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Psalm 85:10.  "Mercy and truth have met together; righteousness and peace have kissed."

God is so good, so gracious, so kind - that any rebellion against Him is monstrous.  It deserves everlasting wrath.  How then can any human being endure the totally destructive wrath of God?  Mercy!  Mercy is forbearance in the face of provocation, and we humans have provoked God by ignoring Him and going our own way.  But the mercy of God doesn't mean He forbears justice - He cannot do so.  No, mercy and truth (justice) have met together; righteousness (justice again) and peace have kissed!  How?  "For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him."  (2 Cor. 5:21) The Cross of our blessed Lord is the answer!
Oh praise Him, and praise Him again!  It's no wonder that Paul said, "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God - which is your reasonable service." (Rom. 12:1)

Al Moak

          HAPPY THANKSGIVING, CANADA

Good - it is Thanksgiving in Canada. Happy Holiday to all of you in Canada.  Are you having turkey for dinner?   I am listening to today's song and it sounds like thunder and birds singing in the background also - very different. 

It is Columbus Day here and I am sure the parade in Denver will have protests again - they have not even had the parades for quite some time - the AIM - American Indian Movement wants the word Columbus taken out of the day & I am sure that it will be some day.  Anything to appease the protesters. 

We are having company come through on Saturday/Sunday and they are concerned about snow in our area - funny, as they live in Minnesota and will be visiting in the mountains here as well.  But - it is a long drive to the airport from here so I know they don't want to go in any storm - this heavy weather should be over by tomorrow. 

QuoteFor He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him."

(2 Cor.5:21  AL:  Thank you for reminding us with this verse. 

Carol

Thank  you Nita for your kind words about Gloria. It is difficult for a caregiver/friend to be separated from the fact that  we have cared for the client/patient and become like family to them. Especially when the client/patient had no one close to them other than the caregiver. I know you understand the emotional connection to that person.

Last night I dreamed  that I was there with her at the hospital when she passed over. But I was not there and I didn't even know she had gone home on Friday until yesterday when her cousin called the church and someone else told me as I came in the door. 

I know she was difficult to get along with at times and mean at times but that is all part of the symptoms of her emotional distress and my not understanding what the illness had done to her.

GOBBLE GOBBLE GOBBLE

Yes it is THANKSGIVING IN CANADA! 

I had turkey, ham, potatoes, squash, brussel sprouts, broccolli bake, carrots, cranberry sauce and for dessert, apple crisp, cake, ice cream.  Wow, now I can't do up my clothes.  Oh well, it was a wonderful day with family and I am thankful to the Lord for His love and mercies are new every morning.

God Bless

Love Ruthie

   

Marilyn ~ So sorry to hear about your friend, Gloria.  I know her life was enriching knowing God and you.  She is at peace now...no illness...no pain.

Lots to do today.  I need to go to the bank but now I am wondering if the bank is open since it is Columbus Day.  Bet it isn't.  Well, better not sign my check until I know it is open.  I am doing some laundry and I need to do some house cleaning.  Then tonight I am going with Kitty to the Killbuck Photography Guild.  There are two members that have been into photography for over 50 years and they are going to talk about 'then and now' in photography!

A little nippy out there today...54°F!

     

Welcome new people!!!!  Hope to get to know you, soon

Happy Thanksgiving, Canada!!!!!

My shift at work just ended, so I am going to get my little ones.  If I get a chance, I'll upload a pic I took of them last week.  Not a lot of "photographic/artistic" merit, but it is cute.

Laters,  take care!

How nice that so many remembered our 'special' day.
I baked a pumpkin pie and whipped the cream.  Will go upstairs to have dinner with the kids.  Can smell the turkey cooking and yumm! 

Another rain day....Guess that can be expected for the next l-o-n-g while

Here is a silly little poem for those who might be interested:  (turkey's view of Thanksgiving)

Thankful

Week before Thanksgiving,
I limp around real strange.
Huddle in the corner,
As though I have the mange.

All the other turkeys,
Just gobble, gobble on.
I'm silent, and I act
As if my gobbler's gone.

Everyone is thankful
On Thanksgiving Day.
Friday it's forgotten.
You all go on your way.

I know what thankful is
So listen when I say.
"It's great to be a turkey,
After Thanksgiving Day."

     

God Bless.

Liz

Well we have a nice cloudy day here in Nashville, Tennessee with the temperature at 63 degrees.  Cornelia and I have just taken our neighborhood walk, she walking and me riding my scooter.  My scooter is the Auto-go Vision which you can see here:  http://www.ultralite.biz/#

Our grandchildren who have been visiting with us left this morning.  Ruth who is our medical student left yesterday afternoon.  Our daughter Beth, and her husband, James, these granddaughters' parents are visiting in southern France.  He was over there on business and she joined him for a few days vacation.

Ruthie says:

QuoteI had turkey, ham, potatoes, squash, brussel sprouts, broccolli bake, carrots, cranberry sauce and for dessert, apple crisp, cake, ice cream.  Wow, now I can't do up my clothes.   Oh well, it was a wonderful day with family and I am thankful to the Lord for His love and mercies are new every morning.

Glad you had a good Canadian Thanksgiving.  And a happy Thanksgiving Day to all of you who live in that great country to our north.

Phil 4:4-7
4   Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
5   Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
6   Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
7   And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
(NIV)

Papa John          <)))><<   

It's pretty quiet this Thanksgiving/Columbus day. 

Liz your Day After Thanksgiving Day was cute.  Everybody has a point of view.  Turkeys count.

Kim, Angel and I went to the fabric store today.  Kim got her some sheer fabric to make a draping around her bed, or somewhere......not sure.  She's sure getting her room just the way she wants it.  Last night I went up before I went to bed, and she was already sound asleep.  I looked around at her knick knacks, scarfs, colored lights, pictures of friends, stuffed animals.  She had a candle burning which gave a soft light.  I thought she looked like a princess.   (I also blew out the candles and warned her about it this morning.  She can have candles in jars and that's all.)  I could tell she felt such peace......and that blesses me.  Things had been pretty bad for her at home.  That room up there has blessed a lot of people.   It was once my prayer room....(remember, Jane?) and now it seems to be a safe place.  I feel Angel's peace beginning already.

We are having a nice day.  Sunnier earlier but somewhat overcast now.  I keep thinking of the luscious Autumn colors that must be up the river, along the banks, but haven't gotten there yet.  I also think of the price of gas. lol

Blessings,    nita

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, CANADA!!

B-r-r-r-r-r-r!! It has been raining here all day; a wonderful, slow soaking rain, just exactly what we need.  But it does feel cold! I am in Hugoton with Abby since last night, and will be until sometime tomorrow night.  I'm glad Jeff has a computer!  (I usually used Mark's while here, but of course it went to college with him.)

Marilyn, I'm sorry to hear about Gloria, but so happy you led her to the Lord before she died.  That is ultimately the only thing that matters for eternity.

Papa John, I'm sure you are having a great time with the granddaughters all around you, and the little great grand as well.  It's all about relationships, isn't it?  At our conference last weekend, we talked quite a lot about relationships.

Pat, I am sending you a PM---hope you look in tonight!

Nita, how fun, to get togethere with family and make music!! 

Hey there, Karma!  I look forward to seeing those pics of your little ones.

I wonder if it is raining in Topeka, where Abby's parents went....??

THANKS BE TO OUR LORD!!!
My x-rays this morning showed that bone is beginning to form in the break. So, he bound the ankle tightly with ace bandage, then put me in a nice, warm to-the-knee walking boot. He cautioned me to stay in the wheelchair and on crutches for the next 3 weeks until he sees me again. Also, he's asking the representative to exchange the big bone stimulator (big enough to fit over the cast) for a smaller one.

Our God answers prayer. Praise His Name.

Ruth Ann

Hi everyone.  This has been pretty much of a lost day for me as didn't feel well last night and most of today.  Think I had a little touch of congestive heart failure and now apparently my body has been able to overcome it.  My cardiologist said that often happens.  I was short of breath last night and slept with my head elevated.  I have rested most of the day but now feel human again so think this episode is over.

Marilyn, sorry to hear of your friend, Gloria, passing.  I know you become very attached to those you care for but suppose this is one of the downsides of the type of job you have.  I am sure that she appreciated your good care, even when she was being difficult with you.

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving.  Ruthie, I am concerned that you just didn't have a thing to eat on your table.  My goodness, what a feast--sounds great. 

Carol, I saw on the news where the Denver area had a lot of snow today with roads closed.  Hard to believe it is that time of year already.

Etta Sue, I am pretty sure the banks were closed today.  Glad you remembered that before you made the trip.  Hope the photography event was very beneficial.

Liz, that was a cute poem about the turkey.

Papa John, it has been cool and overcast all day in our area.  Hope we see the sun tomorrow.

Nita, nice to read that your granddaughter is settling in and finding peace of mind with you.  Glad you checked on her and found the candle as that could have been really bad.

Janet, it sounds like you are having a little time to yourself while tending Abby.  Hope you are getting some rest.

Ruth Ann, good to see that your foot is beginning to heal a bit.  My daughter-in-law had foot surgery a few days ago and is now in a cast to her knee.  I think the cast is giving her the fits.  We loaned her a jelled cold wrap and apparently that is helping with the itching. 

We made the trip to pickup my daughter's car today but it wasn't ready as they had to put on the clear coat of paint where they repaired the dents.  It should be ready tomorrow.  I at least have a phone number to call now.  The one that was listed in the phonebook is out of service and they apparently rely on cellphones now. 

Hello everyone!

Marilyn, I'm sorry to hear about Gloria's passing.  I'm sure this will leave a void in your heart for a little while.

RuthAnn, how wonderful that your ankle is healing!  It sounds like the anke is as difficult to heal from a break as the wrist can be.  Make sure that you follow Doctor's orders!  I for one do not care to hear about a set-back at this point in time.   

Pat, were you able to have any work done on the deck?

I haven't had the computer on for a few days, and boy oh boy, the emails and postings to read.......    Got caught up though.

I was out Friday evening with my father to pick up a bed from my girlfriend and were unable to fit the boxspring into my dad's pickup.  It was left that perhaps one day this coming week he and my mother would go and get it with the van (then it could be strapped to the roofracks).  Imagine my surprise when my dad called on Saturday evening and asked me to give my girlfriend a call and find out if "tonight" was close enough to next week to count.  My girlfiriend was estactic.  She could now begin to get her liviing room in order (this is where the bed was stored since their move 6 weeks ago).

We celebrated our dinner yesterday, and there were salad, 4 stuffed and cooked chickens, potatoes, rutabaga, acorn/pepper squash, peas, buns, butter, milk, and for dessert my mother brought pumpkin pie, whipped cream, and a lemon merangue cake.  I also can thank my mother for the preparation of the squash.  There were 7 present around the table and I am so thankful that I was able to have my family around me.

Today was a relaxing day, didn't get a darn thing done, but I feel rested and relaxed.  Perhaps will be heading out for a cup of tea shortly, but maybe not.  Might just make one here at home!

Check this out The governator (Arnold) is for sale

Sounds llike all the Canadians had a good turkey day.  Soon to be Christmas. Now that is a chilly thought. 

Usually Melaura puts up the outside lights on Thanksgiving Monday as the weather gets so cold from here on.  It (the lights) was not done today so I will have to remind her tomorrow.

Tomorrow is to be a busy day.  I have a trip to N Bay planned.  I need to pick up a childs coat pattern for Drake.  I made John a ultra warm top last year to help combat the cold and with the material left Bonnie has asked me to make a jacket for Drake.  It will be fun to do.

Ruthie You will have to pass on the recipe for the brocalli bake!  That is one way I have to try for brocalli.

Well the holiday is over far too soon.  Have a good night folks and back to the regular routine tomoorrow.
Judy

I'm late, but it's still "today" ... I just wanted to stop by and let y'all know that I've been around but just in one of my quieter moods.

Yes, Nita, I know about that upper room ... it has truly been a blessing to many, and I know Angel will feel His presence there as well.  It is good that she has such a safe place to be totally at peace.  God has been so good to us all ... one and all ... What an AWESOME God we serve!

Some friends came by yesterday evening and cut the wood that I had stacked out back.  Larry says "It won't even take you through November"  but I know that my Father will supply all my needs ... and I don't need it today! 

Marilyn, I truly understand what you must be feeling with Gloria's homegoing.  We rejoice that one has made it home, but we also feel the loss of a close relationship.  It is only natural  ... God will give comfort as we lean into Him.   Bless you for all that you do for others.

I have been shocked and saddened to read of the death of a friend at Seniornet.  It is always an awakening when another goes on home ... brings to mind that we all are only a breath awey from being in His presence for eternity.  Sobering thought.

Larry, it is good that you are feeling better after yesterday and last night.  Please take care of yourself -- I know you do -- I have you and Pat in my prayers daily.  God is our strength and health ... Bless you, brother.

I don't have a lot to say,so I guess I'd best not keep y'all up ... I'll be back <sometime>

Jane

Good morning guys!!! Moriah here! This looks like a nice place, cant wait til I have time to look at this web site more! Well, off to getting my kids to school! Have a great day! (Ps, I cant figure out how to post my picture....any hints?) God bless!

Good Morning

Welcome Moria, it is nice to see you posting.  Just join in and you will soon feel that you have known us a long time.  

Today I feel like a totally different person and guess my body took care of the CHF by late yesterday afternoon.  I feel like I want to get something done today.  As soon as my wife and daughter get back from the school this morning we are going to go to Kaiser and get our flu shots and Pat has a prescription to pick up.  Hopefully by that time our daughter's car will be ready and we can go on from their to pick it up.  

It was sunny this morning until a little while ago and I see it has now become overcast again.  Hopefully that will burn off in a little while.  

Jane, glad you were able to get your wood ready for burning.  It will soon be time for the heating even here in the south.  We are enjoying a few days without having either AC or heating going.

JudyB, it sounds like you are quite a seamstress and able to make anything you set your mind to.  That is a wonderful skill and talent, especially since you seem to enjoy doing it.

Sue, glad your dad was able to get the rest of the bed set and I can understand your friend wanting to get it out of her living room.

Our son called last evening and said he had had a call for an interview for a job on Wednesday.  This is the first interview he has gotten from the many applications he has been submitting.  

Hope everyone has a great day.

Great to hear about the job interview, Larry - hope it's just what he wanted.  Anyone seen Janet yet today?  I got concerned because she was supposed to start the NEM today - wondered if she's ok.

Al:  I hope everything is well with Janet. 

Larry:  Great news to hear that you are feeling better and your son has a first job interview....there will be more.

Welcome Moria!!!

Just finished the treadmill time and that gets to be a bore when I can't change the t.v. station -

We did finally find a good  gospel music station for the car radio.  I don't think we could get that station in the other vehicle, so it is a real "find". 

Carol

Al I think Janet is still with Abby at her house.

Welcome Moria glad to see you posting here in NEM where we all meet each day.

Larry good to hear the the CHF took care of itself CHF is a dangerous thing to have, be sure that you do not over do just because you feel better, take it easy for a few more days.

Jane that was quite a post for someone with nothing much to say.  , good that you got the wood cut and that your faith in our Father will bring you more wood. He is so good and ALWAYS comes through in our time of need.

Nita my place is way too small for even a little prayer area much less a prayer room

I have already started a load of laundry to get done before I go to work and I am having my one and only cup of coffee before I fix my breakfast.

Carol that was quite a snow storm in your area, did you get a lot where you are too.?

So TTYL

Good Morning Everyone...

I've added 11 to Al's October 10 on the New Every Morning and we'll just use this till tonight.

Sorry Janet.  It was my Thanksgiving and I was up at Ian's so didn't get your PM at all.

Moriah, great to see you here.  For posting photos in the Gallery, the first step is to CREATE YOUR ALBUM and only you can do that.  I can do it for you if you have trouble if you send me your password and then I login as you.

But here are the steps and once you have these done, you can then create many albums like one for "Pets", "People", "Travel", "Black & White", etc.






Steps to Setting up Your Gallery on Christian Photographers

1. Click on "Gallery" (one of the buttons near the top of the main forum page between "Search" and "Help") and then "My Gallery"

2. Click on "Order / Create your Gallery"

3. Click "New"

4. In the text box where it says "New Album" change it to the name you want such as "Travel" or "Pets" or "Garden"

5. Click "Apply Modifications" (You'll be asked, "Are you sure you want to make these modifications") Click "OK"

6. Click "Continue"

7. Click on "Upload Picture" and browse to your photo (which you have resized to between 50K and 150K) that you wish to upload from your computer to your gallery.

8. Insert a Title and short Description and now you have the photo showing on Christian Photographers!

Please Note: If you get an error saying "No Image Uploaded" it may be because the the image is too large and may need resizing to a smaller image.


We ask that you limit your photo uploads to 4 per day.

If you have any questions, please click on my name on the site and drop me a Private Message.  At the present time, this service is free to all of our members.

Pat and The CP Community Team.

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Marilyn, I'm sorry to read about Gloria.  You were a good friend to her.

Jane, I was shocked to hear about Eileen today.  I just spoke to her on the telephone last week as we were going to get together in Acton.  Sad with Tony being on dialysis and now on his own.

I won't mention more in name as I'll be sure to forget someone.  I had a wonderful Thanksgiving up at Ian's and little David is sure growing quickly and is the life of the party.  He kept on getting me to go outside to "...take Geordie out, Grandma.  He needs to go." and off we'd go with Geordie.  Of course Geordie loved all this attention.

I'll be back later.

Pat

Good morning.  Good to see everyone this morning which is just a continuation of yesterday.

We really enjoyed having our granddaughters over the week-end.  If you would like to see them you can click this:   http://johnmurphreenashville.homestead.com/Temorary.html   

Hope you all have a nice day.

Papa John          <)))><<   

Martha Nell, Robbie and Ruth are looking lovlier than ever, Papa John.  Thanks for sharing that with us.

I hope that all of our members will go to our gallery on the site and set up your own albums.  Just follow the steps above.

Hello, friends.  I'm sorry I am not as organized as I should be; if I were, I'd have had the NEM ready a week ahead.  But I had no time to do it before I came down to Abby's, and can't do it from Jeff's computer, as all the ones I want to use are on my computer!  Ok, enough with the excuses already...   I'm sorry.  And Pat, I'm so glad you could go to Ian's and spend some time with that darling little one. 

I'm glad too, that the rest of our Canadian members all had a nice Thanksgiving.  Ours will be here before we know it!

Abby wanted me to come to school and eat lunch with her yesterday, so I did.  Then her teacher asked me to help in her classroom, so I spent the rest of the school day doing individual testing and helping the children with work on a one-to-one basis.  I really enjoyed that.  It was my intention to become an elementary teacher, but my life took another path.

Abby was all excited this morning, as today they are going on a field trip.  She needed to bring a lunch and a pair of gloves.  They are going out to a farm to help an elderly couple with whatever needs doing; I think that is such a neat idea!  Kids love to be of real help, and this will also teach them compassion.  I applaud their teachers for making this choice.  The kids were just as excited as if they were taking them to an amusement park.   

Larry, I'm sure each one of us is relieved to hear that you are feeling better again today.  Prayers for you and your Pat continue, as well as for your daughter and son and their situations.

Jane, good to hear from you again!  And the wood will show up--just as it did last year!

Nita, I must have missed one of your posts, so will go back and see if I can find it.

Ruth Ann---Yes!!!  PRAISE THE LORD!!  Good news from you is so welcome!

Carol, I saw on TV last night about the big snowstorm around Denver.  Boy!  Seems awfully early for that, but the weather all over the world is strange.  That awful earthquake in Pakistan has killed over 42,000 people!  I cannot imagine it!  We are truly living in the end times.

Papa John, your granddaughters are lovely and beautiful women!  No wonder you are a proud Papa John!

I am so cold, and I have on two jackets!  I haven't figured out the programming of the thermostat here, and not sure the furnace is even lit!  I hope the kids get home early because today is my sweet darling's birthday, and I want to be with him.

I will now go to SrNet and see who passed away.  First names are not enough information for some of us.

Oops!  Someone is at the door!

Oh, I wish I had kept notes!!! 

My son called me to see if my brother had any fallen trees in the woods that he could cut up and have.  Seems he is like everyone else, trying to see how to cut down on gas/gasoline/electric usage.  I don't know what he found out but I told him to call Kaye Don.  So Jane, Tony wants to heat with wood like you do. 

I have had my electric fireplace on during the day.  I am amazed at how well it warms the house but then, it is centered in the house.  Make me feel nice and cozy when I see the fire burn.  Not really a fire but it looks like it. 

At the Kilbuck Photography Guild last night, we had two gentlemen that have been in Photography Clubs for over 50 years!!!  They both brought old cameras (about 40 of them) and told stories about them and showed us how they used them.  Then one of them showed us photographs that were done in black and white and 8" x 10" then matted that he developed himself and printed way back in the 50's and 60's.  (about 50 or more of them)  My, those hair styles sure dated them.  Pictures from Alaska, California, Hawaii, weddings, portraits, family, even Louis Armstrong that the photographer took when he was 15.  Amazing how clear and preserved they were.  Someone asked him how he stores his photos....he said "Stacked!"  Nothing special. 

Nice and cool again today.  If it were only sunny, I would be out and hunting fall colors.  But they would be drab oranges today. 

Tonight we are going to see 'Grease' at Beef and Boards dinner theater.  Should be lots of fun. 

Sure wish I had kept notes!!

Oh yes!  Columbus Day!  I did take my check and check book to Lapel.  The bank was open.  I guess that is an advantage to a small town.  Besides the farmers are depositing big money from crops right now. 

But the mail didn't run.  The flag has been up on my mailbox since yesterday morning. 

Hello to everyone on this brand new day.  There will never be another exactly like it, so watch what you say and do, be sure and enjoy it, as it's a gift from our Father.  

We are still enjoying really nice weather here.  I have roses blooming, Four O'clocks seeding all over the place, Cosmos still bright and happy, dahlias too; and nasturciums,  miniature mums (whether they're supposed to be miniature or not...they are)and I guess that's about it. 

Marilyn, your whole house is your prayer room.  You don't need one place. When I had the prayer room that I went to, there were other things going on, where this little room was just mine and perfect.  God always provides just what we need.  He must know you have a "Prayer House" and don't need a special corner.

Larry, I'm so glad you are feeling better.

Etta Sue, I understand about not keeping notes. haha  I'm always popping in between other things, and don't take the time to take notes.  I think I'll remember, but I don't.

I'll check back in later.  I have a busy day, so will go get to getting into it.    Nita

We must be a busy bunch today, not many posts since I was here. 

Etta Sue, good to see you--and that's a cute cat, wagging its whole self!  ;)You do seem to find so many interesting things to do!  We will be attending a dinner theater this week also, on Friday night.  Looks as if that will have to be Darrell's birthday celebration, as the kids are not home yet.  I called them on their cells, and Diane called me back about 5, said they were on the Turnpike somewhere near Emporia, so it will be at least 10 before they get home.

I asked Abby about her field trip and she said she got to dust, sweep and mop for the lady.     She commented that "she sure had a lot of hidden dust!"  They divided the kids into three groups and put them all to work.  Some of the boys did outside chores.  She said they picked up rocks, cleaned the yard, and cleaned the garage.  (I asked her if they would come to my house on their next field trip!   )

Abby has lit every candle she could find in the house!  Now one has dripped on the floor, so I must help her clean that up.  See Y'all later!

Yes Janet I have been busy since I got home from work, vacuuming, sweeping, picking up outside after the dogs, moving the Garbage bin out tot he road for pick up tomorrow, and fixing Macaroni/Tuna salad. Etc Etc. Had a long conversation with the SS Admin, they had me with an income of almost 40 grand a year, Ha ha I have never made that much in on year in my entire life. I hope IRS doesn't get hold of that.

Now back to cooking again. then I will watch the news.

TTYL

Sounds like you've been having fun with Abby, Janet!

Woooowwww, Marilyn!  That's a lot of moolah to make in a year when we're single!    I'm sure that they'll fix that error quickly.

Yes, Etta Sue, that's a cute cat!

Hi, friends,

It's so good to read your posts.

Nita, I'd be thankful if you could mail me some of those 4 o'clock seeds. I love that flower and wanted to plant some this year but the broken foot stopped my plans.

Y'all have a good evening.

Ruth Ann

Look what Sue sent...




I'd like some of those seeds too!  Just about 10.

Ruth Ann, I'm so happy about your news~!

Oh Larry, I pray that your son's interview goes well.  I know how frustrated he must feel.  Looking for new full-time employment is not easy.  I am thankful that I have a part-time position to fall back on and an employer who values me and my endeavors and is trying to leave me some free time during the week to search for something that will fill my needs.

Marilyn, can I borrow some of your vast wealth of money?    I know I would be tickled pink if I were to be earning that kind of paycheck.

Papa John, that is a wonderful photo of your happy grandchildren.

I had a short shift at work today, and had a to-do list of things I WANTED to get accomplished today.  Got some done but not all.  I will be shutting of the computer shortly and will spend the rest of the evening in front of the televisiion crocheting.  A fresh to-do list for tomorrow with today's chores carried over and a few more added.  I did get some things crossed off, so that is a good thing!

We have some great photos in our Gallery.  Now that we have the added space and bandwidth, I sure hope that all of our members take advantage of going in there each day and clicking on the Last Uploads to see what's new.  PLEASE COMMENT!  It's so discouraging to put photos into the gallery and have absolutely no one comment on them.

HERE's a link to the last uploads  Have a look and leave some comments and if you haven't got an album yet, please create one and start uploading.  

Hi Sue...  Thanks for that cute Thanksgiving graphic! 

That large amount of money was NOT my earnings they had it listed as OTHER income.

My earnings don't even amount to half of that amount. Well if I add my Social Security to my earnings it comes to a little over half.

We have a very talented artist in protraitsbybev, You should go see her wonderful work in the gallery. Janet I know you will love them.


TTYL

Marilyn, I think we know that's not your income.  What a mistake! 

You are most welcome Pat.  I am not sure how to save them to my computer for future use, so thought I would send it to you because I know you know how!

Marilyn, I was just teasing because I know that you have just enough for your needs, and not much if any extra.  I think that most people are in that situation these days.

I haven't commented I don't think on any of Bev's photos, but I have looked at them, and they are great!  I can only imagine what the paintings look like because I'm sure the photos do not do them justice.

Sorry I've taken so long to get here, but I must let y'all know that our NITA needs much prayer now:

She called me about noon today and said her grandson, Kyle, had just been killed!  There was no time for anything more but for her to ask that we remember her (and the family) in prayer.  This is a sudden and terrible tragedy, and it seems more than anyone can bear ... But we all know that our God will never allow more than we can bear.  She and the family need much strength at this time and to be comforted in the way only our Father can comfort.  Thank you.  Jane

Oh such a shock, I have put the family on the prayer chain here and we are all praying for them, Jane please let Nita know that Abundand Life Center is praying for her. i have also called Pastor Danny.

Oh, my Jane!

This is such a shock.  I'm so sorry.

Let's all post our messages of condolence and sympathy to Nita in our newly created area so that she'll see them when she comes back to Christian Photographers.

SYMPATHY & BEREAVEMENT

Oh, I am so sorry to hear of this!  Was this the grandson who had been living with Nita?  Was it a car accident?  My heart goes out to all of the family; it does seem too much to bear.  I will be praying for them all.

Yes, Janet, Kyle had been living with Nita.  He just left for college, in Eugene, the last of September (26th, I think).  Nita didn't elaborate, but said they were on the way to the hospital, so that sounds like an accident and he was taken to the hospital.  His mother Rene lives in Phoenix, AZ. so that means she is having to come from there with this terrible heaviness and grief in her heart.  Kyle is her only child.  He was 19.

How tragic.

Words fail me.

Time to lock the door on today's NEM...

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