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Nita:  I know exactly what you mean about giving. Give where your heart tells you and who needs it most.  I hope that I don't offend anyone by saying this as I certainly believe in supporting the church we attend by both money and volunteering.  We also know a missionary family who takes in disabled children.

Oh, the meeting yesterday at church.  We formed a new group called JOY.  Just Other Youth.  Would love to have a bus but the church is in debt now so that will not happen - lots of ideas on picnics, hikes, gatherings and so forth. 

Carol

Hi everyone. I want to post early today as we have a full day and may not have another chance.  It has turned chilly here and yesterday evening it felt like the wind was coming over ice cubes.

I went downtown and picked our daughter up to spend the weekend.  She will be attending some meetings with us today and church with us tomorrow.

Etta Sue, the TaxAct program will prepare your Federal return and let you print it out to mail.  However, I think if you want to do the State return and have both filed electronically there is a very reasonable cost of about $16.  I considered that money well spent as couldn't get someone to help me for less and it assures there are no math mistakes.  Hope you enjoyed the Gaithers.  They are coming here in April but won't attend as the concert is just too long.

Janet, glad Darrel is feeling somewhat better.  It sounds like you will soon be due a day with a friend away from some of the responsibilities you are juggling at the moment.  As was said above don't forget to care for yourself.

Pat, you mention of the shamrock plant reminded me of a funny little story.  Pat bought a shamrock plant years ago and we had it for quite a few years.  One day we came home and all there was left of it were stems as the cat had eaten every shamrock leaf.  It was a funny site with just those stems sticking up.  We set it up thinking it was probably ruined but it came back into full leaf and then the cat ate the leaves again and Pat gave up and discarded the plant. 

By the way Happy St. Patrick's Day to all.

Carol, the families in Family Promise do have to work but are helped with honing job skills and getting back on their feet.  It is a fine program. 

Time to leave for the morning.

Happy St Patricks Day Everyone

WE are going out today to N Bay and I will see if there are any shamrock plants left up here!  Give it to mom to cheer her up.

It is a lovely day up here. I will be doing a clean up outside this afternoon.  During the winter one of the girls put a bag of garbage out to thake to the dump and not knowing this I put the dogs out.  Woooooops the girls got as much as the could cleaned up but it still has left a mess.

Janet take care.  You need a day that you can sleep till you are rested, I know that is hard, but see what you can do.

Pat I love those satellite photo's.  Big Brother is watching!  I sent you an email about Bolivia roads. Think about your defensive driving courses as you look at them.

I have to go ,  Till later.
JudyB

Whew!  The Gaither's was 4.5 hours long!  Ivalou and I rode in the church van to Conseco and when we got back in our car, we decided to go to Steak 'n' Shake.  It's has been a long, long time since I ate a hamsteakburger at 1am.  The Signature Sound group was with them and one of them is from Lapel...just a mile and a half away.  But I can't seem to find out his name.  I looked on their website but the only name I know is Ernie Haase, the guy that needs ridilan (sp)!!  But it was a great concert! 

Aaron, my g-nephew called and wanted to go out for lunch.  I declined since I just had breakfast. 

I need to frame my photos for the contest today then I will have all that done for taking to the Art Center March 27th. 

Bright and sunny in central Indiana....but cold.  Just now 31°.  And spring is March 21 so I know warmth will be here soon and I will wish it were cooler!  Never satisfied! 

Hi everyone. My neighbor Mimi and I went for lunch out at The Banana Hut Hawaiian Barbecue At the Redwood Acres Fairgrounds. There was a logging conference going on and I got all kinds of photos of old time equipment, I will edit the photos and post some later.

I mowed the yard when I got back home. Not much else is new here, It is overcast and no sun today. 

Janet it is good to hear that Darrell was able to hold something down. i hope you and Abby are having a great time scrap booking today. 

As for myself I am enjoying my day off and as soon as the house is warmed  up I am going to get in a hot shower and relax some more. 

Etta Sue it has been along time since I have even been up until 1 am 

TTYL

No many posts today....everyone must be enjoying the warmer weather!

What a fine day here and especially so when our youngest son and DIL came for a visit.  We walked around Old Town and listened to the music on the walking street then went to a mexican restaurant.  Walked more & had to pet all the dogs in town.  This is a town where people take their dogs with them to so many events.  All are well behaved and friendly.  Lots of children too.  What a fun family day for us.  We will have all the gang here for Easter and I can hardly wait.

Carol

We had a slow start to a sunny day, but it finally broke through.

My sis and I went to town, and I'd planned to finish mowing when I got back.  We came home to find my son had finished the lawn and raked up all the grass too.  And later, my son in law came up, took my car, and changed the oil for me.

I am very blessed.

Sue and I rented One Night With The King.  We just finished watching it.  All the way through I thought how God has planned, and caused to be, His own will all through history.   And all through history He has caused those who are His to pray His will.  It's both a mystery and a glorious revelation.

He is more than Wonderful.

Night all,  Nita

Hi Everyone...

Just thought you might like to see and hear this lovely singer.  Jerome Hines is a famous opera singer.  I do believe he has gone on to glory now.

Just click on the arrow at the middle.






Here are the words if you'd like to sing along with him:

Well all are up to get ready for the Lord's Day.  Two of us are waiting for the shower and Elizabeth is a slow poke in the mornings.

We are going to have luncch with friends after church.  Sharon broke her wrist so I suggested we take lunch and have a visit.  Her husband will do something for dessert.   My girls call these folks Grandma and Grandad.  They are spoilled accordingly.

Well Got to run, I will be back tonight.  Janet I am continuing to pray.  Take care sis.

Love to all
JudyB

Just time for a quick note before getting dressed for church.  Darrel is not going; still not feeling well, but is better and doesn't have quite as much problem.  So he's making progress.

Abby's visit will end today, and we are both a bit sad about that.  She's been wonderful.  But when you are in third grade, school is your main job! 

Thanks for the continuing prayers........love you all!

It is really nice out in Indiana.  Still a little cool.  If you were out very long, you would need a jacket but the sun is nice and toasty! 

Today was Bring a Friend to church day.  Both services were packed.  And both services had songs that were sung a capella.  I love that.  All those voices blended into one singing praises for our Lord. 

After that I got a nice lunch at Taco Bell and then stopped at the Dollar General for a few items.  Drinks....Vegetable Juice and Diet Coke. 

When I got home I put in a couple of addresses in my GPS....one to take my photos to Kokomo and the other for a Women's Retreat in Brown County.  I am all set now. 

Now to get caught up online and then study for some photography lessons that starts Thursday evening. 

I am praying that everyone has a great day and those who are ill will be better by the minute. 

Just thought I'd check in again.

Hope you are all fine.

Hi, friends,

I'm thankful for the good day today. Our pastor's bringing sermons on the 7 sayings of Jesus as he was on the cross. This one today was about "My God, My God, why have you forsaken Me?" Lots to think about from his message.

Well, it's with sadness that I share that Theresa died on Friday night. She had been progressing very slowly but steadily, but took a sudden turn for the worse and expired. My heart goes out to the husband and the children.

Y'll have a good rest of the day.

Ruth Ann

Hi everyone.  Nothing new here.  Our daughter spent the weekend and after church her mother took her to pick up some groceries and then I took her back to her apartment. 

We had a guest minister this morning, a man who was in our church for 16 years and decided several years ago he had a call from God to be a minister.  He completed seminary and our church helped support him throughout his preparation to be a minister.  Our deacons and elders and ministers were at an annual training retreat this weekend so were away.  We had a small choir but did a piece that could be done with a smaller number of voices as it had just two parts.  We also had a violin accompaniment along with the piano and it was very nice.

It has been in the 50s here today but I see we are to have warmer weather this week starting tomorrow.  Otherwise it was really a beautiful day and I am so enjoying the flowering trees at this time of year.  However, some of the Bradford Pears are starting to leaf out and shed the blossoms.

Etta Sue, I don't think I would have enjoyed a concert that lasted over 4 hours.  Glad you enjoyed it.

Ruth Ann, so sorry to hear about Theresa.  Prayers for the husband and children.  I do hope Theresa knew the Lord.

Larry, our temp was well over 80 today!  Abby and her friend Gabby wanted to put on their swim suits and go play in the sprinklers!  I didn't let them, though.

When I took Abby to meet her mom at our halfway meeting spot, Mark was with her, so it was a real treat to get some good ol' Mark hugs!  His Spring Break (and Curtis') is this week.

I must think about what needs to be done now, after our "excitement" of the past week.  Somehow, none of that matters when a loved one is having a health crisis!  Good for us to remember what's really important in life.

Hello, Pat.  I enjoyed the singing on You Tube.  How are you doing now?

I didn't go to church tonight, had to take Abby, then when I got home decided to practice piano for a while.  And I need to spend time with Darrel, too.  I know that God knows my heart.  Pastor's family weren't in church this morning; they have been having stomach flu again.

I'm just rambling, so will go see what else I can do. Bye!

Time to lock the door!

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