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Hello all:
Such a lovely day.  Well yesterday Mel & myself spent the day perch fishing and today Mel our son and another friend have gone back for more perch. It is good that the one doing the fishing does the cleaning while I do only the cooking.

Marilyn: I would like to do some laundry but that will have to wait until Mel can clean the lint etc. from a pump that moves the water to the septic tank, this is all my fault as I had laundered a couple of old braided mats that my grandmother had made (perhaps 50yrs ago) and yes they did stay together but some of the fluffy stuff came away. Yes the rugs are very much cleaner just the same.

Ruth Ann:  Thanks for sharing the diabetes info we too have the threat of it in our family,  you can do all the book reading but hearing it again and worded a little different it seems to come alive.

Etta Sue:  Are you still silent?

Nards:  How is the healing doing and are you doing what the Doc. says?

Tele Marketers are a real pain I think that they are calling at least 3 - 5 times in the day . it was today that I put the call on hold and let their computer do the waiting.

The Kentucky Derby is this afternoon so will be watching with the hopes that I will be able to see our Queen Elizabeth - she is such a lovely lady.

Good to "see" you, Ruth.  Hope your guys bring back a nice mess of fish.  (I like the fish, but not the mess.) 

I got an email from one of my painting friends.  She said our friend in Greensburg and her husband barely got into their basement in time; heard the sun porch being destroyed, then more loud noise.  When it was over, there was so much debris in the stairwell they couldn't get out, and had to wait to be rescued. They could see the sky--their home was totally destroyed.  Clorene had no shoes on, so they wrapped her feet with towels and duct tape, and took them to one of the shelters in another town, where their daughter came and picked them up.  They have only the clothes on their backs---but thank God, they are alive!  Latest report I heard, there were 9 fatalities, 8 in Greensburg, one in another county.

I have been doing a big "fling boogie" in the master bathroom.  I threw away two large trash cans full of stuff, have more boxed up to take to the Loaves and Fishes food pantry.  They had an ad in this week's paper that they are needing things like bar soaps, etc.  Then I cleaned out the refrigerator.  No end to it, huh, gals?

Janet:  I have been doing a little of the fling boogie but perhaps you could come and help me do a much bigger job. A little here and there does not really show does it.

The fish but not the mess my in-laws did a good job at teaching their son and I love him dearly.

Ruth I was joking---why do they call it a "mess" of fish?  After I typed it, I just had to be silly.  Tell you what--I'll come help you, and then you can come help me!  We will fling boogie our way to a clutter free house, won't we?  Nope, not much of a dent at all, but Flylady promises that those 15 minutes and those 27 fling boogies will get us there, so I keep on trying.  Of course, if I did them every day, I would get there much quicker!

Janet:  Checking in on you.  What a sad thing for the town to be destroyed - it was even on BBC television channel.  I hope everyone gets heaps of help. 

Carol

Hi folks...

Just a very quick post.  Been absent but have been very tired and trying to rest.  As well, this was supposed to be a weekend away for me but we're doing it in two days instead of staying away and today was a very full day indeed just having fun taking photos with friends.  Left the house this morning at about 7:10 am and now I feel tired but a "nice tired".

Judy McKenna arrived in Guelph yesterday and is in the Guelph General Hospital.  She'll be being transferred to St. Joseph's rehab when a bed is available so now the light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter each day.

Sorry my post is so short but life for me has been hectic lately and hopefully things will settle down in the coming days.

Ruth Ann, thinking of you.

Janet, when I heard of the tornadoes, I immediately went and looked up the place on a map to see if it was near you.

Pat I am glad you have had a good day.  Hope tomorrow is as good.

When you go to see Judy Give her my love, and let her know the next time I am in town I will be in to see her.

Dana broke her very heavy chain yesterday, so today John was working at fixing it.  He is daring her to try and break it again.  There is some swelling on her cheek, I suspect there is a quill that we missed.  It is one of those time things, it will come out, just takes time.

This is one of those sleepless nights.  I am listening to the Christian Radio, CJTK.  It is so restful and relaxing. 

Kassie started using grandma's glucometer to measure her blood sugar.  The readings have all been over 7.0 and under 9.0  I took her reading in the middle of the night the other day and it was 5.4.  I am wondering if there is something going on, or if this is a stress thing.  We no longer have a family doctor to go to, and no doctor on the horizon.  This is the health issue I was mentioning.  On Monday I will call a doctor friend and see if he will order the necessary tests, and hopefully rule out diabetes.

Janet I have been out of touch with the news and CP for a couple of days.  I am sorry about all the devestation of that tornado.  I will continue to hold the victims up in prayer.  I am sure you are thinking "It never rains, but it pours!" 

With everyone here there is a need.  Many unmentioned.  Know that even when we don't know what the need is or even if there is a need, there are many here who are prayer warriors and are praying for you.  God bless you and rest in His arms.

JudyB

Good Morning everyone. It looks like it is going to be a beautiful day today with temps up to 64°.

JudyB did you get my email? It has been awhile since I have heard from you.

Janet I am so glad the tornado missed you but so sad for the people who lost everything. I saw some being interviewed on TV last night. I pray for the families who have lost loved ones.

Pat do get some rest. You need your rest. I know it feels good to get out on photo excursions. I enjoy those myself.

Ruth did you have a nice birthday celebration?

Larry you are always so busy helping others and teaching other to use the computer, where do you find the time?

Jane So you will be in California again so soon. My goodness woman you sure do a lot of driving. I would like to get down to the valley this year to see my other children, however that is a long drive to do in just 2 days, 1 down 1 back and have time to visit.

Etta Sue how is your throat doing? Have you been able to keep quiet?


Hello to everyone I didn't name. Have a great Sunday.

Hi everyone.

I had anticipated a quiet day at home yesterday (not)!.  We are fixing our screened in porch with new cushions and covers for the table and chairs.  I also got a two-drawer plastic storage unit to leave on the porch so that we can put  the covers in it when we are using the porch.  We have not used the porch very much because the cat stayed out there and the furniture always had dust on them.  I also got some bamboo type blinds to lower in the late afternoon when the sun hits that part of the house.  I am looking forward to getting it together.  The housekeeper is coming back tomorrow, as far as I know, to clean it thoroughly.  Saturday she was here to clean the garage so we are getting things in order for my sister's visit at the end of next week.

Unfortunately, Pat is still very much down in her back and has a lot of pain.  She is using a cane to get around but isn't comfortable sitting for very long.  Fortunately her sinus infection does seem to be on the mend and she is not experiencing the fever that she had for several days.

Glad to read that Judy got back to Guelph.  Sure she is glad to be where Norm is and it will certainly be a benefit to you Pat in not having to make the trip.  Hope her recovery continues on its positive track.

Janet, I was shocked to hear about and then see the results of that tornado and wondered how close it was to you all.  I can't even fathom what it would be like to experience suddenly having everything gone.  Of course, our lives are the most important things.  Our area has no warning system but I recently got a new weather radio and one day it did go off so know it is working.

JudyB, are you saying your daughter is checking the blood sugar? 

Jane, thanks for the info on your daughter as it fills in a lot of gaps.  It sounds like she and her husband pretty much go with the flow.

Carol, hope you are getting a lot of rest in Montana and getting a lot of reading done.

Ruth Ann, you sure didn't need another fall and sure hope you are not hurt too severely.

Ruth, enjoy the Perch.

Karmat, I think I take the same approach to closed minded people on any subject and just say to myself they are entitled to their opinions just as I am to mine.  I just hope I never become so fixed in my thinking that I cannot analyze new facts and adjust as appropriate.

Etta Sue, glad you were able to go to the play.  We attended one at our new highschool a few years ago and the sound system, or lack thereof, was terrible.  The kids did a good job but you couldn't always hear them.  Glad you are feeling better.  You will probably experience improvement each day.

Al, they have been conditioning us that the price of gasoline is going to $4.  I am very suspicious this is a conscious and long term plan to accomplish this.  Hope I am wrong and it is just market forces. 

Well it is time to head for church and Sunday School.  Pat isn't able to go but decided to go ahead and go to Sunday School.

I found a name tag...the kind that is clear with a pin on the back and you insert heavy paper with your name.  I printed 'I can't talk!  Throat surgery.  Thanks, Etta Sue' on card stock and cut it to fit.  That was a life saver at the wedding.  I took my Magic Writer to the reception.  About a half a dozen people, when I wrote something for them to read, they took the writer and wrote back to me.  I wrote 'I can hear but I can't talk!'  We got some good laughs.

Lexy, my g-g-niece really liked my Magic Writer.  She is in the first grade and what a terrific speller and reader!  I sure couldn't do all that she does in the first grade.  She looked so cute in her white and mauve dress.  She was the flower girl for her Mommie's wedding.  She said now she has a Daddy and a brother.  Eli is Steven's son by a previous marriage.  She said Steven was going to adopt her and her last name would be the same as her Mommies.  We asked Steven and he said 'Yes.  He wants to adopt Lexy but it all depends on her real father.'  He hasn't been in the picture for a couple of years so he would probably be glad to sign his rights over.  Lexy is my bi-racial g-g- niece but no child is loved more than Lexy.  And she loves everyone back.

And sometimes when I go to church, even as large as my church, I may only talk to a couple of people.  Today nearly everyone I came into eye contact with, said 'Hi Etta Sue' and I couldn't say Hi back.  I think I will be glad when Tuesday gets here.  I really don't think I will have a Big Girl voice yet.  I have this cold and it has caused congestion and deep coughing.  But while at church this morning, my back didn't hurt at all!!  Perhaps the antibiotics that I am taking is helping my back!  Whatever it is, Halleluia!! 

This afternoon is a Bridal Shower for another g-niece and my niece's home.  That should be fun.  So off I go again with my Information Tag and Magic Writer! 

I haven't had the news on since Thursday so I hadn't heard about the tornado in Kansas.  So sad when people lose everything they have worked for in their lives.  But praise God, their lives were spared!

I think we had Spring a couple of weeks ago....was ill and missed it!
Cold, damp/wet and few Spring clothes in sight.
It is sad to think of all the people who are suffering as a result of the tornado in Kansas.  We are so lucky here on the island, with only rain to complain about.  I saw a doc. of a tornado up close and it was terrifying.

Finally made it out of the house yest. and went with the kids to see the Titanic display and Imax movie at the museum.  Not feeling great as the virus won't depart, but they had tickets.  It was amazing.  The movie was about the sub that went right into the wreck, showing the destruction, etc.  Altogether amazing!  It was like being there on the bottom of the ocean.  The museum displays were fantastic and they recreated much of the way the Titanic looked, even gave boarding passes with the names of each passenger who sailed.  I was Lady Astor, 18 yrs. old and survived.  First class, of course!!  It was quite haunting and sad.  I can't believe that they could build such a huge vessel with the technology available at that time.  What amazing advances we have made in less than 100 yrs. 

Took the kids to The Spagetti Factory for dinner and it was good.  Had chicken as not into spiced food at the moment.  All in all, it was a nice day, despite the weather.

Watched Robert Schuller this morning and they had Evil Knievel giving his testimony.  He has become a born again Christian and his talk moved so many people to come forward to be Baptized.  Read it was 500-800 people.  Seems the program was a replay....but that's okay.  Time the Holy Spirit got air time!!  We Baptists get dunked, they sprinkled....that's okay too...

Interesting comments about politics in some of the posts.  Same problems in this country, simply different names for the parties.  Will Rogers made a nice comment about such things:

I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts. --Will Rogers

That about sums up the subject.

Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.

Liz

Hi, friends,

Yes, I've found muscles I forgot were there after the fall - every one of them is stiff! 

It will be good when the left hand surgery is over on Thursday - then I can take my anti inflammatories again and the muscles oughta feel much better.

It's been so good to hear from all of you today.

Judy, please have your daughter not check her blood sugars until 2 hours pass after a meal. Anything before that won't give a true reading, since the blood sugars are higher for 2 hours afterward. You'll get readings that frighten you sometimes during that 2 hour period.

Of course, if she were to check just before a meal, then she can see how the food has affected her reading in the test taken 2 hours later. I learned very quickly that fatty foods will really kick up my blood sugar level.

Hope all continue to improve - y'all have a good day.

Ruth Ann

Hello all!!!!

Etta, I have a student who has had a tracheotomy (sp?) and uses one of those little electronic gadgets to "talk."  She gets aggravated though, and usually just writes what she wants to say.  I'm bad to write back to her, and then read it to her.  Fortunately, she has a really good sense of humor and we get a good laugh at it.

Hope everyone has had a good day.

laters!

Please pray for my patient Ruth, I found out today that her son is going to talk to Social Security and then possibly put her in a home. I don't know what he thinks he is going to find out from social security. he is also planning to talk toher Doctor. My only concer in the situation is for her happiness  and independence. I can get another job. I just want her to be happy.

QuoteAl, they have been conditioning us that the price of gasoline is going to $4.  I am very suspicious this is a conscious and long term plan to accomplish this.  Hope I am wrong and it is just market forces.

Larry - I agree that they are probably doing that.  My concern is that there ought to be some sort of law that they are breaking in gouging us like that when we have no means to defend ourselves.  What they're doing, with or without the law, is criminal.  You know what it's like to be on a fixed income while the prices are upwardly variable.  I've written to our congressman, our two state senators, and our state assembly person.  Oh for a car that runs on hydrogen!

Overcast this morning in western Montana.  We are going for a drive to Kalispell and  around Flathead Lake to check out fishing spots.  The lake is down and it won't rise until snow on the peaks melts - that is happening now.  We have our fishing licenses.  

Larry:  Reading again here but I just finished two heavy flannel quilts and had to take Aleve for shoulder problem.  I used my old Singer here but wish that I had brought the Bernina as it could have gone faster.  Hugs to Pat - that is, gentle hugs.

JudyB:  Understand your health concern.  That is a big concern.  

Marilyn:  Ruth's son could be worried about her safety when she is alone.  Sometimes, a home is the kindest thing a child can do for their parent.  Not to say this is the case for Ruth.  prayers for what is best.  I know you are such a wonderful caregiver from your posts...am going to ask for you when I need care

Liz:  Would have liked to have seen that show but I did watch most of Schuller's son speak later.  A wonderful speaker.  

JudyB:  We once took in a Huskie mix dog who was a runaway tramp.  I watched him break a cow chain I had just bought - he just leaned into the chain & pulled until it broke.  Unreal strength.  He was one of our favorite dogs and just had to run about every few months for a couple of days & we couldn't stop him.  Yes, he was neutered.  Just the call of the wild.

Carol

A new week starts here.