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ES and Nita there is an over the counter medication you can get called ColdFX, we have used it here and have found it is one of the few that actually work.  Give it a try.  I am sorry you both are having a rough time of it.

We have had a choppy week of it this week with school.  They are ahead in history and behind in Math
So we will skip history for a bit and play catch up with math.  Everything else seems to be on track.  I do so enjoy teaching them.

I must go yet again. they are busy at work so I had a bit of time for the internet.

Has anyone chercked out "Pick of The Clicks" in the photography challenge lately.
It would be great if you did  and if you haven't why don't you?

Please pray for the Lund family my patient passed away last night.

Speaking of Dr's we have had the same one kinda sorta for many years - the first one retired the business was sold to another and we stayed then he transfered his practice to the present Dr. and here we stay but I must say when Mel & I retire we are giving serious thought to looking for a new Dr.  why do we stay it is because of our required medicals for the job.  The present does have good referalls for spec. but I think that is all he does right.   I was going to say more but sometimes it is best to stop.

Al:   I am reading your studies in Mark and so enjoy them  I hope that you do not mind as I am also printing  them for reading when I have waiting time between school runs. I have about 1/2 hr. so it is a good time for quiet reading.

The middle of October and I watered flowers instead of pulling them for the gargage the snapdragons are looking so healthy and beautiful.

I hope ya-all have a good evening.       Ruth

Hello everyone...

I've been scarce again...  Life is just so busy sometimes.

Doctors?  Hospitals?  I've had nothing but good times with them.  I have no complaints.  And over the years with Jack's illnesses and his frequent need of hospitals all over the place, he was always treated quickly and with just so much love and concern and care from the many doctors he had to see and the hospitals he was admitted to so I'm happy to say I've never had a bad experience.

Both Mum and Dad also had wonderful care in Richmond Hill hospital over the years and we wouldn't have wanted or wished for it any differently.

I'm off to Virginia on Monday morning so I won't be around for a week.  I'm planning on leaving about 5 am Monday morning.


I went up to see Judy last week for a day with a friend of mine and just south of where she lives in a village called Burks Falls, my friend who was travelling with me said, (as we went under an overpass on the highway,) "I wonder when these folks get snow!"  And just as I finished going under the overpass, we were greeted with the biggest snow squalls. 

I couldn't see anything and had to put my defroster on and the wipers to keep the window clear and this was for several miles to the town of Sundridge.  Then lovely blue skies and Judy!

Oops!  Marilyn, I meant to type 400, not 800 miles.  Still a long trip and back in one day.  Darrel's heart doctor is there, that's why we go.  You know how it is when you get a good doctor that you trust.

Darrel had another nuclear stress test with treadmill today.  Lying with his arm up over his head for 18 minutes while the "pictures" were taken has aggravated the surgery site in his shoulder.  He is very glad to be back home, and so am I!

The doctor said I didn't need the test since I had one about 6 months ago here in town, and they found nothing wrong.

I also do NOT want socialized medicine.  We have wonderful health care, and it would only jeopardize that.  No "Hillary care" for us!!

Etta Sue and Nita, Zicam worked for us the last time colds tried to grab us!  Hope both of you are feeling much better now, and that you get rid of those for good.

Yes, Pat, life is busy, but we miss you around here.  Tell Paul hello for me.

I'm tired, had a short night and a long day, so I'm headed to bed.  I wish you all pleasant dreams.

Ruth - I am so very glad that you're able to get something from my Mark studies.  Please, by all means, use 'em any way you wish.  May our Father bless them to you!

Good Morning. As you all noticed yesterday I posted that my patient Cliff had passed away. So that put me out of a job other than the two little two hour jobs on Monday and Tuesday.

Well I called the Caregiver Registry to put me back on the list and a couple of hours later a lady called who needs someone to take her to Winco , Staples and Michael's (all in the same  little mall in Eureka) and to do a little vacuuming for her. She will only need someone 1-2 times per month but all those little jobs  mean a lot to me.  God closes one door and opens another. Praise the Lord.

Also I got a call yesterday from Food for People and  the Brown Bag program hat I signed up for  last year when I had no job has finally had an opening. Hallelujah God is so good. I will pick the Brown bag up today along with my Senior Food Box. I donate what I am not going to use to the Food closet at church, so some one else will also benefit.

We have an Evangelist tonight and tomorrow night who has a healing ministry. I sure wish I could get Gilbert and Sarah to go.  They both really need a healling.

Marilyn, good you have a bit more work.

I have to take Beth to the hospital today for an ultrasound of her bowels and bladder.  Something every day this week with doctors!  But I am thankful we don't have those long waits for service that you in Canada experience.  So God is good, even when we have to do things we would rather not have to do.

I just dropped by to see if there was anything new and exciting happening in here. 

Cough!  Cough!  Sniff!  Sniff!     My cold is still here but better.  And I got a good night's sleep.  The Vicks on the bottom of my feet with socks on helped me to not cough!  Who'd a thunk it??

Well, Ivalou and I are off to northern Indiana tomorrow so I won't be posting until maybe Sunday evening or Monday morning.  We are both looking forward to getting away.  Getting away from what, we don't know but the scenery will be different! 

We had a storm this morning around 7am.  The wind was blowing the rain and it was really pelting my south windows.  When I got up at 8am it was a bright, sunny day.  Lots of limbs and twigs in the grass and lots of leaves everywhere.  Now it is cloudy and gloomy.  I turned on the a/c again because it was hot in the house and I didn't want to open windows.  But now it is getting cool again.  No wonder I have a cold!

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Oh, what a wind and rain day here on the island.  All sorts of weather warnings and it's is not a nice day

Know that you are prayed for, Marilyn.  It must be hard meeting your budget with work always changing.  Good thing that God doesn't and he is watching over you.  I admire your concern for others and how hard you work.  Continuing to pray for Gilbert and his family....

Guess Pat has had a better experience with the health care in Ont.  It has hit an all time low here in BC.  My doctor is a good and caring one, but hands are tied by the lack of specialists and long waiting lists.  The reg. spec. that my daughter sees twice a year for special shots to help the neck, has a waiting list of over two years.  The only reason she was able to see him was thro' her lawyer when they were disp. all the ICBC dr.'s.  This specialist is the only one on the island who is qualified to give the shots.....amoung other things.  We have MRI machines not being used because of gov. not paying for the dr.'s to operate them or do other operations, beds closed creating a shortage, dr.'s leaving the province, etc.  Not a pretty picture.  The last time I was in a hospital, got out without the infections that have taken over most of them.  Get the picture.  The BC gov. has sold out to outside contractors and cleaning in hospitals, food, etc. is now being done by for profit co.'s from all over the world.  If you folks have something that is working, hang in there.  We do have better care than some countries, but it is fast fading....Sr. abuse and neglect in care homes has hit the papers on a regular basis now and is a political hot issue!!

So that is my story and I am sticking to it.  Could write a novel of true stories, but what would that prove.  No system is perfect and the wealthy are usually the folks who get the most care, etc.  Happens in all places.  I do believe that my province is the worst of the lot at the moment....

Happy Birthday to O.B.J......did you ever get the plumbing problem resolved?  I must go and check on some of the other places in CP.  Always seem to be busy and time flies by.

Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.

Liz

QuoteI have to take Beth to the hospital today for an ultrasound of her bowels and bladder

I've got that delight to look forward to next Tuesday !  Today's 'adventure' was an intravenous dye followed by an hours worth of X-rays.    I did get a giggle from the nurse when she asked if I was allergic to anything and I replied with "Yes, NEEDLES !".  The 'biggy' is early next month when I have to have a cystoscopy ! You know you're getting older when the high points of life involve hospitals !  My, isn't life fun when the bits start fouling up !  
No, honest, I'm not pulling anyones leg, it's all happenin'.

Not really to much to report, the day started out foggy then finished up being really nice and warm.   
I did go to the hairdressor for my 6 wk pampering I feel beautiful again.

I came across a recipe for bread pudding it makes enough for 6 baked  in muffin cups.  It is heart healthy and I will make it again.

Will check in again soon.     Ruth

I'm  glad you're not pulling anyone's leg, W.S., because if you were I'd probably have to go to the doctor.

Al you are too funny.

You know it is amazing how God works.  I was talking to our small group about a serious concern that I have.  They prayed and have continued to pray. I was talking to Heather on MSN tonight and it seems there is an answer to prayer that has happened, (with no help from me!) and yet again I see God working.  This is a really big PRAISE THE LORD. 

Each of us here has needs and concerns/worries.  We do not/can not talk about them yet they are as real as those which are mentioned.  So many times we get our hands dirty so to speak, and take the control away from God because we don't see anything happening.  I am a "I gotta do something!" kind of person and it has been a difficult lesson for me to learn.  In keeping my hands out of the pot prayers on a situation that is nearly 4 years old are finally being answered.  You see I have learned that with God there are not time restraints,  with us the days drag on, and on, yet with Him, He is working in the hearts and minds of all those around us.  Ultimately that is all that counts...that and waiting for His timing!

There are times I cannot get over the goodness of God.

I am very tired, going to bed and will be back tomorrow.
God Bless
JudyB

QuoteI'm  glad you're not pulling anyone's leg, W.S., because if you were I'd probably have to go to the doctor.

I'll gladly give up my place in the queue Al.

Me too, Al, me too!

I am finished taking people to doctors........for this week, that is.  Darrel is to have a colonoscopy on Monday, so will be starting another round.  But for this week, it's done!! 

Judy, I can really understand where you're coming from on the issue of "I've gotta do something!" because I am the same way.  I need to practice letting go and letting God, also being still and knowing He is God.  Don't you think a lot of our feeling we need to do something comes from being mothers?  We are the nurturers and caregivers, and at times it's hard to know when to just let go; especially when there are still those things we have to do.  I'm glad you got an answer to a long-standing prayer.  God is truly good.

I have a whole afternoon to do what I want!    One thing I will do is sort out what I want to work on tomorrow in our scrap booking get-together.  Hmmm.......should I start on the new baby album, continue working on Abby's, or work on the family one?  So many pictures, so little time. 

I have had much better sleep the past few nights, and I'm so thankful, and feel like a new me!    Praise to God.

Etta Sue and Nita, how are those ol' colds?  All gone, I hope!

Talk to you later!

Busy, busy!

It's very windy here today.  And twisters in Michigan. 

Very sad news here today.  A man phoned the police to say he had just killed someone and when they got to the home, they found that he had killed his 8 year old daughter.  The family went to a Bible Chapel in the area that I've been to many times and the man and his wife were involved in missionary work.  How tragic!

Liz, I've heard of folks here in Ontario having similar problems to you with your health system in BC but it's just so good that we've never experienced it.  I thank the Lord for that since Jack was so ill for so long.

Janet & WordSculptor - no, no, you keep the queue.  I want none of it.  I'm right on the edge of quite a bunch of medical problems, so I don't need anything added.

Pat - I hope the man didn't kill his daughter deliberately?  Oh the guilt and pain from such a thing - it's more than most of us could bear.

Well I finally made it here.  Pat how terrible for that man. Like Al said I hope it wasn't deliberate.

I am going next week something for an interview with a patients case Manager and husband. The patient is a 52 yr old woman with ALS (Lou Gehrig's). She has 3 children the youngest is 10. The Case Mgr. tells me that she can do nothing from the neck down, can't speak and has a feeding tube. Seh said they are moving toward hospice care. I would only be working maybe 15 hrs per week  possibly an over night now and then. It all remains to be seen, they want me to check it out and see if I can handle it.
We'll see.

I bought ribbons, embroidery hoops and bells at Michaels to make some more Glory Rings.

TTYL

It sounds as if it was deliberate.  Apparently, some of the news stations are saying that he suffers from Bi-Polar disorder.

He's been charged with First Degree Murder.

Pat:   The death of that fellows child is so sad, but bi -polar is also a terrible illness, many folk seem to be troubled with that probllem. It can be mild or dreadful an ex school bus drivers  sister and brother have the problem. (Pat I think you might know them but names I will not say here.)

I have had heart breaking issues that only I can pray about as I am so alone, in past when I have shared it went to deaf ears or I regretted sharing.  It is wonderful that God is there to listen and at times carry me along the long slow road of waiting.

It was a warm and windy day, hubby and I did get leaves raked and bagged for Mondays pickup.

Al: Do not let the medical problems catch you.


Time to go get some dessert  Bread Pudding with ice cream.

Ruth

I have two nephews (they are brothers) who have been diagnosed as being bi-polar, but one takes his meds, the other one doesn't.  The one who doesn't is like Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde.  I do NOT like to be around him at all.  He has done things in the past that I have trouble with, and never has accepted blame for anything, always blaming someone or something else for his actions.  It's sad, because when he is good, he is sooo good, but when he is bad, it is so awful.  Will be praying for that man and his family.

Not a lot has changed around my house.  Terry is still not well.  Last night his heart was beating so hard in his chest he was sick to his stomach.  He woke me up around 3 am, still won't go the the Dr.  but complains about how bad he feels.    Please remember to pray for him.  Thanks

Have been reading all the posts and praying for the needs.

Later,
Samantha

Samantha, I'm so sorry about Terry and not going to the doctor.  I'm reminded of how ill Jack was during his last few years before being promoted to glory and I remember many times his heart beating like that but I just whisked him off to the emergency.

So glad I did.

I'll be praying for him and for you too, Samantha!

I've been humming this and singing this today so thought we could all share!

Thanks Pat!

Pat that is so sad.  I am praying.  Manytimes I have had friends share troubles and have not told anyone, except the Lord.  It is so good to know that He really does know and care.

Just listening to the radio as I write this.  The words go something like this.


What comforting words.

I had an experience tonight.  I took Kass out to stay in North Bay as she has Gliding with Air Cadets tomorrow morning at 7:45 in the morning.  I am not a morning person, so tonight was the best for me.  When I got home I realized I had not given her the permission slip or her Health Card.  So Elizabeth and I left and arrived about 1:30 and detoured around construction and headed down the street Heather lives on.  I was annoyed as a taxi was tailgaiting.  I couldn't see his headlights he was soo close.  I was thinking about calling the police, but decided it really wasn't worth it.  When I left Heather's there were two police cars waiting for me.  They stopped me because he said I was driving drunk!  He reported me because I wasn't travelling as fast as he wanted to!  What frustration.

We got home at about 2:45 and Elizabeth has gone to bed, she enjoyed her time alone with Mom. so did I.  She is such a joy.

I am off to bed Have a good night everyone.
JudyB

I am going to scrapbooking today until about 2, then home, change, go to Garden to help with the Walk to Emmaus.  Our pilgrims backed out and we are so disappointed about that, but maybe it wasn't God's timing for them.

Ruth, I am still praying for the concerns you have.    I'm sorry yuou feel so alone, and I understand.  (((hugs)))

Almost time to go to the library to work on those scrapbooks.  I decided to start two for Alexis, one for Diane and one for me.  I will give Toni the stuff and she can do her own, she is very creative.

I know several people here who got on SS Disability because of Bi-Polar disorder.  It makes me furious because if they would take their meds they could function and work, instead of the rest of us having to take care of them. 

Samantha, I do hope you can get Terry to a doctor.  What is he afraid of?  Doesn't he realize that you love and need him?  What a difficult situation for you.

I'm going now!~

Good Morning. I have been so overwhelmed  regarding last night's service. The Lord spoke to me so specifically through the Evangelist as I was prayed for, letting me know that my prayers were heard and the miracle I have asked for has been done.

At almost 4AM the I could hear the sleet (small hail) hitting the window, it woke me up. Then I could hear distant thunder beginning to roll, and I immediately called out for Happy (he is afraid of thunder). There was a huge boomer and I leapt from my bed, Happy was right there ready to scoot under. I wrapped my arms around him and spoke to him soothingly  then let him go under the bed.  The thunder went on for a short while then the sky opened up and it poured. he rain has stopped now some 4 hours later but he still has not wanted to go outside, he is sleeping on the sofa.

I am going to Blue Lake today for a little Birthday get together  for the Sister who  talked tome about the Glory Rings and loaned me her book so I could make my own.

Please pray for my Grand daughter Savannah she has the flu.

Satan has convinced one of the Sisters at my church that she is bi-polar.