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From Pat about 5:30 p.m.

"Discharged from the hospital! Will be home later this evening"

Hi, friends,

It's good to hear Pat is being discharged.

I'm so sorry to hear of the various difficulties we have here in the forum. Won't it be wonderful when the time comes that we no longer get sick or have crippling diseases. A young friend called me today and he was relating what he had read in the Bible.

God bless you all,

Ruth Ann

Ruth Ann...
...thank you...
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Another bad day in the making...I cant do without my rollator even if the wheels keep catching along the borders or catching chair legs, worse than learning to drive...guess my rollator is on the wide side but it is taking all of my heavy weight baring on it...another day of sudden spasms, it doesn't care if I am sitting minding my own business, trying to stand up, or taking some steps, even come when I let go of my walker for that odd second to do something....if it decides to spasm it will and it does with no warning..... some are a part of a spasm others are a full spasm, they do come with pain...

Hi everyone. We have a nice sunny morning and it is going to be in the mid-90's today.  It looks like it is going to be another good day for me as feel like doing things this morning.  I will take my friend or coffee and back to his care home and then plan on going back to the Church for the Wisdom group, which I have not attended for the last couple of weeks. 

We had a nice dinner at Diablos with Scott and Jennifer and then a very pleasant evening with them.  For the last three weeks or so they have been playing a little game called Farkle and they really enjoy it.  It is a little game played with six dice and the score is determined by what is thrown in two tries.  I will probably watch some of the British Open Golf Tournament, although the time difference may interfere with that as it is already on this morning.  I see the Jordan Spieth is off to a very good start and currently leads.

Janet, your hard work at the fair is your gift to your community.  Probably most people have no idea of how much work it is for you. Sorry to read that Beth is losing weight and what it means.  I know it is sort of like a weight hanging over your head and remember how I dreaded to get a call and see it was from the hospital, which we had a lot of with Stacey.  I don't understand why Beth was not allowed to eat whatever she liked before now.

Jeanne, hope the CT Scan wasn't too hard on you yesterday.  I don't think I was aware that you had non-hodgkins lymphoma.  Sure pray that you will good a good report from the scan. 

Carol, maybe you can make your Montana trip later as a separate venture after you see how tough the Minnesota trip is for you.  Is your grandson's scholarship for his hockey skills?

Jackie, I see you are having more difficulties today in getting around.  It seems your MS is progressing very quickly but I know you have the worst type.  Sure glad you got that Rollator to use.  Basically the SeniorNet discussions were much like we have hear and on S&F's.  Since these discussions and sites are for Seniors we all know that there will also be changes and loses of folks as time goes on. Some of us have been doing this for 20 years or more.

Very happy to read that Pat is now discharged form the hospital.  I do hope she is feeling better.

Ruth Ann, the call from the young friend who called and wanted to talk about what he had read in the Bible certainly must have made your heart sing. 

It is a wonderful cool morning here.  We are into the normal afternoon storms where everything has to be closed for a few hours.  So fortunate to not be driving in commuter traffic.

Jackie:  Would leg massage or stretching help? 

Pat: Hooray!  Great news - hugs and prayers to you.

Larry:  It is an academic scholarship - he is a math major.  The job he has this summer is coaching hockey.  It is an old Christian school.   His team won 3 and lost 1.  I think two trips would be too much for both of us.

Ruth Ann:  Your phone call from the young man must have been a cherished moment.  Take care.   

Carol...
...on a good day, when no leg spasms it does feel so good to press and hold my stomach in tight and give it a lift, I know this sounds strange but a good stretch upwards feels so good...I was diagnosed with Meralgia Paraesthetica at the same time I was given my PPMS diagnoses, ( entrapment neuropathy of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve ) top of right leg inner thigh, not sure it was diagnosed correctly but I know leg spasm'ing-spasticity is all part and parcel of my disease...at times the thigh-groin area feels as if it is twisted...

I wish I could stay on the subject of this forum, which is Christian talk instead of talking about my MS, if only...but like the rest of us, our medical issues tend to be taking over our lives...I need to stay focused that no matter what, I am, and always will be, in the capable hands of our maker - God...

Jeanne Lee...
...now dont forget to reward yourself with a cream cake when you get home after your CT Scan ordeal, at least you deserve that...and worry about the calories later...Well that's what I done when I came home after my MRI Scan, my Scan was very late in the day, no food....Now promise not to tell anyone but, I actually ate two...

Pat...
..." welcome back to the land of the living " as my late father would often say...welcome home...

Wondering what you think of this...

" A Talk With God...author unknown...little girl praying The Lords Prayer - talking with God...

...can you remember being this little girl - boy?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMqDEYoRRbI

Jackie, you must have missed it.  That's the same video Larry gave us two days ago. 

It isn't the CT scan I mind - that's easy.  It's the getting from my house to a car and then coming home getting from the car into the house.  Those activities take my breath away, taking five minutes to get it back.  Oh well, there are so many who are much worse off than I am that I don't feel I have a right to complain.  I at least have the Lord to lean on. 

Jeanne Lee...
...play it, my one is different....

Jeanne, you know what? there is another way of looking at it....there are so many who are better off than you are, saying the same thing as you right now.....which puts you in the bracket of " so many worse off..." if you understand what I mean...you have as much right to complain as anyone, without having to feel guilty...

I am off to my bed now to have a read which helps me to fall asleep....leg has calmed down as it usually does by end of day, with or without spasms and - or electric shocks...so I shall say a good night and God bless to our group of Christian friends...

Hi friends,

The temps went to 97 in our city today. It is suggested that the very young and the elders stay inside until 7 pm tomorrow. Our humidity readings are high enough to send the "feels like" temperatures into the low 100s.

I fell into a pity kettle over something said today, but God sent a perceptive friend to lift my spirits with a cheery phone call. Now that silly old pity kettle is not with me anymore.

Yes, the young man is very sweet. He is a low-functioning adult and so many adults ignore him because of his challenges. I've always tried to explain things to him that may be confusing to his level of understanding.Thanks be to God, he has given his life to Jesus, and is reading the Bible app on his phone as he has time.

He thinks of me as his adopted grandma, since his favorite grandma and I were friends before her death.

Y'all have a wonderful day.

Ruth Ann

Jackie, I don't see it that anyone is better off than I am.  I really have nothing to complain about because, I have Jesus and nothing can be better than that.   

It is nearly 1:00 AM, and I am having a restless night, so came to see what's been happening here, and have read all your posts.

I'm so happy to read that Pat has been discharged from the hospital, and hope that means she is having much less pain now.

Jackie, you do seem to have a lot of pain also, I pray it lessens day by day.

Carol, I hope you and Don are able to do whichever trip is most important to you.  It's hard to give up doing what we've always done. 

Jeanne, I hope by now the CT scan and accompanying getting out and back into your house are over.
And that you got a good report!    For sure, when we have Jesus, we have everything!

Larry, Beth has always been allowed to eat anything she wants.  The problem is that John tries to feed her what HE THINKS SHE WANTS, things she physically cannot chew or swallow any more, causing pain and choking, then she stops eating, thus making the weight loss worse.  The thing is, he will not listen to them, nor to me.  His health is getting worse all the time, as well.  He is down to 100# now,
and still he refuses to go to a doctor.  I reminded him Wed. evening of Beth's care plan on Thursday,
but he forgot, and took her out to the fair again.  So we had it without them, which gave me a chance to ask about his behavior and treatment of Beth without his being there, so maybe it was a good thing. I apologize for talking about it so much, but it is so distressing to me.  I know Larry understands what I'm dealing with here.  Thanks, Larry.

My fair duties are almost over; all I have left is to take the art down, stack each person's things together so they can find them all, and be there to release them on Saturday morning. 

Ruth Ann, I never heard the term 'pity kettle' before.  I have heard of people being on their 'pity pot,' and kettle does sound better!     So nice of you to help the young man, and wonderful that he knows Jesus now!

Abby called and was really upset about the things going on with Beth.  She is such a caring, compassionate young lady.  I love her to pieces!  (Not literally )  She invited us to lunch on Sunday,
to celebrate her birthday, which was the 14th.  She is 20 now!  How the years have flown!!

I think I'll read a while and then go back to bed and try to get some sleep! 

Janet...
...it isnt just Larry Hanna who understands what your Beth is going through or what you are going through...I do too, I also suffer MS, as you all know, I just have different symptoms but fully aware of the symptoms you talk about over Beth, I have been amongst these people and witnessed it myself.......OMG..someone needs to take over the caring of Beth, this treatment from John cannot go on, he is doing all the wrong things...Is their an MS Nurse Specialist that comes to visit her for a start? I know that is not a solution as she - he isn't there to witness on a day to day basis...but someone from the MS Society needs to be aware of what is going on, for her own benefit...
...Janet, I want to give you a cuddle, I shall give you a cuddle, a group cuddle would be better... I know how hard it is for you not being close and that feeling of wanting to cry out for help, just someone to take care of Beth the way that would make you worry a whole lot less...one of the hardest jobs being a mother, and feeling that you should be doing more...well you are a good, loyal and caring mother Janet...and God knows that you are...Ok, I have said my peace...

Jeanne Lee...
...you are so right..HE ( God, ) and no one else, will be our trustworthy saviour at the end of the day...
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I never heard these phrases of " Pity Kettle " " Pity Pot " or " Pity Party " until I joined S & Fs, guess we dont seem to use them over here in UK but....I think we are now at the age to have the odd one without having to feel guilty, we have earnt the right...as long as they dont last too long...remember,
" no two days are ever the same..." thank you God...

Hi everyone. Another very hot day on tap here in South Carolina going up into the mid-90's by afternoon.  When I came out of the Church yesterday about 12:45 the car registered the outside temperature at 107 (the car had been parked in the sun0 and the inside must have been 120 or so.  It took a little bit for the A/C to cool things down. 

I have two things on the agenda for today.  I have my appointment at the GP's office at 10:30 and then will go to Walmart to pick up the online grocery order Pat put in yesterday.  The rest of the day will be spent inside where it is cool. 

Carol, I certainly understand your statement about the second trip being too much to consider.  I have been feeling this way about another trip to visit friends where we moved from and it is only 2 1/2 hour and that is seeming too much.  I am not saying we might never make that trip again but certainly not anytime soon. Your grandson's math major will serve him all of his life and long after playing hockey is just a memory. 

Jackie, I agree with your statement that "no matter what, I am, and always will be, in the capable hands of our maker - God".  Glad you treated yourself well after your MRI and enjoyed a couple of cream cakes.  I had to look it up to see what a cream cake was as that is not a term I hear used in America.  Do you make the cream cakes yourself? That is a nice video you posted and it is different that the link I posted.  I had never heard that version of the Lord's Prayer that was sung at the beginning of the video. 

Jeanne, sorry to see it is so difficult for you to get to and from the car. 

Ruth Ann, it sounds like that cheery phone call came just at the right time.  It is nice to be an adopted grandmother. 

Janet, I am sure John would not do anything that would hurt Beth intentionally.  I know this is all a very sad situation for you as well as for them.  Sorry to read that John's health is also declining.  I know you will be glad when your fair duties are over. 

I read for an hour, then did get several hours' good sleep!    Thank you,
God.

Jackie, Beth isn't far away.  She lives here in our little town, in the nursing home (I always call it the Care Home.)  John has an apartment in town.  She was totally disabled when they married, so they have never been able to live together.  But John spends most of his waking hours there with Beth.  He used to take her to his place and cook for her, but he doesn't do that now.  Not sure if it's because he doesn't feel up to it, or what.  I didn't mean that you don't know what we are dealing with, I know you do, as you have the awful MS too.  I just meant, as a parent, Larry has been through the declining health of his daughter,
and then her transition to her eternal home.  If I hurt your feelings, I truly apologize--and thanks so much for the group hug!  I do love hugs.  They say so much, without needing words! 

It's on the way to 103* again here today.  I'm so glad I don't have anything on my calendar except my hair appointment!  Then I can stay in where it's cool.  I surely hope John doesn't take Beth out to the fair again today!

No, Larry, I also know John would not do anything intentionally to hurt Beth.  But he seems oblivious to the things he does, meaning to help, that do hurt her.  I love him for loving her; I just wish he would LISTEN!!

It's time to go to the "hair store!"  See you later!

Janet...
...I realised after I had posted that you was referring to one parent to another who has slowly watched the decline of their child...Oh I didn't realise Beth was in a care home and separation between John and herself....Beth is obviously getting the right care in the home but not the best of care when in the hands of John, who no doubt is assuming he is doing the best for her, in his eyes he is but in our eyes, doing more damage, unintentionally of course....It also sounds as if John needs someone to prod him out of his stubbornness, and seek the medical care he now needs, before his health takes a turn for the worse.....

Larry Hanna...
...I am happy you watched my video clip and hope that Jeanne decides to watch it also, after knowing my clip is different to yours...Larry if you have never had an individual fresh cream cake, you dont know what you are missing...such as a chocolate eclair, or cream apple turnover
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We are having a day of heavy rain, no sign of sun, very grey and gloomy....but I am ok with this weather, apart from being cosy and dry indoors, I still prefer this weather to hot and sunny....I think Richard and Toby may have just gone out in it as Toby wouldn't budge earlier when Richard got ready and was at the front door ready to take him, this makes it a tad awkward as Toby would normally be having his second meal in half hour or so, then a second walk but, I am sure Richard wont want to go out in the rain again....It wasnt pelting down so much earlier but is sounds heavy now...

My today walking is a tad better than it has been for the last week or so...at least I am moving around free from my rollator but still having the odd spasm'ings, but as long as I cling onto anything and everything as I move around, using my good foot in front first then dragging my right foot along from behind, I can get myself from a to b....I still have the lumpy pain feeling to the right side of my groin - lower stomach, but I suffer with that most days anyway....

Oh I think they are on their way in, two drowned rats that need drying....and Toby is not the easiest of dogs to dry...he gets real ratty and doesn't take too kindly to the towel, nor being dried on his tail...legs...head...

Hi everyone. It is going to be another very hot day here just as yesterday was but this afternoon we are to be under a heat advisory due to a high dew point and the extreme heat.  I plan on getting out this morning and attending a meeting and then staying in the rest of the day. There was nothing exciting about yesterday.  The doctor's appointment went well.  The PA told me I should take a B Complex vitamin and increase my salt intake. I went from there to Walmart for my groceries.  I had called on the way to say I would be there in five minutes.  As I drove up the door opened and the clerk rolled out my groceries as she had been waiting for me at the door.  That was a first.  I stopped at Arby's and picked up a couple of sandwiches for our lunch. 

Janet, I hope you were able to stay in where it was cool yesterday after getting your hair fixed.  The heat really made me tired yesterday after being out in it. 

Jackie, my mother used to make cakes out of fresh whole milk so probably have had cakes with a lot of cream in them.  Over here a chocolate eclair or apple turnovers are donut like pastries that are filled.  Yesterday at Arby's I had to wait a fairly long time for my takeout order and the employee filling order saw me and asked my name.  Someone had scrolled their order screen over before my order was filled.  He apologized and offered me a free apple fritter, which I accepted.  However, they must run over the apples with a steam roller as the filling was very thin.  I certainly wouldn't pay for one of them to eat.  Glad your walking was better yesterday. 

Today is a relief from the normal heat - we will gladly take it.  Giving thanks - we couldn't afford air conditioning when two of the four children were born in the Denver area years ago.   That little brick  house was stifling hot so we all had cool showers or bathing around 5 in the afternoon. 

Praying over each message. 

Hooray!!  Fair for 2017 is all over!!  I went out at 9:00 and took photos of some of the HS kids' work that was really outstanding, then stacked the paper things up by family names, then took down the hanging things and stacked them in the same way.  Then I went into the next room and gathered up all of my entries there, and took them to the car--took four trips!  Then went back inside to collect my winnings, which totaled $110 this time! 

I'm going to post a bunch of pictures on Facebook, if any of you want to see them.

I have had cream cake before, in Croatia.  They served big, 4-inch square pieces!  It is very soft, almost a pudding consistency, and boy!  Is it ever delicious!

It isn't as hot here today, 97* as compared to yesterday's 103*!  Of course that is a big relief, but I still stayed in, once I got home.  I got everything put back away, and saved my little display boxes for another year.

That's all the exciting news I have for today! 

We got back home about 4:30 yesterday from our trip to Vancouver Wa and Portland Oregon. Keith had his exams at the Eye Institute, his peripheral vision is very minimal  and they want him to go back in September to see the Neuro-Opthalmologist to see if there is nerve damage causing the problem. It was great to visit with the grands. I drove both ways of course since he  can't drive anymore.

Hi everyone. It is going to be another hot 94 degree afternoon with little chance of rain.  I am going to have to turn my sprinkler system back on so it will water early tomorrow morning.  I expect this to be our normal Sunday with Sunday School and Church this morning and then just have a restful rest of the day.  Since the golf tournament is it England most of the play today will be over by the time we get home.  I really enjoyed watching it yesterday as the leader, Jordan Spieth, played masterfully.  He is ahead by three strokes starting this last day. 

Yesterday my new neighbor, James, who lives across the street from us, brought over two bags of rocks and spread them in a place by my fence that was washing out and then poured the dirt from the two big planters I had on top of the rocks.  That should take care of the problem.  I traded him the planters and bases for the two bags of rocks and his labor.  He told me he had met the new neighbors that just bought the house next to us and it was an older woman with her son that would be moving in.  So our end of the street should remain a very quiet one. 

Carol, we were like you in that we couldn't afford air conditioning when our children were little but we survived. 

Janet, it sounds like you did very well at the Fair and came home with a nice amount of cash as well as your ribbons.  Do you have a display for your ribbons. 

Marilyn, glad to see you have safely returned from your trip to Vancouver and Portland. 

  Ruth Ann...

Thank you, Jackie, for the nice birthday graphic. It has been a good day.

In my way of thinking, I don't move on to the new age until all the birthday celebrations are over. Since I'll be eating with 2 of my children tomorrow, then I'm still 76. A silly old lady's rantings.   

Y'all have a wonderful rest of the day.

Ruth Ann

Ruth Ann...
...age is only a number...

Hi everyone.  We were blessed last night with a very good rain and couple of hours after I set the sprinkler system to water this morning.  It looks like we will be having a bit cooler weather today, partly cloudy and another chance of more rain.

It was so hot yesterday that after Church we decided to just get some carryout for our meal and go home and eat it in the coolness of our home. We got home in time to see the final holes played in the British Open Golf Tourney and to see Jordan Spieth recover from a bad mistake and losing his lead to come back and win.  His prize, besides winning a major championship, was a nice check for $1.8 million.  The second place finisher also got over $1 million in prize money. 

I expect to enjoy a very quiet week as nothing on the calendar until Wednesday evening when we will have dinner with Scott and Jennifer and then Thursday a full morning and then a Sunday School social in the early evening.  I may make a quick trip to Costco later this morning for a couple of items.   

Jackie, a very nice birthday graphic for Ruth Ann.

Ruth Ann, a big happy birthday greeting to you as you continue your celebration with 2 of your children.  You are just a few months older than I am.   

Janet, I saw the pictures you took of the Fair exhibits and all the ribbons.  Were all of those your entries and your ribbons?

Ruth Ann:  Happy Birthday! 

Our middle son's birthday was the same day.  We will take him out for a meal - his girl friend will be there as well.

Yesterday, a large hawk sat on our deck keening away until Don tried to get a picture. 

Colorado corn and peaches are in - so a trip to the store this morning. 

Hi from the island!
Remember me....it has been awhile and time for my yearly post again.  Like Jane, I sit and read, care about everyone, then go back to my corner.
Has it really been 20 years, seems like only yesterday that Marilyn introduced me to this site and it has been a peaceful place to come ever since.

I am so happy that Pat is home again, and very sad about Beth.  We have had many prayers about our daughters, right Janet and Larry...God did not promise our lives would be easy.  (my keyboard is not working correctly and punctuation is a problem.) 

Can anyone advise me about hearing aids.  I am going to be 85 in Sept. and am becoming very deaf.  Ears were damaged years ago by the large noisy computers I used to operate...of course that got better when our tech. improved, but not quite in time.  I am causing frustration to everyone (including me) and looking into something affordable.  Money is a problem and prices are out of sight.  Not to mention all the many scams around.  Not covered by our wonderful Medical and I do not have extra insurance.  Any opinions....or is it even worth the effort.  Lots of negative comments around!

We are having a cool summer after a very wet spring.  Not that I mind as it is really quite nice.  Lots of green garden, despite the level 2 water restrictions, so much building here on the island.  One day we will just go GLUB!

Do you remember my cat Squeek.  She is 21-22 yrs old now and still very much alive.  Still likes to play and is very vocal if hungry.  I took Billy Bob our adopted cat to the Vet as he was looking a little lethargic...had a complete blood panel done and things are okay.  He is 14 yrs. old and time to watch such things.

I am chugging along at a slow pace.  No longer able to enjoy my long walks but that is okay.  Life is all about adapting and change.  Thank goodness for pain pills and all the other stuff. 

Janet, loved your artwork and it has inspired me to take up my brushes again.  Dept perception is a problem but can always say painting was intended as an abstract

Here is a little something that I found interesting...

Doubt is such a troubling thing-
So small and yet so cruel.
It can turn a simple task
Into a drowning pool.

Miss the posting of Judy and John.  Not to mention Pat....I miss church a lot but watch the services from Christ Church in Nashville and enjoy the teaching of Pastor Dan Scott and others.  Still much to learn even at this ancient age.

God less everyone.

Liz

:ia it is so good to see a post from you. I do re3member your cat Squeek. Oh my he is getting to be so old yet still active. Good care and food have kept him that way. I have 5 cats now. Bebe and Happy are gone to Rainbow bridge a year apart. happy 3 yrs now and Bebe tow yrs. I do have another dog though, her name is Freckles, she is a Queensland Blue heeler and Australian Shepard mix.

We got back home from Vancouver and Portland on friday. It has been busy here ever since. Lots to get caught up on including mmy PSP artwork for two different groups. I vacuumed the house this morning and have done a couple loads  of laundry. Finally got caught up on all the emails etc.  I went to the gym this morning and did a pretty good workout which In really needed after   eating too much over the past 6 days Will go to Tai Chi this afterno9on.

Keith's appointment at the eye institute  was  interesting. His peripheral  vision is pretty much not there. He has a spinal fluid filled cyst somewhere in his brain and will be going back to Portland nin sept. to see the Neuro-Opthalmologist to check to see  what optical nerve damage there is. Wed will be flying next time so I don't have that long drive there and back.  Our next trip is to the wedding of his youngest sone next month. that is going to be a crazy drive too since it is the weekend that about a million drivers will be on the road from all over the world going to see the Eclipse.  The wedding is on the day of the Eclipse Aug. 21st

We went to the theater Saturday with 26 members of our church. It was an audience participation melodrama and was so much fun. We all went for pizza after the  show.

Hello there, Liz!  How lovely to see a post from you again!  It's been far too long!  Wow!  I don't think I've ever heard of a cat living that long!  Good for you, for taking such wonderful care of her!  My cat Dinah is about twelve now, I think.  Abby gave her to me when she,(Abby) was about 8, and she is now 20!  I'm sorry I don't have any good answers about hearing aids.  I wear them, and have some that are wonderful, but they were quite pricy.  The brand name is Resound, and I really like them.  Please pop in and visit more often, I miss you!

Larry, yes, all the ribbons were won at the fair this year.  I don't have a display for them.  They are made of cheap material and the colors change within a year, so then don't look pretty any more.  I was showing the girls that I have a whole drawer full of ribbons from past fairs. Some Items I won two and three ribbons each on.    I was putting Beth's things away in her room this morning, and noticed that she would have won five blue ribbons if I'd had the time to decorate the boxes I put her items in.
I certainly didn't have time to do that!  But will keep it in mind for the future.  She got two blues and three red ribbons, and $12.00 in premiums, so she was happy.

I was surprised and rather miffed that I didn't get prize money for any of the ribbons I won on my paintings.  They said if they are entered as Professional, they aren't eligible for prize money.  But that is not what the fair book says, so I will talk to them again about it.  The money doesn't matter, but fairness does! 

Marilyn, Keith seems to have some unusual and serious eye problems.  I hope he can get help for them.

My three great-granddaughters are here today.  They had two things they really wanted to do at my house:  Bake cookies and Paint!!  We baked cookies last night and painted today, so they are pretty content and quiet for now, which is why I'm here!  The 4 year old, Jenna, has been standing here regaling me with stories for about a half hour.  So cute!  She was telling me she cut her hair with the scissors, and added, "That was a bad idea!" 

I told Darrel this morning that Grandma had a lot more energy than Great-Grandma has!  He said that was because I was 20 years younger!  I answered, "Try thirty-five!"  There are several of us in here who are only months apart in age.  Too bad we can't get together for a party!  Wouldn't that be a wild one?   

Happy Birthday, Ruth Ann!  What a nice card Jackie made for you! 

Hi everyone. We are seeing a little sun this morning but the forecast is for cloudy weather most of the day.  We had another over one inch rain yesterday afternoon with lots of lightning and Thunder.  So this makes over 2 inches of rain in two days.  During the first storm a lightning strike hit at our local airport and knocked out the runway lights.  There were a couple of early morning flights that had to be cancelled that would have taken off before daylight.  I didn't get to Costco yesterday as I had planned as was too weary.  However, I will be going over there this morning.  I have already done the morning chores of emptying the dishwasher and getting a couple of things ready, such as the coffee and getting the strawberries out of the freezer that Pat will have with her breakfast.  That will likely be pretty much it for today. 

The moving van just arrived next door so my new neighbors will be moving in today.  So it will be a busy day in the neighborhood. 

Carol, always a good time when fresh produce and fruits are available.

Liz, always nice to see a posting appear from you.  Glad you can enjoy the postings.  Your cat is very unusual to still be around at such an advanced age.  You must give it a lot of tender, loving care. You are right about the many prayers for our daughters and all who need prayer that we are aware of.  I can be of no help on the hearing aid questions as neither Pat nor I wear them.  However, I expect before too many more years Pat will need them.  Sure wish you could send some of your coolness down our way as it has been very hot here in the South.

Marilyn, you sure have been busy the last few days since getting home.  Was glad to see you plan on flying for your next trip.  Nice you could enjoy the social time at the theater and then out to eat with your friends from your Church. 

Janet, you certainly brought home a lot of ribbons on those beautiful fair entries.  I know what you mean about ribbons being made of cheap material.  For many years I saved a bunch of little prize ribbons from the time I was active in the 4-H club as a youth.  I think I finally discarded them when we made this last move. I hope it gave Beth some joy that she had things entered into the Fair and won blue and red ribbons and a few dollars. Having the little ones around is such a joy but also very tiring.  It is nice you can do things with them.