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BIBLE MEDITATION:

Isaiah 41:10 - Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.


People cannot live without hope. Throughout history, human beings have endured the loss of many things. People have lost their health, their finances, their reputations, their careers, even their loved ones, and yet have endured. The pages of history books are filled with those who suffered pain, rejection, isolation, persecution and abuse; there have been people who faced concentration camps with unbroken spirits and unbowed heads, people who have been devastated by Job-like trials and yet found the strength to go on without cursing God and dying. Humans can survive the loss of almost anything – but not without hope.

Hope is how we live. Hope is what gets us from one day to the next. A person goes to school and hopes that one day he will graduate. That person graduates and hopes that one day he will enter into a great career. If he is single, he hopes that perhaps one day he will meet the right person and get married. He gets married and hopes that one day he and his wife will have children. When they have children, they hope that they will live long enough to get the kids out of the house.

We live by hope, and when hope is gone, endurance and joy and energy and courage just evaporate. Life itself begins to fade. When hope goes, we start to die. One of the most profound proverbs of the Bible says, "Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life" (Proverbs 13:12).

It could be argued that everyone has hope and that the problem with most people is simply that their hopes have been misplaced. Many people begin looking around from the time they are young and wondering what is going to pay off. Perhaps they will invest in athletics or academics. Perhaps they will invest all their hope in beauty and fashion. As we get a little older (but not always wiser) we put our hopes in wealth and status, achievement and prestige.

When we place our hope in the wrong things, one of two things is likely to happen. Either we will never make it to the level we had hoped for, in which case we end up envious or bitter. Or we make it to that level only to discover that it doesn't fill our heart. In that case, we end up unfulfilled and disappointed.

This is when we need to lift each other up and give them encouragement to hope again. Often you can see in a person't face that they have lost hope, they are a shell of their old selves.  Encourage them and stand by them till hope is restored.

Psalms 33:22 - Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.

Thank you, Judy, for today's devotional and another beautiful hymn.   :thumbsup:

 :)  Thank you sis for this wonderful devotional and it does make you think a lot.

Today has been a bit better and I sure do hope that the cough goes away by Tuesday or I will not be able to take Noreen to the hospital for her surgery.  So again please continue to pray that it will get better. :thumbsup:  God bless.   Gordon and Noreen. :cp: :rocker:

Hi folks Just a quick note tonight as I sit here in Cedar Rapids IA with my trainee. We have been here since about 4est this afternoon and cant deliver till 10est tomorrow so lots of time to do some other things this trip. Spending lots of time going over things with my trainee in preparing him for a life on the road. He is very attentive and is taking everything in and is processing it well. Think he will make a good driver when he gets some experience under his belt. He has a good attitude. In driving attitude is a very important ingredient. Show me a person with a bad attitude and I will show you a person who is accident prone. Weather is good here. Sunny and around 60 degrees this afternoon. Makes a person thankful that we have a Heavenly Father who is in control of this world we live in. If we didn't have that assurance this would be very frightening times indeed. Ill go for now. Check for a signal tomorrow when I get stopped. Blessings All.

Not many here since yesterday morning.  They must all be sickies like me!! Hope everything is well for everyone.

I feel much better today.  I am ready to take Kitty to Bluffton, Indiana. 

Small Groups was fun last night even though to topic was Global Crisis.  Fear of hurricanes, tornadoes, nuclear bombs, persecution, etc. 

The grass sure looks greener now that we have had a few days of above freezing weather.

Also JudyB, I don't have a clue where you were talking about in MN without looking at the map.  I live 20 miles northeast of Indianapolis...almost straight south of Sous Saint Marie, MI.
And in the middle of Indiana. 

Off I go to Bluffton>>>>>>>>>>

Etta Sue  I was wrong as you can see John corrected me.

A "J" night last night, today will be a rough day.  The weather is reflection of how I feel.  That being said this IS the day that the Lord has made let us (I will) rejoice and be glad in it.

Larry Prayer continues for Stacey.  Gord get well!!  Hot water and lemon and honey, sip it when you feel a cough coming on. (Sorry not Stephen honey available).

Jeanne Praying about your hand....always a sore like that gets bumped when you work around the house, that is probably why the big bandage. 

Have a great day folks!

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Hi everyone.  It is another lovely day here in Georgia but is a bit windy this morning.  The housekeepers are here this morning.  I will have my usual Monday activities of the men's luncheon and a meeting this evening.   Stacey just called and said they have rescheduled her amputation for Thursday.  Yesterday when I visited with her she was having trouble with her eyesight and I had to read the cards to her that she had received.  She also is having trouble seeing her Kindle.  I sure hope this isn't the diabetes taking away here eyesight.  Pat's foot is better and she will try her shoes today. 

Etta Sue, glad you did what you needed to do to take care of yourself on Sunday.  Good to read that you are feeling much better today.  The pollen season has really hit hard down here and I think the longer we live in Georgia the more we are affected by the pollen.

Judy, thanks for that lovely devotional thought for today.  I just watched a video that seems to fit right in with the subject of having hope.  Here is the link:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52AOPQvCTv4&NR=1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52AOPQvCTv4&NR=1)

Gord, sure hope you are feeling better today.  This is finally the week for Noreen's surgery.  I am sure she is both dreading it but also looking forward to feeling better once the healing has occurred.

John, I doubt your trainee realizes how fortunate he is to receive training from you but glad to read he is attentive and you feel he will be a good driver.  Attitude is so important for almost everything we do in this life. 

Judy,  I sure hope you are wrong and this won't turn out to be a rough day for you.  Pamper yourself today you deserve it.  Have you been in contact with Jeanne?   

I got my computer back!!!  But this afternoon when I came in here, there was no reply button!

Anyway, I am glad to be back and hope everyone is doing well.  See you in the morning!

Was just chatting with Heather. She is still suffering from the concussion, she is having major migraines.  This is affecting her school attendance.  As a mom I am concerned.  She is waiting for a referral to the brain injury clinic.  These things take time, and time she doesn't have with college.

Heading to bed see you in the morning. Janet check your mail you have my new email.  Night all!

Good Morning everyone!  Last night was a better night, I slept well, and the light was turned  out early.

Waiting for an update fro Larry and Gord. 

Pat's friend (Ross) from Photo Cafe passed away night before last, and I have yet to know when the funeral is. 

We have chilly weather again today.  Sap is running, my friends are boiling down the syrup, and hopefully it keeps up for a while for them. 

I'm off will be back later!

I read this on Facebook today. 

Paul Washer Quotes

"You know, there is two ways to discover the holiness of God.
One is through renewing your mind in Scripture.
The other is the discipline that comes upon the house of God.
Your generation, it will require a lot of prayer in order for you to escape the coming judgment of God on the church in America.
You ought to tremble, because if we won't learn holiness, he will come and teach us.
God is holy and his holiness transcends all other aspects of holiness."~Paul Washer

We have been to the gym and had a good workout, home to bring in a small fruit tree in a pot, because the temp dropped drastically overnight!  Yesterday, it was 80 degrees, today it is 24!!  Brrrr!  And the wind chill is 9!

I had a nasty fall a couple nights ago.  Managed to break the fall with my hands and arms, so they got bruised up, and banged up my right knee pretty good.  This, too, shall pass!  I am thankful I didn't break anything!

Still praying for Larry's family, also for Noreen.  Hope Gord got better so her surgery didn't have to be postponed.

I don't want to go out in that cold wind again today, if I can help it!

Yesterday was the funeral for Madelyne Wilson, whose story I posted some time ago.  She's the one who was still skiing competitively  into her 80s.  Amazing woman.  And the pastor who did her service took most of his information from the story I wrote.  Both he and Madelyne's son thanked me for writing the story.

I did take Kitty to see her sister, Sara, yesterday.  The trip went fast...174.1 miles round trip.  It was cloudy and then sunny but no need for the wipers.  Sara has a man friend now.  So cute.  He takes care and looks out for her.  Sara has Alzheimer's.  She still has long term memory but even has a hard time remembering which door is her closet and which is the bathroom.  Kitty and I took them out to eat to a Chinese Buffet.  I don't know what Tom's illness is but he said it was the first time he had Chinese food!  It rained while we were in the buffet but still no wipers needed taking them back to the Assisted Living Facility.

Kitty and I visited some more and then we came back toward home.  Of course, Kitty saw a Hobby Lobby in a city about 25 miles north of us and we had to stop there.  Then she filled my gas tank and I took her home. 

A great day!

Today I didn't go to the pool.  Ivalou said she was driving herself to her class lunch so I decided to stay home.  My neck, shoulders and sides are sore from coughing so I am giving them all a rest today.

It is a bright and sunny day in Indiana with a brisk wind!  It is already 72°!  Love it!

Hi everyone.  It is another really beautiful day here in Georgia.  It wasn't even a sweater morning.  Pat and I ran some errands this morning.  She went back to the speciality shoe store to have them work some more on her shoe.   Then I will take Pat back up to the shoe store to have her shoe worked on some more.  I sure hope it works this time.  I made a quick stop at Publix, the bank and the post office and then we went to Dollar General looking for some inexpensive glasses to take to Stacey to see if it would help her see until she can get to the eye doctor.  We then stopped at Wendy's for a quick lunch.  Stacey called this morning to tell us that the results of the bone barrow test were negative.  Since I don't know why they did the test don't know exactly what that means other than negative usually means good.  I think I mentioned yesterday that she is now scheduled for surgery on Thursday.  We do not plan on going back down there until then.

Janet, falls at our age is really not a good thing.  Glad you didn't break anything but know you must be sore today.  Good to see you posting again.

Judy, doesn't sound good concerning Heather.  Hope she can soon see the brain specialist. 

Etta Sue, how nice of you and Kitty to take the folks to lunch as that must be a nice break from the care home food. 

What a wimpy snow "storm" at our house.  This is more like an everyday snow in Minnesota.  Sadly, the mountains didn't get enough snow but there are places where the snow is deeper.  Only about 4 or so inches at our house. 

Prayers for Larry's family and for Noreen.  Etta Sue - you are doing better, it does sound like you are getting out.  Janet:  Glad that you were not seriously injured in that fall   you know, we are breakable.  Take care all 

We bounced out of bed early Sunday AM and pastor had a really nice sermon.  I think he is feeling a bit of relief from his decision to step down as Sr. Pastor.  Today, we have stayed in and I finally got to my sewing a little - also have a book to finish for our neighborhood Book Club.

 :)  Gord here.  Just a short note to say thanks for your prayers for tomorrow at 8-00 a.m.  I will try to let you all know tomorrow how it all went with Noreen's surgey.  So God bless and have a good sleep we have to be at the hospital at 6-00 a.m. so by by.   Gordon and Noreen :) :cp:

Good Gord.  I will be praying.  If you come in here before surgery let Noreen know.


Another Paul Washer Quote

Paul Washer Quotes
"Why is it that something so simple, so common sense is thrown out the window when we come to Christianity, that we actually believe someone can be Christian and yet live a life of continuous rebellion against God, without remorse, without conviction, without anything, running wild, yet they are Christian?

Don't you say they are not.
Judge not lest ye be judged.

Yeah, twist not Scripture lest ye be like the devil, because that is not what that verse means.

So, you see, he is saying, "Look, there is a reality here."
Again, to deny this reality is to deny the very work of God in his intent in the entire purpose of salvation.
You go back to Ezekiel 36 you understand why he saves people.
"I am doing this for my name's sake," he says.
Jeremiah tells us, "I am making an internal monument to me, to the saving work I do in this people."

And for preachers to say that a man can live in a continuous state of carnality all the days of his life and then he is somehow miraculously transported into heaven is an absolute denial of everything the New Testament teaches and the Old Testament teaches on the saving work of God, the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit and the work of sanctification in the life of a believer."~Paul Washer

Hi everyone.  I thought I would leave a note before going to coffee this morning as plan on going to Bible Study after coffee so most of the morning will be filled up.  We are expecting another 80 degree day here before the rainy weather comes our way tomorrow (unless the forecast changed overnight).  We did learn yesterday that Stacey's surgery will be at 7:30 am tomorrow and the doctor has assured her that it will occur as the foot is looking blacker all the time and needs to come off.  So we will be getting up early in the morning and fighting the morning rush hour traffic to get to the hospital before she goes into surgery. 

Carol, I saw in the news yesterday that Denver was spared from the predicted big storm but that Wyoming got a lot of snow and closed roads. I would like a minister would feel relief from giving up the many responsibilities of a senior pastor. 

Gord, I will be waiting to hear good news from up your way on the surgery for Noreen.  I will be praying for her today.

Judy, thanks for sharing the Paul Washer piece for us to ponder today. 

What's going on?  Two days in a row I have lost a post!! 

Well, I won't repeat what I had written since I don't have time. 

Ivalou and I both have appointments with the nurse this morning.  She is having a blood draw.  Then we will find breakfast or brunch since she is fasting. 

Praying for Noreen since she is having surgery as I type. 

Started out to be raining but now the sun is trying to shine! 

Ok Larry I will be praying for Stacey, praying for wisdom for the Doctors. Has she said how her eyes are? 

If Gord doesn't post I will call him. 

Pat's company goes home today, I expect to hear from her soon. 
Jeanne how is the hand?

Janet how is Beth doing?

John is having a rough day today. Pray for him as you come in to our coffee shop.....I'm heading for a hot chocolate.

I think a little good news is in order here...or am I just wanting to boast a bit....I have a new GrGr Son born Friday night in Amarillo.  His name is Seth, and he weighed 7 lb 8 oz.  Is it OK to call boys beautiful?  ha.

Seth is my husband's only descendent who can carry on his family name.  Earl would be so pleased to know about Seth.  He only had 2 grandsons, and one of them was his daughter's son, thus a different name.  (He had 6 Gr Dtrs though!)

Praying for the upcoming surgeries...may the Lord be honored in the results.  Bless all of you having concerns today.
Love in Jesus, Janice

Congratulations Janice!

I just had a call from Gordon about his wife Noreen.  She has come through the surgery with flying colours, and is doing well.  Gord is very tired and is still coughing.  He has asked for prayer to continue for Noreen that she continue with the good reports and I am asking prayer for him that he get rested and this cough gets better.  HE said thank you for praying!

Congratulations, Grandma Janice!!

Glad to hear Noreen's surgery is now over and she can concentrate on healing!

Beth is doing better.

See you all tomorrow.  It's been another busy day, with Dr. app't. for Darrel in Garden City, getting some things at Walmart and Sams, etc.  We are both tired.

Janice:  Oh, how wonderful - I hope you get to meet Seth very soon.  That isn't too far away - maybe someone could drive you or both drive/?

Janet:  Glad someone asked about Beth because I have thought of her but failed to mention it in here.  Best wishes for Darrel's checkup. 

Larry:  Strength for you and Pat tomorrow. 

Gord:  Nice news about Noreen   have a quick recovery both of you. 

I went to the little neighborhood Needles group today where we visit and knit or stitch something or some just chat for two hours, have a little sweet thing or a cup of tea and get out monthly visit over feeling good. 
Don is planning our drive to Minnesota where our oldest grandson is graduating - he got 100 on his Trigonometry  ( that class was way beyond me).  Of course, we have many relatives and friends in the state so this is turning into another pattern of checking in on so many.  His cousin in Duluth is 90 and we want to take her to lunch - she is very bright and active & a happy girl (she was orphaned as a young girl and she & her brother were taken into separate relatives homes). 

Hi everyone.  The surgery is over and we just talked to the doctor.  He said all went well and he closed the wound this time.  He is optimistic but still concerned about the elevated white cell count.  We feel very blessed to not have had to drive in rain this morning and the traffic wasn't bad.   It was warm here yesterday and to be warm today with possible storms tonight.  We hope to be safely home before the rain and storms start. 

Judy, Stacey said yesterday that by the afternoon she really can't see well.  She hasn't had the chance to try to glasses I got her yesterday.  Sorry to hear that John was having a rough day yesterday and hope today is much better.  Glad you have heard from Gord and Noreen is doing well.

Congratulations on that new great grandson and nice he will carry on the family name.  Have you heard from your granddaughter in South Korea.  It sounds like           

I went to see the nurse for a blood pressure check.  It was high a month ago.  Never have had high blood pressure.  It is fine.  But I have bronchitis.  So hoping that after 10 days of antibiotics, Mucinex and an inhaler that I will be fine.  What is worse is my neck and shoulder.  I think it all settled there.  I have been sitting with a heat pad on there and that feels sooo good! 

Today is my class lunch and then this evening is the visitation for my cousin. 

So glad that all the surgeries are over and everyone seems to be doing as well as can be.  May God Bless You All!

Today would have been my husbands 83d birthday.  He will be forever young to me.

Etta Sue Alternate heat and cold, Just heat gets the blood flowing however it can cause swelling, cold will prevent swelling.  Hope the BP is down and pray you feel better.

Larry glad the wound was closed up. Praying for wisdom for the doctors to find the source of infection.

Gord we continue to pray.

So glad to hear of the new baby to carry on the name. 

Carol we have a knitting group in the local library, I have thought of joining it....will wait till my present on line course is done first though.

Have a good day folks!

This youtube was posted on Facebook.  It is about an hour long, however well worth the time to listen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSKM6eYMysk

Take the time you will find it enlightening!

How good it is to know our prayers have been answered.  Successful surgery for both Noreen and Stacey and Beth is doing better.  Thank you, Gord, Larry and Janet for the updates.

And congratulations to Great Grandmother Janice!

Checking in on Larry, Janet, and Gord.  The news is better for sure. 

Larry:  I hope they get to the reason for Stacey's blood numbers and stabilize it for her.  The package is in the mail. 

Don had a fun conversation today with the son of a man who coached baseball & the son actually remembers Don playing as a youth.  We will be staying at their B & B in Duluth, MN on our trip so that will be interesting plus meeting any relatives around for Don.  He went to the monthly  breakfast this morning and now is heading out to meet two gals who worked for him.

JudyB:  Our church has a knitting group but it is such a strange time for me that I just never make it so have given up.  This group are all neighbors.

Where is Ruth Ann?   Have I missed her posts?   

Hello Everyone...

Plans changed this week with Paul's brother and sister-in-law's visit here in Virginia.  The other brother they were to visit following us, (Rolf and Lorraine)...Rolf got ill and they had to cancel so Peter and Marge stayed with us until today.  It was a lovely visit.  The temperature was 80 to 85 F while they were here and now today, it seems that rain might be coming. 

Yes, I lost my dear friend, Ross up in London on Sunday morning at 7:15 am.  Only the Lord knows if he was ready to die but I know that I witnessed to him every time I was there.  They are having a "Celebration of Life" service for him on Apr. 20 or near that and I haven't decided yet if I'm going to attend or not.

Good news of Noreen, Gord.  Now you must get better too!  You'll be needed when Noreen gets home!  ;)  This is big sister speaking!!!! <3

Congratulations Janice on the birth of the new little one.  I pray that this child will be raised in the fear and admonition of our dear Heavenly Father.

I continue to remember Stacey, Larry and you and Pat as well.

Sorry about your friend passing away, Janet. 

Must close now.  I'm very, very tired. 

Love to you all,

Pat

I was just talking to Ruth Ann.  She has been really busy, her trucker son has been home and having him home I am willing to bet was a real treat!!!

Well The forecast of snow has hit some areas of the province, we have been exempt from it, however it is cold.  A piercing wind is blowing and has been all day.  We are all getting tires of the cold up here, it is just dragging on and on.
I haven't heard any more from Gord I expect he will post himself tonight!

Have a good evening folks!

Hi Pat!!!

We're expected to have some sleet and freezing rain by tomorrow.  Not unusual for mid April, but we would be very happy to do without it.  The doctor's office called this afternoon to remind me of my appointment tomrrow and I told her if the weather is as bad as predicted I'll call and re-schedule. 

And Pat, you don't need to rub it in about your Virginia temperatures!   :D

The visitation was busy and crowded!  I saw three different people and wondered why they were at my cousin's visitation.  One was a church member, her sister married my cousin's wife's brother.  Another was the woman across the road from me where the flag is...she is another cousin's wife's first cousin.  And another was a sister to one of my Euchre players...she was in high school with my cousin.  Dale, my cousin, was one of 7 kids so there were a lot of relatives there!  And Dale had four kids and they all have 3-4 kids...handsome family...all of them.

So we left telling everyone that we didn't know if we would go to the funeral today or not.  But my neck feels better so Ivalou and I are going but not to the cemetery.  Don't want to be out in the cold and wind any more than necessary.

Just saw two bunnies run across my yard to go under a pine tree!  They are so cute!  One was by the garage yesterday and one was by the pine tree earlier this week.  Hope they stay around and away from the road! 

It is cloudy this morning...and only 37°....that's not freezing but pretty close to it!

Hi after a very stormy night here in our area.  Fortunately, I haven't heard of any damage in our area and all we got was some very heavy downpours. It is suppose to be a nice day today.   She was in a lot of pain when we left although they had given her pain medication. 

A tech from Comcast is suppose to come sometime today (between 8 am and 8 pm-isn't that convenient for the customer).  Fortunately he is suppose to call in advance.  He is coming to verify that I own my own modem and I found the receipt for the purchase of it back in 2011 so shouldn't experience any problems.  They had added an amount on my last bill for a modem and it was to go up to $7/month starting next month.  I hope to spend time today working on Stacey's computer and also on Pat's as it seems to be grinding away all the time. 

Pat and I both had a good night's sleep last night.  Pat talked with Stacey this morning and she had a pretty miserable night.  Where they did the bone marrow test was in the herniated disk she has in her back and that is also very painful for her.  They did give her a pain pump yesterday but she said it really didn't cover the pain. 

Etta Sue, glad you saw the doctor and found out the problem.  Good that you can get some relief from the heating pad. It is probably wise to not go to the cemetery after the service today.  The ground is usually uneven and neither you nor Ivalou need to have a fall.

Judy, how much longer is your online course?  Hope you are enjoying it.

Jeanne, I am confident that all the prayers have been answered in the way Stacey came through the surgeries and hopefully this will be the last she has to endure for a long time.  Hope you miss the sleet and freezing rain today.

Carol, I saw your e-mail and will respond to it later this morning.  I am really looking forward to getting the package and will be forever grateful to Don and you for its contents. Your trip to Minnesota sound like a lot of fun and it is a small world with the example of Don's coach from many years ago. 

Pat, the visit of Paul's brother and SIL sounds lovely.  Did you all get to sit outside and enjoy the lovely view I know you have from your home on the mountain?  I was sorry to read of the loss of your friend Ross.  It always seems to me better to have visited while a person is alive than attending services afterward. 

Judy, I hope we hear more from Gord today as was wondering if Noreen will be going to rehab for a few days or just coming straight home. 

Larry, I'm sorry to hear that Stacey is having a lot of pain that the meds aren't helping.  Prayers continue.

It's just after 10:00 a.m. and there is a very obvious coating of ice on my porch and steps.  I'll wait until noon, but if it's still icy I'll call and change my appointment.  There is no way I'm about to take a chance on a broken bone in order to treat a small cut on my hand!

Praying for Stacey.  They need to get pain control going, that may take time with that surgery.

Jeanne good to "see" you.

Gord how is Noreen?

Pat when are you heading north?

WE have a blizzard going here, cold and windy...Many days I feel the -40 is not as penetration as the as these temperatures.  Spring will come, probably suddenly!

Have a safe great day everyone.

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Pat when are you heading north?

Judy, I don't know as of now.  Meeting Grace next Wed. (I think it's Wed.)  ;)

Did I not post yesterday?  I know I was here a couple times and read all the posts.

Pat, sorry to hear of your friend's passing.  Larry, prayers continue for Stacey.  Jeanne, hope it thaws there so you can get out when you need to do so.

Etta Sue, glad you are better now. 

Carol, I am interested in one of the "pen/stylus" (whatever you call them) that Don makes.  Let me know, okay?

When we came home from the gym a little while ago, we found our dog Kumar out on the highway.  He had been struck by a car and killed.  So sad....we had worked with him so much to try to get him to stop chasing cars!  And thought we were successful, as he had been stopping at the end of our short driveway.  We had just had him groomed yesterday, at a cost of $50 and he looked so pretty!  I think we will stay "dog-less" from now on, just too much bad luck with dogs these past years.

Today the Spring Fling starts here, and this great grandma will be baby-sitting three pretty little girls this afternoon while Granddaughter-in-law sets up their booth.  Curtis is flying home from the security show in Las Vegas today, so that leaves them in a bind.  He will come here asap when he gets home, but has to drive from Amarillo.  It is unhandy at times to live 200 miles from the nearest airport of any size at all!

See you all later.  I wish you a wonderful day!

Oh Janet I am so sad about your dog.

Thanks, Marilyn.....we are, too.  :(  :'(

Hello everyone...... I am praying for all as I read the needs (Stacey, Noreen, Etta Sue, Beth and Ruth's Daughter-in-law, especially, for God's healing and comfort)
I agree with JudyB, it's a nasty day, out there..... however spring is around the corner. My daffodils are peeking out!
Being April (tax time) I am endeavouring to have them all done, this coming week. We'll be going to Toronto, on the 30th, as my husband is scheduled for a hernia repair.
Janet: So very sad about your puppy.  :aaah: (hugs) for you

For those who are struggling.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytE_9dH3Nw8&feature=share

So good to read all tlhe posts.  I am settled here in Texas at my son's house.  Quite different from California!

Al I was under the impression that you would have your own place....Was I mistaken?  I pray this works out for you, and you enjoy his company!

I will be back in a bit, with the hymn for today. 

(Click to hear music)
 

The wedding of the Lamb has come,
and His bride has made herself ready.
Revelation 19:7


Anne R. Cousin




The sands of time are sinking, the dawn of heaven breaks;
The summer morn I've sighed for, the fair, sweet morn awakes:
Dark, dark hath been the midnight, but dayspring is at hand,
And glory, glory dwelleth in Immanuel's land.


O Christ, He is the fountain, the deep, sweet well of love!
The streams of earth I've tasted more deep I'll drink above:
There to an ocean fullness His mercy doth expand,
And glory, glory dwelleth in Immanuel's land.


Oh! Well it is forever, Oh! well forevermore,
My nest hung in no forest of all this death doomed shore:
Yea, let the vain world vanish, as from the ship the strand,
While glory, glory dwelleth in Immanuel's land.


There the Red Rose of Sharon unfolds its heartsome bloom
And fills the air of heaven with ravishing perfume:
Oh! To behold it blossom, while by its fragrance fanned
Where glory, glory dwelleth in Immanuel's land.


The King there in His beauty, without a veil is seen:
It were a well spent journey, though seven deaths lay between:
The Lamb with His fair army, doth on Mount Zion stand,
And glory, glory dwelleth in Immanuel?s land.


Oft in yon sea beat prison My Lord and I held tryst,
For Anwoth was not heaven, and preaching was not Christ:
And aye, my murkiest storm cloud was by a rainbow spanned,
Caught from the glory dwelling in Immanuel's land.


But that He built a Heaven of His surpassing love,
A little new Jerusalem, like to the one above,
"Lord take me over the water" hath been my loud demand,
Take me to my love's own country, unto Immanuel's land.


But flowers need nights cool darkness, the moonlight and the dew;
So Christ, from one who loved it, His shining oft withdrew:
And then, for cause of absence my troubled soul I scanned
But glory shadeless shineth in Immanuel?s land.

The little birds of Anwoth, I used to count them blessed,
Now, beside happier altars I go to build my nest:
Over these there broods no silence, no graves around them stand,
For glory, deathless, dwelleth in Immanuel?s land.

Fair Anwoth by the Solway, to me thou still art dear,
Even from the verge of heaven, I drop for thee a tear.
Oh! If one soul from Anwoth meet me at God?s right hand,
My heaven will be two heavens, In Immanuel?s land.

I?ve wrestled on towards Heaven, against storm and wind and tide,
Now, like a weary traveler that leaneth on his guide,
Amid the shades of evening, while sinks life?s lingering sand,
I hail the glory dawning from Immanuel?s land.

Deep waters crossed life?s pathway, the hedge of thorns was sharp;
Now, these lie all behind me Oh! for a well tuned harp!
Oh! To join hallelujah with yon triumphant band,
Who sing where glory dwelleth in Immanuel?s land.

With mercy and with judgment my web of time He wove,
And aye, the dews of sorrow were lustered with His love;
I?ll bless the hand that guided, I?ll bless the heart that planned
When throned where glory dwelleth in Immanuel?s land.

Soon shall the cup of glory wash down earth?s bitterest woes,
Soon shall the desert briar break into Eden?s rose;
The curse shall change to blessing the name on earth that?s banned
Be graven on the white stone in Immanuel?s land.

O I am my Beloved?s and my Beloved?s mine!
He brings a poor vile sinner into His ?house of wine.?
I stand upon His merit?I know no other stand,
Not even where glory dwelleth in Immanuel?s land.

I shall sleep sound in Jesus, filled with His likeness rise,
To love and to adore Him, to see Him with these eyes:
?Tween me and resurrection but Paradise doth stand;
Then?then for glory dwelling in Immanuel?s land.

The Bride eyes not her garment, but her dear Bridegroom?s face;
I will not gaze at glory but on my King of grace.
Not at the crown He giveth but on His pierced hand;
The Lamb is all the glory of Immanuel?s land.

I have borne scorn and hatred, I have borne wrong and shame,
Earth?s proud ones have reproached me for Christ?s thrice blessed Name:
Where God His seal set fairest they?ve stamped the foulest brand,
But judgment shines like noonday in Immanuel?s land.

They?ve summoned me before them, but there I may not come,
My Lord says ?Come up hither,? My Lord says ?Welcome home!?
My King, at His white throne, my presence doth command
Where glory?glory dwelleth in Immanuel's land.[/center]

Woohoo JOhn will be home today...in a couple of hours.  We have a lot to discuss, so the 'puter will likely be off.

Hi everyone.  It will soon be lunch time and is now up to 65 degrees and sunny. I have had a very busy morning and am very tired so decided I need to sit down and rest before fixing some lunch.  After coffee I went to Dollar Tree to exchange two pairs of the glasses I got for Stacey as they were too strong.  If they don't work we will just donate them to our Honduras mission team.  Then I stopped at Walmart for some items and finally to Aldi's to get some fresh fruits and vegetables in the house.  I came home and put everything away.  Yesterday was a red letter day in that Pat drove the car for the first time in several months and took herself to the beauty shop to get a haircut.  She got along fine.  The Comcast tech called about 4 pm and told me there was no need to send a tech out but had me read off the last four digits of the MAC address on the modem I am using, which agree with their records so he was marking the record as owner supplied rather than leased.  Stacey had a better night and said she had gotten a little sleep.  She has in her mind that she will be released on Monday to her apartment and then will go to the rehab after getting some clothes.  I don't think reality has really struck her yet as to her ability to handle daily living but hopefully the rehab will be able to teach her the skills she needs to care for herself.  I am ready for a restful afternoon and evening.

Judy, enjoy your time with John this weekend.  I was also wondering about Noreen, Beth, your daughter and Ruth's DIL (hope I haven't left anyone out). 

Al, glad the trip to Texas is behind you and that you are settled at your son's home.  Glad that you won't be alone anymore.  You will have to tell us about your living arrangements as we are interested (perhaps mosey would a better word). 

RuthV, I bet you will be glad to see the tax season and the stress of it over for this year.  Mine are done for this year and the small refunds from State and Federal are in the bank.

Janet, so sorry to hear of the loss of Kumar.  It doesn't take us long to become attached to our pets.  Hope you had a great, but probably tiring, day with the great grands.

Hi Pat. 

Jeanne, hope the ice didn't stick around and you were able to keep your doctor's appointment. 

Al it is so good to see you here this morning, please tell us all abut your surroundings and if possible take a few photos to share. What part of Texas are you in?

Larry I come here every day sometimes just to check and see \how Stacy and beth are doing and don't post anything. But please both you and Janet know I am praying for your girls.

Judy I know that you are happy that john will be home today.

I am almost afraid to say this for fear of jinxing myself but since I started the antibiotics, my back hasn't hurt once!!  Wouldn't that be wonderful? 

I am so much better today.  I got a great night's rest with no wheezing and coughing!  Life is good!! 

I think that Ivalou's daughter is here from Ohio.  The car is gone now so maybe she took Ivalou to Walmart for groceries! 

It is cloudy and yucky looking outside.  The neighbor put up his flag again and it is blowing straight east!  It's chilly...only 46°.  Staying in today!

Glad to see that Al is in the Lone Star State.  Yes, tell us where you are! 

Sorry about Janet's dog.  We sure get attached to our fur friends.

And sorry that Stacey is still having so much pain.  Is this expected or not?

Anxious to see how Noreen is doing.  Like so many, I may not mention names but you are in my prayers every day!

Hi, friends, it's Ruth Ann here. These have been really busy days, spent with my son the trucker, my son who is disabled, talking on the phone with other family members, so several days I didn't even sit down at the computer.

Sorry to miss all the happenings. Am so sorry that these serious illnesses and surgeries have come upon us. Yes, I'll be praying for them.

Just know I love all of y'all, and take every comment and hold it close to my heart and pray as needed.

Love to y'all, and most of all, love for our Lord,
Ruth Ann

JANET  Dogs never get the chasing car idea out of their head , that very thing happened to us as well.

About my DIL check the prayer and praise.

We survived the storm of the past 2 days.

It almost seems that the number 13 is unlucky and this is 2013 but on a
happy note it was today 50yrs ago that Mel and I were married yes we are
still together.  No party but we the family are going to the Mandarin for dinner. If you want to help us celebrate go to your local Mandarin and remember us while dining .

Ruth, I do love the Mandarin..... If it was closer, I would go. Thankfully it is almost 150 miles away (240 is kilometers) otherwise we would spend too much money on "meals out"

Happy Anniversary!!  (I have over 4 years to reach that milestone)

Ruth:  Congratulations on celebrating your 50th anniversary.  If you are like me, time just flew. 

Larry:  Glad to hear that Stacey had a better night.  All of that helps in recovery.  And, Pat was able to drive so that is a good sign as well.  Take care. 

Janet:  I'll have to get back to you. 

We all are concerned about our children and last night we had a message that our youngest son & wife had to put their 12 year old German Shepherd to sleep.  A very easy dog to mind and was nice to dog sit when we were needed.  Willow - even her name was sweet.  Another son called and said a neighbor wants to buy his house - they live next door.  Would that ever make things easy for him. 

It is nice today so I should take a walk. 

Pat:  Have a safe drive going up North. 

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I had a call from Gord.  Noreen is in isolation with an infection.  Not sure what the infection is, however apparently, from what I understand, she can't leave till it is gone....I hope I got that all correct.  Please pray for Noreen, that she get over the infection quickly.  Gord didn't know if she went into the hospital with it, or contracted it in the hospital.....

John is home, He will head out on Monday afternoon.

We had snow for the night before last, all day yesterday and till about 2 this afternoon.  Thankfully it has now stopped and hopefully that will be the end of it.   This year is weird, as far as the weather goes....Wondering if this is a fulfillment of prophecy? 

Have a great day
Judy

Glad to read that Stacey had a better night, Pat is able to drive again, Etta Sue is feeling better, and Ruth and husband enjoying their 50th anniversary!  Praise God for all those blessings.

We are going to a dinner theater at Hugoton tonight.  Our Son-in-law has the leading role in the play....he's a real ham!  :)  And daughter Diane is helping cook the meal, Abby is sitting with us, so we should have a very enjoyable evening!

Al, good to hear from you!  And do let us know where in that huge Lone Star State you have landed!  I hope you enjoy it there very much.

Larry, you're sure right about getting tired yesterday.  Three little ones--7 months, almost 3 and 5 years old can really tire a person out.  They had so much fun, but Darrel could barely tolerate all the squealing, screaming and the baby's crying.  Whew!

And to answer everyone's most welcome inquiries about Beth--she is doing fine.  And she was talking more clearly today than she has in a long time, a real treat for me!  We will be picking her up for church in the morning.

I just booked Darrel and me on a trip to Turkey!

Well, for all of those who asked - I'm in a town called Rowlerr, Texas, not far from Dallas.  I don't know how to describe it's location other than central Texas, about 2060 miles from where I used to live.  It's wlhere you have to say "all y'all", etc.

Continuing to pray as you get used to this transition... Love ya Al!

Thanks for all the "congrats" messages about my new gr-grandson.  dil sent a couple more pics today.  My goodness, he looks bigger already.  And he was wearing a black outfit!  I admit to being surprised at that....black?  Is that a new trend for newborns? 

Rowlett, TX is nearby NE of Dallas.  My step dtr lives there.  Al, I hope you enjoy living there.  Are you very close to Lake Hubbard?  She used to live the other side of the lake, in Rockwall.  I have a cousin who is a doctor in Rockwall, but she previously had her practice in Rowlett.

Larry, so thankful that Stacey had a better night & hope tonight proves to be as good.  You asked about my gr-dtr in South Korea...She has confidence that God will take care of them.  Elaine told me today that Patty said they were told if any have to be moved, it would likely be those in northern South Korea who would be sent to the southern part, where they are.  I don't know if that means only military or what.  They finally got their car, they have been walking everywhere.  Patty is home schooling their son, the nearest American school is 1 1/2 hours away.  She had anticipated home schooling him before they left El Paso.  He is 7 years old.

Janet...hope you and Darrell had a fun evening at the dinner theater.  Glad to hear that Beth is some better.

Good night all...all y'all.   ;D
Janice

Glad to hear Etta Sue is improving too.  Hope all others are doing OK too.

I am much better today.  No wheezing and coughing during the night so I got 5 hours of sleep straight through without couging, wheezing or getting up for the bathroom!  Wow!! 

I am ready for church and it looks to be a cloudy day! 

Not sure what all will entail today.

Hi everyone on an overcast Sunday morning.  Rain, if we get any, should be late this afternoon or evening.  We will head down to visit with Stacey and share a bite of lunch with her.  She wants the same small sub I took her last Sunday to break the chain of hospital food.  I will get the subs at Kroger on the way.  Yesterday they had to give her a blood transfusion and we haven't talked to her since then.  They had taken her own blood to use before the surgery.  My morning activities yesterday with the shopping really left me wiped out for the rest of the day.  I am feeling better this morning.

Marilyn, thank you for the prayers.  I keep assuring Stacey that many folks are praying for her and she is very appreciative. 

Etta Sue, glad your back isn't hurting as know that is a relief.

Ruth Ann, good to see your posting and know your absence was family related and not a problem with your health.

Ruth, congratulations to you and Mel on 50 years of marriage.  We reached that milestone last July but things were so hectic we didn't observe it any way other than to note it. Not many folks make it to 50 years so it is an accomplishment.  Hope you enjoyed the time at the Mandarin with family members.

Carol, good news on your son's pending home sale.  Sometimes things don't have to be complicated.  It sounds like there may be a shortage of homes in certain areas so it will be a better time to sell.

Judy, not good news concerning Noreen.  Infection was something that Pat was so concerned about as had a problem when she had foot surgery a few years ago.  Hospitals are very dangerous places to be anymore as the housekeeping leaves something to be desired. 

Janet, many, many years since we attended a dinner theater and always loved them.  I know it was a special evening.  So good to read that Beth is doing fine and looking forward to going to church.  Wow!  A trip to Turkey sounds interesting as there is much history there.

Al, you will soon get the local lingo down well as you become a Texan. 

Janice, glad your great granddaughter seems to be in a safer par of South Korea. 

I have made a new web Page it is an About Me page and has a nice slideshow of my family. You may see it  HERE (http://grafxandmore.x10.mx/73/73.html) and please sing my guest book before you leave.

We really enjoyed the dinner theater last night.  All local, small town folks, so good, clean fun.  Abby is so grown-up looking now!  She was attempting to show Darrel how to use her iphone, to no avail!

Curtis is at the civic center, he has a booth at the Spring Fling, and asked me to come help him load up, as they close this evening.  So I guess I will go give him a hand now.  Back later!

Oh!  Yes, Janice, black became a very popular color for newborns about five years ago.  It startled me, too, at first!  Really different from the traditional pinks, yellows, blues and mint greens!

Well, it's time to go through the basement once again.  I've tried to sweep the floor but it's so musty and damp down here.  So, hurry as fast as you can go by the light of the lanterns I've hung up to light your way to our new "Thoughts for the Week"!!!

Click Here (http://www.christianphotographers.com/community/index.php?topic=12598.0)

See you there!