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Well, this has been a very strange day (and I don't mean because it didn't rain!  I went for a walk this afternoon....didn't really want to but felt compelled to do so.  I walked all thro' the construction area and back to  the gate we forced them to erect and is for emergency vehicles only....An older man and a young guy got out of a truck and the young guy started digging at the post with a small shovel.  I stopped and asked what they were doing.  The old guy said they were removing the gate.  I said (in a quiet and firm way) that was against the law and we had a legal agreement for it to remain.  He started getting nasty, said it was ordered by the highway dept. and he had a work order.  I again, quietly stated that I wanted to see the order.  He made quite a show of looking thro' a stack of what I know were building material orders, etc.  No work order.  I demanded the phone number of person who issued the order.  He got on the phone and gave me a number, all the while being extremely rude.  I told him that he would be dealing with all the neighbors on the street and not me, but my son-in-law.  Went next door, then home and told Wendy.  We looked outside and he was gone.  We later found out that the people in the construction area have got a petition going to remove the gate.  Now, no one tries to legally remove a gate like that with a little shovel.  He was hoping no one would notice and they could get it down before anything further could be done to interfere........ I don't get angry very often, but did spend years managing large computer acctg. depts. and also do not intimidate easily.  Goodness knows what is going to happen now, but this whole beautiful area has become a nightmare.  A number of people have started talking about selling and even the kids are leaning that way.  They have such a beautiful home and garden, I can't imagine what that would do to Wendy. 

Janet, I am so sorry about what is happening to Beth.  I live in fear about what is going to happen with my daughter.  Her body is giving out more all the time and she only has about 25% use of her back....not to mention other problems.  We just have to trust in the Lord and do our best.  I don't have a hubby to lean on and so coming here and reading about other needs and blessings, surely does help.  Misty (cat) is a great comfort, tho' short on conversation.

Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.

Liz

Good morning.  I got a phone call around 6:45 last evening.  It was one of my Euchre buddies and she was wanting to know if I could play Euchre real soon.  She belongs to two Euchre clubs.  I thought to myself...when did I last shower?, is my hair okay?, how quick can I get changed into another outfit?  So I told her yes...what time is it to start?  7PM!!  So I rushed around and got to her house at 7:05pm.  I knew three of the ladies but met 5 new ladies.  All were from Janet's church...very nice Christian ladies. 

Then last night, I couldn't sleep.  Do you think it might be because I didn't get out of bed until 10am yesterday and has a nap yesterday afternoon?  And when I did finally get to sleep I kept dreaming the same weird dream and then woke up because I was too hot! 

Today I am to be at Janet's at 10:45am and then drive to Fortville to get another lady and then to Noblesville to a new Italian restaurant.  This ought to be fun.  I love Italian.  Well, fact is, I love any food...all that I have tried, that is   

Good Morning, Ruth is doing better today, she remembered my phone number.

Liz you go girl 

Hello everyone. It looks to be a beautiful day, the sun is shining although it is only 48° at this time.

Last night over on the Samoa peninsula they had a trial tsunami drill trying to get everyone in that area moved to a 45 ft. high dune. I don't know the results yet.

Nothing new here yet today.

Hi everyone.  Just back from Bible study and then a time for visiting at the donut shop with several of the church people.  Next week we are going to move it to Thursday since Wednesday if the 4th of July.  

Janet, I so feel for you and I am sure the sense of frustation you must be feeling with the whole situation.  We can only do what we can do.  I know that when my folks were in the nursing home they took them for the needed tests.  You certainly shouldn't have to be doing the lifting.  

Liz, good for you in standing your ground on the gate.  It is a shame to see a beautiful vicinity destroyed.

JudyB, what an interesting story about your dog and the chicks.  Hope you all were able to go to the lake.

Carol, your trip sounds like a nightmare.  Glad you are home safe and sound.  Do you have a BSR quilting attachment on your Benina sewing machine and if so have they upgraded the software for it?  Pat had to take her BSR in this week to have it updated.  It only took about 30 seconds.

Ruth Ann, you were the instrument of God's work in getting that food to the person in need.  Good work.

Marilyn, it sounds like each day is an adventure with Ruth.  It is really sad.

Etta Sue, it sounds like you are having about the same weather that we are except we are in the 90s most days.

Hi Jane and Pat and anyone else I haven't mentioned that is posting today.

It is a cool and cloudy day much appreciated here.  Windows wide open and the sounds of neighbors roof being replaced.  I have quilting at the church at 1 P.M. and will drag myself over there only because I am returning a wonderful book of maps of the country Sweden.  We copied all we need.  Written in Swede so that is tough but we are going to be driving about 200 miles from the airport to see cousins.  Don will drive while I look at the maps & signs & Lord willing we will get there- not till September this trip.

Went over our daughter's resume & tweaked it a little.  She is a creative person and tends to be a little wordy but that is my take on it - I used to look at resumes years ago when working for an employment agency and used to help people write them but things have changed now. 

Liz:  Good for you for standing up to the cranky man!!!!

Larry:  Yes, I have the BSR and have used it - it always scares me to death to start & try to practice on table runners, smaller things first.  A whole lot of praying goes on in my sewing room    Especially when I can't find something.  I am going to practice cutting out diamond shapes for this next quilt, have never sewed this before and I will take cheap fabric and practice.  Hi to Pat!!!   

Pat:  Hi back to you!  It sounds like you are making the most of the good summer weather!  Nice to visit with everyone, isn't it? 

Carol

Good afternoon all,

Have been quietly sitting in the corner here, reading and praying. Not had much to say, things here are the same as usual.

:-[Normally I don't ask for prayer for myself, I'm usually asking for others and always praying for others. My shoulder surgery is tomorrow morning at 8:15am. They have to fix 3 tears in the rotator cuff, take out a bone spur and do something about the instability. If y'all think of it, a prayer would be very much appreciated. Am nervous about it cause I am right handed and it is the right shoulder. Thank you!

Maybe this will kick start Frank, or not. Only God knows. And Michael has been on oxygen for most of the last week, can't seem to get him weened off. They took blood this morning, guess we will have to wait and see.

I know my heavenly Father is holding me close. God bless you all and have a great day!

TRUSTING IN HIM,
<><Jeannine

Yes, Jeannine, I thought it was about time for your surgery. I will be praying for you as the evening progresses, and also tomorrow.

And, God knows our tomorrows. We'll continue to trust and pray with you and for you.

Ruth Ann

Hi everyone....have been reading all the posts and it is way past my bedtime! Jeannine..will be praying for you. I know from talking to you that you are nervous. I can understand that. I hope and pray everything goes well. Everyone seems to have problems of one sort or other. Please know I am thinking about you all. God bless.

Praying for ya Jeannine.

This has turned into a pleasant evening.  There is a cool breeze, and clear sky.  We were under a thunder storm watch  for the better part of the afternoon.  Usually rain means more humidity, but today it cleared the air.

You know we serve an awesome God.   When you think of all the blessings we have laid at our door every day and yet we whine about what we don't have.  Let us rejoice in what we DO have.

I must go, I have a few things I want to finish today before bed.

Night all
JudyB

Hello all!

Yesterday, Bernard read an article about a Muslim leader in Jakarta, Indonesia promising more bloodshed in the area if the government does not make Indonesia an Islamic state.  He said that they will be targeting Westerners in the streets, but will not bother anyone who is not a threat to Islam (and that would be, whom?).

That, in itself, is disturbing enough.  BUT, my pastor is going on a mission trip in July. Where?  Indonesia.   I don't think he will be in Jakarta the whole time, but at some point he will be, I believe.  so, if you think of him, say a prayer, please.

I prayed for each of you having medical issues and stress (whatever the cause) in your life as I read your posts.  Sorry I'm not responding individually

Take care!

Hi everyone.  I enjoyed a quiet day yesterday after Bible study.  Spent a peaceful afternoon and evening.  I am enjoying listening to Pandora.com for some really beautiful music (I get to choose the type of music I want to hear) and reading a good book.  I have been taking my laptop in beside my bed and listening to the music after I retire at night.  Only problem is that I don't want to stop listening so I can go to sleep. 

I plan on staying home today after coffee.  I do plan on attending a meeting this evening. 

Jeannine, I have said a little prayer for you this morning and hope all goes well and your shoulder will be repaired.

Karmat, your pastor is certainly taking a chance but God will be with him so he should be fine. 

Carol, my wife was advised to practice with the BSR attachment and that is what she is doing.  The instructor told her she was doing very well with it.  Of course, I don't know whether it will get beyond the practicing stage or not, but that is all right.

Time to leave for coffee.

Jane, thank you for the wonderful (cyber) hug!  I really did feel comforted by reading yours and others' kind words regarding the difficulties with Beth.  I told Darrel that it has reached the point that we will have to pay the home (yes, they charge extra for it!) to take Beth for appointments.  They charge $10 to take them a few blocks to the local doctors!  But our doctor visits Beth there in the home.  One reason I have been taking her up to now is that she needs my presence, it gives her courage and comfort.  But maybe I can go, without being totally responsible for her.  I just cannot lift her any more.  I spent two days in such pain with my arm, finally took some of Darrel's strong pain killers he has for his shoulder pain.  Darrel said I need to stop taking her because I get so emotionally upset it takes me a week to recover.  Sigh......

Jeannine, I am praying for you.  Please remember to take care of yourself, as it seems to take some time to recover from shoulder surgery!

Carol, you and Don are going to Sweden?  How nice!  We are going to Peru in November.

We have a lovely crop of cherries this year, and have been picking and pitting them.  A few years ago, at an auction, I bought a cherry pitter, but can I find it now that I need it?  NO.    So it is high tech----using a safety pin, one cherry at a time. 

I must get back to the cherries, love you all, and have read all your posts!

Good morning, everyone!! 

We had a great lunch at Matteo's in Noblesville yesterday.  I don't think I would choose to go back but if someone else wanted to go, I would.  It was good but not great!!  The conversations were wonderful.  A lady was there that I didn't know and then we found out that her son is dating my niece and we both be going to my niece's home Saturday evening to celebrate her son's 50th birthday.  Small world, hunh?

Jeannine, hon....I am praying that your surgery went great and that your recovery will be quick and successful!

I would talk about my bill from the surgery center but I would just bore you in saying that the bill was almost twice as much as the May bill and I have to pay 10% of it!  No vacations for me this year!!

I woke this morning to a cloudy day.  It is predicted more storms this afternoon and clearing this evening.  We had a beautiful lightening show last evening after dark...not much rain but the skies were lit up!  Every time it thundered, my furgirls looked to the ceilings! 

I am doing laundry right now.  Then lunch.

Good afternoon all,

Thank you for the prayers. Surgery went well, the impingements are gone. It seems there were no tears, thank You Father, but an unusual amount of arthritis for my age. They cleaned it out and now we just let it heal then pt.

Still groggy but wanted to thank you all.    Praying for all here! God bless!

Stll Trusting In Him,
<><Jeannine

Wonderful news, Jeannine     Praise the Lord.  Now, rest and recuperate and get better quickly.   

I just got a sad email from my sister.  She asked for prayer for friends of hers.  Yesterday one of their little grandsons (twins, 1 year)somehow was able to get beyond the pool fence, fell in and drowned.  I don't know any more but that they lived with their mom in an apartment complex with a swimming pool.
As you can imagine, they are pained and grieving this loss.    I just wanted to bring this need to you.

It's raining and windy out.  A good day to stay inside and catch up on stuff that is, well...inside.

Our Father is faithful in every circumstance......He sees and understands and is merciful.   I've said before, but I'll say it again.....what do people do who don't have this assurance of His love?   

Quote from: Nita on June 28, 2007, 06:12:53 PM
Our Father is faithful in every circumstance......He sees and understands and is merciful.   I've said before, but I'll say it again.....what do people do who don't have this assurance of His love?   

Ah, you are so right, Nita ... Our Father is in total control of ALL things that touch us (as well as those things that do not) ... I know these people must be in such turmoil and heartache at this time ... He knows too ... I pray they will know the comfort of His loving arms around them, holding them through this time of deep sorrow, guilt, blaming ... anger ... and eventually acceptance of His will for their lives.   

And Father, I also pray that You'll bring some kind of special good out of even this tragic event.  I pray that they may be able to look back on it with at least a mixture of thanksgiving.  Only You could do that, Father, but I know You can through our Lord Jesus.

I am praying too Nita.

How difficult, Nita! I'm so veryy sorry and will be praying for each of you and for that little twin who will always have a sense of loss from this.

Janet, what a shame about havin to pay for Beth's trips. I do understand our children needing our emotional support. That's almost a given, isn't it. And, especially so, given Beth's frailty.

Jeannine, thank goodness you're back from surgery with good news. I've prayed on and off all day for you.

Etta Sue, you just don't know how much I admire your can-do spirit, your determination to live life to its fullest. I wish we could meet again for a hug sometime.

All of y'all, it's so good to hear from you. Wow - Europe and Peru trips. And a pastor who needs our prayers as he goes abroad, too.

I feel I should copy/paste a paragraph my pastor put in the newsletter received via e-mail earlier this evening:

QuoteI wanted to let you know today that God loves you. Don't ever doubt that. He cares about what you are going through too. He's always got you in His great embrace. Hear this verse today: "Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully." 1 Peter 5:7  I'm thinking about people who face some procedures soon, those who have heard sad news recently from the doctor, those who are weary in everything they have to do, those who have been through loss and are grieving, those who have pain and physical problems, those who think the vision has died. Remember, God "cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully."  May God's peace invade your world and all your surroundings today, all day long. Our God is an awesome God!

Ruth Ann - I thank our God for His love in and through your pastor that moved him to say those tings to his beloved flock.

Thanks for your prayers and wisdom in comments.  I'll let Pam know we are praying and she can let the family know if they will accept that.  I don't know them so don't know the Lord.

Jane, you're right about the guilt and anger.  That's the first thing I thought.  Pam didn't mention the boys' dad, so don't know if he is living with them.   

love, nita

hello all,
I'm still around very tired but still here... i am going to go to bed i'm exhausted hope all is well i will come back and read tomorrow adios
SArah

We are going to the mountains to spend a long weekend with oldest son - Don especially wants to fish so lots of gear to pack. 

Jeannine:  I can't believe that you were able to type a message today after surgery.  Rest well.

Nita: How sad can it get?  We can only hope and pray for comfort at some point. 

Janet:  We have good friends going with his sister to Peru (sister's son works there now) so they will have a personal tour.  It does sound interesting.  We are doing another house exchange in Cambridge, UK this time.  There is extra to do here before we leave but so nice to have one place to stay.  It is worth the $10 to have someone lift Beth - have never heard of an extra charge but so things go that way now. 

Marilyn:  Thinking of you as I am trying to relearn to crochet & bringing along a simple double thick potholder pattern.  The first one I did was much too small and this one looks wrong so will start all over. 

I am reading Jan Karon's last book on the Mitford series - just love her writing about the good people in the village. 

Gotta go.  Carol

Hi everyone. Another Friday and therefore coffee at the senior center.  We had a good turnout today.  We had a thunder event last night, i.e., it thundered and thundered but we didn't get anything but a sprinkle.  There is a chance of more showers late this afternoon.

Jeannine, so glad to read your good news and now you can begin the healing process to restore your shoulder.

Janet, it seems it would be well worth the $10 to have the staff take Beth for her appointments and you could still be there.  It sounds like the MRI clinic was not properly staffed if they had to rely on those accompanying the patient to do the lifting.  Janet, eat an extra piece of that cherry pie for me (I am thinking some of those cherries will end up in a pie).  It has been quite awhile since I had any cherry pie.  Sounds so good with a dip of ice cream on it.

Etta Sue, one of the reasons I have really like the Kaiser insurance is that if there is a co-pay it is a reasonable amount.  In the last couple of years they have added a charge if you are admitted to the hospital but it is a drop in the bucket to the actual costs.  Our daughter got the bill from the hospital from her last heart attack and it was over $17,000 and that doesn't inlcude the doctor bills.  She has absolutely no financial resources so have no idea how she will ever be able to pay the close to $100,000 in medical costs she has accumulated in this past year.

Nita, I feel for that poor family who lost the child.  Our family experienced that with a 7 month old that died of sids, my grandson.  My son has never recovered from this and probably never well and that was many years ago.  I am sure we will all be praying for this family as they learn to cope with this tragic situation.

Good to see everyone posting.  Time to get started on some projects for today.  Plan to stay home all day and maybe this evening.

Good Morning. I don't think I can respond to everyone this morning but please know that I am praying for your needs as I know that you are also praying for mine. Please pray for a good friend of mine who has lost a parent.

Carol how nice that you have such a nice home that you can do a home exchange vacation.  The only person who would want to be in mine would have to be an old hippie.  who loved dogs, plants and lots weird of stuff being around. Like my collection of little stuffed animals who reside in an empty 20 gallon fish tank with lots of candles  and a huge antique vase on the top and Mardi Gras beads hanging off the candles.  A string  of Brass bells hanging by the front door for door bells, Red Christmas lights  surrounding my roof and staying up all year round, and a tent garage in the side yard.

On the walls are pictures of Eagles, Hawks, Bears, Owls, all the dogs I have owned and my family.  My china cabinet has a gazillion little  glass and crystal things that need dusting. My 2 desks have stuff stacked all over them. who would want to be here? Just me!

Gotta go to work now.

Have a blessed day all  y-all.

Jeannine ~ So glad the surgery went well.  Now take it easy as much as you can and let yourself heal.  Your family needs you.

Nita ~ Oh, no!  How sad!  I can't imagine the loss that that family is feeling or the feeling of guilt!  Kids are fast and with a blink of your eye, they are out of sight.  God be with this family at this time and forever. 

Jane ~ I agree totally with you.  You say things so eloquently.  So soothing.

Al ~ In situations like the death of a small one, you wonder what good could possible come out of it.  That family may not know that good in their lifetime but there is.  God is so good all the time.

Ruth Ann ~ I read the quote from your pastor.  Just what I needed.  I have been having a fear ever since I found out that there were cancer cells in the growth on my larnyx.  Two cancers now that are controllable.  I have the fear that my 'luck' is running out.  Every little twinge/pain that I feel now, I wonder if I should run to the doctor and get it checked.  It could be cancer again and early detection......  Yes, that quote is what I needed to remind me that God is in control and he adores me.  My worries are minimal but they are mine. 

Sarah ~ It is wonderful when you stick your head in and say 'Hi' in your way to all of us.  Good to see your post!

Carol ~ Do have fun on your long weekend of fishing.  Fresh fish does sound like a great meal....or two.  Especially fileted fish! 

Larry ~ I know my medical expenses are like a drop in a bucket next to others.  But it just angers me that used to...about 5 years ago...I paid nothing, nada, zilch, zero, for any of my medical procedures.  And my drugs were $16 for brand name drugs for three months and $8 for generic drugs for three months.  And today...well, I have the money but I sure didn't think I would ever be putting out this much money for my health.  But on the other hand, I didn't think I would need this much doctor attention.  So I have to praise God for the insurance that I do have, right?

Marilyn ~ Your home sounds fine.  Lived in and everything you mentioned that you have is YOU!  If I went through and told you what is in my house that is only there because of memories of the past, our homes would be very similar! 

Ivalou's grandson has been with her this week, helping her paint the outside of her log room, clean behind the piano, the couches and under her built-in bed.  She asked me if I wanted to ride along to take him home.  So we took Parker home.  Him Mom baby-sits for Parkers nephew...will be three in November and is everywhere at once.  He was taken to the zoo last week and so I learned all about the elephant, the polar bear, the penguins, the whales, the dolphins, all the animals.  He is smart as a tack about everything except minding.  Sad, but Grandpa had to put locks on all the outside doors up high to keep Connal in!!  What happened that parents don't tell their kids, NO?

I need to make a 50th Birthday card and then work with my three photos that I am printing and matting for the State Fair this year. 

Everyone take care today and know that you are all in my prayers.

Well, this is another rain filled day.  Rain is good, but too much of a good thing....

I wonder if some of you would say a little prayer for Wendy.  She fell, slipped on the grass on Thursday.  Is is a lot of pain and they are leaving for a week of vacation (Sunday) in Oregon, driving.  She has trouble with riding  and sitting anyway, so this is double trouble.  My SIL simply is not one to accept her disability and so she desperately tries to continue with life as it once was....I only hope that it is only bruising and not worse.  Amanda is also going, so hope I can handle all that is needed around here.  God is good, but he didn't promise the journey would be smooth. 

Marilyn, your little home sounds charming.  I remember how hard we were all praying that you would find a place to live with your pets.  God certainly answered and there you are, all tucked in and snug.  The depth of one's faith is much more rewarding than wealth.  Our world is paying a terrible price for lack of faith in Giod and greed for power and money.  I saw that happen to people I once loved and their lives ended in misery. 

Guess that must have been my NO small smile for the day.

Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.

Liz

I am back just like i said i would be! anyways i've started and EMT-I class so i'll be a step up from what i am now on the ambulance service (hopefully by oct-nov) then i'll start my Paramedic class (YAY!) with my EMTI i will be able to start iv and intubate pts. other than that i will pretty much be a step higher and closer to my medic (YAY) i've read the post but can't rememeber much (my memory is terrible) i might not be working at guymon pizza hut much longer and just focus on Boise City i've started the assistant manager classes so i can be certified in that! i got told by the third in command for the company that i could stay with the company as long as i want to and if i want to be a manager for her and a flight medic it is ok i can do both and still get the same pay i am getting now... anyways i must be off to do things such as get a uniform cleaned for work ttyl
Sarah

Etta Sue~Thanks for your kind words, but I can only speak (write) from my heart.  I know the pain that comes with the death of a child, even though mine was grown with children (and grandchildren) of her own.  Pain is pain and grief is grief ... But our Father understands all of it and more ... 

I understand your anxiety, as well, and each of us has our own level of tolerance.  You have been dealing with cancer for several years and ... now another.  Of course there will be that nagging fear ... But there is also the knowledge that our God does all things well and He will be, and is, with you always.  I'll keep you in my prayers.  Rest in His unfailing love, okay?   

Liz~I am praying for Wendy and her comfort and healing.  I know how that happens when people (usually husbands) want to keep the status quo and carry on as though nothing has changed.     It is good that Amanda is with them on this trip and that she will be a help to her mother.  Your heart must be going through all sorts of twists and turns as they leave ... be of good courage ... God loves you as much as He loves them and will be with you to comfort and sustain you.

Ruth Ann~Thank you for sharing that quote from your pastor.  He said it so eloquently and, I really believe, each one of us took away something special from that email.   

Things here are about the same ... I will be going down to pay the rent for another month in a few minutes.  Like so much else, it keeps increasing while my income does NOT.  God knows all about that too, though, so I have only to keep that in mind and relax into His arms.  One of these daze I will need more wood for the winter, but... not today.   

Marilyn~Sounds like your home is very much your own.  I am so glad the Lord brought you to this place and took care of all your concerns in the process.  I remember the uncertainties you faced for so long.  God is indeed so good -- all the time!

I'll be praying for each of the needs mentioned here and rejoicing with those who rejoice.  Sorry if I can't mention each by name, but be assured that I do read and acknowledge each message posted.  Y'all have a great day in the Lord and I'll be checking back in with you later.