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Whew!  This is work tonight getting the new week started.  I almost feel like I am on dial up! 

Good night.  Talk to you in the mornin'!

Hello!

Ruth Ann, I am a great admirer of your faith, courage, selflessness, and wisdom.  You just have to be one of God's favorite kids!

Jane, I enjoy it when you do decide to come out of your corner and chat a bit!

Etta Sue, what a great description of Kitty's house.  Makes me tired to even think of all the upkeep and cleaning, even though I would enjoy a bit more space.  Well, when I get more stuff out of here, I will find more space, right?  Good devotional, and thanks.

I'm posting tonight because in the morning I have to leave rather early to take Beth for the MRIs.

I wish you all a very peaceful and restful night of refreshing sleep.  (Me, too!)

Will be praying for Beth, Janet.

Thanks so much for the devotional to start the week, Etta Sue.  The site was down and Ian has been working on it for a couple of hours.  Maybe that's why you were finding it slow?

Thanks, Pat ... Shortly after I posted, and went to post a reply to Mick in the prayer forum, this whole place went into shock!   :o  My reply to Mick went off into cyber space and, for the next few hours, I could not get in here either.... I just knew I had broken it!   :-[  :-\  ???

Thanks, Janet, but given the situation just discribed, maybe I should come out of my corner more often ... or maybe stay there indefinitely!   :D

You'll be in my prayers as you travel with Beth tomorrow ...  <3

Etta Sue I really enjoyed the "tour" of Kitty's house, too, but for sure I would never want to be the one having to do the cleaning and upkeep.   :-\

Thanks for the devotional ... really good, as usual.   :)

I'll be back ... sometime ... All y'all take care and have a wonderful week.

Actually, Mick telephoned me from England saying he had posted a message and then couldn't get back on so maybe Mick broke it.  ;)

Silly billy!

Good Morning Thank you Etta Sue for the devotional today.

QuoteIt is easy to say we will endure anything for Christ, and yet most of us complain over the most minor problems.

Really struck home to me, last night when I read the devotional.

Today I am taking Ruth on an outing with the McKinleyville Seniors to the Casino in Loleta. We are going on the bus. She has been wanting to go to that casino every since she heard that some woman won a million on the penny machines. I don't gamble but I thin k she wants me to feed the machine for her since she can see hardly at all.

So I am prayed up and I have others praying for me, I am covered by the blood, I don't want no gambling spirits attaching themselves to me.

I am now going to work an hour earlier to prepare her breakfast, she doen't do a very good job of that anymore. I am trying to give her the best possible care and I expect the best of others.


Gota go now.

Guess what, the sun is out and bright!  I had best not get too excited, it may disappear any minute ;)

You surely do have an interesting life, Marilyn.  Years ago, on a bus trip, we stopped in Reno and I saw what Casino's were like.  Have avoided them ever since. We have them springing up all over the place now.  The natives recently opened a large one a few miles away.  What a sad way to spend one's life and money.  Seniors here seem to be particularly addicted.  Guess wisdom does not always come with growing old....

Not much to discuss.  Had a sort of sleep deprived night.  Was necessary to get up and take out the Recycle bags anyway....Wendy can't do it now and I am the only other early bird around.  Good thing I am going downhill with them, could not succeed otherwise ::)   

Thought Al might get a chuckle out of this:

Modern   Church

A rich man went to his pastor and said, "I want you and your wife to take a three month trip to the Holy Land at my expense. When you come back, I'll have a surprise for you." The pastor accepted the offer and he and his wife went off to the Middle East.

Three months later they returned home and were met by the wealthy parishioner, who told them while they were gone, he had a new church built. "It's the finest building money can buy, pastor," said the man, "No expense was spared." And he was right. It was a magnificent edifice both outside and in.

But there was one striking difference. There was only one pew and it was at the very back. "A church with only one pew?" asked the pastor.

"You just wait until Sunday." said the rich man.

When the time came for the Sunday service, the early arrivals entered the church, filed onto the one pew and sat down. When the pew was full, a switch clicked silently, a circuit closed, the gears meshed, a belt moved and, automatically, the rear pew began to move forward. When it reached the front of the church it came to a stop. At the same time, another empty pew came up from below at the back and more people sat down. And so it continued, pews filling and moving forwards until finally the church was full, from front to back.

"Wonderful!" said the pastor, "Marvellous!"

The service began, and the pastor started to preach his sermon. He launched into his text and, when 12 o'clock came, he was still going strong with no end in sight. Suddenly a bell rang and a trap door in the floor behind the pulpit dropped open.

"Wonderful!" said the congregation, "Marvellous!"

                                      ;)

Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.

Liz

No No ! I was the one who broke it!  I posted in the pictures forum and poof my post went out to cyberspace!  I am glad I wasn't the only one to have problems.

Etta Sue I love the devotional.  With the girls I am constantly saying he who wants to be first must be last.  Difficult lesson for children.

Sun is shining there is a wonderful breeze. and the smell is gone!  We got the chicken coop done on the weekend and wow what a wonderful place for the birds.  They have more room than they need.  I am really surprised at the warmth in there.  The birds have grown and have feathers...enough to fly.  So on the advice of a friend we have clipped the pin feathers.  They are a beautiful range of white, to brown, with many speckled ones.

John was so tired last night that I really wish he could have stayed home an additional night, but no he was off, slept in St. Catherines last night with only 2 hours left to get to the drop off point.

I was listening to the radio as I wrote this.  I heard something interesting.  Many saints have fallen because they didn't  follow H A L T

Our Lord can and does fill all these needs.  But when we are  hungry, angry, lonely, or tired we need to recognise the symptoms, and not act till all the needs have been met.  Eat of the Word as well as physical nourishment, pray for  His peace, let Him fill the emptiness, and rest in Him and let Him give you rest.....

Hi Everyone!

It's so hot here today.  I have a little fountain on my deck and the sound of the water is so refreshing in the heat.  Geordie is enjoying drinking the water in it!

What are the rest of you doing today?

Hi everyone.

Jane, your comment about "breaking the site" makes me chuckle.  Having taught a lot of seniors how to use the computer I have heard that remark often.  They are always afraid to touch anything because they might break the computer.  I always try to assure them that as long as they don't delete any file they haven't created there is nothing they can do to break it short of taking a hammer to it.

Etta Sue, it sounds like Kitty has a lovely home.  As someone else said I am sure glad Before we moved to our retirement home we had a big house and I was glad to move to this smaller house.  As it is we have to have help with the cleaning and yard as neither Pat or I are able anymore to do it.  Thanks for the new devotional.  As always those messages have a very pertinent message.

Pat, glad the site is back up.  It sounds like you are getting the heat we have had the last few days.  It is a little better here today.

Ruth Ann, I am so happy for you and the weekend you had.  Having had the experience of seeing one of our children reach out to God during this year and return to the way she was raised has been so meaningful to me.  It just reminds me that I must never give up as God is awesome and works in his own time.  We continue to pray for our son.

Jane, I always enjoy your postings.  

Since I wrote the above my wife got back from picking up our daughter and taking her to the chiropractor.  We then went to have lunch and then took her back to the subway.  Pat and I then went to the mall as they needed to load some new software in the special attachment to her new sewing machine that is used for quilting.  I went over to Kaiser and had blood drawn to check my PSA again.  We came home and I rested for an hour.  

We are now having a nice shower.  The lawn people have just finished mowing the yard so the timing is very good.  The housekeeper had to cancel today but should be here tomorrow.

JudyB, it sure doesn't take long for those little chicks to grow.  

Liz, I liked your funny for today.  That must have been a Presbyterian Church since the back pews are always filled before the front ones.

Marilyn, it is nice of you to go with Ruth and give her a day to do something she wants to do.    

Guess I had better get this posted before we lose electricity in the thunder storm.

Hello all!  Just hanging out with the kids right now, getting ready to tackle some needling little chores that have been stacking up on me.  Actually, trying to procrastinate is probably more accurate. :)

Did an interesting shoot this morning.  Some of our friends are professional bluegrass "pickers" and they are working on a new album, so they wanted me to take pictures of it.  We went to the Vance Birthplace (a historic site) and it is really rustic, etc.  We finished that and one of asked me if I had time to go up to a neat spot at a small river.  Long story short -- I then took some shots of them at the river, but to get the perspective I wanted, I had to de-shoe and wade on in.  brrrr.  mountain streams are COLD!

Hope all ya'll have a good day.  I guess I've procrastinated enough.

Good afternoon!!! 

I slept so good last night.  A good deep sleep! 

Thanks to everyone who commented on the devotion AND on my description of Kitty's house.  Have I told you all that Anderson, Indiana, is proposing an airport that will take Kitty and Bob's house and some farm land of theirs?  Suppose to be a big airport that will enable cargo planes like FedEX and such.  That will only be a mile and a half from me but it isn't a done deal yet.  And if it does go, it make not be a working airport until 2010!

Ivalou came over this morning and she was going to get Parker this afternoon and he will be here for I don't know how long.  But some other women and us were going out to eat Wednesday at a new restaurant in Noblesville but she didn't think Parker would want to go.  A few years ago he wouldn't care but he is 13 now. :-[ So I called a lady near us and told her I would go and drive. 

Then I made some potato salad.  I looooove potato salad! 

Then I sprayed my rocks with Round UP for the grass and weeds that are growing in them.  Why does weeds grow without rain but grass doesn't grow without rain?  My yard was full of tall weeds....mostly around the edges where I had sprayed at one time Round Up.  So then I mowed the grass.  Still looks brown but it looks good without the tall weeds and buckhorns! 

Then I showered and fixed a hamburger to go with my potato salad.

I have my photography entry ready for the Indiana State Fair to put in the mailbox tomorrow.  Glad that chore is over.  Next is to print my photos, buy matte board and have Kitty help me with cutting the mattes.  Then get them all to the State Fair to be hung and judged!

Karma ~ The photo shoot sounds fabulous!  What's the name of the group again? 

Well, well, well ... I'm here only be default!   :-\  Still having problems whenever I click on a link other than from the Index.  But that is a marked improvement from earlier (like less than an hour ago).  I couldn't get in here at all since last night. 

Yeah, Larry, I didn't think I broke this site but it did seem quite a coincidence that it happened right after I'd posted for the first time in a long time.   :-\

I will, very gingerly, work my way back into your company ... and I PROMISE I will be more "talkative" in the future.  <with my fingers crossed, though>

Larry said,

QuoteLiz, I liked your funny for today.  That must have been a Presbyterian Church since the back pews are always filled before the front ones.

I thought it was Baptists who sat back there.  Presbyterians are MUCH better!

I liked it too, I think.  However, Liz, I had to ask myself whether Liz had ever hleard me preach and whether she might be planning something exciting for me?!

Hi, friends,

I'm home from work - got home on time this evening. The pressure seems to have lifted a bit, and I actually was able to work out a graphic problem I had experienced on Thursday evening when working late.

Now, to get some additional programming done tomorrow, but first the weekly AND daily reports must go out, and there's someone to train and another someone waiting in the wings to be trained as soon as everything is "right."

So, busy, busy.

Y'all have a good evening.

Ruth Ann

Hi everyone. 

We had a little rain yesterday afternoon after about 90 minutes of thunder with no rain.  Every little bit helps.  The yard people had just finished.

The housekeeper is now scheduled to come on Wednesday and that works better as Pat has a quilting meeting today and I have something I need to do and then am going out to lunch with a friend.

The cafe, where I go almost every morning, raised their prices yesterday.  There had not been a price increase in about 6 years so don't feel I can complain about the increase.  Certainly everything the owner buys must be going up as is food everywhere.

Nothing else new here.  Plan on having a nice day and hope you all do the same.

Ruth Ann, glad you had a less pressured day.  Hope that continues for you the rest of the week. 

Al, I guess Baptists and Presbyterians have a lot in common.  :)

Jane, you know your postings are always welcome.  Good to see you posting.

Etta Sue, it sounds like it would be a big loss for Kitty to lose her home to a new airport.  However, when the public officials decide on something like that it doesn't much matter what is in the way.  They have the power of eminent domain and just take the property to proceed with the project even as a final purchase price may be in litigation.  We are experiencing that with a new road going through our town. 

Karmat, it sounds like you are a very dedicated photographer to wade in the very cold water to get the shot. 

Hi Folks.

Pat has no internet today, don't know how long she will be down, it went down last night since 8:00.

It is another hot day here today.

This is a short post, not to wordy.

Have a good day
Love JudyB

Hello all!  Getting ready to go to work.  yea.  rah.  I can, of course, think of other things I would rather be doing. :)  But, I suppose I should be thankful that I have a good job with awesome bosses (they think I'm indispensable). 

So, life is good.

Kristi has learned a new phrase.  I can tell or ask her something, and if I ask, "WHY?"  she'll reply, "'cause I don't want to."   She has also hit that "tantrum" stage.  Actually, it is kinda funny how she screws her face up and runs because she is mad.  So far, it has only happened at home.  A lot of times if she is crying because she wants something, she has to stop crying before she can get it.  We didn't do that so much with Travis, and we are still trying to break him from whining to get what he wants.

he's excited about homeschooling this year.  He will officially be in kindergarten, and is looking forward to it.

better run.  I may be indispensable, but it isn't good to be late. :)

Larry an Al The same thing happens in our church so the Presbyterians and Baptists have no market on sitting the the last pews.

Things went well as we went to the casino yesterday. Ruth  held up for the entire time we were there, that was my first concern, that she would last those 4.5 hours.

Not much new here today, going to work earlier now as I will be preparing her breakfast as well, I also have to do some vacuuming and dusting today.

TTYL

I have read and enjoyed all your posts.  I couldn't get on last night, either.

Yesterday was such a trial for me.  My friend Pat went with me to take Beth for the MRIs, and without her, I'm not sure how we would have made it through the day.

The MRI place is in a shopping strip mall, and there were only two young gals there, one of whom due to give birth in two days, so she couldn't do any lifting.  That left me and the other one to lift Beth.  It just about did me in, and I am still hurting.  I've been having so much trouble with my right arm, anyway.  Then, as soon as we got her on the table, Beth began to cry and scream that her legs hurt.  We tried everything we could think of; even called her doctor here.  Finally got her settled a little bit, they started the machine..........Pat and I were allowed to stay with her, after leaving watches, cell phones, purses, etc. in the other room.  Beth's doctor had given her a double dose of sedative, plus another pill, to try to enable her to relax during the procedure.

Beth would be still for a little while, then start to cry and tense up and trying not to scream...it was horrible.  She asked me to sing to her, as that has always calmed and comforted her.  So Pat and I sang to her, every praise chorus that we could think of (minds went blank, of course) and we prayed and prayed, while I stroked and rubbed Beth's feet.  Finally, the girls came in and said it's no use, the pictures aren't good, we might as well stop.  They recommended taking her to a hospital and putting her out to get it done.   :'( 

We went to eat at a Chinese buffet, then to Goodwill, where Beth found several nice tee shirts and a couple pairs of pants.  Might as well shop there, since her clothes keep disappearing.  :(  Then to Walmart, and when we finally came home, I was beyond tired.  I collapsed and waited for Darrel to get home, cried on his shoulder, etc.  (hank God for supportive husbands!!)

Anyhow, after a night of walking the floor, praying and crying over Beth and because of arm pain, you can probably guess I am not feeling very energetic today.  And I still feel weepy.  I hate this!

In the night, I got up and played the piano for a while, that took my mind off the problems and comforted me.  Plus I got two calls from my youngest daughter, and am delighted to have her back after a period of estrangement that lasted several years.  So God is good.  Thanks for letting me vent.  And sorry for the "down" post.

Oh, Janet, Janet, Janet ...  :'(  I so wish I were able to personally put my arms around you.  I prayed, as I did for my daughter once, that Jesus would hug you for me.  What a trying ordeal for you as well as for Beth ... I don't know how you manage as well as you do, but I do know our Father knows all about it and He is right there with you to comfort and support and....yes, hold you in His arms of love when you are too exhausted to even think.  I agree with you about having a supportive husband whose shoulder you can cry on. 

Take care and TRY to get some rest today. 

Janet ~ As I read your ordeal with Beth and the MRI, I remembered the Transitional Care Unit telling us..Kaye Don, Ivalou and I..that we could take Mom to get the staples out from her hysterectomy.  Mom hadn't stood on her feet for a few weeks.  We got her in the car find.  Out of the car.  But when we were told to go in the examination room and for her to get UP on this little examination table...well, even I would have a hard time.  Too tall to sit on so I would have to step on the little step, turn around and sit.  Well, we tried our best to pick up Mom and put her there but she literally slide out of our arms.  So she got the staples out while lying on the floor.  Then we couldn't get her up...an emergency team was called.  They picked her up and put her in the wheel chair but they couldn't transport her across the county line so we waited another two hours for an ambulance that would.  So what I am getting at...would the help at the nursing home try to transport her on their own and get her into an MRI machine?  I doubt it.  Grrr!  Just know you tried your best but sometimes your best just isn't good enough.  Now you know not to try to do that again.  And I am so sorry that Beth had to endure that 'torture' also. 

I got my bottle gas tank filled again...hadn't been filled since January or February.  And they painted the tank.  Now I have a shiny silver tank in my back yard!  (And a smaller bank account!)

It's a scorcher out there today.  83° right now.  Not a cloud in the sky but they are saying a possiblity of rain this afternoon.  All that will do if it isn't very much rain is make the humidity unbearable.

I still don't think I am completely back from my surgery.  All I want to do is sleep!  I didn't get out of bed this morning until 10am!!!!!!!!!

Janet I am thinking along the same lines as Etta Sue, I don't know how the nursing homes are in your state but here We have never had to transport one of my  clients outside the nursing facility for any kind of appointments. The facility handled all the Dr etc appointments themselves. we could go along or meet them there. They even took Ruth to her foot Doctors office to have her toenails cut and feet examined because they thought she had a broken toe that was just deformed from birth. Perhaps it is time for you to let  the professional do their job before you injure yourself any more than you already have. If there was no family at all to help Beth, they would have to do it themselves anyway. Something for you to check out, please Janet take care of  yourself.

I got to Ruth's this morning and she wasn't there, I just missed the ambulance taking her to the ER. There was nothing wrong with her, She was confused about what she was supposed to be doing today. Her talking watch is broken so she didn't know that it was time for me to be there anyway, so she called her lifeline, it took the hospital 3½ hours to get her released.

Oh Janet I am so sorry for all these trials.

Ettta Sue if you are sleeping, that means the body is requiring it.  So sister sleep!

It was 95 up here today.  John has headded to Drummondville in Quebec today.  Thankfully he has air conditioning.

I am out of here, I am taking the girls swimming.

Laters.
JudyB

My internet is back.

Not sure what the problem was.

I'm so sorry, Janet, to read of the hassle and turmoil you went through.  It's just awful, I know.

So happy that you could get some comfort from the piano.

I agree, Pat. Often I've found comfort in music when it seemed I was at wits' end.

Oh, how sad to hear of Beth's continued problems. I know it surely breaks you heart.

In the midst of this terrible problem, though, God has answered many of your heartbroken prayers for a restored relationship with your daughter.

Thank You, God!

Marilyn, you may be right - Ruth may be approaching the stage where she needs more attention than even a loving caregiver can provide.

I'll continue praying with you.

God allowed me to meet a need tonight. We had a baby shower at work and there were TONS of sandwiches remaining. For some strange reason I felt I should ask if I paid a reasonable sum, could I purchase them. Well, the lady GAVE them to me, even still on the nice huge plastic tray with a tight fitting lid, and she included all the leftover chicken nuggets and two types of dip, as well.

Those sandwiches seemed to grow in front of me - they seemed to multiply. Well, I cast about in my mind as to how to put them to really good use. So, I began to phone some of my friends at church. The first lady I called couldn't be reached - her phone was cut off. Recently I had thought her financial condition was getting a bit better, but apparently not. So, I called others until I found a way to get in touch with her. I took those sandwiches by her house, and her eyes filled with grateful tears - we cried and prayed together. And, now I know her food supplies may be boring, but she'll be provided for until her check comes in the last of this week.

Something tells me it's time for an "old fashioned" church pounding for this dear saint. Does anyone beside me know what a "pounding" is? It's an old southern country-fied way of saying that the word goes about secretly through the church and everyone brings food from home - most likely the "pound" indicates people brought a pound or more of something to fill the box. Cans - bags - things not perishable to help tide a loved one through hard times.

God is GOOD! Isn't HE.

Ruth Ann

Hello to muthreja2007 in Bombay!   We had a friend named Yogi who was originally from Bombay - he was a very sweet man.

Talk about traffic - we had big problems yesterday getting to the mountains, daughter drove grandson for two weeks of hockey camp.  Construction on the way up and a five-vehicle crash including two trailers on the west side of the Eisenhower tunnel - stopped so often, 40 plus vehicles overheated, and it took us almost three hours extra to get down the pass.

I finished choosing and buying all the fabric for daughter's quilt top - it wasn't on sale, of course.   We are trying to have two grands with us for a week and that is almost impossible with their schedules.  Don's tests show much improvement in so many things Much to be thankful for!

In reading the ARP - magazine, and it is so annoying when they focus on an actor, divorced, with three adult children, one other child somewhere and now a baby and the ninny is  52 years old.  How silly our society is to adore these very odd people.

Janet:  My heart goes out to you.  What a terrible ordeal for you and Beth. 

Carol

Ruth Ann:  What a perfect story!!!  You were very thoughtful and kind. 

Thanks for sharing that, Ruth Ann.

Hi Carol!

Ruth Ann That was listening.  I love stories like that .  They lift us up.   There is so much we can and often do complain about.  But when we look at our blessings they quickly make us ashamed to whine.

I have a dog here who has been sucky all day.  She has been laying in a chair with her head on my knee.  I wasn't able to figure her out, till John came up with the reason.  She is missing the babies!  Our chicks were her babies and she is missing them.   I always thought cocker spaniels were bird dogs!  She thinks she is the mama of them!

The girls had a blast in the water.  I have told them if the weather is as hot tomorrow as it was today and they get their rooms done up quickly we will spend the better part of the day at Wolf Lake.  They are raring to go. 

Well I am off, cool shower for me and to bed early again. 
Have a good restful night folks, Janet I continue to pray for you and Beth. As well Etta Sue I am praying for you too.

I know there are other needs here,  I pray for those as well.

Love JudyB

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........ :clobber: :clobber: 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  :thumbsup:

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. <3   Praying for all here! God bless!

Stll Trusting In Him,
<><Jeannine

Wonderful news, Jeannine   :thumbsup:  Praise the Lord.  Now, rest and recuperate and get better quickly.   <3

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.   <3

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.  :lol: 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?   <3

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.   <3

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.

My goodness, a lot of posts since I last read in here!  I am praying for the family who lost the precious baby--only God can give the comfort needed in situations like that.

Ruth Ann, thank you for copying your pastor's words here for us.  Very good!

About Beth--that $10 only covers her transportation the few blocks she would go to the doctor's office if he didn't come to see her at the Home.  And in that case, there is no lifting involved anyway.  Now they are asking me to take her to Dodge to another Neurologist.........I don't know what my response should be... :-\  I think I need to go and talk to her doctor before I make my decision.

I had a very short night last night.  My arm didn't hurt much at all yesterday, until I went to bed.  Then it decided to really get with it!  I got up and took three Tylenol PM tablets, and boy, was that ever the wrong move.  I was wide awake until 5:30 AM.  Finally, about 1:30 AM I got up, played the piano for a while, then read an entire book.  Went back to bed and slept for two hours, until my darling Abby called to ask "Grandma, can you come to my birthday party?"  (It isn't until July 14.)  But I haven't felt too bad today.  Darrel and I got the last of the cherries picked, and my 90 year old friend came and helped me pit them.  She felt good to be able to do that, and we had a nice visit.

Now, Larry, tomorrow I will be making pies---anyway one pie and one cobbler (same difference!) and I wish you could be here to eat a piece with a dollop of ice cream!  Mmmmm! :)

Jeannine, your shoulder sounds very nearly like Darrel's.  He is almost finished with his PT now.  But he says it hasn't been fun.  ;) I wish you a speedy recovery with very minimal pain.

Liz, I'm so sorry about Wendy's fall.  You, Larry and I all have such heartaches with our daughters, don't we?  I'm glad Amanda will be going along so she can help her Mom.

Sarah, good to "hear" from you again.  You do stay busy, don't you, girl?  No one can ever accuse you of being lazy, that's for sure!  (((hugs)))

Hey, Pat!!  Where are you???

I think it's supper time, see you later.

Hi, friends,

Well, it's nearly midnight and I'm not asleep yet.

I wish I could write all my memories of this day and tonight.

God answers prayer in so many ways.

Someone has a terrible financial need. Twice this week, tons of free food was to be thrown away at work - the first time maybe 20-30 sandwiches piled high with good ham or turkey, deli-sliced, and slices of either swiss or cheddar cheese. And, there weren't any condiments, so the sandwiches wouldn't spoil quickly. The second time, it was a huge disposable plate piled high with leftover veggies from a big veggie tray.

So, each time, the food was brought and left in my cubicle, and someone said, we felt you'd know what to do with this - otherwise it will be thrown away. Well, that lady only lives 3 streets away from my workplace.

So, her fridge has been stocked this week with good meats, breads, cheese, and cleaned, cut and sliced fresh veggies of all types.

Oh, isn't God GOOD! He knows and provides and finds a way to make a way.

Thank you, God!

I cried as I read the comments today. God knows us and knows our needs, our failings, our weaknesses, and He loves us through it all. That's what's so amazing to me. HE KNOWS AND UNDERSTANDS -- and, He loves us.

And, Sarah, we're all so very proud of you. Trust God to lead you and guide you as you plan for the future.

G'nite, friends. :)

Hi everyone. 

I have some very good news to share concerning our daughter.  She received a call yesterday offering her a permanent job at MARTA, which is the Atlanta Subway and Bus system as a customer service representative.  The salary is very good and the benefits also good.  She was really floating yesterday.  If this isn't God providing for her I don't know what is because it is the type of work where she won't have to be on her feet, will be easy access using the subway.  She will start working on July 9th.  The unfortunate thing is that they hold her first paycheck so she won't be paid for about a month.  However, this is only a tiny matter.  She will receive a month of training. 

Needless to say Pat and I also had to celebrate last night so we went to Longhorn's for dinner with our friends and enjoyed a delicious meal and a nice visit. 

On top of all that we also had some rain last evening.  I don't know how much rain but whatever it was we welcomed and there is a good chance we will have more today.

Ruth Ann, once again you are the vessel being used as God provides for the lady in need.  I feel we need to see that unseen hand in things like this.

Janet, perhaps Beth's doctor will order an ambulance for her to be taken for the MRI.  I know this is expensive but it should be covered by her disability insurance.  You certainly don't need to be lifting her.  It is time for you to consider your needs as well as those of all the other folks around you.  Sorry you had such a rough night.

Jane and Marilyn, our homes are our personal castles and should be the way we want them to be.  What difference does it make whether someone else would do things differently?  If you like it then it is the way it should be, including whatever things you have around you.  Pat and I get tickled sometimes at the way the housekeeper fixes things as she cleans.  When she leaves we go behind her and put them back the way we want them.  For one thing as you get older you need to keep them in the same place so you can find them.  :)

Sarah, you have a wonderful program planned for your future training.  You are certainly an industrious young lady.

Liz, sorry about your daughters fall as that is certainly not something she needed to add to her pains.  It sounds like her husband needs a reality check and needs to consider how his wife is feeling in terms of long car trips.  HOpe the trip goes well.

Etta Sue, understand your concerns about the cancer.  Once we have had those words spoken to us as something we have it is pretty daunting.  However, worry won't change anything and often things aren't as bad as we worry they are going to be.

Well it is time to leave for coffee.  Hope everyone has a great day.

Ruth Ann, God bless you!  Our pastor used to tell us that you cannot be the channel by which others get blessed without "getting wet" yourself.  So I know that you were (are) blessed to be a blessing.  What a wonderful friend you are!

Etta Sue, I also will continue to pray for you, that that word cancer will only ever be used in the past tense when in reference to your body.  I know that when I am in pain, the enemy comes and whispers all kinds of terrible "what ifs" in my ear, and I have to take every thought captive to the obedience of God, casting down imaginations and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God.  Then I have peace again.

I am ready to go to a tea with my lovely daughter Diane.  Afterwards, I think Abby will be coming home with me again, until Monday, at least.  She will go to a patriotic program with me on Monday.

Marilyn, I think your house sounds interesting.  Mine is filled with my paintings, lots of seashells, pictures of grandkids.  As Larry said, we each want those things that mean something to us surrounding us when we are in our own home, whether a shack or a castle, owned, rented, borrowed---still OURS while we live there.  So---enjoy!

Larry, the care home has a handicapped van like the one we have, there would not be need for an ambulance.  And I know Medicaid would pay her transportation---so I need to go find out WHY they always specify on her orders "FAMILY WILL TAKE."  Maybe they think that's the way we want it........

Larry, that is wonderful news about Stacey's new job!  Is she aware of how God is blessing her since she came home to Him?  I know you and Pat are so happy about the turn around in her life.  And I rejoice with you!

I need to go now, see you later!

Hello everyone,

I am just trying to back to C.P. after a long time away.  I have a new Internet connection which doesn't seem to be working very well, but I hope I can start looking at all of the forums.  I do pray that everyone is well and rejoicing in the Lord.  I look forward to joining in with the fellowship here once again.

God bless,

Anthony.

Good morning!  I couldn't sleep much last night.  Too hot, I think.  For quite a few days after surgery, I wanted to sleep all the time.  Now I can't seem to get to sleep... :idiot:

I am thinking I will go to Noblesville to see if I can find a patriotic top to wear to church tomorrow.  On our church email list the Senior Worship Leader asked us to wear red, white and blue tomorrow.  And I have a couple of items I need at the grocery and I am hungry for a Big Mac! 

Cooler today and not so humid.  Nice weather!  Tonight Ivalou and I will be going to our niece's that lives on a lake.  She is having a 50th birthday party for her boy (man)-friend.  So that will be enjoyable.

Can you believe half of 2007 is almost over :o

Good Saturday morning to you! 

Anthony!  How nice to see you again.  ;) You have been missed, you know. 
I hope you are able to sort out all the ins and outs of your internet connection so you will be able to, once again, be a "regular" here. 

Larry~That is really good news for Stacey ... I can tell your smiles are much brighter today and I know she is really rejoicing, as well.  As Janet says, I hope she can see and know that it is the Lord who has done great things for her (Luke 1:49).

Etta Sue~I just may do that same thing: shop for "something patriotic" to wear tomorrow   The big mac sounds like something I could enjoy, too.  :thumbsup:  Too bad we can't go shopping/eating together. 

I have already done the laundry, and it is all folded and put away.  Still need to iron a couple items, but that's no big deal.  Next, I am going outside to do some triming of the shrubbery and then I'll make a quick run to the store.  After that, I'm home for the rest of the day and don't plan to do much of anything else. 

I'll be back here, from time to time, just to check on everyone to make sure you're all behaving!  :D

Hello Anthony so good to see you here after so long a time away. How is your dear Mum?

Janet I just knew there had to be some sort of mix up re: Beth's transportation. I pray you will get it all sorted out.

Ruth Ann you are so blessed and such a sweet spirit. It is good to know that you are being such an influence On the employees where you work and such a blessing to those in need. God loves you so much. you are a woman after God's heart.

Good news Larry, God sure does bless us when we come back to our first love doesn't he? this I know from personal experience of His love and His blessings. Hallelujah!!

Etta Sue There is a name above every name even that of cancer and His name is Jesus. Don't even believe the lies of the devil. He always tries to get into our thought and drop those "thought bombs" on us.  

Quotefrom Janet  "take every thought captive to the obedience of God, casting down imaginations and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God.  Then I have peace again."

Liz I am praying for Wendy.

Please continue to keep my DIL Sarah in your prayers, she has gone back to work and is working 2 days per week for the local Podiatrist. She gets so tired and the MS really gets to her, The Dr has put her on Vicodin and a muscle relaxer to help with the muscle spasms and pain. I   don't like to see her on these drugs because I know the side effects are so deadly and addiction  comes so quickly without one realizing they are addicted.

Lifeline has already called me, Ruth called her lifeline to ask when her caregiver was
coming and what time is it? I told them what to tell her and to call her son back and tell him it was not an emergency, that she is the same every day. She forget what time we are to be there even though we have drilled it into her head not to call lifeline unless it is an emergency. she spent a whole hour yesterday afternoon asking me what time  the caregiver would be there today. She needs to check her talking watch for the time. So frustrating to get these calls every day. she calls me every 10 minutes asking the time and what time I will be there. I have set my answering machine to answer on the second ring, so I don't have to keep answering the phone I cans see on my caller ID that it is her. Talk about stress. Help me Jesus. It is my day off.

TTYL

yes i do keep busy  i know... but busy keeps me out of trouble and gets me done with school earlier.... which is definatly something i want to be done with (when i get done i can make more money than i make now and keep up with my truck payments) anyways i think today i'm going to go out swimming and then later this evening when things cool off go biking.... today is a much needed day off from EVERYTHING well i guess i'll be studyinig like i always do... hope everyone is having a wonderful day!
Sarah

Hi, friends, how good to hear from everyone. Larry, I remember the wonderful thanksgiving of a new job when a person has none. What a relief.

Janet, it seems they do have something mixed up with Beth's orders. It's not easy to have to advocate for ourselves or our loved ones.

I'm nearly worn out with the insurance company. Again this morning, I was denied one of two medications, and this one is a refill of an existing prescription that has been part of my medical care since well before the '90s were over. So, Monday morning I plan to meet personal with the head of our benefits department. This must not continue.

Marilyn, how helpless all of you must feel when you know you cannot help your daughter in law. And, then the added stress of Ruth's condition is so distressing to hear.

Etta Sue, I just put a load of laundry in and hung up my red and while shirt to wear tomorrow. Most likely the pants will be blue! Thanks for the good idea.

I'm so sorry also about Wendy's condition. I know your heart hurts along with Wendy, when you see her difficulties.

From a mother's perspective, this is something I'm dealing with, also. That feeling of being unable to help really hurts.

Oh, well, maybe once this headache goes away, today will be better.

Y'all have a good evening.

Ruth Ann

I have been taking it easy today. I did wash a load of rugs and the cover off the couch, and did the vacuuming, took my shower and now my hair is set and I have been knitting while watering my lawn. I went to the store for a few things and took the dogs for their walks. I am not so sure of that "taking it easy" statement now that I've told you what I have done today.

Ruth Ann my goodness you are certainly having a problem with the insurance company. I applied for new insurance on the 2nd of June and the called them back on the 15th and I still have not received the necessary papers for me to sing so it can go into effect by tomorrow.

I made the mistake of signing up with one of those Private fee for service (PFFS) insurance policies and that is a bad thing to do, they took my medicare and did all the paying themselves and would believe they only paid my chiropractor $2.63  when I got the bill for $250. I went through the roof. I am now going with the AARP plan from United Health Care. I had to call the company who supplies my CPAP machine yesterday to have them bill medicare again. Whatever y-all do don't sign up with one of those PFFS plans.!!! I cannot stress that enough.

They came from the main Senior Center in Eureka and told us do not sign up with them because they don't use your medicare plan that you are paying for it is a waste of your money.

Gotta go move the water again.

Hi, everyone.  Anthony, good to see you back. :)

I'm sitting here waiting for my sister and son to get home.  They ran to town to get tomatoes from my daughter, Kim (her mil gave her a bunch that were given to her) and then to the store to get shrimp.   We have fresh cracked crab (my son cooked and they all cracked...I can't stand the smell..) and I'm making crab and shrimp sandwiches for them.  I'm having salad.

Janet, I know this stress over Beth must be so hard.  It just seems one thing after another.  Bless your heart.  God knows just how much you can take, but it seems He sure takes us to the testing edge at times.  He must trust you a lot.  I'm sure you've show Him that you are faithful in good times and in bad.

Marilyn, I smiled when I read about your place.  I have a blank frame hanging on my wall.  It's been there for a month or so.  I can't decide what I want to put in it. haha It's not the first time it's happened, so family members just laugh at me.  I can't make up my mind.   My furniture is positioned so that the couch is in front of the window so that Rocko can have his favorite view, laying in his favorite spot.  I have toy and bones on my floor all the time.  :)

Larry, that's so wonderful about your daughter getting that good job.  I know it relieves you and Pat to no end.  A deep sigh and a heartfelt, "Thank you, Father"..huh?

Sarah, I hope you are enjoying your day off from everything. :)  Did you get to swim?   And, of course, study.

Hi, Jane.  Hi, Ruth Ann.  Hi, Etta Sue and Al and all the others I've missed.

The gang is back so I need to go do my part.     

Quote from: Rainbow on June 30, 2007, 10:57:36 AM
Hello everyone,

I am just trying to back to C.P. after a long time away.  I have a new Internet connection which doesn't seem to be working very well, but I hope I can start looking at all of the forums.  I do pray that everyone is well and rejoicing in the Lord.  I look forward to joining in with the fellowship here once again.

God bless,

Anthony.

ANTHONY!!!!  How wonderful to see you, brother! 

Okay, Larry!  That cherry pie is setting on the kitchen counter, just waiting for you to come over and enjoy a piece.(Actually, there are four of them.) I ate a piece with black walnut ice cream (that's what we had on hand) and enjoyed the fruits of my labor.  Good, if I do say so myself.  Abby enjoyed rolling pie dough and helping make the lattice top crusts.

Anthony!  Great to have you back with us.  I hope your internet connection will work well and you can come often to post and read.

Ruth Ann, I hope you get the insurance problems all straightened out soon.  You shouldn't have to be having that aggravation.  >:(

Liz, that was brave of you to stand up to the guys trying to remove the gate.  Sorry they are destroying your beautiful area.  It just isn't right---and of course, it is all about $$$$$.  Always is.

Tea tea/luncheon at Diane's church was really nice.  We had a good time, good fellowship and good food.  Abby was in a cute skit, too.

We are having a church dinner tomorrow, so some of the pies will be going there.  I took one to my friend Pat, for her help in picking and pitting the cherries.  Will take half of one to my 90 year old friend for her help, and of course, just because I love them both.  So, Larry, you better hurry on over for yours!  ;)

See you later!

Hi everyone. 

Janet, believe me if I lived close I would be over.  I can just savor the taste as I write so guess that is the next best thing.  I know you must be a great cook.  I have been blest in my life by a grandmother, mother and wife who are outstanding cooks, although my wife is reaching the point where she is getting really tired of cooking.  Sometimes just lifting the small skillet from the stove top brings on very strong pain in her arm.  We do eat often as often as we can although that becomes a chore also in trying to decide where to get and finding a place where the food is something we should be eating.  I hope you are having a great time with Abby this weekend.  I know she must take your mind off some of the other concerns that you are dealing with.

Thank you all for the comments concerning my daughter and her new job.  I am confident that she is most aware of the role of God in this situation.  He has been taking care of her this past year and the results have been spectacular.  Maybe for the first time in my life and I aware of the many blessings that God is providing once I got out of the way and quit trying to control everything.  Our daughter is also most aware of the miracles in her life that God has granted as she has sought him on a day by day basis and turned her life and her will over to him. 

Marilyn, your day off was busy but at least it was a change of pace and that is probably what is important.  You could do what you wanted to do when you wanted to do it and not because you were required to do so by your job.  Have you tried making a big sign and putting at Ruth's telephone saying what time the caregiver will be there and to check her watch?  I realize she might forget to actually see such a sign but it is a thought.  Know the constant ringing of your phone can be irritating.

Ruth Ann, I am shocked that you have a new problem with your medications and your insurance.  It is bad enough dealing with the illness without having to be fighting the insurance company.  Hope you get it ironed out tomorrow.

Jane, you speak of trimming the shrub.  We stopped yesterday to get a new set of shears to be used in trimming our crepe myrtle tree.  The landscape guys keep our other scrubs trimmed, although I sometimes have to remind them.

Sarah, hope you really enjoy your day off and being able to do some fun things.

Etta Sue, I take it you are feeling better now although it is not good not being able to sleep.  I have to say that is something I seldom experience.  I rest and sleep alot as I tire very easily. Hope you enjoy(ed) the birthday party.

Anthony, long time for see.  It is nice to see you posting again and I hope you will visit with us often and that your new Internet connection is soon working properly.

We are going to church in a little while.  This is Communion Sunday.  We never know about where or if we will go out to eat after church with a group of friend but likely we will do so. 

Hope everyone has a great day. 

Thank God for His mercy!  I only got up once all night, which is quite a change from the 3-5 times just about a week ago.  I know it's a little late, but I too relate to your daughter's finding a good job, Larry.  What a relief that can be.  Also, it's good you have the landscape people to do the majority of the outside work for you.  We just had a new man come yesterday.  He's doing most of the yards in the mobile park now, and I can see why - he does an excellent job.  So at least that's done for another month or so.

Nice to see you, Anthony.  Hope you come back often.  Ruth Ann - I pray our God will move the insurance company to get in line.  I'm very, very glad that hasn't happened to us.  We seem to have a good setup right now.

I had a long post the went into cyber space I must have hit the wrong key.

I will see about posting later after church.

The birthday party was great.  Keri lives by a lake...not lakeside but there are no houses between her and the lake.  There were probably 25 people.  Great food and Jeff, the honoree, is so funny.  About dark we looked up and there were three hot air balloons going overhead.  Not much wind last evening so they weren't going very fast.  I would be afraid I would land in the lake!! 

Church was awesome.  Very enjoyable.  We say we are Christians but do we strive to put ourselves aside to live like Jesus?

Now that I am home, I plan to get caught up online then finishing reading the book I am reading.  And probably take a nap.  Last night was another one of those nights!   :'(

We're home from church and the dinner.  Abby invited Brooklyn, one of the pastor's daughters to come out for the afternoon, so they are playing with the dog and cat, giggling and just being girls.  :)

I will be back later, need to take some pain pills and see if this pain in my arm will calm down some.

What a wonderful day it is today. The son is shining and the weather is perfect. I am home from church. Our numbers are way down only 21 people there today. Please pray for Abundant Life center we are really going through some changes and need revival.

I have some Mexican music on my radio, I have no idea what they are saying but I have always liked the music.

Nita I forgot to mention that there are dog toys all over in and out of the house, and in my bedroom is a special set of doggie stairs that I bought for Happy so he could get on the bed since I now have it on 4 inch risers and a new high mattress. He hasn't used them yet.

Janet I love my  little house, God gave this house to me and it may be cluttered but I am so trying to downsize and get stuff out of the shed to give to charity. I don't have the patience to get it ready for EBay or a yard sale. I have been planting new things in the yard and even have a tomato plant and some garlic in pots, I planted some Bell pepper seeds in a pot too.


I had to go to the Vet on Friday to pick up some tranquilizers for Happy for over the fourth. He just cannot tolerate loud noises. Friday night about 10 pm there was a loud boom and there he went right under the bed shaking like a leaf. I had not given him a pill. I gave him a pill last night about 8 pm and there was no noise last night. Poor dog is still groggy this morning. So tonight it will be ½ pill.

Well that's about all I can remember that I lost and then some.

TTYL

Hi, friends,

It's good to finally be able to come to the computer. That headache, to borrow a phrase I've heard from the Middle East, was the Mother of All Headaches.  :(

I spent the rest of yesterday and most of today with a dark cloth over my face to protect the eyes from light. Finally it's better, so I thank God for that.

And, also, that there are good sermons on tv when we're not able to attend worship. It really bothers me, though, to be late with my tithe.
Our church, too, is small, and I need to be faithful in all things, including the offering.

I get yesterday's mail out of the mailbox this afternoon, and I now KNOW that the insurance company has problems. They sent me some letter saying that I work for Western Union~~~So, it's really time to meet with the benefits administrator. Poor lady, she will probably go gray instantly when I call for an appointment!

Y'all have a good evening.

Ruth Ann

I have set out fresh cherry pie, green and black tea, coffee and other treats, so come join us   HERE  (http://www.christianphotographers.com/community/index.php?topic=6199.0)