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Good night . It seems the day has past and i have forgot to come in and post. I have just come home from our prayer meeting and it was good to get into the presence of God and prayer for families, and for revival. God is able to turn around any situation.
It was a very windy day here today with lots of heavy rain. Looks like there is a lot of leaves gone of my trees
Al-Praying this pain and discomfort will go and there will be healing for you. Where man does not have an answer our God is able to do exceedingly and abundantly above all we can ask or think . I continue to lift you up in prayer.
Hello  Pat-Carol , Marylin, Ruth Ann, Janet , Etta Sue, Larry, Gord, Nita, and to all!!!

I found out this weekend that our cousin's grandson, Matthew has non hodgkins lymphoma.  Please keep him in prayer.  With that in mind, imagine the impact this story had on me this morning.  I don't know if it is true or not but it sure is a tear jerker.

Anyone who has pets will really like this. You'll like it even if you don't and you may even
decide you need one!   
   
Mary and her husband Jim had a dog named 'Lucky.'  Lucky was a real character. 
Whenever Mary and Jim had company come for a weekend visit they would warn their friends to not leave their luggage open because Lucky would help himself to whatever struck  his fancy. Inevitably, someone would forget and something would  Come up missing.   
   
Mary or Jim would go to Lucky's toy box in the basement and there the treasure would be, and all of Lucky's other favorite toys.  Lucky always stashed his finds in his toy box 
and he was very particular that his toys stay in the box.   

It happened that Mary found out she had breast cancer.  Something told her she was going to die of this disease ....in fact , she was just sure it was fatal.  She scheduled the double mastectomy, fear riding her shoulders.  The night before she was to go to the hospital she cuddled with Lucky. A thought struck her...what would happen to Lucky? 

Although the three-year-old dog liked Jim,  he was Mary's dog through and through. 
If I die, Lucky will be abandoned, Mary thought.  He won't understand that I didn't want to leave him.  The thought made her sadder than thinking of her own death.
   
The double mastectomy was harder on Mary  than her doctors had anticipated 
and Mary was hospitalized for over two weeks.  Jim took Lucky for his evening walk faithfully,  but the little dog just drooped, whining and miserable.   
   
Finally the day came for Mary to leave the hospital.  When she arrived home, Mary was so exhausted  she couldn't even make it up the steps to her bedroom. Jim made his wife comfortable on the couch and left her to nap.  Lucky stood watching Mary  but he didn't come to her when she called.  It made Mary sad but sleep soon overcame her and she dozed. When Mary woke for a second she couldn't understand what was wrong. She couldn't move her head and her body felt heavy and hot.  But panic soon gave way to laughter when Mary realized the problem.  She was covered, literally blanketed, with
every treasure Lucky owned!   While she had slept, the sorrowing dog had made trip after trip to the basement bringing his beloved mistress all his favorite things in life.  He had covered her with his love.   
   
Mary forgot about dying. Instead she and Lucky began living again,  walking further and further together every day.  It's been 12 years now and Mary is still cancer-free. 

Lucky?  He still steals treasures and stashes them in his toy box but Mary remains his greatest treasure.   
Remember....live every day to the fullest. 
Each minute is a blessing. 
And never forget....the people who make a difference in our lives are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that
care for us.   
   
If you see someone without a smile today give them one of yours! 
Live simply.
Love seriously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly. 
Leave the rest to God

That last line says it all.

Very touching Judy I have read that before but it still brings the tears to my eyes.

Well we have snow.  Big white cold snow.  Then the car wouldn't start.  Finally got it going, with a heater to thaw the wires and a battery charger, and left it running for about 1/2 hour last night.  Today couodn't get the doors open as everything had frozen.  With the block heater plugged in all was well, but needed the crowbar to open the doors.  Oh how I dread winter.  John is going to figure out how to put the van into a packed garage.  It won't be easy. 

I wish I had a camera with me this am. There was a spectacular sunrise, and on the way to work the fog on the water would have made a amazing picture.  Pat whish you had seen it you could have taken some amazing shots! Gotta get a digital!

Well I have to get to work Lots to do.

God Bless all
JudyB

Quote from: Al Moak on October 21, 2008, 08:08:54 PM
Just keep borrowing, Ed - God has lots to give, and He perfectly knows our times.  He's so gracious and merciful!  MANY happy returns of the day!

What an insight Al.  Thanks.  I never thought of it that way.  Guess I'll go to God's Credit Union and get another loan.

As for the troublesome back pain....I can really emphasize with you there.  And I know what it is to try to find a position to sleep, but I don't think I could sleep every night in a recliner.  Well, I guess I would if I had to.

I shall pray for you to get a good nights sleep tonight.

Ed

It's all over but the shouting.  A great time was had by all.  Then I get to do it again next Tuesday.  Not a meal this time...just snacks.  Easier.

And I slept soooo good last night.  Must have been stress and now that the party is over, I could sleep.

And today is a dentist appointment.  Would almost rather have another Euchre party! 

Bright and sunny and my furnace finally came on last night.  It's only 40° right now and it is 10:15am.  Looks warmer out but I am sure it is very nippy.

Pretty cool here this morning at 43° right now, as I am typing this it will probably change and make a liar out of me. 

Not much is new here. Went to Curves and had a good workout. Nothing scheduled for today except to got to work and to walk my dogs.  Maybe I will make some more soup.

TTYL

Hi everyone.  I have just finished my lunch after attending Bible Study with the pastor this morning and then our usual social time at the donut shop.

Yesterday Pat had good news from her medical tests.  She had had a mammogram a few weeks ago and they found something and therefore scheduled more tests, including an ultrasound.  She had these done yesterday and the radiologist feels what they are seeiing is not a problem.  They will check again in 6 months.  Obviously we were both elated. 

Etta Sue, glad you enjoyed your day yesterday. 

Judy, just keep that snow up your way.  This is one reason I really like living in the south as don't have to worry about the winters.  I hope John can get your car under cover in your garage as it really makes a difference in the winter.  I could never understand why in Alaska they didn't seem to have many garages but left the cars outside during winter with block heaters, etc. 

Al, sorry to read that you had to revert to your easychair before the night was up. 

Summicron:  I am positive that every Christian on earth has had moments of doubt as you mentioned in your note.  My little advice - come in here often.  Read all the notes and especially the very good news at the top of each Thought for the Week.  May the words work their way into your heart.  Ask lots of questions.  Remember that we are given Grace each and every moment of our lives.  You are loved.
   
    Just found this Carol so I brought it over to this weeks thoughts, thanks for the encouragement and upbuilding. Must admit I felt really down last Friday night, literally, I was carrying tea in for me and Margery, when my right foot went from under me, fell back on my left leg, I thought that's broke for sure, the Lord must have been watching over me, I sprained my knee once again, always doing that. Well Margery had to clean two platefulls of food from off the kitchen floor, before I could get to the top of the stairs, get my legs down a couple of steps and stand up.
   It shook me up I can tell you, I think I was more mad at loosing the evening meal, anyway, there was enough left to remake it. How did it happen? The kitchen had new flooring put in a couple of years back, and when wet its as slick as a skating rink, I'd accidentally left the freezer door open, and the the ice built up, so it wouldn't shut.
    I chipped the ice away and swept it up off the floor, but either it was still wet, or some ice melted under the fridge, and wet the floor, well as soon as my foot touched it down I went.
   On Saturday night I thought the stiffness was easing, but Sunday night, I couldn't find any place to comfortably put my leg, so I phoned the doctor, who said get a non emergency ambulance out, get to Accident and Emergency (I always thought A & E were the toilets) so I spent all Monday in there. They took that many X Rays of my knee, its glowing green in the dark, they were young lads on the X Ray machine, I think the novelty of using the equipment hadn't worn off, "Eeh eck that's a cool shot, lets try it again," I'm sure they've been posting them on Flickr. Well my knees bandaged up, and I'm confined to barracks, till I go back to the fracture clinic next Tuesday. Oh its frustrating not being able to go out, trying not to put any weight on my left leg, that's impossible my right legs weaker than my left, doctors orders, and what's more they're trying to sort out and get my diabetes under control. "What have I done to deserve that?" I'm addicted to sweet stuff, I can't live off a diet like that. Anyway I hate pasta, jacket potatoes, and tuna is a banned substance, rice only with curry and sweet and sour. Jam, I need jam, I can't live without jam and cheese butties. Oh well not a good weekend by any means. One thing though, my phone kept going off at home when the nurses came to visit, and my ringtone is, Noel Edmund's, We wanna see Jesus lifted high, and one of them had to go and fetch it from another room initially.

Oh My what an ordeal..  As we get older we need to be so aware of the areas that we can tumble.  It can be so dangerous.  I am glad nothing is broken, but I also know sprains can be very painful.  Keep that leg up and use lots of ice to keep the swelling down..

Awake again during the night.  Was praying for the folks here at CP.

John called me at work about quitting time.  He was able to come home for supper, and for the night.  THat was a real nice change from the norm.

It appears that only the area where we live has snow.  The complete surrounding area is ice/snow free.  But the scene was beautiful as we past trees where ice had formed from the fog of last night.  I have never seen anything quite like it.

Have a great day folks and God Bless
JudyB

Oh my Micheal what a terrible thing to  have to deal with.  I hope your swelling goes down soon and the  leg gets better quickly.

Tonight is the Caregiver banquet and Resource Fair, I will be going to that and I have 3 others riding with me, so I have to gas my car today. Yesterday the gas was down to $3.29, still too much but we have to  buy it anyway.

Yesterday Happy slipped in the kitchen and fell, injuring  one of his hind legs. he is better this morning, after I prayed for him. I worry because he is over weight and getting older, he  is 11 now, but still such a lover dog. Seem like he can't get enough  lovin' and that's OK with me I love to  pet him, brush him and tell him I love him. Bebe does get jealous when he gets the extra attention so she has to get in there and  get hers too.

Good Morning to all. Its cooling down here now but we have no sign of snow yet(fingers crossed)Summicron So sorry to hear of your ordeal but praying for you :
Not a lot going on today other than I am doing some bible study to bring the word Sunday night. So if you would pray for me I would appreciate it.
Blessings to you alll )

Summicron ~ What an ordeal.  You are a great story teller.  Kept my interest right to the end.

Short night again.  I couldn't get to sleep so I got up and read.  I was reading 'The Princess' by Lori Wick and finished it.  Went back to bed at 3am. 

The alarm was set for 7am.  Barb and Kaye Don got a letter saying trash pickup was changed to Thursdays but didn't say what time.  When it was on Wednesdays, it was early...real early...7:30am.  So I walked my trash over in the dark this morning.  I don't like that.  6 cars passed me driving like they were at the Indy 500.  But the trash is still out there so maybe they won't pick it up early. 

No where to go today so I plan on working on my calenders for everyone in the family. 

God is good. My husband was able to sell his truck for a decent amount and along with some of our money, put it together to buy a minivan. he never was a minivan person, nor I really... but it's been on his heart since we've been together that that's what we should get, maybe God's got something planned for us in the near future.  it was a good deal, a dodge grand caravan, what's cooler is the owner is a christian. the truck was sold to a fellow christian as well.

our little kitten is doing well, ear mites killed, and we finally have been able to hold her still enough to get her nails trimmed.

pray for our church as we plan the harvest party and get it all ready for the 31st. the kids always have a blast at it, and parents can relax and fellowship while their kids have fun with the games.

QuoteIt appears that only the area where we live has snow.  The complete surrounding area is ice/snow free.  But the scene was beautiful as we past trees where ice had formed from the fog of last night.  I have never seen anything quite like it.

Judy, I've only seen that once in my life, and it was so very beautiful, other-worldly.  And I didn't have a camera with me.  I wanted to just pull of along the road and be blessed with what I was seeing, but had my granddaughter with me and we were on our way to purchase her Christmas puppy and had a long way to go.

Pitbullangel, have fun at your Harvest party.  I'm sure the kids will have so much fun........and be SAFE, which is what we parents and grandparents want. 

Listening to "my" station on Pandora called "Faith Sounds".   What a blessing to let these sounds of worship fill my ears and my heart all day long.  I went online and have been listening since morning.

Summicron, I sure hope you are feeling better each day.   That must have been frustrating, stressful, painful, and all of the above.  Thank God that it wasn't worse, and that He was right there with you.

Hi everyone.  This has been a very busy day and I am pretty tired this evening.  I met our daughter at Grady hospital in the diabetic clinic about 9:30 this morning.  She had gotten to the hospital early and had already gotten her prescriptions but was waiting to get a doctor to sign a form regarding special shoes for diabetics.  She saw the foot doctor and the blister is healing and he removed more of the dead tissue around it.  He confirmed that the MRI she had sometime ago proves she has Charcot Syndrome in her foot where the bones are softening and can crack very easily.  He told her she needs to be fitted with a special boot to help keep weight off the front portion of her foot.  

We went back to her apartment and I put together the metal shelves I had taken down for her.  It turned into a rather long and very tiring job but I finally got all the fastenerns in place and the shelves put in place and loaded.  I tried to set up a wireless Internet connection but wasn't successful so guess she will continue to use the ethernet cable from the DSL.  

As soon as we got back to the house I laid down to rest for about an hour.  My wife and daughter are out shopping for a new winter coat for our daughter.  She will see the chiropractor tomorrow to try to get some relief for the pain in my back.

I have read all of your postings but will not comment tonight.

Oh the irony of it all, here am I confined to barracks, chaffing to get out there with my camera into the big wide world, well Lancashire at least, its more than a person can bear Well its chucking it down at the moment, so not much point wenturing out anyway, I'm missing all those incredible places to be. Hey guess what? I've just found one of the first pictures I ever took, it was taken in Morcambe, must be forty years old, its a picture of a pirate ship at sunset. Did you ever see the film.Treasure Island starring Jack Hawkings? I think that was his name, well this was the ship used in the film. Right scanning and posting time I think. Doesn't God bless you when your low? 

Summicron Praying for you

Thanks Melody, keep online, I'm scasnning a rather special picture.

Hi everyone.  It is raining here this morning and suppose to be cool and a bit unpleasant outside.  However, we sure need the rain.

Summicron, sorry to read of your fall and that it has incapacitated you for awhile but this too shall pass.  Hope you are feeling better each day.  Finding the older photo indicates that you may be having time to look back over old photos that you probably don't have time to do when you are out and about. 

I had a good nights sleep and feel much better this morning.  We have our Friday morning men's coffee at the senior center here in our town today.  My neighbor is riding with me this morning.  I think my schedule for the rest of the day is light and I am looking forward to that.

Just turned on the news and it appears this is going to be a terrible day for our economy and the same for the financial markets around the world.  I will be very glad when this election is over.  Here in Georgia they are spending tons of money to defeat our current senator and keep repeating these political ads and one of them is a total lie.  The mute button on my remote control is getting a lt of use.

Hope everyone has an enjoyable day today.

Larry

I have set up a website in memory of Michael and to help others with special needs, give them a place to share and find comfort and encouragement, it is a continuous work in progress: http://specknet.wetpaint.com

May you all have a God filled and blessed day!

We had an interesting item on the local news today.  A cougar was spotted at 10:00 am crossing a city road.  Seems strange that it would be so close to homes.  There is not a shortage of food for them this year, pleanty of dear and moose, but I guess they are becoming immune to human smell.

Janet there was another picture you would have stopped for .  A partially snow covered tree, with mist and the sun shining through the branches.  A real star effect.  It was amazing.  I really gotta get a film for John's camera!

It seems our town is the only town that is still covered in snow.  More should melt/evaporate today but in the shaded areas it remains.

Have a great day folks.  Take a minute to look at the photo's and comment,  some are really spectacular!

Am praying.

Good Morning I was waiting to see if anyone else was going to post here, but tho't I'd better get in here and do it myself.  I went to that banquet last evening and the food was awful, we were offered either a choice of shredded salty pork, ginger chicken or grilled veggies, we could only have one serving of one of those on a little bed of shredded cabbage. I had the veggies. then there was the  glue (rice, ) didn't have that, some macaroni salad and a lettuce salad, (just lettuce), I had some of the salads, then there was a small amount of poi and cake for desert.  I won't say anymore about the meal just that I didn't see many people who were please with the menu. I did, however, gather  some new  caregiving materials from the service providers.

Jeannine ~ I went to your website for Michael.  God knew what he was doing when he sent Michael...a special child...to you...a special parent.  You made my heart smile as I was reading about your love for Michael and his needs.  God Bless You...you have already been blessed but may He bless you more.  

Nothing special to do today.  It is raining, dark, gloomy, yucky out.  So I plan to stay in and hope it stops raining when I need to get the mail from the mailbox.  It is noon already but that came fast today since I didn't get out of bed until 9:15!!!!  That was pretty good since I didn't go to bed the night before until 3am and up at 7am!  

Summicron:  You mentioned that you can't give up sweets.  I am here to tell you that, YES, YOU CAN.  Don's numbers were sorta high in the springtime and he quit bread and sweets - well, very few times with bread and then a half slice or only one slice.  It is very hard as I decided that it would be a good idea since my dad had diabetes late in life so I have been pretty much on the same wave length.  Just start off little and don't have that dessert.  Remember, you must take care of yourself. 

Jeannine:  Your tribute to Michael is so loving and dear.  A great testimony.

I have corned beef in the crockpot and will add cabbage and carrots soon.  A loaf of molasses oatmeal bread should be ready for suppertime - with salad and a brothy veggie soup - that is it.  Cousin should arrive from Minnesota around noon or later. 

Here is a laugh for you.  Yesterday, I made Kringle, a Scandinavian baked dessert, for the dinner group - we were spiffed up and I even put on lipstick and knocked on the proper door in the neighborhood, carrying my dessert.  No one answered but we found the couple out walking.  Wrong week & day.  How did both of us get it so wrong???  So, I gave the dessert to a son - they are leaving tomorrow for Florida to fish and vacation and we will go and dog sit.  But - are you reading this Summicron? ...... we didn't eat the dessert, even though it is fantastic.

ep I'm online at the moment, didn't know bread was off the menu, love bread and jam with cheese, never had anything else for breakfast.

Bread is a no no for diabetics. only 1 slice per day no jam with sugar in it either.

I don't think I can do this, at all, what am I supposed to eat?

Summicron - have you heard of Splenda?  It's sold in all the grocery stores these days, and it has NONE of the effects of sugar, yet it sweetens just like sugar.  It's supposed to be good for diabetics.

Al, I can get Splenda three packs for a pound, in some pound shops, and I've six packs of the stuff in, thanks for the tip anyway.