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My clock problem is when the a.m. and the p.m. time are both dark - I have a hard time deciding whether I fell asleep watching TV or reading, or whether it's really almost time to wake up for the day.  I've finally come up with a solution but it only works with the digital clock.  If the extra red dot is "present" it is p.m.  If that dot is "absent" the time is a.m.   

Creative idea, Jeanne! 

Beth's birthday is coming up again on Sunday, her 54th.  We will eat lunch with her and John, then are planning a small party for her at his apartment complex.  She surely isn't looking good at all.

I'm so sorry about Joy, and Jane as well.  What a sad situation.  Except for the sure knowledge of being together in heaven for eternity!    The darker this world gets, the more homesick for heaven I become.

Pat, I sure hope you are feeling better now.  Are you able to drive again?  Sorry about the car problems, and they do sound strange.  Beth's van wound up costing us over $1000 in repairs.    Things just cost an amazing amount anymore, it seems to me.

Larry, I'm so glad you did move there to be near Scott.  I think it has not only been good for him, but for you and Pat as well.  I surely hope both of you feel better.

Darrel made a gallon and a half of his wonderful cherry/pineapple ice cream this morning for Beth's birthday, and I will bake cookies in lieu of a cake.  He's hoping for ice cream to be left over, I think! 

Ruth Ann, good you got rested up!  I haven't seemed able to do that lately.

Jeanne, good you are doing better, too.  We don't like it when our friends are having problems!

I was in the garden on Monday, and the first time I reached down and touched a plant something stabbed me!  That's what it felt like.  I first thought it was probably a yellow jacket, but my finger swelled up like a sausage, got red and feverish, and I thought it would get better in a few hours.  It didn't.  It just got worse and worse until this morning it was (and is) hurting clear to my shoulder, so Darrel said I probably should see the doctor.  I went; he said it was likely some kind of bee, and that I have a secondary infection.  He prescribed an antibiotic, and told me to buy an antihistamine and to take 2 Ibuprofen every 2 hours.  It's hurting up to my neck now.  I really think that if one were to get stung by a swarm of those rascals, it could kill you!  I tried ammonia and also Prid, trying to draw out the venom.  Nasty little varmint! 

Time to find something for supper!  And I am happy, because I got an email notification today!!  Yea!!

Hello from Michigan:  The fog is slowly lifting.  I am beginning to notice the flower bed needs weeding as the gardener is no longer available.  The house gets cleaned at a reasonable rate.  And I have nearly settled into a routine.

I spent month in Florida and other spots.  My son recently moved there for health reasons so I drove his trailer and lawn mower to him.  I miss him, his wife and the kids.

Just checking in to say "Howdy."  I re-read you posts from when Donna was going through the cancer process.  They meant just as much to me today as they did then.

God is using her death by using me to minister to friends and family that are losing their spouses.  It's happening all too much lately, but at my age it is almost a weekly thing. 

A friend sent me a small book "Grieving With Hope" by Tim Wesemann.  It helped me and God is using it to help my friends.

Hi everyone on a warm and soon to be hot Saturday here in South Carolina.  We will be up in the mid-90's again today with no predicted rain. 

Yesterday was basically a day of rest for me.  I did take Pat to her appointment yesterday and she got a very good report with no indicated problems.  She suggested we stop and have a good lunch and then I wouldn't need to cook last evening.  Believe me I jumped at that offer.  We stopped at Ruby Tuesday's.  While she is still having pain when moving she obviously is feeling some better although still needs the walker or a cane to get around. I did not end the day exhausted as I had been for several days. 

This morning I will take to the church some fabric that Pat has cut out for the pillows the women of the church are making for cancer patients. They had a large group of women show up for this event last year and it was on a Wednesday.  They are expecting a larger group today and they assemble a large number of small pillows in a couple of hours time.  From the church I think I will see if any of the guys have come to coffee and if so join them for awhile.  I will put together a salad to go with some food we have already in the refrigerator and that will be our dinner tonight.  So certainly not a hard day.

Pat, I liked the big graphic you posted on "Every Knee Shall Bow".  It sounds like your car needs some serious attention.  Do you still have the Saturn?

Marilyn, does your clock have large numbers on it.  The one I keep on my bedside tables has numbers probably 2 inches tall and I can read it at night without my glasses. 

Jeanne, maybe with fewer visiting folks you can get more rest. Please don't overdue and have a setback. I sometimes will wake up from an afternoon nap and have to think whether it is the morning or afternoon.   

My finger and arm are better today.  And what a good night's sleep I had, I think due to the Sudafed I took before I went to bed.  I slept clear up to 7 this morning!    But it is Saturday, so no problem!

I went out to the Farmers' Market and visited with my granddaughter-in-law and the two oldest girls for a while, got to hold the youngest little one some.  He's a busy boy!  I am praying these little encounters will lead to a restoration of the relationship.

When I got home, I baked the cookies for tomorrow, so we are almost ready for Beth's birthday.  I went to see her and she looked some better than yesterday, for that I am thankful.

It's time to start packing for the trip to Michigan!  This time next week, we will be on the road.  Be back home the evening of the 11th.

Nothing else new here, see you tomorrow!

Our grandson and his dad are down from hiking up a mountain this early morning - thankfully.  the concern was there has been snow for quite some time at the tops - I'll get the full report later. 

Ed:  Hello to Michigan.  You are supposed to drive to Florida in the winter.  Sending you a prayer for your "new normal" life - wishing you peace and courage.

Larry:  You may actually have jumped out of the car at the offer to eat out and not cook.     Hooray, Pat is able to get around - may she feel better each and every day.  Her quilting group sounds like they are having so much fun - with all that work. 

Janet:  I sent you a private message on this board - or email on this site.  I don't know what it is called.  So glad that your finger and hand feels better. 

In case I forget tomorrow:

  Beth  

I have posted a long over due update on Joy's condition Here for those of you interested, and praying. 

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