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Thank you, Etta for the welcome back

Janet, my hubby is just getting over that nasty cold and cough, first my daughter in law, then my son, then two of my other employees--dropping like flies around me!!!! Get better for your trip.

Judy, love your shirt--I'm shy, too, but this would be a great way to spread word--they ask about shirt and you reply; then if anyone wants a conversation you are all set..If not, they quietly still get the message and something to walk away and think about -that I know they will do..All we can do is live our life showing what HE does in our life and let others go from there....

Is it a salt shaker with a light bulb inside the salt shaker??I saw that on a website..

Boy, your hubby's truck sounded like our problem last week..Car engine light comes on, car stalls and mechanic says its some kind of computer problem..

Where are the days when cars could be fixed without computer disc going bad...

Oh, well, modern technology !!!!

Forgot to mention a thank you to Marilyn--sorry to hear you were ill but when you mentioned natural remedies of colds I mentioned it to my daughter.

Her doctor/nutritionist recommended the vit.c and zinc too but also when she was coughing she took
ginger drops/lozenges and boy it seems to cleared her up so far better than what I gave my hubby ...
She, too, is getting set to put up herb garden and tomatoes...

so again thank you

Larry, your talking about Stacy is so heartfelt--prayers all the way around and I feel the warmest love and thankful gratitude to our Lord for helping her and your family through this...HE does take us to problems but also brings us to solutions; we are just told to Keep the Faith and Trust HIM...

Hi everyone on mid-afternoon here on an overcast Georgia afternoon.  It still isn't up to 70 degrees this afternoon.  I was gone all morning attending coffee at McDonald's, Bible study at the church and then an hour at Dunkin' Donuts.  My good friend, Bob, who is fighting prostate cancer that has spread to his bones and his wife stopped in to spend the hour with us.  I should get a haircut and go to the bank but think that can wait until the morning.  Just had a nice restful nap and ready for a quiet evening.  Pat did enjoy her dinner out with the women of the church bookclub but was tired when she got home. 

Judy, how great that you were able to spend time with Heather on your weekend outing.  What a drive.  I don't think I ever heard of a street with no turns allowed.  I wonder why the no right hand turn rule?  Glad you didn't get a ticket for driving in the streetcar designated lane.  It sounds like you attended a marvelous concert and very inspiring. 

Carol, hope the snow hasn't been too heavy today in your area.  Actually the "soap" was quite good and didn't taste soapy at all.    She wasn't making soap but has been making our laundry soap for sometime out of washing soda and Borax with hot water.  It is much, much less expensive than regular laundry soap and seems to be just as good a job.  It is very simple to make and the cost is sure right.  Stacey doesn't have a hobby like sewing but with her vision now I doubt that she could do it if she liked to do it.  She loves too play games on her computer or the Kindle Fire and that helps her pass time while watching television.  I think because of the pain medication she has to continually take that she sleeps a lot as well, which isn't a bad way to get through a very painful day.  Sure hope your friend can have the necessary surgery soon.

Etta Sue, now our curiosity will be up as to what you were doing yesterday.   It sounds like you have a pretty full schedule for today. 

Joyce, I also got a laugh from my soapy soup. 

Janet, that was really a tiny lady but she had a very long life.  Hope you are starting to feel better today and glad you still have a few days before you leave on your trip.

Ruth Ann, it is wonderful when we bask in the beauty that God provides us on a daily basic in our environment and the beauty of the sky.  Glad you got home safely.  The days are certainly having more daylight than a couple of months ago.

Carol, sorry about your SIL losing his job but expect there will be many people who will experience the same thing as more is learned about the effects of the Obamacare Act.   

Jeanne, I guess I should enter my pictures of our Bradford Pear tree in our yard or across the street.  I stopped on my way home this morning and took a picture of some beautiful Iris that are blooming in a neighbors yard.  I just love flower pictures. 

Judy, I bet John was surprised about his new truck having such a problem.  I hope it didn't delay his schedule too much.  Are his living quarters run off the same batteries as the truck so that he had some light and heat, if needed?

Joyce, I have heard on the radio today about the mess in our military regarding potentially court marshaling our chaplains or any shoulder who shares his beliefs with the accusation they are worse that rapists.  What is our country coming to.  I have never heard of ginger drop cough drops.

Well, my friend is now dancing with joy in Heaven. She was a wonderful Christian lady, who served as a great role model to many of us.

Today I was awakened with a "can you help me, Mom" call...son #1's car wouldn't start and he needed a way to the dentist. Then, afterward, a quick trip to Sam's Club for some items he needed.

Y'all have a good rest of the day, friends.

Ruth Ann

Judy, that was hilarious to read of Queen's Quay and all the No Left Turns or Right ones either.  What a trip!!!  (Laughing as I write).


Larry, I'm so happy that your "soup" didn't taste "soapy"!  HAHAHAHA!  Please give Pat my love.


Nice to read ALL of your posts.  It's late and I'm too tired to reply to them all.   

Larry the battery power was not affected at all He had his supper and by the time the truck was fixed it was too late to carry on so went to bed.  He was on time for his delivery so n problem there!

Larry when you mentioned:

I have heard on the radio today about the mess in our military regarding potentially court marshaling our chaplains or any shoulder who shares his beliefs with the accusation they are worse that rapists.  What is our country coming to

I felt the same way --really hit "my gut"..

If we keep continuing this way ; we shouldn't be surprise if Our Heavenly Father lifts
"the safety net" that HE has protected our country with..We keep taking HIM away from school, government, etc. it'll be just a matter of time.

But I still have faith in the goodness of most of the people who believe and the Christians will rise up and meet the challenges of the ones who try to take our beliefs away.

Pray that every day...

Off to work....Take care

Good morning everyone...

It's so nice to read about all your "comings and goings" in here.  It would be so nice if we had many more of our members in here, wouldn't it?

Joyce, it's so good to have you back!

HYMN HISTORY:
If down the years the great Shepherd Psalm has been turned and twisted to suit the generations and their singing capacities, no one did it more happily than Sir Henry Williams Baker in this hymn. He devoted his life (1821-77) to hymns, and stayed for twenty-six years as vicar in the little village of Monkland amongst the apple orchards of England's Herefordshire in order that he might write hymns and edit hymn-books.

For years he worked on the first comprehensive hymn-book that was offered to the Church of England, which has won such a place of affection for itself, "Hymns, Ancient and Modern," and was himself a prolific contributor to it.

Baker's rendering of Psalm 23 is his monument. It has as easy swing about it.

The King of love my Shepherd is,
Whose goodness faileth never;
I nothing lack if I am His,
And He is mine, for ever.

Where streams of living water flow
My ransomed soul He leadeth,
And, where the verdant pastures grow,
With food celestial feedeth.

Verse three is particularly expressive of the Good Shepherd.

Perverse and foolish oft I strayed,
But yet in love He sought me,
And on His shoulder gently laid,
And home, rejoicing, brought me.

These were the last words that Baker spoke as he lay dying - as tender a verse as any written in the hymn-books.
 


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BIBLE PASSAGE:
1 ¶ The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Hi everyone.  We have another dreary but mild day here in Georgia.  I am just back from getting a haircut and then going to the credit union, post office and finally the local bank.  Think that will pretty well be it for today unless Pat wants to go out and eat for either lunch or dinner. 

Ruth Ann, nice you could be there for your #1 son. 

Joyce, I did hear additional commentary on the military chaplain matter that a meeting had been requested by this man who was espousing these ideas.  So it appears it may not happen at all, but who knows. 

I am giving you all a break and writing a short message this morning. 

I am already missing the nice longer posts from Larry - don't change Larry!   

We had a nice & long chat with our SIL.  He is upbeat and ready to get on the job hunt. 

Record  morning here with 19 ° F - it matches a 1907 temperature.  Icy roads caused a 22 car crash yesterday - they just won't stop tailgating.  The sun is out and all is melting quickly.  Lovely winter wonderland outside.

Thanks for the update, Larry.

You know good news, bad news, any news put out there for people to read gets "the juices flowing" ..

People will sit up and notice; how they respond is up to them.

Faith in the ones who get upset by the news will talk about it and one thing leads to another...

Thanks, Pat, for the welcome.

Very busy the past year, took our house off the market and the following week a couple made a bid on it...Settled and then two weeks before closing; they backed out..

Guess its for the best, my mom turned 98 and becoming frailer so I am needed here in NJ ....

Still travel every weekend to Pennsylvania now for the relaxation of the lake and the peacefulness I need before starting the work week each Monday.

Prayers to all who are in need and a great BIG thank you for answered prayers...

HE is good...

Yes, Joyce.  He is good. 

And 'No, Larry.  We don't need a break from your newsy, uplifting posts'.  We love them.

Yesterday Ivalou and I went to Bob Evans for lunch.  Marge joined us there. 

Then Ivalou and I went to Walmart for some much needed groceries and what ever else called our name.  So after over an hour of shopping, I welcomed sitting down and waiting for Ivalou.  She finally checked out and then we headed home.  I do believe it was the most bags of stuff I have ever purchased.  First I took Ivalou's purchases into her house since she isn't to lift over 5#.  Then she asked me to see if I could get a hand soap dispenser to work.  I couldn't and besides I had frozen items in the trunk of the car.

Then I drove in my drive and it took four trips to bring in all my purchases and I put them away before moving the car to the garage. 

Remember I have back pain...only while standing.  Sometimes, like yesterday, when I am standing or walking a lot, I get more than my normal pain.  It is like a bee sting where the normal pain usually is.  Ouch!!  I was really glad to sit down.  As soon as I sit, the pain goes away!!  Weird! 

Today I had a moment or two like Ruth Ann...enjoying Mother Nature that I know is God's creation.  I took my bistro umbrella out to the deck and bistro table.  I ate my breakfast and then took my Bible and coffee to the bistro table.  How wonderful to hear the wind chimes, the birds singing, even the hum of traffic on my road and the highway across the way.  Then I heard a meow.  Inky was missing her Momma.  I told her I was outside that if she went to the front door she could see me.  I don't know if she did that but she stopped crying.  Bet she cries when I am away all the time! 

I see my Lilac bushes are in bloom.  I can't bring any into my house because Ali eats all my plants!  But I think I will cut some for Ivalou and see if I can figure out her soap dispenser!

May second and snow here!  Amazing!  Must be that global warming again! 

Larry, please don't change!  We love you posts!


I had to go back and check  to see if I posted this morning while I was here, and see that I didn't.

No news here, we are trying to finish packing and not forget anything vital.  I took Diane's information (all her phone numbers) to the home so if Beth needs anything, they can call her sister.

Hope you all have a pleasant evening!

Hello everyone. I've been busy with work and  things to do at home. I worked an  extra day yesterday to take care of 10 dogs that were brought up from a kill shelter in California. they need to be neutered and spayed, lots of ticks removed dental work etc. today I have been to the gym, and to yoga class, I have bread in the bread maker, did two loads of laundry and took each dog for a walk. Whew!!! Oh and I have already cooked the chicken for our chicken tacos for supper.

it was nice to sit down and read about everyone's daily  doing and I especially loved Ruth Ann's description of the sun set and her ice cream cone.

Hi everyone.  It is a very chilly, windy and damp sort of day here in Georgia with rain expected later and for the weekend.  I am just back from coffee at the Senior Center and plan on attending a ROMEO's luncheon at 11:30 if things works out OK.  Nothing else on the schedule for today.

Carol and others, that is nice of you to say about my long posts but I really do need to attempt to shorten them up.  Wow, that is cold for May--no wonder it is a record.

Joyce, how disappointing to be ready to close on a sale and have it fall through but that seems to be very common these days.  Several years ago this happened to our son and his wife but not until the day of closing.  When they actually sold it a few months later they didn't tell us until they had signed the final papers and the sale was complete.  Glad you are still able to enjoy your weekends in PA.   

Etta Sue,  it has been a long time since we were where we could eat at a Bob Evan's, which is one of our favorite places.  Glad your pain goes away when you sit.  Pat experiences the same thing and can stand for only about 5 minutes in the kitchen before needing to sit down.  I believe you have your cat spoiled or the cat has you well trained.    I love lilacs, which we don't have down here.

Janet, sounds like you are getting things all in order for your trip.  Are you feeling better now?

Marilyn, who pays for the care the dogs and cats receive?  It sounds like you are working a lot but loving it. 

I just spend about a half hour downloading 'FreeOpener' to open an .ext file I received in an email from the church secretary to see the dates for VBS meetings.  I still couldn't open it after downloading the opener.  Then I went back to the email and there was the clickable to go to the church website...and there is the list of the VBS meetings....duh!      I should read first, I guess.

Janet~Usually if I have a blizzard in May it comes from Dairy Queen!!    Got that today in an email....a Maxine cartoon.

Marilyn~I think you put Janet and I both to shame with all you accomplished in one day!  You go, Girl!!

Larry~I really like Bob Evans for breakfast but if I go later in the day, my favorite is their Wildfire Salad...breaded fried chicken in the salad with a hot barbeque sauce!!  That's what I had the other day! 

I didn't do much yesterday other than take some Lilacs to Ivalou.  While there I remove her Pur filter from her kitchen faucet so she could clean it.  She has very rusty water and the thing was clogged up.  So I removed both bathroom faucet aerators, too, to soak them in vinegar also.  She had a soap dispenser that she couldn't get to plunge.  I finally got it so it would plunge but you have to pull it back up to plunge again...weird! 

And tonight Ivalou and I are invited to a surprise birthday party for one of our Euchre players.  I wanted to give her a little something so I crocheted a can cozy and put a Decaffeinated Diet Pepsi in it for her.  I made a card and it is all in a gift bag ready for Janet to open! 

I had my coffee and devotions again on the deck.  Today was windier but I still could hear Inky crying.  So the nice Momma that I am, I moved the bistro table so she could see me on the deck.  Ali checked me out also and all was quiet in the house.  No meowing! 

Judy: Thank you for the email. I haven't been on the site because of busy times, and not always having access to the internet.

We've had a very busy year, with a lot of health problems in our family.

My husband's brother lost his wife in the summer due to cancer.

In the fall, my youngest sister's husband had to have surgery on his eye, and we didn't know if he would gain any sight back. It is slowly coming back.

In November, my brother had a heart attack, and had to have a stent put in. He is doing well now.

In December when we were visiting my Dad, I had to rush my older sister to the hospital - she had low salt and high blood pressure. That was a long night, especially when the hospital was half an hour away. Then a few weeks later, this same sister was at our house, and we were in church. Her husband was going to speak in our church in about 20 minutes. My sister almost collapsed, and her husband and I rushed her to the hospital. We thought she was having a heart attack. Once again, it was because her sodium levels were low. She has had difficulty getting her blood pressure under control.

Then later in December, we were to go and see our daughter, but it didn't work out, so we thought we'd pop up to my Dad's for the night for a short visit. When we walked in, he was sitting in his chair, not looking well. We took him to the hospital (another half hour trip) and found that he had a heart attack. This definitely was not a coincidence that we were there right at the right time:) He was in hospital for three weeks, had an angiogram, and then a triple bypass, and then moved in with us for a couple of months. He was a very sick man, and our time was very busy. He is doing better and is on his own again.

At the same time, my youngest sister was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, stage three. She is now on her second round of treatments, with 4 more to go. This has been very difficult for everyone.

And, while my Dad was at our place, I had to be checked for a detached retina. This has been okay, and has only left me with a big floater, which is annoying, but not serious.

Then my oldest sister's husband had a heart attack. He had to have an angiogram and a stent.

My husband's brother's wife was diagnosed with Durkum's Disease. Very painful, and no cure.

Just recently, we had a lot of flooding in our area. The lake level was very high, and the ice wasn't out yet or broken up yet (it was still about 6 - 8 inches thick), and the wind blew the ice our way and destroyed our boathouse. We lost a lot of things in it, but our house is fine, and it isn't like the way it is in other areas in our county. This has kept us very busy.

I have checked CP at times and have been praying as I read. So many things happening, and so many trials for everyone to go through. I'm glad that we have eternity with God to look forward to.

I'm preparing a message for a ladies group in Burk's Falls at the end of May, and they asked me to speak about Hope. Good topic, especially with everything that is going on. It makes such a difference to have our hope in the Lord, and to know that God is in control. None of the happenings of this year have been a surprise to God, and we can rest in Him. God is good!

Let me know when and where you are speaking I will try and join you if that would be acceptable.  You have really gone through the ringer this year.  I have been thinking and praying for you and wondering how you were.

Even when life is at its worse, I find the fellowship here uplifting.  Betty continue to join in and we can support you and your family in prayer.  God Bless Sis!

Thanks Judy. I don't think I had realized how much time had gone by. And we were dealing with all of the teacher issues - I'm glad I'm retired, but we have 3 of our kids and spouses who are teachers, so this was affecting all of us. I'm so glad we don't face these things alone.

It will be at the Senior's building in Burk's Falls, above the library. There's a group of women (about 30) who meet once a month. It was started by my mother and my sister (who has the cancer). It's on May 27th at 7:30.

Larry since we are a non profit , the fee from re-homing the animals, is put right back into helping more animals. We do it all gratis than charge a $150 re-homing fee.

Marilyn, you need to stop telling us what you're doing.  After reading what you accomplished yesterday I had to take a nap to rest up.  And get rid of that skinny picture in your avatar!   

Betty, the last several months have certainly been trying for you and your family, with one major upheaval after another.  I assure you I will be keeping you in my prayers.   

Betty I will see what I can do to get there.  I will let you know closer to the date.

This morning when I was here, there were only two new posts, so I'm gald to see that more were added later.

I was at Pat's at 7:30 this morning so she could color, cut and style my hair.  She wanted to do it early as she was going to Garden to look at new flooring.

I attended a fun concert last night over in Johnson.  It was "Three Guys and Thirty Instruments" and was a really fun and entertaining, also high-energy show.  If any of you want to check them out, you can google three guys and thirty instruments.  They played all thirty of those instruments--some I had never seen before!

We are finalizing our packing now, and it will soon be time to leave.  May God watch over each of us is my prayer.

Janet take your Camera and take a lot of pictures!

  Just lost my post!  Rats!  Hit a wrong key, and poof!

Judy, you surely don't think I would leave home without my CAMERA!!   

I had said a lot more but don't want to repeat typing it.  Sorry.

John is home.  This is the beginning of a beautiful weekend with Him.  The temperatures are in the 70's and we plan to work outside....this will be the first opportunity this year!

I pray every one has a good weekend.