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Good morning from rainy Coos Bay.  Just a short hello before I finish dressing for church.   I see others are either going, gone or have returned from....

Judy, I know all of what you posted about water, but it's a good reminder.  I push water a lot around here.  One thing that I know......if I buy bottled spring water, my grandaughter will go for water every time over sugar drinks.  Especially those of us who are seniors need to remember to drink water before we feel thirsty.  Our thirst mechanisms don't work as well and by the time we feel thirst we are actually dehydrated.  So......drink pure water.......take good care of this temple.  

 Have a blessed day everyone.  Nita

QuoteGood news this morning I am no longer a smoker.

Good Morning Everyone!

Guess What we got this morning?SNOW
and Im being begged by little Zac this A.M. in going in it-I am not prepared at all for this-he needs boots and I need a heavier winter jacket for him lol. Whitney is set, Courtney and Lindsey will need boots and also snow pants..

LEE What about you-did you get alot of snow? or are you?
Today I am trying to catch up on things in the House-I woke up still not feeling good from the cold, my husband brought home some echenacia and told me to take it lol.
He is going to get soup and crackers and get some cold/sinus medicine.
Thank You SONJA for the info about the websites- I can't really afford any $ fee right now-so I will just continue using Geocites Free Site for now.
Hope all of you have a wonderful day!
Rachelle

5.45 p.m. England.

RIAIf you check back, the Lord put the words to "Count Your Blessings" onto my heart this morning before your posting re your hymn in church., The Holy Spirit is in control..Amen!

Water Aid All this talk of water...this very day I have been telling my son that this year I intend giving a gift to Water Aid at Christmas.  This charity is wonderful, gives money to villages to enable them to buy the tools and dig their own wells.Thus to grow their own crops and feed their families.  I find myself thanking God so often for the gift of water. The wonderful inventions of pipes and taps (fawcetts).  We take these things for granted. So many in the Third World cannot afford even bottled water!!! (No offence meant folks, I use it myself at times).

Marilyn I am glad you are a non-smoker!

PatAre you getting checked out by that doctor?  I hope so.  Report in here, we are all concerned about you.

Margit God willing this is only a cold, not the flu.  Take care darling, get well soon.  Nice to see Chris having a go!  That will shut him up....Ha Ha!

Papa John Praise God for you, here today for us.

I will say Goodnight to you all now although I realise it's about 1 p.m. in Canada isn't it?

Love and prayers.
Jenny.

I just had a very disturbing phone call.  

My neighbour, Larry, who I drove over 60 times to Hamilton for his various treatments is now in hospital here in Guelph.  Poor Diane spent the whole day with him in the emergency yesterday and after doing tests, they've found as many as 7 tumors on his liver.  In just a week, he's lost so much weight.  

Please remember Diane and Larry in your prayers.  They sure need the Saviour at this time.  I don't know how people can go through this without having our Heavenly Father to call on.  I'm sorry but all of this has brought back vividly my last few months with Jack and how I appreciated Larry's help during that time and since that time.

It's sad.  He doesn't know my Saviour and I'm praying about that.

Pati keep Diana and Larry in my prayers

Marilyngongratulations  no smoking more
i smoke sometimes when i am nervous but now i am
making a lot Christmass and Birthdays cards or i am
busy in house when i am doing something then i also not smoke also not when i am on the computer i hope i also can say about a short time i am no smoker
Sometimes there are coming friends and one has problems with his lung then i am not smoking the hole
evening.

Rachelle where are you living you may hold the snow there i don't like that.
But it is cold in Holland we also have on our winter jackets when we go outsite.
But i think your children love the snow.

It is 7.55PM here i wish you all a good afternoon evening and also a goodnight.But when you in Canada and America starting the night then it is in Europe morning
Bye

Till tomorrow
Ria

Lord God remember Larry and his wife, please bring a great conviction of sin upon them both ,that they might cry out to You for Salvation, for we know that You will abundantly save,
amen.

Chris - I really am enjoying the message on James. Thanks for sending the tape thro cyber space here.  This tape is the clearest I have ever heard!!  I had not heard of Dr. Reid before!

Pat - I am so sad for Larry and Diane., and no doub this is bringing back all what you went through almost 3 years ago!!.  Larry was a real help to you Pat., but YOU have been a wonderful friend to Diane as well.  Please keep us notified as to his condition, Pat.

Rachelle:  Its always too early to have snow as far as I'm concerned...

Marilyn:  Congratulations!!! - Isn't  it wonderful to be able to say., and to ask for 'NON SMOKING' WHEN YOU GO INTO A RESTAURANT....  here in Ontario, most of our restaurants are non smoking....its wonderful!!

I feel like I have been to Seminary this weekend!  First, the great seminar we had on Doorways to Deception all day yesterday, then this morning the pastor had a good teaching on the covenants of the Old Testament, compared to the New Covenant.  He gave us a test!  He said it is a lot more fun to give tests than to take them, so he had fun!  Of course, after his teaching, we could figure out the answers on the test.

It is COLD here in Kansas today. Brrrrrr!!  But still no rain, and this is the third day it's been "promised."

I had a sleepless night, so I think a nap is on my agenda for this afternoon.

Good to see all of you today!

MARILYN, I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!!  I KNEW YOU COULD DO IT!!  GOOD FOR YOU!!

Pat   Thanks for this mornings devotional but I to am so sorry to hear about your neighbor I will be praying for them and yourself as well.

Lee   I liked what you said, no blood you are dead, blood I am alive.

Marilyn  Congrats.

We to have rain and clouds.  

Have a great day        Ruth

Hi everyone.  

Chris, like you I had to go to Sunday School and Church alone this morning as Pat isn't feeling up to par.  Just one of her fibromyalgia cycles but she just didn't have the energy to go.  We did have a good, if very long service.  It was a combined service and we had both contemporary and traditional music, celebrated communion and had a litany of dedication for our stewardship campaign.  It was so nice to see the church full.  Afterwards there was a luncheon in our fellowship hall but I did not stay as don't like to go to those types of things without Pat.  

Pat, so sorry to hear the decline of your friend Larry and know this is so hard for you to go through again.  We can only pray that he will accept Jesus Christ before it is too late.  I should think facing the end without the knowledge that you are saved would be so difficult.

Rachelle, sorry to read that you are still fighting that cold.  It is hard for me to relate to the snow as it is so warm here today we have the house open this afternoon and it is nice and sunny.

Marilyn, congratulations on successfully fighting your smoking habit.  I know it has been a battle for you but this is the result you were seeking.  It will also had the benefit of being like a raise in pay as well as a boost to your health.

Jenny, having water is something we just take for granted and your gift sounds very worthy.  Nita, I remember that my grandmother just didn't like water and really had to fight with herself to drink water.  I love water and especially ice.

Liz, you are getting a lot of traffic on your condo in a very short time.  That certainly must be a good sign and the right buyer will come along.  Of course, I understand the hassle of having to have your house ready for showing everyday.  We have sold several homes over the years and it was always a strain.

Etta Sue, I can't visualize you not being a good cook and know you will be making something very good for your group Tuesday night.  It is nice to read that Jerry is back doing the taping of your church services.

Lee, how about giving us a little line for each letter of the missing words in your hymn titles.  I don't have a clue on this one.

yeah, Lee....we need some letters!!

Home from church a little while ago, I have been over in the prayer folder praying for some of the needs.

Today we are having a Pastor Appreciation potluck a little later today so I will be going there.

It feels wonderful to be able to say that I am not a smoker, I just had to tell you all the news first thing this morning. The Wellbutrin is doing what it is supposed to do, not only being the anti-depressant Ineeded but I love the side effect of taking away all the craving for cigarettes. Not one iota of withdrawal pangs. No Desire.

HALLALUJAH

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Pat thanks for the Morning Devotional.  I am hopeful you are feeling better.  

You continue to give of yourself for others, not only on this site but your neighbors as well.  We will pray for your very sick neighbor.

My #51 message on Saturday brought some instructions in the English usage of "you all".  

Thanks to Jane Walker and Karmet.  I did enjoy your response.

Karmet tried to teach me that "all ya'll" refers to more than 8.  She may be correct.    

YAWL have by now figured out that "I am as dumb as a polecat in a bucket of grits".  
While in School I was asked to name the 4 Seasons, I gave the answer "Onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic."  

Have a good evening (and night for those in different time zones)

Remember God wants us to have a joyful heart, and if you do that you will have a smile on your face.

Boots

IS THIS A SMOKE FREE SITE NOW?

Congratulations Marilyn

Thank you for all your kind comments about my dear friend, Larry and his wife Diane.  We're just about the same age and she has said that no one understand like I do just what they are going through.  I told her that "No one understands like Jesus."  She knows that she can phone me at any time of the day or night if she wants someone to talk to.  

Hello, everybody!  God really is so good, you know.  I'm so glad to hear Marilyn has kicked the old habit

Not a lot to say, but I would really appreciate it if you guys and gals would pray for wisdom for me.  There's some really heavy things I'm having to deal with and make decisions about right now, and I need God's guidance and direction to be clear.  

Love all of ya!
Bernard (and yep, Nard is just fine with me.  It's almost my official name in most places).

Bernard aka Nard, you can be assured of my prayers for you my special Bro!  I have you and Karma and wee Travis on my special list.

Keep us posted!

A quick note for Pat and Sonja --  Over on DPC, if you will find a post by "kirbic,"  I think you will be amused.  Apparently our "Christian Photographers" signature pic/link has made an impression on him!  hahahahahhaha

(His "copies" ours and says "Agnostic Photographers.")

Bernard aka Nards656 I have you and Karma on my list. Prayers are going to the Throne in your behalf.

Quote from: karmat on November 02, 2003, 05:10:22 PM
A quick note for Pat and Sonja --  Over on DPC, if you will find a post by "kirbic,"  I think you will be amused.  Apparently our "Christian Photographers" signature pic/link has made an impression on him!  hahahahahhaha

(His "copies" ours and says "Agnostic Photographers.")

I meant to hit modify, but I'm in a hurry.  

Let me explain.  I find it funny because it is such a blatant imitation.  For him to take the time to do that, ours must have annoyed him to some degree, or something.  I have always held the opinion that if Christianity annoys or angers someone, it has hit a nerve.  At the very least, we caused him to make a public stand.  

I'll go and look, Karma.  Has he posted recently?

I hope I can figure out how to find one of his posts!  LOL

Found it, Karma!

What a copycat he is!  It's even the same size!

As Karma would say "that's a hoot".

It seems that a lot of churches had like events today.  Our church had soup/stew luncheon after the services.  But Jerry and I had Mexican.

This '40 Days of Purpose' is really moving in our church.  Last week we had a baptism, this week another.  It was standing room only during the second service.  I don't realize how many people are there until I am working the lights from the mezzanine and look 'down' on all the people!  We also had 6 people come forward today and accept Christ.  God is good!!!

I was so tired today that I dropped Jerry off and headed home.  I turned on the TV when I got here and promptly took a nice nap.  I feel much better today.  

Larry, I can cook but I don't much because of being by myself so much.  But I am fixing Party Mix, Zucchini Bread, Sausage Balls and Candy Corn.  Also taking Hawaiian Toasted Coconut Creme coffee for the coffee drinkers.  The other drinks are furnished by the hosts of the small group meeting.  That should be enough.

Marilyn ~ Congratulations!  You being a non-smoker reminded me again of the sign in front of a church in Pendleton...'Where will you spend eternity?  Smoking or non-smoking?'

Pat and Rachelle ~ I spent about 4 hours yesterday just doing the Flying Santa on PSP!  These are so time consuming.  I love it when they are done but mind-boggling.  I kept losing layers and had to do them again.     I saw you both signed up for lessons in February, 2004.  Not me, I think I am done with lessons...they really stress me out!!  

Off to see what else is going on.

So many posts to read.  Pat, I will certainly pray for your friends Larry & Diane.  Also for you Bernard.  That is really a nice name!

Congrats. Marilyn.  I stopped smoking in 1970, before becoming a Christian.  Was a 2-3 pack a day, chain smoker.  We could smoke in the office and stress level was high in the Computer Field.   I had two kids to support and had to quit...Chewed some terrible tasting gum and kept peppemints in strategic spots all over the computer room and office.  Quit cold turkey, as they say.  Spent a year beating the craving and took long walks up a big hill with my poodle.  She would get exhausted and have to be carried home.  Horrible business, but have never smoked since.

Wonderful news to report.  The people who put in the low offer on my Condo came back with the full amount of my asking price.  I had prayed this morning and asked God if selling was the right thing and if so to please have the people coming or the people who were here, to pay all but $500.00 of my asking price.  Then I would feel it was right!  Came home to find a message from my Realtor with the above result.  Will be signing the papers in a couple of hours as it is a done deal.  Praise God for his goodness and thanks to all of you who have had this on their prayer list.  I will have until Jan.02/04 to vacate and the deal will be final on Dec.30/03.  Al is not going to be with us that long...he is growing weaker each day.  So God is being very gracious in this area also.  We don't want him to suffer and this way I will still be here for him....

You have become a dear family to me and I want you to know that your prayers have been heard and God is answering.  Our young pastor is taking his family to Africa soon and will be working in an area without any facilities for comfort.  His message was about how great a tragedy it is for a country or people, to be without Jesus in their life.  That Jesus is Life.  How very true.  We can only trust that God will protect them and they will be able to bring his word to the people in such a way that it will continue after they leave.

Long post, must go.  God Bless.

Hi, friends,

I've just returned from vacation in Atlanta. While there I had difficulty accessing the site.

Today at church in Atlanta, a most wonderful thing occurred. Jennifer (a twin, who took the baby's birth photos) recently found The Lord as her Saviour because of the influence of Pam in her life. Today, Jennifer brought her twin sister Jamie to church. She also gave her heart to the Lord.

AND, their parents had never EVER attended church, met me after the worship service and gave me big hugs, and said they'd be BACK!

Each one win one - what a concept!!!

Ruth Ann

What lovely news, Ruth Ann...   It's so wonderful to hear about the Shepherd seeking and finding one of His own, isn't it?  I'm so happy that they will attend church again as well.  Just such sweet news.

Guess our little chorus is even more meaningful...

These two now can really sing, All Hail King Jesus!

Marilyn.........

I didn't want to post this until you had stopped smoking.  I smoked for 35-years, and smoked two packs a day plus my pipes which were sticking out of my mouth almost from dawn to bedtime.  In 1978 I finally asked myself if I really wanted to emulate a smoke-stack?  No, I didn't.  Did I want to stink so much?  No, I didn't.  MY clothes smelled, my hair smelled, my moustach smelled, and my breath smelled.  So I said that's it, threw away the pack and haven't touched them since.  It's simply a matter of truly wanting to quit.  All mental.  When I had my heart operation my cardiologist told me that had I still been smoking I'd be dead.  CONGRATULATIONS