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Good Morning Everyone!

Carol I think the son is more concerned about not having to  do his share of caring for her. He already has power of attorney which means that he has total control over her as well. He has told me face to face that he can do what he want with her. He just comes in to get the bills , write the check, drop off my paycheck and leaves. He is concerned about how much it costs for her medicine and wants the doctor to cut back some of the meds. He is going to talk to the Dr. about that too.

The home he wants to put her in is the same one she was in for rehab after her surgery. I have been there and it is the worst one around here. They keep them  tied into wheel chairs and don't let them walk on their own. They drug them so they wont be bothered. It makes me sick to see our elders treated in such a way by family members who  are not involved and think they know everything. So they put them in a home  where they won't have to be bothered with them.

If he would just talk to the Home Health nurse and others who are around her every single day, he would see that she is not as bad off as he thinks she is.

I don't care about my job that doesn't even enter the picture, I can always get another, I love her and care about her well being. I can't take care of her in a nursing home.

Janet, I do pray you are much better and if not, that you see a doctor soon.  You, of all people, the one that flits around like a bumble bee, should not be down! 

Ruth Ann, is anti-inflammatories the same as anti-biotics?  I realized last evening that I stood all the time yesterday while 'others' sang (since singing is using your voice) during the contemporary service.  I don't remember my back hurting at all all day.  And I have thought that something was inflamed back there.  If the anti-biotics stopped the back pain, it was well worth this surgery.

I went to Kitty's last evening.  I am going to crochet a doily for her semi-circle table...13" x 25".  We decided and oval doily would do.  Needs to be done by June 24 and the afghan I am making needs to be done by May 26.

Ivalou and I have a g-nephew graduating in Michigan, May 20.  Kaye Don and Barb's grandson.  They are going for three days but Ivalou and I have decided to get us a room and have a mini-vacation!  Now to test my voice tomorrow and see if a room is available. 

Doing some laundry today.  Nice and bright and sunny but a chill in the air.  I walked some outside today but finished inside. 

Hi Etta Sue you wereposting at the same time I was.

Janet I am praying for you sister.

Marilyn - I know exactly how you feel about your client.  I used to get into all the care centers in the Northwest, and I've seen what you're describing all too much.  I'm thankful to realize that God's ultimately in charge, and that therefore justice and righteousness will ultimately prevail.  In the meantime, though, it is indeed sad that the law can do nothing.

Janet - God grant you to be aware of His arms around you and His love enveloping you.

Hi, everyone.  Our weather is beautiful today!!  And warm too.  The only drawback is the mosquitoes already.  If I can remember correctly, it seems they didn't hang out in my back yard till later in the summer.  I have no standing water anywhere, yet there they are.  I tried to sit out this morning for a bit, and was bitten 3 times.   I guess from now on I have to use repellent even to go outside in the morning.

But that sounds like complaining. LOL   It truly is a Marvelous Monday!

Marilyn, I've been reading your posts about Ruth, and have been concerned as well.  I know I was just feeling your concern.  She has been calling you more and more, obviously frightened of being alone, bless her heart, and I thought that soon she would need  more care than she is being given.  I know you do everything she needs, when you're there, but evidently her son isn't willing to pay for more hours for you, or a relief person.   The people my sis cares for are slowly heading toward needing around the clock care.  They aren't there yet, but it will happen.   I know with your prayers for Ruth,  she will get that care and when it's time, God will release you and put you on another assignment. :)

I have been reading a book called Exalting His Word.  In it she repeats a phrase we've heard, but it is so true.  I thought I'd just repeat it here for each of us.

"I am not who you think I am.  I am not who I think I am.  I am who God says I am."   God's Word is filled with promises of who I am and who I shall become.    I know we find our Wonderful Jesus all through the Bible.  This book is about finding yourself in there too. :)  We are hidden in Christ, and where He is we are.  Where He is revealed, we are revealed.  Good stuff!  I have been pondering on that for a few days now.  Somethings we know, but then it flows into a deeper level...and we find we didn't know at all.

Today is wash day. (this week, anyway)  Gotta go take a load of towels from the dryer and fold towels.  I like folding towels. )  They always fold so evenly, not like some sheets I've known, and look so finished. haha   It doesn't take much to please me.

later,  Nita

Just stopping by to say "Hi" to all y'all on this absolutely beautiful Monday on the Oregon Coast!  Oh, I see Nita has already dubbed it a Marvelous Monday ...  She's right, of course.   :thumbsup:   ;)

I had an appointment with the radiologist this morning (routine, mammography) and it was such a pleasure to not have to wear a coat, or sweater -- just a short sleeved blouse! (with the rest of my clothes, of course)   ;)   Yup, it doesn't take much to please me either. 

I have to smile at the way God has of reminding me of Himself at just the "right" times.  Yesterday evening my youngest daughter called me.  Now, that in itself is not unusual because she often calls when she is feeling down or in need of a shoulder to cry on.  She sounded so glum when I answered and she said "hullo  mom ..."  I right away asked what was wrong.  She said "i'm calling with what for me is a very unusual request...." 

Okay ... what is it?

"I need you to pray for me ... and Will (her boyfriend)"  She told me of some unhappy circumstances and how frustrated and disappointed they both were and said "I couldn't think of anything else to do." 

Actually, prayer is the first thing I think of, but Dot is different.   :)  She has. long ago, decided to go it on her own and has explored just about every religion and self-help avenue available.  Never seemed too interested in her Mom's faith or at least never spoke much about it, although more recently has been more open to discussion with me.

Now, with this request for prayer, I see it as a first step back toward trusting God for guidance.  I also see it as His way of letting me know that I'm really not as useless and unnecessary in my childrens' lives as I'd begun to think. 

Janet, I have been watching the news reports of the terrible storms and aftermath across the central plains...and it continues... and, especially of the complete annihilation of that small town of Greensburg, KS.  I have been praying for all the people in need and for those who have lost everything.  What a horrendous shock.  And the tornado season is only beginning.   :-\

Marilyn, I am still pondering the trip to California.  Gas prices continue to soar and I will need to have an oil change and perhaps tire rotation for my car before such a trip.  I know there's a place for me to stay other than a motel, though, so that helps.  I'll take my sleeping bag because Joy and John may still be short of furniture.     ;)

Joy has said they are getting Comcast (phone, TV, and internet) tomorrow so she will be able to call me then.  I will have more information and be better able to make the decision about a trip then.

Gotta go .... I would love to comment on all the posts I've been reading but this is already too long.  I don't want to be a "post pig" y'know.   :-[

We spoke with the Home Health Nurse today and Ruth's son can NOT put her away without her consent. He only has power of attorney over her money not her medical issues. He would have to take her to court and have her declared incompetent, If he puts her in the nursing facility she can sign herself out. That is sure a relief off her shoulders. Her blood pressure was way up today when I got there because of the worry.

We went to Eureka today to the Sizzler for the free salad bar that she had tickets for. Then we stopped at Target so I could run in and buy her a magnifying mirror. She was so thrilled to be able to see her face and her hairdo.


Jane you a  Post Pig I seriously doubt that.

Thank you so much Al.  I owe you one!

It's a really good thing I'm not sick very often.  I just cannot tolerate it!  If I'm not a LOT better by morning, off to the doctor I go.  Other than trying to post this morning, I have spent the entire day in bed.  Ugh. :P  One really annoying thing is how much it affects my vision.  If I didn't type by "feel" I couldn't do it at all today.  Have to use a big magnifying glass to read the posts. :(

I hope you all stay well, and thanks for remembering the Greensburg people.  Such a sad situation.

Janet, go up to the very top of your browser and click on View.  You can increase the size of the font in there.

Hello all:

Janet: about the fishing "mess"  being cleaning the fish.  I do know you were having fun.

Larry:  Yes I have had a wonderful birthday, Sue & friend took myself and Mel out for dinner last evening as Mel has his day on Saturday.

No laundry for me until the utility pump is back and running ( we need this, to pump the water into the septic tank). The pump is not up and running because I did the wrong kind of laundry so it got plugged with lint even though I have a filter in the machine as well as on the external hoses. 

Janet: Perhaps I should sign up with Fly Lady then things would really fly.

Etta Sue:  Is tomorrow the day you can talk?

Pat:   Hello   

Hello, all :) 

Marilyn, I really feel sorry for Ruth.  So sad when children don't properly care for their elders. 

Good to read all the posts.  Not a lot to add; just trying to get through this post-surgery "stuff". 

I hope all of you have a really good week.

Bernard

Bernard, how are you really feeling?  I remember when Jack had his open heart surgery, he went through a time of feeling so "down" and the doctors said it was so common to folks having this.

Are you able to do a lot of walking?

Hi everyone.  Really late getting her today as it has been a very busy day.

I left coffee early to take Pat to a chiropractic appointment.  She is some better but still not getting around very well.  I then had to get to the cardiologist for a routine appointment at 11 am and he is about an hour away.  He as an hour late in seeing me so it was about 2 pm when I got home.  He wants me to have an untrasound of the aorta just as a precaution.  They are recommending this test for anyone over 65 who has heart disease to rule out or be able to monitor any anyurism (sp).  There is no indication I have one but he wants to make sure so if I did they can closely monitor it.

After resting we decided we needed cushions for the backs of the chairs on the porch and to get a cusion for another different type chair on the porch so it was back to Home Depot and then to a restruarant to pick up sandwhiches for dinner. 

Our porch looks very nice as it was all cleaned and polished this morning.  We got covers for all the chairs to protect the cushions and think we will get a lot more use from the screened porch.  I will try to put up the sun shades tomorrow as was too tired to tackle it this evening.

Janet, sorry that you are under the weather.  Sounds like it fits right in with being a resident of Kansas at this time with the tornados and now floods.  Hope you feel a lot better tomorrow.  Thanks for the new devotional for this week.

Bernard, believe me it does get a lot better so hold in there.  As Pat says it is pretty normal to go through some down days.

Marilyn, I just can't understand why a child would be concerned about the parents money more than the the best care for the parent.  Glad that your client has some say in the decision to go into a care home.  Is there any possibility for an assisted living arrangement?  Your compassion and concern for your clients is very evident and so admirable.

Jane, I am convinced that God works is strange ways, not strange for God but in our human understanding.  This past year has been an eye opener for me in this regard.

Nita, our weather was very beautiful here today as well.  It was so clear and the humidity in the low 20s.  This is very unusual for us this time of the year.

Etta Sue, your little badge was a great idea. 

Carol, Pat has a portable Bernina that she got when we were staying in Missouri.  It doesn't get used very often but occasionally. 

Liz, I have never seen an IMAX film but understand they are quite awesome.  Glad you were able to get out.

Time to retire for the night as can hardly keep my eyes open.

Larry any pro active tests the medical profession does is good,  So often they wait till there is a problem and then turn to drugs.  Keep an eye on things.

Pat I hope your weekend was good.  A good break from the normal.

Nards keep doing what the Doctor and nurse Karma says.... can be boring but in the end worth it.

Janet I understand by our news that they have found a survivor.  Maybe there are more?  We should keep prayint.  I am sorry you aren't feeling well, A day in bed isn't nice but perhaps you need the rest.

Marilyn it is good that Ruth's son could not make that move.  You are doing a good job, too bad there aren't more home care providers like you!.

Jane prayer is the first thing we should do....but for us "fixers" it somehow doesn't "feel" like enough.  We can thank our Lord that she knew who to call for prayer.  I do know that it is only through prayer that we can truly see any change......we have to get our feelings in line with what we do indeed "know"!

Nita sounds like a good book.  I will see if it is in our church library.

Etta Sue it is just a little bit of time left and you will be able to talk as normal.   Bless you I am praying for you during this time.

Al Still praying about those legs.

I am off to bed.  Tired tonight.
God bless JudyB

It's a beautiful, sunshiny day here on the Lost Coast of northern Calif.  So that's what is coming your way toward the east.  Our weather is going to march directly accross the country, and it will be in New York City in four days.

A close friend of mine is going to be preaching this Sunday, and he hasn't done much of that before, so I'd appreciate prayer for him as he prepares.

Hello all,
its been a busy busy day already and its 0930 we have had truck this morning. Our store in Greensburg was completely destroyed however the 14 employees are all safe and sound we are in the process of getting fundraisers set up for them... its been an intersting weekto say the least i think i'm going to have to go get my shoulder checked out again its hurting... anywyas i think i'm going to lay down and rest for a bit before work tonight i have work classes and meetings all week.... fun fun :( anyways ill talk later
Sarah

While most of you are enjoying the warm weather up there in the Northern Hemisphere, down here in Australia, we are enjoying a glorious Autumn. The leaves on the trees are turning colour and I must admit that this is my favourite time of year. :)

Things are busy (as usual) in my household. LOL! How can it not be with six sons?!  :)

God is doing marvellous things in our lives, for which I am grateful and rejoicing in. My husband George, is planning another trip to India soon. He'll be away for 6 weeks. In July my first book will be released. It goes to print in a few weeks time and I'm getting very excited about it. :)  Recently I took a position with EZRAweb.com as a freelance writer to write Biblical fiction stories for their readers. This requires that I write a new story each week and I'm looking forward to doing this. As for my photography, God is opening new doors for me, especially in the USA, so I'm looking forward to seeing what the Lord will do there. :)

I do apologise that I don't post here more frequently and keep up-to-date with each of you precious people. It's 5am right now and my children are still sleeping, so I have the time to drop in for a little chat. (I still have only the 'newbie' status. LOL!)

See you all again soon, until then, love and blessings in abundance.  <3

Hi everyone!

Hi everyone.  We have had another delightful day here in Georgia with a little breeze, for which I am thankful as it is much more humid than yesterday and quite a bit warmer. 

I am writing from our screened in porch, which I think we have about finished getting all ready to enjoy ourselves and for my sister's visit.  I just know we are going to enjoy, at least we better as we have put quite a few dollars into the various elements.  Fortunately we have had the porch furniture for many years but had never bought nice cushions and chair covers to protect them. 

I just finished putting up the new blinds a few while ago and Pat and I are sitting out here enjoying the early evening as the sun moves to the West.  She is eating her dinner and I am skipping mine as today was the luncheon at the Senior Center and they had a great meal.  Pat didn't attend as her back is still bothering her but this evening she seems to be much better. 

We were called a little while ago to tell us the Bible Study with our minister tomorrow has been canceled as his daughter has to go to court regarding a car accident and he, of course, needs to be with her.  Since I don't have choir practice tomorrow night I think I will have a complete day pretty free of meetings and hopefully going out, other than to go to coffee in the morning.

Hi Marilyn, Al, JudyB and all who will visit her tonight.

InspiredGal, congratulations on your book that is to be published.  That responsibility to write a story a week for a website sounds like a big task but it sounds like you are really looking forward to it.  Glad your husband is getting to return to India for a visit.

Sarah, you are one busy young lady.  Sorry that your shoulder is bothering you.

I am talking!!!  But I am not talking normal.  Still raspy.  I am thinking that when I get over this cold, I will be fine.  Hope that is before I go to see the surgeon next Monday morning.  But I do want to thank all of you for your prayers.  I could feel them! 

Busy day!  I mowed the grass and then ran the weed-eater.  After taking a shower I headed to Noblesville for a sandwich at Hardee's.  Then to Lowe's.  I went to see if they had downspout props.  They look like a 'Y' only a 90° top part and you put them in the ground and then your downspout sits in the middle top.  Keeps the winds around here from blowing them to kingdom come!  But I didn't find any.  But I came out of there with some Gorilla Glue, some chain, a battery-operated leaf blower, a spreader and a bag of weed killer stuff for the lawn.  There is no way I will walk this acre yard but I am trying to devise a way of pulling it with the lawn mower.  HMmm! 

Ivalou and I are going to Michigan to a g-nephews high school graduation.  But we didn't want to go with Kaye Don and Barb...they are going for three nights and staying at their daughter's house.  So I called this morning and made reservations at a motel right on a lake.  The lady told me the price and I thought that sure isn't what AAA says so I asked why.  She said for Saturday night the room comes with a buffet dinner, a banana split and buffet breakfast the next morning when rented for two people.  So that isn't so bad and besides we won't have to hunt for a place to eat! 

I went to Ivalou's to tell her about our room and then decided to go to Lapel to Dollar General.  I am having Euchre here the 15th..less than a week now.  So I purchased some things for that and then went next door to Subway for my dinner tonight. 

Busy day!  I was going to wash windows in and out but I see it is lightening thundering out right now!!  Really dark and shouldn't be dark yet!

Thanks for the message at the top of this new week! 

Marilyn:  How awful your client/friends son is behaving.  What an ingrate!!!!

We drove out to a dam today and saw a lot of cattle - black angus with their calves.  This is horse country as well and even some painted ponies which is what the natives preferred.   Spent some time at a quilt store downtown while Don walked around and he didn't remark at all about how long I chatted with a gal in the store. 

Carol

Okay ya'll.  I need some idea help.  Bernard's mom and dad are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on June 11th.  I did not know this until today, but we would really like to do something special for them.  Bernard is an only child, so if it is to be, it is up to me. :)

I want it to be
1. fun
2. cheap
3. easy
4. able to involve other family members

A reception seems the most likely route, but it's kinda late to start planning that I'm afraid.  I dunno.  i was just wondering if any of ya'll had seen/had/been to something unique.

Physically, I think Bernard is healing up normally, but yeah, he's a little down right now.  It seems to be a little like postpartum depression that I had after Travis.  It "feels" awful, and irrational, but is perfectly normal, and "real".   Right now, I'm encouraging him to get into a routine of sorts.  He does seem to do better when he walks of the morning instead of afternoon or night.  Hopefully, this will hold true.

Take care all!!

Karma

duh.  that post was made by me signed in as bernard. 

I want it to be
1. fun...games for all ages
2. cheap...how about a park
3. easy...How about a pitch-in
4. able to involve other family members...other family members could be in charge of games or other things to entertaim the little ones.

This way you can call or mail invites to friends and family members...cheap.  Food could be limited..two or three could buy the meat and others pitch-in the rest.  All that needs is someone to call the park to reserve the tables or shelter or go early and squatter's rights gets the tables.  June 10th is on Sunday and a perfect day for a family/friends get together at a park with lots of food. 

I am all for fun, easy. cheap and family.  Since my Mother and Dad are gone, we have a FROGGS back in the woods the second Saturday in August.  Friends and Family Of Grandma and Grandpa Stevenson.  This year will be our third annual FROGGS.  We kind of have it all day from around 10am until dark.  Bring your own meat to roast on the fire, a dish to share and your own drinks.  And of course, chairs and toys to entertain your kids.  We have a ball every year so far.

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Ruth Ann

Oh Ruth Ann, YOu are such a blessing to all of us here.


That testimony is just what this gal needed tonight.

Thank you

I heard tonight that there is a fire in California, in the Glendale area.  Thankfully our family in LA ia far away from Glendale.  We need to be praying for those who have lost homes and that there will be no lost lives.

Oh, Ruth Ann, you are SUCH a blessing!  No one I know has had more challenges in life, and you keep standing strong.  You also appreciate every thing done for you.  May I give you a big cyber hug? ((((((((Ruth Ann))))))))  Thanks for sharing that, it really blessed me.

I am feeling better today, think maybe the egg and toast I ate will stay with me.  Beth had called me Monday wanting me to take her somewhere, I told her I was sick; she told Mom.  So Mom has called me every day, sometimes twice, to see how I am, offer advice (take soda water) etc.  Funny.  We never get through being Moms, do we?  And we always appreciate being needed.

Larry, I know you and Pat will enjoy your refurbished porch.  I wish I had something similar, but it would never be feasible here with the wind like it is, and no protection.  But I can always dream, can't I?  Enjoy your sister's visit.

Darrel is wanting me to go somewhere with him, and I haven't even brushed my hair, so I will finish this later.

I got the news last night that a dear Christian man has gon to be with the Lord.  He suffered with cancer for years bur it spread to his lungs this past year.  It is so sad that people who have never smoked die this terrible death.  BUT Praise God Les is with the Lord to day and the suffering is over.

It is somewhat cooler today, still nice though, we are expecting rain.  It is needed, our garden is so dry.  We have not planted it yet.  I am hoping to do that this weekend.  Problem is it has yet to be tilled.  Oh well people work slower up here, and it shows in things like this.

I am off kids are struggling with understanding their health/science, so I need to clarify it for them

till later
JudyB

Hello again!  We went to town for part of our bank's 100 year celebration.  They are drawing every hour they are open this week to give away a $100 bill!  There were also other gifts--a nice rain gauge and a lovely ice cream scoop/paddle with a wooden handle.

They had cleared the entire parking lot behind the bank, set up a big tent, the serving lines for a nice barbecue dinner (free, of course!) and had a big flat bed trailer for the entertainment.  We enjoyed visiting with friends there, and a special treat was getting to hear Sheila,our 84 years young piano teacher play.  The wind blew her music off, a lady put it back up, and off it went again, onto her hands, and she never missed a note!  She can play anything by ear, anyway.  She said all she really needed was her list of songs she wanted to play.  What a gal.

Sorry about your friend, Judy.  It's hard to lose people, but so good to know they are home with the Lord, beyond the reach of sorrow, pain or suffering.

I just heard from my youngest daughter.  She told me that one of her best friends was in a horrible car accident with her children, on the way to their father's funeral, and some guy crowded her over as she tried to pass him.  She tried to speed up, but there was a car in front of her and another behind, and the guy sideswiped her and caused the car to roll three times.  Her youngest daughter, 10, was thrown from the car on the first rotation, as as she raised up, the car hit her and killed her.  An older daughter has terrible injuries, too.  I cannot imagine the pain of that young mother. :'(  And the jerk who caused it all never even stopped!  They still haven't found him.

I must get busy.  Since I lost half the week being sick in bed, I have a lot to do to get ready to go to Curtis' Commissioning and Graduation.  We are riding with his parents and plan to leave at 8:00  AM on Friday.

Ruth Ann, what a praise! 

Janet, so sorry for the lady and her two children.  How sad!  You never know when a life is snuffed away. 

Our Red Hats visited Wick's Pie Factory.  They ship to 35 states.  Today they were making boring pie shells and tops.  Wish they'd been making Sugar Cream Pies.  To me, Wick's are the best store bought frozen pies ever!!  Then we ate at Mrs. Wick's Restaurant.  Of course, their specialty is homemade pies made daily...over 35 different pies.  Of course, when I saw Coconut Cream Pie, I had to have a slice of that.  Real meringue!!  And only $2 a slice.  Then they had seconds that were frozen.  I bought a Sugar Cream and a Pecan Pie for $5.80.  Now if I don't get dessert made for Euchre, I can pop these in the oven.

http://www.kansas.com/static/slides/050507tornadoaerials/

This link will show you some of the devastation of our little neighbor town of Greensburg.  Photo #10 is what's left of my friend's home.

Hi everyone.  Am once again sitting out on my screened in porch with my laptop.  It is a bit warmer than yesterday but still have some wind and the ceiling fan helps.

This morning I went to Lowe's to return something and then across the street from there to Walmart for groceries.  They had everything that Pat had on the list.  However, I have decided that in the future when I go to Wal-Mart if I have a bit of shopping to do and not just in and out that I will use one of the electric carts.  They are a bit of a pain to handle but wouldn't have to do all that walking.  I was really exhausted when I finished.  I invariably have to retrace steps because I have missed something that is at the back of the store. 

The housekeeper was here again today for the final cleanup before my sister and BIL arrive.  As far as we know they will be here tomorrow afternoon sometime.  I think everything is in readiness.  The housekeeper was due next Monday so today's visit will substitute for that one. 

Pat is feeling better but still having problems with her back.  I am sure we will not be making any day or overnight trips with my sister and BIL this visit as she doesn't need a long car ride and I can't handle walking very far.

Ruth Ann, I would say you were cloaked in prayer to help you through a down time.  God does work miracles in our lives everyday and it is a blessing that you recognize them and appreciate them.

JudyB, these fires in variious areas are really terrible.  The one in south Georgia has now burned over 100,000 acres of timber and some homes.  The smoke is being seen in Florida plus they have some fires of their own.  Hope you get the rain you need.  They say we have a chance for some rain tomorrow.

Karmat, I am not the party planner but what Etta Sue suggests sounds pretty good to me.  It is the people gathered that will be important and not so much the surrounding and decorations.

Etta Sue, glad you are now able to talk and hope the hoarseness soon goes away.  Your trip with the Red Hat ladies sounds like it was a lot of fun.  I haven't heard of Wick's Pies but in the Kansas City area they have a big pie company that has restruarants and makes delicious piesl. 

Janet, glad you are feeling like getting out again.  Please don't overdue and let your strength return.  I have opened the photos you linked to in a separate window and will view them as soon as I finish posting here.  That is unbelievable devastation as evidenced by that first photo.

I have a nice quiet evening planned at home since we don't have choir practice this week.  Our director felt we had the upcoming material well in hand and as we don't sing this Sunday (it is youth Sunday) we will have another practice before we are back in the choir loft.

Hello everyone. I have been here to read and pray.

Hi, Marilyn.  Thanks for the prayers.

Hi, friends,

It's really late, and many details were handled at work today. Thank you for your responses to the story. What would we DO without each other and our prayers and support networks!

Janet, your devotional inspired me tonight. How good to refresh again that wonderful knowledge of being God's adopted child, sibling to our Lord Jesus Christ, and family member with the Holy Spirit.

Al, I do hope your friend will be strong of  good courage during his sermon Sunday. Etta Sue, it's so nice to hear your scratchy voice. We'll pray for great surgeon's reports. Janet, how difficult when your mother can't be near and Beth's illness is so hard on Beth and y'all. Larry, hope your wife's back continues to improve. We've been thankful for 2 good chiropractic relationships recently. Judy, a friend may be facing a really difficult situation, also. Death is so hard on those of us who remain and grieve more for our own losses, since our loved ones can't be with us. Oh, Marilyn, what difficulties with your client! So many good comments from our midst regarding Ruth's situation. A wise and knowledgeable group are gathered here. All strengths complement and support our continued relationships. A magnifying mirror certainly must have been such an eye-opener for her. You're a good, faithful, wise care provider who loves her (and so many others) with a heart full of Christian caring and supportiveness. Jane, prayer certainly can be effective when times seem grim - I'm so thankful God hears, answers, and gives us the assurance that time often reveals His answers to our prayers. I'm so glad she called. Comcast is nice. I'm not brave enough to try it for phone service yet. Nita, Magical Mondays are wonderful, aren't they! Sarah, how sad for those affected by that terrible tornado. Sometimes I wonder about redeveloping after such a bad loss--will New Orleans return to its prior strengths and weaknesses? Will it be forever changed by Katrina? Inspired Gal, 6 children will likely keep you operating at peak efficiency while you're alone. godspeed for your hubby. A book! That will be a good read. Carol, what a peaceful scene you described. Nards, hang in there - recovery may be slow but we believe in you and your loving caregivers. Pat your wonderful leadership is so inspiring, we love and appreciate your behind the scenes hard work, facilitating smooth operation of this great website, and your prayers and concern to us as individuals. If I didn't read your post or forgot to respond tonight, please know I love and appreciate every contributor.

Yikes! I guess tonight I'm a "post elephant!" :o

I feel that it's possibly beneficial for some or maybe all who view our forum that the post be removed at this time. Please forgive my being uneasy about leaving it for a long time.

While recuperating from tomorrow's hand surgery, instructions today were that almost no movement in the hand just operated on is to be done until stitches are removed. The surgeon is to authorize one-handed return to work with primarily mouse-related work and lower case emails as necessary. Potentially this is to be a period when I confer with clients and associates by phone, with on line viewing privileges to see their requests on my computer as we converse and resolve problems.

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Etta Sue, your idea of a cookout seems great. I know of a wedding to be in mid July where the young couple, expecting to bear many of their wedding expenses, have tentatively planned such a cookout for the rehearsal dinner. Of course, financial support and quite a lot of food and desserts will be given for this fine young couple. I've heard that from the various sides of the groom's family.

Karma, once I was very tight on finances and provided a reasonably inexpensive groom's rehearsal night dinner. A friend who worked at a deli sliced nice turkey breast and ham portions from what I purchased at Sam's. She rolled the slices as they are done on professionally made trays. I can't remember but cost of those little aluminum trays was quite low. I cut up and bagged zip lock bags full of all the good veggies for making beautifully laid-out salad trays that would be easy to assembled just before the buffet. The big bell peppers had their "heads" removed and the seeds and membranes cleaned out. They served as the "dipping dishes" to hold the dips we prepared and brought with us. Rye, wheat and white breads from the day-old bread store were arranged with appropriate sides for easy sandwich put-togethers.

These things went many miles during late winter weather safely in borrowed coolers in the rear of our family's vehicle. We froze ice in milk jugs and broke it up to spare expense of purchasing bagged ice. The rest of the children and I rode up front, of course.

Friends lent beautiful punch bowls that held crispy chips of several varieties. These were the large size bags from Sam's.

I truthfully don't remember tonight the dessert that ended the buffet.

I had learned that bridesmaids colors were to be red, primarily. So, the tables were covered with sheets already in my linen supply, and I found a wonderfully cheap closeout on wide red ribbon to serve as a "runner" down each table. My local church lent the little glass star-shaped candle holders to hold candles purchased at a dollar-type store. Additional details escape me at the moment.

Oh, yes, of course, drinks were a tea, fruit juice mixture, easily made from purchased bottled items.

All participants seemed to enjoy the foods and the atmosphere in that church basement was easy and things seemed to go well. Just about all the foods were eaten and cleanup was easy and repacking containers for the ride home not very difficult.

Y'all have a good rest of the weekend, and Happy Mothers Day to our mothers who celebrate this Sunday. I'll be reading along. :)

Ruth Ann

hello all
off and running on another "exciting" day.... well i'll call it exciting to keep myself from getting to bored throughout the day... i gotta be in meetings all day with the big bosses then off to work in elkhart for the remander of the evening. anyways i must "run" (i run about as much as i sleep anymore) adios
Sarah

Good Morning. I want to thank you all for your prayers regarding my client/patient. Her son came over and reassured her that he would never put her in a place she did not want to be. She said he was very compassionate, likening  her situation  to what he may face int he future. Hallelujah!

Another wonderful Bible Study last night.  We had another speaker from our church do the lesson. It wasn't really a lesson, She called out our names and said to each of us what she would say if she knew it was her last day on earth. The real lesson was to tell those you care about what you would want to say if you knew you would never see them again. Then we anointed and prayed for one another. She had a special message for me and It still brings tears to my eyes to think about the words she said.

I have been very scare here for a couple of days in my posting, I just didn't have anything to say.

Janet I do pray that you are feeling much better. My Pastor and his wife were both out last night with that stomach stuff that is going around. Very sweet of your mother to let you know that she  is there for you praying and so concerned on how you are.

Ruth Ann I have been praying for you this morning, I loved you long post last night. It so reminded me of the newsy letter I used to received from my mother, touching on many people and many subjects.

Etta Sue  how is the voice progressing is it still horse?

I confess I am so envious of those of you who are so closely knit families. We used to be but that was years ago. Now I am grateful that Gilbert and I have always been very close and that I am here in McKinleyville.

Time to go take a load out of the dryer and put another in before I go to work.

TTYL

Hi everyone.  I will be brief today but have enjoyed reading the postings since I posted yesterday.  We are doing some final meal preparations for my sister's visit.  I helped Pat put together a hot chicken salad that could be fixed ahead and was just resting a little before cleaning up the kitchen and chopping some onions for her and rinsing a head of lettuce and spinning out the excess water.  Using the spinner is one of the least fun things I can think of doing in the kitchen as it is very difficult to get the spinner to turn but it does do a good job.  I also need to run back to the store to get some light bulbs as need one and have no 60 watt bulbs on-hand.

Our daughter is having a really tough time with her heart as the heart rate is very high and the two medications she is taking do not seem to be regulating it.  She sees the cardiologist tomorrow and they may do another angiogram and if the stent is till open implant a new device to pace the heart.  They told her that would require a 5 day hospital stay.  Things are very uncertain for her and whether she is healthy enough to be able to work and support herself.  Marilyn, your Bible study last evening fits our situation very well and we are trying to live in today and leave the future in God's hands, where it is anyway so that our worrying won't help a smidgen.

Need to get to work and then rest a little while.

i m home. surgeon said all went well,

r a b

Quote from: InspiredGal on May 08, 2007, 03:00:40 PM

Hiya all!!

While most of you are enjoying the warm weather up there in the Northern Hemisphere, down here in Australia, we are enjoying a glorious Autumn. The leaves on the trees are turning colour and I must admit that this is my favourite time of year. :)

Things are busy (as usual) in my household. LOL! How can it not be with six sons?!  :)

God is doing marvellous things in our lives, for which I am grateful and rejoicing in. My husband George, is planning another trip to India soon. He'll be away for 6 weeks. In July my first book will be released. It goes to print in a few weeks time and I'm getting very excited about it. :)  Recently I took a position with EZRAweb.com as a freelance writer to write Biblical fiction stories for their readers. This requires that I write a new story each week and I'm looking forward to doing this. As for my photography, God is opening new doors for me, especially in the USA, so I'm looking forward to seeing what the Lord will do there. :)

I do apologise that I don't post here more frequently and keep up-to-date with each of you precious people. It's 5am right now and my children are still sleeping, so I have the time to drop in for a little chat. (I still have only the 'newbie' status. LOL!)

See you all again soon, until then, love and blessings in abundance.  <3

It was so interesting to read this.  I've kept you on my prayer list as you look to the future for your lives.  I bet life can be hectic with all those boys around?

Thanks for the update!

Quote from: Etta Sue on May 08, 2007, 06:47:06 PM



I am talking!!! 

Etta Sue, you deserve a medal!  I can't imagine my going a week without talking.  My dog and cat would disown me for sure.

My best wishes for you as you heal.

I couldn't get on the site last night.  I wrote Ian and got a message back after I went to bed that he had fixed it.  The night before I missed getting here due to other internet problems. 

Ruth Ann, I'm not sure what the folks are commenting on.  Did you delete it?  I never saw it.  :(

Hi, Sarah.  It's so nice that you and your fellow employees are planning fund raisers for the employees of the Greensburg Pizza Hut.  Our local Hut is donating 20% of all sales today to the cause.

Ruth Ann, I love it when you are a "post elephant!"  :)  I got interrupted this morning while doing this post, now must close and go teach my class.  Will try to get back later.

Janet, I just went through those photos!  What a terrible catastrophe!  I can't even imagine such a wide area of destruction in under a minute!

Thanks for sharing that with us.

Just flying through as I only have a few minutes before it is time to leave.

Janet:  Thanks for the link to the disaster.

Marilyn: It is so good that your friend got the right care and that her son was given a wake-up call.  So sad when people take advantage

A blood test before a meal then 2 hours after - what does that really tell you.     Silly question I suppose.

Please remember our granddaughter also Sue's daughter in prayer as she is dealing with a tough issue. 

Karma:   Rest assured that whatever you and hubby do for mom & dad will be wonderful and rewarding.

Papa John:     Happy Birthday

 Happy Birthday Papa John

Papa John I miss your newsy GREEN posts.  Come back and tell us how your day has been!

Everyone must be busy today.  John is home and we are heading to bed.

God Bless
Judy

Janet--- all of Kent Colvins stores were doing that today and its been a CRAZY day for all the stores... at elkhart we ran a record breaking day with a 900 $$ hour :( in one hour we sold 900 dollars worth of product :( it was NUTS not nearly as bad a Garden City Delivery by 1 pm today (two hours into a pizza hut day) they had already had 5000$$ profit :) and like you said 20% went to Greensburg today WOW!! anyways i'm EXHAUSTED we had the meeting today followed by getting STOMPED on at work so i'm going to bed adios
Sarah

Please pray for Ivalou today.  She called me yesterday and said, 'I don't want you coming over here until I tell you to come over!'  I thought, what did I do?  Then she explained that Wednesday night she got sick. All night long...yesterday morning.  I think it sounds like food poisoning.  I called her this morning and she was still sick in the night.  So she has had this for at least 36 hours.  Can't even keep water down.  So pray that this whatever it is stops and that she doesn't get dehydrated.  I took her mail to her yesterday...stood outside the door...and she looks awful.  All around her mouth is broken blood vessels...looks like she has been bearded!  I don't like it when my bestest friend is sick so please say a prayer for her. 

I have been cleaning and cleaning.  Why is it when you find one thing to clean, two more things turn up to be cleaned?  House cleaning...a never ending job.  Anyway I am doing this for Euchre that is meeting here next Tuesday.  At least my house will be clean!

pat, will try to fill you in later. y all have a good day.

G'mornin' y'all.  It's a gray, foggy day here on the Lost Coast of California.  Not supposed to get significant sunshine 'til Monday.  Maybe even a bit of drizzle today and tonight.

It all seems appropriate, though, as my main activity today will be to conduct a memorial service  at a funeral chapel in Eureka.  The father of one of our church members passed on this week, and our pastor is to be out of town.  So I get it.

I do marryin' and burryin', but I like marryin' best.

Good Morning

Etta Sue, I pray that Ivalou gets feeling better soon.  Being sick is no fun at all!

I'm pleased you are home and that the surgery went fine Ruth Ann.  Now please, please, please do not strain your hand and give it time to heal!

Larry, I pray also that your daughter's doctors work with knowledge and care when fixing her heart issues.

Happy Birthday Papa John.

Marilyn, it is good to hear that your client's son has recognized verbally some of the issues at hand and that her stress has been relieved a little.

I also wonder how Mieka is doing, has anyone heard from her?

I have just received a phone call from my daughter and one of the stresses has been lifted a little.  She has been hired part-time for the deli dept of a local (to her) grocery store and although unsure of the hours she will actually receive, has been told 25-30 per week which is an improvement of what she has been getting.  The other stress is an "in-law" medical issue that time and prayer will have to work on.

Now I must get busy and get back to work on this beautiful sunny day.  Too bad I must be inside and not able to fully enjoy it.

blood sugar fluctuates = must level back out from food eaten 4 next reading 2 be valid =

 :D  Hi folks.  Just a quick note to say hi  to you all and have been very busy and also I turned 60 last Sunday and I  still cannot believe that I am that old.   The weather is beautiful in Ontario and all the trees are blossoming very quickly.   I have not had time to read all the posts but I will still remember all who needs prayer.   Praise the Lord for all his goodness to us..

  Have a great weekend and May the Lord richly bless you all. <3

Hi Everyone!

I haven't had time to post anything in a very long time.  Work has been keeping me really busy as I work midnight shift.  I am working as a security guard and loving it.  I am hoping in the very near future to be able to get my truck driving license and when I do I will be aiming 18 wheels down the road. 

Take care everyone and please know that you are all in my prayers.

Fraoch

Fraoch - interesting that you should say you have been employed as a security guard.  I've been a pastor since 1969, but had to be involved in secular employment simultaneously during most of that time.  I too was a security guard until about 2 years ago.  My shifts were usually swing (4PM to midnight), though I also did graveyard and day occasionally.

Hello!!!

Etta, I am definitely praying for Ivalou.  Bless her heart, that has got to be miserable.

The anniversary thing sorta worked itself out.  My MIL isn't big on having attention directed at her, and she said she would rather just take us and the kids to the Knoxville Zoo or Cades' Cove or something.  A couple of little day trips in the next few weeks.  So no planning for me.  YAY!!!!!

Good Morning Everyone, Where have you been?

Etta Sue I have been praying for Ivalou, how is she today? Did you get her some Gatorade to get her electrolytes back up. 3 days in that condition is too long not to have gone to the Doctor.

Al I did not know that  you have worked as a Security  Guard since I have lived up here. I only remember you driving for the Dine out group when I first came. You do get around don't you?  :thumbsup:

It is raining again and I was going to mow today Yesterday my nieghbor was mowing and did part of my front lawn. GRR. It sure looks funny.

Doing a load of laundry already this morning, still need to vacuum the living room. Not much else is planned for today except to read the chapters for my class on Financial Peace taught by Dave Ramsey video. We are not having class this Sunday night as it is Mother's day.

Janet how are you and Darrell feeling? Are you over the sickness?

TTYL

Yup, Marilyn, I was security guard at Eureka Adult School just before beginning with Dine In.  I also did Dine In down in San Jose for quite a while, and i also did security guard down there.  I morph easily.

I haven't talked to Ivalou today but she said yesterday she felt a little better and was sleeping a lot.  I printed out from the internet about food poisoning.  I am almost positive that is what she had.  And my SIL took her some Gatorade but as of last evening she hadn't eating anything since Wednesday night.  I am going to 60 Chix at noon but I want to call Ivalou before to see if she needs anything while I am out.  Bless her heart! 

We had a little excitement last evening.  My SIL knocked on my front door..inside door was open and I was about 4 feet from the door.  Didn't know anyone drove in my drive and she scared me to pieces.  Anyway when I opened the door she said she didn't know if she should call 911 or not...there are two boy and two girls about a block from my house...one girl was sitting on the edge of the road.  One boy was driving and drove off like a bat out of ****.  So she did call 911.  The car came back and was sitting on the road with just his parking lights on and you could hear them arguing.  Finally the police came but I don't know what happened.  I have no idea where any of them are from. 

I am all done with the chores I had to do. I have printed out a whole bunch of business cards and labeled products that I am taking to the Women's Health Fair next Saturday in Eureka. I also had to make a sign that the products on display are not free samples.

I need to go to the store and get a few things that I forgot to buy yesterday. When I go to the store I don't like to wander around and look at everything, I like to go in get what I have to get and get out of there, otherwise I spend too much on stuff I didn't really need. I usually shop with a list, but stopped on my way home without my list. My back has a branch in the grocery store, I was at the bank when I decided to shop. Bad idea.

C~U~L8er

poor ivalou. etta sue, what a frightening time.

happy mothers day, friends.

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers here.

And lets remember those who have already gone on to be with the Lord.  My mother has been gone 6 yrs now.  Not a day goes by that I don't miss her.


Later,
Samantha :)

Well, the weather station said "mostly cloudy" today, but, at least right now, it's a beautiful sunshiny morning. A good friend of mine will be doing the preaching today, so pray for him and for all of us that we will be built up and become more obedient to our Lord.  The memorial service yesterday went well.

Just stopping by to wish a very
to all who qualify here.   <3

As Samantha already noted, I have been thinking of my mother this morning.  In fact today is the anniversary of her death 18 years ago.  My mother died on Mothers day in 1989.  We said "That's just like Mom ... making sure we never forget her!"  And we haven't. 

Jane my grandmother  died on Mother's day 1973

Happy Mother's Day!  The church was full this morning.  Almost standing room only.  Good!  I had lunch at KFC for Mother's Day.  Then I shopped at WalMart.  Saw a lady I used to work with and we chatted awhile talking about the old days! 

Then I came home and...I hate to say that I did this today...Sunday ....and Mother's Day...but I mowed the yard.  At least it is done for another few days. 

I have to have blood work again tomorrow and later see the ENT surgeon.  Keep praying 'benign' for me, please!

I hope all of you are enjoying your mother's day. As for myself I received a gift at church for having the most children (5), it was a big bag of citrus smelling potpourri that I put in my mother's crystal bowl on my kitchen table.

here was a message from Gilbert on my answering machine but I have not been able to reach him on any of thier phones. I have been invited to a barbeque with one of the largest families in our church so I am going there. The kids an get me on my cell phone. I know I won't hear from any of the other 4 kids, I never do.

The dogs have had their walks on the beautiful sunny day. The wind is a little cold butnot too much.

Thank you Samantha for your message.

TTYL

hi, friends, we tabled mothers day til later. son has been so good as a caregiver - even put on my compession stockings, took blood sugars.

etta sue, still praying.

love to all - you're so 'family' to me.

Hi from a cloudy/sunny/dry/wet island (and that is only one day)!

We went out for Mother's Day last week, so I am alone at the moment....tho' not giftless.  Nice card and gifts and a card to go shopping for clothes....so might do that tomorrow if sunny in Victoria.  Sort of got spoiled, that's for sure!

Amanda turned 20 on May 10th.  She was born on a Mother's Day.  That was pretty exciting as she is my only grandchild.  Guess there won't be any more teenager jokes now....This is sort of a momentous year, Amanda turned 20, next month Wendy turns 50, in September I turn......GAD!  :o

Anyone see the programs on CNN and 20/20 that were dealing with Religion and Faith?  If they come round again, well worth taking a look.  There seems to be quite an interest in the subject lately....some good, some bad.  Could be it will at least draw attention to things that matter.

Here is a small smile:

Things To Think About:

Insanity is inherited -- you get it from your kids.

It now costs more to amuse a child than it once did to educate his father.

It rarely occurs to teenagers that the day will come when they'll know as little as their parents.

Money isn't everything, but it sure keeps the kids in touch.

Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth.

                                          ;)

Sort of ties in with this being Mother's Day!

Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.

Liz

Hello all!

We had a graduation reception/luncheon/ceremony today for my niece Shay.  She has been homeschooled since third grade and finished this year.  She wants to go to our community college for two years, then transfer to a local college and major in physical therapy, then her dream is to go to Duke and get a master's in exercise physiology.  Maybe I can be her pet project and she can get me into shape.  :)  hahahaha.  It will take more than a masters for that.

Marilyn, I am praying for you this year that some of the burnt bridges will be rebuilt and that this will be a year of healing between you and your other four.  I know your life has not always been like it is now, and I don't know if that adds to the alienation between you and them, BUT, I do know that God is the Great Healer and it isn't just physical ailments that He can heal.  Keep looking at Him, and He will keep looking for them.  Love ya, gal.

I'm fortunate to still have my mother with me.  I truly do appreciate her love and guidance.  I miss my grandmothers terribly, though, sometimes.

Bernard went to church today for the first time since before the surgery.  I think it was  a bit rough on him, though.  He looks kinda pale and seems really tired, now. 

later!!

k.

I'm back ... I was home alone today, as in every day, but I did receive phone calls from my two girls. 

I agree with Ruth Ann that all y'all are my family!   ;) <3  I love family.

My sister (who has no children) sent an ecard to let me know she is thinking of me.  I guess she feels I was her "mother" since I'm 9 years her senior and basically "raised" her.  That's another story all to itself.

I went to church this morning and a sweet young boy gave me a beautiful multi-colored carnation as I was leaving.  I came home to a message from Joy on my phone answering machine.  Then Dot called me on her way to a meeting to wish me a happy mothers day ... Later Joy called again to speak with me in person.  She spent the day in San Jose with John's parents and family for a big  get together.  She said she will call me again tomorrow, when she iis back home, and we will have a longer visit via telephone.

Life gets tough sometimes but that's just the time the tough get going!   ;)  :thumbsup:

I am still praying for all y'all who are going through difficult times.  I know ... I KNOW ... God is always on time with the answers to each problem we face.  Karma tell Nards I am really proud of him for making the effort to attend church services even though his physical strentfh was taxed.  I am proud of YOU, too., my friend.  :thumbsup: You have and do exhibit the love of Christ in all y ou do and say. 

Etta Sue, please let IvaLou know that I am praying for her.  How terrible to be sick and without immediate help.  I believe God will intervene and completely restore her to perfect health.

All  the rest of y'all ... Please know that I am here and caring for each and every one of y'all.  God knows our hearts and every need and our heart's desire ... He understands when we think no one else is even aware. 

I will let y'all go and continue with a blessed day with the Lord.....

Later .... Jane

Happy Mother's Day. 

I heard from my son and daughter(Sue)   then later we got a call from a friend and we had dinner out again, I truly think it is time I stayed home and ate my own cooking, as it will be nice for a change.

see ya'll tomorrow.

Time to lock the door!

Hope all of our mother's had a wonderful day!

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