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Today has and still is a long day.  I have been released from Physio.  The ache in the left arn has really diminished and is only bad when I am tired...tonight it is bad.  LOL  Kassie had to work, so taxi mom drove both ways.  Elizabeth had to babysit, and she isn't back yet.  A bit of a wait yet.

Was talking to John.  He has to work Saturday and won't be home till late.  I am not impressed, but nor much we can do.  He will take the time off on Monday and go out Tuesday.  It is always rough when they work him late into the weekend.

Well I am off, Going to lie down on the couch till Elizabeth gets home.  Night all
Judy

Yesterday was a do nothing day!!  All I did was watch TV and knit dish clothes.  I gave 15 dish clothes out to the Euchre ladies so I need to rebuild my stash!

I did get a call from rehab to schedule my first appointment.  I go tomorrow morning at 8:45a.m. for discussion and to schedule my appointments.  Ivalou and I are hoping we can get ours close enough together to only have to drive one car for our rehab appointments.  We will see.  If not, then...at least, we will both feel better physically even though we are broke from paying for gas!!

And then this morning I got a call at 8:30am...reminding me that I have an appointment with rehab tomorrow morning that I scheduled last night!  Doing their job, I guess!

It isn't sunny but it also isn't raining.  Hope I can mow this afternoon. 

It isn't sunny, and it is raining.  We should have mowed 2 days ago but no gas for the mower, I now have gas .....and rain again.  This weekend is the Canadian holiday weekend, usually a big garage sale weekend, I don't need anything so we won't be going,  No need to spend money on stuff we really don't need in the first place.

The situation in Slave Lake Alberta is terrible.  Every one has been evacuated, and firefighters from Ontario and British Columbia have gone to help the fight.  From what I heard the natural gas that heats the homes wasn't shut off and has kept the fire going.  40% of the homes have been lost.  

So much sad news around us. BUT Jesus Christ has risen and is sitting on the right hand of God, our Father.  Now that is something to rejoice in!

Hi everyone.  I had a terrible time getting my posting done yesterday morning but it finally went through.  I was glad to see the site up and running this morning.  The service level certainly seems to vary.

I got up fairly early as woke up about 4:30 and couldn't go back to sleep.  I have nothing on my schedule that I have to do today but do plan on stopping by the hospital to check on my neighbor who had a hip replacement on Tuesday.  His wife called last night about 9:30 to say they had to put him in ICU because his oxygen level got too low.  She spent the night at the hospital.  I probably won't be able to see him in ICU but can check to see if she needs anything.  She said her cellphone was about out of juice so will see if she needs one and if so let her use mine until she can get home and recharge hers.  Hopefully he had a good night and will go back to his regular room today.  He had hoped to come home on Friday and hope this setback doesn't delay that.  He had to wait over 4 months from the time he fell until the hip replacement surgery.

Judy, I agree with you on garage sales and so don't even stop at them anymore.  We haven't heard anything about those fires in Alberta on our news.  Terrible situation.  We have the flooding on the Mississippi and related rivers that are destroying many homes and will wipe out a lot of farm land for this year. Glad you are finished with your therapy.


Ruth, like Etta Sue I am a very open person.  If someone doesn't like what I say I figure that is their problem and not mine.  Our health is what it is but can understand folks wanting to keep things private as well and it is certainly an individual decision.

Ruth Ann, a few quiet days here and there are always welcome, at least to me.  

Al, hang in there as the 26th will be here soon.  I have a good coffee drinking friend who both he and his wife are having cataract surgery today.  The eye doctor's office was sending transportation to pick them up and then will bring them back home later this morning.  He is about 84 and doesn't wear glasses.

I wrote the above earlier and just now back from coffee and going to Aldi's for some produce and a few other items.  I then stopped at the ATT cellphone store.  I think we will be going to strictly cellphones as can go on our son's family plan.  It should save on the monthly telephone bill which has gotten higher and higher.  Think I am home for the rest of the day.

Hi everyone.  I had a terrible time getting my posting done yesterday morning but it finally went through.  I was glad to see the site up and running this morning.  The service level certainly seems to vary.

I got up fairly early as woke up about 4:30 and couldn't go back to sleep.  I have nothing on my schedule that I have to do today but do plan on stopping by the hospital to check on my neighbor who had a hip replacement on Tuesday.  His wife called last night about 9:30 to say they had to put him in ICU because his oxygen level got too low.  She spent the night at the hospital.  I probably won't be able to see him in ICU but can check to see if she needs anything.  She said her cellphone was about out of juice so will see if she needs one and if so let her use mine until she can get home and recharge hers.  Hopefully he had a good night and will go back to his regular room today.  He had hoped to come home on Friday and hope this setback doesn't delay that.  He had to wait over 4 months from the time he fell until the hip replacement surgery.

Judy, I agree with you on garage sales and so don't even stop at them anymore.  We haven't heard anything about those fires in Alberta on our news.  Terrible situation.  We have the flooding on the Mississippi and related rivers that are destroying many homes and will wipe out a lot of farm land for this year. Glad you are finished with your therapy.


Ruth, like Etta Sue I am a very open person.  If someone doesn't like what I say I figure that is their problem and not mine.  Our health is what it is but can understand folks wanting to keep things private as well and it is certainly an individual decision.

Ruth Ann, a few quiet days here and there are always welcome, at least to me.  

Al, hang in there as the 26th will be here soon.  I have a good coffee drinking friend who both he and his wife are having cataract surgery today.  The eye doctor's office was sending transportation to pick them up and then will bring them back home later this morning.  He is about 84 and doesn't wear glasses.

I wrote the above earlier and just now back from coffee and going to Aldi's for some produce and a few other items.  I then stopped at the ATT cellphone store.  I think we will be going to strictly cellphones as can go on our son's family plan.  It should save on the monthly telephone bill which has gotten higher and higher.  Think I am home for the rest of the day.

Well, I'm dealing with a bit of heartache this afternoon. One of my children has promised some specific actions to his family, and now is not keeping them.

They are devastated, and I am so afraid I see a tsunami coming in that family.

"God is our ever present strength in time of trouble."

Ruth Ann

I'm sorry, Ruth Ann.  I will pray for this family.  God knows all the details, and we don't need to know, to pray for them.  Hugs to you.

I am still waiting for that email.......Lord, thank you for giving me patience!  I really want to resubmit the book before the first of June, as my yearly painting class is coming up the first full week of June, so that means I will be away from home that week.  I have done all I know to do until I get the needed information on the formatting.  The question is how to separate my voice from Beth's voice and still fit their format.  I worte it using different fonts, but they require it all to be in same font.

I need to call two NF organizations to get information for the End Notes section regarding where to give money for NF Research, and where to ask for information.  Not everyone has a computer....yet.  I also want to call our former family doctor and ask him for an endorsement.  He was always so good to Beth.

I am still working on the Dedication page.  Beth said she wanted to dedicate it to ME!    I told her that since I'm the author, that wouldn't work, but I appreciated the thought.  She said, "Well, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't be here!"  True.

I'd better make those calls!  See you later!

Hi everyone, I am with Larry and Etta Sue about sharing personal things and saying what I think or feel. If someone doesn't like it oh well too bad.

I am looking forward to getting back home and getting these tests over with so I will know what the next step is. and what is causing the problem. I sure am not believing that it is Breast Cancer.

Hi, friends, it's good to see y'all again. This time on a newer computer!

Thank y'all for praying with me about my family's problems. Truly God IS faithful, it's WE who fall far short...

Marilyn, I understand the desire to not believe, but you really don't HAVE to until you get the results of your tests. May our Lord give you strength to get through this period.

Love to all,
Ruth Ann

Hi everyone.  I hadn't been able to get on this discussion until I went to the main page for this site and clicked on forums and then was able to get the discussion to show.  This seems to be an almost everyday problem.  Something just doesn't seem right and we certainly don't want to discourage folks from joining us here.

Just back from coffee at the center senior and then three of us walked in the park, which is next to the senior center.  Our little town has really developed a lovely park with nice sidewalks, playground equipment for the children and one where many events are held for the community.  I remember when the city first bought the land for the initial area of the park and it has expanded on both sides since then.  The weather was perfect for being outside and walking this morning.

My neighbor was still in ICU as of about 5 pm last night.  His wife was in with him and she handed her cellphone to him and we were able to talk for a few minutes.  He had had blood transfusions yesterday and other tests as well as well a face type oxygen mask for about 12 hours.  Hi oxygen level had gone down to 42 right before they took him to ICU.  I hope he will be well enough to go back to a regular room today.

We have made the decision to give up our house phones and go on our son's family plan.  We will be able to transport out home number over onto one of the phones and also have another number for the Atlanta area for the other phone.  We will get two new cellphones and they are waiving the activation fee.  I think we will do it today if the lady who I met yesterday at the AT&T store is working today. 

Ruth Ann, we just have to sit back and let our adult children work out their own situations.  It is painful to watch when the train seems to go off the track.  Tell of about your newer computer.

Marilyn, I hope you can put the tests out of your mind while you are on vacation as worrying about them won't change a thing and could ruin your vacation enjoyment.

Janet, isn't it strange how everything can be hurry up and then it becomes a waiting game and time doesn't seem to matter.  Things have been moving very quickly on the book front and hopefully this is just a little bump in the road.

Later today I will be getting a friends dog to dog sit.  She is a beautiful girl who scrunches her nose up in a smile.  If you recall I dog sat her at Christmas as well.  I have had 2 pictures to give my friends that I forget to put into the car.  They are now out ready for them to take as they leave.

I really need to get out mowing.  There is hardly any difference between out lawn and the field the farmer cuts for hay.  Lots of dandylions bees (yea) and black flies. The blackflies are pesky little critters!

John will be back in country today, but not home till late Saturday.  Being a holiday weekend it is discouraging for the families to have daddy away.  To me it is a way of life and I understand that, but for others they see their friends make plans to go away for family time, then they see their dad's working and their plans are dashed. In many cases if work is refused, and plans not changed the driver can and often does loose his job.  The life of a truck driver's family can be difficult.  Pray for these families, and support the ones that go to your churches.  Too often I have heard "It is too bad John has to work Sunday (or the holiday)!"  We know that, but we are just glad that John, (or in the case of other men/women,) has a job and we can pay out bills.  Many mom's feel they are living the life of the single parent, and in many cases they are. The husband comes home for a "visit" and is gone again.  So if you have the opportunity to give these families some love and friendship they would appreciate it.

Today it looks like rain, the forcast is for rain, so I had better get at the lawn before it starts.  Tomorrow is to be a lovely day, with no rain and Sunday rain again.   

I am off will be back later.

You guys are my therapists.  I tell you everything!!  I have always been told to talk about things...don't hold them in.  I may be big but I am sure not full of words....I let them out!! 

Well, I have therapy the month of June.  Two days a week it is working with a therapist on a table or mat and one day a week is in the pool with a therapist!  I got some stretching exercises to do daily 2 or 3x a day until I go for my first session June 6th.  Next week is full and the following week is full and a holiday that week also. 

Kitty is bringing her Subway to eat on my deck and then we are going swimming. 

Getting CP is so slow for me.  This morning I kept getting 'Page won't load' or something like that.  Just now was sooo slow.  Other websites for me are fine!!  This happened before but I can't remember what I did!  Maybe I will try logging out and logging back in to see if that works.  I normally am logged in all the time!!

I see the posting I made this morning did load but I also kept getting the page not found error message for the site.  I would say this ISP is experiencing some serious problems of reliability. I sure hope things improve soon or folks will stop coming here.

Judy, you expressed the situation very well in terms of supporting the family and the sacrifices that are often required.  In this country there are so many people out of work and losing their homes that it is truly sad. 

Etta Sue, glad you got your therapy sessions scheduled.  It sounds like the exercises to do in advance should be helpful to you at the time the therapy starts.

Larry so many truckers families don't go to church because of the pity,  They don't need pity they need encouragement and love.   A single parent is on her own and everyone knows that and manypitch in to help.  What folks don't realise is the aloneness of the truck drivers wife..  I am in the unique position to understand both sides of the coin. So many times I have heard, "So why doesn't he just take the time off?"  He has the pay at the end of so many miles to be concerned with. My question to John is usually How many miles this pay period?  I understand that adds pressure to him, but I need the figures for the budget.

Well I have about 1/4 of the lawn cut.  Our friend has been here and dropped off the dog.  She is a beauty.  It is much warmer out than I was expecting, which is nice but a little warm with the bug jacket on.

Out to finish my job.  Have a good evening folks.

I have also had trouble getting on here today.  I wonder if Pat is aware of the problems?  I sure do miss her posts.

I worked all day again on the book; thought I was all ready to submit it, tried, don't know how.     Then a little while ago while I was with Beth, I remembered a lovely poem she wrote for one of her dogs, so I think I will go back and add it in the section on PETS.  She's an animal lover, for sure.

I had such a wonderful day yesterday!  God is SO GOOD!!  I have one of our doctors (chiropractor) who is writing the Foreword for me; and our former family doctor has agreed to write an Endorsement!  Yeaaaa!!  He has moved to Tulsa.

Sometimes I think I tell too much; at other times I just don't feel like talking all that much.  If with people, then it depends on who I am with.  I sure understand, Ruth, that you don't want to "spill you guts" to just anybody.   But I do feel safe here, to say whatever I want.  I have so few physical problems that I feel really blessed.

Marilyn, enjoy your vacation and don't think about what the future may hold.  It may be just a small fluid filled cyst.  I had one of those a few years back.

I actually had a good nap this afternoon, now I'm ready to work for a while.  After I make the change to the book, I plan to go to my studio and get my things together for scrapbooking day tomorrow.  Maybe by Monday the two doctors will have sent me the needed things for the book.

Judy, years ago when I was in a very unhappy marriage, I used to wish he were a truck driver, and that he only sent his pay home, didn't come himself.    I'm glad those tough times are behind me!

Etta Sue, why are you needing therapy?  I must have missed something.

See you good people later!

We went to Shelbourne to visit with a friend and also we went to a garden center a little farther north bought some very healthy plants had lunch out, on home by 4:30 or so.

I sure wish that I was strong enough to speak out real loud when I get offended but it seems, that when I do that I feel even worse.   I had a special needs aunt that let you know loud and clear when she was offended and yes we loved her dearly for that and many others gifts that she had.

This is the beginning of a long holiday weekend.

    Good evening to all.  Boy this has been a very crazy  week and my back is still very sensitive and I have an app. for the physio for both my wife and myself next week.  So I had to get someone else to come and cut my lawn at the backyard as it was so long because of the amount of rain we have had.

I also had trouble to get into C.P. the last time I logged in so I don't know what is going on.

Janet.  It sound,s like this book is a lot of work but also very exciting for you. when it is all finished I would like to be able to get a copy and of course signed by you.

Ruth:  Hope you and your husband are well.  I used to drive coach through Shelbourne for Gray Coach and continue to Owen Sound those were the good old days and we had a lot of fun doing it and I loved my job.

Etta Sue:  Hope that you are also well.  And I also must have missed why you have to go for therapy I do hope that it is nothing to serious.  May the Lord be with you and your sis this weekend and look after yourself.

Larry:  How are you and Pat doing and I see that you also had problems with getting on site.  If it keeps up I guess Pat will see it and tell the new provider.  Have a wonderful weekend.  This is a long weekend in Canada. So we need to remember all those people who will be on the rd. and also opening up there cottages.  Hope that your daughter is coming along well.

Well please continue to pray for each other on our C.P. Family and for people that are in a situation like Judy B. and others.  God's richest Blessings and have a wonderful weekend.   Gordon and Noreen

Well I got the lawn done.  It seemed to take forever, and it will need doing again by Monday. 

I was talking to John and seems the dispatcher is pushing him to see if he can get him to break the rules.  John is thankfully on electronic logs and it registers immediately if he goes over hours.  That is just something he isn't prepared to do.  So long story short instead of being home on Saturday like I expected, it will be Sunday instead.  He is hoping to be home in time for church.  I would rather see him rest a little longer so he isn't so tired.

I have had problems with the internet.  No problem getting on the site, but staying on is the problem.  I keep timing out.  That is one of the hickups with Dial up. 

Ruth I enjoyed our talk tonight.  We need to do that more often ......when the girls aren't out and calling in!

Have a good night and rest peacefully in the hands of our Lord.

Since logging out of CP and logging back in, I am getting on CP in less than 4 seconds!  Same as other websites. 

My therapy.  I have lower back pain.  Actually I have had lower back pain since painting the ceiling in my living room, dining room, kitchen, small hallway and utility room....all in one day almost 10 years ago.  I went to a chiropractor about 5-6 years ago and that didn't help at all.  Just made my purse smaller!!  Thank God, the pain only shows up if I stand very long or mosey...walk slow as I sometimes do while shopping.  Once I sit down, it immediately goes away!  Or lessens even while leaning on something, like the grocery cart!

So since a physical therapist has done so well with Ivalou in improving her pain, stamina, balance, etc. I thought maybe rehab would help me!  I got my bladder fixed...why not my back now?  So when I went to Nurse Andrea, she faxed a script to the rehab center. 

That's why I am going to therapy!  And already I can tell a difference.  Just walking to the mailbox yesterday, I felt I was standing taller and not wobbling so much.  And I thought I had great posture and walked fine!    

Kitty and I went swimming yesterday and we both did our 36 links....half a mile.  Then we went to Barnes and Noble Book Store.  Ivalou's daughter, Teresa, gave her what is called 'The Miracle Ball' since her stroke.  It is a 5" ball that you can lay on with it just above your tail bone and it relaxes your spine and stretches the muscles...my problem.  I tried it and love it!  So with a 50% off coupon on Droid, I got the two balls and instruction book for less than $10!  I mentioned this to the therapists and she had never heard of it.  So I will take it when I go for my first visit June 6.  The Miracle Ball works on all parts of your body from TMJ to back pain.  You may read about it here.  Cheaper than a chiro!


I have 5 exercises to do 2-3 times a day before June 6.  And I plan to use the ball for one exercise 2-3 times a day.  That will keep me busy even though they don't take very long.  You can do them on the floor or in your bed. 

Today?  Nothing!!  I plan to take a book outside, read, and enjoy the sunshine, warmth and fresh air!

The sun is here for a short visit and I took the long walk through the old ranch area by the windmill.  Glad that some of the open space is here - we do have great trails for walking.  Don has been walking shorter time as he gets all worn out and he has to have warmer temps that I do.  He grew up in Duluth, MN - but could never move back now.  Picked up trash on the way back and really blame it on the high school kids but who knows anymore. 

Ruth Ann:  Have a wonderful weekend!  Enjoy your new computer. 

I came in here to check on my emails concerning the son of Max Alderman. 

Hi everyone.  Just back from a busy morning and eating a bite of lunch.  It is really quite warm here today.  I was standing outside talking to someone for maybe ten minutes and sure hope I don't have sunburn on the bald spot on the top of my head.  (Fortunately I don't see the spot when I look in a mirror so seldom think about it except in cases like today.)

Nothing special on the schedule for the rest of the day.  I will rest for awhile and then a little more computer work, maybe watch a tv program or two, and then read my ebook.

Etta Sue, glad you are finding things to help your back situation.  I have been keeping a chiropractor in business for a long time with Pat and now Stacey seeing one.  Pat is not going at this time but Stacey goes twice a month.  It seems to help give her some relief for a short period of time.

Judy, good for John in not being willing to break the rules.  That is probably one of the reasons he has been recognized as such a good example for the trucking industry.

Gord, good to see your posting.  Pat and I are doing fine with nothing beyond the normal aches and pains.  Do hope the therapy helps both you and your wife next week.

Judy, it sounds like things are coming together on the book.  Hope you have had a great day of scrapbooking today.  If I recall you have one of those Cricket machines.  Do you use it for your scrapbooking?

Seems a little better today, but yesterday did for a while, too.  Twice I just gave up after four time-out messages in a row, followed by a complete stand still with nothing happening for two or three minutes, just for one page change.  Pat had some trouble, too, so she does know about it and Oldiesmann has been informed as well. 

Are we all waiting for 6:00 P.M.?  That's when that kook is predicting the Rapture!   

Larry you meant Janet with the book and scrapbooking...LOL  our names are similar?  LOL

Jeanne I have been asked that several times today...But I rest easy in the knowledge that even the angles don't know the time or the hour.

I am ticked today.    There is a rod underneath the tractor that controls the steering.  I was giving the lawn a second cut, and the rod fell off.  Looks like i lost a nut that attaches it.... Grrrrr   I have to wait now for either John or Kassie to come home from work to see if it can be fixed!

I had a goal in mind.  I wanted to give the lawn a second good cut then start working on a flower bed that I have wanted to build for many years.  I just hope the soil isn't too hard.

Also I have a waterbed liner that I can use for a pond.  Just need a pump, hosing and power to it.  That isn't much is it?  May try and lay out where I want to do that as well.  That is a we'll see kind of project!

Grandpa's Hands 


This is good. I'll never look at my hands the same!

Grandpa, some ninety plus years, sat feebly on the patio bench. He didn't move, just sat with his head down staring at his hands. When I sat down beside him he didn't acknowledge my presence and the longer I sat, I wondered if he was OK Finally, not really wanting to disturb him but wanting to check on him at the same time, I asked him if he was OK.

He raised his head and looked at me and smiled. "Yes, I'm fine.  Thank you for asking," he said in a clear strong voice.

"I didn't mean to disturb you, Grandpa, but you were just sitting here staring at your hands and I wanted to make sure you were OK," I explained to him.

"Have you ever looked at your hands," he asked. "I mean really looked at your hands?"

I slowly opened my hands and stared down at them. I turned them over, palms up and then palms down. No, I guess I had never really looked at my hands as I tried to figure out the point he was making. Grandpa smiled and related this story:

"Stop and think for a moment about the hands you have, how they have served you well throughout your years. These hands, though wrinkled, shriveled, and weak have been the tools I have used all my life to reach out and grab and embrace life.

They put food in my mouth and clothes on my back.   
As a child my mother taught me to fold them in prayer.
They tied my shoes and pulled on my boots.
They have been dirty, scraped and raw, swollen and bent.
They were uneasy and clumsy when I tried to hold my newborn son.
Decorated with my wedding band they showed the world that I was married and loved someone special.
They trembled and shook when I buried my parents and spouse and walked my daughter down the aisle.
They have covered my face, combed my hair, and washed and cleansed the rest of my body.
They have been sticky and wet, bent and broken, dried and raw.
And to this day, when not much of anything else of me works real well, these hands hold me up, lay me down, and again continue to fold in prayer.
These hands are the mark of where I've been and the ruggedness of my life.
But more importantly it will be these hands that God will reach out and take when he leads me home.
And with my hands He will lift me to His side and there I will use these hands to touch the face of Christ."
I will never look at my hands the same again. But I remember God reached out and took my grandpa's hands and led him home.

When my hands are hurt or sore I think of Grandpa. I know he has been stroked and caressed and held by the hands of God. I, too, want to touch the face of God and feel His hands upon my face.

When you receive this, say a prayer for the person who sent it to you and watch God's answer to prayer work in your life. Let's continue praying for one another.

That's a beautiful thing about Grandpa's hands.  Thanks for it.  It glorifies the Creator.

Hi, friends, I'm here after spending quite a bit of time in the grocery. It was "fun" for me to take the time to look, compare prices, etc. Now, I feel rested and ready to do a bit of cleaning and, of course, putting the things purchased this afternoon away.

I'm still trying to get acquainted with the new computer's "way of doing things," Larry. Since my eyes will be a problem the remainder of my life, I purchased a 17 1/2" laptop. The Office 2007 software is now loaded, and all Microsoft updates are in place. But how, oh how, am I supposed to work with IE9???

Oh, well, it will be a challenge to learn the new systems and be able to work wherever I take that computer,

Y'all have a great rest of the day.

Ruth Ann

Our beautiful humid sunny day is almost behind us.  
Mel and I went to aunties he loosened the soil in 3 of her containers while auntie & I went plant shopping at the garden center, Mel had put 3 of the spike plants in the containers and when auntie and I returned with Tim Horton's coffee, I then planted the larger barrel but no sir re could I or we touch the other containers. Will she get the rest planted or watered the rest remains to be seen most of us are older and we do the talk but are short on energy to follow through with the rest.  

Mel had also loosened the soil in my containers, I have done the planting but will need to get more plants, and when Mel gets more energy he will dig the remaining garden beds that amounts to 4 that are not overly large but since his accident he does run out of energy real fast. Slow and easy does get it done.

Mel has always said that John will always stick to the hours forget the idea of doing anything wrong. John takes good care of his license. No chances for him.

Etta Sue:  I have one of the larger balls and I was advised to not use it right now, Although the little one sounds as though it is not as harsh.

About the chiro. mine got lots of $$$ and in the end he was upset when I left  also our son had gone to him a few times and he was really really Sharp with our son, how dare our son know best.

We have collected VHS's now that they are not even sold it is time to move them out the door. I have kept some and some I have set aside for a garage sale. But like the old records it you do not have the players it is time for them to go. Perhaps the records will be next but I will get some flake with that.

Ruth Ann:  You will do fine

John will say thank you to Mel for that Ruth.

He has been out 7 days and I got a text that he is out of $$$ and out of food.  I told him to ust his debit card and have a good breakfast.  I am thankful I prepared extra this week it sure paid off.

Gord I haven't forgotten to call...Will call tomorrow.

Last night was a rough night and tonight looks like a repeat.  I will be off to bed soon.

   Hi I started to type out a post but my son is here and he is of to Buffalo to pick up his Wife and daughter and mother-in-law so he has a new pussy cat and it was on my lap then jumped on the key pad and my post disappeared so now i have to start again.

We had a very good day and the weather was beautiful and very warm so our plan was to pick up some plants just like Ruth and also do some other errands which we managed to accomplish.

Tonight I went out with my oldest son and my son-in-law and my grandson and one other to the Merritville Speedway car race track and we had a great time and my grandson at 3and a half loved it so that was a lot of fun.

Ruth Ann:  I know what it is like when you have to try  to figure out things on the computer and I don't understand the shot form's but that's o.k. because that's why we have our kid's or others who know all about computers.  Have a great weekend.

Ruth :  I do hope that Mell gets some more strength as I know what it feels like to be tired very quickly due to some of my medical problems but God is always so good to us and he will renew our strength when we speak to him in PRAYER
so may the Lord be with you and Mel and give you strength.  By the way I like the new picture with the school bus.   Was that at Langdon's.

Judy B:  Hi sis I guess that you got busy with something so I new that you would get back to me soon.  Please say hi to John and it is so good to hear that he did not give into dispatch.  I can remember when there was days like that.  Have a wonderful Lord's Day Love ya sis.  Gordon.

To all others an this awesome site may you all Praise his name at all the times that the Lord gives you to witness for him and tell others about his precious plan for there life.   Love in Christ.   Gordon and Noreen

I really don't think it is my imagination or my want of being better but I believe my back is much better...just since Thursday evening!!

Ivalou brought me my mail yesterday and was sitting here talking.  All of a sudden I thought, I am to go to Daybreak Church at 4pm!!  It was 2pm.  So she left and I got my shower and dressed and got to Daybreak in time to spare.  Daybreak is in the building where my mother, father, sister and brother graduated from school.  The sanctuary is in the old gym!  It seems they invited over 500 people and so sad that less than 50 showed up.  And that's spouses also!  We had a dinner and then went to the sanctuary where the Daybreak ladies put on a skit called Church Ladies.  It was so much fun seeing some people I hadn't seen for over 50 years...and some I saw last week! 

One lady's husband has had Parkinson's for 7 years.  He developed the ability to write poetry.  He graduated in '55 and wrote a poem about 'his' high school and when a new school was built, it became the old school.  Now a newer school is built and the new school is now the old school and the old school is now the old-old school.  Or was it the old school, the new school and the new-new school??  It was a cute poem!

Today Ivalou and I are greeters at one of the doors at church.  Then we will probably go out to eat somewhere and then home.  One of my neighbors found out I make dish clothes out of Sugar 'n' Cream yarn and she has a bunch and is bringing it to me this afternoon!  I am going to have dish clothes coming out of my ears!  But they are great little gifts and everyone loves them.