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Oh By the way. Last I talked to PAt she said Geordie was beginning to eat again.  So on his way to recovery.

It is good the hear that Geordie is starting to eat on his own. I saw where Pat had posted that on her other  site.

I am of to another Physical Therapy session in a few minutes, then to Oregon tomorrow, I am taking a load up in the car and won't be back home  until Monday. Another PT appointment then and  I have to go to work. I hate all this packing I wish I could just wave hand over  all this stuff and it would packed,. 

I got my car insurance for Oregon well I haven't received the paper work yet. but I did pay  for it I went with AARP/Hartford. Same as Jane and Nita. except mine is costing more because of the ticket and the accident last year.

Carol I sure hope you get your bank business all straightened out soon.

Gotta go now.

Here it is Wednesday Mel & I went for our weekly morning coffee then headed south to the NO Frills Grocery store on our way home we looked at our time and yes by now it is lunch time so we stopped for a bite to eat.

Sue has just called

Bye for now.    Ruth

Still freezing here on Sunny Vancouver Island.  It would help if the snow on the lawn would melt.....

I went to Duncan on the bus this morning and played a game of carpet bowling.  Learned that someone I used to know before moving here, had a heart attack around Christmas.  She and her husband were friends when Al was alive.  This was a shock as she has always been very healthy.  Sent off a card....Guess we are all at a stage where life has become a slippery slope!

Wendy is not well and in so much pain.  She is going to see the dr. about going to her specialist for another cortisone shot.  They managed to mess up her regular appt.s with him.  Also due to go for another x-ray of that lump in March.  Something else that got neglected by the GP.  Glad God is watching over things and not our medical system.

I love the graphics with the cats, Etta Sue.  They really make my day.  Also, thanks for a nice devotional Janet.  Hope your painting turns out great and you will post a picture of 'the picture'.

Larry, I owe you a belated Birthday Greeting.  Glad it was a nice day.

Must go and get Misty (cat) inside now as it is getting late.  She likes her diet food...Squeek, not so much.  I am going to look further into this matter.  Squeek is not fat.  Misty is a tad....well, slightly more than a tad.... Also checking out places that may sell the Arthritis Med. for cats that Marilyn suggested.  Think it will mean ordering online.

Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.

Liz

I had another good day painting.  In fact, I painted an entire portrait, start to finish, before noon!!  That's a record for me!  It was so much fun, as it is a picture from a magazine, I have no idea who she is, but she's beautiful.  The whole thing is very low key, so I learned a lot while doing it.  Then I started another one, 15 X 30, of a mother holding/carrying a child of about three.  So far, I have the mom's face almost done on that, so should be able to finish it by Friday afternoon, if not sooner.  Sometimes I think it pays to not be so prepared, and so tired I don't care that much, as it keeps me from being uptight.  

Ruth Ann, I'd love to go to a tea like that, sounds delightful, and even more so with lovely granddaughters.  Yep, grands are great, and greats are grand!  

Larry, I sure hope you get to feeling better very soon.  And I'm glad you don't HAVE to do many things, so that when you feel under par, you can rest.

Janice, it is so nice to have you here chatting with us again.  I missed you!

Hey, Nita and Jane....good to "see" you both today, too.  Also Carol, Judy and Marilyn, Ruth and Etta Sue!  I don't have much else to say, so think I will get my pajamas on and get ready to watch those prophecy shows I like on TBN.  And hope I don't fall asleep, as I didn't sleep well last night.

Hi, Liz!  I see you posted while I was composing.  Hope things are good up your way.

Liz, I just can't imagine snow lying on the ground there.  I've never seen it like that.  But, cheer up, 'tis the season of change now, and soon there will be more sunshine and warmer weather.

I just got a phonecall from a brother in the Lord to tell me that his father has gone on to be with Christ.  That man was pastor of one church for 45 years!  And then, having moved from San Jose, Calif. to Linden, Wash., he was instrumental in starting 15 churches over the last 20 years or so.  He was 89 years old, and the only reason he stopped preaching is that he couldn't get up to the pulpit anymore.  He was extremely instrumental in my life.  I thank our God for his life.

It was sucha GLORIOUS experience having the children as guests last night and today. While my DIL was meeting with her client, we went to a large YMCA and enjoyed swimming in the just-filled-yesterday chilly swimming pool. Then, out to eat. Then to a local Dollar General Store for a little shopping session. As we pulled into a parking space, their mom pulled into the next parking space beside us!

So, it was good for all of us.

I had to slightly cut their visit short, though, because last night my right eardrum ruptured, and with the pain and discharge, it was necessary to see the doctor. Thankfully, they gave me the last appointment time at 3:45. When I got there, the doctor was running so far behind that a nurse practitioner volunteered to see me immediately. She affirmed my self diagnosis, called in a Rx to the pharmacy, and then referred me to an ear, nose throat specialist. Can you believe it!! He said if I could come to his office immediately, he'd stay late to see me!  At any rate, I'm now a little poorer financially, and feel satisfied that he has me on a good routine for healing. Now, to do my best to follow all the instructions so the recovery will go as planned. I have never in my life arrived at 3:45, and left at 5:15, having seen 2 different practitioners, been treated, etc. Since I was feeling pretty punk, it's a good thing they raced me on through the red tape this afternoon.

Y'all pray for a friend of mine. She has worked retail for a large hotel resort here in town for almost 13 1/2 years, and was laid off yesterday. She must get her hip replaced, so the doctor agreed under these extraordinary circumstances, he'd put her on next week's surgery schedule before her insurance expires at the end of the month. She'll be 60 next month, so we really need to support her in prayer that she'll be able to weather this health storm, then recover and be able to find another job to last until retirement. Yikes!!! These are scary times, aren't they!

G'nite, friends,

Ruth Ann

Scary times, indeed, Ruth Ann ... I pray for quick and complete healing for your ear problems.   

I also have a concern for which I'd love for y'all to pray about.  My daughter, in Spokane, is a single mom trying to work and raise a 15 yr old daughter.  She, as well as her sister, have walked all over their mother (because this is the way they saw their father treat her) and, tonight the 15 yr old is away from home and her mother doesn't know where she is.  I told her to call the police, and she has done that, the girl is now considered a run-away.  She has not been going to school, is very rebellious and mouthy to her mother ... keeps threatening that she is going to go live with her father ... my daughter is totally in depression over this.  I would like to ask y'all to pray for Dot and her daughter .... that there will be a solution to this problem soon .... I don't think Dot can take much more.   

Hi everyone.  Happy to  be able to say I seem to be feeling better today although haven't done much yet other than get ready to go to coffee.  I spent the day in my easy chair or the bed and then went to bed early.  I didn't feel up to going to choir practice and, as it turned out, we had a bad storm(s) in Georgia last night with wind, rain, hail and tornado damage.  We had quite a bit of rain but no damage in this area or lose of power. 

My new Nikon L18 camera came yesterday.  I now need to get a case to carry it with me.  I did a quick read through of the instruction book but have a lot to learn.  I think my first project will be to take pictures of everything in our house for a visual inventory that I can store off-site for insurance purposes.  I had a 2 gig SD memory card that I put in the camera and it now says that rather than 8 pictures that I could store I can now store over 770, which should be more than sufficient. 

I have nothing scheduled for today.  I think Pat has plans for some afternoon activity involving quilting.

Jane, so sorry to hear of the family crisis that Dot is experiencing.  It seems too many instances of this type happen.  I will keep your daughter and granddaughter in my thoughts and prayers. 

Ruth Ann, a ruptured ear drum sounds just terrible.  Certainly glad you were able to see the needed doctors and hope your recovery doesn't take too long.  The cold water in the pool doesn't sound very desirable. 

Al, it sounds like your friend lived a very full and active life and touched many people.

Janet, your painting is so good and it appears you get great satisfaction from doing it.  Glad you are able to participate in your class and are happy with your work.

LIz, thanks for the belated birthday wish.  Sorry to read that Wendy is in so much pain.  It is so hard to watch our loved ones suffer and not being able to do much to help and nothing to help the pain.

Ruth, sounds like you are getting into that retirement mode.  Isn't it nice to be able to go and have a leisurely coffee time?  I enjoy doing that on an almost daily basis and plan to continue to do so as long as I can.

Marilyn, glad you are getting your insurance situation taken care of in advance of your move. 

Judy, thanks for the news concerning Pat's trip back to the USA.  Hope she has a good trip.

Etta Sue, you had a really busy day and did more than your fair share.  I am sure your extra help was appreciated.

Carol, hope the bank comes through for you.  It seems we run into incompetence in so many places and that is a shame.

JAne praying for Dot and that whole situation.  Some suggested reading, Boundaries With Kids.  A good book that will help her.

Ruth Ann Praying

Larry Continuing to pray.

Al Sorry about your friend and mentor.  You will see him again and he is better off than we are!

Liz I can relate about the snow. but as AL said this is the season of change, and as a dear friend says, It came to pass, it didn't come to stay.

Marilyn I am sorry about your pain.  May our Father teach you something through this.  Lean on Him.

Janet I am still praying for all that is going on around you that He will hold you in His hand.

Ruth say hello to Sue for me!

HAve a good day folks.

I don't have time to address everyone.  Just want to say thanks to all the lovely comments and to let you know I am praying for all your concerns.  God Bless You All!!

Kitty just called and asked me to meet her at Pizza King for lunch.  She said she knows we are going to Beef and Boards tonight but she is hungry for pizza. 

Tonight is Beef and Boards to see 'Cats'!  Betty is baby sitting with her grandchildren whose parents are out of town on a business trip.  Marge has seen 'Cats' 2 times before.  So Bob, Kitty, Ivalou and I are going!  Should be fun.  Singing, dancing and costumes! 

I woke to sunshine and a skim of snow on the ground.  Today is trash day so I walked it to Kaye Don's.  It was only 14 degrees and 6mph winds from the n/w.  I don't know when my face has ever felt so terribly cold.  I sure hurried back home and finished my walking for 18 minutes in the house.  I was still cold. 

Hi, friends, thank you for the prayers and empathy. Yes, it's really good to be retired and know that on days when I don't feel well, I no longer have to "crawl in, don't call in!"

My former boss called to talk a moment, then my daughter dropped by to see me. She's not been here since the day they moved the big furniture in, and basically she approved of everything I've done thus far.

Well, y'all have a great rest of the day.

Ruth Ann

Thanks for the prayers, Larry and Judy ... Dot called this morning to let me know wayward granddaughter is "in custody" ... She phoned late last night and wanted her mom to come get her (she was ready to come home from her wanderings) When Dot got the address where she was, she phoned the police and let them know.  Later, after being taken (to a facility for "children at risk") she called and apologized to her mother and wanted her to come get her out.  Dot said a counsellor came online and talked with her and advised her to leave the kid there for a few days, but set up a parent meeting for this evening.  She told Dot to expect a lot of tears and begging to go home but not to give in to that.  I hope Dot is strong enough to heed the advice.  This is tough love, and just what is needed.

Thanks for the update Jane, it is tough but necessary.  Still praying.

Oh, my!  So much to pray about in the posts today, and I am/will.  I pray God will be near each of you, and intervene in each situation.

Thanks for the kind words, Larry.  Yes, I enjoy painting very much.  I got the third painting very nearly completed, so will need to start another one tomorrow.  I sure want to get my money's worth out of the class, and it is expensive, especially for the small amount of time the instructor gives me.  But that makes me keep trying, and proves to me what I can do by myself.

I went to class an hour early, worked hard all day, stayed an hour late.  Need I say I'm tired?

So, see you tomorrow!

 :)Good evening to all.   All of the early part of this day I spent in bed.  Two days ago I started to get a bad cough and when I did cough my chest hurt so bad it even effected my breathing.  So last night I went to the drug store and got some over the counter drugs and I think that they are working.  This is the second time that I am sending this posting as I tried to add a happy face to my post after I had done the spell check but now I know not to do that again.

Jane:I am sorry to here about your daughter and the problems with her daughter.  There is a place called Freedom Village U.S.A. which is in upstate New York.  This place is for troubled teenagers and there program is based on Christian teachings but also they have a full day high school program and there turnaround with the kids is very high.  It is over 90%.  There phone number is 1-800-842-8679  I have been there to see what they do and it is amazing to see the change that they can do with some of the kids that come. God bless

Larry:  I am sorry to here that you have not been so great but you have to make sure that you don't forget to take those meds.  Pleas look after yourself

Al:  Hope that you are doing o.k. and that your legs are getting better

Etta Sue:   Just love that cat with mouse jumping on its belly.  Hope that you are keeping well.


Janet:  I agree with what you say re: so much to pray for and this world is in such a mess but we know who is in charge and he will look after us. Look after yourself

Judy B:   Hope that you are well and hope that you get rid of those mice.  Say hi to John. see ya sis

Hi everyone.  Just back from coffee a the senior center.  We had only a small group today.  One of our men is hospitalized and not in good condition at all.  I spoke with his wife last night and it doesn't sound very good. 

I felt good when I got up this morning but it hasn't lasted and the tiredness has come back.  So I will take it easy again today.  I do want to finish up and file our taxes electronically today.  I got the final numbers I needed yesterday. 

Jane, it sounds like your daughter was given good advice.  However, we all have to make these decision for ourselves.

I have read all the postings but will be brief today.

'Cats' was great.  The singing, the music, the dancing, the costumes but none of us got the storyline.  And I even read about it online!! 

Today is laundry day for me.  Maybe packing a few thing...not sure what all will conspire for me to do! 

It is bright and sunny but only 23 degrees. 

I surely do miss some of our regular posters.

HALLLLLOOOOOOO OUT THERE!!!!??

Check in and let us know how you're doing. We miss you. 

Ruth Ann

Hallllloooooo back atcha, Ruth Ann!
Is there an echo in here?   

I think I know what it was like for you when your ear drum ruptured.  The last time I had that happen was when I was around 18 or 19 years old.  Not fun!  I have had ear problems all my life and now deaf in the right ear, hearing aid in the left.  Have had tinnitus as long as I can remember.  Oh well, it could be something worse.

Larry, I hope you are feeling better this afternoon.  Sorry to hear you have not felt your best the last couple of days.  I read in our newspaper about the storms in GA this week.

Jane, I do hope your granddtr is learning her lesson while being held.  Your dtr must be at wits' end over this.  And you as well.  It is so hard when our kids, grandkids have troubles.  May your dtr come out of this with a new appreciation for you. 

Janet, sounds like you are in heaven when you are painting.  I envy those of you with this kind of talent.  But then, I guess we all have our own kind of gifts. 

I hope Sarah and hubby are OK and their situation is going smoother now. 

Etta Sue, when is your trip?  Hope you all have a wonderful time down south. 

Hello Marilyn, JudyB, Carol, and to everyone not here right now.

Wow!  I've sure been having fun!  I turned on the computer early this afternoon, and the little light that indicates it's on didn't come on.  Well, it came on, lasted about 1 second, then went back out.  Same with the internal fan.  So I thought, "Oh no, a power supply problem - that'll keep it in the shop 'til Monday!"  So I took it to my favorite Macintosh place, and he wrote it up, was going to keep it at least overnight.  I suggested he plug it in, see what it would do there.  It came right on, had no further trouble!  So then it occurred to me that the power strip was bad.  So, on the way home, I bought a new one.  Had to get down on one knee to get the old plug out, new one in.  I'm not used to all this physical work!  But, Praise our merciful Father, it worked right away, and it's been fine for a little while now.  I guess that adventure is over for now.

Hey Al ... I love it when things "just occur" to me ... I know it's my Father giving me the insight/knowledge.  Happens to me a lot because I need all the help I can get y'know.  Glad your 'puter problem was solved so easily and quickly.   

Janice~Dot told me the parent meeting yesterday evening involved her daughter being "mad because she was 'tricked',"and angrily denouncing her for not letting her get her driver license since she was "getting a car in June."  Dot says "that's not going to happen with her grades."  Anyway, she said, it had only been less than 24 hours and the social worker was being very fair and holding g'dtr responsible for her own actions, etc.  She had to take some clothes over for her, and watched as she performed some of tasks assigned to her.  At least, she said, she isn't allowed to sit on the couch all day and watch TV.  I believe this is a good thing, and Dot is getting a lot of positive feedback from others that she is "a good mother" to even try to get help like this for her teen.

The concensus of opinion is that the teen is out of control and really wants someone to make her do an about face and get back on the right track.  I agree.

Praise our Father for all that's happened with your gdtr. Jane, and may He bring it to an excellent end, an end in which she loves her Lord for ever and ever.

Thanks, Al ..

Al, glad you had that "light bulb" experience today.  I had one too, only not so vivid.  I was online right after lunch, and merrily typing away on my family's website on MyFamily.com when the strangest thing started happening.  letters would repeat about 10 times and I had already moved my fingers away from that key.  More of that, and then it became hard to get any letters to show up at all.  Finally, I had that light bulb moment.......wonder if this keyboard operates with batteries?  Yep.  I turned it over and found the little door to remove batteries.  First time I ever had that happen, I had completely forgotten this keyboard is cordless!  (Have had it about 2 1/2 years).

Jane, I will pray with you that your grdtr will come to the point where she realizes how her behavior is not acceptable and will turn to the Lord for rescue.  I know it must be a huge concern for you. 

Janice, I do appreciate all the prayers from my Christian family here ... I am, and will always be, concerned when my kids and grandkids need help.  I can't do much more than pray but that ends up to be a very BIG thing when only God can supply the answer anyway.

Hi everyone.  Just my friend Rod and I at coffee this morning and it was a free coffee/soft drink day, which was a nice surprise.  We had the same experience last Wednesday.  It is bright and sunny here this morning but chilly, only 36 degrees.  We are suppose to have rain come in tonight with the possibility of some snow showers but no accumulation.  We haven't had any snow so far this winter.

This has been sort of a lost week for me as haven't felt up to doing much.  I did get my taxes filed yesterday so felt I got something accomplished.  I should have the refunds in a couple of weeks.  I have changed my withholdings as decided I was tired of loaning money at no interest to the State and Federal governments as can use it during the year. 

Jane, I suppose a lot of us as parents went through turmoils when our children were teens, I know we certainly did.  Sometimes it goes on well past teenage years.  It sounds like your daughter is changing the conditions and setting boundaries and I do believe that children want boundaries, even though they rebel to determine where those boundaries are. 

Janice, several years ago I bought my wife a wireless keyboard and mouse but she really didn't like it because the batteries would fail and leave her high and dry when working on the computer.  However, she does have a wireless mouse now that she likes.  I use a wireless mouse on my laptop, which I really like and may one day go back to a wireless mouse for my desktop although the wired one works well. 

Al, glad you figured out the problem and that is wasn't a problem with your computer.  I am sure it also saved your many dollars.

Etta Sue, glad you enjoyed the show even if you didn't get the story.  I haven't seen the show but heard some of the music.

Hi Ruth Ann, hope that ear is doing OK now and not causing you a lot of pain.

Hope everyone has an enjoyable weekend. 

Good morning!

Ruth Ann, how is your ear?  I've never had that happen, hope I never will, but it sounds painful.  So nice you are getting to enjoy grandma time with your little ones.  You are making precious memories.  Are you remembering to take photos?

Larry, I hope you feel stronger each day.  Nice to get free coffee!

Janice, good you found your keyboard problem, too.

Jane, those problems with grandkids can be so worrisome!  I am praying all works out well and the granddaughter comes into a close relationship with the Lord, and with her family.

Al, how are you today?

I came home after my five days of painting quite happy and satisfied.  I finished three, and have another one about halfway done.  Now I hope I can make me get in there and finish it before I 'get out of the notion.'  Does that happen to any of you?  And yes, I will post pictures of the paintings when I get them finished and photographed.  Of course, it has been so long since I posted a photo, I will have to go figure all that out again.  Sigh........

Today is our scrapbooking day, so I must go decide what I want to work on and get all that stuff loaded in my car.  This will complete my entire week of 'me time.'  Then..........time to start packing!!! 

Catch you again this evening!

Good morning, all.
Janet, yes indeedy, I get out of the notion too.  My thing is sewing, and sometimes I just take dry spells where I am not in the mood to sew.  I finally began again this past week and made a little project, and now I have made a pair of pants this week for myself.  I can make pants quickly, as I like the elastic waist kind, and have perfected a pattern that fits fairly well.  But when it comes to tops and dresses, I have problems.  My back has gotten bent forward to the point I cannot buy clothes that fit, unless they are like knit tops.  I have learned somewhat how to redraw a pattern to fit FINALLY!  It took me a long time to find instructions that worked.  It is still not perfect, but much better.  (My back problem has caused me to lose 3 1/2 inches in height!) That makes for a significant change in fitting.

Earl is up....better go make his breakfast now.

Good morning.  Larry ~ It is 36 degrees here right now and snowing big time!!  We are suppose to get 2 inches of snow but also to get up to 38 degrees.  So it may not stick!  My driveway looks wet! 

Jane ~ It certainly sounds like Dot is getting a handle on her daughter.  And I agree...kids need boundaries and rules.  How else do they know what is right and wrong?  My prayers are continuing!

Ruth Ann ~ I have never had an eardrum burst.  How does that happen?  Just happens or due to a cold or what?

Al ~ Sounds like a God-thing to me!  I bought a new sweeper once because it wouldn't turn on.  After I got the new sweeper home all I needed was a new power cord!  Wish I had that old Electrolux back!!

Janet ~ Kitty paints.  She goes once a month somewhere all day for painting classes.  She loves it.  And she is always doing stenciling and such in her home.  Sometimes...sometimes her creative juices overflow and I wonder...what were you thinking...especially with computer generated photos.  They tend to get too busy.

Janice ~ My Mother was the seamstress in the family.  Ivalou can do some sewing.  I just mend.  But I crochet and neither of then do that.  So it evens out!  Glad you have found how to adjust patterns for your body!

I think I will pack this afternoon.  I have nothing else to do and it is too bad to go anywhere.  Tomorrow and Monday will be busy days.  I will set my alarm for 5:30am and have everything readyto get on the road as soon as possible.  We will stop somewhere for coffee and breakfast and head south! 

I am always anxious to get going on a trip and once we are on the way, I relax.  I love driving!