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"But we speak the Wisdom  of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory." 1Cor.2.


Sounds like something from Tolkien doesn't it,.. The hidden wisdom.. But it is hidden from all non believers, to them the scriptures are an enigma, for only God the Holy spirit who indeed indwells all true Christians can interpret His own Word.
Tolkien was brought up a Roman Catholic by his mother, and he and
 C S Lewis were great friends, Lewis himself wrote wonderful stories, made into films, concerning Aslan, who was a figure of Christ.
His Screwtape letters are classic.
But the bible to us who follow Christ is no mystery, with prayer and patience all is revealed. God ordained this wisdom which we have, before the world was created,
He plans very far ahead does our God!  "To our glory"  well, that's something to think about, we glory in Him, Who reveals all we need to know about Him and about how to live our lives.
To God be all the Glory, now and evermore. Amen.




To God Be The Glory
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God and our Father:
To Whom be glory for ever.
Galatians 1:4-5


Words: Fanny Crosby
Music: W. Howard Doane




To God be the glory, great things He has done;
So loved He the world that He gave us His Son,
Who yielded His life an atonement for sin,
And opened the life gate that all may go in.



Refrain
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,
Let the earth hear His voice!
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,
Let the people rejoice!
O come to the Father, through Jesus the Son,
And give Him the glory, great things He has done.




O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood,
To every believer the promise of God;
The vilest offender who truly believes,
That moment from Jesus a pardon receives.



Refrain



Great things He has taught us, great things He has done,
And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son;
But purer, and higher, and greater will be
Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see.



Refrain



 





JudyB




When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
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May I never boast except
in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Galatians 6:14


Words: Isaac Watts, Hymns and Spiritual Songs, 1707. Charles Wesley reportedly said he would give up all his other hymns to have written this one.
Music: "Hamburg," Lowell Mason, 1824; first appeared in The Boston Handel and Haydn Society Collection of Church Music, third edition, 1825

   

When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince of glory died,
My richest gain I count but loss,
And pour contempt on all my pride.

Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
Save in the death of Christ my God!
All the vain things that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to His blood.

See from His head, His hands, His feet,
Sorrow and love flow mingled down!
Did e'er such love and sorrow meet,
Or thorns compose so rich a crown?

His dying crimson, like a robe,
Spreads o'er His body on the tree;
Then I am dead to all the globe,
And all the globe is dead to me.

Were the whole realm of nature mine,
That were a present far too small;
Love so amazing, so divine,
Demands my soul, my life, my all.






JudyB



Carol

Oldiesmann: No problem -thank you for all you do.

Sandi Patty:  More thanks to Judy - I have not heard Sandy Patti for a long time.  Nice voice!

We all pray for the fires in the west to be out when rain and snow come - air quality is terrible and I don't think wearing a mask can really filter this air.  We are grateful to have a home and can get supplies and food by ordering.  I wonder what mom and dad would think of going to a grocery store and having someone load the trunk.  Grateful every day.  Also, thankful for our medical care - Don has a walker he uses in the house & a cane when he likes to walk up the street to get the mail.  I have some more tests this coming week and not worried. 

One son was about to adopt a mixed dog - German Shep, and part Wolf.  He rethought about it when he noticed the dog is so skittish  I told him I knew a pastor who had a half wolf dog and that animal never calmed down so it was good our son did not choose to adopt the needy dog.  I told him to let the dog choose him - that is how I was talked into a Golden Retriever - she would not leave me and licked my hand until I gave in - we had intended to find a small dog for one son and ended up loving that family dog for years.  I think she outsmarted us more than once. 

I have to do some physical therapy at home for some side twinges that are sometime sharp & noticeable.  Very odd but I will go with the flow. 

These are the times I feel so grateful for so much.  Will be so thankful when church can open again. 




Janet

#4
Hello Friends!  I have been locked out for a whole month, and have really been missing you!  Now I find that I had to log in again--strange.  Well, I hope all that is  a go now and I can come in more easily and not be frustrated!

We are doing well here in Kansas.  Have Dr. appointments in Liberal today, so this will be short, as have to leave soon.  She said we need to do paperwork, so come early!
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I want to go back and see what I've been missing in here!
My book Rising Above available at JanetDamon.com

Jacqueline

#5
Janet..
...i was wondering where you had gone...good to see you back... :)

Carol and Judy had been holding the fort..
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

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Janet I am glad you got on!  3

I am off to bed have a good night everyone!


Carol

Good day all.  How nice to see your posts.  Here in the suburb south of Denver we are missing our mountains that are blotted out from massive fires.  Air quality is so poor I wear a mask just to go to the mailbox up the street.  I think it affects our health even in the house.  It is a good thing my sewing area has a lot of fabric - cutting out aqua colors for the next table runner -  they are not for me, they are for friends and also the church may have a bazaar staged outdoors so they can be donated.  Last year, I donated 49 fabric holders with tissues - small enough to fit in purses or in the car.  We shall see - right now there are no gatherings allowed. Record setting heat here too.

Good news:  I see people acting kindly in many ways -

It is nice to see your posts -





 

JudyB




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Janet

We both got good reports from Urologist, but then the next day Darrel passed out four times! Something is wrong, for sure!  He has follow-up app't with VA next Wednesday.  So I hope they will find any problems then.

Carol, I am so glad our little church has been meeting for about two months already.  And on Wednesday night, there were more people than there were on Sunday!  We were surprised.

I went to the funeral of a lady who was a preacher here for many years, today.  It lasted over THREE hours!  :o
And for the first time in my life, I got up an left before it ended.  I needed the restroom, which was clear at the other end of the building (Civic Center) and also, they had the sound system turned up so loud it was blasting my ears!  So rather than feeling conspicuous walking clear back to front area where he asked us to move to in the beginning, I just left.  The preacher was actually so loud I couldn't understand what he was saying!  So that was a first experience of that kind for me.  There were several outside, and others coming out as I left, so it wasn't just me.

Sunday is Darrel's birthday and we have plans for dinner with daughter and son-in-law in Hugoton that evening.

I will be checking back; sure hope more of you post!
My book Rising Above available at JanetDamon.com

JudyB

I have been in regular contact with Ruth Ann for some time.  This morning I received this message:

Quote"Judy, although I'm not active on CP, maybe some of my friends might want to pray for me.
The subject
My son is with me for a brief period. He is here to help me get healthier and more active because he wants me to live longer.
How blest am I that he is a Christian.
We brought up this very topic in an early conversation.
I need prayer that God will guide us through this journey.

The subject I referred to is our bodies as temples of God, and how we need to try to keep them in good shape for our Lord's habitation.
Ruth Ann"

Yes as a little congregation we need to be praying for each other that our daily needs be met.


JudyB

This is a compilation of older hymns!











JudyB

From Chris Saunders
3 hrs  ·
"The Wisdom of the world is foolishness with God, He takes the wise in his own craftiness. The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain. Therefore let no man glory in men, for all things are yours."
1 Cor 3.
Paul here is talking about being baptised by certain big name people, and is condemning the church at Corinth for being so foolish. Paul says it just doesn't matter, they have become foolish in thinking that any  flesh and blood man has a status.
God is in complete control, "He who sits in the Heavens laughs at the schemes of men".
Men have feet of clay, our best church leaders are only flesh and blood. Many church leaders who had great following over many years have fallen from grace, and many more will fall yet. God is perfect, no one else is.. look up to Him, follow Him, learn from your preachers and teachers, but also spend much time in prayer and bible study, this above all shall keep you from being led astray. Follow humble leaders if you can find one today, but don't rely on them too much.. Flesh and blood..
Feet of clay.. keep reminding yourself.
Enjoy God, Jesus Christ is our Leader, Teacher, Preacher.. Some men can interpret the bible better than we can, listen to them, enjoy the teaching if it opens your heart and mind to Christ. But in Christ alone we stand redeemed, and in Him we live and enjoy invigorating Life!!
It's said that God speaks through the Bible, if you want to hear Him speak audibly.. Then read out loud!


JudyB



Marilyn

Praying for RuthAnn.

Raining here today. We sure did need this rain, I hope it does something for the fires that are still burning. I haven't been back to church yet. There is another church out by the airport that has a Covid outbreak. as of yesterday there were `3 cases there. It seems to be going up a little more everyday in Coos County. There were 100 cases that came from the Bandon Golf  Course. I guess it is being brought ibn by the guests coming to play golf. I certainly can  not take any chances, my lungs won't take it and I am Keith caregiver. COPD is  bad enough that  an added lung problem and I would be i heaven. he last time I was at church  there were some who didn't wear a mask and someome else used my mic after I finished singing.
"Good people take care of their animals, but even the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel" Prov. 12:10
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Carol

Ruth Ann: I do hope you know we are sending healing prayers your direction.  How nice of your son to be helping - we love our sons and daughter too for all they do.  Take care and keep on healing.

Janet:  May Darrel recover completely as the VA finds his health issue.

Judy:  Thank you for passing on the news on Ruth Ann. 

Marilyn: May you have strength to weather this time in your life. 

I am going to listen to the next song right now.  These sweet spots in life are so uplifting and give thanks for a special moment of good news.

 

JudyB



JudyB

Chris Saunders
13 hrs  ·
"Let him that thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. There has no temptation taken you but such is common to man, but God is faithful, Who will not allow you to be tempted above what you can stand, but will with the testing also make a way to escape, that you will be able to bear it. "
1 Cor. 10.
When everything is going well in our lives that's when we must not get careless, for the Christian shall always be tested and tempted. That's actually what builds our character.... Someone once said that a young believer is like a teabag.. No use until he's been in hot water. If you lived an airy fairy life what good would you be in a situation that needed someone strong to make serious decisions that affect people's lives. Paul uses the words.. Tempted and Tested interchangeably, we are tempted to do things that we shouldn't do, sometimes by Satan mostly by our flesh and when we are tempted then we are being tested, for nothing comes to us without God allowing it.
So tempting, testing, is for our good.
And He gives strength to the weary, and yes, we can get very weary of the continual illnesses and aches and pains, and all the many problems that afflict us. But He had brought us safe so far and Grace will lead us home. Nil desperandum.


Carol

Chris and Judy:  Thank you for today's message.  We fondly remember a good friend who suffered pain for so many months but would speak to us about how he looked forward to heaven - he never criticized or blamed - he was a Christian every minute of his life.

Yesterday, we looked north/west and saw a frightening sky of fog and smoke - it was  brown and coming to cover the city of Denver and so much more.  Warnings for anyone outdoors.  Bless the hard working - those outside and those with breathing issues.  Praying for anti-virus cure.

This sounds silly - but, we had hair cuts yesterday.  It was very clean and sanitized - then we found they put an extra $3.50 on each of us for sanitizing.  Usually, it is a fair price - this was shocking. 

We just had a pleasant surprise - one grandson called on the internet from Slovakia.  He has two more days of confinement after getting the virus.  It was a broken and slow audio but so warming to see him and he is upbeat even with a lot of disappointments now.  Today's message is timely. 
Update:  More out of control fires in the high country - oldest son had a cabin there but did sell it.  Many acres of where we used to stay are totally burnt with zero containment. 



Carol

Prayers for all the people under fire watch - the fires keep growing and livestock - horses, etc. are being hauled away - far away.  Not to mention people fleeing their homes.  The winds pick up and it is hard to guess which direction for anyone to drive or run  The news is terrifying.  Peace be with all in the fire area - we are miles away but staying indoors because of the dirty air. 

Here, I found my old bread baker and have whole wheat bread started.  Taking the time to clean closets and making a big donation of clothing to hopefully bring to the thrift store ---- so many people losing their homes - they have nothing but what they could carry.

Janet:  How is Darrel?  I pray he is gaining strength. 
 

P

JudyB

Chris Saunders
15 October 2017  ·
God can keep us from falling in.
But He maybe won't stop us from jumping in.
If we are determined to sin.
We as His followers are duty bound to stay away from certain places, from mixing with certain types of people, from certain bad habits.
When the Lord saved us our choices changed, things we once enjoyed doing, now have no hold on us, He set us free from them.
Be very careful that they don't sneak back in to your life.
How deceitful is the human heart, "catch the little foxes that spoil the vineyard."


Jacqueline

#25
Carol...
...as our UK Queen Elizabeth once said and described 1992 as her " Annus Horribilis " year, a horrible year...I would say that 2020 has way overtaken that, maybe not for her but the rest of the world, a good 75% of it has been-is now still being affected...so many have lost their loved ones to this epidemic...so many heart-breaking stories..
When i think back to this time last year when most people were looking forwards to last years Christmas and New Years Eve celebrations, no one had any idea as to what was soon to be, just " waiting around that next corner."
Wild-fires included...
This has been a busy year for our God listening to all our prayers to make it end-put a stop to it...
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Jacqueline

Corection to my above post...pandemic NOT epidemic...
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Carol

I remember Queen Elizabeth's speech on annus horbilis.  Very true words at that time and now. 

I just called two cousins - one in the state of Washington and the other in the state of Arizona.  Remembering the years it cost so much to call long-distance.  Such a treat we don't think about today.  One is under quarantine with her husband as he is facing surgery soon.  She was going to go to lunch today with a few friends _ all testing negative_ and I told her she could not take the chance of virus or even something else so I said - Do Not Go to meet anyone.  Then, she said "Thank you mother"  :lol: ....  Well, it is too risky for all of us and she isn't going - unless she weakens.





 
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Jackie:   

Carol

"The Lord is my shepherd.  ...  we and so many others are stunned by the forces of nature this year.  Thousands of acres of land is scorched with many houses and businesses plus animals in our beloved national park (Rocky Mountain National is the one we used to live near.  I will never be able to walk a path where I almost stepped in front of a bull moose that was quietly watching us as chatted and walked in the park.  The fire damage will change everything in Colorado for decades.  Praying for loss of life and loss of homes, businesses as well as churches.  Praying for people who lost so much. 

I am thankful for this place to come to and mention my concerns.  Thankful that we are able to get most of the groceries we need and we are able to keep on keeping on.

Take care everyone!   

Jacqueline

Sadly two things we cant change, mother nature and act's of God...
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Janet

Hello, friends!  Good seeing a few more posts today!  I also received the prayer request from our Ruth Ann, have been lifting her up in prayer.  I sent her a little text today asking for an update, she answered and said she had her annual eye exam today and will update me as soon as she can.  She's very thankful for all the prayers, thank you!

Darrel is better.  Yesterday we went to Liberal for a sonogram of his kidneys and bladder; and he has a tele=medicine appointment next Thursday.  I talked him into going to the senior center today to walk on the treadmill.  Then we stayed for lunch, and that worked out so well I think we will start doing it often.  It's good for Darrel to get out around people and visit a little more.  Of course, I talk to everybody!  ;)

It's so sad to see the awful wildfires in Colorado!  And it is terribly dry here, we are needing and praying for rain.  It's to turn cold tonight, was much cooler this morning.  Carol, sorry you are having to breathe the smoky air, that's not a good thing.  Even with the technical difficulties, what a blessing to be able to talk to a grandchild 'on the other side of the world!' Wow!  It would really be hard to go back to only writing letters.

Marilyn, I hope you and Keith are doing well, Freckles, too!  Good thing I scan and correct as I go, I had written "wreckles"  LOL.

Good to see your post, Jacqueline!

I'm praying over our election, fervently!  Will be so glad when it is past!

My 86 years old brother is hospitalized.  He has brittle diabetes and now has Covid.  But he is getting better, his daughter tells me.  Praise God!

Judy, thanks for keeping our little group going in here.  I will try to post more often.  Been watching lots of prophets and pastors I trust, talking about the election.  Appreciate all your work, and love the songs!
My book Rising Above available at JanetDamon.com

Carol

It is nice to see more posts this morning. 

Janet:  Thank you for the update on Ruth Ann.  She is missed.  Also, it is nice to read about Darrel - the fact he is feeling better. 

Jackie:  We count our blessings all the time. 

Marilyn:  Keep safe!



 

JudyB



Marilyn

Hello everyone. Keith and I are doing well as is Freckles. She is 13 now and just as spry as ever. Keith's middle son is planing a trip NOv. 7 to visit  Keith and check on him. Thank goodness one of them is willing to make the trip. Keith has good days and not so good days, This morning he had his pants on backward and couldn't figure out what was wrong with them.

I see RuthAnn on Facebook now and then, I too am praying for her. I have two wonderful Christian sisters in Christ that have health issues, one has aggressive breast cancer and I am not sure what the other has.  I would appreciate  everyone putting Carol (cancer) and Cathy on your prayer list.They are eibblings. I've know Cathy since I lived in McKinliville. She was the worship leader there.
"Good people take care of their animals, but even the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel" Prov. 12:10
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Carol

Such relief in the news - we have a wonderful new Supreme Court member - outstanding!

The sun is out - but it will stay below freezing anyway.  There is another new fire west of us so that means filthy air quality.  Another prayer to be answered. 

I made whole wheat bread yesterday and had to use molasses instead of honey so the bread does not taste as nice.  Otherwise, molasses is good for other recipes. 

Oh, I have a story to repeat.  In the mountains near the fire area, a couple evacuated horses and a dog but had to leave their pet _ get this - bison.  The bison looked huge and had a girls name.  The story goes on - the local firemen took turns feeding the bison so she would be OK.  I thought this was a once in a lifetime incident to hear - isn't that so kind of the firemen?  Also, there were 9 firemen who lost their own homes to the fire.  Very sad stories but it is always uplifting to hear of the successful saves.

We are blessed and often don't realize how blessed.   


Janet

So good to come in and see several new postings!  :)
Marilyn, it's good one of Keith's kids is coming to visit.  They will never regret doing that.  Glad the two of you and Freckles are doing well, really good to hear.

Carol, I, too, am so happy about Amy Coney Barrett being confirmed to the Supreme Court!  She is a magnificent woman! How she kept her cool through the awful grilling from the Democrats was truly amazing.  And I feel they WILL overturn Roe V Wade, too!!  Abortion has grieved my heart for years.

The wildfires in Colorado are so awful, I hope they get them put out soon.  Sorry about the bad air.  And yes, super nice of the firemen to feed the bison!  That wouldn't be an easy "pet" to move in a hurry, for sure!  In every tragedy, some miracles emerge--some big and some small, but all give us hope.

I got more good news from our Ruth Ann Bice today.  She says, "More reason for me to be grateful to our Lord.
I have a diabetic ulcer that is almost completely healed as of today.  The podiatrist says to return in 2 months!
Thanks be to God!"

Judy, are you getting a lot of snow up your way?  We got about 2 or 3 inches here, expecting more.  At least it is moisture!  I want to listen to one of the prophets so will see all of you later!
My book Rising Above available at JanetDamon.com

Jacqueline

#38
I wish our Lord would free me of my Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis but that is a very big ask, as i am only one of thousands suffering with this debilitating unwelcome disease, and there is no way i would expect to be treated any differently from those other thousands also praying for the same thing...sadly we suffer with what we get....this is the way of life...

Ruth Ann Bice...
...yes you received one of our God's miracles, but he cant nor wont heal everybody until it is our time to leave this earth, then we are made whole again...something for us to look forwards to...
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Carol

We are home this morning after an early drive to the Veteran's hospital.  Don had an early appointment. Whew....tough and fast traffic. Should not complain as the radio is talking about the hurricane about to hit our southern states. 

Thanks for the update on Ruth Ann.  A wonderful praise story on her healin


Jacqueline

#40
Would you believe i have just had a miracle...As i usually do i cry and talk to my Richard, to God, and asking for the impossible, to have our old life back, or to whoever is listening to me, and as i glanced to the side, i noticed a large lorry going past, and you would never guess what the very large writing running the whole length across its side said, it said " JACKRICHARDS," at the time i was sitting at the far end of my living room, on my office chair at the computer , on the first floor of my apartment, and just happened to look to my window toward the roadside of this property when it went past...never seen this truck before nor heard of this company...Maybe not a miracle but a sign from God..

Jackie... 
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Carol

We were able to sit outdoors yesterday with much less polution - meaning - they are getting a good handle on the fires.  Still, there are enough fires that firemen/and women are spending days of working so hard - and, at higher altitude as well.  Our beautiful places in this state will take decades to recover.   

I have belonged to a group online that still use an old Viking sewing machine and today, while checking the site, lo and behold - someone hacked the site.  How mean is that?

Jackie:  There are signs of Grace all around and often. 

Ruth Ann:  Wonderful health news for you! 





 

Marilyn

Hello everyone Sorry I have not been posting more often. I have been trying to stay away from my computer, and my phone. It seems like I am constantly reading the news on both devices. At 3 pm I turn off my computer but after a little while I've been picking up my phone and reading there. Not a good idea!!!.

Since this pandemic I have gained 10 pounds even though I am still walking 5-6 miles per day. I really miss going to the gym, Since  ours closed and hasn't reopened yet there is only one other that takes my insurance and that one is co ed. I prefer  to be at a Women's only gym.  The yoga class hasn't even started back up.
"Good people take care of their animals, but even the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel" Prov. 12:10
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Carol

Soup today will be chicken vegetable and I may add wild rice. 

We are having mild and unseasonably warm weather.  Our doors and windows are open and that is different for this time of the year. 

What an embarrassing mess happening with our votes this year.  This state used to be purple and work together but now it is blue (Dem) because of tons of Californians and others moving here in the last five years or so.   Some really faithful people are being voted out. I know, there are faithful Democrats but this will really change everyday life.  And.... if I know a Republican who is wicked - I would not vote for him/her.  Well, my vote doesn't count anyway. 

There is better news on fire control in the mountains that this last snow helped a heap.  We desperately need snow for farmers, and our water supply that a few other states rely on as well.

Marilyn:  I lost about 20 pounds that I did not need to lose.  It is all from more house work, etc.  You are walking a lot - maybe you can find some exercise you can do at home. 

I MUST do three exercises per morning to keep my sides from being in pain - it is mainly stretching places I would normally not.  Weird, but it is stopping pain so that is a new norm.   

Praying daily for an end to this epidemic. 

 

JudyB

#44
Well this has been an eventful couple of weeks, Doug has been here and taking down trees logging them and splitting them for us for winter burning!  We now have the wood in a pile and our son in law Jon has been working every day with John to get the wood in.  There will be enough for the winter, and that saves on the oil bill! I thank God for these 2 men.
Last weekend Jon and Heather moved in with us, to be a help for us.  It is wonderful to be able to chat without having the phone to the ear or to read on Facebook or my phone!
Bonnie is moving about 7 hours away this coming weekend.  She will be missed.

I meant to tell you about a young lad that has been trying my patience on my bus run. Challenging every move I make and every bus rule.  Well after numerous reports to the principal I have won.  He sits in his seat and talks to the person next to him, quietly. I put a well done written report to the principal and got a thumbs up by this boy!  I have persevered, with many tears on my part, and won!  Thanking God for this win!

We had about an inch of snow, which has all melted,  this week into the 60's and I suspect the last hurrah before the winter winds and snows!

Have a great day everyone!


JudyB

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You will need to click on the photo to see what it actually says...

It has been years since I have posted any pictures on CP.... Here's to a better time of posting. 


Carol

Judy:  How wonderful to have help with the wood for winter!  We take it for granted that we can turn on the furnace.  Also, it sounds like the bus issue with a child is solved - so happy to hear that news.  It isn't right that they can get away with distractions and annoying deeds.  I hope you and John are comfortable all winter and spring as well.

I just adjusted the length on two pairs of jeans for Don.  It certainly is not my favorite job but my old machine still keeps working and that is so nice. 

Our church has been closed for months and they do put out a message to check online so that is a great help.  It looks like not enough people in the state (Colorado) are obeying the rules of not congregating  - there is always violence in the city and we notice horrible driving speeds all due to anger. 

We do have much better news & thankful for that - on the fires being more contained.  More snow this week. 

Praying

Thank you for the message - Judy, it did work!

 

JudyB

Chris Saunders
5 hrs  ·
"We are troubled on every side yet not distressed, we are perplexed but not in despair. Persecuted but not forsaken, cast down but not destroyed. Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus,  that the Life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. " 2 Cor 4.
Thid is not every Christian.. It depends very much where you live, and how you live. Paul says.. Troubled but not distressed.. That is our way of life. Never get distressed by happenings around you, troubles come, troubles go. Perplexed but not in despair.. Yes life can puzzle us, why people do the things they do, say the things they say, can puzzle us, but we shouldn't despair of people's ways and words, let's keep our eyes on the One Who is ruling over mankind without them knowing,
Elections are of God, He turns men's hearts whichever way He deems fit.
And a nation gets the Leader they deserve.
Sursum corda.. Lift up your heads and hearts.


Carol

Thank you Judy and Chris for all of your work!


JudyB

I love this song by Lauren Daigle... Trump has done so much to rescue the kids....








Marilyn

Judy I am so  sorry that I can't read the small print of your postings. Can you please make it bigger?
"Good people take care of their animals, but even the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel" Prov. 12:10
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Carol



Marilyn:  Is this type OK for you?  Let me know if it needs to be larger. It is number 3.

It is snowing - just a tad - I am not ready. 

Our biggest worry is our north facing driveway that slopes from the garage. Also, Don has health issues.  I give thanks every day that two of our boys are not far from here.  Giving thanks that our group of homes has us pay a yearly winter fee for shoveling the snow.  I still can do it but it is so nice to have a couple of young men come and clear driveway and all our sidewalk areas. The best news is any snow falling in the mountains will be most welcome in the fire areas. 

In reading our internet site messages - we and friends feel shocked.  However, our lives are planned and we will get through this like we have before. 

Today, I am so thankful to have a young man fix the basement gas fireplace.  He did a fine job and the room is so warm and welcoming - thinking of moving my sewing machine in there because it is so comfortable.  It is a large space and has the guest bed and a trundle bed for a family to stay there and they will appreciate the warmer area.  While typing this - I once again realized that we cannot have friends and family visit close - family does check in with us though and we feel so blessed.

Church - there is no gathering but a simple service is podcast now.  It is unreal - no funerals and no fall bazaar. 

On the happy side, we are in touch with old friends and check in on the Texas nieces.  Grands are busy - and our daughter lost her tech job as a whole area was shut down.  She hopes for an interview soon.  We do all the right things and the numbers still rise because so many are not following these strict rules. 

Keep the wonderful music coming - thank you, so soothing for the soul.   

 

JudyB

Chris Saunders
5 hrs  ·
"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature, old things are passed away, behold, all things are become new." 2cor. 5.
How true that is, in February 1973, on a Tuesday, I was a drinker, going out to the pubs every weekend, smoking 20 cigarettes a day, cursing and swearing, taking the Lord's name in vain, and many more really bad habits, by the following evening, the Wednesday, I was a completely different man, what did it.. I opened a bible for the first time in my life, I was 30yrs old, I read the beginning of Matthew ch. 7 about being judged by God, and God convicted me right there and then that I was going to hell. I closed the bible. And I didn't know what to do, I was all alone before God, scared to death, what did I do.. I opened that bible again, that book which condemned me!
It opened at John's gospel ch. 1
And there I found the Good News, that Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners!
I fell on my knees and cried out for the first time in my life for mercy.
God was suddenly so near, so real.
 I have no idea what length of time passed, it could have been a few minutes, it could have been an hour, but I know this, when I stood up, I was a different man, I had been born again and filled with the Spirit, my sins were gone, paid for by Jesus Christ who was now my Lord and Saviour!
I threw my cigarettes and lighter in the bin, they seemed so disgusting, I never smoked again, never went to the pub again. I had a new Life, a new beginning. And everyone who knew me couldn't believe it, they all thought that I had gone mad.
Well if this is madness I love it.
May someone reading this be encouraged, if Christ could change me He can change anyone!
God bless you.


Jacqueline

I wish i had done what he done when i was 30 - 40 years ago...
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Marilyn

Carol print is perfect. I am planning a move back to California. Gilbert want us there so they can watch over us. So I need lots of prayer. Convincing Keith to leave here and let me sell the house is a major undertaking. I need a whole lot of prayer, I've already found the perfect place Good price amd close to jusxt about all our needs, in Arcata. However  I don't think I can do much about the move until spring. in the meantime lots to get ride of
"Good people take care of their animals, but even the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel" Prov. 12:10
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Carol

Marilyn:  Moving to California - that comes as a surprise  However, you can certainly be thankful for someone watching over you two. 

We are "hanging in" so to say.  I have an unscheduled meeting with my doctor tomorrow - I think it is all stress that I never talk about - do pray for relief but my blood pressure isn't helping me.  So very thankful that I can go to a doc - she is really a top doc.

My old electric breadmaker hit the dust - now learning a new one & hoping this first loaf of oatmeal bread will turn out right.  It has a bit of honey in it too.

 Our church is still closed but they send readings most every day.  Their work is so much more difficult and all they/we can do is "carry on" and keep on praying.

Marilyn

Carol I have a Breadman bread maker. The only thing I don't like about it is the fact that the loaf is upright with the paddle hole in the  middle zt the bottom. I always just make the dough then take it out and do the rest in the oven.
"Good people take care of their animals, but even the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel" Prov. 12:10
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Jacqueline

#57
Meant to have posted this yesterday November 13th, my great-grandson Charlie's 5th Birthday...

Yesterday part watched our UK Children In Need annual tv programme, they raised a massive total of 37 million pounds...
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

JudyB



Janet

Hello!!  I have had a terrible time finding my way in here again!  For some reason it flipped back several years, and everything I tried got me even more lost!  Then I finally saw October 2020, and read my way up to date.  Whew!  I feel like I have done a day's work!  ;)

We are doing well here.  Daughter, Son in law and granddaughter all tested positive for the stupid virus, but they haven't been sick, just fatigued.  My 86 year old brother has recovered from it, and his daughter brought him home to live with her... life surely has lots of changes for us as we get older, doesn't it?

Our church was instructed by the bishop (Methodist) to close again, and we aren't at all happy about that.  I don't believe anyone would get the virus by attending church!  God still protects His own.  Anyway, on Wednesday night we are having a dinner and packing shoebox gifts for Samaritan's Purse.  So we do have that to anticipate.

Marilyn, it's good to have family who want to see that we are taken care of, such a blessing.  I'm so glad we have a daughter only 30 miles away.  She is super busy, but always manages to help us when we really need her.  Thank You, God, for daughters!  (And sons, of course.)

If you need truth and encouragement, I recommend you read Mario Marillo's blog.  (Mario Marillo.org)  He tells it like it is and doesn't mince words.  He is in California, so he really knows the worst of what is happening. He's an on-fire evangelist!  I also really love Lance Wallnau.  So I spend my time listening to these guys and several others, and do not watch the FAKE NEWS.  :)

We puppy sat the other day.  The girl from next door came over with her 2 months old puppy, needing someone to keep her while she went shopping with a friend.  Our little dogs really enjoyed her. Well, today, she came over to visit them!  There is a hole in the corner of their fence, and our dogs often go over there, but this is the first time Lola puppy has come over here to visit! 

I need to go visit my bestie.  Her husband has gone to Houston to see his kids, and she needs to see me!  Just joking, we always enjoy our visits.  I'm going to pick up a couple of doughnuts to share with our coffee!  :coffee:  :coffee:

I hope I don't get lost again.  Really good to "see" you all today!!
My book Rising Above available at JanetDamon.com

Carol

I found my ceramic Christmas table tree - years ago, I had classes at a neighbor's house and still show a couple of things.  Of course, no one is visiting here - we keep in touch by phone.  It will end sometime. 

We are all happy to see the mountains clearly - there is very little fire still happening.  Snowfall came and it helped a lot. 

Marilyn:  I keep trying different bread recipes and they are getting better.  When we lived in the countryside, I made bread often.  Where in California? 

Janet:  sorry you are having problems getting in here.  It has to be hard to function when the whole family family has the virus.  Here, Denver is extremely high in numbers so they are shutting down restaurants and bars early.  I guess this is very near the tops in this nation. 

Good news - the Boy Scouts are taking donations for food - there are a lot of unemployed needy.  I have my bag ready for Saturday morning. 

Wishing I could go to bible study - even a church service in the church.  Thankful that we get the sermon anyway.  We used to pack things for Samaritan's purse - led by Franklin Graham  also sent boxes to our troops overseas.  Not anymore.  I forget what caused all this to stop for the troops.

     

Carol

I am trying the color Navy - Is this better than the purple?

We were listening to the President _ like him or loath him, he has worked on things no other president has touched - this last success is going to save a ton of money on prescription orders. 
The idea is there will be no so-called middle man in our drug system - we will get drugs directly and see lower prices.  About time!

Many thanks for today's verse "O  come, us sing unto the Lord:  let us make a joyful noise......

Carol

Hello everyone!  I hope more check in soon.  We are pretty much in Lock-Down on our own feelings about the virus here.  Because-- the numbers of the affected are so out of control.  Hospitals are flooded with sick ones and all the medical workers are exhausted. 

There is some good news though - now that a serum has been found.  Now to make enough for millions of people.  This is an era that will be written about for years to come.  We are blessed to have our faith and great and good relatives and friends.

Congratulations to Fotobirder on the beautiful bird photo.  Striking blue color - you are so talented and thank you for sharing.

This morning, the local boy scouts picked up bags on everyone's door knobs filled with groceries for pantries.  There are so many unemployed here plus a large amount of people living on the streets.  We have never seen so many in need. 

What is everyone planning for Thanksgiving?  We are going to be alone - looking forward to the family gathering as soon as possible.  I do have a turkey breast to bake - thankful that we can get together over the internet.  Mom would say, "It will be alright." 






JudyB



JudyB

  If everyone were to read one chapter a day of the book of Luke starting on December first, They would have read about the entire life of Christ by Christmas.  What better gift can we give ourselves?


This will be a different Christmas for many. Family and extended family cannot get together, many are alone.  How can we as the Christian family ease the loneliness of others?  Even here on CP there are those among us who struggle with being alone, others with people around them feel lonely as well...

I have an idea.  Can we through private message or on here give our address to enable others to send out Christmas cards?

Here is Mine
Judy Boneschansker
56 Stories Rd.
Powassan ON P0H1Z0


Carol

Judy:  You have an interesting address. I just want to say that I admire your courage and faith for all you have endured these years. 

I wrote a message to self on starting Luke in December.  Already that month is filling up with Don having VA (Veterans) appointments and more.  Don is not feeling well at all - he was ill all night and now all day.  No fever - we ate the same dinner last night and I wondered if it was the cause, apparently not. 

You mentioned being alone.  We have 5 houses in a row next to us with widows and my close friend is widowed (we were close with her husband too).  We all stay here and check on them.

Janet:  You mentioned a close friend - mine is a few houses away.  We can talk for an hour _ I tell her is it because she is so southern.  Just teasing.  She may have to live in a lower altitude - I know this altitude is hard on seniors - Don and myself included. 

JudyB

Taught by Turkeys
Bible in a Year:

Ezekiel 22–23
1 Peter 1
Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them.


Matthew 6:25–34
Do you know what a group of turkeys is called? It's called a rafter. Why am I writing about turkeys? Because I've just returned from a weekend at a mountain cabin. Each day, I marveled at the train of turkeys parading past our porch.

I'd never turkey-watched before. They scratched fiercely with spectacular talons. Then they hunted and pecked at the ground. Eating, I assume. (Since this was my first turkey-observation time, I wasn't 100 percent positive.) The scrawny scrubs in the area didn't look like they could sustain anything. Yet here were these turkeys, a dozen of them, all of which looked delectably plump.

Watching those well-fed turkeys brought to mind Jesus' words in Matthew 6:26: "Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?" Jesus uses God's provision for seemingly worthless birds to remind us of His care for us. If a bird's life matters, how much more does ours? Jesus then contrasts fretting about our daily needs (vv. 27–31) with a life in which we "seek first his kingdom and his righteousness" (v. 33), one in which we're confident of His rich provision for our needs. Because if God can care for that rafter of wild turkeys, He can certainly look after you and me.

By:  Adam R. Holz


JudyB



JudyB



Jacqueline

#69
Quoting: " worthless birds " i disagree, no life is ever worthless...

Judy, thank you, yes " God On The Mountain " i love the song..
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Carol

Good day everyone!  We have snow and that is never unexpected when living in high altitude country.  It is a real blessing if some of this lands in the fire areas.  Yesterday, Don was weak and ill all day - he did sleep OK last night and was a tad better.  Thankful prayers.  All the children want an update as soon as he wakes today.

None of the children will be here for Thanksgiving.  But, we have a telephone and give thanks for that special time.   


JudyB


This is such a sad story Mark was killed in the line of work, as a police officer. This is a video of the trip from Toronto to Manitoulin Island, home to his family.  He deserves all our respect, and from what I have read we will see him in heaven!



https://www.baytoday.ca/around-ontario/welcome-home-marc-watch-as-hundreds-of-people-from-to-to-manitoulin-salute-fallen-officer-2904963?fbclid=IwAR3AUXMZRiYqwh3Fo8SKLf5TJpUMQc_UyGC6kkk-OgkCTBRPVyY3VReD9mU


Jacqueline

#72
What an honour, they done him proud...Reminds me on Princess Dianna's police escorting funeral car entourage journey on our UK M1 motorway, i was one of the first to stand on a bridge, an hour or so before it became crowded just to watch her car driving through, underneath, all happened so quick, although some had radios giving out details of where the car was now, where it had just left, where it had now joined, which junction it had now reached...6th September 1997..
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

JudyB

 
I didn't write this - but WOW does it speak to my heart!!!  Worth the read.
Barely the day started and... it's already six in the evening.
Barely arrived on Monday and it's already Friday.
... and the month is already over.
... and the year is almost over.
... and already 40, 50 or 60 years of our lives have passed.
... and we realize that we lost our parents, friends.
and we realize it's too late to go back...
So... Let's try, despite everything, to enjoy the remaining time...
Let's keep looking for activities that we like...
Let's put some color in our grey...
Let's smile at the little things in life that put balm in our hearts.
And despite everything, we must continue to enjoy with serenity this time we have left. Let's try to eliminate the afters...
I'm doing it after...
I'll say after...
I'll think about it after...
We leave everything for later like ′′ after ′′ is ours.
Because what we don't understand is that:
Afterwards, the coffee gets cold...
afterwards, priorities change...
Afterwards, the charm is broken...
afterwards, health passes...
Afterwards, the kids grow up...
Afterwards parents get old...
Afterwards, promises are forgotten...
afterwards, the day becomes the night...
afterwards life ends...
And then it's often too late....
So... Let's leave nothing for later...
Because still waiting see you later, we can lose the best moments,
the best experiences,
best friends,
the best family...
The day is today... The moment is now...
We are no longer at the age where we can afford to postpone what needs to be done right away.
So let's see if you have time to read this message and then share it.
Or maybe you'll leave it for "later"...


Jacqueline

Judy...
...thank you, for everything now going on with my sad-unhappy life, i sure needed that wake-up call...
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Marilyn

Judy I am so sorry that I can't read what you have written, It is such small print. Would you please start using a larger font like a 3 or 4.

Not much new here, Yesterday and today I don't know what is wrong with me but the tears just keep showing up for no apparent reason. We are going to a friend's house for dinner today, another friend is picking us up at 2:30 to drive us. I don't drive after dark any more except after our usual Friday night diner which is just a short distance from home on a well let street.
"Good people take care of their animals, but even the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel" Prov. 12:10
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Jacqueline

#76
Marilyn...
... i have cried tears every day for the last 18 months...the sudden loss of my Richard, found dead by me, my deteriorating  Primary progressive Multiple Sclerosis, and everything i have had to do and still doing in-between...Sorry this is not much help to you...but you are not alone in this crying tearful game of life...and of course we have this Coroner Virus still ongoing, Christmas once again is upon us, and not forgetting your hubby Keith's illness must be taking its toll on you, hence the reason for your tears...or maybe the release of other things building up...crying tears is our body's mechanism of disposing...

" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Jacqueline

#77
Marilyn, i took the liberty of copying and pasting Judy B's posting for you, using font 3
************************************************************************************

I didn't write this - but WOW does it speak to my heart!!!  Worth the read.
Barely the day started and... it's already six in the evening.
Barely arrived on Monday and it's already Friday.
... and the month is already over.
... and the year is almost over.
... and already 40, 50 or 60 years of our lives have passed.
... and we realize that we lost our parents, friends.
and we realize it's too late to go back...
So... Let's try, despite everything, to enjoy the remaining time...
Let's keep looking for activities that we like...
Let's put some color in our grey...
Let's smile at the little things in life that put balm in our hearts.
And despite everything, we must continue to enjoy with serenity this time we have left. Let's try to eliminate the afters...
I'm doing it after...
I'll say after...
I'll think about it after...
We leave everything for later like ′′ after ′′ is ours.
Because what we don't understand is that:
Afterwards, the coffee gets cold...
afterwards, priorities change...
Afterwards, the charm is broken...
afterwards, health passes...
Afterwards, the kids grow up...
Afterwards parents get old...
Afterwards, promises are forgotten...
afterwards, the day becomes the night...
afterwards life ends...
And then it's often too late....
So... Let's leave nothing for later...
Because still waiting see you later, we can lose the best moments,
the best experiences,
best friends,
the best family...
The day is today... The moment is now...
We are no longer at the age where we can afford to postpone what needs to be done right away.
So let's see if you have time to read this message and then share it.
Or maybe you'll leave it for "later"...
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Jacqueline

Prayer for the end of the virus
SECAM, the Symposium of the Episcopal Conferences in Africa and Madagascar, has suggested the following prayer for all those affected by the coronavirus:

Almighty and merciful Father, who show your love to all your creation.

We come before you asking for a quick control of the Coronavirus currently ravaging our world.

Hear graciously the prayers we make for those affected by the virus in various parts of the world.

Grant healing to the sick, eternal life to the dead and consolation to the bereaved families.

We pray that an effective medicine to combat the sickness be speedily found.

We pray for the relevant governments and health authorities that they take appropriate steps for the good of the people.

Look upon us in your mercy and forgive us our failings. Amen.
" there is no such thing as an ending, only a place where you leave the story "
~ Muriel Donnelly

Marilyn

#79
Thank you Jackie for re=posting Judy's post for me to read.

I have so much to do and it is getting to me big time. Keith has such a collections of things in the house that he absolutely refuses to get rid of. Two cars and a whole bunch of trains that he has collected over the years. He has horded so much and I am all alone in trying to convince him that he will. never ned any of this stuff again. I Have to sell  many things of his and he keeps toelling me to sell my stuff.  I am planning to move back to California to be close to Gilbert so they can help with Keith and I can be near them.

This house is so  full of cat urine that the carpet cleaners told me it is a lost cause they can't be of any help.  I am embarrassed to ask anyone to come here. and I am only one person. When Gilbert and Sonja came to visit they sat in chairs outside and camped in a tent on the back deck to sleep only coming inside to shower. I don't invite anyone to come in and will talk to people at the door our outside the front door. The smell of ammonia is so strong tht I can feel it in my bronchial area. My bedroom is the only room that doesn;t smell like cat urine because I have never allowed to cats to  be in that room/ Keith's bedroom the smell is so strong that I dread going in there to make his bed.

If there are typos in the post just ignore them I dob't want to go back to fix them it is too depressing.
"Good people take care of their animals, but even the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel" Prov. 12:10
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Jane Walker

Hello, and Happy Day After!  Yesterday I was on my own, as usual, but managed a good microwave dinner (turkey and dressing in a creamy sauce, topped w/cheese) to which I added a salad, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie.  I also had a lovely wine from Argentina.  I tried calling my brother in Arizona but he didn't answer several attempts so I called a former sister-in-law, and had a very enjoyable visit with her.  My daughter, Dottie, called to brief me on the activities planned in California, and later I saw the pictures posted on facebook.

For the first time in a very long time Dottie was with all three of her daughters and their families.  They all met at Jessica's house (she's got the most room) and each brought what looked like enough food to feed an army!  I know she was in 7th heaven having everyone together in the same place for the first time ever.  Her girls have added husbands, fiancés and kids over the years so there was a pretty good crowd.  It made my heart smile to see that.

Marilyn, I am so sorry you are having to endure this time so isolated from others who could be of help and support.  It must seem so overwhelming.  I know it doesn't help but I used to tell my daughter everything starts with the first step.  As the old saying goes "How do you eat an elephant?  One bite at a time."  I went through some of what you are experiencing with Tom.  Before he was in the VA Home he had really messed up the place with his spurts of anger (rage) which comes with dementia. There were extensive repairs needed and a lot of legal stuff involved. Not to mention the static I got from his biological daughter who absolutely hates me! Also, his sister and niece and her husband joined in the fray after a while. Another problem was that all that was in California and I had to make numerous trips from Oregon to handle it.

Hang in there, Marilyn ... I'm praying for you.
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass .... it's about learning to dance in the rain!

JudyB

Jackie thank you!

OK as of Sunday I am starting a 4 week daily post, leading up to Christmas.  I will be including crafts..... You don't have to do the crafts, I just think It will create some fun for those of us who are alone, lonely in a crowd, or just want some fun!
I will include music and devotionals....  I hope you enjoy the devotionals, and have some enjoyment in the crafts!

I love you all. Merry Christmas!




Marilyn

Judy that sounds like a fun thing to do

Jane thank you so much, by the way, I lost yours and Nita's phone numbers when I accidentally deleted my entire contact list from my phone by not putting on my glasses to see what I was doing. Bad Mw!!!!!
"Good people take care of their animals, but even the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel" Prov. 12:10
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JudyB



JudyB

If you have a printer, you can print that off and doodle!

Hoping you have pencil crayons or markers if you choose to take the challenge!!!!


JudyB



Janet

Not much happening in here since I was last here.  I had a dickens of a time getting here, again.  :-\  :ticked:

I hope all of you enjoyed your Thanksgiving, whatever you did.  We just went over to Hugoton to the kids' and had a nice day with them,  but hadn't seen them since their bouts with the stinkin' Covid.  And I was really missing them.

I'm very optimistic that Donald Trump won by millions of votes and that it will be proven. So I am rejoicing and praising our good God!

I hope there will be more posts here next time I check!
My book Rising Above available at JanetDamon.com

Janet

I waited a while, doing other things, after I finally found my way in here, and now I feel pretty silly for saying nothing had been happening in here!  Several really nice posts appeared between my posting and getting back after dealing with a lot of mail clutter!  So nice to read all of them.  Jane, good to "see" you again!

Marilyn, I'm sorry things have gotten so tough for you.  I will remember to pray for you more often.  ((Hugs))

Carol, I pray Don's health will improve, as well.  This getting older surely isn't for sissies, is it?  Darrel seems to be doing well now.  He sits way too much every day, but I can't just be nagging at him all the time; that only makes us both unhappy.

Judy, the Christmas thing sounds like fun.  Hope I can get in here without it taking me 30 minutes each time!
My book Rising Above available at JanetDamon.com

Carol

We sat outdoors in the sunshine yesterday - though it was cold.  One son and one daughter as well as two grands came for a visit.  It was wonderful.  They are already planning to come for Don's birthday in a few weeks - at least those who can get together.  One grandson heads for Minnesota where he starts pilot training.  Brrrrr

Judy:  Such a sad ceremony - So sorry for family friends and those who care.I will look for my colored pencils.  If you have some easy knitting or very easy crocheting pattern - I will check it out.  I always have some little sewing project but that is in the basement and would like to just have something simple for being near the kitchen.

One son asked from my crock pot dressing recipe and I cannot find it but tried to think of everything in the process. 

Janet:  At this time in our lives, everyone has "something" happening - praying gives peace to the heart.  Thank you!

Jane:  WELCOME HOME!  We miss your notes.  How are you faring these days?







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