Thoughts for the Week~ March 11

[Janet]

                             

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                                    CREATED BY GOD

"These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the Lord God made the earth and the heavens."  Genesis 2:4

The legislatures of some of our states have been considering bills which would require that any school which teaches the theory of evolution concerning the origin of all things would also be required to present the Biblical account of the creation of all things by God.  For many years evolution has been taught by some as a fact rather than as a theory, in spite of man's inability to prove it.

There are so many missing links in the theory of evolution, that it takes more gullibility to accept these claims than it takes faith to believe God's direct account of how all things came into being.  The Bible tells us that Satan, the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who believe not, lest the glorious light of the gospel should shine unto them.  Man does not want to accept the simple statement of God's Word, and therefore he must seek for some other answer.  The theory of the evolution of all things is the best that he can do.  The very fact that so many well-known scientists cannot agree with each other on the question is good evidence that there are many fallacies in their theories.  How precious, for the believer, just to accept by faith the statements of God, and rest upon them.  This is for me!

Faith sees the invisible, believes the incredible, and receives the impossible!

[Pat]

Hi Everyone!

Thanks Janet for getting us started on this new week!

[Jane Walker]

  How precious, for the believer, just to accept by faith the statements of God, and rest upon them.  This is for me!

Faith sees the invisible, believes the incredible, and receives the impossible!

Thanks, so much, Janet .... I totally agree!  Living by faith is so much "easier" and far less stressful!  At least for me.   

[Pat]

I was driving back from Barrie, Ontario after sunset last evening and as we drove over one hill, imagine my surprise at seeing over 40 windmills all busy turning slowing on the far distant horizon.

We stopped the car and made this photo of the scene. I never knew we had such a place!

WINDMILLS AT SUNSET


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[Sue]

Hello everyone.

A rather interesting weekend I had.  I arrived home from work on Friday evening to find that my dog had managed to bend the bars of her crate and had her head stuck out through them.  Now that it is over, I am laughing but at the time was quite perturbed.  It could have been far more disastrous than it was.  I am hoping that I may be able to get at least a partial refund of the first ineffective crate.  A stop at the vet's office on Saturday morning resulted in another style of crate being purchased.  This one is supposed to be "chew/bend" proof as it is heavy duty plastic.  Separation anxiety is not fun to deal with.  We also took Noelle in and had her groomed.

Saturday night I went with my mother to an event called "Girls Night Out".  It is sponsered in part by Faithlife Financial and World Vision.  There is some music and a speaker. About half way through the evening is a small break for cookies and coffee and each attendee receives a goodie bag.  There was a sample CD and a package of Lindor chocolates as well as promotional literature.  We had a very enjoyable evening.

Now must get back to work.

[Janet]

Thanks, Pat, for moving the devotional out for me today.  Darrel was admitted to the hospital first thing this morning with possible heart attack; so I haven't been here much.  They will do tests today and in the morning will do a nuclear stress test; then either release him or send us to Amarillo again.  PLEASE pray for Darrel and for me.  Thanks.

[Samantha]

Oh Janet, I will be praying for both of you.  Terry still isn't right with his heart, or whatever is causing his trouble,  we went to the emergency room last week.  His blood pressure was at stroke level. 

Take care,
Samantha

[Al Moak]

Thanks so much, Pat, for getting us back online again.  And please thank Ian also.  Also - those wind generators are very interesting, as we have quite a numer of those in California also.

Also - Janet - I pray our God will undertake for your husband.  I hope it's actually not an attack after all.  I had one about like that in 2001.  Since that time I've been doing approx. 25 minutes on the treadmill daily, taking lecithin, and taking garlic perles.  Seems to have helped a lot, because I just saw my cardiologist, and he thinks I'm in better condition now than before the "attack" (if that's what it was).

[JudyB]

We are sitting on 86 acres and I would love to have windmills.  I so remember driving through California and seing hundreds of windmills standing still.  This is during the time that California was buying power from BC.  Often wondered they needed to do that when there were so many windmills.

Tonight is small group.  We are studying the "End Times" and I have never in my life heard so many off the wall beliefs.  At one point last week I was unable to follow the train of thought. 

Well I am baking cookies for tonight, I have to run, and put more into the oven.

I am praying for each need here.  Also there is a baby of a dear friend that has been rushed to Childrens Hospital in Ottawa with RSV.  Daniel is 8 weeks and has had breathing problems since he came home from hospital at birth.  Please keep Sherrie in prayer as well as Daniel.

May God Bless each of you
JudyB

[Carol]

Janet:  Prayers for you and Darrel. 

Pat:  Beautiful sunset.  We have acres of windmills sorta hidden north of our city (Fort Collins) and many people pay extra on their energy bill so their energy comes from those windmills.  There are a lot of solar energy places hidden behind the hills as well. 

Judy B:  People have bought a windmill for their place & it is very expensive but they end up selling back electricity to the power company.  Sorry to have any baby sick - they can do so much with the RSV now.

Samantha:  Prayers out for your Terry as well. 

It is suddenly 20 degrees over normal temperature here and I feel so hot after being chilly for months.  Still snow in some spots.  I had coffee with friends at the gym then met two friends for coffee at the Paneras & had an apple cinnamon bagel with hazelnut cream cheese for breakfast.  Went to J.C. Penney's and spent $2.  They had shawls on sale which were $44 originally.  I only wanted one for the chilly time when watching t.v. or reading a book so that $2 was fine with me.  I bought 5 lbs. of raw almonds and baked them with cinnamon - they had a bit of sugar but a healthy snack if a person doesn't eat a pound at a time.  Everything at the grocery store has gone up in price - I mean really gone up just lately.  Our gasoline keeps inching up. 

We are pretty exhausted after last week as it seemed like so much going on - out for five meals of being invited out with children and friends.  More this week.  I am trying to find time to have people back here for dinners & fit that in before we go in May.  Now that the weather is warm it is time to clean the garage so have been taking a break here. 

Al:  Thanks for keeping us updated on the CP situation.

Carol

[Larry Hanna]

Hi everyone.  Glad to see we are back online. 

I am certainly shocked to hear of the possible heart attack that Darrel may have suffered and glad that he is where he can be monitored.  Janet, you sure don't need that.  Thanks for sharing that fine devotional with us this week.  Jane, I agree with you that I don't have any problem with believing that God created the universe and ordered all within it.

Likewise Samantha certainly sorry that Terry is having so many problems. 

JudyB, what stress for young parents when a wee baby is ill.  Not sure what RSV is but am assuming it has to be with some type of breathing problem.

We have been quite concerned since yesterday afternoon about the home of our friends who are still in Florida.  There was a bad fire in the retirement community where they live here in Georgia and 4 homes were destroyed or badly damaged.  I was able to get hold of them and it appears all is well with their home.  They had not heard of the fire, which was a good sign, but it is a small community and certainly they must know the folks involved.

I spent about 4 hours using LogMeIn to access my sister-in-laws computer to update her antivirus software and get Windows Updates since last October when I installed the computer for her.  It was a challenge with the dialup connection that she has but we got it done.  She knows next to nothing about using the computer and while she was online her phone couldn't be used so had to instant message her. 

This evening we are going to one of our monthly birthday parties with our group that we dine with from the church.  This is 2 for 1 babyback rib night at the place we are going.  Wonder what I will have? 

Sue, it sounds like you and your mother had a wonderful "girls night out".  Glad you enjoyed it.

Carol, we are also having above normal temperatures with each day getting into the mid  70s.  The spring flowering trees are beginning to bloom along with other spring flowers.  Pat and I have the same situation with going out to eat too often but she appreciates not having to cook.  As you can see from above we are doing it again tonight.

[Sue]

Oh, Janet, I pray that all is well with you and Darryl.  I was there myself many times and understand your anguish.

[Marilyn]

Faith sees the invisible, believes the incredible, and receives the impossible!

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Howdy all  y-all I am here finally. Yesterday was sure a bummer,not being able to get in to read or post.

I am praying for everyone  who has requested prayer. Janet prayer for Darrell, Samantha paryer for Terry. Prayer for Pat etc.

Judy Your parcel should be there soon it has left Toronto. Coming by regular mail.

Just got back from a nice walk with the dogs. I can now walk Bebe without a leash, but not Happy; if there are cars around. No cars no leash

I am not working on saturday anymore So I am finally getting some time to myself. This Saturday I am going to thoroughly clean the  living room and shampoo the rug. It sure needs it. That is if it is not raining and I can open the doors.

TTYL

[karmat]

janet -- just running through and wnated to let you know i was praying for you and Darrel

[Etta Sue]

I am glad we are back.  I certainly missed all you guys! 

Janet ~ So sorry to hear about Darrel.  I am praying for him. 

Praying for everyone else. 

I finally got all my pictures I took in Florida ran through PSP.  Also, I have decided what photos to take to Kokomo Art Association and have them printed.  Now to get matte boards.  I got five frames from a lady at church yesterday.  That was nice. 

Tonight was Photo Guild.  I am truly amazed at the great photographers in the guild.  A lot of WOW photos. 

Tomorrow morning I am going to my doctor.  For at least 3 months, I sometimes sound like I have layrngitis, daily.  But I don't hurt.  Sometimes I can clear my throat and my voice clears up.  Most of the time nothing helps.  I sneeze at least once a day...always three times.  And Ivalou says to tell the doctor about my cough.  I am praying that the doctor can tell me what is wrong tomorrow but I have a feeling those prayers will be unanswered.  I feel I will be sent to a Nose, Ear and Throat doctor.

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[Nita]

Hi, everyone.   I'm just running in to say a sleepy hello.

I noted all the prayer needs and will pray tonight.

Etta Sue, I smiled at your comment about the photographer's guild thing you attended and the disappointment with the photographer doing all in black and white and of old things.  This is just the kind of things I like to photograph.  Those old things won't be forever, and are so wonderful to have a visual rememberance.  Black and white adds to the character, I think.   Isn't it neat that we are all so different?  If we weren't all the photographers in the world would be taking the same pictures and we'd be bored. haha

We had our weekend company and they left this morning.  I won't even tell you how tired this old woman is.  I slept for 3 hours this afternoon.

I'm turning in soon.  Blessings, Nita

[Jeannine]

Morning all,

I too am grateful we are back up here, I really missed y'all the last 2 days. I also have noted all the prayer needs and am praying.

Hubby came home yesterday, still have a long way to go, still tired and listless, have to get him moving somehow. I feel either like a single parent with 4 children (only one of which is truly mine) or master of a 3 ring circus. Either way...

I hope everyone has a God filled and blessed day! Thank you for all the prayers!

Still Trusting,
<><Jeannine

[Colin]

COMFORT

The comfort of contentment is in the touch of a hand
From a mother to her baby too young to understand
But knowing from the feeling of her soft gentle touch
There is one who cares and loves it so much

The comfort for God's child is in the touch of His hand
Loving and caring when our needs demand
When we are disheartened and our spirits are low
To the comforting arms of God quickly we go

The comfort of compassion is in the grasp of a hand
When grief is overflowing and there is a friend to stand
When not a word is spoken but a comforting embrace
And a hand to wipe away the tears flowing down the face

The comfort for God's child is in the grasp of His hand
For the power of healing is at His command
Leaving all to Him in faith we must
For it is comforting to know He is the one we can trust

There is comfort in a bed but it lulls us to sleep
We close our eyes to sin when instead we should weep
Comfort at a fire of fierce burning flame
But what of eternal burning when we reject Jesus name

People look for comfort in so many things
Drink and drugs and whatever but only misery it brings
God is patiently waiting; He wants to give you rest
And the comfort that He brings is comfort that is best

Colin Moffett

Hi everyone...it will be a week today when my Father died. Where does the time go...the days have been like a blur. God is the God of all comfort. I have known His presense so much this week. Also all the prayers and kind words have helped me so much. Thank you for all your love and kindness. I have noted here who needs prayers and will be praying. God bless each and everyone.

[mybcjazz]

Glad we're back!  Thanks to all who commented on my picts in the gallery!

In His Grip,
Kevin

[Marilyn]

Colin thank you fof sharing another beautiful poem. I have copied it and put in a folder of your poems.

Another great day yesterday.  I am getting closer to the Lord each day.  Bill across the street is interested in our Men's Ministry that I have been telling him about.  The Men's leader is going to call him to invite him to  the next Men's breakfast.

Most of the time as I walk my dogs I am praying also for the people who live along my route I may not know them but God knows their every need. Just as I pray for each of you as I am reading your posts. We are to pray continually.

Not much is new here I am just praising the Lord for His loving kindness and mercy.

TTYL

[Larry Hanna]

Hi everyone.  It is another beautiful spring day here in Georgia and is suppose to go up to near 80 today.  The Bradford pear trees are all beginning to bloom and there are some beautiful sites. 

We had a nice time last evening with our birthday group from church.  We had about 16 attend and had a great meal.  At the first of the year the old couple from our church who we often took home after Sunday service moved to another town, but nearby.  We contacted them yesterday and they were able to attend so I went over and picked them up.  They are in their 90s and the man is beginning to suffer with dementia and has trouble getting his thoughts out.  However, he seemed to have a great time as did the lady.  When we took them home we went in and saw their new retirement cottage in the retirement village.  It is small but nice. 

On the way home last evening we checked on the home of our friends in Florida.  Their home was quite a distance from the fire that burned down 4 homes on their street.  They have determined the fire was started by arson and likely was tied to a robbery of a welding shop nearby.

Marilyn, nice to see you are going to not have to work 7 days a week.  You need some time off.

Jeannine, glad to hear that your husband is home.

Colin, glad to see you back posting and I hope you will soon be feeling better.  I lost my father about 6 years ago and it seems the time has gone by quickly and the sorrow of the passing has been replaced with happy thoughts of him during his life.

I have several projects I need to work on today so guess I had better move on.

Marilyn, thanks for your prayers.  I think we often have no idea how many people may be keeping us in their prayers. 

[JudyB]

We had a good night last night at small group.  The girls were down in the recroom doing aerobic exercises.  They all came up beaming with the way the exercises energized them.

Marilyn the package arrived.

Janet I pray that He will make your burden llight.  I am praying.

I am not going to comment on the rest of the posts, just know I am praying for each need.

Mother had the elevator working for a few days, only to have it break again on Saturday.  The folks in the apartment building are fgetting frustrated with not having it working.  It is rough when things like this happen.

Have a good day today and enjoy the weather.  We have lost about 3 feet of snow here in the North.  The wind is blowing, and drying.

Bye for now
JudyB

[Etta Sue]

Nita ~ Don't get me wrong.  I like the looks of b/w but I don't take them myself.  I was raised with b/w and I prefer color.  Same, I don't like my photo taken sooooo I don't like to take people in my photos.  I like scenery.  And yes, it would be a boring world if we all liked the same things!  Would sure save making decisions, wouldn't it?

Colin ~ I am glad you are feeling God's presence.  That mean you are on the mend!  God Bless You.

Kevin ~ Your photos in the Gallery deserve comments...even if it is WOW!

Marilyn ~ We are to be fishers of men and you are with getting Bill interested in the Men's ministry.  God Bless You.

Larry ~ It is suppose to get in the near 80's here today, too.  But not much of anything else looks like spring.  There are still piles of snow where the snow plows put snow 15'-20' high.  I imagine all signs of snow will be gone today.  And tomorrow it is to get to the low 70's.  God is good.

JudyB ~ I can't imagine being on the fifth floor...unable to do stairs...and the elevator is not working.  That must be really frustrating for your Mother and others above the first floor!

Well, I went to the doctor this morning.  She thinks I have....a 20 syllable word that means Acid Reflux that goes to the Larnyx.  She gave me an RX but also said I could use Prilosec which ever was cheaper for me.  Prilosec was on sale so I got it.  In the spring and fall, my eyes tend to water and itch so she gave me some drops to put in my eyes.  Hope that helps some, too.  My yearly appointment is April 17 so I will know if the Prilosec helps my raspy voice by then. 

I also ate breakfast out, got some framing hardware at Dollar General, went to the drug store, got $25 of gas in the car and went to Hobby Lobby for Mat boards...which were 50% off!  I got one for Kitty, too.  Now I have two windows open a tad and am enjoying the fresh air and warmth from the outside!!  God is good!

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[Janet]

Good to hear from those posting today.  Darrel was being taken (finally!) for his nuclear test a little after one when Abby and I stopped by to check on him.  We fully expect him to be released later today.  At least, that's what we are counting on happening.

Abby is wanting to play some kind of piano game, and I will do that, as soon as the 700 Club is over. 

See you later, I hope with good news about Darrel!

[JudyB]

Yes Etta Sue it is frustrating for her.  They have a guest room available on the 2nd floor but she has refused it.  She would rather be in her own.  I understand that.  Her resolve to make the best of things is good.  Oh yes the 2nd floor is actually ground level and the first is rec rooms and laundry as well as a few apartments.

I have a friend coming over tomorrow.  The original idea was for her kids and the girls to go out sledding.  Well, if all goes as is today there will be no snow to sled on!  Also it looks like rain for tomorrow.  Well if that happens we will let the kids watch movies that we have and the day with friends will be a welcome time.

Janet I will continue to pray

I may be back later, I have some chores (ironing) to get done.

Till later
Judy

[Marilyn]

I have posted an update on Pinkie  HERE

[Carol]

Marilyn:  I am shocked and saddened by the news from Pinkie.  Her note sounds strong in faith though and what a testimony she tells. 

Larry:  We do love the busy social part of eating out though -     Today, Don bought a large ergonomic keyboard at the thrift shop and I am trying to use it.  So strange to have it rounded and divided keys for left or right hands. It was a dollar so we can see if we like it at all. 

A golf ball hit the roof & rolled down and two teens came up the hill and just kept walking without looking over here.  I called to them & asked the one teen to come over & told him that it was only good manners to check on a house or people if you have a golf ball go so astray.  The golf club doesn't have any rules or mention anything about proper conduct.  Anyway, this teen was polite and apologized.  Our daughter's new vehicle was hit and run in a parking lot & she has to pay the $500 deductible - and we had a broken window here from a golf ball last year & no one taped it up or anything - cold air came in for possibly a month since neighbors didn't notice it.  All just very sad when people don't own up to their mistakes. 

Marilyn:  Be careful shampooing the rug - I mean careful of your back.

Carol

[Gord Brown]

   Well here I am finally back on this awesome sight.  I am sorry that I have not been on as we have had many differen't thing's happening in our lives.  We have had to go into Toronto for different reasons.  My doctor has told me that I am not going back to work any mor.  The reasons are to do with my medical history and he told me before that he did not want me working so this is hard as I would prefer to go to work.  This is working for the good as my wife now needs me to be home for her due to her medical needs.  So could you all please continue to pray for us both and of course we are praying for you all.

I have looked over the posting for the last few weeks and ther has been so much that I have missed and also so many good things that the Lord is looking after.

Clolin.  I am so sorry to here of the death of your dad and I know how hard it is for you and I am so encouraged to see the beautiful poem that you wrote for him. It is a very hard time and I know that the Lord will get you and your family through this.  I do hope to see you in a few months if it works out.  God bless.

Jeannean.  I am glad to see that your husband is doing better and and that he is now able to get some fluids.  It is also so good to here that Michael is o.k.  The Lord will give you the strength to get through these hard days we will continue to pray for you.

Karmat  Also God will look after your hubby and tell him lots of people are praying for him. 

Janet.  Keep that smile coming I love it. I also enjoy all your encouragement.  God bless.

   Hi Pat.  I am so glad to here that you sound so much better and hope that you are not doing to much to make you get tired so continue to look after yourself..  .

Ett Sue.  I just love your pussy cats I wish I could get my sister-in-law to come on the site as she would love all your cats and all the posting.  Please pray for her as she is dying of cystic fibrosis of the
lungs.

To all others whom I have looked at your postings and thanks for the great stories and also for the prayer requests we will remember them.   May God richly bless you all and give you a good week.  Gord.

[Carol]

Sun rising now and it is such a humble feeling to watch this world and think of it spinning.  We saw Venus so bright last night that at first it looked like an airplane headed for us. 

Gord Brown: When Don retired, he tells everyone that it only took him about twenty minutes to adjust.  His blood pressure went down immediately /   You will find yourself so busy that you will wonder how on earth you ever had time to go to Paid Work.  Greetings to your wife.

Colin:  Moffett is a familiar name in this state history.  I know that there is a tunnel in the mountains with your name.  Just thought I would mention it to you.  Take care.

Etta Sue:  Isn't it good that you found out what your health problem is right now?  The Prilosec should be of good help.  Wow - what a scarey cat you have!

All:  Have an awesome day.

Carol

[Sarah]

Good morning everyone... hope everyone has had a great week sorry i haven't been around more been pulling 16-17 hour days at work or school. anyways i hope al is well i must be off to get ready for class.... i finally broke down and dropped a class to reduce my stress level hopefully that will work anyways ttyl
Sarah