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Morning Devotional...

Psalm 21:1.  The king shall have joy in Your strength, O Lord; and in Your salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!"

The human race is fallen.  All mankind has rebelled against and attempted to ignore their God and Maker.  The results have been catastrophic.  The entire race seems bent on destroying itself through greed, suspicion, murder, cheating, acrimony,  bitterness, deceit, and war.  The actual results are chronicled in newspapers daily.

But God and His intentons for humanity have not been injured in the least!  He still intends to have an eternally perfect humanity, a humanity He will love and care for, a humanity who will love and glorify their Maker and Lord.  That beloved race is under construction.  The Bible chronicles that work of God's immense grace and salvation. 

He began with a redemptive covenant, a covenant that constituted a special people, a people through whom all the nations of the earth would be blessed.  In time He gave those special people a king, a man after His own heart, a man who would be the progenitor of the One through Whom salvation of His beloved new race would be thoroughly and blessedly accomplished.  This psalm is about that king and his greater Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.

See how greatly God blesses this king of His people.  Beginning at verse 3, we're told that He sets a crown of pure gold upon his head, answers his prayer for life by giving him everlasting life, brings glory to him through salvation, and then, to top it all off, gives him the joy of His own glorious presence.  That's ultimate joy!

The psalm, then, is really not merely a psalm of David, but also a psalm of the people, so it was therefore very appropriate for them to sing it when they gathered in the morning at the tabernacle. It's still appropriate today for the New Covenant people of God.

God's greater Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, is King of His church, and we too can join in and repeat after the worship leader, "The King shall have joy in Your strength, O Lord; and in Your salvation how greatly shall He rejoice!"  Our Lord Jesus Christ, even in His manhood, rejoiced to look forward to accomplishing His people's salvation. He could then and does now sing, "You have given Him His heart's desire, and have not withheld the request of His lips." (See also Isaiah 53:10-12)

The song actually describes the blessings received by our Lord Jesus Christ at His resurrection and ascension to the right hand of His Father, and the psalm is obviously a victory song, a song sung as the victorious King returns to the palace – whether in David's day or our own. But it's not a joyful song for His enemies.  They cannot escape their doom.  Of the victorious King it is said, "Your hand will find all Your enemies; Your right hand will find those who hate You." These enemies are going to meet justice at the end when all evil is cleansed away.  It should remind us of David's words elsewhere (Ps. 110, Matt. 22:44), where he says, "The Lord said to my Lord, 'Sit at My right hand 'till I make Your enemies Your footstool!"

And, finally, all the people of God join together in the final chorus and they sing, "Be exalted, O Lord, in Your own strength!  We will sing and praise Your power!"

Do you join in this joy of your Lord, the joy of victory over sin and the Devil?  Are you glad in His gladness?  And are you joyfully awaiting the day when He returns to make that complete victory plain to all men and angels?
Al Moak





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I pray for Nita's sister Faye, Father.  I ask You to make something extra-specially good out of that malady - as only You can do.  Oh pour down blessing of some wonderful kind upon her, and let her know how much You love her - through Jesus Christ our Lord.

   I was able to sleep until after 4 AM without coughing and am so much more settled this morning.  5 days of non-stop coughing and travel at the same time - giving thanks for this recovering. 

We were walking the streets of Canterbury and heard some brass being played, walked over and it was a small group of Salvation Army playing - then, they played songs I knew and so we stood and sang with the British SA - just a super moment in time.  We also went to Evensong service at St. Mildred's church in Canterbury and Don's mother was named Mildred - had a great time and really enjoyed the mid-week gathering in an ancient place.  The wooden bench was so small...  Don says he didn't know his mother was a saint.  - an Anglican church, I believe.

Marilyn:  Bless you for your loving care of your patients.  How are the doggies?  Our youngest son's dog just had emergency surgery for a twisted stomach. A wonderful German Shepherd with multiple health problems. 

Carol

Watch the little billboard above.  It changes messages.

Not much news since last evening.  I am surprised that I feel pretty good this morning.  No sore muscles.  Trash has been taken to Kaye Don's drive.  I went in and visited with him.  Then his brother-in-law came and we all visited and then Ivalou came in and we still visited.  Jim and Kaye Don were going somewhere so Ivalou and I left. 

I talked her into coming over this afternoon to help me grind green tomatoes & put them in freezer bags for the freezer.  I emptied out things from the freezer to make room for the bags.  Hope Ivalou can take some also. 

For those of you who wish to try the Green Tomato Pie, click on the name.

God is good...all the time.  All the time....God is good.

Good Morning from over here in the corner with Jane. Not much new here. We are working on a training schedule for me with the new Patient. It is looking like my work days will be Monday and Tuesday from 2:00 in the afternoon until 8PM and Friday mornings 8-2PM.  Gotta go now.

I took Beth to the chiropractor this morning.  We are having trouble with the van.......door doesn't want to close, etc.  It's a conversion van for handicapped.  Darrel and I will drive it to Amarillo on the 9th and get it repaired.

Welcome home, Carol.  Sounds like you had a wonderful trip!  I was sorry to hear this morning that Colorado lost the World Series.

I must go to the pharmacy and get some prescriptions filled.

Etta Sue, love that little billboard!  Short sermons, and good.

Hello all!  We had a really good service last night at church.  The group "Forever Brothers" was singing.  They are an "up and coming group" and are usually booked months out.  Another sister church booked them some time back, but are knee deep in renovations right now, and they (the group) wasn't going to be able to set up.  Instead of backing out, they asked if we could "host" them.  We did, and I am glad, because they challenged us in some ways that my little church definitely needed challenging.

Hope all is going well with you.  Take care

Al:  Thank you for taking the time a few years ago to post the Psalms, Mark & Romans series  I have now got them all copied and will be saving them for the daily 1/2 hr  wait between school bus trips..   

Etta Sue:   I will be trying your green tomato pie, but our neighbour will wait to see if we turn green.  Is this pie a first course or dessert?

The cold & sunny days have arrived but it does feel good , good old fresh air.  Leaves to rake, gardens to be cleaned although we do have most of it done.

Janet:  Sorry to that the van is acting up, you so very much depend on it to take Beth out.

Al:  Thanks for this weeks devotional.

Blessings to all          Ruth

Hi, friends,

It's good to be able to come back to CP.

Y'all have a good evening.

Ruth Ann

I thought I would add that I do have two-4 other jobs. 2 of them and now  I also have Monday and Tues mornings with other people.

Good Night

I've never tried green tomato pie, but mom used to talk about eating it.

Hi, Ruth Ann.  Why were you not able to get to CP? 

Marilyn and Jane, I see, are over in the corner.

My sister still hasn't heard when her appointment is.  Her daughter said she should get a call tomorrow.  I'm sure having the hysterectomy will be a priority, but who knows how many other women are waiting? 

We have a new baby in our family. Babies are always good news.  My nephew and his wife had a boy today.  When my other nephew did the statistics (gramma asked him to email us) he proudly remembered to tell us that baby Lane was 8 lbs. 2 oz, and 185 inches long. LOL   

Etta Sue, you have some of the neatest graphics.

I'm still learning to paint using Paint Shop Pro.  This is so pleasurable and learning all the techniques (trial and error) and watching the picture reveal itself to me, is pure joy.   I never thought I could paint period, but much less using a desktop computer and a mouse.

Blessings,  Nita

Marilyn, you came out of the corner while I was editing my post.

Greetings from the island!  It has been a nice dry day and so I went to the big city for a few hours.  Needed to walk and reduce stress.....it has been rather a daily thing lately.  All the changes to the house and prep. for the work to be done in Jan. to....?  Painting, hardwood floors, etc.  Even the cats are upset and both Squeek and I are feeling our age I don't want to be involved, somehow have to be advised about all the choices.  Guess that would be nice if it wasn't so exhausting trying to keep track. 

I surely do agree with your devotional, Pastor Al.  Makes me feel a little less like I am either overly cynical or loosing my marbles.  Seems the world only gets more driven by greed, cruelty and things we won't mention.  Watched the nature channel and 'The Silence of The Bees' and even knowing quite a bit about the problem, was horrified at the severity.  The kids do not use any sprays in the garden, but lost many bees during the summer.  Others do use sprays that kill....too lazy to do things the natural way.  I was particularly upset by the attitude of the scientists saying that bees evolved with the evolution of flowers.  How can anyone with a lick of sense, think that our complex and wonderous nature evolved   No wonder problems are not being solved!  Our planet is dying and still greed marches on....

I am praying for your sister, Nita.  So sorry this has happened.  Also, happy that your work has increased, Marilyn.  As Etta Sue is always saying, God is Good, God is Good.  So many interesting posts, can't begin to remember everyone.  Pray where asked and that also helps me

Here is a little smile:

The Bathtub Test
During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the criterion was, which defined whether or not a patient should be institutionalized.

"Well," said the Director, "we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask him or her to empty the bathtub "

"Oh, I understand," said the visitor. "A normal person would use the bucket because it's bigger than the spoon or the teacup."

"No." said the Director, "A normal person would pull the plug. Do you want a bed near the window?"



Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.

Liz

Good morning everyone.

We had a good time at Small Group last night.  What interesting times discussing the Bible and how it applies to life on a daily basis.

We had Heather and her family plus her mama dog and babies, plus Melaura snd our family of 5, that makes 10 people in the house.  Two friends of John and mine camping in the friveway.  THat is 12.  Then all the Dogs.  Ours too great exception to heather's dogs and every time they came into the line of sight an uproar of barking went off.   We came to think it was a mad house.  In the daytime the puppies of Heather's were able to stay outside, mama has pins in her leg so the cold really bothered her , and she needed to be brought in.  Having the pups outside really settled things down for our guys.

Heather gave Mother a perm it looks really nice.  Heather is tallented with her hands.

We have lost our deck.  It is a good thing, and next spring we will have a mud room attached to the house.  IN the meantime we got a ramp from the dhurdh (that was being skuttled) and it is a perfect fit to our door.  Mom can now nevigate to the outside without the risk of her falling.  That was always a worry, but you know she became quite adept at the staird when she used the walker.

A friend gave us a pile of left over oil based paint.  We have a floor in the kitchen that is just underlay and are not wanting to put vinyl down till the kitchen is redone.  So we are taking all this paint and mixing it together, then painting the floor.  THe kitchen will be a winter project, rewiring, re plumbing and reinsulating.  Our house is very close to a century house, and the wiring is not up to todays standard.  Also we will be making changes to the plumbing, to accomodate a dishwasher.

I have read all the news, both the troubling and the good.  KNow I am praying for the troubling news and rejoicing with the good.  May God meet your need today, as you walk through your day.

Good morning.  My desktop is whining.  Last time it was the little fan on the side of it.  Sounds like a trip to Best Buy or some place to find a replacement. 

Ruth ~ With all the sugar/Splenda in Green Tomato Pie, it is definitely a dessert!  Some people will not think of trying it just because it has tomatoes in it.  But all of my family loves it.  In fact, Tony, my son, will be getting one for Christmas!!!  My family cut their teeth on Green Tomato Pie!!  Some of the in-laws loves it...some won't even try it! 

I really want to get out there today and mow the leaves.  So it is going to be a toss up to see what wins...mowing or getting a new fan for the pc!  Hmmmm! 

Looking at WeatherBug, it looks like I could wait to mow...Sunny the rest of the week!  Now, what to do?  What to do?

MAGNOLIAS

By Edna Ellison

I spent the week before my daughter's June wedding running last-minute trips to the caterer, florist, tuxedo shop, and the church about forty miles away. As happy as I was that Patsy was marrying a good Christian young man, I felt laden with responsibilities as I watched my budget dwindle . . . so many details, so many bills, and so little time. My son Jack was away at college, but he said he would be there to walk his younger sister down the aisle, taking the place of his dad who had died a few years before. He teased Patsy, saying he'd wanted to give her away since she was about three years old!

To save money, I gathered blossoms from several friends who had large magnolia trees. Their luscious, creamy-white blooms and slick green leaves would make beautiful arrangements against the rich dark wood inside the church. 

After the rehearsal dinner the night before the wedding, we banked the podium area and choir loft with magnolias. As we left just before  midnight, I felt tired but satisfied this would be the best wedding any bride had ever had! The music, the ceremony, the reception - and  especially the flowers - would be remembered for years.

The big day arrived - the busiest day of my life - and while her bridesmaids helped Patsy to dress, her fiancée Tim, walked with me to the sanctuary to do a final check. When we opened the door and felt a rush of hot air, I almost fainted; and then I saw them - all the  beautiful white flowers were black.  Funeral black.  An electrical storm during the night had knocked out the air conditioning system, and on  that hot summer day, the flowers had wilted and died.

I panicked, knowing I didn't have time to drive back to our hometown,  gather more flowers, and return in time for the
wedding.  Tim turned to me. "Edna, can you get more flowers? I'll throw away these dead ones and put fresh flowers in these arrangements." 

I mumbled, "Sure," as he be-bopped down the hall to put on his cuff links.  Alone in the large sanctuary, I looked up at the dark wooden beams in  the arched ceiling.  "Lord," I prayed, "please help me. I don't know a nyone in this town. Help me find someone willing to give me flowers - in a hurry!" I scurried out praying for four things: the blessing of  white magnolias, courage to find them in an unfamiliar yard, safety from any dog that may bite my leg, and a nice person who would not get out a shotgun when I asked to cut his tree to shreds.

As I left the church, I saw magnolia trees in the distance. I approached a house . . . no dog in sight. I knocked on the door and an older man answered. So far so good . . . no shotgun.  When I stated my plea the man beamed, "I'd be happy to!"
He climbed a stepladder and cut large boughs and handed them down to me. Minutes later, as I lifted the last armload
into my car trunk, I said, "Sir, you've made the mother of a bride happy today." 

"No, Ma'am," he said. "You don't understand what's happening here."

"What?" I asked.

"You see, my wife of sixty-seven years died on Monday. On Tuesday I  received friends at the funeral home, and on Wednesday . . He paused. I saw tears welling up in his eyes. "On Wednesday I buried her." He looked away. "On Thursday most of my out-of-town relatives went back home, and on Friday - yesterday - my children left.

I nodded.

"This morning," he continued, "I was sitting in my den crying out loud. I miss her so much. For the last sixteen years, as her health got worse, she needed me. But now nobody needs me. This morning I cried, 'Who needs an eighty-six-year-old wore-out man? Nobody!' I began to cry louder.  'Nobody needs me!' About that time, you knocked, and said, "Sir, I need you." 

I stood with my mouth open. 

He asked, "Are you an angel? The way the light shone around your head into my dark living room . ."

I assured him I was no angel.

He smiled. "Do you know what I was thinking when I handed you those  magnolias?"

"No."

"I decided I'm needed. My flowers are needed. Why, I might have a  flower ministry! I could give them to everyone! Some caskets at the funeral home have no flowers. People need flowers at times like that and I have lots of  them.  They're all over the backyard! I can give them to hospitals, churches - all sorts of places. You know what I'm going to  do? I'm going to serve the Lord until the day He calls me home!"

I drove back to the church, filled with wonder. On Patsy's wedding  day, if anyone had asked me to encourage someone who was hurting, would have said, "Forget it! It's my only daughter's wedding, for goodness' sake! There is no way I can minister to anyone today."  But God found a way. Through dead flowers. 

I received the above story from a friend.  So often when there is a loss in our lives we are left feeling useless.  I hope this encourages you if that is how you feel, to explore the possibilities around you.

Perhaps there is a young unwed mom or a young family that is alone in your part of the country.  There is nothing more blessed to a family than to have little ones spiritually adopted by surrogate grandparents.  There are so many ways that one can bless others, and allow God to work through them.

Liz, I love your little "smiles"...thanks for sharing those.  We have to maintain a sense of humor, else how could we make it through life?

Etta Sue, love your little graphics!  To mow or not to mow, that is the question.............

We have had really warm days lately, and the yellow jackets (wasps) come swarming out by the hundreds!  We have been spraying them---too many to swat, and their stings are vicious!  The mornings are quite nippy, but then it warms up nicely.  Lovely "October's bright blue weather."

Ruth Ann, how are you?  I've been missing you!

Our piano lessons for today were canceled, seems our teacher is not feeling well.  She hasn't seemed herself lately, and I'm concerned about her.

I must go mix our shakes, talk to you later!

Judy, thanks for sharing the above story.  It really touched my heart.

Thank you Judy for that.

This morning I wrote  a little speech for me to say at Ruth's memorial service, I have been thinking of all the things we talked about, the Lord and her family were the two things were talked of most. Her boredom was another.

I am going to one of my 2 other jobs this morning, I have to prepare the medication boxes and clean Bob's little cabin. Tomorrow I get my flu shot. Thursday I take another to a dental appointment and shopping (this one is every now and then)

At 2 tomorrow I go for 3 hours of training on using the Hoyer lift and getting Maggie down for her nap, dismantling her computer off the wheel chair etc. Friday I go at 8 am to learn the morning  procedures.

I also have to get the muffler replaced on my car sometime after tomorrow. It  will be delivered to the Muffler shop tomorrow. I need to mow one day this week, the grass continues to grow during this wet weather.

I need to go take my Colloidal Silver before I go to work.

TTYL

Just quietly reading notes in here and I wasn't going to post anything - until I saw some names online above.  - just to know that I am thinking of you.

Carol

Glad you like the 'smiles', Janet.  Just thought I had best mention that I was referring to Honey Bees in my other post.  Not wasps.  We are loosing all the honey bees all over the world.....this means no pollination of flowers, fruit, etc.  At least 1/3 of all the world's honey bees have disappeared from hives in every country and they have absolutely no solution to the problem, despite working round the clock to solve the problem.  I personally hate wasps, still, do not spray other than the actual nest.  They sure can bite!!!

Yes, Judy, we can find many ways to help others.  Sometimes they simply fall into our laps....

Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.

Liz

I am very glad, Ruth, that my studies are of benefit to you!  They sure were to me!

Hi Everyone!

Well, Al suggested I come in to this thread, so hear I am.  Al, yes, you have to browse through the categories to see my work  

I had posted in the intro thread, but let me re-intro. myself here.  I am very new to the photography business, and have been on another forum for a long time.  I have learned a lot on this forum, but have also had to see some pictures I just don't want to see.  I am hear to learn in an environment geared toward those who don't define more skin as "art".

Thanks for visiting my site, and to those who haven't, feel free to do so and make any comments you have.  Also, I am very interested in what others have to say about my work, both negative and positive, so don't ever think you need to hold back criticism on my images!

Nice to meet you all and, like I said, I hope to learn a lot while I'm here.

Great Website Misty.

I sure had a lot of Bumble bees thhis year no honey bees tho'

Hi, friends,

I'm back once again. This was an odd day at work. First I went to the doctor and got out so late I just decided to call the first half of the day a 1/2 vacation day. After all, it was 12:30 when I arrived, and 8:30 is my sign-in time! So, it was actually a necessity.

At any rate, I got my work done in about 3 hours and wondered what to do with the rest of the day, and just about 30 minutes before time to leave, someone called with a complex project, so I ended up getting out of there later than normal - go figure. 

Y'all asked why I haven't been here - well, I spent a really long weekend in Atlanta, I came back with a tummy virus that hit with a vengeance, and then I've tried to keep up some other web obligations, so haven't felt like coming once I got the obligations out of the way.

It really saddens me to learn of Pinky's death. She was very dear to my heart, and I will have an empty spot when I kept my thoughts of her. Isn't it wonderful, though, to know she's now at peace and in no more pain.

It's so good to hear what everyone is up to. Y'all have a good rest of this day and a good one tomorrow.

Ruth Ann

Good Morning.  Thank you, Janet, on your comments about my graphics.  I love them.  They are so much fun. 

Thank you, JudyB, for the story about the Magnolia blossoms.  Quite touching.  God works in mysterious ways....to us.

Honey bees...bees, period.  Not many around Indiana this year at all.  Too dry this year, I guess.  Usually around September and October, just stepping outside brings the bees to you but not this year.  We used to have what we called 'sweat' bees.  I haven't seen one of them for years.  Same as oats bugs, picnic bugs, etc.  Seems some bugs show up at few years and then...phhutt, they are gone! 

Well, I did mow the leaves yesterday but you wouldn't know it today.  The grass was a little high so now maybe the winds will blow away what leaves do fall...that's my hope!  But not into Ivalou and Kaye Don's yard!! 

Then Ivalou called me and wanted to know if I would go out to eat with her.  She had been at the hospital with a neighbor all day to the neighbor...she's 97 years old...to have surgery.  One of the ladies grandson's showed up.  All she has left of the family are grandchildren and they very seldom call or come around.  So sad.  They are the ones to inherit a lot from Bernice but they never show care or concern.  Maybe now they will since they can see how Grandma is failing. 

Then Ivalou and I came home but first, I called Kitty.  She said earlier she might come to my house to watch 'The Bachelor' that I recorded that she missed Monday night.  So she came a few minutes after I got home. 

Oh, yes!  Yesterday I searched for 'Green Tomato Recipes' and found a recipe for Green Tomato Cake.  I made it and it is so good.  Raisins and lots of nuts in it.  Almost like a fruit cake!  Also found Green Tomato Raspberry Jam that only has green tomatoes, sugar and JELLO!  Jello is what give it the flavor.  I made some of this years ago but had forgotton about it.  Very good jam! 

That's it.  Stay safe and healthy!  God Bless!

  Greetings from Nobleton. 

Etta Sue:    I did some copy and pasting of your Halloween greeting to send to an Aunt. 

Also your pie thanks I will be making it but a couple of other folk  just did the reading and said I do not know about that. Someone else can have it but not me.   Each to their own.

A beautiful sunny day     Their are changes coming with my job but not to worry, how can taking children to school each day really change.

Take care    Ruth

Hi everyone.  We are back home after being away for two weeks.  Both Pat and I are feeling the impact of the last two days in the car.  However, I did go to coffee this morning and then to Bible study with the pastor.  When I got home Pat left to get something to eat and go to the grocery store as the cupboards are pretty bare.

We had a very enjoyable trip and a safe drive.  I was just about sideswiped on the bridge going from Missouri over to Illinois on I-64.  A driver suddenly changed lanes and I was in the lane.  Fortunately I was able to serve to the left as no one was beside me and avoid the crash.  Obviously the man didn't see me and was concerned about passing the truck in front of him.  Our car worked perfectly during the trip and that was a relief.

Needless to say we are happy to be home and return to our normal routine.

I was saddened to learn of Pinkie's death and the illnesses among our CP family. 

I will be short today as no way I can address everyone.  Maybe I can get back on track the next couple of days.

Thank You, Father, for bringing Larry back home safely.  Special thanks for keeping him from the potential sideswiping.  Oh God - You are our sufficient and only safety.

Hello everyone. It is noon here where I am. I heard On the news that there wasn't much damage in the earthquake area that happened down around San Jose, 5.6 I think they said. They felt it where I am from in Stockton, California about 90 miles from the epicenter.

Not much new here, I am off today, got my flu shot. When I was walking Bebe a very sweet little Miniature Pinscher (Min Pin) followed us home, I offered him a ride and he jumped right in my car and I took him back to the area of his home and found his owner out looking for him.

I am in for the duration, no trick or treats here, only for my grandchildren if they get here $$$'s are tight this year.

L8er

WELCOME HOME, LARRY!!! I'm so thankful God kept you and Pat safe.

I must go out and pick what green tomatoes we have on the vines, as it is predicted for us to get a freeze tonight. 

Darrel and I went to Dodge City today.  He had a bit of alarm work there, and in Sublette on the way home.  We had a nice day out, and bought a few things needed for our trip to Peru.  And we ate a lovely lunch at Applebees.

Abby was sick last Saturday night, then slept most of Sunday.  Last night during the baby shower, Diane got sick with the same type thing---upchucking and running.    Bless her heart.  I just hope all the guests--and that includes me--weren't exposed to the bug.  Yuck.

It was a wonderful baby shower, so many lovely gifts!  My goodness, they make such CUTE stuff for babies now, don't they? 

We are NOT getting flu shots this year.  I read (Dr. Blaylock) that if you get a flu shot every year for five years, your chances of developing Alzheimer's goes up dramatically.  And we are on such a good nutrition program we don't feel we need the shots.  (To each their own!)

Etta Sue, thanks for the cute Hallowe'en graphics.  I really miss the little spooks coming to the door, but since we live out in the country, we haven't had any of them for years.  I'm tempted to go to town and visit a friend for a couple hours, just so I could see the kids. 

Ruth Ann, I hope your employers know what a gem you are!

I need to start packing my suitcase!!!!

Welcome Back Larry!!!  I was praying for journey mercies.

Hi Everyone!

I had such a wonderful time in Virginia.  I had no problems with my car and made it to my friend's home by about 4 pm on Monday.  It rained solidly for 3 days which dampened some of the plans we had for sightseeing but then I met a SeniorNet host for lunch one day and then we walked around Arlington Cemetery and many monuments in Washington, DC.  What a beautiful place!

Quote from: love.bears.all on October 30, 2007, 02:54:52 PM
  I have learned a lot on this forum, but have also had to see some pictures I just don't want to see.  I am hear to learn in an environment geared toward those who don't define more skin as "art".

Welcome to our site!  It's lovely to have you.

You mention that there are some photos on the site that you didn't wish to see?  I hope not!  If they are not good, please let me know!

Pat I think she meant the other site. Did you read her intro. It explains a little more?

Thanks Marilyn! 

No, I haven't been there yet.  Will do that now.  Thanks for the explanation.

Hi all.....still alive! Thought I would post you my latest poem. Have been in and out of here reading. Take care and I am off back into the corner again!

Welcome back, Pat and Larry!  So happy your travels were safe! 

Well, today is going to the doctor to see how my blood is.  Red, I think!  Barb is having surgery on her eyelid again but her two daughters are going and they were to be in Indy at 6:30am!!!  So Ivalou is going with me.  I am dropping her off at the hospital in Noblesville so she can get a blood draw while I go on to the doctor's office.  Then I will get her and we will go out to eat...she will be starved by then! 

Then I have to get a new fan for the compressor on this pc.  It is whining!  I can WHAM it and it stops for a split second...driving me crazy...short trip, I know.  Then off to WalMart so both of us can get in some groceries!  I am out of unusual stuff...nutmeg...chili powder...that kind of stuff.

Not going to be as warm today...not even up to 60°.  Can't wait for Indian summer!!!

Good Morning. I will be going to Curves for my workout in just a little bit.  Today I am taking a client to Eureka to the dentist and to do some shopping, come back vacuum her place and then on to the new job for training. Please do keep me in prayer that I will do good at the training and be able to help Maggie without any problems arising. My worst fear is that I will do something that will cause her pain or not do something the right way.

I only had one trick or treater last night. I did not turn on  the porch light so I didnt expect anyone to show up. I thought maybe my grands would but they didn't.

I am glad Larry, Pat and Pat have returned safely from their journey's. I pray everyone will have a very Blessd Day.

Gotta go now to pick up Willa and on the Curves.

Welcome back Pat and Larry! So glad that your trips were safe returns.

I have not read all and did not realize the sad news about Pinkie.  Sorry to read that as well.

Don didn't sleep well at all last night.  He is up and dressed and we have cousin & husband in the guest room, being quiet.....shhhhhh  They are tired from their drive yesterday and will head to Arizona through the mountains today - I checked and the roads are clear.  This is the one with missionary son now moved to Krgystan - must learn how to spell it correctly.  The family had to leave Uzbeckistan.  They work with disabled children and have adopted two very disabled youngsters plus are having their own 5th or 6th baby - I can't keep up.  She is 41 and still has energy.  So, that is quite a tribe of their own.  Anyway, always interesting stories.

Our son Phil has an interview this morning      - I did sleep last night.  These things keep me awake for hours usually.  Praying for the best outcome. 

Well, the  is about ready.  We hope to start back to exercise again soon - I am not coughing but now Don is coming down with a cold.

Janet:  Hello - I have not ever heard anything about the flu shot and Alzheimer's Disease.  Will check into this on google for sure.  We have ours years and never get the flu and really think it helps us from colds.  This was the most painless needle we have ever experienced this year.  Hope all is well with you - I have not checked all of the hundreds of posts.

Carol

Hi everyone.  Back from coffee but am concerned the cafe we go to may have to close for lack of business.  They are no longer getting the construction workers and the business has dropped off terribly.  This week they have cut the hours of operation and will no longer serve lunch, only breakfast.  The steakhouse we have in the local shopping center closed on Tuesday as they were losing a lot of money by staying open.  We have had the construction boom around here for quite awhile but it is basically gone.  We may be forced to go to McDonald's everyday for coffee.  I am sure we will find someplace to go.

Thanks for the good words of welcome home.  I feel very blessed to have such caring friends here on CP. 

I think the number of children coming to the door last night was down from the year before but we had some really cute little ones.  The costumes were nice and the children were courteous.  We didn't have any really older children, which was nice.  At 9 pm we turned the outside lights off. 

I don't have much on the schedule today so will enjoy my day at a very leisurely pace. 

Our son sent us some pictures of the great grandchildren in their costumes for yesterday.  He went trick or treating with them and had a great time.  What a wonderful and joyful gift to see this reconciliation within my family.  God is so good and we just have to wait for things to happen in his time.

Carol, I hope the interview goes well for your son.  Glad your cough is gone but sorry to hear that Don is coming down with a cold.

Marilyn, I hope you enjoy your training today.  I am confident that you will do a great job as you are so caring.

Etta Sue, I think I have had to replace only one fan on a computer in all the years of working with computers.  I have also had to replace the power supply once.  I am sure you won't have any difficulty in doing the replacement. 

Colin, you need not stay in the corner as you are in good standing here.  Thanks for the new poem, it is always a joy to see your work.

Pat, nice to see you had such a nice time on your trip.  Too bad about the rain except I am sure they needed it.  Glad you were able to do some sight-seeing as there is a lot to see in that area.  It sounds like our Saturns did us well on our trips.  I was very pleased that ours did great and think there is no longer a need to consider replacing the car at this time since the chip replacement seems to have solved the starting problem with the security system.

Janet, when are you going to Peru?  That should be a great trip.  Certainly sorry to read of the sickness going around in your family and hope you or Darrel are not impacted by it.  You have had enough illness and pain to last for a long time. 

I am posting the link for the pros and cons of the link between the flu shots and alzheimers disease. Be sure to read to the end.

http://www.advancedhealthplan.com/flushots.html

Good morning:

Hello Marilyn

Larry - Pat & Pat Scott welcome home.
Janet:  When is your next vacation? 

About the flu shots I got one many many years ago and was sick all winter so no more for me.  What is interesting my physician goes to a seniors clinic to give the shots and he also would like that Mel & myself would have the shot but he does not bother himself  that confirms a whole lot in my books.

I have a couple of errands to do on the net then it is off to do a load of laundry.    I wish you all a great day         Ruth

Quote from: Colin on November 01, 2007, 07:02:31 AM

CHRIST HAS CLAIMED HIS BRIDE

I hear the wings of angels
Stirring to unfold
See trumpet pressed to lips
Ringing blast on hold

I see the great white throne
Angels gathered round
Awaiting the King to rise
The trumpet blast to sound

The Father's voice is heard
Son; arise and go
Claim the ones you washed
Whiter than the snow

Heaven's gates are opening
Slowly swinging wide
Jesus astride the clouds
Coming for His bride

Wings of angels catch the air
Unfolded now at last
The sound of Jesus coming
In the trumpet blast

Saints of every age are there
Meeting in the sky
Changed now and glorified
In twinkle of the eye

Heavens gates are opening
Banquet table inside
A wedding party in Glory
Christ has claimed His bride

Colin Moffett

Hi all.....still alive! Thought I would post you my latest poem. Have been in and out of here reading. Take care and I am off back into the corner again!

Colin, what a wonderful poem!  I believe that day is coming soon when our Lord Jesus Christ will be coming in glory!  Oh, that we'll all be ready for His return!

Please don't stay in that corner.  Now that winter is coming, it's chilly away from the warmth of the fire! 

How's the weather over there in N. Ireland?  It's a nice day here today albeit a bit grey but not too cold.



Well, I'm off to give my elderly lady friend her injection (every Thursday).  I'll try to look through my photos a bit at a time and post some on here.

Hello to everyone!  It's so nice to read your posts.

When I was in Virginia, my friend and I so enjoyed singing the old hymns of the faith and this was one that we liked especially.

Just think of the words as you sing along!






 
 

Thank you Larry and Pat. Pat the weather here in N. Ireland is pretty mild for this time of year. It has been overcast and cloudly for a few days but nothing to complain about. Well I am not actually standing in any particular corner as I have so many corners to go to. Having three or four of my own websites and blogs and being a  member of christianpoetry...christart...christianwriters and also Godtube....and not forgetting this wonderful site...I get a little dizzy runing around.

Pat....it is nearly a year since we met. You used my Rememberance Day poem and also invited me here and it is coming round to that time of year again. Thanks for all the tea and buns since!

God bless

See the polar bears!

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/polarbearcam/

I just looked and there's a massive polar bear there eating away!

You know I have dial up.  I really don't mind on a normal day, but today is Mothers birthday she is 86.  So everytime a call comes in, I get booted.  I don't mind being booted normally, I just don't like loosing my posts.  That is what happened today.  A lost post.

We have all kinds of relatives calling to wish Mother a happy birthday.  I have a roast in the slow cooker and will bake a low sugar cake and Kassie is going to bake a pear crisp.

I received an email this week.  Aparently if you put Vics Vapo Rub on the soles of your feet then socks on top the treatment will stop the most stubborn cough.  Carol and etta Sue you may want to try this.  I will be tonight as I have an autumn cold as well.

Our weather is more like autumn weather.  Colder and again wet.  The weather report last night said snow by the weekend.  I know that is a four letter word, but it is coming.

Janet When do you head to Peru?  Enquiring hearts want to know.  Are you going diving?  Will we get to see the pictures?  I sure hope so I do love your underwater pictures!

Those of you who have been travelling, will be travelling, or are travelling.  I pray journey mercies and gods blessing for each of you.  Now be sure to let us see the pictures....You too Pat!

Each of you that have needs I am praying.  Know the hymn "For you I am praying"?  Well I am praying for each need represented here.

I am off, Time is flying and I have a lot to get accomplished.

For those of you who have asked, we leave for Peru on the 13th and return on the 28th.  No, Judy, no underwater adventures this time, sorry.  I do take lots of photos but have trouble posting them.  Pat will be helping me later with that problem.  I sure would like to show you all my lovely little great granddaughter! 

After reading the link Marilyn posted, I am even more sure we have made the right decision---NOT to have the flu shots.  I wish now that Beth hadn't had one, but they insist on it at the care home.  Of course, the resident does have the right to refuse.  But since she is also on Reliv, I do not think she needed the flu shot.  My Dad suffered for the last 10 years of his life from Alzheimer's, and I want to avoid it if at all possible!

Hey, Pat!  So good to have you back!

Colin!!!  So good to see another of your lovely poems!  Please don't get too busy to stop in and say howdy, and how about one of your jokes? 

Darrel and I took the time to go visit an elderly friend after lunch, taking her lunch, too.  She doesn't get out much at all any more and is thinking about going into the assisted living facility.  I think she will keep thinking until she isn't able to live there, as she is having trouble making that decision.  We had such a good visit. 

I need to go start painting on my exchange gift for my painting group, as I may not have enough time after we get home!

Well Janet take your camera and take lots of pictures of Peru and when you get back get Pat to help you post them. 

Wow!!!  Peru!  That's awesome, Janet!  Do you have a suitcase that will hold me?

Sure do, Pat---but only if you weigh less than 50 pounds.    They are restricting baggage weight more and more.  But seriously, I sure do wish you could come with us!  I'm really looking forward to seeing Macchu Picchu.

Want me to bring you back a llama? 

Janet:    Posting your pictures is not really all that hard but I had my daughter spend most of an afternoon talking me through each step yes it was all afternoon so you have an idea of how many times she repeated the same instructions and yes she also got firm.  She also sent an e-mail with instructions which I have kept and yes I still struggle but the last time I did do it right.   

Pat:   Day by Day is playing right now so lovely

Good Morning there....  I just received this beautiful story and it touched my heart so....

"Some years ago, on a hot summer day in south Florida, a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole that was behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as he went.
He flew into the water, not realizing that as he swam toward the middle of the lake, an alligator was swimming toward the shore.
In the house, his mother was looking out the window. She saw the two as they got closer and closer together. In utter fear, she ran toward the water, yelling to her son as loudly as she could.
Hearing her voice, the little boy became alarmed, and made a U-turn to swim to his mother. It was too late. Just as he reached her, the alligator reached him. From the dock, the mother grabbed her little boy by the arms, just as the alligator snatched his legs. That began a very incredible tug-of-war between the two.
The alligator was much stronger than the mother, but the mother was much too passionate to let go.
A farmer happened to drive by, heard her screams, raced from his truck, took aim, and shot the alligator. Remarkably, after weeks and weeks in the hospital, the little boy  Survived. His legs were extremely scarred by the vicious attack of the animal. On his arms, there were deep scratches where his mother's fingernails dug into his flesh; in her effort to hang on to the son she loved.
The newspaper reporter, who interviewed the boy after the trauma, asked the boy if he would show him his scars.
The boy lifted his pants. Then, with obvious pride, he said to the reporter, "But look at my arms. I have great scars on my arms, too. I have them because my Mom wouldn't let go."
You and I can identify with that little boy.
We have scars, too. No, not from an alligator, but the scars of a painful past. Some of those scars are unsightly, and have caused us deep regret. But, some wounds, my friend, are because God has refused to let go. In the midst of your struggle, He's been right there, holding on to you.
The Scripture teaches that God loves you.
You are a child of God. He wants to protect you, and provide for you in every way. But, sometimes, we foolishly wade into dangerous situations, not knowing what lies ahead. The swimming hole of life is filled with peril and we forget that the enemy is waiting to attack. That is when the tug-of-war begins.
If you have the scars of His love on your arms, be very, very grateful.
He will not ever let you go.
Please pass this on to those you love. God has blessed you, so that you can be a blessing to others. You just never know where a person is in his/her life, and what they are going through.  Never judge other persons scars, because you don't know how they got them.
Right now, someone needs to know that God loves them, and you love them too enough to not let them go!!!
God Bless You!"

Blessings to you all.  Enjoy this Precious Day...

Marida / daisy  xx

Oh, my Daisy!

What an incredible story!  Thanks so very much for sharing that with us.  I was just reading today's devotional by Oswald Chambers and one sentence in it had a lot of meaning for me:

If God can accomplish His purposes in this world through a broken heart, then why not thank Him for breaking yours?


thanks for sharing that with us. 

Oh Pat I can relate to that statement.....as can you.

Wonderful story.  I am sending it to a very dear friend.

I am going to bed.  Coughing alot tonight.  Think I will try the vics remedy...I will let you know how it works.

Have a good night everyone.
Love JudyB

Hi, friends, I've certainly enjoyed catching up with everyone this evening.

The poems, stories, and the posts from everyone are so enjoyable.

Tonight I'm thankful I heard from my granddaughter last night, and then my son in England called during my workday. How wonderful to hear from those we love! He told me that the "house" he's renting now onc ewas an ancient chapel. It was so old that in the 1980s when the current owner bought the property, the chapel was in ruins and he restored it, but turned it into a home. He says he still has the church-style windows, etc. I can't wait to get over there so I can see it. May plan to go next spring or next fall, according to how the health and finances work out.

Y'all have a good rest of the day.

The job with Maggie isn't going to work out for me so please pray that God will give me another job very soon.

Marilyn, was this the lady who didn't want to hear anything about Jesus?  I'm sorry that its not going to work out.  Will continue to pray for your employment.

Gotta run,

Work, work, work!

Samantha

Hi everyone.  It is an overcast day here so far but no indication of rain for our area.  It was a little chilly this morning. 

We are having visitors today from Maryland.  These are our friends from Maryland.  He and I use to work in the same location, although never in the same office, and we have been friends for many years.  His son lives in the Atlanta area and when they come to visit they usually on Friday since the son and his wife are working.  We do a lot of visiting and go out to lunch. 

Marilyn, sorry to read tha your job situation is not going to work out.  I am sure something else will be coming along very soon. 

Ruth Ann, I hope you will be able to make that trip to England to visit your son and see where he is living.  That sounds like an interesting place to live.

JudyB, it seems to early to be having snow.  Of course, down here we seldom have even a few flakes. 

Marida, thanks for sharing the story.  Nice to see you posting.

Ruth, I find if I don't use a set of skills for awhile, such as posting of pictures, I have to relearn a bit to do it again.  Guess that is normal.

Janet, I am sure your friend really enjoyed your visit and the luncheon yesterday.  Thanks for the info on your trip.  It sounds like it will be wonderful.

Hi Colin and Samantha.

Yes Samantha  she is the one who didn't want to hear about Jesus. God has a plan and she was not part of His plan for me. Although now I woke up early with thoughts of what  expenses I am going to have to  get rid of. One was my  health insurance that is $100 per month and go back on Medicaid. I really don't want to do that. So I will have to do the cutting elsewhere if I can.

Y-all don't want to hear about my troubles so I am off to the corner for the time being. Move over Jane let's do some Spiritual warfare and Bible study over here. 

Merida - thanks for the great story.

Colin - that's the best poem you've yet posted!  Thanks for that!

I'm just getting over a TMJ problem (jaw joint).  Monday and Tuesday it was quite painful, and I was just on the verge of going to the ER.  Finally, Tuesday, I got a referral from my doctor to a Physical therapist who has been trained in TMJ problems, and she's beginning to help me.  It was considerably better yesterday, and today it seems pretty close to normal.  I had a lot of trouble eating, and couldn't sleep in bed.  Had to use the layback chair.  Probably will go back to bed tonight.  Thanks be to our merciful Father.

Marilyn God will use this experience to teach you something.  In Romans it speaks of "rejoicing in tribulation", perhaps as you rejoice within your spirit you will see His plan from a bigger vantage point.

Ruth Ann Wow what exciting news, Imagine living in a chapel!  such history!

Larry the snow isn't staying, but it is telling us that it soon will be here for the winter.  It is hard to believe that Christmas is less than 2 months away.  Is anyone else planning for Christmas?

Well I am off.  I am going into NBay for a while.  Mom has requested pizza for lunch so that is on the agenda.

Have a God day
JudyB

To each their own but I am getting the flu shot and got one yesterday.  I have gotten a flu shot every year but one since early 70's.  Where I worked gave then to us free.  The year I didn't get a flu shot....well, I got the flu and said then, I would never not take the flu shot as long as it was available.  The flu is a scary thing.  And now that I am alone...really scary!  I know....I take a lot of medicine but really and truly and am seldom 'sick'.  And if I am, I know why.  My medicines are not because I feel bad.  A fall cough and cold nearly always finds me just before the flu shot.  And like, Carol, I think the flu shot helps me from getting a cold.  And I asked the nurse and the doctor about the flu shot and Alzheimers and they gave me a weird look as if to say, What?  Both said they have been taking the flu shot for years and they haven't heard anything about the flu shot and Alzheimers.  And said if there was any correlation, they wouldn't give the flu shots!

I guess what I am saying is just because someone writes something doesn't make it so! 

And JudyB, I tried the Vicks on the bottom of the feet and I do believe it helped!  Worth a try, anyway! 

Larry, I was up after midnight working on my tower.  The case fan didn't fix the whining.  It was only $1.99 so no big cost.  So I took off the side panel with the computer running.  There is another little fan on a vertical pc board that when it was whining, I touched it with a screw driver handle and it stopped whining.  So that one is the problem.  I cleaned the dust from it with a small attachment on my sweeper and used a paint brush to get dust off deep.  Still whined.  Then I zapped it with WD-40.  Seemed to help but still didn't stop it.  Now what to do?  (Have you checked the messages in the Back Room?)

Bright and sunny in central Indiana.  Was 35° when I got up.  Now 50°!  Need to go somewhere to make sure my battery in the car is okay.  If I have to recharge it, then I will go to the place where I get my car maintenance done and find out what is going on!

Pat, I couldn't get your Polar Bear cam to work for me.  I use Firefox.  Didn't work from SrNet either!!  sniff! 

Marilyn, God has better things for you to do.  I know you will take your causes to Him on bended knee! 

Pat:  So enjoyed the music - it seemed so familiar.  Love when that happens. 

Colin:  Colin - come out and play....... your green photo is beautiful - the one by your name.

Al:  Sorry about the TMJ - it can ruin your sleep and cause all kinds of problems.

Judy B:  Christmas - We have bought each of the four kids an emergency weather radio/light/siren/cell-phone charger to keep in their homes.  We have one ourself.  And, if I ever get moving, am going to sew sturdy & large tote bags for the back of their vehicles to use on trips or whatever.  Heavy denium.  Have to use large needles for that twill/denium material and it is always scarey but works out.  Got the pattern from the internet last year.  And, if I have time, want to make pillow cases for each family and put the leftover quilt materials on the ends of the pillow cases.  Just dreaming here.  Thanksgiving comes first and we have added about 5 extra people including a toddler as they have nowhere to go.  Crowded it will be.

Marilyn:  We seached the source of that flu article - that is a chiropracter and I have nothing against the person but he makes some claims that don't stand up in all of our searches.  I have a cousin who never takes the shots and she never catches the flu so with precautions that is good as not everyone can take shots.  I didn't read what is going on with you - just sending you a cyber hug in case   you need it (((((((HUG))))))

Don is a tiny bit better today.  He is staying indoors as it is coolish, sunny but cool now. 

Etta Sue:  Are you still mowing?  They will probably mow around here once more, just blew the water out of the sprinkler system yesterday. 

Janet:  Not forgetting you.  Liz, and everyone.  Take care of yourselves. 

Carol

So much to respond to, I'm sure to forget something!  I read the story about the little boy and the alligator shortly after it happened, and reading it again makes chills run up my arms!  Thanks for putting it here!

Yes, Etta Sue--absolutely!  To each his/her own.  I never had flu shots until the past three years, but never had the flu ever.  And I seldom get a cold; maybe once in 3 or 4 years.  I wasn't trying to convince anyone to get or not get the flu shot, just sharing information I found very interesting.  Hope you get the little "whiner" hushed up soon!

Larry, I have learned to post photos and used to post quite a lot, but  I have forgotten how.  Also got discouraged because of lack of responses, as do many.  And I'm as guilty as anyone of not posting responses to the photos.  Shame on me. 

Ruth Ann, I do hope you can go visit your son and spend some time in the Chapel!  How great that will be!

Marilyn, there are so many elderly and infirm people needing help, I'm sure something else will come up soon.  Keep the faith.

When I clicked on the polar bear cam, I got an interesting discussion between three men, talking about the bears, the sea ice, etc---but no bears.  I use Firefox, too.  Will have to try again.

Al, hope your jaw feels all better now.  That TMJ can really be a bear!  Sorry you've had to endure it.

Oops!  Time to go to lunch---later!

Thank you Al. I wrote that one since I joined christianwriters where I am getting edumacated!! ...thats why it is so good! Hi Janet and Carol....and the rest!!

Hi Colin How are you. I sent you a link  a week or so ago to one of my photos. Did ya see it?

Hi Marilyn...I certainly got your link..thank you very much. I do hope you find a job suitable to you. Being a dour Presbyterian I was intrigued about your dancing with a prayer ring .....was it. See...I do read the posts! God bless.

I believe that I remember George Beverly Shea singing this wonderful old song.  This is a great old piano version.  Thanks 

Thanks Carol.  I love it and I, too, have memories of Bev Shea singing that.  What a wonderful voice he had too!

Hi everyone.

We had a sunny and sort of warm day today.  My car windows were frozen this morning.  I wasn't expecting that.  Cold if forecast for tonight too.

If you remember I asked for prayer for my sister, who has cancer.  She finally got her appointment with the specialist and it's November 9.  I'm assuming, if I can assume anything, that she'll have the surgery soon after.  From that I guess they'll know if it's spread beyond her uterus?  I don't know much about it.  I just want her to be ok.

I think my grandaughter is moving back in with me. I'm working on it anyway.  She is pregnant. 6 months now, and lives with her dad.  He loves her, but is a smoker and smokes in the house with no thought about Angel, or her baby, breathing it in.  She said she wants to live here, but I think she's afraid it will hurt her dad's feelings, and doesn't have the courage to confront him about his smoking indoors.  We found a couple of dressers for her, and she is talking about what color she wants (I'm painting them) so maybe that means she is closer to moving in here.  She needs a safe place to be for now, and I have room.  Seems I always have room for someone. haha   My sister just moved out.

Pat, that song is so wonderful.  The lyrics are just where so many of us have been.......with Him alone.......and so in awe of His voice saying "You are my very own".   My sorrow for the church is that too few will come to meet the Lord in the garden, rather choosing to meet Him only where others are gathered.  Only in the garden intimacy can anyone really know Him and who He is.   Do you know when this song was written?  I know we've sang it forever, it seems.   Blessings,  Nita

Nita, your wish is my command!


Hymn Story

In the Garden

       Here is the account of how this beautiful hymn was written—from the hymn-writer C. Austin Miles himself:

       One day in April, 1912, 1 was seated in the dark room, where I kept my photographic equipment and organ. I drew my Bible toward me; it opened at my favorite chapter, John 20--whether by chance or inspiration let each reader decide. That meeting of Jesus and Mary had lost none of its power and charm.

       As I read it that day, I seemed to be part of the scene. I became a silent witness to that dramatic moment in Mary's life, when she knelt before her Lord, and cried, Rabboni!

       My hands were resting on the Bible while I stared at the fight blue wall. As the light faded, I seemed to be standing at the entrance of a garden, looking down a gently winding path, shaded by olive branches. A woman in white, with head bowed, hand clasping her throat, as if to choke back her sobs, walked slowly into the shadows. it was Mary. As she came to the tomb, upon which she placed her hand, she bent over to look in, and hurried away.

       John, in flowing robe, appeared, looking at the tomb; then came Peter, who entered the tomb, followed slowly by John.

       As they departed, Mary reappeared; leaning her head upon her arm at the tomb, she wept.  Turning herself, she saw Jesus standing, so did 1. 1 knew it was He. She knelt before Him, with arms outstretched and looking into His face cried, Rabboni!

       I awakened in sunlight, grip­ping the Bible, with muscles tense and nerves vibrating. Under the inspiration of this vision I wrote as quickly as the words could be formed the poem exactly as it has since appeared. That same evening I wrote the music.

   Don was able to sleep all night in our bed - he didn't cough too much.  Dozing a little now.  This is a nasty bug and he was wheezing yesterday but I couldn't get him to go to the clinic as he said that if it was wheezing when he stood, he would  - apparently not bad enough.  His breathing does sound better. 

Nita:  I hope all goes well with your granddaughter moving in with you.  She certainly will need the resting and quiet time this final tri-mester.  I don't know the particulars but it sounds like other than her father, she is alone?  And, your sister - her cancer .  You all need a lot of prayers.....

Pat:  Such a interesting story about the Garden song.  When I hear these like-songs, I always think of my dad, who used to sing out around the house pretending to be George Shea.  He wasn't, but no matter - it made our home interesting.

Marilyn:  For some reason, I just "got it" - you are looking for work again.  Praying this morning.  We have one son out of work right now - it just affects everything in your life, unfortunately. 

Colin:  Good Colorado morning to you - sending you sunshine and a very blue sky with a cool temperature - snow is on the mountain caps.  Can you see it? 

Hi everyone.  It is really cool here this morning, about 49 degrees.  However it is sunny and by the time the football game starts at the University of Georgia it is suppose to be about 68.  Unfortunately they are not televising todays game so I will have to find some others as enjoy watching college football on Saturday.

After coffee this morning I stopped at a big yard sale being held by the Methodist church in their parking lot.  They are also having a bar-b-que luncheon today.  I didn't see anything I wanted at the yard sale and it was chilly so didn't stay long.

I am attending a meeting this morning and then have the rest of the day free.  We had a lovely visit with our friends from Maryland yesterday.  Then last evening our son called and we had a nice visit.  He then sent pictures he took last evening of his daughter, wife and grandchildren in their hot tub.  They were having a very good time.  This is a big change for his daughter and family as they have been living in substandard housing in New York and they are now living in a nice little 3 bedroom house.  God has really blessed our family in bringing about the reconciliation that has allowed these things to happen.  We are anxious to go see our great grandchildren and our granddaughter, whom we haven't seen for several years.  The youngest great grandchild we have never seen, except in pictures.

Pat, the hymn "In the Garden" was one of my mother's favorite hymns and I have always loved it as well.  It was in our hymnbook as I was growing up.

Nita, it is obvious that your arms are open to those of your family who need a good place to live for awhile.  Glad your sister got her appointment.

Etta Sue, it sounds like the whining in your computer may be from the fan on your CPU.

Time to leave.

Carol, it is a brisk but beautiful day here on the plains of Kansas, too.  I went out and walked over a mile, and when I cam in, my face was really cold.  I put it against Darrel's cheek, and really shocked him!    It is 33 degrees this morning, but no wind, at least not yet.

Marilyn, why don't you just get a regular job at a care home or something, and give up the SSI?  It sounds like too many strings are attached to it, anyway.

Larry, I'm rejoicing with you over the changes in your family.  What an awesome God we serve!

I have two painting projects underway, and think I will go work on them some more.  I have the house cleaned, laundry and dishes done.......yippee!

Nita, prayers for you and yours.

This afternoon we will go to Diane's as Curtis got there yesterday, and he and Toni and the new baby will be heading back to Albuquerque tomorrow.  Of course, we want to spend some time with them before they leave.

Good Morning Everyone!

Great posts to read.  I'm praying for y'all! 

I'm off to cut my lawn for the last time.  I had to wait till the frost on it melted.  I might have to go over it twice as it's pretty long.

I'll be back later.

PLEASE go to our Newbie area and scroll down and leave a post in the topics where our new folks have introduced themselves.  It means such a lot to them to be welcomed.  Gradually, we'll encourage them to come into our Thoughts for the Week area but they really need to be welcomed.

Thanks so much!

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

And even if you already posted, if the new folks have posted again in their intro, please post acknowledging that?

I woke up with this hymn on my mind today!  Let's sing it altogether!

Good morning. 

Ivalou called me this morning.  Sad news.  Betty, who goes to Beef and Boards with us, is in northern Indiana.  Seems her son, Mark, up there has lymphnoma (sp) in his stomach and isn't doing well at all.  He is in his 50's. 

Then Marge, who goes to Beef and Boards with us told Ivalou that one of her sons, George, has leukemia .  Was told last Monday that he only had 3 months to live.  But Thursday after further testing he was told he does have a treatable leukemia.  Monday he goes into the hospital for a full week with a continuous drip of chemo.  That's all I know so far.  George is a farmer that lives less than a couple of miles from me.  He has always been a hard worker.  He is in his low 50's.

Then Ivalou said her kitchen had a weird smell.  Then while talking to me, her kitchen light went out.  Two lights are on that switch and only one went out.  I told her to call Kaye Don.  All of a sudden, Ivalou wasn't there.  So I put on my jacket and went over.  Sure enough, it smelled funny.  But Kaye Don and I think her light shorted out or burnt out.  She needs a new light or this one repaired.  She said it has been there since early 70's!  Scared her and scared me...thinking that her phone went out also and perhaps a fire in the attic. 

Whew!  Sad morning today.  I know....God is good...all the time.  All the time...God is good.

I need to work on my 2008 calender today to get them updated and ready to print.  I don't know when K Don and Barb will be going to Florida and want them to take their calender with them. 

Janet I can't get a job at a Care home I have a record and they do finger print and background checks. My record is very old but it is still there.

Pat, thank you so much for the information on In The Garden.  I had never heard that.  Such a beautiful story of Holy Spirit Inspiration.   And we all are blessed because he wrote down the words.  Praise God.

I'm wanting to drive somewhere and find some Autumn leaves.  We have so few spots here.  I can't afford the gas to drive inland, so maybe I'll be sleuth like and just find the ones that are hiding somewhere.  I'll be the one peeking into people's yards and driving down private roads. Well, not that, but I don't see them along the road like I would if I drove East.  I'll try.

Carol, my grandaughter has my daughter near.  In fact she was living with her and her stepdad, but lots of circumstances mandated that she move in with her dad.  She was always so angry and hurt at her stepdad's actions.
My daughter is expecting too...after 18 years lapse....and she is due before Angel.  Right now her husband isn't working, the mill is almost closing down, and poor Kim has all she can handle trying to be here for Angel, encourage her husband, and pour her own worry over onto the Lord.  Angel talks to the dad, but he left her after she was pregnant. He's in Texas now,  and may be coming back when the baby is born.  He isn't really reliable, but she seems to need him in her life in whatever way she can have him.  She says they are working on stuff.   Poor kid.  She doesn't have a clue as to how hard it will be for her.  And poor Kim......I know she will be caring for her own baby, plus being there for Angel too.  It's a stressful time, but our Jesus is greater than any stress.

I didn't mean to load all that on you all.  Blessings,  Nita

  BOY ... I am sure sorry that I have not been around in fact I lost the web address until I got the note in the e mail !!  Well ... let me share with you what has been happening ...

1. Myself I have been doing very well ... keeping busy with school as I am TEACHER'S AIDE at school for the Pre - Kindergarten Class and having ah fun time too. I have also lost 18 POUNDS since the start of the year & doing well & praying that I get off my LAST DIABETIC PILL and then I am going to be PILL FREE !!

2. My loving husband since being diagnosed with CROHN'S almost 2 years ago is doing very well & has put back some of the WEIGHT THAT HE LOST and is doing well & he too is hoping to be off his pills by February 2008.

3. Our daughter started college back in August & is going to & from 4 days a week & is doing well with her 5 classes that she is taking. She also is working hard with her job.

4. The boys are doing well too. The middle son moved out back in June and we hope to see him in a couple of weeks for Thanksgiving. He has since started back to college himself and so he is keeping himself pretty busy. The oldest is doing well himself & will be getting married in August 2008 if all goes well for him.

It's hard 4 me 2 share this bit of news but my BABY SISTER back home in NH was diagnosed with BREAST CANCER and so she is having surgery this week on Friday so I ask you to please keep her in prayer.  Also I have lost 2 relatives with a week of each other ... so it was really hard NOT to be able to go back home for the FUNERALS to say good bye but at least our children were able to meet them a couple of years ago.  So, please keep the families in prayer at this time too.

Well that about tells you what is new with me so ... I will try and come back again soon and share some pictures from graduation this past May of our daughter and so take care and GOD BLESS all of you !!

Make sure you all see the entries for our Challenge!

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It has been a lovely sunny day a little on the cool side but that is fine.
This morning I went to a serging seminar (sewing) now it has got me thinking that I need a new machine or machines and yes not enough money to buy them , there is nothing to stop me from dreaming.

Speaking of Christmas in a couple of months, this evening we will be meeting with friends and going to a local church for turkey dinner , I can smell the turkey from here. 

Etta Sue:  I have made your Green Tomato Pie,  it is soooooo  good, this must be the year to use all those green tomatos as my cousin was telling me about a Green Tomato Mincemeat Pie that she made.

Blessing to all.     Ruth

Quote from: Ruth on November 03, 2007, 05:20:23 PMSpeaking of Christmas in a couple of months

One of the radio stations in Detroit has already begun playing christmas music.  Grrr

I know I ain't been around for some time, but you might recall I'm working on finding classmates for our 50th reunion and by the time I spend 2 hrs going through a number of sites to find and verify one or two classmate...I get braindead.

You recall almost a year ago I asked for prayer for our daughter whose husband was involved in porno.......well she filed for divorce.  She has documented proof of his actions...Internet site records, movie store lists of rentals, checkbook withdrawels, and so on. 

We still pray for his salvation and our daughter aasked us to pray for Jim for the next six months in hopes that he will see his need for the Lord in his life.

At this point satan has convinced him that the bible is not real, nor is the need for salvation....So Donna & I pray every day for him....and leave the results to God.

Ed, it's so nice to see you posting.  I'm sorry about your son-in-law.  Definitely we'll join you in this prayer request.  Thanks for sharing with us.  Have you been through Guelph at all lately?  Make sure that if you're ever in this area to please let me know.

Tbear - thanks so much for dropping back and filling us in on things.  I do pray that our Father will so deal with your sister that, in whatever way He knows is best, this seemingly awful experience will bring good.  And I pray, Father, that You will so bless Tbear and her family that they may see Your good hand even in the midst of sorrow.

Ed - thank YOU for dropping in also.  I do pray for Jim that our Father will do His powerful work of grace in his heart.  And I also pray, Father, that You will fill Ed's daughter's heart with courage and turn her thoughts to Yourself.  Through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Hello everyone!

I haven't been around for a while.  Been swamped with homeschooling and starting my business and getting my website up and running.  I'm still working on it and haven't officially "opened to the public" yet, but I am getting there.  Feel free to stop by view my images and sign my guestbook.  I have to approve comments before they post, so be advised that they won't show up immediately and it doesn't mean your comment didn't work.  shekinahphotography.com

Pat-As far as I know my eyes haven't progressed.  I will have my next check up in about 6 months and will find out for sure, then.  Sometimes I think they may be a little worse.  I'm trying contacts because I am really struggling to see if things are in focus when I shoot (mainly due to my astigmetism) and I can't use glasses when I'm shooting.  It's frustrating, but i'm dealing with it.

Hope all's well with you all.  I haven't read all the latest posts to see what's up with you all.  I'm sure there are lots of new people around here, as well.  WELCOME!!!

I hope to stop by more often, but I can only spend so much time on the computer due to my eyes and pain issues.  Thanks for understanding and I do keep you in my prayers.

blessings, Kathleen

Thanks for the update, Kathleen.

I've wondered about those eyes.  We'll all keep praying.  Love your photo you posted in the Challenge.

There are certainly some good ones in there.

Nice website, Kathleen.  Will have a better look tomorrow.

Talk to you soon,

Love

Pat

Your welcome.  Thanks so much for remembering me in your prayers.
Glad you like the photo.  It's one of my first attempts at abstract.  Not really into it, but I love fall!  I'm hoping to enter three more.     Yeah, wow there are some awesome ones in there already.  I love the one you took on your way to Virginia!  I was in NC last fall and wow was it pretty.  Hey, can we enter ones from previous years or just this fall?

Thanks.  I welcome comments and suggestions.  I'm totally new to this stuff and am learning HTML and CSS.  UGH!!!  I'm almost too old to learn new tricks, but I'm attempting to customize my site.

I like the new things on the CP website.  Love the colored text!  It's fun!  The Hi Kathleen! you put in the shout box really jumped out at me.   

Blessings, Kathleen

Kathleen, please do enter in three from other years.  It will be fine.  Maybe later we'll suggest that folks will take photos just for that specific challenge but we're just bringing these back after a very long absence so just go ahead.

Glad you saw my "shout!" 

(It's just so nice to have you back!   

Pat I love the colour you have brought into CP.  Looks good.

Also Welcome back to the shout box!!

Kathleen TBear and Ed you have been missed.  We are praying.

Good Morning I have been waking up earlier and earlier each morning. This morning it was 1:30 and could not go back to sleep so I laid there and prayed. I have a slight headache. I didn't use my CPAP machine last  night because I have a tender place on my nose where the mask rubs. That could be why I didn't sleep and have the headache.

I must cook a Lasagna for the Pastor's Appreciation potluck before I go to church , I already took my Raw Apple cake over yesterday.  Tonight we, as a church, are going to Eureka First Assembly for a Holy Ghost night of  music and Pastor Danny is going to give the message. Several other churches are going too. Arcata First Baptist will be there this morning and tonight. It's so nice that churches of other denominations can come together for these meetings and celebrations.

I finally got to mow yesterday even though the grass was wet, Bill worked on getting the mower started all afternoon on Friday and then it needed a new spark plug and he got that for me when he went to take his dog Storm for a bath at the groomer. It sure is nice to have great neighbors, and someone to fix things.

I took Fay to breakfast yesterday she is 98 now and her legs aren't as strong as the used to be, but she is doing well, it is so amazing that she takes no meds and  gets around as well as she does and still in her own home.

Yesterday I had a long post in here about my Social Security and working but I deleted because there was information there that should not have been on the Internet. It was suggested that I get a job in a Care Home, They will not hire me at my age and for the reason on the previous page. Who wants someone 67 years old working in a Care Home. They would be afraid I would get hurt. 

Must go now I am talking too much.

Hi everyone.  It is another beautiful Sunday morning here in Georgia.  Today is a special day in our church as we make our financial pledges to the church for next year.  There is a luncheon after the service and we have a special minister to deliver the sermon this morning. 

Tbear, nice to see you posting but certainly sorry to hear of the sad news in your family.  However, it sounds like things are going well with your immediately family.  Glad you like your new job at the school.

Kathleen, also good to see your posting and hope you get a good report on your eyes.

Ed, also glad to see you posting.  It sounds like your class reunion is quite a job.  I did a family reunion last year that turned into a big job so have some indication of what is involved.

Ruth, my wife has a serger but I don't think she uses it very often.  In fact, this is the second serger she has had as the first one was difficult to thread so she just didn't use it.  However, the serger is quite a machine.

Nita, hope you find some good spots for the photos.  It sounds like your family has its hands full.  Relationships can become so difficult.

Etta Sue, glad you were all there to check out the electrical problem.  That creates a definite smell.  Sorry to hear of the illnesses of the children of your friends.  It seems so many people have cancer.

Janet, hope you got your painting projects advanced yesterday.

Marilyn, that makes a very long night when you wake up so early.  Hope you slept much better last night.

Hi Al, Pat, JudyB and all who stop by CP today.

Pat:  Loved the song, "Until Then".  Thanks a bunch.  You are making home runs with the music!

TBear:  Nice to 'see' you!.  Congrats on losing a weight - I need to get serious - starting Monday as December is a physical.  Glad that you came in here with your serious concerns - we can all pray.

Nita:  You do have concerns - I hope that your g-daughter living in the house doesn't raise these concerns too often with you and you can keep her spirits up as well as your own.  Best to you.

Marilyn:  Who wouldn't want you - I certainly would.  You are such a hard worker and so upbeat.  Not to mention, a good momma to those doggies.

Ruth:  I have a serger and it certainly has never been used for so many things it could possibly do - it is great for making pillow cases though.  Hope yours keeps on working for you.

Ed:  I used to get so ticked when Christmas shopping came earlier and earlier and now I am thinking - maybe people need to be reminded of the Birth of Christ even earlier each year - secular or not, it just says Christmas in such a glaring way.  Our town is in a flap - the city board wants only white lights and not on a tree.  Since when did colored lights and a tree (German tradition) come from a religious background??  So, about 85% voted in the newspaper for the colored lights but I am sure that one muslim in town will stop that - it gets my dander up for sure.  Anyway-----that is my thought on Christmas today.

Larry:  Please read my note to Ed - above.  I am getting so excited about your meeting with son and family - do you have a date in mind?  Hi to Pat! Take care of yourselves. 

Here, Don is still wheezing a little - this has been some awful crud.  We had better stay home this morning as he doesn't dare pick up any more germs - he can't be contagious now.  Friends may come here this afternoon.

Carol

I had some free time last night while waiting for a phone call and so I scrolled down our FUN STUFF area and posted in many!

We also have a new "Choose a Caption" in there.

Have a look!

I have read all the prayer requests and updates and prayed and praised accordingly. 

Thanks, Larry---yes, I completed the two projects and am really happy about it, as I was concerned about not having time to do them after we get home.  Both projects I painted were white poinsettias on rosewood colored things, one a tray, the other a box.  The flowers have pink touches, and look nice on the reddish wood. 

It is such a beautiful day here, I think I will go for a walk and enjoy it.  I had a wonderful time last evening, holding and enjoying little Alexis, my great granddaughter.  Babies are just SOOO sweet!!

Good afternoon. 

Ruth ~ Now would I steer you wrong when I said that Green Tomato Pie is good? 

I had a night of very little sleep but still got up and went to church.  Then I ate lunch and went to Hallmark store.  I had told Nancy that I would come there and work with Walter with his speech but I didn't feel up to it.  But instead of calling, I decided to go see them and tell her in person.  What a hectic house.  She was on the phone with Dell trying to get her computer going.  Then she was in a rush to be somewhere by 2pm.  Come to find out, she hadn't turned back her wrist watch and thought it was 2pm when it was really 1pm.  So chatted for awhile and then I left. 

Nice and sunny out there today but cloudy and windy.  When a cloud goes in front of the sun, it is almost dark!  And only 53°!

As Arnold would say....'I'll be back'.....later!

Etta Sue, you and I should have phoned each other!  I was awake most of the night too!

Wonderful music, Pat.  I love the old music because each song tells a story.  A story with something positive about God's love...

Nice to read all the posts, tho' it was somewhat time consuming.  Good to see many posting again after an absence and I will try to pray for all the requests. 

I agree with Carol, Marilyn.  You are a kind and caring person and would be a blessing to any patient. 

We are having the usual wet, dry, cold, even sun, days here on the island.  Sometimes all in one day!  Wendy and I went for a flu shot on Friday and both felt a little ill yest.  Still, for us, it seems to help in not having a horrid, long illness, when the the bug comes round. I have been doing a little carpet bowling again and we are having a group from the big city this thursday, so will be bringing my butter tarts.  We have them come for lunch and then play three games.  Nice group of people and always fun.  Not enough hours in the day for everything.  Especially my hobby of art....Have a huge rack of clothes to iron this afternoon, made dinner last night, and so it goes.....Gramie get tuckered

Watched my church progr.'s this morning and enjoyed both.  Misty wanted to stay inside, so sat on my lap and purred while we watched.  Glad she didn't try to sing.  My granddaughter showed me some 'talking cats' on Youtube yest.....sure hope Misty and Squeek don't start that next.

Here is a little poem that I enjoyed, hope someone else will also:

FAITH IS STRONGER THAN MY FEARS

Sometimes my cross is hard to bear
for there is darkness everywhere,
and troubles pile around my door
like autumn leaves forevermore.

The morning light seems far away,
like I am stuck in yesterday.
My heart is beating like a drum -
I try to pray, but words won't come.

But then the sun begins to rise
and hope is born within my eyes.
A rainbow forms among my tears
for faith is stronger than my fears!


I sought the Lord
and he heard me,
and delivered me
from all my fears.

  Ps. 34:4

Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.

Liz

Thanks for the lovely poem, Liz and the scripture verse.


I got the lawn cut yesterday so that's it for this year.  It's been chilly here too.

I'm trying to learn your site, and having a bit of trouble deciphering everything.  Is there a section that covers "technical" stuff about photography?  I couldn't really find anything, but that doesn't mean a whole lot.  I have only been to two forums in my life, and they are both completely different from this one, so I am trying to get my footing here. 

I know this is the spot where people hang out most, but it is so consuming, I'm not sure I can spend much time here.     I am going to try though because I realy want to get to know everyone.

Now is it my understanding that there was supposed to be a new thread for this topic started today and a new one every Sunday?

Well, anyway, it's nice to meet you all and I hope to learn a lot while I am here.

Quote from: Liz on November 04, 2007, 03:37:20 PM
A rainbow forms among my tears
for faith is stronger than my fears!

I sought the Lord
and he heard me,
and delivered me
from all my fears.

  Ps. 34:4

Liz it is interesting that you would use that chapter in your post today.  The verses I quoted from you are the verses that our new Pastor used in his service.  I can see our family growing in faith as a result of his ministry.  He is amazing.

Etta Sue and Pat   we should have three wayed a phone call.  I too was up late....errr early I mean, early morning.  I hate it when I go to bed stewing, and can't sleep.

I am cutting off short today.  John is home and has to go again tomorrow.  Talk about a quick turn around. 

Night all
God Bless

It's that time again.  Time for a new 'Thoughts for the Week' that is found here.