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Hi everyone.  It hasn't been very long since I posted last evening.  My interenet seems to be working ok today so am keeping my fingers crossed.  Our telephone connection is really a lot better than we have had this last year so think we will stay with the telephone company in the future.  It is nice to try different thngs and my good friend hasn't given up on VOIP telephone service.  They each have cell phones and are dependent on a landline as I am now with the DSL connection.

Marilyn, was so happy to read of your new jobs.  I didn't think it would take you long and you probably needed a few days of  "vacation" before your next job. 

Happy Birthday Karen.

Janet, with both my phone service and the DSL service the bill will be $87 a month.  I think that is reasonable.  We seldom travel and don't attend movies very often, if at all, so the satellite for TV and the high speed DSL service are worthwhile for us.  My friend Rod has just had all of his 8 mm film digitized by a company in Missouri.  AS we never had an 8 mm camera we don't have to be concerned with doing this.  I also only had maybe 75 slides, which I as able to digitize with my scanner.

Carol, yesterday Pat's quilting guild had a special event where they sold tables for $10 and the members could bring items to sell to other members.  Pat and her good friend shared a table and while she sure didn't sell all she took she did get rid of a number of quilting books she no longer wanted and a few other items.  She was telling me of a experience they had yesterday where a little lady came to the table and selected on of Pat's books and was holding what appeared to be the money in her left hand.  When she went to pay Pat she opened her hand as if to deposit the money in Pat's hand.  When Pat looked down there was no money.  She asked her if she was going to pay and the lady insisted she had paid.  Pat made no issue with her as it was less than $1 involved.  A hour or so later the same lady came back and selected a couple of items from Pat's friend and reached into her pocket and put something in the lady's hand.  It was a gum wrapper and something else.  When she was questioned she insisted it was money.  Obviously the poor little lady was seeing money in each instance.  Pat spoke to the guild president and she in turn spoke to the lady's daughter-in-law and found that they had been suspecting that something seriously was wrong with the lady.  They will obviously have their hands full.

I spent a little time this morning with my credit union as the check they had issued to my church for June apparently had not been received by the church.  They are doing a trace on the check and will get back with me in a few days to see if the church had endorsed it and a record-keeping mistake has occurred or if it was never executed.  Always something to check on. 

Good Morning everyone. Not really much to post aboout this morning. So I will just say hello and come back later in the day.

Good afternoon! 

First of all, Judy...I really like your new do and photo! 

Second....HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KAREN!! 

My busy morning yesterday went fine.  I only had to be stuck once to get blood.  It flowed real well for the first vial and then stopped on the second vial.  I don't know what she was doing...I can't look at a needle stuck in my arm...but she finally got my blood to flow again and filled the second vial. 

Then I went to Arby's to eat...I thought they had a breakfast menu but I had a sandwich instead since they don't serve breakfast. 

Then to the dentist.  I got impressions of my mouth and today Ivalou and I went back to get the new trays and bleaching stuff to whiten my teeth at home.  Ivalou hadn't done this yet so she got her impressions today and goes back tomorrow for the trays and bleaching stuff. 

Anyway I got home early and even was online for awhile before Euchre.  Euchre was fun.  I guess us women who were strangers a year ago are now great friends.  Lots of laughter.  I was back home by 3pm. 

Today Ivalou had an eye exam...she didn't have to have new glasses and then we went to the dentist.  After her impressions we ate at a small Chinese place.  Really great food!  Now I am home again. 

I am heading out in a few minutes to go visit the lady who will be my new patient when she gets out of Rehab. I spent the morning at the Mini Storage place finding things to do. Tomorrow I will work in the afternoon.  Will take the dogs out for their walks when I get back from Eureka. Then Bible study tonight.

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH for the loving Birthday wishes!!!



You are all such a blessing.   

We have 3 birthdays in our family in July, all within 10 days of each other!     So; it's a very busy, happy time. 

Blessing to each one!

In His unfailing love, 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KAREN!!

I'm glad some of you are having really good days, nice to read that.  I have had a really miserable day myself, but trying to count my blessings.  My arm pain is really bad, so I talked to the nurse at the senior center, she recommended I go back to my local doctor, I got an appointment and went to see him.  He called and managed to get me in for the nerve conduction studies tomorrow, rather than August 20.  Waiting that long, with the other problems in my arm might result in a frozen shoulder and even more pain.  UGH.  I am dreading the tests tomorrow big time, but guess it's a necessary evil.  Prayers appreciated.

Since I have to be in Dodge City at the time I was to take Beth and Gloria out to the fair, my sister is going to use the van and take them, I am thankful for that.

God bless you all.  I'd better stop typing, not helping my pain.

I came back to add that today is our anniversary!

Janet!! don't tell me you were going to load Beth yourself with your arm the way it is. Or puch a wheel chair. No No !!

Good interview with the new patient, her daughter and son. I did find out though that this job may only be a month long for financial reasons as well as the mother might be able to start doing things for herself. Drat I was hoping for  a longer Job. So I will just keep my name out there and accept calls and interview people. That's the only way I can be reassured of getting another job right away.

Hi, friends,

I'm just too busy to reply with much this evening. At any rate, my son who has the headaches can't be helped (apparently) unless God intervenes. They're caused by "electrical surges" in the brain. Thanks for praying for him.

My son who is the groom's father is here, mainly on business, but we get to see each other some while he's in Nashville. What a lovely late lunch we had with my daughter this afternoon.

The other son and family are preparing for 2 events - first is the baby girl's birthday. She'll be four next month.

Then, on the 6th of next month, my daughter in law has 3 vertebrae fused because someone hit her from behind on the interstate and caused the back damage.

Will keep in touch as well as I can, given time constraints.

Love to everyone.

Thank you for the comments on the picture.  Janet I am sure Pat would walk you through putting a new picture up. 

Marilyn I have been praying about your job situation.  GOD WILL PROVIDE!

I really hesitiate to comment on the individual posts.  I always miss someone or something.  I do read them through, and laugh or cry with each of you.   

One I am commenting on is Marilyn.. STOP USING YOUR ARM!  Now I will get off my soap box!

It has been a real joy having my grandson here.  He is a wonderful young man, and once he knew and understood the rules life with him became a breeze.  He has energy pluss.  I just wish I had half of his energy.

On the 16th of June I started taking Bee Pollen.  I found it gave me endurance and helped with the energy.  I ran out about 10 days ago.  Today a dear friend came for a visit and we decided to get more Bee Polen.  I have great expectations with it now.  I also got another container of honey.  Gord remember honey sandwiches and honey in your tea?  Yummy, perhaps if you come up we all could take a trip to the bee farm?

Well that is all for now Have a good evening everyong and God Bless.

Judy you must mean Janet and her arm Not me.

Good morning all,

I know I dont post very often, but I do read and pray for the needs of all. As usual it has been a crazy year again.

I would like to ask for prayers for my son Michael. He is going in for surgery today. They will be doing a few things and it should take about 3 hours. Thank you!  He is my little sweetheart and it always makes me nervous when he has to have anything done. Especially now since we have not been able to get him off oxygen for about a month and a half. when they put him under for this his breathing will be more depressed and I worry.

I know some of you know about Michael and his special needs. I also dont usually post a poem. I am posting this one because it is about Michael. Thank you for your prayers and your patience. I hope you enjoy it.


Still Trusting In Him,
><> Jeannine

No, Marilyn, I wasn't going to have to use my arm to load/unload Beth.  We have a van with an automatic ramp; she is in a power chair, so all I really have to do is help her with the seat belt.  Thanks for your concern, and you, too, Judy.  I knew who you meant.

Today is the nerve conduction study, and I am dreading it, but once it's over, I won't have to dread it any more.  That's the silver lining.

Gotta run, just wanted to check in before we leave.

Jeannine, what a beautiful poem.  Michael is blessed to have a mother like you.  I hope all go well with his surgery and I have prayed for him today.  

Janet, glad you were able to get the tests moved up and soon they will be over and hopefully you will have a better idea of what is causing the pain and as you indicated you won't have to worry about the test upcoming.  Sometimes the worry turns out to be worse than the actual experience.  

Judy, don't think I have heard of taking bee pollen.  However, nice to read that you feel it was of a benefit to you.

Ruth Ann, so sorry that there is nothing that can be done to help your son with the headaches.  Having suffered migraines for many year when I was younger I can't imagine howing to deal with them all the time and I know he may be suffering more than a person with a migraine.  Nice your other could be there to visit with you.

Marilyn, I suppose employment of indefinite term goes witht he territory of being a caregiver.  At least the month will give you time to have something else lined up when you are available again.  I know you rely on God and he will provide.  

Etta Sue, your mentioning whitening your teeth reminds me of the physicians assistance for one of my heart doctors.  I have never seen anyone with such white teeth.  Hope you are happy with the procedure.  It is nice to make new friends whenever we can and it sounds like the euchere group has allowed you to do so.  Glad you enjoy the get togethers.

I had an interesting experience yesterday morning.  It was rather scary when it happened as I had never experienced anything like it.  I was typing an e-mail and all of a sudden I noticed I couldn't distinguish between the R and the P in a word and then that I had that problem with the whole message.  Shortly I began to get this swirling sensation off to my left.  I called my doctor's office and spoke with his nurse and she assured me it didn't sound like a stroke as I had no symtoms but that I should contact the triage nurse at the eye clinic that Kaiser uses in Atlanta.  I got hold of the nurse and she assured me it was very likely a silent migraine.  While I was speaking to her the vision cleared up and the swirling went away.  She suggested I take a Tylonol as many people who have these will get a headache aftewards.  I did take the Tylonol but still developed a minor headache and had it for the rest of the day.  My wife has these occasionally as does my good friend, Rod.  So all is well.  

I have nothing on my calendar for today so will have a peaceful and quiet day.  Pat is going to a new Senior Center in the neighboring town for an orientation on the exercise machines.  She joined last week but they require this hour orientation to be sure you know how to use the machines properly.  I hope she gets a lot of benefit from it.  They have all types of activities there.  I think this will be beneficial to her.  She had once done a machine exercise program when we belonged to the "Y".  

Good Morning I have been busy this morning cleaning my house after I came home from curves and had breakfast.  Now I am waiting for the cover I use on the couch to dry o I can put it back on.

Jeannine that is such a beautiful tribute to Michael.

Janet I was happy to learn that you would not be using your arm o load and unload Beth. Thank God. Hope your tests go well today.

As for my plans for today I am going to the Senior Center in Arcata to pick up my commodities then to the place here in Mckville to pick up my senior food box. I give most of it away to who ever needs it in my neighborhood and usually only keep the tuna and  maybe some green beans that I feed to the dogs. I am also going to call to see how Ruth is doing this morning.

This afternoon I am going to the mini storage to train some more. In just a few minutes I will take the dogs for their walks.

Everything is very late & behind today.  Don needed to doze longer so I worked on a puzzle in the living room that has too much gray color in it.  We need to get our van in for a check-up and sorta looking for a 4-wheel drive small vehicle because of the difficulty getting to the mountains in wintertime.  It isn't the best day to look at cars - too hot.

Janet:  Minnesota just isn't the same as years ago.   Tons of newcomers from other lands have come - Somolia for instance.  I am not upset over a Muslim being elected, but he did use the Koran instead of the Bible for his induction.  Today is your test day, hope to hear something positive from you - I will check here later.

Larry:  I feel sorry for the family of the lady who is losing her grip on reality.  It is a thing I fear because of my mother having Alzheimer's Disease and two of her sisters with dementia of some sort. 

Jeannine:   Michael's Poem is beautiful. 

Carol

Good afternoon.  I spent about all morning working with pictures on Corel PSP and making two birthday cards.  Got that done. 

It was rainy when I woke this morning but the sun has been shining and then it gets cloudy.  One of those so so days.  But it is cooler, that's a plus.  But the humidity is high so it is a stay in with the A/C day. 

I read all your posts but I won't comment on them all.  Just that I enjoyed Jeannine's poem for Michael so much.  I read the love for her son in it.  And Larry, I have had those silent migraines for 46 years.  And thanks to God that they are silent!  And like you, the first one scared me to pieces.  Janet, do let us know how your tests come out.  Arm pain isn't fun....well, any pain isn't fun!  Marilyn, you will find a job after this one is over.  Your reputation is getting around in your area so word of mouth is great for a great caregiver.  Carol, I think it is scary for a Muslim to be in office in America.  JudyB, I have heard that Bee Pollen is good for allergies but the pollen has to come from your area.  Ruth Ann, it sounds like your family will be busy in the next few weeks.

Now to go figure out where these gnats are coming from.  I haven't had them before and I notice a bunch today!

Janet how did your nerve conduction test go today?

Here is my report.  The doctor did the nerve conduction test and said I do not have carpal tunnel syndrome.  Those weren't as bad as I expected, though painful.  Then he said he wanted to check something else, so inserted needles and shot electricity into my hand, then on up my arm, and it hurt like the blazes!  When he got almost to the bend of my elbow, Darrel said when he turned on the electricity, my whole body came up off the table!  I've never had such a jolt of pain.  The doctor looked at me and said "I can't go any farther with this, you are suffering way too much."  He didn't get any argument from me on that!  The tears were flowing freely by then, and I am not a wimp.  Anyway, he says I have "Right Guyon's Canal Syndrome, motor and sensory"............whatever that is.

I'm to take his report back to Dr. Rane and see what she thinks we need to do next.  Now I'm going to take some pain pills and a sleeping pill and go to bed.

Yes Marilyn and Janet I meant Janet.  I continue to pray for both of your siituations.

Does anyone want some news to rejoice about?  I received an email from a dear friend who had some bad cells with her last pap.  The operated and did a biopsy and all is clear.  There is no cancer!  Woohoo.  You know when you are in the thick of problems and feel like you are drowning, it is good to know that God still answers prayer.  He does and because He is Soverign, He has each individual circumstance under control.  Praise God.

We have cool, no cold weather here in the north.  This is so unusual for the time of year.

I am about ready with next years home school cirriculum.  I need to finish photocopying a bit then I am done.  That is a relief.  I will be able to get on with other things.

Kassie was outside playing with Elizabeth and had a twig hit her eyeball.  She is fine, but her eye is quite tender.  Keep her in your prayers please?

Pat How is JudyMc?

Must go, God bless
JudyB

    Good evening to all.   Well since we got home from Scotland it has taken us quite a few days to get back into the swing of things.
I think the jet lag  and then the problem with the change of the plane leaving  Scotland and then having to refuel in Iceland it was so long. We also were booked to be in business class and the pland did not have any of the large seats that we were supposed to get.  Now the service from the flight crew was fantastic and they did everything that they could to make us comfortable but it was very hard for my wife.

Could you please pray for my wife as she has not been feeling well since we got home.  We had to go to the hospital last night and we did not get her back home till 3-30 A.M.  so it has been very hard to get our schedules back in line.

Carol:  Are you planning to go to Scotland this year if you are  send me an email and I will give you some things to do and tell you some places to see. If you don't know how to get my email address just put your curser on my name on the posting and click on it and then you will see my email address.

Inspired Gal:  Happy birthday and also welcome to C.P. I have been away so that is why I have not been posting  

Jaennine And Micheal  Thank you for that great poem and what and inspiration.  God is so good and I know that he will look after Micheal and God will put his hands in the doctor,s hands.  Will pray for you and your family  God Bless.

Janet:  Have been reading your postings and also the Lord will give you the strength that you need  Just have FAITH and he will always give you the desires of your heart.  Have a good night..

To all others who posted may your ailments and hurts be in the Masters hands.  Good night to all.   Gord.

I start my new job on Wednesday. Tomorrow I am going to the Senior Center in Arcata to celebrate Ruth's birthday wih her and her son.

Guyon's Canal Syndrome

Thank you for your posts.

God bless each of you.

G'nite friends

Janet I can't even imagine what you are going through.   I do know, however, that our Father is in total control of all that effects us ....

Thanks, Marilyn, for the link.  I had no clue what this was about, but now I (sorta) understand.  I am in prayer daily for all y'all who are in need of special care and prayer.

Please continue to pray for my son Michael. His surgery went fine but he had a seizure in recovery and is now on a vent in the Pediatric ICU. He is doing ok but still needing the support of the vent to breathe properly. They also think he may have a pneumonia. They also put in a chest tube to release air from around his lung. He is still a sick little boy.

May you all have a God filled and blessed day!
Still Trusting in Him,
><> Jeannine

Hi all!  Had several posts to read as I haven't been "in" for a few days.  I prayed if you asked, though.

Kristi doesn't feel well this morning.  She gets really grouchy when she is like this.  Right now she is arguing with me about what she thinks is stickers, but aren't.  She wants them to "come off" and I can't get them to.  So, she is mad. 

Hope everyone has had a good week, and is looking forward to the weekend.  I've got a wedding to shoot tomorrow night.  I like the money, but I don't like the stress.  What I need is a job that pays me per post on Internet message boards.

Hi everyone.  Lot of news in here since I last posted.

Janet, sorry you had to experience so much pain during the test but good that the tests identified the problem.  I just looked at the link that Marilyn posted to see what this was and it sounds like there will be relief in your future.  I hope this isn't your painting hand and arm.  

Jeannine, sure glad Michael came through the surgery well but sorry to hear of his problems since.  I am sure he is getting the best care available plus he has the Great Physician watching over him and you.  

Karmat, these little snits that little ones can have can be so funny to watch.  They know they are right.

Gord, were you flying at the time of the terrorist attack on the airport terminal?  That does sound like a very long trip.  Hope your wife soon is able to feel a little better.  Anytime we go to an ER we now know it is going to take many hours.

Judy, that was good news for your friend.  

Marilyn, hope you find the cause of the gnat problem.  We have had those sometimes brought into the house in a bunch of bananas.

I have a luncheon today with a good friend.  We are going to an Italian restruarant and the owner is the chef and prepares everything free everyday.  I have only been there a couple of times but it was excellent.  The luncheon prices are very competitive with most other places that are not fast food.  I am sure I won't need any supper tonight.  I will go down to Atlanta and pick up our daughter, who is spending the weekend today.  

Hope everyone has a good day.  I intend to do just that.

Good morning.  Kristi, I wish I could give you some stickers---but once on, they may not come off, either.    Feel better soon, little one.

Marilyn, thanks so much for that link.  I understand a little more of what's happening with my arm/hand.  I have an appointment with Dr. Rane next Friday, see what she says then.  I had a good night, but don't want to take that much medicine every night!  I had been pain free all morning, but it is coming back now, with a vengence. 

Ruth Ann, hello.  Love you, lady.  (((hugs)))

I guess Jeanie managed okay yesterday, taking Beth and Gloria to the fair.  It was so good of her to fill in for me.

Hello to Jeannine, Colin, Larry, Judy, Karen, Jane, Gord, Etta Sue and Pat..........and Carol, and all the rest of you whose names have momentarily deserted me.

Larr What gnat problem I don't have gnats? I haven'tha gnats since I moved here to Humboldt County from the desert. Had 'em real bad just before I left the desert.

Janet glad I could be of some help to your understanding the problem.

Today is Ruth's birthday So Iwill be at her party later thismorning. For now I am going to my Tai Chi class I won't be about to go as long as I am working for my new client. I have to be there at 8am.

TTYL

Larry, it is my house that is gnatty!  Inky noticed them before me.  She has eyes of an eagle, I think.  Nothing, small or large, gets past her.  I do believe the gnats liked the crookneck squash that I cleaned and then left the pealing after eating.  Finally put it in a ziplock bag until trash day. 

Marilyn, thanks for the link.  I hope I never have that and pray that Janet gets relief soon from the pain.

Ivalou and I are going to see 'Hairspray' this afternoon.  We love singing and dancing and this looks like a lot of singing and dancing.