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  Morning Devotional...
  
  
  Psalm 12:2, 6.  "They speak idly everyone with his neighbor; with flattering lips and a double heart they speak . . . The words of the Lord are pure words, like silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times."
  
  Sometimes people's words can be downright alarming.  They might even produce fear, and, at times, even revulsion.  The Lord's words, in tremendous contrast, produce relief from all that fear and shame that's so prevalent in the world, and they often result even in joy! 
  
  The problem is that the vast majority of the people of this world have lived their entire lifetimes in rebelleion against their Maker. They've actually tried to ignore Him, and their focus has therefore centered around themselves along with the advantages they think they may gain over other people. 
  
  As if that weren't enough, their mad scramble to bolster their own self importance has often resulted in meanness and lying, so, in large part, the world has been filled with the corruption from that  habitual lying.  It's actually become a dangerous environment for all who live here.
  
  Because of all these things, this world has become a dreary place, a place of disappointment and a place of fear, a place that easily produces discouragement and expectation of failure.
  
  In the midst of such negativity, though, there's one thing we can fairly shout about: our thankfulness for the rock-solid truth of God's Word and for the reflection of that purity and truth in the lives and words of His people!  Oh thank God, then, for the complete dependability of God's written Word!  Oh thank Him for an oasis of joy in the midst of this desert because of Jesus Christ our Savior!
  
  The psalmist says, "The wicked prowl on every side, when violence is exalted among the sons of men."  But he is also able to say, "The words of the Lord are pure words!"
  
  Do you need an oasis?  Turn again and again to our Lord and His Word.
  Al Moak
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  A Shelter In the Time of Storm
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  You have been a shelter from the storm.
  Isaiah 25:4
  
  
  Words: Vernon J. Charlesworth, circa 1880.
  
  Music: Ira D. Sankey, circa 1885
  
     
  
  The Lord's our Rock, in Him we hide,
  A Shelter in the time of storm;
  Secure whatever ill betide,
  A Shelter in the time of storm.
  
  
  Refrain
  Oh, Jesus is a Rock in a weary land,
  A weary land, a weary land;
  Oh, Jesus is a Rock in a weary land,
  A Shelter in the time of storm.
  
  
  A shade by day, defense by night,
  A Shelter in the time of storm;
  No fears alarm, no foes afright,
  A Shelter in the time of storm.
  
  
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  The raging storms may round us beat,
  A Shelter in the time of storm
  We'll never leave our safe retreat,
  A Shelter in the time of storm.
  
  
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  O Rock divine, O Refuge dear,
  A Shelter in the time of storm;
  Be Thou our Helper ever near,
  A Shelter in the time of storm.
  
  
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Off to sleep soon & tomorrow I will make a fudge/ice cream frozen cake for son-in-laws birthday.  Grandson's team has won every game at the hockey tournament & tomorrow is the final.  Finally, a decent day of weather here.

Janet:  Enjoy the reunion.  Don't ski if you haven't before - I don't care what they tell you, it is hard to learn later.  You can X-country though.  Take care. 

Larry:  Pat has the same machine.  Great going.  I signed on to a Yahoo group - just put in your Bernina 440 & you will find it - the emails come in batches & you can choose not to read.  Interesting news in there at times.

Take care all, Carol

Hi everyone.  Just back from coffee and wanted to post before starting on some other projects today.  Don't have anywhere that I expect I will be going today so can take things nice and easy.

Our daughter was with us all weekend and by the time I took her home last evening and got home around 6 pm I was really beat.  Went to bed about 8 pm as was so tired.  We had a nice time with her. 

Carol, I am passing your message on to Pat so she can check out the Yahoo group.    It sounds like your grandson plays on a very good team.  One of the men at coffee this morning said one of his grandsons was playing street hockey up in North Carolina and another grandson playing hockey in Minnesota and a granddaughter whose basketball team was going to be playing in the state tourney for her school.  He is a retired high school coach so know he is very proud.

Al, that is an excellent devotional for this week.  Thanks.

Karmat, it is nice to see the children out playing and enjoying the snow.  I have some fond childhood memories of sledding.

Ruth, nice that Sue came to see you for coffee/tea.  Stay warm.

Marilyn, if you were here you could join our church group for lunch after church.  We had a group of 14 yesterday and we always have an enjoyable time. 

Ruth Ann, hoping you are feeling better today.  It sounds like we are in for some warmer weather this weekend.

Ruthie, nice to see you posting again.  It sounds like you have a very nice service and inspiring sermon.

Janet, this is the third Bernina machine my wife has had.  She has a portable and and older model that still works well.  I doubt that she will ever use the older machine again.  She really likes her new machine.  Can you practice your piano with earphones?  The one I have can be muted and just heard through the earphones.

Etta Sue, I sure hope you aren't coming down with a cold when you are getting ready to travel.  It is miserable to be traveling when you are not feeling well.

Jane, maybe your friend, who has supplied your wood in the past, will notice your woodpile is running low.  You certainly need heat.

I am feeling much better this morning.  Yesterday I had a faucet in my head that wouldn't shut off.  And a ticklish nose that sneezed.  Today is at least comfortable. 

I am doing laundry today and packing.  If I can get out of my drive Wednesday morning, we are leaving.  My drive is really rough right now.  The wind caused a drift halfway across.  Thought I was stuck coming back in last evening but I made it through.  Now it is predicting rain tomorrow and then get down to below freezing.  That means ICE because there is no place for the rain to run off.  And I am driving to Beef and Boards tomorrow night.  I have already put some things in the trunk of the car that I want to take to Florida.  Hopefully all I will have to put in Wednesday are my two suitcases, my purse and myself.  Ivalou's drive looks pretty good! 

The singing was great yesterday afternoon.  I was so sorry there wasn't a better turn out of people but....  And the food was scruptous!  No need to fix something to eat when I got home. 

Better get going.  Lots to do between now and then!

I received an email from The Jerusalem Prayer Team asking for prayer for President Bush.    Apparently he is criticized at every turn and needs God's wisdom for direction and guidance.   

PLEASE PRAY FOR PRESIDENT BUSH!      Thank you.   God Bless

Love Ruthie

I just lost my post, Double drat! 

Larry last night at prayer meeting another single woman and I made a lunch date for next Sunday after church.

Carol if I could have afforded a Bernina when I bought my new machine that is what I would have bought.

Etta Sue have you tried Mucinex? It is supposed to be the best. Used to be a prescription.

Ruthie it is good to see you posting again. Do you still have a foreign exchange student with you?

TTYL

Ruthie, thank you for reminding us to pray for President Bush.  It is VITAL at this time to do that, and he appreciates our prayers so much.

Etta Sue, glad to hear you're feeling better today.  I made it out to exercise, and back home through the mud.  I prefer snow over mud any day, but mud is what we have!  Darrel had to go install some security cameras, and is hoping his service van can make it out (and back in) through the mud.  It was a lot warmer yesterday, with wind, so it did start the drying process.  Normally, I hate the wind, but in this case, it's our friend.

Larry, how are you this morning?  Always good to read about your activities.  I wish I had the machine Pat doesn't use any more (or one like it.) 

Ruth, good to hear from your corner, and how nice that you and Sue can have your visits.  We need to stay in closer touch with our families.

I have done my laundry, and am thinking about what to pack for Horn Creek.  I don't know if I still have any snow boots or not, sounds as if we will need them..........

Carol, I'm not sure if I will even do any tubing.  Probably have more fun watching others do it, anyway.  Darrel was planning to do that, but the nurse told him he has a torn rotator cuff, so his shoulder isn't working without pain.   I'm sure we will have a great time, just getting away for a few days and being with church friends.

Al, really good thoughts for this week, thanks.

I must go practice the piano, lesson this afternoon!  Larry, I'll bet you would get a real kick out of hearing me play my little kid pieces-----but I'm having a ball, and it's something I have wanted to learn since I was 6 years old!  And by NOT doing it, would I be getting any younger?  I doubt it! 

Colin, come on in and talk to us!

Hello, Marilyn.

Have a good day, everybody!

This is beautiful!

http://www.flashdemo.net/gallery/wake/index.htm

Well here I am again.  I have had a busy time these last few weeks.  That is not about to let up any time soon!  At least if I am busy I am doing better than those lonely souls who have no family around to keep them busy!

Pat Get well! ! What about trying Dad and Aunt Rose's remidy?  It might just work!

It is a chilly day, The fire is blazing and the furnace is pumping out the heat.

The bird.  I have never seen one like it before.  I know most of the birds in the area, and this flock of 6 really seemed out of place.  I think I will give my friend at the MNR a call and ask if he knows what they are. 

Small group is cancelled for tonight.  We need to head in to town for Cadets, so we will spend some time in the mall.  Also we have Mother's grocery shopping to do, and because her elevator is broken down We will have to climb up 5 sets of stairs.  I am not going to attempt the climbing of the stairs, by back is giving trouble.

Good talking to you last night Ruthie!  I will package that item up and mail it to you. 

Well time to get the girls going on History. Bye for now
JudyB

Hi Marilyn, I still have Korean students in my place.   I am looking for one for March 1st.   Also I am looking for a couple or a single person for my basement.    Thank you.

Ruthie

Whew I had quite a scare this morning when I got to work. The kitchen was a mess  Things knocked off the counter and  stuff on the floor and the bedroom door was closed. I tried to open the door and  Ruth was on the floor behind the door, at first I thought "Oh my God is she dead? No she had fallen down and didn't have the strength to pull herself upright and didn't have her lifeline on. She stayed there ever since yesterday afternoon until I got there this morning. I got her some water and juice to drink, pressed the lifeline and  had them send me an ambulance. In the meantime I took her blood glucose reading and started asking her questions.

As it turns out  because she is on Coumadin ( a blood thinner) and because she was on the floor all night  some of the muscles  began to deteriorate and there was too much protein in her blood stream. No broken bones, They are keeping her over night maybe two nights. Then she can go back home.

I got the place cleaned up and bought some stuff to spray on the carpet to get the urine smell out. It is for dogs but it works on any kind of urine and was only  $1.00 at Dollar tree.

Anyway at the hospital i just put on a pr of gloves and helped the nurse get her cleaned up and  checked out for the Dr. I was in the hallway and heard her calling for me from the xray room, so they let me go in with her to keep her calm while they repeated some of the x rays.

I know this got too long but I had to tell someone about my day. Good thing I have been well trained and all my aid training kicked in. I have never been licensed or had official nurses aid training just the caregiver training courses I took when I moved up here.

So that was my day. I am home now and walked the dogs as soon as I got here.

Marilyn - I think we can and ought to thank our Father for the outcome of the day with Ruth!  Thank You, Father, for Your grace and mercy to give Marilyn presence of mind to know what to do and to do it well.  Thank You for dealing with this, Father, through our Lord Jesus Christ.

I just got my checkbook balanced with the latest statement.  Whew!  What a chore!  We've got elder's meeting tonight, so I'm looking to our Father to bless that.

Rain and more rain!  Hope it means flowers and more flowers

That is a very nice devotional, Pastor Al.  So accurate about the present world...

Marilyn, my goodness, you do lead an interesting life.  I am praying for your DIL and so glad that you got to your client in time.  She is fortunate to have someone who is so caring and skilled.

Not much happening in my world.  Amanda's sprain is not healing and it means more weeks off work on the weekends.  Able to attend Uv. tho', but might mean another xray if no improvement in two weeks.  She is getting lots of practice on those crutches.

My much loved curling is going strong this week and my fav. skip is back curling again.  Big time Kelly Law fan and hope they do well.  So far....so good!  It is funny to watch Misty.  She watches the games between naps and thinks that it is possible to reach up to the screen and stop the rocks!!!  Well, there are dancing dogs, could be possible to train a curling cat?

Praying for those in need and nice to see Ruthie back.  Hope you will tell us more about what is happening in your church.  Agree, we do need much prayer for Pres. Bush.  Also for all the troops, including our forces in distant lands.  If only the media would be less negative and talk about all the positive things that are happening. 

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

Liz

We are also watching the curling game this evening Mel curls and so I have him to talk me through the game.

Liz we are many miles apart but are able to enjoy the same game.

Al: I enjoyed the devotional today.

Pat: I enjoyed our little chat take care of your health and get well.

Ruth

Hi, friends,

I worked a bit late this evening, so am later than usual getting here tonight.

I've prayed often today for Jeannine and her family. And, also for the other needs that we hear from time to time here in CP.

Pat, I truly hope you get well. Being ill is NO FUN.

Y'all have a good rest of the day.

Ruth Ann

We are home.  Grandson's hockey team was in last place going into the tournament then won every game & the championship.  Never fear, this doesn't end at all - there will be other games & tourneys. 

Don said that I look the most tired he has ever seen me so he gave orders to take it easy.  It must be the aches & pain but there is no maid at this house to do anything meanwhile, he is super about wanting to help though.  Now, I have to work at the annual book sale, wouldn't you know? 

Ruth:  I have watched curling on the Olympics & it is really precise & interesting. 

Marilyn:  That was a close call.  It is a shame she couldn't press her lifeline button for help.  I hope you got a good machine when you last bought one - really, a good straight stitch is the most important. 

Janet:  Owie for Darrel's rotor cuff.  Will he have surgery?  My problem is bursitis  and have therapy scheduled in a week or so.  It can't come fast enough. 

Al: 

QuoteDo you need an oasis?  Turn again and again to our Lord and His Word.
Al Moak

Love the symbolism of a refreshing rest area to go to in our lives.  Thank you.

Pat:  Please get well.  Maybe you should try the old remedy as they sometimes work as well as prescription drugs. 

Carol
Hi Ruth Ann:  Relax, now that you are home for the night - have a cup of herbal tea if you wish 

Morning All,

First let me say Hi to everyone and Thank You so much for the prayers and concerns. Yesterday was a long, tiring and at times rough day. Thank You.

Frank's surgery was 11 hours long. He is in ICU resting as comfortably as can be expected. He has a trach for now, and all kinds of tubing connected. I'll just leave it at that.

I am so thankful for the Love and prayers and support of such wonderful people as are here on CP! And I am Thankful for a Loving Father we can take refuge in in times of trouble as well as in times of Praise and thanksgiving. Thank you all.

Always Trusting In Him,
<><Jeannine

Thank you, Janet, for that link to "If I should die before you wake."  Oh that more Americans would hear THOSE sentiments instead of what the media gives us!  A little-known fact is that well over half of those wounded in Iraq, after rehab and healing, WANT to go back to help WIN!  The media tells us that everybody's against the war, etc., but it's not so.  Not that anyone wants war, but the majority absolutely do want to fight and win the one we're in.  And oh, if president Bush only knew how many in this dear country of ours stand behind him and what he's doing!  My desire would be to send some of those media people over there to fight for a few months!
And yes, we should pray for our president.  It would also be helpful to let him know that we are praying.

Good Morning Did y-all hear about those  hikers and their dog on Mt Hood? Praise
God they were found safe.

The is a cold front coming down the coast from the Gulf of Alaska. Oh my more freezing weather.

Not much new here this morning.

TTYL

Hi everyone.  It is overcast and likely to rain later in the day but it is a lot warmer today.  Pat is off to her quilting guild meeting for the month and I have someplace to go in a few minutes.

Al, I certainly agree with you.  This reminds me I need to write some letters to the President and my Congress people letting them know my stand on the need to support our President and the seriousness of the situation our country and the world now faces.

Jeannine, glad to hear that the healing process is underway.  That must have been an unbelievably long eleven hours for you yesterday. 

Carol, if you don't take care of yourself and get totally down you won't be of any help.  Don't forget to attend to your needs so that you have the energy to do the other things and to enjoy them.  I know I have reached the point in my life that I am just not going to do those things that I don't enjoy anymore or don't have the energy to do and I know the world will go on.  That must have been exciting tourney for your grandson and all the family.  That was quite an accomplishment and emphasizes why they play the games.

Liz, sorry to read that Amanda's sprain is not getting better.  I have understood that sprains can be much worse than breaks.  I don't think I have ever watched a curling match so have no idea what the game involves.  Glad that you and Ruth enjoy them.

Marilyn, so glad that you didn't find Ruth with a broken hip or worse.  It doesn't do much good to have the LIfeline button if you don't keep it with you at all times when you are by yourself.  It must be so frightening to be so weak that you can't get up or call for help.  Thankfully God has placed you in her life.

Janet, if you would be interested in Pat's machine, which is in fine working order, feel free to call her and talk to her about it.  I am sure she would consider selling it.  I don't know how expensive it would be to ship but it has a sturdy hardshell case.  She has talked about listing it on eBay but hasn't done so yet.

Etta Sue, glad you are feeling better.  Sure you are counting the hours now until you leave tomorrow for Florida. 

Hope this is a nice day for each of you.

My prayer is that everyone who loves this country and wants to win the war for peace would praise louder than those who are intent on putting this country down and our President with it! 

Janet ~ What a wonderful website.  Very touching photos!  And I know they are the truth!  Janet, I am not bragging when I say mycounty is the richest (average income per person) in the state of Indiana and rated in the top ten of the Nation...makes for a higher tax bracket for people like me on a fixed income.  But this county hasn't had a gravel road for about 10 years now.  I remember those gravel roads in the spring when it looks and feels like quick sand.  I remember my school bus getting to the axel in mud/gravel and we had to change buses. 

Al ~ Every soldier I have ever talked too WANTS to go back and help win the war!  They sure don't talk negative about Iraq and the war like the media does.  But they will pay for their due, in time! 

Marilyn ~ What a scare!  Did Ruth mess up the kitchen?  Has she said what was happening yet?  She must have known something was wrong and was trying to get to the bed or her lifeline.  Bless her heart and how fortunate she is that you arrived when you did.  Made me think of Jerry lying on his bathroom floor for at 36 hours.  My prayers are that she will survive this. 

Liz ~ I have only seen Curling on the Olympics.  If it has gotten to the U.S., I don't know it.  Sure am praying that Amanda gets better soon so she can resume her normal activities.

Ruth ~ My hubby used to explain football to me and now if I watch a sport, I like football best. 

Ruth Ann ~ I, too, have been thinking of Jeannine and Frank yesterday but thanks for reminding me to say another quick prayer. 

Carol ~ Get some rest.  I remember how tired you get getting ready for the Book Sale.  Is it time to recruit a lot of helpers and you be the boss and they do the backwork?

Jeannine ~ My, that is a long surgery!  Eleven hours is a long time to wait to see your hubby and then when you do, it is scary to see him hooked up to everything and anything.  But remember, each day he will be better.  He is in God's healing hands...remember that!

Larry ~ I am counting!  I forgot to tell you I am avoiding Atlanta on the way down.  Going to go through Montgomery, AL and Dothan, AL then take I-10 to I-75.  New territory!!

I am all packed and keep thinking...oops!  I forgot so and so.  Then I go get it and put it in the suitcase or overnight bag.  Seems I always take way too much. 

Ivalou and I are going to the bank in a few minutes and then to eat something.  Neither of us have much in the house to eat.  Then tonight I am driving us to Beef 'n' Boards. 

Then tomorrow bright and early....well, it will still be dark...we are heading south.  So I will be outta here until March 2 or 3.  So hold down the fort for me! 

God Bless You All!

Janet, thank you for that flash/demo of "If I die before I wake".  I have noted the URL in my favorites, and have passed it on to many friends to inspire them to remember our soldiers as well as President Bush, in their daily prayers.  I don't visit Christian Photographers site very often, but I am very glad that I did take the time today.

May you all have a Blessed day.

We are having a heat wave!  Really!  I can't believe it is 45°.  Snow is melting...slowly but surely!

Hi, Mary Frances!  You are next.  The warmth is coming your way!

Good morning!  It was raining earlier, and I asked the Lord if it would be possible for it NOT to rain on our road.    Who would ever imagine that anyone in this area would feel anything but joy in seeing any kind of moisture? 

Darrel is going back to the doctor again today.  The "crud" is still hanging on, and he also wants to get that shoulder X-rayed, and ask questions about it.  I do so hope he gets a good report.  I will go with him, and exercise while he sees the doctor.  We are not making any unnecessary trips down these awful roads. (Wish our county was rich enough to pave them all!)

Lots of nice posts since I was here yesterday.  I will come back and reply to them later; right now I must get ready to go.  I'm still in pj's and robe, been watching the 700 Club and Living the Life.  Nice to be able to not rush around EVERY morning!

Thanks to those of you who looked at If I Should Die Before You Wake.  God bless our troops, each and every one---and our President!

I must get going, be back later.

In regard to Ruth and yesterday's  adventure. She had left her walker in the kitchen, was trying to get to her walker to put it into the living room when she fell. She is not steady on her feet and doesn't use her walker in her mobile. I had talked and talked to her about using it all the time as well as wearing her lifeline at all times even in the shower.  She can be very stubborn about what SHE thinks she needs to do or can do.

There have been days that when I get there at 9 am she has gotten herself dressed and is sitting in her car waiting for me to come.  She is supposed to wait for me to get her dressed because sometimes she forgets to change her pull up diaper and we have to get her undressed and cleaned up.

Most days she does wait for me or has cleaned her self up. Her diaper is not  frequently  well you know. I just want her to have a clean one everyday. TMI again. Sorry about that

I was so nice to come home yesterday and not have to go back out and to  be slow this morning not having anyplace to go yet. I am having a 2nd  and just enjoying my morning.

The maintenance guy will be here this afternoon to assess putting a ceiling fan in my kitchen and replacing my shower. I do doubt I will get the new shower anytime soon, they have been putting me off since Sept 05, one excuse after another or just plain forgetting about it. I really need that shower  this one leaks into the wall and flooring under the shower the bars around the sides are coming aways from the walls and were that way when I moved it, hence the early promise of it being replaced.

Hi friends!

Thanks for all the good wishes.  My time sitting here at the computer has been very limited in the last couple of weeks.  I really should get a wireless somethiing-or-other for my laptop and maybe then I could keep in touch while I'm lying in my bed.

Thanks Sue for clicking on the "Report" button.  That item is all taken care of.

Jeannine, how are YOU?  Please take care.  These are difficult days for you and I'm praying for you as you care for him.

I'm off now for awhile.

We are finally back home!  What a morning.  After Darrel saw the doctor, he had to go to the hospital for both shoulder and chest X-rays.  Then to the bank, drug store, and then we ate before coming home.  While Darrel was getting his X-rays, I took the car and washed it.  Of course we got it muddy again coming home.  >:  Doc says Darrel has signs of pneumonia now, so two more prescriptions.  And he is setting up an appointment with an orthopedic guy to check the shoulder.

Pat, good to see you pop in for a bit.  Rest and recover, we love and need you here.

Marilyn, elderly people usually do not like to have those garments called diapers, they prefer to call them "depends."    Poor lady must be confused.  It would be so scary to be alone, elderly and confused.  I'm glad for her that you got there when you did.

Mary Frances, how wonderful to see your pretty face!  And thanks for looking at the site, it is good, isn't it?  And we all need to be reminded to pray for our President, our troops and our country.  Come in and say hello more often, won't you?

Liz, give Amanda my love, and tell her this is a good opportunity to do more of her lovely artwork; that won't hurt her poor ankle.  My friend who broke her ankle says she will be hospitalized for quite some time.  I visited her this morning.

I must go and practice piano.  Gotta learn those notes and which keys they are!

I need to get off here and get stuff done!  Later, kids!

Janet we call her diapers "Paper Pants" or just pull ups

Jeannine, thanks for the update.

Etta Sue, if you're coming through Nashville, I'd love to meet you for a few moments, if nothing other than to share a hug or two. Have a great time in Florida.

I had a doppler scan of my right carotid artery this afternoon. The tech said she didn't think she saw anything, but the radiologist will read the report, then pass it along to the doctor, so eventually I'll hear if I need to find the local "roto rooter" plumbing company or not.

Janet, I enjoy playing the piano, and am thinking of selling my accoustic piano in favor of a keyboard with earphones, since my son can't stand the loud sounds that the piano makes - it gives him another one of those bad headaches. So, i can only play away from home and a person will quickly get out of practice not playing occasionally.

Pat, I'm so sorry to hear that you're not doing well physically. I truly hope that you'll be better than new soon.

Y'all have a wonderful evening.

Ruth Ann

Pat Kassie wants to know if you would like her to come down on Saturday to help you?  This is her suggestion.  John is coming down for another course Friday evening.

We have had an unusual day here today.  Kass has been a bit under the weather, and Elizabeth has been in top form.  She was up before the rest of us had 3 school subjects done by the time I got to the schoolroom, and we had a great time identifying birds.  We still don't know what kind of bird it was that we saw.   As a result she had a long time on the puter today.  Computer time is an earned priveledge.

We are having milder weather too.  The remp is almost at 32°F.  That means there is snow on the horizon.  I am not looking forward to that.

Well John is sitting relaxing and I am tired so I am off to dreamland.

God Bless JudyB

Hello all!  Lot's of posting so far.  I would try to reply to every one, but I'm afraid that I would forget something important.   Trust that if you posted needed prayer, I prayed for you, and I chuckled at the funny stuff, etc.

It is warming upin our part of the country right now.  As a matter of fact, it was thundering outside a few minutes ago.  My grandmother always said that meant a blizzard would hit in 10 to 12 days.  We did have a blizzard of '93, and it did thunder 10 or so days before it.  I sincerely hope that does NOT happen this time.  No blizzards.  Don't want a blizzard.

nards says HI!

Etta, if I have been reading correctly, you are due to go to Florida.  have a safe, warm trip!!!

Take care everyone!

karmet

Good Morning Lots of rain here I think  Nita sent it down to us from Oregon. Well actually she didn't it came from Alaska. So it is a cold rain.

Nothing new since I last posted. Went to a business meeting last night and willg o to Bible Study tonight. Today after Curves I will be team teaching my Tai Chi class, then I will go to the Hospital to see Ruth. When I get back home I need to make some phone calls to set up some follow up appointments while I have  some time off.

TTYL

Hi everyone. 

Just back from the Bible study at the church where we had Bible study with our minister.  There were about 20  there this morning, most of whom are seniors.

It was raining pretty heavily this morning but stopped around 10 am so hope it is over for today.  We are expecting the refrigerator repair lady this afternoon as our refrigerator side of the refrigerator has been on the blink for about a week.  Sure hope she can fix it today and not have to order a part or something.  It has really been inconvenient not having it working and have gotten bye with two coolers in which we have kept ice.

Think I am in for the rest of the day.  We had choir practice last evening so don't have to go to that tonight.  Our choir director had to go out of town today with her school kids for some type of state chorus contests and this is Ash Wednesday and our church is having Ash Wednesday services tonight so we would have had a short practice anyway.  I do not plan on attending this service tonight.

Our daughter has gone back to the ER this morning.  They sent her home from work yesterday with a terrible cough and a temperature.  This morning she still is feeling very bad and her sugar count was 429.  She just called us from the ER and said she still hasn't been seen but her sugar is down to 280+.  The timing is terrible as she is in the third week of her job.

While I was at church this morning the housekeeper was here and she and Pat took down a single bed that was here in my office so I now have a lot more room and can keep my electric piano setup, which will be nice.  I can set up a card table if I need more space for papers on occasion.

It is good to see everyone posting. 

This house is slowly getting organized again.  We are laughing over an email our granddaughter Elise sent to her mother while we were staying with her.  "Grandma & Grandpa are really fun and nice but they take me places without asking me".  I don't recall ever "asking" my children if they wanted to go someplace when I needed to run errands - her mother is giving her a little lecture for this but we thought it was so funny.

Feeling more rested today & even exercised a little this morning.  Thanks all for your concern - I should have no complaints for right now there are more than a few friends, and aquaintences who are doing battle with breast cancer, and other scarey things. 

Carol

I'm late again today--been hustling!!  But I have gotten a lot accomplished, and I'm happy about that.  Darrel is on his way home from Liberal, and after I talk to him, I need to go back to town to get some paperwork done for Beth, about her disability, etc. and take her some water.

It is springlike and very sunny here today!    That makes me happy!!  But the news is that my town is under a flood watch!  There is a creek called Bear Creek, which comes down from Colorado, and it causes flooding here about every 15-20 years.  Since they have had lots of snow in Colorado and all the way here, they are expecting another flood.  I hope it doesn't rise enough to get us!

Carol, that's cute about Elise.  How old is she?  I'm sure she didn't expect that her parents would tell you about the email!    I don't recall asking my kids if they wanted to go, either, when I had to go somewhere, just told them to get in the car! 

Ruth Ann, our electronic piano has a plug in place for earphones, but we don't yet have the earphones.   It is sad for you to have to sell your acoustic piano, as I imagine it is like an old friend to you.  Bless your sweet heart.  And I hope you get a good report, and don't have to see the roto-rooter people!

Larry, I'm so sorry to hear of Stacey's latest set-back.  Seems some people, like her, Beth and Wendy, just have more bad stuff happen than their share.  I'm sure God has His reasons for allowing those things in their lives, but as parents, it sure is hard for us to understand.

Hey there, Karma and Nards.  You two (plus two!) are special to us here on CP, and it's always good to have you pop in.

I have written, emailed, printed, folded, stamped and addressed my family reunion newsletters and got the snail mail ones out in the mailbox.  I'm always happy when that chore is finished each month. 

Where or where is Colin?  Hey, you gipe, get in here and talk to us!  We miss you!

Marilyn, I expect you will enjoy having a bit of time off work.

We leave early tomorrow morning for Horn Creek, Colorado and a few days of fun!!

Carol that is too funny!

You are too busy for me Janet, there is no way I can keep up to you.

Larry I continue to pray for your daughter.

I have just been handed a cup of tea.  It is sure hitting the spot!

We have had a situation brewing for a couple of weeks now.  John's mom lives on the top floor in an apartment building.  Two weeks ago the elevator was broken down for over a week.  It worked again for about a week and then went down again.  In talking to the property manager we found out that it will need to be completely replaced.  The eta?  16 - 18 weeks!  This means either the old folks are stranded in their apartments, or the super needs to call the fire department to have them carry the folks down the stairs. This is to be done for 4 months?? I don't know, but if that is actually going to take that long, we will bring Mother to our house till the elevator work is completed. That will be less stressful for her. 

The weather is considerably milder today.  33°F  We are out of the deep freeze, into the milder temps.

Pat how is JudyMcK?

Well I am off for now, be back later.
JudyB

I brought Ruth home from the hospital today now I am on a short break at home
To get a few things done before I go back to her house.

Gotta go now and get those few things done.

Hi Marilyn.  I can't keep up to your schedule either!  I will answer your email tomorrow.  Things have been complicated.

Hi Nita!   Have a good day!

By all
JudyB

Just thought I'd let you know I ain't dead....just busy.

Ed

Well Ed I am so glad you let us know  you aren't dead. 
Good to see you again.

Just thought I would drop in and say hello and let ya all know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

It was a much warmer day so warm that some snow is melting.  

Ruth

Hi, friends,

It's bee3n a busy day today, culminating in a wonderful time of dinner and fellowship with my wonderful grandson and my sweet daughter. We had a lovely time together at a nice Italian restaurant.

The youngun's have gone to see a movie together, but Grandma came home - too tired to stay up much longer.

It's strange how short the days get when a person's got a few years on them.

At least, I tire easily after about 9 pm. Used to be able to work all night when need be, but think that time's long gone (and probably a good thing it is!!! <chuckle>).

Y'all have a good evening.

Ruth Ann

Me, too, Ruth Ann.  After 10 PM I might as well go to bed, my mind shuts off anyway.    (Or it seems like it.)  Glad you had a nice time with daughter and grandson.

We just got home from church and for some reason, our telephones are dead.  Darrel is looking for the cause.

Ruth, most of our snow has melted now, but still lots of ice on the North side of buildings.  It may be there a while.  Glad you are getting warmer temps.

Judy B. I'm sure you have as hectic a schedule as me, only more so, with those girls to raise, and all their activities to keep up with.  We all do what we feel is important, or what we really want to do.  Plus all those "necessary" things.  I'm just really enjoying living, these days! 

I need to go check more phones; seems there must be one off the hook somewhere.

See you lovely folks when I get home from colorful Colorado!

Edit:  Darrel found a phone off the hook upstairs in his office.  We are connected again! 

Good evening to all.

It is good to read all the postings and to enjoy them  I am sorry that I cannot answer all of them as it is getting late and I have been very busy today.

Etta Sue.  Hope that you have a great time in Florida and make sure that you relax.

Jeannine and Michael.  I am glad to here that the surgery is over and will be praying for you all.

Pat.  I am so glad to see you back posting and please do not do to much until you get more strength

Well must go to sleep  God bless you all Gord.

good morning off to another busy day for me... got to go to clinicals and then to work oh what fun its been lovely weather here upper 60s to low 70s but they are predicting rain/snow for saturday anyways i need to go finish getting ready and get to clinicals ttyl
Sarah

Quote from: Ed on February 21, 2007, 08:51:11 PM
Just thought I'd let you know I ain't dead....just busy.

Ed

So good to hear from you Ed!

Howdy to you all!

I've just had a look at the Cafe and now here and now I'm off to get ready for yet another Dr. appointment and then I'll be home later and will check in.

Just thought I'd share a photo with you that is certainly a sign of spring.

Quite near to us is a conservation area and this little creek is almost dry most of the summer but look at the raging torrent in it as the snow is melting...

That's a cool picture Pat.  My son is anxiously awaiting Spring.  One, he wants to go fishing and two, we are going to a Warbird Memorial (an informal airshow) in April.  He is soooooo ready.

And yes, I am too. 

Sorry this is so short, but I've got to run and do Trav's school work with him. 

Take care and be good.

Good Morning

Ruth has already called me and so has her neighbor. Neither of them can tell me what the problem is. I have been cleaning up my kitchen ,the dogs had footprints all over becaure of the rain and the maintenence man is coming today to install a ceiling fan in there. Yep it is still raining here.

Great Bible study lastnight. The Spirit was sure moving  among those 8 of us who braved the rain to be there.

GTGN (got to go now)

A dental cleaning this morning - they called last minute & said there was an opening.  I don't suppose I will get a price break for running up there    They know me as the woman who tells them the price is much too expensive for ordinary people for sure.   

Janet:  We hope that you do not have flooding.  Around here, everyone is watching as well as temp is rising once again after more than two months of harsh winter.  Do you think your life is a little less stressful now that Beth is safe and being cared for or does it make it harder for you not being there daily?  I hope your life is less stressful and she has loving friends and knows you have done so much for her.

Larry:  I meant to mention Stacey but if I don't write it down - there the thought goes....poof.  It has to be heart wrenching for all of you when she just got this job and there comes another attack.  Hugs to you and Pat and prayers for Stacey.

JudyB:  You know children are so funny in what they really think.  You are right to bring John's mom to a safe place - all those stairs can't be good for her. 

Pat:  Lovely picture of the water but sure hope you don't have a flood.  The colors of nature are so much more beautiful.  Hope you have a great report from your doc.

karmat:  You are already planning April?  That's the spirit!

Gotta go - the dentist needs my check for feeding her horses..........
Carol
Hi Marilyn...... Love your purple ink....

Good morning to all   I've really enjoyed reading this week's posts.  God bless all of you.  I'm trying to stop in here more often; I really enjoy you guys and gals. 

Well life gets more bizzar and complicated by the day.  Mom's home care is away so she refused having anyone else. She tried to bath herself today....I may have to go over and bath her tomorrow.   Also the building super has said there is a meeting in the common room today at 2. . . .   That is down 6 levels of the building.  How do they think the people are going to get there?  I told mom not to worry as we are in touch with the office and they are keeping John up to date.  How crazy is that?  We are really hoping the elevator gets replaced quickly, so that mom can keep her independence as long as possible.  This is her wish as well.

On a lighter note.  We have a young cocker spaniel called Stitches.  Yesterday she was out playing with our doberman and to move in the snow she has to jumo up and out.  Now bear in mind the snow is up to the top of her sholders.  It is so funny watching her try to catch Dana, and all dana has to do is run.  The snow is about up to Dana's knees!  The girls have built a fort in the back, Dana chases Stitch and all Stitch has to do is get on the top of the fort and she is safe.  It is so funny to watch.

The day is quite mild. 36.8°F  and it is snowing.  John has a part time job plowing snow, and will be gone all day.  It is quiet in the house with him gone.

That's all folks.  Have a God day,
JudyB

Hi everyone. 

First a quick report on our daughter.  She has bronchitis but, as far as we know, she went back to work today.  She went to the ER sometime after 8 a.m. and when she called at 3 p.m. she was still waiting to be seen.  She was finally released around 9 p.m.  but they had not given her anything to eat nor her insulin.  It was too late for her to get the bus back to her apartment so she asked us to come to downtown Atlanta and pick her up.  We did that, getting their a little after 10.  It was 11:30 before we got back home.  Sure wouldn't want to do that very often.

The refrigerator lady was here around 6 pm and immediately knew the problem was the freezer coils, from which the refrigerator gets its cooling, were frozen up.  She gook the food out of the freezer, took off the back panel and got out her hair dryer and spent 45 minutes or so freeing up the ice.  She has to order new parts for it and will be back next week as soon as they get here to replace them.  In the meantime the refrig is working again and she said it will work fine for several days until the ice builds up again.  So we are ok over the weekend.

I was gone all morning as after coffee stopped at the library, then stopped to talk with an insurance agent as am considering changing our insurance package. then to the barbershop, back to the insurance agent to pick up the quotes and finally home about noon.  Pat and I have a meeting to attend this evening.  So it has been a busy day.  Ruth Ann, I sure agree with your statement about the days being so short.  It seems like I get so little done each day.

JudyB, sure sorry to hear of the elevator problems where John's mother lives.  That is the last thing they need where there are a lot of elderly people. 

Marilyn, it sounds like Ruth is very dependent on you.

Pat, your beautiful picture looks like you were standing in the middle of the stream.  Hope you are feeling much better.

Janet and others, glad to read that your weather is moderating.  Maybe a lot of that snow will melt.  Sure hope flooding doesn't become an issue.

Well, I don't have time this afternoon to comment to each person other than to say hi again as have several things I want to work on.

Hi, friends,

Well, the nurse called and I don't have a carotid blockage - thanks be to God.

I do, however, have the anemia once again. It's such a small thing to complain about in the whole scheme of things, but I've fought anemia all my life, and get very tired of dealing with it. That's so strange, because I don't have a problem with my diabetes, at all. Just the anemia.

Oh, well, I'll be a good gal and take my iron pills. 

It was such a busy day at work that the day literally flew past. I have an alarm on my cell phone to remind me to eat each meal, and had it not been for the alarm today, I most likely would have forgotten to eat.

About the dentist - my appointment is not until sometime in March, so there's no worry about the appt at this time, Carol.

Sorry you're having such an odd time of it, Judy B.

Y'all take care. I hope Etta Sue is having a good time on her vacation getaway.

G'nite, all.

Ruth Ann

Thanks be to our merciful God, Ruth Ann!  That's really good news about the carotid.

Hi Everyone!

Time for bed for me.  Well, I've been in and out of my bed so often during the past nearly 3 weeks, that I wouldn't mind just staying away from it altogether! 

Nice to see you Nards.

I'm just saying "Hello" to everyone tonight as I'm feeling very tired.  The doctor today changed some medications and also changed a puffer and now, I'm feeling the effects.

So, I'll chat with you tomorrow.

Ohhh, I forgot!

What I came to tell you was that Judy McKenna is still in the hospital.  She thought that she was going to get home last Monday but she wasn't well enough and she's been to Hamilton with the hospital transportation to see the surgeon down there and he wants to operate again on this pesky hip so that it doesn't keep dislocating.

She might go tomorrow.

Good morning, everyone.  Looks like I'm first today...

I've really been drawing strength from Psalm 91 lately.  "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty."  While the verse is conditional to those that "dwell with God", it is a mighty reassurance to know that I am in the shadow of the Almighty and NOTHING can befall me that is not in His control.  That doesn't mean I've always got a grip on things, but it's still a verse I lean on. 

I hope all of you have a good day.  Karma is going shopping in Pigeon Forge with her mom, so keep them in your prayers as they spend a little over 4 hours on the road. 

Good to see you checking in, Nards.  I prayed for Karma and kids as soon as I read it.  I just recently received a printed sermon by David Wilkerson from Chris Saunders.  It was about Christ's peace given to us.  I'd certainly urge you (all) to ask him to send it to you as well.

Hi everyone.  We are continuing to have problems with our Comcast Internet service.  Every afternoon and evening this week is has deteriorated or gone out totally.  Now this morning when I got home from coffee it was down again and then came up for just a little while but I was able to call them and they promise to get a technician to check on the problem as could see the quality of the signal has been bad off and on over the last few days.  Right now I am using the wireless network of a neighbor to get the internet signal.  We were assured by an expert at a user group meeting that there is nothing wrong or illegal about using the signal since it is freely broadcast.  They have not secured their system.  I appreciate being able to get on the Internet this morning.

I am not feeling very well the last two or three days and this morning it is continuing.  Hope it soon passes but fear it is all related to my heart condition which isn't getting any better.  Fortunately most of the time I feel pretty good as long as I don't exert too much.  Enough complaining for one day.  I don't have any commitments for the day so can spend the day resting.

Pat, you have had quite a seige.  I sure hope you are on the mend.  Sorry to hear that Judy McK is still in the hospital and now faces another surgery.

Ruth Ann sure glad you didn't have a blockage.  I remember you fighting the anemia before.

Hi Al and Nards and all who post later today.

Praying for you are, also Pat Judy Mc, Colin, Jeannine's hubby.

Here is something that I posted on SN, but it applies here also. Some you already know about.

Did you all know that Urinary tract infection in Seniors can cause severe confusion and that is the only symptom? I just learned that yesterday from the Home Health nurse that visits my patient, it also can cause seniors to be unsteady on their feet. A Urinary tract infection can also cause a person to appear to mimic dementia.


Last week my patient was having some rather bizarre behavior, I would find her sitting in her car when I arrived in the morning, when I asked why she was there her reply was that she was waiting to go. When I asked where she was going she didn't know. She would call me and tell me that she couldn't put on her nightgown and other things too.

On Sunday she fell, she couldn't get up and was not wearing her lifeline. I found her on the floor in just her slip on Monday morning, called an ambulance and took her to the hospital, she had a urinary tract infection, was confused was bruised up from her Coumadin and laying in one position for almost 20 hours, no broken bones this time.
I will stress to you all here if you have a lifeline wear it ALL the time and USE it. Some seniors don't want to press the button because of all the emergency people who show up.

I AM WITH YOU

What is the depth of your deepest despair?
That you think my love cannot reach to you there
When you pour out your heart telling me your fears
Know you not that I am listening for I am a God who hears

Listening to you calling from the agony of your heartbreaking
From the trembling of your soul in despair that is shaking
Knowing your hopelessness I bring you my love
For I am almighty God and listening from above

It is my arms which will reach and will hold
Close to my bosom and sheltered in their fold
My hand will gently dry the tears from your eyes
For you are my child and I hear your anguished cries

Great is my comfort and peaceful my rest
Lay your weary head gently on my breast
Down your wet cheeks slips another silent tear
But you are not alone for I am with you here

I will hold you child in the darkness of your night
When blackness encloses you and shuts out the light
In the shadows I am with you; you will hear my sweet voice
I will turn your tears to laughter and help you rejoice

I love you my child and I want you to know
I am in the deep valley of the journey that you go
And I will lead you to the sunshine of the mountain top high
Although the way I lead; you do not understand why

Someday you will know and understand
Why I led you this road with my nail scarred hand
But know my child you are in my love
And I am gently leading you to a home up above

No more crying on its golden shore
No heartaches and tears for you anymore
No more pain to try and to test
But only everlasting joy in your eternal rest

Colin Moffett

Hi Larry..thank you for visiting my website and signing my guestbook. I hope you enjoyed your visit. Hi to everyone else....I do read all your posts.... I am in such trouble..the wife asked me what was on the TV...and I said dust! She was not too pleased!    and then I was looking for my glasses and she asked....had you them on when you took them off. Think she is grumpy because I bought her a dishwasher and you might think she should have been happy...but not her..oh no...she did not want a dish cloth  but a sponge and now I believe in U.F.Os because I saw two flying saucers and managed to duck before the wife had brained me with them. Right....away for my tea
See you all later!

We have been tinkering with the laptop and it is irksome to have problems with it - we shall keep trying.

Larry:  Do you think you might call your doctor for a quick check on your condition?  And, your daughter may already be back at work - excellent news.

Ruth Ann:  What a gift of great news for you on the latest test. 

An easy morning here and it feels so good.  I have to work at the book sale from 3 to 7 today & that is much less than I used to work.  I have quit raising my hand..  

Carol

Hi all,

Sorry I've been scarce, up to the hospital alot. Frank is doing good, coming along slow but surely. Have been reading and praying. Just been really busy. Don't mean to leave any one out but i do need to make one comment.

Colin ~ Your poem was like an answer to prayer. Thank you my friend and God Bless you for seeing the pain.

Still Trusting(big time)
<><Jeannine

   Hi to all. well woke up this morning to more snow but it is so beautiful it is melting but still had to get out the snow blower as it is to heavy to shovel.  I still have not heard any results re my cat scan for my back so they say no news is good news.  God is so good to my wife and I in so many ways he just keeps blessing and blessing and I think that we as Christians do not realiize how blessed we are and how God looks after us but yet we still complain. I still ask that you continue to pray for my wife  Noreen for her back problem. Thank you.

Ruth Ann Bice. Praise God for answered prayer I had that same test a long time ago and did not like it.  What is Anemia and also please look after your diabetes as my son got it at 14 years old and his wife  watches him like a hawk. have a good weekend.

Pat, Keep looking after yourself and do as the doctor tells you.

Nards  I must say that the Psalms ars awsome and they do bring some helpto our lives and much comfort in awkard times.

Al  Hi haw are you doing keep smiling.

Larry. Have you ever tried green tea my kids think its the best for everything that ails you and my son-in-law takes it all the time and has done some reading up on it.  Also  on our Christian radio  station every Saturday we have a program that talks about this particular type of blueberry that you can take and has so many things that are good for people that have heart problems If you go on the net you can find out about blueberrie's.  Look after yourself and if you feel sick get to the doctor.  God bless and we will pray for you. Gord.

Carol.  It is nice to not to have to be running around to much but it does get boring if you have nothing to do.  Don't give up on the lap top it will get a lot easier just keep plodding along. Gord.

Well I must go God bless to all and have a great weekend.

  Jeannine.  You posted while I was posting I am so glad that your hubby is doing better and we will continue to pray for him.  Say hi to my buddy Michael and God Bless you.  Gord.

Hi Jeannine...I was thinking about when I was writing the poem. Have been praying for you. I know the pain your heart must be in and your anxiety. Glad Frank is improving. Take care my friend. God bless.

Hello friends...

I'm so very encouraged to read the poem by you, Colin--especially today and the little devotional by you Nards.  How lovely.

I am home on a break, Ruth is doing better Thank God for his blessings.

I hope you all read what I posted earlier about UTI"S  it is something to be aware of.

Nothing else new here.

TTYL

Hi everyone!  

Haven't been around for a while as my life is very busy right now, but I wanted to drop in and say, "G'day!"

I've been taking lots of photos but concentrating on my writing more in recent weeks. My first book is to be released in a few months and my publisher has asked me to go ahead with the writing of more stories in the series of illustrated children's books that I've been writing. This, with my family of 6 sons, two businesses, homeschooling my eldest son .... I've been stretched, but happy to know I'm in the centre of God will.

Sorry to hear of those here who have not well, praying for you all to be blessed by Him in every way.

Nita and Etta Sue, thank you so much for the interest and encouragement you have given me in my photography.  And Pat, and everyone else, thank you for your love and fellowship here on these boards.

Bless you all!

Love,

Hi everyone!

Gord, To answer your question about anemia -

   
What Is Anemia?

Anemia is a condition where there is an abnormally low number of red blood cells circulating in the body. It is the most common disorder of the red blood cells, affecting about 3.5 million Americans.

Anemia is not a disease. It is a condition that results from below-normal levels of hemoglobin Iron-containing pigment of the red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. in the red blood cells. Hemoglobin is the iron-containing pigment of the red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues.

I suffered from anemia both times while I was pregnant, and the drs think all the trouble I had the first time (almost dying and all!) was because  of being iron deficient.  At this point in my life I don't have any problems with it, but my mother for the most part of her life was anemic.

Been scarce, but busy.  Enjoying all the posts and praying for those with needs.

Take care,
Samantha

I am wanting to take a fishing trip to Rice Lake this June.  Anyone in Canada know of a good camp/cottage there?  I have downloaded a number of sites, but it hard to know which camp is the best.

If anyone has had an experience (good or bad) I'd appreciate hearing about it.

Thanks for your good answer, Samantha. I'm one of those who has had troubles with anemia on and off for years. Not a lot of fun, since it makes a person feel so run down and tired.

Colin, I could hear the ache of despair and heartbreak in your latest poem. God has given you unusual insight into emotions. We appreciate you and your friendship and love for our Master. God bless you.

Ed, I wish I knew more about fishing.  The only thing I know is that my hubby enjoyed it the few times he had the time to fish and then now my youngest son absolutely loves it. And, he's a wonderful chef with the fish he catches, too! Yummy. Enjoy yourself.

Jeannine, I've walked miles in your footsteps - have prayed daily and often each day for you, your hubby, and your family.

Speaking of my youngest son who lives in Atlanta, he phoned today. Their next door neighbor lost his wife not many months ago. Well, this elderly man's 40-year old daughter in law is extremely gravely ill at this time. A cyst on her thyroid gland burst and she has set up a possibly terminal blood infection. Her body systems have begun shutting down, and now the worry is that if she does live, some of her fingers or toes may have to be amputated because there's currently no blood flow to them - the heart is too weak to pump ithe blood out that far in the extremities. This lady and her husband have a 12 year old and a 10 year old. These children certainly need their mother. I'd appreciate it if you help me pray for Theresa.

God bless us all.

Ruth Ann

Praying RuthAnn

Colin:  Thanks for the poem it sure means a lot to me at the present time.  God has been so good to us but when the curves come we do need the encouragement.

Marilyn:  The info you posted about UTI was new to me and since I can have problems it is good to have more knowledge. 

Ed:  Mel & our son went to Rice Lake fishing but did not have any luck but it was in Oct. and the weather was cold and the boat was giving problems as well.  When you get home let us know were the fish are. About a place to stay they stayed at our son's mother in laws place so you will be on your own.

Pat:  Keep getting well.   Also Judy M has had her share of hip problems and I hope it will soon end.  My mom had a hip complication and it was sure discouraging for her and the rest of the family as well.

nite all      Ruth

Ruth Ann, how sad.  I prayed.

Marilyn, would those "symptoms" or results of a UTI be present only in a senior, or could it also affect others, if it were severe enough?  I know pregnant women have to be careful because it can start labor/preterm labor, but I didn't know the other stuff.

We had a good time in Pigeon Forge.  Trav had his own money, and that cut down alot of the "wants."  He knew he could have it, but he had to buy it, so he was very selective.  Of course, since his grandmother was with us, he got some extra stuff as well. 

Everyone take care.  Travis has a basketball game early Saturday mroning, so I probably go try to make myself go to sleep.

Hi everyone.  Happy to say I am feeling more like my normal self this morning.  I spent most of the day laying down and was very tired.  I am thinking I was having a bit of heart failure and was finally able to get the fluid off during the night.  Sure hope that period is over for awhile.  It interferes with what I want to do.

Still having troubles with Comcast although it is up and down this morning and I am currently using it.  I wanted to post early before it all crashes again.

Pat is sick with a cold and plans to stay in today.  She asked me to bring her back an egg/sausage biscuit for her breakfast. 

Jeannine, glad to read that your husband is recovering.  I am sure it seems slow but we have to take small steps and then the steps will get longer.

Karmat, it sounds like you are training Travis early to handle his own money and the choices he must make in how it is used.  Glad you enjoyed your trip to Pigeon Forge.  There are certainly a lot of places to shop over there.

Ruth Ann, that is certainly a said situation with your son's neighbor. 

Samantha, thanks for that good explanation of anemia.  Marilyn, that was good information you shared on UT infection. 

Karen, you are certainly a busy and talented person. 

Gord, I have not tried green tea or blueberries but several other things over the years.  Thanks for the suggestion.

Carol, unless I am willing to go to the ER there really isn't a quick check with the doctor available.  I have had these same conditions quite a few times so know that with time it will likely pass.  Just don't have the energy or feel like doing anything during the time I am experiencing these down times.

It is time to pick up the man who I take with me to coffee each day.  Hope everyone has a good day.

Karma, the nurse only addressed the UTI problem with the seniors. However if it presents those symptoms in seniors it must also present them in other people as well. It was not just women either men too are susceptible to the same symptoms.  UTI's don't always present the usual symptoms of burning and difficulty going. 

In the next few days I will be shopping for a new bed. It has been 14 years since I bought a new mattress set. My present  box spring has been chewed on my many puppies as I used to raise them. Many puppies have been under the bed to destroy to  under covering of the box spring.  I was so embarrassed when the people from the church moved me to this house and saw the condition of my  box spring.

Well I have to get ready to go workout, make my bed and soak my CPAP equipment in a vinegar solution. Not the machine itself, just the mask, water container, and tubing.

TTYL

Good Saturday to all.  We were expecting an ice/snow storm - the wind blew like crazy & everything blew all the way to the east coast...

Gord:  Hello, we will keep on plodding.  I use the laptop for my quilt patterns and finally did get to download a pattern for embroidery.  (Sewing isn't like what grandma & mom did).  Thanks, you always have an uplifting response. 

Ed:  There are more Rice Lakes in the states - in Wisconsin & Minnesota for sure.  Lots of Rice in those lakes.  We are planning a fishing trip to Lake Polson, Montana this May. 

Ruth Ann:  Prayers for Theresa. 

Larry:  You know your symptoms best & it sounds like the rest and sleep helped a lot.  I worked 5 hours yesterday at the book sale and slept a lot longer this morning.  Sure don't have the stamina of even a few years ago.  Pat's biscuit breakfast sounds nice. 

Time to move around here.
Carol

happy saturday all!  trav had a ballgame this morning -- they are so cute when they play.  they don't keep score, but if they did, travis's team would be undefeated.   

kristi is napping, and i'm just sitting here with her, because it is so peaceful. 

hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
karma

Here it is Saturday and it is a most beautiful crisp and sunny day.  We had company drop in this morning to pick up a leaf for their dinning room table that Mel repaired and now  I will head out the door to Sobey's for a few groceries.

Have a great day.
Ruth

Quote from: Ruth on February 23, 2007, 10:27:48 PMEd:  Mel & our son went to Rice Lake fishing but did not have any luck but it was in Oct. and the weather was cold and the boat was giving problems as well.  When you get home let us know were the fish are. About a place to stay they stayed at our son's mother in laws place so you will be on your own.

There are a number of fishing camps for Rice Lake, Ontario.  Many of them are listed on the Internet.  It is hard to make a good decision based on Websites.  I was hoping someone had been there and would share their camp experience.

My plans are to go in June or early July before the heat of summer affects the fishing.

I have talked to some who have heard about the lake, but none so far have fished it.  We have an event here in Feb called Outdoorama.  Last year there were three different Rice Lake camps with booths at it.  This year...none...  Last year I'd never heard of Rice Lake so I didn't seek information.

A little story I received in my email:






The story is told of an old man who lived on a farm in the mountains of Kentucky with his young grandson.

Each morning, Grandpa was up early sitting at the kitchen table reading from his old worn-out Bible. His grandson who wanted to be just like him tried to imitate him in any way he could.

One day the grandson asked, "Papa, I try to read the Bible just like you but I don't understand it, and what I do understand I  forget as soon as I close the book.  What good does reading the Bible do?"

The Grandfather quietly turned from putting coal in the stove and said ,"Take this coal basket down to the river and bring back a basket of water."

The boy did as he was told, even though all the water leaked out before he could get back to the house.

The grandfather laughed and said, "You will have to move a little faster next time," and sent him back to the river with the basket to try again.

This time the boy ran faster, but again the basket was empty before he returned home.

Out of breath, he told his grandfather that it was "impossible to carry water in a basket," and he went to get a bucket instead.

The old man said, "I don't want a bucket of water; I want a basket of water. You can do this.  You're just not trying hard enough," and he went out the door to watch the boy try again.

At this point, the boy knew it was impossible, but he wanted to show his grandfather that even if he ran as fast as he could, the water would leak out before he got far at all.

The boy scooped the water and ran hard, but when he reached his
grandfather the basket was again empty.

Out of breath, he said, "See Papa, it's useless!" "So you think it is
useless?" The old man said, "Look at the basket."

The boy looked at the basket and for the first time he realized that the basket looked different.

Instead of a dirty old coal basket, it was clean. "Son, that's what happens when you read the Bible.  You might not understand or remember everything, but when you read it, it will change you from the inside out.

That is the work of God in our lives. To change us from the inside out and to slowly transform us into the image of His son."

Take time to read a portion of God's word each day.

"Live Simply, Love Generously, Care Deeply, Speak Kindly, Leave The Rest To God"

Quote from: Ed on February 24, 2007, 01:08:49 PM

There are a number of fishing camps for Rice Lake, Ontario.  Many of them are listed on the Internet.  It is hard to make a good decision based on Websites.  I was hoping someone had been there and would share their camp experience.

My plans are to go in June or early July before the heat of summer affects the fishing.

I have talked to some who have heard about the lake, but none so far have fished it.  We have an event here in Feb called Outdoorama.  Last year there were three different Rice Lake camps with booths at it.  This year...none...  Last year I'd never heard of Rice Lake so I didn't seek information.

Hi Ed...

I'll ask Ian, my son, who has a fishing website and maybe he might have some suggestions. 

If you travel along the 401, we'll just have to meet for coffee.

Thank you, friends, for praying with us about poor Theresa. Her condition has worsened as of the last report I had this morning.

And, her husband isn't reacting well to this stress at all. He was handling it yesterday, but was angry and rude to everyone this morning. The thoughts of losing your life-mate really are hard to bear.

And, poor family, they do not attend church. If God were to see fit to work a miracle in this family, possibly the entire family could be won to the Lord.

I was a bit disappointed this morning - my friend who is in a wheelchair tried to get onto her van lift before I got there to take her to lunch, and she backed up too far and damaged the lift. So, she wasn't able to come. I had to go to chair the meeting in her absence, but it certainly was distressing to leave her sitting at her door crying.

She phoned the kind man who drives her to church on Sundays. He caught a ride to her complex and was able to fix the lift. So, then, I purchased her lunch and carried it back to her.

I'm so thankful the man could help her out - it's about a 50 mile ride to the dealer, which means she has to sit on a couch all day long when the wheelchair (which is also malfunctioning on a regular basis) or the van must be serviced.

It's such a difficult situation, and she usually takes it with such grace. Today just wasn't a good one for her.

Pat, I liked the story - a very good illustration for each of us.

Y'all have a good evening.

Ruth Ann

Thank you for that story, Pat.  It's a good one.

Raining here most of the day.

Nothing new, dogs didn't get their walk, I have showered, washed and set my hair, had my supper and now the day is gone I will watch the news.

TTYL

Well, we just got through with severe weather in our area.  No tornados but severe winds, that knocked down our wooden fence in our backyard.  Right now its just too dark to look at the damage.  The system that came through will be going on toward Larry in Georgia overnight, so remember all those in the line of these storms.

Later,
Samantha

Samantha, we are ok in our area.  Just had some rain.  I heard a little wind during the night but no damage or power outages.  It is to move out of the area soon.

Pat is still suffering from the bad cold but was able to sleep a bit last night. 

I have a busy day ahead as will soon leave for church and after church have to go to Kaiser to pick up a prescription for Pat that she forgot was to be picked up rather than mailed to her.  Then will need to pick up some lunch.  I have to be back at the church this evening at 5 pm as tonight is our annual Chili Show and Talent Supper (that is what it is called).  The choir furnishes the chili, hot dogs, buns and drinks and the folks from the congregation bring a desert to share.  After the dinner we have a talent show from among the folks in our congregation.  A good will offering is taken and that helps us buy new music or hire muscians for special occasions.  Most years I miss this event because we are in Florida but we went early this year. 

Pat, that was a nice story.

Ruth Ann, sorry about the experiences of your friend.  Glad it worked out and it was very nice of you to bring her lunch.  I am sure that made her day more pleasant after a bad start.

Karmat, the kids may not be keeping store but it sounds like the proud mothers may be. 

Marilyn, I think we will be in the market for a new bed before too long.  We have had the same set for quite a few years.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day.

I am finally ready for church, which I was able to do between phone calls from Ruth. I have had to put my foot down and tell her that  This is my day off and not to call an ambulance just because she is scared. I told her to lock her doors and talk to Jesus. He will never leave her nor forsake her that He is always there to watch over her.

She called me after midnight to ask if she should call an ambulance, when I asked what was wrong she was scared. She started calling me earlier in the evening, at 12:30 am  and about 10 times this morning.

Ok now I have unloaded I will be ok. It sure has been a stressful night, not much sleep after she woke me up. today is ta day of rest and I am going to REST, I was going to go look at beds this afternoon, I think the Lord is telling me to rest and forget the bed for today.

TTYL

Hello, All!  We arrived back home from Colorado today about 12:30.  We got stranded overnight, because the high winds and blowing snow caused the roads to be blocked.  God was so good to us; right by where the highway was closed stood a nice motel and restaurant, and we all checked in for the night (25 of us!)  We had a wonderful afternoon and evening, playing games and enjoying our brothers and sisters from the church.  Another group stayed farther up the line, in Pueblo, I believe.  Since the pastor, the musicians and most of the church leadership were stranded in Colorado, services were canceled for today.

Horn Creek was beautiful, and everyone had a great time.  We were scheduled to leave right after lunch, but because of weather reports, we left right after breakfast---but still got stuck.  But it's okay, all of us would rather be safe and warm in a nice motel than out on the road somewhere stuck in a snowdrift, cold and miserable! 

I have read all the posts since I left, too many to respond to individually.  But I love you all, and have or will pray for the mentioned needs, and will be back later.  I must go to the care home to check on Mom and Beth.

Later! 

Janet, I understand about being snowed in when you're in an unfamiliar town. Has happened to me, and God was SO merciful when it happened. I had flown to where my daugher was a freshman in college to help her drive back home. We got stopped by the highway patrol when they closed the roads. We went to a motel, and I was going around the car trying to kick off the big chunks of ice that form behind tires when I noticed her tires were not only threadbare, the steel in them was showing!

So, next day found us purchasing tires before we went any further. I still praise Him for keeping us safe on that long journey home, and for keeping her safe, even on those tires, while she was such a long way from us.

Our pastor is speaking between now and Easter on the seven sayings from the cross. Today was 'Father, forgive them for they know not what they're doing." Such powerful words coming from a suffering Lord. The power of forgiveness based on His death for us is almost overwhelming to me - He died, even if it was just for me. How humbling! And, then, to think of Him bearing ALL the sins of ALL the ages because of His love for us, truly does overwhelm me.

Y'all have a good afternoon.

Ruth Ann

It is still very cold here in Canada and they are colling for more snow tonight.   I have been chopping the ice that is still in my driveway so it won't be under the snow.   What a job!!

God bless

Love Ruthie

Quote from: Pat on February 24, 2007, 02:58:01 PM
Hi Ed...I'll ask Ian, my son, who has a fishing website and maybe he might have some suggestions. 

If you travel along the 401, we'll just have to meet for coffee.

If I go, I'll be traveling along the 401 with someone.  Not sure who yet.  Maybe my grandson and maybe an old HS buddy.  In either event, we'll try to arrange a cup of coffee.

By the way, nice story on the coal basket. 

This morning God spoke to us in church in His quiet way.  I wonder if everyone heard Him or just some of us.

Janet - your story about ending up right next to a motel really struck a chord for me.  We flew from Hawaii to Seattle in 1985.  In Hawaii it was 84 degrees, and in Seattle it was 27.  Then we flew down to Portland, where our car was, and it was 30 degrees.  Just as the plane touched down it started snowing - HARD!  By the time we finally got our things and got out to the car it had snowed about 4 inches already.  We headed out, having to go south of Portland to Canby, Oregon - probably 20 miles or so.  To do it, we had to travel over hwy. 213 up and over a little hill.  We got most of the way up, then couldn't go any further.  The service station right near us had no chains (they were all bought up).  There was a motel right next to us, so we went there.  Only thing is, they had no heat in the room, due to outages.  But we had to stay, as there wasn't anything else.  We called our two boys in Canby, finally got one, and he said both of them had been out shovelling snow for neighbors.  So we were a bit cold, but it was shelter, and we thanked God for it and were able to get home the next day.

Time to lock the door...

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