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I fnally can hear the music, but only one verse at a time.  I have been humming this hymn all day.

Hi Folks. Back again to do a post. Made it home Fir night about midnight. I left Guelph at 4pm. This is a trip I usually do in about 4 1/2 hours bout with the weather and the northbound long weekend traffic it took a lot longer this week. Saw many vehicles in the ditch all the way up. Many sections of the road had not been attended to by the sanders and were very slippery with extremely high winds hitting us broadside to boot. I was running with an empty truck which sure kept me busy. driving one of these things in the wind is like carrying and sheet of plywood against the wind. On one hill between gravemhurst and Huntsville my drive wheels did actually loose traction which got my adrenaline pumping. But with the Lords help control was maintained and we got home safely. I got good news this week that my new truck will be in and ready to go sometime over the next week or so. the company gave me a choice of the strip detailing to go on the truck. A reward for making the appiontment to the road knights team. My company is extremely supportive and excited about this appointment as I am myself. Its a brand new VOLVO with numerous of toys added to it for driver comfort. Yes Larry it will be a much more comfortable piece of equipment to work with. I was saying to Judy today that I have no doubt about Gods hand in the appointment to the road knights team and I also feel that He has a purpose for me there that I am not aware of yet. Just the whole planning and scheduling of the events leading up to it had to be orchestrated by divine intervention. No man could ever have done it so perfectly without knowing about all the details that had to fall into place. weel thats all for now. Got to run. doing my molly maid thing to help out Judy while she is laid up with a lame wing. Be back next weekend to do another post Blessings on you all this week. bonesy.   

Another week started already!  My, they fly by so quickly it is hard to believe!

Our new pastor will arrive in Ulysses next Sunday evening; their furniture will arrive on the next day.  We are so excited to welcome them, can hardly wait, as we know they are going to be blessings to us, and we to them.

Today was exciting for our family.  Our granddaughter Abby did a self-portrait in art class in school; her teacher entered it in the regional scholastic art competition, and she won a gold key award.  Her painting has been hanging in the Baker Art Center in Liberal for a month, and today was the awards ceremony.  But the big thing was what her art teacher told us:  Abby is up for another, really BIG award!  Only seventh graders can win it, and only two or three from this region are nominated.  Should she win, it will mean a scholarship for summer arts programs from now through GRADUATE SCHOOL!!  It is sponsored by the owner of one of the big football teams.  And there is another big award sponsored by someone else, but I am really fuzzy on the details.  He seemed to be, as well, but he is really excited for Abby.  He told us she is the most talented art student he has ever had!  WOW!!  I hope she really listens, as this could be a big chance for her!!

Of course, I took along my new camera and got photos of her beside her painting. 

I may not be around for a few days, we go to Amarillo tomorrow to clean out Mother's apartment.  Pray that all goes well and agreeably, please.  Thanks.  I know it will be stressful for Darrel and his sister Dolores.

Vapor:  I am sorry to read of your current health issues and do hope that you are quickly healed.  I have been on the "net" for years and started out using my name so it has not been an issue for me to change.  YOu surely do not have to change to your 'real" name.  Thanks for the explanation. Oh, I can get into a dentist tomorrow morning.  

Larry:  Thank you for sending the photo information. Will look into it.  I did load two books on my iPod just to have a knitting book and a quilting book to look at the pictures mainly.  Have not mastered it yet as it always wants to start at the beginning.  Grandson's team did win the hockey tournament in Manitoba and now a 9 1/2 hour drive back to Minnesota - there is a terrific storm in the middle so we are all on edge until the bus arrives safely.  


Split pea soup for dinner with a salad and chunks of chicken in a Chinese sauce.  It has been chilly for two days.  Don spent the afternoon working on taxes & filed online.  

Pat:  I thought of one more thing for the list on mobile (cell phone) - do you say mo bile like the British?  My thought immediately is that we don't speak out loud in a quiet library reading the bible or would be thrown out but inconsiderate people answer & talk about nothing.  Signs all over with a slash through the photo of a cell phone but at least not through a picture of a bible.  

Grandson's team did win the hockey tournament in Manitoba and now a 9 1/2 hour drive back to Minnesota - there is a terrific storm in the middle so we are all on edge until the bus arrives safely.  

Made another knitting error and now to research on the net how to fix it - a dropped stitch about three lines below where I am working.  Utube has the answer.  

Janet: Abbey is really growing, isn't she?  How wonderful! 

Bonsey:  I meant to comment on your note chatting about the truck and all of the issues of driving in such awful weather conditions.  It came to my mind as I just finished chatting with daughter who is in north of Denver, who was on the cell phone to their son on a bus full of hockey kids staying a while in Fargo because the road to Minnesota is not good.  That bus driver stopped on the way to Canada for bad roads and is doing the same right now so he is being really careful and we all appreciate the stress of going out on the highways - a tough job.  I mean your job is a lot tougher than many can imagine.  We all hurry home to get in before the storm and you can't do that - glad that you have the comfort of faith to guide you through .  Stay safe. 

And may I add my hearty AMEN to Carol's thoughts!?

Thank you Carol and Janet.  The benefit a truck has over a bus is that the long haulers have a bunk to sleep in as well in many cases food in the truck.  A bus has to find accomodation for the passengers, that will provide food to that many.   

John's company is taking a train load of paper to Indianapolos.  Many trucks involved.  I asked why not a train.  "Trucks work cheeper, are faster and there is less damage."  This is a sad commentary on rail service.

It is -20 on our thermometer outside, and that has warmed up from when John got up.  It is taking the fire time to warm us up.

Got to go  Will be back later.

Hi everyone.  It is another sunny and warm day here in Georgia as we should see about 70 degrees this afternoon and pretty nice this morning.

I have been to coffee at McDonald's, picked up a prescription at the drive thru at Krioger's and got a haircut.  I had thought a friend was coming over later this morning to spend an hour or so working on something but he called to say he couldn't make it this morning.  So all I have left is to go to my men's luncheon at 1 pm.  We will be going to a Mexican restaurant today. 

For those of you that know Pat H please keep her in your thoughts and prayers today as she starts her chemotherapy. 

Judy, that is just too cold.  That was an interesting tidbit concerning trucks versus the train.  I had been under the impression that a train should be less expensive.  Judy, thanks for the devotional thoughts for this week.

Janet, I know that the art accomplishments that Abby is experiencing bring great joy to your life.  It sounds like she will be following in your footsteps and I bet you have given her some tips along the way.

Carol, what application are you using that restarts from the beginning.  Most of the ebook reader applications have a bookmark feature and you just set where you left off and then when you start again go to the bookmarks and click on the last one set.  I also have found that I can turn the bookmark off when I start of the marked page by clicking on the bookmark tool and then don't have a long list of bookmarks that have to be deleted later.  I know you will be relieved to know that your grandson is safely home again.

John, your trip home sounds very scary and sure glad you have the skills to know what to do in such situations.  Very happy for you in getting your new truck.  Enjoy the bells and whistles.

Bonsey ~ I admire you as a truck driver and driving in all weather conditions.  I can't imagine controlling an 18-wheeler on ice, snow and in rain or even sunny conditions.  Oh, I get upset when I am on the interstate in the rain and a truck passes and throws all that water on me from those 18-wheels but I know trucks are a necessity in my area.  As for trains, about 25 years ago or so several trains and tracks were abandoned in Central Indiana.  I only know one track that is still used in my area today...it goes through Pendleton from Indy to Anderson, IN.  And that may be unused today since the factories in Anderson, IN, have closed!  John, if you are on I-69, you will be about 5 miles from me.  Call me and I could meet you at SR 13 and I-69...Lapel exit.  There's a truck stop there.  Would love to meet you face to face.

Janet ~ Praying that all goes well in sorting out your MIL belongings.  That can be stressful...just praying that it goes well for all concerned.  It made my heart smile thinking about Beth walking down the aisle to meet John.  Bless her heart.  And Abby?  Can't believe she is in the 7th grade.  My mind's eye still thinks she is about 4 years old!

Larry ~ I love my Kindle on Droid.  Everyone seems to think it is too small to read but you can change the size of the font and even the background from white, sepia and black.  Black has white letters.  I have four books on it right now since I probably don't have the storage as on other readers.  When I close down Kindle and open a book it is right where I stopped reading.  But I can also search for the 'beginning', 'contents', etc.  Love it!

Carol ~ You will love your ebooks once you get used to how to navigate around.  Don't be afraid of trying different things on yours.  When I want to find a book for Kindle, I check online on the laptop at www.amazon.com and the Kindle Store...then search for FREE books.  I bookmark what I think I will return to someday.  When I find a book, the I get my Droid on Kindle and search for that title and one click, I have it downloading on my Kindle.  I am thinking about having Ivalou getting an Ipad or Kindle or Nook.  I think she would like that. 

JudyB ~ Thank you for the devotion.  Praying that your lame wing heals quick and soon with no complications!

We are having a dark, dreary day today in Indiana.  Raining and in need of lights on inside to navigate your own home safely!  The temp isn't too bad but chilly when I took out the trash. 

Not much planned today.  Seems like a good day to curl up in my afghan with a good book!  Just decided to put my towels and wash clothes in the washer with some bleach.  They seem dull lately!  Then I will find my afghan and a good book!

Hello all.  I'm back.    I finally told Judy and Pat that I was embarrassed because I'd forgotten my password, again.  I had it written down even, but must have either written wrong, or something else happened.  Not sure, but Pat was kind enough to give me another.

It's been cold here today, but sunny. 

I won't comment much today.  I just wanted to let you know I was back and to thank Judy and Pat.

Good to see you back, Nita ... you have been missed, y'know.   

Nita if we know there is a problem we can help.  I got a message tp Pat and she did it all. 

Etta Sue John isn't coming your way this time, the delivery is for late in the week and he ahs to be back for Friday afternoon, he can head out right after his appointment but that is one he can't miss.

Jane how are your Grands doing?  Have a great evening sis.

Larry I am a train buff, as was my father.  Unfortunately they can't keep up with the time constraints that trucks can.  Although the west and mid west trains are used much more than us here in the east.  I remember counting cars while John was driving through nebraska and there being about 120 cars.  Amazing that they could pull that many.  I would still love to take a train west to BC and see the mountains from a train window.

Another major earthquake this time in New Zealand.  Buildings down and people killed.  We need to pray for New Zealand.

I was talking to Ruth this weekend.  She says thank you for praying and please continue.  Mel is still in a lot of pain.  Neither of them are getting much sleep.

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Jane how are your Grands doing?  Have a great evening sis.
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Judy, we have our ups and downs ... I am (still)trusting in my Lord to take care of each of my ( grandkids...He is doing that, and I am at peace within His will ...  I don't feel free to express any concerns that I may have regarding my grandkids or kids ... or great grandkids ... He knows all about each concern and I leave it all with Him.  I totally trust Him for my needs as well as those of my (extended) family.  I so appreciate your asking, Judy ... Thank you.   

Welcome back, Nita!  You were missed.

And hello, Jane! 

Well, Ivalou and I want to venture out today for her to get some money at the bank and drugs at the CVS.  I want to go to Sister Exchange and look for some clothes and perhaps have Mexican food at Pendleton.  But....it is snowing and has been freezing rain.  The ground is white and my deck is slick.  I already salted it.  So we may just do Lapel and forget about Pendleton until another day. 

I think God teased us with the warmer weather...

Some days I get an email notification...some days I don't! 

And is S & F down?  I know it was to be down last evening but is it still?

Hi everyone.  It looks like we will have another nice day.  Not much to write about this morning as will just do the routine things I usually do on Tuesday.  I did have a nice time at coffee this morning.

Nita, nice to see you posting again.  

Jane, I expect if we tried to write about all of our family and the different situations they may be facing we would have a novel.  I agree with you that God knows of the needs.

Judy, I just heard of the New Zealand quake a couple of hours ago but didn't see any film on the story.  Sure there will be moe information on the news throughout the day.  

Etta Sue, I agree with you that reading a book on the small screen really isn't a problem.  In fact, the book I am currently reading is one that uses the iBook reader from Apple.  They offered several free books.  It also remembers where you left off.  I will probably alternate between my larger ebook reader and reading using the iPod with the various ebook applications.

Do hope that all is going well with Janet and Darrel as they deal with closing down his mother's apartment.  I know that is a job and is emotionally draining.  My dear mother had everything so organized and in such good order that our job, when the time came, wasn't so difficult physically but was still emotionally difficult.

Oh, how nice to see old friends and new ones here.

Been here, but quiet..Think that's what the good Lord wants me to do right now.

So many upsets in my life, that's its best to sit back and listen for awhile.

I know HE is in control and whatever HE sends my way, HE will provide me the strength to handle it..

Take care all

Good morning. Thank you for your welcome messages.

I'm sitting here with a cup of coffee, mint-mocha creamer, and looking at sunshine out the window.  It was raining earlier and I see plenty of clouds to suggest more, but I'll take the moment and be blessed.

My sister gave me a media player this last weekend when we all got together.  She wanted me to have it because she uses hers when she walks, so was inspiring me.  She even loaded it with some walking music. lol   What I found in the manual, however, was the ability to listen to audio books.  I've never done that and it intrigues me.  Does anyone know where they have free books for download?    To be sure, I DO have to use it for walking too.  I promised her I'd start walking more, as we're all (sisters) wanting to get healthier and stay that way too.

Joyce, I've gone through those quiet times so many times.  It just seems that's what the Lord is calling me to, as you said.  I'm always wanting to do something, to fix something, and sometimes it's just a part of the journey and all we can do is wait on the Lord.  I know it pleases Him when we have committed to wait for His voice and not do our own speaking.  Waiting is hard, and waiting is what it seems He asks of us over and over.  I guess that's where our trust of the Master's plan is cultivated and grows deep within us.


I've been reading about Christchurch and the terrible damage done by the earthquake.  So much is going on around the world.....it makes me want to pull into Christ Jesus, my protector in this world and beyond,  and just hold on.   I feel so terrible for those people who are experiencing such upheaval.   I just pray.

I have my little Maycie with me.  She stayed last night.  I was gone for three days and she missed her great grandma so much. (she tells me I'm her bess frien.)  She's still sleeping now as we had a late night of laying in bed with flashlights and having lots of fun shining them on the ceiling and making animals.   It's like I get to be a kid all over again through her eyes.

Have a blessed day, everyone.

    Good afternoon to all it is so good to go over all the post's and to read about the good thing's and also some things that can cause hardships in our life.  But I know that the Lord gives us these things to teach us some sort of lesson.

Nita: It is cute to here about you having so much fun playing with Maycie and feeling like a child again.  I have a brother who lives in New Zealand but not In Christchurchbut I do have some cousins that live in other part's but as far as I know they are o.k.

Janet & Darrel: I am sorry to here about Darrel's mum and accept my condolences and I hope that all will go well when you go to clear out the appartment The Lord be with you all.

Larry and Pat.  It is nice to here that you are both able to keep going on your daily activities but as I have said before don't overdo it.

My wife has not had to many good days lately so again I ask for prayer for both of us as my hip and back have been giving me a lot of pain and I have had to go for physio and I also had x-rays a couple of weeks ago and to top it all of I have got a flu bug which I think I picked up from wife so we value your prayers and we will be praying for all of your request's :

Judy B.  I do hope that your shoulder is healing well and tell John that I no what that feeling is like when the vehicle does not do what it is supposed to do and praise the Iord that he is always with John on those long trips. Please pass my comment's to him. Love ya.  Sis.

To all other on C.P.  I pray that you will all have a blessed week and may the Lord give you many oppertunities to give a witness for him  Thank you JESUS for dying for us  Amen   Gord and Noreen

We set a new record low last night - 11 below (F).  And likely again tonight.  Global warming. 

Etta Sue, I'm a little late with the information, but S&F was only down for about 1/2 hour while Michael installed a software upgrade. 

Larry, please keep quiet about your 70 degree weather! 

Hi everyone, Nita i am so glad you are able to get back on here. How is the flute playing coming along. I haven't picked mine up for about 4 days. I was trying to play a few minutes every day and need to get back to doing that.

I went to the free for Seniors monthly movie this morning, but  can't remember the name of it,.,Jane knows it., I went to the ladies room just as the movie was coming on so I didn't see the title.

Good evening as you know it has been some time since I was last here, I am struggling with enough sleep,  Mel  is healing but is having difficulty with sleep as one position is it.   It is interesting how one mistake changes life for a very long time.

Thanks for remembering us in your prayers.     

Marilyn, I play every day.  I love the flute and learning to play it.  Each time I pick it up, I learn something new.  I can already see that after awhile I will want a better one.  For now, its perfect.

Yes, Larry.  I don't think you should be telling us about your 70 degree weather either. lol  Well, go ahead...I guess you have a right to brag a little.  Especially when I read about Jeanne's weather!  That's coooold.  Thank the Lord for heated homes, huh?

Ruth, I've been gone for so long and don't know what's going on with you and Mel, but I will say a prayer for you.  Not getting enough sleep can really zap everything in you.  

I haven't even been online all day ... and night!  Yes, Marilyn, I was at the movie today (yesterday) It was "Just Go For It" with Adam Sandler ... we looked for you but neve saw you ... you must've come later. 

I have been rather quiet lately because there is a lot of "stuff" going on within my family circle.  More stuff than I care to share here... or any where.  When I see so much suffering and problems concerning my friends here and elsewhere I just don't feel anything I am dealing with merits mentioning.  I do pray for, and care about, each of the situationis mentioned here, on a daily basis ... I haven't been commenting because I just feel I don't want to intrude.  Forgive me?   

Etta Sue, thank you, that giraffe is so cute!

Judy B, I had to look up what frost heaves are. They are not called that around here, but they are aggravating! There are a lot of them in Nashville. Very hard on tires and other things!

Bonesy, My adrenalin was pumping just reading about your trip! So wonderful to have God's peace in your job!

Janet, That is so sweet about Abbey and her painting!

Joyce, I understand dear, there are times I know God just wants me to be still and quiet. ( I need to be still and quiet more, so I can hear Him more!)

Nita, So glad you have that wonderful time getting to be a child all over again threw a child!   I only get to see my grandchildren a couple times a year, so I try to pack so much fun into a few days!

Gord and Norine, Yes, God is in control always.

Ruth, I understand about not enough sleep!

Jane, I understand, I often feel the same way!

Sunday was so beautiful here in TN! We had 2 visitors in Sunday School.     I talked my adopted brother  into getting out, he only gets out a couple times a year other than quick shopping trips. (He is 62 years old retired army but never had a drivers license.) The plan was to go see if the eagles came back and rebuilt a nest at Fort Donaldson, the storms last year knocked their big old nest out of the tree.. And then go to a Elk and Bison prairie that is out in the same area. We got to Ft. Donaldson and there was a civil was camp set up with demonstrations. Brother Larry was like a child in a candy store! Even ASKED me to take his picture! LOL !   I got some nice pics! The eagles came back but built a little further back and there was so many people around they were not flying where we could see them.;(  No elk were out on the prairie, but lots of bison were so got pics and videos. I am very armature! If you want a peak you can see:  http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/tam4givin?sk=photos

I am still recuperation from that long Sunday! I have doc appointments Thur. and Fri. but the weather man says we are in for some serious bad rain, wind, and thunder storms those 2 days!

I am lifting everyone in prayer! Thank you for your prayers!

Nita ~ Amazon.com has audio books and I am sure some of them would be free.  When I put 'free' in the search, it comes up with titles with the word 'Free' in them.  Maybe search for $0. 

What a cloudy, gloomy day in Indiana.  And I am cold in this house.  The only thing I did was open the front bedroom door and I turned on my air purifier again.  So I closed the bedroom door and turned up the temp on the heat pump.  Warming up now. 

Kitty and I plan to go swimming today.  I haven't been swimming since Jan 12 and since it is already paid for, I sure do want to get my money's worth before July 15 when my membership expires.  I am not planning on renewing again unless they allow Seniors to only pay for swimming and not the whole gym....like I am going to play basketball, run on treadmills, work on bench presses, etc.

I have another baby afghan to make before March 13 and Hobby Lobby seems to have the better cost yarn.  At least I know what colors for this little boy.

Good morning from rainy Oregon.  We're going to have lots of snow northward, but probably not here on the central coast.  They've been warning everyone for a day or so.  Right now it's just rainy.

Etta Sue, thanks for telling me about Amazon for audio books.

Get to spend time with another granddaughter today.  Megan loves for gramma to come visit.  Little brother has a doctor's appt., so I'll go down for awhile.

Jane, it's alway something, isn't it?   Life is messy, but God isn't.  I know you always just leave it in His hands, but that doesn't stop you from feeling their pain.   

Have a blessed day.

     Good afternoonto all on C.P.     My wife Noreen and I are just staying home as she does not have the strength to go out and I am not going out as I want to get rid of this flu as fast as possible.

We have a beautiful blue sky day and I think the temprature is around 40 F.  Which we are very happy for as it is going up and down like a yo yo.

Not much else to tell you but to say we all need to pray for all the people in Christchurch New Zealand who have lost family members and I do have family in New zealand but I do know that my brother is O.K.

Ido have three cousins also in New Zealand and I have not heard anything yet so I do hope that they are o.k.  Well have a great day  Gord and Noreen