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Just a very quick post.  I'm very, very tired and must get rid of this virus as well.

We saw a much more relaxed Judy today.  I fed her supper to her and she ate about 1/3 of it which I felt was good for having such major surgery yesterday.  The doctor came in and after the xrays, he feels happy about his job.  He had to rebuild completely her pelvic area and the hip and she has a very long rod in her upper leg bone.

Tomorrow they are going to get her standing!!!!!

On May 1, hopefully, she will be transferred to the Guelph Hospital which will be much easier for Norm and me.

Then as soon as she's ready for rehab, she'll be transferred to the St. Joseph's hospital here which she enjoys very much.

Anyway, I really MUST get some sleep.  I'm sitting here yawning away as I'm typing.

That's really good news, Pat.  I pray she heals quickly now.

Carol, when my husband was alive, we traveled to the VA Hospital in another town for Ron's care.  The waiting time was always so awful, as Ron was in pain from sitting, but once we saw the doctor...well, I feel as you...they were always so kind and attentive to him.

Marilyn, I'm headed to look at your pictures now.

Blessings, Nita

Carol about the sewing.  I got Elizabeth's dress done and Kassie has a skirt (twirling) then I found a taffeta @ $ 1.98 a meter, so made her a matching blouse, she put the skirt on and twirled and we could see her underclothes so I made her a pair of panties to match the blouse.  I also was able to complete an outfit for my grandson, a jacket, pants and T shirt.  I have a button up shirt with all left is the button holes, when my machine quit.  I need to take it in and get it fixed, but need to wait a couple of pays so I can budget it in.

Karma Where does Travis catch the strep?  Am praying for your family.

Pat rest today.  Heavy schedule behind you so take it easy.

I need to scoot.  A lot to do.  I am praying for the needs represented here.

Have a good day everyone.
JudyB

I forget who mentioned, JudyB maybe, about the board with a clear plastic to raise and erase for me when I can't talk.  I think those were called Magic Slates.  But I am going to look for one before next Tuesday.  Also I remembered I have Call Forwarding so the week I can't talk, I will forward my phone calls to Ivalou's home phone or cell phone.  Got that covered!

Today is I.U. at Bloomington day.  But Nancy said if we get the three inches of rain that is predicted we aren't going.  It is cloudy here and damp but not raining.  I don't think that Walter has a therapy session today...just a pitch-in because it is the last session of the college year.  Then he will continue with the summer school students.  Edit:  Nancy just called.  We are going to I.U.

Got go.  Things to do before leaving today.





 

The weather is not so hot, but it is a good day anyway.  Amanda got her marks from university today.  All B's and B plus, so that she is well on her way in the art world.

Lots of work to do today, so best get busy before the virus bites again. 
Janet, how is Beth doing since the loss of her pet?  I can't help but be concerned and sad for her.

Small Smile:  (I hope)  Did anyone check out the Sea Otter link?  It is cute beyond belief.....

Pastoral Good News/Bad News

GOOD NEWS: You baptized seven people today in the river.
BAD NEWS: You lost two of them in the swift current.

GOOD NEWS: The Women's Missionary Society voted to send you a get-well card.
BAD NEWS: The vote passed by 31-30.

GOOD NEWS: The Deacon's Board accepted your job description the way you wrote it.
BAD NEWS: They were so inspired by it, they also formed a search committee to find somebody capable of filling the position.

GOOD NEWS: You finally found a choir director who does things exactly the same way you do.
BAD NEWS: The choir mutinied.

GOOD NEWS: Your women's softball team finally won a game.
BAD NEWS: They beat your men's softball team.

GOOD NEWS: The trustees finally voted to add more church parking.
BAD NEWS: They are going to blacktop the front lawn of your parsonage.

GOOD NEWS: Church attendance rose dramatically the last three weeks.
BAD NEWS: You were on vacation.

GOOD NEWS: Your deacons want to send you to the Holy Land.
BAD NEWS: They are stalling until the next war.

GOOD NEWS: Your biggest critic just left your church.
BAD NEWS: He has been appointed the Head Bishop of your denomination.

GOOD NEWS: The youth in your church came to your house for a surprise visit.
BAD NEWS: It's in the middle of the night and they are armed with toilet paper and shaving cream to "decorate" your house.
                                               

Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.

Liz

Hello, all, just checking in. 

I really don't know how in the world I am doing.  Some days good, some days not as good.  Nausea, random pain, a few odd heartbeats every now and then, etc.  Still got some strange activity with my eyes, and the buzzing in my ears seems more active.  THAT could be from LOTS of Ibuprofen lately, along with some of the other meds.  Yak yak, enuff about me, I guess, but I REALLY appreciate the continued prayers.  For some reason, God has seen fit to bring me through some very rough times to THIS point, and I just need His help and grace to deal with the stuff that remains...

To all of you who are hurting and dealing with medical problems, helping others, or whatever, I pray for a special touch.  Judy M, wow.  God bless you with a quick recovery.  Etta Sue, hang in there.  We're praying for you.  Pat, the strength of God be with you. 

JudyB - We have no idea where Travis got strep.  He's actually "gotten" it twice within two weeks!  (It's probably a "recurrence", but you know what I mean).  Terribly hard on him with beautiful weather outside!!!

Liz, Beth is feeling pretty depressed since her little dog was killed.  She is expressing it in lots of negativism, which is not easy to deal with, but I hope she will rebound soon.  Her condition is still going downhill.  If she weren't on the Reliv products, I don't know where she would be by now.  I hope you're feeling better now.

Hi, Nards!  Good to "see" you!  And you keep on getting better and better, and give my love to poor Travis.  He will be better soon, too.

I attended the funeral this morning for a 54 year old mother of four, two still at home.  She is the mother of my nephew's former significant other, and they have two little girls, my sister's only grandchildren.  Velda had a stroke 2 1/2  years ago, and never got able to talk coherently or able to do things again.  So sad.

Good to hear that Judy Mc's surgery is over and hopefully got great results.  Now, Pat, try to take care of yourself, okay?

Etta Sue, not talking for a week will be a real challenge, for sure!!  I think I might have to put tape over my mouth to remind me!  But you will do good, won't you?

I'm sleepy, think I might go lie in my recliner and see if a little nap steals up on me. 

Thanks for all the good wishes for Judy.

I'm passing them on to her.

When we left last night, the doctor said that they were going to have her standing on her legs today!  I can't believe it but he's a wonderful surgeon and sure knows what he's doing.

Nice to see you posting Nard.  Actually after Jack had his bypass surgery, there were several times that a big depression came over him and the doctor said that this was quite normal.  So hang in there sweetie.

I guess I missed reading about Beth's dog, Janet.  That's so sad.

Etta Sue, will be thinking of you.

Liz, I must mention about the bees that you brought up.  I've heard that they are desperately looking for the cause here at the University of Guelph and it sure will be terrible if they can't find out. 

hey, nards was in here.  Woooppeee.  I'm trying to encourage him to start getting "back to normal" but I don't want to cross the encouragement/nagging line.  He does seem kinda discouraged right now, and I think it is because he is wanting to be better, and the body is taking its own sweet time.  Right now, he is watching a DVD with Tom and Jerry cartoons.  This is probably the 10th or so time Trav has seen it, and he is laughing hysterically.  It's so funny to listen to.  As far as where he is getting strep, like Bernard said, we have no idea.  He is not in daycare or preschool, and he hasn't been around anyone that has had it.  He was diagnosed the Monday before Bernard's surgery.  Took a "run" of antibiotics.  Was finished with them for like a day and a half, and got the crazy thing again.  He's on a stronger medicine this time, and it seems to be working.

It was beautiful today.  Warm, sunny.  Maybe Spring has sprung.  Now, if the trees will just get some leaves.

I loved the good news/bad news thing.  That was hilarious.

Take care, and have a good evening

Hi everyone.  Just back from choir practice. 

I was suppose to give the church organist a lesson tomorrow on using her computer.  However, when I told her tonight what I would charge she decided maybe she should take the class at the Computer Learning Center as I had encouraged her to do as it would be much less expensive than having a private tutor.  I was actually relieved.  It would have been nice to have a little extra change from the lessons but don't mind not doing them at all.  Fortunately I had not spent anytime preparing as she was starting from scratch and I was just going to interact with what she wanted to learn.  I will still give the lesson on Friday but that will be just for an hour at a time and she has had the basics.  I have spent about 5 hours in prepared a very detailed and illustrated lesson for her as she has had a stroke in the past and has trouble retaining information like this.

So glad to read that Judy is doing so much better and will be standing some.  That will certainly help her recovery. 

Nards, you will probably notice that your emotions will be closer to the surface.  That has certainly been my experience.  You have gone through a major surgery and that has been quite a trauma to your body.  Give yourself some slack.  You have also had a lot of different medication.   Good to see you posting.  Sorry to read that Travis has streep again.

Janet, glad to see you back safe and sound.

I have read all the posting but it is late so good night.

I hope everyone has a great Thursday.

I'm off to bed now.  (Yes, I do sometimes do more than sleep.) 

This has been quite a day.  Busy betond belief.  I hope tomorrow slows down. 

There is a concert tomorrow at the local school.  as friend of the family is a rappest, and I found out those who rap are actually close to being balladers.   They have a story to tell, and even though er can't follow what is being said this guy has shown me all the words, and boy are they good.  On target spiritually and doctrinally.  The concert is $5.00 per girl so that will be a birthday present for Elizabeth.

Well it is late, I need some rest.

NN everyone
God Bless
JudyB

I'm awfully late, too, tonight. My hand made me rest before I got back on the computer here at home.

Still praying for all our requests. Tomorrow's prep day for the colonoscopy on Friday. Will work at the office 1/2 day, but when I have to begin taking medicines and drinking that yukky stuff, I think I'll get online through the company's secure link option and work from home tomorrow afternoon.

Y'all have a good evening.
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Ruth Ann

Another cousin and husband arrive this afternoon so I am going to get an easy dinner ready - perhaps meatloaf.  He loves potatoes with every meal & I don't have any in the house but will make a ham au gratin potato casserole for a side dish & he can eat all of it.  Trying not to buy too many groceries as we leave on Tuesday hopefully for a trip to Montana first then the ocean and Seattle.  Son's place in Montana.

Nita:  I know that you have mentioned Ron going to the VA before.  The other day when Don was pumping gasoline in the car, a scruffy panhandler came up to him rather brazen & kept insisting on handing over money - Don gave him 75 cents in change & I almost panicked thinking the man might have a gun - dreams of this or rather nightmares.  Anyway, I have been thinking of what it might be to be alone & I just couldn't handle it.  You are so brave.

Judy B:  The girls must be thrilled.  I have seen matching underwear on dance  dresses - so that is a nice idea.  Sure hope that you get your machine fixed soon - any chance of you finding a great price on a used machine?

Liz:  Sorry that you are not feeling up to par.  It must help to hear that Amanda has come through with super grades 

Now, to get cracking!

Carol

Carol I too am alone and not afraid of  pretty much anything. I walk home in the dark from church occasionally, all the time when the weather is warm.I have left my house unlocked many times at night with no fear. " For God did not give me a spirit of fear but one of power love and a sound and diciplined mind" , and God is not a man that He should lie but does what he sends His word out to do. so many times the Bible says be not afraid for I am with you. Take God at His word.  Ephesians 6: 10-17 Put on the Armor of God.

Ok I'll quit preaching.

Praying here for those who need prayer. Etta Sue be not afraid God is in control of everything.

Got to go now

Hi all! 

I am not afraid of this surgery.  I have more confidence in the surgeon doing what is needed than I have confidence in myself to keep my mouth shut afterwards!! 

I did purchase a Magic Writer.  You write on it with a stylus and then erase it by sliding a thing at the bottom across...like imprinting credit cards the old way.  I don't think I will carry it in the chapel when my g-niece gets married.  It is kind of conspicuous...bright red and yellow and about 12" x 15".  But I will take it into the reception and the next day to the Bridal Shower of another g-niece. 

Nards ~ I remember my husband after his heart attack...if I said, Let's go north.  He would say, No, we are going south.  Everything I said, he wanted to be opposite.  I finally called the doctor and he said to take the Valium away from Bud.  Within hours after stopping the Valium, I had my Bud back.  And he became stronger and confident each day.  It's natural for a man to get upset because he can't do what he used to do.  But your body will let you know what those boundaries are.   

Carol ~ Us widows do what we have to do.  My friend, Jerry, tried to make me feel fearful and I told him that I wasn't going to live in fear.  So but out!!  I, too, have gotten up in the morning to find my house keys in the door on the outside or simply left unlocked.  My back door was wide open for over a week last summer.  My only fear so far was the religious people that if my door hadn't have been locked, he would have opened my door!  My garage is detached and about 50 steps away from my door.  Never have a fear of walking to the house late at night.

I need to go to the bank and the pharmacy.  I was going to call Ivalou and see if she would like to go with me and then eat somewhere but she called me first, telling me she was leaving to work at a funeral dinner at her church today.  Kitty is in Ohio.  I think I will call Judy...my classmate. 

God Bless You All! 

I'd like to ask y'all for prayer for wisdom and insight into a problem of sorts.  Recent developments with my leg (left) swelling have necessitated my parking in our layback chair with a stool or what not out in front of it in order to put my leg up at least that much.  I must not sit with my feet down and knees bent for longer than, say, an hour (or at the most two).  That basically means no long driving stints.  This is going to mean we can't drive up to Olympia, WA to see our grands, etc., 'cause that's about 5 hours.  Besides, there's no facility for getting the leg up when I do get there.  This is all quite disappointing,  because our second granddaughter is graduating with honors from highschool this June.  We'd love to be there, but it looks like we can't.  Either I need new and improved ideas on how to do it, or we're going to be staying here.

Sure good to see Nards posting here!  Please don't ever think you are a bother from posting too much!  I now pray that Judy M will be able to do the standing/walking thing without problems.  Oh may she be relieved from some of her troubles of recent times!

And, finally, I also pray for our Pat, that she'll finally get completely over this virus or whatever.

Hi everyone. 

We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of some rain in our State.  We are quickly approaching a very serious drought situation and in South Georgia we have had terrible forest fire that has raged for days and burned up close to 20 homes.  It was threatening the entire town of Waycross, GA.

Al, sorry to hear of your continued leg problems and that you may not be able to make the trip to see your granddaughter graduate.  You have to listen to your body.

Etta Sue, it sounds like you are getting everything set.  I think I know what you are talking about with the magic slate.  Too bad they don't have the little cardboard one where you pulled up the plastic sheet to clear it as they were nice and light.  As I recall the red ones are pretty good sized but it has been several years since I have seen one so maybe they have changed them.

Marilyn, I admire your trust in not locking your door but I just don't feel that safe.  We are having home breakins around here even when the people are at home.  I have a screen door on my front door and it has a little lock but I don't feel comfortable having the door open after dark or if I am not in the room.  Years ago we were robbed while we were away in the early evening and I just believe it is prudent for me to keep my doors locked and my garage door down.

Carol, I read about your trip on the SeniorNet website.  It sounds like you have a wonderful trip planned and your weeks in Montana should be quite restful.  We can all use an occasional break from our routine.

Ruth Ann, don't envy you but what you are doing is very important.  I am scheduled for a physical in a couple of months and wonder if my doctor will feel it is time for me to have that exam.

JudyB, hope your day today isn't quite as hectic as you indicated yesterday was.  The school concert sounds interesting.

Think it is time to rest for awhile this afternoon.

G'mornin to y'all from a bright sunny Oregon coast!    

I have been around for the past few daze but just didn't let y'all know about it!  I have been reading, with interest, all your comments and health problems and reports as well as prayer requests.  (Al that is really a disappointment for you unless you can come up with a good solution -- a miracle, maybe?)

I just thought I'd weigh in on the living alone issue.  I, too, live alone.  I don't even have any four legged, furry kids living with me.  I seldom lock my doors either.  I figure if I should be sick or hurt and needing assistance whoever came would need to get in ... can't have the door locked in that situation, now could I?     Anyway, as Marilyn and Etta Sue have already mentioned, I have no fear because I know my Father is here with me and He keeps me in perfect peace....

Okay, I lock the doors when I go away .... but a couple people know where the key is so, in case of emergency, they can get in. 

Guess I'd best get on with the rest of my day here.  I was thinking about cleaning up some of the scruffiness in the yard and maybe putting down some more bark in the bare spots afterwards. 

My neighbor has rebuilt his porch and cut the used boards into 15" lengths for my stove ... he is now pulling shingles off the side of his place and will bring them over for me to use for kindling.  (He's going to replace them with siding.)

I thank God for good neighbors and friends.      

Hi, friends, Just taking a breater for a moment to come here and "listen."

I didn't own a house key for the first 16 years after my husband died, but did put on locks and use them faithfully, since I, too, was robbed.

I still go and come at any hour of the day or night without fear, for the Bible tells me "Behold, he that keepeth Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps." I figure if I put my trust in my Heavenly Father who not only doesn't sleep, but also doesn't take naps, then He'll take care of me.

Y'all have a good afternoon - I've gotta get back online with my work - as usual, an emergency project to do.

Ruth Ann

Y'all have a good day.

Hi, Carol.  When I read your comment on being alone, and being brave, I thought "there are many women on here who are alone".  And sure enough, some of them spoke up.

I'm seldom alone.  I have my sister here every weekend. Two of my children are near, and one is here most every day.  And I do have my two "boys".

I do lock my doors at night, but for some reason, not when I go to town. haha

I'm sure if you come to a place where you needed to be alone, God would give you the strength and a brave heart.

Beautiful day here.  Lots of sunshine.  I was going to mow, but ended up taking my son to see the doc. Seems he has a bleeding ulcer.  He has to go for an upper GI next week.  His favorite foods are spicy and hot.  That has to change for sure.

Nita

Interesting on the unlocked doors, etc.  I figure that even if I have all the doors/windows locked - and any number of other security devices going - still, if a thief or worse wanted to badly enough, he could get in.  It's like driving.  I try to drive according to the law and take all the safety precautions, but I know I'm still not safe - no matter what I do.  The Lord is my ONLY safety - and always will be.  And He's my security.  But I believe He WANTS me to drive safely and lawfully for His sake, so I do.  And I buy and use security devices for the home for the same reason.  When I forget, or when I goof up and drive wrongly - the Lord keeps me.  Praise the Lord ALONE!

 :)morning y'all!

I have a security system on my house for the doors only.  Sometimes I set it before going to bed...sometimes I don't.  Sometimes I set it when I leave...sometimes I don't.  I have a chain lock on my side door but have never used it.  If the back outside and front outside doors are locked and I have the chain on the side door, even with a key, no one can get in.  Ivalou has a key for my house.  My son and Kitty knows where my key is hidden outside.  I just feel safe here in my little house. 

Ivalou called me last night and said she has to take back a movie to Blockbuster's for Barb, my SIL.  They left this morning for Michigan and the movie needed to be returned today.  I don't know why they couldn't have drove 7 miles out of their way to return the movie to the drop box but Ivalou and I went out for breakfast and then put the movie in the drop box.  Also Ivalou was told to get their paper and mail.  Not asked but told!  I think they owe Ivalou big time!!  All winter she walked to their drive and got the paper.  And when they are home from Florida and leave, she gets the paper and the mail...been home 2 weeks and this is the second time going to Michigan already! 

Thanks for letting me vent!!

Dark and dreary today and the high to be 55°.  Tomorrow suppose to be sunny and 72°!!

Good Morning Samantha, good to see you posting here again.

We seem to have lost quite a few of those who used to come visiting every day. Or even just frequently. What happened to everyone? Anybody know? Hey y-all we miss ya!  Come back!

Not a whole lot on my agenda today. Go to work, come home about 1 pm walk the dogs, and check the mail and email, Go back to work at 4 until 5:30. I may wash my car,  I may use the weed wacker in the back yard (it sure needs it). Then again I may wait until tomorrow to do that. I also need to shampooo my carpets sometime soon. and vacuum out my car. These are all on my todo list but I don't know when I will get around to them.

C Y-all L8er

Good Morning everyone.   It is a damp cold morning.  The kind of day you could curl up in front of a fire with a blanket and read.  I am needing to visit the church library  again as I am out of reading material.

John will be home tomorrow.  It is Elizabeth's Birthday today, and we are taking her to Pizza Hut on Sunday.  That is I think her favourite place to eat out in.  The girls had an amazing time at the concert.  The group singing was on the radio just before we dropped them off, and that is when we knew the music would be really uplifting.

I am wanting to build an outdoor pond.  I have a waterbed bladder for it, I just need help digging.  With that in mind guess what I dreamed of last night!  The finished product of the pond.  I need to get a pump, and some sand to line the hole I am to dig.  Next good day I will start.  I fully expect to find muscles I don't know I have!!!

Got to go, Pat how is Judy?

JudyB

Good morning.

Darrel isn't feeling well, has a fever and his legs hurt, for the second day already.  We had plans for tonight and tomorrow night, but may just be staying home.  Tonight for sure I want to go---were planning to go to Moscow to listen to grandson Curtis DJ, and have supper.

Lots to do today, my scrapbooking group are meeting with me here tomorrow as the library has something else booked.

Hi everyone. 

We ended up yesterday without much rain in our area and today is really nice with low humidity and the pollen count is now down to 54. 

I am just back from giving my friend a computer lesson on how to use Word.  It went very well and we plan another lesson next week continuing with what we started today.

My wife hasn't felt very good most of this week and this morning has some dizziness so is taking it easy today.

Janet, sorry to hear that Darrel is not feeling well. 

JudyB, that outside pond sounds like a lot of work but should be nice when you get it done.

Marilyn, the nice thing about being retired or at least semi-retired is that if we decide not to do something today it can be done on another day.

Etta Sue, sometimes people do begin to take us for granted but this happens only if we allow it.  I have this characteristic that I would probably try very hard to do something for someone if they asked me would I help.  I react very negatively when I am told I have to do something or someone assumes that I have to do something, because I don't.

Morning Samantha and Al.

Nita, I remember long ago when my father had an attack from a bleeding ulcer.  He literally was on the floor in pain--vivid memory.  Fortunately I think they have some good medications today to treat ulcers.

Ruth Ann, when I was growing up on the farm no one locked their doors and we left the keys in the car.  We also had a big gasoline tank for Dad to fuel the tractor that was very visable to the road.  We never lost anything.  We no longer have the same type of society especially when you live in a high density populated area.  I don't live in fear but do believe in using the tools I have at hand to be prudent in protecting my wife and I. 

Jane, that is certainly nice of your neighbor to give you the kindling and wood for your fire.  Good to see you posting.

Lunch is finsihed and think it is time for a nap.

Janet Praying for Darrel.  Too bad about the timing....Sad. 

Etta Sue it is so easy to in the trap of being taken for granted.  Family knows you don't mind and thus the trap begins....Often without the offender even knowing that what they say comes across as ordering.  Perhaps this should be mentioned to them and then give it time to sink in.  When we open our hearts to others we are in both the safest place to be, as well as the most dangerous.  Our hearts are so easily crushed especially when we are accused of something we are innocent of.  Perhaps Ivalou needs to tell them how she is feeling.

Larry I am sorry about your wife net being well.  I am praying for her as well.  You are always so busy.  How did you ever find time to work?

Marilyn take adventage of the easier time you are having.... you never know when things get hectic again.

About the locking doors issue.  I can go months here and never lock the doors.  Not of the car or the house.  We live in the boonies and everyone knows everyone else.  But when we lived in the city I never locked the doors either.  I figure if I have something that someonr wants it's better they take it without wrecking doors or windows.  I have never had anything stollen.   Mind you I have always had a dog and that warns people off.  John's mom and dad on the otherhand lock everything as early as sundown, that is if they don't keep everything locked up all day.  Different perception.

I am a little listless today, an old problem has cropped up and I am taking it easy.

Have a good day everyone.
JudyB

Praise be to God's goodness.

No cancer, no polyps. The colonoscopy did show a few age-related problems like irritable colon, diverticulitis, and internal and external hemorrhoids - all things that can be managed.

How good to know the peace that Jesus gives, and to also now have peace about my health. I'm certain the doctor will determine how to get my red blood cells to grow and then, things should be fine.

Y'all have a good day. I'm still groggy, so am going to take a long nap, methinks!

Ruth Ann