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Morning Devotional...



We fear men so much, because we fear God so little.[/color]
~William Gurnall~
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Chosen...in Him before the foundation of the world...
Eph. 1:4

Long before the darkness fled:
Long before the sun did shine;
Long before earth raised its head--
Jesus loved this heart of mine.

Long before man walked away:
Long before our sin and shame;
Long before earth's darkest day--
God in Heaven spoke my name.

Long before the Christ was born:
Long before Golgotha's tree;
Long before the crown of thorn--
God's great grace included me.

Long before my sinful will:
Long before my earnest plea;
Long before, He loved me still--
And He planned to die for me.

Long before His face I see:
Long before I reach that shore;
Long before Eternity--
Jesus loved me, yes He loved me--
LONG BEFORE![/color]
~J. Lindsay Parks~


JudyB






WHEN WE ALL GET TO HEAVEN[/size][/color]
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In my Father's house are many rooms;
I am going there to prepare a place for you.
John 14:2


Words:  Eliza E. Hewitt (1851-1920) 
Music: Emi­ly D. Wil­son (MI­DI, score).






Sing the wondrous love of Jesus,
Sing His mercy and His grace.
In the mansions bright and blessed
He'll prepare for us a place.


Refrain
When we all get to Heaven,
What a day of rejoicing that will be!
When we all see Jesus,
We'll sing and shout the victory!


While we walk the pilgrim pathway,
Clouds will overspread the sky;
But when traveling days are over,
Not a shadow, not a sigh.


Refrain


Let us then be true and faithful,
Trusting, serving every day;
Just one glimpse of Him in glory
Will the toils of life repay.


Refrain


Onward to the prize before us!
Soon His beauty we'll behold;
Soon the pearly gates will open;
We shall tread the streets of gold.


Refrain








JudyB

When we all get to heaven.....Pat is with her dear Jack, She missed him to the end of her days. Paul Halbach has passed on,   Larry is there as well, Al Moak and oh so many others!  We can rejoice with and for them!

That is one of Pat's original posts.  Boy is she ever missed.  Last sunday I had my mother's piano delivered, and since then I have spoken to Janice, she is passing things to me out of Pats home.  We have discussed a lot about Pat's wishes and our mother's.

John is driving truck this week, and won't be home till 3 or 4.  So I have the evening alone to do things I have procrastinated on!.

I have a grand baby due December 1st and there is a shower for her tomorrow.  I have made a newborn size sweater, hat and booties!  Added to that is a blanket that will be very warm.

Have a great weekend everyone, this is a long weekend in Canada, Civic Holiday on Monday.

G'nite all and stay safe!


Carol

Judy: Thanks for the song - "get to heaven". 

Youngest son and wife are bringing dinner and coming for a visit.  Her mother is in serious treatment in hospital and I want to at least bring some flowers for her mom.  Have not heard of this treatment but she is to have heart zapped in a day or so. 

We have to drive to the VA complex tomorrow - on a Sunday morning? - yes, the machines are busy all week.  An X-ray on his hand to see if they will operate on it.  He had surgery on it years ago and they will decide if he needs it again. 



 

Carol

We are driving to the VA today and also two days from now.  Two grandchildren arrive today and will probably be in the house when we return. They will just stay the night - this has become a nice tradition when they plan to spend the evening with us. 

Such tragic news this week.  We live not too far from Columbine school so that and the other STEM school is even closer and mentioned so often. No one ever mentions what is missing in our society - the family who prays together and listens to The WORD. Add mental illness to the issue. 

Have a blessed day!

Marilyn

Good morning everyone. Today I will be taking Keith to the Dr. for his 6 month checkup. I did get  an email from the Dr yesterday telling me that his  diagnosis is Alzheimer/dementia and Vascular Dementia. I had emailed if he should see a Neurologist for a full diagnosis.

I also need to take freckles to the vet as she is itching agin so I think she is going to eed some allergy testing.
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Carol

Marilyn:  Sorry for the diagnosis.  Prayers!

Marilyn

Where is Janet?

Keith's hernia has come back and he will have to see the surgeon again. He refuses to have another hernia surgery so we are hoping to get a hernia belt for him to wear. He also has to see and ENT about a lump  next to his left ear that may or may not be just a cyst. It has gotten larger  in the oast year. So Keith needs lots of prayers.
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JudyB

This has been a long day.  I took the Big boy,Zeke and his 2 feline brothers to the vet this morning. then this afternoon I had an appointment to deal with, this evening John is working,5pm to 5 am, he had started mowing the lawns, and I had to finish them.  The animals all did well with their check-ups, that is good news. The cats have some plaque on their rear teeth. Apparently that is common, I was given a bag of special food for the boys to help clean the teeth. Zeke is well and has lost about 10 pounds which is easier on his hips. It was a little hectic with the cat carrier and the big boy, but it is also amazing how much strength you have when you need it!

Our weather has been wonderful.  Hot days cool nights, makes for good sleep. I am heading that way very soon!

Boy is Larry every missed. however just think he is totally healed, and sitting at the Lords feet.

Well time to go, wrap things up for the night.


Jacqueline

#9
Quoting Judy B " Boy is Larry every missed.."
...yes very much so...on both our forums...(S & F's) 
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Carol

It was a long day at the VA yesterday.  We were there hours until so late everything was closing.  We stopped for a little snack on the way home.

Judy:  Wish we had a picture of you driving with the three pets.  It sounds so cute.  Do you talk to them - I always talk to the children's pets. We cannot have pets here - we decided the risk of nearby coyotes was too great.  Some people still have pets.  One man was riding his bike and was bitten by a coyote. If deer is near, you have coyotes. If the nearby fire department starts siren, the coyotes join in with their wailing.   

I am reading a book about the plane that landed on the Hudson River in New York and survivors tell their tale.  They say - it was a miracle to land on the water and people stepped on the wings being picked up by rescue and ordinary citizens.  Many stories of faith.

For a few days, Don has to have his hand in both hot and cold to reduce the swelling.  Ice cubes - then warm towels.  He managed some sleep last night. 

It is my turn to host a little friend's group this month.  At the same time, our son's mother-in-law is in hospital and has been for about two weeks. 


Janet

#11
Marilyn--here I am!!  I got "lost" again, so I had to navigate my way back
 via the back door again.  I don't know why that happens, but it does!

We went over to Springfield, Colorado last Saturday, because my only brother, Joe, was being honored as the Grand Marshall of the county fair parade.  They made quite a big deal of it:  He was driven in a beautiful white carriage pulled by a really handsome horse, driven by his grandson.  There were other family members inside the carriage, and riding horses beside and behind it, too--Joe and Nick were on the seat in front. Joe has lived in Baca county his entire 84 years, so many, many people know him; and there were a lot of family members there as well.  This included two of his sisters, all three of his surviving kids, grandkids, great and great-great grandkids, nieces, nephews, etc. Quite a crowd!  It was pretty fun!

Marilyn, sorry to hear of Keith's latest problems, hope he improves soon.  I know Alzheimer's (dementia) is very hard on the caregiver.  Praying for strength and patience for you!

Carol, so sorry about your and Don's latest physical trials, too. Too bad the VA is so stinkin' far for you to drive!  :-\   I wish you had some of this wonderful CBD oil to rub into his hand, I think it would make a terrific difference.  A friend of ours had a knuckle joint giving her great pain; rubbed a single drop of the oil into it, and by the morning after, had no pain at all!  I am only taking it for pain--Meaning, that's the ONLY thing I take now.  So thankful to have it because I can no longer take Ibuprofen (hard on kidneys) or Tylenol (hard on liver!)  If you don't know where to get it and want some, I have it and can send you some.  Just sayin'...I'm not trying to sell things on here!

I surely do miss our dear Larry!  Does anyone know how to contact Scott?  I want to send a contribution in Larry's memory, but don't have an address for him, nor for the church.  Any help appreciated!

Talk to you later!
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Carol

Janet:  Nice to see you return.  I have never heard of Springfield, CO.  Shall look it up.  Yes, we are on overload here with appointments and it takes a full hour to get to the VA plus we add 1/2 hour so travel & some walking total day is 3 hours.  I do not know how some patients make it.  There are rides available (sometimes) from the parking garage but the last few times we have not seen those volunteers. 

Glad to see you posting again.  Yes, we have thought about the C - lotion.  He is not in pain now, since I have been fixing batches of hot/cold containers and he puts his hands in one first then the other.  This is what they say works in healing and he really doesn't have the pain now.  Each day will get better. 

I met a couple from Wycliffe, Colorado yesterday and they drive far enough to get a hotel room - with a good VA discount thankfully. 

Marilyn:  A good friend had a call from her doctor's office and they want her to take a test for Alzheimer's Disease.  She is forgetful but has always been forgetful so there is not much change. 

I am trying to free-up the kitchen sink disposal. They were made differently years ago and a little key would open the bottom.  Time to call one of the boys - actually, our daughter can do anything they do - she was very competitive having 3 brothers.   :)


Jacqueline

Posting this email from Rebot ( Ellie ) Kevin Kellys wife...as she cant seem to get into the forums anymore...

" Greetings Jackie I have tried to sign in to the Christian Site without success.

I write to say how saddened we are that Larry has passed on. I only knew him a short time, by the site and by email, as he correspond with me many times. Larry was a Gentleman, as he was courteous, a splendid listener, a friend and a man of great faith.

For myself, I will miss his emails and his cyber friendship. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife Pat, son Scott and the rest of his family. Ell

If you want to post this email, I would appreciate it."
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

JudyB

Many are having problems logging in.  Not sure why. Jackie perhaps give her the URL again.

Well this summer has sure going to end with a bang!  We have plans for the last weekend, to visit a family member for her birthday, and the Labour Day weekend we have a family get together, for a BBQ and day of games!  Then Tuesday back to school and the old grind. John is driving again this year!

Well that is all for this evening!  Have a good night!


Janet

We made another trip to Garden City today to pick up a chair (recliner) we bought yesterday. It wouldn't fit in the car!

Nobody said whether or not you know how I can contact Scott, Larry's son.  Do you?

I'm having iPhone problems.  Grrrr!  So frustrating!!

Carol, Springfield Colorado is a very small town in the SE corner of the state.  I grew up near Campo, the only town farther down in that corner.  In fact, my Dad's land adjoined the Oklahoma state line!  Both little towns, along with the others in Baca county are having trouble surviving.  Sad to see so many empty business buildings on Main Street in the small towns.

We had a wonderful two inch rain last night.  The only drawback was that it was very noisy, and we didn't sleep much, but that's a temporary problem.

I hope everyone is well! 
My book Rising Above available at JanetDamon.com

Jacqueline

#16
Carol...
...just popped in to wish you a good recovery after your recent throat surgery..and relieved to hear they never found anything sinister..that is one less concern for you to worry about..
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Marilyn

Well the lymph node  ultra sound showed that there is nothing wrong with it. Now I have a bone spur on my left heel that is is causing terrible pain to walk. The  Podiatrist put  some shots of anti inflammatory into the heel but it hasn't stopped hurting yet. I go back in 3 weeks. Boy oh Boy isn't getting old so much fun. LOL
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Janet

Marilyn--oh, yes, isn't growing older fun?
Just a laugh a minute!  (NOT!)

Darrel and I both had more blood work done a few days ago.  I'm hopeful she will find answers for me as to why I'm suddenly feeling so very fatigued.  Ugh.

Carol, wishing you the best!  What did they do to your throat?

Just checking in today, and wishing you all the best!
My book Rising Above available at JanetDamon.com

JudyB

#19
Good evening everyone.  Today was a long day, with a wake up call at 6AM and visit from the caller.  I am NOT a morning person, and today I have been dragging.

Tomorrow we have a full schedule of appointments.  We have been re-shingling a roof. Had to take about 4 layers of old shingles off first.  Today is day 2 of the job. Almost done, we will finish after all tomorrow's appointments.

Marilyn my father in law said "growing old hurts".  Boy was he ever right.  I have a knot in a muscle in my back.  Two weeks later it is just as sore as when it started.  I have just become accustomed to the pain, and tylenol helps.

Zeke, (the rottie) as become an escape ninja. He has chewed the fencing of his kennel enough to make a hole to crawl out of. We use it to keep him safe, from his own craziness.  After nearly loosing him in June we have to take these precautions.

Many of you know Max Alderman, he is in Scotland working with a pastor of a new church. He welcomes your prayer!

Well it is late, I am heading to bed hopefully to get a full nights sleep!

Night all


Carol

We dodged another storm here - we are close enough to the mountains so often the hail storms pass right over us.   Well, we did have two new roofs in three years a while back. 

Marilyn:  I have heard bone spurs are painful.  I hope you can get in for help soon - can you take any anti-inflammatory meds?  Ibuprofen?  Take care.

Janet:  I hope you can have the big chair delivered.  The bandage (huge * puffy with lots of cotton) is supposed to stay tight for 4 to 5 days.  Doc cut a horizontal line over 2 inches, close to 3 inches with.  I was/am shocked.  Thankful for no cancer - everyone came in to smile and tell me the news.  I see him September 3rd and it cannot come fast enough.  Now I can make up a War Story if anyone asks.   :D 

Jackie:  Thank you.  "Everything will be alright".  Said my mom so many times.  I have a well-known top doctor and they do things like this daily. 

Judy:  Prayers for safety as you two tackle the roof.  I hope Zeke will calm - he is probably nervous about being penned up and you can't let him loose.  Our daughter & SIL used to keep a radio going at night for her dogs. 

For anyone with hand pain, Don uses hot/cold water twice daily for pain in hands.  Dip hands 3 minutes in warm/hot water 3 minutes, then in really cold water for 2 minutes - do this five times in a row.  Repeat for a 2nd time at the end of the day.  That is the "prescription" from Physical Therapy.  It seems to be help - he had a bit of surgery. 

 

Janet

Carol--thanking the Lord for your good report!  I sometimes forget to check the Shoutbox!

I've been having BIG problems with my iPhone.  Sometimes I long for the good old days without all these technology headaches!   :(

Our doctor has prescribed more Potassium and some thyroid pills for me.  Trying to see why I'm so tired.  Ugh.

Judy, I am a morning person, and feel really good in the morning, for about two hours, then Whoosh! All my energy is gone!  Not fun.  Hope you find relief for the pain in your back!

My book Rising Above available at JanetDamon.com

Marilyn

The podiatrist put  some shots of anti inflammatory right into the heel of my foot. OUCH!! I go back in 3 weeks but I may be calling a lot sooner than that because it really  really really hurts.
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Janet

Marilyn--OUCH!  indeed.  Having a shot in my heel sounds like a nightmare to me!  Hope the spur dissolves quickly for you.

Hot here!  People are saying they are ready for fall!
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Jacqueline

#24
Marilyn..
..I remember well the day i had my bunion removed from my right foot, it was being used as a pin cushion...they just kept injecting the numb stuff all over the foot, injecting into the heel part was the worst pain, and yes it took a lengthy time before it became numb, i felt each and every needle going in..Even on the operating table i felt a pulling of skin sensation as they started, so they injected a bit more, which this time i never felt....
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Rebot

Greetings Everyone  I thought I would not get back on the site, but hubby bless him, instructed me to lok through his memory stick and look for saved passwords and there it was.   We were saddened to read of the passing of Dear, Dear Larry.  We emailed most days and I miss his cyber friendship.  He was a splendid man, what  we call in the UK, a Gentleman.  We will miss Dear Larry.  Ell   

Marilyn

Yes we all miss Dear Larry Ellie. I have been cyber friends with Larry for 20 years.

Jackie, Oh my  the shots in the foot are the worst thing in the world to endure. I gripped the arms of that chair with all my might and just kept talking to the doctor, I think I was chattering on about anything I could think of just to distract myself and I will be having more shots on the 4th of next month. The foot is still very [ainful the shots didn't do anything for me.

I am having the worst time with my new Hospice patient, she starts sentences with " I don't know how re4ligious you are" then continues with demeaning thing about Christians. the latest was that  2 men came to visit her and wanted to say a prayer before they left, she said to them " You can take that prayer and stick it up your ***. I just looked at her and I probablu should have said something. I was so dumbfounded I was speechless.
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Jacqueline

#27
Marilyn...
...tell those two lovely men.." i'll take their prayer.." if it is still available..
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Janet

Yes, Larry was a wonderful friend to many of us for many years.  He is truly missed.

We are having terrible problems with internet, TV, phones, iPads--all things cyber-related.   >:(  It is so frustrating.  This is the first time we've had service in two days!

Marilyn, so sad your Hospice patient is facing eternity soon, and still with a God-defiant attitude.  I hope someone can get through that attitude with the truth of the Word.  She's going to live forever--either in heaven or in hell--her choice!

I'm reading a wonderful book about this very subject by Dr. Chauncey Crandall.  The title is Touching Heaven.

I hope that foot stops hurting, Marilyn.  I just can't imagine the pain of those injections into your heel!  Yikes!!

I'm going to a pendant class at the Main Artery in just a little bit. Wishing you all blessings and a joyous day!
 
My book Rising Above available at JanetDamon.com

Jacqueline

#29
"I'm reading a wonderful book about this very subject by Dr. Chauncey Crandall. The title is Touching Heaven."

...just ordered, it will be here in 4 days, just the book i am needing since i lost my Richard, I am counting on it to explain why he was taken from me, and where he is now...I am needing answers..I believe in the afterlife, Richard never..his belief was..." once you are dead, you are dead.." Not long before his time was up, I had humorously said to him ( of course not expecting him to soon be losing his life, ) " if you go before me, you can tell me if i was right or if i was wrong.."
...well yes, wherever he is, he is now there..
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Rebot

Greetings Everyone Today the Island has seen a splendid sunny day with sunny spells.  We had a day at home, though I like travelling, there is no place like home.  Marilyn did I read you have a spur or is it another painful heel complaint called Plantar Fasciitis.        

Marilyn

Ellie it is a spur and oh so painful.
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Rebot

Greetings Everyone  A splendid day here with sunshine, they say the worlds looks a brighter place with the sun out.   Mondays for me is a day for cleaning around the home, washing clothes and generally seeing to housework that needs doing.  My Mother was the same as probably her Mother did the same on Mondays.  Ell

Janet

We made the fourth trip to Garden City today ti "The Phone Doctor" and I now have yet another iPhone.  I'm so tired of phone problems!  Sincerely hoping this one works properly, as we are leaving on another trip (to Maine this time) in 10 days.

Extreme heat and humidity here today; hope it's more comfortable where you are!
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Rebot

Greetings Janet  Enjoy your trip to Maine in ten days time. There is much more mobile phones have on them with Apps have on them now, with more technology it could mean more problems.

Rebot

Greetings One and all  It is a long time since I heard that expression.  We have a sunny day on the Isle of Man, not been out yet, unless you call outside the front door going out  :) 

Janet

I'm about ready to throw this expensive phone as far as I can send it!  :ticked:   I have one moe idea, then I just don't know!  Keeps losing all my passwords.  Grrrr!  Bring back the old-time telephones!!

Today, we have a man doing repairs on the ceiling of our laundry room--water damage done because of the big hail storm that totaled our roof.  Have another guy coming to give us estimate on that soon. It's metal--they will pay to tear the whole thing off and replace it, but we think we will have it coated instead.  Much less disruption doing that, and it's guaranteed for at least 20 years--that will take us to near 100 years old.  Should be long enough!

I need to call for chiropractor appointments for both of us, so we'll be in shape for that trip!
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Carol

Janet: We went to Maine one year in the late month of September. It was beautiful and people in small towns were so friendly.  We rented a car in Boston - terribly tough driving there in a driving rain but we made it.  Sorry for all the hail damage.  We had to put in two roofs but nothing leaked.  It seems to be more dangerous now.

Here,I was able to fix a waterproof protection for the surgery on my neck and enjoyed a quick shower.  Two more full weeks to go and the bandage will be off. Meanwhile, Don is helping so much with changing of the bandage.

Granddaughter just graduated from the University and has accepted a job in the Tech Center of Denver.  It sounds so interesting - way beyond any of our technology.  Her drive from home will really be too long - we want her to stay here with us and take time in looking for a roommate  &  apartment.  It is so expensive now - too many people moving here & gridlock traffic. 

Janet:  We are so hot here, setting records  in heat.  Cannot believe they played football last night and the Broncos took a licking from the San Fran team. 

Six of us in total (my church friends) celebrates our birthdays with a brunch and we gathered at a neighbors house.  I asked only for some daily bible studies if they had extras and now have night for quite some time.  Love those girls!   An older one I don't know really well has memory issues and she asked me at least 8 times (What happened to your neck?).  She has a full time caregiver.  Otherwise, she was just cheery and talkative. 

Friends are blessings. 

 

Carol

I really do not like my newer HP laptop computer - it is hard to type on these keys.   Slow to start - a real pain.

Rebot

#39
Greetings Janet I put all my passwords on a Microsoft Word document, then store it in a folder and keep it on a memory stick.  I now cannot lose a password and it is safe on the memory stick.  For the last four or five years, I have used an IPhone, I find them easy to use.    And I used to use Windows based laptops, but the Macbook Air is splendid and much more reliable than windows based products. 

Jacqueline

The book i ordered from Amazon came this morning...by Dr. Chauncey Crandall... Touching Heaven.
Janet, thank you for your recommendation...i am sure this book will be a big help to me..


" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Janet

You're welcome, Jackie.  I have so enjoyed that book; still haven't quite finished but must give it back to my friend tomorrow, as her son wants to read it.  I will order another for myself.  (Reason it's taking me so long to read is that the print is pretty light, and with the MD, my eyes cannot read it without bright sunlight on the pages.  But I'm so happy I can still read!!
I hope you enjoy the book and that it helps you.

Carol, we're going on a bus to Maine, with people from Hugoton--in fact, they have filled two buses already.  I wish it were later in the year, so the leaves would be turning.  Glad you managed a shower--I know that felt wonderful!

I have stayed busy all day and now my back is hurting.  Grandson wants me to come to Moscow tonight to see if they can help me with the iPhone (now the third one, still problems)  Toni has a Mac, so do I, so I'm really hoping they can help me.

Ellie, I have passwords written down, but when the phone loses them, if I put them back in, it will now accept them. Frustration!!!

I'm going to rest a bit and see if my back will stop hurting.

Manana!
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Rebot

Greetings Janet  I have never had problems with Iphones, Android mobile phones I find not easy to use.  Do you use fingerprint recognition on your IPhone?

Marilyn

I had a long post and lost it. Be back later.
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Marilyn

This morning I will be going to my ALZ support group, this afternoon I take Keith to see the surgeon.  His hernia has come back bigger than before the hernia surgery. K is refusing to have another surgery or  hospital stay so we will ask about getting a hernia belt, which I don't think he will  wear very often. However if the hernia breaks through there will  be all that  stuff pouring out in to  his gut. I  have told K that if that happens he will likely  end up a dead man.

This evening is the first night of his 55th high school reunion. Tomorrow night is the big dinner at the casino. So today is a busy day. The caregiver will come tomorrow to make sure he is clean shaven for the dinner, I will make him shower in the morning.

The heel spur is very painful and it is most of the time hard for me to  walk, but I have still taken Freckles for at least 2 per day. I am going to see if I can get in to the podiatrist next week instead of waiting until Sept 4. I do NOT look forward to any kind of surgery for the spur  which could be inevitable. K is no help all all and can't follow directions very well. He gets too confused  with the directions.

Oh the life of a caregiver. NOT!!!!
"Good people take care of their animals, but even the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel" Prov. 12:10
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Rebot

Greetings Everyone  A very wet day here on the Island, but I went over to the West of the Island to visit family.  Splendid to see family and have a lovely chat.

Sorry Marilyn to read that the spur is causing you lots of pain, until you see the Podiatrist, can you wear something to help when walking.  And sorry to her Keith's hernia is causing him problems.  Thinking of you both.

Rebot

Greetings Everyone  It rained most of the afternoon yesterday and overnight on the Island, but as I type now at 2.50pm, the sun is out.   

Janet

Boy, things are happening around our house! We had hail some time ago, but didn't think our roof was damaged. Darrel made his living using ladders for many years, but doesn't feel safe on them any more, so didn't climb up to check it.  When our insurance agent came, he got up there and looked and told us our roof Anyway, things have moved rapidly--already got the hole in laundry room ceiling repaired and ceiling painted, have hired a roofer to apply foam coating and then impervious coating on the roof, and the guys are here now, caulking the leaks and getting ready to power wash the roof. We were lucky to catch them when they had a few free days, so they will start applying the stuff on Monday.  This was our choice rather than tearing off the entire roofs and replacing with more metal, and is guaranteed for 20 years.  By that time we will both be 100, so should last us!

I'm attempting to pack for the Maine trip, but keep getting interrupted.  And a bit ago someone from church called asking me to make a big Jello salad for a funeral on Saturday...always something!

Marilyn, I hope Keith is aware enough to enjoy his class reunion, and that your heel will allow you to have a good time as well.

I have a short window of time before appointments this afternoon,
so I'm going to work on my packing some more.

Wishing you a a blessed day!
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Janet

Never had a post get all marked out before!  I'm sure there's a way to fix it, but no time now--hope it's still legible!
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Rebot

Greetings Everyone  Apart from a hairdressers appointment this morning, I have stayed home, as we have a Festival of Motor Cycling around the famous TT course this week and next.  Practices from last Saturday and the races are supposed to start tomorrow.  There might have to b more practices tomorrow, because there has been wet days when the racing bikes could not go out and practice.

Not sure Janet why your message is marked with a line through the text.  Ell

Carol

Finally, a cooler day and tomorrow temperature will rise to 95 F.  Ugly hot for this kind of year and usually an afternoon storm somewhere.  Our middle son is out buy some pain lotion for Don - Don's is having severe leg pain.  He has a consultation scheduled with the VA in a while but we do not expect them to act fast and give him a shot in the leg area.  Most likely another time for the actual pain killer. 

I keep working away on sorting things for donations and going to the sewing machine to make little purse tissue holders (those holders are for the church craft sale.  It must be over 30 by now.  Easy Peasy!

Our granddaughter will begin a new job in the Tech Center on Monday.  She will have to move from home as that is a long freeway drive.  We have offered our place until she finds a place and roommate.  We think she will tire of that horrible highway clog really fast. 

 

Janet

I hope I don't get the strikeout lines this time!

Carol, sorry to hear of Don's latest pain.  My friend Dee has such awful cramps in her feet/legs, especially at night.  Says she is up every hour walking them out and putting on pain remedies.  I'll bet that granddaughter doesn't enjoy driving in such traffic.  I couldn't do it!

Only four days now before we leave for Maine!  Wish I knew if it will be hot there or cold!  We will take light jackets, at least.

We had the annual Rendezvous With the Arts at the Main Artery last night.  It was so much fun, and we had a great turnout, which was nice.

There surely aren't many of us posting in here anymore. I miss the others, especially Larry, who rarely missed a day.

 
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Carol

I miss Larry's posts too.  I hope Scott will check in here and let us know how Pat is doing these days.

Jackie:Wishing you well and courage as you are living a different life now.  Friends are so important - I hope you nurture those connections. Often, friends want to help but they are not sure of what to offer. Good wishes to you.

Janet: I do hope you find a phone that works and is easy to understand.   


Rebot

Greetings Everyone  It seems quiet on the site these past few days.  I have been busy since I last posted, visiting family in the Island, that is hubby's side of the family.  Ell  /size]

Janet

Oh, boy!  Monday already, which means only two days until we leave!  I did finish my packing yesterday, except for the last-minute things like my makeup.

The guys who are doing our roofing were to be here at 9:00, but just called to tell me that 40 MPH winds are predicted for today, and are already picking up, so if weather report is favorable tomorrow, they will be here.  Since they are spraying lots of material, they cannot work in high winds!

Time for me to be about my chores.  We did go to the gym today!
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Carol

I really love mornings in Colorado and now the temperatures are finally showing some cooling.

Don has charge of replacing my neck bandage every two days - next week this will be removed and stitches removed. I can't wait.  There will be a scar but at least there was no cancer.

Janet: I am getting excited about your trip - I hope you can see some colorful trees. 

Judy and John:  Has school started?  It began mid-August here.  The high school band practiced earlier than regular class.  Is John still driving the bus? 


Rebot

Greetings Everyone  Not long finished a quiz for where we live.  Splendid that I was able to convert youtube videos to mp3 format, then using a mp3 cutter to cut the part of the song I want, without the title being played.   

JudyB

We have one more week before school starts. I will be driving this year as well.  Last week and it looks like this week John is driving a "water truck".  He has to spread water on road construction sites.  13 hour days and he is feeling it.  He was called by our friend's son to see if he could help out.  On Friday we head to Sudbury to take our friend.  Lloyd has 2 broken fingers due to a farm accident.  He is one determined man and being over 80 he has our admiration!

The weather has turned.  Cold nights and hot days.  This makes sleeping easier, however with our schedule we are both quite tired.

God is good, meeting our needs often before we know them.  I think of Paul as he wrote the letter to the Philippines. He was in prison in Rome and in doing so was praising God.  In all things he sets such a wonderful example for us.

Have a great day folks!


Carol

I just saw this little note on being optimistic.Living by the Word is living optimistically.

     Staying Optimistic Might Lengthen Your Life
    An upbeat view of life may increase your odds for living to a ripe old age, new research suggests.


Rebot

Greetings Everyone   After a cloudy start to the day, sunshine here now.  Splendid, as the racing could get under way around the TT course, this time of the year it is not the TT though, but the Festival of Motorcycling.

I thought this a splendid quote from President Harry S Truman  'How do you live a long life? "Take a two-mile walk every morning before breakfast."

Rebot

Greetings Everyone  This is a splendid quote by Anne Frank, 'No one has ever become poor by giving'.

Marilyn

Rebot good  message to live by from Harry Truman.

I went back to the podiatrist yesterday for more shots in the bottom of my heel. I have another appointment on the 24th of Sept unless I need to go sooner. If there shots  don't stop the pain I will opt for surgery which is probably a better idea than getting the shots. I am not supposed to be walking on the asphalt but one either grass or sand/dirt. It looks like I will be going to the beach and the hiking trails to walk the dog.

Keith is doing so much better than expected. His friend took him to the Blackberry festival to walk around on Sunday while I went to church. They will be going to the local high school football games again this year. That is the same high school they both attended and just had the reunion. He is the same person we go to friday night dinner with every week.
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Rebot

Greetings Everyone  A sunny day on the Island with more motorcycle racing today.  The racing is a day ahead of the schedule, because of wet weather forecast for tomorrow.

Rebot

Greetings Marilyn  Sorry to hear your heel pain issues are still with you.  It might be that surgery is the answer, instead of the pain relief injections.  Have you thought of wearing Silicone Gel heel pads?  Splendid news that Keith is doing much better than expected.

I think for the way that Anne Frank suffered during her life, that it is typical of the young lady, who thought on others before herself. 

Rebot

Greetings Everyone  A wet day on the Island and not sure I will go out.  I could do with doing some computer work.

Marilyn

The last shots in my foot  helped a bit but not enough. Next week I am going to call the Dr. and tell them I want the surgery to get rid of the pain once and for all. The emotional stress taking care of Keith and having to deal with the pain is just too much for me. I have to take care of my health to be able to care for him. If we could afford to have the caregiver more than 2 hours per week I would be so happy, but unfortunately our funds are dwindling fast paying for  dr visits, meds and house hold bills. The next thing I have to cash in is the last, will be his small IRA that is all that is left.I can't afford to hire someone to do the carpets and floors so that is why I am waiting all this time for someone from the church to help.

Sorry for the vent: It has been piling up on me.
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Rebot

Greetings Marilyn   Having surgery does seem to be the best thing to do, as being on your feet a lot and being in pain, is stressful.  Don't apologise about having a vent, as it is good to talk about problems.

I know with our outgoings for the home and both of us, plus me looking after hubby, we save less and less now. 

Marilyn

Good morning I slept pretty good the last two nights. I really needed that. God is in control and lots of people are praying for me and for Keith.
"Good people take care of their animals, but even the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel" Prov. 12:10
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Jacqueline

Thought this has been some time since i last popped in to read so here i am thinking i shall pop in to read Larry Hanna's postings, then the reality hit me, there is no Larry Hanna no more...I will never see another post from him ever again...

Marilyne...
...just like you, the stress i am now living with since the death of my Richard is causing my MS to get a lot worse...i am becoming more ill...
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Jacqueline

" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Rebot

Greetings Everyone  A nice dry day on the Isle of Man, forecast for 60F and cooler than parts of the UK. 

Rebot

Greetings Jackie  Splendid seeing your post.  Unless you posted it and I did not see it.

Rebot

Greetings Everyone  From a wet Isle of Man.  Our thoughts are with those in the path of Hurricane Dorian, hoping that the winds decrease and the amount of rain forecast might not happen. Today has been a chores day!

Carol

Good Day to all. We are about to set another heat record for the city of Denver.  We try to get everything finished early in the day but there is just too much to do so I go to the basement and have the sewing machine setting by the windows. 

Prayers for all in the path of this hurricane. 

Our daughter and husband just returned from a trip to Quebec city.  It looks charming and they love the Tim Horton coffee too.   :coffee:

Our granddaughter starts her new job tomorrow - it is a long drive from her house (the building is closer to us) so we have recommended her staying here until she finds a roommate to share expenses. 

Ellie:  We could use some of your moisture here - it is dry and hot which is not good for fear of fires.  I hope your chore day was easy.



 

Rebot

Greetings Carol  The usual washing of clothes, hoovering carpets and emptying the Kitchen waste bins, I think you call them trash cans.  Oh and drinking coffee!