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Al, Psalm 103 is the one I read the first six verses of in French on Pentacost Sunday.   

Larry:  Having finger pain - that is a real owie.

Al:  Dizzy from a bug - hope all is over very soon.  That is scary. 

Pat:  Hugs to you as you go to be with your niece and family.  Love the pictures of you and your groom.

Etta Sue:  Wishing you a complete recovery so you can get back into the zest of life again. 

I just returned from Loveland and had such a nice day with the quilting group.  They are so talented. 

Really tired from the drive - I was co-pilot.  There are a bunch of pumpkin bars left - that recipe just keeps on giving.  Putting my feet up & I have no idea what for dinnertime.

ok, Jeanne.  For you.....we build the little "cabin" with the crescent door.  No roughing it for us.

I've finished with all the weed eating I'm doing today, and some of the mowing.  I have to take breaks to sit and rest my back.  I'll get it done tomorrow.  OOPS!  When I said that I just looked at my desktop weather thing and it shows rain tomorrow.  I guess I'd better mow more tonight.

Judy, your spot sounds just perfect for a cabin.  Oregon has lots of great places to build cabins.  When we drive up the river, they are sitting all along there.  Some are simple and some are more modern and I'm sure have all of the perks of modern life.

I have always preferred simplicity.  I would miss my computer, but as I adjusted to the surroundings in my Gentle Ben life, I'd find that nature more than compensates for all I might miss.  But then I wouldn't have met you all either.  I guess you all have to come with me.   We could sit out under the stars, around a camp fire, and talk to God who would be right there in our midst, of course.

You got it Nita.

Wondered why the dogs were barking tonight.  It was still light out.  We looked out and there were 2 deer romping in the field behind the house.  They saw us and continued with their romp.  It was quite a site.  They were too far away for pictures though.

I am owned by a dog.  She was sitting at the door waiting for me. No sound just waiting.  This is her normal time to go out but such expectations!

Many of you know what I've been going through since my cousin's daughter was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor on Mar. 25/09.  She's 18 and now the school and all of her teachers planned the graduation ceremony in the hospital today.  They had a programme and all students were in their caps and gowns and there was one just for Rachael as well.  She received several special awards and was very highly thought of by her teachers and principal and vice principals.  There were no dry eyes today. 

Just thought I'd post this class photo from my sad journey to London today. 

Those kids really love Rachael as they surround her bedside.



I will be uploading many photos that I took into Rachael's website at:

Rachael's Journey

Hi everyone.  I am here before going to coffee this morning.  We had a lot of thunder and lightning last evening and rain.  However, today is suppose to be clear and hot.

Not much on my schedule for today other than to attend a meeting today.  Perhaps we will go out to lunch and do some grocery shopping and then stay in where it is cool. 

Pat, what a nice, although very sad, picture you posted here and I have loaded the web link for Rachel's page.  This is the time when we need to keep reminding ourselves that all things happen in accordance with God's plan for each individual life.  It is hard for our human minds to accept this in situations like this where such a young life is involved. 

Judy, my wife said she say a deer in our neighborhood yesterday as she was driving out of it.  I would just as soon not see a deer while in my car.  My friend with the large gardens has a terrible problem with the deer eating his plants and also a problem with rabbits.

Thanks for the advice on treating my fingers.  The middle finger is very sore to the touch or when I put pressure on it but the black area hasn't gotten any bigger.  I did use some ice water but it was very painful to do so and therefore didn't do it very long.  At least it doesn't bother my typing.

Marilyn, hope you and Keith have a wonderful vacation and your shoulder gets to feeling better and doesn't impact your vacation.

Nita, I don't think I associated the two programs for computer maintenance.  I am just using the free program and it seems to really work.

Al, hope that feeling better continues today. 

I was able to speak with Janet yesterday afternoon and tried to give her a little help with her new laptop.  She was working under less than ideal conditions but was trying to get into this site and didn't remember her password.  Pat, I treid to find it for her but didn't locate it so helped her get a new registration and hopefully she will be able to post here shortly.  All of us with laptops know how difficult it is to use the touch pad when you are not used it using anything but a mouse.  As we were ending a rather long conversations she told me she has exceeded the allowed minutes on her cell plan.  I suggested she get a Skype account set up as her computer apparently comes with that software and has a camera and built in mic. 

Larry, I'm glad you mentioned that Janet has exceeded her cell phone minutes.  I was going to give her a call today but cell phones get charged for incoming as well as outgoing minutes  so I'll settle again for just sending one of those hospital greeting cards.

Do you know what user name she chose for her new registration?

Well, we don't want Janet to have a new registration as then all of her hundreds and hundreds of past posts will be gone.

So, I'll instead just help her with her password problem.

I did redo it but only to a password she chose and it's the same on Seniors & Friends.

Jeanne - I'm glad you can read Ps. 103 in French.  However, I'm also glad I couldn't hear it, 'cause I cannot understand French.  I took German, Latin, Greek, Hebrew - got A or B on them all.  But French - I took a "Withdrew Failing."  I spent hours in the language lab trying to listen to it, but it just didn't take.  It's an inhumane language (inhumane to me anyway).

Al, we had it read simultaneously in six different languages for Pentecost Sunday.  Quite a cacophony!

It would be good for us to know if her cell phone allows free calls after "x" time at night (mine is 7 pm, but most I think are 9 pm) and also free calls on Saturday and Sunday.

She may still be able to keep in touch. Also, if someone speaks with her, my company allows us to purchase 100 extra minutes at a time for only $5. So, she may need to do that during this stressful time.

What was the update on Beth?

I'm going to have company in a few moments, and then a friend is in town for only the weekend, so a group of the ladies from our church are meeting with her for supper at Golden Corral (her request) buffet restaurant to celebrate being able to see her again. If y'all remember, I had a vey special prayer request recently, and it was for this lady. Her daughter who lives in Florida has her living at her home, now, and she's doing eve so much better.

See y'all later. Have a great day.

Ruth Ann

Yesterday I got my wall painted near the A/C, the floors all mopped, and the sweeper is gone.  The mattress pad and printer is at the end of the driveway. 

I had a night I couldn't sleep.  Played on the computers, printed some stuff and played games.  Went back to bed at 4am!!  I sure don't want to take a nap today or I won't sleep tonight either. 

I need to mow today.  There is still water standing in portions of the yard but I will either go through it or around it! 

Good morning all.  Today is baby day, so I'll just rush back out until they and moms leave.  I love baby days!  They play together and it blesses me to see them.   

Pat I'm looking forward to seeing the photos you post on Rachael's webpage.  I've looked at the others, plus read mom's thoughts and emails. It's all so very touching.  Great sadness and inspiration at the same time.

Janet just called me a few minutes ago saying she had been able to get to the public areas here on CP but hadn't been able to post because something was preventing her from signing on.  Fortunately Pat had provided me with the information on Janet's login and I provided that information to her.  She asked me to post here regarding our conversation and about her cellphone situation.

She said Beth was having a very rocky day today and has been sleeping a lot.  She said Beth told her today she hurt from the top of her head to the tip of her toes.  This obviously hasn't been a good day for Janet either.  She said Darrel had returned to their home and when she called she was back at the Ronald McDonald house to do some things.

Regarding the cellphone situation, she told me that she has unlimited minutes on weekends and nights (don't know what time at night as don't know what company they use).  She said she welcomes calls.  I won't post her cellphone number here but if you need it send me a quick e-mail and I will e-mail it back to you.   

Larry, thanks for the update from Janet. I hope she'll be able to get in here soon.  Computers sure are strange machines.  

What time zone is she in?

Jeanne, she is in the Central Time Zone so is one hour earlier than we are in the Eastern Time Zone.

Good Morning.  I am all ready for church.  Today I am a greeter at one of the doors, I have an image to install in the computer, and I am taking my camera to take a few photos.  Busy day. 

Last night was a much better night for me.  I slept sooo good.  But I am all ready feeling a nap coming on this afternoon.  Seems to be a Sunday afternoon tradition for me. 

I pray everyone has a God-filled day and that God's message fills your heart.

Checking in for news on Janet & Beth -

Our daughter is coming for a visit today.  We had another storm pass through with hail and the whole deal yesterday afternoon.  Because of the heavy moisture, they are two months behind in getting electricity to our place in the mountains and we can't even get in on the road.  This too  shall pass.  But it means water for the front range and many states. 

Carol - it ocurs to me that the road  in to your place may be a problem in the future?

Busy day so I prepared a new week for us to post upon!  Where???

                                        Right here!!