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 Thanks for visiting this area of our site to share prayer requests and items for praise!

I am God, and there is none else;...there is none like Me...My counsel shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure.

God is the only absolute sovereign in the universe. No force, or plan, or purpose alters His will.

We need to be ever aware of this fact; for in its recognition lies comfort, guidance, and restraint for ourselves.

How fortunate for us that His sovereign will never runs contrary to His perfect and personal love for us.

The day of our coming into the world, and the day of our departing, are according to His sovereign will.

The human forces that seem to legislate the things that "happen" to us are simply His tools through which His loving and sovereign will is exercised.
 






JudyB

This is a repeat of the July first post that Pat put up, July first 2004!


Jane Walker

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass .... it's about learning to dance in the rain!

Rebot

#3
Greetings Jane Walker Consider yourself a member of the 'night Owls club'.

And after you and Larry posting, I make three posting  :)   

Rebot

Greetings Larry   I thought you must touch type, by the posts you have on the site.   

I learned years ago to type, like you on a typewriter, but the skills came in for good use with computer keyboards.   I still typed with my job, not as much as those in my profession do now, as my  profession sees both ladies and gents in the same profession having lots of paperwork to do, but that takes them away from the job they and I were trained to do. 

Have I ever said what my job is or was?

Hubby is a Professional Horticulturist and dendrologist, so, yes, he knows a little bit about planting 😊

Rebot

Greetings Janet  from the Isle of Man

Jacqueline

#6
Yes this will be my last posting on this forum...I have no clue as to why everyone assumes i was " venting, " when all i was doing was making my list of things that have recently happened over the past few years, doing the same as what Marilyn had posted, in fact it was Marilyn I was replying to, just letting her know that i understand and commiserate, as we had both had ourselves a few bad years with various things happening, one after the other...Why anyone would assume I was so called " venting.." and attacked me and my post but never attacked Marilyns post for the same reason...
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Jane Walker

#7
Please reconsider, Jackie.  I don't think it was meant as an attack.  I understood what you were posting, and I know the terrible circumstances you have endured in the past several years. As far as I'm concerned, you were just replying to Marilyn and identifying with her.  Please stay with us and let us help you grieve in your own way.  <3 

It has been noted before that the written word is completely void of facial expression or tone of voice.  So difficult to grasp the author's intention, and easy to misunderstand.  :-\
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass .... it's about learning to dance in the rain!

Marilyn

Jackie when I used the word Vent It was for lack of a better word coming  to my mind.I  thank you so much for understanding  what I was says and I know how you much feel with all those things happening in your life. My heart goes out to you as your experiences  were so much more closer to  home to just like mine. Please reconsider  and not leave this group. I am sorry your feeling were hurt by our words.
"Good people take care of their animals, but even the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel" Prov. 12:10
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JudyB

We have another hot day here today and it looks like this is going to last for the balance of the week.  I got half of the awn mowed, and will finish it today.  Why you ask did I only do half?  Well there is I think about 3 or 4 acres that I mow. I love the time on the lawn tractor, it gives me time to pray and reminisce about other times I have mowed with a child on my knee. 

When I vacuumed yesterday I didn't know the card out of my computer had fallen on the floor, I didn't see it as I worked, till the vacuum spit it out back out.  It has been damaged, and there is no way that I know of to retrieve the pictures.  This is disappointing, but not life threatening! LOL

Again I ask for prayer for Heather and her husband Jon.  He has been in a lot of pain, and at this point we don't know the cause.

John "retired" from driving truck a number of years ago.  In exchange he has picked up school bus driving, Defensive driving courses, part time driving for another company, working with a neighbour/friend taking the hay off the fields, and the occasional limo trip.  My dad used to say "John don't retire, you will be busier that before you were prior to retiring!"  His words are so true.

I must go and finish the job outside!  Have a great day folks, stay cool!


Larry Hanna

#10
 Hi everyone.  We are in for a really hot day up to about 100 degrees.  With the heat factor yesterday it got up to 107.  I was sure glad I did not have to get outside yesterday.  [/font]

Yesterday was a great day and then it became a very sad day when we got the call that our dear friend Doris had passed away from the effects of Alzheimer's.  We had become wonderful friends and she and her husband were surely used by God as his angels' to  us in a great time of need.  The Alzheimer's destroyed her very quickly.  Then I heard from the daughter of my best friend that he was not dismissed from the Mental Health Unit at the hospital and what is going to happen is still undecided.  My concern now is not for him but for his wife and two daughters and his son.  Fortunately I know Betty is a very strong Christian woman and I am sure she is seeking God's guidance and knowing that God does provide the answers. 
 
We had a plan for today so Pat could get her hair cut and I was doing to do some shopping if I could get a riding electric cart.  Scott had gotten up early and was at Lowe's and called me and on the spot we decided to go to Walmart then and he came out and it was cool and no problem getting the electric cart. It worked great and that is what we will do at least during the summer.  Pat had forgotten to put in her food order so that wasn't going to happen until tomorrow so I could buy things without  out concern of duplication.  Then she called the Beauty shop and found the stylist she wanted was off on vacation.  So suddenly the day has really switched around.

]I have developed a tooth ache and just called and was able to get an appointment at 1:15 Monday, the first appointment after lunch.  I think that involves a bridge and a crown so will have a decision to make about what I want to do.   

My lovely lady volunteer was here for about and hour.  The volunteer supervisor wasn't able to make it.  I will read all of the postings since yesterday but am going to bypass general commens today.  Tomorrow should be quieter but have to stay flexiable.  Pat is fixing ribs in the crock pot for our dinner this evening and a nice corn salad and all of that about did her in. 

Carol

Hello!  I was lost in here and couldn't find myself  :D   Happy to find myself online once again. 

We had oldest son spend three days with us and that is such a treat to have any of the family stay for a visit.  Today, Jesus (pronounced Heysue in Spanish) came and cleaned carpet.  What a treat - it is so hard to finish the job anymore.  He had not raised his price from three years ago - he wants to keep us older customers.  Such a nice family man. 

Tomorrow is the 4th and there will be lots of airplanes around here since we live north of the Air Force Academy.  Probably a few girls piloting too - hooray for the girls. 

Judy:  I do want to thank you for prayers.  It is helpful already - our son feels a bit better after doctor appointments. 

Another son damaged his knee - wouldn't you know it is just before he has interviews for a job.  He says he can force himself not to limp.  I have something wrong with my knee too and have a soft brace - this family sticks together. 

Stay safe.


JudyB

I posted this on FB today, they are receiving criticism for their comments about missing Kimi.  What this person doesn't know is that they are working with other parents who have lost children recently.  Also everyone grieves in their own way and own time.  Please pray for them, the health issues that are on the horizon are scary....

I am so very proud of 2 people in my life. I have seen growth beyond expectation in both of them. They are still grieving the loss of their Miracle Girl. Everyone knows the grief they are working through. The first year is numbing, they are now entering the second year where they will be aware even more how much Kimi is missed

However on a daily basis they are working around their greif to help others. Heather, and Jon are using what they have suffered to share with other parents. Keep on keeping on you two. Your faith in God to carry you is amazing, your reaching out to others who are suffering goes beyond amazing. I am so proud of you both.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10161703947100657&set=a.10150791674320657&type=3&fref=mentions


JudyB

If you are on FB you should be able to see that on my time line.  I wish it had come up here. 


Rebot

Greetings Everyone I have been out a good part of the day.  Splendid reading all the posts.

Jane Walker

Judy that's a really beautiful song by Tanya Goodman Sykes ... touches my heart and makes it leak through my eyes. :'(
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass .... it's about learning to dance in the rain!

Larry Hanna

#16
 Hello everyone.  According to the weather forecast for this morning we are only to get to 93 degrees today with a good chance of rain.  Scott was talking about getting over here early this morning to install the outside doorbell/camera while it is cool but I don't think it will be too early.  It looks like we will have a high of 93 today.    The only thing on the plan for today is to go to Home Depot to return the plastic floor runners and, depending what time it is perhaps finally get to Sonny's for a lunch sandwhich to bring home. 

 Last evening Pat was talking about riding along, which is basically what I will be doing.  The girls will be over in the afternoon. (I know I have been writing about doing this for several days but it just hasn't worked out so maybe today will be the day.

I had a really bad episode of shortness of breath yesterday evening and used a second dosage of Morphine for the day.  However, I did get around 5 hours of sleep last evening and know I will be mainly resting today.  I am having another one this morning and took another doseage of he Morphine and am about ready to ask the nurse if the dosage can be increased.  It took me about 2 hours this morning to get my breakfast and empty the dishwasher and the job shouldn't take more than 20 minutes.  I may have to admit that I am just not in good enough shape to continue to try to do this. 

 Pat and the girls fixed a very good meal last evening of BBQ ribs, green  beans, and a corn salad and roles.  The two slabs of ribs were  fixed in the Instant Pot and then sauced and finished in the oven.  Unfortuntately my taste buds for meat haven't returned yet and I wasn't able to eat much of the meal. That was our 4th of July special meal.  There is plenty of food here at the house so everyone will be on their own for fixing a meal today.  It seems when I start to write my postings for today someone turns on a switch and I fall asleep. Therefore I am going to go ahead and post and then read back in the discussions and will add any comments.  Otherwise hope to see you tomorrow. My best friend is home now.

 

Carol

Larry: I am hoping and praying each day is resting and peaceful for you two.  Best to Scott too!


Judy: Cannot imagine why some people have to voice their opinions when they really know nothing.  This too shall pass.  Belated Happy Canada Day greetings!  I forgot to mention it at the time and just remembered today. 

 

Rebot

Greetings Larry  Splendid long post from you.  Sorry to hear of the shortness of breath.   Best wishes for the 4th July celebrations and also belated Best wishes for Canada Day.
 
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Rebot

Greetings Everyone  It is our National Day on the Island.  Have an enjoyable time whatever you do today.

JudyB

Larry I don't respond to everything you say, however I do the one thing I can do and that is pray.  Could you please email me your phone number? Can you get more help for the chores around the house? It is difficult I know.

I have taken to greeting everyone in the family with Good Morning, and often a bible verse or something to think about in their day.  It seems the number of people who I have included on this has increased.  I now have our pastor, (His son died last month) an old friend from childhood, and my cousin.  It amazes me how much these good mornings are meeting needs.  Needs I know nothing about.

We are having HOT weather.  Up near +40C which would be up near the 100F mark.  Almost unheard of here in the north.  John is driving the truck today and thankfully he has AC.  However he resists using it, as it takes power away form the engine, making climbing hills more difficult.  Thankfully John and Lloyd got all the field work done yesterday.  Lloyd has to bail, that is not a 2 man job.  The weather report says we should have a break in temperatures t some point today.  With that comes thunderstorms.  I hope Lloyd finishes bailing before that happens.  Lloyd is our neighbour and good friend.

Well I had best finish up here on the computer, be warned I will be back!  LOL


JudyB

An OH WOW moment on Facebook this morning.  From Chris Saunders

A perfect example!
I came across a Hazelnut tree yesterday with small green nuts on it, but the light was wrong and I couldn't photograph it, so I snipped off two inches of it with two nuts on it and brought it home.
I put it in water ..but this morning it was all shriveled up and fit only for throwing out...it had been removed from the life-giving sap of it's tree..yes the Vine came to mind right away..we must abide.. in Him.


JudyB

Life is interesting isn't it!  Last night we were out visiting and my phone quit.  I assumed it was because the battery was dying, or dead.  Well after being plugged in all night, it still isn't taking a charge..... or there is something more seriously wrong.  I have had this phone all of 3 months, so It means a trip back to Rogers to find out what is wrong!

Today is another hot one, not sure how hot, however I have to go out to mow our grassy acres.

Stay cool folks, keep hydrated, and when you are relaxing remember all the wonderful blessings we have from our Lord!




Count Your Blessings
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Refrain
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God hath done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your many blessings, see what God hath done!



When upon life's billows you are tempest tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.

Refrain


When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
Count your many blessings. Wealth can never buy
Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high.


Refrain


Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly,
And you will keep singing as the days go by.


Refrain


So, amid the conflict whether great or small,
Do not be disheartened, God is over all;
Count your many blessings, angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey's end.


Refrain















Larry Hanna

#23
and somewhat cooler morning here in South Carolina.  I thought I had an appointment with Lowe's coming this morning but mixed it up and it will be on Monday morning. I passed on the sleeping pill again last night and was a dynamo when I got up.  If you had gotten in my way I would have been in a sort of whirlwind reorganizing everything around you.  I did receive a special delivery of medicine this morning. Scott came by for a little while and helped me with a few things.  I now have the rest of the day for resting and working on several look up projects, nothing serious.  I just finished breakfast so think I will go and take my morphine and other medicine and will be ready to settle down for the rest of the day.  I will read through the postings from yesterday but try to limit comments for today as it is so late.  All is OK here and I hope it is with you all as well.

Ellie, a National Day on the Island seems appropriate since you have the longest functioning government. 

Judy, when our Hospice Chaplin was here yesterday I asked him about David Jerimiah and he thinks very highly of him. I have decided to join Audible so I can have access to his material.  I assume you have an Audible account? I just emailed you my telephone number.  We do have a lot of household help and will get more as needed. Judy, open the back of your phone and pull out the battery and reinsert it and see if the phone doesn't start up again.  Pat is having that problem with her Android Consumer Cellular phone and I used to have that problem when I had an Android phone.

Rebot

Greetings Larry  I enjoy the history of the Isle of Man, but it is hubby who is a Manxman and he is proud of his Island and the 1,040 years of continuous government on the island.   

Rebot

Greetings Larry  I saw a post from you today in the June board, did you post in the wrong place.  :) 

JudyB

Larry Everything we have done has done nothing to correct the problem.  We went back to Rogers yesterday and found out the Samsung has a problem. One of the solder points was not done correctly. They have taken it in for repairs, and it could be gone for up to 3 weeks.  I had to pay $75 for a loaner. I will get that back when I pick up my phone.

Does anyone "hear" their pulse in their ears?  I have for 2 years, and today it is particularly loud.  I have no idea what is causing that.... We have a new doctor, not long out of med school (2 - 3 years) and he doesn't listen.  He assumes with the first few words I speak. I am trying to deal with one issue at a time, to not complicate the situation. After a year of telling him my BP was up he didn't believe me. It took another facility to give him a report that he finally addressed the issue.  The next issue I am addressing is this "tinnitus" that I am dealing with.

Last time I was here I said we were dealing with HOT weather.  Well the heat wave is over and it now 61 F and yesterday was 77F.  I am now finding it quite cold and have a sweater on.  The sun is shining and the sky is blue, Our neighbour cut down another field yesterday, and because today is Sunday there will be no work done to the hay.  Tomorrow John  will turn the hay over so the underside can dry and Lloyd will start bailing.

We are so fortunate to live here, away from the business of big cities. There is so much bad that happens in the cities that we so far have been able to avoid. I pray it stays this way.  A slower pace of life and loads of fresh air.

Have a great day folks Enjoy the Lords day as you worship Him.



JohnB

#27
I have been sitting here reading a lot of the posts that I have not read for a while. One thing comes to mind, is that we can so easily be misunderstood by what we write. One word out of place or a sentence formed a bit differently sends a whole different meaning to another person. This usually done very unintentionally. I have learned that with the written word we miss out on 2 thirds of our communication. When we communicate with others face to face our words we speak as well as our voice inflections and our body language come into play to make a complete communication of our thoughts. I feel that social media misses 2 of these points. It's unfortunate that Jackie felt she was told as she put it. I do however feel that there was no intention on anyone's part to make her feel that way. Just a loss of 2 thirds of the communication. Just sayin. Have a Blessed day everyone.
Phil. 1: 21. For to me to live is Christ and to die is gain.



Larry Hanna

I really don't have much else to write about so am going to close this posting for today and then later this afternoon I will go back and read earlier postings and add separate comments if appropriate.  If not I will be back tomorrow.

Larry Hanna

Hi everyone.  Once again the day hasn't gone as I had hoped. Hopefully I finally have my discussions set up to make it easier to post.  Today is our 57th Wedding Anniversary.  (I made it!!)  Elizabeth is coming to bring Pat a big special arrangement of red roses.  We have no other celebration planned. Scott was just here but had to leave to go to work this evening.  I was very tired this morning, probably from frustration with the way my browser was working.  I plan  on spending a quiet afternoon watching the golf match and then taking the rest of the afternoon and evening just doing things in a quiet manner.

Marilyn

Well the USA women won the World Cup. Yay USA.

Sorry you are not feeling chipper Larry. Being exhausted or tired seems to be the norm for most of us  over a certain age. My tiredness has to do with trying to take care of all that needs doing here. I don't do hardly any housework anymore. I leave that to the caregiver when she comes, I do clean up the kitchen and the kitchen floor. Can't stand a dirty kitchen. I also do all the laundry and changing of the bed. Feeding the animals and cleaning the litter boxes every day. I get overwhelmed sometimes. Keith doesn't do anything anymore, just lays around on the couch or sits in a chair outside. I've asked him to sweep the deck but to no avail. As far as him washing my car well I will just take it to the car wash.

Church was awesome this morning. For some reason my voice is seeming stronger when I sing on Sunday mornings even on days when my sinus' have been draining and  the throat keeps getting frogs walking around in there and I have to either keep clearing my throat or  taking swigs of water in between songs. Last week I though my mic was off when it wasn't. Silly me!
"Good people take care of their animals, but even the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel" Prov. 12:10
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Carol


Carol

It works! Hooray!  I brought up the laptop and was not 'signed on'. 

Judy:  I noticed Alaska had the hottest weather ever - this is quite a change.  Here in Colorado, we have some severe afternoon storms.  That isn't too uncommon but these storms are wilder - with hail damage and boy is that costly.

My prayers are for the southern California citizens as they face cleaning up after two massive earthquakes.  It has to be overwhelming to even begin the task. 

Hello Larry!  Keeping the faith and keeping us posted.

 

Larry Hanna

I am not capable of posting today as am very muddled and my mind isn't working.  I'll be back when my mind clears.

Janet

Good morning!  We have been away again, to Nebraska this time, yo visit my eldest sister who has cancer.  I'm so glad we finally made it up there--they were both so happy to see us, and we had a nice visit and were able to help them with some things, too.

Is "Topic Summary" that I see below something new, or have I just not noticed it before?  It has some of today's postings...mmmm...confusing!  :-\

We just hauled a deepfreeze out on the driveway to defrost it.  What a job!  And we have two of them to do!
But it's a really nice day so far, not too hot, and it's been needing done for a long time.  One of those chores we tend to keep putting off doing.

Our rain gauge had 1.2 inches in it this morning!  But I think some of that rain came while we were away those two days.  Darrel forgot to check when he brought in the mail.  It's so nice to drive across the area and see everything so fresh and green!  But I'm not forgetting those who suffered great damage from too much water, tornadoes and also earthquakes.  So much devastating weather this year!

I made my apology, Jackie, as I feel sure it was I who hurt your feelings the most.  I said everything I could think of to assure you that I do care about you, want you to stay, am praying for you, appreciate you.  Please know that I would NEVER intentionally hurt your feelings. It did happen; and once words are spoken (or in this case, typed) they cannot be recalled or erased from another's memory.  What I'm saying again is I'm sorry, please forgive me and let bygones remain in the past.  I do value your friendship.

Judy and John, that's amazing that you've had such heat up there!  It's been plenty warm here, but mostly pretty comfortable.

Hi Carol!  I'm still praying about your unspoken request.
Hope the issue(s) are all better or resolved by now. So nice you had a visit from a son, special times!  We intend to visit my sister as often as we can; we saw clearly that they need family around!

Larry, I did talk to my sister's husband a little bit about Hospice. His first reaction was "I don't even want to hear the word Hospice!"  I told him I understand that, as in the past, when we heard that word it was like hearing a death sentence, but that it is no longer like that.  I went on to explain some of the benefits, and that you can be on it as long as five years; can go off it and then back on anytime you want; it doesn't cost you anything, etc.  And I told him I will be sending him your email and phone number so he can talk to you about it and you can tell him your experience.  I told him ours with Beth, too.  So you may be hearing from him.  His name is Vernon Miller.  Thanks so much!

Jane, it makes my heart smile to see you posting a bit more!!  :)

Time to go see if the rest of the ice has let go in that freezer![color]
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Janet

I came back and typed things to Marilyn and Ellie, but they have gone "poof", sorry.  Have to go take care of that freezer now!
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Rebot

Greetings Larry  Sorry we missed your 57th Wedding Anniversary yesterday.  Best wishes to both you and Pat and Happy 57th Anniversary.   Hope you feel clearer of thought soon. 

Rebot

Greetings Janet   A very good evening to you from the Isle of Man, or as it is the afternoon where you live, a very good afternoon.

Carol

[color=navy Hello Ellie!  Keep on describing your area of the world.  It sounds so peaceful and friendly - filled with colorful gardens and free from damaging storms.  A
much more quiet space.



Jane Walker

Just checking in for a bit today, as I'm not feeling too "talkative". 

I do want to let Larry know that I saw the picture your granddaughter posted on facebook.  A very nice picture of you and Pat and the beautiful roses for your 57th anniversary!  <3  How wonderful to have had so many amazing years together. :)

Thanks Janet .. I am trying to remember to "speak up" here more often.  I do come in most days but manage to only grab a cuppa  :coffee:  and sit here in the corner to read. 

Ellie thank you for granting my membership card to the "Night Owls"  :thumbsup: Too bad we can't meet at your house, I'd love to see your part of the world!
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass .... it's about learning to dance in the rain!

Rebot

Greetings Carol   It is a splendid place the Isle of Man. You said it Carol, friendly people and peaceful.   I must put a few photo's of the Island in the next few days.

Rebot

Greetings Jane  I wish we could meet at my home or your home.  I might try a video on here, it I am allowed to.

Larry Hanna

#42
Hi everyone. It appears we will be staying in the high 80's today with a high chance for Thunderstorms later this afternoon.

A word of explanation on my strange posting yesterday. I think I have mentioned having had a few days disappear from my memory but only affecting certain events or dates. I have now had an occasional day where I simply couldn't make my mind accomplish anything. It is a very frightening experience and one of concern. I did awaken today feeling like my mental capacity has returned. Yesterday I  I was able to make a to make two calls. One was to my dentists office to cancel the afternoon appointment as the sensitivity had cleared up in my tooth and also was able to call and reschedule another appointment with my foot doctor.

The man from Lowe's was here an hour late for his scheduled appointment but fortunately I had already made my decision before yesterday.  The good news was that the furnishings from this room, including my hospital bed and desk won't have to be moved. A PDF document is generated from his visit and the order desk at Lowe's and they will contact us in a few days to a final cost figure for a fully installed job.   

Today is Pat's 78th Birthday and she has finally caught up with me in speaking age. I am sure we will see Scott and the girls later today. Pat is still trying to get over all the medicine and is feeling better each day.

The aid called an hour early and when she got here she told me that 9 am will likely be my time in the future rather than 10 am.  I am very short of breath again today and took morphine early and will again at lunch.  This means that I will likely spend most of the day laying here on my bed.
Marilyne, the World Cup Women's group certainly have a strong case for pay parity and are to be congratulated for winning the World Title again.  Pat and I certainly agree with your comments about doing things such as cooking. Pat can't stand a dirty kitchen or bathroom.  I don't even like a messy kitchen and when I am mentally functioning I enjoy washing up a few dishes or emptying the dishwasher or dryer and then Pat gets frustrated with me for doing those things.

Rebot, I am not surprised that I posted in the wrong place yesterday.  Doing that posting took wasn't easy and was mentally disturbing. 

Judy, at least you found it is your equipment and not something you have done at your house or your Internet receptions.  Pat has had ringing in her ears for years and needs some noise to counter it.  I was going to suggest  do a little research on Tinnitus and see you already mentioned.  It sounds like you may have a problem doctor who knows everything. Fortunately there are many good doctors as well.

Marilyn, I am happy to read that you are not struggling trying to keep up your house as well as Keith and the pets. I find I do pretty well in the morning but by afternoon am ready to just lay on the bed and listen to music or a funny rerun. Keith is probably doing all he can do.  I missed the Sunday services but have recorded them so not to late to listen.

Carol, I am having a problem of getting my bookmark set so that I don't have to relog in here daily.  At least I know what to look for.  I sure didn't want to post that message yesterday as I don't think it forebodes anything good but it is what it is and fortunately isn't an everyday happening to me.

Janet, thanks for the update on your visit to see your eldest sister. So sad that apparently your sister's husband is so negative to Hospice.  I was not aware of a five year limit but by the time we get to the Hospice stage I will take 5 more years anytime.  Thanks for giving me your BIL name and if you will email me his telephone number I will be able to know who is calling and won't consider it a robocall.  Even in my muddled state yesterday I asked the Lowe's man if he knew about Hospice as he has ill parents and he didn't. 

Jane, that was a nice presentation that my granddaughter fixed and a beautiful statement.

Carol

Larry:  Pat is very young looking - that is a very nice picture on Facebook.  You may think your mind is muddled but a high percentage of the time - you are doing great!  :thumbsup:

We are having a break from the daily afternoon storms/showers.  I think everyone needs a break  from weather.  Thinking of the people in southern California.  We were there early this year and had decided not to return - the driving was just the worst in the world.  Could not imagine living daily like that - but now those poor people need a lot of help.  I am glad that in this country we have different political views but in crisis the President steps in to listen to the Democrat governor and send aid. 

Tonight is the quilters group and I will bring my measly work for show-and-tell.  My machine is in the shop for two weeks. 

 

Rebot

Greetings Larry   A Foot Doctor, we call them if in private practice a Chiropodist. Or if hospital based, a Podiatrist. 

I will go one step further than a good case for pay parity.  Ladies should be on the same pay as men, in in the business world or in sports.  And yes congratulations to the USA winning the ladies World Cup.

Larry Hanna

Pat said that Scott had noted that Publix or Kroger had eggs for 25 cents.  Too good to pass up and Pat just freezes them raw and they cook as if they are fresh. 

When I looked back at my attempt to post I am sorry to have to reveal what seems to be going on.  Needless to say I am very worried and this will be the topic I discuss with the nurse on her visit on Friday.

Larry Hanna

#46
This is very important to me and I hope it will make sense to each of you now and into the future.  In no way am I posting anything here seeking any sympathy or trying to get attention.  Rather in revealing what is going on in my mind on a given day I  hope to help educate about the sheer terror that folks going into dementia (I think of my mother as she faced this alone for a long time) must endure if in fact that is what is happening to my brain.  I have always hoped that I would remain like my Father with his mind sharp.  When I lay here and have no idea of how to even click on a switch I can see but don't know what to do with it I want to panic but can't.  To the extent I am able I will continue to try to be a good ambassador for Hospice but have to face the fact that I may not be able to do this in the future because I know enough about the way dementia may occur in quick steps.  Please bear with me during this journey (and today's posting may be a good example of the struggle I may face on a given day).  I hope this makes sense and you understand I am not asking for anything other than recognizing that on some days I may make no sense at all.

Rebot

#47
Greetings Larry  Thank you for posting and letting us know your feelings.  Your post today was splendid, in that you clearly stated what you wanted us to hear. And once more I thank you for that.

As we are all later in life, the possibility of Alzheimer's is something I or hubby might have to deal with.  And having an insight to how you are feeling, has to be a help to us all.  Larry you have a positive outlook on life and it is a pleasure to read your daily posts. 

And thank you for being a splendid cyber friend to hubby and I and all cyber friends on the site.  

Marilyn

#48
Larry I completely understand, as you all know  Keith is having his problems with Dementia and Alzheimer's. It is a terrible thing for the sufferer to endure as well as the caregiver to watch it happening. It is like my husband is disappearing before my eyes.  He can still turn on a light but doesn't know where the bathroom is located. He can carry on a conversation with people his has known forever just reminiscing  the past. He can feed himself but sometimes doesn't know what he is eating. If left up to him every supper would be pizza and wine. (the wine has to be very limited to once maybe twice a week 1-2 half glassfuls, small glasses). I do everything, from helping him dress at times to making sure he gets a shower at least once a week by taking all his dirty clothes away and telling him I will sleep in another room if he doesn't shower. It goes on and on. Don't think I am asking for sympathy this is just part of life we must all face sometime, whether  with ourselves, our immediate family  or as a caregiver. I have had  much experience  with  this awful disease,  I am also a Hospice volunteer and have had patients who  didn't know me from one visit to the next.
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Carol

Larry:  Thank you for your gift of knowledge - it is very kind of you in helping others prepare for something that seems to be happening more and more in our society.  Our lives are not simple anymore and I believe we are expected to understand so many more issues than our parents and grandparents - on and on.

 

Janet

Larry, I am so very sorry this is happening to you.  My Dad suffered with dementia, and it was painful for all of us.  Then I have witnessed people in the care home as some of them also suffered the cruelties of this horrible disease.

It is so kind of you to share your journey with us, even as you are feeling so panicky over your immediate future. I never knew of it hitting anyone so suddenly, though. That makes it even more scary, I would imagine.  I will be praying for you, that you will be like your father, as you said, and that maybe this was caused by a medication and that it will pass soon.

God bless you for sharing this with us.  We will keep you, Pat, Scott and the girls in our prayers.  We love you.
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Larry Hanna

#51
 Hi everyone. As far as I know I didn't take a sleeping pill last evening and Pat checked my medicine carefully for then and again today. I had gotten an extra sleeping pill in my noon medicine box yesterday. Unfortunately, as I sit here at my big computer with the oxygen on I am again dozing off to sleep again this morning. It is still about 3 hours before the aid will get here at 9 am to help me with my bath.

Scott will be over this morning to help us. Pat hopes to get a hair appointment this morning as the lady is suppose to be back from her vacation. I am not going to worry about getting a haircut at this time as not likely that I will be going out very much other than for a planned drive. 

I had a nice visit yesterday afternoon from our Associate Pastor who is a kind and caring man and he is going to ask our new pastor to try and come and visit with me although going into a pastorate involving over 500 members to from one with about half that is quite a workload increase. 

I was able to accomplish a couple of things yesterday like getting the Ring doorbell account canceled and now know I will have to deal with Dish again in terms of the remote controls that are suppose to be a part of the large smart TV control package that if you have Dish you see on the screen all the time.

The rest of the day I will probably just try to deal with the breathlessness by staying on the oxygen. I think finally, after seeming to say it over and over, this may be the day that Scott puts up the grab bars and gets things ready for the carpet removal and replacement with the vinyl. So it should be a pretty quiet day. I seem to be in my right mind this morning, which is encouraging if I could only stay awake.

Once again if my postings take some strange turns today don't be alarmed as our minds can do some strange things.

Janet, as I think back over a period of time I realize things have been happening and not just recently.  I remain optimistic and knowing I have the support from you all, is very encouraging.  I must admit I have never been this frightened in my life.  I have decided to start reducing the clutter in my life and am going to  return  all of the blue tooth devices I have acquired.  I have a beautiful TV with great sound and why complicate my life.  I am fortunate in that my family is very supportive of me and I know they will always be there for me and we as a society now have a greater awareness than 20 years ago. Thank you and all of you for your support of my loving family.  I went through this with my Mother and know it is a difficult family journey.  I also hope it is just medications but now sure that reflects any reality to what has happened over a long period of time.


Janet

It's afternoon already, and I'm just getting here to check on all of you!   ;)

Darrell had a 9:00 appointment this morning, and wanted me to give him a haircut before he showered.  We go some bad news from the Doctor, though-- Darrel has Stage Three Kidney Failure!!   :o  That has never even been mentioned before that he had any issues with his kidneys!!  She is changing some of his meds, hoping to protect those kidneys as long as possible.  It seems to me his urologist should have caught that long before now!!

Larry, good to see a nice post from you, and please know you're in our prayers.  I think simplifying things in your life is a good idea.  The fewer things you have to concern yourself with, the better.  Just stay peaceful!

We went to Hugoton last evening and helped Diane harvest some of the apricots from the huge tree in their back yard.  I'm about to start working up some of them, but cannot find my canning cookbooks I have used and depended on for many years!  :(  So I came to the computer to look for information...it's been many years since I've had any apricots to can, make jam, etc., and I need to refresh my memory.

So I am off to get busy on that project now!
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Rebot

Greetings Everyone  Not a lot to post about today.   

Carol

Janet:  Such a shock for you and Darrell. I feel the same about these "late stage" diagnosis.  Why  it so far along when you do go in for check-ups,  Hugs and prayers and loving care for Darrell.


Carol

I was so ready to sorta gripe about my morning of nothing but medical appointments and problems with information on which office do we drive to , so on and so on.  Not important at all.  What is so important is to keep faith and keep prayers.

Rebot

Greetings Everyone   Not much to post about today.

Janet

Missing Larry's post today, and praying all is well with him.....

Carol, thank you.  Yes, we can certainly always find something to complain about; but when we choose to praise instead, we are always blessed!  I admire your positive attitude.

I had a day filled with appointments, dropping off things, eating at Sr. Center with friends, followed by a 30-minute "Sing along with the songs from the 50s", more appointments, a come and go birthday event....and laundry after I got home!  Exciting, huh?   :lol:

Darrel has an appointment with his Urologist on Tuesday. I'm going to take the printout from the Doctor here along, and ask some questions!

Have a blessed and restful night!
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Jane Walker

I've just been thinking (and praying) about all the ailments and problems represented here and, all of a sudden, a memory popped into my brain.

I remembered times with family members, and friends, once they were put on doses of morphine.  That made them hallucinate and become confused about usually natural things.  I'm wondering if maybe this might play a role in what Larry is experiencing.  Just a thought.  :-\
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Marilyn

Jane I had the same thought.

One of our furry friend members fell July 2 and sprained one ankle and  broke the other, I took her for surgery the 5th and have been going back and forth to her house running errands for her doing whatever she needed doing, giving her dog a doggie massage and just being company for her. Plus taking Freckles on her visit and attending a wonderful seminar at Hospice on Mindfulness and Stress relief. It has been a busy week here as well.

Furry Friends is doing a work day at the shelter today, doing yard work and walking the shelter dogs, but I am not going, I have other things  that need attention here at home and maybe another trip to my friend's house to see what she needs. I feel like I have been neglecting Keith although he doesn't seem to mind.
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Carol

Janet: You and so many others I can't count are so positive - it makes me feel humble.  I do know - it is alright to feel down and out then push yourself up in spirit and that makes you feel so good . Life is highs and lows for sure. 

Another hot day in Colorado and we just returned from an old-fashioned car show.  Two of our sons entered their car/jeep in the show - it is just fun to see cars I recognize from school days.  I brought bars and ice water for them. We came home early - Don is having recurring leg pain and has a scheduled appointment this week.  Marvelous news is that it is only a five minute drive.  When he goes to the Veterans Administration new campus, we drive in horrible traffic for almost 40 minutes.  We are treated royally at the new hospital - they are always so considerate of the former servicemen and women.

Yesterday, I had a minor and totally painless procedure at a Dermatologist office.  I have never been with that doctor before - they took a little piece of skin and are sending it in for a biopsy.

Marilyn, your friend appreciates the extra help. Very thoughtful. 

Jane: & Larry

years ago, after having surgery, I stood in the kitchen with the four children and tried to remember their names so for sure, meds can be tricky.





 

Rebot

Greetings Everyone  A splendid weather day yesterday, Saturday that is on the Island.  Long sunny spells, but as with most islands a decent breeze. I had a day out visiting family and it is splendid having a wonderful family. 

Rebot

Greetings Carol  Medicines are not always the cause of memory difficulties.

Rebot

Greetings Janet  Now that is what I like to hear, songs and singers from the 1950's.  I don't like this modern Rap music!

Marilyn

After church today I will be going to my friend's house to clean up after her dog and put her  trash out  as they pick it up at 2 am tomorrow morning.

Not much new here, I started an afghan for my son for  Christmas then the caregiver calls to tell me she is pregnant. Oh my, I guess I will have to get busy on the afghan so I can make one for her baby before it is born. Please pray for Tiki, she is high risk for a miscarriage.

Tomorrow is also the day I go to imaging at the hospital for my  mammogram and the ultra sound on the swollen lymph node behind my left ear.
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Larry Hanna

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Hi everyone on a relative cool day here in Georgia.  I am so hopeful that the confusion of the last couple of days when I was definitely in a state of memory failure is gone for at least one day.  Let me tell you it is a dreadful place to be in as everyone is telling you it will be all right when you can't do anything but plead for help.  If I don't post on a given day take it that I am back in the state where I cannot post.  I was pleading for help and all I seemed to get was people patting my hand and telling me I wasn't experiencing what I way.  Perhaps I did take too much medicine and certainly hope that is the case.  Pat thinks I have become dehydrated again.  It has never made sense to me to take a salt pill three times a day and then limit fluid to no more than 1 1/2 liters. 

I don't have much to write about from yesterday since I wasn't here.  I will try to come back and edit my posting for comments from the since I last was able to do a quick edit.

Rebot

Greetings Larry  Splendid to see your post. If you experienced what you said, then Larry I for one know you must have experienced it.  One does not write the way they feel, if that is how they feel.

Janet

Thanks for the kind words, Carol.
I know that most of what we are experiencing lately is because of advancing age.  But what I never expected is how quickly I seem to be losing strength, endurance and balance!  We are going back to the gym to work on those issues, and I know it really helps.

Marilyn, will the caregiver be able to keep working through her pregnancy?  If not, I hope you find another good one.

Larry, I remember that morphine used to make Beth think she was going crazy; but that was the morphine shots when in the hospital.  She didn't seem to have that effect on the liquid morphine from Hospice.  Still praying it is something that can be changed, in your case.  That has to be so scary!

Ellie, nice to 'see' you!

TTYL!
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Marilyn

Janet  don't know if she will be able to continue working here. We consider her as family. So she may stay on. If not I will have to hire someone else for the  cleaning. I am definitely thinking of hiring a carpet cleaner, the only problem with that, they will have to work around all the  stuff Keith has collected over the years that is stacked every where. Extra furniture is in the family room he gets rid of NOTHING!!, and won't let me even give things away.  Plus there are the cats that have sprayed every place imaginable. I try to  get the smell our but it has become almost impossible.
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Larry Hanna

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Hi everyone on a beautiful morning here in South Carolina. We are suppose to get up to 97 degrees this afternoon but no rain. 

It was Pat's observation that made her recognize I was having the dementia due to the dehydration and as soon as she had me start on drinking water during the night I knew yesterday morning that the dementia was gone and my mind was clear again.  She is my caregiver and I have told her I will follow her caregiving and she and my son will look after my needs if I quit meddling. 

I just had a call from Lowe's about my new flooring.  Talk about something being confused this situation is a case study.  The call was from the delivery folks at Lowe's saying they were about three minutes away with the flooring to deliver.  I explained that Scott had the material in his car that avoided any delivery charges as it involved only 8 boxes.  The actual installer will be calling within the next couple of days to set up the time to come and install it. They took the materials back to Lowe's and I had another call from Lowe's and I have the paid receipt so hopefully that is all straightened out but we will just take it as it comes over the next few days.  I am short of breath today and probably will spend the day in bed, enjoying a right minded day.  I did have a Facetime call from my friend Rod. The one good thing about getting caught with dementia is perhaps I have some idea of what my friend is living and we can have a great conversation.

I am going to enjoy every day of this Hospice Journey and will continue to be as supportive as I can be in sharing my journal.  On Friday my nurse was out on an emergency and came late.  I had seen years ago how they were willing to stay with a family of a person and family, as they did with us when Stacey was dying.  We just don't know what these people do while being on call.

I want to share this piece that Pat had sent me in an email this morning and that came right after I had made the decision to do whatever she said because she has made the commitment to be my caregiver.  If you see a few tears in this message they are here.

One final comment for today.  I will not always be posting in the morning as am sleeping later.  So give me a wide window to post each day as I plan to continue to do this daily after missing few days in 25 years.  I do appreciate your expressions of concern.  I will try to post in the AM.   

Rebot

Greetings Janet  I float in and I float out of the site, reading the posts as I go.  Don't overdo the Gym work! 

Rebot

Greetings Larry  We are both glad Pat found out you were dehydrated and that since you
re hydrated, you feel a lot better.    Post when you can and I like your other friends here, we look forward to your posts each day.

Carol

Something odd is going on with this HP laptop.  It is not typing where I want it to type and I have to go back and forth.  Machine against man.....I am losing.

Judy:  Thinking of you - I really hope you can find someone to help with Tinnitus.

Larry:  Happy Anniversary

Janet:  Thank you for your special prayers.  You are in my prayers as well.




I must find some tech worker  - so difficult to type when every minute I have to reset the typed word.  This is insane.


Jacqueline

Never judge a person by looks nor clothes nor the way they act...a lesson learned..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-Udb0pX2jU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObbAc4WaAq4
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~ Muriel Donnelly

Jane Walker

Jackie!  Thank you, so much, for the links to two very powerful videos. Something we all need to be thinking about...and acting accordingly. :thumbsup:
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Janet

I'm using Quick Reply this time, as I'm about to leave to paint--my happy day! 

We went to see the urologist yesterday about Darrel's diagnosis.  He made us feel somewhat better by telling us that as we age, every system in our bodies loses the "perfect" functions they had when we were young, and that if it is needed, our doctor here will send Darrel to a Nephrologist, there are two of them in Garden City.  So I don't feel it's as much of an immediate threat as I first thought.

TTYL!
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Rebot

Greetings Everyone  I received an email from Larry yesterday, saying he would not be posting
 yesterday as he was very tired.  I am not sure if that meant today as well.

Sorry, I did not post the message yesterday. 

Marilyn

Thank you Ellie for postimng about Larry.
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Jacqueline

Jane Walker, you are most welcome...
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Jane Walker

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass .... it's about learning to dance in the rain!

Jacqueline

I have copied and posted this from our Seniors and Friends forum site...Re: Larry Hanna..

" Yesterday at 23:25:08 #14362 Last Edit: Yesterday at 23:27:27 by Mary Ann
From Larry today. 
***********************
Mary Ann,

Your kind help is so appreciated.  My life seems to be totally out of my control.  All I do is sleep in sort of a daze while being aware of what is going on.  Since I don't seem to be able right now to accomplish what I say I am going to do I have decided to take a leave of absence from the discussion boards.  What I thought I would be able to do or would make a commitment to I just can't seem to focus enough on to accomplish and just continue to sleep.  Therefore would you post on the Discussions that I will not be appearing for awhile and may not be able to return at all.  I hate this as you all are my friends of many years.  I will just have to take things one day at a time. My world is changing by the hour.  I certainly welcome emails but right now just can't handle the discussion boards.  Thanks.

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

JudyB

Jacqueline Thank you for the update.

I'm so excited and I just can't help it!!!

About a year ago I felt that I was loosing contact with my kids and their spouses.  In response I stated praying that the "walls" would be broken down and that they would be receptive to God and family.  "I" had a brain wave.  I started texting every child (except 1 whose number I didn't have) and their spouse Good Morning.  I prayed that God would do what ever he needed to bring my family back to Him.  Last June (a year ago) my sweet troubled grand daughter died.  Thankfully she believed in Jesus Christ as a child, and was adamant about her faith.
At her funeral I had contact with the last of the family....A hug and her name....simple right?  Nope, but ya see it was my arms but the hug was from God to her.....I got her number.
My good morning list was now complete.....or was it.
Our son in law was a very bitter man, and Kimi dying gave him more reason to be bitter.....
I started including a young lady "K" to the good mornings..... She is our grand son's girlfriend.
Then Heather showed me the messages she gets fro another friend!  OH THAT IS A GREAT IDEA!!!  I added bible verses to my good mornings for select people.  I have bee called a bible thumper once too often...so this was for select people.
Today's message was this..."The most difficult thing is the decision to act. The rest is merely tenacity." Amelia Earhart.
To select people I sent this in addition to the quote.
"This quote reminds me of a chorus we sang as a child/teen.  I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, No turning back, no turning back.  Many make the decision to follow Jesus but lack the tenacity to follow through. Unfortunately they will hear "I never knew you!"
By "accident" I sent this additional text to "K".  I then apologized. She loved it and asked if she could share it with her mother. WOW God is working with my family!!!
I was later chatting with Jon Heather's husband (4 weeks sober), and he has requested the bible verses as well! this is the man that was so bitter he wanted nothing to do with God, or the Bible!!!
Boy I am excited!  I love seeing what God is doing in people's lives!

Topping this off with this.  My good morning list has grown.   If you have problems connecting with your children, start with a simple good morning!  Eventually you will be able to add more, as the LORD leads!



Marilyn

Oh Judy that is so awsome, I love what you are doing.
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Jane Walker

Judy, I can "feel" your excitement through the computer! When we leave things in God's hands and take our hands off, great things happen.  :thumbsup:

I have known/sung that chorus for years.

When my grandson was just about 4 years old, he and his brother were being driven home from school (or preschool in his case) and all were singing songs along the way.  Someone suggested "Let's talk about Jesus" and David said "No way, I want to talk about GOD"  when asked what he meant he said "'Cause God's got big hands!"  He thought He must have big hands if He has the whole world in His hands.  I remember some of us thought about putting that slogan on a tee shirt ... God's Got Big Hands...
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Marilyn

I don't have Larry's email address,

I had my ultrasound Thursday, she took several pictures of that side of my neck then only 2 of the other side. Praying for good results.
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Carol

Judy: Such a nice family story and thank you for sharing the Good News!

My favorite song to sing along with is "Bless the Lord" (or it is also called 10,000 Reasons) by Redman.   

Marilyn:  Prayers for good results for you from the doctor.

We are laughing about this coming week because it is all about doctor appointments.Don had to turn in his hearing aids for at least 2 weeks - It is a real challenge here. I do a lot of walking and wouldn't you know, one leg of mine is not behaving so that is just one of the things wrong on the list to tell the doctors.  We are fortunate to have medical care -

I had to have my fairly old Bernina sewing machine tuned - it is too fancy for me to deal with it. They "lost" it for a few days and  I was a bit concerned, then, they called and said someone had put the wrong tag on it. So nice of them to take the $50 price off. 

We have several stressful issues in the family - reading the good book and having faithful friends keeps all of us going. 

Tuesday night, the quilters are meeting here again. As long as I have ice cream or sherbet, along with something baked,they love desserts.


Marilyn

Would some one please email me Larry's email address
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Jane Walker

Marilyn I noticed on Facebook that he gave it to you.
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Marilyn

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Janet

I see I have been among the missing for a few days.  Life gets complicated at times, doesn't it?

I finally finished editing the book I was working on for a fellow painter--what a job!  1118 pages, with an average of 50 to 75 corrections needing made on EACH page!  I'm so relieved to have that finished...at least until he hands me his final chapter, acknowledgements, dedication, etc.  I told him I think it's much too long for most people to even want to read, and how he could easily shorten it by half, but he likes the long word count.  So we shall see.....

This is fair week here in Grant County, and my last year to serve as Supt. of the Art Dept.  I went by this morning for entry cards and fair book and told them it's my last year.  They weren't happy to hear that!

I'm so sorry Larry feels his life is out of his control now.  He's such a dear man, and a wonderful friend.
I have been praying for a much better report, and shall continue to lift him before our Mighty Father.

Judy, thank you for being vulnerable and posting about your family.  God never fails!  If we can only trust Him enough to put our loved ones into His hands, He will give a good outcome.  So glad things have been--and are--turning around for you!  (((Hugs)))

Jackie, I hope you are doing well.  Good to see you posting.

Carol, sorry about your leg, and Don's hearing aids. Hope you get the machine problems sorted out!  I have been having phone problems for months; finally upgraded to iPhone 8 Plus a week or so ago, and am still trying to sort that out. Passwords, don't you love them?  NOT! I still cannot get my email on the phone.  Good thing I have a computer!

Marilyn, hoping you get a good report from the doctors on your test.

Today I'm going to get my fair entries ready.  I had decided not to enter anything this year; but I haven't missed a year doing that since  was 18, and that's a long time.  So I decided to go ahead and enter stuff, since I have to be out there anyway!  Why not?  ;)

Jane, it's always good to read your posts!  Keep it up, girl!

I will write Larry an email today!!
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Janet

Is anyone out there??  It's lonely in here!
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JudyB

This is a VBS week at one of the sister churches.  I am taking Ivy every day , she is staying with me for the week. 

Jackie thank you for the info on Larry.

Larry if you come to CP know you are prayed for.

It is so easy for us to loose our JOY.  Someone says something that hurts, and the JOY is gone.  When this happens turn to the LORD. He alone is our JOY and Strength.
Reminds me of the chorus we sang as children.

The Joy of the LORD is my strength
The Joy of the LORD is my strength
The Joy of the LORD is my strength
The Joy of the LORD is my strength

HE gives me Living Water and I thirst no more
HE gives me Living Water and I thirst no more
HE gives me Living Water and I thirst no more
HE gives me Living Water and I thirst no more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2ourQYqOyU

You know it is sad that we as adults forget these treasures we once loved!


Marilyn

Hi Everyone, I am waiting for the Garage to call me to tell me my car is ready with all brand new tires. They will have to come after me to take me to pick it up. It has been a long day of waiting.

I did do the vacuuming as soon as I got back home this morning and I have taken Freckles for 3 walks already 8666 steps, 4 miles total. Keith is doing OK and I haven't heard any results  from the ultrasound tests.
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Carol

Judy:  You made me think of " got the Joy Joy Joy Joy - down in my heart, down in my heart."  I can only remember bits of it - have not heard that one for years.

Our middle son came for a visit bringing a therapy dog (Lola) a small Golden Retriever) rescue.  Lola came right to each of us and snuggled close - she has the sweet instinct of caring.  She belongs to our daughter who lent her dog to aid her brother through some stress. 

I bought corn from a good farm in Colorado and we are having that for dinner.  Nice and fresh, the way we used to have it in Minnesota - straight from the farm.  Last evening was the twice monthly quilters meeting here.  I made a pumpkin bar recipe with a cream cheese frosting - then forgot to serve the ice cream/sherbet.  With 9 of us, the chatter was pretty lively.  Don always plays cribbage those night with two neighbors. 

Another afternoon storm is coming - we are in the normal summer pattern.  We try to make appointments before 3 PM because hail is too common. 

Janet:  Yes, some of us are still "out' here.  I am into such a daily routine these days - I had to add daily exercise to stop a pain - it is pain to take the time.  Wouldn't you think housework would be enough?   Apparently not.  Our calendars are being filled with doctor appointments, etc. - not what we want but we have no choice. 

Judy:  I realized that I was griping when I have no cause and right this minute I am going to look for JOY - there is JOY if I look around and give THANKS - ---Thank you for reminding me. 

Carol

Yesterday was free coffee at Kneaders - a bakery company that closes their doors every Sunday.  Free for veterans.  We like to give them some business and a group of us gals always go there for our birthdays too.   :coffee:

Janet:  Glad to read your editing job is over - that sounds like a lot of time.

Mama Robin is really vocal this morning. This goes on for hours - I cannot see the nest.   

Tomorrow is a first for me - a physical therapy worker will make me exercise - not a fan on this at all. Apparently, the list on two pages of different exercises I have now isn't enough?   At least my health care is really close - Don has to go to the VA and that ends up being a full day with heavy traffic. 

 

Janet

Good morning!!  I was up for a few hours in the very early morning, then went back to bed and was able to sleep--until nearly 9 o'clock!  Must be a record late rising for me!  I don't have to be out at the fair this morning, so am catching up here at home. The free barbecue is tonight, and our Citizen of the Year, Larry, is being assigned a special table at the barbecue.
 He  came by the Art Dept. to tell me that and that he can invite those he wants to share his table.  He invited Darrel and me!  He and Darrel were classmates in high school.

Kneaders sounds like a place I would really like, Carol. I hope you don't find the exercises too difficult! We are really liking the Hempworx CBD oil for all our aches and pains.  It cannot hurt you, has no hallucinogens, and is now the only thing I use when the pain overtakes me.

I think I remember all the words to every song I learned as a child, both the little fun ones and the old hymns of the faith.  I love to sing, though that isn't one of the things I was given a talent to do.  But God tells us to sing, and that He inhabits our praises---so, sing I will!  ;)

Marilyn, hoping to hear of a good report.

Has anyone heard  from Larry?  I have gotten a few messages via Messenger, but they do not sound like him, so I'm wondering.....

Jane, may I entice you to come in and chat a bit?

Time to run!
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Jacqueline

This has been posted on S & Fs...

MESSAGE FROM LARRY'S SON, SCOTT

Mary Ann,

This is Scott, Larry's son.  I believe I have written you in the recent past, but not sure.  I am going through his communications to let everyone know his status.

Unfortunately his status has not improved and in some ways is worsening. I know he would not want anyone worrying about him so I though I'd drop you a line so you might post something on his behalf.

At this point I do not know when he will be able to return to his online presence. The sooner the better.

If he helps me remember, as he did yesterday, I will keep you updated on his condition.

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

Marilyn

Thank you Jackie for the update on Larry>
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Janet

Jackie, thanks so much for posting Scott's update on our dear Larry.

Scott, thank you for the update, and please do keep us informed as often as you can.  Also, please tell your Dad that we love and miss him, and are praying for better times for him, as well as your Mom, you and all the family.  We appreciate this so much!
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JudyB

Thank you Jackie, I have been thinking about Larry since the last post.  Jackie is there a way you could get Scott's email address for me?  I would like to contact him to see if there is anything I can do.  Please and thank you.

We are in a heat wave. John is working on hay the last field is about done.  Our neighbour Lloyd is bailing as fast as the tractor can go......  When this job is done, we will be able to breathe again.  Constantly in prayer for the rain to stay away.

GOt to run a car just drove into the drive!


Jane Walker

Hello! :wave:  For some obscure reason I have not received notifications lately.  Today was the first one and it was of Marilyn's post.  ???

Anyway, I'm here now and have caught up with y'all.  I'm concerned about Larry, too.  I'm glad Scott was able to give us an update.  And thankful to Jackie for relaying it from S&F.

My daughter and her two daughters, along with Karmen, drove to Spokane yesterday to retrieve Bladen (Jessica's boy) who has been visiting his father's family.  Dot called me about 1 o'clock and they were "stranded" at a McDonald's where they had made the exchange of Bladen. She said when they had laid the car key on the table, but when they were ready to leave it was gone.  They went out and tore the car apart looking for the key to no avail.  They had noticed a woman sitting nearby and she was now outside sitting under a tree across the parking lot.  A man came up to them (who had observed the whole scenario) and offered to take them to the Honda dealer to get another key made.  He didn't realize that the car had to go to the dealer for that.  Anyway, he said he was a police officer (off duty) and he also had the feeling that woman had taken the key and was just waiting for them to "go home and get another key" then she could steal their car! He said it happens all the time.


So, Dot has to have her car towed to the Honda dealer for $90 and pay for another key to be made for $110. Needless to say none of them were terribly happy.  They were all tired and sticky from the long drive and had planned to go to a friend's house to freshen up before the main reason for being there (aside from getting Bladen).  A childhood friend of Jessica and Becky recently died and they are going to scatter her ashes.  This girl died from liver and kidney failure because she had been an alcoholic and drug addict for years. Such a sad waste of a young life.
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass .... it's about learning to dance in the rain!

Jacqueline

Message from Ellie ( Rebot )

" Greetings Jackie    It could be that my postings days on the Christian site could be at an end.  I lost contact with the splendid site over a week ago.  And I don't know the web name of the site,   Or do i know the  password.   Splendid cyber friends they are, would you convey blessings to them all."  Ell.

I will send her the link, i am sure she could create a new password if the forum will allow her to do so...
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~ Muriel Donnelly

JudyB

To all who knew Paul Halbach:  I got word late last night that he has passed away. He struggled with leukemia in the last few years.  Please pray for his family as they deal with his death.


Carol

Off this morning to attend a quilt lecture.  The quilter has her own television show and I need to get a gentle push to get back to finishing my projects. 

I love this time of day - the earlier the morning the better.  We are able to have windows open all night and that is so refreshing.  We have A/C now - years ago with two of the babies born in Colorado during summer, keeping cool was a necessary thing. 

Thinking of Larry, Pat and Scott!

Carol

We had the pleasure of meeting Pat and Paul when they came through this area from a trip to the west coast.  They were late and we had supper at 10 PM - no problem.  The visit was much too short - they did stay a short while after breakfast and I wish they could have stayed longer.  A very pleasant and faithful couple.   

Jacqueline

#106
MESSAGE ABOUT LARRY -

Larry Hanna <larryhanna99@gmail.com>
To:Mary Ann Tock
Jul 28 at 9:26 AM
This is Scott, Larry's son. It brings great sorrow to inform you that my father is very ill and is not expected to last much longer. The Hospice nurse said he should make it though the night but beyond that she could not say. I apologize for starting your day like this.  My father asked me on Wednesday to stop all visitors , except his hospice nurses and aid. I will be contacting all of my fathers contacts (quite a job indeed) when he reaches his final destination. As we all know...heaven.

( This message was posted on our Seniors and Friends site )
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Marilyn

From Scott Hanna:On Facebook
This is Scott again.

To all you wonderful people who have commented on Dad's page. Some have stated they believe this may be a hoax as they had communications with him just within the last two weeks. I can assure you all none of you have been victim of a hoax. As short as around 10 days ago he was up and active and interacting with his world. His decline was quick but generally quiet and peaceful. Mom was with him in his final moments and was singing him a song when he passed.
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Jacqueline

#108
 :'(  Larry Hanna, Rest In Peace dear friend...our God has another angel...

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

Jane Walker

I have no words ...  :'(  :'(
We've lost another wonderful friend.
I've often heard these things come in threes ... It is so here. Pat, Paul, and now Larry.  all in such a short time of each other.
Heaven is richer for our loss.
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Marilyn

Jane I didn't know that Paul passed. When did that happen?
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Jane Walker

Marilyn, Judy posted this on Saturday
Quote from: JudyB on July 27, 2019, 09:52:48 AMTo all who knew Paul Halbach:  I got word late last night that he has passed away. He struggled with leukemia in the last few years.  Please pray for his family as they deal with his death.
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Marilyn

Thank you Jane, somehow I missed that.
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Janet

I just got home from a two day road trip.
I did learn of dear LARRY'S passing, as was able to get some of my email.  Had a lot of time without a connection...

I am so very sorry to have lost another dear friend.  Larry was the best, most faithful poster we had on CP, and will be dearly missed.

I want to go find Larry's FB page and post my condolences there as well.
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Carol

My deep sympathy to Larry's son Scott and Larry's wife Pat plus all of Larry's relatives and close friends.  It has been a pleasure to "know" all these people of strong faith.   

JudyB

I have finally caught up with the posts.  On sunday I had an eye injury and was not able to stand the light.  All better now and now time to get caught up.

I am saddened to see news of Larry's passing.  He was a good friend to all here.  John was able to have coffee with him on one of his trips south.

We have lost a lot of members in the past months.  Prayer goes to all their friends and family.

I am heading out and will be back later today.


Marilyn

Good morning one and all. I will be going to visit my nrw Hospice patient this morning. I will take Freckles since she likes dogs and told me I could bring her.
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Janet

Marilyn, may I ask what are your duties as a Hospice worker?  I know they have nurses and aids; was told they also have people who will visit patients when family has to be away, etc. Beth was on Hospice for over three months, but I stayed close, as I wanted to spend all the time possible with her before she moved to Heaven.  So I'm just wondering what your duties with Hospice are, if you don't mind telling me.  Bless you for what you do!

Judy, glad your eye injury is okay now!  I remember when John and Larry met that time.  I never had the pleasure of meeting Larry in person, but will have a long visit with him when I get Home!

Carol, how are things going with you and Don?
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Marilyn

Janet, I go sit with the patient , Respite care, I  check to see if she is in any pain, do the things that her husband or caretaker would be doing if they were there. Today We talked a lot, I looked at photographs, put away the  meals on wheels. Mostly doing what the caregiver would be doing. I could  set up pill boxes, fix meals, etc. Observing the patient  closely so that I can provide accurate details  in my daily report back to Hospice. I could take her to Dr appts if necessary.
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Carol

I am thinking of all the good and faithful people we have been privileged to know through CP.   <3

Janet:  We just keep on keeping on.  On thing I have learned is that what can keep me awake at night is nothing compared to what so many have endured and some still endure.  Believe!!!    I have missed an appointment this morning and that is totally unlike me so I had a chat with the Lord and will try to shape up and count blessings. 

Carol

It is foggy outside here in Colorado and that is unusual.  Certainly, it feels fresh and nice for me.  Two of the grands called yesterday and they are planning to visit & have a sleep-over  That used to be their favorite word - sleep-over. 

Sunday - yes, that is right, Don has an appointment at the VA for an MRI on his hand.  No doubt he will have another surgery at some point.  I think he has three appointments way out there this week.   

We are awaiting news on one daughter-in-law's mother.  She is in hospital and is very week and about to have her heart zapped either today or Monday. 

Have a great Sunday!