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Really nice devotional, Jeanne.  I specially like the quote from John Calvin.

Prayers going with you Jane.

Hi everyone.  It is chilly here again this morning but our area missed the storms that came through yesterday.  We had a little rain but probably not even enough to measure.

I have been to coffee and walking at the gym.  I am feeling much better today than yesterday, where I had shortness of breath all day long and didn't feel at all up to par.  Amazing what a night of sleep will do to recoup.

Today our men's luncheon group is trying a new Asian place that serves food from several different Asian nations.  They have a huge menu but features some luncheon specials.

Jane, have a safe trip.  It sounds like this is not a happy trip but sure you will enjoy the time with your family. 

Marilyn, nice to see you anticipating your travel.

Jeanne, that is a very good devotional.  I have never understood that language and that makes it much clearer.

Judy, I like hot dogs once-in-a-while.  When we go to Sam's Club we often have their Nathan's hotdog and drink for $1.50.  Sometimes even have their berry sundae.

Janet, glad Darrell is feeling up to making the trip.  Sure he will enjoy the time with the grandson.

I am praying for Jane, Darrel and Marilyn for their traveling today and in the future. 

SURPRISE!!!  Ivalou drove herself to church yesterday!  It is only 4 miles and all country roads but she did it!  She said she got in the car right after I left for the movie Saturday night.  She drove to the county line and decided she was doing good enough that she drove to Lapel to the gas station and filled her car up.  So she knew she was going to drive to church.  A lot of firsts for Ivalou the last few days.  Tomorrow it will be 6 months after her stroke. 

Inky and I took a nice nap yesterday afternoon.  Then the evening was TV watching.  I got to bed a little after 11pm and couldn't get to sleep.  Do you think it was because of the 3 hours nap in the afternoon?  Sleep finally came after solving the problems of the world!!     You can thank me now!   

And it didn't rain all day yesterday.  A week ago they, whoever 'they' are, said possible snow.  Then a few days ago, 'they' said rain.  But it was mostly sunny all day and very nice outside!

Today I got up and had my breakfast and put on a pot of chili.  Then got my trash together and went out in the rain to get Ivalou's trash and then to Kaye Don's drive.  Back home to read my devotions and do my exercises.  Now the computer. 

I asked Ivalou to come over for chili for lunch.  She can drive here and then I can drive her car to take her to rehab at 1pm.  I just know she is pleased as a newborn pup to drive again.  She didn't have any doctor restrictions...she just didn't feel that she should be driving until she was sure of her right leg and right arm.

Again it is raining but the grass and birds are loving it!

I haven't heard anything about the health bill yet.  I do have FoxNews on...I feel if any of the stations tell it like it is, FoxNews will.

Etta Sue, what a wonderful surprise that Iva Lou was able to drive!  She has made such great progress in those six months.  Praise the Lord!

Well, according to NBC this morning, the health bill did pass.   

Our April/May sunshine and temperatures are gone and we're back to more March-like weather.  Rain for the next few days and only in the 40's during the day - and the 20's at night!  How quickly we get spoiled!   

Travel mercies for everyone.

We are taking some Colorado neighbors to a canyon this morning and there is a tram we can catch that takes everyone along the scenic route.  Our neighbor couple won't be able to walk as he has such difficulty and won't use a cane or walker so I hope and pray that he can go just a few steps.  They are leaving their poodle at the rental house and that is good because there are so few parks where we can take a dog. 

Jeanne:  Thanks for devotions and the meaning of real jealousy for and not of.  It sounds like spring weather to me - that fickle springtime.

Will wait and see what happens with that Health INSURANCE bill that passed. 

Yes, we lost the battle on health care--but the war is far from over!  I just watched Glenn Beck, and he was so encouraging about it.  He's great, I think.

I agree with you about Fox News, Etta Sue.  You sure can't get the truth from CNN!

I only got one hour of sleep early this morning before time to get up and go to work.   My tongue hurt all night, plus I was worried about the vote on health care.     So I took a nap when I got home.  Darrel called a little bit ago to tell me he made it to Curtis' safely.

Jeanne, good devotional, I enjoy David Jeremiah and usually watch him every Sunday morning before time to go to church.

Our snow, cold and hard wind has passed and for now we are back to much milder weather.  I'm happy about that.

Larry, I sure agree about the restorative power of a good night's sleep!

Onward and upward!

Hello everyone:      It is a typical March day and yes it is raining, and soon we will be cutting grass. 

Just letting you know that I am still here, I do notice changes and I would wonder when this site will be gone for good.

I will return tomorrow.     Ruth 

I'm here checking in, I've been here off an on reading  since early this morning, I just didn't have anything to say.

I am not happy with the passing of the Health Care Bill last night, but it's no over until it's over.

Ruth Hopefully NEVER.

The health bill has so many loopholes in it that it is just terrible.  I am speechless,  I am continuing to pray for all of you'uns

Janet...that is what is called a bad night!!!  You gotta stop that!  A help for me is to pray when I can't sleep.  I get a lot of praying for CP folks done at night time.  Your tongue and my shoulders.

Jane if you pop in Know you are prayed for.

Marilyn Praying....

Carol I would love to take that tram ride.......I would love to drive the tram.

Jeanne I have been thinking and praying for you easterners as I watched the weather report for the east coast.  Stay warm and dry.

Woohoo Etta Sue.  Give your sis a hug from us!

Larry, Al,  Praying!

I hope I didn't miss anyone

Hi, friends, I can't believe my computer has stayed on long enough for me to catch up on the conversations I've been missing!  But, I still do have a virus, so will be saving my pennies till it can be de-virused once again. Yuk. Here's what the virus programmers need...

Y'all have a good rest of the day. I'll be praying about the various health issues and the trips.

Love to all, Ruth Ann

Hi everyone.  I got up fairly early this morning as have several things I want to get done today and wanted an early start.  I decided the best place is to start with my morning readings, e-mail and discussion boards that I follow.  Then I am going to work on my taxes. 

Yesterday I spent several hours getting all of the information on doctors, prescriptions, dentists and other medical related expense summarized.  I also developed the information covering mileage at twenty-four cents a mile for medical related travel.  I was frankly shocked at how much we had spent last year on these items.  I am sure I will be itemizing this year and it will be the first time in a long time to do that. 

It is really chilly this morning but suppose to warm up later today into the 60s. 

Etta Sue, great news on Ivalou being able to drive herself now.  She is lessening her dependence on you or others every day and that is real progress.

Ruth Ann, we have been missing you.  Glad it is a computer virus and not a virus that you have.  Have you tried running Advanced System Care or Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware.  I believe McAfee has on online virus checked and perhaps has solutions to remove certain virus attacks. 

Judy, sorry to read that you are not sleeping well. 

Hi Ruth and Marilyn.  Janet, glad you heard from Darrell and sure hope your tongue feels much better today. 

Carol, it is a shame when folks are to vain to use a cane or walker when needed.  My father was like that for quite awhile and when he got up he would stagger a bit until he could get going and I was afraid he would fall and break something.  Hope you had a nice day out yesterday.  It is nice of you all to take your neighbors for the day-trip.

Joshua 1:9  Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Judy, that scripture is a reminder we need regularly.     Thanks!

It is raining in Arizona!  Lightly and so nice to clean the air. 

is almost ready and I have the news on but for my mental health I am not going to listen to the politics right now. 

Judy:  Here it the site for Sabino Canyon.  http://www.sabinocanyon.com/   We had to cross about four low bridges and water was running over but the driver was very careful.  Lots of water runoff because snow is melting.  There was a warning of heavy mountain lion (I say cougar) activity but we did not see any.  We did spot people on horseback way up on a trail you would never get me to go on and especially on a horse. 

Larry:  We were thrilled to see Frank come with a walker.  He cannot have surgery for his lower back and he has finally taken the doctor's advice to use the walker.  They loved the day trip and treated us to a mexican lunch.

I was really missing my church this morning.  The Wednesday bible study will stop for summer so that will be another thing absent for too many months. 

Ruth Ann: I will pray for the end of your computer virus.  At first, it sounded like you had a virus but it is the 'puter. 

Janet:  Praying for the healing of your tongue area.  So sorry of you sleep loss - try to get some rest and start saying NO to those asking you to work..   Just tell them that you have friends who make you say NO.   

Six month today!  Ivalou has come a long, long way from not being able to wiggle a toe or finger or to even say 'Uh!'  She has hit every milestone before it was time.  She has been an inspiration to everyone who knows her or has spoken to her.  When I grow up, I want to be just like her!  Thank you, God, for all the blessings you give to Your family.

Yesterday I got an email from Pastor Steve.  The church has dial up.  He knows I have DSL so he asked me to go to various sites to view videos about Good Friday, Sunrise Service and Easter Sunday.  I called him to ask if sound had been installed on the computer that has Sunday Plus on it that we use for Sunday services to the speakers in the sanctuary.  All it takes is a wire from the sound board to the computer.  Last I heard is they got a wire but it was too short.  So Steve is going to find out that today.  If that has been done then it will be a quick thing to upload the mini-movies to the Sunday Plus program.  Otherwise I need to burn them on a DVD which can be played with no problem.

But I did find out that I have Ulead DVD Movie Factory for Toshiba.  Really very simple and I now have a DVD with 11 mini-movies on it. 

Also Steve said he would find a time when I would be home so he can come see the mini-movies.

I can't imagine grown intelligent people voting FOR the Health Bill.  There has to be a hidden agenda somewhere.  I heard this morning that some States are going to take it to court because it is against the State constitutions.  I pray that everyone knows who voted for this and not re-elect them in the future!  Also I hear snickering from other countries.  They are thinking, how stupid!

Another bright and sunny day in Indiana.  I have the inside doors open...the furgirls love that...and just the solar heat working!  Yeah!

Etta Sue not "how stupid"....rather "how sad".

Nice sunny day here on the island.  

Like many, I do not have much to write about.  Unless you care to hear about my cat or the constant building going on in the area!  

Could someone please tell me why many in the US are so against the Health Care Plan.  I follow the news closely and find all the hate a little hard to digest.  

I am at an age where I can vividly recall when we did not have the current plan in Canada.  Remember when the kids were small and my husband was out of work due to a mini recession.  I was ill and couldn't work, and we were without any insurance.  Terrible days.  I also remember when my sister in the US came down with cancer.  Her husband had a very high paying job, still they had to sell their house and ended up in a trailer by the time she died.  All to pay the hospital bills.  So is it not best to get some coverage and work on improving the problems.  I just paid 267.00 for two small prescriptions that are used all the time....along with a number of others.  Could not afford all the medications without the presc. help that we get.  Our plan does leave much to be desired, but it certainly is better than nothing.  Private insurance will not cover me due to pre-existing conditions.  Since my IQ is not in the low level, even now, what am I missing in all this?  Is this not a first step to improving a bad situation for a great many people???

           

Liz

Liz, how good it is to see you posting again.  As to the health care debacle, I will leave the explanation of why we are so angry for someone perhaps less angry than I about the crooked deals and other things employed to ram it down our throats.

Now they are starting immediately on the immigration thing; to try to get amnesty for MILLIONS of people who broke our laws to even be here; all of whom will get health care coverage FREE while our taxes go through the roof.  Yes, we are angry.    If you want a really good, clear explanation, I suggest you watch Glenn Beck on Fox News.

But it is a lovely day here in my corner of Kansas, with sunshine and mild temperatures.  I cleaned house all morning, then this afternoon went to help with Ladies' Tea at the care home.  We decorated hats for Easter, and on Good Friday they will have a little parade and model them.  I think there will be prizes for the winners.  They all seemed to enjoy the activity.  Beth didn't come as 3:00 is the time John calls, she couldn't miss that!  She showed me two nice boxes of chocolates he sent her, with a sweet note.  Gotta love that John! 

I spoke to Darrel today, he and Curtis were on the road to Vegas.  There was an alarm problem, and he was able to tell me what to do about it, so I was relieved.

I work again tomorrow and Friday.  So will have to be up early!

Liz, the health care bill to which we object is nothing like the coverage you get in Canada, at least as I understand it.  For instance, unless amendments are made before then, in three years every citizen will be required by law to obtain private insurance coverage at exorbitant monthly premiums.  But there is no mandate that will pay those premiums for people who can't afford them.  The requirements that are being applied to insurance carriers will drive up their costs and either they will fold or premiums will be even higher than they are now.  There is a lot in this bill that could be helpful, but there is also a lot more that will be detrimental.  Doctor bills, hospital bills, prescriptions - these will not be paid by the government but by private insurance companies. 

Jeanne and Janet I am also given to understand that this "wonderful" insurance will not cover pre-existing conditions....like cancer.  I am told by my US cousins that there are so many loop holes in coverage that it makes you sick.

And what about those of us who simply can't pay those higher premiums, etc.  We have to have it, but we can't pay it.  That's impossible.  I don't know what to do about these things, but I have to admit that revolution occasionally enters my mind.  And I'm a Christian.  I hate war, killing, etc.  But I do have to defend my family don't I?

Thanks for explaining things about the HC Plan Jeanne and everyone.  It is different than our system.  We do pay for things, but it is done thro' the gov.  Some of the private clinics are not doing well here and it seems are not paying the medical staff.  However, here in BC, private care is there for those who can pay the extra costs.   It is far from a perfect system, but I for one, am grateful.  My hope is that it will not go broke from people who do abuse the system.

My Dr. is from Rhodesia and told me that the medications I take are not even available for people in her country.  As well as the wholesome food we get.  We were talking about the high cost of medications......

Yes, I can understand your being angry, Janet.  It is nice that people here can still be kind, despite the anger.  I do read Glenn Beck  email every day.  We do not have Fox Cable channel in the pkg. from Shaw.  Things make more sense after Jeanne's explanation.

Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.

Liz

You must have been posting as I wrote, Al.  Good question.  Lets hope God will provide an answer to the problem.

I think Jesus put it in a nutshell in Matthew chapter 23, something about binding heavy burdens, Insurance to me comes under the class of Scribes and Pharisees.

Al, I have the same concern about being forced to buy insurance when I don't have any way to pay for it.  I suppose I could stop spending about $100 a month for food and that would pay for part of it.   

Judy, the new law provides that insurance companies will now be forced to accept people with pre-existing conditions.  That's one of the things insurance companies are objecting to, and one of the things that will drive up costs and premiums.  There's also something about a "hi-risk pool" for people with catastrophic illness, but with premiums that go through the ceiling.  Our government is saying "You are must spend your money for this" but it's not doing anything to show where we're supposed to get that money.

I do know, and have to keep reminding myself, the God is in charge and that He has a Plan.  Are these signs of the end times?  Come, Lord Jesus, come! 

Hi everyone.  Today is a glorious day here in Georgia.  It is suppose to warm up into the 70s.  We are going shortly to the Wednesday Bible study with the minister.  We are doing a study of Islam, which is very interesting. 

This evening I will once again have choir practice and that is about all I will do today.  I did get my Federal and State income taxes filed yesterday.  It took me about 4 hours to do it and I don't have a complicated return.  I filed electronically and will mail in the checks for the additional amount due closer to the deadline. 

That's another thought. Just how much medical insurance did Jesus demand for His healing ministry? What if Jesus was outside every hospital healing the sick, the medical profession would be out of buisness, and Obama would probably still be demanding people buy medical insurance for services they wouldn't need. That's why there were Prophets, they held the madness of rulers in check, they were mortally afraid of the words that the prophets brought to them about the Lord God's displeasure, and His judgements and it brought about a rein to how far they could burden the populace. Now the rulers of nations have little to fear, and can burden the poor to any measure they want.

When Jesus was speaking the words in Matthew chapter 23, He was also reminding them of King Rehoboam's words in 2 Chronicles 10: 8-16. Verse 10, says, "My little finger shall be thicker than my fathers waist! And now whereas my father put a heavy yoke upon you, I will add to your yoke." 

We just got back from rehab and having lunch at Applebee's.  Ivalou drove home from Applebee's.  A little scary!  But then she always was a rapid go and rapid stop person.  Not me.  When she goes, all heads goes back.  When she stops, all heads go forward!  And she pulled out in front of someone!!  Not good! 

As far as the health bill is concerned.  There are too many loopholes for too large a bill.  It isn't even completely written so who knows what will be written in.  And it is a bill that no one in government has to use.  They have their own health insurance paid by the taxpayers.  It seems that today you can get your health taken care of if you don't work or aren't a citizen.  But if you work and are laid off and drawing unemployment and seeking a job, you are left with nothing!  It will eventually let people know, it isn't benefiting to me to work.  Become lazy and you are taken care of by the government.  But really, I only know enough about it all to be dangerous!!

Okay, this isn't a political forum and, yes, I think I started it.  Let's give it all to God and he will handle it.  Pray constantly for our country.