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Well, today, as every Tuesday and Thursday, I go over to a place called "The Coffee Break" while Marbeth is joining a group  of  ladies who make quilts for  the care centers and hospital.  Everyone knows I'm there every week, so once in a while I get visited by some of  the  church people.

Al, that sounds as though both you and Marbeth will have a pleasant time.

It's a bright, sunny, but still chilly morning.  But we're supposed to get up to around 50 later - can't complain about that!   

The move to our new server disrupted some of the entries in our current mini-challenge, but with one small exception, everything is back and running smoothly.  The subject is "The Eyes Have It" and there are some really wonderful entries.  You can check them out if you CLICK HERE.  If you have a photo you feel would fit into this category, we are open to entries until Monday, the 11th.  And if you want to post an entry and need help, just give a holler.  Don or Judy or I will be around and glad to lend a hand.

My heart hurts for you aqnd your entire family (including your mom). May He Who made us, and Who dearly loves each one of us equally, be near and dear to each of you - to comfort, guide, and console you as only He can.

Ruth Ann

Janet ~ Praying for you and with you!

JudyB ~ Thanks for the pattern but these corn husks are far from being green.  They haven't been green since last August! 

Well, I got the car maintenance done this morning and visited a lady from church to look at a computer desk for here in my living room.  Too big.  But I spotted a folding table that she dad that would work great.  I located one at Office Depot online.  So I plan to go to Office Depot in a few minutes to see if they have one at the store.  Besides I have a $10 off coupon to use there also! 

Nice and bright and warm here today.  Warmer than usual.  Weather experts say we are to have 20 degree warmer temps than average in the next few days!!  Yay!

Hello,
Another Hot, DRY, and windy day here in the 'handle. We are expected to have severe fire danger til sunday :S Luckily this is my friday Saturday we are getting Ruth's pictures taken with her cousin Amiley who is almost 3 months younger to the day . I am kinda excited about that. I just read that Japan has had another pretty big quake happen :S. Crazy Crazy. Only 21 school days til we are out for summer . I am happy about that. Anyways I need to get some plans done and some grades turned in so that I can be off this afternoon to enjoy time with Ruth
Have a good Day and Prayers are with you Janet
Sarah

I hd a rather eventful evening last night.  Elizabeth has a fellow who is really a sweetheart.  A christian and encouraging her to follow her Lord.  She went to a children's event last night where he is a helper.  We know the folks at this church well.  On the way home his car quit.  I went on the rescue mission and thought through the mechanical scenarios....Battery terminals, easy.  Battery not too hard,  But the car quit while he was driving.  Alternator, it had to be and that could be a more difficult fix.  Got there to find out that it was indeed the alternator.  We mved (muscle power) the car off the road and I took Chris home.  Felt sorry for this kid.  19 years old, owns his own car has a job (full time) and is heading to the military to get his mechanics tickets.  When he has done his time he won't owe anything to ay bank for his education!

It is a beautiful day here  I think about +8C or about 45 - 46* F.  Good weather for Maple syrup.

Janet any update?  

Hi everyone.  It is just a gorgeous day here in Georgia.  We made a trip down to Atlanta this morning and had lunch with our daughter.  Her foot is looking much better and she is feeling much better so hopefully the infection will be stopped with the medicine she is taking. 

I had a nice time yesterday with the Bible study and then with the new group of men from the church at lunch.  Last night we had a great choir practice as we are preparing for some special Easter music.  We meet early so got home before 9 pm, which was nice.

Janet, I also am praying for you and your family at this difficult time.  I am sure you must shudder each time your phone rings.  Hope you are able to rest.  I was able to find your picture at the concert the other night and it was a very good picture.  It looked like there were a lot of people there.

Marilyn, thanks for the info on how to spell the medicine.  Now I just hope I can remember it. 

I am doing okay.  Fianally found my way back here!  So I had a few pages to read.

Mom told me this morning, "I want to get up and go home!"  I assured her I think she will be going home soon.  She had to have meds for the itching caused from the buildup of the toxins, and got a pain patch last evening.  They also gave her oral pain med twice today.  The waiting continues.  It's hard, but I'm glad I am here and can check on her so often.  I decided today to just call part of the time, rather than driving into town so often.  That way I got the laundry done and worked for three hours on Beth's book.

I so cherish and appreciate all of the prayers from you dear friends---thanks.  

Thanks for the update, Janet.

My prayers are still going heavenward for you.

My phone line is acting up.  Sounds like watter is in the line again.  Took an hour of persistence to get here!!!  I am not doing my work tonight I don't know how long This connection will keep going.

Pat safe travels

Janet Still praying.

Good Morning Everyone! Busy day today, pick up grand kids at 7:30 and take to school, meet a friend at 7:30 to go help him trim limbs off trees at his river home. Hadn't figured out yet how to swing this. Go to greenhouse and water so everything will still be alive when I get back. It's already 6:39, I gotta go.

Judy hope you get your phone line fixed.

We love you Janet and am praying for other needs.

May the peace of God shine on you today and remember God Loves You!

Edit: Judy my Walking Iris Bloomed Yesterday. Will try to post pictures soon.

Hi everyone.  Got up a little earlier this morning and actually felt rested when I got out of bed, a nice feeling.  I am looking forward to a relatively quiet day and hope to finish up my income taxes and get them filed and do a few other tasks.  Pat is going to see a movie with a couple of women friends this afternoon.  They tried to go on Tuesday but the theater had no power so they were turned away.  This was from the big storm we had the night before. 

Don, sounds like you have a very busy day ahead.  Nice of you to help a friend with the tree trimming.  Do you talk to your plants in your greenhouse?

Judy, that is the pits about your telephone line.  Hope they get it cleared up today for you.

Pat, hope you enjoy the concert and then have a nice trip on home.  This should be a beautiful time of the year in Virginia.  It sure has been pretty down here and the dogwoods are in full bloom now.

Janet, sounds very wise to call periodically and not make so many trips to the nursing home.  It sounds like they are keeping your mother comfortable. 

I went to Office Depot.  They didn't have the table but I had all the information and they ordered it for me with my $15 gift card discount.  It is to be delivered today here at home by UPS. 

When I went back to the car, my right front tire was half flat!  Thank God, there is a Tires Plus across the street.  I got it aired up and came home.  He gave me a tire gauge and said to check it once in a while to see if it was losing air.  I left the car in the driveway so I could check the tire.  Sure enough, losing air.  I drove back to Pendleton to have it fixed.  They couldn't find a leak...do you think it was because it was closing time?  He put 50# of air in it and said to bring it back today to see if there is any air loss.

Well, I checked it this morning and it showed 45#.  So after rehab, going to eat, WalMart and getting our haircut, I will go back to Pendleton again!  Gas!!! 

Glad I have an air compressor in the garage if I need it before leaving today.

My high school classmate in Mexico got back home last night after having a new pacemaker implanted and minor fix on his heart in Tucson.  He is feeling much better and stronger.  Thank you, God!  That man has so many health problems, he should have been gone years ago.  His first open heart surgery was back in the 80's!

Still praying, Janet!  I know your Mother is ready for her home going!

I received a photo of the Sea of Galilee from Mario this morning.  It reminded me of this hymn.  Thank you Mario.

The Sea of Galilee

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A boat carrying pilgrims is seen cruising the serene Sea of Galilee which also known as Lake Gennesaret or Lake Tiberias. Whatever you prefer to call this body of water, it is here where Jesus calmed the storm when His disciples feared they were doomed to drown. It is also here where Peter doubted his faith when he tried to walk on the stormy water to meet Jesus who was standing on the lake.

     Life is not always a smooth sailing. It is during the storm in our lives, when we are sinking that we realize how much we need God. Believing in God is not just about praying for help. We also need to say a prayer of praise and thanksgiving for His love in calming our storms. 


Have a nice and blessed day,

Mario

Mario, thanks for posting that so that everyone can enjoy it!   

Judy, that hymn is perfect with it.   

Hello all,
I am up and going. Guymon had more fires yesterday... PLEASE PRAY FOR RAIN/MOISTURE of any sort for this area. We are drier now than we were during the dust bowl (according to reports). we need all the moisture we can get! OKC Had a major fire that burned for over 24 hours and I am not sure if it is completely contained yet. Today Ruth and I are staying at home and cleaning three day weekend. Tomorrow we are going to get her pictures taken with her cousin:)... Last night they flew our City Clerk's Mother to Amarillo... she is not doing well (either one) and the mother told her nurse the other day she is ready to go home and be with her husband and savior. The city clerk is taking it well for the most part but is still kind of confused as to what she wants. Anyways they went to Amarillo last night. We had city elections on Tuesday and some of the people that didn't get in are trying to make those who did very uncomfortable . They started a blog online and posted about my dad (who is the city manager) SO its been well stressful in this little town I guess you could say. These people are starting to affect the well being of others and its really hard to deal with. Anyways I need ot get off here and start cleaning so that Ruth and I can play later
Have A Good Day!
Sarah

   Hi to all.  About nearly 2 hrs. ago I was talking to Pat and she told me I had just caught her as the car engine was running and she was at least 2 hrs late leaving to get to Virginia so we did not get to talk very long but she did say to tell you all that she is o.k. and to remember her for a safe trip.

Janet:  I am so glad that you got back home and I hope that you were able to get some good sleep if possible will continue to pray for you and your family.

Judy B.:  Hope that you get your problem solved with your phone it is a real pain when you cannot talk properly to people.

Larry:  Glad to here that your daughter's foot seems to be a bit better I do hope that it heals completely and that she gets stronger and I do hope that you and Pat are o.k.

To all others I hope that you all have a wonderful weekend and a great day in the Lord's house. Gord and Noreen.

Good afternoon.  I look like a whole new woman today!  My friend Pat, who does my hair was gone for over two weeks, and is now home.  So this morning she colored, cut and styled my hair.  What a good feeling!  Thank you Pat and thank you, Jesus!

Mom continues to sink but also to hold on.  This morning she was saying I want to go home!  I asked her if she meant her heavenly home, she said no, she wanted to go home to Campo.  That is where she lived for most of her married life, also where all her kids were born and grew up.  I told her, "Mom, we're going to take you to Campo."  And we are, as that is where Daddy is buried and she will be, too.

She seemed to be itching some, also said she was hurting all over.  So Italked to the nurse and she was going to try to get some pain meds into her, also anti-itching meds, and call the hospice nurse to ask about using the stronger pain patches.  They need to stay on top of the pain.  After speaking with the nurse, I went back to ask Mom if she wanted me to sit with her, but she seemed to be sleeping soundly, so I didn't disturb her.

Darrel called me last night, said he and Curtis would be starting for home this morning.  I will be so happy to have him home, could sure use his support at this time.  Please pray for a safe trip for them.  Thanks.

Yes, Larry, I do cringe each time the phone rings.  But this, too, shall pass.

It sure is a beautiful day in Nashville. So good to hear from y'all.

I got that cell phone my son gave me for his aunt (my SIL). She will not need to pay for an account, since US law insists all cell phones, if charged, be able to call 911, with or without service. What a blessing that will be. Also, I went on a little shopping expedition and found her a set of clothing and a way to make keeping up with a small cell phone. God is SO good!

God bless each of us here, and our extended family and friends. "For He careth for you."

Ruth Ann

Janet:  Hugs and prayers going your way. 

Larry:  So glad that Stacey's foot is better.  Praise! 

Al:  It sounds like your coffee breaks and Marbeth's quilting group days are relaxing times.  Enjoy. 

Gord:  Thanks for sending along the news about Pat.  If I remember correctly, she can drive the distance in one day.  Take care!

    Hi Carol:    Yes she would drive the whole way and it takes her approx. 10 hrs she told me and that is a long trip but I know Pat and she will have no problem as she has been driving all her life.

It is late and we just came in from babysitting the grandson's so that the parents could go out with the young couples of the church.      We are just praising the Lord that they want to be with other Christian couples as we have been praying fore this so praise his name for answered prayer

Well good night to all may be back later today.   Gord and Noreen.

Well It's another day and I feel all rested up. Thank You Lord!

Got back from the river yesterday about 2 pm and helped Ann finish potting up what was left to pot. About 4:30 I told Ann lets go home I am tired. Before we could leave I got a call from a friend wanting me to come and help him burn his goat pen off, I told him I would be there in 30 minutes that I had one small job to do at home for my neighbor. Did the job,phone rang someone at greenhouse so back down there. Then I had to rush to get to goat pen,they were waiting,told me it was better to be late than not at all. Finally got home,7pm,took a shower,ate,sat in chair and that was it. Woke up at 11:30 came here and surfed around until about 2:30 before going to bed.

After pecking this much out,I can't type,I hit the wrong key and it all disappeared. Great!

Wonder whats in store for today?

Will be back later,time to round up some chow now.

Still praying for the needs here

Have a Blessed day and remember God loves You!

 

No call from the home last night, so getting ready to go there now.  Darrel did call last night around 8; he and Curtis had just gotten to Los Lunas, so he was spending the night there, and said he would head for home early this morning.  I will be so happy to have him home!

Talk to you later, lots going on today!

Boy, I sure do miss the email notification for CP!   

Morning All.  It is a beautiful day in the neighborhood!  Looking out the back window we see deer in the field.  Lots of grass for them to eat. 

John is home and today is a relaxing day.  I will prepare meals for the week today, and that will be out of the way.

Don Thank you for the seed.

Bye for now,  God bless,

Hi everyone.  We are a warm and bit humid 64 degrees already this morning and it is overcast.  I suppose we may get a rain shower later today.  

Yesterday was a very good day for me as felt really good when i got up and actually got some things done.  I finished up my income taxes and filed them so that is done for another year.  I then cleaned up the shelving I have in my garage and moved a bunch of things to my storage shed.  I also threw out a number of boxes and items that I am never going to use.  I was tired last evening but slept well and feel no adverse effects from my efforts.

We have a quiet day planned today.  I may watch a little of the Master's golf tourney later today.  

Janet, somewhere I missed seeing that Darrel was gone.  I know you will be happy to have him there to be with you at this difficult time.

Don, sounds like your plate was very full yesterday.

Gord, our daughter does seem to be getting better.  She is tired but that may be due to the antibiotic she is taking.  Pat and I are doing fine with the normal aches and pains of getting a bit older.

Ruth Ann, are you aware there is a program available in a number of states through a government program that qualifying people can get a cellphone and minutes each month.  My daughter has had this for well over a year.  The last I checked it wasn't available in all States but more were being added.  It is something you might want to check out for your SIL.  https://www.safelinkwireless.com/EnrollmentPublic/home.aspx

Sarah, perhaps your father would want to consider not reading the website if it distresses him.  I know that is probably easier said than done.  Sure hope you all are not going to experience another dust bowl.

Mario, thanks for sharing that beautiful picture and accompanying narrative.

Etta Sue, isn't 50 pounds of pressure really a lot?  Hope they find the problem for you.  You can't beat having the table delivered to your door rather than hassling with it in your car.

A little more like April for a couple of days, then on Monday possibly up above 70, with thunder showers.  After that a drop back to the 50's.  There are still some patches of snow, but they're getting smaller all the time.  Where there used to be big piles of the white stuff it's now squishy and muddy, but sooner or later that will be gone, too. 

Sarah, I sure wish I could send some of these puddles your way.   

Good Morning from Oregon. All is well here, it is looking  gloomy outside, it's supposed to be cloudy all day but I am hoping for a little sun to peek through clouds. Keith has gone off the the tire store to get two tires replaces on the Camaro. The left front has not been stay up for over a week, he has had to air it up at least twice a day.

Both dogs got their Rabies and Bordatella shots yesterday as well as the yearly physical. Both got a clean bill of health, Happy has to have a blood draw next month to check his thyroid, kidney and liver functions.

We will be going on vacation for 5 days in the middle of May, I couldn't get any other reservations, so this year instead of 10 day we only got 5. Bummer! It is still very cold at Sunriver I think we will be taking warmer clothes this year.

Janet I am still praying for your mother and Beth.

Larry I am glad to hear that Stacey is feeling better albeit tired. She has really been through the mill with her health.

I see I have to change my time zone, better go do that.

I noticed that my map location on the house is off.  It was correct at first but something changed.  Did we move again and I didn't know it???

I feel better - I just wrote two paragraphs in here about our living with a hearing impaired husband who hears words distorted most of the time and then I erased my notes.  We are thankful for so many blessings.