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I am feeling much better tonight but the bed sure sounds like a good place to be. 

I got some laundry done and some TV shows watched.  That's about it today!

I loved that quote from Corrie Ten Boom!

QuoteHi, friends,
Etta Sue, welcome home! We've missed you.
Ruth Ann

Yup, Etta Sue we sure did miss you ... well I can't speak for everyone but, fer sure, I have missed you.  ;)  So glad to see you safely back home....

Hi everyone.  Up early this morning to straighten up my office a little before the housekeeper comes to clean today.  I like to clear the clutter off my desk and put things away that I have left out during the 2-week period since her last visit. 

It was a chilly night but wasn't suppose to get below freezing in our area.  It is to be nice all week with highs up to the 60s.  I heard from my sister yesterday, who lives in Northern Iowa, and they had 30 inches of snow on the ground and it has been very cold up there.

Etta Sue, nice to read you had such a nice vacation in Florida.  It sounds like you all kept pretty busy.  Last week was a bad one for traffic thru Atlanta, especially on I-75.  I think the cats have to punish us a little bit when we have been away.  They can't let us know that they missed us.  Thanks for the fine devotional today.  Glad you are feeling better.

Still haven't had any luck with my router and purchased a new one yesterday but had the same results so it must be one of my settings.  I will work on it more today.  I am also only getting a 1.5 meg speed and not the 6.0 speed I am paying for.  I will be checking with them today.

Marilyn, sorry you were not able to have your grandkids in attendance over the weekend.

Ruth, your beef soup sounds good especially if it is a cold day.  Of course, we have soup year round but not too often.

Janet, I believe we have had Rebecca St. James in concert at our church a few years ago.  I am sure it will be a wonderful concert.  I sure hope you don't have a lot of hassle on the disability.  I sometimes think that the first paperwork that agency ever gets from someone for each new transaction is immediately stamped need more information or denied and sent back.  I am sure it will get worked out.

Ruth Ann, glad you were feeling better when you posted.

Hi Sarah, you are certainly a busy young person.  Custody battles are never enjoyable but hope the one your sister is facing will go well.

It is time to head out for coffee.  Will leave a few minutes earlier than normal as need to fill my car with gas.  The empty light came on the last time I drove it.  Hope everyone has a nice day.

What a difference a day makes!!  Or a good night's rest makes!!!  I feel great today!! 

I have already been to the bank and now I am settled in to catch up on things while I was away!  Bright and sunny here today but only 33°F.  Not Florida weather but that will be here before we know it. 

Did I tell everyone that March 16th, Ivalou's church people are going to see a Gaither's concert in Indianapolis?  And I am going with them?  I love the Gaither's.  It will be a Conseco Field House and I have never been there before either.

Etta Sue, good devotional, easy reading version, and it's great to "see" you feeling chipper again!  I'm sure you will enjoy the Gaithers.  I've never seen them in person, but they do sometimes have concerts in Wichita.  That's a "mere" 400 mile trip for us.

Larry, I surely hope you get your computer/ phone/DSL/router/speed problems solved soon.  As computer savvy as you are, if you're having trouble, I know I'd be lost.  I'd just have to call a computer guru to fix things for me, and pay the big bucks.  :-[

Sarah, I'm so sorry your sister is having to go through child custody procedures.  Not a fun thing for anyone in the family.  Hope it turns out for the best.  And you, young lady, need to get more rest!!

Well, as of today, I am having to take over Darrel's work load.  NOT a good time for that, as we have several big jobs to do, and I am used to helping him, but not doing all the work.  He started therapy for his torn (or suspected) rotator cuff today, and the therapist said for him not to raise that arm above shoulder height.  It is impossible to do the kind of  work he does without doing that, as most of the work is at or above ceiling height.  And I am not nearly as steady on a ladder as he is.  :-\  This situation has me thinking that retirement is probably a good idea for him.  BUT......in the meantime, those jobs need doing.  So I'm about to embark on a whole new learning curve!   I'm used to "holding the dumb end"  ;) but now will need to learn all about how the connections are done, which wires do what, all that sort of thing.  Oh, my.

I think/hope I have all of Beth's paperwork sorted out for another year.  But I learned at the bank that I am not a signatory on her account, and that needs to be changed, considering her situation.  So we will need to have her sign a Power of Attorney for that.  Always something.

I just practiced the piano for an hour or so.  I want to learn faster than the teacher wants me to........she is scolding me for playing by ear, before I have really learned to read the music.  She told me not to give up on her, and I said I was far more worried that she will give up on me!  I am enjoying it very much.  More new things to learn!  But.......when I get through learning, I'm ready to check out!  :)

I need to do a couple more things before we go to work again.  Darrel is doing computer work related to the job just now, so that's why I had time to come in and say Howdy.  HOWDY!!   :lol:

Well after a long day yesterday I am finally getting at stuff.  I had to take John to the Stayner camp grounds and knowing it would be about a 6 hour round trip I wanted to leave early.  Church had a luncheon, and we decided to stay,  what a blessed time we had sharing lunch with family!  Anyway we had to gas up and pick up John's suitcase at home then leave.  On the way down John suggested a short cut that went wrong.  That is a first for him.  Problem was that he was the passenger when Dennis took the backroads and not the driver.  I decided to stay on roads I knew and arrived back home at 11:30.  Kassie slept in the car but Elizabeth kept up 3 hours worth of chatter.  Bless her heart when we were on the home streach she asked if I was ok, or was I sleepy.  How could I be sleepy with her chatter?!  It is amazing what you find out about your children when you have time to listen like I did. 

As is usual, we took Cimi with us.  I knew she needed a potty break but kept driving knowing we would be at the camp soon.  I parked the car as Dennis opened the door to the main building.  Cimi assumed he opened the door for her and in she trotted.  Dennis has Cimi's mother and litter brother, so he knows the girl.  He talked to her as he walked out of the door, and she followed.  We took time for all of us to hit the washroom and headed home. Cimi decided she was entitled to the front seat, and the girls wanted to read so they took the middle seats.

We had a pulpit supply pastor speak on Sunday morning.  Different style to Jeff but he was really good.  He came to meet us and see what North Bay was all about.  I found out some interesting info though.  The 49th parallel is the dividing line between the USA and Canada out west, this I knew, What I didn't know was that we in North Bay are south of the 49th!  I didn't know that, actually never thought of that.  I think the search committee will be looking to him as our new senior pastor.  Time will tell. 

Etta Sue welcome back! 

I am not going to comment on all the posts, rest assured I have read them and I DO pray for each of you.

God Bless
JudyB

We are back from exercising.  Talked to a gal who had cancer surgery in Jan & she is now cancer-free.  She invited me over to her house this week to look at her antique quilt  We are invited out for dinner tonight at a younger couple's home - we met them while working at the hurricane damaged home in Texas and they just joined our church.  I should be having them over here - he is a fabulous cook as he & his brothers lost their mother at a very young age so relatives taught them to bake and cook.  This week's calendar is filling & I find myself lacking in time to read a book and relax. 

Etta Sue:  Good to have you back safe and sound.  Even a week in Florida sounds good - we really like to watch the manatees as well.  Thank you for all you do in here.

Janet:  I'm sure that I don't have to say it - "Be Careful". 

Carol

Just have a minute before going to Piano class......wanted to pop in and ask for prayer for Colin's father.  He is very ill in the hospital, and Colin was leaving to drive there.  Thanks.

Hi Everyone,

I spoke with God about Colin and his father.

Well, ministry things are picking up.  I will be starting 2 new bible studies soon, one in our home, and one at the home of another family.  It's very exciting to see some growth here!

We always appreciate your prayers for our work here in Japan.

I'd like to share a bit of what I read this morning from Mark 10...

In His Grip,
Kevin

James and John, Zebedee's sons, came up to him. "Teacher, we have something we want you to do for us."

  "What is it? I'll see what I can do."

  "Arrange it," they said, "so that we will be awarded the highest places of honor in your glory—one of us at your right, the other at your left."

  Jesus said, "You have no idea what you're asking. Are you capable of drinking the cup I drink, of being baptized in the baptism I'm about to be plunged into?"

  "Sure," they said. "Why not?"

 Jesus said, "Come to think of it, you will drink the cup I drink, and be baptized in my baptism.  But as to awarding places of honor, that's not my business. There are other arrangements for that."

  When the other ten heard of this conversation, they lost their tempers with James and John.  Jesus got them together to settle things down. "You've observed how godless rulers throw their weight around," he said, "and when people get a little power how quickly it goes to their heads.  It's not going to be that way with you. Whoever wants to be great must become a servant.  Whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave.  That is what the Son of Man has done: He came to serve, not to be served—and then to give away his life in exchange for many who are held hostage."

Good afternoon. I was here this morning and read all the posts and have just caught up with those posted since then.

I went to both Curves and Tai Chi this morning.  Walked the dogs this afternoon and mowed the yard as well as picked up my taxes. It is a beautiful day.

Welcome home Etta sue, I enjoyed the devotional . I am glad you had a good time on your vacation to Florida.

I have prayed for everyone who asked for prayer. Did I miss something that Colin posted about his father?

TTYL

Janet - God bless and enable you in the alarm business.  I wish I could easily get over there, as I worked for some years for Simplex Time Recorder and Fire Alarm.  I have checked the fire alarm systems in most of the nursing care centers/hospitals/schools in the Northwest at one time or another.  So I know what you're doing.  May God keep you safe and prosperous.

No Marilyn you did not miss me posting about my Farher...I left a message for Janet on the MSN. My Father is very ill...the family were sent for but he is still in there fighting. He suffered a massive heart attack. Thank you Janet for your prompt prayers and Kevin and I know the rest of you will be praying too. Thank you all in advance. It has been a very stressful night and I have to face two blood test tomorrow so I must go and get a sleep. God bless everyone.

It's been really good to be here this evening. The fellowship of believers is such a warm, comforting thing, isn't it.

I had a checkup on my diabetic feet, and the doctor smiled and told me that if all his patients were just like me, he'd be out of business! We agreed that after 2 years of wearing the same pair of shoes every day and using the same custom-made orthotics for the same period of time, it's time for a new pair of shoes and some new orthotics. It has been easy to follow the doctor's directions.

Now, to work much harder on following our Lord's directions!

Colin, many prayers are being said for your father. And, Jeannine, for your husband. And, Sarah, for your sister's situation. And, so many others, that I can't name them all. I was surely distressed to learn of Pinkie's illness, too, and will remind in prayer for her as well.

Y'all have a good evening.

Ruth Ann

Hi folks...

I went through a raft of blood tests this morning and now will wait anxiously for the results of the tests last week and then today's.

Colin, I'm so sorry about your father and I'm praying as well.  I didn't know till I read Kevin's post.  Thanks Kevin!


Etta Sue, it's so good to have you back home.  I've been to three of Bill Gaither's concerts now in Toronto.  They were very enjoyable.  Guess having him near you will be like being at home for him.  Isn't that where he's from?

Hope you've all seen Samantha's prayer request in our Prayer Request area.

Hi to everyone else.  I'll be so happy when I'm on the mend.  It's been a long haul.  Four weeks now.

Judy where's John?  Is he on a course?  When's he coming to Guelph?

Well, the Highway 400 is closed right now and has been for most of the day.  This is Ontario's main north-south highway and due to the white-out conditions and blizzard conditions, a bus ran into the back of a tanker truck sandwiching a small car between them and they think that there were 72 vehicles before it was finished.  The south-bound lanes are to be opened maybe in the morning and who knows when the north-bound will be.  It's been a rough day here weather-wise.  It's supposed to be minus 35C with the windchill tonight and the snow is just blowing viciously.

Night everyone...

Hello everyone,
My sister has residental custody of my nephew for the next 3 months or until the divorce is settled.... whichever comes first with my bil having visitation and child support.... such a confusing time for my nephew to say the least but he did get to see his daddy for a while today :S not sure if that is good or bad anyways i am off to bed so i can go to school tomorrow ttyl have a GREAT day please pray for my nephew and sister
Sarah

Pat John is in Stayner today.  Last night I was just ahead of the weather.  It was starting last night with the blowing snow.  All the roads in and out of Stayner are closed as well as the 400 as you said.  The news is really terrible for those people who are trapped.  Our associate pastor Jeff and another pastor were on the road south this am early.  The last anyone heard was they were turning back and heading home.  They haven't arrived home yet.  Please pray for their safety, and the safety of those in Stayner who as to leave there tomorrow afternoon. 

All of you KNOW I am praying for each individual and situation.  I have trouble getting to sleep and use that time for prayer.

Pat let me know as soon as you know the results of the tests,
OK?

Oh Marilyn that parcel hasn't arrived, I suspect  The reason is weather related.

Well I am off to bed, 7:00 am comes early, and we have a lot to accomplish tomorrow.

Night all
JudyB

Hi everyone. 

Got up fairly early and want to post before I get started on a busy day.  There is quite a bit scheduled for the day.  After coffee I have to return the router I purchased a couple of days ago as I am not going to need it and then to Office Depot to get ink cartridges for one of my printers.  Fortunately I will get reimbursed for them as I am doing more volunteer work for the Senior Golden Olympics and they are providing the ink and paper. 

We have a meeting to attend this morning and then this afternoon the Direct TV people are to be here between 1 and 5.  Also yesterday I called about my Internet service and found that I didn't have what I thought I had ordered.  Rather than high speed service it is about 1/6th of this.  Right now they only have 3 meg service but with that comes a different modem and home networking support.  The new modem/rougter is to be delivered this afternoon so maybe by the end of the day I will have some decent speed and home networking again.  Rather than needing two pieces of equipment the modem/router from the telephone company will provide the network. 

Colin, so sorry to hear of the serious heart attack that your father suffered.  I will be praying for him and for you and your family.

Janet, please be careful on that ladder.  Sorry to hear that Darrel isn't able to raise his arm but sure it needs time to heal.  You certainly need to be able to write checks for Beth.

Pat and JudyB, your weather sounds terrible.  I hear on the news this morning that it is still very cold and bad up North.  We are to be in the 60s today.  I noticed it was going to be zero where my sister lives in Northern Iowa.  Stay warm.

Carol, your mentioned the antique quilt reminds me that when we were in Denver my cousin's wife showed us a very unique antique quilt that was made of very fine fabrics with intricate designs on it.  If you like I will see if I can't e-mail you a copy of the photograph I took when we were there.

Well I haven't commented to everyone but have read all the comments and requests. 

Hi all,

Just stopped in realy quick to say hi. I am waiting for a phone call, the doctors are going to place a feeding tube for Frank, he cannot eat or swallow, and liquids choke him. So....

Colin ~ I am so sorry about your father, my heart goes out to you at this time <3,
my prayers are with you and your family. Remember, God holds you in the palm of His hand and will never let you go. He is your resting place and refuge.

Sorry, don't mean to leave any one out, just really stressful and i know how it feels to lose a loved one, and am worried about Michael too, lots of fevers. God be with you all and my prayers certainly are. Gotta go talk to the docs.

Still Trusting,
<><Jeannine

Jeannine, My prayer are with you dear sister. I thought your hubby was getting better, I didn't know how the surgery came out or the prognosis for his future. I still don't know.

Larry good to hear that you are getting your computer DSL problem straightened out.

Judy I am sure it is a weather related problem on the delivery of your parcel. It is on the way. I am trying for those trapped in Stayner who need to be traveling again. and for those in the accident.

Colin I am praying for your father too.

We had beautiful weather here yesterday too, mile  and sunny, I was out in short sleeves.  We are supposed to get more rain tonight there is a front that is stalled out just off the coast.

Ruth is doing much better, I could not believe that the new medicine was $219. for a 30 day supply. She has to pay for it then Blue Cross reimburses her at 80%, but what a drain on ones bank account. She was back to normal yesterday without the med as it hadn't been delivered yet. I pray she will not be over medicated again today.  Especially if they decide she doesn't need the meds and to be out all that $$$.

Must get dressed and fix my vittles now. I am having grits with cheese this morning.

Welcome "home" Etta Sue.

Colin, I'm praying for you and your family.  I know this can be a scary time.  My father had a massive heart attack in 1999, and it was so scary for us.   However, my mom, brother, SIL, sisters, and BIL (and future BIL?) are all Christians so we rested in Him and pulled together.  Several years later (like 6), I met a nurse that had been one of his nurses after his initial attack and subsequent hospital stay.  She said that all of the nurses on that floor had been impressed with our "calmness, serenity, and faith" during that time, and that some of the nurses that are still there still talk about it.  I'm not saying that to brag on my family, because goodness knows we have our rough edges like everyone else, but to show that God really does get the glory in situations where we can't see glory, and that good things can come out of bad situations.

Bernard has a doctor's appointment this afternoon.  He is understandably a bit nervous about it, so if you would pray for him, we would truly appreciate it.

Love you guys,

Take care,
kar,mat

The two pastors that turned back home arrived safely.  I don't know what time John is leaving I will find out later today. 

I am having difficulty getting to sleep, so I spent time praying for the needs here.  Colin you and your family were prayed for as well as the rest of the needs.

Well I have to get back to teaching, so Bye for now
JudyB

Janet ~ My, another concern on your work load!  I would think that would be pretty hard to do...Darrell's job.  Hopefully he will stand by and 'watch' you work and not try to take over and harm his shoulder more.  Good luck with your piano lessons.  I took two years of piano way back when but quit.  I think my piano teacher was glad because I just could not get my left hand and right hand to work together.  I can read and play with the right hand but the left just won't work.  I play Chopsticks, though!  Thanks for letting us know about Colin and his father.  Prayers just went upward for Colin and all his family.

JudyB ~ Seems as though your six hour trips are not a thing out of the ordinary for you guys up north.  Lets see...six hour trip would get me to the Alabama state line....Branson, Missouri....way past Columbus, Ohio...and Grand Rapids, Michigan.  That's a trip either direction!  

Carol ~ The Manatees were so slow moving and most of them had their baby with them.  I was standing there, looking down at them in the water and thought, 'Wouldn't it be fun to swim with them...they are so gentle looking.'  Then someone said, 'There's a shark!!'  Sure enough.  A shark!  I immediately gave up the idea of swimming with the manatees!!

mybcjazz ~ Thanks for The Message message.  I like that version for casual reading of the Bible.  Sometimes it brings things right in my mind when I was kind of puzzled as to the meaning in other versions.  I like that.  

Marilyn ~ Mowing your grass?  Gosh, my grass is still brown with white spots of snow on it.  The snow is melting.  I keep thinking that March...each day will be warmer and nearer to Spring!  It's only 20°F in Indiana right now!!  

Al Moak ~ Seems like a 'day' trip would put you in Kansas so you could help Janet and Darrel!  More like three day trip, I am sure.  I didn't realize you used to do that type of work.  Many of us are retired electronic people, I guess!

Colin ~ My prayers are for you, my friend.  May God work his miracles for your father and your family! 

Ruth Ann Bice ~ I am sorry I missed seeing you in Nashville.  But that day started out hectic and ended up hectic.  Fog in the morning causes us to have a 2 hour delay and we didn't get to Dothan, Alabama, until 11pm our time...in the fog  I drove over 700 miles that day and I was certainly bushed!!  Hopefully, next time, okay?

Pat ~ Yes, Pat.  The Gaither's are from 'up the road' from me.  I'd say about 20 miles away.  They have a Gaither Resource Center in Alexandria, Indiana.  It is like a consignment shop with a restaurant and you can purchase Gaither tape cassettes, CD's, VHS tapes and DVD's.  A very nice center.  And they say when the Gaithers are home, it isn't unusual for them to stop in and talk to the visitors to the center.  I haven't seen them there yet!  This is my first concert to see them.  I am really looking forward to it!

Sarah ~ Divorce is rough on kids.  I tried my best to keep my son's father in his life.  He did.  I am glad that my ex and I are friendly.  That made it so much better for Tony.  Now he makes his own decisions as to whether to see his father or his mother...me..in fact!  My ex only lives a couple of miles from me now.  I don't see him and his wife often but we are friendly when we do.  I send emails to 'their' daughters...three of them.  Weird but I like it! 

Larry Hanna ~ DSL sure ruins us, doesn't it?  My brother has dial up and my niece emailed him a website to see Ivalou's new g-g-grandson.  My brother didn't get the site to open the first day.  The next day he got the hospital site to open but the Baby Gallery wouldn't.  So he gave up.  My niece sent me the same email and I clicked on it, clicked on Baby Gallery, clicked on the parents name and voila!  within seconds, I saw baby Adrian...brand new in the world!   

Jeannine ~ Soon Frank will be on the mend!  Sometimes patients take a turn backwards before going forward again.  God is in control...he is the one that made Frank and He can make Frank right!  Take care of both the 'men' in your life!

karmat ~ I thought of you guys as I was driving between Chattanooga and Knoxville...thinking you are just over the ridge!  Beautiful country in that area.  I said a little prayer for Nards and his doctor appointment...keep us posted, ya hear?

I am thinking that I need to get my pictures from Florida put on the computer and enhanced/resized.  I am thinking of entering a photo contest in April and I am hoping some of these photos will be fit to enter.  I got lots of shots that are definitely not Indiana! 

I had some pc problems last night.  I found way over a thousand .idx files in My Music folder.  After reading online, I realized that Nero put them there.  When I clicked on the properties of the files, they were made Dec 28, 2006...the same day I copied a CD for my g-niece!  Grrrr!  And it wasn't easy to remove them.  Then I did a Disk CleanUp, Scan Disk and I defragged this morning.  Also I downloaded some stuff and couldn't get rid of it.  This morning, I finally uninstalled it.  Computers???????  Can't live with them...Can't live without them! 

BTW, I went to bed at 1:30am after working on my computer!

Just wanted to say Hi on this extremely cold day.

I have discovered that my dog has a middle name..."Houdini".  She does not like being crated although she must be for her own safety.  I went out for a while Friday evening and came home to find her on the landing waiting for me with her tail wagging.  And garbage on the floor...grrr.  Saturday was spent attempting to "dog proof" the crate.  She is bending the metal and still trying to get out.  I think I may have to purchase one of the fully enclosed travel crates for her.  Oh well.  I will do what I need to to keep her safe, she is such a loving animal.

Now must get back to work.

My Father passed into Glory today when he died peacefully in his sleep with most of the family gathered round his bedside. For him now there is no more suffering and pain but eternal rest. We will all miss you Father.


I would like to thank you all for your kind words and prayers. These have meant so much to me in this trying time. Just remember me in your prayers in the days ahead. I love you all. God bless.

Colin, I'm so sorry as saying Farewell is such a difficult thing but wonderful to know that he's in Glory.

I'm so sorry for your loss, Colin.  I, too, know how difficult the farewells can be. I will be praying for you and the family in these days ahead.  That is a beautiful poem for your father. 

I am sorry I can not comment further on other posts here but I have to scurry off to other busy-ness at the moment.

I have read each post, however, and am holding your requests before the Throne of Grace for each of you.

Colin My sympathy and prayer for your loss, but his gain.  He has graduated you know!  What a wonderful thought that we can graduate from this world of care and heatache! 

We are studying the end times in small group.  Boy are there ever some wierd ideas people are coming up with!  I need to do some digging to get some Biblical answers to these ideas.  Our small group blessed us this week.  They are wonderful friends.

It is still cold up here in the big white north.  It is big and white cold north today.  -19°F.  Marilyn I am looking forward to mowing as well.  That is an indication that spring is indeed on its way.

I haven't heard if John is able to get out of Stayner yet.  Pray for safe travels for him.  He is such a dear.

Gotta get back to history.
JudyB

Colin:  So sorry for the loss of your father.  JudyB says it best - your loss but his gain.

Jeannine:  This is such a difficult time for you & your husband. 

Larry:  Thank you, I always like to see pictures of antique quilts.  They are amazing.

Pat:  Good wishes on those blood tests.

I feel so sleepy & just had a phone call reminding me of a doctor appointment tomorrow that I did not put on the calendar.  It is so disturbing to make such a blunder. 

Etta Sue:  We are all very happy that you didn't swim with the shark.  I hope it didn't go after the sweet manatees.  They just look like they lead such stressless lives. 

Don is back from cleaning the car after having weeks of it being too cold and icy to even clean it.  I washed rugs, oiled all the furniture with lemon oil, and it is really nice in here right now.  Mended a shirt for Don and have been pushing myself to do the little needful things.  We had a long & lingering coffee with friends this morning & talked about their trip to Antartica. 

Carol

Hi Colin I am praying for your family too.

Hi Colin, I am praying for you and your family also. :aaah:

Samantha

God bless you and yours, Colin - with the greatest blessing of all, saving relationship with Jesus Christ.

Colin, my sympathy and prayers are with you at this difficult time.  God bless you, my dear brother.  (((hugs)))

I haven't been home long.  Beth was wanting to get out of the Care Home; she hadn't been out since Christmas, so Diane and I took her to Garden City today.  We had a nice time, shopped, ate at Lone Star, didn't have to rush.  We all enjoyed it, and the weather was nice, too.

I'm sorry to hear of the terrible weather and the awful accident in Canada.  I hope things are soon much better up there.

Etta Sue, I'm trying to get my hands to work together.  Of course, I have had only four lessons so far.  But such fun I am having!  :)

I have read all the posts, but I'm tired and still need to practice, so won't make this long.  Maybe I shouldn't practice at bedtime, though, because every time I do, I practice all night long in my head.  Might improve faster, but it doesn't do much for my rest!  ;)

And now, to that piano................

Colin, Sorry about your loss, but rejoicing in the fact that he is not bound by earthly struggles any longer. 

I am saddened by your loss, Colin. Such loss is really difficult for those of us left behind to bear. I'll be praying for y'all.

There are times when you have a "guest" on the website during the day - that person just may be me looking in from work. The stress of working completely alone and doing everything by computer sometimes gets next to me - it's those times I come here to our quiet home to gather my wits for the remainder of the day.

Thank you for being part of this website.

Ruth Ann

Colin:   Sorry to hear about your loss.  May you feel the presence of the Holy Spirit during this time.

Yesterday the whole of Southern Ontario it seems was caught by the storm.   The main highways headed north were mostly all closed also the east and west roads had problems  some  being closed.  Hydro lines down,  then icing on some tall structures in Toronto, as some chunks were coming down on the main roadways.   

One of the local schools had a group of students at one of the ski hills in the Barrie area and our school bus was not able to get then last evening,  for the safety of all concerned the students spent the night at the ski lodge coming home sometime this morning roads permitting.

Sue:  It seems that your dog is smarter than you.

I am starting to get a little sleepy and I still need to send a couple of messages.    I will check in tomorrow.

Colin ~ Please accept my sympathy and prayers on your loss of your father.  Just remember that when it is your time for your home-going, he will be there to meet you.  The passing of a loved one is so sad for us who are left behind but just think, his struggle is over.  He is dining with Jesus tonight!

Do you feel my arms stretching across the pond and hugging you?

Colin, I read of your loss and am saddened with you.  I know our Father will enclose you in His love and carry you through the grieving time.  We really care about you here.  You know that everyone has come to love you.  How could we not? :)

We had some good news here today.  My little dog, Rocko, has had kidney stones, and the report showed today that with much prayer, First PRAYER, and a diet change of mostly vegetarian, the stones have dissolved.   My "Praise The Lord" could be heard beyond the receptionist area at the vets office. I was, and am, so elated.  I would never want him to suffer with stones.

Lovely weather here on the Oregon coast.  I think rain is coming soon, but it's been so nice.

Janet, it sounds like you had a really good time with your daughters today.  I know Beth must get cabin fever at times.  Is she still sad over .....her boyfriend.......sorry I can't remember his name right now.  Has she talked to him since?  His sister?  I was just wondering.

I'll say goodnight and see what my guys are up to.  It's quiet in the living room.  Maybe sleeping.        Nita

Morning,

Sorry I have been scarce. Been really stressed out lately. The reasons? Frank has to have a feeding tube placed, was supposed to have it done yesterday but they couldn't get him on the schedule, so they will try again today. He is having a rough time trying to eat anything, chokes on it because he can't feel it in his mouth and chokes on it.

Michael is now in the hospital with strep, this version has a rash accompanying, and he also has some puffiness throughout his entire body. On an antibiotic, hope it  helps him. The good news is they are both on the same hospital one floor apart. So that was my day yesterday.

Colin ~ You and yours are in my prayers! You are surrounded by His Love and loving arms are comforting you.  :aaah:

Hi Marilyn, shutterbugmom, Kevin, Larry, Al, Gord, Pat, Etta Sue, Ruthie, Janet, and anyone else I forgot to mention. Thank you all for your prayers. Am praying for all here as well, and am glad you are all here. I may not remember names or comment on all posts, but you are all in my prayers daily.

Still Trusting In Him,
<><Jeannine

Hi everyone.  Once again just a few minutes to post before starting another busy day.  Yesterday I got my new highspeed internet service in when the new combined modem/router arrived.  It was easy to install and I once again have all of my computers networked.  Then the DirecTV man came and installed that service in my house, including here on my computer's TV card.  The quality is much higher than what I had with cable because this is digital and not analog.

Colin, so sorry to hear of the loss of your father.  It is a difficult time for most families but also a time to recall many happy memories and for family to once again gather.  May God comfort you in the days ahead.

Jeannine, hope the feeding tube can be placed today and also that you see improvement in Michael.  You certainly have a lot on your plate. 

JudyB, it sounds like it is very cold and bad up your way.

I need to leave for coffee to pick up the man who goes with me each day.  Hopefully I will find some time to come back and do a little more posting today.

Good morning!  I am taking a few minutes to post before starting my busy day.  Darrel has therapy again today, then we will work on the system at the rec center.

Colin, if you look in, would you let us know when your father's service will be?  Thanks.  I neglected to mention that your poem was very touching.  I think your father would love it.  I'm still praying for you and yours.

Jeannine, you have such a heavy load just now.  I'm praying for Jesus to give you strength and peace as you do what has to be done for your little family right now.  Hope they get the feeding tube put in today and that all goes well.  Pray that Michael recovers quickly and can soon be home again.  ((((hugs))))

So much happening to so many here, and I am rushed, rushed, rushed.  But I have and do read every post and remember you in prayer.

Oh, Nita---you asked about Beth.  Yes, she and John are talking, and his sister is away somewhere, so Beth hasn't talked to her as yet.  It's a real "soap opera!"   ;)


I must run!  Still have to eat some breakfast before we go.

Jeannine ~ As Larry said you have a lot on your plate..full to overflowing!  Here's praying that they get the feeding tube in today and that Michael is much, much better with the antibiotics in him.  Whew!  You take care of yourself...don't do too much...just what you have to do...that will be enough! 

Today I am going to IU.  At least it is sunny...not raining or snowing!  Nancy called me yesterday and we are going out to eat first and then to IU.  Walter seems to function better when he has had a good meal.  I haven't seen them for awhile...I miss them.

John arrived home last night around 8:00.  HE said all the roads were dry and all the accidents and stranded motorists were gone.  He had a wonderful time with the folks who went to the course.  We are really seing God's direction in our lives.

I have a little heater that works well in the school room to keep us warm.  As a result we are able to enjoy the snow outside and the heat inside.

During that storm there were a lot of schools in the Barrie area that kept the children overnight.  Buses were cancelled and parents notified that they would have to pick up their children themselves.  Parents were not able to get to the schools so they had teachers stay at the schools as chaperones.  I only know of this happening one other time and that was in the Hamilton French Separate School.

Jeanine I continue to pray for your family, same goes for Colin.

I need to get off the 'puter and let John on.  He has some messaging to do.

Bye for now
JudyB

Hi all,
Just a quick note as i'm on my way out the door to the hospital.
Janet ~ I just spoke with Colin, the viewing is today and the chapel service is 1:30 p their time tomorrow and the graveside is after that. Please keep praying for Colin and his family. He is really stressed out by all this.

Sorry not address anyone else have to go see Michael and hubby. God Bless you all and Thanks for being here for those of us who really need your friendship and prayers.

God Bless,
<><Jeannine

The phone rang a few minutes ago and another thing is on my calendar for tomorrow - I feel  an overload right now so am not going to a Bernina class just to make a purse.  I really don't need the purse & wouldn't use it anyway.  It is nice to cross something off my "must do" list.

Colin:  Thinking of you!

Jeannine:  Thank you for your update on Colin as well as keeping us posted on your husband's health right now. 

Carol

Carol it is always good to scratch appointments and things off your calendar.  It is sometimes called putting margin into your life.  I need to do that.

John came home from the course he was taking totally rejeuvenated.  I am always amazed at the changes I see in him after this kind of course.

Pat  How is JudyMc?

We just found out that all the basement and all the schoolroom lights and plugs are on one fuse.  That is another thing on the honeydo list.  Something that will need changing this summer.

Well till later
JudyB

I have looked in today and found great comfort in all your kind words and prayers. I thank you for them and I love you all. I consider you all dear friends. My Dad loved horses and was a carpenter. He built horses carts in his spare time. I wrote the above poem this morning to reflect this...the black horse symbolising death coming. I have asked my minister to read it out tomorrow at the church service which is 1:30 pm British time. I thank you once again for all your prayers and kind words. You have touched my heart with them. God bless

An amazing poem, Colin.  I was honored to preach a sermon of Hope at my Dad's "coming home" celebration, as some like to call it.

God's best to and those close to you.

In His Grip,
Kevin

Colin, that is indeed another touching poem, written from your heart for your Dad.  I'm glad it will be read at his service.  We will be thinking of and praying for you and your family during the day tomorrow.

I just stopped in to see if everyone is okay, still praying for Jeannine and family, and now must go, as it is time for church.

Hi, friends,

It was a good day at work. Through our Master's guidance, I was able to resolve a problem that had been plaguing 3 companies, and when we finished our conference call, it seemed all minds were clear.

Colin, what a touching poem. I can imagine your father arriving at Heaven's gates in fine style. And, truly, I think it will be such a short time between our loved ones' arrivals in heaven, and the years that pass until we ourselves will arrive most likely will seem like something as short as the blink of an eyelid. Such rejoicing there will be when the reunion occurs!

Jeannine, I've been very concerned about your family's situation. Will continue praying.

Also, Pat, for your health, and Sarah, for your sister and nephew, and Janet, for your family situation, and for Larry's heart.

And, I remember Rainbow's mother, and Mieka, and Iain, and SO many others.

We are so blessed to be able to lift up our brothers and sisters to our Lord.

Y'all have a good evening.

Ruth Ann

I thank our Lord with you, Ruth Ann, for giving you grace to resolve the problem at work.  It's as much His work as yours (more), and He is indeed glorified to work through you in that way. 

What's with everybody?  I'm the first today!  Are you all sleeping in?

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz  :o  OH!  Hi there, Al!   ;)

Al, I was quite surprised to read that you had been involved in a similar type of business to Darrel's.  We worked several hours on the system at the rec center yesterday.  Darrel says it must have been installed by an electrician; sure wasn't an alarm tech.  We got most of it to work, still have to figure out where the guy got the power to the smoke alarms.  We think we will get it done today.

Ruth Ann, good for you!  I am glad your employers know how valuable you are to them, and of course we know your Father is working through you.  What a blessing you are as an employee.......and as a FRIEND!

Pat, I surely hope you are on the mend, and that the mending will be completed in supernatural time!  We love you and need you here.   <3

I will be back later, probably late this evening.

good morning all.  just buzzing through before we get to the big stuff of the day (schoolwork, housework, etc.).


hope everyone has a wonderful God-filled day and that His presence surrounds you fully when you need it most.

We have a beautiful sunny day.  My last day of work for a week as it is the beginning of the kids week off school ( March break) I love it.

Jeannie: Your are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue:   How is Noelle doing?
Pat:  How are you feeling today?
Janet:  Do take care of yourself & family. 

I have an 11:30 appointment so must get ready to head out.

Have a great day.
Ruth      :coffee:

Good morning everyone.  I didn't post yesterday and no one missed me boo hoo   :lol:.

Ruth is doing so much better that yesterday I told her that I am no longer going to work on Saturday after this week.  Her son can deal with that or get busy and hire someone to work the weekend.

I did come and check on all y-all yesterday just didn't have anything to say at that time.

My prayers  are being said for every one who  needs prayer.  We are on a whole week of specific prayer and this weekend is a 24 hour  prayer commitment. My hour is 9-10 pm.

Take care ya-ll I will see you later today.

Clear and sunny.  This is so good.  The sun is strong and soon we will have no snow.  It is hard to believe it is aalready March 8th.  Another month and most of the snow will be gone.

John has some mechanical stuff he has to fix.  I have told him to bring it into the house.  I know most people would not want the smell of fuel in the house, but he has so many problems that are cold related that it is better to put up with the smell that have him suffer with the cold.

I received an email from a long time friend last night.  He is 73 and had a nasty fall in december.  As a result he had to have his knee operated on Monday.  While he was in hospital they found out he has some heart problems.  Keep Jim in prayer that his knee will heal quickly.

WE are not going to be home tomorrow.  With winter break coming we have done things differently.  We have taken a day here and there over about a month as our winter break and we will work through the official winter break.  

On Sunday our time changes.  We jump forward an hour into daylight savings.  Or is it that we leave daylight savings.  I always get mixed up by that.  Usually the time change is in April not March, aparently there has been a lot of controversy over the date of the time change.  

Marilyn The box still hasn't arrived, I suspect it is hung up in customs.

Well I am getting back to work on school stuff.
JudyB

What a wonderful tribute to your father, Colin!  I can tell there won't be a dry eye when your minister read your poem during the funeral. 

Yes, this Sunday morning at 2:00am we are to move our clocks UP one hour and will officially be in Daylight Savings Time.  This is fairly new in Indiana.  I think it is the second summer for DST.  I like it.  I like to sleep in.  In fact, I really slept in this morning....and just couldn't get moving.  But all my morning things are done...breakfast, devotions, walking for 15 minutes and now on the pc.

Yesterday was great driving to I.U. in Bloomington, Indiana.  If the grass would have been green and a bit of green on the trees, I would have thought it was Spring!  Nice sunny day!  The next time I drive Nancy and Walter there, it will be daylight...due to DST...while driving home! 

I need to go to the bank today and I must get busy with my pictures from Florida.  I can enter three photos in a Kokomo, Indiana, contest.  They have to be matted and framed.  That's new for me.  Only just matted before!  Wish I knew someone with some free frames.  Hmmmm!  I think I will ask with an email that goes out to members of my church.  That may work!

SPRING.......forward

FALL......back

We are not getting any sunlight here anyway....so won't much matter!

                            >:(

God Bless,

Liz

Etta Sue, I DISLIKE going to DST because I also like to sleep in a bit, and will have to get up one hour earlier!  Now, time to fall back, that I like.  Actually, I don't care much which way they have it, only wish they would make up "their" minds and leave it the same year around.  >:(  (Old grouch.)   ;)  And this year "they" decided to add four weeks to Daylight Savings time, in order to save fuel. ?????  I don't think so!  When everybody has to get up in the dark, it is colder then, etc.  Oh, well, nobody asked me.  :)

We found the problems with the system so I'm home in time for my painting class.  My students will be here momentarily, so must run, again.............

I agree with you Janet on DSL.  Well, it is a bit easier as I have the girls to school. We can start whenever we get up.  I will start easing the new time in, in 15 minute increments.  Make it a bit easier.

We have changed our minds about going away tomorrow.  It is into the bush instead.  Yeaaaaa.  It is so quiet and peaceful.

Well John wants the puter so bye for tonight.
JudyB

Janet - how DID they get power to the detectors?  So many of them are battery powered these days.  Others just tap into whatever 110V is closest.

You are getting too technical for me....just stopping by to check everyone.  We are off to a meeting & making a Power Point program of the work/fun/friendship time we spent in SE Texas on the hurricane damaged homes.  A busy day - our daughter drove up for a short visit, after we had been to the gym, then, a gal had asked me over for lunch as I helped her with a quilt, then, I had a hair appointment, back home to fix dinner & put everything away & fold laundry, and now out for a couple of hours tonight when I feel like getting ready for bed. 

Judy B:  You make lists as well?  I sure do before we leave the house & then hope to remember to bring the list.  You sure are optomistic about springtime coming just like Etta Sue -

So - gotta go.
Larry:  The pictures are just great.  What a beautiful quilt.
Carol

I can't believe it - I'm first again!  It's 6:30 here, so it's 9:30 EST.  Come ONNN!  It's also raining here.

I'm here, Al!  I even got up earlier today but not by much.  I have cleaned the litter boxes, had breakfast, read my devotions and walked for 15 minutes. 

Janet ~ My alarm is the morning sun most days and maybe a few more minutes!  I certainly don't want to go to bed at night before dark so I sleep later in the morning.  But I like it best when we didn't change the time...too many clocks in this house plus the car!

It is a balmy 41°F right now and is suppose to get into the HIGH 50's!  SPRING IS ON ITS WAY.   :-\  Just remembered.  That means yard mowing.  But at least, I am outside when riding the lawn mower.  Which reminds me.  I have a flat on the mower.  Hopefully it just needs air but the air compressor hasn't been working in cold weather.  Maybe this afternoon, I can put air in the tire. 

I have been working with my Florida pictures.  280 pictures.  I chose 4 to take to Photography Guild Monday evening and now I need to choose 3 to take to a photo contest in Kokomo.  They have to be printed, matted and framed.  I sent an email to my church members and got a reply that a lady's father is going into assisted living and he used to be a professional photographer and he has many frames at a cost.  So I told her if they were 'cheap', I need three right now.  She is bringing some to church Sunday.  God is good.

Stay dry Al!

Etta, my alarm clocks are 5 and 2 years old.  :)  They wake up between 7:30 and 8:30 every morning, unless I need to be somewhere early, in which case they often awaken me around 9.  If we can sleep in and have nothing to do, they are pretty reliable to be awake by at least 6:45.

We are up, fed, and dressed.  Well, most of that, anyway.  Getting ready to do Trav's schoolwork.  Then, straighten the house before the weekend, and we will be set to "play" for the rest of the day. :)

Hope ya'll have a good weekend.  I will be shooting basketball all day tomorrow, so i may not be back until monday.  take care

kamrta

I am here. I  have been up gone to Curves at 6:15 read all the email I got and am ready for work woth an hour to spare. Yes it is raining here I have had to dry the dogs off a couple of times in their in and out jaunts.

Well.  We have hasd a bit of excitement today.  We have 5 spruce trees (about 75 feet tall) in the front of our house.  One has died so John decided to take it out giving us some more wood to burn.  As he was cutting the one down, the wind set up blowing toward the house.  John had the chain saw cutting and the tree settled on the chain saw.  He had to take a wedge and sledge hammer to free the saw, another gust of wind came and down the tree came.  We have a few shingles to replace, and the front porch.  The porch needs replacing anyway, so very little damage.  Our fear was having the tree come down on the house, causing megga damage.  Kassie's room could have been taken out.  Talk about God intervening.

I had a rough night last night.  Didn't sleep till around 5, and today I am paying for it.

Marilyn I am going to give John the Regenerist.  He is having major joint pain.  I will let you know when it arrives.

The girls are having trouble concentrating.  Time for a break maybe?  I was going to work through MArch break but I am reconsidering.  I am amazed at ELizabeth's determination to make up the year she lost. She will be there in math in about a week.  Same for health and Bible.  She was always the one with no motivation.  My what a difference!

I need to go, just know I am praying for all the needs represented here on CP.
In Him
Judy

Al (with apologies to the rest of you) the system is NOT wireless, but the person who installed it originally used every kind of wire you can imagine, from 12 conductor to cheap lamp cord!  It has been a real headache for Darrel to figure out, but since he's one smart guy, he did it!  The problem with the smoke detectors was that one had a wiring error.  :-[  Today, all he had left to do was figure out the wiring to the fire alarm, and since he's upstairs now, I guess he got that sorted out as well.  :)

Karma, I remember those alarms!  I had 5 of them!  ;)  Have a fun day with yours.

Etta Sue, I never seem to find a day with no obligations or appointments that I could sleep until the morning sun wakes me.  But it's okay, I have a wonderful life, and am enjoying living it!  It's mainly those mornings when I haven't been able to sleep that I would like to stay in bed longer.

JudyB, glad that tree did little damage.  Wow! :o Scary!  Do you mind my asking why you choose to home school the girls?

Hi, Carol!  You seem to stay really busy all the time too.  Do you think we need to learn better how to say "NO"? 

My friend Pat colored and styled my hair for me this morning.  Tomorrow I am having a chair massage, a pedicure, a manicure and lunch!!  I will feel so pampered!  Never once in my life have I ever done all this, much less in one day; but it is one of the fund raisers at our church for our upcoming ladies conference.  So it's an opportunity I decided not to let pass. ^-^  Are you jealous?  ;)

I need to do some house cleaning.  See you later!

Colin, if you stop in, please know I'm thinking of you and you're still in my prayers.

Good morning to everyone!

Well its Saturday morning here in Australia and I finally have a few minutes to relax and drop in here for catch up! Everyone seems to be just as busy as I am LOL!

Two of my children started school this last week - my eldest son Isaiah, started High School and my 5 year old, Yowceph started Kindy. Out of my 6 boys, I only have 2 year old Moses, at home with me during the day now!

I've been taking photos but haven't had the time to add verses and text and post them on my website. Hopefully I can do that soon. :)  But the continued exposure for my photos in the public arena has continued, for which I am very grateful to the Lord. Here's a link to the latest online:  http://thehouseonarock.blogspot.com/2007/03/god-glorified-in-his-creation.html (http://thehouseonarock.blogspot.com/2007/03/god-glorified-in-his-creation.html)

I've been asked to write an Easter Production for our church, so that will take up most of my time over the next couple of weeks. :) 

It's great to see you all and I'm praying that His blessings and favour will increase upon your lives.

:)

Janet the girls were homeschooled for 4 years. Then they went into the system.  Last March the principal called a meeting and told me it was time to homeschool again.  HE has given me books, and cirriculum help.  In Ontario this is almost unheard of.  I was totally floored.  BUT the girls realy had made little to no progress in the system and to do right by them I did as the principal said to do.  Having been in the system for the length of time that they were they appreciate the sacrifice that we are making.

Yes that was a close call with the tree.  God was protecting us.

John has taken his Mom shopping.  I have a few hours alone.  This is a first since last March.  This is nice.  I was talking to another HS mom and we are going to get together this Wednesday.  The kids can sled and Ange and I will talk probably about the coming years cirriculum.

Pat How is Judy?  How is Norm as well?

Well I must go.

JudyB

Lots of interesting posts.  Love that cat, Etta Sue!

Another cloudy day here on the island.  No rain right this minute.  Getting so bad that I have to force the cat outdoors for some fresh air.  No one is making me go out there tho'....

I had a perm the other day.  So expensive now that one almost has to take out a loan.  Home perms don't work for me and no one left to give me one.  Looks better tho', especially if caught in the rain.

Watched the movie 'Cars' with a young boy that Wendy's friend is fostering.  Sort of a 'if only for a short time' substitute grammie.  Another visit is due on Tues. and we will watch the last part of the movie.  Popcorn, a movie and a coke.  He loves coming to visit.  A nice little fellow who has had a hard time and appreciates everything one does to make him safe.  We live in such a cruel world! 

My curling teams have not done well in either the women or men's dept.  Tho' I do like the BC womens team who will go on to the world contest.  Waiting to see who takes the Briar.  US team will be in  the world contest at the end of March.  So Etta Sue, tune in and learn about curling..... ;)

Watched the Lost Tomb of Jesus and not impressed, did find the theology and history interesting.  Also the modern pictures of Israel.  Certainly would not make any difference to my faith.  Some would not like the idea that Jesus had brothers and sisters....none of it changes why Jesus died on the cross!

Small Smile:

TEACHER : Little Johnny, go to the map and find North America.
Little Johnny : Here it is!
TEACHER : Correct. Now, class, who discovered America?
CLASS : Little Johnny!

                              :)

Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.

Liz

Hi Everyone...

First of all, to answer your question, Judy, Judy McKenna is still in the Hamilton Hospital.  They've promised to move her to Guelph twice and the time came and went and she's not too sure what happened that she didn't get moved.  Maybe her bed in Guelph was needed by someone?  Norm is experiencing anxiety from all this turmoil which is so normal in this situation.

If anyone would like to phone Judy, please drop me a PM and I'll give you her phone number.


Colin, I've been praying for you since the homecall of your dear father.  I know how you're feeling.  I just couldn't accept the death of my dear father too easily.  Wish you were closer so I could give you a real hug.


Jeannine, I'm so sorry you are going through all this.  I'm praying for you as well.


I won't mention all by name.  I love you all.  My health has just been so horrible for over six weeks now.  I'm still using the puffers to try to get rid of the inflammation in my trachea hopefully that will work soon.  And I'm sitting waiting for the results of the tests I've been having.


I'm off to our Photo area and see what new photos have been posted.

Talk to you soon,

Pat

Hi everyone...the funeral service went well and God give me the grace to read my own poem out for my Dad. The most heartbreaking moment of the day for me was when they brought my father slowly down our road in the hearse and stopped at my mothers gate. My heart seemed to be hit with a sledge hammer. I have five sisters and three brothers and counting them and all our children and grandchildren and some great grandchildren..plus wifes and husbands and cousins...there was quite a crowd of the Moffett connection standing together beside the roadside. We all just stood in silence and looked at the hearse and coffin until it drove off towards the church. It was so moving. Thank you for all your prayers and prayers were indeed answered. I got grace to do my poem and the weather was dry until my Father was buried and then it rained out of the heavens. God bless. See you all later.

Pat:  Hello -  You have been so ill these past weeks but you don't dwell on it at least in your writings - my prayers for you.

Colin:  Such a tough time for you regarding your dad and what a lovely thought to stop the hearse at your mother's gate..  You have been blessed with good parents.

Liz:  We watched The Tomb show as well - and found it interesting, however, leaping to conclusions.  Maybe this is happening just to prove to a lot of folks that yes, Jesus did live on this earth.  All of this might turn the people to the truth - you never know.

Carol

It is late and I haven't had time to read the postings for the better part of two days.  Nothing wrong but just have been very busy with meetings and other things.

Colin, I feel for you.  That was an awesome poem and I am sure your father would have been very proud of you. 

Jeannine, sure hope things are improving for Michael and your husband. 

I have read all of the postings but it is too late tonight to comment on them so will just say goodnight.

Hi Inspired Gal!

It's so nice to see you here.  It's really special that we have a member in australia.

Karen, I just spent time in your website and you have some wonderful images on there.

I so enjoyed my visit.

Quote from: Carol on March 09, 2007, 08:21:50 PM
Pat:  Hello -  You have been so ill these past weeks but you don't dwell on it at least in your writings - my prayers for you.

Thanks!  I appreciate your prayers so much.

Morning all,

So many needs for prayer! I am so thankful for a Heavenly Father who listens!

Pat ~ Still praying for you. I sincerely hope you get to feeling better soon, it's no fun feeling unhealthy. :(

Colin ~ God surely gave you the strength to do what you wanted to do for your dad, I know in my little corner of the world there were many prayers offered up for you and your family.  :aaah:

Hi to Marilyn, Kathleen, Janet, Etta Sue, Gord, Al, Larry, and everyone else I don't remember names for  :-[

Michael came home from the hospital yesterday morning, he had strep a, for the older folks they might remember it as being called scarlet fever because of the rash that accompanies fevers. Hubby is doing ok, still in, has a feeding tube like Michael now (oh boy), at least he will get nutrition now. Still a slow go though, guess that's to be expected after 11 hours of surgery and now another.

Car situation is ok, my friend from church loans us his when he is in Florida with his "patient", he is a home health aid. He is home this weekend so my SIL loaned me hers. Still trying to figure out one for us.  :uglystupid: Too much going on!

I hope and pray everyone has a God filled and blessed day!!!

Still Trusting in Him,
<><Jeannine

Tomorrow morning we must get up early for church as our small work group that went to Texas is showing a Power Point and I have to say something about the 24 quilts we brought - others will be talking about the entire mission trip.  Some are already signing on for the July trip to South Dakota reservation but we don't think the timing is right for us this summer because we have to think about a drive to Montana and Washington.  Don & I won't go to Nicaragua either because that is just too difficult for us seniors.

I am wearing the lowest prescription glasses for the computer because I have been leaning forward & putting my back out - always something!  Actually, they are drug store glasses  :coffee:

Janet:  What a relaxing time for you & a very different fund raiser. 

Inspiried Gal:  You have a beautiful web site! 

Happy Saturday, everybody.  I finally got up after 3 AM and took half a sleeping pill, then was able to sleep for about four hours.  Phooey.

I just have a little while before my appointment at the "spa" at church.  It sure is good to have everybody posting, and to learn bit by bit about each other's lives.  Amazing what good friends we become by just being here in this wonderful place.

I will get to have Abby for a days this next week, as she is on Spring Break.  We're both looking forward to that!

I will be back to post more later, after I have been "pampered!"   :lol:

Goodmorning:  Sorry it is almost afternoon.

As I look out the window the sun is shinning but a few minutes ago it was cloudy with a hint of rain. 

I had a slow time getting online but being Saturday I guess that is what the rest of the world is doing as well. As I set here I am waiting for a call from a friend to see if she is going with Sue & myself to what is called the girls night out at a local church, it is just an evening full of fun and laughs. 

Perhaps it is time that I took notes than I would be able to respond to each of you.   Sorry.

OOps a phone call.     Ruth

Hi everyone.  Just back from being gone all morning and have just finished a bite of lunch.  There are a lot of basketball games on today and I will try to catch some of them.  Of course, will have to get in a little nap.

Jeannine, nice to see that Michael is better and back home and that your husband is making progress, even if slow.  I hope you are doing a few things to take care of yourself as it is so easy to neglect oneself when there are a lot of needs around us.

Pat, good to see you feeling up to making a few postings.  Hope you are feeling better.

Janet, I bet Abby is counting the moments until she can be with you and Darrel. 

Carol, going to South Dakato in July doesn't sound very nice as it really gets hot up that way.  I also have some drug store glasses that I can use when I play the piano as after a few minutes my neck is hurting with my regular glasses on because I have to tilt my head up to use the bifocal part.  I don't seem to have that problem too much with the computer.

Ruth, enjoy your girls night out.  That sounds like a nice idea for the ladies.

Hi Everyone,

There are 3 nice pictures waiting to be enjoyed by you in the Gallery.  And there are also two from me in there, also. ;)

My thoughts for this Sunday morning...fresh bread, fresh coffee, The Passion of the Christ, and Romans 1...


I, Paul, am a devoted slave of Jesus Christ on assignment, authorized as an apostle to proclaim God's words and acts. I write this letter to all the Christians in Rome, God's friends.
  The sacred writings contain preliminary reports by the prophets on God's Son. His descent from David roots him in history;  his unique identity as Son of God was shown by the Spirit when Jesus was raised from the dead, setting him apart as the Messiah, our Master.  Through him we received both the generous gift of his life and the urgent task of passing it on to others who receive it by entering into obedient trust in Jesus.  You are who you are through this gift and call of Jesus Christ!  And I greet you now with all the generosity of God our Father and our Master Jesus, the Messiah.

In His Grip,
Kevin

I am late today.  Kitty and I went to Pendleton Library to a Photograper Seminar.  A photographer from Bloomington talked about how to take better pictures.  I wasn't impressed simply because all his photos were black and white and of old stuff...buildings falling down, inside abandoned factories, statues in cemeteries,...things that I am surprised that they are still standing.  But it was free so I can't complain too much. 

Then today was our 60 Chix luncheon.  Nine classmates and two guests attended.  Nice group!  Lots of talking, laughing, and eating! 

Now it is laundry and I have to get more of my Florida pictures done.

DON'T FORGET TO MOVE YOUR CLOCKS UP ONE HOUR!!

Well, I think we've lost a few posts in here!

I'm sorry.    But at least we're back!

This topic is now locked and I've moved Janet's new "Thoughts for the Week" to it's place here for this week!

Please post HERE (http://www.christianphotographers.com/community/index.php?topic=6029.0)