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Hi everyone.  Another lovely morning here in Georgia with low humidity and not too hot.  Nothing significant from yesterday and today should also be  quiet one with only Pat's physical therapy to go to at 11:30 this morning.  Stacey has started moving a few things into her new apartment and did a load of her laundry there yesterday.  Where she has been living it was quite costly to do the laundy.  At her new place she gets 30 wash or drys a month in the machines they have for the apartments.  She will be doing the complete move on Saturday afternoon and can't wait to be out of her old place. 


Judy, when I scanned the few slides I had from Alaska they had also faded as have many of our pictures of the kids when they were small.  Regarding the alcohol issue one of the things I have learned is that to enable isn't really an act of love, although we feel it is, it keeps the individual from having to face the consequences of their own actions.  There is nothing simple, however, about this baffling and deadly disease of substance abuse. 

Etta Sue, I have never tried the Dip-n-Dots ice cream. Hope you get your car fixed soon so you can be cool when driving as still a bit of summer and early fall to go.

Janet, sure hope you had a better night last night.  It was nice you could share your lunch and give the portrait to your friend.

Carol, sounds like Don needs some extra rest.  That feeling of having to consciously well your body to move to do something is not a pleasant one.  The French Bakery sounds delightful.  I am sure the owner's joyful attitude has a positive impact on their business.

Marilyn, glad to read your news of seeing the specialist and his assurance of success in treating your dizziness.  Hope he is right about the quickness of the treatment. 

Janet, I can't image you having a day with nothing on your calendar.  You won't know what to do with yourself.    Hope you have a restful day doing just things that are enjoyable for you. Whoops, see I spoke too soon as you found something to do. 

Ruth Ann, you must be quite the tea lover.  We used to have iced tea a lot, especially in the summer, but seldom do anymore.  Have you thought of putting a taxi sign on your car?    You have really been keeping your little car busy to say nothing of yourself.

Larry, what a great idea for Ruth Ann to put a Taxi sign on her car!   

Our strange weather this year seems to be having an effect on the fall colors.  By now the sumac is usually showing bright red blossoms and we would be seeing bits of color in the various trees, increasing a little each day.  But so far it's not happening.  Maybe everything will change in a huge burst all at one time. 

Hi there to you all!

This seem to be the place to be if I want to get to know you. And I do!
You can read my introduction in the Newcomers introductions.

I am glad that I had my profile activated, but it seems to be not fully activated.
I can not change my profile or choose a profile image and I am unable to create a gallery album.
Is there anybody out there who can fix this for me?

Menno

Jeanne don't wish winter on us yet!  We have the maple trees changing colour, signaling summer's end.So much we wanted to get accomplished that didn't get done.  We still have wood to get in, that in itself is a problem.  I already have the heat on in the evening and sometimes late afternoon.

Enough of my grumbling......God is good All the time!

Time for a hymn!

Hi Menno!

It's lovely to have you here.  Looking forward to getting to know you over time.

I do believe that the software we use has it that you make 5 posts and then you can make changes to your signature, etc. This is to stop spammers, etc.

You should be able to add a photo though I'm sure.

Pat

Looking forward to getting more acquainted with Menno!

Marilyn ~ Hope you get good results from your Vertigo treatments.  I wouldn't like at dizzy feeling at all!

Euchre was fun yesterday...didn't win, just lots of fun.  The food was a Taco Bar...yum!

Today I take Hawaii to the car dealership to be fixed.  I am to get a loaner car.  And since Charlene left her loaf cake pan at FROGGS, I plan to take it to her since that will be on my way back. 

Then I don't have anything planned to do until our church Fish Fry Saturday evening!  Maybe I can get some crocheting in.  It seems I started this last Chemo Wrap a long time ago!

Since I brought my GPS in the house, I am going to see if I still have any updates for the maps.

Bright and sunny out there today.  I have seen my Burning Bushes are turning pink.  Usually after my birthday, we have to start wearing jackets or sweaters.  I think Fall is going to be early this year.  We had a mild winter, a dry spring and a very hot summer!  Maybe we will have a long mild fall!

Hi, Menno, yes, do please keep coming back. It would be such a pleasure to get to know you.

Well, little Josie rested her wheels this morning. And a certain lady I know also rested her eyes, also.

Now the two of us will travel to a small town near me to be with friends. I think there will be a bit of computer work, too, but that's also fun for me.

Y'all have a wonderful evening with our Lord.

Ruth Ann

Hi Pat!  How is the healing? 

Hello Menno!  Welcome to a friendly site. 

Hi Carol...

Starting to try to type with two hands and it's sore but possible for a short time.  Week 6 and physio is tomorrow.  I'm doing the exercises faithfully as I want to be able to drive.  I still can't drive my standard gear shift vehicle!!! 

Thanks for asking.  Last week was a very painful week.

Looking forward to more "sunny" days in the future.

Judy, I'm not wishing winter on us, believe me!     I even find myself complaining that I'm cold.  Never satisfied - first I complained it was too hot & muggy and now about being chilled.  Forgive me, Lord, help me remember that I am blessed with every day you give me.

Menno, we're glad to see you've found our "Thoughts" area.  You're so right, this is the place to get to know us and for us to get to know you.    As Pat explained, you need to post 5 messages before you can modify your profile.  But then, the sky's the limit!    

If you need any help with the profile, or posting pictures, or anything else on the site, please don't hesitate to holler.  Someone is sure to have an answer. 

Thank you Jeanne Lee and Pat. Her is my third message 
Two more to go 

 

Welcome Menno to the group here in thought. Yep this is where you get to know everyone.

Thank you Etta Sue and Larry mentioning the treatment I am receiving for my vertigo.  I sure hope this will do the trick in getting rid of that dizziness. 4 months of this feeling is way too much. I only wore my cervical collar to the gym and for my first walk of the day. I probably should wear it more. It was sure uncomfortable trying to sleep only on my back and right side, When I got back into bed this morning i laid down on my left side before I remembered I wasn't supposed to.  then I turned over to my right side and the dizziness ht me.  Yikes. I pray that after Friday at the PT it will be gone until the next time or rather I should say FOREVER.  I don't want a next time.

Marilyn, I've very seldom had any dizziness (at least not physical  ) but from what little I've had I can't imagine how you can function.  I've been, and will continue, praying for you.

Thank you Jeanne I am OK as long as I am upright it is only when I first lay down that it hits me. It's a positional type of Vertigo.

Marilyn, my son's father-in-law suffered from vertigo for months and months and I saw what he was going through so I sympathize with you. 

Hi everyone.  It looks like it is going to be another nice day here in Georgia.  I did have a quiet day yesterday, just taking Pat for her physical therapy session probably for the last time as she is going to start driving again today to go to the beauty parlor and will probably drive herself to her PT tomorrow morning.  Today should also be a quiet day. 

Jeanne, unlike other areas of the country with the droughts our yards look like spring yards as things are still very green.  This is a bit unusual for us as usually by this time yards are starting to show brown. 

Menno, welcome to CP and so nice to see you posting here.  I am looking forward to knowing you as you join in our conversations here.  I see that Pat has provided information to you as to why you haven't been able to create a gallery or make other changes to your profile.  I didn't know about the 5 posting condition and appreciate your question as now I know. 

Etta Sue, while it is fun to win at games I never considered the winning to be what it was all about.  To me it was the socialization that was important and the enjoyment one gets out of playing the games.  While I liked to win I wasn't bothered if I did not, which was often the case.   

Etta Sue, we really haven't had any days here in Georgia that seemed like early fall days.  However it shouldn't be long before that happens.  Enjoy your couple of days of quiet.

Ruth Ann, are you helping someone else with a bit of computer work or is this something you are doing on your own?  Glad you were able to see a little rest.

Pat, I think shoulders must be worse than knees or hips to rehab.  My Pat has done so well with her replaced knee but attributes some of it to starting some of the exercises in advance of the surgery.  Sorry to read that you are still experiencing so much pain.  After the last gear shift car I had I decided I wanted no more of them although they were fun to drive and change gears. 

Marilyn, I share you wish that your vertigo will be gone forever.  I am having brief moments of vertigo when I stand up particularly if I have moved too quickly but nothing serious or long lasting.  I know it isn't a pleasant experience.  At least if you only have it when you lay down you do not have to worry about falling from losing your balance or it hitting you when you are up and about doing something.

Yikes!  There are dead bodies all over my living room!  We have been having an invasion of tiny ants in the house.  They show up in the most bizarre places--in our closets one day, bathroom another day, and today in the living room!  We haven't been able to trace their "trails" to find where they are coming in, but they are so annoying!  And they can sting!  I even had a sting on my ear!  Darrel sprayed them, now I have to clean them up, for today, at least.   

Good to have you with us, Menno!  We are a pretty friendly bunch in here, and as you can already tell, we talk about many things, whatever is happening in our lives that particular day.

I have been for my walk, and done my morning chores, now must get to the home and check on Beth.  She was really sick yesterday, looked really awful.  It seemed to be some kind of allergy, causing drainage from eyes, nose and mouth and lots of gagging and coughing.  She looked like a little baby with the whooping cough!  Scary!  They were keeping her in the dining room, so the nurse could see her from her desk and keep an eye on her.

I read all the posts, but really am in a hurry to go see about Beth, so I'll be back later........

Since I took TomTom (GPS) out of the car before taking it to be fixed, I decided to update the maps which I had prepaid.  It always takes a long time.  (2-3 hours)  I had to leave the lid on the laptop open when I left for the updates to be finished.

I was told that the brakes could be fixed in a couple of hours but they didn't know about the A/C until they checked it out.  If they have to order a part...who knows when it will be done?  But I am now driving a white Impala with 'Stanley Chevrolet' signs on both front doors...advertising.  All it will cost me is topping off the tank before returning the car.

And so I was at Charlene's by a little after 4pm.  She had about 6 little ones yesterday (pre-school and younger) and they were all in the big back yard...bigger kids were playing in the sand pile...JJ is only 4 months so, of course, I had to hold him!  We sat in the swing.  Then the parents started coming after their kids.

Tony came home and Charlene's parents came so she could cut her Dad's hair.  They left and we decided to go to a Mexican restaurant for dinner.  Yum!  Thin and crispy chips like Chili's have! 

I was home before dark...didn't want to drive a different car after dark.

My maps on the GPS were done.  Then it was TV, crocheting, reading and bed!

Today is a nothing day but I am hoping to sit outside under my 'brella and read!  There isn't a cloud in the sky.  Our grass has turned back to grass green instead of fall brown!  I mowed Sunday and it could be mowed again today but I am not doing it!  It has been getting down into the 60's at night and into the 80's during the day.  June and July was our August...now we are having June and July temps!  I like it!

Hi Janet!  It was so nice speaking to you on the telephone yesterday.  We'll have to do that again real soon.

I guess I missed something during the past few weeks, Etta Sue.  What happened to the brakes on your nice car? 

I've started knitting for my first great grandchild expected in January.  Good therapy for me.  At least the left hand doesn't do much when knitting!  Yep, guess I'm getting "old"!  I can't imagine being a great grandma!!!  My first grandchild, Kathleen, is expecting her first baby.

I hope you're feeling a lot stronger, Larry.  Yes, this shoulder surgery is something that's difficult to cope with.  Amazing how you use the shoulder in every day movements that are so difficult.  She's started me on a 1 lb. weight now for this week.  We'll see how this goes.

Janet, I'm so sorry to hear that Beth is having more troubles.     Good of the staff to keep her where they can watch her more closely.

Larry, how great that Pat will be able to drive.  It was over two months after my appendectomy before I was given the go ahead.  Fortunately, my daughter was staying around and could chauffeur me for what I needed.

My lawn has been mowed and my house power washed, now all that's left is a few spots where the weed whacker needs to be put to use.  I am blessed with great neighbors!

Pat, you snuck in while I was typing.  I already have two great grandchildren.  Well, they're actually step-greats, but I count them as mine!   

Hi Folks I had a post ready to "post" and clicked the wrong button and poof it is gone.  now to recap what I had said.

1.  I didn't sleep well last night, I was troubled over what had been said by a family member.  Praying and troubling, I finally decided that it wasn't my problem.  I gave it to God and promptly went to sleep.  Today I got a phone call that the problem was solved.  Things were being done 'right'.  Why is is we are surprised when God answers prayer, especially without m
"my help"  LOL!!!

2. Just had a call from Melaura all excited that she has been accepted into college!  Another troubled area that God answered!  Again I am surprised! 

For a mom to keep her mouth shut when she has the experience and knowledge to keep her kids out of trouble.....It is a difficult thing.  Even more difficult for a dad.  I had a sore tongue last night......however it was worth it!

Janet I am sorry you aren't getting enough sleep and let Beth know I am praying.
God is good!

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 "...and he said, "Listen, all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: thus says the LORD to you, "Do not fear or be dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours but God's." (2 Chronicles 20:15).

And how hard it is for us weak humans to remember that, Judy.  So often we forget to "let go and let God!"

One particular situation with which I deal ended up in me asking God to "physically" hold His hands under mine, and to be prepared, for I imagined one participant in the situation being held in one of my hands, and the second participant in the other hand.

I literally turned my hands palm down and dropped those individuals into God's hands. What a relief! Concerns continued, but not the pain and bitterness as before.

At our devotion Tuesday morning, the speaker said that the root work for "bitter" is "poison". I certainly don't want either my physical body, mind, or spirit poisoned by bitterness.

My prayer tonight is: "Forgive us our trespasses AS we forgive those who trespass against us."

Amen, Father.

Ruth Ann

QuoteMy prayer tonight is: "Forgive us our trespasses AS we forgive those who trespass against us."

prayer by Ruth Ann.  It is always a lovely prayer - thank you. 

I agree wholeheartedly with Ruth Ann's prayer!

Hi, Carol!

I have been out and walked my 3 1/2 miles, eaten my breakfast, now am catching up in here (not much to read since last here).  Around 9, I will go over to Pat's to get my hair done, then to the home to try to get another interview done.  Today has plenty to do, as this is the day for John to arrive; also youngest daughter Kerri is driving down from Salina, and had to rent a car as hers has developed problems and she doesn't want to get stranded on the road alone.

John arrives in Garden at 10 PM, so we will go a couple hours or so early so we will have time to pick up a few items for Beth's party at Walmart before going to the airport.  Kerri planned to leave about 8:30 this morning, so she should arrive around 2 or 3.  That will give me some time with her---I hope!

I wish you all a blessed day!