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Pat, I'm glad you were there to give that lady a hug!  She surely deserved one, after what she has been through.  Glad you're home safely, too.

How wonderful for her that you were willing to give her that hug. So many time when we are alone we do nned a hug from someone. At church most peole give what I call church hugs, very impersonal and seemingly unfeeling. I like the big hugs where you know you have been hugged. I don't care much for the "church hugs".

Hi Janet: we were posting at the same time saying almost the same thing to Pat.  HOw has your day been going?

Papa John and Anthony

Thankyou for the comments on this scripture.  I find it amazing how there can be so many applicaions to a passage like this one.

We have cold weather back and wet. the fog appears to be rolling in, I am having difficulty seeing the nearest neighbor's house down the road. the tenp has hit the high of +10 C or about 50F.  We still need the furnace going.  At times I envy the folks living in California and Florida.  (Two of my favourite locations to drive to!)

Judy B

Hi marilyn, my dear!  I have stayed busy today, sorting photos.  I am sorting out a bunch for each of my kids.  That way, if I don't get their albums done, at least they can have the photos I saved for them.  When you have nearly 50 years' worth of photos, it gets to be a huge job.  But I don't want to think of them just being thrown away, because no one knows who they all are!  So I keep on trying..............

Marilyn I can tell you that Pat doesn't give "church hugs"  I do agree they are so impersonal.


Have a good evening , I enjoy reading your postings.

JudyB

The hugs we give/receive are really good ones--not cold or impersonal at all!

I get a good hug from one lady. Her name is Sara.  She also gives me a kiss on the cheek.  She is so sweet and means every squeeze.  I can see what you mean by impersonal.  Some are like that and I try to avoid the hugs and just shake hands.  

I learned a lot more about crohns disease today and will be talking with a dietition tomorrow to get more info on what Zachery should and should not be eating.  Finally!

I thought today was Wednesday already.  Boy I need to get my days straight.

Pat - How nice that must have been to rejoice with that lady who found out she was "cancer free"!  I would have given her a hug too.

Not many at our church give hugs.  I do have a few close friends that I always hug when I see them.  Its not a "church hug" though....its a sincere hug!

Judy - How many grandchildren have you got now?  and what are their ages?

Well, I've enjoyed reading all your posts.  Tonight I'm 'praying' that I get a good nights sleep.  It sure makes for a long night when you can't sleep!

It wasn't the storm that kept me awake....it just happens.

Do any of you get nights like that?  How do you pass the time?

Thank you for your IM Meika.  you are one sweet girl!

- Judy M.

Oops - Yes I Voted!!  .... and will remember to vote every day!

We'll get so many new members., we won't be able to keep up...now won't that be nice!!

Judy we have adopted our three oldest grand daughters, their two other siblings are John-Christopher 6 and Kini 3. These 2 are in the care of the CAS.  Bonnir has 2 beautiful sons Victor 5 and a baby 8 months.  Doug has 2 boys also. Brytan 3 years and baby Elijah 6 months.  I am trying to get a picture of the girls onto a post, you will see it soon Unfortunately I don't have pictures of the boys on disk that I can post.  How many grand children do you have?

Yes judy I also have restless nights, and sleep is elusive. On nights like that I read a good book.  A habit that Pat will atest to!  God Bless you with a restful sleep tonight.

JudyB

A SPECIAL THOUGHT

Two outs, bottom of the ninth, behind by one run, Ryan's
right foot was pressed to the front edge of the third base
bag. Every muscle in his eleven-year-old body was flexed,
ready to bolt home with the tying run. Kenny, the winning
run, stood grinning on second, Dylan, the team's best hitter
was at the plate.

The first pitch was high and outside, "Ball One!" The next
caught the inside corner, "Steee-riiicke!" Two more balls and
a foul tip later the count is full. Ryan's eyes are glued to
the ball while his ear is tuned to the third base coach
listening for just one word. Dylan drove the next pitch to
the right of the pitcher, well out of reach, and the coach
screamed the one word, "GO!" Ryan dug for home.

Now, at this level of play, a hit like that is usually good
for extra bases, but today the third baseman made a play
worthy of the Major Leagues. A diving stab knocked the ball
down. Quick as a cat, he scooped it up, spun, and made the
peg home to stop the tying run from scoring; it was going
to be close.

A perfect peg, a perfect slide, a perfect catch, a perfect
sweeping tag and a big cloud of dust converged around the
plate at the umpire's feet. The umpire hesitated for a
second; he couldn't see the tag clearly for dust and the
position of the catcher. He glanced at the field referee
who gestured that he wasn't sure either.

As he was starting to spread his arms wide, palms down,
Ryan looked into the umpire's face. "Sir, I missed the
plate, he tagged me out."

"Son, do you know what it means if I call you out? The
game is over and you lose."

"Yes, sir, I know. But that's the truth." Ryan whispered.

The umpire turned his head slightly, "Why would you give
it up like that?"

"You see Sir, this catcher knows I became a Christian last
week. I can't trade a baseball game today for what he will
think about me tomorrow."

--Author Unknown
====================

This little story blessed me so much, and really made me think about how others are watching our lives.  I hope you all enjoy it, too.

Wow oh wow, whadda story!  You're right, we should be that upright and honest.  

Hey, Janet and Pat, have you read the mother's day photography forum lately.  No special reason, just wondering?

Oh, yes, Karma, I have------and I'm plotting revenge!!

Yep!  Just read it!  

Anthony, I would agree with you when you  suggest that to find God it doesn't have to be in some spectacular  event.  The still small voice contrasts with the strong wind, the earthquake, and the fire.  Some people want to see something great in order to believe.

Matt 16:1  The Pharisees and Sadducees came to Jesus and tested him by asking him to show them a sign from heaven. (NIV)
Matt 16:4  A wicked and adulterous generation looks for a miraculous sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah." Jesus then left them and went away.  (NIV)

Another interesting thought is in:

John 20:29-31  Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed."  Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book.  But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.  (NIV)

Janet, a nice story about the baseball player who was a Christian.  Makes us think, doesn't it.

Pat, it looks to me like you are very busy these days.  Don't try to do too much.

--- Papa John      

Pat and etta Sue: I have added your babies to Bebe's pet page. Go check it out and see if you like what bebe had to say about them. You can vote for my site if you like there is a place to vote at the bottom of a few of the pages including Bebe's page. Here is the link to her page.
http://www.freewebs.com/marilyn_793/bebespetpage.htm

Well, since we didn't start a new thread last night due to inclement weather in Guelph, I'm closing this thread a wee bit early and please feel free to continue your discussion in the next thread by...

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