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Hi Kevin; glad you like my poem. Sleep well.
God bless

Hi Colin...

When we lived over there and we used to go down to the Maze to visit Jack's elderly grandfather, whenever we came through the door, Granda would go to the teapot that was at the back of the hob and lift the lid and put in another spoonful of loose tea.  Then he'd put more boiling water in it.

I'm telling you that this tea was the strongest I have ever had to put past my mouth but I'd never tell him that I couldn't stand it.  That pot might be on the back of the hob all week before he'd start another pot!


Colin, I love your poem.  It's just so nice.

You simply MUST get a new little digital camera and go out and get some shots of the Giant's Causeway and Fairhead and other places.  I'm so homesick.  Whitepark Bay and Sheep's Island and Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge and...  Oh, I must stop!



Etta Sue, thank you so very much for your kind words.  Love you! 

Hi Pat; That really was strong tea! Worse than tar! So glad you liked my poem.I thought it might bring back memories to you. Do you know...I have never been on that rope bridge and only about once at the Giants Causeway! I live a sheltered life!     A digital camera!? ...and sure Christmas is just around the corner! I might get one for a present and pigs might fly! 

I will buy some postcards and photo them with my mobile and post them on my blog. Will that console you a little. Ok then ..dry you eyes..
God bless

QuoteNita ~ Email notifications you scramble to the posts.  Without them you amble to the posts.  Sometimes you scramble, sometimes you amble.  That's life, isn't it? 

Etta Sue, now I understand perfectly.  I am a born ambler, and never a scrambler(not since my kids stopped jumping off things or falling off bikes, and don't get chased by roosters anymore). lol

A lovely poem, Colin.  I'm going to print it so that Kim can see it too.

Janet, I'm with Pat.  Not sure what you're saying about the index and IE.  I use Firefox, bookmarked  CP, have the link up on my links bar, and come to the front page to start looking at posts.  That's all I do.  I hope it's better for you now.  I wonder what caused the small font?

Have a blessed rest of the day, family in Christ.  Nita

Oh, I can see some great things coming from our NEW comedy trio of Colin-Etta Sue-Janet.  Hebrews, indeed!   Thanks for putting a grin on me this early Sunday morning.

Actually, most Japanese like their tea, GREEN.  I'm more of a coffee fan, but a nice straight Earl Grey I could never say "no" to.

Speaking of that book, here's what I am reading and thinking on this morning, from the NLT.

What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen. It is the evidence of things we cannot yet see.  God gave his approval to people in days of old because of their faith.  By faith we understand that the entire universe was formed at God's command, that what we now see did not come from anything that can be seen.



In His Grip,
Kevin

My mother in law also made the most horrible iced tea I ever tried to get down. She would boil it to death and it would be SO bitter she couldn't even hide the horrid taste with sugar.

I love tea, but most likely don't brew it as strong as others like it. Tea is one of my passions - I love herbal varieties, and many black and white teas as well. It's such a luxury to sit with a steaming cuppa tea and enjoy watching life as it happens out of my window.

Today has been a wonderful, sunny day - no stress, not much pain, good friends to eat with for lunch, my favorite grocery sacker to help me out to the truck, and then my son, who's been terribly depressed this week, met me at the door and took over the bring-in-the-bags-of-groceries job. It was so great to see him on his feet and doing so much better today.

Y'all have a good afternoon. I'm heading out to go to get a haircut.

Ruth Ann

This is specially for Colin, but it's ok if anyone else wants to enjoy it!


Christmas

Our Lord Jesus came to earth,
Came by human, lowly birth,
Came and set His glory by,
Left His Throne above the sky!

Man, rebellious to his Lord -
'Gainst Christ's Father, so adored -
Yet He came for them to die
On the Cross uplifted high!

Bless your Lord all you who know
How He brought God's love below!
Christmas is a time to praise
Christ Who came lost man to raise!

Glad I had a little look in before I went to bed! First of all; lovely poem Al. I really like it. Thank you for thinking about me. A comedy trio Kevin? I thought you could not count when I saw four names and then realised Etta Sue is doubled barreled...and that is enough said about that! Now my wife has a birthday coming up next month and she was looking in a dress shop window in the town today.
Oh darling; she said to me; I would love to get into something long and flowing for my birthday. So I threw her into a river! She was mad!  I cant seem to please her! 

MARLENE

Marlene was standing by a full-length mirror
In her underwear
I peeped at her from below the blankets
As she stared at her reflection there

Oh look at me; she moaned
I'm going grey and fat
My bust is saggy; I'm getting wrinkles
And I hate the way my backsides sticks out like that

I've a double chin going on three
I just feel and look ugly and old
I raised my head from the pillow
As I listened to her rant and scold

Marlene my darling; it's not so bad
I said; before she came to turn out the light
Many things are wrong but at least you know
There is nothing wrong with your eyesight!

Colin Moffett

Actually; I love my wife dearly and the best way I can sum up our marriage is that it was a thirty year honeymoon and we are still going strong. God has blessed us greatly and when a marriage is based on God's word...it will never go far wrong. Excuse my little bit of humour. it is just the way I am. I will be more serious the next time I visit!
God bless and goodnight.

Hi Nita; glad you liked the poem and are printing it out for Kim.
God bless.

Colin I copied the one you posted yesterday and sent it off to a friend in the UK and a couple of other friends here in the states.

I haven't been doing much today, I went to curves to workout at 8 thismorning while there I got in a little bit of Tai Chi and some stretching. I took a bag of groceries for the needy to put in the bin at Curves.

I have been busy uploading some files to RapidShare to share with my Stationery group, that sure took up a lot of time.

Yesterday I mowed for the last time this year, next will be the maintenance on the mower. drain the gas, clean the underside, change the oil. No I am not doing it myself. Bill across the street will probably do it for me.

TTYL

Hi Marilyn....lovely you using poem. You are very welcome. I am not cutting grass any longer either. I am cutting it shorter.. Come and clean my lawnmower.
Going to bed now..so night!
God bless

Colin, you're such a card!    It's great having you here to liven us all up.

Ruth Ann, nice to hear you had a good day.  You deserve it!

I had a lovely day, scrapbooking with my friends.  We took a break at noon to go to the big craft show in town, which turned into too long a break, but it was fun.  I bought some new net pot scrubbers.  Just call me the last of the big spenders! 

78 years ago today, Mickey Mouse made his debut!  Now aren't you glad you read my post? 

Yep... Love Mickey Mouse, Janet!

This has been a day of much sadness and many tears.  It was necessary to have our cat, Mr. Tiggers, put to sleep.  I think I mentioned a few days ago his cries of pain one night like something we had never heard.  We now believe he had a heart attack and since then has been in decline and it wasn't obvious until the last 24 hours.  He hadn't been eating the last day or so and this morning he wasn't waiting at the door to come into the house from the garage but stayed in his basket until I went out.  I called the vet and they said they could see him at 10 am.  I took him and the vet said she needed to do blood work and an x-ray and when she came back she said he had serious problems in that his adominal cavity and the area around his lungs were filled with fluid.  He was having trouble breathing and she said I should consider putting him to sleep so he didn't suffer. 

Since Pat wasn't with me as she was attending her sewing machine class I said I wouldn't make the decision on the spare of the moment but authorized her to remove some fluid from around his lungs so he could breathe more easily and be more comfortable.  I came home and within the hour she called me back saying she had done an ultrasound before removing the fluid and his heart was hardly beating and there really was no choice but to stop his suffering and not put him through the fluid removal, which really wouldn't solve anything.  So I told her to go ahead and stop the suffering.

After Pat got home I told her and we decided we had to go ahead and call our daughter.  We did this and she took it very hard as this was her cat and she really loved him.  Needless to say this has been a difficult day.  I sent her the "Rainbow Bridge" piece and hope that it will help her when she has a chance to see it.  We spoke with her again about an hour ago and she is still in tears but fully understands we did what had to be done for Mr. Tigger's comfort and that he probably wouldn't have lasted the weekend.

I apologize for this being such a downer but I know we all can relate to this experience and you are my good friends.  I am not looking for sympathy but just wanted to share as I have spoken of Mr. Tiggers many times in the past.  Thanks for reading.  This has been some kind of year.

Somehow, even this will pass, Larry.  Our God is still Sovereign of the universe - with every largest and every supposedly insignificaant event.  He knew this was coming, but He sees beyond it, and He sees it in the whole scheme of things - and He loves you, Pat, and your daughter.  He allowed this for reasons we can't know now, but they are perfect reasons.  Thank Him for the time you had with Mr. Tiggers.  Thank Him for everything about him that delighted you and others.  Thank Him for all His gifts.  Throught Jesus Christ our Lord.

Larry, just a big ((((hug)))) for you.  I'm sorry you had such a rough day, and will be keeping you, Pat and Stacey in my thoughts and prayers.  I'm sure all of us here have experienced the  loss of a beloved pet at some time in our lives.  God gives us those little critters to love and they bring us so much joy.  But the parting is always painful.  I'm glad you feel comfortable allowing us, as your friends, the opportunity to share your pain.

Larry I, too, am so sorry you have had such difficult things happening lately  ... seems it always comes in bunchs, right?  I say a loud amen to what Al posted... God is always in complete control ... of everything!     

Larry I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Tiggers but I am sharing your pain as  sit here remembering when I had to have my little Shih Tzu (Gitsie) put to sleep. Also thinking about how I am going to feel when it ome time for Happy or Bebe to go to the bridge. We love you Brother ad you and the family are in my prayers. Thank you so much for sharing  with  us, we are you famly too.

Oh, Larry.    My heart is sharing your sorrow.  I know we all are.  I'm glad, too, that you came here to share this.  And I pray just talking about it will ease the sadness a bit.

Our animals, our pets, give so much to our lives.  We miss them when they go.  As Marilyn thought of her Bebe and Happy, I found myself thinking my little critters and how much joy they bring to me every day.

Nita

I, too, empathize, Larry. We had to have our sweet Huskie dog put to sleep because of her cancer recently. We still really miss her. It's good, though, to remember the great times and what great pets they have been.

Ruth Ann

I am so sorry, Larry. 

I can't even imagine the pain and hurt that you are going through.  Please accept my condolences.  It's wonderful how we have our pets to love and they love us right back.  I know you're going to miss Mr. Tiggers.

Larry ~ God bless you and Pat and Stacey in your loss of your precious furkid, Mr. Tiggers.  I don't remember that loss but I know I will some day with having Ali Cat and Inky.  I remember this past summer when I thought I might not see Ali again.  So you are in my thoughts and prayers. 

Hi Larry; sorry about the loss of your cat. I understand a little of how you must be feeling. Our beautiful Patch..an English Springer Spaniel... was killed by a car this year in February. We had him 12 years and he was such a pet! A car had hit him; but had drove on. They told a neighbour man; who was out walking; they had hit a dog and he came to my door to tell me. I found poor Patch in the front garden; where he had crawled to; and carried him into the front of the fire. I knew he was dying. Marlene spoke to him and he lifted his head for the last time and then he passed away. I was glad I had got him to the fire and he died with the ones who loved him. It was better than dying in the garden alone. He was buried the next day down in a sheltered spot in my main garden. Such tears were shed that day. Marlene and the boys were reluctant to see him getting buried but finally I had to cover him over. We miss him so much.
God bless you Larry. I feel for you

Good morning, it's a great day for  rejoicing in the Lord.  So let's all rejoice today and talk about the things that we are rejoicing.

I am rejoicing because  this s the day the Lord hath made and I will rejoice and be glad in it.
I am rejoicing because God has given me another day on his earth, and awakened me with eyes that can see, ears that hear, feet and legs that take me where he wants me to go, hands and arms to reach out and be his hands extended.

I am rejoicing because he has given me a house to live in, where I can be safe from the outside elements, He has given me food to eat, clothing to wear. He has given me a healthy body and sound mind, my two dogs to keep me company and to love and nurture, who love me back.

I am rejoicing to be near at least one of my children and two of my grandchildren, and good friends and church family too. God has given me a car to drive ,enough income to  give my full tithe and pay all my bills. He has given me some of His children to care for who can't take care of themselves anymore.


I am the blessed child of the living God. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. There is nothing that is impossible with God in my life.

Have a great day.

You are right Marilyn. We have so much to be thankful for...and best of all...we have Jesus in our hearts. How can we not rejoice! By the way Marilyn..it is afternoon with me and the day is going great. Listening to lovely gospel songs at moment. They always lift the spirits. Take care and God bless

I'm sitting here crying after reading your post Colin about Patch.  I'm sorry for both you and Larry.  As I'm sitting here right now, Lauren my cat has her head on my left foot and Geordie, my dog, is lying right across my right one and they are nearly always this close.  Can't even begin to imagine life without them.

So happy you got Patch to the fire one last time, Colin. 

I also remember an Irish Setter we had when I was a teenager.  His name was Sandy and when he died, in 1958, my Dad buried him in the back garden.

Well, many, many years later, my father was rototilling the back garden and saw something sparkle briefly in the sun and it was a very rusted copper tag that had been around Sandy's neck on his collar for the Dog Pound and so my Dad shined it up and gave it to me and I have it to this day on my key ring.  Memories!

Hi Pat; I had tears in my eyes typing my post about Patch. I have a poem written about him somewhere. I wrote it through his eyes as he might see me. I have him on camcorder film. I wish I could see his big ears flapping one more time.
I really feel for Larry. Pets become part of the family and we take them into our hearts.  God bless Pat   

Larry; the hurt does ease a little through time and you find yourself smiling at all the fond memories. When I sat on the summer seat; Patch would sit up beside me like a judge. He loved getting his photo took. He was such a poser!
Take care..God bless

Just was sitting here humming this hymn.  Thought we could all sing it together on this Lord's Day.

Marilyn ~ Our congregation recited Psalm 118:24 today in church.  Sounded so good when God's children recited together.

Just got home.  After church I ate at a Steak House and had grilled chicken breast, baked sweet potato and salad...brought half of it home for one of my meals tomorrow.  Then I had to put gas in the car.  Then grocery shopping at WalMart. 

When I got home, Ivalou called and asked if I would like to go with her to wrap shoe boxes filled with goodies for people in the Appalachians.  So I went with her.  This lady takes over 400 filled shoe boxes a year to the Appalachians.  Then she takes some to Anderson, Indiana, the county seat of where she lives which is the county next to me.  It felt wonderful to help today.   I wrapped a bar of soap in a wash cloth and put them in a plastic baggie.  Feels good.

Now I am ready to get my feet up and my body reclined!

I hope all of you are enjoying the blessings of our Lord on this, His day!

We went to Sunday School and church, and had a larger than usual attendance.  It is so good to see the church growing!

This was on the back of our bulletin a few Sundays ago, I wanted to share it with you here:

                      Letter From a Friend

I am writing to say how much I care for you and to say how much I want you to know me better.

When you awoke this morning, I exploded a brilliant sunrise through your window, hoping to get your attention, but you rushed off without even noticing.

Later, I noticed you were walking with some friends, so I bathed you in warm sunshine and perfumed the air with nature's sweet scent, and still you didn't notice me.

As you passed by, I shouted to you in a thunderstorm and painted a beautiful rainbow in the sky, and you didn't even look.

In the evening, I spilled moonlight onto your face and sent a cool breeze to rest you.

As you slept, I watched over you and shared your thoughts, but you were unaware that I was so near.

I have chosen you and hope you will talk to me soon.  Until then, I remain near.  I am your friend and love you very much.

--Your Friend, Jesus--

I pray we all, ME especially--will be more aware of our Lord's love and caring, and talk to Him more.  We need to let Him know we care about Him, too.