy. While there are many ways we should keep up on our health, such as regular healthcare screenings and checkups, eating healthy, and getting enough exercise- it can seem daunting when we think about doing it all at once. However, there are small daily habits we can develop that will maintain and improve the health of our hearts without being overwhelmed:

The story is told of Satan accusing Martin Luther of all his sins. (On the other hand, the Holy Spirit speaks of the precious blood of Christ that washes the child of God whiter than snow. The Reformer said to Satan, “Make a list of them all, but at the bottom write,’ The blood of Jesus Christ cleanses from all sin.” It’s a wonderful life when you know you’re in right standing with God. You have His love, joy, and peace. Your sins are forgiven, your conscience is clear and you have assurance of everlasting life. Those outside of Christ can not experience those things and they will never be the person God intends them to be unless they find their place in Christ.

Monday, February 14: Tater Tot Casserole, French Cut Green Beans, Warm Peaches, Cookie, Dinner Roll/Margarine, Lowfat Milk. Tuesday, February 15: Chicken Wild Rice Soup, Broccoli, Pineapple, Cookie, Lowfat Milk.

The Worthington Deanery Roundtable, a group formed to study, read, discuss and learn more about the Catholic Church’s social justice teachings, is hosting with help from the Faith Formation directors, a high school retreat for Catholic youth in grades nine through 12. This retreat will be held on Sunday, February 27 starting at 1 p.m with registration at St. Adrian.

Sponsored by the AARP Foundation. Appointments are necessary to help keep everyone healthy during this time.

The Old School Desk Upstairs The old wooden school desk stood watch. The supporting black rod iron supported the seats which offered stability.

Monday, February 14: Breakfast: Mini Bagels, Assorted Fruit & Juice Choices, Milk. Lunch: Fiesta Goulash, Warm Breadstick, Steamed Corn, Diced Peaches.

Slayton Kiwanis recently had the opportunity to have six of their members attend a leadership conference as part of the International Kiwanis training program. The seminar was titled “Become the leader you were meant to be.” This week and the following weeks you will see reflection articles from those who attended the training. Joe Meyer, Josh Malchow, Jakob Etrheim, Luke Schryvers, Marv Nysetvold, and Karen Tommeraasen.

MINNESOTA STATE PATROL Marty Allan Brandt, Fulda, MN, Speeding - $135..