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Morning Devotional...




As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? --Psalm 42:1-2

When religion loses its sovereign character and becomes mere form this spontaneity is lost also, and in its place come precedent, propriety, system--and the file-card mentality....

The slave to the file card soon finds that his prayers lose their freedom and become less spontaneous, less effective. He finds himself concerned over matters that should give him no concern whatever--how much time he spent in prayer yesterday, whether he did or did not cover his prayer list for the day, whether he gets up as early as he used to do or stays up in prayer as late at night. Inevitably the calendar crowds out the Spirit and the face of the clock hides the face of God.

Prayer ceases to be the free breath of a ransomed soul and becomes a duty to be fulfilled. And even if under such circumstances he succeeds in making his prayer amount to something, still he is suffering tragic losses and binding upon his soul a yoke from which Christ died to set him free.
Dr. Tozer in Of God and Men, pp. 79,81

"Oh, Father, I pray that prayer might never become for me 'a duty to be fulfilled.' In a real love relationship communication is a delight, never a duty. Fill me with that freedom in my times with You. Amen."

Please pray for Judy McKenna today.

We don't know as yet what time her surgery is but the doctors have said that it will be a minimum of 5 hours and probably more.

Judy McK has a special place in my heart and you can be assured I am praying for not only her and Norm but for the doctors and eveyone who touches their lives this day ...

Thanks, Karma for the link to Nard's photos ... He may not be thrilled about it all but I really appreciate your continued updates and these photos ... God is indeed an AWESOME God!!   :thumbsup:

I am praying for Judy Mckenna as well.

Karma I looked at the photos of Nards and am praying for him too.

Just checking in - today is the huge day for Judy.  Blessings to her and the family.

We have visitors and they are slowly moving - he didn't feel well yesterday  but is coming along today.  Going to ask what they would like for breakfast.

later, Carol

O Father, I pray for Judy McKenna and her husband.  I pray You'll give the doctors extra special insight and wisdom as they work.  I pray You'll also bless that work and make it very effective for Judy's healing and welfare..  Oh Father, we just look to You for great and evident mercy in Judy's case.  Through our Lord Jesus Christ.

I'm praying for Judy as well.  hope all goes super great, and fast!

Hi everyone.  It is sunny but in the low 40s here today.  After coffee I stopped by the cleaners and then got a haircut, which I needed.  Our son and his wife are in town this morning for a doctor's appointment and he said they will call us and we will meet somewhere for lunch.  I am looking forward to seeing them as it has been several weeks.

I am thinking and praying for Judy today as she once again is subjected to surgery.  What an ordeal.  

Karmat, glad to read that Bernard is doing well and enjoying being home.  Each day he will likely feel better than the day before and then one morning he will awake and notice a drastic change in how well he feels.  At least that was my experience.  Bernard, enjoy all the special treatment because it will come to an end before long.  Karmat, don't forget to take care of yourself as well, that is very important.  I am sure the little ones were most happy to see daddy back home again.

Pat, that was another fine devotional.  Dr. Tozer really hits the nail on the head.  He must have been a powerful preacher and teacher.

Etta Sue, the grass shouldn't grow very much while it is in the 50s.  

Ruth Ann, glad you are feeling better and you must have needed the rest.  

Janet, several years ago Rebecca St. James gave a concert at our church.  We were not able to attend it.  Our youth minister has a talent management company for Christian singers and thus has many contacts with artists.  We have several concerts a year.  I am sure it was fun to watch that "corny" play.  I well remember being in plays when I was in highschool and they always had laughts associated with them.  

The housekeeper is here today and I expect the yard people today also.

Great devotion, Pat!  I, too, love that verse.

Karma, put a brick on Nards and hold him down.  His body will tell him when he has done too much but men need someone else to tell them to slow down.  MEN... ::)

I just got through talking to Ivalou on the phone and told her about JudyMc.  So there is two of us in Indiana praying for Judy and Norm today.

It is warmer today.  I took my trash to Kaye Don's and their garage door was open.  I haven't seen them since they got home.  I can't tell from my house if they are home or not and when I drove past a few times, I still couldn't tell.  So I went in and they were loading their truck to go to their daughter's in Michigan.  They don't let the dust settle!! 

I do believe I had better mow the lawn today since I have a doctor appointment in the morning and Euchre tomorrow afternoon. 

Still thinking of and praying for Judy.

Etta Sue -  i hadn't thought of a brick.  That is definitely an idea.  he doesn't go back to the doctor until May 3, and I don't know what I'm going to do with him.  He's already up and moving around alot!  Of course, he is resting, too, so as long as he's doing that, I won't complain a lot. :)

I'm anxiously awaiting word about Judy Mc.....and praying.

Karma, I could only see the one photo of Nards, but he looked great!  (How do I find the others?)

Terrible, terrible situation at Virginia Tech today.  :'(

It is so hard to believe that two days ago we had 10 inches of snow on the ground, and now it is all gone!!!  Amazing.

Not much new around here, I guess.

Janet,  If you look at one of the pictures, underneath, there should be a link that says "Galleries -- Bernard's Surgery" or something like that.  It should take you to the rest of them.

I found 'em, Karma, thanks.  He sure looks like he's been through the mill, but bravely going forward.  God bless him.

Hi, all.

Karma, I just looked at all of Nard's pictures.  I know he must be weak still, but he looks really good.  Love his pretty gown and cute "friend" too. :)
Be sure and let him know that we all voted that he should mind his wife and rest whenever she says so!  I'm sure his doctor agrees with us. :) 

Any word on Judy yet?  Bless her heart.

Janet,  a friend called me this morning about the tragedy in at VA Tech.
I've been watching the news online, and heard more tonight on tv.  I don't have cable so missed some of it.   I can't imagine.  I just can't imagine the fear of parents, and the kids hiding under desks.  It's so sad.

I'm ready to have homemade chili and Jiffy cornbread.  We have light rain and it's coolish, so it sounded good.

Nothing like the weather others are having!!! 

I'm praying for all the needs here.

I've been coming in and reading some, but not posting.  I decided I needed to at least let you know that I'm alive and kicking. (where did that phrase come from? I'll check on that. I like to know how things started.)

I've started sentences a few times (on here) and would conclude that it was boring so erase it, try again, more boring, so erase again.  Pretty soon all I had was "Hi".  So I erased that and ........well, you didn't even know. lol

Blessings, Nita

Hello folks!

Here I am. 

Right at this precise time, I'm more concerned about Norm.  He's forgetting everything.  It's almost like he's had a mild stroke but wouldn't let me take him to the hospital when we got back to guelph so I just went in and made him tea and got him settled down.

Re Judy:

When we got down there, I went right to the room and there was Judy sitting in her bed staring at the door and when she saw me a great big broad smile.

Then she started to weep.

Apparently, on Saturday, she had another x-ray.  (She had had one on Tuesday when they decided to operate on the RIGHT hip)

Well, the x-ray on Saturday, showed that the LEFT one (the one that was so good on Tuesday) was now dislocated and the surgeon decided this morning to operate yet once again on her poor LEFT hip to try and save it.  So today wasn't the biggie although for me this was big enough.  That will be next Monday.   The surgeon felt that he just couldn't do it sooner as it would be bad for her to have deep anesthetic so soon.

So, she's very, very "down".

We stayed till supper tiime and then headed up the road to Guelph and Norm is really not himself.  I had to stop the car and get his oxygen out of the back for him to use.

So, please pray for both of these folks.  They sure need it.

We didn't know, Nita, but God did! :)

I got some encouraging, some as-is, and some "wish it were better" news about the bloodwork. 3 month reading on diabetes control is EXCELLENT, hemoglobin is barely climbing, so must continue with the 3 iron tablets a day, and since cholesterol was worse (and no dietary change) doc laid it off to the cholesterol med change and doubled the dosage.

Coughing still persists, but OH, how much better I feel!

I'm so thankful for a continuing good relationship with my employer. There had been quite a bit of uncertainty due to some management changes at the beginning of the year, but things are going along nicely, so am not nearly as apprehensive as before. Also, of course, by staying with the same firm, my retirement pension check will rise when I finally take it.

I'm thankful it's warmer here in Nashville, too. The ole bones simply creak and whine and protest very loudly when it gets cold.  ::)

Dudley, I always check to see if I'm logged in. It's really great that you're anxious to participate. Maybe you needed to log in again. I look forward to hearing your "voice" amongst us.

Well, must go. It's up-n-atem again tomorrow morning. Y'all have a good night's rest, and my prayers are that Judy has done well throu her surgery and that Karma and Nards will rest, as well.

Ruth ann

Edit - I'm certainly sorry for Judy's bad news. Oh, dear! How much CAN this poor couple endure?

I am off to my doctor appointment...my yearly.  Woohoo!!  Will stop in later.  I am praying for Norm and Judy as I type. 

And Karma, you might need a BIG brick!  Did I mention that? 

God Bless You All

I was up far too early this am.  I have 4 meals ready for John, (2 beef and 2 pork chops) and his breakfasts, as well as lunches.  Did I mention I was up really too early.... I don't do well in the mornings.

We had a great time at small group last night.  We have been studuying the end times.  It is amazing the diversity of opinion in the group and there has been no harsh or loud words by anybody.  The best comment I have heard is "No one will be saying 'I told you so' in heaven!"  How true.  When we all get home there will be no discord.  The fact that there is no discord in our group can only be a "God thing".

I have been praying for the needs here, Judy and Nards included.  My memory is not good, but God knows the needs and if I forget names He knows them.

Also The situation with the mass shooting at the school.  That is so sad.  So very sad.  I pray there will rise up Christians to minister to those hurting families.  Father God, send your workers to the hurting that give them the words that they say the right thing, your words, to this community.  Father there is so much pain and so many Why's when you are the only One with the answers.  Send the Comforter Lord.

Well I need to scoot.  John needs to head out shortly and I am not quite ready.

God Bless everyone
JudyB

Hi everyone.  

It is indeed a sad day in our nation. My good friend Rod is a Virginia Tech graduate and this has really hit him.  I have been watching the news alot.  I think it is very unfortunate that so many of the news commentators seem to have nothing better to do than to blame the university president.  This was a situation we have never had before.  I am sure the officials made the best decisions they could with the information they had.  Hind sight is always better.  It is just sad.

Pat, you certainly had your hands full yesterday.  It would have been enough to be with Judy and get the discouraging news that she had received.  However, the situation with Norm is a whole new situation.  Don't they have some children who might be interested enough in their parents to assume some responsibility?  I don't mean to be critical but if this were my parents I would be doing all in my power to be available to them.  

I just don't feel very chatty today so think I will sign off for now.

Hi folks...

Can you please post a welcome to Dudley where I've started it please?  It's encouraging for new folks to see a welcome to them.

http://www.christianphotographers.com/community/index.php?topic=6066.0

Thanks!

Pat, I am so sorry to hear the latest news on Judy and Norm.  We cannot understand why they face such trials, but we know that God knows all about it, and He is their strength.  I'm glad you are there, as a loving friend and support to the both of them, but please don't forget to take care of yourself.  You've been through way too much lately, as well.

Ruth Ann, good to have your update, too.  Still praying here.  Your computer advice worked like a charm, and it was so thoughtful and kind of you, thanks again.

Larry, I don't feel chatty today, either.  Such sad times for our country.  "As it was in the days of Noah, so shall it be in the end times............"

Prayers continue for Karma and Bernard, for Pat, Judy and Norm, and for all of those on the VT campus and everyone connected to them.  How can a person become so completely evil, to commit such a horrible carnage?  At times like this I find it comforting to remember the verse that tells us "Where sin doth abound, grace doth MUCH MORE abound."  And how we need the GRACE of God in these times.

Errands to do, be back later.

I felt great before seeing the doctor.  Now I am down and I am seldom down.  She says I am diabetic.  I have been borderline, now I am one!  My glucose was 124...normal is 65-99.  But my Hemoglobin A1c was 5.8...normal is 4.8-6.0 so that was good.  My triglycerides was high at 208...normal is below 150.  My BP was 142 over 70 and she now says I have high blood pressure...never before was it as high as today but the nurse kept saying things that wasn't right and I was correcting her...THEN she took my blood pressure.  So now I am on one more pill that is for kidney protection...also will help keep my bp down.  I go back in one month for a non-fasting bloodwork.  Then in July for a fasting bloodwork and a doctor appointment a week later. 

I called an ENT and I have an appointment with him next Monday morning for my hoarseness in my voice.  Will keep taking the Prilosec until he tells me not to take it. 

I finally get my cholesterol down and my triglycerides go up!!  Now I need to cut out my sugar!!  And that should help my glucose also! 

I just feel down today!!

Etta Sue - I sure know how you feel.  If I could drop about 30-40 pounds I probably wouldn't have this leg swelling problem, but I can't seem to do it, even though I've cut out almost all fats, cut way, way down on any sugars (we use Splenda), cut way down on one meal each day, etc., use the treadmill for 25 minutes/day, etc.  Just doesn't seem to make any difference.  Not going up in weight, just not down.  Please pray for this old geezer who can't seem to lose any weight!

And I pray for Etta Sue, Father.  I pray she'll be able to get this latest problem fully under control quickly through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Etta Sue, I can sure understand your being down today.  None of us likes to get a bad report.  But, as Al said, there are ways to control blood sugar and cholesterol, without taking medicines.  But, unfortunately for those who don't like to exercise, they all involve more movement.  I haven't lost weight, either, but can really tell a difference in how I feel if I get lax about my workouts.  If I just make myself get up and go work out, the whole rest of the day goes better.  I don't know much about triglycerides.

Your blood pressure wasn't that high, and you were feeling stressed.  So, before going on meds, I would have it checked several more times, at different times of the day.  We got one of those wrist BP monitors, it is easy to use and accurate.  I wish you all the best, and try not to be discouraged.  I heard just last week that even 15 minutes of walking per day can do wonders for you, and it doesn't all have to be done at once; you can do 5 minutes at a time in the beginning.

We just watched the solemn convocation from VT.  Such a sad, sad time. 

did you stop to think that  maybe some of the victims were Muslim. Not all Muslims are bad only those who are those  who are doing the killing. There are good and bad  in all faiths.  I have met some so called Christains who  are very  bad too.  I think it is good that they included all faiths.

It is pouring rain here again. (So what else is new?) I don't usually hear it in my house but I can sure hear it now.

Etta Sue the diabetic specialist that visits my patient says that normal is  80- 120, 124 isn't high. Someitmes my patient's BG reading is 149 when I get there in the morning.

Etta Sue, I've been a diagnosed diabetic since the turn of 1990, and my doctor feels it actually started with a terrible illness that involved liver, pancreatitis, colon and gallbladder back in late 72-73. So, you're well on the way to finding success with your control.

You're motivated and so that will work well in your favor.  As for the high blood pressure medication, my doctor put me on it before the high b/p appeared just this February. That was in the early 90's and he was very specific that his reason was to help protect my kidneys. They've learned that something about our higher blood sugar readings have to do with the ability of the tiny capillaries that filter the kidneys have an opportunity to become clogged. So, blood sugar control, exercise, lowered salt intake are very important.And following the prescribed medication routine exactly. The only way they can learn to help us get regulated is by following the treatment outlined to the letter. Then they can work with us until the treatment and management of this new lifestyle goes well.

Also, since carbohydrates are converted by the body into blood sugars, we need to watch our intake of them, but not cut them out entirely.  Carbs encompass breads and grains (including vegetables like corn, potatoes, green peas, and others), and fruits, as well as sugars are carbohydrates. Also, I learned to restrict fats (but again, small amounts will help stabilize blood sugars, so don't dut them out. In fact, don't cut almost anything out entirely, but ask your doctor to arrange for you to meet with a nutritionist as soon as humanely possible. I've done it 4 different times in these 17 years to help me keep abreast of how to cook, plan, eat out, etc.

Also, it only took 4 weeks of writing down every bite I ate, and being sure during that time that I weighed and measured every bite put into me, that I was able (by testing 2 hours after each meal) what was good for me versus the big no-nos.

I'll be happy to talk with you online or by phone at any time. Just send a private message and I'll share the pertinent information with you.

Hold on, my child, hold on! Joy comes in the moring. :)

Today has been a difficult day. I learned that a well loved associate will be leaving our company at the end of my disability after the second hand surgery May 10th. I'm certainly grieving for that person and the loss of a great professional association.

Y'all have a good rest of the day.

Ruth Ann

Ruth Anne I sent you a PM. 

I am tired tonight, so I am off to bed.  I have to let the dogs out one final time then I am gone.

Mom has sore legs tonight.  Could be diabetes related.  Kassie has really loved helping Opoe, (grandma) and tonight warmed up towels in the microwave and wrapped mom's legs and feet in the warm towels.  So kind.

John headed out today.  Late leaving so he will be driving later than he likes. 

Night all
JudyB

Hi Everyone...

I'm going down to see Judy again and I'll give her your love.

She's in a very hot room and needs a little fan.

Spring's coming!

Is it where you are?

Have you taken any photos of any signs of spring?

Spring is coming.  In taking John to his truck I passed anoutcropping of rock and there was this wonderful little waterfall off the top of the rock.  I am taking Mother to the Doctor tomorrow, I am also taking John's camera.  I will see what I can do, it is a busy section of road so I have to be careful.

It is a cool day, snow is all gone, we have heard robins and seen other birds.  This year I am putting out 3 - 4 humming bird feeders, and the girls and I are building a pond.  We are going to put a couple of seats by it for Mother to sit on.  It will be restful for her.

We have physio therapy coming today.  She is not looking forward to this, they will be teaching her how to walk so she doesn't shuffle.  Hopefully this will prevent falls, which are a threat.

Got to go, they are coming early and she needs to be up and ready.

Pat I pray for Judy, Is there a laptop she could take with her to the hospital?  It would ease the feeling of being disconnected? 

Love you all
JudyB

Something really weird is going on with my car.  Ivalou and I were at a friends house for Euchre yesterday and were outside ready to leave when a very loud buzzing noise was heard.  The friend said it was probably her neighbor with a loud boom box.  But when I opened the door to the car it was louder.  Ivalou walked all around the car and didn't see anything out of the ordinary.  So I told her to get in and if we drove away from the noise, we would know it isn't my car.  But it was my car.  I remembered one of the girls saying her husband was home so the loud buzzing was still going on when we went past my house.  I drove in Sam's drive and rang the doorbell.  I told him to come out.  He said...What's going on?  What's that noise?  Then Ivalou opened her door and it stopped.  And then in less than a minute it started again.  I put my hand on my rear window speakers and it was vibrating terrible.  Even putting your hand anywhere on the  car, it was vibrating.  When we first heard it, the doors were shut on the car and the keys were in my hand...no power on.  And at Sam's the ignition was off, radio off.  But Sam found the fuse for the radio/clock/CD/Cassette player and pulled it.  The noise stopped!  He put the fuse back in and it started buzzing again! 

Now I have called an Auto Electric place and I am to take the car there Friday morning and leave it.  Hope it buzzes again when the fuse is put in.  In other words, not intermittent!.  So Ivalou is following me and we will have a shopping day!  We haven't had an all day excursion like that since my moving next door to her.

When it rains it pours.  Just when I think I have some extra money for me, everyone has their hand out to take it!! 

As for the diabetis, I am still not convinced that I have diabetis OR high blood pressure.  And the med for keeping the blood pressure down (Lisinopril 10mg once a day) is for kidney protection and will help the bp as well.  And I have been walking 20 minutes every day here in my house...a figure 8.  I would love to walk longer but by the time the 20 minutes is up, my back is becoming ouchy!  Don't want to do more harm to it.  And I figure I get plenty of walking just going to the bathroom a lot every day!!  I noticed my left shoulder was hurting yesterday afternoon and evening...then I realized I got a pneumonia shot yesterday...and an EKG...and a pelvic exam.  First doctor to tell me she wouldn't do a pap smear since I had the hysto in 1979.  So why did I have a pap smear every year since 1979 but this year?  I know TMI. 

I am in a better mood today in spite of my weird car noise. 

It is bright and sunny and suppose to get warm today and I don't have anywhere I have to go!!!!  Halleluia!

Etta Sue, what a cute graphic!  I love those smilies having fun in the letters.  Hope the mystery of the buzzing car is solved---INexpensively!   :)

Darrel needs me to help him pull in some wires for another camera this morning, so I'm just checking in.  Had my workout and watched my favorite program (700 Club) so my day is off to a good start.

I pray poor Judy and Norm have a better day today.

Hello to everyone who has already posted, and to those who will post later.

I have just found out about a highschool student (18) that had an accident wrestling.  He broke his neck.  This is almost an unheard of accident!  Thankfully he is from a christian family and praying that he is also a believer..... So sad.  Thankyou Lord for the ability to walk and move on my own 2 feet.

The Physio thinks mom may have hip problems.  She is requesting that we get exrays done.

I continue to pray for Norm and Judy.

Pat:  I feel so sorry for Norm and Judy.  Do hope they have family members to come and assist in any possible way as well because they both need TLC.  You are a good and faithful friend.

Etta Sue:  Hope your car stopped buzzing and is fixed.  Yes, I never count on extra money.  Once, I called home to Don to tell him that I had found a tidy sum in our favor at the dentist's office & he told me immediately that he had just broken a tooth.  Not a minute to think about something fun or unnecessary.  So it goes. 

JudyB:  The high school wrestler you know -  certainly hope he gets the best of care.  We know a young man who broke his neck skiing two years ago & is now walking. 

We refuse to get caught up in the disaster reporting on media & purposely turned on an old movie today - my eyes were dialated so too hard to read or sew & had to shut the drapes. 

More company this week but I was able to get away with church group yesterday for a neat hike to a pioneer cemetery and then up a trail to find a place for coffee & rolls.  No more company until at least next week so we want to go and visit some of the boys. 

Carol

Janet, I understand about not placing too much emphasis on dire news being reported in minute detail. I have found that this time around, I'm not inclined to watch it, either, but to concentrate on praying for the perpetrator's family, students faculty and those who love the injured and deceased and for our nation's opportunity to use this as a reason for prayer and meditation.

Y'all have a good evening.

A quick hello.  I appreciate you guys and gals so much.  God bless you!  Thanks for all the prayers.  I see needs here; don't KNOW them all, but Father, I just pray for your hand to work in a mighty way for my brothers and sisters in You.  Amen!

Hi all!  I too will just post a quick hello. 

We leave for three weeks in California tomorrow.  Going "home" for a wedding and vacation.  It's been four years since we were there last, for a funeral and that's when we had our car accident that caused my daily pain.   I'm a little nervous, especially since it's been snowing today on some the route we will be driving.  Please pray for travel mercies. 

I'll be keeping you all in my prayers, too, as always.  So happy you are doing well, Nards!  PTL!

Shutterbugmom

Got an update from a great uncle.  Jason is paralized from the neck.  Also they are having problems keeping the fluid out of the lungs.

This has been a big day.  I am heading to bed very soon.

Love and prayers to you all
JudyB

By the way, about the Virginia shooting, I chanced past someone reporting on it and as I was trying to get accustomed to a new remote, I actually heard a bit about the coverage.

We can be very thankful his people (South Koreans) are a Christian family, so let's do remember these christian brothers and sisters as they grieve over what their son - now judged to actually be mentally ill and was diagnosed and set up for outpatient treatment in 2005 - did before he himself committed suicide.

Nards! Wonderful to see you here.

Praying for your safety, Shutterbugmom.

Y'all have a good rest of the evening.

Ruth Ann

Hiya all!!

It's been such a long time since I've posted here. I've just read through everyones posts, and praying for all those who are not well and facing difficullties.

Even though I'm in my mid 40's, I have faced major illnesses. I've been blessed with God restoring my health on each occassion. After my heart attact some years ago, I changed my diet and in particular, I have fresh carrot juice once ot twice each day. It has made such a difference to my overall health. About 6 months ago I also added Goji jiuce, which I have twice a day. It has worked wonders and I'm doing much more physically now than what I've done for years. I would recommend both carrot juice and Goji juice to everyone. :)

My life has been busy as usual. I've just launched a new website to sell my photos as stock photos for commercial use and I'm taking a postion as a freelance writer for EZRA.web Publications.

Pat: the last time I was here you left a post saying you had been through my Godinspired website. Thank you for the kind comments you made about it.

Love and blessing to each one, and I'll try not to leave such big gaps in posting here at CP.

Love, :)

Hi everyone.  I had a very busy day yesterday and it was late when I came here to read last night and then decided it could wait until morning to post.  Yesterday was Bible Study and then the group went for coffee across the street.  We stayed so long that it was lunch time and so 6 of us decided to go a couple of doors down and have lunch.  I came home and took a nice nap.  Last evening was choir practice.  Pat had made her delicious caramel popcorn and I took it as a part of the choir's effort to multiply the $1 the minister had given to each person a couple of weeks ago.  We are doing very well on the project.

I don't have much on tab for today so will try to work on some projects I have been putting off.  This evening we are going to a friend's home and play some games with them.  The lady of this household called me yesterday and wants me to give her some computer lessons so I guess I will.  Our church organist also wants me to do the same thing. 

Etta Sue, sorry to hear that you are probably diabetic and hope you will be able to control it with diet.  My father was able to do that until about the last 18 months of his life when he was so ill.  Our daughter had to start taking insulin a few months ago and watching her diet.  She has known she had it for over 5 years but choose to ignore it and as a result of that and other things has just about wrecked her health.  It can do a lot of silent damage when not treated.  I take the same BP medicine that you were prescribed and I have never had high BP.  My doctor is using it in connection with my heart problems.  Hope they find out what is wrong with your car.

Karen, nice to see you posting.  It sounds like you are keeping very busy.

Ruth Ann, I have thought of the parents numerous times and how devastated their lives have become. 

JudyB, terrible news about the wrestling accident.  Unfortunately these rare occurrences happy periodically.

Shutterbugmom, enjoy your trip.  I am sure you will be seeing many great things to photograph.

Nards, great to see you posting again.  Enjoy your time of recovery as one of a resting time as well.  It will soon be over and you will be back to your busy and active life but will be enjoying it more.

Carol, I have probably watched too much of the news coverage from VT but it just goes from bad to worse.  I fear we are reaping what we sow in terms of not providing places for mentally disturbed people anymore.  Enjoy your week off from company.

Janet, the electrician--hope the installation went well.  Darrel is very fortunate to have you as his helpmate and one who is go capable.

Dudley, welcome to CP.

Al, I know what I need to do to lose weight but just haven't exercised the willpower.  However, my wife has lost about 12 pounds and she is an inspiration and I am trying to cut out eating bread and dessert every day. 

Marilyn, it appears that the VT tragedy was not a product of a muslim terrorist but just a madman.

Pat, hope you had a good trip to see Judy.

Time to leave for coffee so I'm gone.

Larry I didn't indicate that the shooter  was a Muslim, what I said was that maybe some of the victims were Muslim, in response to something Janet had said about a Muslim cleric taking part in a memorial ceremony for the victims.

I heard yesterday that when the gunman's parents were told what he had done, they went into shock and were both taken to a hospital.  I cannot imagine their pain.......

Tonight is the Rebecca St. James concert, and tomorrow night and Saturday morning, the Women's Conference here.  I will miss Saturday morning's service as we will leave early Saturday to go to Salina to see our youngest grandson in a school play.  From there we go to Grand Island, Nebraska, to help my foster brother learn to install alarm systems.  I'm not sure how many days we will be gone.

The senior center says lunch today is free!  Every once in a while, some business here treats all the seniors to a free meal, whatever is on the menu for that day.  It's a nice gesture.

Pat, any word on how Judy and Norm are doing?

Nards, great to see you posting!!  Just keep on getting better, brother, we all love you.

I need to fix my hair and do a couple of things.  Painting this afternoon.

Shutterbugmom and Inspiredgal, good to have both of you here today. 

Hi, Ruth Ann!  Have a great day.

See you all later.

I know it isn't morning here but it is morning somewhere... ::)

This is one of those days that I seem to be at the computer.  Too many emails to reply personally too.  One is my DIL.  She is selling the Xocia chocolates and trying to encourage me to purchase.  No way.  If I didn't have known health problems, then I might consider but no way will I stop medication because someone tells me their product is a cure for everything...a miracle cure.  The only reason someone started this was because they wanted to make money and the more people under them that makes money, the more money they make.  But they won't get any money from me.  Am I skeptical?  You bet!!

Tonight is photography lessons and tomorrow I take my car to get the buzzing fixed.  Hope it is fixed in ten minutes but that probably won't happen... ???

I have read all your posts but I won't take time to comment.  I recorded the convocation for VT.  I was really ticked to see that the media showing the young man that was upset.  Even pulled in for a close up and following him out the door.  No privacy.  And before I heard that the Korean man was mentally disturbed, I felt that he had to be mentally disturbed.  Pre-meditated and all.  Let's let the people at VT mourn now.

Finally a day off.... from everything except the family.... which could be good could be bad who know.... tomorrow i ahve class and that is all.... anyways i hope all is well... regarding the VT shootings... our school had gone into kinda a panic for a bit and we get emails and more emails about the safety and security features of our school .... thats good to know i guess but at times its not i'm only one campus for an hour to and hour and a half 3 days a week and those are the times when everyone is off campus with the exception of my class (its a noon class) but anyways i must be off to do some things for my mother today hope everyone has a blessed and safe day i know mines already better for not having to go to work :) adios
Sarah

Quote from: Janet on April 19, 2007, 12:16:05 PM
I heard yesterday that when the gunman's parents were told what he had done, they went into shock and were both taken to a hospital.  I cannot imagine their pain.......
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Janet and Ruth Ann~You are the only ones who have mentioned what I have felt from the very beginning of this tragedy:  My heart immediately went out to the parents of this young man.  What an unspeakable, unimaginable pain they must be feeling.  As horrific as the act was ... as painful as it is for the friends and families of the victims ... Cho also has family who are in shock and deep, deep grief. 

I just read a devotional that speaks about the reason for all this ... I'll post a copy in Manna ....

I love all y'all and am continuing to pray.    <3

A tiny little prayer request for me. My electrolytes may be messing up - one reading is only 1 point away from really bad troubles, so if y'all could help me pray that my docor will call back with instructions that may help balance me out without another hospital visit, it would be wonderful.

With staff changes ahead, I cannot be in the hospital for awhile and must be able to manage from home if necessary during the time off after my left hand surgery.

Ruth Ann

Ruth Ann~You have much more than "a tiny little prayer" from me!  Hold on .... I know you have great faith but there are times (like these) when your faith can use a little boost.  God knows all about it and He WILL keep you in perfect peace ... 'cause your mind is staid on Him.    <3 

Praying for you Ruth Ann.

Jane, I must confess, when I first heard of the shootings, my first thought was not the young man who did it.  My first thought was of a young man that I know is an engineering freshman at VT.  After I found out he was okay, I was able to think about the guy that did this.  I think what bothers me about the whole thing is that the media is having a heyday with this.  And that is polarizing sides in various debates (not the least being guns vs anti-guns).  Can't we just keep those involved in our thoughts and prayers, instead of using this as "evidence" for whatever we may be arguing about?  It is so, so sad.

Karma Like you my heart goes out to the loss the families are facing.  Unfortunately the media seems to feed on this.  This is a time when the families, all of them, need privacy to mourn, and to get up and walk again.

Ar the Doctors today he has taken all the information in on Mother and is extremely pleased.  All the vitals are really good.  He gave her a cortisone injection in the sholder to see if that will illeviate the sholder pain she has had.  Otherwise she has a lot of good years ahead.

Pat any news on Judy?  And Norm?  Let them know we are praying.

God bless and am continuing to pray for all the needs here.
JudyB

...And rightly so, Karma.  My first reaction was a terrible sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach and shock.  Much as on 9/11.  I just can't fathom the grief of all concerned nor the act itself.  As you say: the focus should be to weep with those who weep ... and to keep them wrapped in prayer, unless we are able to wrap them in our arms. 

Good morning!  I'm early today.  I couldn't sleep, and Darrel's shoulder is hurting so he couldn't sleep, either, so we are up for the day.

There was a full house last night for the Rebecca St. James concert, and a great response to her invitation to accept Jesus, mostly young people!  YEA, JESUS!!  :) :thumbsup:

Busy day today, and women's conference tonight; up and away early in the morning to Salina.  See you later.

Hi everyone.  Another Friday and men's coffee at the Senior Center.  When we first started these over 11 years ago the City Administrator took great care of us and she and her two daughters, who were in the 1st and 4th grades would come in and visit with us before they headed out to school.  Well the little one is graduating from high school and having a birthday next week so the men decided to do something special for her.  We took up a collection and will have $80 or more and rather than a cake we are getting donuts with a special one with sprinkles (which she always liked) and will put a candle on it.  We are meeting on Wednesday next week at 7:30 a.m. for the little party.  We have a generous group of men and we have quite a few who probably have never meet Amy and they also contributed.

I get to stay home all day except plan a short trip to the grocery store after while.  Tonight I have a meeting to attend.  Our evening with friends last night was cancelled as he was working in his yard all day and was too tired. 

Marilyn, I think I did misunderstand your comment--sorry.  I also feel great sympathy for the parents and know this was the culmination of probably a long battle with a very troubled and mentally disturbed young man.  I also agree with the comments that the news media are like phirannas and it is totally disgusting.  Give us the news but we don't need around the clock coverage day-after-day.  I am sure they must clasp their hands in glee when a major news story breaks.

Janet, enjoy your women's conference.  It sounds like you have a few very busy days ahead.  Sorry that Darrel is having such a time.

Ruth Ann, I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers as you battle this new challenge.  Hope you get a good doctor's report.

Time to work on some projects.

I am finally up.  I have been very tired andcold.  Tiredness does that.  I am warm and awake!

We spent a lovely afternoon at a friends home.  It was so nice to sit and talk without long distance costs.  One of the topics we hit on was how it is so easy to accept Christ as Saviour, but then it is so easy to not count the cost.  There is a cost, up to and including persecution and in many countries death.  How many are actually prepared to accept the persecution that does come and still believe?  Look at the martyrs in the muslim countries, they have counted the cost as Christ followers.  If we were to face the same cost, death, for following Christ, would we still follow?  Would I?  I pray that I would.

John will be home at some point this weekend.  He got good miles in, so home James, Woops John.

We finally have the warm weather.  Just a matter of days and the black flies will be back.  These tiny bugs take chuncks out of you, and leave you bleeding.  So up with the hair, clear the necks and out with the bug spray.

I am off.  The dogs are barking I need to see what they need.

Have a good day and God Bless
JudyB

Well, lets see if I am really logged in this time, if my post doesn't report as having already been posted, etc.  Last night that is what was happening....either the post was blocked or the site was having a bad night! ::)

I have been struggling with a bad virus that seems determined to infect most everything.  Now on some strong medication that hopefully, will resolve the problem.  We are finally having some sunshine and only Misty (cat) is getting to enjoy it.  Tho' that is rather dubious, as 300 homes are being built in back of us and the noise never stops.  This once beautiful area has been and will continue to be, totally changed into another noisy suburb.  It is greatly bothering my daughter, the pets, and all the wonderful birds and wildlife that used to have a home here.  Had we not stood in the street with neighbors and defied these people, the traffic would be comiing down this street, and children would no longer have any place to play.  They are not leaving any trees in the small, cramped yards (?) of the new development, houses are $500-600 and up, big, without charm, and looking into each others windows.  Ugh.  But the greed marchs on!

Everything that I could have said, has already been said, about the terrible tragedy that happened.  My heart is sad for all the families, and for the parents of that young man.  I do have a comment, as one having dealt with years of  trying to cope with a super intelligent man (and son) who seemed to be born without the ability to comprehend the difference between right and wrong.  I do mean born without......Mental illness and sin are not the same thing.  As a Christian of long standing, I find it hard to understand how people are not able to see the difference.  When one student talked about the shooter, he said that there didn't seem to 'be anyone home'.  He was right.  The madness drives out what we consider a normal human.  Charm, intelligence, ability to function, all may be present.  But there is not that one ingredient that gives a choice between ....

God Bless,

Liz

Thank you so much for praying for me. The doctor changed my medication PRONTO! Then, he gave down to earth instructions on how to try to help bring everything back to being okay again.

I called and reported yesterday, and he gave one more little instruction and then said not to worry, most likely the "bad" medication will be completely out of my system by Saturday.

However, my son is taking the precaution to drive me to Atlanta tomorrow morning so I can get there safely and back. Larry you got the call the last time I had this same problem, so you know that driving's not good for me when I'm sick with this. I'll NEVER forget your kindness to pray with me on the phone that day when I was so desperate. God richly bless you for your kindness and faithfulness.

Ruth Ann

Now, I'd like to give you a big grin for the day with my true-life as of today story.  :D

Last Saturday, I bought several cups of cheap light yogurt and a little tub of pineapple flavored low-fat cream cheese along with the remainder of our groceries for the week. I didn't get home with the yogurt and cream cheese.

That bothered me all week, for I usually eat a small bedtime snack with one of those little yogurt cups.

Well, last night, I did the shopping early, since we'll be in Atlanta tomorrow. So, I faithfully took in my last Saturday's receipt with the missing items, put them in my cart, and talked with the service desk about how to handle it. They gave me the missing items at no additional cost.

Well, my son always carries in the grocery bags and, since I was very tired, he kindly put everything away, too! That's usually what I do. As I sat in my bedroom removing my shoes, he passed by and commented, "Momma, you SURELY have a vegetable crisper drawer chock full of yogurt and cream cheese!"  :idiot: :idiot: :idiot:

So, I answered, "Well, I DID make it home with the dairy products last week." He grinned and nodded and commented that I should have asked him where they were. :)

Well, after I got off this afternoon, I headed right back to Wal-Mart to make our "accounts" right. I waited at the service desk, holding my tired old receipt from last week that had gone everywhere with me in my purse this week. When my turn came, I commented to the lady behind the desk that I surely was glad she was the one there, because she knows that I'm a regular customer and knows me pretty well - enough to believe I'd never take merchandise without paying for it. She agreed, and I launched into my little tale of why I needed to pay them additional money for last night's groceries.

Her jaw dropped wide open, and she blurted, "Uh, ummm, uh - I'll be right back!" And away she went. I waited and she came back beaming and said, "Ma'm, I've worked for Wal-Mart all my adult life, and no one has ever come to the desk and wanted to pay us for their mistake!!! You just made our day." So, she again confirmed I wanted her to bill me, and I agreed. She did, I paid her the almost $5 and went on my way happy that all is well with my soul, and they learned at least one person wants to do right with Wal-Mart.

End of story!  :D

Ruth Ann I had a similar incident before I moved up here. I had purchased a wading pool for the dogs because it was so hot there in the desert and I wanted them to have a place to cool off. when I got home I discovered that I had two of them stuck together. When I went back with the extra one they couldn't believe it. They gave me a coupon to get an ice cream cone from the deli.

Sorry that I have been scare here, I have been reading though so your posts have not gone unnoticed or unprayed for. I have had some very sick friends that have needed a lot of prayer. This flu is awful and it comes back a second time just when one thinks they are done with it. I have been blessed to not get sick. Which is all God's doing since I am the greeter at church and shake hands with or hug everyone who comes through the door. Unless they shy away because they are sick.  I have been face to face holding hand in prayer with  one of the prayer warriors when she was coming down with it.

Time to go back to Ruth's to prepare her supper.

Hi Folks...

I've been so busy.  Sorry.  :(

I've been going to Hamilton with Norm, almost every day.  I'm still trying to decide whether to go tomorrow.  I'll be going on Sunday and then Monday the day of the surgery. 

Please keep praying.

I'm sorry so many of our little group are going through these trials. 

Here's a pic I took today.  Should make you giggle.

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Several weeks ago, I used the self checkout at Wal-Mart.  It gave me $5 too much in change, but I didn't realize it until I was gone.  (I had counted the change, but it didn't "dawn" on me that it was too much).  Later that afternoon, I went back to rectify the situation.  I told the little lady over the self checkouts what had happened, and she looked at me blankly.  I finally suggested that she just put a note on the bill about what happened and when that drawer came up $5 short, they would know why. 

Bernard is doing very well.  He had to come off the percocet (I think I told you that) and is just taking advil.

I think Spring may finally be slipping in.  Maybe.  It is still really chilly out.  I'm also concerned about the trees.  Alot were "budding" when we had our cold snap, and it is like everything has just stopped, and the buds are no longer visible.  Some of the trees that were already blooming, like dogwoods and bradford pears just have nasty looking brown leaves now. :(  One of the local counties that is a major apple producer lost over 90% of this year's crops.  Not good. 

Oh, dear! I forget to check the calendar. :(

Please have a wonderful birthday, Nards. You have GREAT reason to celebrate. You not only have a new year ahead, but will be feeling ever so much better! Thanks be to our Lord.

Happy birthday from Ruth Ann

Ruth Ann, that was a funny story.  Next time, you will know to ask your son where those groceries went!  Glad you are doing better now.

Hi, Liz!  How are you doing?

Karma, I remarked to Darrel today that it is so hard to believe we had 83 degrees today, and just ONE week ago, we had 12 inches of SNOW!!  :o  Amazing!  We were out looking at our fruit trees yesterday, and it appears we may have a little fruit, but not my favorite, peaches.  :'(

Pat, how are Judy and Norm?  And that is one cute dancing goose!!  :)

We are heading out early in the morning, don't know when we will be home, so y'all hold down the fort, okay?

Janet, did I miss that you were going somewhere?  Where are you going?

hello alll.... tomorrow night is a BIG night in town... prom.... i don't find much excitment in it now but why should i? i have to work the elkhart store tomorrow had i known what the manger was doing tomorrow i probably wouldn't have volenteered. ... long story don't really care to got there.... i keep saying tomorrow not realizinig it is after 2 am so it is technically today.... anyways i must be off to bed so i can find out later this morning what my boss called me about... adios
Sarah

Well Good Morning.

Just off the phone with John, and I have to pick him up again in North Bay.  HE has an exhaust leak, and I think he said they have to dismantle something to fix it, so it won't be a job he can wait for.

We have lovely weather today again.  Janet we had snow a week ago as well, and up over 70 yesterday.  Today is to be another warm one.  We still have ice on the lakes, and the girls have already asked to go swimming.......That has to be a young thing.

Pat I hope you are staying home today and getting some rest as you gear up for next week.  This travelling is a heavy job, but I can hear you say "Oh its ok".  Reminds me of a song, "He's Not Heavy, He's My Brother!"  Love you sis.

Got to run, John will be into Peterbuilt in 15 minutes and he will be waiting for me.

Till later.
JudyB

Hello, All! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NARDS!!  Yes, this year is special for you.  You have a new heart! 

I didn't get on here yesterday.  Busy day.  Ivalou followed me to the Auto Electric place and I left my car after explaining to him once again that my car was buzzing terribly loud...enough to vibrate the whole car and the ignition was off.  Only stopped buzzing when the fuse for the radio was pulled. 

Ivalou and I went to Frisch's...our version of the Big Boy restaurants...and had breakfast.  When I was in high school this restaurant was the place to go since it had curb service as well!  The big hangout!  Then we went to a mall and walked around.  Then to Hobby Lobby.  Kitty had something she wanted me to get so I got that.  We stopped for a coke and then to a movie.  'Blades of Glory'!  Pretty good.  One of those movies that is hilarious but afterwards you can't remember what was so funny! 

I then called the guy about my car to see if we could go home and come back Monday or come get it today.  He said he put the fuse back in and it never did made that noise.   :-\  But he said it was the radio and that he would have to order the radio...$$$.  Then he said he wasn't sure if that would fix it but, oh, yeah!  I can put a scanner on it and find out the history to see what happened.  Whatever that means... ::)  Then he called me back and said he heard some buzzing in the rear speaker and found a short in the left rear speaker and disconnected that speaker.  He said for me to drive it for a month or two to make sure it doesn't make that buzzing noise again.  And that I probably won't even notice a speaker missing.  He is right...the radio sounds as good as it always has so I doubt if I replace the speaker!  Let the next guy replace it!!

Then Ivalou followed me to IHOP to eat before coming home.  I called Kitty and she was home so I could take to her what I bought for her.  We visited a few minutes and I came on home.  It was almost 7pm by then!

Long day!  But at least it wasn't as costly as I was thinking it could be.  Two meals out and $35 for the car.  Not bad! 

I am so glad that I am not a news watcher.  I have only gotten bits and pieces about VT.  I just wish the media would go HOME and leave the families of the victims and the family of the killer alone so they can mourn in peace.  And there certainly is a difference between a murderer and a madman (mentally ill). 

I did my 20 minutes of walking outside this morning.  Love the fresh air but the pavement is sure harder to walk on than my carpet is!! 

Kitty loaned me some diabetic cookbooks so I need to look at them today.  She is going to Ohio for the week next week so I really have plenty of time. 

And last of all....please pray for me and my visit to the ENT Monday.  Pray that the doctor has the wisdom to find the problem and to correct the problem.  I am ready for pills or even the knife.  Just ready to get a good voice back!

Good Morning I am leaving in just a few minutes to go see the display of live Raptors at the Arcata Community center, We are celebrating the Godwit festival. Except the Godwits haven't shown up yet. It must be this crazy weather pattern we are having.  Oh Godwits are birds. I am going to so some  phhotography.


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Hi everyone. 

Not much happening here today although we are going to friends early this evening to play some games for a couple of hours.  It is never late hours there and we always have a good time.  This is the lady that I am going to give computer lessons to.

I was able to get the additional cushions for our porch chairs so now the next job is to get the pollen washed off the porch so we can use them and begin to enjoy the porch.  Right now everything is covered with a dusting of pine pollen, a yellowy-green substance that is like heavy dust.  It happens every spring.

Nards, a belated happy birthday.

Etta Sue, glad you didn't have a major problem.  That solution about replacing the radio didn't make a whole lot of sense since you heard the noise when the car was turned off.  The powered speakers must have an electrical current running to them even when the radio and car are turned off.  Hope you find some good recipes for your new way of eating.

Ruth Ann, that was certainly the right thing to do.  We had sort of the opposite experience this week when Pat went to Aldi's for groceries and the next day was looking over the ticket and found they had double charged her on two items.  Of course we couldn't prove that and it was only a couple of dollars involved but we will certainly look over the ticket before we leave the store.  They check out things very quickly.

Liz, sorry that you are still fighting the flu and having to listen to the din of the workmen.  Hope you will be feeling better soon.

Marilyn, glad you are staying well as with your busy schedule you don't need an illness (not that any of us do).

JudyB, I will take our pine pollen over your little gnats anyday.  Those sound very vicious. 

Sarah, is this your senior prom?

Janet, I grew up in Missouri and learned early on that within short spans of time the weather could greatly vary.  Hope you have a good time while you are away.

Pat, that was a very cute picture.  It is so nice of you to be such a big help to Norm and I am sure your visit is a comfort to Judy in her time of suffering.  You are performing a wonderful ministry of compassion.

Larry you are right about the black flies.  They are small little things, but oh so vicious.

I took a walk into the bush with the dogs and kids.  We were hunting wild leeks and fiddleheads.  I expect the fiddle heads will be pickable in about a week, and I found out from a local that there are indeed wild leeks here on the property.  (We own 86 acres)  That will be an investigation I have no Idea what they look like, but if we have them I will freeze them for the coming winter.  Yes I am already looking at winter preparations, after the mild winter we had this year we can expect to be slammed next year.

I have to go.  Elby made supper, soup and tea biscuits, and we have rhubarb crisp and the tea biscuits in the oven.

Have a good night and enjoy the warm (hot) weather we are having.

JudyB

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Hello everyone... i am home from work... Larry  no i have been out of school for 2 years i'm a Jr in College however.... anyways so far its been QUIET... but who knows wha will happen throughout the night... we got some pretty good rain storms... and were pretty busy at work .... Kinda hard when u don't know whats where ( i was at at different store than my own tonight :( ) anyways i must be off i shall talk at ya later
Sarah

Sarah ~ I know what you mean.  At a high school south of me, a Senior was killed in an auto accident and two of his buddies were flown to Indy by Lifeline last Friday night.  Saturday was their Prom.  I am certain the prom goers didn't take any unnecessary chances with their classmates tragedies fresh on their minds.  Seems every year you hear about a death at Prom time.

Church was awesome.  I went to WalMart after church.  I must have been out of everything...especially the high cost items!  Well, think about all I saved in the last few days.  At least I could afford it! 

I recorded or will record 7 hours of 'Planet Earth' on the Discovery channel today and this evening.  Everyone says these shows are fabulous in photography!

Kitty left today for Ohio to be with her daughter and two grandchildren for a week.  I am going to miss her.

Hi Friends!

I just got in from Hamilton.  I took Norm down to see Judy.  We left when some other friends from church stopped in.

She's in pretty good spirits about tomorrow but a little uneasy.  Her surgery starts at 8 am.

Pat

We are back from an overnight visit with two of our sons.  It was super, as always. 

Pat:  I don't know if you are going to see Judy tomorrow - perhaps she will be sleeping a lot.  Send along my prayers for a complete recovery, please.

One son is back from a week of training in Atlanta - he bought and wore a Virginia Tech baseball cap at the airport in support of the school - lots of comments.  We know what the feelings are because our family lived near Columbine when that even took place and it is never forgotten.

Carol

I'm still praying for Judy.  I hope everything goes well.  Actually, I hope it goes better than well.

I went to church this morning.  It was good to go back.  We had been concerned because we hadn't been able to find a substitute piano player for Bernard, and you can just sing so many songs a cappello.  But, I found out that an older lady in the church (she actually was the piano player before Bernard) had been playing for him.  She is like 75 years old, and has extremely bad emphysema and is on oxygen, so it was really a blessing to me that she was willing to step in despite her personal afflictions to do this.  It really helped relieve Bernard as well.

i went "shooting" today.  It was one of those days where I may not have gotten anything award winning, but I liked them and had fun.  I would post them, but I've got them entered at dpc and photography cafe.  :)

I hope everyone has a wonderful week!!!!

I'm glad that Bernard is doing better each day, Karma.  It's so encouraging.

Glad you got out to shoot today too.  I must do some of that maybe tomorrow.

I have found that when I get stressed (long story) or out of sorts, if I can go shoot some, uninterrupted, even if I don't get any decent pics, I feel better.  Kind of a therapy. :)

Yes, it's that time again. . .

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