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Morning Devotional...


Longing For Christ
Alistair Begg

I adjure you, O daughters of Jerusalem, if you find my beloved, that you tell him I am sick with love.
Song of Songs 5:8

Such is the language of the believer panting after present fellowship with Jesus-he is sick for his Lord. Gracious souls are never perfectly at ease except when they are in close communion with Christ; for when they are away from Him, they lose their peace. The nearer to Him, the nearer to the perfect calm of heaven; the nearer to Him, the fuller the heart is, not only of peace, but of life and vigor and joy, for these all depend on constant fellowship with Jesus. What the sun is to the day, what the moon is to the night, what the dew is to the flower, such is Jesus Christ to us. What bread is to the hungry, clothing to the naked, the shadow of a great rock to the traveler in a sun-scorched land, such is Jesus Christ to us. And therefore if we are not consciously one with Him, we should not be surprised if our spirit cries in the words of the Song, "I adjure you, O daughters of Jerusalem, if you find my beloved, that you tell him I am sick with love."

This earnest longing after Jesus has a blessing attending it: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness";0 and therefore, supremely blessed are those who thirst for the Righteous One. Blessed is that hunger, since it comes from God: If I do not experience the blessedness of being filled, I will come again in my emptiness and eagerness until I am filled with Christ. If I do not yet feed on Jesus, I will continue to hunger and thirst after Him. There is a hallowedness about that hunger, since it sparkles among the beatitudes of our Lord. But the blessing involves a promise. These hungry ones "shall be satisfied" with what they desire. If in this way Christ causes us to long after Him, He will certainly satisfy those longings; and when He does come to us, as come He will, how sweet it will be!

¹Matthew 5:6.                                                             

Hi everyone.  It is a delightful morning here in Georgia.  It was 65 degrees when I went to coffee and the humidity is low.  We are suppose to have about zero chance of rain for the next three days and that will be welcome.  Didn't have as good a day yesterday as on Saturday but we did get to church.  We then went to Red Lobster to meet our church friends but didn't stay as it the parking lot was filled and we knew there would be a long wait.  I just didn't feel up to waiting so we came back to our little town and stopped at Subway for a sandwich, which was good and I got home and rested the rest of the afternoon.  I just got back from the barber shop and don't like quite so much like a sheep.  As we were leaving the Subway yesterday the man who had waited on us was leaving the same time we were and he said I looked like President Reagan (no one had ever told me that before).  I thought that was nice but Pat brought me down to reality when she reminded me that Reagan is dead.  We had a good laugh over that.  In a little over an hour it will be time to head to Athens again to start the last two weeks of treatments.  Pat has decided she will go with me each day.  Friday when the treatment was over my blood pressure was 74/48.  The tech took it in the other arm and it was 80/50. 

Janet, it sounds like you had a wonderful weekend.  Pat and I have never stayed in a B&B either.  Glad your computer is running better.  Happy to read that the new chair process for Beth is now started.  Hope it doesn't take long to get it.  By the way, it is my plan to stay around for quite awhile longer.  :)  Of course, one never knows what God plan is for us other than it is for the best whether we understand it or not.    Thanks for the very kind words.  I feel a special closeness to all of my computer friends with whom there is constant contact. 

Carol, it sounds like you and Don have been working too hard getting all the cabinets ready but know you will enjoy having them renewed.  Hoping the best for your grandson and nice that he can live with a family and not have to be off by himself.

Pat, thanks for that great devotional thought for this week. 

It looks like we're in for a few days of slightly warmer temps, into the 80's, and higher humidity.  It's hard to realize August is nearly over with Labor Day and school openings next week.

Larry, with BP readings that low, it certainly makes sense for Pat to go with you for your treatments.

Jeanne, School started here over a week ago already!  They haven't waited until after Labor day for years now.  Good that the schools are all air conditioned these days!

Oh, my....the news from Syria is so awful.  But I don't want our country to get into yet another war!  What to do?  What to do?  (Yes, pray, pray, pray.)

Larry, no wonder you feel so tired, with such low BP.  I'm glad Pat can go with you for your treatments.  Prayers for you!

Where is everybody today?

I'm here not feeling very good. Waiting for the Dr. to call in a prescription for this UTI.

Oh, Marilyn!  UTI not fun!

Not fun at all.  The Dr. finally put Beth on a maintenance dose of antibiotic because she was getting UTIs so often.  It is supposed to keep her from getting them and I sure hope it does.  Hope yours is soon gone, Marilyn!

 :)  Good evening to all.  Well this weekend has been one of the busiest for a long time and Noreen was able to go to both of what was going on. :thumbsup:    On Sunday we had a family getogether at her sisters and a lot of the family were there so that was good for Noreen to be able to take part and they had a big birthday cake and there was two having birthdays and Noreen was one of them. so it was a very long day but we all made it thru.

Then today we had to go back into Toronto again for a funeral and that was for Noreen's aunt and if she had lived till next month she would have been 103 yrs. old and they say that she was very with it right up until she was not so well.  So we came back home and Noreen had to go to physio right away and she was very pleased when she came out as she has a better movement in her knee by an other 10 degrees which the physio is very happy.   :thumbsup: :thumbsup  So please keep praying for her. we both continue to thank you all for your valued time in prayer for others.

May the Lord be with you all and give you a great week. :)

Pat thanks for your devotional glad you are home safe.  Big sis.

                                           All our love.  Gordon and Noreen. :cp: :rocker: :wave:

Marilyn;   UIT is no fun for sure. 

Pat thanks for the devotional.    The baby sweater is a little more than half done.

5 of us went to the local Swiss Chalet for lunch. we did have a very enjoyable visit a lot of catching up on how we have all been. While inside we got another down pour of rain, earlier in the morning he had also got a down pour as well.

Hi, friends,

I only saw a doctor and went to dinner, so here it is 11 o'clock at night, and I'm already tired!! ;)

At any rate, it's gonna get worse before it gets better. I have to have a big injection for pain next Tuesday, but have to stop all NSAIDs (aspirin, naproxen, etc.) on Thursday. So, I'll be glad for that treatment next Tuesday. :)

However, I stated to friends today that that part of my body is the same age as the rest of me, and it deserves to hurt after all the things I've put it through in the last 73 years. ;)

Sorry you're having the UTI problems, Marilyn. I think every woman can identify with that for sure. "Un-fun"

Love to all, most love for our Lord!

Ruth Ann

Hi everyone.  It is going to be another beautiful, sunny day here in Georgia today.  Yesterday was just about perfect in terms of the weather.  I had a really good day yesterday, sort of like Saturday, in terms of feeling good.  I actually looked forward to attending my Monday night meeting whereas for the past several weeks it has been an effort to make myself go to it.  I was able to start my treatment several minutes early yesterday so got done at a good time.  Pat went with me and we stopped at Chick-fil-A for ice cream on the way home, which was enjoyable.  Nothing on the schedule for today other than my 27th treatment.  I am down to single digits with just nine to go. Pat is planning a trip to Aldi's this morning.  Pat talked to Stacey and to our son yesterday and they were sounding more positive than over the weekend. 

Jeanne, our kids around Atlanta have been in school since about Aug 8.  When they took my blood pressure readings yesterday after my treatment it was in the 70's over 40 something in the left arm.  She immediately took it in the right arm and that reading was 90/50 so she said she would use that arm in the future as we liked those readings better.  I don't know whether Pat will want to go with me today or not and really doesn't need to as I seem to be feeling OK this morning.  She will be tired from her trip to Aldi's.

Janet, the world situation seems to be spinning out of control.  I am with you in not wanting us to get involved in another war. 

Marilyn, sorry to read you are not feeling well.  Hope the medicine takes care of the problem quickly. 

Gord, so nice to see that Noreen was able to participate in a couple of things as sure that helped lift her spirits.  Her aunt certainly had a long life.  It also sounds like the physio is helping her a lot and she will probably continue to make good progress. 

Ruth, it sounds like some of the rain we have been having moved up your way.  It is always nice to visit with family and friends over a meal. 

Ruth Ann, it does sound like you may have some unpleasant days at the end of the week until you can have the pain injection.  I had to chuckle at it being eleven o'clock at night and you being tired.  I can't remember the last time I could stay up that late.  I may be awake until that time but at least am laying down and can close my eyes. 

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Pat thanks for the devotional.    The baby sweater is a little more than half done.

Ruth, looking forward to seeing the sweater!!!  I just love the colour you bought.

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Hi all,

Nothing really profound to say today. It was a beautiful Monday in Houston. By beautiful I mean rainy! Any time we get rain I'm thankful. Today the sun is coming back and hot is on the plate for the rest of the week. I'm itching to get some shooting in. Just not sure where or when.

Looking forward to the long weekend coming up. Plans are to cook out with my Son, daughter-in-law, and five grandkids this coming Friday. I haven't seen them in several weeks so should be a fun time. The camera will be coming with me.  ;)

My wife and I are considering renting within walking distance of my office when our current lease is up. Still praying about it and investigating. The cost will be higher but we will also save money in commuting costs, yard care, utilities, etc. Putting a pencil to it to figure out the bottom line. But how cool would it be to simply walk to work and avoid the Houston traffic?

My grandma is still going day to day in hospice care in the nursing home. My dad says she sleeps most of the time and is getting weaker. She doesn't eat much at all. We expect the Lord to call her home anytime. But who knows? It could still be weeks or months. She and we are prepared for whatever God has in mind.

God bless you all. It's good getting to know you through your words on this board.

-Jim

Hello Friends: 

I have been doing some catch up with printing Medical receipts from our health care provider, what they do not cover we use the difference for income tax. they pay 80% and we have the balance it is a small amount for us to cover but at year end it adds up.
Yes this is what I call organized.

Mel has been helping a friend with a small job only to find he did not take enough tools so he just returned to get a file is what I think he said.

Our little patch of green beans is almost done, I trust there will be enough for dinner tonight.

Good to see you, Jim.  I'm sure you're looking forward to the time with the grandchildren - and keep that camera going.  We want to see!!!   The waiting for the end as our grandmother weakens bit by bit is not easy, but at least you have the assurance that she's ready, and you'll see her again some day.

Ruth, I agree that's being organized!  Good for you.  :thumbsup:  Green beans have never been a favorite of mine, but I hope you have enough to enjoy tonight.  :)

I am doing better today. This morning I went to pick up the script of ci;pro that my Dr faxed in first thing this morning. I can't eat of consume anything with milk, calcium, magnesium or zinc. So it looks like I can't even take my vitamins for a week.  My morning Cereal is a No no also because the almond milk that I use contains calcium. Well I will figure it out and  eat what I can.

Hi, friends,

It's about time for the evening news, so I think I'll leave after saying goodbye, and that I enjoyed each posting today.

May our Lord bless each of us real good today.

Ruth Ann

 :)Good evening to all.  It has been a very overcast day but very very humid and at least up in the 80"s  We had our grandson's today and that makes it a long day as they have so much energy.  Well not much more to say.  Going up to my sons for a swim.  God bless to all.  Gordon and Noreen. :thumbsup: :cp: :rocker: :bananadance:

I felt much 'peppier' today than yesterday.  The control knob on the air conditioner in the bedroom broke, so we cannot turn it on.  Stupid cheap plastic spindle, and it broke off right at the base.  Everything else is metal! So until Darrel can obtain a new switch, it is HOT in there, thus affecting our sleep.  But last night was a little cooler, so I slept better.  Okay, enough of that!

We went to Garden City today for "parts" for the new addition.  Got floor tile and grout, door bell switch, entry knob (lever) and locks for the new door, and other assorted "stuff."

Jim, it is so nice you have joined us, and I am with you in wanting the rain!  We had some good rains that finally broke the drought, but it's already getting dry here again, and hot as well.  Enjoy the time with your family, those are truly the best times of our lives.

I don't think I told you all that my daughter Diane got bitten by something (probably some kind of spider) at a hotel in Denver.  Her arm swelled to almost twice normal size and was very red and feverish, and there was a blister about the size of a quarter.  She called and asked me what she should do, and I said take another Benadryl (she has those for allergies) and put an ice pack on it....but PLEASE  go to a clinic or emergency room and get it checked.  Abby was with her and asking her to go, too...so she did.  She is home now and called me yesterday with an update.  She saw the doctor at home and he gave her two more prescriptions.  Those things can be really bad!

Abby asked her who she was calling and Diane said, "When all else fails, call mom!"  :)


Okay, I'm outa here now!   ;)

I have posted in Prayer and Praise for Ruth Ann here. (http://www.christianphotographers.com/community/index.php?action=post;board=3.0) Please check it out and let her know you are praying for her.

Hi everyone on another nice day here in Georgia without the prospect of more rain today.  My main activity will be going to Athens.  I am feeling good again today, this is four out of the last five days so am optimistic the treatments and the change in medicine are helping me.  Stacey did get her food stamp situation worked out yesterday by going to the office.  She got there at 8:30 and got called at noon to see someone.  It is not much money a month but is a little help.  She then went to an appointment with the place making the artificial leg and got to put it on and walk just a few steps.  They had to keep it for some further adjustments but I think she will get it to take home tomorrow.  It was a full day for her but apparently her depression was a little better as she was able to get out of her apartment. 

Jim, are you ex-military and a gun enthusiast?  I have many friends who like to go shooting.  Unfortunately, most of my friends anymore are too old to go hunting and fishing anymore.  I went hunting with my dad when I was growing up but am really not an outdoor person and have other interests.  It sounds like you should have a wonderful weekend with family.  Do you have other children and grandchildren.  I have only a son and daughter and one grandchild but 4 great grandchildren. 

Ruth, I am thinking that this year I may have enough medical and dental expense to make it beneficial to itemize on my tax return.  I will wait until the end of the year and then add everything up.  It usually doesn't work out to my benefit but have some large expenses this year.  Enjoy that last batch of green beans.  We haven't had any fresh green beans this year but eat a lot of canned green beans. 

Jeanne, green beans are one of my favorite vegetables along with corn. 

Marilyn, is your cereal something you can eat without milk?  Glad you are feeling better.

Ruth Ann, glad you stopped by.  The evening news can be pretty depressing at times if we let it.  I try to avoid being effected by it but want to know what is happening. 

Gord, hope you enjoyed your swim and that it helped you relax after a day with your young grandson. 

Janet, good to read that your drought was broken for a bit.  A spider bite is very scary and not something to fool around with.  Glad Diane got treatment. 

Hi Judy, I will check out your posting in Prayer and Praise.

Our one grandson is still playing jr. hockey in Canada and he is staying with a Billet Family.  It is just fantastic the way everyone cares for these boys on teams.  There are more stages to this and we actually do not know where he will end up living for some time but there are wonderful families who take in the children (young men) and everything is organized.  We had smiles when told that they played cribbage and the Billet Father beat g-son one game and lost to him on another.  They all go to church and there is a chaplain available - neat guy, I am told.  Coach is super nice as well.  We are feeling better about this adventure. 

Don is on a walk and I am reorganizing a pantry.  Sure.... taking a break now.  Lots of breaks and there is no time line for this job.  Just to see the mess is enough to keep on going but really things are different now and we don't care about getting everything done in split second time.  What  a relief.  It is more important to stop and chat with the neighbors and to check in here.  Isn't that the truth? 

Something is in the water or air - we cannot figure out why yesterday about 5 different cars were driving so erratically.  Swerving and taking chances that any police would have pulled them over and I was ready with the cell phone & memorizing license numbers. 

Take care all.  I said another prayer for each of you.   

Marilyn, what a difference there can be among doctors treating for the same illness.  For my UTI I was given a course of strong antibiotic pills and warned to eat lots of yogurt to prevent a yeast infection! 

Today is Beth's 51st birthday!  We are very thankful for each year God sees fit for her to stay here with us, as a few years ago, we didn't think we would get to have her very long.  I went in and had lunch with her.  Lousy lunch, but good chocolate cake the homemaker made for her!  She has a dozen lovely green roses from John, another bouquet from my sister and her husband, and got more flowers from a friend with whom she used to work, as I was leaving.  Also green balloons tied to her chair!  Of course, John sent other gifts as well, and another friend sent her four tops (blouses) and chocolate!  We are having the pizza party tonight, so her birthday is going great!

It is very hot here and the AC in our bedroom is still broken.  The guys are in there replacing the sheet rock that got soaked in this last "episode" and they are sweating like crazy!  I put a fan to blow on them which helps, but not enough.

Time for me to change my clothes and get ready to head to pick up Beth!

 :)  Hi to all.  Well I have just sat here and looked at all the post"s and good reading. :thumbsup:

Janet: Have your husband tried with a pair of pinch plyers to turn on the A/C as I had the same problem a long time ago and it worked. Today it is very humid but the day is nice and we better enjoy it now because winter will be here to soon. Hope that you get things fixed soon and no more construction.  God's blessings for now.  Gordon and Noreen. :thumbsup: Janet it is so nice that your daughter is able to enjoy a wonderful day and tell her that



Gordon and Noreen say a big happy birthday to her.

Carol and Don.  who does your grandson play for in Canada and where is he located?   It is nice to be able to do things when you feel like it and also quit whenever you feel like it. Look after yourselves. :coffee:

Larry :  It is so good to here that Stacey is having better fittings for her artificial leg and I do hope that she will be able to get it working for her very soon. Look after Pat and yourself and overdo it. God"s richest blessings to you and your family. :coffee:

To Jim our newbie and all that I may have missed keep praying as things look like they are going great for Noreen and Praise the Lord for all of you as our Computer  Family who no the Lord as their Saviour praise his wonderful name.  God bless to all.  Gordon and Noreen. :) :cheer: :cp:

Janet;   Wish Beth a Happy Birthday Lord willing may she have many more.   
              Ruth     


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Jeanne I mis-read the  information sheet.  It sad not tot YKE the medicine with milk or yogurt. I have to w\ait 2 hours after eating  those thing to take the pill.

That does make a difference, Marilyn.  It's so easy for us to miss some of that fine print!   ;)

Good Marilyn I thought there was something wrong, I have taken Cipro before Never had the restrictions you originally posted.   You will be feeling better soon.

Was shopping with Kim today. Bought her a pair of white pants, that look wonderful on her.

Gord good to hear Noreen is working on physio again.  Tell her to keep at it, even when  it hurts.

I have read all the posts and know I am praying for each of you.

God bless you all.

Janet:  They can never ruin anything chocolate, can they?  They probably made a lousy lunch for you just so you would work in the cafeteria.  flowers for Beth, how nice she is remembered.  They are good and loyal friends. 

I have been cooking tonight because.... the worker helping today plugged in a drying machine using the outlet our garage refrigerator uses - and... forgot to plug the fridge back in.  So, a backpack of semi-frozen food went home with son as I called and told him to come soon.   We have to BBQ everything else tomorrow morning.  Good grief.  OK, I was a little upset and then reminded myself that thanks to heaven, we caught all this in time so the food isn't spoiled. 

Gord:  We will know more in the next week or months to come but right now he is in Merritt, B.C.  He is really enjoying meeting new friends and playing hockey.  They also do community work (as he has always done too) and play baseball, so many things as so many people want to show the boys the area and so forth.  It is beautiful.  Hi to Noreen!

Hi, friends,

Well, it's almost midnight tonight, and I'm really sleepy, but haven't been able to "simmer down" enough to crawl into bed yet. :)

My son had problems with his van, so I took him to run the errands he had planned to do, then rested a couple of hours, went to a doctor's appointment, then on to church, then somewhere to grab a bit of supper (didn't have time to do so before church).

So, likely I'll rest well, once I get to bed. :)

Love to all,
Ruth Ann

Hi everyone.  The sun is a little tardy in rising this morning but know the sunlight hours are becoming fewer as we head to the beginning of fall.  Nothing on the schedule for today except my EECP treatment.  The end is in sight with the treatments.  I got up feeling good again this morning and even made myself a "To Do List" for the first time in several days as haven't felt like tackling one for awhile.  I don't go to coffee on Thursdays so get an earlier start on the message boards so should have a little extra time this morning.

Carol, it sounds like your grandson is in a good situation and hope it all works out so he can play since that is obviously his dream.  Some days crazy drivers seem to be out taking unnecessary chances.  Glad you discovered the refrigerator problem in time.  I am sure the workman didn't leave it unplugged on purpose and felt bad about it. 

Janet, a belated Happy Birthday to Beth.  I share the same feelings about still having Stacey that you expressed about Beth.  Aren't we glad we are not God and don't make such decisions.  I never heard of green roses.  Is there something special and meaningful between them with that color of rose?  It sounds like Beth had a full and eventful day to celebrate. 

Gord, I remember once staying with my sister-in-law and her then husband in their big mobile home and one of the shower knobs had come off and he had had attached a pair of vise-grips to the hot or cold control and it served the purpose.  It looked rather strange but did the trick.  I think Stacey may be getting her leg today, at least that was the last I heard unless more adjustments are needed.  Good to read that things are looking up for Noreen.

Hi Ruth, Jeanne, Judy and Marilyn. I will stay out of the discussion on yogurt as can't stand the stuff. 

Ruth Ann, see you had to come to the rescue again.  I think you need to get your little car repainted as the "rescue car".  :)  Good you were up to doing what you did yesterday. 

 :ticked:  Lost my whole post!  POOF!  Gone!!  Those gremlins are at it again!

I looked everywhere I know to look and cannot find it.  Rats.  Anyway, I had said I was more than tired by the time I got home last night, but Beth had a wonderful birthday.  There were nine of us at the Pizza Hut, and we all enjoyed visiting, eating and singing Happy Birthday to Beth.  She got some really cute and funny cards, and also a bag of potato chips.  Something strange like honey and vinegar or something.  John had bought her some, and we can't find them in Ulysses, so her friend Mindi found them in Garden.  Beth was tickled.  She also got a lovely cross to hang in her room (hope we can find space on a wall!) and our new friend Jo baked her chocolate chip cookies!!

She wanted some Chocolate Dunkers, so we all shared an order of those.  Pretty good--as Carol said, hard to mess up chocolate!  The total bill was less than I expected, which was a pleasant surprise.  By the time I took her home, got her back to her room, then made a couple more trips carrying in her balloons (we took them along!  :)) and other things, I was more than ready to come home to bed.

Gord, Darrel would certainly have done what you suggested IF there had been enough of the spindle sticking out to get hold of with anything!  But no, it broke off almost flush with the hole.  He worked on it and thought he had it fixed, but the compressor doesn't turn on with the fan.  He called someone to come fix it, and I am now waiting for a return call.  Whoever answered the phone said the guy is leaving on vacation and she doesn't know if he will have time to fix it before he leaves or not.

Larry, I do hope Stacey gets her artificial leg soon and that she can use it without pain or problems.  I know everything has to be just right, and the healing well done, too.  I do wish her my best.  I am trying to emulate you in your attitude toward health problems (Beth's, not my own--I don't have any to speak of, thank God.)  You are a wonderful example to the rest of us.  So many complain about every little thing, and you never have to look far to see others with so much worse problems.

I hope that AC guy calls soon, as I would like to get another interview done.  Darrel has gone to Liberal to consult yet another doctor about his lingering bladder infection.  So I am stuck until they call.  Oh!  I guess I can call and give them my cell number--I'll do that!  :D

Got the get the trash to the pit before the wind comes up again!

Love and best blessings to all of you, and thanks for all the birthday wishes for Beth!

Hi everyone on a Friday morning.  Yesterday turned out to be a red letter day.  Stacey had called her mother in the morning saying she hadn't slept the night before due to the terrible phantom leg pain and that she was going to have to cancel her appointment with the office making her new leg.  Well, as she had a doctor's appointment she didn't want to miss she didn't cancel.  As a result she came home with her new permanent leg.  I don't know when I have heard her so excited about anything.  She had a picture taken with her standing on it and she looked six feet tall, although she is only about 5'2" tall.  I think she must have called everyone she knew last night to share her good news.  It is so nice to see things go right for her on occasion and we are very grateful that she has had such good care over these many months.  She was released by the surgeon to go ahead with the leg.  She now has to be taught how to walk with it at the place that makes them.  After coffee this morning at the Senior Center I am going to meet a friend for breakfast and then go to Athens for my 30th treatment.  I was happy to watch a little of the first night of college football with South Carolina and North Carolina with South Carolina winning.

Janet, it sounds like you provided Beth with a very fine birthday celebration.  Hope Darrel finds some help for his persistent problem soon and you also get your AC fixed.  Hope you were able to rest last night.

Larry, what great news about Stacey's new leg!  It must make both you and Pat very happy to hear her "up" for a change.  :thumbsup:

  Hello friends this cloudy day in Nobleton.   :coffee:

Larry:   About the yogurt once several years ago I had a bad experience and swore never again will I eat that stuff, the vanilla I do not care for but if they are fruit filled or add my own fruit I now have them also I check the expiry's dates.   

The cost of gas has increased approx. 5.??? cents since last Thursday terrible and I feel unnecessary.   Yet a town an hours drive to the north of here is at least 5 or more cents less always  go figure.    Then North Bay and north it is even more than down here on the good days.

Mel is out cutting the grass with the hopes of getting it done before the rain

Ruth   :snowman: soon this day will be here

Ruth If I shop for eggs in Powassan 18 eggs are over $5 yet if I shop in Basics, the same eggs are $4.50. 

Kim is going home tomorrow. She is waiting anxiously for Mom and Dad to leave home and head north.  It is now noon and a 7 hour drive will be a 9 hour drive by the time they battle traffic north.  This is the last long weekend of the summer and the crazies are out in full force.

I may be dog sitting again this weekend, haven't heard from my friends yet as to when Autumn will be arriving.

So this is a day all up in the air!

Larry, I am rejoicing with you and Pat over Stacey's good news!  Isn't it a relief to get GOOD news for a change?  Also glad you had a good day yourself!  :)

I rather enjoy yogurt, and ate a LOT of it in Turkey.  They sell it in four GALLON buckets, if you can imagine!  I think that would last me beyond forever.

Ruth, I sure know what you mean about gas prices!  Ours went up 20c overnight.  Yet only 20 miles from here, it is 20c less, and in any direction--all the other towns have better prices, and this town sits smack dab in the middle of one of the biggest gas producing fields in the country!  Go figure.  I am so shocked by grocery prices every time I go to the store, which isn't often, as Darrel enjoys going to the grocery store.  (And I enjoy letting him do it!)

We have gone to the gym and exercised, I have gotten my hair done, and now it is time to go to lunch.

Darrel got the AC fixed!   :cheer: :banana: :excited:  Now maybe we can get the sleep we need.  Thank you, Darrel, and thank you, God.

Darrel went to the urologist yesterday, has another appointment for next Thursday to have a camera run where no man would like....so he says he needs me to go with him for that one.  Poor guy.  :'(

Need to run, see you later!

I heard from Paul last night and he was saying that the gas in Winchester, VA went up 10 cents a gallon yesterday.

Pat The price hike for the long weekend, a price gouge.  I fueled up before the price hike.

Heather and Jon have finally left now to see how much traffic they get stuck in.

Hello everyone from the west coast. It has rained some here and to the sun is out again. Crazy earthquake weather. I see where there was a 7.0 in the Aleutian islands off Alaska. but the notice said there was no Tsunami danger here.   

Not much going on here to speak of, i went to the gym this morning and took the dogs out for their walks, this time Bebe didn't make it as far as the corner before she wanted to come home. happy decided he would walk our usual route. he has been panting a lot. Getting ol is no fun not even for the critters.

Larry I know you are beyond glad and happy that Stacie got her leg and that she is so happy.

We received news that a 24 year old son of one of the OTA Road Knights has passed away.  As far as I know he didn't know the Lord.  So much sadness, for the father.  I'm now trying to get the message to the other Road Knights on that team and let them know.

Heather and the family are here, with their dog, and I am dog sitting.....This is going to be a strange evening!

Till later

It's so good to hear from y'all this evening.

I went to the grocery to stock up on essentials . Hopefully, that treatment will make things much better. :)

Y'all have a good day with our Lord.

Love to all,
Ruth Ann

Well, I just figured it was about time I made a showing again.  I have not been idly sitting by, however.   ::)
For one thing (among many) my refrigerator/freezer decided to quit on me over the weekend ... I only just yesterday got the new replacement, and did the grocery replenish run today.  At the same time I had a stop at Western Union to rescue a granddaughter in distress (again).  She called Tuesday, crying uncontrollably, and I couldn't even understand what she was saying.  Of course, I wasn't home when she called, because I had gone to the Senior Movie ... (my, my, I actually did something for myself! )  seems she had lost her wallet with ALL of her rent money in it!  Grandma to the rescue -- again. 

My Spokane daughter is vacating the state of Washington on Sunday, and heading "home" to Sacramento.  She has no job to go to, but hopes to find work quickly, and will be staying in my mobile manufactured home until I can get down there and make legally "our" home.  I'll have to add her to the title in order for her to be able to stay there beyond 3 weeks.

My granddaughter who made the great escape to Springfield, Oregon in March is back in Sacramento.  She says she just couldn't afford it there because they were coming into the slow season where she worked and she being low man on the totem pole was having her hours cut to 16 a week!  >:(  She and her son and his father moved back last weekend .... lotsa drama and headache and heartache that doesn't need to be put on y'all .... just this grandma gets to hear it all! 

It has been hot here (for me) 80º on my porch and warmer than that inside.   :-[   With all the frantic phone calls coupled with the heat my blood pressure soared to a new high.  I was dripping wet and no way to cool down!  I'm getting too old for this sort of thing. :-\

I'm happy for all the good news from each of you, and am praying for the concerns as I read of them.  I saw a post from Al over the weekend ... and responded ... just as the Thoughts was being locked, so no one else was able to "see" him.  :-\ 

Y'all take care now, y'hear?  That's what I'm planning to do ...... :thumbsup:

Jane those grands of ours....... Good to see you here though.  Glad you got your fridge, and resupplied.

This has been a long frustrating day. Heading to bed soon and hoping tomorrow is better.

Jane, always good to "see" you, but sorry you are having so many frustrations and heartaches.  I often say being a Mom is a lifetime job, as even when we get our kids raised, there are still times they need us, and then there are new generations  over whom to be concerned.  Hope things shake out  and fall along pleasant lines for you soon.

Hi everyone.  Another nice morning here in Georgia with some chances of rain over this holiday weekend.  After coffee this morning I went to Kroger's and was able to walk to the back of the store for milk and get a couple of other items and back to the car without being breathless or feeling tired.  It has been a long time since I experienced this.  I am really optimistic.  I plan on attending a meeting this morning and will watch a lot of football today as the college season basically starts today.  Georgia plays Clemson tonight at 8 pm and I will be tuned it.  Pat and I went out to eat last night and had a good meal.  Nothing else on the schedule for today.

Ruth, the price of gas here has gone up this week as well.  It is now $3.59 a gallon.  I guess the situation in Syria is being blamed but it is always some excuse or another.

Judy, wow, the eggs are really expensive up your way.  Ours are less than $2.00.  I expect you will miss having Kim once she leaves.

Janet, yes it is a joy to get some good news once in a while.  So far this hasn't been our best year.  :)  Your gasoline price situation reminds me of the shoemakers family not having shoes.  Everytime I go to the grocery store I am just thankful that I can still afford to buy groceries.  I can't imagine how tough it must be for some families.  Glad you got the AC fixed before this holiday weekend.  I don't envy Darrel his appointment next week and your comment is certainly right.  They will surely sedate him.

Marilyn, that is a strong earthquake.  I wonder if they felt it in Alaska. 

Judy, such a young age.  I do hope it wasn't drug related. 

Hi Ruth Ann and Pat. 

Jane, did you lose much food when your refrigerator quit?  We have been there and done that with a granddaughter but had to put a stop to it. 

Gas is $1.379 here this weekend. Larry that is equivalent to about $5.16 a gallon. 

Kim and family has gone.  I will miss that girl so much.

Didn't sleep last night so I am off to lay down for a bit.  John won't be home till late tonight or early tomorrow.  This has turned into a weekend not to be repeated!

I'm thankful I don't have buy gasoline just now.  My son Joel has my car - I don't get out hardly at all.  But I'll pray for all of you,

Larry:  That is such great news for you and Stacey. 

Prices going up and up - unless you sew, you wouldn't be paying attention to the price of fabric.  It is unconscionable to my mind and in the national & popular craft store, a good coupon helped me today for the insulating fabric for hot pads was marked $9.99 per yard when it wasn't even $4.00 just a couple of years ago - made in China junk.

Yes, I truly am most grateful for the fact that we can afford food, still can drive a car and get around to visit with the family. 

I have the book, "Dietrich Bonhoeffer" and it is an amazing history.  He was a pastor who rebelled against Hitler - a brilliant person and so interesting - murdered by the Nazis.  He wanted Protestants and Catholics to look at their similarities rather than their differences.  Led by the message from God, he did the most dangerous things .  I highly recommend this story. 

JudyB:  Sorry that your weekend has been so up in the air. 

Jane: Wishing you well on all your efforts with grands.  I would recommend you checking if the ownership added might cause you any financial issues in future.  Just a thought.  Things always do work out alright, don't they? 

Al:  Good day to you!  I hope you are staying cool during these warm days.  Miss your longer posts.

Hello Friends:

It is looking and feeling so much like rain. oops the sun has decided to shine right now. 

I have been to the grocery store for a few items, a load of laundry is waiting to come from dryer.  Now before that I must get dinner prepared and in the oven.

Al, Carol, Marilyn, Janet, Larry, Jane, Ruth Ann, Pat & Judy,
     Good to spend time with you .

Hi from the island. 
It is 3 A.M. and I have been awake since 1.30, so decided to stop in and read all the encouraging posts.  Hard to sleep due to the old body......

My main reason for posting is to mention to Janet about my grand Amanda and  bladder problem called IC/BPS (Interstial Cystitis).  After a year of terrible pain and a GP who should not be allowed to even be a dr., she finally got a specialist that helped.  They did a operation to stretch the bladder and she has a strict diet that keeps the pain more or less under control.  There is no cure...only careful attention to diet and only water as a beverage.  Also pain medication and some other meds when really severe.   Men can also suffer from this disease, although it is more often found with women.  Don't know if this info is helpful .....

So nice reading all the posts.  Like Al, I don't get out often and life can get lonely.  The kids are going to New York for a few days so I will have lots to keep me busy with feeding pets, looking after the garden and all the happy birds that come to feed....we have a large flock of Quail that has returned with all their babies. So cute.  Keeping my cat away has been a problem.  She wears a loud bell and a cat bib.....still have to squirt her with the garden hose some days.  Oh the joy of pets.

Hope this post doesn't get lost.  Will close now in case!

God Bless,

Liz

Time to close up this topic for this week.

I've opened a new one HERE (http://www.christianphotographers.com/community/index.php?topic=12759.new#new)

see you there!