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We are waiting on the storms heading east today. Sure hope they lose some of their kick before they get here.

Why worry when we can trust!

Have a great day everyone.

God Loves You!

I tried to post yesterday, my machine shut down just as I was finishing, and POOF!  all gone....

My prayers and requests are the same as Sarah's....horrible winds and terrible drought conditions here, and over a several states area.  Seems to be pretty calm today, praise God.

I am very busy preparing for Mom's memorial service on Monday morning, trying to remember the myriad details concerning that.  Since we didn't do the normal funeral thing, we got no book, no folders for the service, no help setting up flowers, etc.  All left up to Jeanie and me....plus I have to get this house cleaned up and ready for at least six overnight guests.  That should keep me out of mischief for a while!

Pat, I love that from Joni.  Want to comment further, but  pressed for time today.

Praise God for Grandsons!  Mark came up last night and got the old computer I am writing the book on to work with the wireless printer, so I printed out what I have so far and can now take and read to Beth.  Plus---he installed the office program Don and Larry suggested on the laptop for me.  And this morning he solved the problem of why I couldn't get online...over the phone.  He came up last night for the fixes, and I was so happy to take him to supper as a thanks.

I must run, love you all......

Hi everyone.  We escaped any damage in the storms last night.  All evening the weather people were warning of the bad weather.  One of the stations has such sophisticated radar and software that they can actually show you want is happening and predict when the storm will reach each location in its path.  We got a lot of rain but not the wind and hail some areas got.  It is a beautiful day today.

Not much on the schedule for today.  

Don, I hope the storms when they reach you will have lost some of the power as they were mighty storms.  There were still tornado warnings out for the area about 50 miles from here when I got up this morniing.  Our rain has ended and it is trying to clear off so we are seeing a bit of sun.

Pat, deer are very plentiful in our area as well.  Unfortunately they want to cross the road at night and there are often dear struck by a car.  It sounds like you have a beautiful view from your kitchen window.

Sarah, those fires sound very frightening.  

Janet, you are one busy lady.  I don't know how you do it all.  Glad Mark was able to help you with the computer problems.

As a child I remember there was an ink blotter Mom had,  It said "Worry is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do but doesn't get you any where."  Yes trusting God does get you somewhere.

Janet an observation.......The ones who are critical are the ones who didn't contribute till after all arrangements were made?  There are too many people like that.  You have done your best for your Mom and you can rest in that.  I am praying.  I pray your work load lightens and you are able to get some rest.

Kassie and John have gone to the Maple Syrup festival.  It was my choice to stay home.  I have more reading to do.

Be back later,

Janet ~ It sounds like it will be a nice memorial for your Mom.  I have found that those who criticize are the ones who feel guilty for not being with their loved one or there to help you.  I have always been taught that before you criticize or complain, you should have a solution first.  That's in every day life and in business.  You have done good.  I am sure your conscience is clear.  That's what matters. 

Marilyn ~ We haven't had Red Hats since Ivalou's stroke.  There were only 5 of us and all but me are not in the best of health.  Doubt if we ever do it again.  Red Hats has kind of died out here.  Where is your friend in Indiana?

Well, it rained yesterday afternoon...gentle rain.  Not bad at all.  I looked at Google Earth last evening and decided to go to bed early since it looked bad and figured I would be up later in the night.  This is what I learned.  Google Earth may be right but I don't know how to read those patterns...and neither does my friend in Mexico.  If it rained, lightening-ed, or thunder-ed in the night, I didn't hear it.  My drive was dry so that meant no rain.  It is cloudy right now but the sun is trying to peek out.  Dark clouds to the north and northwest. 

So like Don says, trust in the Lord.  You sure can't, and I am so glad this is true, trust the weather reports on TV or Google Earth or a friend in Mexico!!

Ivalou is scheduled for rehab through the month of May now.  An hour session each day at 1:30 on Mon, Wed and Fri.  I can't take her the last Wed and Fri in May...I hope to be in Nashville, IN, with my classmates.  Ivalou said she is hoping that she will feel okay to drive across Noblesville by then.  For her sake, I hope so but it is so nice to feel needed. 

And I need to be witnessing to waitresses.  I sure eat out a lot!  So why not do something for the Lord at the same time!!

Kaye Don and Barb are to be home from Florida today or tomorrow.  Things will be different around here then.

Doing some laundry today and need to make Spaghetti Slaw for Small Groups tomorrow evening.

Something to make you laugh

A DEA officer stopped at a ranch in Texas , and talked with an old rancher.
He told the rancher, "I need to inspect your ranch for illegally grown drugs."
The rancher said, "Okay , but don't go in that field over there.....", as he pointed out the location.

The DEA officer verbally exploded saying, " Mister, I have the authority of the Federal Government with me !"

Reaching into his rear pants pocket, he removed his badge and proudly displayed it to the rancher.

"See this badge?!  This badge means I am allowed to go wherever I wish.... On any land !!
No questions asked or answers given!!  Have I made myself clear......do you understand ?!!"

The rancher nodded politely, apologized, and went about his chores.

A short time later, the old rancher heard loud screams, looked up, and saw the DEA officer running for his life, being chased by the rancher's big Santa Gertrudis bull......

With every step the bull was gaining ground on the officer, and it seemed likely that he'd sure enough get gored before he reached safety.  The officer was clearly terrified.
The rancher threw down his tools, ran to the fence and yelled at the top of his lungs.....               

(I just love this part....)

"Your badge, show him your BADGE........ ! !"

Pat:  What a beautiful and tranquil scene from your kitchen.  Now you are getting in the car and making a return trip?  Busy busy. 

JudyB:  Good story

Janet:  Don't pay attention to those who criticize you - good grief, they are usually the ones who sit back and do nothing when real help is needed. 

Praying for everyone. 

Two sons are taking me to a late brunch tomorrow - Don is still in Minnesota and they had a snowstorm/sleet storm yesterday. 

Have a wonderful Sunday. 

    Good late evening to all.   Today the 16th. we had major rain and very heavy but nothing like what has happened through out the U.S.A. with the terrible hurricanes and very heavy winds.  We need to pray for all the people who have lost everything and some people killed.   Then there will be flooding so it is a terrible time .

Pt:  Thanks for the post that you put in very interesting.  I am so happy for you that you are able to go on your computer from your home in Virginia.  Have a safe trip back to Guelph.

To all others have a wonderful day in the Lord's house.God's Richest blessing's to all and Love in Christ. Gord and Noreen.

Well, someone I'm needing to support by phone talked so long, I'm now the first poster on this Palm Sunday.

I'll make it short. I finally was able to read the posts between calls, blood sugar lows, etc. Now, I'm taking my jaw/tooth/ear ache to be with some tylenol and a heating pad. Since we are promised that He Who keepeth Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps (as I interpret that, I understand it means those who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and Him cricified and risen).

One fearful night when I realized I'd be the head of my 4-children household very soon, I was given this verse, and relaxed, knowing the our Lord neither goes to bed to sleep, nor even takes naps! Therefore, I can rest at night leaving Him in charge. What a comforting thought.

Love and prayers,
Ruth Ann

Ruth Ann, since I am up early today, praying about what to say in a tribute to my Mom tomorrow, I just added comfort and healing for YOU to my prayers.  Bless you, my friend.

Thank you all for your encouragement.  And you are right, the critics are  those who hadn't even visited mom in months or even years.  I am feeling better now, as I slept well last night, and Beth was better yesterday, even though the hives are still red and itching.  I told her maybe we should be thankful her hands aren't working right now, as if they were, she might not have any skin left on her!  But to itch and not be able to scratch is really frustrating!

I took the 57 pages I printed out of her book and read to her for an hour.  She really likes it, so that's a good sign.  I am feeling really strongly that I need to get the book finished as soon as possible, and I believe that is from God.  Please join me in praying this book will bring glory to His name.  Thanks.

I'm really looking forward to seeing my sister Shirley this evening.  We have much to talk about, and she is so excited about her upcoming trip to Africa for missions.  She was called to go to Africa as a missionary when she was 14!  The gifts and callings of God are without repentence!  Sixty years means nothing to God, He calls and He enables!  She really wanted me to go with her, but I have prayed about it and feel that I am to support her financially, pray for her, but not go at this time, even though I want to.  Trust and obey, for there's no other way....

Etta Sue, I agree....wouldn't it be great if people waited until they had a solution, to criticize?

Blessings to all of you...Janet

Good morning.  Looks to be a sunny day today in Indiana.  It hasn't been sunny for a few days now.  The temps are cool...only 40 degrees right now.  And a little bit of breeze. 

For some reason I was chilled all night.  First I was hot.  Turned on the ceiling fan.  Then turned it off.  Finally was sleeping real good when the alarm went off.  Isn't that the case?

At church I am running the projector system again today and then I have a reprieve for 8 weeks.  After Sunday School the local Lions Club is having a pancake breakfast so I imagine we will go for pancakes.  Must remember to take my peanut butter.  Pancakes, waffles and French toast just aren't pancakes, waffles and French toast without peanut butter instead of butter! 

Then tonight is Small Groups.  I may make some Coconut Macaroons this afternoon but if not, I will take Spaghetti Slaw for my portion of food to have.

Hi everyone.  Another beautiful day here for Palm Sunday.  I am ready for church but it will be a while before we leave.  I had one of my exhausted days yesterday and rested a lot, went to bed early and didn't even feel up to reading as I usually do but went to sleep listening to music. 

I am boxing up the Netbook computer we have and will send it to our son and DIL in the morning to see if they can benefit from it.  It was not being used here and I don't anticipate it would be.  I usually can't find the right sized box but did have one broken down that I put back together and it is just right with the padding to protect the computer.

Janet, I will be thinking of you tomorrow.  I don't believe I could have gotten through doing a tribute to my folks as am just too emotional.  I breakdown just listening to others do it.  Fortunately, in the area where I came from this was not a general practice although it sure is here.  I have heard some wonderful tributes given.  I know God will hold you in his hands throughout the day. Sorry to hear of the itching that Beth continues to experience.  I can't imagine itching and not being able to scratch it.

Etta Sue, I never heard of someone using peanut butter on pancakes or French toast.  I know you will be happy to see your brother when he drives in from Florida.

Ruth Ann, hope the tylonol and heat help resolve the pain.  Sure doesn't sound like a nice way to spend Palm Sunday.

Gord, this has been one powerful storm that has done terrible devastation.  Last night I heard it had created over 200 tornados and probably still counting.  We feel blessed that no one lost their life here in Georgia.

Carol, guess you have some quiet quilting time with Don away.  Enjoy the brunch.

Judy, funny story.  Sometimes our authority can go to our heads and we don't make wise decisions by listening to others around us.

Our choir is singing two Palm Sunday anthems today, including one from the Messiah.  I am looking forward to it.  We always have palm branches to carry as we process and the children also process on this special Sunday.

Well we didn't get the snow yestr=erday.  We got it last night and today.  The white stuff that fel last night melted off not sure about todays dumping,

I will be back later

Good Morning  from Oregon, this day the rain is supposed to stop and the sun shine, so far so good, no rain and it is getting brighter  but  the sun hasn't broken through the clouds yet.

Janet I pray that Beth's hives leave  very soon, she must be miserable not being able to scratch the itch. I will keep you in my prayers for your tribute tomorrow and that the Lord will stop the mouths of the people who have criticized you. You are moving right along with Beth's book.

Etta Sue I love peanut butter and have used it as a topper on ice cream, but I have never heard of putting it on  waffles and french toast. I bet it's good that way. I also put it on toast in the morning.

Ruth Ann  hope you are feeling better today and that your tooth,/ear/jaw ache are gone.

Hi Carol, Judy, Pat, Don and Gord. I hope I didn't leave anyone out.

Wow, that rest was just what the Doctor above ordered. The pain was greatly diminished, and after worship I was able to eat broiled fish, black-eyed peas and sliced tomatoes! What a great "break-fast" it was, and with loving church family friends, too.

Janet, our prayers will go with you to keep you comfort, beneath you to hold you up, before you to help tyou find the way Our Father would have you handle your mom's memorial, and with others that their eyes will be opened to God's love and healing on them, as well. We plan to leave the opening above your head as an open window for God's blessings to rain on you with grace and strength.

Love to all, Ruth Ann

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