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Morning Devotional...

Psalm 23. "The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want."

Having been a shepherd, David was very, very familiar with the work of shepherding.  For that reason he naturally likened his relationship with God to the sheep's relationship to their shepherd.  It was a close, caring relationship that he knew very well, and it truly satisfied his heart to think of Jehovah as his Shepherd.  He wanted all the people of his kingdom to share in that satisfaction, that happiness of relationship.

One day early in the early morning, therefore, he went to the tabernacle to meet those who were gathered there to worship Jehovah.  He went as their worship leader, their kantor, and when he led them in the first line of the morning psalm the words reflected his own relationship to his loving God.  He sang,"The Lord is my shepherd." Every worshipper repeated the words, thereby establishing in their hearts that God was their Shepherd also.

And what a loving, caring Shepherd their God was!  David got the people to sing about it some more when he had them repeat, "I shall not lack.  He makes me to lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside the still waters.  He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His Name's sake."  So the people also all found themselves confessing that God does all these things for them as well!  It's beautiful praise to a loving, caring God!

Then, having experienced dark and desperate times as well as good times in his walk with God, and knowing that such times are the lot for every one of us, David led all the people to confess their Shepherd's loving care in those times as well. He sings, "Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me!"

David knows that his God is a loving Shepherd in ALL the situations of life, whether in the presence of deadly enemies or loving friends.  He knows that he'll ALWAYS be safe in his Shepherd's care.  No wonder  he sings about it!  And the people, with a new and blessed realization of the goodness of their God, gladly sing it after him.  They joyfully sing out the fact that their situation (their "cup") is overflowing with the Shepherd's goodness ALL the time!

Then comes the final chorus, the final confession of God's lovingkindness.  They sing, "surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever!"
 
Can this be applied to you as well?  We should begin by praying to be aware of His loving, shepherding hand at all times, and in every situation of life.  Sometimes we're so blind!  But by His Spirit He'll help us if we ask.  Then let's go on to pray that we'll be as sheep are to their shepherd - following Him, trusting him and loving Him all the time!  And let's give Him thanks for both rod and staff in every situation - even when, like sheep, we don't really understand!
Al Moak

Great devotional Al!  We were talking about this passage of scripture yesterday.  Our pastor says that he thinks "goodness" and "mercy" are angels that go with David, but someone else said that there are 3 angels following David -  "Surely" (Shirley), "Goodness" and "Mercy" !!!!   Pray for us, Lord knows we need it!!!!!!!!


Merry Christmas to all who come through.  Gotta go finish my shopping.

Later
Samantha

Good Morning everyone. Here I am waiting for my breakfast to cool of to a desirable temperature so I can eat it. I am having a s scrambled eggbeater and chicken patty sandwich with cayenne pepper on it and a glass of soy milk.

I am going to work for a couple of  hours this morning to help Fran get ready for her family. Then I am going to Willa's to pick up my homemade Potato soup. She use to work for Samoa Cookhouse for  20+ years and makes the best potato soup she volunteered to make it for me. I may not tell the kids who made the soup.

Checkout this video it is so cute.

Animal Choir

Below is the still with all their names

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Hi everyone.  Just finished wrapping up the last two Christmas packages and a birthday package for the Dec. 28th birthday.  This is the first year for so many years we haven't had to mail packages to our granddaughter and family.  We are all looking forward to tomorrow and reliving the joy of Christmas through the eyes of three pre-schoolers.  I am sure this will be a long day for them.  We will load up the truck of the car later today so tomorrow all we will need to do is put the food in the truck and be on our way.  Fortunately down here we don't have to worry about bad weather or snowy roads.  It is very chilly here today but the sun is shining.  I think Pat has a pie to make and a green rice casserole and I don't know what else. 

We had some very sad news this morning concerning the son-in-law of two of our very good friends with whom we go to church.  He and his wife were at a Christmas party probably Saturday night and he told his wife they needed to leave as he wasn't feeling well.  Something happened on the way home and he died.  He was just in his forties and they have a young son. 

Marilyn, it sounds like you have a very good friend to make the soup for you.  Hope your family has a good get together and enjoy the soup.

Samantha, thanks for the chuckle this morning.

Al, excellent devotional.  I had never heard that scripture presented in that manner.

Janet, it is nice that Mieka still remembers us and I am glad you were able to chat with her.  This Internet is really something.

Carol, I had never heard of this Vicks treatment either until a few days ago.  I used it again last night and feel pretty good this morning and slept well.  If I can ward off a cold I am certainly willing to give Vicks the credit.  Congrats on your new vehicle.  I understand your comment about putting up your feet after making the rounds.  However, your new vehicle should eliminate some of the uncertainty of driving in the mountains.

Janet, sorry to hear that part of your family had to turn back in the storm but it sounds like they made a good decision.  I see the newscasts of the cars off the roads and many wrecks and know that for many people their holidays are being destroyed or certainly dampened.

Janet, you mention your family tradition as to when you open packages and it reminded me of our family tradition of passing out the packages and then we wait for our turn to open the gifts starting with the youngest.  I was thinking that we will be at our granddaughter's home and they have the right to have their own traditions and so grandpa will try to keep his mouth shut if they do it a different way.  We also had a tradition that we didn't do the gift exchange until the food was put away and the dishes all done so that the kitchen didn't have to be tackled later.  Those were long minutes sometimes. 

Etta Sue, it has turned colder here also but guess it should be at Christmas time. 

Since it will be tomorrow evening, if then, before I get back to post I want to go ahead and wish all of my CP friends a very Merry Christmas.

My, what a difference a day makes.  I was dreading walking my trash to the end of Kaye Don's drive but today it was really quite pleasant.  The wind has been fierce for over a day. 

Last evening I went with Ivalou to her church for their Christmas Cantata and a cookie/punch reception.  Ivalou's church is small...75 to 100 people.  Last evening the church was packed and there were 22 in the choir.  The title of the presentation was 'One King'.  The minister's wife, Ruth And, was the choir director.  What wonderful music portraying our One King from birth to his crucifixion and his raising to life again and our hope of joining Him in Heaven.  Simply wonderful. 

It sure was cold and windy when we left church but this morning it is so much nicer out! 

Since I only have to travel to my Christmas dinner by foot 70 steps to the east, I will be here tomorrow morning.  I pray that all the travelers that are coming to join their families in celebrating the birth of our Christ has a safe drive and all the others they come into contact with are safe as well.

Janet, if you talk to Mieka again, do tell her hello.  I changed my status from 'invisible' to 'back' so maybe she will see I am back, too!  She sure does get around....Germany, hunh?

Happy Christmas Eve, everybody!  I just played lazy this morning, made coffee and sat watching Christian programs in my pajamas!  Nice!  Now I'm dressed, have pie crusts in the oven and ready to get more things ready to go.  We will go pick up Beth after lunch and go to Diane's.  She is working at their store until 3:00, then we will finish dinner, eat, clean up and then to those packages!! 

Larry, I also like to get the kitchen work all done before the gift opening.  We also like to play games when we get together.  Beth especially---that is her favorite part of the holiday.  She loves board games, etc. even though now someone has to help her.

Etta Sue, I surely will say HI to Mieka when she pops up again!  She said she loves working in the children's home in Germany, and helped get it going.  They have 40 children there now, but have the capacity for over 100.  She said the home in Lhasa was heartbreaking because they will not let them do certain things to help the kids.  I don't understand all of it, but am glad she is able to help and is so happy doing it.

Marilyn, soy milk?    I'll pass!  I like "real" food!  The kind God made!    Hope you have a great Christmas.

Al, I enjoyed that take on the 23rd Psalm.  I love studying about David.  That is the subject of our adult Sunday school class right now.  We are in 1 Samuel.

I am looking forward to playing with that new ggbaby today!!  She is so responsive now at 3 months.  Babies are so sweet---I'm sure all of you grandparents agree with that statement, right?

Larry, I am so happy about your Christmas with your family, and pray all goes very smoothly, leaving only happy memories for each one of you!!

Time to get those pie crusts out of the oven!

We are packed & ready to leave and just waiting for the dishwasher to end so I can put everything away.  The UPS delivery truck is never here when we want it to be right here - I ordered the new Josh Groban CD and one other thing so got a free delivery and all of this has been sitting in Commerce City, CO for three days because we had notice this would be delivered today.  Well, I understand that some folks would be upset if something came a day early - not I.  So, we may have to ask a neighbor to pick up our package as the road is getting thicker with traffic.

Snow & cold here, not snowing now.  We have a safer vehicle but I don't want anyone coming near it.  "Step away from the car"....... I actually heard that when an alarm went off in a parking lot as someone must have touched an alarmed car.  Thought it was great. 

A wolf has been found just west of Denver going up the hill - probably hit by a car.  Our DIL spotted a wolf on their property several years ago near Grand Lake - and she does know what a wolf looks like so I trust her report.  That should end all these people saying that there are no wolves in this state. 

We are so excited and looking forward to tonight and tomorrow.  I told my daughter to have the kids run around a lot today - go sledding to run off their energy.  They are good in church but not good for the cousins to sit next to each other.  We always sat between the children in church and always entered the building with the warning "if I even look at you.........  they were good and rarely had to be taken outside. 

Listening to Classical Christmas music on Pandora. 

Larry:  You have exciting time this week too.  I am so glad that you feel well. 

Janet:  Soy milk is natural too - I buy soy all the time because milk isn't good for me to drink anymore.  They make a nice chocolate soy milk.  You & my Minnesota cousins - I can't even get them to try it.    Merry Christmas  to you & the family.  Say hello to Beth!!!!

Have a safe holiday everyone. 

Carol

Marilyn, that breakfast probably never did cool down.  It had cayenne pepper in it, and you can't cool that!  Sorry. I should have warned you it wouldn't.  Please don't spew out any hot words on us now!

OK Al  quit pickin' on me.

Did anyone watch the video  of the Animal Choir?  It is so cute.
Merry Christmas

 Marilyn, I tried to open it but it wouldn't.   I really wanted to see it.   I saw Tyson and Rocko in there.   I'll keep trying.

I drink soy milk too.  I really like it and it doesn't have the cholesterol that cow's milk does.  I like the chocolate too!  yummy.  And vanilla.  and regular.  I can't get my kids to try it, but I think it's great.

My granddaughter is living here now.  She is with her dad and his family tonight.  There was some friction there, so I'm glad that they're ok now.  It was funny.  She hadn't been speaking to her dad.  Something happened that really hurt her and she just wasn't talking to him.  Well, yesterday we were out shopping and decided to stop at this one store.  It just came up and we stopped.  As we walked in, there was her dad and his girlfriend walking right toward us.  We all stopped and I started talking.  And then everyone was.  I was so glad.  Angel was really up and happy after that where she'd been depressed and breaking into tears earlier.  I told them it was meant to be that we all went to the same store.  God knows just how to do what needs to be done.

Angel is 8 months pg now.  The baby's dad took off. They talk on the phone, but I don't think he'll come back when the baby is born.   She needs her family, and especially her dad now.

Kim, my daughter, is busy with little Megan, born Dec. 1.  We're going to have babies all over here pretty soon.  New life is precious.

Blessings y'all.  Nita

Marilyn - I had trouble with the video also.  It would play for less than a tenth of a second, then it quit.  Then I couldn't even get it to come back.  I figured it was because it was made for a windows machine, and I have a MAC, but I don't know.

Merry Christmas! 

Have a Blessed Christmas Everyone!

HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!

A really lovely poem Jeannine.

Al and Nita that video is also on my blog you can see it there.Scroll down past the still graphic.

Gilbert and the children came over last night but Sarah stayed home cooking for today.  Her parents kitchen is all tore up as they are remodeling their Victorian and had a Granite counter top installed, plus the plaster is off the walls down to the lathe. We had a very nice time , they were here a little over an hour, I even got a rare compliment from forest on how good the soup was.

Marilyn ~ Your clickable the other day didn't work for me either but when I went to your blog, I saw that very cute video!  Great job! 

Janet ~ Thanks for letting us in on Mieka and her job with the little kids.  I can only imagine how wonderful she is with kids.  She is wonderful with adults here on CP so why wouldn't she be great with little ones?

Jeannine ~ Loved your Christmas Morning poem!  Simply great!

Well, it is all over but the shouting.  Ivalou and I went to the Christmas Eve service at her church.  The choir sang, the little kids sang and the minister gave a short talk.  Great seeing people I have known for years.  This person is wondering if I will change churchs soon.  Every time I go to Clarksville Christian Church, I wonder if this will be MY church soon.  I know someday it will when I tire of driving 25 miles to church and 25 miles back.  Just when is the question.

According to the TV, I see there are a lot of people west and north of me that are having a very white Christmas.  Not so in Indiana.  No snow on the ground and the sun is shining so bright!  It is cold but sunny! 

I pray that everyone who has loved ones that are traveling this time of year, travel safely.  May God protect everyone during there travels to loved ones (even if it is 70 steps to a neighbors!) 

May each of you know the joy of our Lord's advent today, and may our God give to each one a blessed new year!

I have my ham in the oven, I have been eating more potao soup, mmm it sure is good.

I have just been sitting around here at the computer reading various things and watching the tV. Lots of interesting things on today. Currently I am watching the CNN Hero's presentations. What a tear jerker of a program. I shouldn't have put on my make up I will have to touch it up. 

Well I am just rambling on here for lack of anything to talk about. Sorry about that.

Merry Christmas to all!  I hope that everyone has had a wonderful day.  We finished dinner a bit ago and the kids invited the next door folks.  Her husband had to work today and so she, two kids and her MIL came over to share the turkey.  It is nice to have people share dinner on Christmas Day.  They are still here, but I don't like to intrude on their company all evening....so took a powder!!  Will go back up and help clean up the rest of our dishes when they go home.  We did some things by hand as they don't all go in the dishwasher.

Light rain during the day....no snow.  I read in the paper that we have only had snow 5 times in 52 years here on the island.  Vividly recall a couple of those 5 times as I had to make the journey from other parts. 

There has been some lovely Christmas music on the TV, watched the Morman Tab. choir, a service from Marble Church in New York, wonderous music from Vienna, etc.  Did not go to church last night as no longer enjoy standing outside at the end of the service, having a candle lit time outdoors.  So curled up with my cat Misty and stayed warm!! 

That is a beautiful poem that you wrote, Jeannine.  I have thought about you and Michael many times and pray as well...

I also had to go to your blog for the animal choir, Marilyn.  It was fun, thanks.

Time to go.  Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.

Liz

I want to let you all know that I am not the one who made that video of the animal Choir. Adele from SN made it.

I had a very nice time  at Sarah's parents house, the gift opening was chaos  with all of us in the small family room. kids filling the middle of the floor with paper and gifts all around them and adults trying to keep them from getting their stuff mixed up with the other kids stuff. I got home about 5:pm with  the ham bones for the dogs and a piece of leftover ham for them to share. Sarah' gave me some  dog bone cookie cutters and a small  a baking pan that will fit perfect in my toaster oven. What a perfect novelty gift.

I have to work today but no Curves this morning as they are closed today. I was awakened very early by the sleet hitting my window. It has since stopped and I haven't looked out to see if the grass is frozen it is still dark out there and I can't see anyway without going out there.

Hi everyone.  We sure had a busy day yesterday.  We left our house at 8 am and drove to Augusta to my granddaughters.  The kids had had Santa Claus and things were in a turmoil but the children were very happy.  Around noon we had the gift exchange among the adults and the children got their presents from the grandparents and great grandparents and great aunt (our daughter).  We gave them a red wagon and the grandparents, among many other things, gave them battery powered cars that you drive.  These are outside toys and large.  The five year old took to his well, the soon to be 4 year old great granddaughter was petal to the metal regardless of what was in front of her and the little two year old wasn't too sure about his.  I don't think I have ever seen such an array of toys.  old, conservative great grandpa just kept his opinions to himself but I really sort of felt sorry for the children in that they were over whelmed.  Of course this was the first Christmas that the grandparents had ever been with their grandchildren or participated in Christmas with them.  We also had lots of good things to eat.  The kids were too excited to eat.  Our son had to go to work last evening so we all left about 2:15 and that got us home around 5 pm.  I was so tired, and fighting a cold, that I went to bed about 6:30 and slept throughout most of the evening as well as the night.

Today I will take our daughter back to her apartment and hook up her Internet, which will give her a phone ability.  I am hoping the MagicJack phone adapters come in the mail today but if not she can use Skype until I can get the adapter hooked up.

I have some website work to do on the church website today.  Beyond that I am going to take things relatively easy. 

Marilyn, it sounds like you had a lovely day yesterday and it is wonderful that Sarah's folks include you in the family gathering.  I see where the potato soup was a hit. 

Liz, I watched the Morman choir on Christmas Eve and saw the Norwegian singer Sissel sing.  She certainly has a beautiful voice.  Only recently had I heard any of her work.  It was nice that your neighbors were invited to share the meal with you all.

Etta Sue, glad you had such a nice day with Ivalou.  It sounds like you feel very much at home at her church.  I don't think I would like to have to drive 25 miles to church although I know it is hard to leave a church we really like and the people we come to know there.

I hope all of our CP friends had a lovely Christmas and will maybe have a few days to rest up before the new year begins.   

Good morning!  I came in and read yesterday, but didn't post.  I was tired, and other than making dinner for us and my sister, her son and two little girls, didn't do anything much.  Just rested...   Sometimes we need that.

We had a lovely evening with Diane and family, but like Larry, I felt they really overdid Christmas!  Goodness.  Abby got a whole new wardrobe of clothes, and such nice ones, too!  Of course, she's shooting up so fast that she outgrows everything in 6 months' time.  I got to hold and play with little Alexis, and Beth had a good time, too, I think.

Our "coolest" gift was a digital picture frame from the kids.  Mark had loaded it with photos, some that he had, some he took off my computer, so it has a great variety of photos of them, family events, and some of our Peru trip.  Neat! 

My bro-in-law's Mom died on Christmas eve, so they will be here briefly with both their kids and their families, on the way to Plains, Ks. for the service tomorrow.  Dorothy had been in really bad shape and with Alzheimers, for a long time.  She didn't even know any of her family any more.  So they are rejoicing that she is now in the presence of the Lord, with a new body and a new life.  That doesn't mean they aren't crying for the loss, and reliving lots of memories.

Liz, glad you had a nice Christmas.  I think you work too hard, but that is true of a lot of us, I guess.

Soy milk------one thing about CP that I love is how everyone chimes in when a comment is made like I made the other day.  I really mean that!  Now I am determined to give soy milk a try!    I guess sometimes we have an opinion just from the thought or sound of something, before we give it a chance.  I shouldn't do that----I always had my kids at least take one bite of something before saying they didn't like it!  Could be, the result will be "I do!  I like green eggs and ham!  I do, I like them, Sam-I-Am!!" 

Curtis, Toni and Alexis are on their way up to see us, so Grams better get off the computer before they arrive, and comb my hair! 

Janet if you decided  to try Soy milk I would suggest you NOT get the plain, try the chocolate first then the one called Very Vanilla by Silk.  After that you can try the vanilla and maybe  the plain. I prefer either of the two Vanilla's. The chocolate is nice for a treat.

It  surre is hard to  type  accurately with this clumsy brace on my hand.

Well, it's all over but the shouting.  Ivalou didn't have as many yesterday for dinner as she had for Thanksgiving but there was plenty of people and too much food.  I came home around 7 last evening and was still too stuffed to eat again.  I watched the Parade at Disney that I recorded yesterday morning and then another show and went to bed to read. 

I tossed and turned all night...must have still been stuffed.  Will I ever learn? 

This morning I have all my Christmas put away...even the bows on my deck are in the garage.  Ivalou's daughter, Teresa, spent the night.  Her other daughter, Jo's youngest wanted to stay but Jo didn't want to come back today.  Lydia got really upset so Teresa whispered to Jo that she would bring Lydia home today if she stayed.  Those tears dried up pretty quick!  So I have been to Ivalou's and visited with them again and to tell Teresa and Lydia good bye. 

It is still bright and sunny in Indiana.  Really pleasant outside.  45°.  Teresa brought her dog...I can't remember the breed...bugged eyes...smashed in nose!  Mr. Jeeves loves it here outside because he has all this room to run!  He goes out and runs around Ivalou's house, then mine and back to Ivalou's and then Kaye Don's.  City dogs don't have that much room to run....

Marilyn, have you ever tried Soy Slender?  For anyone watching carb intake, it only has 4g and 3g fiber, so net carbs is only 1 for 8 oz.  I really like it.  The only place I can find it here is in the Fred Meyer health store section.  It seems to be lighter than regular soy milk too.

Janet, I'm the same about trying new things.  Very seldom will I unless I'm convinced it's good for me.  I have to have a reason. lol  It's good to be willing to try new things at any age, I guess.   It's easy for me to get stuck in my own snuggly rut. 

I'm doing some spring cleaning today. lol  I'm making boxes and sacks of things to give to Hospice.  It's sure easy to have too many things!  I'm leaving my Christmas tree up until after New Years, but am already packing room decor items.

The end of 2007 is soon approaching.  On with 2008!  The Lord has already been here, and has designed our steps for the next year.  My heart's desire is that I not walk foolishly or get out of step in the Holy Spirit's leading.  I don't want to miss one thing of what He has planned for this next year.

ok...back to my cleaning.   Then I need to give Tyson a bath.

Remember the fold up wooden dryer racks?  Well, my power bill just keeps climbing and I wanted to get one for drying some things instead of using the electric dryer.  I priced one at $24.99.  I was expecting maybe $14.99.  I'll check at Walmart and see what they are charging.

Just so  many very important things to share. HAHA   Blessings, Nita

Please pray for my sister, Faye.  I just got a call from my sister, who is headed there now.. Faye had some kind of reaction to the chemo and is in intensive care.  There have been so many bad things happening in her cancer.  In the hospital her epidural came out and it took two days of pain for them to realize it!!  She had a terrible reaction to the pain medication they gave her after that and hallucinated, thinking the hospital was evacuated and they forgot her. And now this.   

I'm back to let you know that Faye is out of the woods now.  She had gone into anaphylactic shock and her blood pressure had "bottomed out".  Evidently it wasn't the chemo itself, but something they added?  Anyway, they resume treatment, cautiously, tomorrow.  Thank you for praying.  Nita

Nita, so sorry to hear about your sisters health problems.  Will be praying for her over here in my corner. 

Hope every one had a Merry Christmas and is doing great.

Later,
Samantha

Goodevening

I fogot that it has been several days since I was last here.   We spent Christmas with out daughter and friend along with our Aunt a quiet but lovely time, then for New Years our whole family will be here sort of like Christmas and New Years combined but the dinner will be chinese and whatever special sweets we produce, the time together is what is most important.    

Perhaps I should put some vicks on my feet along with the socks as I have a touch of the cold.  We woke up to frost on the trees etc along with a heavy fog that left around noon but I understand that we are to get snow tomorrow.  The temp goes up and then drops to the bottom.  

Best be on my way      Ruth

We had a quiet Christmas morning, just the wife and I and Smokey.
From now on she's "Dog Mom" and I'm "the Dogfather", and have t-shirts to prove it.
After dinner over at my inlaws we came back to find smokey was not a good dog while we were gone. He got into one of the presents and ate the contents.
It was a gag gift for one of our nephews. a 4 oz. package of "Reindeer poop" (candy)
We called the emergency vet number, and fortunately 4oz. of chockolate covered peanuts is not toxic for a dog smokey's size. WHEW! We figure he was angry at us being gon so long past his dinner time. The irony of the dog mom and dogfather t-shirts just hit me. Smokey is so like a little child, but we still love him just like real parents.

Hey!    This has felt like Sunday to me all day.  I will have to find a way to get my days straightened out!

Nita, I am not averse to trying new things; in fact, that's one of the things I enjoy most when we travel, and will try ALMOST anything!  Yep, even guinea pig and alpaca.    But some of the so-called health foods that have been manipulated by man just do not sound like something one should eat.  Just my opinion, of course, and that is always subject to change, on things not of eternal nature.  So I will take Marilyn's suggestion and try a little chocolate soy milk for starters.

Ruth, glad you had a good Christmas, and will continue to enjoy family time through New Year's Day.

Nita, so happy to hear your sister is "out of the woods" and pray her improvement continues on a rapid pace.

My sister from upstate Kansas and the one from Nebraska were both in town today; along with all of the Nebraska one's family.  So there were 24 members of our family at the care home visiting Mom and Beth this afternoon.  That many people cannot fit in those small rooms, so we used the Sunflower room.  It was good to see them, even for that short while.  My oldest sister and family are in Plains now, for Bro-in-law's mother's funeral tomorrow.  And the other sis and husband will go back to Admire tomorrow.  That's near Emporia, for you map lovers.

Curtis, Toni and Alexis came to see us today.  That's always a treat.  They will return to Albuquerque tomorrow.

I think I have run down now, so adios!

Hi, Smoky!  You came in while I was typing!

Hi everyone.  I have tried several times today to get on CP without being able to.  It appears it was just me as there have been several postings.

I am afraid the Vicks on the bottom of my feet didn't completely do the trick.  I have a really bad cough and slept last night in my easy chair so that Pat could get some sleep.  It is not really an uncomfortable place to sleep as it is very comfortable and I was nice and warm.  I expect I will have a repeat tonight as have coughed a lot today and really don't feel so great. 

The son-in-law of some very good friends apparently had a heart attack coming back from a Christmas party and died.  He was driving and the car hit a subdivision sign and flipped on its side.  Visitation is tonight and Pat is going with other friends and I will not attend with this cough. 

Our daughter's back seems to be worse today and she is in misery.  She was able to get an appointment with the doctor tomorrow.  Fortunately the workmen's comp is providing her transportation.  Originally she had called as asked me to come back downtown to pick her up and take her to the appointment and then take her back home.  Riding on a bus and the subway are too painful for her now. 

I haven't accomplished much today but did pick up some books from the library, including a new Jan Karon book I had not read about Father Tim.  I really enjoyed the Mitford series that she wrote several years ago.

Larry, I think CP has been down most of  today.  You are the first one here today! 

Good to see you, and hope others will find their way here soon. 

Hopefully your cough will improve (or disappear altogether) soon.  I know, from experience, how disruptive that can be to life's events.   

Nita, I didn't get here yesterday for your comments about Faye until your last post that everything seemed to be better -- or at least she seemed "out of the woods"  I'm glad of that, but will continue to pray as she goes through the series of chemo treatments.   

I see that my long post wasn't in here and it can only be because of something happening just as I hit the POST box - well, it is OK.  It was all about family and Christmas here.

Larry:  Just read that you did catch that awful cold, so sorry.  It is tough to stop it once those germs gather strength.  Your temp is much warmer than us and we have had a snowblast all day long - one that was not predicted for our area, then they said about an inch of snow - oh yeah, it is more likely a foot.  They just can't get it right.  Sorry to learn that your daughter is worse this week with back problems.  It is a tough time of the year for those pains.

It is always sadder around the holidays when we hear of friends loss.  

Waiting to hear back from daughter & family who are in Minneapolis area for hockey tournament.  They all flew back this time and that was a good choice as they made it out of the airport in the morning yesterday just before flights cancelled.  More cancellations today.  

Someone is starting to clear the sidewalks here - this is better than last year.  Better than us going out and trying to tackle this heavy snowfall.  

Carol

Thanks, Jane.  I'm not sure what's going on. Now they've decided to keep her in intensive care for now, and she won't be doing chemo till later, I guess.  Christy, her daughter, just said they wanted to give her a week to get strong again. 

I don't think I'm doing too well with this.   I'm trying.

Larry ~ You were the first to post today.  I tried to get in CP earlier but it wouldn't fully load!  Even tried it on IE since Firefox wouldn't load.  IE didn't work either.

Ivalou and I went to WalMart earlier today.  She wanted some boxes to put her ornaments in.  I needed black socks...thick and thin ones.  My old black socks either had holes in them or runs or so thin you could read a newspaper through them!  And both of us needed Fish Oil capsules! 

Then this evening we went back to Noblesville.  This time Aaron went with us.  We all ate at a steak house....mmmmmmm!  it was sooooo good!  Then we went to Meijer's where I bought some lights for my Christmas Tree for next year.  I didn't care for my fiber optic tree...not bright enough.  Then we went to the Barnes and Noble store to look at books.  I have been looking for 'Creatures' by Andrew Zuckerman.  They said they had one.  I had decided if it were $20 or less, I would purchase it.  Well, it was $60 so it is still at the store!  Neat book but not worth $60 for me!

Now it is time to get my feet up and relax.

I tried this morning with the same results, Etta Sue.

Larry, so sorry that old cold caught you in spite of your efforts to head it off.  I am feeling today as if one is trying to get me, too.  Taking Vitamin C and Zinc, don't have any Vicks in the house and forgot to get any when we were at the grocery store earlier. 

We drove to Plains and attended the funeral today, in spite of threatening weather.  It was snowing when we came home, predictions are for 2-6 inches of it, but they keep moving the line, so we will see.  I was really glad to get back home safely.

The asassination of Benizar Bhutto today underscores how dangerous our world has become.  Oh, my.........

I think I will take more C and Zinc and put myself to bed, even if it is only 8:05!

Oh, yeah....I bought a quart of chocolate soy milk today.    Not bad!

Good Evening, I trying to get in this morning, and couldn't so I called Al and he side he would see what he could do. I tried again around 11:30 and all I got was  a big grey blank page..

Any way my afternoon job ended today and my morning job  pick up today, tomorrow we will discuss just how many hours, possibly 5 hours per day. That would be great.

I have a nice  soup going in my crockpot, some beef, some white beans, a can of tomatoes, 1 red bell pepper 4 cloves of garlic, half an onion,  3 carrots,  half teaspoon of cinnamon a teaspoon of  sea salt some fresh ground black pepper and 4 spritzes of Braggs liquid aminos, 1 quart of organic beef broth and 4 cups of H₂O. I read that if you eat  one meal of soup per day (dinner or supper) and drink your 8 glasses of water, have your meat protein in the morning it will help you to lose weight. Maybe I will try that.

cold and snowy here lots of snow on the ground and predicting more through tomorrow morning i dislike it (well if it would fall EVERYWHERE except on the roads i would love it) people still think that the snow means they can drive like normal and end up in the ditch and end up yelling at those trying to help them because they didn't know the roads were icy i dislike snow well anyways just thought i'd drop in its late and i should get to bed hopefully i don't have to listen to the pager going off tonight ttyl
Sarah

Hi everyone.  Just back from coffee a the senior center and two trips to Kroger for parsley.  The first time I brought home cilantro rather than curly parsley like my wife wanted for a recipe.  I got it right the second time. 

We had rain last night and are to have more today, which is wonderful and needed so much.  It is suppose to rain again on Sunday.  Every little bit helps.  Hope I can stay in the rest of the day.  I may need to drive Pat to the church so she can take a dish for the dinner that the congregational care committee will provide after the funeral this afternoon.

I was able to sleep in bed last night but still have a bad cough and just don't feel very good as the cold is dragging me down.  We all know that feeling, I am sure.

Sarah, I am sure it is very tough to have to be out in the snow helping people.  You would think they would be appreciative. 

Marilyn, your soup sounds good.  Hope you get the 5 hours a day that you would like for your morning job.

Janet, don't think the Vicks really helped me very much.  Of course, that is hard to determine as I don't know what it would have been like without it.  You are certainly right about how dangerous our world is now.  We sure don't want nulear devices in the hands of these radical terrorists.

Etta Sue, have you checked on the Internet for the book you are seeking.  There are a number of used book stores and I have been able to purchase quite a few books, which have been in excellent condition, at a very reasonable cost.

Nita, sorry to hear that your sister is still in intensive care and too weak to continue her chemo.  I know you are terribly worried.

Carol, I have been hearing on the news about how much snow you all have and are expected to have.  Sounds like a good time to stay inside.  Sure you will be glad when your family gets back from Minnesota.

Jane, I wasn't very observant to notice I was the first one posting since I hadn't read several of the messages I found waiting from the previous day.  As others did, I tried several times to get into the site but knew it would be back up as soon as possible.

Good morning!  Not many have posted since yesterday when I posted.  But then it was late.  Now I can't get into SrNet!!!  Maybe CyberSpace took time off for the Christmas/New Year holidays!! 

It would be nice to have that book (Creatures by Andrew Zuckerman) to show to the photo guild.  Other than that...naw!  It is all pictures of different creatures with white back grounds.  Some macro of feathers, eyes, feet etc.  Some full views like a chimp posing like a cheesecake chimp.  There is one of a giraffe...just his neck and head but his neck is bending back over his back with his nose straight up.  Really neat shots and he says that none of the pictures are manipulated!  The animals were live on a white background...only 3 feet from the lion!!  Great coffee table book!  Big book--15" x 15" and at least 1.5" thick so probably worth the $60 but not for me.

I finally called Judy, my classmate that had knee replacement Nov 28.  I first asked if she was still talking to me.  If I had called her every time I thought about it, it would have been a couple of times a day!  But it just didn't happen.  But I am glad I called.  I am taking her to therapy next Monday morning.  She is having a hard time in therapy.  Judy doesn't take pain too well even though she will take pain a lot before she gets anything done!!! 

Raining in central Indiana with the temperatures above freezing.  A gloomy day.  Since all of TV are reruns, seems like a great day to read a good book!! 

My niece, Teresa, got me a yellow lemon scented candle for my bathroom.  I have it on a warmer and the scent is so strong.  I am sure if I have any company, they will be totally confused!!  They will think that it is Lemon Pledge and I have been cleaning house.  Then they will see all the dust and be totally confused as to why I have the lemon smell in my house!!!    

Good Morning, Not much new here, Larry I wish I could send you some of our rain. According to the rain gauge on Fran's fence there have been 5 inches of rain in the month of December in McKinleyville. I am taking some of my soup over to Fran and Gil when I go to work in a little while.

Everything is fine here with me, no complaints although I do have a little pain in my left and this morning, (no big thing). I have grown used to the pain after the last 3 years. I have decided NOT to have the Cortisone shot. I do not want steroid injected into my body nor will I take them by mouth. Too any BAD side effects. You should see the long list of them.

Gotta go now.

Hello!  I got a call this morning that my Mom's sister, just younger than her, passed away on Christmas Eve.  Now I have the task of taking the news to her.    The only siblings left now are the eldest (Mom) and the youngest, who is younger than my brother.  It seems a lot of elderly people pass away every winter.

Abby is wanting to come up, so I will go get her later today.  We will go to the movie "American Treasure, Book of Secrets" tonight---her request.  Lucky it is showing here just now!

I must run to the care home, Mom will be going to lunch soon.

 Hello:   After lunch I went to the Upper Canada Mall in NewMarket just to see the Christmas Decorating it was sure lovely, while there I met a friend Jackie Lay & Paddy Honey these are names Pat might know.   Then upon arriving home a message on the phone suggested that our son Doug will be stopping by for a short visit it is always nice when the family comes.

Janet: sorry to hear about your mom's sister this will leave a little emptiness I am sure.

Etta Sue:  I tried coping your cat and this time it would not work - another time .

Marilyn:  How expensive is curves is it a pay as you go or do you have to take out a membership? We have curves here but I have never checked them out driving 15 minutes or so to a fitness club as well as other fitness places  is not really to much and yet it is when still working.     I do like my time at home.

Larry:  I hope your cold is getting much better.

Time for me to put the  on for tea       Ruth

A sort of gloomy day here, with rain and little light.  I went to the big city yest. and there was a terrible cold wind all day.  Came thro' the Malahat on the way back, heavy rain, then snow, then back to heavy rain.  Glad the snow got left behind.

The stores were not too crowded, small lines.  Of course we seem to have Boxing Day all week now, so no need to rush unless something specific in mind.  I only needed a couple of small things, so it was not a big problem.  Got home to find Wendy ill....she did far too much preparing for Christmas.  Some better today.  I just feel tired!! 

Sad that so many have family illness this time of year...or any other time!   Will remember folks in prayer.  I was hopeful about the Vicks on the feet as a cold remedy.  Not so certain now....

Terrible problems in the news.  Benizar Bhutto's death is going to make things worse.  Hardly able to read the news these days, so much sadness and violence.  Even when one tries to shut things out, they still creep into thoughts...rather like this little poem:

'As I was walking up the stair,
I met a man who wasn't there.
He wasn't there again today.
I wish, I wish, he'd go away.'

Have decided to start listening to my 'Bible on Tape' again, starting Jan.01.  Best defense against the world is a strong offense, using the Word.  Time to go and do some cleaning.  Misty (my cat) is a very messy roomy...

Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.

Liz

Ruth here in the states the  NEW member price for Curves is $39.00 a month. You can pay by the month if you so chose. I pay by the month at a different price. I joined in October which is breast cancer month and all I had to do was to show that  I had had a Mammogram  that year. So there was no fee. Wait for a  special to join where there is no membership fee. Sometimes all  you have to do is bring a bag of food for the needy. here are always some special coming up. 

Hi Liz I use Vitamin C and Zinc to war off a cold.

Larry yes I did get the 5 hours 5 days per week with my client. I will be working 8-11 AM and 3-5 pm  the split shift is fin with me  since it is not very far from home.

Janet my prayers for your family.

Liz - I really liked that little poem.  Reminds me of Fuzzie Wuzzy:
Fuzzie Wuzzie was a bear
Fuzzie Wuzzie had no hair
Fuzzie Wuzzie wasn't fuzzy, was he...

Hi, friends,

I had a great opportunity tonight to have dinner with friends who are so loving and sweet. We ended up talking for about 2 1/2 hours! So, we left good tips for our server. She was quite pleased.

Well, my browser has been updated to IE 7. Wonder how I'll like it? For certain, right now, it's a bit confusing.

It's good to know that Mieka has been able to be in Germany. It's wonderful her employer has so many connections different places.

My son from England will be coming to the States Jan 2. Then, most likely sometime later in the week, he'll be in Nashville! Hooray.

Y'all have a good evening.

Ruth Ann

Hello Everyone...

Finally I have a few minutes to post and wish you all a wonderful Happy New Year.

I must say that I have some great news. 

There's going to be a wedding today in Toronto of Kathleen, my granddaughter and then Paul (my friend from Virginia) and I will start to plan our wedding!  We have no idea yet when it will take place but he's giving me a ring on January 26 in Virginia.  I will be travelling down there to attend a choir concert of the National Christian Choir and this will be a memorable weekend for sure as this was his plan all along to have me choose my ring that weekend. 

Here's a photo of us both:

  Congratulations Pat on your engagement and upcoming wedding!   

Pat:  My very best wishes and prayers for you and Paul!  Such happy news on this frosty last of December morning. 

Nita:  I was just coming in here to say that I have not forgotten you - am thinking of you and your concerns. 

Carol

Congratulations Pat and Paul 

What happened to the shout box, it has disappeared again.

Hi Samantha!! 

Nothing new here, I m going to take my tree down today, Go to Curves, Clean my house etc. Maybe get in a walk with the dogs if  it isn't raining.

Praying for all y-all's prayer requests, The Lord really convicted me this last night about praying for all those that I had said I was praying for and didn't.

Hi everyone.  It is another chilly and damp day here in Georgia but not cold.  I don't think there will be much rain today but a good chance of some significant rain tomorrow.  Apparently what we got yesterday added over 1 billion gallons to our big lake, not including the run offs that end up in the lake.  Unfortunately, that is about the amount that is released downstream either everyday or every week.

I spent the night in my easy chair again as was coughing and didn't want to keep Pat awake.  I did get a good nights sleep but still not feeling very chipper.  No headcold but this miserable cough and the coughing has strained muscles in my back.  I plan on just staying in the rest of the day and perhaps the weekend. 

Pat, my heart sang when I read about the pending engagement and marriage between you and Paul.  That is a great picture of you two.  I hope your family is excited for you on both sides. 

Marilyn, glad to read that your job worked out as you had hoped.  I like your schedule as it gives you time to rest during the middle of the day or attend to other errands. 

Ruth Ann, good to see your posting.  I am glad that you will be getting to see your son from England.  Are you getting some time off for the holidays?

Al, I hadn't heard or thought of that little poem for years.  My mother used to say that to us when we were children.

LIz, sorry to read that your daughter overdid for the holidays and is now suffering.  Your mention of listening to your Bible tapes reminds me that you can get a daily reading of the Bible from the website for RBC Ministries.  At the bottom of the link for the Oswald Chamblers  http://www.rbc.org/utmost/index.php daily readingis a link to reading the Bible in one year (shown at the bottom of the page) and from that link you can go to the daily passage and listen to it in several versions of the Bible on  the Bible Gateway site.   

Ruth, I wish my cold were better also but not sure it is.  However, I know that the passage of time will take care of the problem.  I am just trying to get more rest and not tax myself too much.  Glad you were able to visit with friends.

Janet, saddened to read of your aunt's passing and know it was a difficult thing to have to relay this information to your mother.  I remember having to do that to my mother when her brother passed away and also the call to my aunt in Denver when my mother and father passed away.  A few hours after I called my aunt regarding my mother we had a call back from a cousin saying my aunt's son (my first cousin) had collapsed and died.  He was only in his forties.  That was a terrible day for my poor aunt.  I am sure having Abby around will be a very bright spot in your day and weekend. 

Etta Sue, I think maybe we need one of those candles as occasionally there is dust in our house.  It is nice of you to help your classmate get to her physical therapy.  You are always doing nice things for people as I am sure many of our CP folks do.

I see I have written a book this morning but don't feel rushed.  Hope all have a nice weekend.  I will be watching a bit of football, both college bowl games and the pro games this weekend and early next week. 

Congratulations, Pat and Paul!  I know your future together will be bright.  You made my heart smile with your news!  I think it is wonderful news.  The only better news would be if I were telling it for myself!!      Be sure to keep us updated with your plans...where you will live...when the wedding is taken place and where...you know...all the things we are longing to hear! 

Another gloomy day in central Indiana.  Colder..only to get to 35° today.  Nice day to finish a book and just vegetate! 

BTW, can any of you get into SrNet?  I couldn't all day yesterday nor today. 

Etta Sue I got an email from SN yesterday that said it may be  a few days or even weeks before SN got fixed.

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Thanks, Marilyn.  I figured it was SrNet since I could get on CP and the other websites that I frequent.  Gosh, some of the SrNetters will go into withdrawal...seems some live for SrNet!

This was in the Caregiver Quarterly Newsletter

"Star Caregiver

Our Star Caregiver spotlight shines on Marilyn Fisher this quarter. Marilyn has been a caregiver for 10 years and has been on the Caregiver Registry since the summer of 2003.
Marilyn began her career in caregiving when she was living in the San Bernardino area. Her friend encouraged her to give it a try and Marilyn felt as if she had been "called to caregiving." Marilyn really enjoys working with the people she cares for. She loves the stories that they share and just taking good care of them.
The wisdom that Marilyn would like to share with new caregivers, or folks considering caregiving as a profession is, "always listen to your client, be observant and do your best to meet their needs." But above all, Marilyn reminds us that "it's all about them."
When Marilyn isn't providing care for humans, she likes to care for "Happy," her Border Collie and "Bebe" her Staffordshire Terrier/Pit-bull. She cares so greatly for her dogs that in addition to walking them and brushing them, she actually cooks for them too!
Marilyn is also very active in her church as a greeter, coffee-maker, Power Point Presenter and Sunday School Secretary.
Caregiver Services is proud to have Marilyn on the registry, and we congratulate her fabulous efforts as a Caregiver.

Michelle Guthrie is Resource Specialist and Training Coordinator for Caregiver Service"

Marilyn, what a great write up!  We all knew you were a great caregiver...now you know, too!!

CONGRATULATIONS, PAT AND PAUL!!!  May the Lord richly bless you both and your families as you enter into this new phase of your lives!  I am SO happy for you, and love you so much!! 

Darrel is waiting for me so we can go to Liberal, must run, be back later!

Congratulations Pat and Paul!

CONGRATULATIONS PAT AND PAUL!!!! 

(This is really a red letter day.)

So seeing as I'm new - is this just a hang out and chat section.

Yes, TW, this is our coffeshop, though there are a few foreigners who think it's  tea shop.  But we do enjoy chatting in this forum.  We have people on the left coast, the right coast, the mid-section, the south, England, scotland, Australia, etc.  So - welcome!

By the way - please see my message to you in the Introductory forum.

Wonderful news for Pat and Paul. May God's very richest blessings be bestowed on the two of you as you begin your journey together.

Congratulations to your granddaughter, also, on her wedding.

Marilyn, what a wonderful writeup!  I agree with Etta Sue - how great it is to know that your employers recognize you for your values and high standards, as well as we, your friends.

Y'all have a wonderful evening. I've gotta run to Sam's before they close. So, will go for tonight.

Much love to all.

Ruth Ann

Ok Pat now you have to give us all the details.
Where did you meet Paul?
How long have you known each other?
How long have you been courting?
Where will you live?
Tell us your love story.
Enquiring minds want to know

PAT!!!!   I'm so very happy for you and Paul.  I love the picture of the two of you.  I pray you will find the Lord's own joy in this marriage.  I feel like Etta Sue....I'm just sitting here grinning from ear to ear.

Marilyn, congratulations on your acknowledgment as the great caregiver that you are.  And they even mentioned Happy and Bebe.

My sister was moved from Intensive Care today.  Her heart is still swollen in the lower area (I can't remember if I told you that).  It is from the shock her body went into.  But the swelling is going down.  I found out that she heard the doctor say that they had given her too much of the chemo drug...and that's what sent her into shock.  Faye is so nice, she won't even mention it to them again, I imagine.  Still she almost died.  The doctor told her that he thinks that within two weeks her heart should be back to normal....and then they concern themselves with the cancer again.  She may be moved to a regular room soon.  She's in a step down from intensive now.  I talked to her tonight and she seems up, but very tired.  Thank you for your prayers, Carol.     And everyone else who is praying for Faye.  Thank you.

.......and now back to the happy news!  Pat, when you're ready to share, I want to know if you'll be in Canada or the US.   This is the best news I've heard since little Megan was born.

Nita

 WELL PAT AND PAUL YOU FINALLY DID IT.  Ii AM EXCITED FOR YOU BOTH AND  I KNOW THAT THE LORD WIL BE WITH YOU .

i HAVE BEEN GOING OVER THE POST'S AND i AMM A LITTLE TIRED AT THIS TIME OF NIGHT. sO i WILL TRY TO GET BACK TO READ THEM A LOT MORE AND TO CATCH UP WITH WHATS GOING ON . MAY THE LORD RITCHLY BLESS YOU ALL .

Good Morning, I have been waiting to post to see if someone else was going to post first.  SN is back up I guess it came back on last night.

Going to church now. God Bless you all

Hi everyone.  It is finally a rainy day here in Georgia, as was yesterday.  However, it looks like today is the last day of rain for awhile.  This chest cold is really getting to me and had to sleep in my easy chair again last night.  We decided to stay in today and didn't attend church.  They were having a combined service today with Sunday School following.  I plan on resting the rest of the day.

Marilyn, thanks for sharing the very nice article about your care giving.  It is nice to be recognized once in a while although I know that is not your goal or reason for your fine care giving.

Nita, I am sure the doctors don't know precisely what amount of chemo to administer in each instance.  Fortunately it sounds like she will be getting a lot better.  My nephew had a similar experience and his kidneys shut down.  I am glad to say he is in remission and doing very well. 

Timber Wolf, nice to see you posting here.  This is where we get to know each other a bit and we always are happy to see new folks join with us.  You will soon find that you are an old hand at posting here. 

Time to rest.

Good afternoon.  I went to church this morning and the bulletin said that David was preaching all four services.  So....that means I left church at 9:30am.  All the sermons were going to be the same and since I don't exactly really care or fond of the music for the post-teen/young adult service, I decided to leave.  When I got to a crossroad north of Greenfield, I called Tony to tell him I was going to Top Notch for breakfast.  I had to leave a Voice Mail.  I met them there once when I stayed for only one service.  After I got to the restaurant, I called their house and Charlene answered.  Tony was sick and still in bed.  She was getting ready to leave with her parents. 

So I ate alone and then to Dollar General for milk and then home. 

I got online and the phone rang.  It was Tony....he must be bored...we talked for almost two hours.  I was online and he was online and we were looking at homes that he likes nearer to where he works.  I told him,.....just get a home big enough for me....I may have to move in with you someday!!! 

I see SrNet is back online!

Now it is time to get a book or watch some TV. 

Hello, all.

Ruth Ann, so good to see you posting after a while of being absent.  Always good to hear how things are with you!

Welcome, Timberwolf!  Come on in and tell us a little about you---such as where you live, what you enjoy doing, etc.  Anything you'd like to share with us, really.

Marilyn, that was a really nice article.  Congratulations.

Larry, I am praying that chest cold will soon be a thing of the past.  So far, I have been able to stave off the cold by taking Vitamin C and zinc.  I hope it continues to do the job for me.  Glad you and Pat are staying in today, rest is a good thing.  I am nearly falling asleep on my keyboard here.   I'm thinking I could use a nap! 

Abby is here, she is busy making brownies just now, but wants to get online and do something with her Webkins soon.  Hard to believe how quickly kids grow up!    She is now up to my eyebrows in height!   Of course, her brothers say "well, that's not saying much, Grams!" 

Etta Sue, it's good you had a good visit with Tony today.  We moms need that!

Nita, still praying for Faye.  Wonderful that she has such a good attitude in spite of her circumstances.  Bless you both. 

Pat, how are you today?  I need to go back and read when Kathleen's wedding is--I got so excited about the next announcement that it went right out of my head!!  I wish I were there to give you a great big hug!! 

Just a very quick post.

Thanks for all your lovely comments.  We're both very happy.  More details later.

Janet, Kathleen's wedding was yesterday in Toronto.  It was really lovely.

   As I said I would get back to read the post's..What I have read is very interesting and very encourageing. My oldest brother is visiting from Scotland and we have been going to visit all over the place so that has kept us busy.

To all who have posted we will pray for you and also try to remember your request's.  Our weather up in Canada at the moment is not to bad but I think it is going to get colder.

I am glad to here that you are getting more rain in Georgia and filling up the lakes.

Again I ask you all to pray for my wife  Noreen as she is not having a very easy time with her back pain and also the effects of the medications that cause so many side effects.  It is also possible that it could cause problems with her kidneys but our doctor does keep a very close watch on that.

Our Grandson that I asked you to pray for at this time is doing very well and growing very fast. The problem in his back the doctors are keeping a close check on him every  2 months.   He seems just like any other normal baby and he is doing every thing that all other babies do so Praise the Lord for that.

Al:  I hope that you are well and that you are taking care of yourself.

Larry:  Please take care of your cold and get rid of it before you go out and do to much and look after the wife. 

Judy B:  Where are you have not seen your post for while ? How is the cold country up in the north.  How is John doing and hope that all is well.

To everyone else I hope that you all have a wonderful week and may the Lord richly bless you.

Hi, friends,

It's great to have a bit of time so I can come back to my friends.

Maybe when I learn how to do it, I can begin posting a photo now and then, since one of my presents was a Kodak Easy Share camera.

Y'all have a great day.

Ruth Ann

Larry:  It sure takes longer to get over a cold but be sure it doesn't turn into pnuemonia or bronchitis for you. 

Marilyn:  You are the best of caretakers - I want you to be my caretaker when I need it.  Very nice write-up!

Janet:  Now that you are home, all you do it run around - just kidding.  Life is passing quicker when you are so busy, isn't it? 

Ruth Ann:  How neat that you have a new camera and good luck on learning to post pictures.  You will get a lot of help from a lot of people. 

It is blowing snow and so much that most of the freeways are closed in spots.  We are going to go to the gym tomorrow and badly need the exercise plus I know that I have eaten much too much chocolate. 

Welcome Timberwolf Do you live in Minnesota and are you a fan of the Timberwolves team?  Just curious that you would pick that name. 

Carol

Tis that time again.  Time for a new Thoughts for the Week that is found when you click HERE!