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Morning Devotional...


But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. --Galatians 6:14

The old cross slew men; the new cross entertains them. The old cross condemned; the new cross amuses. The old cross destroyed confidence in the flesh; the new cross encourages it. The old cross brought tears and blood; the new cross brings laughter. The flesh, smiling and confident, preaches and sings about the cross; before that cross it bows and toward that cross it points with carefully staged histrionics--but upon that cross it will not die, and the reproach of that cross it stubbornly refuses to bear.

I well know how many smooth arguments can be marshalled in support of the new cross. Does not the new cross win converts and make many followers and so carry the advantage of numerical success? Should we not adjust ourselves to the changing times? Have we not heard the slogan, "New days, new ways"? And who but someone very old and very conservative would insist upon death as the appointed way to life? And who today is interested in a gloomy mysticism that would sentence its flesh to a cross and recommend self-effacing humility as a virtue actually to be practiced by modern Christians? These are the arguments, along with many more flippant still, which are brought forward to give an appearance of wisdom to the hollow and meaningless cross of popular Christianity.
Dr. Tozer in The Pursuit of Man, 53,54.

"Lord, it's not popular today to be 'old-fashioned.' But I commit myself today to the old cross. Help me today to deny myself, to take up my cross, and to follow You. Amen."

very gusty winds and the temp did drop. 

We worked most of the afternoon and will drive two vehicles tomorrow to the new home.  We can get in right away Tues morning so will stay Monday night with one son.

Under_:  The writing just have a pleasant rhythm - glad you like it as well.

Pat:  Thanks for the update on Judy Mc.  Am praying that this is the final surgery and healing will be complete. 

Marilyn:  It sounds like you could use a quiet time - are you still going to Curves? 

Etta Sue:  Do hope that you feel better soon.  Sending chicken soup!

Nice to read all the posts and see everyone has been very busy.
We are having nice weather here on the island and it is expected to become very hot this week.  Hope not too hot!

I enjoy your video's Colin and love the music.  Such a beautiful country.  Also enjoy all the graphics being posted and they bring a smile....

Sorry about Judy M and have prayed and will do so again.  They are fortunate to have you for a friend, Pat.

My granddaughter was housesitting for her former art teacher this past week.  They have two dogs and since she works on the weekend, my daughter and I went to let them out at lunch time for a run, yest. and today.  Lovely ocean view property and the dogs are so sweet.  A very old black lab and a little white maltese.  Bear and Snoopy.  Also a nice bird that my daughter got to talk a little.  She is really good with birds. 

We took my cat Misty to be groomed and she is all ready for the hot weather coming this week.  Was really good but had a hard time getting her to go into the carrier.  Not a problem when it was time to come home... ;)

I have been having a few health problems and must go see the doctor this week.  Not my fav. thing to do.  Guess with my 76th birthday coming in Sept. it is wise to accept changes.  Mostly ignore things and hope they will correct with time.  Papa John posted a version of Psalm 90:10 that stuck in my mind:

The length of our days is 70 years
or eighty if we have the strength;
yet their span is but trouble and sorrow,
for they quickly pass and we fly away.

I alway enjoyed Papa John's postings and keep track of them on S.N.  A very wise man.

That is a lovely prayer, Carol.  Melody, your postings are so nice.  It is good to see another Canadian posting.  Lots of things going on in BC with the holiday weekend and the North American Indigenous Games here in the Cowichan Valley.  Next comes the Olympic Games in 2010....

It has been a long day and time to rest.

Pleasant Evening/Day and God Bless.

Liz

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To all today . It's clody here today and I am waiting for sun ;D
Janet-I think its great to be able to  do scuba !!
Gord you did have a big bbq group. Did I mention I love BBQ
Pat May God bless you for being so kind and thoughtful to others.
Liz-Love that signature. That is my heartbeat also.
Marylin-so you don't know what a jiggs dinner is! ;) It's a  lot of vegetables (potatoes, turnip, carrot , cabbage and usually salt meat for a good taste  and roast meat or chicken with Lots of gravy over it) It's a heaping plate full and you will enjoy a good jiggs dinner!-Yummy.
Hello to Janet, Colin, Summicron, AL , Larry, Under_His_Shadow, Etta Sue, Carol and others that I don't remember the names yet but I am getting use to all your postings and enjoy each one.
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Melody Jiggs dinners sound very good.

Good Morning Everyone!

It's going to be a hot day today in Guelph!  I'm closing my blinds.  Geordie doesn't even want to be out there.  :(

Let's have a great week here on Christian Photographers!

Have you all checked out our latest challenge?

Hi everyone.  Pat, we also are on tap for a very hot day.  I will have to get out around 1 pm to go to meet a couple of other men for lunch and then this evening we are meeting friends at the place where we have the ribs.  This is going to be a challenging day for my diet but I have a plan in mind, including bringing most of my ribs home this evening.  I will just have a big lettuce salad with a little baked chicken for lunch and that will not play havoc with my WW points for the day.  For some reason I am feeling very weary today and decided not to walk this morning as I am really dragging.  Just hope this is not related to the congestive heat failure as have been taken off the diuretic. 

Pat, I think the devotional hits the nail on the head.  We shouldn't be going to church to be entertained but to worship and to be feed from the Gospel. 

Liz, hope there is nothing too seriously wrong but a good thing to see your doctor. 

Melody, is the jiggs dinner like a pot luck dinner?  Thanks for the info as I didn't have a clue as to what it was since I had never heard the term before.

Carol, I know tomorrow will be a big day when you can finally have access to your new home and get serious about getting it ready. 

Janet, glad you enjoy being in the water.  I never really learned to swim although can make it across the pool and can float on my back.  I just never mastered the breathing part.  Unfortunately, now I am not physically strong enough to swim as the exertion brings on the heart pain.  Even the low impact water aerobics became too much for me and so I gave up my "Y" membership.

Ruth, I am sure different weight programs appeal to different people.  So far I think this is the program for me.  What makes it a bit challenging for me is that we eat out a lot and there are many items on the menu that I have to stay away from that I would really like to order.  Actually, having ordered many of these items in the past is why I need to be doing the WW's now.  :)

I do have some good news to share concerning our daughter.  She spoke by phone with her doctor this morning and he had read the MRI they did while she was in the hospital and it shows the infection had not infected the bone as he had first thought.  He confirmed that she does have Charcot syndrome which is a rare complication of neuropathy in diabetes and is characterized by an acute inflammatory episode of the foot that is associated with variable degrees of dislocation, fracture, and deformity. It has no single cause but represents the final common pathway in people who are predisposed to its development by the varying overlap of several different factors.  She does have bone fractures in her foot as well as the infection site.  He told her there is treatment but it is a long and difficult process.  He also told her she must be careful on walking to the point of bringing on the pain in her foot, which right now is a serious problem, and that she will likely have to walk using a cane the rest of her life.  I am thinking that after she gets moved to another floor in her apartment where she will have an elevator and no steps to contend with that she is going to need an electric scooter or wheelchair so that she can have mobility to get where she needs to go.  The buses and subway are handicapped accessible and people use these mobility devices and the transit system all the time.  She foot will be subject to the broken bones and her not even knowing it, which is apparently what has happened as she has three places where the bone has cracked or broken.  The doctor told her that after the blood test tomorrow if her white count is OK she will be able to finish the antibiotic IVs this week and have the picc line removed on Friday.  All of this was very good news to her this morning.

O Melody we are going to have a Jigg....great stuff! :thumbsup:

Hi everyone and salutations from N. Ireland. Read all the posts and keep up to date with all your goings on. Glad you all enjoy the videos. Sorry Pat if you cant see them.

Having trouble with Windows Moviemaker....it wont let me save to the computer. It just freezes. Any ideas abart from giving it a good kick!

Glad I have some more videoes in Godtube of Jeannine's Excursions so I can give you another helping until I figure something out. I have been playing around with Roxio and it looks quite good but I have found a lot of drawbacks too. O well!

http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=698b0e7d6f720f4d20a7

Please enjoy.  <3

Church was awesome.  The message being Why does God allow suffering in good people?  Very interesting sermon.  Then Sunday School and then seven of us ladies went to Olive Gardens for lunch. 

Again, Saturday night was a rough night for sleeping.  I saw 3am before finally going into la-la-land.  I was so sleepy after I got home that I honestly fell asleep playing my Mahjongg games on the computer!! 

Then Kitty came at 4.  We shared a sandwich and fries at Arby's...she is diabetic so has to eat.  Then off to the State Fair to see how our photos did.  Most of the guild only got two out of three entries hung...including myself.  One lady got a Special Award.  There was a few 1st, a dab of 2nds and some 3rds and one 4th.  Some Honorable Mentions.  I?....me?...I got a third place ribbon for my Twirled Maple entry...I am so jazzed about it!  (Remember Soni saying jazzed?)  And that's a $20 cash prize, too! 

After the fair, Kitty and I stopped at Chili's for chips and salsa.  Then we went to her house to get a bag of garden goodies.  She set them by a door so she wouldn't forget to bring them to me and then went out a different door.  So for lunch I am having bacon, tomato sandwich, a summer squash and cucumbers and onions.  YUM!!

I hear thunder in the distance.  It was sunny when I got up but has turned to cloudy now.  Actually we do need rain.....except rain makes the grass grow and when the grass grows, I have to mow the grass.... ::)

Yessir, Colin!  I did!  (Enjoy, that is.)   :)

Carol, good you are on the home stretch with changing houses, will rejoice with you when you're all moved and settled again.  God bless.

Larry, Stacey's foot problem sounds really complicated, but glad it wasn't infection in the bone.  And at least now you know what you're dealing with, as does she.  Not knowing is very hard, and that's what we are dealing with in Beth's case now.  Someone made an appointment in Amarillo for her, and we don't even know who did it, nor why, nor if the MRI results have even gotten to her doctor!  It is frustrating beyond words.  When I was in charge of her appointments, etc., at least we knew what was going on; now the care home, plus two different doctors are involved, and they leave Beth and us out of the equation, as if we don't have a need to know!  But guess who is to transport her to the appointment?  Us, of course.  :ticked:  Okay, off the soapbox, and I will make an appointment with the doctor this week to see what's going on.  I need my prescriptions rewritten, anyway.

Pat, it's really hot here, too.  Was 105 yesterday.  :P  And so terribly dry, as well.

Melody, so happy to have you as a "regular" here! 

Liz, hope you soon feel much better.  Not fun feeling draggy and punk.  I'm doing great except for my feet, when I'm on them too long.

I need to do some research on the computer, go see about Beth, get a couple things at $ General........back later.

Hi, Etta Sue!  I see you have posted as I was typing, so will see what you have to say this morning!

I sure like this new browser I am using, it Safari for windows. IE has been freezing up my computer so much lately I was having to reboot it  3-4 times a day. Apple used to just have this for the Mac but recently published it for free the Windows too. Sure is nice. It even has automatic spell check just like Word.

Sounds good, Marilyn.

Hi everyone.  Life is never simple.  We had gone out with friends to dinner last evening and then stopped by the house to put some left overs in the refrigerator and saw a message on the phone.  It was from our daughter.  Pat called her and she was having severe chest pain, which would stop with the nitro.  She had to call 911 and was taken back to Grady hospital to the ER.  Pat talked with her at midnight and she was still in pain but they had given her some morphine and were waiting for the blood test results to come back to see if she has had another heart attack.  Her blood sugar had gone way up, the heart rate was way too high and her blood pressure was too high.  We haven't heard from her this morning. 

We had planned to go to her apartment this morning and take her to the hospital to have another blood test to determine the effects of the antibiotic.  We will still go down today as when she called 911 she was hooked up to the IV and wasn't able to pack anything to take with her.  She said she had the clothes she had on, her shoes and her cane.  I am sure it was a very long night for her. 

Marilyn, I have the Safari browser on my computer and have used it.  I think they recently made some improvements in it.  I decided I liked the Firefox the best so use it and the Internet Explorer as my browers.

Janet, It sounds like you have the right to raise a little ruckus so that you are not left out in the dark.  It doesn't sound like you are being treated correctly, nor is Beth.  She certainly has a right to know why and what they are doing that involves her. 

Etta Sue, congratulations on your prize winning photo and the cash prize.  I am sure the State Fair is a high level of competition.

Colin, have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling the Movie Maker software?  Sometimes files get corrupted and this is the easiest way to correct them.  Another possibility is to use the system restore feature of Windows XP or Vista to go back to when things were working correctly.

This is going to be a long day and a very hot one here but we do what we have to do.  Hope things go well for each of you today.

Hi Larry...so sorry to hear about your daughter having all this trouble again. I am sure you and your wife are worried yet you take time to say hello to all of us and to share your advice. I would like to thank you for that in regards to Moviemake. I will get my son Gregory to have a look. I have done a couple of short videos in Roxio. I like the transitions in it but find it harder to work with than Moviemaker. Will pray for you and your family Larry. I hope I did not discourage the other day about Weightwatchers. It seems to be a very good programne and lots of people I know have lost weight through it. It is just keeping the weight is the problem! God bless

Hi all who will board this ship today. <3

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From my part of the world today.
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Colin I looked at the other video and really enjoyed this one also. In it you (about the middle) showed a few seconds of a duck that to me is similar to the one we have here. At least I thought it was ;D

Have a God Blessed day everyone.

Good morning folks.  It is a beautiful day here in the north.  I have 3 sickies in the family, John and Kassie being the worse.  This cold/ virus really takes the stuffing out of a person.

I have read all the posts.  I am praying. 

I have been looking for a pattern making kit.  Finally was able to contact the company who made it and found out that they have closed the doors to their business, retired and they have no more stock left.  Well there is EBAY, so that is my next option.

We were to have Kids Sewing Camp this week.  The teacher has the same cold as the girls, so she cancelled, and there were only three to the class so that has been cancelled as well.  Perhaps we will try again later this month.

I must run, work to do and letters to answer.

Have a great day and make it a God Day.

Luke 14:28-30

"For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish."

Can ants count? It seems so! When a scout ant finds an item of food too big to carry, but especially good, the scout will return to the nest to get help. Scientists have discovered that ants apparently size up the task ahead so that they can return with just sufficient help.

One scientist cut a dead grasshopper into three pieces. The second piece was twice as big as the first, and the third was twice as big the second. He then left the pieces in different locations where ants could find them. He watched as each was discovered by a scout, inspected, and each scout returned to the nest for help. When the scout returned with help, the scientist counted the number of ants working at each piece of grasshopper. The smallest piece had 28 ants and the piece that was twice its size had 44 ants working on it, almost twice as many as the smallest piece. And how many ants do you think were working on the piece that was twice the size of the second? If you doubled that 44 to 88 you would be within one of being right – Yes, there were 89 ants working to return the biggest piece to the nest!

The ants were carrying out the Biblical principal to: "count the cost of the project before you begin it."

Prayer: Dear Lord Jesus Christ, You spared nothing for my salvation, even though it cost You terrible suffering and death. As Yours, give me wisdom to plan well in the things of the world, but no desire to withhold anything from You because of the cost. Amen.

Larry, I'm so sorry about Stacey.  Poor girl is having such difficulty.  Please know that I'll be praying for all of you at this time.

Judy, I hope that all the "sickies" get better soon.  Looking forward to having a coffee with John this week.

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I?....me?...I got a third place ribbon for my Twirled Maple entry...I am so jazzed about it!  (Remember Soni saying jazzed?)  And that's a $20 cash prize, too! 

CONGRATULATIONS, ETTA SUE!!!

I'm so proud of you and for your accomplishment!

Karma has posted a prayer request HERE (http://www.christianphotographers.com/community/index.php?topic=7250.0)

I am taking Kass to the hospital for a check out later today.  John has a Doctor's appointment, and Elizabeth seems somewhat better today. 

I didn't take the time to watch the video of Karma's, but am praying.

This is a slow day that started off with flared tempers here at work, someone is stirring problems and we don't know who. 

BUT GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL

Ivalou and I both needed to go to the bank and to Dollar General so what better excuse than that to go out for lunch.  We both had Swiss Steak sandwiches at Woody's.  Yum! 

Thanks to all for the comments about my third place ribbon photo at the Indiana State Fair.  Ivalou and I have decided that the only time we both have a day free to go to the fair is this Friday.  Just hope it doesn't rain. 

Not much else going on here today.  It was raining earlier and when I got up my bistro table with the umbrella up was blown over.  So we must have had some wind last night.  Truthfully, I didn't hear wind or rain...just some thunder in the distance.

CONGRATULATIONS, Etta Sue!  Way to go!  I'm so happy for you.

Larry, so sorry to hear of Stacey's further problems.  Just sometimes feels as if there is no end to troubles, doesn't it?  But I admire your steady encouragement and good sense, and dealing with things as they come.  We cannot do more.

I worked today, took another pair of shoes along and changed about two hours before getting off.  That plus two Ibuprofen helped me make it through.  But I should have quit earlier!  Now another cook has given notice, last day to be the 25th, and I will feel even worse about quitting.    :(  I shouldn't have hesitated.

I believe a little nap is in order for me!  ;)

Father, I pray You'll so move in Janet's situation that the care center will have adequate help without her.  I pray You'll provide her strength, along with wisdom to know what to do.  Bless her with special energy, strength, etc. even while she's working, so she'll know You are there in all Your mercy and love through Jesus Christ.

Hi everyone.  Thank you all for your expressions of concerns and for the prayers for our daughter and for us.  Yesterday it was confirmed that our daughter had suffered her 4th heart attack, all of these in the last two years.  She is to undergo yet another angiogram in the cath lab sometime this morning.  Pat and I both detected that she is pretty fearful but is trying to hide that from us.  We will go to the hospital as soon as the rush hour is over so she will know she is going into the procedure with us there for her.  We spent only about an hour with her yesterday as she was very tired and needed to be resting and not talking, which she does when we are there. 

Yesterday while at her apartment made arrangements for her to move on October 12th to the 9th floor into an apartment close to the elevators and where she no longer will have steps to deal with.  We have to go through the requalification process again and pay another $150 transfer fee and the rent is going up $30 next year from what she has been paying.  Fortunately, all of the utilities, except water, is included in the rent so there is basically a fixed cost per month. 

Janet, I sense you feel a personal responsibility but that is the role of the management.  I take it you have not yet given your notice.  However, this has to be your decision and not something you do because your friends here push you in that direction. 

Judy, sorry to hear of the illness in your household.

Thanks to you all for the other postings and comments.

Well we went to the Dr, at the walk in clinic last night and were told Kass hjas strep throat.  OK we can deal with that.

On the way home we saw a beautiful rainbow to the east, actually it was a double bow.  What a beautiful site.  This morning we were shocked at the news that Bonfield, a small community to the east of us has had most of its roads washed out.  I was wondering at the darkness of the clouds to the east.  We are to have up to 60mm of rain again today.  Our creeks and rivers are swollen from yesterdays rain, so for many this could be a problem.
Interesting note from a customer.  We here in the north have had so much rain this season and yet further north in the North West Territories they have had no rain since April.......So strange.

Well I really must go.  Much to do today.
God bless and I am praying for the needs represented here.

Just passing through!  Hi y'all! (Larry, I am praying for your daughter)  Take care.

Samantha

Al, thanks for that prayer--on target, as usual.  :)

Larry, I am praying for your daughter today.  And thanks for the words of wisdom, you are also on target!  I do tend to make things my personal responsibility when I shouldn't.  That comment is helpful to me.  They have me scheduled to work next Monday, after I told them I will NOT be here, as we will still be in Nebraska.  They can cover it or not, I have told them more than once.  :-\

We had quite a storm last night!  I decided to join Weight Watchers and was at that meeting at the Senior Center, when a terrible wind hit, really blowing stuff all over.  Then behind the wind came the rain--sheets of rain!  As I was driving home, I could barely see with wipers on fast.  And all the street lights had been knocked out, too.  I don't know how much rain we got, but we are thankful for every drop.

I'm ready to go for my swim, then will go to the care home and if necessary the doctor's office in an attempt to sort out what is going on with Beth's appointment, and track down that MRI!!  :ticked:

Wishing you all a blessed day.
Janet

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And God bless to each one.
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Janet ~ If only the kitchen manager would keep in mind your wants and needs and work around them...days off and not working three days in a row...you probably wouldn't even consider quiting.  This isn't your problem, it is theirs.  If you work another day before Nebraska, I would tell them upon leaving that I told you I will be in Nebraska until so and so and I won't be here to work so find someone else or do it yourself!  I feel they are using you to no end!! 

Larry ~ Know that my prayers are for Stacy and Pat and you.  What a trial you all are going through! 

Judy B ~  I am praying for Murray and all the family.  Radiation really does a toll on people. 

After a busy day yesterday, I hope I can relax some today.  Tomorrow I have to get the car maintained, go with Ivalou to get her pro-time blood work and mow the grass.  Friday is State Fair for Ivalou and I.

Then Saturday is our FROGGS reunion.  Fun!!

So if I am scarce the next few days, you will know why!

Hi all and greetings from N. Ireland. Just posting another little video for you all to enjoy. Take care.  <3

http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=adc9e99a05717933afee

The computer I am on doesn't have any sound.  The pictures are wonderful though.  Oh the fog of N.Ireland!

Lovely to see the videos, Colin.  Sure brings back many lovely memories.

Someone asked what Jiggs is. Jiggs is a recipe I think from NewFoundland.   I will try to get the recipe an post it here.

This is a mish mash of stuff put into a single pot and cooked all together,

Roast beef
salt beef
turnip
potato
carrots
an onion
and any othewr veggies you would like
Salt/pepper and spice to taste.

There are no amounts for this, just keep adding until your pot is full.

Judy B -you forgot to add the gravy. Its got to be smothered in gravy to make it complete!! <3
How about that weather thing everyone has at the bottom of there post-does it work for Canada and if so where can I get it?

I'm in Canada, Melody and I have it.

Just click on my temperature thingy and then put your town and province at the top of Wunderground.com and you'll get the code.  We try to choose the smaller icon if possible.  If you have any trouble, let me know and I'll help you.

When you click on mine, at the top right it says, "Find the Weather for any City, State or ZIP Code, or Airport Code or Country"

Not much new here today. I baked an Apple Crisp  and am doing laundry. Took a shower and shampooed my hair. Bebe is getting a little bit better day by day.

Larry I have put Stacy on the prayer chain and also ask my client to pray for her. So I am praying for  you, Pat and Stacey here.

Janet I still pray for Beth and for you.

Gotta go now and fix my supper.

Hmmmm no one has been here since I posted yesterday afternoon. Where is everyone? 

Good Morning Hey Wake Up!!! I have been u p since 4:30 I will be leaving for Curves in about 15 minutes for my morning workout. Yes Carol I am still going to Curves every week day.

I pray you all will have a blessed day.

I heard you, Marilyn! 

Yep!  Time to wake up everyone!

Good Morning everyone.

This is truly the day that the Lord has made.....Let us rejoice and be glad in it!

My this is a slow day today for CP! 

I found this update on Ruth Ann on SN.

QuoteMore good news about RUTH ANN!  She and I talked this morning for a long time and she sounded great:  wonderful, strong tone of voice, lots of humor and laughter as she told me about some of her "exploits" in the facility to which she transferred last weekend, the continued visits of friends and family, and the absolutely gorgeous environment in which she is recuperating.

About the latter, Ruth Ann described the facility as decorated in the manor of elegance - long marble hallways, windows covered by elegant drapes hung over bright white lace curtains, dining rooms furnished with traditional long white tablecloths, napkins, beautiful stemware and grand silverware.

Ruth Ann's rehab is going really well.  She has managed to move ahead quite rapidly, recently taking 288 consecutive steps.  Hurray!  After her initial meeting with the nutritionist, she has been provided with "substantial" amounts of food, much more than Ruth Ann is accustomed to eating.  She laughingly explained this morning that she is careful of what she eats (and the amount), although she appreciates the selection.
She did find out that there is a Persian restaurant near the facility, so she may have some additional choices.

Today, Ruth Ann is going to inquire if she can access a computer so she can check into SN and a quick visit with friends.  Or perhaps her son will bring his laptop the next time he comes to visit.  She wanted all SN friends to know she misses them greatly, appreciates the prayers and good thoughts sent her way, and is working hard on her rehab.  "A big hug to everyone," is how she ended the conversation

I found this on from Ruth Ann Herself!!!

QuoteGood afternoon, I probably have at most 5 min on the computer. The unit manager learned of my love for SeniorNet and gave me permission to cometo her office today to say "hello."

I can't wait to be back here on a regular basis. AND, they have a piano in the main dining room. Someone was softly playing hymns today as I sat down to order my meal, so I began softly singing along. A lady at the next table of course is a manager, so now I've been "discovered."

I look forward to playing the piano myself as soon as possible (hmmm - maybe after dinner tonight before bedtime???).

The staff are delightful. Every person employed is charged with the responsibility of answering any request for assistance. No one comes on a radio to see what we want -- they show up in person!

I know I shouldn't say "wish you were here"...but at least I hope you'll have as good an experience if you need ortho surgery. Cheesy

Y'all have a wonderful day.

Ruth Ann

Hi everyone and thanks again for the words of encouragement and letting know of your prayers for our daughter and us.  Things can change quite a bit in a few hours.  She did have the angiogram done early yesterday afternoon and they found a 95% blockage at the site of the last stent that was put in 6 weeks ago.  After consultations with several doctors and heart surgeons they concluded that the proper course of action was to by a single bypass as the stents are not working as she already has 4 in this one vessel. 

They put her in the telemetry section of the hospital to be monitored until the surgery but she had significant greater pain during the evening and about 11 pm they transferred her to ICU so that they can administer a nitro drop.  They have had to increase this several times in strength. 

We were down at the hospital for several hours, most of which was spent sitting and waiting to hear something.  We went back this morning, first stopping at her apartment to pick up some items she had requested, and then went on to the hospital.  We only stayed about 25 minutes as she is very tired and the talking is tiresome. 

We are also pretty well exhausted after three trips in three days but got home about 1:30, had a bit to eat, and then I rested and napped for about 2 hours and do feel better this afternoon.

We are not planning on seeing her for several days as we are going to a State park in the North Georgia mountians for the weekend to a long planned convention.  Fortunately the park is only 90 minutes from our house and probably no more than 2 hours from the hospital.  The hospital has our cell phone numbers, which we will keep on, and we will be talking to our daughter during this time. 

We have just had a very nice afternoon shower with the potential for more rain this evening.

I had to laugh at myself when I read the further info on the jiggs meal.  When you explained it Melody, I hadn't picked up on the idea that it was a one dish meal with all of the ingredents cooked together.  I think I now get the picture--sometimes it takes me a little longer.

Marilyn, thanks for sharing the postings about and from Ruth Ann.  It sounds like she is doing great and that the place she is rehabbing is beautiful. 

Judy, hope the strep doesn't last too long.  I am sure that is miserable.  I have never had it that I remember.

Janet, glad that you are going to get away for the weekend.  Hope you were able to run down the MRIs and hope you get the answer you need from the doctor.  It does seem sometimes that people pay no attention to what you say to them, especially in work situations. 

Guess I had better quite my rambling.  Think I will move to my easy chair as it is more comfortable and I can get my feet up.  I will try to stop by tomorrow morning before we leave in the early afternoon but plan on taking my laptop.  I called the Lodge and they said they have Wi-Fi in the lobby and we will have a number of rest periods when there is no activity scheduled so may have a change to post on Saturday.  We will be home early Sunday afternoon.

Good day everyone.
Just got back f from the mall which is about 2 hours drive from where I live.
It has been a busy day.
Larry will continue to pray and ask the Lord to turn this around for good for your daughter.  You will just have to try a jiggs dinner :thumbsup:
Hope everyone is doing good today.
Pat did check out about the weather thing but didn't have time to see how to download it. Will check again tomorrow.
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 :)Thanks for the news of Ruth Ann, Marilyn.  I'm happy to know she is being treated so well, and in a lovely place, to boot!

Larry, glad you and Pat are going to get away for a bit, and hope all news from your daughter will be better news.  It sounds like a good plan to bypass that vessel if it already has four stents and one has nearly plugged so quickly.  Will continue to pray for all of you.

GOOD NEWS!!!  After around 12 phone calls yesterday and one this morning, I have learned that Beth's MRI films were still at the hospital in Wichita.  The lady there asked me for the doctor's name and number, I gave her the one here, and she said she would call and see if a DVD of the films would be acceptable, as they are easier to send.  This morning I learned that he okayed that, and that the disc is being sent, should be here Friday or Monday, so I can pick it up on Tuesday after we get home from Nebraska.  Whew, what a relief!

We need to go pick up Abby and two more Scuba tanks, Darrel just got here.

I did work today, and they do have someone to work Monday.  Good thing, because I am not going to be there!  ;)

We plan to leave fairly early in the morning, so won't be around probably until Tuesday.  I wish you all a wonderful weekend.

I must have missed one of your posts, Janet, where you said you were going away.  I do hope and pray you have a wonderful time and a good rest.

Such wonderful new re Ruth Ann!  Oh how our Father is to be thanked for His blessed mercy!  Father, we all thank You!  How good and how loving You are!

Amen, Al!

Great news.

We are back in Fort Collins this afternoon after cleaning & cleaning - the place was so filthy - now I know why no one else bid on it!  But - we can do this, daughter came & super cleaned all the kitchen cabinets and then I put a nice restoring finish on all & put in shelving paper.  It looks super.  Today, I cleaned windows, tracks & all - and nothing has been cleaned in the years they lived there but a very surface cleaning.  Otherwise, yucky.  All will be in order when somebody comes to visit - but we need a full month to repair things. 

Pat:  Lovely devotions and so timely.  Today, a new neighbor stopped by and invited us to attend their church, a big community all denominations church.  Sure will.  She says it is Bible-based. 

Liz;  You said a "few health problems".  Sending love to you! 

Larry:  Are you not going to take any more diaretics?  I hope you have a restful trip - you two need peace.

Melody:  Jiggs sounds like a lot of meals I was brought up on and cooked for the children - but gravy wasn't in it - just a broth from a little meat & the veggies.  One rutabaga please, also called a Swede because they always put one in the pot. 

Etta Sue:  Congrats to a super creative gal!

Janet:  Enjoy your trip - stay cool.  It has changed here for the better now.  63* this morning on our walk.

I must admit to waves of disappointment at times when we have been checking out the finer things in this house.  How can people not even tighten a screw on stair railings? They left a refrigerator for us that can't even be donated - rusty & broken inside.  And, you wouldn't believe it to meet them, charming & very well dressed.  Her closet had wonderful fabrics for evening dressy occasions.  We will never talk of this to any of the neighbors because they have very good friends there and will be back on special events.  Just venting - as Janet says.  We have laughed a lot over this too because the sellers kept telling us that they would have the place "Professionally Cleaned" when they left. 

Marilyn:  Hello - I see that you are online.  One son brought his dog over to visit and we had such a good time watching Loki sniffing in the back yard - there are racoons, rabbits, coyotes, deer, voles, snakes and so many scents!  The dog went ballistic!   

That's sad about the house, Carol.  I pray that you'll have many years of enjoyment in it.

Good Morning Everyone.

Did you see the begining of the opening exercises for the olympics.  What an amazing fireworks display.  There were fireworks in the shape of footprints from the Forbidden City to the Olympic stadium.  Really a sight to see.

We have more rain this weekend.  the temps are around 60F.  August should be hot days and cool nights and that is not happening.  So much for global warming!  This has been the coolest wettest summer that I remember.

Good news about Ruth Ann.

Larry praying for your daughter.

Janet praying for Beth and for you to have a great time away.

Pat praying for you.

Marilyn you too.

Melody how do you make the gravy, I would just thicken the juices, and add some OXO or something.  How do you do it!..

If I have missed anyone, know you are being prayed for.

Hi everyone.  A quick check in.  We spoke with our daughter this morning a couple of times.  She had a good nights sleep but awake to severe chest pain and they had to increase the nitro drip up to 50 from 25 (whatever dosage it is).  Pat has really been struggling with whether she should stay home since we found out our cell phones probably will not work where we are going.  I did talk to the facility office this morning and she said the phones are answered 24 hours a day and if there was an emergency they would come and knock on our door or otherwise be sure we got the message.  I am sure they must have security guards at night.  When Pat told our daughter that she was thinking of not going our daughter thought that was a bad idea and encouraged her mother to go ahead.  So as of now she is going with me.

The surgery is still scheduled for 7:30 Monday morning.  We have decided to go directly to her apartment when we return on Sunday and to spend the night there so we won't have to fight the traffic to get to the hospital early Monday morning.  Her apartment is only about 15 minutes from the hospital.  We will take extra clothing with us for the extra night.  

The doctor treating the infection saw her this morning and said the foot is looking great.  The last IV was given last night.  They were going to pull the picc line today but decided to leave it until after the surgery as they can use it during all that process and not have to stick her so much.

Carol, unfortunately unless we get things written into  contract we don't have any basis for action when the other party doesn't perform as indicated.  Sorry you found such a mess and it sounds like a lot of work on your part but sure you and Don will soon have it spotless and back to a very good condition.

My friend sent me the following, which I thought was very neat and wanted to share with you all.

God's Accuracy

God's accuracy may be observed in the hatching of eggs. For example, the eggs of the potato bug hatch in 7 days; those of the canary in 14 days; those of the barnyard hen in 21 days. The eggs of ducks and geese hatch in 28 days; those of the mallard in 35 days. The eggs of the parrot and the ostrich hatch in 42 days. (Notice, they are all divisible by seven).

The lives of each of you may be ordered by the Lord in a beautiful way for His glory, if you will only entrust Him with your life. If you try to regulate your own life, it will only be a mess and a failure. Only the One Who made the brain and the heart can successfully guide them to a profitable end.

God's wisdom is seen in the making of an elephant. The four legs of this great beast all bend forward in the same direction. No other quadruped is so made. God planned that this animal would have a huge body, too large to live on two legs. For this reason He gave it four fulcrums so that it can rise from the ground easily. The horse rises from the ground on its two front legs first. A cow rises from the ground with its two hind legs first. How wise the Lord is in all His works of creation!

God's wisdom is revealed in His arrangement of sections and segments, as well as in the number of grains. Each watermelon has an even number of strips on the rind. Each orange has an even number of segments. Each ear of corn has an even number of rows. Each stalk of wheat has an even number of grains. Every bunch of bananas has on its lowest row an even number of bananas, and each row decreases by one, so that one row has an even number and the next row an odd number. The waves of the sea roll in on shore twenty-six to the minute in all kinds of weather. All grains are found in even numbers on the stalks, and the Lord specified thirtyfold, sixtyfold, and a hundredfold - all even numbers.

God has caused the flowers to blossom at certain specified times during the day, so that Linnaeus, the great botanist, once said that if he had a conservatory containing the right kind of soil, moisture and temperature, he could tell the time of day or night by the flowers that were open and those that were closed!

Thus the Lord in His wonderful grace can arrange the life that is entrusted to His care in such a way that it will carry out His purposes and plans, and will be fragrant with His presence.

Only the God-planned life is successful-and often not by earthly standards.

Only the life given over to the care of the Lord is truly safe.

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Its about 70 degrees I think here today. With sun and cloud. I do like it to be so much hotter.
JudyB Cool so you have jiggs dinner to. To make the gravy I use flour or (corn starch) mixed with some water to thicken. And also use the drippings from the meat for flavor. And use  a few drops of gravy browning if  not dark enough.

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Larry -will be remembering your daughter in prayer.
I really like this on God's Accuracy and there is a lot of truth in this. I made a copy to share with someone I knows can use this word right now. So thanks for sharing.
Pat Got your pm about the weather thing,  have not had a chance to check it out further. Will get back to you and thanks for your offer to help me with it. I appreciate that so much.
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Pat:  Thank you for "listening" - it will all be better soon.  I pray that your new home will be a perfect place of rest and comfort for you and Paul.  Is it nearing completion? 

Larry:  It sounds like you can work out your little trip as well as Stacey can be mending -

I just finished reading "Gap Creek" by Robert Morgan.  It is a story about a marriage of a very young girl and husband in Appalachia.  The reason I am mentioning it is that the marriage becomes filled with love only after both of them returns to church - very meaningful in that way.  You will just love it when the main characters stop and pray - even a dangerous situation.  I'll save the book for a new neighbor.

Where is everyone this morning?  It's 11:30 on the eastern seaboard already, and there haven't been any posts yet!  In a few minutes I'll be taking Marbeth up to the laundry room to do the weekly laundry, then I've got to come back here and do the monthly "ballancing the checkbook against the statement" thing.  Oh what fun!  It's the usual "patchy fog" here. It's actually one big patch that covers the entire county.

Good afternon I was wanting to sit out side but it is raining yet again,  so inside we stay and do what needs to be done balancing the check book for one thing the other will be to prepare and put some green beans in the freezer. 

Larry: Enjoy your much needed rest and I am praying for Stacy as well.   

Melody:  This will be a good day for a jiggs dinner.

Judy:  How are the sickies.

Judy:  We watched some of the olympic opening program beautiful and now our time will be spent watching the competions for the next 10 days or so.

Hi everyone.  It is Saturday evening and so far everything is going well.  Pat has stayed in touch with our daughter's nurse in the ICU and was calling again while I am here in the lobby of the conference center using my laptop.  This is the only place that has Wi-Fi.  I was able to sign on with my Palm TX but it is fine for reading but very slow for typing as much pick out each letter with a stylus so wouldn't want to use it in place of the computer.

We have had a very nice time last evening and today with some wonderful speakers.  The meals haven't been anything to write home about but we won't starve.  The rooms have no TV or telephones but again we will survive.  I just wish they had Wi-Fi but they don't.  Our evening program begins at 7 pm and this is the keynote speaker.  Following this evening session there is an ice cream social in the dining hall but I think Pat and I will pass on that event (but we could change our mind.)  This weekend has been rather tough on my Weight Watchers efforts but have tried to be reasonable and hopefully won't do too much damage.  It is hard to evaluate the number of points used in a buffet setting but have been keep track and will try to enter them here on the computer when I finish this message and reading a few other postings.

We have had a beautiful day here with very mild temperature.  It has been really nice.

Pat has been having a lot of trouble with her knee and all the extra walking has been very painful to her. 

We will leave here after lunch tomorrow and go immediately to the hospital to visit with our daughter a little while and then will stay the night in her apartment so we are back at the hospital Monday before they take her for the surgery.  That is going to be a very long day.

Larry, thank you for posting God's Accuracy.  I've copied it to save and to send on.

Everything is the same here.  I babysat again today.  The weather was beautiful today, after an overnight rain, so I was able to sit out with Maycie.  She sure loves being out in the fresh air and her little head is turning to explore all.  Then she sort of drifts into this spaced out look of pure pleasure.  I understand, because I am the same. :)  I love the sun, the breeze, the sound of birds, the colors all around us.  I think Maycie is thanking God in her own way for it all.

I'll be praying for you all tomorrow, Larry.

Judy, I watched the opening ceremonies too.  Spectacular kept coming to mind.  I've never seen anything like it, and I think I have lots of company. :)  Every detail was carried out beautifully.  I would think the Chinese government should be pleased with the presentation.

Jiggs dinner sounds like a yummy pot of beef stew to me.  I thicken juices with cornstarch to make the gravy.

Nita

I am ready for church.  I have been scarce this week.  Wednesday I thought my desktop was going to crash.  I went to Best Buy to get a program called 'Fix-It'.  I got it and also a laptop.  I have been busy transferring My Documents all to the laptop.  Done with that.  Now to do little stuff like Networking.  I have a wireless router but I can't figure out how to network.  May call Best Buy this afternoon and hope they can talk me through it. 

Gotta go.  Sorry, no time for graphics today!!!!

Good Morning Everyone...

Just on my way out the door to church.

Just wanted to check in.  Have a wonderful Sunday everyone.

Boy, our posts this week are certainly down from other weeks.    Only just about 60 all week here in Thoughts?

When Al Moak posts the new Thoughts for next week, let's all keep in touch more and remember to pray for each other.  We have a wonderful group.

And thank you too for those of you who have clicked on the little "Donate" button on the left above the Shoutbox.  This has helped to pay the monthly webhosting costs.  And I appreciate it so much.

I'll be back later.

 :excited: Hi to everyone. I am trying to get use to my new lap top. And vista is challenging to. ;D
Church was good this morning. And \God moved in a specail waY and minstered to those who had needs and were carrying burdens.
I am of to church again tonight and its a wonderful day to serve GOD . I am PRAYING FOR revival in my area and may God move where you are also is my prayer.

Hi everyone, I have been scarce as I have had company all weekend. We took the dogs to the dog park yesterday and they had a blast being of leash , Happy chased the ball with a group of other dogs, everyone of those dogs was black or black and white. So Happy fit right in. Bebe is still being cautious of her leg but she had fun too.

We've been watching the Olympics on two different channels. The satellite has it on 4 channels at 4 different venues, but only 2 channels at a time.

Greetings from the island.  Cloudy and looks like rain.  It did rain yest. and forcast again for tomorrow.  We do need some tho' as a few rare days of sunshine has made things a little crisp...the soil does not retain moisture for long.

I enjoyed what you posted Larry regarding God's Accuracy.  Sort of goes with what I read in Daily Bread today about God's Eyes:

The eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him. —2 Chronicles 16:9

I will also remember your family in prayer and am so sorry about all the health problems your daughter is having.  Can certainly relate to that!

Thanks Carol for the mention about the author Robert Morgan.  Went to the library online and found he has written a number of books.  That one is only on audio, so have requested 'Brave Enemies' and look forward to a good read.  I do not care for many of the Christian books .... think this one is my size.  Interesting without being 'off the wall'.

Speaking of 'off the wall', that Westboro group managed to get into Winnipeg with the intention of picketing the funeral of the poor young man killed on the bus.  Since it was all over the world news, many of you will know the case.  About 300-400 citizens, along with police, formed a human wall to keep them away.  They didn't show.  Their reason for coming...to protest the corrupt Canadian gov. and it's policy about marriage, abortion, etc.  How that ties into this tragic happening leaves much to the imagination.  One would think they could find enough to keep them busy at home.   :-\

Hope everyone will have a good week.

Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.

Liz

Oh, I forgot to mention:

For those of you who are having minor computer problems, I have found that Windows Live OneCare Safety Scan works like a charm with most register problems, etc.  It is free and does not cause the problems like many of the FixIt Prog. sometimes create.  I have had my computer for (Sony) 6 yrs.+ and always have been able to correct things without outside help.  Use the windows error check and remove temp. files, frag. etc. on a regular basis.  Most important for me is using AVG Firewall.  Used Nortons, McAfee, Trend and found them all lacking in keeping problems off the computer.  AVG is worth the cost and then some....As the old saying goes, The Proof Is In The Puddin'!  Anyway, that's my story and sticking to it. :)

Liz

Hi everyone.  I am writing tonight on my laptop from my daughter's apartment, where we are spending the night so we will be close to the hospital.  We have to be there before 6 am in the morning as they are suppose to take her to the surgery waiting area at that time.  We learned today we will be able to stay with her until they actually take her to surgery, which will be around 7:30 if things go according to plan.  As soon as we returned from the North Georgia mountains this afternoon we went to the hospital and visited with her a little while.  However, we didn't stay too long as she needs to get as much rest as possible.  There wasn't anyone else in the room with her while we were there but she called shortly after we got back here to say they had brought in a lady on a ventilator.  She thought they were going to give her a sleeping pill tonight so that she will sleep.  They are constantly having to adjust the nitro drip as it has a drastic impact on her blood pressure.  I hope she can get some rest this evening.  The doctor told her the surgery should last around 2 hours. 

We had a nice weekend but were glad when the program was over this morning.  We didn't stay for the luncheon as were anxious to get back to Atlanta.

Etta Sue, you might want to check out a website called Network Magic.  I have used this program for several years and it is great as it makes networking between computers and printers very simple.  I haven't checked recently, since I bought the program right after trying it, but think you can try it for 30 days full featured and then some of the features are not available but the network set up stays.  I feel confident you will love having the laptop.  Did it come with Vista. 

Melody, I have found the search feature on Vista is very strong and when I couldn't figure out where something was I just put in a search term and it gave me the information I needed.  My daughter couldn't find the screen to turn the computer off or restart it, which is on the line above the Start Icon and s the little arrow to the right on that line.  I actually lke Vista.

Liz, I have been using the paid version of Microsoft One Care since January and will continue to subscribe to the service. 

Marilyn, where we were staying over the weekend is a retreat center and there were no televisions or telephones in the room or anywhere else that I saw.  They did have the Wi-Fi in the lobby area. 

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