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Hi Everyone.  It is another beautiful, but cool, morning here in South Carolina.  It will remain a bit chilly throughout the morning and then warm up this afternoon into the mid-70's.  We are expecting to have a windy day as well just as we did yesterday.  I enjoyed a quiet day at home yesterday.  This morning I have a dental appointment to get the cavity filled that was found when my teeth were cleaned last month.  I have nothing else planned for the day.

Janet, how far do you have to drive to get to Johnson?  Glad you have a doctor you like even if you have to travel to see him.  When we lived in Georgia I often had to drive for an hour or more as several of my doctors were in Atlanta and it was not an easy drive as had to use the busy Interstates.  Here the furthest we have to go is about 30 minutes and it is an easy drive. I don't think I have ever heard of Chip Brim.  I always lived away from where I went to High School and was able to attend only one or two of the annual Alumni Banquets held each year.  I am pretty certain they have been discontinued as mine was the last graduating class and that was in 1959. 

Judy, thanks for the update on Pat and so sorry to hear she has cabin fever and that Paul is also not well.  That sounds like some storm you had and glad you didn't have a power outage.  Another favorite old hymn you selected.  Thanks. 

Carol, I read that you had seen the dentist and had no charge and I was shocked.  Sure glad there wasn't a problem that needed correction.  I used to use the bug bombs in the apartment where Stacey first lived as it was infested with coach roaches mainly and she had a terrible fight to get rid of them as it was an old building.  She finally got rid of them and didn't have that problem when she moved to the last apartment she had in a Senior/Handicapped building.  Sorry that Don has a cold and hope it is better today. 

Larry, Johnson is only about 20 miles from here;
and hardly any traffic out here in rural Kansas, so it's an easy drive.  He gave me a good report, all is well.  Darrel, on the other hand, got a chest X-ray,
four prescriptions, and quite a lot of advice! 

I was tired yesterday and didn't work on the book at all.  I'm to a point that I feel the need for a fresh pair of eyes to read it and tell me if it's fitting together as it should.  Sometimes you're too close to tell; just like when you're painting; you need to back off a few paces to see if it's working.

Our Abby is planning to go to San Diego this summer for several weeks on a Missions trip.  She has sent out letters requesting financial help.  We got one yesterday, and she did a lovely job on it.  I had already given her money,
but I think Darrel will add to that after reading her letter.  He sort of has a soft spot for that granddaughter!    He really doesn't like the idea of her going to San Diego, as he feels it's a dangerous place for her, but I told him if the Lord is calling her there, He will certainly protect her there.

It was nice here this morning, but now the wind is picking up again.

Quote from: Janet on April 17, 2018, 11:49:46 AM
Larry, Johnson is only about 20 miles from here; and hardly any traffic out here in rural Kansas, so it's an easy drive.  He gave me a good report, all is well.  Darrel, on the other hand, got a chest X-ray, four prescriptions, and quite a lot of advice! 

I was tired yesterday and didn't work on the book at all.  I'm to a point that I feel the need for a fresh pair of eyes to read it and tell me if it's fitting together as it should.  Sometimes you're too close to tell; just like when you're painting; you need to back off a few paces to see if it's working.

Our Abby is planning to go to San Diego this summer for several weeks on a Missions trip.  She has sent out letters requesting financial help.  We got one yesterday, and she did a lovely job on it.  I had already given her money, but I think Darrel will add to that after reading her letter.  He sort of has a soft spot for that granddaughter!    He really doesn't like the idea of her going to San Diego, as he feels it's a dangerous place for her, but I told him if the Lord is calling her there, He will certainly protect her there.

It was nice here this morning, but now the wind is picking up again.

Taking a break from the vacuum cleaner - it does a great job but still needs my hand. 

FYI anyone:  3 stamps are needed for a letter to Canada.   

A friend is driving me to an afternoon get-together today where I believe we will have a little fun activity.  The gals are all her relatives but we (Don too) are always included and they are sweet people.  At the same time, there is much to prepare around here in closing the place for summer and driving home.  Windy in Colorado so I hope this is better next week.  Don is trying acupuncture at least one more time perhaps twice here.  He did have some relief. 

I called Don outdoors to spot a beautiful Cardinal and it did stay still long enough for Don to see the sight - against a blue sky in the green foliage.  There are gifts for us all around and we sometimes take things for granted. 

Hi Everyone.  Another clear sky this morning and temperatures headed up to the mid-80's this afternoon.  I did get my tooth filled yesterday and it took only about 30 minutes.  This evening we will go to the Church for a chili dinner.  Scott and I may go to the hardware store for a new latch for your wooden fence in back.  It has shifted and the installed latch doesn't work well.  I plan on a simple hook type fastener so the gate stays shut. He said he would come on out this morning and install it for me although I haven't heard anything from him this morning and he may be sleeping in. 

Janet, those are the type of doctor's reports we like to hear.  Thanks for the info on Johnson and twenty miles isn't too far to so.  It sounds like Darrel got loaded down with medicine.  Will Abby be with other youth on the Mission trip?

Carol, hope you all had a great time at the afternoon get-together.  You are right that the birds are a gift.  I saw a beautiful wren sitting on the back of the wrought iron chair on the front porch yesterday.   

Jackie, I have been missing your postings here.  I sure hope you are OK.  I did see your comment in the Photos discussion this morning.

Good morning!  I am praising God today for His mighty protection!!  Yesterday morning, Darrel took the trash out to the pit we have used for probably 30 years for burning our trash.  I would not have set it on fire, as the prediction was for high winds again.  Anyway, he burned it, thought it was out, put water on it and went his way.  In mid-afternoon, the Sheriff came to our door to tell us that the fire had flamed up, gotten out of the pit and spread quickly.  It went clear out to the highway, and over to Beth's garage, badly scorching one side, melting the styrofoam insulation inside!  Thank God, one of the neighbors saw it and called the fire department, or our renter would have lost the trailer and all its contents, two or three vehicles, and Beth's garage.  The whole fire Dept. was here!  And we were oblivious to the whole thing; especially me, as I had no idea he'd burned the trash at all!  Darrel said maybe it's time to get a dumpster and let them haul the trash away--I heartily agree!  It also wouldn't surprise me at all to get a letter telling us we are banned from any future burning!  And that would be fine.  Darrel said he should have gone back out to check on it.......Uh..yeah!!!

Anyway, so much for which to praise our GOOD, good Father!!

Today is Wednesday!!  That means painting!!  Yea!!

I made some progress on the book yesterday.  Little by little, inch by inch,
I will get it done!

Sorry to be so long winded today.  Jackie, are you all right?  Come back and talk to us!  And the rest of you, as well, please!

Hi Everyone. It is already 68 degrees outside to start the morning but is suppose to get to only 76 degrees this afternoon.  Yesterday was one of those down days I have every so often when I was so tired I didn't feel like doing anything except what had to be done.  I laid down for two hours in the late morning and then after a quick lunch laid down again for another two hours or so.  We did meet Scott at the Church for dinner and then he came out and spent about 3 hours with us. 

I will be picking up my friend at the assisted living facility later this morning and we will go to coffee.  I have several errands I want to run either before I pick him up or after but none of them should take very long.  Later this afternoon Pat and I plan on going to Ruby Tuesday's to take advantage of their buy one and get one entree.  It has been a few days since we have been there and that coupon is just too good to pass up.  That will be our main meal of the day.  I guess it is my Scottish heritage coming to play. 

Janet, what a scare you all had with the fire.  Glad you had a neighbor who was aware of what was going on.  Using a dumpster service sounds like a wise idea with all the wind you have there in Kansas.  Sure glad you didn't lost the trailer and the other things you mention.  On the farm as I was growing up we had a big barrel that we used to burn the trash.  Fortunately it never caused a fire other than in the barrel.  I am sure Darrel feels bad about the situation but know he sure wouldn't have done it had he had any idea of what was going to happen.  I hope you had a lot of fun with your painting yesterday.  I think authors often take months, if not a year or more, to write a book.  It sounds like you are ahead of the curve in that regard. 

Hi everyone It took me two days to catch up on the posts that I have missed all week and part of last week. I just haven't been here and have been very busy too. Over the weekend I got fully certified to be a Tai Chi Instructor.  The  master himself came to spend two days with  the instructors and the 4 of us who were getting  certified as new instructors.

Yesterday and today was Furry Friend visiting days at one of the facilities and the hospital. I took Freckles to be groomed yesterday after her visit. So now she is all  nice and clean.

Keith has been working in the yard  the last couple of days doing the weeding and  mowing. It is good to see him getting some fresh air and exercise doing what he likes to do. He is still doing well and not progressing very much in the dementia. You would never know there is anything wrong with him. I notice  when he forgets where he sits at the table, or which door to get in the car. There are a lot of lost memories that I try to remind him of but he just can't remember them.

Janet:  The fire must have caused a real fright for you.  It sure can get out of hand fast.  glad all is alright.

I am going to put my online Walmart shopping list on the little Kindle and see how that goes.  Otherwise, I like this larger keyboard on the old laptop but the kindle has a lot of perks that are not used. 

Cousin wrote and there is a foot of ice on Green Lake in Minnesota.  She is probably unhappy that they left Arizona so early.  Our oldest son drove his pickup pulling a trailer of furniture from the Phoenix area to the mountains in Colorado.  In one day,of course.  Everyone  in my family has to beat a previous record.  When will they ever grow up?  They have snow and that is to be thankful for water conditions. 

Lots on my mind - even though I really do know - "Let Go, Let God!" Yesterday was a fun afternoon with six of us making cards (something new for me - I used to make cards on the computer) This was called Stamping.  Not to worry, I will never buy the supplies to make the gorgeous cards yet it was so kind of the girls for the invitation.  Speaking of cards, I have saved cards from the children and Don these many years and I know when I am "gone" someone will toss the bunch.  They will have a good laugh. 

Janet:  Speaking of a dumpster - when we had a place in Grand Lake (next to Rocky Mountain National Park), they put in a new Bear Proof dumpster.  Hearing a roar that would shake your bones, the dumpster was found in the middle of a parking area - that was one angry bear.    

Hi Everyone.  Our day is starting out cool and it looks like 70 will be our high for the day.  The housekeeper will be here this morning and I am going to bring Elizabeth out for a couple of hours so she can do some work for us straitening the attack and helping take some things to the attic from the garage.  She called me this morning and wanted to come and do some work.  That will be pretty much for today.   

Yesterday I got a letter from my cardiologist saying she was moving joining a cardiac group in Aiken.  I don't want to go clear to Aiken to see her and certainly don't want to go into that hospital if needed sometime in the future.  She did recommend one of the cardiologist in the group she is leaving so will call this morning and schedule and appointment to replace the one I have scheduled with her in July. 

Marilyn, congratulations on your fully certification to be an instructor in Tai Chi.  Nice to read that Keith seems to be holding in terms of the progression of his condition and that he enjoys working in the yard. 

Carol, the keyboard on the Kindle is certainly easier than using the keyboard on the phone.  I hope using the Kindle for doing your grocery list works out for you.  It sounds like it is still very cold in Minnesota.  Glad your son made the trip with his furniture without problems.  Glad you enjoyed the card making.  My SIL loves doing that type of thing and is very talented.  Recently she got one of the Cricut devices and loves it.  I will save cards maybe for a couple of years and then toss them.  I really wonder why I keep them at all.  That was some mad bear. 

Carol, thanks for the chuckle about the angry bear!  I don't expect to have that problem here, but who knows, really?  In thinking about the fire, there is more and more for which to praise God for His protection!  The fire went underneath four vehicles, rototiller, mower, etc.,
but none of the tires caught fire!  Only God...  I have saved lots of stuff that I'm sure will get tossed, too.  The main thing is, who has time to go through all of it, now or later?  And because of that, I'm sure many valuable things get thrown away, especially in cleaning out the homes of those who have passed away.  But we have to remember, "It's all just STUFF!"

Larry, I forgot to answer your question about whether Abby will be alone on the missions trip.  No, thank God!  There will be 100 young people going; and another good thing is that all are required to get jobs while there! She was worrying about not working this summer, as, like most college kids, funds are always short.  She is thrilled with the support being sent for her missions trip; says it makes her feel so humble.  Love that girl!

Larry, sorry you have to change cardiologists again.  I just switched primary doctors, back to the one we had before who moved to Johnson.

I have a morning appointment in Johnson with the doctor who comes from Liberal once a week.  So we're about ready to go exercise for a bit, then I had to move my hair app't up an hour, so it's a busy morning schedule. But this afternoon I hope to get more done on the book!

Time to run!

I came back to tell Marilyn--glad Keith seems to be holding steady; and congrats on becoming a Tai Chi instructor!! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzrhqjzQCi4

There is history behind this hymn.  Back in the 60's Jack would preach at a little missionary church.  Missionaries could hind a home there while on furlough.  When he would preach Pat and I would often sing.  This was one of our favourites.  When I was 17 I applied for a job in the little hospital there, and got the job.  It meant getting up at 5 in the morning and biking to the hospital and making oatmeal for the residents.  I quickly learned to make it smooth and not lumpy.   Another time my cousin and I were exploring with our dog, Sandy.  I would have been 12 I think, and I needed a bathroom.  I had my cousin look out for people and I went behind a bush.  A couple of days later I was covered in a poison ivy rash....... I found the best cure to be dabbing gasoline on the rash.  It worked quickly and that was the end of that.  That missionary community is now gone, high rises have taken its place.  It is sad to see lands like that taken over by "progress".

Thanks, Judy!  I hadn't heard that beautiful song before!

I am here...thank you for thinking of me and missing me....I am ok, just wish at times I could be granted one wish, and that wish would be to take my MS away from my body but...I know that would be one wish that will never happen...

Anyway, as much as I " hate " and I do mean " hate " I know it is here to stay.... Just wish I could control my body, instead of my body controlling me...

I hope no one judges me as until one has Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, they dont know what its like living with it..( living in the body..)

Our weather these last few days has really been nice but is due for a change in temps again, temps going down and showers and thunderstorm is predicted for this weekend...not that the weather makes much difference to me...but it has been pleasant sitting outside and looking up at those green valleys-hills and watching and listening to the birds for a change...just the sheer peace and quiet where I can reflect on life...

Judy...
... I had to come back and edit as I have only just this minute seen your video clip link and have to say this has come at the right moment for me...thank you, this is just what I was needing...Very soothing and comforting, I shall be playing this whenever I feel its need... 

Hi Everyone.  It is another beautiful and sunny morning and we headed to the mid-70's this afternoon although we are now only in the mid-40's.  I don't have too much on the schedule for today.  I have emptied the ice bin and letting the container thaw out and lose all the shavings frost that seem to build up.  I made Pat's breakfast.  I will decide a little later whether I will attend a meeting this morning or not depending on my strength level at the time.  Yesterday I did go downtown and picked up Elizabeth at Scott's house and brought her out here for a couple of hours.  She cleaned up the attic and brought down a lot of boxes that I had saved up there and generally rearranged and straighten up things.  She did the same in the garage and took a few things up to the attic that have been in the garage since we moved but which I didn't want to discard.  I also had her trim off the top of the three small shrubs on either side of the walkway and on the other side of the driveway.  She did all the work but I was the one ending up tired as stayed with her as she worked.  I was glad to get these things done.  A 19 year old has a lot of energy. 

Janet, that is pretty amazing that the fire didn't get your vehicles, rototiller, mower and anything else.  The advantage of moving occasionally is that it does cause one to do some de-cluttering but it doesn't take long to re-clutter.  Abby should be fine on the mission trip since she won't be along and there is safety in numbers.  Nice that Abby is getting the financial support for her trip.  I did get an appointment with a new cardiologist yesterday and was able to schedule it on the same day that I had the appointment in July with the doctor I have been using. 

Judy, that is a beautiful hymn and an interesting story.  I have just listened to the song and don't think I had heard it before. 

Jackie, so happy to see your posting.  Unfortunately we don't get to choose diseases that affect our lives.  You will find permanent healing when you are called home and in the meantime you can ask Jesus to help bear you up through the hard days.  None of us know what others are enduring because we do not walk in their shoes nor share their suffering.  Glad you are having some nice weather.  Do you have much humidity where you live?  It sounds like you have a beautiful place to sit outside and enjoy the beauty of nature. 

I love Saturdays!  This is the one day of the week when I don't (usually) have to go anywhere in the morning hours.  So I can take my time with the Lord, not have to get dressed and hurry to the gym or get ready for church, and I really enjoy not feeling hurried. 

WE GOT SOME RAIN!  .4" SO FAR!  THANK YOU, LORD!

I have a big bulge just below my right knee which doesn't hurt or cause me any noticeable problems. It is unsightly and prevents me from wearing dresses, unless I wear leggings too.  I have asked doctors over the past several years about it, and was told it's water retention from my blood pressure medicine.  It's soft and "jiggly".  Anyway, when we saw our primary doctor, he said he thought it was from a leaking bursa in my knee.    So I asked the Urologist about it, and he thought it was a fatty tumor.  He used a medical term, which I don't remember.  Anyway, he said I could get a CT scan or an ultrasound to determine if it's fluid or fatty tissue.  Since his assistant had just done an ultrasound on my bladder, I asked if they could do one on my leg?  He looked at me, a bit startled, and said, "For YOU.... "  and then did one.  If there is fluid, it shows as black on the ultrasound, and there was no black.  So the conclusion is that it is fatty tissue.  It can be removed surgically; but it doesn't bother me except for being ugly, so do I want to have surgery on my otherwise good, strong and healthy leg??  I will be praying a lot before making that decision!

Larry, glad you got your appointment so you can do them both in one trip.
So nice of the young girl to come out and help you.  We do appreciate those young ones who are willing to help us.  Curtis has helped us several times,
and Abby was great about driving me to see Darrel in rehab at Garden (following the car wreck) and she drove me to bring him home, too.  God bless them!

It wasn't our vehicles that were endangered by the fire.  They all belong to the renter, but I'm so grateful they didn't burn!  Only God!!

Jackie, good to have you back with us.  Glad you have a pleasant place with a beautiful view where you can sit outdoors and enjoy nature.  I won't likely be blessed with those things until I get to heaven!  But it makes me appreciate the times I get to travel to such places!  I'm quite sure you wouldn't be impressed with the view we have! 

I really want to work on the book some today.  I tried yesterday, but seemed to be stymied and stalled out.  Today is a new day!!

The Junior Leadership Class from the High School is giving us a Senior Prom tonight--yes, for Senior citizens.  It's so nice of them, and they are such fun to interact with; really special kids.  Darrel and I have missed the last two years, as we were away traveling, but we plan to attend tonight.

Janet...
...take it from me...your legs are too precious to go having unnecessary surgery if it isn't really needed...what is more important is that you can walk on them...My choice at my age would be to stay with " ugly.." but at the end of the day, this is your choice...just hang onto that " good strong and healthy leg " of yours...

Hi Everyone.  We have a cloudy morning but mild temperatures.  We could have a little rain later today but less than 50% chance at this point.  I am going to go to Sunday School and then come home and pick up Pat and we will go back to Church and out to lunch.  I plan on watching the end of the golf tournament and resting this afternoon. 

Yesterday I decided I didn't have the energy to get out and attend my meeting so just stayed home all day. Yesterday afternoon Pat made some delicious banana nut bread.  I just finished a slice of it with my breakfast.  A few days ago I ordered a new white shirt from Costco and am wearing it for the first time this morning.  I am very pleased with the quality of the fabric and construction.  The price was very reasonable at $20 and free shipping. 

Janet, glad you finally got a little rain out your way.  Pat had a fitty tissue situation on the outer hip and did have it removed several years ago.  I am sure you will make the right decision on whether or not to have it removed.  Most people would probably never notice the problem and if they did so what.  I think I mislead in my comments as have only the one appointment in July and canceled the other with the doctor that will be gone after next Monday.  I also made the assumption if was your vehicles that could have burned.  Glad that didn't happen with the tenets things either.  I hope you enjoyed the Senior Prom. 

Jackie, you make a good point about the surgery.  Were you able to enjoy some more time in your garden yesterday. 

Good Sunday morning to everyone on CP!

Thank you, Larry--we did have a lovely time at the Senior Prom.  It's so refreshing to be around lovely young people!  The girls all wore their Prom formals, and the boys were dressed up, too; and they were so friendly and fun!  They seemed to enjoy us Grandmas and Grandpas as much as we did them!  One of the girls wanted Darrel to teach her how to dance--it seems nobody teaches the kids to dance any more; they only know line dances and just shuffling their feet!  He danced with her several times, but had trouble avoiding stepping on her very long dress!  It dragged on the floor, especially after she took off her high heels!    Anyway, she asked him to have a Prom photo taken with her--sweet!

And one of the boys asked me to dance, but he didn't know how, either, so asked me to teach him to two-step.  That's easy, and he learned really quickly!  When we left, he offered me his arm, asking me to please allow him the honor of walking me out.  He walked me to the car, Darrel following, opened the door for me, then handed me a folded paper, saying, "this is for you."  He had put his name and phone number on it, and said he would love to buy me coffee some day and hear the rest of my story, and to please contact him soon.     If he wants to hear the rest of my story, that will be a really long coffee date!    We had chatted briefly about traveling,
something he passionately wants to do.  (I will contact him.)

Thank you Larry, for telling me about Pat's similar experience.  Darrel wants me to see a surgeon in Garden City, just for advice.  Yesterday, I discovered a hard lump about the size of a marble in that bulge on my leg.  Won't hurt to get it checked out, anyway.

Time to wake my sweet husband!  Have a great day, everyone!

If you haven't heard this, you must...I have only this minute watched it on Simon Cowells Britain's got Talent auditioning show...Father Ray Kelly...Everybody Hurts...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx8yD3-HWTg

Hi Everyone.  The morning starts out very rainy after rain last night and it is suppose to continue all day long and then into this evening as well.  They indicate we may expect as much as two inches of rain.  It is the nice slow rain this morning that really soaks into the ground.  The main thing I will do today is attend another funeral.  This is for the son of the man who lost his wife just a few weeks ago.  He had been suffering from cancer and suddenly took a turn for the worse. 

Pat had a good day yesterday and felt like attending Sunday School and Church with me.  After Church we went to Zaxby's for their chicken salad.  It is a delicious salad and I had grilled chicken pieces on mine and Pat had the fried chicken on hers.  It is served with a slice of buttered toast and is a full meal.  We then had a quiet afternoon.  I did visit on FaceTime for quite awhile with my good friend and then watched the conclusion of the golf match.  Another young player won his first tournament.   

Janet, our young people at Church put on a nice Valentine Day dinner for the older folks in the church and treat us royally.  It is a nice event although we didn't attend this year.  It sounds like both you and Darrel met very nice and considerate young people and that you have made a new friend. You are wise to get a second opinion on the leg situation. 

Jackie, I watched the video link you posted of the singing priest.  He has a very nice voice and you could understand the words.  Thanks for sharing that with us. 

I will choose purple today - all the family cheers for the Minnesota Vikings football team - they never forget their years in Minnesota and remain loyal.  Football and Hockey and lots of smorgasbord. 

Just taking a break from cleaning and washing stuff - I have been under the weather for half a week and this morning was a wee turning point for the better.  It does take a few days to set things up just to drive home.  Children and neighbors are awaiting us with lots of ideas - wishing we could sneak in for a couple of days without them knowing..Love all of them.

Here, I intended to work a lot more on genealogy but it didn't happen.  My grade would have been a D minus for sure.  Just a lack of inertia so there is no excuse. 

Jackie:  A boy for the royals - how wonderful for everyone. 

Larry:  It is almost overwhelming when funerals in the family are so close.  Peace for all.

Don is back from mailing a change of address to the VA - they are very poor in communication as to when meds are to be delivered so we have to double check the front porch and even have neighbors to help. 

Carol...
...yes...I was wondering why kate never appeared alongside William at the Queens birthday concert on tv over the weekend...I was guessing the day of the Royal birth was near...obviously nearer than expected...Yes the un-named Prince will now be 5th in line to the throne...
One of my choices at the name guessing game is...Mathew or Matthew, whichever is the correct spelling...

We went to Garden City today and made a full day of it!!  We didn't plan to, but it happened.  So we're pretty tired now.
We came home with a new wireless printer.  Our old one has been printing pink and blue checks,  with the ink smeared and smudged on them, and when we want black and white copies, they are a soft grey color, pretty dim.  We asked about getting it repaired and the answer was if you have any kind of printer problems, the best, and usually cheapest fix is to buy a new one.    He said the life expectancy of a printer is only three years!  We told him ours gets little use and he said it makes no difference!    I guess we got our money's worth out of the old one, as we had been using it for at least 8 years.

I hadn't heard about the third child for Kate and William.  Another boy! I
have never quite understood the fascination with the royals.  Probably because that is so foreign to American thinking.  I wish them well!

Carol, I think you work too hard!  Hope you can give yourself a break and get some rest!  I worked a few hours yesterday on the book; was reading my journals from the time of our car wreck, and noticed how often the Lord admonished me to rest and let my body heal. 

Jackie, that priest has a wonderful voice.  I'd never heard that song before.

I found a friend who will read my manuscript and give me an honest opinion, so I want to print out what I have so far.  If I can't read it, then Darrel will need to get busy and connect the new printer!

Good night!

Janet...
...Now I'm the other way around...I have heard of the song but not heard of Father Ray Kelly, yet when I looked him up on youtube, I found some go as far back as three years...

Yes I remember Kate saying that she would like a large family, wonder if three will be enough...

I remember after three days in hospital after giving birth ( 1969, ) I never looked as glamorous ( hair, make-up ) as she did when I stood on the steps when leaving...nor as flat stomached...

Hi Everyone.  After a very rainy day yesterday we are in for a nice day of sunshine and some clouds and a temperature of 75 degrees.  We are looking forward to a brief visit this morning from a long time friend, who is traveling through to work on her way to Florence, GA.  She is going to have lunch with us and Pat put together a hot chicken casserole that will be quick to bake and a nice one dish meal along with a small side salad.  Yesterday was pretty much a wasted day, other than getting myself ready and attending the funeral.  Otherwise I spent most of the day laying down as was very weary.   

Carol, the purple works for me.  There comes a time when we just have to tell others we are not up to doing what they suggest.  They will understand.  Isn't it nice that we don't have to worry about grades anymore? 

Jackie, there has been a lot on our news about the new Prince being born.  Have you seen the series that is on Netflix or Amazon called "The Crown".  It is very good.  Pat and I watched the first season and now there is a second season and it is a dramatization of events in the Queen's life starting when she was a small girl.  I expect Kate gets a lot of help with her children. 

Janet, I certainly agree with the advice you got about getting a new printer.  However, in this day and age getting one that is simple to use seems to be about impossible.  Our printers are wireless but I finally just hooked up one by Pat's easy chair using an Ethernet cable and one here in my office hooked up the same way.  I also have a laser printer here in my office that I use most of the time as it prints only black and white. 

I can tell I haven't been watching much TV, since I hadn't seen nor heard anything about the new little Prince.  I'm staying busy with other projects lately.

So sad about the man driving the big van down the sidewalk in Toronto, mowing people down!  How can any human do such a despicable thing? They are saying it wasn't terrorism.  Maybe not, but it was terrifying, whether or not it was sponsored by a known terrorist group.  How we need to pray for each other in these troubled times!

Well, my first attempts to print out my manuscript resulted in very tiny print, plus a 3 inch wide grey area down the right side of the pages.  I tried several times, would get a page or two right, then it reverted to the mess. Finally, it printed two pages right--then back to the mess again.  I gave up for the night, tried again this morning and got it done.  As it printed, the pages got messier, with more black splotches, and such, but it's legible, anyway.  Peggy won't mind.    And Darrel will get the new printer going today--I hope!

It's a Brother, wireless, and is a fax (no good to us without a land line), copier and scanner--color, too.  Hope it will serve us as well as the old one has.  Neither of us has the knowledge to deal with those problems like you have, Larry!

Jackie, we didn't have makeup artists, hairdressers, etc, to prepare us for being photographed as we left the hospital with a new baby!  That makes all the difference!  Nobody even thought of taking pictures of ME, as all eyes were on the baby!  And that was fine with me!

Oh, I think this is so cool - to choose a color and Bold the print.

I have been setting up the Walmart online grocery list.  This is another "cool" thing - When we arrive home, I will have set a time period for picking up the groceries - I think it is a 4 hour period.  We drive up, call for the order, they wheel it out to the car and put it in the trunk.  We buy veggies at a different store and all will be set up in the kitchen.  What a smart idea and there is no extra charge or tipping. 

Janet:  Sad to say we think first of terrorism whenever a van goes into a crowd.  Our granddaughter will be in London for school this summer and we will be praying for her safety for all of the children who just want to walk safe streets.  We don't support any royals in our country but we have supported some who have lived higher than royals. --- I hope your new printer works out for you. 

Jackie:  It looks like the priest has a happy personality - very special for the couple being married.  We have a Matthew and a Philip. 

Back to ironing - this is so nice to pop in here and check on everyone.  Things are on schedule here, we have a list of how to leave the place - this being hot in the summer (Tucson) we set the A/C very high for money- saving.  We put buckets of water around the house for humidity and fix the toilet / cover with saran wrap  - some of this has to be worked on at the last minute.  We leave our information with the police, they are two blocks away and this is called a Dark House (no lights).  They will walk around the yard sometimes.  Very nice service and no charge - they do like cookies. 

Larry:  Enjoy your visiting and Pat's chicken dish.  Have a fun day. 

Hi Everyone.  It is a truly beautiful morning here in South Carolina with no rain in the forecast.  Only two things on my schedule for today.  I will make a quick trip to Aldi's for a few items later this morning and a stop at the Hardware store for one item. This evening we will have our dinner at the Church and then Scott and Elizabeth will be coming out to the house. We had a great visit yesterday with the lady from Tennessee, a very special friend, who visited with us for 3 hours, including lunch.   

Janet, it seems to me the man in Canada was a terrorist regardless of his affiliation or lack thereof.  There is certainly no way to know in advance that a person would do such a terrible thing.  My laser printer is a Brother's and I used another Brother's laser printer for several years when I was doing all of the paperwork for the Senior Games. 

Carol, we are now getting most of our groceries with the Walmart online ordering other than what I get at Aldi's and Costco.  Nice of you to feed the policemen some cookies.  Pat's hot chicken salad was delicious and we have more than enough left over for our meal Thursday evening.