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Morning Devotional...

Visions of Christmas: Seeing Red

Return to your rest, O my soul, for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.
Psalm 116:7

Recommended Reading
Matthew 11:28-30

Studying U.S. death data from 1979-2004, a team of researchers at the University of California at San Diego found that Americans are more likely to die over the holidays -- including fatal events on Christmas Day and New Year's Day -- than at any other time of the year.¹ That should be enough to encourage anyone to slow down and enjoy a stress-free Christmas this year!

Today is December 1 -- you have several weeks to prepare for a peaceful and safe celebratory season. Indeed, preparation is the key to preventing stress all year long. You're off to a good start, reading your daily devotions in Turning Points. In addition, ask the Lord to help you reflect Him this Christmas. God is not stressed or in a hurry; God's face doesn't turn red because of traffic and shoppers and the cost of gifts. So we shouldn't be stressed or turn red either. The fruit of the Spirit is "love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control" (Galatians 5:22-23). Stay filled with the Spirit this Christmas and there will be no room left for stress (Ephesians 5:18; 1 John 1:9).

Let the only red you see this Christmas be on the decorations, not in the mirror!

¹ news.nationalpost.com/2010/12/20/christmas-the-deadliest-day-of-the-year-study (http://news.nationalpost.com/2010/12/20/christmas-the-deadliest-day-of-the-year-study) (accessed 8-1-13).


From Today's Turning Point by Dr. David Jeremiah

Hi everyone. It looks like it will be another beautiful day here in Georgia.  We will go out to church and then to lunch and spend the rest of the day quietly resting here at home.  This morning I used my iPad to read my email, do some daily readings, and then read all the message boards I read each day before I got out of bed.  I was awake and Pat was sleeping so well I didn't want to wake her and I didn't mind the extra rest.  I got up and filled my medicine boxes for the next two weeks, something I really don't enjoy.  The Georgia/Georgia Tech football game was very exciting at the end and I was in a state of disbelief that Georgia was able to come back and win the game in the last seconds of the game.  The Alabama/Auburn game was also a nail biter to the very end with Alabama losing, which was their only loss of the season.

Jeanne, thanks for the new devotional thoughts for today. 

Janet, enjoyed the story you shared.

Well, phooey.  I lost my post again.  Was saying our power was out during the night, back on this morning, but not the well.  So we had to make calls to get power restored, making us almost late to church.  But all is well now, and it is a gorgeous day, so we always have things for which to be thankful.

I plan to take it easy today, as am trying to outrun a cold, taking Vitamin C and Zinc.  It's been several days already, but I am determined to WIN!  ;)

We plan to go to the reception for our worship leader/youth pastor and his new bride this evening.

Jeanne, good Thoughts for the Week!  Thanks.

Janet can't you start the well yourself?  Thankfully we can.  It just means turning a lever by the storage tank for us.

John and I are both sick with a nasty cold.  I was talking to Pat and she has the cold as well.

John has Yuletide Fireplace on the TV, all Christmas Carols, some secular and some celebrating Christ's birth.  So calming.

 :ticked:  Okay, if I keep losing every post I attempt.......GRRRR.  Not going to retype that one!

Winds are scheduled to arrive tonight and soon the temperature drops - seriously drops.  Don is in the garage putting mud flaps on the car right now.  I have such a full week of appointments that I am doing the laundry and cleaning a closet (sorry, mama!).

JudyB:  thanks for the music -

A special prayer goes out to all who drive trucks and bring our goodies in safe and sound. 

Marilyn:  Congratulations on your weight loss.

Janet:  Another nice story.  Bundle up for you are about to cool down.  From your fellow weather forecaster west of you. 

Do any of you gals ever turn your head when someone in the store says, "mom"?  I still do.  The other day, a couple was walking right behind me & she said "hello" and I turned and said hello back to her then noticed she was answering a cell phone. 

Jeanne:  Nice message on what we concentrate on over the holidays.  It is always amazing to see the crazy lines for sales & the anger out there. 

Hi, friends,

I've really enjoyed reading the remainder of last week's posts and stories and music, and thoroughly enjoyed reading the devotional and the posts thus far today.

The service at church was a good one, and one I'll remember. And, I came home with a tiny little advent calendar, and 2 advent devotional books.

Y'all just don't know how much it means to come here and join the conversation.

Much love to all,
Ruth Ann

Thank you for the comments on my weight loss. I am very pleased with my loss, I feel so much better and I like the way my clothes are fitting me now .

It has been a quiet day in the Riley house, light rain now more rain and cold expected by tonight.  Carol I think we are getting the cold front first before it comes your way.  Keith chopped a lot of the wood our neighbor gave us from the dead tree he cut down on his property line. He has already stacked most of it under the back deck, but it is still wet, so we won't be able to use it this year.

It was so nice to see a post from Brother Al. But it made me sad that he had to spend the holiday alone since his son went to NY to see the parade.

Judy I hope you, John and pat get over your colds real soon.

Janet, Type your post on a word document. Then copy and paste it on here. You won't loose it that way!

Carol, your Broncos beat our Chiefs again.  :(  It really doesn't bother me a whole lot, after all, it IS only a game.  (Try telling that to a die-hard football fanatic!)  Yes, the cold is heading our way, are you ready for it?

We got the new hot tub yesterday, and I think sitting in it and breathing the steam helps me.  I am fighting off a cold, been at it several days now.  But I WIN!!  Thank you, God.

I just stopped by to see if there was anything new happening here, be back tomorrow!  I am waiting for some info from Pat so I can go ahead with our Bios, and I apologize for the long wait.  Pat has to put the photos in, so if you have sent me your questions, and haven't sent Pat your photos, please send those to her.  We want to see your story featured!!

Judy....too much trouble!

Hi everyone. It is a damp but not too cold morning here in Georgia.  After coffee I had some errands to run, which I did.  Today our men's luncheon group is going to another new place for us and tonight is my Monday night meeting.  That should be it for today.  I know I will be ready for a nap this afternoon as woke up at 3:30 am and was never able to go back to sleep.  We had a nice service at church yesterday and it was Communion Sunday as well as the first Sunday in Advent.  After church 5 of us went to the new buffet and had a very nice lunch without having to wait or deal with a loud noise level. 

Sorry to read of the colds striking our folks here.  I don't have a cold but either allergies or my sinuses are really acting up.   

I have the story emailed to the paper, as corrected or changed by Don.  Now I have to take his photo to the paper to go with the story.

I think I feel better today but am going to take it easy, as I still feel weak and break into a sweat at the slightest effort.  :P  I don't do "sick" well at all!!

I'm off to the newspaper, see you later!

Good Afternon this cold damp day.

Janet: Thanks for posting your story I liked it very much.
           I have not sent any pictures to Pat either. I had better tie a string around my finger to remember.

Judy: What day is the Trucker TV on. and what time of day.

Larry: Hello

Marilyn: You look beautiful.

And to the others I have missed,  hello.

We left early this morning for an appointment and while there as was suggested it was like meeting at the coffee shop.
Now home to do what needs to be done.
I was talking with our daughter and she has a cold and our son is getting over one it seems  the virus is flying around.

A friend of mine is doing her Christmas cards hint hint I must do mine before it gets to late.

Trucker TV CTV2 11:30 Saturday am.

Back from the doctor.  Off the Lipitor, on antibiotics and 4 sinus meds.  I let it go to far this time.  Feel like going to bed and sleeping.

I have an outfit done for Mel's baby, I ran out of one of the yarns, and wasn't happy with the alternative.  Went in to WalMart and voila they finally had the right yarn in stock......Now to tear down and build back up. 

Fog today and possible freezing rain or snow.  Not a good day all round.

Here (http://www.christianphotographers.com/community/index.php?topic=12684.new#new) is an updated picture of Zeke!!!

Great picture, Judy.   :)

Hi, friends,

It was good to hear from each of you.  I, too, am dealing with a cold. Oh, well, it could be lots worse.

Yesterday was a good day with lots done. So, today I've been quiet. That also gives me time to be thoughtful.

Y'all have a good day.

Ruth Ann

Love the picture of Zeke. He is one beautiful Rottie.

Hi everyone.  It is another dreary morning but not rainy so far.  We had light rain all day yesterday and then some heavy rain during the night.  It looks like we may have some more rain tonight with some fog.  It is to get up to 60 degrees today.  I will go to a meeting the morning and then mid-afternoon friends are coming over to play some cards and share supper with us.  It should be a fun afternoon.

Ruth, I no longer send out Christmas cards but try to write a short email with a Christmas graphic as most of our friends have email and it doesn't take me hours and hours as it used to when I sent cards. 

Judy, Zeke is a nice looking dog. 

It seems that colds are stacking our ranks these last few days.  Sure hope you all are feeling better today.

It looks like we'll have a couple more warmer than average days before the temperature takes another dip.   So far no immediate expectations for snow in this area.  That's good and it's bad.  Here in the foothills I'm perfectly happy with no snow, but I am always aware that it's necessary in the nearby mountains to prevent a spring and summer drought. 

 :coffee: This is such a  week packed full of appointments.  Today is the dentist for both of us. Yes, it is colder this morning than yesterday morning.  Right around freezing and the wind is coming.  Yesterday, thank heaven, I had a phone call reminding me of the book club that is my church friends.  I belong to two groups and the other one I call my secular book club.  I do have friends in that one also.  I had not marked the calendar and thank goodnes it wasn't scheduled for my house.  Everyone brings a salad.  to the church club & we discussed "7 men" by Eric Metaxas.  I had Deitrich Bonhoeffer.  Good thing is I have read much on him previously so it was almost easy to talk about that man of faith. 

Judy:  Nothing sweeter than a puppy. 

Janet:  One son had to send out for a part on his hot tub - over $400 and he can do the work himself.  He would have taken it apart but apparently it was installed before the house & much too heavy to take out from the back yard.  It seems normal size to me.  Enjoy. 

Today I'm praising God that I feel so much better!  I had a really good night's sleep, which always helps, and the cold symptoms seem to be on their way out.  Praise God for His healing power!

I want to start wrapping gifts today.  Darrel is going to Liberal for another treatment, but I think I should just stay home.  If I keep doing a little bit every day, it will all get done, and without a big hassle at the last minute.  At least, that's my plan!

I got John's itinerary yesterday.  He is to arrive on Dec. 20 and leave on January 7.  They are routing him through Dallas this time, instead of Denver.  Should be better.

I have been up for hours, spent time with the Lord, cooked a nice breakfast, ate, cleaned up the dishes, then Darrel and I sat in the hot tub for a while.  Nice to not have to rush off anywhere!

Our friends are those who know their own faults well enough to forgive us ours.~
                                                                                                             Moulton Farnham

Good afternoon, friends,

I'm in from a long day of taking someone to two doctors and then a pharmacy. So, a bit tired, although all I did all day long was drive - wait - drive - wait - drive - then wait some more. :)

It really looks like the skies would like to snow, but the temps just aren't down that low yet. The forecast is for mixed precip this weekend.

It's so good to have conversations with my children. What a blessing they are.

Now, I think all of them are trying to determine where to have our big Bice Christmas gathering. I smiled and answered the text message letting them all know my calendar is ready and waiting for an entry - just let me know when and where. :)

It's about time to hear from the rest of the clan, so I'd better go my way and wait to hear from them.

Love to all,
Ruth Ann

Hi everyone.  Another dreary but warmer day here today.  Still no evidence of the sun appearing.  We had a nice time playing Canasta (Hand and Foot) with our friends yesterday afternoon and sharing dinner with them.  This morning I went to Bible Study but Pat did not go.  Looking forward to resting this afternoon and a quiet evening. 

Please be praying for John.  He is in a tough position with one person at his job.  HE is ready to walk.....Pray that God direct his path and tongue.

Judy, so sorry to read that John has conflict with someone at his work.  Our jobs are hard enough without these conflicts.  I will be keeping him in my thoughts and prayers.

 Judy: Jobs and conflict always seems to happen and somehow we must find a way to work through the situation and come out smiling. John will do just that I am sure.

Like so many in the south we also have a dull and dreary day.
I went to my twice weekly appointment this morning and now I have spent  most of the afternoon trying to get a cross stitch project finished. When finished it will get ironed and put in a drawer for someone else to find.

Janet: I would like to sit in the hot tub with you.

Mel has just arrived home and I think we will be going out as there is something at an auction that he would like to check out.

I had also thought that this post was lost but I kept going back on the arrow button and voila here it is .

John went to the boss and told him what was going on, at that time he gave in his resignation.  The boss asked him to reconsider, and went to the offending dispatcher and had the dispatch reversed.  Any more interference from this dispatcher and there will be severe repercussions for him.  Now for John to reconsider.......that is in the air as there is another job lined up.  HE was raised with the theory that you don't throw away a pair of shoes till you have a new pair to put on.  Thank you for praying, and I ask that you continue.

Okay!  I finally have a treat for you!  Go to Members Bios and read all about someone we all love!  Sorry it took so long, had technical problems, but Pat got it fixed!  Thanks, Pat, and feel better!   <3

Hi everyone.  It is a bit early but Pat just got up and I decided to read the message boards on my iPad before getting up as want to work on computers this morning as just looked at the tracking page and Pat's new monitor is to be delivered today.  Yesterday she decided that I should take the new computer and she will have my desktop.  It is a Windows 7 computer as is her laptop and both of mine will then be Wndows 8.  Yesterday turned out tobe warm (73 degrees) and we saw a bit of the sun.  I think we will have rain today.  This afternoon we are going to visit our friends who recently moved into a cottage at a retirement home.  That will be it for today.

Ruth, do I read in what you said about someone else finding your cross stitch work that it was done because you enjoy doing it, which is a fine reason?

Judy, glad John didn't let the dispatcher run him away from his job.  It sounds like the boss doesn't want to lose him. 

Here's a link to Janet's latest bio on one of our members of CP:

Larry Hanna (http://www.christianphotographers.com/community/index.php?topic=12852.0)

here we are again with one of those dreary days.

Larry: YOu were correct 
Pat: Hello.

Hi Ruth!!!

Hi everyone.  It is another cloudy but very warm day here in Georgia.  We expect to reach 74 degrees this afternoon.  We had a nice visit with our friends yesterday in their new cottage.  They are getting settled and it looks like they will be very comfortable there.  They are still cleaning out their two story home so they can list it for sale.  Today is our ROMEO's lunch at O'Charley's.  This morning I finished up setting up the computer for Pat that I have been using.  The monitor was delayed in arrival but hopefully will be here today and she should be set to go.  I worked several hours on it yesterday and now will conform the new computer to the way I want it.  That will be it for today. 

Pat, thanks for posting my story and Janet thanks for writing it up.  I haven't read it yet but will do so a little later. 

Ruth, I hope your day isn't dreary again to today. 

Sky is clear and it is cold out.  I have to get the fire lit, I wear sweaters to stay warm and delay lighting till the afternoon, that way I save wood. 

John is on his way home, and I'm looking forward to seeing him.  This has been a tough week.

God bless you all.

Pat and Janet:  I just sent three pictures.  Something has changed on the email attachment site and it was impossible for me to send them all together.  Always something. 

JudyB:  Sorry that this has been a difficult week  for you - what has John decided on which job he will take? 

We went to Sam's Club as the deadline for renewing is coming up and we won't be renewing.  We did find two pairs of slacks for Don so I can throw out two pairs that are not so good, not good enough to be donated either.  Now, Don is still working on the garage door and that isn't working either.  Cold out there. 

I thought I wrote in here about a friend having normal numbers on his cancer so that is such a blessing.  My physical was this morning and all is very good.  Now to keep working on my memory.  Feeling blessed and very grateful. 

We just got home from Garden City.  It has been 14 to 15 degrees all day, so one doesn't spend any longer outdoors than necessary!!  Br-r-r-r!  Darrel had a short checkup with his interventional heart doctor.  It didn't amount to much, but he is doing well.  I don't care for this doctor at all.  He is loud, brash and confrontational.  If I need a heart doctor, I will look elsewhere!  If you have a real problem, he doesn't treat it, anyway, just sends you to somebody else. 

We got some Christmas shopping done while we were there, and that's good.

Carol, I will go look at your photos!

Larry, doing your story was a pleasure.  Hope you like it!

Judy, I'm glad John will be home and hope you have a peaceful weekend!

Hi everyone, I have  experience a rather bad day yesterday starting with a flat tire. It took Keith 3 hours of working on that wheel to get the tire off and the little donut put on.  Also I  was going to grind some flax seed using the blender when the  blender threw the jar off  spreading seeds all over the kitchen counter and floor, what  mess that was to clean up. I cut the palm of my hand in the process, so put some on lavender oil and and a band aid then went on with the cleaning. On top of all that I came down with a cold.

Today I called Walmart to see if they took appointments for the tires, but they don't, they did, however, set aside a pair of tires for me adnd told me that they open at 7 and to get there early because by 10 am it gets pretty crazy. So it looks like we will be getting up early on a Saturday morning to go buy tires for my car.

It is now thundering and raining, we were supposed to get snow, it may still come.

Marilyn, that's the kind of day you can certainly do without!   :(

Marilyn I had a pastor who said, "It came to pass, it didn't come to stay."  Sorry the day turned out like that.

We are still in a bit of a quandary about the job situation.  Will let you know when we decide.

John is home and tomorrow night is the Christmas Dinner at church.  I am looking forward to that.

Hi, friends,

Sorry I've missed being here for a day or so.  I laid down yesterday and it ended up that I had lain down for the night. ;)

And, today about the same thing happened, but this time I awakened.

I was out for an annual checkup in the freezing rain. Then met friends for lunch/dinner.

A friend texted that she had learned we might have ice, "was I in and safe or out playing in the weather." My reply was that I thought I'd take my boot out and check to see if it skates. She responded that she had had a conversation with that boot and it said it doesn't skate - to go back home!  ;D

They even canceled our Christmas parade this year, along with the Christmas tree lighting. Oh, well, maybe by cancelling that parade some individuals won't get wet, cold and sick.

And, most likely we will see the lights on the city's Christmas tree anyway.

Y'all have a wonderful rest of the day.

Ruth Ann

Hi everyone.  Some of that cold weather has arrived in the south as it went from 74 yesterday to 42 this morning.  I am certainly not complaining about the temperature as so many over the country are having such bad weather.  Our big activity for this afternoon is to go to the Aurora Theater for the Christmas Canteen show. I am still trying to get the desktop computer all set up as Pat wants hers and like I like mine.  I am having trouble getting one of the printers to be online and will have to work with that today. 

Carol, we dropped our Sam's Club membership a year or so ago as you have to buy such large quantities.  I think we are getting a new Costco fairly close by so will probably join there for a year or so. 

Janet, I wouldn't like that doctor either.  Fortunately I have some very good doctors who I really like.  I still haven't had time to look at my story but haven't forgotten about it. 

Marilyn, I think you have every right to say you had a bad day yesterday.  Sure hope today is better.  Hope you get your new tires today. 

Judy, I am sure you all will make the right decision on the job situation.   

Ruth Ann, it sounds like it will be a good time to stay in where you are nice and warm and safe from the bad weather and keep your car parked.

I went to my friend Pat's house last night for a jewelry party, and as I was driving home, I noticed the exterior temperature was 2 degrees!!  Now, that's the coldest we have had in a long time!  Wind chill was at -10.  Glad I didn't have to be out except from her house to my car!  This morning, it is clear UP to 7 degrees, so we have a heat wave going on!  ;)  But very little wind, so I really don't mind the cold, since I don't have to work outdoors or anything.  We are blessed to have a warm, comfortable home.  God is so good to us.

Darrel surprised me by saying, "Let's go out to breakfast."  So we did that, then stopped and got two items we didn't find yesterday.  Now I'm about to start wrapping gifts again as soon as I finish here.

Good to read all your posts this morning, and I hope everyone stays safe and warm.[/b]

Hi, folks, I've had a very quiet day today, but seem to be getting revved up now. :)

I like to do a few things each day to let the apartment know I'm happy here. This evening will be time to "love" the living room.

Y'all have a good day.

Ruth Ann

Ruth Ann, I like the way you express that!  I try to "love" my home some each day, too!  If I don't, I get too far behind on the loving!  ;)

Hi everyone.  It is another rainy and dreary morning here in Georgia but really not too cold.  I have already made a trip to the church to take the caramel corn that Pat made up into small bags for the annual craft and bake sale.  They had many beautiful items for Christmas and for gifts displayed.  This sale is only for members of the church.  Yesterday we had a wonderful time at the Christmas Canteen we attended.  It was a professional musical program with so much energy and plain fun with great singing and a bit of comedy.  It last 2 1/2 hours with just a 15 minute intermission after about 1 1/2 hours.  Needless to say Pat and I were both exhausted just from watching them.  On my way back from the church I stopped and got Pat and I something for a quick breakfast and we will attend church later and go out to eat lunch.  That will be plenty for today. 

Janet, did your car complain in having to start in such cold weather?  There is a lot of cold weather across the country. 

Ruth Ann, I bet your apartment is appreciating your tender care and you are enjoying it too when it is done. 

No, Larry, the car didn't seem to mind starting, thank God.  It is used to being in the garage, not out in such cold weather, so that's a blessing, for it to start right up.  I surely do not miss those days of having to run the car for a while, and scraping ice off the windows!  Brrrr!  Love having a garage!  That program sounds like it was so much fun, I love those high energy performances, , but like you, it sometimes wears me out just watching!

Boy, I'm glad Darrel is sitting here in a warm room watching the Chiefs play Washington, because I sure wouldn't want him (or me) out in the stands in that snow!  They are sliding and falling on the slick grass, too.  And the lines on the field are almost obliterated!  Wow!  Gotta be a hard-core football fan to sit in the stands and watch that game!

A long-time friend, who is several years older than Beth, passed away on Friday.  She was married and had two sons, but then she got a brain tumor, and her health had gone steadily downhill.  She has been in the care home here for several years, and for the past two or three years could no longer talk.  But Darlene had such a heart for the Lord, and always had a smile and a 'thumbs-up' for me, with a sparkle in her eyes.  She loved the Lord so much, and I know she's having a grand time in heaven, free from the prison of a body that would not respond to her wishes any more.  I asked her to tell our beloved Pastor Bill hello for me.  Her service is at our church tomorrow.

Chicken's done--see you later!

Hi, friends,

It's been an icy, cold day, so with the boot and being more clumsy because of it, I chose to remain at home today. The church has 14 steps to the door, so don't want to risk falling.

But I enjoyed 3 church services by tv today, and each left me with thoughts to ponder.

Y'all have a wonderful day with our Lord.

Ruth Ann

Janet Leave the wipers up off the windshield.  That will make clearing the window easier. 

I did go get my new tires yesterday early in the morning,we were at Walmart by 7:45am. Today I bathed happy so he will be clean for his Vet appointment on Friday.

It has been very cold here, in the 20's. 

Thanks, Judy, but I prefer leaving the car in the garage!  There was no precipitation the other evening while I was in town--the night it got down to 0.  ;)

Twenty sounds pretty good to me right now, Marilyn!  But our cold snap is over, at least for a few days, I think.

Yesterday was Don's birthday celebration at oldest son's house.  Only one grandson is missing but will be "home" for Christmas.  He is in Canada playing hockey and they are allowed one "foreigner" to play on the team - he is the foreigner.  I think that is so funny.  Our second grandson has been accepted to Colo State  - Fort Collins & is looking for scholarships.  Our granddaughter made the desserts last night and everything is always chocolate. 

Janet:  Never mind the personality of any doctor if they happen to be brilliant.  I had a surgeon operate on  my neck years ago and he was rude beyond normal - excellent surgeon. 

Glad you are getting the new tires at least.

JudyB:  "It came to pass but didn't stay" - nice quote.

Ruth Ann:  Wonderful that your city still has Christmas lights - our big city now only says "holiday" lights on the city building but they can smoke pot on the front porch so that is more imporant to their minds. 

:coffee: 

Oops!  Seems I 'spoke' too soon about our weather, as it is 5 this morning!  But may get up to 17 as the day goes on!  Maybe clear up to 50 by Friday, though--that's Kansas for you.  :)

John Hagee is preaching in a bright red suit with red-striped tie--very festive!  Most men wouldn't wear bright colors, especially in suits.  Darrel always complains when he shops for clothes that, "Why don't they make men's clothes in nice colors?  All they usually have is brown (he dislikes brown!) charcoal gray, navy blue or black!"  Aren't you glad God made each of us unique?  What a boring world it would be if we were all alike!  And if we were, it wouldn't likely even matter who we married!  What a thought!  I think I better corral my runaway thoughts and get with it!  :lol:

Marilyn, did you get your new tires on your car yet?

We went to a dinner party of our small group last night.  It was fun.  We played 'Balderdash' and had a lot of laughs!  That group has good imagination!  ;)

At 1:00 is the service for Darlene, and Darrel's diabetic support group meeting is tonight.  And since I got up two hours later than usual, due to being out later last night, the day is fleeting fast!

Carol, please give Don my belated birthday greetings and best wishes for a wonderful year ahead.  So nice almost all your family could be together to help him celebrate.  When all is said and done, family is what matters! 

Greeting to all who pop in later!

Janet, you've got us beat - at least for now.  We're going to be in the mid-20's today and low 20's the next few days.  But then at night it will drop down to single digits for at least four nights, maybe more.  Yep! It's winter.   ;D

Janet I remember back 1967-1968 the "prominent" fellows in our youth group wore various shades of white, or very pale grey suits.  I always liked the lighter colours as well.

Hi everyone.  It is a rainy day and very dark and dreary.  I didn't feel well yesterday and don't today so won't be attending my men's luncheon or my meeting tonight.  This too shall pass.

Janet, in Green Bay, where a game was played yesterday, it was below zero and in Philadelphia they played part of the game in a heavy downfall of snow. Sorry to hear of the loss of your friend.   

Yes, Larry, we saw part of that Philadelphia game, where they had to brush the snow off the lines on the field.  Tough guys!  I noticed there weren't many spectators in the stands, though!  And the Chiefs won, by a huge margin!   :thumbsup:

I am trying to order a gift card from Snap-On Tools for Mark, for Christmas.  And their site won't work.  Frustrating.  :-\

Time for me to get dressed and ready to meet the day!

Hi, friends,

It's almost time for me to hear from my Philippine family, so won't "talk" too long.

It was time for my neighbor to get his other cataract removed today, so a good bit of my day has been taken up with taking him, waiting on him at the surgery center, and taking him home. He was so angry and rigid about when I put the drops in his eyes the last time that he's on his own this time. He threw a full fledged tantrum on me for being only 6 minutes late, and after I had called letting him know when I was leaving from across town. None of us, though, can take into account a wreck along the way that was causing 3 lanes of traffic to merge into 1 lane... Oh, well, I guess that was trying to put pearls into a "sow's purse" as is referred to in the New Testament. :) All we can do is try to serve our Lord as best we know how and wait for His guidance from there.

Then, it was time to see to it that the faucets were dripping at the house before bad weather this week, and then to pick up mail and make sure that a mail forwarding card was filled out.

All told, that took up most of the day. Now it's time to wait for the doctor to call with results of a test done last Friday, and to then check the internet till time to get the call from the Philippines.

Y'all have a good day.

Ruth Ann

Janet  oh yes Isure did get my new tires  on Saturday morning. the car rides so nice now. It is an old 88 Chevy celebrity, but it still runs great.

Hi everyone.  We actually saw the sun for a couple of minutes today but it is overcast again.  Yesterday was pretty much a wasted day and spent a lot of time laying down resting.  I don't think today is going to be much better but I do have a commitment at 11 am that I will honor and a couple of quick errands and then will rest for the remainder of the day.  Pat has been busy Christmas shopping online.  It takes awhile but is much easier than walking through the stores. 

Ruth Ann, what ungratefulness that your friend displayed.  It sounds like you had a very busy day. 

Marilyn, I as sure you take good care of your car.  I remember when you bought it a number of years ago.   

How can we complain when Antartica recorded a record below 139. degrees F.  ?    Don said it was something that we actually felt warmer outside yesterday at 9 degrees F.  A thaw is comng on Thursday. 

Ruth Ann:  I feel so bad for you regarding the angry outbursts from the man you are helping.  Sometimes that happens in dementia cases and it is so sad.  It helps to keep the cabinet doors open near the pipes too when it is freezing outside. 

We have another possibile national publicity crisis here - there is a rally this weekend for a bakery owner who refuses to make a wedding cake for a "different" marriage.   Two men from the state of MA. came to the little store and demanded a cake and were refused for the religious beliefs the owner stands by.  Now it will be a lawsuit and another publicity stunt. 

Yes, we love our family and one grandson will be home soon too - he surprised Don with a phone call. 

Yesterday, I finished making all of the hot fudge sauce and peanut brittle to be divided.  Napped a little.We have a concert with 2nd. grandchild tonight and tomorrow is my potluck for women's group.

I've just spoken to Judy.  She has been fighting a really miserable cold and is not feeling at all well - and she sounds bad, too.  I scolded her for delaying the heat in the house until afternoon and told her (actually I ordered her  ;) ) to get the heat going and to wait until she feels better to come back to Christian Photographers.  So prayers for her recovery will be most welcome.

Prayers going upward (actually, DOWN from our position seated with Christ beside God's throne!) for Larry, Judy and Ruth Ann to feel better.  During this season it is really inconvenient to not feel well.  But please do take care of yourselves while your bodies regain strength.  Love you all!

I went back to the gym this morning.  Did a mile and a half on the treadmill and then some stretching.  Don't want to overdo it when I missed more than a week.  But am so thankful the cold is gone!  Praise God!

Darrel has gone to Liberal for yet another treatment.  We will both be happy when he is finished, I think he may have two more.

And guess who STILL doesn't have her Christmas tree up?   :-[  I don't know why I am dragging my heels about that!  But I am.  :-\

The combined Thanksgiving/Christmas dinner at the care home is tonight.  They call it the holiday dinner, but I refuse to do that.  I will take a pie and some guacamole and chips.  The home does the meat, potatoes, gravy and bread and the families of the residents are to bring salads and desserts.  Beth has four guests coming, including me.  They limit the number, because some people will take advantage at every opportunity.

Marilyn, you sound like me, in that I don't really care about the age of my car, as long as it looks reasonably presentable and runs good.  I just want it to get me there and back, and be dependable!

Pat, how are you feeling now?  And are you in Virginia or Guelph? 

Talk to you all later!

Well it's about 20 degrees outside. I enjoyed the sun today, but the wind was a problem.

I thought I'd let you know that my father in law is doing much better after his sinus surgery. They found a yeast infection and some fluid in one ear, but nothing else! We were over at his house on Sunday evening and we played Dominos. Gerhard looked 1000% better and he was making some of his old comments during the game.  He has also been able to decrease the times between doses of pain medication which he had been taking every 2 hours. He has a visiting nurse that comes over, and a physical therapist too. (He's been confined to the house or in the hospital since September.) I think he is finally free of the head pain that has been plaguing him all this time.

Hi, friends,

Smokey - Good to see you with us again.

Thanks for all the kind comments. It must be "buy a battery for the car" time. Had to call AAA for assistance today. So, when I go to get checked for renewing the auto license plate, I'll go to Sams Club and get the battery and a large bag of cough drops.

Otherwise, it's time to rest and renew this evening.

Y'all have a great rest of the day with our Lord.

Ruth Ann

Larry I do try to take good care of my car, I would be lost without it., Its a good car and it runs great. I only worked two days this week and don't go back until next Monday. I am hoping to get some Christmas shopping done. Keith's oldest son and his wife, are expecting twins, we don't know the gender yet. The little boy Jackson  just turned 2 yesterday. I am just no getting enthused about that yet. I will have to make something, I feel so inadequate  because Keith's ex is such a wonderful knitter, and makes such beautiful things. Well I suppose I should get myself a little be enthused and start crocheting something.

Smokey, good to 'see' you again!  Glad your father in law is better.  come by and chat more often.

Marilyn, please don't compare yourself to anyone else; just be the best YOU you can be!  That is all anyone who loves you should expect, and the others don't matter.  ;)  See, I could really 'down' myself, because I do NOT kinit at all!  Not one stitch!  :-\  But it doesn't matter; I do other things.

Our temp rose from 4 up past 40 yesterday!!  Yippee!

Darrel is ready to go to the gym, so bye!

Hi everyone.  We finally have a clear sky today but it was in the 20's this morning but going into the low 50's.  I went to coffee but plan on staying home the rest of the day as still not feeling up to par.

Carol, glad it will finally warm up for you all out Denver way.  I saw the bakery owner interviewed on Fox News yesterday.  I agree with you about the publicity stunt but unfortunately they will probably get a judge who will rule against the bakery owner. Grandchild concerts are very special and hope you really had a good time last night. 

Jeanne, thanks for sharing the info regarding Judy and I hope she will soon be feeling better.

Janet, glad you have overcome the cold.  I am sure you will know the right time to put up that tree so please don't fret about it.  Hope you had a good time at the dinner at the care home. I agree with you on the car and as soon as I got the PT Cruiser I joined the GM Motor Club so if I have any car problems I can get help.  At least now Pat could come and get me if the car is towed. 

Smokey, glad your FIL is doing well after his sinus surgery.  Being free of head pain after so long must certainly be welcome. 

Ruth Ann, cold weather is hard on a battery as it weakens over time particularly when a car has to stay outside in the elements.  Hope your cough soon gets better.

Marilyn, expecting twin grandchildren would be very exciting.  I wouldn't worry about your gift as it will be filled with love and when we do our best I don't think we need to be compared to anyone else.  (I see Janet share my opinion on the comparison.)

Janet, you have so many skills and things you do when would you ever find the time to knit.  :) 

Larry:  So sorry to read  that you are still not feeling up to par.  It is a ridiculously hyper time of the year so I hope you can stay out of the whirlwind outside your home. 

Marilyn:  You will make a well-loved present, I am sure. 

We had the brunch feast at church today.  Amazing food all around - you can't help but think of the rising numbers of those homeless in our city vs. the abundance of our area.  This church has a huge input for food, clothing and shelter but the entire city can't keep up with the poorest of the poor. 

Hi, friends,

Marilyn, I once took a doll making seminar (1 day) and we were supposed to complete a doll during that day. So, I found cute pastel-colored scraps of fabric and make a knock-off of a pillow that had a sort-of triangle shaped head on one side, then, cut out arms and legs out of flesh colored knitted material. That Humpty Dumpty ended up being my daughter's most favorite doll, and one which she still owns all these years later. It didn't look gorgeous to my eyes, but she instantly loved it and named it Humpty Dumpty. :)

I can't knit a stitch either, and my mom really tried. I CAN crochet, but knitting just didn't click with me. But, then, I had computer skills my mom didn't have, so was content with my different set of skills.

Thankfully, when Sam's Club tested my battery, Larry, it tested out good. So, I just must have kept the radio and my lights on too long in the cold weather, while the motor was shut off. :( Another senior moment, no doubt.

What a busy day today: got tested for and then purchased my license plate renewal for the year, got the battery tested, bought some groceries at Sam's and as I was checking out, the man ahead of me coughed, thus precipitating a dash back to get the big bag of sugar free cough drops, then bought the rest of groceries at a regular grocery, and finished up by getting a haircut. Whew!

So, it's time to make a bit of dinner and then rest for the evening. :)

Love to all, and more love to our Lord,
Ruth Ann

Thanks for the compliments and encouragement. I'm sure I will crochet something very nice for the twins. I did some Christmas shopping today and am crocheting a Mobius Cowl for Savannah in Winter White. That is a scarf that has a twist and is also called a neck warmer. I am going to make earring for Sarah's mother Ann and for the wife and girlfriends of Keith's son. So I am getting busy  and need to get those earrings made by next weekend because Dr. Craig, Stephanie and Baby Jackson are coming  for a short visit.

Hi everyone on a cold but sunny morning.  I have no plans on going anywhere today as still feeling sub-par.  Just getting around the house leaves me exhausted and I still have no appetite.  I had wanted to get Pat's files moved from her old computer to her new one but that may have to wait until tomorrow or later.  Pat has a doctor's appointment late this afternoon. 

Carol, other than go to the local jewelry store to see if I can find a nice watch for Pat my participation in preparations for Christmas will be limited to writing some checks.  Pat put out a few decorations and our little Christmas tree on Monday when the housekeepers were here to help with the containers and getting the tree lights hooked up. Christmas day will be the big day when we all go down to spend Christmas with Stacey.  Our son and DIL are planning on coming over and I will ask him to drive us downtown.  We had an email from our church yesterday with an emergency request from the food bank our church members support.  Apparently they did not receive the normal influx of food at Thanksgiving time.  I think the food banks are being overwhelmed.

Ruth Ann, interesting story and memory of "Humpty Dumpty".  Children see things with children's eyes and see beauty where perhaps adults would not.  Glad you didn't have to buy a new battery.  My PT Cruiser sounds an alarm if I try to leave the lights on after taking out the key and the radio stops at that time also. 

Marilyn, it sounds like your home factory will be very busy for a few days as you make lovely gifts. 

Marilyn, isn't it great what a few words of encouragement can do for us?  Glad you've made some decisions about what to make for gifts.

Larry, sorry you are still not feeling up to par, and hope your strength and energy will soon return.  Remember, there are a lot of folks who love you and pray for you, and do continue to take it easy.  Our food bank seems to have been hit harder than usual this season, as well, and I see and hear appeals for more food for it.


I am also feeling sub-par today.  Had a terrible night with restless legs syndrome and just feeling crazy.  My throat is trying to get sore again, so I'm taking the vitamin C and zinc again.  And I didn't go to the gym this morning.  When I finally got to sleep sometime after 3 AM, I slept until nearly 7.  So my day feels really mixed-up.  But I have prayed for strength for today, and God hasn't failed me yet!  I'm sure He never will.

I finally got the package with Abby's gift yesterday.  It had been shipped about 10 days earlier, was transferred from UPS to USPS for some reason.  It's a Bible; NASB/Amplified parallel.  That's what she told me she wanted and I was thrilled with her choice of a Bible for her gift.  The Bible she is using now is the one she's had since she was small, a children's version of some kind.  Now I am waiting for Mark's and Darrel's gifts.  I'm doing most of my shopping online, and now most of the sites have free shipping!! :thumbsup:

Darrel has been having terrible night sweats lately.  We think it is caused from his diabetes, so he will start being more careful about monitoring that and about what he eats before going to bed.  It does get me to wash the sheets often!  ;)

See you later!

Hi, friends,

Janet, it could be that your husband's blood sugar is dropping low in middle of the night. I had lots of night sweats till I learned that I must eat a snack containing a bit of protein, carbs, and fat. A slice of peanut butter toast can do nicely in this instance, or a slice of cheese and crackers - just something light.

Today has been a stay-in-and-love-the apartment day. :) So, I just fixed a glass of almost eggnog using light soy milk and sugar free accompaniment. Refreshing.

Time to go and try to finish my to do list for today.

Love to all,
Ruth Ann

Thanks, Ruth Ann!  That is what Kristi (at the gym) told him, too.  He really needs to be more regular about taking care of the diabetes, so it doesn't get worse.

I just had a lovely phone call from my sister Shirley.  How I wish we lived close enough to each other that we could visit more!

Time to go see if we got any mail!

Today has been my stay at home day after I went to the gym. I did laundry and finished that scarf/cowl for Savannah, I made it out of a very soft Homespun yarn. It is soooo soft, I hope she likes it and will wear it. They seem to be the "in" scarf at this time with the young people. Now to get busy on some earring for the rest of the gifts, i have to set up my jewelry making  materials on the dining room table and it is pretty cold in the dining room.

Keith only worked ½ day today so he is preparing for a fire in the fireplace. No sun to ay the forecasters said the we were to have freezing rain starting after 1pm today. Not happening yet. sometimes I wonder where they get their information. Weather guessers for sure.  :lol:

Janet you came in while I as typing.  I hope Darrel is more conscientious about his diabetes. My older kids Dad  never did what he was supposed to, even had a kidney transplant and that didn't' even set him straight according to what my kids have told me. He dies about 24 years ago.

The Broncos just lost the game.  Not a fine game day.  Don finished the cards while I scraped ice and snow from the front driveway which faces north.  Hence, the ice.  I have always in our marriage shoveled snow since Don was either traveling or I would not let him shovel because he was told very early that he had a heart murmur.  Just a few years ago we found out there is no murmur.  It feels good to be out in the fresh air anyway.  He does have diabetes as well and strenuous work has sometimes affected him so we just try to keep things on an even keel here. 

A lot of packages are sent UPS and from there to our post office where they lay around for some extra time.

Carol, maybe they think our packages are cheese, better when aged.  ;)  You be careful of that shoveling, too!  I don't mind doing that, but I tend to go at it like "killing snakes" and overdo before I realize how hard I'm pushing myself.  Sorry about the Broncos!

I am waiting for my friend Pat to call.  She is going to color, cut and style my hair this morning, (if she ever gets home from a Dr. app't!)  So I have been doing 'stuff' while waiting for her call.

Tonight we are going with friends to Dodge City for a Christmas dinner play called A Christmas Cactus.  That should be fun!

Gotta run!  See you later!

Hi everyone.  On the way to the Senior Center this morning my neighbor and I (we ride together on Friday's for coffee) went by McDonald's where the lobby lady Ellen had two plates of goodies for us to take to share with all the guys at the Senior Center.  She had a big plate of fudge and also a big plate of lemon pound cake.  The guys all appreciated it.  Ellen, treats of like kings and waits on us when we are there and we guys think the world of her.  We don't tip her for her services but twice a year take up a very nice amount of money to give to her. 

I had a very good nights sleep last night after a day when I really didn't feel good.  Pat looked up heart failure on the American Heart Association's website and the way I have been feeling fit exactly what she read so at least I know why I am feeling as I have been.   So far today am not having the sick, nauseous feeling that I have had since last Sunday but still have no energy and doing anything physical like walking here in the house leaves me huffing and puffing.

Janet, my doctor has told me the way I am feeling is the natural progression of heart disease, which I have been dealing with for about 25 years.m  I am not optimistic of my strength returning but sure hope the sick feeling isn't going to be permanent.  I appreciate all the prayers and am thankful for my life as God has been taken very good care of me over the years and I am still enjoying life, just making adjustments where needed.  I have a very supportive wife, which I appreciate.  So sorry to hear of your terrible night and know that restless legs syndrome is a very unpleasant thing to endure.  It does sound like Darrel is having some diabetic conditions with the sweats.  Stacey often speaks of the same thing. 

Ruth Ann, It is nice to stay home on certain days.  I see you use a "to do list" also.  They are helpful. 

Marilyn, I hope the freezing rain misses you but if it doesn't that it won't stay on the ground very long. 

Carol, I didn't realize there was a game last night.  Sorry your team lost.  That scraping ice and snow was how I discovered I had heart disease as was shoveling snow and it just about did me in.  We have had several things that we ordered delivered by the Post Office.   
   

I just have the need to come in here and ask for prayers for parents and children of a high school in the area - it looks like the boy who did the shooting lives very close to us within walking distance.  He would normally go to the high school that is nearby.  I was wondering why the helicopters were circling while I was out shoveling again.  We are told that the authorities and the children in school practice lock-downs so all knew what to do.  Isn't that a sad thing to think about - it makes us just sick at heart.

Larry:  You are so good in educating all of us as our bodies begin to slow down and to claim our faith.  Hugs to you.  I am sure that your friend appreciates a gift on money especially during this time of the year. 

On a happier note, I made biscotti for tomorrow's brunch and am considering making a bacon/egg/cheese quiche in the morning.  There will be leftovers.  Oh yes, the cleaning lady (me) did a reluctant but good job today.  The warming tray I bought at a thrift store is ready for all the hot dishes others bring - it is cold enought that we could put chilled food out on the deck.  Don was so irked that I bought this huge warming tray and hauled it all the way back from Arizona but everyone really thinks it is perfect when a group comes over so I have my "I told you so" moments.   :)

Hi, friends,

Janet - about those nighttime sweats...I forgot to mention that I determine whether a snack is needed by taking my blood sugar just before time to sleep. For me, the determination is whether the number is below 100. I've learned that the lows don't occur if I have that snack right before I go to sleep. And, if a bit concerned, I keep a Coke (not diet) at the bedside along with a package of cheese crackers. Why? because my legs get weak and wobbly when blood sugar is in the 50s or below, so it's better to keep emergency supplies right at hand. I always keep a supply of Cokes on hand, even though I really dislike their taste. Definitely, that's not a trigger food for me!! :)

All week, the forecaster have said we would get sleet/snow tonight, followed by rain all day tomorrow. Now, the temps are not dropping, so they revised it to be rain beginning about bedtime and continuing tomorrow. Thank goodness! Maybe Sunday will be a dry day so I can go to church. I fear ice on the steps leading up to the church while wearing this boot - it makes me clumsy.

Larry, I'm so sorry you have the health problems. We all truly love and respect you and want only the best for your health.

Marilyn, that was fast crocheting that scarf! Those types of projects I'd never undertake, although I have a dream of one day making an afghan for the living room. :)

Carole, I can't say I'd be out shoveling - I'd probably be groveling at the feet of a neighborhood teenager who would love getting a bit of ca$h for helping old ladies out of a bind!  :cool:

If I didn't mention you, do understand I love and appreciate all who are here. May our Lord bless us all, as only He knows best.

Love to all,
Ruth Ann

Hi everyone.  It is rainy, dark and dreary morning here in Georgia and suppose to be this way all day.  Fortunately it is not too cold.  I went to coffee this morning but both Pat and I plan on staying in the rest of the day.  I am happy to finally be able to say I am feeling much better, starting yesterday.  We even went out to eat some Mexican food last evening.  I am finishing up transferring Pat's files from her old desktop to her new one.  It finally dawned on me to use the external hard disk I have on my desk and now have the files being loaded on her computer and then think my setup work on her computer is basically completed. 

Carol, I thought of you and Jenny when I heard the terrible news and then realized the high school was in your vicinity.  Regardless of where the school is it is a terribly sad and troublesome thing.  I saw them interviewing a couple of the children from the school and it sounded like they knew exactly what to do.  I liked your "Told You So" moment.  Glad your cleaning lady did a good job for you as sure hate to think of you scolding yourself.  :)

Ruth Ann, it sounds like you have learned through experience to be prepared at nighttime for a drop in you blood sugar.  We have the rain today but expect a sunny Sunday.  I realize that I complain too much when I don't feel good and guess I start thinking it will not get better, which experience shows is not the case so just have to be patient when the less than par times occur.  They sure help me appreciate the good days.  I don't even own a snow shovel and don't intend to to leave the house if the walks and streets are slick.  At least the driveway gets the morning sun and so things melt quickly. 

Hi, friends,

I just returned from watching a great movie with friends. We all gathered in the Multi-Purpose Room and watched "Homeless for Christmas." Wow! What an uplifting movie with a christian ending about a family where the dad was hard-driving and always on call at his job. Then, he was let go for something not his fault. It showed how he went through various stages of trying to recover from the job loss, searching high and low for a job, etc., and how, through the grace of God and after even losing the family home and living in a tent for a while, God's mercy brought him through to a good ending. And how that helped him to completely turn around his thinking about others and helping those less fortunate.

Now, I'm waiting to hear from the Philippines, then have all my dirty laundry gathered up to go downstairs to wash clothes.

Y'all have a great rest of the day with our Lord.

Ruth Ann

Hi everyone on a Sunday morning here in Georgia.  The rain is suppose to be over but it is to be partly cloudy today.  We will go to church and out to lunch and then rest this afternoon.  This evening is our annual Children's Christmas Program followed by the Chancel Choir Christmas Cantata.  They will have a small ensemble of instruments accompanying them and they are doing a Cantata we did two or three years ago.  I am looking forward to hearing it again as I remember it as being very meaningful with beautiful words and music. 

Ruth Ann, that sounds like a wonderful movie. 

I see it has been pretty quiet here since I posted yesterday.  Maybe folks computers are snowed or iced in. 

I really need to do some shopping but it is a Sunday.  Of course, everything is open - except Chick Fil A or Hobby Lobby  ^-^.

It is sunny and warm enough this morning that I have the sliding door open to the deck that is off the kitchen.  Do hope it melt the ice that is in front of the house on the north side - wishing for a flame thrower to melt that thick ice.  It is supposed to be warm for awhile and then I heard "cold snap" again (not listening to the weather forecasts now). 

Don and I talked about how blessed we are this morning.  There are families with multiple problems and including health or their children's major needs.  We have made it through some tough times and give thanks for so many of those episodes ending. 

Have a very good Sunday. 

How good it is to come in here and read the uplifting posts of my friends!  Thank you!

Larry, no--you do not complain at all, you are just being thoughtful in letting us know when you don't feel up to par, because you know we all love you and that's the only way we can know when you need special prayer.  Thank you for doing that, and I'm delighted to know you are now feeling better.  I'm sure you will enjoy tonight's Christmas program.  I guess I won't get to see/hear any Christmas programs this year.  Our church is having a special time next Sunday morning at the High School Auditorium, but we will be in Wichita for Abby's pageant, so will have to miss it.  And they aren't doing a children's program.

Carol, it is good to think back and thank God for all he has brought us through, and all he prevented us from going through!  God is so good to us, isn't He?

Ruth Ann, glad you are still going, in spite of that foot.  Is it getting better? (I know it is, because I prayed for that!)  ;)   Thanks for the diabetes hints, they are appreciated.

I went to Liberal yesterday to watch Abby dance.  Their Christmas parade was at 6:00, and they had entertainment preceding that.  It was all enjoyable with the exception of one poor little girl about 12 years old who sang.  Oh, my!  It was SO bad.  And she didn't stop at one song, but went on and on, to sing about eight songs!  And the little dancers were waiting their turn, practically turning blue in the cold.  They obviously didn't audition for that program.  I felt bad for her.  Abby said it is hard to dance on the bumpy street!  But she did a lovely job of her solo dance to Swan Lake.

I am going to the care home soon to put up a little Christmas tree for Beth and one for my friend Maxine.  Maxine will be 97 on Christmas Eve.  She told me Friday she couldn't remember how old she is.  She kept telling me, "I was born on Christmas Eve," but when I asked her what year, she just said the same thing again.  Her hearing has improved and I'm so thankful for that.

My little tree still is wearing only its lights.  So it's pretty at night, but pretty blah during the daytime, unless I plug it in.  :-[  Maybe I will get that done later, too.

We had a really full house this morning at church! 

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