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Good Morning, It is cold here this morning. What happened to spring and summer? Winter has surely returned.

Nothing new here.

Did winter ever leave?  Still cold, still wet, no sunlight.  Same here also.....

One thing that has changed.  The floor people finally finished their work, with the use of numerous sub-contractors.  Months of horror, floors are beautiful.  Now the painter is to come back in July....much left undone, electrician.....?  Rae Ann, if you are considering work on your home, no matter if the trades are the best around, (as were these) do not believe anything they say about when the work will be finished....Or the damage they may do in the process!!

The gas prices has forced the Victoria Meals on Wheels, to cancel their work, after 35 yrs. of helping people.  Everything is becoming quite terrible.  Mills are closing, their products are becoming scarce (shavings, sawdust, etc.), causing more problems for other business, no end to these things it seems.  Nothing like the horrible things happening due to the weather in so many places.  I count my blessings each day.


I read this little prayer and find it most comforting.  We do not use Gregorian Chants in Baptist churches, or Evensong.  Some of the 16th century things are worth holding on to:
                             
                             Compline

Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch,
or weep this night, and give your angels charge over
those who sleep.  Tend the sick Lord Christ, give rest to
the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the
afflicted, shield the joyous; and all for your love's sake.
Amen

                         

I am going to place this on my fridge and use it.  Quiet, meditative prayer, seems to have been lost in the noise these days. 

Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.

Liz

Well, I didn't go to bed until 3:30 yesterday morning and this morning it was 5:30am.  I have been searching for 'lost' classmates and I have found a few!  So I guess it was worth it. 

I didn't go to Red Hats today. 

I haven't had lunch yet and then I need to mow. 

Come to Indiana if you want to warm up.  81° right now. 

Off to fix some lunch!!

http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=128ebdaeded2f5bdcd08

Hi everyone from an unbelievable sun drenched N. Ireland! Well it rained a little today but we have been basking in sunshine for seven weeks.
Thanks to everyone who have watched and enjoyed the videos. Please find another one posted here.
I had a phone call today from a well cultured and soft spoken Scotsman and it was a really lovely surprise! He is quite well known in these circles and is not shy to say he is a Scotsman!

God bless all...Colin

Colin, I can only dream about living in the midst of such beauty!  Great job of doing the video, and thanks for sharing it.

I am still pretty droopy, but got several things done today, so the list is getting shorter---as is the time!

I had a nice phone call from Grandson Mark, thanking me for the stuff I sent him.  He's a sweet guy! 

If you want to warm up, come to SW Kansas!  It was near 100 here again today!

  Hi to all It was so good to talk to Colin today and he was out in his garden when I called as you see in his post he mentioned that some scotsman called.  HA. HA.

Yesterday I also called and spoke to Larry and we had a great talk also so it is so good to be able to converse with others.

Etta Sue : I do hope that you get more sleep tonight as that must have been one long day.

Janet: I do hope that you also feel better in time for your get together as I said before don't overdo it.

Paul and Pat:  Have a safe trip when you get away look out for all the other nuts on the road.  It was so nice to talk to you by phone.

Judy B.;  Hope that you are well and the girls are doing well.

Well I will say goodnight and God Bless to all.

Hi everyone.  We finally had some rain last night.  I don't know how much but it started about 10:30 pm.  They indicate that we may have a lot of these popup storms due to the hot weather.  They usually occur during the night. 

We are having only one more week of choir practice and then taking 4 weeks off for our summer break.  The practice next week will be short as we basically have the piece prepared and are working on a couple more to use when we start back in August.

I really have nothing special on the schedule today.  Pat is taking a class related to her new sewing machine (computer) and then having lunch with a friend.  So I will have the house to myself most of the day.

Yesterday I needed to get new batteries for our wireless phones.  However, when I found they were going to cost $18 each and we had 4 phones that needed them I decided to spend another $26 dollars and buy some new state of the art Panasonic phones.  I got them recharged and fixed the telephone book in them last evening.  Today I will get the bases for each setup.  These are Dect 6.0 phones and not suppose to be as influenced by interference.  They use rechargeable AAA batteries rather than a special battery and it doesn't hurt to leave them on the stand after they are charged, which I like.

I also got a set of headphones for the TV for Pat, whose hearing is a bit impaired.  Unfortunately I haven't been able to get them to work yet.  My son is going to call this evening and perhaps he will be able to help me. 

Gord, I see you mentioned the call we enjoyed a couple of days ago.  It is very nice to talk with folks from CP.  I think we could have talked on for another hour.  He told me about the Mercy Ships work, a book about them, and gave me the website.  I looked at several videos they have on their website about their impressive work and the state of the art hospital ship they now have. 

Janet, those calls from family mean a lot.  Sure glad you seem to be feeling a little better.  Don't forget to enjoy your family reunion when it occurs by being too busy or concerned about every detail.  It will all work out fine and whose to know if a few small details are not attended to.  It is the being together that is important.

Colin, isn't the weather usually a bit rainy over your way?  Are you getting rain at night.

Etta Sue, it sounds like you are getting your days and night mixed up. 

Judy, I bet those little pups are getting very cute about now.  Hope you are able to get your garden in the ground over the weekend. 

Liz, it sounds like progress towards completion of the remodeling is taking place.  By this time next year it should all be a bad memory. 

Hi Marilyn, wish I could share a bit of this heat with you all. 

Time to head to coffee and some walking this morning.

Morn'in all.

Gord we are well.  John is still driving as you know, he is in Quebec today.

The girls are going to cadet camp for three weeks this summer, they are taking "Introduction to Leadership" in Trenton.  I will know their rank on Sunday, as that is the CO's dinner, and promotion day.

With the rising costs of fuel, lay off's,  plants shutting down and the rest of the "news" on the radio/TV today, it is easy to become fearful.  I believe it is time for us to remember the verse in Timothy.  "God has not given us the spirit of fear, but (rather) of love, power and of a sound mind."  Let's keep this in mind as we watch the discouraging world events.

Have a great day folks.
JudyB

Good Morning, I am drinking nothing but water this morning as I am going for my Cholestrol screening this morning (Blood Draw). I am sure I will be hungry by the time I get to work. I am on my 3rd cup of warm water and my kidneys are floating.

Not much else new.

Enjoy your water, Marilyn.  I remember having those tests!

Larry, sounds like a good deal!  I just bought a battery for my phone a few months ago and it was expensive.

 Well, we're having some good weather today. Maybe I'll try to get out and get some pics. There are some big white moths that fly around on the other side of the street.
They make good subjects.




    Peace out,


                           Scotty

Heh, Marilyn, I went for my lab work today, too.  I had fasted since 5 last night, then on the way to the lab, I lost my mind (I can't understand why else I'd forget where I was going and that I was fasting)and popped a TicTac in my mouth.  I mentioned it to the tech, she called my doctor, and they canceled my blood test.   I'll have to go again in the morning, sans TicTac.  Mine is for cholesterol check too.

Colin, I so enjoyed your latest video.  The scenery is gorgeous.  I liked the close up you did of Jeanine so we could see her beautiful smile.

A nice day here.  Not too hot.  Not too cold.

It took 'em 4 tries to get blood from me and when she finally did  we got plenty out. The order was for LDL direct (Cholesterol), Vitamin D, and CBC.  weas due for them but was surprised by the Vit. D request. I really hope the Cholesterol numbers are down.
Well I gotta go take the dogs for their walks now.

Well, this must be the week to "donate." I'll go tomorrow to see if my anemia is under control enough to donate 2 pints of blood before the knee replacement.

My blood type is rare, and only my daughter inherited it - the boys all have their dad's blood type.

I'm just about wiped out this week. Today's meeting started at 7 am (and another one at 7 am tomorrow). Today's was with my boss and my major client - working out many of the details of my retirement and the client's ongoing needs. Tuesday's meeting started even before 7 o'clock!

So, I was wondering about just going in about that time each morning to coincide with Eastern time zone hours while everyone's trying at the very last minute to get my help on something.

Something troubles my neurologist about my latest blood test - he said he ruled out lupus, but that something's elevated on a test that helps define what's causing a person's neuropathy. Since my diabetes scores are so well controlled, he must have suspected something else, to decide to do that specialized 3-level test. So, now I need to see a rheumatologist to determine what of the 8-10 conditions he reeled off to me this score may mean. So, while I'm not getting extremely worried, still there's some cause for concern until it's defined more fully.

Oh, well, for today - I'm SO thankful that God sent his Comforter to be with me during that meeting, thta my mind was kept clear and I was able to fully participate in the meeting. Now, it's on to the rest of the final steps, I suppose.

Much love to all - Colin I've seen each of the videos until tonight, but just too tired --- many "miles" to go before I sleep yet tonight.

I whew I am tired again tonight and I have been at this computer since 3 this afternoon. 

I went to 60 Chix and I am inviting all of my class members and their spouses to come here and have a picnic back in the woods.  I am asking each one to bring a main dish and a side dish to share and drinks for themselves.  One lady is bringing all the plates, plasticware and napkins.  I will furnish the tableclothes.  We have a pitcher pump that works now and an outhouse back there.  Now to pray for no rain the day or two before and the same day.  And that they show up!  It will be lots of fun.  There is even horseshoes for the men.

And since coming home, I have ran my photos through PSP, sent a long email to the class members who have emails.  Did all my general stuff and now ready to check out the new gallery and play my games.  The only light on in the house is here by the computer!!  Dark!!  And no TV for me tonight.  I will be heading to bed soon!!

    Good evening to all.  It seems that so many are so busy.
This week we are calling our house Bed and Breakfast as we are having so many stay over.

I ask  for a prayer request for myself as I have some kind of bug affecting my bowels and I cannot stay out of the washroom.  It is good that the wife and I are going to the doctor tomorrow so I hope that he can give me some antibiotic to clear this up but I would appreciate your prayers.  Thank you and now I am off to bed.
God Bless you all.

You got 'em!

Hi everyone.  Late last night we once again got some rain.  That is really a nice sound as we haven't heard it much.  I think about how dry we are and then see the terrible flooding that is occurring in Iowa and other states. 

Yesterday Pat went to a class on using her fairly new Bernina sewing machine.  While she was there she decided to buy a new sewing table and chair to use with it.  I think we just stimulated the economy but certainly depressed our pocketbook.  I am happy for her to have it as she has talked about getting the table since getting her new machine  about  18 months ago.  It should be delivered and set up sometime early next week. 

I had a quiet day yesterday after going to coffee and then went to Wal-Mart to get a few things.  I don't have much on the schedule for today except to pick up our daughter, who is coming for the weekend, at the bus stop about 6 miles from us.  I will also exchange the headset I got for Pat to use when watching TV.  I hope this the unit will work.  The store said it sounded like I had a bad unit.

Gord, sorry to read that you are not feeling well.  I know you have a busy weekend ahead with lots of company so need to be feeling well.

Etta Sue, you must have a lovely place for picnics.  It is nice you can get a lot of use of the area. 

Ruth Ann, hope the doctor finds what is causing the abnormality in your blood.  It sounds like you are working too hard--don't forget you are retiring soon.

Marilyn, it sounds like your veins are like my wife's.  Her are very small and they also roll.  They always have trouble getting blood samples. 

Nita, it is hard to understand why one Tic-Tac would throw off the test.  Of course, I am not a doctor.  I bet you don't forget today.

Scotty, hope you are able to get some good photos.

Pat, we really like our new phones.  The quality seems much better.  These are undoubtedly the best phones we have ever had.

Judy, you will be lost with the girls away to camp for so long.  Are these day camps or do they stay at the camp site?

Time to head to the Senior Center for the Friday men's coffee.  Hope everyone has a fine day.

Larry They stay at camp for three weeks.  I know they will enjoy this time.

I have a big day today so gotta get.

Praying for the needs expressed.

JudyB

We have a big day ahead of us....

We'll be leaving for Virginia very early in the morning on Sunday via Ohio where we'll go to Linda's church for the morning service and then on to Virginia from there.

I'll have internet access though so it won't seem as if I'm away at all.

God bless you all.

Rain. Rain. Go away.  Come again another ...month!! 

Rain again.  The ground is saturated and smells like stagnate water when you go outside. 

I have been spending way too much time at the computer so I am
  Be back tomorrow!

 


    Yesterdays Pics

Well another day has come and nearly gone.  And what a day it has been.  So busy

I have a lot to accomplish tonight at home, and while I am writing here there is a thunder storm raging at home, enough to freek out the girls.

I am not pushing to hard tonight, as it was a late night last night.  I was helping my boss prepare for a trip to San Antonio TX, for a husqvarbna convention.  She was wanting to have a pair of coulottes made for the trip and after a long night and even longer day they are done.  Whew, I do know she appreciates it.

I am off.  Keep safe everyone.  Have a great weekend.
JudyB

Hi everyone.  It is a bit cooler here now and we are anticipating rain later today.  They are saying our drought situation is as bad or worse than it was last year.  We need lots of rain to refill the lakes.

Our daughter came out on the bus yesterday and got to the bus stop around 4 pm.  I took her to the chiropractor and we were home by 5  or a little after.  After dinner we watched the "Alvin and the Chipmunks" movie, which is very cute and you get some chuckles from it. 

Not much on the schedule today other than a meeting this morning and, of course, having coffee.  I think we are changing our meeting place to McDonald's as the cafe has once again raised their prices along with the fact that a couple of our group really prefer McDonald's because it is cooler and you don't smell the food being prepared as you do at the cafe where a lot of it is fried.

I replaced the defective headset for Pat to listen to the TV and while the replacement works, the sound is not loud unless you turn up the volume on the TV, which defeats the purpose for which I got them as I wanted quieter sound and she could use it louder.  So I will return them to Radio Shack.

Pat and Paul, I am assuming that you will be traveling together since you spoke of we.  I had thought that Paul had gone on earlier in the week.  Anyway, hope you have a great trip back to your new home in Virginia. 

Judy, I hope you find some time for yourself while your girls are at camp.  It sounds like you maintain a very busy schedule.

Etta Sue, sure wish you could send some of that rain our way.

Hi, friends, well, my little white truck has been showing its age lately, so after searching and searching, and thinking about affordability and the things I need in a vehicle, I decided on a PT cruiser. It sure is comfortable and also seems to do all the things needed.

Imagine, driving an auto again after about 16 years of driving small trucks...what a change that's gonna be!

Larry, the countdown is really on, now. By the time I subtracted the week I'll be off because of my son's visit from England, and 2 sick days there at the end for my knee replacement, there's only 26 working days left.

Seems like just yesterday I was applying for my first student secretarial position 50 years ago this month.

How does life happen so fast!?

Y'all have a great day with our Lord.

I, too, wish I could send some of the wetness somewhere else.  But I also realize there are many others with worse rain problems than we are having here in Central Indiana.  Even Columbus, Indiana, just south of me about 50+ miles is having lots of flooding problems.  The High School gymnasium had a foot or more of water in it!!  And many homes  with water in them. 

Ivalou and I went out to breakfast this morning.  She still has Lydia, 9 years old with her.  Looks like Lydia is bored already with g'ma.  And her Mother isn't coming to get her until next Friday.  Myself, I think she is pulling g'ma's chain...seeing what she can get by with. 

Tony and Charlene left on their cycle yesterday morning for Blue Ridge Parkway with her brother on a cycle and her dad on a cycle.  Tony can send me emails from his cell phone.  Last night's message was 'Weston, West Virginia'.  This morning was 'Raining'.  I can send reply with 150 or less characters and spaces.  Convenient.

Bright and sunny today.  It is suppose to get to 87°.  With all this moisture everywhere it sure will be hot and sultry this afternoon!! You walk in the grass and it is squishy!  And where water has stood, it smells awful...stagnate water!

Howdy, I have been watching some movies this morning, the Satellite company is having a free weekend for all the premium channels. Etta Sue I watched our favorite movie, ya know which one!!

Sorry I could not get here yesterday, I had computer problems due to a security program that Earthlink insisted I needed. Well that program lasted overnight, It took my computer an hour to boot up and I kept getting kicked off. So I called them and  told them  what to do with that security program, and removed it. I even had to call a Dell tech and have  him go into my computer and  fix it so I could defrag,  it took an hour and a half for the checkdisk to fix all the problems. Now it is almost as fast as when it was new.

I took Savannah shopping for her Birthday presents yesterday at Target. She is becoming a little lady, she no longer can shop in the girls dept has to shop in Jr's.

Not a lot on my agenda today. Giving the house a lick and a promise as far as cleaning goes. Will  straighten up more before I leave on Thursday. I know I will have to clean again as soon as I get home with the dogs running in and out for 10 days.

Good evening all,

Sorry I have not been in much at all lately, I did make it home safe and everyone seemed ok. Last Saturday we ended up taking my husband to the emergency room, he was admitted with septic arthritis in his left knee. They did surgery Sunday to clean it out and found a torn miniscus and fixed that. They didn't know if he would come through the surgery, Thank God he did. Now he is on very strong antibiotics as the infection is now in his blood stream. He is feeling terrible and having other problems. They will have to take out the rest of his teeth, a source of infection, and also place a feeding tube. He has no strength and no weight, about 100 lbs, skin and bone. He will be in the hospital another 2 weeks or so and then to rehab/nursing home. It is still not good, but each day is another chance to hope and pray.

My visit with Colin and his family was awesome. They are wonderful. And the scenery was exactly what Psalm 29 talks about in all creation praising our wonderful Saviour. It is breath taking and awe inspiring, and I am so thankful God allowed me to go and see His beauty, in the land and in Colin and his family. And for providing a restful beautiful place to take a holiday. We had a wonderful time exploring the places he video'd and then discovering places he didn't know were there. It was awesome.

I am sorry I have not addressed each one, I have read and prayed and will continue to pray. I have just been so busy getting back into the "swing" of things and picking up where I left off.

I pray you all have a God filled and blessed restful evening and Lord's day. Take care.

Still Trusting in Him,
Jeannine

Janet, why don't you post pictures any more? I was just looking at some of your pics from 2004, and they are really neat!

http://www.christianphotographers.com/community/index.php?topic=2269.0

Yeah, Janet ... what's the deal?