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Morning Devotional...

Psalm 36

This psalm tells us that there are two - and only two - kinds of people in the world.  According to the author of the psalm they are "the wicked" and "those who know You."  David wants to remind the people, of these two categories.  And he very much wants them to be in the second category.  He wants them to pray for the kind of light for daily living that can come only from God and from knowing Him.

With these purposes in mind, he tells them what "the wicked" are like.  He says, "there is no fear of God before his eyes."  In fact, that's the reason they are the wicked, the reason, in fact, for everything they think and do in life.  It answers the question, "Why are they like that?"  The answer is that they are the way they are because God means nothing to them.

In fact, the way the wicked see it, there isn't anyone watching them or caring about what they do. Simply put, they don't think there's a God Who cares about what we do in this world. David tells us that the wicked "flatters himself in his own eyes and denies any iniquity." In fact, says the psalmist, "He has ceased to be wise and to do good.  He devises wickedness on his bed; he sets himself in a way that is not good; he does not abhor evil."

You and I should recognize the description – It's a description of the relativism of our own day that says there's no God, so every man is therefore his own standard - what's right for you is right for you, and what's right for me is right for me.

But there is one thing we really need to be aware of: there really IS a God Who cares!  And those who know Him love His mercy and faithfulness, His righteousness and judgements, and His providence over all His creation.  They have discovered His lovingkindness and have put their trust in Him.  They're "abundantly satisfied with the fullness" of that lovingkindness, and they drink of the "river of Your pleasures" - the joy of knowing and loving the reaL and true God, the Foundation of all being.  Not only so, but they've even found that, knowing Him, they can actually understand life.  They speak to their God, and they say, "with YOU is the fountain of life - in Your light we see light."

So the people singing the psalm reaffirm their faith by singing these words, and so they become ready to pray.  The psalmist then leads them in the prayer of those who truly know God.  They sing, "Oh continue Your lovingkindness to those who know You, and Your righteousness to the upright in heart."  They pray that they might actually experience their God's dealing with them every day!  Their prayer seeks continuing realization of the Lord's reality, of His blessing, and of His care in their lives.

They close by praying to be kept from the influence of the unbelievers, lest they fail and fall.  It's like one of the things found in the prayer our Lord taught His disciples. He taught them to say, "Lead me not into temptation, but deliver me from the evil one."  That's the message of this psalm as well. 

So, how do you want your day to go?  Could you use this model prayer?  Will you seek every day to know the presence and blessing of a real and present God?

Al Moak

Here's a hymn that reflects these thoughts.  Just click to hear the music.

Thanks Al That a wonderful study on Psalm 36. I need to go back and read it again more slowly.

Church was great this morning Pastor Danny talked about his vision for the coming  year, There is a lot of remodeling going on in the building too.

Keith is on his way home from visiting with his sons in Portland. I'm staying in today as it is too cold to be outside, the dogs are all snuggled  on the floor beside me by the little heater that is behind my chair. They go out and come back is quickly.

I have been watching the news on Israel and Gaza since yesterday. I saw an interesting program on Fox News  late last night when I couldn't sleep about a young man, whose father is in the hierarchy of Hamas, who  converted to Christianity and is now living in San Diego. He told about how Hamas  tortures their own people. It was a very good program.

Thak you Al.

I am on my 3rd modrm.  I keep getting power surges through the phone line and blow modems.  Got a power bar with a surge protece and a serge protect for the phone line too. 

I will be back tomorrow and get caught up then.

I saw that program too, Marilyn.  And it was repeated today.  Very interesting that even though he knows there are orders out to murder him, he has no fear.  Must be a God thing! 

We made dinner for Beth and John, then I took them back to the home and brought the van back and put it into the garage.  We will leave around 10 to take John to Garden to get his train home, he is to leave at 11:30.  And I am already sleepy!

Anthony, it's great to see you posting again!  How are things with you and yours?  You asked about Beth...her physical condition is very discouraging, but her spirits are good, also her attitude at this time.  Her friend John has been here spending two weeks with her, which cheered her tremendously.

Al, good words for today, thanks.

I spent the afternoon looking for pictures and stories about our family to send my sister Shirley who is writing a book.  Maybe she should share the proceeds with me, you think?   

See you tomorrow!

What a wonderful devotional to read!  We did Psalm 121 together and then prayed and now on my last check through Thoughts for the Week, we've read another of your wonderful devotionals, Alan .

Thanks so very much!

We're getting ready tomorrow for our southward journey on Tuesday.  I have quite a full and busy day.

Pat

I enjoyed the devotional this morning.  I was speaking to an old friend who, when she found I had become a Christian, said, "each to his own."  I don't really know how to speak to such people, but it seemed to re-inforce what the devotional was saying.

Marilyn, I would like to have seen the program about Hamas.  With so many of them becoming suicide bombers, there must be an immense amount of pressure on some of them to do what they do.

Judy I am sorry to hear about the modem's blowing up.  New technology is useful unless it breaks down.  Hope you can sought the problem out.

Janet, I'm glad that Beth is keeping in good spirits and what a blessing for her to have a friend in John.  It must be a great encouragement for her.  Have a good day today Janet.

Pat, have a great day today.

Have a great day everyone.

Anthony.

Good Morning, I've been to Curves already even though my  right knee is giving me fits today, well, it is an ongoing situation with my  knee has been for  years. It does well for a long time then it  is just the opposite. I haven't  don't anything to irritate it it is just something I have to live with.

Raining a little here this morning,  not enough to be any problem.  Not much on my schedule today except go to work, I do need to go to the jewelers to have a diamond replaced in my mother's wedding ring, I will have one taken out of one of my rings. I have my heart set on using my mother's ring.


Have a great day everyone.

Thank you, Al, for the great devotion of Psalm 36.  Inspirational reading.

Not much going on today.  I need to call the 60 Chix about Thursday so will do that sometime today.  It is sunny, then cloudy, then sunny again.  But still cold.  Below freezing quite a bit.  But NO WIND.  The winds we have been having are fierce!  Sometimes you just want to yell STOP!! 

Listening to Bose...love it!

Marilyn the weather could be a factor with the knee.

Still working on inventory here in the store.  It has become quite a job.  The tough part is unrolling and then re rolling spools of elastic and trims.   he fabric is one thinf, maximum 10 meters on each but the elastic can have as much as 150 meters.  the rerolling is the hard part keeping the roll neat. 

My co-worker came in today with more boxes for burning and some patterns and fabric for me that she is getting rid of.  This is great, I love increasing my stash, and this is mostly childrens fabric, so I can sew for the grands if I actually get time!

No puppies.  Silly dog had a false pregnancy right through to the 11th hour.  Grrr I was looking forward to her puppies.  Well she will soon be fixed.  We are not going through this again.  She ia a good pet and I think this was tough on her too.

Got to run.  More unrolling to do.

I am awake!  And hope I can keep my eyes open until tonight.  John's train was two hours late, so it was 3 AM when Darrel and I got back home this morning.  Yawn......  And I have to work today.  I have no idea why the delay, but it was a short night.

Anthony, they repeated the program "Escape from Hamas" again last evening on Fox.  Do you get Fox there?  This fellow's father was a founding member of Hamas.  His 'awakening' came while he was in prison and watched Hamas members torturing and killing other Hamas members.  He later became a Christian, and has a powerful testimony.

Pat, praying for good travel for you and Paul.  I know you will be happy when the trip doesn't need to be made so often.

They are to deliver Beth's new recliner today.  I must go and pay the final half of its purchase price, and do a few more errands.  So I'd best get with it!

up and going this morning fixing to run out the door to go to several places like elkhart hugoton and back home oh well i get to spend time with the hubby so i'm happy! hope ya'll have a good day and all is well!

Hi, friends,

It's a cold day here in Nashville. I've packed more, given my son a few "honey-do" jobs, cooked chili, have a load of laundry drying and a load washing, ran the dishwasher, and now am dressing to go out and get the kitty some more food. He has a self-feed container for his dry "indoor kitty" food, and it's on its last bowl-ful.

Andrew, yes, it's nice to hear from you again. With those who cannot be witnessed to, our consistent lives will witness to them on a regular basis without our having to say a word.

My son will be over here sometime today. Hope he's doing well - he spent the weekend with my grandson (his only son) down in Birmingham, AL.

Well, best get moving - it's not getting any earlier. 

Ruth Ann

hey its seems like its getting colder here today and I think i will stay inside for the day BRRRRRRRR.
Al real good devotional really enjoyed it.
Pat may God grant you travelling mercies.
I hate travelling in winter around here.
Blessing to all!!             

Hi everyone.  I have had a really busy day today.  After coffee and walking at the gym, I spent the rest of the morning helping friends get their new computer in shape.  I showed them how to copy the files from the old computer onto a CD and then load them in the documents folder on the new computer.  Also helped with a printer problem and put virus protection on the computer.  I got to see the new Word 2007 version as had never seen it in action. 

I then had a men's luncheon to attend and when I got home rested for just a little while and then had a prearranged call with a friend and we talked for a long time. 

It is currently 60 degrees here and is suppose to get up to 66 degrees tomorrow and rain. 

Al, thanks for the new devotional for this week.

I have read all of the postings but am going to be brief tonight as am tired.

I made it through the day, and now I'm seriously considering my pillow.  Soon I will be     Ahhhh...

It felt really cold here today; thermometer said 39 but with that cold wind, it felt more like 9!

Pleasant dreams, everyone.

We had another bad snowstorm last night and I could not go to have a haircut for the 3rd or 4th time....told them I would see them come Spring!

My AVG was due for renewing and did it before Christmas so it would not expire.  Seems Internet Explorer had a loop hole that allowed a virus and guess who got dinged while downloading my program   I have spent the last two days having to do a complete System Recovery, then finding a way to again get the AVG to download without another virus ... finally loaded their temp free one and activated with my new license once it was on.  The tech. who tried to help me couldn't get it to load, so had to figure out a way on my own.  Boy, am I tired!  So many things had to be updated from scratch.  Then my Outlook Express wouldn't accept my password, had to go to them and put in a new one....Have not had any virus on the computer since switching to AVG two years ago...sort of funny it happened this way.   

Kind of like the snowfall last night.  Our street finally got plowed in the morning and the night brought more snow and another mess.  That darn little elf is working overtime again.....

Nice devotional, Al.  I am also going to go back and read it in more detail when my eyes can once again focus. 

Hope that you do show us some pictures, Sarah.  Glad your big day went well and that you are so happy.

The neighbours cat is inside at the moment.  We have been letting Billy come in to get warm, as they put him outside in all sorts of weather.  Seems they have a new puppy now and guess it takes time for them to get friendly.  Misty doesn't mind as she keeps trying to go out and gets cold and stuck in the snow.  So spends most of the day sleeping.  I keep thinking SPRING....if only it would happen.

Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.

Liz

  Hi to all.  I have read the posts and thanks Al for the devotional I will try to go back and read it again.

Anthony:  I am not sure if I asked you this before.  W

   I will try to continue where I messed up.

Anthony: Where do you live in the British Isles ?  I am from Glasgow many years ago and it seems funny but there are still a few things that I miss.

Judy B.  Hope that you get your problems fixed with the computer they can be a real problem.  Say hi to John and to Heather and give her my email address and tell her to send me an email.  God bless sis.

Paul and Pat.   Hope that all is well and that you have a safe trip to Virginia.

Al.  How are the legs coming along and what about the sleeping.  God bless.

Well must get some sleep. Have a wonderful week and gods richest blessings to all.

Hi everyone.  I realize it hasn't been very long since I posted last evening and really have nothing to add this morning other than a greeting to everyone.  We continue to be warm here as see it is currently 63 degrees and suppose to get up to 66 degrees today.  Tomorrow is to be a little cooler.  I heard it raining during the night.

A friend sent the following, which brought a smile to my face so wanted to share it with you all:


Hope everyone finds something to smile about today.

Good afternoon everyone.  It's still very cold here in the U.K. and driving conditions are bad, so the roads are very quiet at the moment.

Janet, I'm afraid I can't get Fox News at the moment, but may be able to get it later this year.  You don't normally hear of these things, which leads people to believe that ordinary people back Hamas.  It's good for the truth to come out.  I do pray that Beth will enjoy her new chair.  Being comfortable is important.

Sarah, nice to see you posting - still can't believe you're married.  I think you were 16 when you first joined the forum here.  Have a great day.

Ruth Ann, thanks for the advice on witnessing to people.  I think that you are right.  The lives that we lead speak volumes to the unconverted.  This old friend did comment that she thought I had become more caring than when she knew me.

Melody, that's how feel about the weather here at the moment.  Don't go out unless it's essential.  Hope you have a good day.

Larry, it's great that you are able to help people out with their computer problems.  I used to be interested in computers, but for some reason I struggle to use the things these days.  Oh, and by the way, I am definately not jealous about your 60 degrees - I would rather be shivering by the fire anyday ~ haha.  I just read the joke - great.  The things children say :-)

Liz, snowstorms are nice if you can look at them from a warm living room.  Have a good day today.

Hi Gord, I live in the Midlands in England.  I have never been to Scotland, but do have some distant family in Glasgow.  When my nephew got married his uncle attended in his kilt.  My friend just returned from a break in Scotland and mentioned how cold she was.  It's good to meet you brother.

God bless all and enjoy the day.  I just had a new digital camera come through the post today.  The Nikon D60, I am really looking forward to using it, but I don't think my memory card will come for another week at least.  It will give me time to look at the handbook.

Anthony.

Anthony. Congratulations on the new camera.  I am looking forward to seeing some of the pictures you take with it!

Liz... Didn't you know the word S N O W is a 4 letter word?  Especially this year.  Here in Northern Ontario we broke 7 weather records.  The most snow, the most rain, the lowest temperature and the highest temperature, were among the records that were broken.

Gors good to "see" you.  I will pass on the message to Heather.

I had little sleep last night 2.5 hours to be exact so I feel like a limp dishrag today.  Thankfully I am off today.  The repairs and alterations are rolling in again.....so I had better get at it.

Take a look at the pictures that have been posted.  We have amazing tallent here at Christian Photographers.

Have a good day everyone and God bless

Al:  Thank you for devotions - I just looked at Psalms 36 and the part that jumped out is:  vs 9 For you are the Fountain of life; our light is from your Light"  It says everything so plain and clearly.

Anthony:  You can be sure that you are filled with light and your old friend did notice the difference. 

Don just took off to drive to Fort Collins and spend time meeting three friends, separately.  He has missed them and only one of them was able to make it to his birthday party.  He says he is not going to tell anyone that he is from Minnesota any more.  The politics has turned so ugly there. 

Good Morning everyone. Not much new here yet today. 48° with light fog according to  the bottom of my screen.

Not much news today.  Just that I woke up to a skim of snow on the ground.  Then when I turned on the radio it was talking about all the accidents in the Indy area due to ice.  I came in the living room and watched out the picture window and sure enough, the traffic was crawling on SR32.  I have seen a couple of salt trucks on SR32 so traffic vehicles are moving faster now.  I have a couple of letters to put in the mailbox but I will wait until it warms up....above freezing.  Even if that is tomorrow.  It is getting foggy now. 

Must go.  Things to do.  I had visions of going to Noblesville for Taco Bell but not today.  Is that a sign of getting old??

I am like Liz...I may not be out until Spring!

No Etta Sue that is not old....It is a sign of being smart.  Dad gave me a teapot stand that said "Too soon oldt undt too late smardt!" I think we are all there.

I see smoke coming from our neighbours chimney but no shadow of smoke from ours.  Time to feed the shark.  At least this year we have enough wood to stay warm.

Be back later
JudyB

Etta sue I love your graphic today of the cat building a sand castle in the litter box.

Dear all.  I feel too tired to reply to everyone tonight.  I'm going to sit down and watch a Norman Wisdom movie and pop off to bed in an hour's time.  Have a good night's sleep everyone and see you tomorrow.

God bless,  Anthony.

This morning we went to a friends for coffee & cookies, their fire place was going and it sure made you feel ever so cozy.  Upon leaving we had several errands to take care of,  now according to the evening news we have more snow on its way with the weather being unsettled until Sunday. Glad I am retired.

Judy: Heard on the news that we are to get lots and lots of snow this winter.
About you internet we have filters on every phone line in the house in use or not. Along with the power bar.

Anthony: Good to see you back.

The Hockey game is on so will watch that before heading off to bed.

Ruth 

hows everyone doing.... i hope all is well... soon it will be back to EVERYTHING work and school combined... yay! not really but it will all be ok...anyways i must be off here and on to getting some things cleaned and packed and ready for transport also need to get paperwork complete for things such as name change etc. hope everyone has a good day\week!
Sarah

Hi, friends,

I can envision that the next days will be long ones in my life...got the approval for my apartment move and found out my apartment number, etc. So, I've already been online making changes in addresses --- YIKES! so many more changes that it may make me feel as if I'm on a treadmill!

I'll check in as often as I can, but in the meantime, please ask our Lord to guide me as I make these last preparations and finish packing.

Y'all have a great rest of the day.

Good Morning, not much new here, am making a small potato salad that I started yesterday, boiling a few more small potatoes, I'm tired of my fridge being empty. so I will be cooking up enough stuff to last for a week instead of  fixing something daily. I ate  whole Sweet Potato pie yesterday and not much else.

Packed up the little knick knacks for the shelves in the kitchen and some of the china cabinet. Spent a lot of time on the computer writing to friends and dumping a  lot of things on them there were on my  mind. Praise God for the few friends who do not judge and will listen and send good thoughts my way. Much needed prayers from those friends mean so much to me. Just being able to tell them anything and not have them look down on me from someplace they have never been, understand, or even imagined takes a special friend. I have been there already, picked myself up and changed my life getting rid of the past,  and moved on to a better life. So much that many of you do not know, or have ever even dreamed of having lived through and would never understand.
Been there, done that., no t-shirt.

'nuf said

I go up late this morning and felt ashamed of myself, but managed to go for an 1/2 hour swim before doing the groceries.  I'm going through the best bible study book I have ever come across at the moment.  Scroggie's Guide to the Gospels, if anyone could get a copy of this book I can really recommend it.  It's now 4:00 in the afternoon and I've just found time to log on ~ hope everyone is well.

Ruth, thanks for the welcome.  It's so nice to join in with the forum again after such a long break.  I hope that you enjoyed the hockey game.

Sarah, I hope you have a good day and manage to get everything done.  Don't forget to look after that husband of yours ~ hehe.

Ruth Ann, it sounds like you are really busy at this time of your life.  I am praying that the Lord will be with you through all of this.  God bless you.

Marilyn. you are right that people can never know all of the things that we have gone through in our lives.  It is great that you have true friends who are able to listen and encourage.  Of course we all have a heavenly friend who is always willing to hear our cries.  It's wonderful to see you so full of God's love and joy.  God bless you sister.

I'm now going to have a cup of coffee and then do some housework before taking a bite and going to the bible study at church.  Y'all have a good one.

Anthony.

Good morning!  I had a strange day yesterday.  It started off by being late for work for only the second time in my life!  I was so tired on Monday night, went to bed at 9 and slept right through to 7, and was supposed to be at work at 6:30!    But it was all right, my help wasn't needed nearly as much at breakfast as for lunch.  We had 10 extra people (County and City officials) and a more complicated menu than normal.  I made four coconut cream pies, among other items.

I did come in and read the posts last night but didn't post.

Hello to all of you today, hope those with lots of snow get a break, and those who have problems are in my prayers.  Good to have Anthony, Ruth and Ruth Ann posting more often......hello, MRS. Sarah!  Where are you living now that you are married?

I have Red Hats soon, then a meeting with a lawyer.  Also need to check on Beth, the doctor was called to see her, don't know if he has yet or not, but want to know what will be done for her.

Marilyn ~ God forgives us of our past sins when we confess them.  That's all that matters, right?  And isn't it great to have friends that you can tell anything and everything and there are no judgments in return?  True friends. 

Well, I had all intentions of going to Taco Bell today and then getting in some groceries.  It is snowing so I am not venturing out.  I am out of several grocery items but not necessary to go out in snow to get them. 

Big day tomorrow.  60 Chix at Cracker Barrel and then Kitty and I are going to play crocheting.  She showed me a crocheted back scrubber that she got as a gift.  I made one and now she wants to make more.  She does some crocheting but has to watch someone and then she can crochet so we are going to play crochet after 60 Chix.  We always have a great time when we are together no matter what we do.

I hadn't talked to Ivalou since Sunday so I called her this morning.  She is doing okay...been trying to keep warm and doing some reading. 

Did anyone see 'Homeland Security USA' last evening on the TV?  I really like it.  It is about all our entries into the USA and how they find and detect drugs and terrorists or others who are coming to our country illegal.  Just glad I am not near a border city!

It was 8 years ago today that I lost my Mother.  Sure doesn't seem that long ago and then again, it seems ages ago! 

As I said it is snowing, blowing and cold....Brrrr!  29 degrees!

Good day.
Its cold here today and I think I will just stay inside until our prayer meeting tonight.
We are having a week of prayer.
Marilyn- the word of God tells us when we come to god has far has the east is from the west he removes our transgressions from us , never to be remember any more.
It doesn't matter what someone else says there is now no condemnation to the child of God.
Al -hope you are doing much better now.
Anthony-I have not heard of the book  Scroggie's Guide to the Gospels.
But it sures sounds good. I love bible study!!
May God Bless each one of you today   

Hi everyone.  This morning started out warm but it has gotten cooler all day.  We have had rain, wind and now sun and tonight it is to get into the 30s.  The good news is that the rain for the last couple of days has caused our Lake Lanier to raise 3 feet.  This is very important as the drought has caused the lake to get lower and lower and it is the water source for Atlanta and much of the regional area, including where I live.

Today was our first Bible study for this new year.  Our pastor is leading us in a study of the Book of Romans. I am sure this will be our study area into the summer.  From there I went to Kohl's to exchange of couple of dress shirts that Pat got me for Christmas that weren't the right size.  After much looking I was able to find two replacements and had a get a new tie to go with one of them. 

That is about all I have done so far today except to organize some papers I need for a meeting tonight into a notebook.  I am going to miss choir practice this evening to attend this meeting but it is an obligation I volunteered to do so no complaints.

Good to see everyone posting.

I got back from Bible study about an hour ago.  The pastor was preaching about Mannaseh (don't know how to spell his name) from the Old Testament.  He preached on his prayer while he was in jail and the way that God mercifully heard him.  A good study to take home with you.  My pastor is from Missouri and he keeps talking about American football - I have no idea what he's talking about.  Perhaps I ought to do a study on that ~ hahaha.

Janet, I got up late this morning too, I'm glad it wasn't too much of a problem for you.  I hope the rest of your day goes well.  What is Red Hats?

Melody, it's a good idea to stay in during this cold weather.  We were thin on the ground at church tonight, but with so many old folk in the congregation it's to be expected.  B.T.W. I'm really serious about Guide to the Gospels. If you enjoy doing Bible study, see if you can get it from Amazon.com.  I think every Christian ought to go through the book.  It isn't for the faint-hearted, it might take you months, but it will be worth it.

Larry, it sounds good that you had the rain.  We need water to live, so you can thank God for that.  Doing a study on Romans sounds interesting.  I trust that you will get a lot out of it. Have a good day Larry.

God bless all, and I will see you tomorrow.

Anthony.

Hey I slept in this morning as well what a good feeling. About 10 a.m. it started to snow and yes we got lots enough for hubby to use the snowblower.

Then after doing some errands I have spent time doing a clean up on the computer. Now it is running so much faster.

I am needing to make a phone call, then in approx. an hour we will be needing to leave to meet with our son & his family for 3 games of bowling why so late we pay only $1.00 per game.

Must run along      Ruth

Enjoy the bowling Ruth.  Does Sue ever join you with bowling?

Hi everyone.  It has turned a lot colder here and is now 41 degrees, according to my little weather report at the bottom of my Firefox browser. 

Today is my retiree's luncheon.  I haven't attended for several months so am looking forward to it.  I will go from there to our daughter's apartment to pick her up as she is coming out for a couple of nights.  She needs to see the chiropractor.  She has decided to only work part time if the IRS will allow her to do so, if not she says she will try to work full-time. 

Not much else new out this way.  My good friend, Rod, went to Las Vegas yesterday to attend the annual Consumer Electronics Show.  This is something he has done for many years but said a few days ago this may be the last time he goes.  Until this year the annual computer user group national meeting was held a couple of days before the Consumer Electronics Show.  He likes to stay up with new things in the electronics area as he is an electrical engineer.

Ruth, hope you bowled well last evening.  I don't think I would care to go late to the bowling alley but the price sounded good. 

Anthony, the Bible study is always good as our pastor is a fine teacher.  He doesn't just lecture but encourages us to ask questions or make comments. 

Prayer for travel mercies will be much appreciated, I am driving to Oregon today.

Good morning.  Brrrrr!  It's only 14 degrees here.  So cold my internet had a hard time coming on this morning.     I had to power down the modem and back on before I had access to internet!!  Whew!  When I woke up it was snowing but now it is sunny and not snowing.  But the wind is fierce. 

I am going to 60 Chix today then to Kitty's house to play.  Ha!  I am taking my laptop, Bose speakers and crocheting.  I have no idea when I will be home tonight. 

Today is Elvis' birthday.  Remarkable how after 30 years from his death, he still has music that is outstanding.  I put his name in Pandora and I am listening to 'Whole Lot of Shaking Going On'.  Remember when he was only shown from the waist up on Ed Sullivan?  Now the commercials are ten times worse than Elvis in his day!

Marilyn ~ You posted while I was composing.  You got prayers from me, gal!

Thank Etta Sue, I wasn't supposed to go until later in the month, but plans do change suddenly and I am going today.

Good mornin all i am up and going today as i wish i wasn't... got called into work today so i need to be getting ready to go there oh well its the only way to make money right now and i very well could have told her no... but then i wouldn't earn any money today.. i really love how usually she schedules me like 5 days off and i end up with 2 or 3 instead... but its all good.... anyways must be off to go and get ready have a good day!
sarah

Hi, my son met with the leasing manager at the apartment complex today, and will go tomorrow to pay his rental for this month and get the keys! That's very good, because I can help him get pretty well moved in, then my move will occur over next weekend - just before the Martin Luther King holiday.

There have been quite a few postings since last evening.  I have been out of the house all day today.  First, took Beth to see the proofs of hers and John's photos, then to lunch at the Senior Center, followed by doing some volunteer work there; then to a moving committee meeting at the care home.  I am the Family representative on the committee.

My back has been hurting like mad, also my right hip.  I NEVER have back pain, so I called my chiropractor, since he worked on me yesterday.  He said to come in at 5:30, so I'd better get going!

More later.............

2 1/2 hours later....I'm just home again.  The Dr. really worked on me, then did the electrical impulse treatment.  He thinks the pain is from a big release of toxins following yesterday's treatment.  He wants me to come in again tomorrow evening.  In the meantime, ice is my friend.    So now I am going to take some pain pills, get the ice pack and head to bed.

What fun yesterday with 60 Chix.  I don't know what happened but I thought there would be around 10 but there was only 5!  But we didn't leave Cracker Barrel until around 3pm!  Lots of talking! 

We went to Kitty's and I set up my laptop and Bose speakers but for some reason I couldn't get online with Kitty's wireless set up and she has Embarq also.  So we listened to Hawaiian music that I have on the laptop while crocheting.  Kitty will be fine with her crocheting.  Just needed nudged in the right direction. 

Then I showed her Pandora.com on her desktop.  She loves it too! 

She fixed supper for us and her hubby.  After a while I said, I hate to eat and run but I have to get home.  It was 9:30 when I got home!!!  A great day. 

Today I am going out to eat with Ivalou and some other ladies that we have eaten with before.  Janet is going to take Ivalou and I.  I called Janet and told her I would drive because I needed some groceries.  But she said she needed groceries also so I am riding with her after all.  Duh!  Does that all make sense? 

I couldn't go to sleep last night.  I was thinking about Secret Sister cards.  So I got up, turned on the desktop and made a card for my Secret Sister for January to be mailed!  Went back to bed and slept!

We have had some interesting experiences last night and today. 

On the way home, driving down a snow covered road, we heard a thunk and the van stopped.  I got out and the front left wheel was at right angles to the direction I was going.  I called a friend was towed to a station and am without a van till the suspension in the front is repaired.  Aparently the lower ball joint let go.  Not much of a wonder on the rough roads that we have up here.  I was awed at the timing.  Five minutes from help and 10 minutes from the highway.  If it had let go there, we may not be here today.  God was protecting us yet again!  Isn't He Good!!!!

John picked us up in the truck and home we went.  Well today the truck quit!  Of all things he put in some fuel from Georgia and the little bit that was left caused the fuel to gell.  Thus no transportation today without a service call.  Now again the truck was running, we could have been stranded on the highway in the cold.  No we were still at home.  Isn't God Good?   YOu know I am in awe at what He is doing in our family and church.

Please pray for my boss.  She is born again, but her parents aren't.  Last night she found out that her dad was in surgery and has been diagnosed with liver cancer.  So sad.  She is heading to Barrie to see him today.

I need to get ready for work  I will be back God bless you all as He has us, even in the llittle things.

All is well, the snow has stopped here on Vancouver Island.  I never thought rain could look so great!  Problem is, there is going to be much flooding now and many folks are facing serious problems.  What a winter this is...and not over yet .

I hope you are feeling better today, Janet.  So many things have been happening it is hard to keep track of everyone's posts. 

Marilyn, hope your dog is okay and your trip was safe.

Sarah, glad your big day went well.  Sounds like you are working as hard as ever....God is Good!

I just finished reading the best book that has come along in years.  It is called Dewey, by Vicki Myron.  Amanda gave it to my daughter, who loaned it to me.  The story about the cat who changed the town of Spencer, Iowa, after being rescued from their library drop box on one of the coldest nights ever.  It confirms my belief that God sends the right pet into our lives when needed. 

Here is a link to a story about him:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jGpvvLmwbs

I cried at the end and yet it left me with a really great feeling.  I think the librarian gave good advice when she wrote:
Find your place.
Be happy with what you have.
Treat everyone well.
Live a good life.
It isn't about material things; it's about love and you can never anticipate love.

She is a strong Catholic and has a deep faith.   That little cat saw her, the town and many people, through some really tough times.  I think it is a book well worth reading.   

Time to get busy.  Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.

Liz

Not many posters today. I am here in Oregon. Just checking in.

I received this from a friend in Edmonton.  I think it is the way a lot of us feel after Christmas.  Enjoy.

T'was the month after Christmas,
and all through the house,
Nothing would fit me,
not even a blouse.

The cookies I'd nibbled, the chocolate I'd taste
At the holiday parties had gone to my waist.
When I got on the scales there arose such a number!
When I walked to the store (less a walk than a lumber),

I'd remember the marvelous meals I'd prepared;
The gravies and sauces and beef nicely rared,
The wine and the rum balls, the bread and the cheese
And the way I'd never said, "No thank you, please."

As I dressed myself in my husband's old shirt
And prepared once again to do battle with dirt...
I said to myself, as I only can,
"You can't spend a winter, disguised as a man!"

So, away with the last of the sour cream dip.
Get rid of the fruit cake, every cracker and chip.
Every last bit of food that I like must be banished
Till all the additional ounces have vanished.

I won't have a cookie, not even a lick.
I'll want only to chew on a long celery stick.
I won't have hot biscuits, or corn bread, or pie.
I'll munch on a carrot and quietly cry.

I'm hungry, I'm lonesome, and life is a bore...
But isn't that what January is for?
Unable to giggle, no longer a riot.
Happy New Year to all, and to all a good diet.

Hi everyone.  It is a sunny and delightful day here in Georgia.  It is 56 degrees and tomorrow we are suppose to get to 61 degrees. 

This has been a busy morning.  It was coffee a the Senior Center.  I brought my neighbor home, who had ridden with me today, and then went back to the church gym to walk a mile.  I was by myself today (although there are other people about so not really where I couldn't get help if needed). 

I came home for a few minutes and then went to the SeniorNet Computer Learning Center Volunteers meeting.  We had the meeting and lunch but didn't have a User Group program this month.  I then came home and had a nice nap and now will work here at the computer for awhile.

Judy, glad your car troubles turned out well and you all didn't get stranded or you weren't speeding down the highway.  That was a cute article.

Marilyn, glad you are in Oregon safely.

Liz, we see on the news that there is really a lot of flooding now in the Northwest.  You all have had a really tough winter.

Etta Sue, it sounds like you have been very busy the last couple of days.  I expect the reason you couldn't get on the wireless at your friends home is related to the security settings of the wireless.  When it is not an open connection, and it shouldn't be, you have to have the laptop look for the wireless connections in the vicinity and then select the one where you are.  It will then ask for the  pass code or number for that wireless connection.  When you put that in you should then have wireless access.  When you connect at a public place that has a hotspot for wireless, it doesn't have that security and therefore you can connect without this step.

I had another idea I wanted to share with you and everyone with a laptop and a wireless system.  There is a really neat program called LogMeIn.  It is free but each computer will have protection of a passcode and the software is put on each computer.  You can then access one computer from the other, such as accessing your desktop from you laptop and do almost anything on the desktop from your laptop.  I use this program often.  This works over the Internet as well if you set up the external computer on your system and the other person gives you permission to access the computer.  I used this with my SIL's computer and could work on her computer in Missouri from my computer here in Georgia.  All this is done with the free version.

Janet, sure hope you are feeling better today.  The chiropractor is often very helpful.  I hope Beth was pleased with the photos.

Ruth Ann, it sounds like things are working out well on the move for both you and your son.  Don't get carried away with helping him and hurt yourself now. 

Sarah, I am sure you would like the time off but you have the right attitude to work when you can in this economy.   

Someone sent this to Pat a few days ago and I thought it was worth sharing:

A GREAT HOLIDAY RECIPE..

1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day.  And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.  Talk to God about what is going on in your life.   
3. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to __________ today.  I am thankful for______________'
4. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
5. Drink green tea and plenty of water.   Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
6. Try to make at least three people smile each day. 
7. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead, invest your energy in the positive present moment. 
8. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.
9. Life isn't fair, but it's still good. 
10. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
11. Don't take yourself so seriously.  No one else does.
12.  You are not so important that you have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
13. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
14. Don't compare your life to others.  You have no idea what their journey is all about.
15. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
16. Frame every so-called disaster with these words:  'In five years, will this matter?'
17. Forgive everyone for everything.
18. What other people think of you is none of your business.
19. GOD heals everything - but you have to ask Him.
20. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
21. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick.  Your friends and family will. Stay in touch!
22. Envy is a waste of time.  You already have all you need.
23. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for __________.   Today I accomplished _________.
24. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.   
25. When you are feeling down, start listing your many blessings. You'll be smiling before you know it.   

Hmmm.....I thought I posted this morning when I was here.  Guess not.

Liz and Larry, thanks for the kind words.  I do feel better today, but still have a way to go.  Will see my chiropractor again in an hour.  He is taking me at the end of his day's appointments, so kind of him.  He is really a busy doctor.

Judy, ouch!  That little poem (cute) is too close to the truth!  So glad your vehicle problems did not result in an accident or injury.  Yes, God is good.

Yes, Beth likes the photos.  If you want to see them, I will post a link to them.

It was warm here today, but oh, that awful wind!!  Today the tumbleweeds headed back south.  They are very efficient sowers of seed, so next year those thistles will be everywhere!   

My youngest daughter called to tell us her father-in-law passed away, the service will be on Monday in Salina.  So we are planning to drive up for that.  He is the one who had Mesothelioma, from working with asbestos.  He suffered horribly, and since he couldn't get well, it is good his suffering has now ended.

Does Pat have internet access in Virginia?

Word 2007 is great, well the whole of office 2007 is, because Margery's grandaughter is a student, she was allowed to have three copies for friends and family, at about £30 each, so I got them for her birthday, one for myself, its what she really wanted.

Sum. It's what I use, and I really like it.

The Spooky Bus Had one of those days on Wednesday, where everything seemed to connect. First went up to the health center, to order my repeat prescription, Terry pulled in just as I got to the bus stop, and yes he was going straight up to the health center when he got to town, put my prescription in, and just as I came out another bus was just outside to take me back into town. I decided Accrington was the next port of call, get one or two things I wanted, then have a fish in a chip shop, came out of there and straight across the road was the bus for Clitheroe, so got on that. Then went to have a browse in a charity book shop, see if I could find something worth reading, nothing really, but on coming out I spotted the spooky bus across the road, I've never seen this service, C71, before, it was a fairly small but well comfortable vehicle, and why I call it the, spooky bus, is the fact that it goes from Clitheroe to Nelson round the top end of Pendle Hill, visiting Downham, Barley, Newchurch in Pendle, and Roughlee, all places connected with the Pendle witches, yes it was spooky, it was a misty drizzly night, and all you could really see was the skeletal forms of the trees set against the darkening gloom of dusk, it looks a beautiful run when the days come a bit lighter. Pendle is beautiful countryside and well worth exploring, but because of an unfortunate feud between two families, it has become an area that unfortunately has become forever associated with witchcraft and the occult, even a complete set of buses have been named after each of the so called Pendle witches, i.e. The Witch Way, an express service that runs between Nelson and Manchester. You find that on a lot of these small buses, the drivers are mostly very friendly, cheerful, and like a good chat, its because they know their passengers like they were next door neighbours. There is a service between Settle and Malham, in Yorkshire, and the driver and his mate are Christians, if you ever get up there do get on that bus, its wonderful.

Interesting day.  John listened as I read it, and responded he must be from England!  Yuppers!

Home late and ready to go to bed.  Reallt tired, so will be hitting the sack soon.

Pat has internet in VA but not in the new house that is being built.  That will come but not yet.  I called and left a message.  Her cell might work, haven't tried that.

Must go, Will be back tomorrow.

Hi everyone.  It is early and I am just awaiting time to leave to pick up my friend to go to coffee at McDonalds.  When I get home I will pack up our daughter's things and take her home this morning with a stop at Walmart on the way to get her some groceries and pick up a few items for us.  It is suppose to rain later this afternoon so want to get her back to her apartment before the rain. 

I have nothing else on the schedule for the day so will just take things easy. 

Janet, glad to read that you are feeling better. 

Summicron, that sounds like quite a bus trip.  That was a good description.  I had my first opportunity to use Word 2007 when I helped a friend with his new computer a few days ago and they had that software on their computer and couldn't figure out how to do somethings.  I found the help screens very helpful in learning to use the different appearing interface.  I liked the graphical appearance when you clicked on a menu.  However, I doubt that I will ever have that software to use myself.

Hope this is a nice day for everyone.

Liz ~ I couldn't believe it.  I have 'Dewey' here in my living room.  Kitty loaned it to me to read.  I am reading another book right now and when I am done, I will read 'Dewey'.  I can't seem to read two books at once like some people...other than the Bible which I read every day! 

Judy ~ I can relate too much with your poem!!  And yes, God is good all the time.

Larry ~ What a great Holiday recipe.  Especially like #17.  We tend to think of others in black and white with no gray.  Ourselves?  Why we are colorful, aren't we?  And you are right...I just need to know what to do when I am around wireless internet and can't get on.  When I went to Greensburg, a girl at the motel desk came and got me online....but she didn't tell me what she did.  My nephew used my wireless on his Mac while at Ivalou's but I can't seem to get access with my laptop at Ivalou's???

Janet ~ Yes, I want to see Beth and John's pictures...where?

Marilyn ~ Glad you got to Oregon safely.  I love to drive...but.

Sum ~ I use Word 2007 now...self taught.  Excel also...self taught.  And I enjoyed your words about The Spooky Bus.

Not much going on today here in Indiana.  Gloomy day with rain/sleet...maybe snow later.  A good day to stay in.  I am doing laundry and then later need to catch up on recorded TV shows!

Quote from: Janet on January 08, 2009, 06:21:05 PM

My back has been hurting like mad, also my right hip.  I NEVER have back pain, so I called my chiropractor, since he worked on me yesterday.  He said to come in at 5:30, so I'd better get going!

Hope the back and hip is feeling better now. I have had a bad lower back now for 5 weeks which in turn affected my right leg badly and i was walking with a really distinct limp. Thankfully, at long last i can now feel an improvement... Interesting to read how you use a Chiropractor. I have been using one for around 10 years now as i suffer with my back and i think the treatment a chiropractor offer is superb. For me, it makes a huge difference. 

I certainly agree, Neil!  A good chiropractor is worth his weight (or hers) in gold!  Mine worked on me after hours two nights in a row to be sure I got relief before the weekend and a long drive we have to make for a funeral.

Today was my painting group meeting, and I had a really good time.  We painted on shoes!  Well, boots, really, both high top ones and ankle high.  They turned out so cute!  We won't be wearing them, we only painted one each, but they are decorative, you can put a flower arrangement or such in them.

Etta Sue, I will go find the link and come back and post it, so you can see those photos.  Thanks.

Where is everyone?  Are you all froze up?  Not many posts since I was here yesterday. 

I know you are busy Janet but thanks ahead of time for posting the link to Beth and John's photos. 

I just got a call from Ivalou and she is going to drive also to church.  Her DIL's birthday is today and they are going to eat at 1:30pm so she doesn't think she would have time to go with us to eat (coffee for her) and get to Linda and Jeff's in time.  But I am all ready to go out the door so this means I can go early if I want.  I know my drive is slick and since my garage is detached from the house, I will have to be very careful! 

I pray everyone has a God filled day!

Having a cup of tea right now. It's colder today and calling for some snow tomorrow.
I am looking forward to church today.
Pray you all will have a bless day

Melody, that fat little mouse looks like he's not having too bad a time!

I think everyone just be snowed in as there sure haven't been many postings since I posted yesterday.  I am ready for church and then we will probably go out to eat as usual.  I hope I know the anthem we are doing today as missed choir practice last Wednesday.  

We had rain during most of the night but it is now overcast and not raining and it appears the rain has moved out.  We expect to see the sun later today.  We don't have anything else on the schedule for today which is good as Pat has a strained muscle in her hip and leg but I think she will be able to get out and attend church.

Etta Sue, on the task bar to the right over by the clock reading you should see a little icon that looks like two monitors.  If you hover the mouse over it you will see your current network.  If you click on it you will see a little box that says "connect or disconnect and  network and sharing center"  and if you click on the "connect or disconnect" link you will be able to see the networks available or those you have been connected to.  When you are somewhere else you should see any networks indicated by the green bars (notice your will be very strong in the number of green bars),  If you click on another one it should take you through a process where you can put in any required codes that the person with the network would have to provide.  When Pat and Paul Halbach were visiting us she had her laptop and when she did this and put in the code I gave her she immediately had access to the Internet through my network.  When they comeback and if she hasn't removed that network from the list she should be able to just click on my network and be connected without having to do the code again.  Any you connect to, such as a hotspot, wil remain on your list until you remove it.  Hope this made some sense.

Neil, sorry to see you are having back problems.  Good to see you posting. Melody, Al, Janet and all who have or will be posting today, I hope you have a blessed day.  

Good morning!  I think we will be leaving after Sunday school to go to Salina.  Might stay for church, not sure yet.

Here is the place to find Beth and John's photos: http://www.SouthwestKansasPhotography.com   Then find client list....find Beth and John.........the password is beth.  I hope that works for you, it should.  That's how I found them, anyway.

Please stay safe and warm and well, everybody, until I get back.......and beyond, of course!

Quote from: Larry Hanna on January 11, 2009, 10:08:09 AM


Neil, sorry to see you are having back problems.  Good to see you posting.

Thank you Larry. I attend to start posting more in these threads. Everyone seems so nice, polite and caring and Christian fellowship is so important.

Hi, friends,

Just heading out the door, so wanted to enjoy fellowship with God's own for just a few moments.

Y'all have a wonderful rest of the day with Him.

Ruth Ann

I know it is early but when you all get thawed out, you will have a nice, clean place to post!  But first you have to click here to get to that place!