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Thanks for that, Al.  We need so often to be reminded that He is in control - always!  Even when everything seems in total chaos.

Hi everyone.  We had a really nice rain last evening getting well over an inch with any significant winds.  I had one of those days yesterday when I was very tired.  I did sign in the choir but didn't process with the group and sat throughout the service.  The choir director told me just to move my lips during hymns and I sang only with the choir on the anthem and the final dismissal piece the choir does, which is short.  We didn't go out to eat and then I spent almost all afternoon resting and sleeping and then went to bed early last evening and slept well.  Am feeling pretty rested so far this morning.  I told the choir director that I am going to try to continue in the choir until after the Christmas Cantata but may have to throw in the towel after that.  Guess this is the normal progression of the heart disease as the heart weakens.  The schedule today is just attend the Monday Men's Luncheon and then I have a meeting to attend this evening for an hour. 

Marilyn, we have discussed what they do for arthritic pain but Pat's is more the fibromyalgia and loss of the cushioning in her knee.

Janet, wow you must have a lot of cabinets.  I am impressed at your building skills as I have never done anything like that.  You are one talented lady. 

Judy, you have quite a nature preserve around your home. 

Al, thanks for the fine devotional thought on Psalm 61. 

 

I have just read that the leader of the Opposition Party of Canada has died.  I did not vote for him but was encouraged by his enthusuiasium during the election held just this spring.  He will be missed...

Heading out with Kass to discuss her timetable for this coming year.  This is her last year and she wants all the "tough" subjects in the first semester. 

Pat and Paul are in Oregan.  I wish I were with them!

Have a good day folks.

No, Ivalou didn't come to church in her 'wedding' clothes.  In fact, she didn't come to church, nor Marge or Betty.  I didn't even know she was home until last evening.  After church three of us ladies went out to eat.  Then home.  I read 'The Help' until I fell asleep.  Inky and I slept until 6pm!!  I called Ivalou and she said she got home around noon.  Then I took her mail to her and talked some more!  

And I think Kitty is going to get another phone.  She has 14 days to return this one if she doesn't like it.  It is all because of the touch keypads.  She wants to type too fast and therefore she makes too many mistakes.  Then it takes forever to correct them.  I keep telling her to s-l-o-w down!!  But I am sure she is convinced this phone is faulty!!  

Today my agenda is to mow, eat lunch, shower, go to a funeral visitation and watch TV.  Read in between maybe.  The funeral visitation is for a lady that was 98 years old.  She graduated from high school with my Mom and Dad.  Anna never married and was Vice-President of the Lapel Bank.  She only has two survivors...a niece and a nephew.  The niece graduated with me in high school.  They live in Illinois.  BUT her DIL lives in Greenfield and goes to my old church, Park Chapel Christian Church.  I get emails from Jennifer through PCCC and Jennifer is a friend on FaceBook.  So I want to meet her!!  

Almost done with my 2nd cup of coffee so I had better get out there and mow.  Still looks a little damp from dew.  The dew is so heavy this year!!

Not sure if I will be here tomorrow.  Kitty and I are leaving at 7am and going to Shipshewana.  That is a town up by Michigan in Amish Country.  They have a flea market open on Tuesdays plus all the other specialty shoppes!  It will be an all day outing!!

Larry I understand that Fibromyalgia can be very debilitating and painful all over the body. I do get pain every once in awhile in to Fibro  trigger points but I am in denial as the pain isn't more than I can deal with. I have a high pain tolerance.

Judy that is Oregon  pronounced Or ee Gun, a lot of people put the emphasis on Gone.

I made Blackberry Jelly this morning before I went to the mall to get a fill done on my fingernails. They are now a pretty pink with sparkles.

Etta Sue the monthly free Senior movie tomorrow is The Help I am looking forward to seeing the movie.

Judy:  Thanks - I did check Facebook. 

I had the best birthday on Sunday starting with church a the 7:30 AM service - it was a WOW.  We went to pick up a cake Don had ordered, he did not bake my cake, and the icing woman was late so they had someone put thick frosting on it and gave the entire thing to us FREE.  Had coffee & a roll at Panera's and the entire family for several hours.  We met at youngest son's new home - it is older and needs a ton of work outdoors & they had it so spiffy after being in it only two weeks.  Eldest son had to head out early for a flight to Portland, OR - Or-gun is how we always pronounced it.  Everyone chipped in and bought an iPad for me & now I am learning all kinds of things. 

Back to normal today with washing & baking a banana wheat bread right now.  Neighbors coming for breadfast tomorrow morning & they are so dear - we couldn't be luckier or happier.  Don is making biscuits & gravy.  I can't make the breakfast on Wed for the neighbors as I really need to be with Don at a medical appointment.  Thursday is my med appt.  So it goes - lots going on daily. 

Ruth Ann:  I am so excited for you on thinking about starting a quilt.  Do you have a good friend to quilt with as it is so much fun to share your thoughts.  Keep me posted, please. 

Al:  thank you for today's devotions and remembering to continue trusting each hour of the day. 

hullo everyone and thanks Al for your devotional. In Adelaide South Australia spring has come a little earlier than it is supposed to but it usually does. We have blossoms in our prunus tree and the silver eyes are back to get the nectar as they do each year.Beautiful little birds that are very long travellers in their seasonal migrations.We are praising God that our daughter in law Jannah has come through an operation yesterday and we have been having fun babysitting our 2 grandsons.I am still busy blogging away but I have an intention to try and spend more time on this forum.Love and prayers to all from Geoff T in Adelaide. PS I have just read that millionaire entrepeneur Richard Branson of Virgin has lost his house and many photos in a fire in the Carribean during a thunderstorm.I pray that he and his family can know God's presence through this.There was no loss of life but the Actress Kate Winslett apparantly carried out his 90 yo mother. It does not matter how rich or famous or poor  we are, we all  vulnerable  and all of us need Jesus.Isn't it wonderful to have families and friends. We all have so many blessings to count.For those who don't have immediate supportive family God wonderfully provides for us through His Church if we let Him.

Today's been a really busy day - physical therapy for 2 hours (which left me with some pain), then purchased some food and filled up my gasoline tank.

Did some online work with friends, tried to go to the Longevity Center here to get in a walking in water workout at the 6 pm hour, but the last 4 times I've gone, no one has been there although the door is posted that it will be open from 6-7. I've inquired 3 times and been given the runaround, so will take my query to the owner of the apartment complex by email tomorrow.

And, tomorrow promises to be another busy one. I had already set up an auto checkup for tomorrow (did that last week), and then my car's air conditioner went out today, so believe me, in 91+ heat, I sweltered trying to get my errands run.

Carol, thanks for commenting about the quilt. I hope to begin sometime during the winter, and it will be a good pastime for me as I will be in the apartment as much as possible.

Well, y'all have a great rest of the day with our Lord.

Love to all,
Ruth Ann

Hello Everyone!!!!

We're in Or-e-GUN!!!!  (I learned today how to pronounce it!!!  LOL)

What a wonderful busy trip this has been so far...nearly 3,000 miles (not sure of the exact number).  We're at Peter's home right now.  He's Paul's brother and I can hardly wait till Thursday when we get to have lunch with Jane and Marilyn in Florence, Oregon!  I just so wish that Al and Marbeth could be with them.        I've known Alan for so many, many years and enjoyed telephone conversations over the years as did Jack enjoy speaking to Alan and here we are all this way out here and just wish we could share a hug.   

Tomorrow, we go to Mount Hood. 

Today we were in the Columbia River Gorge visiting some waterfalls.

Quote from: geofft on August 22, 2011, 09:27:42 PM
hullo everyone and thanks Al for your devotional. In Adelaide South Australia spring has come a little earlier than it is supposed to but it usually does. We have blossoms in our prunus tree and the silver eyes are back to get the nectar as they do each year.Beautiful little birds that are very long travellers in their seasonal migrations.We are praising God that our daughter in law Jannah has come through an operation yesterday and we have been having fun babysitting our 2 grandsons.I am still busy blogging away but I have an intention to try and spend more time on this forum.Love and prayers to all from Geoff T in Adelaide. PS I have just read that millionaire entrepeneur Richard Branson of Virgin has lost his house and many photos in a fire in the Carribean during a thunderstorm.I pray that he and his family can know God's presence through this.There was no loss of life but the Actress Kate Winslett apparantly carried out his 90 yo mother. It does not matter how rich or famous or poor  we are, we all  vulnerable  and all of us need Jesus.Isn't it wonderful to have families and friends. We all have so many blessings to count.For those who don't have immediate supportive family God wonderfully provides for us through His Church if we let Him.

Hi Geoff!

So nice to see you posting.  I hadn't heard of Richard Branson's loss but that really is terrible for anyone to go through that. 

Enjoy your springtime and hopefully we'll see some photos of yours of this favorite season of mine.

God bless you richly.

I am here after all.  Not eating breakfast at home, it doesn't take long for me to be ready! 

And I didn't realize how dark it is at 6am.  The eastern horizon is a pretty pink right now.  Beautiful.  Promises of a beautiful day. 

I slept good last night.  I usually don't when I am headed out for a trip somewhere.  This will be a short one but I know Kitty and I will enjoy our time together seeing and doing things we don't normally do.

As Arnold would say,....I'll be back!

Today, we are visiting Mount Hood!

Looking forward to that for sure.

Enjoy your trip there! 

It is quite cool here this week.  Definately sweater/jacket weather.  I will be turning the furnace on soon.

Judy, I've pulled out a sweatshirt!     Even though the thermometer shows mild temperatures, it's just breezy enough to feel downright chilly.

We had another really hot day here yesterday, up to 97 but think I heard we will just be in the high 80s today.  I have a light schedule for today.  Went to coffee and then  a meeting and that is it for today.  Our daughter fell yesterday and has banged up the knee on her good leg.  Since her legs are numb with the neuropathy she didn't realize her boot on the bad foot had caught on a step and that caused the fall. 

Etta Sue, hope your visit to the flea market was a lot of fun.  Have you been there before?

Marilyn, I believe everyone with fibromyalgia must have to have a pretty high pain tolenance.  However, sometimes the pain gets much worse than other times.  Yesterday Pat was better but the pain is back today.  She worked in the kitchen this morning and that must have been too much for her.  I was talking with a couple of men at lunch yesterday who have seen the movie of "The Help" and they said they really enjoyed it and the acting was wonderful. 

Carol, Happy Birthday and I bet you are going to love the iPad.  I may get one for Pat at Christmas (and then hope she doesn't like it so I would get it--aren't I awful).  I haven't heard anyone having one of them that didn't like it.  It will also be a great ebook reader as there are apps for Barnes & Noble as well as the Kindle and, of course, the iBook reader.  Sounds like you had a wonderful birthday celebration.

Geoff, been a long time since I saw your posting.  Welcome back and don't be a stranger.  I heard of the fire on our newscasts as well.

Ruth Ann, never a good time to lose your AC in your car.  Hope it isn't anything too serious. 

Pat, nice to see that your trip is going so well. 

Larry, hint strongly to Pat that what you really, really want for Christmas is an iPad.  Then, when you give her one, you can both have your own!   

[ :)Hi to all.   Well it has been a long time since I posted and it has been a very busy summer as my oldest brother was here in Canada for one month and then he had left and we had to get ready to go to a cottage that was given to us for two weeks so the first week my grand kids and my kids and there wife's all came so that was a lot of fun    The second week my back decided to go out and that was not good as my wife has enough problems with hers as was not able to do hardly anything and that made it very hard for her.  But the Lord is always able and he got us through it.     I am still having physio for it and I think it is helping.

My daughter just had surgery for a Hernia behind her belly button caused by having her two children and we have had to help her which has been very hard as we were told not to lift but we had to as she cannot lift for 6 to 8 weeks so we have had to just carry on and again the Lord gets us through always.  We would value your continued prayers for all of us and we will do the same for you.

All our Love.   Gordon and Noreen

Gord, it's good, as always, to hear from you.  A mixed message of good times, enjoying first your brother and then you grandchildren, and then the difficulties of physical problems. 

I've been following the news reports of a major 5.9 magnitude earthquake in Virginia, with tremors felt as far north as Albany, New York, just 50 miles south of me.  My daughter and her children are on the road, on the way here from North Carolina and may have been in the area of the quake at the time.  Pray, please, that they are OK and that I can leave it in the Lord's hands.

   Hi Jeanne Lee.  My neighbour was in her back yard when she asked me if I felt the tremors of the earthquake and I did not she was in her kitchen and saw the glasses in her buffet moving and also the B.B.Q. moving so that is a long way away. Will pray for your kids right now.  God bless.   Gordon.

One of the major disappointments of my life is not being able to get up to Coos Bay (where Jane lives) to go on up and meet Pat/Paul.  But God knew all about this, and though the reasons don't appear obvious, yet we know He knows what's best for time and eternity.

We will miss seeing you and Marbeth Al.

Larry The help is a wonderful  movie and hilariously finny. I loved it.

Breakfast was so enjoyable here today with a neighbor couple and a single friend who was widowed suddenly before she moved into her house.  We did meet her husband  - all go to the same church.  She is doing very well. 

Well, I think I just reported that our son-in-law did get a new job and today after company left, our youngest son called & told us he (as well as many others) are being laid off.  He & his wife just moved into a different house & had plans to fix some things.  Don is already on the internet checking out jobs - as well as our son who has never had this happen in his life. 

Larry:  LOL on the iPad dilemma with Pat.  We have friends who bought two because they didn't want to share.  Colors are really bright and clear on it - Apple just sent an email and I can set it up somehow to track it in case of being left somewhere.  Apple must know what kind of an airhead they are dealing with these days.   

Quote from: Al Moak on August 23, 2011, 05:00:02 PM
One of the major disappointments of my life is not being able to get up to Coos Bay (where Jane lives) to go on up and meet Pat/Paul.  But God knew all about this, and though the reasons don't appear obvious, yet we know He knows what's best for time and eternity.

Al, I heard the disappointment in your voice as you left the message this morning.  (I was at the movies when you called).  I was relieved that it was a message on the answering machine, because if I had spoken directly with you I believe I would have been fighting tears, as I, too, am disappointed. You do have to follow the doctor's orders, however ... God knows all about it, as you say, and He will make all things clear -- in His timing.  I'm still praying for you.

Al, I'm sure you're disappointed.  We pray for wisdom for the doctors and then don't like what they tell us.    

Thanks pat and larry for your greetings.Yes I have had little involvement with the forum but visit from time to time.I will try and post some Adelaide spring pictures in the near future.We had a delightful day at the beach yesterday with our 2 grandsons. One is 3 going on 30 and the other about 5 months.Their mum is still in hospital and not recovering all that well. Has had 2 operations and a baby in the last 6 months.Her name is Jannah,husband Daniel and boys are Lucas and Jaxon, if you can remember to pray for her. blessings Geoff T ps congratulations to all the competition winners and partakers. some great shots.

Geoff, I will certainly remember to pray for Jannah and the rest of the family.

Geoff, I'm so sorry to learn of your daughter's problems! Certainly, we'll be praying with your family as you deal with this situation.

I received a blessing the Lord planned for me in 2008 when I felt prompted to put extended warranty on the car I was purchasing. Today, He revealed those plans to me:  the air conditioner malfunction was covered by that warranty, so instead of hundreds of dollars, my cost is $60 for the insurance deductible, and the insurance also covered a rental car for the rest of the day while they were making the repairs. He, in His infinite wisdom and love, knew that I would be dealing with a painful back/leg problem and a flat wallet, so He made plans to care for me years in advance.

Yesterday I received a christian newsletter that contained the following. How very true it is!


Love to each of you,
Ruth Ann

Ruth Ann, thank you for your testimony.  What a wonderful God we serve!     And thank you for bringing us that newsletter as well - fodder for much thought. 

Good evening.  I am weary beyond words, so just checking in.  We are trying to choose colors for the walls and floor coverings.  Dealing with insurance, bids, etc.....all stressful.  But others have far more pressing problems, so I should not complain.  And I am sure the world will look brighter in the morning.

Right now, a shower and bed sound wonderful to me!