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Morning Devotional...
Parables about Being Prepared
Matthew 25:1-30 NLT
"Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. The five who were foolish didn't take enough olive oil for their lamps, but the other five were wise enough to take along extra oil. When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
"At midnight they were roused by the shout, 'Look, the bridegroom is coming! Come out and meet him!'
"All the bridesmaids got up and prepared their lamps. Then the five foolish ones asked the others, 'Please give us some of your oil because our lamps are going out.'
"But the others replied, 'We don't have enough for all of us. Go to a shop and buy some for yourselves.'
"But while they were gone to buy oil, the bridegroom came. Then those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was locked. Later, when the other five bridesmaids returned, they stood outside, calling, 'Lord! Lord! Open the door for us!'
"But he called back, 'Believe me, I don't know you!'
"So you, too, must keep watch! For you do not know the day or hour of my return.
"Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. He called together his servants and entrusted his money to them while he was gone. He gave five bags of silver to one, two bags of silver to another, and one bag of silver to the last—dividing it in proportion to their abilities. He then left on his trip.
"The servant who received the five bags of silver began to invest the money and earned five more. The servant with two bags of silver also went to work and earned two more. But the servant who received the one bag of silver dug a hole in the ground and hid the master's money.
"After a long time their master returned from his trip and called them to give an account of how they had used his money. The servant to whom he had entrusted the five bags of silver came forward with five more and said, 'Master, you gave me five bags of silver to invest, and I have earned five more.'
"The master was full of praise. 'Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let's celebrate together!'
"The servant who had received the two bags of silver came forward and said, 'Master, you gave me two bags of silver to invest, and I have earned two more.'
"The master said, 'Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let's celebrate together!'
"Then the servant with the one bag of silver came and said, 'Master, I knew you were a harsh man, harvesting crops you didn't plant and gathering crops you didn't cultivate. I was afraid I would lose your money, so I hid it in the earth. Look, here is your money back.'
"But the master replied, 'You wicked and lazy servant! If you knew I harvested crops I didn't plant and gathered crops I didn't cultivate, why didn't you deposit my money in the bank? At least I could have gotten some interest on it.'
"Then he ordered, 'Take the money from this servant, and give it to the one with the ten bags of silver. To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away. Now throw this useless servant into outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'
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These parables describe the consequences of two attitudes to Christ's return.
The person who diligently prepares for it by investing his or her time and talent to serve God will be rewarded.
The person who has no heart for the work of the Kingdom will be punished.
God rewards faithfulness. Those who bear no fruit for God's Kingdom cannot expect to be treated the same as those who are faithful.
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Good morning. I am pondering today the wonderful services we had yesterday in the house of God. God is doing great things and I like the devotional today that ties in with what the Lord has been saying.
I want to have my priorties right and seek first the kingdom of God because this is the only thing that is important and will last.
Seems pretty quite here today can I hear an Amen from you all :)
We have finished our patio and my husband has stained it and now i am ready to take my camera and sit in my swing a few minutes and see if there is a sweet bird that will come my way .
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Hi everyone. Since I posted late yesterday there is not much to write about today other than I am grateful to be alive another day and to be able to share this wonderful website with such good friends, both long term and new.
I did go to coffee this morning with the men at McDonalds and really enjoyed it. At lunch time I am going to meet with another group of men friends at the Lawrenceville Airport Cafe. We have eaten there several times and always enjoyed it as can see a few planes land and take off from our county airport. There is nothing else on the schedule for today.
We are not planning on going to the hospital today. We have talked with our daughter this morning and am sure will do so several times during the day. She gets very frustrated with the way things go a the hospital, especially the constant interruptions she experiences during the night that prevents her from being able to get a good sleep period. She has experienced several problems with the nurses giving her medicine and then coming back to give it to her again because they haven't recorded the first dosage. She is writing everything down in her Palm (sure glad I let her have it) so knows what she is given and when. She has been in the hospital for two weeks and it appears she will be there for several more days (hope I am wrong about that). One of her doctors has asked her a couple of times if other doctors have indicated she has COPD. The surgeon told her that her lungs were really a mess from all the years of smoking. She is using the patch to stop smoking again and says she will never smoke again.
Melody, it sounds like your new patio is very nice. Hope you get to enjoy it a lot and that the birds soon stop by so you can get some pictures.
Etta Sue, it sounds like you have a busy day planned. Thanks for the devotional for this week.
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Hi everyone from a sappling N. Ireland...we are drenched! Enjoy the video. I have lost trak of them...did I post in 12..cant remember! :idiot:
Colin: Sorry you lost your memory :D I'll try to help you find it. 8)
Sarah: When I need a paramedic, I'll call you - take care!!!!!
Pat: It sounds like you are beginning to recover from this latest episode. Yippee - Paul is coming to see you so that is helping you recover quickly.
We are tuckered - either tuckered in or tuckered out, I don't know which applies. Don't even know the day of the week unless the calendar is right in front on me. Did I mention that our former church in Littleton has set up a satillite in a school really less than 3 miles from us? That will be interesting to go to - we have always loved helping start up a new church but I don't know if we have the energy for such a thing again. The community church has a huge senior group with lots of activities and that looks really like a fun place too. We put epoxy paint in the workroom area of the basement and that makes it easier to clean & vacuum when Don does his woodwork. Looks so light and nice. Don hung two more lights today - each one had its own difficulties but he got through it and I cleaned a sliding door really good so it would slide - what a concept. It is in the basement & looks so much better. #2 son & #3 son are coming over one night to help us take down all the window fixtures before the painters come - I am going to fix pizza for everyone. At least the oven works here.
Janet: 9 days until movers come. We must stay overnight at the old house that has only the bed - no lights but there will be water for shower. Then, we will turn everything down & movers arrive by 6:30 AM on the 27th. Did I mention that they are closing I-25, a federal freeway, on the 28th for you-know-who to give his speech? This is going to be chaos & we are glad to get through a day early.
Best to all, I'll try to keep in touch.
I suppose I better post something today. It has been overcast and dreary all day long, foggy and misty, 30% chance of rain tonight, I hope it does rain we sure do need it. there. More fires have started in the Shasta / Trinity forest.
Not much new here today.
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Hi everyone from a sappling N. Ireland...we are drenched! Enjoy the video. I have lost trak of them...did I post in 12..cant remember! :idiot:
Can you tell us where this video was filmed, Colin? I recognize the opening church...
Pat, is there any way to get back the email notifications on here? I get tired of hunting and hunting, then having to go to Firefox and type in the name of our site. For some reason I rarely get a notification. I sure miss them!
Carol, you and Don need about two weeks of peace and quiet, just to rest and recoup from all this work, when you get into you new digs. Ridiculous that they are closing a federal highway for that. I think that convention may be really something. Someone on TV tonight said if you want to see the Clintons really riled, just let Obama nominate Kathleen Sebelious for his VP! :lol:
Ooops! :-[ Better not get political, huh? Sorry.
Colin, what does sappling mean? I hadn't heard that term before.
Thank you Carol for offering to search for my memory. I read your posts with interest...they are very moving. <3
Pat my dear the video was shot in Glenarm. The "church" you saw is actually the entrance to Glenarm Castle. It was really misty round the coast that day but beautiful inland.
O Janet...you did make me smile this morning. If you stood out in the rain awhile, you would be drenched, soaked, pure sapplin that is. It's what we say anyway. :thumbsup:
Hi everyone else!
Hi everyone. So far we have had not rain but suppose to get some from the Tropical Storm Faye in the next few days. We need a lot of rain to restore the lake where we get our water supply.
The surgeon told our daughter last evening that they will put in the PICC line today and hopefully she will be dismissed tomorrow. She has to stay in the hospital for 24 hours after the line is put in. It looks like tomorrow may be a really long day for her and for us as she has to get refills of medications, get a couple of new prescriptions, and go to the central supply center. The wheelchair will get a good workout tomorrow. We have been carrying it in the car so we will have it when needed.
It is up in the air whether we will go to Atlanta today or just wait until tomorrow. Our daughter said the last time they put in the PICC line she was really exhausted afterwards so we likely won't try to visit her today. If we do go to Atlanta we will probably stay overnight again at her apartment.
I had a very enjoyable lunch yesterday with 3 other men. I had missed these luncheons for the last couple of weeks.
Carol, I don't envy you trying to get around in the Denver area with one of the Interstates closed. That is going to put a lot of traffic on city streets. It sounds like your moving preparations are going well but a lot of work. Of course, what you are doing is much easier to accomplish before the furniture and other belongings arrive.
Colin, all that rain is going to help keep Ireland green.
Marilyn, you all sure don't need another wildfire in your forests. Hope they get it put out quickly.
Janet, are you using the tabbed feature of either Firefox or Internet Explorer? If so, you can create groups of tabls and that is what I do on CP and Seniornet. Then I can open all of the discussions I follow at one time and click on the "New" button in the discussion and start where I left off.
Hope everyone has a wonderful day.
Good morning everyone,
I've had a lot going on in my life that is keeping me away from the computer, but I try to check in as often as possible.
Hope everyone has a great day.
I have prayers requests for the day also.
Thanks, Samantha :'(
Praying here Samantha
Larry - that wildfire Marilyn mentioned is about a third of the way between Eureka and Redding, and they closed the major highway between for a while because of it. They've got it open now, though it's still limited to one lane, and with delays. I don't know how many fires they've had over that way this year, but it's been quite a few. They're predicting overcast with fog and smoke for the next few days.
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It's another hot and sunny day here today not compaining just love it.
Colin I see you have posted another video , i will view it later- always enjoy them.
Larry good to know your daughter will be released from hospital tomorrow. Hopefully things will slow down for you now.
Today I am doing some bible study our pastor is away on vacation and I have been asked to do the devotional. I am doing 2 Chron. chapter 20 and speaking on prayer. When Jehosphat said I have no might of my own but my eyes are on you Lord. Prayer is putting our dependance and trust in God to meet our needs and give us victory.
hello Marylin Pat, Janet, Carol, AL, Etta Sue and to all have a great day
Good morning all,
Have tried to catch up on the reading, but still a ways to go. Just know I have been praying for all here.
It's been very busy at our house, my husband is home from the rehabilitation home and has had numerous appointments and speech and physical thereapy. He has finally gotten back up to 108 lbs from 93lbs when he came home.
I have had quite a few appointments as well since Aug. 25 is the day I go in for a total knee replacement. Also got an arch done for my mother, it leads into the back "garden". It will be larger in the years to come, the garden that is.
Michael has thoroughly enjoyed school this summer and has made great strides in using a button to communicate with and with his voice. And thank the Lord he has been healthy this summer too.
Well, off to see what else can be done before surgery.
Hello and God bless to all who come here today, to Janet, Melody, Pat, Paul, Colin, Al, Larry, Scottyboy, Ruth, Etta Sue, Marylin, Gabriel, gosh, I'm forgetting a bunch I know but then my memory is like a seive at times.... :thinking: ...everyone. May you all have a God filled and blessed day!
Trusting In Him,
Jeannine
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Bright and sunny in Indiana. The furgirls have been watching a beautiful Monarch on a Butterfly Bush outside my big window in the living room. They sure are mesmerized!!
This afternoon is Euchre. Then I need to renew my driver's license and Ivalou needs to get new plates on her car. The BMV was closed yesterday but is open until 7pm tonight. Then I need some groceries.
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Dear Larry:
What's a PICC line? Paul's and my prayers are going heavenward for you and your family.
Hi Melody!
Thanks Colin! That's exactly it! I was drawing a "blank" but knew I'd been there. (And so many times) Thanks for showing these lovely videos.
Lots of little things to do today. Lawn is crying out to be cut! Weeds from the city property behine are sneaking into my garden and they are covered with teeny "burrs" that catch on to his fur! :( A bush outside the bedroom window needs trimming, burned out lights need to be replaced, and oh, a little load of washing needs to be done. (https://www.christianphotographers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbestsmileys.com%2Fcleaning%2F4.gif&hash=1b77369153745fdd46849ea04ee139f668f41a8a) (https://www.christianphotographers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbestsmileys.com%2Fcleaning%2F12.gif&hash=119e2b9847b02e30f238d0d7c77a85c75e1aa17d) Yes, I was ill (https://www.christianphotographers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbestsmileys.com%2Fsick%2F3.gif&hash=e515282f082b079b836a0bd5e1daf1c8ac240635) BUT I'm starting to feel better but Paul is here too so that sure helps me to feel better!!
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Must go.
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Happy Tuesday to you, too, Pat! Glad you are feeling better. Say hello to Paul for me.
Larry, I am embarrassed to admit I have no idea what tabs are or how to use them. :-[ But for some unknown reason I did get an email notification today! :)
I spent two hours searching for some photos my youngest daughter wants, and still didn't find what she wants. Maybe the ones I did find will do--I hope!
Then I went for my swim; half a mile plus 3 laps today. Tonight is weight watchers, have no idea how I will do. But I'm trying!
I have a mandatory meeting this afternoon at Park View, tonight the Red Hats are going to the movie Mama Mia together. Sans the hats, thank goodness!
Good to read all your posts today!
Awwww - thanks, Marilyn. I'm not going to say much except Marilyn's right, I'm home now.
Very tired, and need to "unwind" but not certain how to do it.
More later,
Ruth Ann
Oh, a big Welcome Home from me too, Ruth Ann!
Hi everyone.
I also want to say "Welcome Home" to Ruth Ann. We have been following your progress in the surgery and rehab.
Pat, a PICC line is like an IV except that it is more permanent and can be used for up to six months. It avoids the constant need to be stuck with a needle every few days. The one she had before was place in the upper inter arm and the little tube run through the vein down beside the heart. I expect this will be the same. There is also a port where they can draw blood for testing without having to do a new stick. Her poor right hand and arm are about shot as they couldn't use the left arm or hand because the artery was removed from that arm. We are still not certain if she will be able to come home late this afternnoon (as this depends on how much bleeding there is from the Picc line and last time there was quite a bit) and also whether she gets the orthopedic boot and walker that she needs today. I don't think she expects to be able to be discharged today but we can hope. This is day 16 for her in the hospital.
Janet, the tabs I referred to are a part of Firefox and Internet Explorer 7. You use them to have multiple pages open at once and just click on them and the page you want is displayed. I really enjoy having them to use. I am guessing that you haven't upgraded to MS Internet Explorer 7 and, if not, I would encourage you to do so. Have you ever used Firefox as your browser? I have to say it is my favorite.
Good to see all of the other postings and Jeannine it sounds like things have been going better for you, which I am glad to hear. Time for coffee and the beginning of a long and busy day as we travel to the hospital.
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How are you all today? I just finished my devotions and its starting to warm up so I figured now might be a good time to try to get in a good walk.
Ruth Ann good to see you home I have prayed for you.
Thanking God for His faithfulness last night in bible study. I know the word God gave to me ministered to the people and God is so faithful.
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Melody you posted as I was about to!! I love your good morning.
This is now Wednesday and
"This is the day that the Lord has made, Let us rejoice and be glad in it!!!"
I have Kassie sick again, same problem, her throat, she was off the antibiotics for a week before it all started up again. I will try and see if I can get her into my doctor.
We are having a slow day again at the store. There is a Kids Sweing class this afternoon and That will push the time along for me. We have signed Kassie up for piano again, at the rate of $18 per half hour. That is up $2 from last September. Pricey, but she has a gift so we will continue. Elizabeth has asked to take lessons in Dog Training. That is $70 for 10 weeks. Well she has a gift with young children and animals so we will do this as well. She will need to find out when the class begins.
I must go, time to start work.
Have a great day and God bless. Know you are all being prayed for.
JudyB
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It is bright and sunny so all the laundry should dry easy today.
I got my driver's license last evening. They recently moved to a newer larger building. Really nice and it only took 10 minutes to get my license...including the eye test and my picture taken. Quick! That's good. I can remember waiting for over an hour to get my license.
I have nothing on my agenda to do until church Sunday morning and a church picnic Sunday afternoon. <OO> <oo> <OO> <oo> <OO> <oo> <OO> <oo> <OO> <oo>
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The noise here is deafening. Two guys are tearing up stained carpet & worn vinyl. The street outside is being worked on as well. Oh well, it will all end someday.
Melody: Love that huge cup of coffee or tea. I drink both - usually coffee in the AM. Thanks. You have some beautiful artwork in here.
Oh joy! Someone is pounding now.
Two sons are coming tonight to help us take down all the blinds and other things in prep for painting at 6:30 A.M. tomorrow. We are just going to be in the basement - it is a nice walk-out. I set up our coffee table (overturned empty box) and camp chairs. The radio may work - we can play music. Some lights & now to find something to read and we are good to go. Will stay in the basement for about another week - there is bathroom, a little bar sink, & little ref so we can microwave anything & make coffee & tea. I will pick up pizza and salad - come on down!!!
Just reading a little of Daily Works and I hope to restart that habit. It is always a good refresh.
WELCOME HOME, RUTH ANN!!I hope you unwind and get used to being there really soon. You have been in my prayers.
Melody, your graphics are so lovely. Etta Sue has some help with that, now! We have enjoyed hers for a long time, sure brightens things up in here!
My morning swim was a half mile plus 4 today, which equals 5/8 mile. :)
I am dreading tomorrow. We are taking Beth to Amarillo, and she is not really able to go. She has been on her rear end for well over two years now, and the pain is becoming unbearable. And she will have to be in her power wheel chair for the whole long day, with no relief....... :-\ Poor girl. She said the nurse looked at her today and said the skin is really showing signs of breakdown, yet nobody seems to have any answers for her. I hope the doctors in Amarillo will at least have some suggestions. :'(
I need to pack a few items of clothing in case we have to stay in Amarillo overnight or longer.
Carol, your "camp site" sounds pretty comfortable, if not for the noise! ;) I'll be over for supper tomorrow night! Or not! But will give you a call when we get to Denver probably next month.
Larry, I hope they didn't have any trouble installing Stacey's Picc line today and that she will soon be home. It's always so good to get home!
Hi, friends,
It's been a good day, but very busy. Visits from different persons at the home health care agency - phys therapy, that nurse's supervisor, and the social worker. The occupational therapist hasn't come yet.
While there was no time to get warmed up before he came, the physical therapist said my readings were excellent at 105 degrees of flexion and -2 degrees from being completely flat. Tomorrow the big exercise routine starts, since today was really an assessment day.
It was right at noon when the social worker came and I abandoned fixing a bit of lunch to meet with her. Well, I kept on falling asleep - even in mid-sentence! Finally we got the meeting over with and I took my blood sugar - yikes! it was only 46! No wonder I was falling asleep. It's been OK since then, though.
Was making a pasta/hamburger italian dish for supper when my next door neighbor brought over the most delicious tuna, mushroom, noodle casserole. So, I enjoyed her's instead and then finished cooking mine for tomorrow. I can't believe I'm a day ahead on cooking! :)
Y'all have a great rest of the day, friends.
Hi everyone. It looks like I may be the first to post today. I am just back from coffee.
Yesterday we did go to the hospital but did not stay downtown last night. They did put in the PICC line for our daughter and she got the boot for her foot. However, they wanted her to stay an additional night. She is suppose to be released today. We will not head down there until she has an indication of the time she will be released. Last time it took us four hours to get through the pharmacy process but the doctor told her last night they will go ahead and get the prescriptions to the pharmacy and they should be ready when she is dismissed. I will believe it when I see it. She wants to stop by her apartment on the way back to our house so that will involve getting the wheel chair out of the truck again and getting her into the apartment building and her climbing 5 steps and getting back into the wheelchair. It will all work out but sure it will be a very tiring day for us all.
Ruth Ann, it sounds like next time you better eat while you are talking. Nice to see you posting and glad you are home.
Janet, I will be thinking about you all today as know this is going to be such a challenging trip for you all. Hope the doctor is able to offer something positive.
Carol, it is good you have a place to stay while all the work is being done. How many days will it take them to do the painting. Nice that you sons are able to help you get ready for the painters.
Etta Sue, it sounds like your State has made the same type of improvements as has ours. It used to be a real ordeal at the DMV but the last time I had to get my car plates or driver's license it was a breeze.
Judy, I am shocked at the price of piano lessons. I remember that I took 7 years of lessons and had an hour lesson each week for fifty cents. I think it was about $5 per half hour when my children took piano lessons and I thought that was expensive. Sorry to hear of the return of the illness for Kassie.
Melody, what a stunning graphic. Hope you had a good walk.
Larry, I pray our Father to get you through this day successfully and without overtiring. He is able. I pray also that all this expenditure of time and energy relative to Stacey will result in a time of peace and thanksgiving.
It's raining here, which is rather unusual for this time of year. It rained yesterday also. I thank our Lord for the refreshing, nourishing, and cleansing rain. Well, today is Marbeth's quilting bunch, and I go over to the local coffee shop while she's doing that.
Ruth Ann - echoing the others, I too give thanks you're home now. God grant that the procedure you had brings you renewed health and comfort.
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Tony came last night and fixed a slow leak in a tire on the Craftsman lawn mower. It was a new tire but it wasn't on good when he first put it on and it went flat the first time I mowed with it. I drove it to the air compressor and got it filled with air again. But every week I had to put air in it. I think it has some grass or something around the rim. Anyway, he thinks it is okay now. He also put a new fitting on the air hose on the air compressor...it was leaking, too. He is going to have me all fixed up by fall!
Well, I wasn't planning on mowing today but it looks like we are to have rain tomorrow and Saturday. So maybe I ought to get out there and mow today!
Nothing else planned....just pick up a few things here and there. (*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*
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After work today I am headed for Oregon, will be back on Sunday. Noting new here just like l said it was raining, Now it is heave fog with mist. I will have to be very careful driving up the coast.
I will check in tomorrow from Oregon.
Safe drive for you, Marilyn.
Etta Sue: It is nice that Tony comes over to fix a flat - it is really wonderful to have someone nearby to help on ordinary things.
Don is taking his walk. I went earlier and it is another day of loud noise. Street workers are milling - which means tearing up and adding more asphalt.
Larry: We have five days of someone in and out here. Painters will do ceilings & all so it will be all day today and coming in a little bit tomorrow unless they finish faster. The foreman tells me that the paint colors I chose are just like a village in Mexico - San Miguel. He loves it - makes him think of home.
We were up early this AM doing last minute cleaning.
Janet: You are coming through Denver or what? I wish that I could help you think of something for Beth. All I can remember is that sheepskin has been used for infants in Australia. The lanolin helps.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
CAROL!!!
:cheer: :hbirthday: :hbgift: :hbirthday: :cheer:
Carol, when my mother was very ill before she passed away, I bought her a full sheep skin from a farm that had a store up near Thunder Bay, Ontario and she used to lie her poor tired and sore body on it and she said it helped.
Happy Birthday
CAROL!!
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I'm stopping by for a brief update. Seems I'm still "stuck" in the notion that I need to let people know where I'm going when I leave home for a while. ;)
Marilyn ~ It's good that we will be keeping the population here even ... You are coming north and I'm heading south tomorrow! :D
I leave in the morning to drive to Sacramento. There, Joy and I will rent a car, and pick up Dot from the airport, on Saturday (she's coming in from Spokane) and the three of us will head for Arizona. We will make a stop in Lancaster, CA to visit with Dot's oldest daughter and grandkids (That's Candice, for any who remember her). Dot hasn't even seen them for a couple years and it has been almost 6 years since I've seen them. Autumn Rose was not yet 2 yrs old, and now she will be 8 in November. She has a little brother whom I have never seen.
Anyway, we are all to end up in Arizona on Monday where we will get together with my two sisters and brother (plus one brother-in-law) for a reunion. This will be the first time all of us have been together in the same place at the same time since many, many years ago! It should be interesting, to say the least. We are the remnant of our family -- the "senior generation" and already missing our oldest brother. We will be at Rancho Vistoso all week. Or most of us will. Dot will be returning to Spokane on Wednesday -- she has to go back to work -- and I think the others are leaving on Thursday. Joy thought we needed an extra night to rest before the drive back to Sacramento.
It will be a long trip -- pretty hot, too -- but I think everyone is looking forward to having a good time. It will be a welcome respite from all the stresses and problems my girls are working through. We have determined to leave all that behind us and focus on the trip and "vacation" and not even think of the financial or emotional strain. Someone I knew once said "We'll worry about that later" and, usually "later" was quite a bit later! :D
Well, now that I've poured all that onto you, I need to go get my car gassed up and air in the tires, etc. I already have my suitcase packed so I'm ready ................
Welcome home, Ruth Ann. :) :)
Jane, have a wonderful trip with your daughters.
I'm going to be busy taking down my living room today. I have to pack up everything so that when the furniture is moved, all will be ready to put in the new floor. I think my son will come and help me move the furniture. He has to. lol He wants to take up the carpet himself and save some for his place.
Carol, I'm having a new roof, new windows, and new floors in the living room and kitchen. The thing I'm really dreading is the floors. I'll have to kennel the dogs and be gone myself I guess. I think mine will go faster than yours.
I need to get to town to get dogfood, so will check in later. Nita
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Pat: Thank you - I do think the cake needs more candles though.
Jane: Sending wishes for a safe trip and a fun visit for all of you. Thank you.
Nita: A roof really takes a day if they are very quick. We had one day here of painting and they will return tomorrow to put another coat on plus do the trim. they really worked hard - all I had to give them was some soda. We have so much stuff on our floors that I hope our son doesn't bring the dog tonight as it is slippery especially on the stairs.
Scotty: Awwwwwwwww - so sweet.
I had a really nice noodle bowl at a favorite Vietnamese place for lunch. Don says I am a cheap date. Then, we have been trying to find some barely used furniture for the basement room so stopped at consignment shops and thrift shops. Either too pricey or too beat up.
Hot today but this house just doesn't get as hot inside and we have been able to not run the air. Saving $$$ plus we can sit on the deck and not be blinded by the sun to the west. #2 Son heard coyote last night but we didn't. We have been sleeping like logs and up early for the workers this AM. I had to take a little nap and missed a call from our #1 son who is catching a plane from east coast home tomorrow. Numbering the sons as there are three - sounds like the old Charllie Chan movies. Daughter has been doing so much work in their rental house & she had to go to a physical therapist today with searing pain in her neck and it is a tiny bit better.
We have workers coming to do floor work on both Saturday and Sunday. I wish not but it has to be done before our furniture is moved or we will end up carrying stuff into the house and that isn't a good idea. The floor workers are trying to make amends for their mistake in not ordering things right away.
We were up at 5:30 this morning to get Beth to Amarillo. It was a hard day. Before we got a third of the way, she was already crying with pain, begging me to pray for her. They had given her a pain pill before we left, so I gave her three tylenol, prayed for her, took her feet off the platform of the chair and propped them on a small cooler and some pillows. This helped, and we made it to the Dr.'s office an hour early. I went in and asked if they could possibly see her early, and they did!! This was a real blessing, as always before when we have gone there, we have sat for 3 to 6 hours waiting!
Anyway, I think it was a lot of pain, expense and trouble for nothing, and that they could have just had me mail the MRI disc and report to them, because all he did was a few simple tests--reflexes and strength--and ask some questions. He said they will look at the MRI and go over the reports we took, and then call us. :-\
Beth made the trip home much better, and we stopped to let her see Diane for a few minutes before coming on home. She was beat, and so am I!
Larry, I hope Stacey gets to go home tomorrow, or did today. It's been a long ordeal for her, too. And please don't overdo it. I sure know about loading and unloading a wheelchair! I always took the leg rests off to make it lighter to lift.
Carol, we will be driving to Denver and flying from there. Oh! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Jane, have a great trip, and a great visit with your siblings!
I'm going to take a shower and hit the sack.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAROL!.....belated I think now <3
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I am enjoying this weather because it cools down quick enough here.
I am going to take an easy day and go out to my favorite restuarant for supper.
Blessings to all today.
Good morning, friends,
I felt pretty good when my eyes opened today. So, I filled my daily pill minders for the next 2 weeks, cooked a good breakfast (egg, bacon, raisin bread toast, skim milk), and bought something online from SamsClub.
Now, it's time to do my exercises, and then get ready to see the surgeon. He'll be removing the staples today. And, I'm anxious to hear about the surgery itself, too.
The Occupational Therapist was here yesterday and after testing me, she commented that she'd love to find a reason to return, since we got along very well, but in actuality I am doing so well with cooking, daily chores, etc. that she sees no need to return! That brought a big smile to my face.
Then the rest of the day was tiring - shopping at Sam's Club, getting gasoline and stopping by the bank. So, nobody had to rock me to sleep last night! 0:-)
Poor Beth! I feel so sorry for her difficulties, and for Stacy too. And Wendy, and Michael, and so many of our loved ones.
Y'all have a good day.
Hi everyone. It is about lunch time. I have had a busy morning as after coffee at the senior center, I went by the Post Office, had my car washed at the car wash as had a $4 off coupon, got a haircut, went to the grocery store and then finally stopped at the bank to cash a check. I am home for the rest of the day.
We did get our daughter out of the hospital yesterday. It was iffy for awhile as she had called us to come pick her up but when we got to her room with the wheelchair she was in tears talking to the social worker. There was a problem in that the IV antibiotic she needs wouldn't be delivered until this afternoon. She had 5 bags of it at her apartment but the doctor had written a lower dosage. They were saying she could stay at the hospital and have her evening dosage a little early and then be released and miss the morning dosage. It turns out the doctor changed the dosage back to what she had been taking so she was able to be discharged. We stopped at her apartment and picked up more things she needed, including her insulin and the IV bags. Unfortunately she didn't think about the tubing she needed so as soon as we got home and checked that we didn't have them out here so I immediately had to drive back to her apartment to get the tubing for the IVs. Anyway, it all worked out. Everyone is pretty warn out today so the rest of the day will be for rest.
Melody, hope you enjoy your evening out at the restaurant.
Carol, sorry I didn't see that yesterday was you birthday so I also have to send belated birthday greetings. It sounds like things are progressing well with your preparations for your move.
Janet, glad you were able to return home from taking Beth to the doctor and not have to stay overnight with all that would have involved. It does sound like a needless trip based on what you said. I also take off the leg rests of the wheelchair and that helps a little bit. If this continues very long I will invest in a less weighy wheelchair. The walker they gave her at the hospital does not fold up and I couldn't get it in the trunk even if I hadn't had the wheelchair in there. It about filled up the backseat of the car and Pat had little room sitting in the back seat. However, we made it.
Jane, hope you have a wonderful time with your family. It sounds like a great trip and you all have the right approach in terms of staying in the moment and leaving other things aside during the vacation.
Nita, sounds like you have a lot of work planned on your home. Hope it all goes well.
Marilyn, drive carefully and enjoy your weekend.
Ruth Ann, filling my two pill boxes every two weeks is not among my favorite things to do and it seems to come around so often. Glad to hear you are doing so well.
Hi Colin, Scotty and Pat.
Time for lunch and then a nice afternoon nap.
This is the 2nd day of listening to loud Spanish music on the radio being played by the painters. We contracted with a well-known company and didn't know who would show. They are singing & yakking away all day long - it wears Don down. I brought doughnuts for their lunch today and sodas yesterday - so very appreciative for the little things. My house must be like a mansion to them.
Don has been painting his workroom area walls today and ran out of paint - I am the gopher. Found a ready made Cobb salad at the store that we will split for dinner tonight.
Janet: Long days for you and Beth -
Colin: Thanks - I think I will celebrate an extra day.
Larry: Sometimes things just barely work out but they do - am thinking of you wrestling the chair into your car.
Jane is on the road today and I think Marilyn is off as well. Driving in this youthful area is really frustrating for us and we MUST check our attitude towards the awful drivers. Cell phones & cars - bah! Just plain ditzy people - grrrrr. OK, now I feel better now that I have vented. If they only knew that we would all pay less for insurance if they would just calm down & pay attention.
Hello, friends!
Ruth Ann, it really sounds like things are looking up for you, and I'm so glad!
Larry, sorry about the non-folding walker. That would really be a pain. They take up plenty of space when they do fold. I hope you get to stay home for some days now and rest, or at least, do what you want to do.
Carol, you're so right! We have neighbors a quarter mile away who play Mexican music so loud on Saturdays that it interferes with our hearing the TV inside the house! How can their ears stand it? I love the bumper sticker that says "Hang up and drive!" ;) It's a much less peaceful world these days, and we are drawn to the Peace Giver more and more.
Our great-grand-baby is visiting at Abby's house, so we are heading that way to help spoil her a bit!
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Jane ~ I know you are on the road but just praying that you have a safe and happy trip!!
Marilyn ~ Stay alert on your trip. I have been on that road and it is so beautiful...I can only imagine how you or others could become distracted.
Larry ~ So glad that Stacey is out of the hospital and I am praying that she becomes better and better each hour.
Janet ~ What an ordeal with Beth. Seems the doctors forget the condition some people are in when they ask you to bring a patient in. I remember times with Mom and once she had to return in an ambulance!! Ridiculous sometimes. Praying for peace for you, Beth and all the family!
And everyone else...Jeannine, Melody, Scotty, Ruth Ann...yes, Ruth Ann...sounds like you are doing super well with your new knee. Keep it working and you will be fine and enjoy your retirement!! Colin, Pat, Nita, Al, JudyB....everyone! Have a God Blessed Day!
I mowed the yard this morning before the day got so hot. There was little dew so it was fine to mow. I mow around the perimeter 2 times and then go back the opposite direction. About the fourth round around, I noticed my little redbed tree was gone!!! I had asked a nephew to cut it down last year. It was leaning and I couldn't drive under it anymore. I had to go as far as I could, back up, go around it and go as far as I could go again. I was afraid I would get penned under it and redbud wood is hard...it doesn't give. But it is gone so no more fear of getting penned between it and the tractor seat.
Also another discovery...my laptop has a slot for smart card readers. My Sony camera has a Memory Pro Stick. It works in the slot also!!! Hurray. No need to carry either reader when I take the laptop!! Also my new Corel Paint Shop Photo X2 has HDR...High Dyamic Range. You take three or more shots with different exposure settings and put it in the HDR imaging on PSPP X2 and it puts all three shots together to make a much better picture. It didn't work to well for me this morning. I think it was too overcast and not enough difference to use the different exposures. I will try again...practice!
It's going to be a long weekend. I went to bed last night thinking today was Saturday!!!
That's it. I did do something to my back/hips. Never hurt there before so I think I will rest the rest of the day.~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^
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Hi I am here in Oregon,I have been so busy today, I baked a cake and a batch of Chocolate chip oatmeal cookies, cleaned the master bath and kitchen, anddid 4 loads of laundry. I wouldn't have been dosmuch laundry if Ihadn't washed all the bedding.
Have a safe and wonderful trip Jane.
Janet I contin ue to pray for Beth almost everyday.
Hooray! Stitches are out and I'm allowed to drive. It's a good thing - I couldn't get anyone to take me to the surgeon's office so I drove myself. :D
Then to the bank, then to WalMart. So, I'm OK for a while, and my son's going to fix something on the walker to make it easier to slide and I'll need to be here at the house for the next day while the glue dries.
Y'all have a good rest of the day.
It's good to hear from everyone.
Ruth Ann, a lot of people just cut an x in tennis balls, slip them onto the walker feet, and that makes them slide easier. But your son likely has a better idea! Good to read your cheery posts and know you are doing well.
Baby Alexis was so much fun yesterday. She is such a happy baby. She's really stocky and solid, when her mom handed her to me, I was shocked at how heavy she is! She has just started walking, and that's always a fun time. They will be back next month to celebrate Lexi's first birthday.
We still haven't heard from the Neurosurgeon in Amarillo......... :(
Hi everyone. It is a misty day here in Georgia and rather damp. I had a very enjoyable time at McDonald's for coffee this morning, one of those laid back unhurried mornings. I have a meeting to attend this morning and then nothing else on the schedule for the day.
The home health care nurse came here at 9 pm last night, which is the hour our daughter does her nightly IV. She went off and left her bag here so guess she will be back sometime this weekend to pick it up. Our daughter said she was able to rest on her right side for a little while last night for the first time since her surgery. She gets tired very easily but appears to be doing well.
Ruth Ann, glad you are able to drive again. Sure that is a good feeling to have your mobility back.
Marilyn, I'll have one of those cookies--sounds good!
Etta Sue, my new Lenovo laptop also has an SD Memory Card slot and the card is suppose to help speed up the computer as it adds extra RAM working memory. I have a 2 gig card installed but don't know that I see any difference but really haven't taxed the computer with anything that I have done so it probably hasn't needed the extra memory yet. Hope your back and hips feel better today.
Janet, I am going to see if I can get a folding walker as she will likely be using it for sometime. My good friend Rod said he has one that he will loan to me.
Carol, it will be a relief when the painters leave and the noise from the loud music ends. The worst we have had from our Latino neighbors was the July 4th pool party they had last year with blaring music for about 12 hours. However, there has been no repeat of that and they did turn it off my 10 pm do felt they were being reasonable. Guess they wanted to share the festive mood with others in the neighborhood.
Hope everyone has a great day and weekend.
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It's another hot day here today and I just want to soak it in.
We seem to be having a lot of tourist come our way this year a whole lot of folks from the U.S.
Ruth Ann Glad to see you making progress.
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Not much planned for today. But I do think I will re-arrange my living room, dust and sweep.
Tomorrow evening is a church picnic outside under the pavilion. I am taking my Cornbread Salad...recipe is in the recipe section. I have the cornbread made...just need to do the veggies now. Cornbread smells so good baking, doesn't it?
I am off to do something constructive today!{{{HUGS}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{HUGS}}}
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Greetings from the island. Slightly overcast. Hope the rain holds off as the roofers are due to come again today. They are doing a good job and my daughter said it looks great.
I have been stuck inside the past couple of days with a painful bladder infection. Would have gone to the doctor yest. but did not want Wendy to drive all that distance. She is in a lot of pain right now. Physio and accupunture people are having holidays and that means her body hurts even more. Must go on Monday tho' as things are getting worse! Supposed to go back anyway, so will get this taken care of at the same time. Slight glitch in my giddy-up these days :'(
Poor Squeek (cat) is terrified with all the noise from the roof and hides down here with me. I have been unable to do much lately, so put on headphones and watched the first season of Hill Street Blues that the kids bought. Always liked that show, two more disks, so that should get me thro' today's noise......
My SIL got me a cell phone and put me on their family plan. Seems they worry when I go out on my own, especially walking...so now can reach them if needed. I am going to pay him monthly for it tho' as not one to take all the time. May even get rid of my land phone and switch to voice mail on the little cell. Save quite a bit of money that way. Will need it when my granddaughter goes back to school and those gas bills come due.
Love your new kitten, Scotty. Enjoy all the graphics and they sure make one smile. Glad you are better Rae Ann. Hang in there Carol. Praying for Beth and Larry's family and others on the site. Marilyn, you sure do work hard and watch that Keith doesn't get heavy with all that good cooking.
Speaking of work, I must get a few things done, then go lie down for a while. Daily Bread had a good word about that sort of thing:
If you have some work to do,
Start this very hour;
You supply the willingness,
God supplies the power. —Anon.
Sure need a little power at the moment.. :(
Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.
Liz
Well, here we are on a foggy, overcast, cool day here on the lost coast in northern California. It sure is good to have you in here, Ruth Ann, and it's great that you're getting along so well with the new parts! Maybe that's what I need. Maybe two new legs and a new hip. Y'think? I should be thankful for what I have and what I can do.
A fellow that our church has been helping for some time is moving today. He's moving out of what could only be described as bad slum housing and into a pretty nice apartment that's bigger and much, much better. He'll be much closer in, also, so that we can much more easily give him rides, etc. Several fellows from the church are helping him move. I thank our Lord for this move!
Glad you're feeling better, Etta Sue, and you could send me some of that corn bread via cyber-speed-delivery.
Glad your infection's getting better, Liz. Those are no fun at all. Also glad the roofers are getting done. You'll have peace and quiet one of these days. By the way, Liz - in Victoria, way over on the west side, there used to be a restaurant and historic house. it included a replica of Ann Hathaway's cottage, the old four-poster beds, etc. Do you remember the place I'm talking about? It was one of our favorites, along with Beacon Hill Park and the provincial museum.
.....and if you're following Oregon weather, Al, you have sunshine by now. :)
It's gorgeous here today with just a slight breeze.
Etta Sue's cornbread salad and Marilyn's cookies. MMMmmmm...sounds good. I wouldn't actually eat any. haha I'm doing really good on cutting out most carbs but vegetables, and right now only berries for fruit. I'll add more as I go. This morning I hit the 13 lb loss mark.
I have little Miss Maycie today, so we are mostly playing. Some days are meant for play. She is trying to talk so I use my best gibberish to talk back to her. We both laugh and smile and communicate in all the ways babies and grams do.
Have a blessed day. Nita
Yes I do remember it Al. Have not been for years and it is still a tourist attraction. Remember thinking that people must have not been very tall in those days.....Here is a little blurb about it:
Anne Hathaways Cottage
It's a step back in time you won't want to miss. Guided tours of the full size replica of Anne Hathaway's Thatched Cottage are no longer available. You can, however, stroll the Authentic English Village, visit the Olde Curiosity Shop for gifts, partake of food and refreshment in the restaurant or pub, in the Olde England Inn, where the cottage is located. It's all set on 5 acres of beautiful gardens, just 10 minutes from downtown.
:)
God Bless,
Liz
Ah Liz! Thank you so much! Olde English Inn. I don't know why I couldn't remember that name, but maybe OA (old age) has something to do with it. The restaurant there was quite good as I remember. Victoria used to be one of the three top spots in the world for us when we lived in Oregon. We had a fovorite B&B where we stayed when we came up. Thanks again!
Here it is 1:30 am. I said "Goodnight" to Paul awhile back and now can't sleep so came in to let you all know that Judy and I, today, lost our brother, Murray to cancer. He was promoted to Glory at 6:45 am this morning.
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints" Psalms 116:15
The visitation is on Tuesday and then the funeral service is on Wednesday in Toronto so I'll be scarce this week.
Please pray for Murray's family. What a wonderful time of caring for their Dad and Mother they've been doing in the past weeks and months during this battle of cancer.
Dear Pat and Judy I am so sorry for your loss. I know you will take comfort that Murray is in the presence of his Saviour. God bless and hold you both and all the family circle at this sad time. Will pray for you all.
Pat So sorry to hear of your lost. I will be praying for you and judy.
May the God of all comfort be with Murray's family at this time. <3
Hi everyone.
Pat and Judy, we send our condolences to you and all of your families. Losses are always difficult even when we see them coming. We will be remembering you all this week and our thoughts and prayers.
Liz, sorry to hear of your new health problems and hope you can see the doctor on Monday and get on the road to recovery. I think a lot of people are going to cellphones as their only phones. I have looked into that several times but it just doesn't seem right for us at this time.
Our daughter continues on her road to recovery. At the moment she is sitting in her mother's easychair doing the IV antibiotic for this morning. She is still experiencing a lot of pain when she moves from the surgery.
Pat and I are heading to church this morning. It is overcast and looks rainy here today and if today is like yesterday it will remain in the 70s or the lower 80s.
Etta Sue, you are getting good use of your picnic area this year. Hope you have nice weather for it. I don't think I ever heard of a cornbread salad but sure it is very tasty.
Melody, perhaps your increased visitors is a product of the high prices of gasoline. I hope your hot weather is not so hot as to be stifling.
Al, I remember you speaking of the young man your church was helping. It sounds like things are looking up for him.
Nita, you have me beat on the weight loss front. I have only lost 10 pounds but am very happy with the results of following the Weight Watcher's program for men on the web. Hope you had a wonderful day with Maysie.
Dear Pat - so little can be said that will be of any real help in your loss. And that little has already been said. May our Lord Himself speak to you the peace and ultimate joy that only He can bring.
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Pat & JudyB ~ Please accept my condolences for the loss of your brother. Take comfort in knowing that he is enjoying his home-going and reveling in the heavenly reunion.
When all else fails, read the instructions. I went to Toshiba.com and click on the user guide for the model of my laptop. I found out that the touchpad is also a scroll. If I slide my finger up or down on the right edge, it scrolls up or down. If I slide my finger on the lower edge, it will scroll left or right!!!! And the scroll sometimes acts as a zoom in or out on some games. At least I know now how to get it to zoom back out when it zooms in now. Also learned how to use the calculator keys that are actually letters on the keypad. So now I can add ®, °, ¼, ½ etc. Even write GÔ¿ÔD Day to all!!
Larry ~ The church picnic isn't back in our/my woods. It is on the church grounds. They have a cement area with a roof over it and picnic tables under. We are to eat at 5:30 and games are at 6:30. I am a spectator....not a participator!!
Six of us ladies went out to eat after church. They didn't know if anyone wanted to go out or not since we are eating a big meal this evening....but we all decided we needed food for energy to go to the picnic tonight!!!!tra-la-la tra-la-la tra-la-la tra-la-la tra-la-la tra-la-la
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An interesting thing was said to me yesterday. Something, or someone, isn't lost if you know where it is. We KNOW where our brother is, so he isn't lost, just waiting for the rest of the family to join him.
I feel for Grace Murray's wife, as she is the one to have the hardest time with his passing on to glory. Please keep her and their children and grand children in your prayers.
Thank you for all the prayer that has gone up for us.
Hi, friends,
Pat and Judy, my loving condolences to you and to each member of your extended family. The loss of a family member is always so difficult, and it forever influences our lives.
Today my husband passed on to glory 35 years ago.
Well, it was truly wonderful to be able to attend worship at church today, then eat a modest meal with my friends. They said since I was back for the first time, I got to choose, so I said I'd like a restaurant with stuffed baked potatoes. Here in the South, barbecue restaurants bake potatoes and stuff them with your choice of barbecued meat - I chose barbecued pork today. Yummy. And, since there were only 4 of us, we shared one serving of banana pudding. My one bite (no more allowed because of the diabetes) was delicious, and satisfied my craving for sweets.
Then, it was time to come back home and rest for an hour or so before getting onto the internet.
By the way, since the surgery I've lost 11 lbs - mighty thankful for that.
Y'all have a great rest of the day, friends.
Pat and Judy, I add my condolences to the others expressed here. Just know that we all care, and that Murray is now waiting in heaven for the rest of his family to join him. I have noticed that the more loved ones I have up there, the sweeter heaven grows, and how I long for the day when we will all be rejoicing around the throne.
I have been weeding out old emails all afternoon, looking for a form letter for the Walk to Emmaus I need. Darrel and I are sponsoring some friends on the walk in October, and I need to get started on the preparations NOW. I did find it! And then I found it in My Documents, where I thought it was.......and overlooked it earlier! :-[
Oh, my, the Olympics have been great, haven't they? I haven't watched them a lot, but really enjoyed what I did see. I really wanted to watch the synchronized swimming, but missed it.
I surely hope we hear from Beth's doctors this week!
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