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DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:


Chris Saunders

Your Damascus road may be just ahead..
Amazing how God allowed Saul to be born a Jew, become a scholar, then a Pharisee, sitting at the feet of the likes of Gamaliel, then become a persecutor of Christians, hauling them off to jail etc.
Looking after the garments of evil men while watching the stoning of Stephen, a very fine young man.
All this wrong life, was used to prepare him for meeting with Christ and loading him with guilt to break his heart for the life he had led, he spoke of it many times..of how he deserved death for the way he had treated the Lord's people, and the Saving Grace and Pardon, and Mercy of the Lord Jesus just broke him down and he became the most loyal, grateful, servant that God ever had.
Perhaps you don't know the Saviour at the moment, and think that the life you have led has disqualified you from Salvation, use Saul of Tarsus who became the Apostle Paul to ask for pardon, if God could forgive Saul he can certainly forgive you, don't despair saying that you are not good enough..that's right no one is good enough. It has nothing to do with goodness but the mighty Grace of our merciful Saviour.
God changed a wicked, evil, Saul, into the great Apostle Paul, let Him change you too.


JudyB

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My Faith Looks Up To Thee
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"We live by faith, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7




Words: Ray Palmer, 1830.
Music: "Olivet (Mason)," Lowell Mason, 1830

Ray Palmer wrote these lyrics upon receiving a vision of Christ shortly after his graduation from Yale University, while working as a tutor at a New York school. However, he kept them to himself until meeting Lowell Mason on a street in Boston, Massachusetts. When Mason asked him to write something for a new hymnal, Palmer dug out his old notes and produced these lyrics, written two years earlier. After taking the lyrics home and reading them, Mason composed this tune. Several days later he saw Palmer again and said:

You may live many years and do many good things, but I think you will be best known to posterity as the author of My Faith Looks Up to Thee.



   

My faith looks up to Thee,
Thou Lamb of Calvary, Savior divine!
Now hear me while I pray, take all my guilt away,
O let me from this day be wholly Thine!

May Thy rich grace impart
Strength to my fainting heart, my zeal inspire!
As Thou hast died for me, O may my love to Thee,
Pure warm, and changeless be, a living fire!

While life's dark maze I tread,
And griefs around me spread, be Thou my Guide;
Bid darkness turn to day, wipe sorrow's tears away,
Nor let me ever stray from Thee aside.

When ends life's transient dream,
When death's cold sullen stream over me roll;
Blest Savior, then in love, fear and distrust remove;
O bear me safe above, a ransomed soul!


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JudyB

Larry it does seem to be the same thing you and John have, Again last night up coughing.

Good to get out to church today, it has been too long since we have been out, sickness has taken a big toll on our lives this past year.

I spoke to pat today, she is so pleased with a new mattress he family helped put onto her bed, they made the bed and she can now have a more comfortable sleep.

Heather was over to see her as well and Heather's son shoveled the drive and walkway to the door.  That was much appreciated.  We have yet to get ours done, our snow blower won't stay running, and the drive is too long to do by hand.  Tomorrow John hopes to figure out what is wrong with the snow blower.

It is amazing to walk out to the bush with the dogs running ahead of me.  It is so quiet you can hear the snow falling.  I dislike the cold we have to endure but love walking the dogs during a snowfall.

Have a great evening everyone, and God bless you with sleep!


Larry Hanna

Hi Everyone.  After a very rainy day yesterday today is sunny and beautiful.  I spend all day in my easy chair as was feeling pretty punk.  However, this morning I seem to be feeling better and actually felt like getting a few things done.  However, by the time I finished my shower I was ready to lay down and rest for a bit and am just now getting around to eating my breakfast.  While I was laying down I did read the things I ready daily plus all the postings in the discussions I follow. I did watch the PGA Golf Tournament in Phoenix.  They have the biggest crowd there of any golf tournament in the world.  They had over 700,000 people in attendance during the days of the tourney.  It is not the usual fairly quiet fans watching.  It was an exciting finish and required an extra hole to be played to decide the winner.  By the time it was over it was time for the Super Bowl to begin and that turned out to be a very good game.  I found the commercials not entertaining at all and turned off the sound during the halftime show.  Guess I am getting to be an old fuddy-duddy.  Nothing on the schedule for today other than getting more rest.  I think I may be able to lay on the bed this afternoon, which I haven't been able to do for a few days. 

Judy, thanks for getting us started on a fresh week and posting that fine devotional piece by Chris.  Nice to see you and John were up to attending Church.  I haven't been to Church now for two weeks, the longest since we moved here.  However, I won't go back as long as this miserable cough continues.  Nice to read that Pat got a new mattress and hope getting better rest will help her get back on the road to recovery.   

Carol

Pat:  So happy to read that you have a new and more comfortable mattress.  You need that rest. 

Judy:  I do remember walking in soft or crunchy snow - going out to work in the dark and starting the Suburban to haul children to two different schools while two others caught a bus.  That faithful Chevy Suburban always started right off even though it sat outdoors.  We had a husky/elkhound dog stop by to live with our family and he wanted to be in the snow all the time.  Just loved that dog. 

Chris - thank you for your thoughts and writings.  Forgiveness is first and foremost in our teachings.

We did watch the football game yesterday - we wanted the Vikings to play.  It was minus 2 degrees before the game started - good old Minnesota!  More than a few times, the place was colder than Alaska.  The radio stations in Alaska would call our local radio station and laugh whenever that happened. 

I have Ecclesiastics for a self-study - just started that today.  "Meaningless meaningless"  how true that phrase!  All our human goals are meaningless. 






Ruth Ann Bice

Hi, friends,

I'm beginning to get over the sinus-sore throat version of this stuff. So thankful I can breathe better. God is good, and for that I'm very thankful.

I'm still taking care of things for my sister-in-law. We talked by phone this evening. I don't see much improvement in her condition. Medicare laws will limit how much longer she can stay in rehab. I'm concerned.

It has been such a treat to come here and be so glad to be with y'all again! I didn't take notes, but am certainly grateful we have this forum to help us keep track of our friends and loved ones.

May our Lord be with us all.

Ruth Ann
...his compassions fail not.  They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.


Jacqueline

Amen...to that, Ruth Ann...
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Have you ever wondered where the word Amen originates from, what it actually means?....

https://www.christiancourier.com/articles/376-what-does-amen-mean
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Larry Hanna

Hi everyone. I am just not feeling like writing this morning as don?t feel up to doing so. I have read the postings.  Hope to feel better tomorrow? as have to get out for a doctors appointment.

Jacqueline

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

Marilyn

"Good people take care of their animals, but even the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel" Prov. 12:10
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Jacqueline

Marilyn...
...you are most welcome, I hope your Special day went as planned...

Larry Hanna...
...I am now getting a tad concerned over you...hoping your report from your Doctor turns out a positive feedback report, I am aware you have been under the weather for several days now, particularly with that cough.....
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

JudyB

Marilyn wished you a Happy Birthday on FB.  Hope you had a blessed day.

Larry praying you are starting to feel better.

It's late I am off to bed!


Jacqueline

....Just felt the need to post this as I know our Jeanne Lee would have aproved and believed this to be so true...as I do...
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Jacqueline

Judy...
...a good morning, and, or wishing you a good night.....
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Larry Hanna

Hi Everyone on a cloudy and rainy day.  We have a high percentage of opportunity for thunderstorms this afternoon. I had a very good night last night sleeping in my bed with the CPAP and oxygen and feel more like my old self this morning.  I can't eat breakfast this morning as have to give blood in a little while in preparation for my GP appointment on Friday.  I also need to stop at the city hall and pay the taxes on the cars and get the tags for this year.  Finally I have a 10:45 appointment with the my cardiologist.  I had considered canceling it but glad I didn't now.  If I have time after doing the first two things I will stop at the restaurant and get a breakfast sandwich otherwise I will have to wait until lunch time to eat and I really don't need any less energy.  Scott has to work this evening and I cancelled us out of going to the Wednesday night dinner at the Church.  So Jennifer and her friends will be coming out to have dinner with us this evening. 

Marilyn, a belated Happy Birthday to you.  Hope you had a nice celebration.

Jackie, those were beautiful graphics you posted.  Please don't be worrying about me as I think the worst is probably over.  All the prayers and expressions of concern have been appreciated and things could have been so much worse if my lungs had been involved.  This has been the strangest period of sickness I have ever experienced.

JudyB

Well today has been difficult to say the least, John yesterday fell as a result of snow over ice by the garage.  He was in a fair amount of pain and ordinarily it would be  to bed with a couple of Tylenol.  He is not ordinary since last April.  We were concerned there may have been damage to the spine where he had surgery done.  We left here at 5:30 pm after supper, and waited in the ER till after midnight to be seen.  Looking back on the evening we sense the hospital staff were on a work to rule.  In the time before shift change at 10 only about 5 people went through to see a doctor.  There were 2 waiting rooms full of people some elderly with heart complaints, who the nurse we saw said that they should be on monitors.  Once the new shift came in they were putting the patients through 5 at a time and we were seen in about 2 hours.  He had a xray, and we were assured there was no damage to the spine.  Home at 3 and to bed.  We both kept waking up but did manage to get some sleep. 

This has been a beautiful day, sunny cold but the snow was sparkling.  Temperatures are up to about +10 F.  Considering we have been having about -14 F for the last few weeks.

I am off to bed have a blessed sleep everyone!


Janice

It's getting late but I am still catching up on my reading.  It has been a long day so I feel too tired to go to sleep. I went to Amarillo today (daughter took me rather)...I had appt to see my Retina specialist about my Macular Degeneration, and learned that I have it in both eyes now. However, this second one is still the dry type.  I have to go back Tuesday for another injection in the first one.

We had an early appt, so we were finished before noon.  Drove down to Canyon and joined up with my SIL for lunch at Braum's.  Her husband (my brother) was on the golf course.  You will find him there anytime the weather is good!  All my other brothers played football in high school, but Wayne was too small to play that so he took up track and then golf later on.  He is quite a good golfer too, as he has been mentioned in the Amarillo newspaper sports columns for outstanding shots, etc.  hole in one, once. He shot his age one day...70.
The weather here is so unpredictable...mostly cold cold nights and mornings.  But temps reach into the 50's quite often later in the day.  Have not had any rain for months, I would even welcome some snow.
Hasta Ma?ana and good night y'all.
This is the day the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. Â  Ps 118:24

Larry Hanna

#17
Hi Everyone.  It looks like we will have a beautiful day today with it getting into the 60's and mostly sunny.  My morning didn't go exactly as planned yesterday but pretty close.  When I got to the lab about 10 am I learned that their lab tech had gotten another position and they couldn't do lab work at our downtown location at this time.  So I decided to stop at the caf? to get something to drink, I couldn't eat as needed to be fasting for the blood tests,  However, none of the regular coffee drinking friends were there so only stayed a few minutes and decided to go on to my doctor's appointment, which was in a building attached to the hospital.  I did make a very brief stop and got my taxes paid on my cars and got new tags for 2018.  I had a long wait to see the doctor but she finally came in.  Apparently all of her staff are out sick except for one lady who handled the appointment desk and she was having to fill in calling patients, etc.  The doctor was pleased with how I have been getting long heart wise and no changes in medications.  It was close to 1 pm when I went on over to the lab at the hospital to get the blood tests done.  I had planned to stop somewhere for a sandwich on the way home but it was raining pretty heavily so just came home and fixed a sandwich and then spent the rest of the afternoon resting as was beat.  Our granddaughter and her friend came over after she took her dad to work and they fixed the main dish for our supper last night and then the ladies played Farkle.  As they left they took the garbage can to the street to me.  Unfortunately the automatic garage door opener had stopped working.  I will probably have to call for service to be done on it today.  The garage door isn't very heavy and can be manually raised and lowered so the cars are not stuck in the garage. 

In a little while I plan on picking up my friends from the assisted living facility and going downtown to coffee.  I will probably pass on attending the Wisdom Group at 11:30 as am feeling some residual tiredness this morning from yesterday's activities.   I am going to suggest that we go out to eat later today as we haven't been out to eat for a couple of weeks.  That will be my exciting day.  I did have results from the PSA test done yesterday and my PSA has spiked about double from what it was a few months ago so it sounds like my prostate cancer is on the increase.  I will discuss this with my GP when I see him early tomorrow morning. 

Janice, so sorry for you that the Macular Degeneration is now impacting your other eye.  Nice you could enjoy lunch with your SIL.  Your brother sounds like he is a very accomplished golfer and that reminds me that the Pebble Beach golf tournament starts today.  I heard them say last week that all the big names in golf will be participating.

Judy, those falls on ice can be so bad and glad the x-ray didn't show any damage to the spinal repair John has had.  You sure had a long wait in the waiting room.  Did you have a book or something to occupy your time while you waited.  I didn't touch any magazines or sit close to anyone yesterday at the doctor's office or at the lab as the flu is so rampant here and I sure don't want to get it. 

Carol

Judy:  So glad to hear the outcome for John wasn't worse.  Ice on the streets is such a dreaded ordeal - and one doesn't have much choice.  thank heaven that John did not have a spinal injury.  Such a long wait for you two -

Janice:  You do have a long drive to Amarillo.  How nice to have family in that area to visit.  I am sorry to read that your macular degeneration has been found in the other eye.   I have no idea what the procedure is for you and what the average outcome can be expected - prayers for you. 

Larry:  Having your granddaughter visit and make your dinner - how special for you and Pat.  Prayers for your cancer diagnosis - no doubt you will start treatment.

It is very dry in the Tucson area and they have not had the "wet" season as usually expected.  Fire danger is high.  It looks like that across many areas - here, it is so dry that we have run a humidifier for months.  Today, our DIL is at a funeral for her mother in Fort Worth.  We will see her later sometime. 

Pat:  Can you check in with an update on your condition?  Prayers for you.

JudyB

Carol I will call Pat in the morning and give you all an update.

I just finished watching the Olympic Skating Team event for men and pairs short program.  All the skaters did very well, there were some nasty falls though.  It will continue tomorrow.

We went out for dinner tonight, a local restaurant has a new owner, and she has added a Mexican flair to the menu.  Must say I like the changes she has made.

Good night all Rest well and peacefully


Larry Hanna

  Hi Everyone.  I am getting a late start this morning.  I had an 8 am doctor's appointment, a routine appointment with the GP, and all is well.  In a few minutes my son will be here and he is going to go to Costco with me for some shopping.  The housekeeper is already here so a lot going on this morning.  I am feeling better each day and almost back to normal. 

Carol, I will continue watchful waiting on the prostate cancer.  My doctors seem to agree that it is likely my heart will give out before the prostate cancer will cause too many problems.  However, I keep my options open depending on what happens in the future. 

Judy, it is always nice to go to a new restaurant, especially if it is a pleasant experience with good food.  We will probably watch the Olympics this evening as I think it is then they will be showing the opening ceremonies. 

JudyB

#21
Like promised I called Pat tonight.  Here is the update.

1. About the 15th of January Pat fell and broke her wrist.  It is still swollen and painful even though the cast is off.  She has Physio coming to the house to work on that.

2. She has a really bad situation going on with her liver,  her numbers are way too high and as a result she has been taken off all pain medication.  She is scheduled for an MRI on her abdomen, I am not sure when that will be, she may have told me, however I don't remember.

3. The doctor who looked after her wrist is also the doctor she was referred to for hip problems.  Her left hip is literally bone on bone,  She has some hoops to jump through for him and the suggestion is that she will have full hip replacement this coming August.  In some instances the doctors can do a partial replacement, but hers will be a full hip replacement.

4. When she has sufficiently healed from that they will then prepare her for the full hip replacement on the right hip.  It is almost bone on bone.  There is no date on that.

Today all she did was sit in her recliner from 2 AM on till I called, getting up once to go to the washroom.  Homecare was in and made her some tea and toast, other than an orange that was all she had to eat, unfortunately she didn't have the strength to get up and heat up anything to eat.  When I spoke to her she was heading to bed for the night.  She hasn't been on the computer for about a week.

That is the update, not good news, and much to pray for.


Jacqueline

Judy....
....no not good news at all but...looking on the positive side....sounds at this present time, most of these things can eventually be put right, given time, ie, ( hip replacements - broken wrist, )....I am more concerned over Pats liver...My thoughts will go with her as she undergoes that MRI machine....and of course its results..
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Larry Hanna

  Hi Everyone on a foggy South Carolina morning.  We have the possibility of rain in the forecast later today but we will be in the mid-70's this afternoon.  After a pretty busy three days, at least for me, I find myself without much energy this morning.  I don't think I have completely recovered from whatever had laid me up for 2 1/2 weeks.  My calendar is clear for today so will just rest and take in some of the Olympic coverage later today and perhaps watch some golf later this afternoon.  I have already emptied the dishwasher and have things ready to fix Pat's breakfast when she gets up. 

Judy, thanks for the update on Pat's situation.  I so feel for her and one can't exist very long on tea and toast.  Do they have a meals on wheels type program in Guelph as it sounds like she could use something like that.  Sorry to hear of the liver problem.  That is one of the dangers of taking a lot of pain medication, which I know she has had to do for a long time.  August is a long time to get the hip replacement.  I know my wife has been very happy with her both her knee and hip replacement.  Unfortunately they can't do a back replacement which is what is causing her so much pain along with the fibromyalgia pain she has endured most of her life. 

Jackie, I share the same concerns you expressed for our Pat.  I have known Pat for around 20 years and know she has dealt with a lot of pain in all that time but know the last year and more have been very difficult for her.   

Carol

Pat:  You are in our prayers.  I have heard that the hip replacements do very well, still, that is a heap of recovery time.  Wishing I could bring you some soup or a tasty meal. 

Larry:  glad to read you are feeling better.

Judy:  Thanks for letting us know. 

JudyB

Pat has meals on wheels however she was too tired/weak to be able to get it ready.

I have had a big day today doing this and that, so heading to bed early.  Have a good night everyone!


Larry Hanna

Hi Everyone.  It is going to be a rainy but warm day here in South Carolina.  I was so tired yesterday that I spent most of the day laying down and not feeling energetic today.  I will miss Church for the third week in a row as just not up to going.  We just realized that today is our Great Granddaughter's Birthday so our small birthday gift for her is going to be late.  I will send her a Jacqie Larson card later this morning.

Carol, I guess I spoke too soon yesterday as seemed to have a bit of a relapse with some of the coughing returning, just not as bad as before. 

Judy, glad to hear that Pat does have the meals on wheels.  Does her family realize the condition she is in?  She obviously needs help.  I wonder if she has let her church know she is so ill?  Glad you were up to having a big day yesterday and hope that means you are feeling a lot better.   

Jacqueline

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

Larry Hanna

Hi Everyone.  Hi everyone.  Our day is starting out at 61 degrees and headed up into the 70's with only a small chance of anymore rain today.  I actually felt like getting up this morning after spending most of the last two days laying in bed with my eyes closed.  I am thankful for audiobooks and was able to listen to a good one and help pass the time away.  I have nothing special on the agenda and have no plans for my Birthday until Wednesday when we will be able to be with Scott and hopefully Jennifer and her friend will be able to come out.  We do have the Dairy Queen ice cream cake in the freezer that I won and picked up last week when we went there to eat one evening. 

Jackie, thanks for the beautiful birthday card.  I liked the Biblical saying you used on the card. 

Jacqueline

#29
Larry Hanna...
...this was why I thought it more appropriate posting your card on our Christian site....I knew it would be more appreciated...

...........................................................
Well had a 9.30 am home visit from both a recently newish MS Specialist Nurse and an Occupational Therapy assessment, they both came together, two separate cars, from two opposite corners of our County....they were here for a good 2 hours...neither had I seen before and I have lived here almost 2 years now come middle of March...And would you believe? the Occupation guy came in response to a request I put in for metal handrails more than 1 & a half years ago...just as well we got them installed by our managers recommendation of our residential parkhome " metal man, " just a 2 or 3 month wait after we moved here...His letter said it was only now they had put my case together... ::)
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Carol

Larry:  Happy Birthday  :hbirthday: - you deserve a bit of cake.  Please take care and stay away from any group - this flu/cold is raging. 

We did attend the Saturday church service and sat separate from others - Don just cannot get this flu and we have warnings on the news daily. 

Judy:  this has been quite a rough winter for you and family.  I hope a few people would volunteer to assist Pat with her meals.  Let us pray she gets tender loving care. 

Jackie:  I hope you can get some things accomplished now that home visitors have arrived. 

We had a young couple and a friend our age over for dinner last night.  I fixed a lot of vegetables and served a cheese sauce if they so desired as a topping.  The prep is really a lot of work - standing - and my back almost gave out but thankful to be recovered today.  It is easier to fix a casserole but they really liked all the fresh vegetables. 

Today, we are having high winds and there is a big fire but it is over an hours drive east of here so not visible.  Much too dry and dangerous conditions out there - fire is one of the border concerns since there are many camping and cooking in the rough areas. 

Our printer stopped working for Don's laptop but it seems to work with mine so that is a nice gift for me and he had to buy a new one - imagine this, less than $70 and it has more perks. 

JudyB

Yes Pat's family are aware and doing all they can, It is difficult as they live in other communities or work far away.

This has been a beautiful day, I had the opportunity to go out to the mall with Elizabeth and her 2 kiddos.  Ivy is now 5 and is a real active child, keeping mom and those around her on their toes.  She talks up a storm and is very sure of what she wants.   It was a good time with the girls.

I didn't start with a new devotional last night, I think I will let this go another week, with these thoughts.

Are we fans, believers or followers of Christ.  A fan has all the paraphernalia, in the form of books study materials and such, a believer simply believes, however remember Satan believes there is one true God and trembles, but a follower follows even when the going gets tough.

Here is a song which really sums it all up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8jvfdDtoqY

Have a great night folks sleep peacefully


Larry Hanna

  Hi Everyone.  We have an overcast morning with 49 degrees as I start to write and only to get up into the mid-50's this afternoon.  I may make a quick trip to Walmart this morning to pick up a prescription and a couple of other items in the pharmacy area.  This evening I hope to go to the United Methodist's Mens pancake supper at the Church.  So far this morning I am feeling pretty good.  Last evening we went to Diablo's for a good meal.  We had talked about going to the Texas Roadhouse but I begged off as still wasn't feeling up to par nor have my taste buds returned to normal and I wanted to be able to fully enjoy our meal there.  My SIL sent me a gift card for Texas Roadhouse so we will save it until another time.  While my birthday was yesterday we will actually celebrate it with the family tomorrow evening.  If I am still in the mood I may start on preparing our tax returns.  I still am missing one piece of information I need but can enter the other data in the Tax Act computer program and get a pretty good idea of where we stand in terms of having to pay more taxes. 

Jackie, I am glad the MS Specialist Nurse and Occupational Therapy team finally got around to handling your case and I hope they were helpful and that you got some good suggestions from the Occupational Therapist since he was too late to deal with the handrails you had already had installed. 

Carol, we are waiting until tomorrow evening to have the Birthday Ice Cream Cake from Dairy Queen.  I spoke to one of the men who attends my Sunday School class and he said the attendance was way down Sunday.  It was a very rainy morning and that hopefully was the reason and not sickness.  I was very careful in the two doctor's offices that I sat in last week to not touch any of the magazines and to sit apart from the other people in the waiting room.  Fortunately neither office had many people waiting and they all were scattered as far apart as possible.  I was also careful not to shake hands with people at Church three weeks ago and will follow that practice as much as possible until this flu season is over.  It was nice of you to share your vegetables and to use some of them for your special dinner.  I have never heard of the cheese you used, although I think you may have mentioned it before.  We use a lot of Cheddar cheese in cooking.  I hope Don enjoys his new printer.  It is the ink where the companies make their money. 

Judy, thanks for the info on Pat's families doing what they can for her and also that she does get the Meals on Wheels.  Of course those meals aren't much help if she isn't able to get into the kitchen to heat them up.  It sounds like you had a delightful time with the young girls and Elizabeth.  I think it would be fine really to do a devotional thought once a month.  I have three other devotionals that I read everyday and I expect most of the folks that post in the CP discussion probably do as well.  It is a great way to start the day.  I have always liked the song for which you posted the link. 

Carol

Judy:  Thanks for posting that sweet song.  Very nice.  Yes, it is truly difficult when you live a long way from family especially in health matters. 

Larry:  Wednesday is supposed to be a day of rain and critical for the moisture.  Glad to read that you are feeling better.

Yesterday, a pit from one date was thrown into the disposal and it stopped working.  Thanks to my mother, I know what to do and it did take some time but started working again.  Saving any plumber cost. 

Jacqueline

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Larry Hanna...
...the MS Specialist yesterday...I have now given my permission to book me to go see the continence or is it incontinence? nurse, mainly to do with my mentioning of still having that watery bleed even though the camera went up me and I was told I was healthy down there and they could find no signs of any bleeding, told her this has been going on for a good couple of years, and not giving me trouble as such, no pain nor discomfort...told she will check for infection...where last time infection was ruled out two years ago... Also mentioned yesterday for the last couple of years I have a very tiny lump right side lower stomach just above my right top of leg - groin area...( hernia has been ruled out, GP from previous address ).....my MS more troublesome leg...no one to date has ever really checked it over and taken it seriously, just always wondered if there could be a link...to be honest I just want it ruled in or ruled out once and for all....I told her yesterday it doesn't hurt, but if pressed I can feel it, it does have a slight painful feel to it...told she ( continence clinic ) would also take a look at that for me....Well of course this is the NHS...told I should here from the clinic in around five weeks...of course this is just to hear, not necessarily an appointment date...this could well be a lengthy wait...
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Larry Hanna

  Hi Everyone. It is another overcast morning.  I didn't get up early this morning as what little I did yesterday seems to have sapped my energy.  So I will just take it easy, stay home and pretty much rest today.  I did attend the pancake supper at the Church last evening and it was good.  I was only gone for about an hour.  I had gone to Walmart as planned yesterday morning. This evening I will go down to Wifesaver's and pick up chicken dinners for us all as Pat isn't up to getting a big meal this evening and it will be topped off with the ice cream cake.  I did remember to get Pat a pretty heart shaped box of Chocolate Truffles, a cute little lady bug vase with miniature roses in it and a pretty Valentines Day card.

Jackie, it sounds like you had some satisfaction from the MS nurse.  To bad you have to wait 5 weeks even to get an appointment notification.  I sure hope our health system is headed in that same direction.  Here they look at a computer program that shows the available times the doctor has and schedule you an appointment at the time to speak with the office either in person or on the phone.  You sound like me in preferiing to know what is wrong rather than dreading something that might not even exist.   


Larry Hanna

  Hi Everyone.  It looks like we will have a nice day as it is to get up to around 75 degrees this afternoon.  I have a fairly busy morning planned if my energy will hold out.  I plan on going to coffee this morning after picking up my friend at the assisted living home.  On the way there I will make a quick stop at the Credit Union to make a deposit that couldn't be made online.  I will then drop my friend off at coffee and head up to our Church, which is just up the street, to leave a check for a spot in the Columbarium for Pat and I as well as a plaque to honor Stacey.  I will then go back down for coffee and finally take my friend home and come home myself.  I have decided trying to go back downtown to the Wisdom group is just pushing it too much as still haven't regained much of my strength.  We had a nice chicken dinner from Wifesaver's last night and finally started on that ice cream cake.  We hadn't set it out when we started eating and my poor son had a terrible time getting it cut as it was frozen solid.  We left it out while we had dessert and he was able to cut up the rest of it while it was softer so it will be easy to deal with as we finish it up.  About half of it is left and we will have to eat it (tough job but somebody has to do it).  That was the last time our granddaughters friend will be with us as she returns to her home in Kentucky on Sunday.  She has been here a month and has been a big help to our granddaughter after her knee surgery.  I think she will be back as apparently liked it here in South Carolina.  She lives in Kentucky. 

Carol

It is raining in Arizona and we have a roof leak over the bathroom.  I will deal with it when business opens - Don went back to bed as he said there is nothing he can do about it.  I moved everything into the 2nd. bathroom - thank heaven for a 2nd. bathroom. 

Awake and prayed for family and friends of yet another school shooting.  Thinking about how meaningless it would be to fret over a roof leak when people are in such pain over loss of their child - and the school worker.

Larry:  Your son should have put the ice cream cake in the microwave if he couldn't wait to taste the dessert -  :D

Our neighbors were going to leave this morning for camping - it is pretty plush camping as they have a massive 5th. wheeler and big truck to pull it.  With this heavy rain, they may rethink about going out today.  I am the package watcher for several homes - in case anyone isn't home, I pick up packages and keep them safe.  It is a non-paying job. 


JudyB

Today has been a long day.  Had a wonderful time at Senior Ladies at the sister church we used to go to. There was an elderly lady speaking about being a missionary in Nigeria.  The thrust of her message was how God answered prayer in her life in unusual ways.  One neighbor had a small dog that was a yapper.  One day her 2 children were in a sandbox playing and this dog was constantly barking, finally out of frustration she went out to see what was the matter.  He was standing between the sand box and a deadly snake that was heading to her children.  She didn't mind the barking after that!
It was good to get together with like minded friends.

John had a bus charter today and also tomorrow.  This add a little to his pay and makes life a little bit better for us.  Trusting God to supply and He has never let us down.

I am heading to bed, Sleep peacefully friends.


Jacqueline

I am a true believer in that our dogs ( fur-friends ) have the extraordinary ability to foresight and warn of danger...
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Larry Hanna

Hi Everyone.  We are looking forward to our second 80 degree day in a row.  It is suppose to stay cloudy all day.  I have nothing planned for today as was pretty busy yesterday morning.  I did get all of the items on my list attended to although wasn't able to get the Columbarium matter settled as the Church office didn't have the needed paperwork.  I got the name and telephone number of the lady who is handling this and called but haven't heard back from her yet.  Today will basically be a day of rest.

Carol, a roof leak is so annoying and can be so damaging.  I hope you can get someone to attend to it quickly.  I didn't think about the microwave for the ice cream cake although I have often done that with regular ice cream that is too hard to dip.  I saw my dad do that years ago and was shocked but it really works.  We did set the cake out last night as we began our dinner and it had softened by the time we ate it.  It is nice that you are watching out for packages.  A few days ago I told my neighbor across the street, who lives alone and is gone all day that I would do the same for him if he wanted.  He had moved from an aparatment and apparently had little to furnish his house so for quite a while I was getting deliveries almost daily.  Fortunately we live on a quiet street and these houses have an inset for the front door so things aren't too obvious. 

Judy, it sounds like the lady speaking about her missionary work in Nigeria was very interesting and inspiring.  Glad John is feeling up to taking the bus charters. 

Jackie, do they ever show the Westminster Dog Show over your way?  They have some of the most interesting dogs of all sizes and breeds. 

Carol

Good Day everyone! 

A roof repairman is coming Monday to look over the damage.    Today is still very damp and he doesn't want to walk on the tile roof.  Cannot blame him at all.  There has been no appreciable rainfall since last August so these couple of days with moisture and overcast is quite welcome in Arizona. 

The neighbors took off today for a plush camping place.  Their 5th. wheeler is massive - they might as well drive a semi truck.  We had a  different trailer years before and it was very compact and all we ever needed.  We sold trailer and the vehicle when the motor stopped (like an air lock) and the trailer was pushing us to a cliff - getting ready to jump just before Don got control, we never took that camping again.  God was in control of that episode. 

Larry:  We need to update and refresh our wishes for when we pass - our DIL had to handle everything from long distance for a funeral. 

Here  comes the sun.....

 

Janice

Good morning y'all... showing my Arkie talk again!  😃  Larry, sounds like you had a nice birthday, I hope you will have many more!  As for me, I would rather not have many more, just the next one.  And then the next....on and on.

Rain was in the forecast for today...have not seen a drop yet.  In fact have not seen any for several months.  This area is dry as a bone. Please Lord, send rain!

I went to Amarillo Tuesday for another eye injection.  Have macular degeneration in both eyes now.  My glaucoma Doctor is also in Amarillo. I wish our town had eye doctors, 100 miles is just too much for old folks. 

I got my income tax return done and in the mail today.  I like to file early because I like to get ahead of the crowd who file later, and get my refund quicker this way. I have extra withheld so I will always have a refund.  I am a retired bookkeeper and at one time I had a small income tax filing business.

Noon!  My lunch will arrive soon.  I get home delivered meals from the Senior Center.  I really appreciate getting this, as I seldom feel up to going somewhere to eat, and my back does not allow me to stand up and prepare meals anymore.  Y'all have a good day.  ~Janice
This is the day the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. Â  Ps 118:24

Larry Hanna

Hi Everyone. We start out with another warm morning here and we will be in the low 70's this afternoon.  Yesterday our area got to 84 degrees and we were able to open a couple of windows to let some fresh air into the house for a few hours.  The only thing I have on my schedule for today is to make a fast trip to Costco this morning to get a couple of items and to fill the car with gas.  The road in front of our development is being closed next Tuesday for a couple of months as a tunnel is built under the road to make our 6 mile Greenway accessible to the people living off of our main road.  Right now they have to cross the road and that isn't safe.  It just means we will have to drive a few extra miles to get to the Interstate entrance and from the exit back home. 

Carol, nice to read that you are getting a few nice days down your way.  I am surprised you would have a leak with a tile roof.  Glad you have someone coming to repair it.  It does seem there is always something needing attention with a home. I am trying my best to have things well documented for Pat and for our son.  When we get the Columbarium matters settled we will have basically taken care of those items that are expensive at the time of death.  It is better to take care of these matters when we can rationally make decisions rather than in a time of mental stress at the time of death.  I don't mean this to sound morbid as I certainly don't feel it is.

Janice, congratulations on getting your income tax filed all ready.  My son told us he had already received his tax refund from the Federal and the State was due in a few days.  I am certain we won't be getting a refund and I am going to need to increase our withholdings for the future.  Glad your trip for your eyes is over for a few weeks.  The meals on wheels is a wonderful service. However, I know the quality of the meals can vary from place to place and I hope yours are very good.  At the Senior Center where my folks went for lunch very often the meals were great and the same food was sent out in the meals on wheels deliveries.  Where we moved from the food is prepared by the county jail prisoners for large numbers of meals and it wasn't much to talk about.  The respite center at our Church would get the meals but usually supplemented them with something tasty and perhaps some homemade dessert.  For several years I went to the respite center once a week to play the piano and sing with the attendees and would lend a hand in the kitchen and have one of the meals so I am speaking from personal experience. 

Carol

The sun is out this morning after two days of heavy overcast and rain. 

Janice:  that is a long distance for you to travel for any eye appointments.  Prayerfully, you will have success with the procedure - I know zero about the methods today.  good for you on your financial knowledge. 

We have been watching one grandson play hockey - it is streamed lived over the computer.  Twice, we forgot to watch but now we keep reminding ourselves to set it up as we can sit in our chairs in the living room and put a laptop computer on the end table.  How sweet is that?  They are going to the playoffs.  Hockey season never really ends - when the children were young, I thought it went on forever in Minnesota.  Remembering an old Chevy suburban with  kids in back, driving through the snow and bringing food and drinks and standing at an outdoor rink.  Frozen in place.   

Our other grandson is working full-time in fracking - and going to school.  He is a dynamo on energy and will graduate without any debt.   

Larry:  Is Pat sewing anything special?  I am knitting a long scarf right now and not starting anything because our daughter arrives in a week or so and it is just too much to set things up in the sewing/guest room.  84 degrees sounds mighty hot for this time of the year - especially in your area.  We did have everything written for our children to know our wishes but certainly need to update it. 


Larry Hanna

Hi Everyone.  It looks like it will be a pretty day but will be in the mid-60's this afternoon rather than the 70's and 80's we have been enjoying.  I am up and ready to leave for Sunday School and Church in a little while.  I doubt that Pat will be up to going today.  This will be the first time in 4 weeks I will have attended.  I plan on watching the finals of the PGA Golf Tourney out in California this afternoon.  I did watch it some yesterday afternoon.  Those are my plans for today.  I am still not feeling up to par so that will be plenty.  Pat and I did go out for our lunch yesterday as she hadn't been out of the house for about a week. 

Carol, nice you two can watch your grandson play hockey without having to be at the game.  I am sure it is much more enjoyable than those years you stood out in the cold to watch your children play hockey outside.  It is quite an honor for the team to make the playoffs and I hope your grandson's team wins their games and can advance.  Your other grandson is achieving something that a lot of students don't in that he will graduate without student debt that is such a burden on so many people after they graduate. I lived at home on the farm when I went through college and the tuition was $70 a semester and the books were free to use and then return at the end of the semester.  They didn't change the textbooks each year either.  So I obviously graduated without student debt.  My sister is three years younger than me and since I went through college in three years my folks only had one of us in college at a time.  Pat isn't sewing anything special and in fact really isn't doing any sewing as just hasn't been up to it.  She hasn't even bought any fabric or new sewing tools for several weeks. 

Marilyn

Sorry I have been away for so long. Just getting back here today to read  all y'all's news. Last weekend we went to Vancouver Wa. For the weekend going into to Portland Or for Lilly's 1st birthday party and back to Vancouver. that was a lon g drive  both ways for me since I do all the driving. We are really going to have to start flying that trip. I would still have to drive  from here to Eugene to get a plane. We took Freckles with us and I borrowed a kennel fgor her to sleep and eat in. She wob't eat unless she is in a kennel/crate. she has been that way ever since I got  her.

I do pray for Pat and hope she will soon be feeling a bit better. I think we all joined CP about the same time or pretty close together. This has been family to me forclose to 20 years.

Is Janet on her trip?
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Larry Hanna

Hi Everyone.  We are expecting a cloudy day with only a small chance of rain today and a temperature this afternoon of around 75 degrees.  I did go to Sunday School and Church yesterday.  We had only a single Worship Service as probably 100 or more of our congregation were at an annual  weekend family retreat over at a camp ground in Rutledge, Georgia. I spent the afternoon taking a long nap and then watched the last couple hours of the golf tournament, the evening news, and a couple of hours of the Olympics.  It is pretty amazing what some of these ski and snowboard jumper can do in the air with the twists and turn and then land going backwards.  It is a wonder they have survived all of the practices without breaking their necks.  The only thing on the schedule for today is the tech from the Medical Supply company is coming around noon to check out my oxygen concentrator.  This is just a routine visit that will occur every three months as I am not aware there is any problem with the machine. 

Marilyn, that does sound like a long drive and glad you are safely home and hopefully rested up.  Does Freckles like to ride in the car with you?  Interesting that Freckles will only eat while in the cage.  I am feeling better and had the best day yesterday I have had in a month although was really tired when I got back from Church.  Pat had a day with a lot of pain yesterday.  She is having quite a bit of problems walking and mentioned yesterday she thinks it is time to get a Rollator to use when she leave the house.  She uses the walker in the house but a cane when out and I am concerned that it doesn't provide enough support for her when she is not in the house.  The Rollator would also give her aa place to sit if needed when she is out and might allow her to get out of the house more often.  Did you get to see the Westminster Dog Show a few days ago.  Several of the champion dogs entered also worked as comfort dogs. 

Jacqueline

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Larry Hanna...
...I can recommend this, I have this one, I chose this one for the two front larger wheels for stability...I also placed an order yesterday for another brand - make of rollator, basically for the same reasons, I also like these two because unlike many others, these dont have the wires - cables on show, which I dislike seeing...Link...first one I already have, second link I have on order...but I forgot to order the bag that fits underneath...The one on order folds in concertina style...unlike the one I already own...Remind Pat to claim VAT exempt...

http://active-walker.com/usa-distributor-retailers-active-rollators/ 

https://www.mobilitychoices.com/buy/mc026174/trust-care-lets-fly-outdoor-rollator-champagne
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~ Muriel Donnelly

Carol

Awaiting a roof inspection - he is late.  It is sunny and very windy here today.  this morning, both of us made it to the gym and I was able to get on the rowing machine after the treadmill.  A meatball soup is just starting in the crock pot. It is my own concoction and the broth seems to be alright. 

Interruption:  the roof needs fixing in two spots - that particular problem is not insured. 

Janice:  Do you say "fixing" to do something?  We were transferred to Texas from Minnesota and I heard "fixing" a lot. 

Jackie:  Good for you for using the rollator to keep you steady.  Our good friend used the seat often which made it possible for him to take in a lot more activities since he could not walk well. 

Off to see what has happened in the world today. 




Larry Hanna

Hi Everyone.  We have a little fog here in our neighborhood and I expect there is a lot more down by the river.  We are predicted to be in the lower 80's for the next 5 days or more.  The tech came and checked out my oxygen concentrator yesterday morning and all was well.  I called and found out that after about 13 months this piece of equipment will become mine and I won't have a monthly co-pay on it as is now the case.  So by the end of the year that medical expense should be over and that is good news.  The calendar is clear for today.  Last evening Pat and I decided we would go down to Pizza Hut for the evening buffet today so don't have to worry about what we will have for dinner.  I just fixed her breakfast of scrambled eggs with peppers and onions, bacon bits and cheddar cheese.  I think I may try to get started on my taxes this morning although still missing one piece of the puzzle that always comes in mid to late March and prevents me from filing earlier.  I had a very good day yesterday and got up this morning feeling good so think what ever it was that put me down is now over. 

Jackie, thanks so much for the links to the rollators and especially the reminder about getting one with the larger wheels.  I will send these links to Pat so she can check them out.  As long as the product comes from America we do not have to pay the VAT tax.  They haven't yet imposed that here in the USA and if you buy off of the Internet and the company has no physical presents in your State you don't even have to pay a sales tax (although this may have changed).   

Carol, glad it is only two spots on your roof that need repair and not a whole new roof.  Hopefully it won't break your bank to pay for the repairs.  If your homeowner's insurance is like ours we have a fairly large deductible before insurance would pay any portion of the costs even if it is a covered item.  I hope the repair can be done quickly before you have more rain so there is no more damage to your ceilings or walls. 

Larry Hanna

Hi Everyone.  It looks like we will get to 80 degrees this afternoon and it is already 68 degrees as I begin my day.  I awoke at 3:30 this morning and just couldn't go back to sleep.  So about 5:30 I got up and showered and dressed for the day.  Other than dinner at Church is evening and Scott and Jennifer coming out afterwards I expect today to be a pretty quiet one.  I did get most of my income information summarized and ready to enter into my on line tax preparation program, which I will probably start on today.  We did go to Pizza Hut last evening and they were very busy so other than to give our son a hug when we came in and when we left there was no time for him to sit and visit with us for a few minutes. 


Carol

I was able to get to the gym and exercise indoors twice in the last three days.  It feels so good to move - outside temperatures are quite chilly as there is a mass of cold air for five days after several months of record-breaking highs.

A good friend wrote a nice long letter to me - she is a retired pastor's wife and takes tender care of her husband (who now has to have only blender food).  It means so much that she would take her time -   We 5 celebrate birthdays at Kneader's bakery.  I thought of her today upon learning of Billy Graham's death since her husband has been a loved pastor.. 

Joke about Billy Graham:  Being interviewed on the radio, someone asked Ruth Graham since her husband was gone so often if she had every thought about divorcing him.  She replies, divorce no - murder, yes:   :lol: 

Daughter send a message about Denver's temperature dropping 72 degrees in 40 hours.  Good news for the mountain snow - finally. 

Larry:  Nice that you could squeeze in an extra hug with your son.  He sounds like a winner. 

I finished knitting a scarf - after taking it apart twice because of my ineptness.  Do not like knitting but it was there and sometimes it is too tiring to be sewing. 


Janice

Carol...not sure if I say "fixing" that way.  If I do, it is one of those habits one is unaware of! 😃  Mostly, I say "gonna do so & so..."   

I heard on the morning news that Billy Graham passed away.  We went to 2 of his crusades, in Lubbock and Albuquerque, many years ago. If there is such a thing as "stars in a crown", he will be weighted down. 

I am so weary of this pain in the neck.  It's not just a wise crack, but is for real.  I have completed physical therapy for a month, and also chiropractic therapy just as long...and 2 injections at the spine clinic in Lubbock. But still have the pain.  What I need is Arthritus healing.  Not exercises.  Prayers please.

Everyone, I hope you have a great and productive day. 
This is the day the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. Â  Ps 118:24

Marilyn

I just lost a long post. Oh Well maybe later I will try again.
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Larry Hanna

Hi Everyone.  We are expecting another beautiful day here up into the 80's again as we had yesterday.  I have a pretty busy morning planned as will stop on my way to pick up my friend for coffee at a hardware store and buy a couple of light bulbs that are needed for the light panel in our bathroom.  Then we will go to coffee, stopping by the Fed EX store to send back the back massager that Pat had gotten last month as it doesn't seem to be working correctly.  After coffee I will bring my friend home.  From there I plan on going back downtown to the Church and attend the Wisdom Group.  This will be my first time attending in a month.  Finally on the way home I will stop by Walmart to pick up a grocery order Pat placed on line yesterday.  We did enjoy the dinner at Church last evening as had meat loaf, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, biscuit, salad and a small piece of dessert.  Our granddaughter seemed to be the happiest we have probably seen her since she moved.  Her knee is heeling nicely and she said the PT is helping and she is now experiencing little pain. 

Carol, so nice to read that you are feeling better from the exercise and walking.  A few days of cooler weather is probably welcome at this time of year down your way.  The pastors wife sounds like a lovely and thoughtful lady.  Our son had some rocky years in his late teens and life has dealt him some hard blows but he is a keeper and we love him very much.  We never go to Pizza Hut when he doesn't give us a big hug when we arrive and as we leave and the same when he comes to the house. It is nice.  I saw an article headline yesterday about the big drop in temperatures in Denver. 

Janice, I think Billy Graham was much beloved by many people across the world as he brought the good news of our salvation through our acceptance of Jesus Christ.  He lived a long and had a wonderful ministry.  There was a long article about his life in the newspaper.  I watched many of his crusades on TV. 

Janice, so sorry you are experiencing so much neck pain.  I watch my wife suffer with her back, legs and feet due to arthritis and the spinal programs.  She has now pretty well exhausted all of the suggested avenues of treatment and we both realize this will likely be something she will have to bear for many years ahead.  Are you able to rest at night.  Does an ice pack on your neck help?  That seems to give Pat relief when she arises in the morning.  She does use a pain pill and muscle relaxant when it gets so back for her.  She has enjoyed the last two days as has had a bit of a respite from the pain but knows it is only temporary. 

Marilyn, it does take out the joy of writing when we lose a long posting.  I think most of us can share your frustration at that happening. 

Carol

I just finished reading Ecclesiastecs (looked up the spelling).  Reading a quote from Billy Grahams nephew in the news - he said his uncle was always the same devoted man.  Isn't that nice to hear?  This is another quiet day as Don is not feeling well this morning - he has a telephone meeting this afternoon with one of his VA doctors. 

Janice:  Pain in your neck affects everything.  I hope you have an excellent doctor. 

USA Women's hockey won the gold.  We don't get that channel so I had to read about it this morning. 

Larry:  Indeed  - your son is a keeper.  Sending prayers for pain relief for Pat.  How nice to have a granddaughter so close and such good news on her knee healing.  Nice that you can send a massage pad back since it is useless. 






Marilyn

Good morning. I am going to try again to remember what I had posted and lost yesterday.

Keith had the stitches removed from the biopsy he had last week. We have not heard back from the pathology  lab about if it is really a Basal cell carcinoma. The Dr is sure that it is though. He seems to be getting worse with his memory and I really need to get the legal work taken care of ASAP. He says he doesn't care that he can't remember things. I get so frustrated at times and it is so hard to remember that he can't help it and I need to be more understanding of his predicament. There are times when I feel like I am living alone because he sleeps so much or at least acts like he is sleeping. Please pray that the Lord will give me better understanding and calmness in caring for Keith.
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Jacqueline

Soon be leaving for my new every 4th Thursday in the month MS Social evening....This is held in the bar room of a golf club, not really my type of social choice but we have a sit down meal which costs next to nothing, followed by a cup of tea and raffle, then maybe a game of cards or something else to pass the time...

Not sure what is happening when I type in here, dont think it is my mouse playing up, but words wont type, this doesn't happen anywhere else...was doing this a few days ago as well...

Just had my time call, time to leave, a half hour car journey...
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~ Muriel Donnelly

Jacqueline

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I am back home...didn't win any raffle prize, nor did I get my after dinner drink of tea, dont know how I missed that coming around, nor was I aware of anyone drinking, nor cups being put down...I had ordered it...and I never left the table, nor did I fall asleep..I realised we were coming to the end, people were saying goodbyes or getting there bits together, their jackets, when i said we haven't had our teas yet, only to be told we have had them...Well a typical social club atmosphere, I would say more people there without MS than there were with MS, and more couples than singles...anyway it did get me out socialising for a couple of hours although I do find it rather on the clique side...not sure I shall continue just for the sake of it...No after dinner card games just a young man playing guitar which was pleasant but the groups around the four tables of eight people per table, just carried on their conversations, some even with their backs to him, hardly taking any notice of the man entertaining us apart from the odd clap after each song...

Marilyne...
...it is not always easy to understand what others are going through but if it is any help, just think " if the shoe was on the other foot.." you are supporting him as any caring and loyal wife can do...you are doing your best, you cant do any more than your best...

Is anyone else having problems typing, mouse keeps freezing, writing is on a go slow, and keeps missing out letters... this is only happening on here...
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

JudyB

I have been off for a few days, my eyes have been giving me trouble.  Very sore, but the optometrist didn't find anything that would cause it.  So it is a wait and see time.

I will be glad when the Olympics are over, I only really watch the skating, and the Canadians have done well.

It is late so I am off to bed, have a good restful night everyone and a blessed day tomorrow.


Larry Hanna

Hi Everyone.  We are headed for our 7th 80+ day in a row today.  We are enjoying the nice weather although the humidity is fairly high.  We are to stay in the 80's for three more days and then will be in the 70's next week.  Our schedule is fairly light today.  The housekeeper will be here around 10 am and shortly thereafter we will leave for a medical appointment for Pat.  I plan on staying in the car and reading my ebook while she has her appointment.  We then plan on stopping at our new IHOP for our main meal of the day.  Scott and Jennifer have both eaten there and said they had really good meals. 

Carol, so sorry to read of Don's continuing to feel bad and hope the doctor was able to suggest something to help him feel better.  If you get an NBC channel on your TV you should be able to view the Olympics during the evening hours.  I have been watching it there for about an hour each evening.  However, I haven't watched more than that although I have the NBC Sports app on my phone and they provide a lot of coverage.  I did get the massage pad back into the Fed Ex hands and usually when that is done the credit appears on our Visa bill.  Amazon has a pretty neat system for handling their refunds including giving you the label to return the item.  If you are returning something that you ordered but then decide not to keep and there is nothing wrong with the item the return shipping costs are just taken out of the credit rather than having to pay at the Fed Ex office. 

Marilyn, sure hope Keith gets a negative report on the carcinoma.  I had one above my upper lip and the doctor said it would never kill me but could eat through my lip.  Fortunately the MOHs surgery removed all the cancer and there have been no more problems.  Having spent time with my mother as she suffered from dementia I think I have a bit of an understanding about how frustrating it can be.  If you haven't done so please contact your local Alzheimer's Association as they are so helpful and undoubtedly there is a support group in your area.  The information we obtained was very helpful and the lady that came out to talk with us provided very helpful information that helped my Dad and us understand the situation. 

Jackie, glad you were able to attend your MS social function.  Sorry you find the folks attending somewhat cliquish.  Maybe you can find newcomer's who also don't know anyone and make friends.  My experience has been that often these groups don't mean to be cliquish but when we get to know someone it is our tendency to gravitate to them.  The group that we used to go out with after Church for lunch probably appeared that way but it wasn't and we welcomed anyone who wanted to join us.  Sorry you weren't a winner in the raffle but better luck next time. I am not having any trouble typing in this discussion.  Maybe you have worn out your keyboard.  :)

Judy, eye problems are always worrisome and sure glad the eye doctor found nothing wrong with yours.  The Canadian's have done very well in the Olympics.  The USA has really struggled in many of the events. 

Jacqueline

Larry Hanna.
....that's what I thought but keyboard and mouse works normal everywhere else, everywhere but on our site...
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Carol

All packed for a one night visit to a Phoenix suburb - at the place our oldest son & wife rent until June.  Tomorrow, our son wants to take Don and a husband of my cousin to a railroad exhibit.  We three gals will find something to do - at least something to talk about.  I think that is the plan. 

Last night, we watched grandson's hockey team win the first of the playoff games.  Saturday night, they play St. Thomas (in Minnesota - that team is rated very high). I remember living there - all the outdoor games and wishing (almost praying) that the children's teams would lose and stop the never ending games out in the freezing cold. 

Judy:  Are your eyes feeling better now?  Take care. Do you think it could be an allergy?   Yes, Canada did very well.  We didn't see much of the games until they ran parts of it at night.

Larry:  Thank you for good thoughts for Don.  His meds have changed so we shall see if this will help. 

Jackie:  Hoping you will have everything working better for this site  Strange problem. 


Jacqueline

Just testing, testing, mouse seems ok at the moment...

Carol...
...isnt that always the way, us ladies always find plenty to talk about, women's stuff, leaving the menfolk to talk about, well, whatever they are best at talking about...men's stuff... ;D
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Larry Hanna

Hi Everyone.  Our day is starting out overcast and a bit foggy in places although I don't see fog here in our neighborhood.  I have a light schedule for today.  I do want to attend my 10:30 meeting as have missed the last four weeks, which is the longest period of not attending a meeting in the years I have been involved with Al-Anon.  I will probably watch some golf this afternoon and a little bit of the Olympics this evening.  Otherwise it will just be a restful day. 

Yesterday Pat's appointment didn't take very long and so we came home for awhile rather than going to eat.  A little after one we went back downtown and returned a couple of items from our on line grocery order that I had picked up on Wednesday.  The bag of apples had cut out places or cuts on three of the apples and were not acceptable and there was one other item Pat decided she didn't want.  I went into the Walmart and got in line with 6 people ahead of me only to find when I got to the counter that this was a separate money transactions section and the service desk was in the next area over.  I felt rather dumb as when I got there I didn't have to wait at all.  They were not able to find our order in their computer even though I had the Order, with the number they assigned, right on my phone.  So he gave me the refund on a gift card, which was fine as we shop at Walmart a lot.  We then went over to the brand new IHOP and had a very nice lunch.  I had their +55 breakfast special of one scrambled egg, one sausage, one bacon strip and one small piece of ham, plus hash browns and a pancake.  It was all I could eat and the price was very reasonable at $5.99.

Jackie, I haven't a clue on why your keyboard and mouse would work OK at other websites and not in this discussion.  It sort of defies logic but strange things happen on these computers.  Jackie, I have found in participating in men's coffee and other men's groups that we don't have any trouble in finding something to talk about.  One advantage of being older is we have a lot of life experiences plus we don't remember what we or others have said a few days ago and if we do it is fine to hear it again. 

Carol, I sure hope Don's new medications help him feel much better.  Nice to see he plans to go to the railroad exhibit with his son and cousin.  I bet you ladies will be able to find something to talk about.  :)  I hope your grandson's team is able to beat their next appointment and you don't have to be out in the cold to watch the game.   

Janice

Hello to everyone.  I have been AWOL from this site for a few days.  Elaine (my dtr) and I went to a pancake breakfast this morning (fund raiser) at a church nearby.  Earl and I were members there for several years. Good breakfast!  I couldn't eat it all, the plate held 2 pancakes, bacon, scrambled eggs with coffee. 

Larry you asked recently how many more years before retirement...for my grand-dtr's husband in the Army, now I know, it will be 4 years.  They were here for a visit recently and I asked him. He was sent to Ft Sill, OK almost 2 months ago. I asked him what kind of work he does, and he is teaching.  My great-GrSon is a 6th grader in school near Lawton, and rides a school bus for the first time in his life.  He seems to like it there.  He lived in El Paso most of his life, as his Dad was stationed at Ft Bliss there.  He was sent to South Korea for 3 years, and family was allowed to go too.  Patty home schooled Sidney while there.

I saw in the local newspaper recently that the trial for the shooter at the library here won't be anytime soon, but will be held in Roswell, NM instead of here, sometime next year. My Gr dtr will have to go as a witness.  I hate that she has to be a witness, this whole thing has tormented her enough already.





This is the day the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. Â  Ps 118:24

Carol

We are back after spending  a day and half in the Phoenix suburb.  The railroad car exhibit was really interesting.  We walked through many cars - some are privately owned and they are allowed to hook up with an AMTRAK train.  Would that not be so neat? 

Yes, we talked a lot and will no doubt be really tired in about another hour.  We treated son and DIL to a light supper last night and they gave us a gift card for a restaurant here since they have been using our home as a base for catching planes.  They really really travel. 

Grandson is playing right now - it is 0 to 0 at the moment.  Don't touch that sweet boy!!!! 

Janice:  Sorry for your anxious feeling about your g-daughter testifying.  All of us reading - will say a little prayer for her and you too. 

We had such a nice lunch fixed by our DIL and she made a special old family treat (her mom's banana pudding) -.   

Larry Hanna

Hi Everyone.  We are to have another nice day with a 50% chance of rain this afternoon.  I am going to Sunday School and then plan on coming home to get Pat so we can go back to Church.  We will either go out to eat or pick up something to bring home to eat.  Then will have a quiet and restful remainder of the day.  I do plan on watching the golf tournament later this afternoon. 

Janice, glad you enjoyed the pancake breakfast.  I find that pancakes are very filling anymore.  Thanks for the info on how long for retirement four your granddaughter's husband.  Sometimes trial are really put off.  Obviously the person waived his rights to a speedy trial.  I suppose the idea is that the witnesses recollections will fade a bit and the defense attorney can trip them up someway to the benefit of the defendent. 

Carol, it sounds like the ladies always went to see railroad exhibit.  Glad to see you enjoyed it.  Trains are really large things.  I can't imagine owning my own railroad car.  I will be waiting to hear the outcome of your grandson's hockey game.  Speaking of banana pudding, Pat put together a banana cream pie and it is very tasty.  It was a nice ending to our meal of chili last evening. 

Carol

Good Sunday to all!  We slept better in our own bed last night. 

Larry:  We did watch the game over our computer last night.  It had a buffering problem at the most intense time (overtime with whoever got a goal first).  Then, both of us saw the other team won on the scoreboard.  Our daughter called and said WE won!. Imagine that - such a mistake and such poor coverage of the game.  So, that is the 2nd game of playoffs and they will be in one more soon - we would hope they would go all the way.  Reid's team was rated lower than both of the last two opponents so the boys must feel happy.  Such nice young men - the school is strict on behavior.   

This week, someone is coming to check out the roof where it leaks - and maybe we can get something scheduled for repair.  That would be nice and I would be thankful.  Don has two VA appointments and daughter arrives Friday.   

Ruth Ann Bice

Hi, friends,

I'm sorry I've been missing.

It's wonderful to catch up with y'all. May our Lord bless each
of us, as only He can know all our needs.

I've still been taking care of the kitty and his needs, plus finances for my sister in law. I hope she will be able to return home soon.

Y'all have a good rest of the day.

Ruth Ann
...his compassions fail not.  They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.


Larry Hanna

Hi Everyone.  Our day starts out rainy and is to continue through noon and perhaps afterwards.  We will stay in the 60's all day.  We had the most folks attending our Sunday School class yesterday that I have seen since we moved here 3 years ago.  We did not go out to lunch but I stopped at Firehouse Subs for a big sub that Pat and I shared for lunch at home.  I have fixed Pat's breakfast and put out some stuffed peppers to thaw that we will have for our dinner along with a salad and there is still banana pie so we will eat well this evening.  I struggled with weariness yesterday afternoon and went to bed around 8 pm.  I am still weary today so don't plan to do anything after I finish with the discussions and have decided not to put in a reservation for our monthly Senior luncheon at Church tomorrow.

Carol, sorry your Internet connection to the game was not strong and that it was hard to watch.  The scorekeeper must have hit the wrong button showing who won the game.  Glad your grandson's team won their second playoff game.  Our North Augusta High School girls basketball team won the State Championship last week for the second year in a row.  Nothing wrong with your grandson's school being strict on behavior and sure wish that existed in other schools.  We all need to know where the boundaries are or we wouldn't need laws. 

Ruth Ann, I see you continue to look after things for your sister-in-law.  She has had a long time away from her apartment and her cat.   

Carol

Ruth Ann:  Prayers for you and also your SIL to recover so your daily tasks will ease.  Keep us posted.

Our neighbors across the street are getting small rocks for their yard.  There is no grass in this area - grass takes too much water.  We are used to it here and do not mind it a bit.  Other shrubs and cacti are easy to grow - everyone has a drip system installed in yards and that makes water-saving sense. 

Washing clothes and dusting, now to vacuum.  Last night, I fixed two large pork chops with a sauce in the crock pot and we only ate half of the meal - yea.... leftovers.  A big equipment with a front loader just drove up the street with a huge Saguaro cactus to be planted in someone's yard.  That size would be terribly expensive. 

Janet:  I spotted you online - good morning hug to you. 


Janet

#73
Thanks for the hug, Carol!!  We got home on Thursday night, really tired, so have been resting and not much else!  We haven't even gone to the store to get bread!  Yesterday after church I put on a big pot of pinto beans--that tasted good!

We had a wonderful, although very strenuous trip!  We walked anywhere from 3 1/2 to 8 miles per day most days, climbed hundreds of stairs, had numerous plane rides, several loooong bus rides, etc.  But at 80 and 77 years, we did quite well!  Darrel knows his limits so he skipped several of the hikes, and I did a shorter version a few times because of another problem I was dealing with, not because I was too tired. We thought we were the "most senior" of the group, but there was one fellow who was three months Darrel's senior!   :) ;)  There was a group of fourteen for the trip after we met the five who didn't go to Easter Island, and everyone was quite congenial.  We went all the way to the tip of South America, enjoying Patagonia and its beautiful scenery and wildlife, including birds.

I have been posting a few photos on my FB page, but my phone won't allow me to post but one at a time part of the time.  I'll keep adding a few every day or so.  Last night Curtis and Toni invited us to their house for dinner (supper to country folk like us!)  They are leaving for Florida on Friday to Mark's, and we wanted to see them before they leave.  We so enjoyed seeing them and the sweet great-granddaughters!  Spring Break is next week, so no school for the girls.  Of course, they are over the moon about going to Disney World!!

It took me quite a while, but I have read all your posts since I left!  Needless to say, I won't be commenting on each one.  But I'm sad several of you have been struggling with coughs, back pain and other problems.  Hope everyone is much better now, and see some are!  :)

John fed and petted our cat and watered my plants for me.  He said he came out nearly every day to pet the cat for 20 minutes!  He is lonely.  I told him when he gets his apartment straightened up, I will help him find a dog.  That would be wonderful company for him, and get him out for a walk every day.

I am gathering material and journals, preparing to begin my book "Walking Beth Home."  She deserves for the rest of her story to be told.  Prayers for the project to be done according to God's will, will be so appreciated.  I sometimes (to be honest, a lot of the time) have trouble staying focused, determined and motivated!

It is terribly dry here, actually across several states.  And the wind does not help! We need moisture desperately!

Before this becomes a book, I will stop.  I must say, it's really good to be home!
We were both more than ready to come home!
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Ruth Ann Bice

Hi, folks,

I was "in the neighborhood" (actually on the computer), so decided to stop by once again.

Y'all are right, it has been a long time since Christmas Day when my sister in law has been in her home. I imagine she's feeling a bit pampered there in the rehab center.

She is not allowed to put one of her feet onto the floor. So, that's what's holding up her progress.

They say tomorrow will be a great day.

May God bless each person who comes here to read and/or leave a message. I love each of you.

Ruth Ann
...his compassions fail not.  They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.


Jacqueline

Well UK is in for some rough weather this week, Arctic snow...our temps have hit an all-time low since 5 years ago...

...we have an " Extraordinary General Meeting " tonight...I am sure you all know what this means..."  a group would ordinarily hold an annual general meeting (AGM), but where an issue arises which requires the input of the entire membership and is too serious or urgent to wait until the next AGM takes place...the state of our parkhome grounds...By the sounds of this I can expect a lot of moving machinery floating backwards and forwards during our Summer...

Larry Hanna...
...I had to give in and order another mouse...gone for Logitech Silent Mouse...states easy set-up, well it would need to be where Richard is concerned ::)
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Jacqueline

My mouse has come, already connected by, guess who?...me...so simple anyone could do it apart from you know who? he hadn't got a clue...the only problem now is the touch is so light I cant use my right hand, my right set of fingers, my Peripheral Neuropathy..so this one is not making my life easier but harder, it is so silent, one doesnt even know when one is touching it..dont think I am going to get along with this mouse...

Well our weather is the calm before the storm...
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Larry Hanna

Hi Everyone.  It is a beautiful day that is going to be in the high 60's by late afternoon.  I woke up feeling alive this morning after two days of being exhausted.  So am looking forward to the day.  We need to get Pat a new phone as hers started acting crazy yesterday.  She uses the small phone that isn't a smart phone and the last one we got at Walmart so guess that is likely to be where we will go today.  Then we will probably have our main meal out today.  I am thinking Ruby Tuesdays sounds look.  I have nothing else pressing the rest of the day.

Carol, I remember seeing all of the rock covered yards in the Phoenix area and how strange the very green yards looked.  Isn't it great to have enough left overs for another meal.  We often have left over meals and some dishes are even better the second time. 

Janet, you have been in my thoughts and I felt it was probably about time for you two to be getting back home.  Glad you could take a few days to rest up rather than having to immediately jump on the fast track.  It sounds like you had a wonderful trip and with all of that walking and climbing you must be in very good physical health.  Glad you were with a compatible group.  Your little great granddaughters are at a nice age to be going to Disney World.  A dog for John sounds like a very good idea if he is allowed to have it in his apartment.  I am glad to see you are going to finish Beth's story.  It is great to have you back as you were gone a long time and we missed you. 

Ruth Ann, nice to see your post again today.  Enjoy your nice day.  Perhaps you are having the same weather we are having here. 

Jackie, I hope the issues with your General Meeting today are not too serious.  Having the Arctic snow doesn't sound great.  I have owned several Logitech mice over the years and am using one here in my office currently.  Sorry to read you are experiencing problems with the new mouse. 

Carol

I had the calendar marked for a roofer to check in this morning and I .  called to confirm  What a crazy phone call.  they had us scheduled for Friday and that is the day our daughter arrives at the airport.  Now, they (the roof inspection) won't be here until the end of March. 

Janet:  Kudos to you two on having such an active trip - it was good that you got away.  Now another book for Beth in the making.  I like the title. 

Larry:  I miss the old flip-top phone.  This one is so sensitive - it has even dialed when I know I have not touched it.   Terribly embarrassed when I called a neighbor accidently at a quarter to 11 one night.  They could hear me talking.  Ruby Tuesday - we have not been in one for years.  It sounds nice. 

Marilyn:  It has been a while since you have mentioned your son with a health problem.  How is he faring? 

 

Marilyn

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Carol thank you for asking about Roger. He is still battling the cancer, They changed his medication because instead of the former one shrinking his tumors they grew. He is on Oral meds  to cause the immune system to   attack the cancer. the meds  made him a type 2 diabetic so he is now on metformin as well. He is still working and taking time off to go to his Dr appointments  in San Francisco and when he is in bad shape to the hospital locally. He does have a local Dr  who gives him his meds.
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Jacqueline

#80
Well 6.20pm and just as well Richard was out and about walking Toby when he bumped into our sites committee member who was notifying that the General Meeting is going to be re-arranged, well the meeting was due to start at 7.pm...short notice but today has been a rather unsure snow day, it is here now and laying but it has come and gone twice without causing much damage.....I have to say i am happy with this as my MS has really taken a nasty turn, the nerves in the top of my leg have come alive making my walking very hard...I had been toying as to whether I should go or to give it a miss...

Larry Hanna..
...this new mouse is acting the same way as my old mouse...I am now wondering if it is the keyboard, and not the mouse...
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Janet

#81
Hello again!  We have a 70* day, with light winds!  :)
That makes me happy! We need moisture desperately, but if it's not going to rain or snow, I'm happy for it to be nice.  I just read on the weather thing on my phone that it has been FIVE MONTHS since Dodge City had a quarter inch of rain!  :o  Maybe soon, we will be blessed with moisture.

Ruth Ann, always good to read that you are still trucking along!  Good for you!

Jackie, I am not techie at all, so when I have computer problems I have to ask one of the grandkids for help.  :-[

Larry, thanks for you kind words of welcome.  It's good to be home again.  I'm really trying not to jump back onto the fast track; rather, I want to sort of keep a low profile and start working on my book.  I am assessing the activities I usually attend and deciding which ones I need to drop.  Otherwise I will just be frustrated with my lack of progress on the things I feel are more important.  We went to the Senior Center for lunch and Darrel commented that he thinks we will stop going,
as nobody sits at the table with us any more.  I've no idea why, but it's becoming embarrassing!

Carol, that's sure a long time to wait for roof inspection--a whole month!  Was it their mistake or yours?  Either way, too long!

Marilyn, I'm sorry about your son.  That stinkin' old cancer is such a thief!  I will pray for Roger.

Yes, Larry, John can have a dog there where he lives.  He just needs to get the place in some sort of order first. (My opinion!)  He says he's working on it, but it shouldn't take this long! The headstone is all engraved and will be set next week.They made one mistake on it, but John didn't see it, and signed off on it, so I'll just have to let it go.  It's not a biggie.  I wanted (on the back of the stone on her side) to say "She loved much and was much loved."  They left out the second much. It will be nice to have it there well before Memorial Day!  Oh, how I miss that girl! :'(

I need to contact Pat Scott H.  I tried numerous times while away, but none of them went through.

Darrel went to the bank and the grocery store this morning, so now we have bread and I have cream for my coffee!!   :thumbsup: :coffee:
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Larry Hanna

Hi Everyone.  We are going to have a rainy and relatively cool day in the low to mid-60s.  We plan on going to the Church this evening for the Wednesday night dinner. 

Yesterday it was a beautiful day outside.  We did enjoy nice petite steak dinners at Ruby Tuesdays.  I had the salad bar for one of my two sides. There salad bar contains over 50 items and is really good. We then went to Walmart to get Pat a new cell phone as hers has become unreliable.  Now I just have to figure out how to get it set up.  I thought I could just change out the SIM card from her existing phone to replace the one in the new phone but that didn't seem to work. 

Late yesterday afternoon I noticed two boxes had been delivered to my neighbor, who is out of town this week.  I had told him I would keep an eye out and if anything was delivered I would bring it over and store in the garage until he gets home.  I have a refrigerator type dolly so took that over and got the boxes on it.  As I started back I noticed the name was his and the address was up the street.  So I started up that way and went two or three houses when I discovered the house numbers were getting smaller and I had gone too long.  I turned around and found the right address.  By the time I got home my heart and arm were complaining but calmed down when I had relaxed in my easy chair. Overall Pat and I had a great day yesterday and enjoyed being out.

Carol, sometimes things just don't work out as we had hoped.  Maybe the rain will hold off in March and they can get the problem fixed.  I have never had the problem of accidentally dialing when I have my phone turned off.  We find Ruby Tuesdays has good food.  I think they are closing some of their restaurants and I sure hope this is not one of them. 

Marilyn, it sounds like Roger is really a battler in dealing with the cancer.  I am glad he is still able to work.

Jackie, I sure hope today finds your MS settled down and not causing you problems like yesterday.  Have you done a Google search on the mouse jumping around problem.  I just did a quick search and see several different suggestions and solutions mentioned.  Unless you have a laptop with a touchpad it is probably not your keyboard that is the problem. 

Janet, I sure hope you all are not in for another dust bowl period with the lack of moisture.  Good for you to assess the activities you have been attending and perhaps dropping some.  I think I am going to have to drop out of the Wisdom Group that meets on Thursdays.  That is the day I take my friend to coffee and get to spend time with men friends from the Church.  Then by the time I get my friend back home, about a 15 minute drive and then drive back and participate for an hour in the group I am exhausted and it has been taking a day or two to recover to feel good again.  I don't want to give up going to Sunday School and Church although it is also leaving me pretty exhausted for the rest of the day and usually Monday as well.  Are you assigned tables at your Senior Center?  If not, just find a table where other people are sitting and ask if the spot is taken.  I have found usually I get an invitation to sit down and can make a new friend or two.  We all have a tendency to sit in the same places such as Church but it doesn't have to be that way.  I guess it mainly not having to make a new decision.  Maybe John enjoys living with some clutter around him.  A couple of weeks ago Judy posted that Pat is not doing well and we haven't heard anything sense. 

Janet

Good day to you all!

I am ready to leave the house, going to get my toenails trimmed, then plan to go to The Main Artery and paint with friends for a few hours.  I want to keep my painting skills, as have lots of great subject matter to work on.  Today I will be using watercolors, which I have the least practice, therefore the least skill in using.  But I plan to just enjoy and have fun trying!  It's not a contest!

I am thinking and planning and praying about the book; hope to start on it soon!

Larry, we all have to know our limits, and I'm glad you take care of yourself.I still hope to meet you while we are both still here on earth!

Time to get moving!!  TTYL!
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Marilyn

Hi everyone, Just stopping by for a few minutes. I am going to start teaching Tai Chi twice a week at a senior housing facility.I went over and siged the papers and got a key today. then Freckles and I visited the cancer center.

Larry when Roger first started on Chemo the dr told him he would give him 2 to 20 years depending if the chemo worked for him.
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Janet

Marilyn, that's the widest spread of time I've ever heard of a doctor "giving" anyone!  In other words, he has absolutely no idea!  I HOPE YOUR TAI Chi classes are well attended!  (Oops!  Didn't mean to have caps lock on!  Sorry.
  :-[
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Carol

We had a tiny bit of snow in Tucson today and the hills or mountains nearby have a lot more.  Roads up there are closed.  The elevation here is only a bit above 3,000 ft. - when we go home, we are higher than Denver - over 6,000 ft and Don will be adjusting to that once more.  He did very well at Christmas. 

Marilyn:  That is a heavy load for Roger - may he have the best care available and family support. 

I am taking a break - our daughter arrives tomorrow morning and there is a pan of fresh baked chocolate brownies for her.  She never gains weight - she only has chocolate for dessert and not often.  We will be driving to Yuma with her to visit a cousin who winters in Yuma.  Also, a fast walk across the border so she can see what that is all about.  We (US citizens} are drilled on our background when returning.  Everyone is astounded that we walk straight into Mexico -.    Things are tighter now at the custom crossing.   

Janet:  Good for you - staying busy.  Good luck on the water colors.

Larry:  Why don't you cut back on Sundays and trade off going to one meeting each day?  It may be beneficial for your energy and for Pat's back issues.   

Time to get back to reality here and finish cleaning.   




Jacqueline

Mouse is still playing up...I am now back to my comfortable to use original mouse, even the new mouse was doing the same thing...we have new batteries, and now put new batteries in our keyboard, still doing the same thing, it is like the mouse is typing but not always connecting, goes on a go slow, then if I click back, after a short pause the writings I have typed disappear...anyway as I type now, so far so good...

Well at last our snow has arrived, been saying our area would get it all week, then said today would be heavy snow, done my weather guessers check and now that has changed to light snow but some have now been updated during this last hour of being up to heavy snow tomorrow...with one saying blizzards, I check daily on three weather guessing UK sites for our area to see whether their predictions tally with each other...
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Larry Hanna

Hi Everyone.  After a somewhat rainy day yesterday we are seeing a little sun this morning but suppose to be cloudy all day with a fairly high chance of rain tonight.  I will go to coffee this morning after picking up my friend at assisted living.  I told our minister last evening at dinner that I am going to have to give up the Wisdom Class and why.  I just fixed Pat's breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen and that is becoming almost too much.  We got a coupon yesterday from Rudy Tuesdays for a buy one entree and get one of equal of less value for free.  That is too good to pass up so we will be going down late this afternoon for our main meal.  That will be it for today. 

Last evening Scott was able to install the new Ring doorbell we got for Christmas and it is really neat.  Anytime someone approaches the house I get a ring on my phone and can see video of who it is.  I can also speak to the person without having to go to the door.  He also got his mother's new cell phone set up and working. 

Janet, so happy to see you took a day yesterday to enjoy your painting.  I would love to have you and Darrel visit us.  We have a nice unused guest room just waiting. 

Marilyn, how nice of you to teach a Tai Chi class at the senior housing facility.  I hope Roger told the doctor he had selected the 20 year option. 

Carol, is it unusual for Tucson to have snow?  I know you will be happy to have your daughter visit you.  I can't imagine never gaining weight.  That sure isn't my problem.  :)  One of the trips I took to visit my folks we went to the border and parked and walked over the or border crossing into Mexico, probably where you will be taking your daughter. My dad would go there each year and get his medicine prescriptions filled and saved a lot of money.  He showed the medicine to his regular pharmacist in Missouri and was told it was the exact same medicine that sold for generally 2/3rd more in the USA.  We were only there for two or three hours and I was more than ready to get back on US soil.  I remember how back the sidewalks were and all of the open front stores.  I am not yet ready to give up Sunday School and Church on Sunday.  Generally I don't have much to do except for Sundays and Thursdays other than doctor appointments.  Fortunately I don't have something scheduled every day. 

Jackie, you have a very strange mouse.  :)  I have never known one to do what yours is doing. Sure hope you don't experience a blizzard.

Jacqueline

#89
Larry Hanna...
...the snow hasn't stopped all day, it is a real picture outside...the whole of the sky and ground is just white, it has now layed quite thick....supposedly we are now in the throws of Storm Emma...and this is supposedly sunny Dorset....well not at the moment it isn't...



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

Janet

Oh, how I wish we were getting snow ! Or rain!  The people here in a three or four state area would be rejoicing!!

Larry, we need to do some traveling in the U.S. including a trip to see you and Pat!
Thank you for the gracious invitation!

I had a really nice day painting yesterday; now I want to finish the picture I started.
It's a hummingbird and a flower.  I was just getting "into the zone" when it was time to come home.  But what a joy it was to be painting again!  I plan to make that a regular part of my weeks.   :)

I went to get my teeth cleaned this morning, the to UW General meeting.  Now I will go to the library for a while, and that will be my day.  I'm getting back to "early to bed and early to rise."  I really do not like missing my early morning meetings with Jesus!  That's the very best part of my day, and I so need His help.

Missing my Beth so acutely today.   :(
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Jacqueline

#91
Janet...
...not if you were living where we are you wouldn't be wishing for snow...Ok I too was looking forward to seeing snow but, we are off the beaten track, down in the valleys, a steep slope leading to our top of home, then slope from our home to the bottom homes...Our snow has now turned to dangerous frozen ice...I opened our Kitchen door early this morning to let our eager to go Toby out, to do his morning wee, he first slid on the outside door mat, which then made him slide losing his balance onto the iced up decking, just watching his four pours sliding about and hopping on three legs was enough and then watching him sliding as he tried to get up our decking steps onto the snowed up garden...to say he was hopping and sliding at the same time to lift a leg to do his wee, was an understatement...needless to say no sooner was that done he was heading to come back indoors...I can see the dangerous sloped corner of our outside road is looking rather like an ice rink...I very much doubt we get any post or delivery vans today, far to risky...

...Perhaps this link give you an Idea as to how cut off we are....if you look for the v shape of distant sea, far to your right, we are somewhere down there...or if you follow down the lane from that brown beach cafe sign, will take you near to the start point of our long private road to the right...and if you carry on further up you will eventually come to the clifftop car park overlooking the sea, quite a spectacular view...


https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@50.6498349,-2.3701184,3a,75y,142.42h,73.39t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sssihlgg313rX6jvSR1SO-Q!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Larry Hanna

Hi Everyone.  We awoke this morning to a beautiful sunny sky and it will be that way all day and will get into the mid-60's.  I have nothing on my schedule for today so will just have a nice quiet and restful day.  I did go to coffee yesterday and then last evening we did go to Ruby Tuesday's to take advantage of the buy one get one coupon we had.  We had another very good meal.  It has been very windy and rainy all afternoon and was still raining when we left but by the time to got to the restaurant the rain had stopped and the wind died down. 

Jackie, hope you are enjoying the beauty of the snow and don't have to get out until it melts.  Parts of the USA are having a lot of bad weather today with a lot of snow in the West and bad storms in the Northeast.  I just had a notification that already over 400,000 people are without power in the NE and that the Federal Government offices are closed today in Washington, DC. 

Janet

Those that need moisture get none; those who have too much get more!  At least, that is how it seems.  My weather service is warning of extreme fire danger day after day.  :(

I drove out to the cemetery to see if the foundation had been laid for Beth's stone--no, not yet.  They said the stone would be set next week, so that's why I wondered.

Windy here again today, and fairly warm.

I think Darrel helped me solve my dilemma of how to begin the first chapter of the book, God bless him!  I'm thinking about it all the time, will start writing soon.I can always make corrections, additions, or deletions as I go.  That's the beauty of writing on computer flash drive!

One of the gals I paint with at the Main Artery is having a show this evening, so I plan to go to that.  Should be fun!  But I have the afternoon to get other stuff donee, of which I have plenty!!

I wrote Pat an email, but no response yet.  I hope she is up to answering it.
Still praying for the dear lady.
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Jacqueline

Larry Hanna - Janet...
...they called our UK weathers " The Beast from the East...and to add to it we had " Storm Emma..." supposedly causing UK's worth weather in years...it has claimed 13 lives as of yesterday...One was a little girl playing outside her home, who was killed by a sliding on snow out of control car...
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Larry Hanna

Hi Everyone.  Our morning started out in the mid-40's and it is bright and sunny with no wind and headed into the mid-60's this afternoon. I stayed home all day yesterday and will likely do the same today.  I got the dishwasher emptied and the trash out and am just waiting for Pat to get up when I will probably fix her breakfast.  Yesterday afternoon Pat did some cooking and we had chicken from the Instant Pot, friend potatoes and onions and broccoli along with apple pie.  Fortunately there is enough left over to make us a good supper this evening as well.  I plan on watching some basketball and golf this afternoon.  In a little while I am going to order the rest of the pull-out shelves that we need for our lower kitchen cabinets and one for Pat's side of the bathroom sink.   

Janet, I have read that getting started on a book is usually the hardest part.  Glad Darrel had a good suggestion for you.  I hope you enjoyed the art show last evening. 

Jackie, how sad and what a tragic accident with the car skidding and killing the little child.  I hope that storm is over for you and the snow will soon melt. 

Janet

There is no lack of severe weather, on this or the other side of the pond!  I heard on the news yesterday that several people were killed by falling trees, and even heavy branches in a big storm here stateside.  This old world is being shaken!

Larry, it sounds as if the daily chores are becoming more difficult for both you and Pat.  I'm glad you take care of yourselves and know your limits.  I think this last big trip was really hard on Darrel.  He hasn't moved far from his recliner since we got home!  He did go to the grocery store yesterday, though.  I've been really busy,
but only doing the things I find value or pleasure in doing.

I'm going to do a little silk painting today; haven't touched that in years!  It will be a fun little project!  When I get the watercolor done I started Wednesday, I will post pictures of it and the silk thing on FB, if you care to see them.

It's not cold here, but still windy, with extreme fire danger warnings.  Yesterday there was a grass fire, and they barely managed to save a home, but lost all the out buildings.

I'm getting started on the book!!  Prayers appreciated; I want it to glorify God and honor Beth's life.  Thanks!
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Marilyn

hello everyone from the left coast where it has been raining for several days. There was a bit of snow yesterday that didn't stick and was gone by the time I got the car out of the garage to go to the gym.

I got my hair cut today and will try to get a selfie to post here. It is very short compared to the way I used to wear it. I am letting my gray  grow out and will no longer col.or my hair, so I will keep it short until it gets all grown out. My hair grows pretty fast so it should only take   about a year or  one and a half years.
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