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   Hi again to all.   The young man that was fixing my snow blower has just left and hopefully this will be the last time I have to call him.

Karen:  Hi it must be so hard for all those people who are where all this flooding is and they are looseing all there homes and possesion's we will pray for you and all of them.

Ijust got of the phon with Judy B. and she is still having pain but she is on the way to recovery and see's the doctor tomorrow and I think that she get's the stiches out. So continue to pray for her.

Carol.  How are you and your husband doing. I do hope well.

I must go again as lunch is ready and then we are going to the Y.M.C.A and my wifw does aqua fit and I go do a work out.  will look in later.  Gord.

My appointment yesterday went well and no need to return for 6 months he did say a year then changed his mind. Either way it was good news.

Mel & I will be going to Napanee ice fishing for the next 3 days he will be with 2 other fellows and perhaps I will spent some time with a friend of mine down there at least that is what I am thinking but who knows what will happen when I get there.

Thanks for the meal ideas and your thought on some of Smart Ones dinner packages.  I was chatting with a Weight Watch member and her leader suggested taking an apple adding caramel candy on top put it in the micro wave to melt  the apple is now 0 points and the candy was very little.

Judy:  Your recovery sounds encouraging, take your time and do not rush things.

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Gord:  Good to see you.  We are fine - learning to deal with his hearing distortion (he interprets words differently than what is actually said so many times).  Changing things in life & we have very good friends and family so that is a boost.  Sorry to hear that your wife continues with so much pain - not fair.  Thanks for the update on Judy.    back to you!

Larry:  I am listening to George Bush's book "Decision Points" - interesting on how decisions were made.  Someone who sounds very much like a Texan is the orator. 

Etta Sue:  We have always wanted to go to Australia - well, Don did get to NZ and Australia on business and of course, I couldn't go - it is a huge trip.  Save your pennies.  You never know.  One of our church missionaries is in Kuala Lumpar and I could visit her.  Wonder what that ticket would cost?  Janet has probably been there already. 

Well, it is almost 60 degrees outdoors so I am ready for a walk after washing/drying, helping Don with a shelving unit in the closet and too many things too numerous to mention. 

Hi everyone.  Another busy day and it is once again early evening.  Just did the normal Wednesday activities including attending Bible study and going for coffee with the group and then having lunch with the group.

Yesterday we discovered we had not received our monthly natural gas bill, thanks to a comment from our neighbor.  I checked last night and it would be overdue tomorrow.  So this afternoon I made the trip to the gas company and paid the bill.  They told me that no one in my mail area had received the bills that had been mailed at the time we had the snow ice storm.  I e-mailed several of my friends, who might be affected, and advised them of this situation. 

Tonight is choir.  It has been very chilly and rainy here today.

It appears I was the last one to post last evening and the first this morning, so Good Morning everyone unless where you are it is already past morning. 

Pat just left for a dentist appointment to have a cleaning and check.  I need to get the same thing scheduled.  Dental work is becoming so expensive that one shutters to think about having to go.

I have a friend coming over this morning to spend an hour or so working with me on something.  It is a beautiful morning with the sun out but it is only 28 degrees.  However, the wind isn't blowing.

Nothing else on my schedule for today and glad as the last two days have left me pretty tired.  I didn't want to get up this morning. 

We're having a heat wave!!!  It may even get up close to freezing today!   

This week's promise: Overcoming discouragement brings great blessing
What, me worry?

"So I tell you, don't worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food, drink, and clothes.


Matthew 6:25 NLT
Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.


Psalm 55:22 NLT


The mistrust of anxiety

Words of encouragement from the Master are always welcome. The stresses of life come upon us and a brother or sister in Christ reminds us that He is in control. He is sovereign, He knows when the sparrow falls, He numbers the hairs on our heads, He clothes the lilies of the field. He says not to worry about our life, and we welcome the suggestion as an encouraging pat on the back.

But how often do we view this verse as a commandment from on high? It may not carry the force of "Thou shalt not," and it may not have the emphasis of a "Go into all the world," but it is written as an imperative nonetheless. "Do not," Jesus says, and Paul echoes this injunction in Philippians: "Be anxious for nothing" (4:6). These are our liberating orders. We are told not to do something we hate doing anyway.

Dare we suggest by our worry that some catastrophe may slip by without His notice? No, "tragedies" befell Joseph, Moses, David, Jesus, Paul, and others, and God ordained them all for good. All of these surely could have worried, examining their circumstances while going through them. But looking back, we see God's perfect plan unfolding. Therefore Jesus urges, even commands: Do not worry.

Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.
CHARLES SPURGEON

"Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.
CHARLES SPURGEON "

How true that is!  So often I start to worry & fret about something - like the possibility of frozen pipes - and find myself weak and "shaky"!  But when I pray and convince myself that God is definitely in control I am able (eventually) to calm down. 

Heat wave!  It's suppose to get above freezing today in central Indiana!!

And I am thinking we all need to get a bus trip going for CP members so we can all visit Australia!!

Last evening at Bible Study we were told to pick up a book at a half price book store or such.  I found it on Amazon.com for $1.49.  And years ago, I read a biblical fiction and haven't found it since..I borrowed it and read it.  I found it on Amazon.com for $.01!  Now the bad part is there were each $3.99 for shipping but still two books for less than $10!  And I didn't have to leave the house.  Just have to walk to the mail box when they come!  And I do that every day anyway! 

Marilyn...that's okay.  I have used Market for so many things and then decide that's not what I want and go to settings..applications..and uninstall it.  I haven't paid for anything on Droid other than a Kindle book.  If you like games, I like 'DropWord'.  There are 5 rows of 5 letters.  You click on the letters to make a word by going up, down, left, right and diagonal.  When they match, those letters go away and new letter drop.  You can shuffle also.  My highest score is 444.  Fun to do while waiting of something or someone!  But call me anytime. 

Ivalou is gone for the afternoon and I am just vegging out!

Hi Janet,
I haven't been on for a long time, but after reading your post about fasting, I would like to know how long you have fasted and are you seeing God answer prayers.      I'm planning to do the same thing.    I want to see God's answers of prayers on a number of issues.   
God bless
Love Ruthie

Hi Gord, good to hear from you. Sorry to hear that Noreen is still suffering.    I will lift her up to our Father.   

Hi Judy, I heard that you had an operation.    Will be praying for complete healing.

   "Anxiety does not empy tomorrow of it's sorrows, but empties today of it's strength"   is so true.    We have to somehow leave our anxieties at the cross of Christ.    I have to remind myself many times of this.

God bless   
Ruthie

I posted that just as my friends came to take me to the Doctor.  I am so glad that It has blessed you folks.

Doctors report was good but with it came the warning to not push past the pain.  Being alone that is a warning that is hard to heed.  May I learn patience through this.

Ruthie good to see you,  Would love to chat sometime.

I will be back later
judy

Judy you said you are alone. Where are all the girls? Can one or two of them come to help you?

   Good afternoon.   If any one is looking at my profile and see's that I have a WWW ngbrown@bell.net please just ignore it as it was a mistake.  It will be removed soon.

Today is very overcast and trying hard to snow again.

Judy B.  Thanks for what you put on your post's it is very helpful for me and also to share with others.  How are you feeling today I do hope that the pain is down.

Again could you all please pray for my wife Noreen as she went to a bible study this morning and when she came home she could not do an other thing and also could not even keep her lunch down. As a care giver it so hard to see her having to put up with this and I Love her so much and to see her suffer I just wish that I had a magic wand and could make her better.

Talk to you all soon.   Gord.

Hello, Friends!

What a couple of days I have had.  Marilyn, I'm sure you remember the Nigerian guy who tried to get you caught up in a "romance scam", right?  Well....I could easily have gotten caught in a money laundering scam!!  It started out to be a little part-time secret shopper job, and then yesterday--Woah!!  I got a FedEx delivery of an envelope comtaining three money orders, each in the amount of $920.00.  I went to my email and had a message telling me I was to immediately deposit the money, then withdraw it, keep $400 for myself, then go to Johnson and 'evaluate' the Western Union place there, in the process sending the remaining money to the address given me.  My radar was really up by then!  I told Darrel there was no way  anyone could afford to pay $400 for that!  So after we talked it over, I took the money orders to the bank, asked to speak with an officer, and was immediately told it was a scam.  If I had cashed and forwarded, I would have immediatelybecome liable for the total amount, plus could be arrested as part of a money laundering scam!! 

They gave me a website to go to which gives step by step instructions as to what to do next.       (Continued in the next post.)

Sorry, can't stand the screen jumping! 

Anyway, when I got home, guess what?  In the mail was a USPS Special Delivery, stuck on an envelope.  That one contained a check made to me from GMAC in the amount of $2,380!!  We don't have any dealing with them at all, so knew it must be another part of the same scam.  The bank officer said the money orders (Albertsons) were either bogus or stolen.  I went to Garden with Pat today, so haven't finished dealing with the mess yet.  I probably will eventually take the whole thing to the police, although the bank guy said he doesn't think they will know what to do with it.  Oh, yes--the website laid it out just as I had been approached via email...and also said it is a ring in Nigeria and Eastern Europe.  I haven't had time to even report about the check yet.

Anyway, that's how easy it would be to get in lots of trouble!  I'm thankful I prayed and was warned about it, so was really suspicious.  The guy called last night (the Nigerian) and I hung up, then he called back three times and we saw the number and didn't answer.  This morning I found he had left a threatening message on the phone.  Darrel said he called several more times today.  Spooky!!

Ruthie, I will surely answer your question later.  Right now my back is hurting really bad and I need to try to relax for a while.

Janet:    WOW what people will not do thanks for the news flash

Mel did go to Napanee fishing but together we decided that I would remain home something told me that after all I would be happier at home, I have done such things before and have had no regrets.  

I went to Sears shopping then after picked up Auntie and had dinner out she enjoys getting out of the house.

Take care        Ruth

Janet:  I would call the FBI concerning any money scam because they are the ones working that crime.  They helped our daughter & son-in-law when his identity was stolen from a classmate. 

Gord:  When I wrote last night, I confess that I could not think of Noreen's name - thanks for posting again and I will certainly put Noreen into prayers.  May she have calm, peace of heart and and absence of any pain. Praying for you as well. 

Larry:  Our new Tom Tom GPS emits sounds when there is a camera, amd if we go over the speed limit and so forth.  Still, it doesn't tell us what side of the road an address is situated and that is what has been so unnerving when we are in places where we can't see the building.  That is why I love going to IKEA - they are blue and yellow and huge 

   Good evening to all.   I just got home a while ago from our church where we serve dinner to the needy in our City of Welland Ontario.  It is such a great thing to be able to volunteer to do this and I enjoy doing this so much  We have had people that come to this dinner who are now coming out to the Lord's house on Sunday and it is great to see them there.

Janet:  I am so sorry to here what has happened to you and I almost got involved with this but my kids made sure that I did not and I am so grateful.   I would go to the Police if they don't stop bugging you.

Carol:  Thanks for the encouragement.

Ruthie.  Hi it is so nice to see you on here again.  Hope that you will stay.
Well I will say good night as I have other things to do.   God Bless you all.   Gord.

Janet from what I was told, The police can't do anything about  those Nigerian scams. But it doesn't hurt to notify them and the FBI. Also  if you do happen to talk to the guy on the phone, tell him you are going to the press and Television  stations.
Those Money Orders and or checks area always bogus, either stolen or forged.

Es ist freitag.  Wir sind hier.  I'm going to take my friend Wesley to the VA today to reapply for his VA benefits.  Please pray that he'll get them.

Have You Been Able to Lift Up a Discouraged Leader?

Commission Joshua and encourage him, for he will lead the people across the Jordan. He will give them the land you now see before you.

Deuteronomy 3:28 NLT


Discouraged encourager

When people spoke with Pastor Larry, they couldn't help feeling better about themselves. But the community he worked in deteriorated. Many people left for better jobs and were replaced by transient families with fewer skills. Schools and stores changed overnight.

Larry felt alienated in a community that once embraced his encouragement. He was ready to throw in the towel. Then an elderly woman named Pearl visited him. "I've watched you for nearly 10 years as you consoled, shepherded, and ministered to this community. You've been an encouragement to everyone," she said.

"Then why are so many people leaving and being replaced by individuals hostile to God's Word?" Larry asked.

"God has brought them to you to grow in your ministry," Pearl said. "I believe God gifted you with an encouraging heart for a time such as this."

Larry thanked Pearl for her honesty, then excused himself to go home. As he approached his house, a family of three greeted him. "Thank you, Pastor," said the father. "We've been to three other cities but never really felt at home till we arrived here."

David Farr in God's Men.

Don't be discouraged; it may be the last key in the bunch that opens the door.
STONSIFER

All of the pastors and workers who read this, you are doing a good job, keep on keeping on.

Hi everyone.  Just back from coffee at the senior center this morning.  It is a beautiful day and to be up in the 50s.  Tomorrow we are suppose to hit the 60s.  

I apparently have pushed too hard this week and find myself in one of those tired cycles that I sometimes get.  I will stay home the rest of the day and basically rest.  

Yesterday afternoon another friend and I went to see my next door neighbor at the rehab center.  He is doing very well, says he is pain free, but can't put any weight on his one foot because of the broken pelvis.  He will be coming home on Tuesday with a wheelchair, walker, and other aids.  I know he will be glad to get home and he can continue the exercises they have taught him at rehab.

Janet, certainly glad you didn't fall for that scam.  One you would have deposited those checks they would have wiped out your bank account.  Getting something for nothing usually doesn't turn out very well, especially if it seems to good to be true.  Can you block the caller's number on your cellphone?

Gord, I am confused about your e-mail address.  Please send me a quick e-mail so I can get the right one.  I had changed it to the bell.net address and have lost track of the other one.  Sorry that Noreen is having such a tough time.  Sounds like your church is doing a very worthwhile community project.

Etta Sue, I have purchased a number of used books through Amazon and found I received them within a very few days.  Also, you might want to check out a free game program for your Droid called "Angry Bird's".  It is, or was, the number one game on the iPods and the Droid phones.  I have it and it is fun.  My friend also showed me the game on his Droid phone this morning.

Janet ~ you said

QuoteIt started out to be a little part-time secret shopper job.

Just what do mean and did you initiate this or what?  That is scary! 

Larry ~ I down loaded 'Angry Birds'.  First I thought this isn't fun at all.  Then I realized that on Level 1, you had to pull back the slingshot for the bird to fly!  Duh!  I will check it out more!  I would have to mute the sound if I were waiting in the doctor's office or wear ear buds!  Also I have found that deliveries from getting something from the web is really fast so I will probably have the books in no time.  Of course, on Kindle, you have them is seconds!

More snow last night here.  It stopped early in the morning so the roads were clear for those unfortunate people who still have to go to work each day!  Today is another do nothing day for me.  Just have to get the mail after it is delivered and that's it!  Maybe I will do something constructive and move furniture around in the living room....maybe not!

My Native American Flute arrived yesterday, I love the sound of it. I am going to meet with Nita on Monday so she can hear it, She wants to get one too.

Nothing new here. My back is still some painful not a whole lot like two days ago, but it still hurts.  So it looks like I won't be doing anything strenuous. I do have to bathe happy before his next Vet appointment  next Friday.

Etta Sue What I am looking for from Market on my Phone is something like a  Note/sticky note pad app that I can make notes to myself on. I haven't been able to find one yet.

Larry sorry to hear that you overdid yourself and are now in tired mode.

    Larry"  THE EMAIL ADDRESS IS RIGHT WHAT YOU HAVE BUT i WILL PUT IT DOWN AGAIN AND TO ALL OTHERS PLEASE IGNORE THE WWW. ngbrown@bell.net on my profile.    Email address  ngbrown@bell.net  I hope this does not get any one confused.

Have a wnderful weekend   Gord and Noreen.

Gord:  I got it - ignore the www as that is the beginning of a web site, not an email.  Hope your day is better for both of you two.

Don is at a wood carving group - he came home last time without doing anything & was ignored but I told him to go back and  ask a few questions - we shall see.  Everyone is very friendly in Arizona so I don't know what happened to him the other meeting.  We did our two mile walk this morning and I have been sleepy ever since coming back.  It feels so good to get out.

I made a mistake and did not bring enough yarn with me to finish this sweater so I am sure that there is not enough for sleeves.  Quilting group next week is taking pillow cases and cutting and sewing them for dresses to be sent to Africa.  Cousin was supposed to come for a visit this weekend and they changed to two weekends from now so we are at a dither without plans. 

Al:  It is Friday - but I don't know what the next part is in your note.  Have a lovely weekend!

First--Ruthie, I started on the fast by going 8 days on a complete fast (only liquids when really needed, like V-8 or half a glass of orange juice.  Lots of water!  Then I switched to the Daniel Fast.  This is eating ONLY foods which come from seeds; to make it simple, fruits, vegetables, grains and nuts.  No bread (leavened) no sweets, no meat or other animal products.

Monday will be the end of my three weeks of fasting.  And yes, I have had some marvelous revelations and breakthroughs in the Spirit, have had prayers answered and been protected from dangers, as in the scam attempt.  I highly recommend fasting, coupled, of course, with lots of prayer and time in the Word.  Good to have you posting again--now, don't be a stranger!

Thanks for all you friends' concern about the attempted scam.  I haven't done anything else yet, as had to work today and shouldn't have done that!  My back is hurting BAD again.  The nearest office of the FBI is in Wichita, and I will call them later if I get to feeling better.  I haven't called either the bank, the Post Office or the local police as yet.

Marilyn, that's what I said they told me, that the money orders and the check are either bogus or stolen.

I did get one more email today from them, saying something on the order of please contact us, where are the promises, we need you to get that money sent right away....notice, no mention of the original 'job!'

EttaSue, a secret shopper goes to a store, restaurant, etc. and just observes the premises, services, personnel, etc. and makes a report.  Usually you get paid very little money, plus, if it is an eating place, a free meal. (Well, you pay, then they reimburse you.)  That's what my past experience had been.

I saw on the news a little bit ago that this Egypt thing has cause Oil to go up to $200 per barrel, so I went  to the gas station and filled up my car and Keith is going to fill up the corvette and the Camaro. the TV said it might go up to$300 per barrel before this is over