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Janet...
...its done, its ordered, estimated order, 5 days time, the 25th...

Quoting: Larry Hanna...."You have a lot to live for although your life is going to be different."

Larry, I often think that some good things come out of bad things...or should I say sad things?

Hi Everyone and HAPPY EASTER.  We have a beautiful Easter morning here but it is a bit cool and we will only see about 70 degrees later today.  Scott and the girls will be here for an early Easter meal with us as Scott has to be at work at 2 pm so will need to leave here around 1 pm.  I am sure the girls will also leave about the same time.  Scott is going to fix the green bean casserole  and the scalloped potatoes, the ham is pre-sliced and Pat will get it arrayed on the plate.  One of the girls will make the ambrosia salad.  After dinner will be time to rest for awhile and then plan on watching the end of the golf tournament, which is being hold at Hilton Head, SC this week. 

After the rather miserable day on Friday that I spend mainly in bed, yesterday was a great day and I felt much better.  I am hopeful today will be about the same but can already tell it won't be a repeat of yesterday as not quite a peppy this morning. I always dread that time of the year when it is time to renew the Dish contract (every two years) and also see about getting a new promotional rate from Comcast.  I tackled both yesterday with very satisfactory results.  The Dish contract for the next two years gives me the same TV package and they are going to upgrade the Hopper where we will be able to record 500 hours of programming and up to 16 programs at the same time (I can't image why anyone would do that.)  The good news was by agreeing to have a paperless billing and automatic payment my bill will actually be about $4 less a month than I have paid the last two years.  Then the icing on the cake was when I later talked with Comcast I was able to get a promotional plan with the same Internet speed as I have had (25 megs) which is more than sufficient for us they gave me a new rate that saves me $20 a month from what I had paid the last year.  So I was a happy camper and was glad to have those chores out of the way.  I was also able to clear off my desk, which I had let pile up as hadn't felt like tending to it. 

Janet, Pat has that Sarah Young book and likes it.  That reading you shared from yesterday was certainly right on.  It sounds like you made a good choice on the Living Bible for your friend and how awesome to be asked by someone for a Bible. 

Jackie, glad to see you have ordered the book of Devotionals that Janet recommended.  When I have down times I try to remember that life can't be lived on a mountain top and that life takes us into some deep valley's but we wouldn't then appreciate being on the mountaintop.  Nothing stays the same.  It is good to see that you are getting to a little higher ground each day as people appear to help you and you have good things happen like finding the driver's license and you accomplish a little each day.  However, it is time for you to start eating as not eating accomplishes nothing good.  You must keep your strength up as I know you will find happier days ahead.

I just ordered the book too, it will be delivered tomorrow.

Greetings Everyone on Easter Sunday     
I hope your Easter is as blessed as the day we all became friends. 

He is risen indeed. 

I keep "Jesus Calling" in Arizona and "Jesus Always" home. 

We did go to service on Holy Saturday and it was so nice, two of our neighbors also attend. Today, we will take off and drive north of Denver for a mid-day meal with daughter & all her family.  Rain and wind is expected this afternoon.

Prayers for all in troubled parts of the world.

Ellie, thank you for reminding us that our "cyber" friendships are certainly a blessing!
I wish us all a blessed Resurrection Sunday!  HE IS RISEN!  HALLELUJAH!!

Marilyn and Jackie--so happy to read you both ordered "Jesus Calling!"  I'm sure you will never regret it, it's a real blessing.

I ordered the New Living translation Bible for my friend and pray she will really enjoy it.  She has been watching Joel Osteen on TV every morning, and the other day, there was someone else on in his time slot. She thought he had been taken off, but I checked, and he hasn't. She gets so much encouragement from listening to his positive messages, so thought it's time to start reading the Word for herself, but doesn't understand her KJV bible very well.  We have been close friends for over 30 years and I'm always glad to help her in any way I can.

Larry, glad you got a good deal from Comcast!  We are struggling along with YouTube TV and really dislike it.
I can't even find the programs I like, mostly on TBN. Have to ask Darrel to find them for me.  I can no longer read the small print on the TV screen. You are probably about to enjoy your nice Easter dinner with Scott and the girls.  We will go to Diane's and have dinner with them and Abby.  John also says he is coming!

Jackie, you are right!  In the Word, Joseph says to his brothers who had sold him into slavery, after he rose to the second-highest position in Egypt and saved their lives during a terrible famine; What you meant for evil toward me, God has turned into good, to save your lives and all of your families in this time!"  I often think on those words when something bad happens, and wonder expectantly what good thing God is planning to bring from the situation.

We had an early service this morning, followed by a pot luck breakfast.  I have my part of the meal ready to go to Diane's, just had a little time before they will be home from church.

I wish you all a very Blessed Easter!

Hello Carol!  We were posting at the same time.  Hope you have a lovely day with your daughter!

Hebrews 13:2
"Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it." -Hebrews 13:2

We are called in this verse to be hospitable or friendly to those we don't know. The Bible tells us that some have entertained, or hosted messengers of God, unaware. When we meet strangers, we should be careful how we treat them because it could be someone that was sent by God to help us or protect us. We don't know what God is trying to do or what He is trying to accomplish but we know that it is a part of His good and perfect will.

Greetings Everyone  Please keep the people who passed away, those injured and the families of all those affected by the terrible attacks in Sri Lanka in our thoughts and prayers.

Good morning from a rainy Colorado.  It is rainy today but Easter Sunday was sunny and cool.  We had a wonderful visit with our daughter and two grandchildren.  One is interested in becoming a pilot and had his first flight over the north area of this state.  We shall see - he is still in school. 

This morning I have a little dr. appointment but the annual physical is in April.  We just keep chipping away at the To Do List.

I finished one year bible study and took a break & now there is another one to begin. 

Ellie:  Reading the attack in Siri Lanka, it is horrifying and these people are planning more for the future.  I am sad to say that many Americans have put aside their memories of the attacks to the New York towers.  Thank you for the beautiful angel photo.

Larry:  good day to you! 

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Hi Everyone.  We are in for several days of sunny and warmer weather with highs in most days in the 80's.  Rain isn't forecast until Friday although things can change in a few days down this way.  We had a nice Easter dinner.  The kids got here around 11 and pitched in an fixed the dinner.  Pat put the hams in the Instant Pot with a glaze on them and the meat turned out very tasty.  She had about 7 pounds of ham in two sliced pieces and rather than hours in the oven it took maybe 25 minutes in the Instant Pot.  We were able to eat in time that Scott could leave at 1 pm and the girls left shortly thereafter and we sort of collapsed for the rest of the day.  Today Pat has our housekeeper coming over to help with some things that taking the dishes out of the China Cabinet and washing them and I don't know what else she has on the list.  These are things the housekeeper doesn't have time for in her normal cleaning visits.  I plan a nice quiet day today with some extra rest as not as peppy as the last couple of days but I did empty the dishwasher for Pat and put here breakfast tray together so things are on schedule. 

Janet, hopefully your friend will agree to attend services with you in the near future.  You have obviously been an influence on her as she knew who to ask for the Bible and I am glad she found Joel Osteen a blessing  and influence to her.  Nice to see that John planned to attend  your Easter dinner at Diane's.  Is he doing any better?

Carol, glad you had a nice day with your daughter and two grandchildren.  Our country needs pilots and I hope your grandson's interest will continue. I certainly agree that what happened yesterday in Sri Lanka was terrible and there seems to be no end in sight. 

Jackie, thanks for sharing the devotional thoughts around Hebrews 13:2.  I am convinced we have been surrounded by Angels that we often don't recognize nor would they agree but I will never be convinced otherwise.  I read this reading a little while ago in the daily Devotional I receive called "Our Daily Bread".  It is called "Second-Wind Strength" based on Isaiah 40:27-32 by Arthur Jackson:

At the age of fifty-four I entered the Milwaukee marathon with two goals—to finish the race and to do it under five hours. My time would have been amazing if the second 13.1 miles went as well as the first. But the race was grueling, and the second-wind strength I'd hoped for never came. By the time I made it to the finish line, my steady stride had morphed into a painful walk.

Footraces aren't the only things that require second-wind strength—life's race does too. To endure, tired, weary people need God's help. Isaiah 40:27-31 beautifully weds poetry and prophecy to comfort and motivate people who need strength to keep going. Timeless words remind fatigued and discouraged people that the Lord isn't detached or uncaring (v. 27), that our plight doesn't escape His notice. These words breathe comfort and assurance, and remind us of God's limitless power and bottomless knowledge (v. 28).

The second-wind strength described in verses 29-31 is just right for us—whether we're in the throes of raising and providing for our families, struggling through life under the weight of physical or financial burdens, or discouraged by relational tensions or spiritual challenges. Such is the strength that awaits those who—through meditating on the Scriptures and prayer—wait upon the Lord.

Ellie, you are certainly right in your comments about Sri Lanka.  I think I have mentioned before our Church hires an off duty city policeman to be at our Sunday Services and he parks his police cruiser in a very prominent place in our parking lot.  Little towns like ours are certainly not immune from such terrible tradegies. 
 

 

Kanet the book I ordered is Jesus Calling enjoying peace in His presence. I should be here today. That's what I love about Amazon, the prime membership , free shipping and one or two days until things arrive.

Jackie Hebrews 13:2 has been very significant in my life. There are times when I just "KNOW" that someone was an angel from God.

Marilyn, that's the book I have, as well.  I also enjoy using Amazon Prime membership. And, like you, and Jackie's post, and Larry's comments, I know I have had protection from angelic forces numerous times in my life.  Beth experienced this, as well.

Larry, glad you had a good Easter with your family. We did, as well, but I really wore out.  I had a nightmare last night and woke Darrel up screaming "HELP".  I was dreaming a man was attacking me with a 2x4! Wonder what on earth would cause me to dream such a thing??

There have been more Christians martyred in the past 100 years than in all the years before, since Christendom began.  The devil knows his days are numbered, and is on a rampage, trying to steal, kill and destroy as much and as many as possible in the short time he has left!

I've been to the gym, then home for breakfast; back to town to get car tags, go to bank, PO and make an appointment, and I feel as if I've done a full day's work.  I really want to frame a few of my paintings so I can switch out my display at the gallery with some new things.  I think I will rest a bit and see if I can do that.  I'm not back to nearly my full strength yet, and keep over-estimating how much I can do. 

Larry, John seems to be feeling better, for a few days at least.  He was pretty congenial and stayed longer than he usually does after dinner.  My friend is looking forward to getting the new Bible, and I do hope she will go to church with us soon.  Her body is very fragile and lots of chairs are really uncomfortable for her. Our new pews seem pretty comfortable to me, but not sure how they would be for her.  One of her ribs broke a couple weeks ago, she doesn't know how.  She's very bent to the side from Scoliosis, and may weigh 80 pounds!  But she's very determined!  I never met anyone who works harder to try to maintain what she has left!

Carol, glad you had a good time with daughter and grandkids, and made it home safely through the traffic!

Jackie, thanks for the lovely picture and the devotional!

See you lovely folks later!

Thats the book I have coming..." Jesus Calling Enjoying Peace in His Presence...should be here Thursday 25th..It has already been dispatched,  just 3 more days...

Just walked to my kitchen after my above posting, looked out the window  into the back garden, started crying and talking to Richard saying why did we wait so long to get some enjoyment in our life then have it taken away, ( we never had a social life together all the years back home) ... I am wanting answers...why wait so long for some fun in our lives ( our new bingos at two venues, one lunchtime church, the other fortnightly evening our - my disabled society, ) only to start having some fun and enjoyment together, good company, only for it to be taken away from both of us...I am needing answers...why did God do this to us? why would God do this to us?

Richard was my rock, both of us knew, he was all I had....

I'm just crying now, going to pieces, telling Richard " i just want you back, i just want you back."

Pat is at home.  She is working on regaining her strength.  It is a tough go.  She still has a considerable amount of pain.  Continued prayer is appreciated.

Larry all the updates are on the group conversation in CP.

We had a wonderful weekend here in NE Ontario.  On Thursday last week we had the road to our house wash out, the creek overflowed its banks from runoff.  We resigned ourselves to staying home.  When John got up on Friday he saw the township machinery fixing the road.  God is good all the time!  We went to the Good Friday service.  Had a wonderful time there  We only know of one road that is still closed, that is because the water level in the lake beside it has overflowed its banks!I am hoping to get pictures  of that!

I have things to get done, so will close with this

HE IS RISEN, He is Risen indeed!

My Freckles  is going to start acupuncture and cold laser therapy next Tuesday for the L13 and 23 Vertebrae in her back. She is still not to do  a lot of walking up and down these hills. I can walk her on flat ground or at the mall . No jumping and running. I'm taking her with me  when I go anyplace because  if I don;t when I come in the door she is too exceited and do her little dance of raring up on her back legs  and bouncing  until I pet her. Please pray for my dog.

Judy where is the thread that has the updates on Pat

Greetings Larry  It looks like many places on the world are not out of the reach of these awful people who take away life, without a thought for the pain and suffering they cause.

Greetings Carol I think it was Jackie who posted the lovely Angel picture.

Hi Everyone.  Another beautiful morning here.  This is the day I have sort of been dreading as have to get out and go to the hospital testing area for the ultra sound and then have some blood drawn for tests ordered by the doctor.  Scott is taking me and just texted me saying he was up and would be here shortly.  I have read all of the postings but am just going to have to check in today.

Quilting group meets tonight and it is up the block this time.  That is great because the city of Denver (full of pot heads) is so difficult to drive in anymore.

Jackie:  Thank you for your talented picture of an angel!

Judy:  Thank you for mentioning Pat!  She is very dear to our hearts.  I hope the weather changes and gives you and everyone a break from rain and flooding damage. 

I have a bruised bone and so glad to hear it is just that ---probably from lifting too much.  Giving thanks for that diagnosis. 

Tonight, the boys (Don and friends) play cribbage here. 

Larry: We wish you well on your tests today. 

Hello Rebot:  I hope you are enjoying a beautiful and colorful Spring season. 

Now to get the snacks and other things ready for the serious Cribbage game!

Greetings Larry We think you might well be at the Hospital already.  Best wishes for your tests today.

  Greetings Carol  The Isle of Man like most of the United Kingdom is having a splendid warm and sunny spell of weather. Do you listen to popular music?   If you do there is a song by Paul Simon called, 'Call me Al".  Or in my case 'Call me Ellie".

Hi Everyone.  I was just about ready to hit the posting button and my finger hit some key and I lost my posting.  It is a beautiful morning, bright and clear and will be in the high 80's again today.  My tests went well yesterday with most of the time involved was registering and waiting to be called.  I was gone for 2 hours but it really left me tired. 

The Dish Tech has been here and gone.  He worked very quickly installing the new equipment and getting everything working.  The old equipment is now in the process of transferring the recordings that Pat had saved to the new equipment.  The old Hopper would hold up to 200 hours of recording on 3 channel while this new one will do 500 hours on 16 channels.  The transfer process may take a day or longer so they will be sending me a box with a prepaid label to return the old equipment when the transfer is complete. 

Scott will be here late this afternoon and friends from my Sunday School class are bringing us the Wednesday night dinners from the Church.  The told the girls they could eat out and then come on over and we would reimburse them for the cost of their meals.  This way Pat wouldn't have to do any cooking today. 

Carol, glad your quilting group didn't require you to get out on the busy and risky highway.  I haven't had a cribbage group to play with since I retired but it has always been one of my favorite games having played it since I was a child.  I have my grandfathers old ivory inlaid cribbage board that folds in half, including the ivory pegs.  When I want to play it now I just just an online game site. Snacks are important for such gatherings.  I hope your bone bruise won't be too painful for very long.  At our ages we need not be lifting anything heavy.

Ellie, my tests yesterday went well and took only a few minutes.  We were gone two hours and came home exhausted and rested most of the afternoon and then went to bed for the night around 6:30 pm.

Greetings Larry  Thanks for the information regarding your tests yesterday.  I retired a little later than you, at 1.30am!

I had a wonderful visit with the quilting group last night.  They are experts - and their work is priceless and award winning.  Why they keep me, I'll never know.    Don lost at cribbage but the visiting with pals is priceless.

Larry:  Your family cribbage board is a treasure.  Does Scott play Cribbage? 

Hello Rebot:  I do listen to some pop and oldie music, some favorite Christian music, and lots of the classics from Italy. Also, Sissel (she is from Norway) and she sings with Josh Groban.  Love the tenors from 4 different countries.  And, since we live in Colorado - some of John Denver.   It makes housework go faster.  Yes, I like the talented Paul Simon.  I'll look into "Call me Al"  - thanks Ellie.

It is a fine morning here only hours after a cold freeze yesterday. Some trees are blooming.  There is heavy snow in the Rocky Mountains and predictions for avalanche and floods when melting begins. 

We had to buy a laptop computer for Don as his not-so-old one stopped working completely.  Electronics can be so frustrating. 

I wanted to go to the last bible study this morning - they break for a long summer.  However, a medical incident happened to Don and he did get it under control in the wee hours of the morning.  Hallelujah!   

Greetings Carol  I like Josh Groban and John Denver and the late Glen Campbell.  Not heard of Sissel, though I will look on YouTube as there will be videos of her.  And I love listening to my favourite hymns.  Ellie   

I have never done this before but I found myself reading from the Bible ( New International Version ) when I went to bed last night...I started at the New Testament..Matthew ( the genealogy of Jesus ) I only managed two pages before I turned off the light..

Some more good news...my ordered book by Sarah Young (Jesus Calling-Enjoying Peace in His Presence ) arrived through my letterbox this morning...

Greetings Everyone  The sunny and warm weather we have had for the past week has changed to cooler weather with showery rain.   

Hi everyone.  Our skies are overcast at the moment but expect a combination of sun and clouds during the day with it getting up close to 90 this afternoon.  Nothing planned for today other than rest as can hardly hold my head up this morning.  It might have something to do with my low blood pressure this morning of 80/52.  We did have a nice visit with Scott last night and he will be back late this afternoon.  The girls didn't come out as Jennifer has been suffering with migraine headaches and said she had a sore throat so was glad she didn't bring that out. 

Carol, I like the same type of music as you indicated.  I particularly like Irish Tenors and Piano music as well as instrumental music.  I most often listen to music here in my office during the morning hours and sometimes while I am laying down. It seems computers don't last too long anymore but I always enjoy getting a new one as it is usually faster and somewhat better than the last one.  I hope Don is feeling better today from his medical incident yesterday. 

Ellie, Josh Groban is also one of my favorites and I have found several other tenors with beautiful voices who are not as well known here in the USA.  I also know of Sissel and have a play list made of her recording that are available on Spotify. 

Jackie, I am thrilled that you have picked up your Bible and read a couple of pages.  Matthew is a good place to start as it tells us about Jesus and his life and death for us.  Sometimes I enjoy going to the Bible Gateway website and having the Bible read out loud while I follow along.  It sure helps on some of the difficult names.    I hope the Sarah Young book will spur you on for more Bible reading.