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It seems there are a lot of people on Christian Photographers who are hurting and ailing.  Let's keep them in our prayers as this week passes by.  Since I am not to talk after 9am Tuesday for week, what better time and chance to pray?  I know prayers will be going to God for Judy Mc, Norm Mc, Nards, Ruth Ann, Darrel and our fearless leader, Pat.  I am sorry if I missed anyone but know that God knows you are hurting and ailing.  God Bless All of You!

Thank you for the devotional today Etta Sue.

YOu are so right about people wanting to "do it" on their own terms.  I listen to the girls wanting to help each other with dishes or whatnot but it has to be on their own terms.  This comes into serving for Christ.  They are willing to serve, not to do what is needed but rather what they want, in their own way.  Is that indeed service?  I don't think so.

We have another beautiful day, windy again but the wind is drying.  Tonight we have small group, only 3 more nights left to the end times study.  This study has been so interesting, and not at all confrontational.... That is how Bible study should be.

We have ordered 5 dozen chicks.  They are broillers, for freezing.  I am excited about this, it is a first time for me.  It will be June  before they arrive.

I have to go, Laundry to attend to.

Like Etta Sue, I am praying for the many needs represented here.  There are people hurting and just not saying anything.  Know you ARE prayed for.

JudyB

Hello everyone.

Just stopping in quickly to catch up on all that I have missed.

I'm glad to hear that Nards and Judy Mc are on the mend.

Now must get back to work, there is much to do right now.

Ivalou and I went to Noblesville.  I went to get some yarn to crochet an afghan for Nancy and Walter's 50th Anniversary which will be celebrated May 26.  I will be crocheting as fast as my hands will crochet! 

When I got back there was a message on my answering machine from the Surgery Center saying my surgery is at 8:15am and I am to be there an hour early...7:15am.  My paperwork says surgery at 10am and be there at 9am.  There was a cancellation so I am to be there at 7:15am. 

Hi everyone. 

I thought this would be a very quiet day but it has been anything but that.  I told Pat I would go to the grocery store for her as this was the day for the housekeeper and she wanted to be here as we need some special cleaning because my sister and her husband will be here next week.  This included things like cleaning out under some cabinets and getting the upstairs room ready for them with a curtain at the window and a new bed ensemble.  They got that done but didn't have time to clean the screened in porch or the garage so our housekeeper is coming back on Friday to attend to those things. 

I had to stop by the post office, the bank (just through the drive thru window, Kaiser to pick up some medicine and then to the computer store for something I wanted to get.  Next I did some major grocery shopping at Aldis and then at Krogers.  It was about noon when I got home and after putting up the groceries Pat and I went to Zaxby's for chicken salads for lunch.  I came home as had to rest as was exhausted. 

The yard people are hear right now attending to the yard.

Etta Sue, thanks for the devotional.  Just think by having your surgery earlier you will also have it over sooner and that week when you can't speak will end a few hours sooner than you expected.  I will be thinking about you and praying for you tomorrow. 

Judyb, we used to get baby chicks to raise each spring when I was growing up on the farm.  Nothing much cuter.  We must have gotten ours earlier because I remember having to fix light bulbs to be sure they stayed warm and a couple of times we had to have them in a box by the stove in the house when we first got them. 

Marilyn, glad that pain went away in your back.  Hope it doesn't come back.  Your classes on finances sound interesting. 

Al, glad to hear you are going to be able to make the trip for the graduation.  Perhaps if you stop often and get out of the car often it will help as well as the shorter spans of travel.

Janet, sure hope Darrel is better soon.  The last few weeks have not been his best time. 

Have some web work to do so will leave you with this cute reading that someone sent my wife today.  Some of you may have seen it before but it brings a smile to the face.

Little Zachary

Little Zachary was doing very badly in math. His parents had tried everything... Tutors, Mentors, flash cards, Special learning centers. In short, everything they could think of to help his math.

Finally, in a last ditch effort, they took Zachary down and enrolled him in the local Catholic school. After the first day, little Zachary came home with a very serious look on his face. He didn't even kiss his mother Hello. Instead, he went straight to his room and started studying. Books and papers were spread out all over the room and little Zachary was hard at work. His mother was amazed. She called him down to dinner.

To her shock, the minute he was done, he marched back to his room without a word, and in no time, he was back hitting the books as hard as before. This went on for some time, day after day, while the mother tried to understand what made all the difference.

Finally, little Zachary brought home his report card. He quietly laid it on the table, went up to his room and hit the books. With great trepidation, his Mom looked at it and to her great surprise, little Zachary got an "A" in math. She could no longer hold her curiosity. She went to his room and said, "Son, what was it? Was it the nuns?" Little Zachary looked at her and shook his head, no. "Well, then," she replied, "Was it the books, the discipline, the structure, the uniforms? WHAT WAS IT ALREADY?"

Little Zachary looked at her and said, "Well, on the first day of school when I saw that guy nailed to the plus sign, I knew they weren't fooling around."

We  are packed and ready to go except for the grocery items in a cooler.   Last minute phone calls.  It is very windy right now.

Janet:  I have been making cards on the computer for many years and now Don likes to find some and does the same.  It is so much fun to specialize each card.  Sorry about Darrel not feeling well.

Ruth Ann:  A tax holiday - that would be a great thing to have to look forward to at times.

Pat:  Nice news about Judy M. 

Larry:  It is very nice that your sister is coming for a visit.  She doesn't want to wear you and Pat out I guess - anyway, have a lovely visit. 

Carol

Etta Sue, thanks for the devotional. I appreciate it. I've often thought about that parable and the implications of it.

Also, I'll be praying tonight for you, and especially tomorrow. You'll be in surgery as I am driving to work - will be praying (as usual), but will focus on you tomorrow.

Hi, friends,  it's so good to hear from everyone else, too. If I don't respond to you by name, rest assured I've read your message in its entirety, as I always do. I always return to my last posting and read forward from there.

Marilyn, having suffered lots of back pain, I can be thankful with you that you're so much better.

Janet, at least maybe you can help Darryl with his diabetes during this time. Be sure to ask the doctor to educate y'all as to what to do on sick days. Mine says to take regular jello, regular soft drinks, gatorade and maybe sips of water. Very little food until the stomach begins to right itself. It's also really important to test blood sugars very often (for certain 2 hours after ingesting anything with calories) to be certain that he doesn't fall too low. And, of course, if he climbs too high, you'll want to be certain he's covered himself with his diabetes medication. Also, please note there's a normal body reaction where, I believe it's the liver that kicks in a bunch of body-made sugars into the blood when the body has dropped really low. That's why sometimes my blood sugar will be slightly less than 100 at bedtime, and with no bedtime snack, it sometimes is as high as, say, 120-130. That's when I know I've had a low sometime in the night, if I haven't awakened with symptoms and checked my sugars.

Well, y'all, too much about diabetes, but want to help where I can.

Hope all have a great evening.

Ruth Ann

Etta Sue ~ Thanks for the devotional.     I, too, will be praying for you tonight and in the morning ... that's really early for me, y'know.  I know all things will go well for you.

I am also still rlaying for COMPLETE recovery for Judy Mc, Nards, and Pat ... as well as Ruth Ann, Marilyn, and all others on the list.  God knows each need and He has the perfect answer for each.

I'm not usually upset by things but this evening I am really ticked!    
My daughter Joy's birthday (50th) was a week ago Saturday--the 21st.  She and her husband John are in California and working on their home.  In the process they have given a 30 day notice to the renters and they should be out as of today.  Well, in email, I asked Joy where I could send her Birthday card (with enclosed gift) and she said to send it to THEIR address in Citrus Heights.  She said the young lady renting, who is the daughter of one of their friends, "sure BETTER see that I get my mail." 

So .... I sent the card in plenty of time.  Today it was returned marked "unable to deliver, no forwarding address on file."  NOW what do I do?  Joy has no phone available and only gets on the computer at a friends' house or the library (which she hasn't had a chance to get to since they are working non-stop fixing up their house) and now she thinks I didn't even recognize her big FIVE OH day! 

I just emailed her -- she'll get it whenever she happens to get to a computer -- and apologized profusely but I'm still miffed that she didn't get her card, gift, or a phone call for her big day.  Whatta revoltin' development this is!!!   

Okay, I'll simmer down and see if perhaps she gets my email and can call or email me with further instructions.   

Until then ...........   see y'all later.

Hello, friends.

After another night of very little sleep, we got up before daybreak, drove to Amarillo, sat in the doctor's waiting room for two hours....such fun.    Anyway, Dr. Friesen checked Darrel over, heart is doing well.  I told him about the past week and how sick Darrel has been; he checked him again, asking questions, and said "That isn't a virus; it is E-coli!"  He prescribed Cipro for him, and gave orders for lab tests, blood and urine.  He said he's had seven cases of E-Coli in his office since Christmas.  I'm so glad I mentioned it, otherwise there's no telling how long Darrel would be sick.  His fever is still raging, then falling and he gets chills; it is wearing him out!  He didn't even feel up to driving, so I was his chauffeur today.

We did manage to make contact with his sister and bro-in-law, met them for lunch and had a nice visit.  His sister's health is failing, and she has aged at least 10 years since we saw her a few months ago.  We also visited Darrel's mom, who is 94.  Then on the way home, we stopped in Hugoton for a little while to see our kids there.  So it was a full day.  Darrel is snoring away as I type, and I hope he rests much better than he has been doing.

Ruth Ann, thanks for the good advice about the diabetes.  I am trying to be a much better and more watchful "nurse."

Al, glad you can go to graduation.  Marilyn, glad your back is healed.  Hope Judy M feels better tomorrow.

Jane, sorry about the returned card, and hope Joy understands.  Not your fault!

Larry, so nice that your sister is coming.  Don't you and Pat wear yourselves out with the preparations, just enjoy the company.

Etta Sue, special prayers for you tomorrow.  Another good devotional, too!

We got home around 10:00 and I need to hit the sack.  Lots to do tomorrow.

Good morning, everyone.  Not a lot of time to chat, but I wanted to say hello   I thank all of you for your continued prayers.  Janet, sure glad to hear they got Darrel on some antibiotics for that!  I'm allergic to Cipro, but it should definitely take care of the stuff! 

God bless all of you.

Good Morning. Janet  I am sorry to hear that Darrell has e-Coli. I am wondering if a lot of this awful flu that keeps hanging on and coming back on people might also be e-Coli. I am sure you are being a wonderful nurse for him.

I will be anxiously awaing word from Etta Sue on how it all went for her today.

All is well here It is going to be raining for the rest of the week. If it stops for long enough in the afternoons I will be taking the dogs out for their walks,.

I have a Univera Business meeting tonight. Soon we will be introducing a new product that cleans the arteries of plaque and lowers cholesterol without drugs just natural ingredients, it is in the testing phase right now.  It will be interesting to find out what the ingredients are.

I have decided to try some Hoodia for losing some of the weight, It is taking too long to come off, in 6 months I have only lost 6 lbs and 6 inches.

Hi everyone.  Another beautiful day here in Georgia but suppose to get close to 90 this afternoon.  I will get the mail shortly, they just delivered it, and then won't have to get back out in the heat.  We were away for a couple of hours this morning and have just now finished lunch.

Janet, glad that your made the doctor aware of the other problem.  It seems that th e coli bacteria is appearing much more often in our food chain.  Hope the cipro takes care of the problem.  I have taken that several times trying to bring my PSA count down before the cancer was discovered.  Of course, it didn't work for that.  It sounds like Darrel really pushed himself yesterday with all the stops in addition to the doctor visit.  Hope you can take a nap today and rest better tonight.

Marilyn, look at the glass as half full in that you have kept the 6 pounds off and lost the 6 inches.  Send us some of your rain please.

Hi Nards, glad to see you posting today.

Jane, I am sure your daughter will understand that you didn't forget her birthday and that what happened was totally out of your hands.  We can never control the actions of others.

Hi Etta Sue.

Carol, have a good trip (I realize they have probably already left).

Time for a nap and then more work on the website for the Golden Olympics.  I am totally revising the website and it is a bit of work.

Good evening!  Thanks for the wonderful prayers.  Surgery went fine.  I even ate broccoli cheese soup at Panera Bread for lunch.  I went to sleep when we got back home.  Ivalou fixed a nice (soft) dinner and I feel great now.  My neck is a little sore...feels like I have mumps.  And my throat is a little tender but no wonder!  I know I will sleep better tonight than I did last night.  Again, I have to be careful not to talk for a week and then I can try my Big Girl voice out! 

And thanks to everyone for the wonderful comments on the devotion this week!  We all love money but this man LOVED money! 

Prayers are for those of you who are hurting and ailing or have problems of any kind.  God knows who and what they are.  God Bless Each And Everyone of You! 

There hasn't been much activity here on the site today.  I guess we all all busy people.

Darrel said Dr. Plumlee said "you really have a case of it!" when he checked his urinalysis.  He gave him a big shot of antibiotics and Darrel got the Cipro filled.  He sure acts as if he is feeling a lot better this evening.

I had lunch with my Youth Friend today.  Only three weeks until school is out, and she is asking each week "Will you be my Youth Friend again next year?"  Of course I say yes, as we have barely gotten acquainted so far.  She's a sweet little girl.

Darrel's sister gave us a big box of music yesterday, from their mother's house.  she won't be using it, and none of her family will, either.  I was like a kid in a candy store!!  I spent four hours going through it, lots of really old stuff in there.  One book was published in 1906.  I know so many of the old songs, and can't wait to learn to play them.  I had my lesson today and the teacher said I am doing wonderfully well, but I just want to learn faster!!  Practice, practice, practice...........

Carol, the cards we made had nothing to do with the computer.  We used scrapbooking supplies.  But I wish I knew how to make cards on the computer.  Not enough hours or days to learn all I'd like to do.

Tomorrow our Red Hats group are going to a Bed and Breakfast in Garden City for High Tea.  Should be fun.  Five of us are car pooling together.

Etta Sue, so glad to hear our prayers are being answered in your behalf.  One week without talking will give you something to talk about for a long time!!    In Scouting, to earn the Order of the Arrow, the boys must not speak for 24 hours, and that is very difficult for most of them, so if you know any Scouts, they can commiserate with you---after a week, that is.  ((((hugs))))

etta Sue, it's great to "hear" you tonight! I've thought often of you today and stopped to pray each time. In fact, at work, a lady tapped me on the arm as she passed my cubicle, for she was worried that I was in pain from my hand surgery! I just told her I was praying for a friend who had surgery today.

Jane-If your daughter knows where she's going to be, especially if she's going to be there a few days, you can send it to her at General Delivery and it will be held at the Post Office for her to pick up. I can certainly understand your frustration (and hers, too). Right now her lifestyle really makes it difficult to communicate.

Janet, thank goodness your hubby's problem has been diagnosed and he's receiving treatment.

Nards, how good to hear from you. Do take care, friend, we care and are praying for excellent results for you and your family.

Hypergirl16, is there anything I can do to help?

Pat, I miss seeing you. I certainly hope you're improving. Understand chronic health problems, and would like to bear some of your burden. Just do remember we're all praying for you.

Larry, thanks for being such a good and reliable host - it's so interesting to read about your activities.

Samantha, take care of yourself.

JudyB, and Carol, and Sue, Al, Nita, and several others - while I don't often "speak" to you individually, do know I love you and consider you a friend. We ce3rtainly enjoy your posts.

Y'all have a good evening.

Ruth Ann

Well This has been a day and a half.  Kassie has been grumpy, I think she is just plain tired.  She is into reading a lot....even after lights out and as a result she is tired.  Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.

We have beautiful weather just now.  Pretty soon I will be mowing...Woohoo That is a job I love.  We have the tractor in for repairs, and hopefully it will be fixed soon.

Well I gotta go, Etta Sue, Nards, Pat, Al, Judy and Norm, Darryl and ohhh who have I missed?  KNOW you are prayed for.

God Bless
JudyB

Thanks, Janet, Larry and Ruth Ann, for your thoughts.  I realize I should have put c/o the address ... oh well, now it's just wait and see what will happen-- when Joy will be able to access a computer--and/or she calls me.  It really is not such a big deal except this mom really feels alienated from her familly at times and so wanted to be able to help this daughter celebrate her big FIVE OH day....  God knows.  And this is not such a big deal in the major scheme of things.  Y'all have a great day and know that I am praying for all y'all ... I really do love all my friends/family here at CP

Etta Sue~I am so glad things turned out okay for you....now all you have to do is remember to keep your mouth shut for a week .... yeah, right!  Like that's an easy assignment....   

Jane I too understand how you feel about family.  You are right when you say God Knows.  He knows our heart aches.  Just keep on keeping on in prayer.  He hears and answers in His time.......that is the hard part.....waiting His timing!

Have a good night and God Bless
JudyB

Jane you know the situation in my family and I know I should have said something to you  but it is not too late to let you know that I am thinking of you  and praying for  you.

I wonder why when we get older we seem to dwell on one thing until it becomes a real big deal in our lives. Last night my client called me again after I was already in bed to tell me again that she would prefer that I come later in the evening to prepare her supper like 6PM.  She had worker herself into being so upset that she was in tears.  I have let her know that I am still coming to have her supper ready by 5pm so I can get home and prepare my own supper, that going back at 6 really made too long of a day for me. On Tuesday I have a meeting at 7 pm and on Wednesday I have prayer at 6 and Bible study at 7.

There have been times when something happened in my life that kept me awake all night dwelling on a situation. In truth it still happens.

Jane this has nothing to do with you, it is just a thought  I had after the phone call last night.

ME, Jane!  Me, me, me!!  I'm the one you forgot!    Among others..........   Shall I fret about it?  ............Nah!  Just being silly here.

Good morning everyone!  Darrel is better this morning, will go back for another shot today.  I called our friends in Nebraska who ate in the same places we did, to warn them that if they were sick, to get help.  One of them was.

See you later, off to "High Tea." 

How Sweet

Hello everyone!

Had to take Norm to Hamilton yesterday to get Judy's extra bags and things as they have suggested that in the next day or two, they will be transferring her to Guelph Hospital.

That will certainly give me a bit more time to rest more.

Etta Sue!  I'm thinking of you and praying for you.

JANET:       

Quote from: Jane Walker on May 02, 2007, 12:28:52 AM
Thanks, Janet, Larry and Ruth Ann, for your thoughts.  I realize I should have put c/o the address ... oh I really do love all my friends/family here at CP

Ahem .......  You didn't see this?? huh???  Yeah, I'm just being silly, too ... Love yah!   

Sure am praying for Darrel as well as YOU during this stressful time with his illness.

BTW I didn't "forgot" anyone ... just rationing my words.  LOL     

Pat, I hope you know I am continuing to keep you and especially Judy and Norm in my prayers ... I've been told the worst thing you can do in a tunnel is to stop ... So y'all keep on and there really is a light at the end of this tunnel for each of you....AND it's not a train!   

Thanks, Marilyn ... I do understand. 

Pat, I couldn't get your little movie to work for me.  Did anyone else or is it me?

I had a long great night of sleep last night.  Oh, I was up several times but in between those times, I slept hard.  Inky woke my up this morning with her purring and kneading my arm.  Then she laid next to my face and reached out her paw and barely touched my cheek.  That's her way of telling me it is time to get up!  Both of the furgirls are on my bed right now sleeping!  Oh, to have a cat's life!!

But I am fine this morning.  Ivalou came over and rang the doorbell.  I said, 'Come in!'.  She came in and said, 'You aren't suppose to talk!!'.  Oops!  They said I am not to stress my vocal chords.  Not to yell or whisper or have long conversations.  So hopefully a few words aren't harmful.  But those few words sounded normal to me...not raspy or hoarse!!  Praise God for that! 

Kinds of cool today in Indiana and overcast.  Nice day to chill out and crochet while watching TV. 

God Bless You who are ill and hurting.  I am wondering if e-coli is Pat's problem also.  Hmmm!  And Praise God for those who are much better today!

It should work.

I just tried it again and it did for me.

Do you see the YouTube movies on their site? 

Hello, everyone

Etta, you be sure and not talk, now! 

I hope all of you have a good day.  Mine has been pretty good so far.  Travis and my dad are down at the pond fishing

Hi everyone.

I have 8 minutes before I need to leave for choir practice.  It has been another busy day as after coffee this morning I went to the church for Bible Study, then a few minutes with my friends from the class over at the Dunkin' Donut shop and then had a noon appointment with a new eye doctor for an annual checkup.  My eyes are in fine shape with no evidence of disease.  I do have the beginning of cataracts but the doctor said we all develop those as we get a little older and they are in very early stages of development.  Have had a busy afternoon.

Nards, good to see you are having a pretty good day. 

Pat, glad that JudyM may soon be returning to your town.  Maybe you will be able to get more rest and recovery.

Etta Sue, sure glad you are doing so well.  The week will fly by and then you will be chatting up a storm.

Janet, glad that Darrel is feeling better.  Wish I could leaf through that box of old music.  I have a folder of old music that I have had since I was a child and some of it was given to me and was old when I got it.  I need to play the piano more often and you are right it is a matter of practice.  You have the desire and you will succeed in your efforts.  Glad you are enjoying the experience.

Marilyn, you are wise to draw the line when the demands are unreasonable.  It sounds like your client has little else to think about and is certainly not concerned about your wellfare.

JudyB, I can't image loving the job of mowing the yard.  I didn't really mind it but certainly didn't love it.

Well, my 15 minutes are up so a special hi to all I haven't mentioned that have posted.

We had a lovely time at the High Tea.  They served us fancy "girl food" and a wonderful, fluffy peppermint cheesecake with hot fudge sauce at the end.  MMMMM!

Darrel said when he walked into the doctor's office they commented that he looked so much better today; then when the doctor saw him he said the same thing, and that he didn't need the shot today.  Praise God! And thanks to all of you who prayed for my honey. 

Time to get ready for church----see you tomorrow!

That's the kind of good news we like to hear, Janet ... Also Ruth Ann and Nards and Etta Sue!     As my grandson once said "Ain't God GOOD?"

I also have to report that Joy made it to her friend's computer and answered my email SOS this afternoon.  She said I could remail the card, etc. c/o her friends since she's staying there at the moment.

She says they "regained possession" of their house yesterday and she's in the process of getting a phone connected (should be in a couple days) and a change of address registered at the P.O.

Since they've been in Mexico, they have maintained a Public Post Box in Laredo, TX and just have to rely on whenever someone (or themselves) happen to be coming from that direction to bring the mail in.  Mexico does not have the most reliable mail service, y'know.  In fact, she says, they don't have much mail service at all.   

Actually, Joy said, she was glad to learn the mail had been returned to me ... she knew I'd mailed her something and, when it didn't arrive, she worried that it was on its way to Laredo or even Mexico! 

For the past four years, I have not been able to do more than send e-cards to acknowledge her special days because of the unreliablity or non-existent mail service in Mexico.  That's why I was so happy to be able to mail her something for this momentous (50th) birthday.  Then, to have even that not get to her, was a bit disconcerting, to say the least.

Anyway, all's well once again ... I remailed everything this evening.   

She says she'll call me once she gets a phone connected ... has lots to tell me.  I look forward to it.