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My house has a figure 8 and my oven has a timer.  So I walked for 10 minutes this morning.  Not bad.  Just hope I don't wear out my carpets. 

Marilyn - Bread isn't my problem.  It is junk food that is.  Buns, potato chips, cookies, cakes,....I guess, things that are sweet and things that are salty and things that are sweet and salty!     And I know I don't eat enough protein to balance out what I do eat.  I didn't have a thing sweet in the house for a couple of weeks and I was hunting for something.  Right now, I have nothing sweet in the house but one Little Debbie cake.  I am sure it will be gone today.  Then I am out! 

Samantha ~ I will be praying for your husbands BIL for his eyes to be corrected by God.  Kitty's SIL is having eye surgery today.  He is at Wright Patterson Air Force base in Ohio and wants to fly again.  I told Kitty, I would like that surgery so I could fly, too!     Anyway, I will pray for both of these men today.

Kathleen ~ I haven't gotten in the habit to check out the Shouts.  So if anyone has shouted to me, I don't know it.  I really don't know who is online at the same time as I since I get email notifications and seldom come to CP at the top of the page.    

Janet ~ Are you doing an all food fasting?  Or are you drinking fruit juices and such?  A man at church started a 40-day fast with nothing but water.  He started last Friday.  Will end the last of February.  He is fasting with a gentleman that has done this every year for 15 or more years. 

JudyB ~ I did my walk today.  How about you?

Bright and sunny in Central Indiana.  But cold!!!!  Brrrrr!  22°F!! 

Good luck Etta Sue!!  The good thing is that it can be controlled a lot of time with diet and nutrition.  You are disciplined enough to do that, I think.  I have found that it isn't that I eat bad things, or even too much of them (though chocolate trips me up), but when I eat.  I haven't had breakfast OR lunch, yet, though I'm getting ready to (hopefully).

Kristi was running through the house this morning, not looking where she was going, and *BAM* ran right into the kitchen table.  Had it broken the skin, we would have stitches right now.  Fortunately, it is just a big ole pumpknot.  Looks painful. 

Just wanted to say hi! to everyone.

laters
karmat

Ok Etta Sue you caught me!!!  I will get that done as soon as I finish up on the puter.  I think I will encorporate the stairs in with the walk. 

I made a HUGE pot of split pea soup last night.  I can't eat it but boy did the rest of the family have devoured it.  John made lunch today and knowing I can't have the pea soup made me this wonderful ham, cheese, and tomato sandwich on 9 grain bread that Kassie made last night.  There is little left of the bread as well.

Colin 37 years and counting.  That is on the 6th of February of 1971.

Karma you and Kristi are a little accident prone aren't cha?  Wow a bump like that will hurt.

Pat I have sent you about 5 emails as I received the info you asked for.

I am sorry I am not mentioning everyone, just know you are prayed for.

   Praise the Lord!  I'm jumping for joy!  I just finished the last photo for our church directory. Well, that's not entirely true because I still have one more family to photograph and, ironically, it's the pastor's family. (their sons were out of town when I took the pictures)  So, now I have to figure out how to put it together with the names in Publisher, a new program to me.  My daughter and I will do it together as a school project, since she hasn't used it before, either.  I think it'll be fun.

I understand you all with the diet and health problems and am praying for you.  I have Celiac Disease and other food allergies, as well.  In addition to wheat gluten, I also can't have corn, potatoes or tomatoes.  It's certainly a challenge to find things I can eat and not get bored.  Variety is tough for me.  And when I get apathetic and cheat, I suffer.  Not fun.

Well, I will go for now.  Just thought I'd let you all know about the directory for those of you who've been praying for me.  I appreciate your prayers more than you know.  
Blessings, Kathleen

Hi Everyone, 

I think we should all pray for Pat's car situation.  I know we have been.  Now, let's pray s'more!

Okay, since I can't use the shoutbox, this is for Colin, whose "shout" I would like to respond to...

Hi Colin, you GIPE!

It's a bit long this morning, but soooooo good.  From Mark 2...

  After a few days, Jesus returned to Capernaum, and word got around that he was back home.   A crowd gathered, jamming the entrance so no one could get in or out. He was teaching the Word.  They brought a paraplegic to him, carried by four men.  When they weren't able to get in because of the crowd, they removed part of the roof and lowered the paraplegic on his stretcher.  Impressed by their bold belief, Jesus said to the paraplegic, "Son, I forgive your sins."

  Some religion scholars sitting there started whispering among themselves,  "He can't talk that way! That's blasphemy! God and only God can forgive sins."

  Jesus knew right away what they were thinking, and said, "Why are you so skeptical?  Which is simpler: to say to the paraplegic, 'I forgive your sins,' or say, 'Get up, take your stretcher, and start walking'?  Well, just so it's clear that I'm the Son of Man and authorized to do either, or both . . ." (he looked now at the paraplegic),  11 "Get up. Pick up your stretcher and go home."  And the man did it—got up, grabbed his stretcher, and walked out, with everyone there watching him. They rubbed their eyes, incredulous—and then praised God, saying, "We've never seen anything like this!"

In His Grip,
Kevin

I had quite a fun day at the elementary school where Abby attends.  I got to visit her music class, PE, recess (indoors first and later, outdoors) lunch, honors Math (boy some of those problems were tough!) and then Darrel came, so after the math class was over, we went to the gym and waited until time for her program.  It was really cute, all about teamwork, and taking care of our bodies.

Etta Sue, I will email you!

Later, folks!

Hi everyone. 

Just wanted to make a quick posting to let you all know that we are home safely from our trip to Florida.  I have had a very busy day today as thought my laptop had crashed so took it to CompUSA for warranty repair.  They called this afternoon saying the hardware was fine and they had just restored it to factory condition.  Apparently a program I was trying to install in the motel from a memory stick had caused the problem.  Now trying to get it back to a usable condition.

I haven't had a chance to read any postings and sure I won't this evening.  Hopefully tomorrow I can get caught up here.

WELCOME HOME, LARRY!!  YOU'VE BEEN MISSED! 

Welcome Home, Larry.

Yes, as Janet has said, You've been missed!  Glad you had an enjoyable time.

Pat

Etta Sue I am sorry if you got the impression that I  was saying that  bread was a problem for you. Bread was a problem for me, I would sit in the eveings eat several pieces of toast and jam to satisfy my sweet cravings. I would also eat  gobs of peanut butter with honey poured over the top  from a bowl but the spoonful.  I was using myself as an example. 

Ohhh, it's so nice to be able to kid each other.

I come in here and get such a giggle sometime.

Kathleen, I've used Publisher only a couple of times and it was a couple of years ago when I was helping my daughter with a project.  I wish you well.  Sounds like a lovely project.  Did you get a nice one of you and your family to share with us?

I just betcha she meant to say peanut butter, Janet.   Yes, Pat, I too enjoy a giggle.

I went to Sam's Club and rode the scooter up and down all the aisles. Certainly enjoyed my "journey"! And, found everything I wanted to purchase at the grocery store and at a more reasonable price. Thank goodness. Also, since Sam's sells in bulk, of course, I won't even need to THINK about buying that stuff again for a while.  

Goodness, JudyB - I notice that a moment ago your temperature was -9 degrees Fahrenheit. Brrr that's REALLY cold! I agree, staying indoors and getting the exercise with the stairs (or in Etta Sue's case, doing figure 8's in her home) is a good thing for this time of year.

Our office building is very large, so I have lots of hallways in which to walk. And, thankfully, I can now walk a bit more than during all last year.

A good friend called tonight - it was nice to get the call.

Well, must go and check out the faucets to get them dripping. When our temps fall to 20 degrees or lower, this old house just might "decide" to let the pipes freeze, so I always let them drip to save another huge plumbing bill.

Y'all have a good evening.

Ruth Ann

Oh, by the way, while I'm thinking about it, Shutterbugmom, I believe what you're referring to as "piccies" was originally spelled "biccies" - I think they're using that as a nickname for the yummy product we here in the States call cookies and the English folk call biscuits. You know, were I not diabetic, a cup of tea and a cookie would taste good before bedtime tonight!

And if I weren't fasting, Ruth Ann, I would join you!

Janet I changed that to read PEANUT butter. it was a typo that I didn't catch even with the auto fix spell check I have.

RuthAnn did you get my email?

Pat:  It is so sad that these older cars are so worthless when we try to sell or trade but a diamond in the rough when the dealers want to sell to you.  Did I say that right?  My '96 Nissan Maxima isn't even worth $4,500 now but it is a creampuff & has been really babied.  Not one thing has had to be fixed until this year, a new windshield - still, if I took it in or it was smashed, it would be sickening to hear that it was worthless.  Lots of years left, we hope. 

The strangest thing in the world has happened.  My cousin in Seattle took my mother's antique sewing machine from my brother's basement - now, that is really in my family, isn't it?  Tonight she called and said she was moving and taking "her grandmother's sewing machine with her" - we share the same grandmother but that machine was in my home.  I was so shocked  - she has a fine memory and proclaims to be a great Christian.  Well, if it is that important to her, she can have it.  It only bothered me for 15 minutes but I wanted to write about the odd conversation. 

Marilyn:  A dietican told me to be sure to eat some more fiber & carbs because I was trying to not eat carbs - it is more filling to have one slice of whole grain toast with my eggbeaters. 

Colin:  I'll make another angel cake just for you!  The youngest pastor had two slices but he can afford to eat two desserts. 

Larry:  Nice to have you returning.  Did you enjoy your trip?  The weather sounds wonderful -  our oldest son is working in Florida this week & he will return home to snow flurries. 

Talking about exercise in other posts - we joined an exercise club over a year ago because we have to for blood pressure and good for the heart.  The problem is that every afternoon, I am so sleepy and fell asleep on the couch today after the club & then cleaning floors & other things.  We take weekends off and feel better in the afternoon.  Keep hoping we will get used to this but it never happens. 

Nite all,
Carol

Ruth Ann- :lol:Thanks for clearing up the biccies issue for me.  I am laughing at myself for misreading the word.  Too funny!

Pat-I have two pages of the directory finished.  I've been able to figure out Publisher to the degree that I need to use it.  The directory is a pretty funny story how it came about.  (keep in mind, I don't usually do portraits, nor do I enjoy it and I don't really have the proper equipment.  I just do my own family and friends who beg and plead, mainly because I've not really studied much about aspect of photography, yet) My pastor asked if I could come and take a few pictures of familes at church so we could match the faces with the names.  No big deal.  We don't have a church building yet, so we meet at a senior center.  I took my background stand and tripod and everything down there.  They gave me a blue tablecloth, complete with a shiney ribbon-type crosshatch pattern for a backdrop.  I used available light, ceiling lighting and my 420ex speedlight flash.  One week led to another and before I knew it, I had done this 6 different Sundays with a few skipped in between.  It was like, "Can you take pictures for one more week, so we can get as many families as we can."  The last week, I only photographed one family.  
As you can expect, the lighting was different every week.  The first week it was sunny, and by the time we finished, it was a heavy overcast.  It's been quite a challenge trying to get the colors right.  I was going to just go black and white, but the pastor REALLY wanted color.  I finally extracted each family and then added a digital pattern backdrop and that at least took care of the food-stained backdrop.  The picture of my family I did at our house in yet different light from the rest.  I don't know how this will all end up.  Hopefully, at least okay.  I can post the picture of my family, but it's not great.  Oh well, at least I never claimed to be a portrait photographer, right?  
The good thing is, I'm doing it for the Lord, so I can laugh at the process and know that God is stretching me through all this, and our church will have it's very first pictorial directory to use for His glory and purpose.  I have learned a lot that I probably wouldn't have otherwise, (at least not right away) especially in Photoshop CS2 which I've only had for a few months.  Carl (aka ohenry) helped me a lot!  Thanks again Carl! I praise the Lord for your willingness.

You probably didn't even want to hear all that, but it would seem, I needed to share it.  Thanks for bearing with me.    I will post our family picture.  Please accept "as is."  Oops, I will have to find out how to post it directly from my computer since it's not in my gallery online.
Blessings, Kathleen

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Hey Kathleen, that's one very good looking family you happen to be a part of.     I think you're doing a great job of allowing yourself to be stretched.  God will always get the glory -- when we let Him.   

Welcome home, Larry!  You really are missed when you decide to take a vacation, y'know. 

Got stuff to do so .......... I'll be talkin' atcha later.      Jane

Good Morning It is 6:20 here on the lost coast, I am just about ready to go out the door for my workout at Curves as soon as I brush my teeth and my hair..

Welcome Home Larry.

Talk to  you later.

Kathleen, Pat also talked about piccies a while back---referring to pictures!  So, piccies and biccies---we talk about them all in here! 

Carol, I agree with you re cars.  We were going to trade in our Mercury, and the guy offered us such a low amount that I asked him "Do you realize you are insulting us?  I would rather give it away than let you have it for that!"  And we still have it.  It gets better mileage than the Cruiser!

I'm off today to have Pat cut, color and style my hair, then we are going to Dodge City for a bit of shopping.

Pat, I showed Darrel the page you wanted him to see, then he looked at one for here.  He says that is a good price.  (((Hugs)))

Gotta run!

I have walked this morning and all the other usual morning things I do.  I seem to be sleepy a lot but I remember that is one of the side effects from the new medication I am on.  Good that I like to sleep.  Seems if I sit very long, I am asleep.

Larry ~ Glad you are back from Florida.  Ivalou and I decided yesterday we are going to Florida the end of February to visit with Kaye Don and Barb in Bradenton.  We thought about going to Louisianna but Florida is a cheaper vacation for us since we will only have two nights in a motel. 

Cold again today in Indiana.  24°F.  Bright and sunny but cold.  Looks like some wind since when I look out the window I see the bare limbs on the maple tree jiggling!

Hi everyone and thanks for the messages of welcome back.  I did miss you all.  I have spent the last hour or more reading all the postings for this week and there is no way I can comment to everyone so will limit this post to just a few where I thought of something I particularly wanted to say.

Janet, I am glad Beth was able to get the air mattress.  We bought one of those for my Dad and it cost either $3,000 or $4,000 but was worth every penny as he had developed a stage 4 pressure sore and after getting that never developed another one.  My sister had it in her garage after his passing and we sold it just a few months ago for $1200.  There was nothing wrong with it and it constantly changed the pressure in the various air cells.  He asked me once what it cost and I told him and he said that was really expensive.  I told him laying on his dollar bills wasn't going to give him any comfort and he never mentioned it again.  It was worth every penny.  The pump was almost silent.

Pat, sure sorry to read of your car being totalled as know that means you have to find another and they never pay enough in insurance to cover the cost of replacement.

Jeannine, God has provided transportation for you.

I am sure there were several others I wanted to comment to but will just say that I have read all of the postings and that I appreciate all of you and the sense of friendship I find on this website.  Pat, thanks for providing this for us.

My daughter called me a few minutes ago to say she has finally found a job and it is one where she will not have to be on her feet.  God is certainly looking after her.  She will be working for Scott's lawn service in setting up accounts so will be working on a telephone all day.  The pay is not great but  is better than minimum wage and hopefully she will be able to support herself with what she makes. 

One further note on our trip.  We had perfect weather the first three days we were in Florida and it was so nice we were able to sit on the deck and have a meal on a couple of occasions.  The last couple of days the humidity came back and it was really warm because of it.  We had a great time visiting with the cousins and Pat's only living aunt.  We are already planning for the reunion, which will be in February next year.

Good Morning Y'all!

Just a quick "Thank You" to all who prayed for my bro in law who had the eye surgery.  He is now seeing 20/20 in one eye and 20/40 in the other and the dr says it may go to 20/15 and 20/20.  His eyesight was worse than mine, so I think that is wonderful!  God is soooo good!!!!!!!

JudyB - thanks for the info.  I think just their son wants to be homeschooled, but I'm not sure if his mother is up to having someone home with her all the time.  (That's just the way she is)  Homeschooling is a BIG commitment.  I wouldn't trade the time I have with my kids for all the money in the world!

Larry, good that you made it home safe and sound and had a wonderful trip on top of that.

Marilyn, how long did you have to work out with Curves before seeing any real results?  I started working out with Bodies in Motion with Gilad on FIT Tv since the first of the year, and so far no weight loss, but have toned up some.  Have to get my cholesterol lowered.

Yall have a great day!

Samantha

Samantha, i haven't lost any weight, but I sure have tuned up. My BMI is  23 which is very good. However my body fat index is 41. that is not so good. All my weight is in my belly fat. My weight keeps fluctuation up and down a few pounds every week. However now I am counting  calories and being very careful to drink  64 oz of water daily as well as journaling what I am eating.  I have only been at Curves  since the end of October, 55 visits so far. My cholesterol is now at 195 one year ago it was 255, so I am doing good.

Gotta go walk the dogs now.

Feeling sleepy after a day of quilting (only I did cross-stitch) and yakking. 

Marilyn - 64 oz. of water daily - I wish tea counted.  That is my downfall, not drinking enough water.  Great on your numbers. 

Larry:  That sounds like a super job for your daughter.  Am so glad for her. 

Pat:  Can you get different bids on the car?  What will you decide? 

Carol

Well, here's a pic of my new baby:



The grandkids are all laughing and saying that they are going to write a new song:

"Grandma bought an SUV!"

They think it's a lark!


I get it on Monday cuz they are going to put four brand new tires on it, do Crown Rust proofing for the underbody, give the upholstery a fabric treatment and the paintwork a special kind of protection treatment and then I get it on Monday.

I'll probably get it paid for in about 10 years!  HAHAHA!

Nice Car Pat They let  you finance a car for 1o years in Canada??? In the USA we can only finance them for 5 years, maybe 6 at the most.

I am going to bo to the church in just a little bit. I told the Pastor I would go sit there with him for an hour. This is a one night per month sitting quietly in the sanctuary with worship music playing in the background and just  waiting on God.

Not financed at all, Marilyn.  I paid for it with my Homeowners Line of Credit!

When you don't work, it's difficult to finance the buying of anything huge.

Pat, that looks like a lovely little SUV for you and Geordie!  I pray it will be dependable, safe transportation for you for many years.  You did good, girl!

Pat and I had a good day together.  Anybody want to come over and scrapbook with us?  I think between us we have enough supplies to open a store!!  Fun, though........they are always coming out with new stuff, and today Hobby Lobby had so much stuff on sale.  We got quite a few things for pennies on the dollar.  Now, if we just have about five years with nothing else to do.......   Not likely!

I need to get some Bible reading done.