THOSE ANNOYING SUCKERS!

Here in TX we have had some rain--finally.  Once again, I am reminded be careful what you wish for.  You see with rain---comes mosquitoes.  Add to that my nice shady side and back yard and you cannot walk out the door without becoming the meal for the day.  It is annoying AND all of us with allergies sometimes react badly to those little buggers lining up at the buffet of me.  NOW---in my defense--in my old age--I cover up pretty good, (don't nobody want to see this old body)  but it also is hot so, Bermuda's and elbow length tees are my go to.  That leaves quite a bit of skin for some hungry mosquito to transfuse from.  There also is my neck, ears and even face if they are especially hungry and aggressive.  SOMEWHERE I have a mosquito net for my head--even if I found it, I probably would not wear it.  I have the reputation of begin crazy already from carrying His Highness on our walks.  I cannot wear a sign explaining he is old and stubborn.  Oh Well!---someone has to wear the crazy old lady hat in every neighborhood.  I suppose it is my time.

BACK to the subject!  So one of the things I have noticed is some bites itch like crazy and cause allergic symptoms---for days---others I do not even realize I was bitten.  A little red bump is the only evidence I was today's supper.  Other bumps swell and stay irritated for up to a week.  What could be the difference?

My personal theory----(based upon absolutely no scientific evidence) is that some mosquitoes bites come from more lethal mosquitoes.  We all know mosquitoes can carry disease, so it stands to reason in my pea brain that they can also pick up irritants which transfer when those little vampires bite us.  Some mosquitoes are more toxic and should be avoided--if possible.  In my case, my reactions to some bites--but not all--may require an antihistamine.  Some mosquitoes are more dangerous to us than others.  

SO--what is one to do?  I wear mosquito repellant when I walk out the door---I prefer NO bites---even the less toxic can be a nuisance.  It is best to stay inside during the early morning-pre dawn hours and at dusk when mosquitoes are known to be on the prowl for their next meal.  IF--I must go out---I cover as much skin as possible.  AND then there is the BIG GUNS---you can fog those little suckers (literally) or my latest remedy is Mosquitoes Dunks.  You place this in any standing water around your house and it interrupts the reproducing cycle of the pests.  This is my newest try at reclaiming my front porch from the varmints.  Still untested-I will let you know.

WHERE am I going?  Just as some mosquitoes are more toxic and cause us bigger problems if we are bitten, so it is with some people.  There are toxic people out there--we should avoid if possible.  Since there is no repellent to keep them away, it is best that we avoid them when possible.  BUT the other --much more effective remedy is wearing protection---the protection God provides.  The armor of God will protect us---from the most toxic.  He is our shield---He is our strength---He is our truth---He is our righteous defender.  SO--when you step out the door into the world--be suited up and ready---Our Faithful Provider will be your Righteous Defender against the most toxic attacker.  

"For God alone,

O my sould,

wait in silence,

for my hope is from Him

He only is my rock and my salvation,

my fortress;

I shall not be shaken

On God rest my salvation and my glory;

my mighty rock,

my refuge is God."

Psalm 62:5-7