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Can't stay long...been puttering around too long this morning.  I have to dress for Red Hats and leave here in about 30 minutes. Whoooooosh!!

Be back later!

Today would be my Mom's 94th birthday.  I know she is watching over me.  

I had a difficult night last night.  Was still looking at the clock at 2:30.  Grrrrr I hate that happening.

Good to see you Gord,  Stay in touch eh~!

We are almost finished with the snow. There are muddy spots all over.  Our road is soft, we really sink down when we drive over it.   The joys of country living.

Well I need to get.  I want to prepare for next weeks science/health for the girls.  Also I am looking for a grade 8 science text, Not sure which box I stored it in.  I am off

Praying for all of you
JudyB

  Hi to all and hope that you all are having a great day.  My nephew's and niece arrived today for a few days as it's the March break, also there mum is with them and she is also the aunt of one of the boys.   So the next few days we should have a busy time.  God is so good and as I have said before he never lets us down.

Janet.  Jour devotional was terrific and faith helps us in times of troubles.  Than you.

Pat.  Your picture of the windmills is beautiful and it just so happens that I know the man who helped build these

Judy B.  Sounds like you have a very busy place and you know what it's like as they get older.  I was looking at an old photo album yesterday and the pictures were from 69 Sheppard ave. w. I was standing awith your dad  and my oldest brother and his family were there so that brings memories back. They are treasures..

Samanath. Praying for you both the L

Hi all.

Our son and his wife were in town for a doctor's appointment and stopped by for a couple of hours.  I didn't know they were coming so it was a pleasant surprise.  He adjusted our big TV as the colors were not lined up correctly and also put on a small antenna so we can get the local channels in high definition from the air as they are now broadcasting in high definition. 

I spent the morning at coffee then to the church for Bible study with the minister's class and then across the street from the church for a time of fellowship with some of the folks at the donut shop.  It was noon before I got home and was really tired so after a sandwhich took a nap.  So now you know how my day has gone and tonight is choir practice. 

Gord, I understand your feelings of not wanting to have to quit working but I can assure you that you can easily find worthwhile things to keep your mind active and you will soon wonder how you ever found time to work.  At least that has been my experience.

Marilyn, thanks for sharing the information about Pinkie.  It certainly sounds like things are not going to get better for her in this life.  So glad that she is a person of strong faith.

JudyB, I can relate to the muddy roads as grew up in the country and remember when our road to the highway was a dirt road.  Eventually it was graveled that helped but we still had some mud holes in a few low spots in the spring.

Sarah, hope the lessened stress will be helpful to you. 

Carol, hope you like the keyboard.  My good friend uses that type keyboard almost exclusively and said when he started to use it he immediately felt relief of pain in his wrists.  The keyboard I am currently used is curved but not divided.

Janet, I will be watching the postings here for news from Darrel.  I hope he will be able to come home as he is anticipating. 

Etta Sue, I have taken Tagament for quite a few years to deal with reflux and haven't had any more problems.

 

I meant to only drop donated fabric off at the church & because barely anyone showed, I found myself tying quilts with the two eldest women.  Am bushed & happy that my back didn't give me a problem today.  Don is going to BBQ some ground venison he bought and the crockpot is filled with a tiny bit of ham along with beans & veggies - the broth is tasty. 

Judy B:  My hats off to you for home schooling.  I never thought of it in my time.  It sounds like spring has come to your area finally so that will be something to look forward to now.

Larry:  How nice that your son was in for a visit and he is always such a good helper too.  We have our youngest coming for the day on Saturday and need his help with the washing machine.  Just to come and visit - our hearts are happy.

Carol

Forgot to mention, a friend at church is putting on a meeting at church tomorrow.  She will recite some of the writings of Martin Luther's wife (Katy, I believe).  It is supposed to be historical and knowing her, it will be hysterical as well.  Can't wait to be there.  This is the first of a new club for seniors but we don't want to be called seniors. 

Carol

Hi, friends,

I've finally been able to get back here to post. I've kept up from work, but when I get home, it seems there's just not enough time.

And, like some of the others of you, the new time change must have been hard for my body to accept. So, I went to bed immediately after arriving home from work yesterday, slept like a baby, and when the morning came, I felt just fine. Thanks be to God.

I'm anxiously awaiting the news from all our patients.  I've prayed for each of you by name more than once today.

I'm really saddened to learn more about Pinky's illness. Her testimony is a ringing affirmation of her faith, and how much I appreciate her attitude. I've really missed her.

Y'all have a good rest of the day.

Ruth Ann

We left the furnace off all day, just a quick blast of heat tonight.  The house is quite warm, and even with the snow just about gone, we can expect more cold.  The wind is doing its job of drying.

A quick update on the baby.  Daniel is 8 weeks and in Hospital and will be till he can breathe on his own for 24 hours.  He has pneumonia, and is on oxygen and 2 puffers.  Poor mommy is sleeping on a cot, and has no way of getting food.  Ouch, I wish I could DO something.  I know praying is doing something, but there are times I just wish I could get my hands dirty if you know what I mean.  This sister has been a dear friend for many years, I feel so helpless.

We are having a friend over tomorrow.  The girls are excited, they have so much fun with these kids. 

I am praying for each need here, and hope all sleep well.  Well I am off to bed, hopefully to sleep. 
God Bless JudyB

More news from Pinkie  HERE

Please see "Prayer and Praise" for my prayer request.

Good Morning everyone. I am enjoying having some time for myself to do the things I want to do like spending more time in prayer.  I am sure the people in my neighbor hood think I am walking along with my dogs talking to myself. 

We are having some awesome meetings at church this month. Last night  the Men's ministry took over the bible study.  What a great message and altar call.

Everything is going well with Ruth at this time. Hallelujah.

I went to the plastic surgeon yesterday to  have the bump on my lip checked and he is just going to watch it since it has been there for so many years and actually is smaller than at first. He also check out the red spot on the bridge of my nose and said it may be precancerous but I go back in six month to get it checked out too.  i was in the chair all of about 15 minutes. He said that with former smokers anything on the lip  should be of concern. Also the fact that I lived in the high desert for 10 years  leaves concern for any type of skin problems.

TTYL

I, too, am having a hard time adjusting to the time change.  I can't seem to get to bed early and then I don't want to get out of bed in the morning.  It was 10 when I finally got up this morning.

Ivalou called.  Her son, Jeff, 54, is a construction contractor and does finishing on new homes.  Jeff was on a ladder and his helper lost control of a board and knocked Jeff off the ladder.  After going to the emergency room, Jeff has a crushed heel, broken in 30-35 pieces.  He is in a temporary cast and when the swelling goes down then they plan to do surgery to put all the pieces back together and insert a steel plate.  Now the worry is...when may he get to go back to work?  And his oldest daughter is getting married in 6 weeks and he is wondering how he will get his tux on over a cast!  All will be well.  God is in control. 

Anyway, we went down to see Jeff.  He looks great but he said when he gets his foot below his heart, it throbs like a toothache.

I had never seen their cat, Sebastian.  He is a Mancoon cat or Maine Coon cat.  Big cat and only a year old.  And his tail is this wide
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Big, ol', fluffy tail!  Beautiful cat! 

Then we had Nacho Supremes at El Camino Real.  Love their nacho supremes. 

I was very much surprised to wake up this morning to water, water everywhere.  Ivalou said she could hear the wind howling all night and the rain hitting the house.  My house must be more sound than hers because I didn't hear a thing until early this morning, I heard the sump pump turning on about every 5 minutes.  And it turned cold again.  Short Spring!

I am trying to stay warm...really cold today after being almost 89° yesterday.  What a difference a day makes!!

Have a headache....just finished my income tax return   Seems like every year they try to make it even more of a puzzlement!  Could be they think that the relief of getting to the end will leave us too exhausted to be mad.....?

Sunday we had the most rain in one day since 60 yrs. ago.  I thought we were going to break another record.....what a day!  Rain either falling or about to, so still waiting for the promise in William Wordsworth's poem:

It is the first mild day in March:
Each minute sweeter than before,
The redbreast sings from the tall larch
That stands beside our door.

                     

Was sorry to read about Pinkie.  I also remember her....my maiden name was the same as her last name.  So glad that she is a Christian and all is well with her soul.  That is what is so amazing about our faith.  It can be well with our soul, even tho' not well with our circumstance. 

St. Patrick Day is almost here again.  Time to start thinking about the Hummingbird feeder.  Read a little blurb about St. Patrick:

WHO WAS PATRICK?

Was there really a Saint Patrick? Definitely. Did he really drive the
snakes out of Ireland? Probably not. At age 16 (around A.D. 400),
Patrick was kidnapped from his home on the west coast of England and
carried off to Ireland. After six years, he escaped; upon returning
home, he received his call (in a dream) to preach the Gospel. He
spent the next 15 or so years in a monastery, preparing for his
missionary work. Although some Christians lived in Ireland at the
time, it was Patrick who spread Christianity throughout the land and
brought an organized church into existence. We wear a shamrock on St.
Patrick's Day because Patrick used its three leaves to explain the
Trinity. But, as far as we know, he never drank green beer!

Guess Colin will know more about it than me!  Where is Colin???
Has anyone heard from Alma?  Questions, questions. 

Janet, I hope that all is better with your husband.  Know that you are being prayed for.  Also hope that things are better with Pat. 

Etta Sue, my cat Misty is a Maine Coon.  They are (or she is) the most interesting animals.  So loving one can hardly believe it is actually a cat!

Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.

Liz

Hello!  Shortly after my last post, Darrel called and told me to pack a bag.  I had all of 15 or so minutes to pack, gas the car, air up a tire and be at the hospital so I could follow the ambulance that took Darrel to the hospital in Amarillo.  Whew!  Yep, they found two more blockages, so off to the heart cath lab again for two more stent placements.  He was released this morning around 10, and we drove home.  We have been here maybe an hour now.

It's always such a scary time when a loved one has heart (or any other serious) problems.  That's when praying friends are a treasure beyond telling, and I love and appreciate all of you who have been praying for us.

Darrel became violently ill about 15 minutes ago, vomiting and diarrhea.  I hope that doesn't last. 

Abby went to Amarillo with me, and I was so thankful for her company.  She was a really big help to me.  This girl is certainly her mother's daughter.  Thank god for loving family.

I must unpack and start some laundry.  Thanks again for the prayers. 

Ohh, Janet!  Big hugs!

I'm so sorry but I'm praying for you both.



I had such a nice chat last week with Nancy (Pinkie) and it was so uplifting to read her lovely testimony!



It's nice to read all of your posts in here.  I'm off to the gallery.

hey everyone,,, just running through and thought i'd say hi so HI! ttyl
Sarah

Hi everyone. 

I have had a very busy day but got a lot accomplished.  I spent all morning doing our income tax and filed both the Federal and State electronically.  I used TaxAct and it made the job very simple.  It cost me $15.99 to file both returns electronically and it was well worth it.  I have used this same company for several years and they get better every years. 

I then worked up the remaining rebates on the DirecTV and the DSL service so have that off my list.  Finally, I took a quilt that our church quilters had made for the Family Promise family that is graduating from the shelter of the program into their own place.  We are the host church this week and provide housing at night and a dinner and breakfast.  It is a very fine program supported by a number of churches in our county.  I stopped at the grocery store and then the post office before coming home.  Needless to say I am beat and plan to stay in the rest of the evening.  I will be watching the NCAA Basketball Tourney tonight.

Janet, hopefully the two stents will fix Darrel up for a long time so he can resume his normal life.  Know you are glad to have him home.

Liz, it sounds like you need to keep your umbrella handy.

Etta Sue, so sorry to hear of the accident involving your nephew.  I am sure that must be very painful.  That sounds like very complicated surgery to put that many pieces back together again.  Your weather sounds like typical midwest weather.  At least this time of year you know the cold won't last long.

JudyB, is there not an eating facility where Daniel's mother is staying?  Little Daniel sounds like a very sick little boy.

Ruth Ann, I think I have adjusted to daylight savings time although don't like getting up in the dark.

Carol, it was nice of you to stay and help the elderly ladies.

   Good evening to all.  Well we had a busy day with my two nephew's and one niece here.  It is a lot of fun and makes the day go so fast. In the afternoon 4 of us went to the Y.M.C.A. and we went to the pool and had a lot of fun and of course you feel much better when oyu come out and refreshed.

Janet.  Will contiue to pray and the Lord will give you that extra strength that you need.

Etta Sue.  Will contiue also for your needs and extra strength. 

Larry.  Thanks for your encouragement the other day and as I read you are a busy man  don't overdo it as that can take a toll on you  look after yourself.

I spoke to Pat last night please lets contiue to hold her up in prayer as she still is weak we love her and we need her she is an awsome lady praise God for her dedication.

God bless to all.

Hi, everyone.  I'm just bopping in to say hello.

So THAT'S why I've been so tired.  I thought it could be related to daylight savings time, but didn't see how it could actually effect my body just because some people decided to change the time of day.  But I have been really tired a lot.  Today it feels like I can barely move without having to go sit in my chair again. :\   I've talked to lots of people lately (well, a few)who are going through the same thing.

I've been reading the posts and am praying along with others for those in need of prayer.  I usually just press my hand to the monitor and pray right then.

Larry, I do taxes online too.  I did my sisters and grandaughter's.  I'll do my grandson's as soon as he gets his w2s to me.  It makes it so easy to do it that way, and since they are low income, there was no charge using the program we did.  The IRS site has a list.  I just found what they needed and then filed.

I'm waiting for a call from my other sis.  She asked me to read a manuscript a friend of hers wrote and give feedback.  He wrote about the loss of his wife to cancer.  I was really touched by his willingness to be so honest and vulnerable.

Take care.  Nita

   Hi again.  Nita it seems that this tiredness is a catching thing and I have had it to.

About taxes.  My wife found out that you can actually do them over the phone in Canada and you keep your finished papers at home in a file just in case they ask for them at a later date.  I cannot believe that I got my refund back at my house in just over two weeks so for those of you in Canada you can find out about this from your tax department.

Thought I would let you know about this. Good night again.

Hi everyone.  I see there have been only a few postings since I was here last evening.  Just got back from the Friday men's coffee at the local senior center.  Since I have the key and unlock the building each Friday and get the coffee started I announced that we would be opening the center a little after 7:30 rather than 7 am each week.  We are all retired and there is no logical reason to get there so early.  My normal routine is to leave the house at 7:30 except for Friday.  I offered to turn over the key to anyone who wanted to come at 7 and make the coffee.  Surprise of surprises, no one took me up on that offer.

I filed my Federal taxes yesterday as I indicated above and this morning had notice that I should have the refund on March 30th, which is basically two weeks after filing.  I still haven't heard from the State but last year had the refund very quickly. 

It rained quite a bit last night and is overcast and misty here this morning.  Fortunately it isn't cold.  I don't have anyplace I have to go today so will do some work for the Golden Olympics group.  They brought me about 50 more entry forms to process and prepare certificates for and I want to get that done today. 

This evening I will pick our daughter up and she will spend the weekend with us. 

Hope those who haven't been feeling good will be feeling a little or a lot better today. 

Janet ~ I am happy that Darrel is home.  Hope he doesn't remain being sick and have to return to the hospital.  God is with you and him.

I sent my taxes in over a month ago and haven't gotten my return as yet.  Maybe today!  I heard at one time that they only mailed the returns out one day a week.  So if it is Wednesday, I should get mine today! 

My taxes are simple...need to look into doing mind online next year.  Larry ~ do you purchase TaxAct software or is it a program online?

Tonight is the Gaither concert at Conseco Field House in Indy.  We are to meet at Ivalou's church at 4:30pm.  Someone asked if we were going to stop and eat and they said it would have to be fast food.  Then someone said they couldn't eat fast food so now we have to eat before 4:30pm.  Why couldn't that person bring their own food?  And Ivalou went to a Gaither concert there once and left early at 11:30pm!!  I can see us stopping at Steak 'n' Shake after we get back to the church!

Good Morning everyone, woops afternoon!

It is a bright sunny day and almost all of the snow is gone, Our fields are patchy with mud and snow.  I really don't mind the mud, it means spring is coming.  We have had a lot of wind which has dried at the time but with so much runoff things stay muddy.

Janey I am praying.  It is wonderful how a child can lift spirits!

Larry, I enjoy your talks about your mens coffee time!

We are having problems with Revenue Canada.  The computers are down and I haven't heard if they are up and running again.  We are waiting with our income tax till all is fixed.

Pat Get well.

Good to see you gord, give Noreen a hug from me ok?

Got to run, John should be home soon.

JudyB

Just a quick report from Kansas.  Darrel still feels really punk, can't seem to keep much down, really washed out and tired.  He's even afraid to take his diabetes meds, for fear he will throw them right back up.  I know he needs to get some food into him, but he doesn't want to eat.  What am I to do??

Abby is in town, playing with a little friend.  That's good, she's been with the "old folks" now for several days, and needs some good exercise and fresh air! 

Pat, I hope you are feeling stronger each day.  This has lasted 'way too long already.  Love you, girl!

I may try to catch a short nap while Abby is away, I am feeling really worn out.  Probably the stress, don'tcha think? 

Quote from: Janet on March 16, 2007, 03:04:50 PM

I may try to catch a short nap while Abby is away, I am feeling really worn out.  Probably the stress, don'tcha think? 

Yup, I sure DO think so, Janet!    You just gotta take care of yourself along the way too, y'know.  I am really praying for the situation at your house ... and with Beth, as well.  Makes me want to ask "How much more can one take?"

Pat ... I echo what Janet (and many others) have said:  Take care of yourself and get plenty of rest ... Stop by when you can and I'll try to be patient when you can't.   

Janet Clear fluids till he starts keeping them down, then try him on the BRAT diet till he can eat better. 

B bananas
R rice
A apple sauce and juice
T toast.

Mom has diabetes and got sick not long ago and she went on the brat for a couple of days and was well in no time.  Also stress will raise the blood sugar.  At this point the heart is the most important thing to deal with.  Bless you I wish I were there to help you.  I am praying
Judy

Hi folks...

I always buy some flowers to have in the house for St. Patrick's Day as Jack always did so I went to Zehr's to buy a little pot of shamrock!  Two Zehr's were sold out and the 3rd one down at the south end of town had some but kind of scrawny but I'll liven it up.  I also bought a couple of carnations. 

It's been a chilly day here today but not a snowy day and lots of our snow has now gone.  still a big patch on the front lawn.

It's lovely to see all your nice posts each time I pop in.  So sorry that Darrel isn't well, Janet.

Love y'all

We are having another beautiful day here on the Oregon coast.  I actually started my mowing. (pats herself on the back)  I have to mow a patch and rake, mow and rake. Oh, yes...and rest a bit before I start again.  If I don't rake it right up the dogs will bring all the wet clippings right into the house.  They'll have St. Patrick's Day feet too.

Pat, you sound chipper, so hope you sound like you are.   You feeling better?

Janet, yes, do try the BRAT diet and see if Darrel can keep something down.  Poor guy.  And yes, stress can make one so tired.  But you know that.

Gord, I hope you're feeling energetic soon.  Being tired is so tiring.  Don't you think?

My sister came home for the weekend.  She told me to read Romans 12 again.  She's been reading it and, you know how it is, the Word comes alive again and you read what you've not grasped before.  She'll share later what God has been doing in her I'm sure.  Right now she's getting unpacked and relaxing upstairs.

I think God has been talking to me about my little tithe.  I know it's not very much.  I also know that it's always been taught that you should give your tithe to the "local" church.  There is this missionary in Cambodia that my daughter and husband know.  He got saved, got a call, and took off without funding of any kind.  He's been there now for a couple of years, working with the kids living in the dumps.  He was home and spent time with them and she's just been sharing with me.  I was so moved as Kim told me his story.  He builds relationships with these kids and leads them to the Lord along with trying to feed them and give them clothes.   To be honest, I would rather give to him.  We don't have any kind of missons program though the pastor said we would. 

I know I'm just thinking out loud.   When you have so little to give, you want it to be just like Jesus would give.  I'll keep praying about it.  I know a 10th of my income, as well as 100 percent of my income and all of me belongs to God.  

Back to the mower.  Nita

Thank you, Jane, Judy and Nita for your kind words of advice and encouragement.  Before I read about the BRAT diet, I had made Darrel some hamburger gravy, and he ate that and it stayed down.  He is feeling better now, except for the pain in his left arm, radiating down from that rotator cuff, we think.  His doctor told me that during the surgery, Darrel's chest didn't hurt at all, but his shoulder did. 

Tomorrow is our monthly Scrapbooking day, and I have no idea what I want to work on; hard to even think about it.  I may not do much more than visit.  Abby has some stuff ready to take to work on hers, though. 

Right now, all I want to do is go to bed.  But it's only 7:45!  I HATE this "springing forward" stuff!  GRRR.  (Have to take my frustration out on something!) 

I feel sort of..........I don't know..........disoriented or something.  Having lost about three days, I'm really out of sync.  But I am so glad to have my sweet husband on the mend.  God is good.

Whew - Janet.  You have been through the wringer more than a few times .  Care for yourself also as you will be caring more and more for your family.  Good to read that Darrel is feeling better.  Such good diet advice from the gang in here.

Judy B:  Smiling at your looking for a book for school as I spent almost an hour looking for a Book on Tape from the library and it was where it was supposed to be but I had not read the title = I kept looking at the Author's name instead.  What strange ideas I get sometimes but there is always an angel looking out for me.   

Ruth Ann:  This time change is just crazy as it just throws everyone off twice a year and costs so much money to change all the clocks.  My mother used to have a hard time adapting.  Have a restful weekend.

Etta Sue: What a difficult time for your nephew.  Being in construction, he will no doubt lose his income during this time as well as the surgery and pain associated with the injury.  All we can hope and pray is that his delicate surgery is perfect.  I can sleep through wind and storms too.  We do have high winds often and I usually don't even waken.

Al:  Thinking of you and hope all is going well. 

Larry:  What a great idea to assist a family into a home but make sure that they have to do something for themselves - not to just expect an on-going handout.  Bet they loved the quilt.  Hi to Pat - she probably had a hand in the quilt too or if not that particular one, a good many.  You certainly are busy. 

Carol