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Amen, Al.  I add my prayer for the success of Larry's procedure.

Yes, Fall is definitely in the air.  I think a nighttime temperature of 48 degrees is a pretty good indication of that!  

Amen.  I am adding my prayers for Larry also.

Yesterday was a do nothing day.  I did get some printing done and played with my plastic art.  I really like how it turned out but too big.  You are to print your images three times larger than you want.  Mine is still large, I think.  But it was easy and fun! 

Today I have less on my plate to do than yesterday so it absolutely will be a do nothing day.  I did have a time getting online this morning.  I think that Windows does an update in the background and it makes me think I am having problems with my wireless internet.  Then I try to restart the laptop and it won't even shut down.  I wish I knew when it was doing an update and then I wouldn't be alarmed when it does...at least, I would know what is going on.  Oh, well!  I printed a card on the desktop while the laptop was doing its thing!

Bright and sunny and already too hot.  It feels like summer here in the daytime and fall at night!  I like that though.

Etta Sue, you can change your settings for Auto. Updates

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Check the:  Notify me but don't automatically download or install them.

Larry I have been praying.

Enjoyed talking to you today Pat...our calls are too far apart.

I have been asked what I have done lately with preserving.  5 dozen corn canned, Zucchini relish is on the stove,  not sure how many jars that will be but there is alot!  We are running out of the ordinary mason jars, and have reverted to the ones Mother used with the glass lids!   I have a bushel of tomatoes to do, need another bushel.  2, 3 litre baskets of peaches and pears and 2 small baskets of beats.  Elizabeth is out picking the last of the beans!!  Writing that out is rather overwhelming!

Today started cold, +7*C, yet it has turned out to be quite a lovely day.  The girls are set up to sleep in the tent again, they enjoy that.

Got to run I can smell the vinegar boiling.

Larry:  My prayers are for excellent results from your surgery and a quick recovery. 

Pat:  I do hope you are feeling well - take care. 

Blessings to all. 

Janet, here is a picture of me and one of the sandcastles.  The 2010 Olympics was the theme this year.  Thought you might find it of interest......and anyone else who might look!

Liz, that's a great picture. I do so admire those artists who can carve  (build?) such wonderful scenes that way.

Judy, we've been getting down to around 7 or 8 celsius (48 F) the last couple of nights and the days, in spite of bright sunny skies, have only got up to 20 or 22 celsius (68-70 F).  Fall is definitely on the way. 

Have you visited the mini-challenge lately?  The current subject is "Joy of Children" and there are some awesome photos.  If you haven't been there in a while, why not check it out HERE before Monday and vote for your five favorites? 

Liz I love that picture of you!!  YOu are one beautiful young lady!

We are back at it.  Today Tomatoes.  We are making tomato spaghetti  sauce.

IT was another cold night last night.  I kept the bedroom windows open though....Just added a blanket.  Mind you most of the night I kicked it off.

Have a great day everyone. 

Today is a doctor appointment for Ivalou in the morning and I have one this afternoon with my surgeon.  I am not pleased with this InterStim Therapy at all.  Just hope that something can be done...even more surgery.  But I can't see any improvement other that possibly 10%.  That isn't what I was anticipating. 

It is cloudy and overcast today...but suppose to get hot and humid. 

Please pray for our family.   Dana just got hit by a car,  She is gone.... The girls saw it happen.  She was such a sweetheart.  I am broken up by this.....

Oh, Judy!  How terrible.   

Oh Judy, I am so sorry.  How terrible for your girls to witness it happen.  Of course a prayer will be said.

God Bless,
Liz

Judy, I can't imagine the anguish in your home right now.   I'm so sorry.  Of course, I'll be praying.

Oh Judy I do know what you are going through at this time. Dana has been a wonderful member of your family and she  was so loved by all of you.  I have seen this  in the past with one of my precious dogs. but she survived.

Hi everyone.  Thank you for all your prayers and they were answered. 

I came through the surgery without problems but did have to stay in the hospital until this afternoon.  I will be taking things pretty easy for a few days as am extremely sore but sure each day will help that.  Think I will sleep in my easy chair as much easier to get up from.  I got very little rest in the hospital last night as was in a lot of pain until about 2:30 am.  At that time I took another pain pill and they gave me some ear plugs so I could block out the noise of the IV machine and then I was able to get comfortable and sleep a two or three hours.  I had hoped to be able to go to church Sunday but have decided that is too optimistic at this point.

Judy, sorry to hear about Dana.  It is always a sad time when a family pet is no longer with us. 

Etta Sue, sorry to read that your procedure has not been as successful as you had hoped.  Maybe they can do some fine tuning.

Liz, I liked your picture.

Larry:  Take your time in recuperating.  Rest and get well soon.

Etta Sue:  That is so irritating when a surgery isn't up to par and I hope that in time things will be better - perhaps a 2nd. surgery may be the answer.  Hugs to you.

Liz:  You look good standing by the beach sculpture!  Isn't it amazing what artists can do with sand and water?  They have a gift and I hope they know it.  

Judy:  Sorry for the loss of your children's pet. 

My classmate came today - she flew in from Tennessee yesterday.  They live in an planned golf community and two children are in separate cities, Here & Chicago so she goes to each child's house either once or twice per year.  She is a quilter and a knitter - far more talented than anything I make (especially knitting).  We had a great time bumming around & I brought her over here for a short visit too.  

Praise the Lord for our Larry's surgery going well, and prayers are being said for a quick and complete recovery.  You have such a great attitude, Larry.  God bless you.

Etta Sue, I am so sorry you didn't get the results you had hoped for.  You were so excited about having that problem solved.  Hope you can get it like you want it.

Liz!  Thank you for that lovely photo!  You look great!  And my, what those artists can do with sand and water, huh?  Such detail and to think of that being sand....just amazing.  So sorry some idiots vandalized some of the sculptures though.

Judy, sorry to hear of your loss of the family pet.  It sure does hurt to let them go, they steal your heart quickly.  (((hugs)))

Beth's party went really well this afternoon.  We did a safari theme, and used some of her many stuffed animals on the tables, with balloons attached; birthday confetti, and the safari gift bags for each attendee with a 7" animal and an animal print pencil and a small animal print notebook inside.  She also received more balloons, flowers, and many gifts.  There were quite a few more people there than I had anticipated, but everything went really well, and I didn't have to bring home any of her ice cream cake to store in the freezer.  They ate it all!

John sat on one side of Beth, Becki on the other, and they helped her with her gifts.  Her sister Diane recorded all the gifts for her.

On her cakes I had them put Happy Birthday Beth on one, and on the other--We're Glad You're Still Here!!  God gave her another miracle and we are all so happy.  Even our wonderful chiropractor, Dr. Saxon, came.  It was a lovely time.

I'm tired and think I will go lie in bed and read a while before I fall asleep.

Hi, friends,

I'm sorry I've been away, but had a period of serious illness, so am MOST GRATEFUL to praise God tonight of His healing power. Today the specialist dismissed me and removed the IV line.

Please choose Psalm 103 from your favorite version of the Bible and read it. Then, please go back and read the first 3 verses. These have been really meaningful to me during the time I've been away.

Larry, it's so good to learn of your surgery and now of your recovery. May God continue to grant you His mercies daily.

Janet, what great news to be able to celebrate Beth's birthday this year!!!

Pat, how are you and how's Geordie? We love you and Paul.

Judy, we saw one of our pets be hit by a car - she was taking an around the block walk with us, and that car never even stopped! It's really traumatic. I'm so sorry for your family's loss.

Hello to all our other friends here at CP. It's wonderful to "hear" your voices online once again!

Ruth Ann

Hi everyone.  A beautiful day here in Georgia.  Pat has opening the front and screened porch doors to let in some fresh air and we can hear the birds singing.  I will probably spend the day just resting either here in my easy chair or laying down. 

I decided to bypass the easy chair last night and go to bed and sure glad I did as had a very good nights rest.  Only had to get up once during the night and while painful made it after a couple of tries.  It was a little easier getting out of bed this morning and the shower felt good. 

I have just the project to keep my mind occupied the next couple of days because can work on the church music library project while staying quiet. 

Janet, it sounds like the party was enjoyed by all. I am sure you know how to plan and give great parties.  Glad so many came and helped Beth celebrate her birthday.

Ruth Ann, I know you were glad to get the pic line removed. 

Carol, I am convinced that anytime you get two quilters together they will have a good time.  Nice that you could spend time with your friend.

Larry, I'm glad you are healing so nicely and it's great that you have a nice quiet project to work on. 

Enjoy your lovely weather.  Here it's only 58 degrees and raining.  It looks like the two days of real summer weather we had last week are all the summer we'll have this year.     I still have a couple of windows open - I just hate to have to close the house up yet, but it looks like it won't be long.

So sorry to hear about Dana.  Glad to see Larry and Ruth Ann back among us.

The trip to see the Physicians Assistant was okay.  I didn't realize that there are several programs to put into the stimulator but only 4 at a time.  I guess you could say there are many of them.  She changed the program and I am to see the surgeon next Friday.  Well, this program isn't working either.  I was up 6 times in the night and finally got two hours of un-broken sleep between 7am and 9am.  Just praying that they will find a program that works without more surgery but I am ready for more surgery if needed to get the results. 

Ivalou and I are getting ready to go to Woody's to eat and then to Kitty and Bob's to check on the cars.  They are in Ohio and are staying another day because the grandson's pool birthday party was rained out!

Yikes, Etta Sue! I'll continue praying with you for a resolution to the issues. Sleep broken that many times is probably not coming even close to giving you enough rest.

I think it's just about time for a little siesta.    Wonder how long I'll sleep....

YOu know we say dumb animals...We have 3 Spaniels Cimi Stiches and Keziah.  Cimi went to where Dana was lying, and knew.  I didn't let the other dogs out.  Today Stiches is pacing and keeps going to the door.  When I let her out she heads for all of Dana's haunts.  She too is missing our girl.

Well I have all the produce done that I had bought.  I have the last pears and peaches done as well.  I would love to get more, it sure is nice to have fruit for dessert in the winter without paying the store prices.  I will take a picture when it is all done, and with Jeanne's help re size it and post it.  My shelving is filling up nicely!

Etta Sue I am sorry that surgery didn't work like you were expecting.  Ruth Ann I am continuing to pray.  Larry I am praying for you too.  All other requests that I haven't mentioned....doesn't mean I forgot you.  I remember each person here at CP.

"with Jeanne's help"

Judy, did Pat leave her whip with you?  LOL  Of course, you know I'll be delighted to help. 

Whip???   Ummmmm... well...... Thank you for offering to help! LOL

I have just voted.  It is a tight race, so lets support all those who have entered their  photos.

Last night was so much better even after a nap yesterday afternoon and Saturday nights are usually rough because I am afraid I won't wake up for church...even with the alarm set.  Duh! 

But I am up and ready for church.  Today I run the projection system.  I usually practice with Ruth Ann on Saturday evening but she didn't call me last night. 

Looks like a cloudy day.  Hope it doesn't rain.  The church picnic is this afternoon...