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Morning Devotional...

Psalm 20:1-4.  "May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob defend you; may He send you help from the sanctuary, and strengthen you out of Zion; may He remember all your offerings, and accept your burnt sacrifice.  May He grant you according to your heart's desire, and fulfill all your purpose!"

This is a bendiction - a confident declaration of what the Lord's love can and will do for the one upon whom it's pronounced.  In this case David, about to embark upon war, asks the Lord's people to pronounce this benediction upon - himself!

Today, our David is our Lord Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.  He wants us to be aware of the joyful benediction Christian brothers and sisters can pronounce in His Name upon one another.  You and I can joyfully pronounce it upon one another as we go forth to fight our Lord's battles each day - and we can be confident that our Lord will hear and carry out this benediction upon one another. 

Wives, pronounce it upon your husband as he goes forth each day.  Husbands, pronounce it upon your wife as she goes forth.  Parents, pronounce it upon your children as they go.

Let us confidently and joyfully pray for one another!
Al Moak

That's a great prayer start to the day and the week.  I'm currently in a position that granting my 'heart's desire' for my sons seems totally unachievable and am reminded of a 'ditty' I wrote earlier this year (and totally out of character it's a rhymer) to realign my mindset.

When all is said

When tears my darkened window pierce
sourced deep in grief or pain.
When ev'ry cloud is lined with grey
I think of You again.
When beauty hides and chaos roars,
when laugh and smile are gone,
Your's is the balm on ev'ry wound
when all is said and done.

Good morning everyone.  I am up early as usual.  We enjoyed worship yesterday.  Our daughter, Beth and son-in-law, James, came over here to Pigeon Forge.  So we filled a pew, John, Cornelia, grandson David, Beth, James, and two cousins of James whom we have known for many years.  After church we went to Huck Finn's Catfish Restaurant and enjoyed a delicious meal together.

Al, thank you for the devotional.  I have always loved to sing "Blessed Assurance."

Wordsculptor, I enjoyed your little "ditty" which seemed more than that to me. You DO have a way with words.  Years ago I took a hand at poetry and wrote a little book of little poems.  Fortunately I gave it up.

"  20Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? 21For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe. 22Jews demand miraculous signs and Greeks look for wisdom, 23but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, 24but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man's strength."  1 Cor. 20-25

Papa John  

What a wonderful devotional to start the week, Al.  Thanks so much for that and Wordsculptor, I really like your little "ditty" but as PapaJohn says, it's much more than that.

Thanks!



Well, folks, after being away for a week, I have much to catch up on.  I will try to read last week's postings and pray for those that request it.

I'm off to the gallery to see any newly added photos.

I'd like to especially greet Wordsculptor and Francine and you both to our little place on the internet!

Love

Pat

Hi everyone.  Just back from coffee and a quick trip to the grocery store at Wal-Mart.  It is another truly beautiful day here in Georgia.  Later this afternoon I will go down and pick up our daughter to bring her out to the chiropractor and she will have dinner with us and then I will take her back to her apartment.  She is starting a new job today that is 6 hours a day and she gets off at 3:30 so hopefully can beat most of the traffic from rush hour.

Al, thanks for the new devotional for the week.

Marilyn, it sounds like you all had a lot of food left over.  That is usually the case with the pot lucks.

Jane, I have never heard of that happening.  I can understand why the doctor didn't spent much time in the room.  He has a lot to answer.  My pacemaker paces my heart and I can't imagine having it misfire on every beat and shocking me.  The little device they use when they check my device is just a little round ring that they place over the pacemaker/defibulator and it does all of these readings and they can adjust the device with it.

Nita, I remember when your sister moved in.  I think it is wise to have our own space if possible, particularly when you have been used to it in the past.

 

Great devotion, Al.  What a great beginning to a new week. 

Nita ~ Walter had a stroke 4 years ago.  Aphasia is loss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage.  Repetition shows that the brain may be reconnected.  Walter, one minute can spell the word, the next minute he is way out in left field.  He was a math professor so he knows his numbers really well.  And remembers all the old sayings like 'The whole nine yards', 'up one side and down another', 'one, two, buckle my shoe', (he can say that up to ten and laughs after say Big Fat Hen) and shave and a hair cut, two bits.  The brain is an amazing organ!  Also, I think I could live with my sister 24/7.  We know when to back off and also when to give each other their space.

Jane ~ What a terrible thing for John and Joy to have to go through.  With the surgeon not talking to them, that should have been a red flag that he did something wrong! 

Papa John ~ So glad you got away to Pigeon Forge.  My son is off work this week and is planning on riding his cycle to Gatlinburg by himself for a few days.  He's never been away alone before. 

Larry ~ Have a great dinner with your daughter.  Glad she has a job for 6 hours a day.  That is nice.

wordsculptor ~ Neat ditty!  Great poem!

Marilyn ~ When it gets below 70° in my house, I turn on the furnace.  I have this small area of comfort when it comes to degrees.  Below 69°, I am too cold.  Above 73°, I am too hot!  That's why I have A/C and the furnace.  Now to find the money to pay for both necessities.

I woke this morning to cloudy, gloomy day and wet pavement on my drive.  It rained during the night but right now it is dry.  A nice day to stay inside and watch TV or read. 

Good morning all.

What a joy to come here and read this beautiful devotion.  Oh how I love the Psalms.

And then, wordsculptor's poem.  Thanks but I too agree, it's more than a ditty.  I loved it.

I was fortunate to photograph a quincenara on Saturday and am anxious to download the photos.  I think I got some great ones.  Of course, the mass was in Spanish and I speak very little (next to none -- but need to learn).  But my friends love their "gringo" photographer, lol. 

And my granddaughter turned 13 so my husband and I took her out to dinner Saturday night.  She's such a joy.  We're thanking God that she's getting move involved in church and we spent several hours downloading MP3 format Christian music for her.

God is good.

Blessings, Francine (aka writegirl)

Good Morning I was here earlier  but didn't post then. I had to copy the URL and paste it to an email for Judy Mc who had sent an email asking for the link.

I found the cutest website for sending cards, they are called  Doggie Mail t is one of the Purina sites. Click Here they are talking cards I sent once to a friend from Bebe and one to another friend for Happy.

Larry there sure was a lot of food left over but we had a good turn out and lots of good fellowship.

Etta Sue I have turned on my heater today It is set at 65° and my desk chair is about 3' in front of  it. I have my living room divided into two parts with the sofa as a separation, behind the sofa is my desk, 2 drawer file cabinet and a small table that my tower sits on. I don't put the tower on the floor because I like it within my reach. My living room is longer than wide. My hose is more like small bungalow size or large cabin I have 3 rooms a bathroom and enclosed back porch. My bedroom and kitchen are the same size and the living room is the length of both and a wide than 1 of them.

Pat good to see you back, will we be seeing more of you now?

I like you little ditty. It speaks volumes in the most succinct way.

Mornin" Brother Al my friend.

Good Morning Francine Some here do not know what a quincenara is would you explain, I know but others don't?

Must fix my breakfast now and on to Tai Chi etc.

Marilyn, this week I should be around Guelph.

I have a trip coming up soon though to Virginia but not sure just when it is.  I was hoping to meet Janet in Lancaster, PA too this week but it was just too soon for me after the past week of traveling around the province.

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Good morning all.

What a joy to come here and read this beautiful devotion.  Oh how I love the Psalms.

And then, wordsculptor's poem.  Thanks but I too agree, it's more than a ditty.  I loved it.

I was fortunate to photograph a quincenara on Saturday and am anxious to download the photos.  I think I got some great ones.  Of course, the mass was in Spanish and I speak very little (next to none -- but need to learn).  But my friends love their "gringo" photographer, lol. 

And my granddaughter turned 13 so my husband and I took her out to dinner Saturday night.  She's such a joy.  We're thanking God that she's getting move involved in church and we spent several hours downloading MP3 format Christian music for her.

God is good.

Blessings, Francine (aka writegirl)

Francine, isn't it lovely to see our grands growing up?  Sometimes though, it's far too quickly!

Sounds as if we're going to be seeing some nice photos from you.

This has been a busy day for our house.  The girls had piano and then out to lunch with mother.  She really does enjoy her lunches at a local hole in the wall restaurant.

Tonight is cadets and small group.  Heather has joined and we are studying Romans.  

Have read all the posts, but I am not commenting on them as I will for sure miss someone, I am a bit of a skatter brain today.  I know Pat there are times that is a permanent condition!!  haha

The trees are a work of art.  We are still walking around in shirt sleeves.  Even mother is not wearing a sweater.  I don't remember an autumn like this.  So warm for so long.  When it hits I think it will hit hard and we will be digging out our winter wear overnight.

Kassie can't stop talking about her weekend.  They had to do the workout the militia does.  What fun she had.  Then repelling down a wall tied by ropes.  Not for me that is for sure.  They slept in tents, and the sleeping bags, were not as warm as they could have been.  She will be taking an electric heater next time.

Well that is the news from the north, Be back later tonight.
Am praying JudyB

Jane what an ordeal.  Know I am praying for them.
JudyB

Francine - since you love the psalms, you might enjoy going to Manna for the Soul here in CP.  I've done a complete commenary on the Psalms there.  God bless.

Francine...  Al forgot to give you a link so HERE'S a link to the Psalm meditations here on CP.

Well  I an back from small group.  What an interesting time.  We have one person who is having a hard time comprehending the trinity.  Today we got into a big discussion on the end of the first chapter of Romans.  

Elizabeth got her uniform today.  Boy is she ever happy.  also today was a CO's parade, meaning their uniform has to be imaculate.  Because Kassie has some lint on hers that she can't get off, she will be getting a new tunic.  Next week the riflery team will begin practise and soon after that the eliminations will begin.  Kassie has asked that we get in early so she can try out.   This young lady is wanting to try everything while she has the opportunity.

Tomorrow is another big teaching day.  So I am off to bed and I will be back tomorrow.  G'night all
JudyB

Good morning everyone.  It is another beautiful day here in the mountains of East Tennessee.  We have been coming to this resort the 39th week of each year for 12 years.  This may have to be our last use of the timeshare. 

It is good to read all the posts.  I hope you have a good day today.  I'm not sure what is on the agenda for today.  Usually we take a drive over to Cades Cove but we may skip it this year. 

In our daily Bible reading Cornelia and I finished the Old Testament night  before last and last night we started Matthew.

1 Peter 1:3-5 "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade—kept in heaven for you, 5who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time."

Papa John  

Hi everyone.  Another beautiful cool morning with lots of sun and no rain in sight.  Yesterday as I was backing out of the car one of the lawnmen, who were here doing the yard, stopped me and told me one of my brake lights was out.  I had just replaced the other one.  So after coffee this morning I went to Advance Auto and bought the bulb and they put it in for me.  The other one I had the dealer replace and it cost me 3 times what I paid this morning.  Now that I see how it was done the next time I will replace the bulb myself as there are just two screws to remove.  Needless to say I am not mechanically inclinded.

I have a meeting to attend the this morning and then have the rest of the day free.  Pat is fighting a cold and today is prep day for her test tomorrow.  She is not looking forward to the day and the procedure tomorrow but it is very important that the test be done.

JudyB, it is nice to see the young folks so interested in things and want to participate.  It sounds like you are having very nice weather.

PapaJohn, I hope you will be able to use your timeshare next year but I know there comes a time when we have to make that type of decision as to what is best for us.  Glad you are able to be there this year.

Pat, you have a very busy travel schedule.  Glad you are able to get away and hope you are having a great time.

Marilyn, I agree with you on the placement of the computer CPU.  I have mine on a little table right by my desk so I can get to the back of it without having it on the floor.  I read that is it also better for the computer.  Your place sounds ideal for one person. 

Francine, it is wonderful when you can experience a part of your grandchilds life.  She sounds like a lovely young lady. 

Etta Sue, I agree with you on the range of temperatures where you are comfortable. 

Marilyn and Larry - I feel quite smug, because I have my CPU and the monitor in one package in this Eimac, and yet both together are only about two inches thick.  Love them MACs!  It's apparently clear and sunny here at the moment.  They are predicting rain a little later in the week, though for the life of me I  can't see where it's going to come from - looking at the satelite picture clear out to Japan I don't see anything coming.  I certainly pray that our Lord might send rain your way, Larry.

I didn't sleep extremely well last night, so I'm letting Marbeth drive herself to her quilting bunch this morning, and I'll stay home and probably nap a bit.  Usually I drive her in, then go over to a place called The Coffee Break, where I can sit and read, etc.

Al you are certainly as Smug as a bug in a rug.  so what else is new.

It is beautiful this morning bt cold. I have the heat on at the moment.

Good morning....for a few more minutes

Francine ~ My cousin sent me an email about the Tuscon Bone Yard.  Do you live near it?  I have Google Earth and I found the Bone Yard on it...southeast Tuscon near the Air Force Base.  What precision they have those planes parked.

Another nippy morning here in Indiana but it is to get to 80+ degrees this afternoon so the A/C is back on.  So far I haven't had the heat and the A/C on the same day yet!!  I am sure that I will before the cold is here to stay. 

I want to do some weed-eating this afternoon.  My weed-eater is battery operated which I like because I can only weed-eat as long as the battery lets me.  Then I have to re-charge it.  They way I am not over doing my back!   

Then tonight is Beef and Boards Dinner Theater.  We are to see 'Oklahoma!'.  I know it will be fabulous! 

Good morning all.

First, a Quincenara is a coming of age ceremony for Mexican girls.  It's the biggest thing in her life next to a wedding.  Here's a description from Mexico Connect website:

QuoteThe transition from childhood to womanhood is a significant passage for adolescent girls in almost all cultures. In Mexico, it is marked with the celebration of the Quinceañera, or 15th Birthday. From a north-of-the-border viewpoint, it may be seen as a cross between Sweet Sixteen and a debutante's coming out party. The celebration is a way to acknowledge that a young woman has reached sexual maturity and is thus of a marriageable age.

The most important component of the celebration is invariably a Misa de acción de gracias (thanksgiving Mass). The birthday girl arrives decked out in a fancy full-length dress - frills, pastel tones and matching hats or headdresses prevail. Flanked by her parents and padrinos (godparents), she is specially seated at the foot of the altar throughout the service. She may be accompanied by up to seven damas (maids of honor) and as many chambelanes (chamberlains), selected from among close family and friends.

At the end of the mass younger sisters, cousins and friends pass out bolos (commemorative favors) to those in attendance, while the quinceañera deposits her bouquet on the altar or in a niche honoring the Virgin Mary, most often that of the ubiquitous Virgen de Guadalupe.

The quinceañera traditionally has the option of further celebrating the occasion with either a viaje (journey) or a fiesta (birthday bash). While a trip to Paris and other European destinations was once the rage among the well-heeled, nowadays young women of all social strata generally opt for the party, complete with live band music. The degree of opulence of the event is directly related to the economic means of the girl's parents and godparents.

This one wasn't quite as elaborate but it was a moving experience.  The photos are coming out nice but where I was allowed to stand at the front of the alter prevented me from providing a lot of variety.

Etta Sue, we are south east of Tucson but love the bone yard.  Most times when we are going into Tucson, we pass right by it.

For those with grandchildren, you know the joy of being involved in their lives.  While we were in Germany, I flew home twice a year -- and God was so good, the cheapest times to fly coincided with their birthdays.  I have an 11 year old grandson who is a delight.  He has ADHD, Turrets, and a sensory intake problem so he does have his challenges.  But the boy is reading at the 12th grade level and has an imagination to boot.

Pat and Al, thanks for recommending Manna for the Soul.  I peeked in there and can't wait to do more reading.

I know it will take me a while to get to know folks but I love the warmth I've found here.

Blessings, Francine

Hi Everyone!

I've already been gallivanting around Guelph and I need to go to Walmart to pick up a few little things and I'm taking my friend with me.

Francine, it's so nice to see you posting in here.  I'm going to be looking for some nice GREEN Irish photos as I lived there for several years. 

Pat, you lucky person ... living in Ireland.  I was just captivated by the whole country ... people, places, myths, legends.  Two visits wasn't enough and I hope to go back again.

Where were you in Ireland?

Blessings, Francine

Hi writegirl....you be better talking to a native from Ireland who are all charming goodlooking witty humourous and full of blarney and even gipe a little. Now where you will find such a one in CP I would not know except you can check out my profile and perhaps that will give you a clue! May I also ask you to check out  www.colinsfaithinspirations.com  Thank you.

Thanks Francine for letting everyone know what a Quinceanera is. growing up Californian I already knew I grew up in a mixed neighborhood in Stockton Ca.

I have been to work fr 1½ hours this morning and this afternoon I am going to a friends house and we are going to make me a Glory Ring. You can just Google Glory Ring to see what they are and what they are  used for.

Not much new here today. I have been gleaning walnuts from my next door  neighbor, Becky's, yard. She called and said if I wanted some to come get them. I have them in a box drying and will get more as they fall.

Hi Colin

TTYL

HI MARILYN!!

HI COLIN!!!

Francine, I lived around Belfast and up towards Carrickfergus.  My husband was a policeman over there so was situated in many small towns during the time he was working there.  He was born in the Lisburn area in Co. Antrim.

Happy Birthday
Nita

I'm just now getting here today.  I've been staying off the computer all day in the hopes I would get a call from my doctor's office ... didn't happen, tho.   

Hi everyone!

Dropping in to say a quick 'hiya!'

Life has been very, very busy... my husband was in India for six weeks, my book was released and won an award, PTL!, busy with children and church etc... but I haven't forgotten about you. Hoping to come back soon and catch up properly with you all.  


In His love,  

Well I am back from a real ditzy time with my puter.  The Oct 1 Thoughts for the week doesn't show on my computer.  I really don't know why.  Pat kindly cluesd me in to the problem and I then went to Heather to get her to send me the link. 

I haven't read the posts, I will be doing that tomorrow when I am rested.  I am off to bed, and will be praying for each need represented here.

I just had to pop in here before I turn in.  I'm tired tonight and just finished a nice cup of peppermint tea.

Thank you for the birthday wishes, and to Pat for the cake. I, of course, will share, since I did get two of them.

Marilyn, I meant to reply to your card for Ty and Rocko.  It was really cute.  I forget now if it was Bebe or Happy who sent it, but I'm thinking Happy.  He looks so huggable. 

I had a nice birthday.  I got some of my favorite socks from the dogs (with help from my daughter) and candles and a calendar, a gift card from another daughter, and lots of birthday wishes all around. 

I was reading in The Best Of Oswald Chambers this morning.  He spoke of "sweet St. Francis" and I realized I'd never read anything by him.  I've read about him.  Did he leave writings behind?  I love reading what our fathers in the faith have left for us.  I'll have to check the library of classics cd you gave me, Jane.

Blessings and goodnight from my corner.  Nita

Morning all.  I mentioned last week that I'd not taken my camera to my Grandson's special school harvest celebration.  Well I did take half a brain cell which resulted in this, (which is my favoured genre so I won't be doing head to heads with Colin the rhymer):

Fair play to you wordsculptor....Colin the rhymer! My wife thinks I rhyme about everything too! Like your little poems by the way...especially the first one you put in here...er...the one that rhymes!

Happy belated Birthday Nita! 

Hi Pat!

I know I have put this in before but have put it in again especially for Francine who has expressed an interest in my country. God bless

Good morning, friends! 

Hi Colin...sure have missed your posts and poems. 

Hi Pat...Quit your galivanting around and visit your own site once in awhile.     How's things going with your life?

Happy Belated Birthday, Nita! 

Francine...I love Arizona.  Have been to the Grand Canyon at least 10 times and on the mules to Phantom Ranch 2 times...many, many years ago!!

wordsculptor...love your poem also.  That's just like the way kids are.

judyB....hope your puter is well today.  Can't live without our puters.  Have to have one to keep in touch with our cyber friends.

Karen....you do sound busy!!  Life is grand, isn't it?

Jane...did you hear from the doctor?

Marilyn...I remember walnuts in our driveway and when Dad drove over them, they cracked.  Easy to shell that way! 

Well, I am trying not to feel abandoned.....   Kitty is in Texas with her husband.  Coming home next week sometime.  Ivalou left this morning for Ohio to spend time with her daughters and grandchildren.  Coming home Sunday morning.  Kaye Don and Barb left this morning for Ohio to spend time with a couple that lives in the same RV resort as Kaye Don in Florida.  Coming home Saturday evening.  And to top it off, it is cloudy, rainy, gloomy!  I have to keep positive.  If anyone clicks on my profile and sees where I live, you will see two houses to the east of mine...first house Ivalou's, second house Kaye Don's.  Weird, I lived in Greenfield for years with no family near.  But when Ivalou and Kaye Don are both gone...I feel...well, abandoned.  But I have to stay here because it is my job to get their mail and newspapers!! 

Soooo you may just see me more this week....

Hmmmm!  I just thought of something.  Tony is on vacation this week...maybe I will call him to come visit with me.  Or go down to their house!! 

Hi Everyone!

So nice to read the poetry in here today. 

Colin, I love that one of yours and I think you should post it at least once a month in here! 

How often I've wanted to put down my thoughts in poem but I'm afraid I'd just make a mess.  Love your memories of the little kids at their harvest Wordsculptor.  How often I've thought just that way when I've attended these special events.

Judy, I have no idea why you aren't seeing Oct. 1 on your list of "Thoughts for the Week"!  Really odd that one.

KAREN!!!, it's so-o-o good to see you here.  You've been missed and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your posts soon.  Hope your husband had a blessed time in India.

Nope the puter is not showing this weeks "Thought".  It is really spun!

The girls are working well today.  The course they enjoy the most is their Bible course.  This year it is on Bible history.  It is interesting learning about the kings of old.  Having them as examples of what not to do or even better what to do, they are learning by example.  Science is a challenge.  We are working on the beginnings of Physics.  I never passed a physics test in highschool, so I am re-learning as I go and thankfully I have the answers.

I have a question on Bible doctrine.  Perhaps Pastor Al can help.

The Bible says the scacrafice of Jesus was a sacrifice "once and for all".  In small group we are working on Romans, and this topic came up.  Did our Lords sacrifice cover those who believed in God in the Old Testament???  If not where are these people now?  Are there references to back this up? 

I am shutting down to continue with "Physics"  and will be back later.  God bless JudyB

Until Al comes, you might like to have a look at Al's studies in Romans, Judy.

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Hello everyone. After Tai Chi I stopped in a -mart to get a few things then on home to wash the shirts I bought and fold the other laundry that was dry.

t much on my agenda today. Jut the usual tings like walking with the dogs and the things one usually does at home. Bible study tonight, Women's Bible study will be starting up again, looking forward to that.

After Curves at 6:45AM Willa and I stopped at the church to take out all the trash as today is trash day here. While there we checked the paper towel and toilet paper in all the bathrooms.

I love coming in early in the morning as reading the wonderful poems from both Colin and Keith.

TTYL

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Jane...did you hear from the doctor?

Yup ... My doctor's office called this morning to let me know "It is not a surgical problem"  which I was not concerned about anyway, but there is a weakness in the muscles that prevent me from swallowing properly ... thus the choking feeling and the feeling that food gets "stuck in my throat" -- I guess it really does!  He has called a prescription in and I will be going to pick it up in a little while... we'll see how much it will help.

Joy called me this morning as well ... John came home yesterday and is resting from the ordeal at the hospital.  Since all the pain and problems were happening over the weekend, and the hospital is not fully staffed, he had surgery very early on Monday morning (like 4:30 a.m.).  Seems the surgeon found out about his error Sunday evening and John had already eaten supper so surgery was scheduled for "before noon" Monday.  As it turned out, the surgeon couldn't sleep for worrying so he just assembled a full staff and came over and whisked John into surgery!  Joy got a call at 6:00 a.m. saying her husband was in recovery!  She was really surprised, to say the least.

The surgeon said he knew he hadn't secured the pacemaker properly and it had slipped out of place.

Joy also told me that she had gone to see a doctor for her own swallowing/cough problem as well as snoring.  The same result as for me:  weakness in the muscles in her throat and there is nothing that will help it.  So ... we have decided it must be an heriditary thing and we'll just tell people "Sorry, there's nothing that can be done about it, so you'll just have to deal with it.!" 

I probably snore too ... I never stay awake to find out about it, but I have received some "guarded" comments from others when I wake up.     I know it is irritating for people to have to listen to loud snoring or coughing ... Sorry ..... 

So nice to read your post, Jane.  I don't snore...at least I don't think I do. 

But...

I can tell you who does!  <<<WINK, WINK>>>

Here's one from many years ago and today it means a lot to me.  Hope you enjoy it.  I'm sure PapaJohn will know it very well...

Snoring has to be one of the worst things ever, I know of a couple that are divorced because of it.  It can also put such a strain on a marriage even if it does hold together.   

I did not sleep well last evening so I am more than ready for bed.

We have had rain this last few days and that is good but I understand that the weekend is to be lovely.

Tomorrow is another day,      God Bless you all Ruth

Quote from: Pat on October 03, 2007, 05:33:34 PM
So nice to read your post, Jane.  I don't snore...at least I don't think I do. 

But...

I can tell you who does!  <<<WINK, WINK>>>

now Pat lets not tell Tales out of school!!!

Oh, really, Judy?? 

Yes Jane really!!!

The weather here has been lovely.  Yesterday was a little damp but the girls are out and about everyday.  Kassie has taken to running every morning.  The cadet corp she goes to has a test in the spring.  She also wants to join the bi-athalon (sp?) team in the spring and get ready for the winter next year.  She is working her endurance up to a kilometer.

John and I are both snorers.  It doesn't bother either of us unless one of us is having difficulty sleeping anyway.  In that case we can't blame the snoring at all, just circumstances.  My arm is much better since I have been on the different medication for inflamation.

John called just a bit ago.  He is heading down to Arkansas, and won't be home till Saturday.  He will have sunday off and is hoping to be dispatched on Tuesday.  With Monday being the Canadian Thanksgiving, we are hoping things go his way.  It will be good to have him home.

Well it is late and I am heading to bed.  Night all and God bless.

Night, Night, Snorer Judy!

Good Morning Everyone!

I just heard from Janet.  She was on the bus and they were just getting ready to head for Philadelphia and then back to Lancaster for the night tonight and then on her way home.

They've had a wonderful time up till now.  She says "Hi" to everyone here at CP

Thanks everyone for welcoming the new folks here at


There are several in our Newcomers area that need to have messages posted.

Could I ask that you all head over and post a to them in the latest topics?  Thanks so much!

Here's a link to that area:
http://www.christianphotographers.com/community/index.php?board=42.0

If there is a little "New" button, that means that there are posts you haven't seen and that's a good place to start! 

We really need to make our new folks feel welcome here.  There's about six or eight recent in that Newcomers that need posts.

You got it Pat

Hi Judy!

Hi everyone.  Yesterday was so busy that I didn't get here to read or post.  I am staying home today but have several things I need to work on so will be relatively busy. 

Pat had her test done yesterday afternoon and all went well with no indication of further problems, although it will be a few days before the tests are completed.  We were both worn out when we got home and I had a quick little nap in my easy chair, which I very seldom do, before I went to choir practice. 

Tomorrow will be another busy day as have to see my cardiologist in the morning and then pick up our daughter who is coming to spend the weekend.  She has not been here for a weekend for a couple of months.

Nice to see all the postings.  I will not take the time this morning to make individual comments.

Good Morning Everyone.

Last night we started our new Bibles study, This year started now and ending at the end of May is John. We will be reading the same chapter for a whole week. Taking notes on what we get out of each chapter and how will will apply those notes to our own lives, with the address of where it is located.

I am still in my exercise clothes as I have plenty of time to put on my scrubs and get ready for work. I bought a new pr of purple scrubs and a long sleeve T-shirt of the same color to wear under the top when it gets colder.

It is pouring rain at the moment Happy was outside but I think he was on the porch 'cause he didn't get wet. I am so glad I have been covering my  tomatoes at night. They sure are taking a long time to ripen with all the overcast weather we have had during the summer.

Well I have rambled on enough her. I pray you all have a very blessed day. Don't forget to go pray for Francine's daughter Samantha.

TTYL

Hi Larry!

So glad that Pat's tests went ok.  And sometime we just need to have a nap in our easy chair.  I did the other day as well. 


Marilyn, send some of that rain here.  We sure need it.  Everything is so dry. 

This is from one of the Missionaries that I was posting about in our Missionary corner some time ago.



Hello,



"If you will read this I will read one of your flyers." This is how a so-called Jehovah's Witness approached me while evangelizing at the Metro (subway) station. I knew he would not read the one I gave him, as I was not going to read the tract he gave me but it was a good opening line. "We are both from religious organizations," he went on to say, "so we can talk about these things." "Yes," I said. Then I inquired: "Are you sure you have eternal life now that you have changed religion?" The rest of his conversation was a jumbled, confused discourse on how he could never be sure of having eternal life because he could never live a perfect life. When I pointed out that, according to Ephesians 2:8-10, we are saved by God's unmerited grace and, therefore, it does not depend on us and we truly can have assurance of eternal life he kept trying to convince me that "unmerited" means "we have to merit" our salvation. I told him the apostle Paul said: "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord (Rom.6:23)." A gift cannot be earned, purchased, or merited otherwise it is not a gift. We concluded on friendly terms with my invitation for him to call me to set up a time when we can talk together.



When someone who is on the broad road, which leads to destruction, changes lane but not the road he becomes harder to reach because he thinks his sacrifice is pleasing to God. I pointed out to this JW that he did not change religions at all just loyalties. He was trying to earn or merit his salvation being loyal to the pope in Rome now he is still trying to earn or merit his salvation being loyal instead to the Watch Tower Society of New York. That is not a change from the broad road to the narrow road that leads to God but just a lane-change on the road that leads to hell.



I count my success in the seeds I plant each day and my joy in seeing the Holy Spirit work. Towards the end of May I received a phone call from someone who had found a flyer in a subway car. He wanted to get a copy of all the back issues of the evangelistic flyer. Towards the middle of September, having read them, he called again asking for a New Testament. This time he wanted to know more about who we are and where we hold our worship services. I praise the Lord that he has been to the church a number of times and will meet with me to talk about the Bible.



Being out on the streets has made me somewhat of a street chaplain. I met a man about a year ago. It was obvious that he was depressed and turned inward. For the past year, in the times we have spent together, I have been trying to get him to understand that God is a God of grace and truth ("The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth" John 1:14). As such the Lord understands who we are and what we have done—that is truth. With knowing that He has made a way for us to be in close personal relation with Him through His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. The man has made some progress and is now reading the Bible. The gospel we bring to the world has the answer for all of man's needs: upward in relation to God, outward in relation to others and inward as we deal with our consciences and ourselves.



Thank you for your partnership through prayer. May God's grace be upon you.

Mario and Rose Bruno

Pat the rain has already stopped and the sun is coming out. Sorry Sister can't help you today.

Earlier I had called a friend looking for a Dog treat recipe no luck so I will have to search some of my cook books as I had seen one there several yrs. ago.  While on the phone a knock came to  the door and it was another friend looking for a walking companion the phone call ended and walking I did on such a beautiful day. 

Now that I am back home I need to do a web search before heading out the door for work.

Before departing from here there was radio phone in chat and sad to say all but one of the callers were saying how terrible the care our elder folk are getting in most of the nursing homes  I will be praying that my family will be able to watch out for my care when the time arrives.

Ruth, here's a site for recipes for Dog Treats:

DOG TREATS

I got this in an email from Margit just now...

That  is good Pat.  How are Chris and Margit doing?

Good morning.  I survived the night.  No one broke in.  No one knocked on my door.  No one scared me. 

While we are asking others to go and welcome newcomers with posts...why aren't more people posting comments on the photos in the Gallery?    I know I visit the gallery every day...and there are certainly wonderful pictures there.  I try to post a comment for every picture.  Then the next day I notice there is only one comment...mine that I posted the day before! 

So I am challenging you guys.  Please post a comment to these pictures.  I know how bad I feel when I post a picture and no comments are made.  Let's make these newcomers feel welcome by us acknowledging their pictures with a comment!!

Whew!  I couldn't post.  Tried several times.  I kept getting a message telling me that

'The following error or errors occurred while posting this message:
The message body was left empty.'

I figured out why.  I left out a ']' in trying to post my graphic at the top of my post.  And it would post any of my post!!!

Afternoon all.  I've so enjoyed reading the posts from the last week.

COLIN ... what a pleasure to meet someone living in Ireland.  Thank you for posting that poem, it was beautiful.  Yes, I have a love affair with the Emerald Isle.  There's something about Ireland that captured my heart.  I long to return and hope to in the next year or two.

I'm Scotch Irish so somewhere between Ireland and Scotland, my ancestors, the Campbells, lived.  I hope to start some research.  My family has gone as far as they can on this side of the Atlantic and met a dead end.  Most of my mother's siblings are gone so it will be harder.

The Grand Canyon ... I love it there.  And Etta Sue, you've done something I've longed to do ... gone down into the canyon, although I'm not sure I'd do it on the back of a mule.  I did a feature story on a cowboy friend who, at one time, led those mule rides and he told me some hillarious and rather scary stories. 

I do have a question?  Do I post any picture I want to upload in my album first or can I go to the other forum and upload under the various categories?  Or, is the 4 photos per day for any and all photos posted anywhere on the site.

And Pat, I did put a few Green photos in my album.

Some of you may have responded to my prayer request for my daughter.  Thank you.  We are waiting for a call from the doctor ... OR NOT.  They will call today if it is extremely serious, otherwise, she'll get the test results in a few days.  This is my adult daughter (mother of the two greatest grandkids in the world , lol.  I'm blessed that we live in the same city.  I do appreciate the prayers.  I know those prayers helped her move from being an emotional mess to being peaceful.  God is so faithful even when we aren't.

I can't begin to tell you all how welcome I feel here.  I haven't found too many forums that make me feel this way.  In fact, the only other one is the Christian Writers forum.  If any of you are writers, you might want to check it out www.christianwriters.com.

And Keith, what a pleasure to see more of your words and photos.

Blessings, Francine

So happy that you feel welcome, Francine!  That's what we like to hear!

I've been looking at your green photos too!



And here's a cute one to see in Wordsculptor's album:

http://www.christianphotographers.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-4169

Hi Francine.  Yes I have been praying for your situation.

ES isn't it amazing what one little squiggle or bracket does when trying to post?  I would love to go to the Grand Canyon.  I hace seen the extreme west end of it, but that was in a truck flying down the highway.  Oh and AMEN to what you said about commenting on the pictures.  I have been off the puter for about 2 months now and when I was on I tried to stay on top of what was posted.  If everyone who looks would comment it would really be good.

This is a beautiful day.  No heat needed in the house.  Mom has spent the better part of the afternoon outside.

Well I must go we have some work to finish.
Love to all and I am praying for the needs here.

Thanks Etta Sue for the nudge for all of us to go to the GALLERY (by clicking on the button above that says "Gallery") and leaving some comments under the photos in there.

And Judy is moderator for our Photos area in the Forums and there are lots of photos there too that need comments.  We all love comments under our photos.

I never noticed before that Judy is a Global Moderator so it is the photo forums.  When did that happen?

Long day today, I am emotionally spent. My patient had two choking episodes. The Dr. says he will just get more and more tired and pass in his sleep. He was very tired today and slept most of the day. He choked while drinking water after his meal. His breathing looked pretty shallow and I kept watching his chest while he slept.


I've soaked my feet, I have a foot Dr. appt in the morning before work to have my toenails cut and the arch of my left foot checked  to see why it is hurting. Feels like I stepped on a rock but I didn't and it has been too long anyway.

Good night.

Well, it's been a long time since I've been here. I've read all of this week's messages, and will return to go over more of the time I've missed, if possible, tomorrow night.

The ladies retreat I attended in Indiana when I was with my friend was just what I needed.

Etta Sue, sorry we didn't get to see you this time around. But, there will be other times - and maybe more time to spend while there. 

I hope to be back in a shoe instead of the boot on the left foot pretty soon. The Achilles tendon seems to be "happier" these days.

Y'all have a good evening.

Good morning all.

QuoteI'm Scotch Irish

ooh Francine - you'll never get away with that - SCOTCH is the drink - you mean SCOTS.

Quotewhy aren't more people posting comments on the photos in the Gallery?

it's the classic 90% of the work is done by 10% of the people !

Good morning!  Long day so far.  I set my alarm for 6:15am...very early for me.  I left the house by 7:15am to have breakfast with Judy, my high school classmate.  She works in the office at WalMart nights and got off work at 7am.  We had breakfast at Perkin's and a chat.  I could tell she was very sleepy.  Her son, from Chicago, came to see her yesterday and she only had 3 hours sleep yesterday.  So as soon as coffee was drank, we both drove home. 

If our temp gets to 87° today we tie the record high for October 5th.  And if it gets to 88° tomorrow, we will tie the record high for October 6th.  And Sunday is to be in the 90's!!  And they say that next weekend will be nothing like this weekend so enjoy the warmth while you can! 

Right now it is cloudy and while I was eating breakfast, it sprinkled a tiny bit on the car...glad I didn't have the sun roof open all the way.  But it is already hot out there.  So today I am staying inside in the a/c!!   

Woohoo Etta sue I love those temperatures.  That is glorious.  I just don't like the forcast for next weekend.  We gave a glorious day here as well.

I was up early and got going with my duties. 

Quote from: wordsculptor on October 05, 2007, 06:23:15 AM

Quotewhy aren't more people posting comments on the photos in the Gallery?

it's the classic 90% of the work is done by 10% of the people !

You are right.  But if you look at the number of views people are looking at the photos, just not commenting.  It takes just a minute to post a commebt. 

This is the Day that the Lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it.

I have just finished readinh a trillohy by Ted Dekker.  Black, Red. and White.  If you are readers you will enjoy these.  They are analogies, and they have impacted me in a way few other books have.  Have you ever thought of our relationship with our Lord as "The Great Romance"  Think about it, we are Hid bride and he is romancing us!  Desiring our love and complete devotion.

Well the girls need their Schooling done so I am off.  This is the great thing about homeschooling.  I can be relaxed about start and finish times!

God bless all of you, JudyB

Check out this Horse She is fabulous.

We too are having wonderful weather for this time of year.  October can be a tricky month in southeastern Arizona.  Sometimes we can have  highs in the 90s or it can be cooler in the high 70s.  This weekend is our annual Art in the Park with some wonderful crafts men and women and, in years past the heat would just be so intense.  Today's weather is low 80s and very windy.  A truly blustery day and I'm loving it.

Keith, thanks for the correction.  So the term is Scot-Irish??? 

I was sharing photos with a friend last night (actually had printed some rather than them lurking on my computer and I realized that I need to print more and then document exactly what or where.  Amazing how quickly I can forget.

Hope everyone has an awesome day in the Lord.

Blessings, Francine

It is 38° here right now and will go up to 59° later today. It is COLD

I still have to work this afternoon at the job where I am covering someone on vacation.  This is the last day. I do go to he gallery but don't always leave a comment and I do comment on the photos here in the photo forums. I also post in recipes, welcomes, and prayers. I agree it would be very nice if others would comment on the photos and other forums here and in the gallery. I will try to do better.

I have so many things going on in my life and on the computer that it is hard to get to everything all the time. I am working at my job, maintaining 2 websites, a blog, participating in a Stationery group in addition to having a life too. Visiting others, doing things at the church (outside of Sunday), walking and exercising everyday, making  phone calls, praying for others, studying my Bible, and Im'ing with Savannah. So please "Excuse Me" if I don't post every time I look at something or read in a forum. I am a busy person.

Gotta go Now

Francine, Pat and I are Scot/Welsh/British..  Pat correct me if I am wrong there.  Pat and I have spent wonderful time in the Brittish Isles, with our Mum and Dad.  Have you ever been "back'ome"

I understand the weather changes in Arizona.  A couple of years back on the 22 of December we were in Phoenix and the temp was 108*.  A few hours later in Flagstaff there was at least a foot of snow on the ground.  What a challenge for drivers.  Aparently there is a meteor crator near Flagstaff.  Have you ever seen it?  Some day I will go back and see what it is like.

Marilyn because of dial up I couldn't check out the horse.  My girls have a few horses in the area that they admire and will often stop to stroke their noses.   One is in a local park, we know the owners, we often take a carrot or apple for him.  You know Marilyn it is really something the temperature difference between you and I.  We are both sitting on the 46 parallel, and we are at 70*F!  My what a difference.  (By the way that was part of the geography course we are doing!)

Was listening to Focus on the Family this a.m.  He had a man speaking about being a dream maker.  If you have the opportunity to go to the web site and listen to him it would be well worth it.  That is if Focus offers this service.

The girls are studying the life of Elijah.  This portion of the Bible is one of my favourites.  It is so marvelous how God works through this prophet.

Got to run, time is running on.
Love to all
JudyB

believe it or not I"M STILL HERE!!! just been busy with work and school and being sick.... unfortunatly i'm too nice to call in sick to work so i worked a lot last paycheck (121 hours) anyways please pray for the sistuation at elkhart it is not turning into a good one i have more phone calls about the stuff going on there because of the new manager! anyways i need to get off the computer and on my way i will hopefully type to ya'll later!
Sarah

Francine: The term is Scots or Scots-Irish.   
One interpretation of my surname WALLIS is "the English spelling of the Scottish name for a Welshman" !    I can only search back as far as my Grandfather but from what I can make out he came from central England (Birmingham) so any Scottish or Welsh roots must be way back !  We don't seem quite so determined to seek out our roots as our American friends - But then we're British already and don't need to ! 

Marilyn, not only a wonderful horse but a fantastic dressage performance by Andreas as well!  They are a wonderful pair.  And to think he's communicating with his horse with the tiniest of hand and foot signals unnoticed by anyone else.

Wonderful!  Thanks for sharing that.


Yes, Judy, leave out the British in that term as all are British!  Just say Scots/Welsh/English and my kids can say Scots/Irish/Welsh/English! 

I have a close friend going through a crisis at this time in his life and last night I searched for this song.  I could only find the music at YouTube so those of you who can view YouTube, please click.

I found it a blessing and have sent him the link.

What a wonderful singer George Beverly Shea has been throughout the many years.

Please enjoy.  I've played it over and over so many times since last night and I've written out the words as well that maybe I'm wearing it out! 

Pat let him know I am praying. 

Lots of reading was needed to catch up on everyone.....Like Marilyn, I have lots to do and not always able to post. Not certain if anyone even notices, but here I am again

We are having a day without rain, lots expected for the next few days.  Also quite cool now....still almost frost at night...so a few lovely roses were alive until my daughter started fall trim.  She is an expert at gardens and I have never seen more beautiful flowers, even in our famous Butchard Gardens.  Cooking dinner tonight so she can have a rest, did so last night as well.  Wonderful how much can be accomplished when everyone works together.

Must hold that thought as they are going to be completely updating their home, even tho' only 14 yrs. old.  Hardwood is going on all the upstairs floors, except bathroom and part of the kitchen. It is a expensive property so must be kept in top shape.  Updating bathrooms, lights, painting the whole inside... and outside to be done in the Spring.  Changing things around and the office is going upstairs, family room downstairs, off my suite.  Wish I could head for the hills, not possible!  Will be totally beautiful when done, hope we live thro' the mess and work to come. It will be hard on my daughter, but they will get in help with most everything....

I have started back carpet bowling a couple of times a week.  Not feeling great, but need to get out and mingle again.  Will have to work with what is still working!!  I am going to be able to get to an Alliance church for communion and possibly will go more often if I like the services.  This is with the couple who recently lost their daughter and another older lady has offered a ride.  I am not much for taking rides, but will find a way to repay. 

Thanks for the email Marilyn.  I surely do love that horse!  Have always loved horse shows and especially equestrian events involving jumping.  I recently switched my computer from light speed to high speed and so can view YouTube much better.  Also spend a couple of days cleaning out junk from my register that sneaky companies hide and don't delete the usual way on computers.  Don't care for Register Cleaners, so do it the old fashioned hard way.  What a pain!!

Feel happier about my granddaughter as she plans to return to studying, not Visual Art, rather graphics and annimation.  Her talent is much to good to be wasted in other fields, so it is simply a question of the right school.  Having dabbled in the Art field, I know how petty and malicious many artists and teachers can be, so not totally suprised by the prof. at the other place.  Some have much larger egos than talent....

Time to go and tackle some ironing.  The kids are going to get me one of those steam things that are used in stores.  Can't stand for more than an hr. at a time now without my hip causing trouble, so this will be a real blessing.  They are looking into it, so will be a bit before Gramie gets a break!

Love reading all the posts and hope your all have a wonderful weekend.  We are having Thanksgiving dinner on Monday.  Yumm!

Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.

Liz

It's so good to hear from you, Liz.  Nice that you're back carpet bowling.  Yes, we really do need to get exercising.  I must make more time for it.

Good to know about your granddaughter too.  Yes, she's a wonderful artist.  We've seen evidence of that on here in the past.

It was great not to have to work late this evening. I was out of there by 6 pm. Hooray! And this weekend, my son and I will share hugs and kisses with the girls in Georgia (and maybe with their parents, too!)

Y'all have a good weekend.

I need to tell you, Marilyn - I can't reasonably watch YouTube, as I have dialup, and it just won't work properly.

Quote from: Al Moak on October 05, 2007, 09:16:30 PM
I need to tell you, Marilyn - I can't reasonably watch YouTube, as I have dialup, and it just won't work properly.

Same for me ...   

Al and Jane same for me....

Liz I did miss your cheery notes.  Was praying.  I would love to see your daughters gardens!  Sounds lovely.

The girls are having a girls night, watching a movie at present.  I am careful what they watch.

I have marking of work tonight, I want it done before John gets home.  They are doing well.

Must run
JudyB

As I was praying this morning my mind kept wandering off to the things I have to do today, and the Lord told me very plainly that I need to stop being so busy with the things I want to get done and spend more time doing the things HE wanted me to get done. His words were so clear, "GET INTO THE WORD, STUDY THE WORD" rang so clearly in my ears.

Today is also Gilbert's birthday, I think Forest and Savannah both have soccer games today, but I do want to spend sometime with my son.

I got a call yesterday for more work, that will probably be one day per week helping someone with some housework, her husband doesn't want anyone but her to take care of him and she is having carpel tunnel surgery. I will go talk to them on Monday morning.

Liz and pat I am glad you enjoyed the Horse video, I agree Pat just think with those tiny movements he controlled the horse's movement. I think too that they had practiced so much to that music that the horse knew what to do and when to do the next move. It sure looked like she was dancing didn't it.
So sorry Jane, Judy and Al that you could not view the fantastic performance.

Ruth Ann have a safe trip, you are off and running again, your feet hit the floor running every day.

Liz it sounds like a lot of things will be happening at home real soon. Lots of noise too. Has the traffic slowed any going down your street?

I have an unspoken prayer request for a good friend's grandson. Please pray for him. I am sorry that I can't mention the name or the need here.

I ave posted another of my great easy recipes HERE

TTYL

Marilyn ~ That is one fabulous horse.  Amazing!  And I am not even into horses but this one I could watch! 

I am getting stir crazy.  I just called my step-daughter and had to leave a message.  I think I will head to her house anyway.  I am going to get in the shower, get dressed and take off to somewhere.  Where?  I don't know!  Just get out of this house for a few hours.  I feel like I am alone in the universe.  I need to get with some people somewhere.  I don't like this feeling.  I know God is with me but I can't get this feeling to go away! 

Etta Sue, come on up here and have a cup of tea or coffee with me.  I'd love to see you.

Greetings from the heart of London.  We will be here two nights and then off on a train to Edinburgh.  London used to be our favorite city - it just isn't anymore with the packed like sardines in a can on the tube and other things - very rough looking people about.  Lots of sirens today.  A protest about Burma in Trafalger Square and so forth.  Problems on the tube & stations shut & we came early with our luggage - so glad to finally get to the hotel. 

We had a wonderful day in Worcester yesterday.  Sorry if the spelling isn't correct.  We went into the ancient cathederal and I prayed for peace at a special place that is meant just for those prayers.  It was so lovely and such a lovely place.  I was reminded of centuries of praying in that place. 

Back in three weeks.  Carol

Ohhhh, Worcester!  Love that place.  I bought my Evesham dishes there at the plant.

Enjoy your visit and get loads of photos, Carol.

Oh Carol how I envy you.  Pat and I were going to take a trip to the isles at some point, but that is on hold till further notice.  How I would love to go back.

ES I understand how you are feeling.  Yes head to Pat's and have a visit with her.  She will keep you company.

Pat Is the weather as dreary down there as it is here?  Rain and fog all day.  The kind of day I would love to curl up in fromt of a special fireplace and read.  Pink stone.  Those were the days.

Well I have been baking and preparing food for tomorrow.  I am dooking the veggies today and John will stuff the turkey tonight as well.  He won't be home till 11 tonight, but, he would feel misplaced if I took that away from him.  The kids would be miffed as well, they like his stuffing better than mine!

Got to run, time is awaisting.  I may be back tonight.
JudyB

Hi everyone.  I really got behind here as had 45 postings to read.  This has been a very busy last couple of days.  Today was really full as had a meeting this morning and then we spent all afternoon checking out some apartments for our daughter and looking for some others.  Unfortunately, the places we checked had hills or steep inclines and she just isn't able to walk up hills or walk long distances to the bus stop, which is her means of transportation.  She was hoping to be able to leave where she is by the 15th but that doesn't appear possible at the moment. 

I am very tired tonight so am not going to try to write a long post. 

Nice to see you Larry.  Best to get some rest so you can go to church tomorrow.

Yes, Judy, those were the days for sure.

By the way, Judy, what does "dooking" mean? 

Janet says "Hi" to you.  We've been chatting on the phone as she travels in the bus.  It's great to have this phone service.  And I can even hear on the phone when the leader tells a joke!  HAHAHA!

Hi everyone.  Rather than wait all day to post today I will go ahead even though I posted late last night.  I had a good 8 hours of sleep and feel much better today.  However, once again this will be a busy day.  We are going to church and then out to lunch at I-HOP and then will take our daughter back to her apartment stopping at Krogers. 

Glad to see Carol posting and know they had made it safely to England.

Pat, thanks for sharing word on Janet.  I hope they are having a great time on their bus trip.  I am sure she can use the change of pace.  It is nice you can speak to her on the phone while she is on the bus.  Isn't technology something to behold.  Hope the situation works out for your good friend. 

Rather than be a day late I want to be a day early to wish all my friends in Canada "Happy Thanksgiving".  Our Thanksgiving Day comes up late next month.

Etta Sue, sounds like it is time to get in your car and take a little road trip to get away for a day or so.  Hope you aren't too lonely today.

Marilyn, I hope Gilbert is successful in getting the job he would like.  It sounds like her has the qualifications.  It sounds like the man you are caring for is really in a bad situaiton. 

Francine, glad you are feeling comfortable here on the CP site.  I have known a number of the folks that post here for a number of years and we always are happy to have new friends join in the conversation.  You will shortly feel that you know many of us from the daily postings as we share a little bit of our joys and sorrows and what keeps us busy each day. 

Judy, it is nice that you are able to have flexibility in your school schedule.  We have school buses that pick up children as early as 6:30 in the morning and some get home shortly before 5 pm. 

Sarah, I hope that 100 plus hours wasn't for one week.  Don't forget to take some time for yourself.

Liz, I don't think I have ever seen how lawn bowling is done.  Is it anything like bocce ball or croquet?  Glad you are feeling up to playing the game.  The renovation of the home where you live doesn't sound like something to look forward to but am sure it will be very nice when it is done.

Ruth Ann, hope you have a great weekend in Atlanta. 

Well, I haven't addressed everyone but I assure you I enjoyed each and every post.  If I don't address you in a posting I assure you it isn't personal but just didn't think of anything particular to say or have run out of time.

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I usually don't use an alarm clock, because I just wake up naturally at pretty much the right time.  Today was very, very different.  Turned over to look at the clock radio, and lo and behold, it was 7:30 already!  (I usually get up at anywhere from 5 to 6).  So, moving right along, I'll have to have breakfast quickly and get out of here to get to church by 10.  Looks like a beautiful day out there.

We had an awful thunder and lightning storm last night and many trees are down in Guelph.  The transformer just outside the church was hit and what I heard was that out of "three phases", two were knoced out leaving one.  So one side of the auditorium was lit (and it was the side where the windows are!!) and the rest of us were in the dark.  The organ plug worked as did the Pastor's microphone but nothing else.

but we had a wonderful service.

Aaron, my g-nephew, called last evening to see if I would like to go out to eat.  We went to O'Charley's.  We had to wait 20 minutes to get a table.  Then we waited and waited for a server.  Finally a man asked us if we had been served yet?  No.  So he took our drink orders and said Heather would be over soon to take our food order.  He brought back our drinks but no Heather.  Across the aisle a couple that came up while we were waiting outside was seated.  Finally the same guy that brought our drinks took our food order...30 minutes after we got a table.  The couple across the aisle got their steak dinners.  We waited.  Waited.  Finally our Fried Chicken Salads came.  The couple across the aisle was done and left.  The guy brought us our bills...they were together...we told him separate.  So he left.  He brought back separate bills.  Mine was $12.07.  My salad was $8.99 and I ordered water.  I put a $20 with the bill.  The guy came back.  I told him my bill wasn't right...I had water instead of the $2.19 iced tea.  So he left and brought me a $10 bill.  HMmmm $2.19 plus tax should be more than $2.07!!  He asked me if something was wrong.  I told him that the drink that I was charged was $2.19 plus tax so I should have some change.  So he left and brought me back a dollar bill which was too much.  Needless to say I didn't leave a tip.  That is the first time that I haven't left a tip for years but the service was terrible!! 

Today, I went to church.  Ate lunch and then went to help Walter with his software aphasia lessons.  My cell phone rang.  I had set my Security System at the house and forwarded my home phone to my cell phone.  It was the Security company, saying that someone came in my house and the alarm went off.  I told him I was in Greenfield but it was probably my sister or brother.  He asked if I wanted the police to come out.  I said no, I would call my sister to see if she was in my house...if not, I will call the police and tell them someone is in my house.  Ivalou said I told her last night to come over and get her mail...I don't remember saying that.  Why would I set my alarm if I said that?  So she was in the house!  I left Walter and Nancy's and I saw Ivalou leave her driveway when I was about a quarter of a mile away.  She went to her son's house for a granddaughter's birthday. 

As soon as I got home, I mowed my yard!  It is done for another week or so.  Kaye Don and Barb are home and she came over and got her mail and paper. 

And Pat, if I had a passport, you might have seen me on your doorstep!!  That sounds like fun!!  Why don't you move to the US of A?

I'll be back later!!!  It's my turn on Sunday night!

Thank you Etta sue for commenting on my latest recipe.

Also many thanks to Samantha and Larry for praying for all of  Gilbert's needs.

Also to Al and Pat for praying for my son. Did y-all miss the  request for his ulcer?

 

Pat:  Thanks for the link to the dog treats, I had found something here at home but was not happy with the results so will give this  link a try.

Marilyn:  I enjoyed the horse video as well.

Yesterday we went to the Erin fair and on our way home about 11 pm or so we drove through the thunderstorm that Pat had in Guelph although here at home we did not get near as much rain.   Then today we went with friends out for dinner and tomorrow we will be going to our daughters for dinner, then back to work on Tuesday.

We have been having some very warm days as well although nice it does seem to warm for the time of year. Best not complain as winter driving is not fun.

Have a good nights rest everyone.      Ruth

It's that time again....time for a new week!  Thought for the Week of October 7 is here.