Associated Press – HOUSTON – Shuttle astronauts spotted three more pieces of debris floating in space outside Atlantis early Wednesday, but officials said it didn’t seem their appearance would prevent a landing attempt on Thursday.The objects were sighted during stepped-up inspections a day after the discovery of two other mysterious objects forced a postponement of the planned Wednesday landing.
NASA downplayed the discovery of Wednesday’s objects, saying the important question was whether an in-depth inspection of the shuttle showed no damage to Atlantis’ heat shield. “It’s not uncommon to see little bits of pieces of things floating by,” said flight director Paul Dye…. more of this story
Do you ever worry when you find that things are breaking down around you? That job that you held for 20 years suddenly doesn’t seem secure as the “new boss” is coming in to bring “new life” to your company. Maybe your marriage is teetering dangerously on the edge of divorce. Perhaps the word “cancer” immediately conjures up images of numerous loved ones. How do you cope? Where can you turn? What if you really have no control over whether or not your space shuttle will protect you as you reenter the earth’s atmosphere? What then? Psalm 23 reminds us:
1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
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