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Morning Devotional...

Psalm 25

Each of God's people needs to begin his or her day with an attitude of devotion to Him and to His Word, with a prayer for uprightness and for an attitude that please Him.  Every one of His people needs to pray for righteousness of life for each and every moment of the day.  This psalm is the needed prayer.

Of course the only way any of us can "stay on track" each day is by living according to God's rules - by "Your Ways, O Lord."  For that to happen, we need to be taught those ways.  In our fallen condition we're just not born knowing them.  We're really dependent upon Him for grace to live.  So we sing, "For You are the God of my salvation; on You I wait all the day."  We're thus reminded that there's no other resource.  We're  just saying that we're going to need His "tender mercies and . . . lovingkindness" every moment of the day. 

And we don't want Him to deal with us according to our past sins, either. Our prayer is, "According to Your mercy remember me, for Your goodness' sake, O Lord."

In fact, in view of His constant grace and mercy in our lives up to this point, we should pray, "For Your Name's sake, O Lord, pardon my iniquity, for it is great."  We need to be reminded again that it is He alone Who causes His people to dwell in prosperity.  In fact, "the secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him, and He will show them His covenant! So you and I need to say with the Psalmist, "My eyes are ever toward the Lord, for He shall pluck my feet out of the net!"  Sin is a trap.  Oh how we each need to be delivered!

And not only our own inward weakness and waywardness is in view. There are dangers outside as well.  So we pray,"Consider my enemies, for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred.  Keep my soul, and deliver me; let me not be ashamed, for I put my trust in You.  Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait on You."

Then, having prayed about our own needs, we should also pray for all His other people as well - for all our brothers and sisters in Christ.  Let's pray, "Redeem Israel (the members of our churches), O God, out of all their troubles!"

With what attitude do you come before the Lord each morning?  Do you realize that you will be "ashamed" at the end of the day unless you depend on Him in prayer right from the beginning?  Do you express your need of Him, your need of His forgiveness, grace, and strength for that day?  Are you aware of the strong enemy that lurks about you all the day, seeking to "devour" you in self-seeking and sin?  Are you so acquainted with yourself that you know you'll fail, possibly even many times each day, and that you'll need to be delivered each and every time by the only One Who can deliver you?  And do you pray, not only for yourself, but also for all of God's people, many of whom you know and can mention by name?  Oh how good it is to begin each day with our eyes on our Lord!
Al Moak

Here's a hymn that reflects these thoughts.  Just click to hear the music.

Hi everyone.  We had some storms come through Georgia last night and were suppose to get a lot of rain.  Fortunately our area wasn't impacted by the storms and I don't think we had too much rain.

I have an appointment this afternoon with my regular cardiologist.  It was time to see him anyway but with the hospitalization last week it has become a followup to that event as well.  I am still trying to adjust to resuming the nitroglyercin medicine I am taking as am having headaches towards the end of the day.  I think that will soon go away but will discuss it with him this afternoon.

Gord, we are going to Florida on Friday and will go directly to St. Petersburg as the cousin's reunion starts Friday evening and continues throughout the weekend and winds up on Monday morning.  We may stay until Tuesday morning and then stop to visit our friends in Inverness for a day and then be headed home.  I will send you my cellphone number by e-mail or call you as could get away for an hour or so if you are in the area.  I would enjoy meeting as I sure enjoyed are telephone conversations the other day.

Al, thanks for that fine devotional for this week.

Ruth Ann, it is always a bit scary to start a new job but it often a challenge that is desired.  I always considered it an opportunity to prove myself again as I took on greater challenges.  Sorry you came back home with a cold.

Marilyn, it sounds like your pastor got a lot from his training.  Are you eliminating your Sunday School entirely?

Samantha, it sounds like the Cricut was a very profitable item for you all. 

Guess I had better get busy on some projects as will be gone all afternoon.

I haven't personally discussed with the Pastor about Sunday School but it sure sounds like that is what is happening. He has told me in the past that  most of the churches now days have eliminated Sunday school as most of us know it. He is also increasing my positions as greeter and I have been aware for some time  the plans for that.

Good morning to everyone, I have to go to work shortly.

Good Morning Everyone!

What a wonderful devotional to start out the week, Al. Thank you so very much!  I'm going to read it again. 


Hi Marilyn!


Larry, I hope you have a wonderful few days in Florida.  Maybe I'll get down there someday!  Paul was telling me the other night that he'd love to return and visit Epcot.  I've never  been to Florida.  The furthest south I've been was to the Atlanta area at the SN Bash.

Well, folks, here's a little picture that needs a caption!

How about looking at it and just adding your caption in a post and then we'll vote on them and choose the best one.

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We have had freezing rain so be careful when walking or you just might end of on your bottom.   Yes the sun is also out so nice for sure.   

Hello Pat, Marilyn & Larry.

Yesterday I went with Sue to a Pamperd Chef party and yes I did spend a few dollars.     

I have had several little jobs to get done  and then it will be time to think about dinner.

Best be on my way.   God Bless   Ruth   

 

I need something from PC, Ruth.  I want a microwave saucepan.  I had one and it got burned and I had to throw it out.  Can you add anything to your order?

Where is everyone? I Know that Etta sue is traveling.

It has been overcast here most of today, The sun almost came out for a short time this morning. I was sure busy at my clients house today. Now I may not have a lot to do the rest of the week. LOL  I am sure we will find something to do.

I did get out to walk the dogs today both got a pretty brisk walk.

I heard from Michael yesterday he is in Lagos Nigeria working on the pipeline there, he will be home some time in early March. Then he will be coming here for a few weeks visit. Did I already tell y-all this? I am looking forward to the visit. 

Yes mother-hen (Pat)I am being very careful. Did I tell you that Sarah's Mom has been a private detective and knows how to run background checks on the Internet?

Hey, everybody!  I've been away all day in a painting class, will be each day through Friday.  I'm doing a portrait of our Abby as a dancing snowflake in the Nutcracker, and hope it turns out as pretty as she looked that evening. 

Samantha, thanks for the information.  Boy, how I wish I could find a bargain like you got---on the other hand, I don't need a load of them.  I was looking online to see how much the memory card things are, and most are priced at $69.00, which really shocked me!!  Also, I'm disappointed the mats don't last better, we almost ruined the one that came with the machine, using it just one afternoon.  Live and learn........

Larry, sure hope you got a good report from your cardiologist!  And have a great trip to Florida.

A FEW WEEKS, Marilyn?  That's quite a long visit for the first meeting!  I hope everything goes as smoothly as you hope it will.  At least you should be able to get to know each other pretty well in that long a time.

Hi, Ruth!  How are you doing?  Good to see you today.

I left a caption, Pat.  Is your head starting to spin with plans, etc?     I sure would like to see you.

I'm really wiped out this evening.  I'm hoping to get a good night's rest and be ready to paint tomorrow.

Just a quick note from work, to say Hi and to let you all know that my computer has crashed.  I will pop in as I am able, but not sure how often that will be,

Have a great day
JudyB

Hi Judy gald to see you pop in.

Hi everyone.  A beautiful day in Georgia, a bit cool this morning, but should warm up before long.  Pat has gone to her quilting guild meeting for the month and I have a meeting to attend in a few minutes. 

I did see my cardiologist yesterday and he wants to do an echo cardiogram and also see me in 6 weeks.  He took me off the Renexa, which was the last medicine he gave me for angina, because of some minor kidney failure that is showing up in the blood tests.  He also cut in half the dosage of the nitroglyercine pill that was just added so I can build up a tolerance for it and not have the daily headaches I have been having due to it.  He wanted to do another cath but I am not ready to do that again as want to see if I can't continue to be ok on the medicine.  My appointment was at 2 pm yesterday and it was 3:30 before I saw the doctor and 4 pm before we finished.  Fortunately the traffic wasn't too bad, perhaps due to the Federal holiday.

Marilyn, I am glad to see that you are being careful.  In this day and age with the internet a person shouldn't object to being checked out in a situation as you have described it.  I know you are looking forward to his visit.  I have serious doubt in my mind about the wisdom of dropping Sunday Schools from our churches unless it can be replaced with other studies.

Judy, glad you were able to check in.  We miss your postings.

Janet, I am sure you will enjoy your week of painting.  I look forward to seeing a photo of your finished work.

Ruth and Pat, I don't think my wife has ever attended a Pampered Chef event but know my daughter-in-law did and got a couple of very nice things.

Pat, I hope you and Paul have the opportunity to get to EPCOT as it is wonderful.  We have been there several times but it has now been a few years so know they have probably added more to it.  We used to have a timeshare that backed up to the Disney property and so we had many opportunities to visit although the expense limited how often we went.

It is time for me to head out for the morning. 

Hello everyone!

Sorry I'm not in here too much and when I am I cannot read a lot.  It just hurts my eyes too much.  I just posted a blog entry about it if you want an update on my eyes.  I appreciate those of you who have lifted my up in prayer in the past and sure could use your continued prayer support.  http://shekinahphotography.smugmug.com/gallery/4296231_hGKWx/1/256464178_jaDgP/Large

I've always felt that Sunday School is so important to the life of a church.  The place where people can study God's word and get to know each other in a way that you can't in a worship service.  It also helps to connect you as a body and also with visitors.  Our church has changed the name from Sunday School to Life Connections, but it's still carried out the same basic way as it was my whole life.  I think it's a sad thing to do away with it unless...as Larry said, "it can be replaced with other studies."

Thinking of and praying for you all,
Kathleen

Awwww....  Kathleen, I just read your blog.

I'm continuing to remember you in prayer since we first heard of your problem.  Thanks so much for updating us.

God bless you richly!

Aww  Kathleen, I know I cannot understand your situation, I can only imagine what it would be like.  And I can pray.  We serve a great and mighty God ... and I am encouraged to read of your faith in Him.  God bless you richly as you walk this pathway.

Kathleen I read your  blog and I am praying for you also.

had a busy day at work today. baked a bunch of little banana bread loaves and a fruit cocktail cake, did a couple of loads of laundry  beside the other stuff that I do every day. I go early enough to prepare breakfast for both of them. However when my hours get cut back in March I  made the agreement with Fran that on Wednesdays I would come at 9:30 so I could go to Tai Chi for an hour before work. I really miss my Tai Chi.

Larry I sure hope you are feeling well enough for your trip to Florida.

Yes Janet a FEW weeks, he wants to get to know me, meet my family and my church family, my Pastor and my friends. He wants me to get to know him well too. Don't worry he will be staying in at the Holiday Inn not at my house, I may fix it up so he can stay with some friends of mine. We'll see.

Pat I sure like this new format.

Larry, glad your cardio visit is over, now you can start getting ready for your Florida trip.  Have a great time!

Marilyn, that sounds like a plan.  By the time a few weeks pass, and you spend time together and with family and friends, you should each know more about how your personalities mesh--or not.

I had a good day today painting.  Abby looks beautiful!  And not just because she's my grand daughter and I love her; she really does look lovely.  I also have a small 9 x 12 of some Peruvian farmer girls about 2/3 done.  Must find some more subjects! 

One of my painting friends who lives in Dodge City is spending the night with us.  She didn't want to drive home.  I used to stay with her sometimes during seminars in Fowler, when she was single.  I haven't stayed there since she remarried, though.

I only got maybe an hour and a half of sleep last night, so I am headed to bed with high hopes of doing better tonight!

Some great captions are being suggested for our new Caption challenge...

Click here to suggest one!

Dear Kathleen, I left you a couple of notes in your blog. I will pray for you my dear friend. My heart really goes out to you. God bless.

I am tired today,  Gyp barked off and on all night.  No idea what the problem was, he had everything he needed......

Read the posts, won't comment on them at this point.  I will use Heather's puter this afternoon if I can and write more.

Got to go and get some work done.  I have a list the boss left me so I am off,

Have a great day everyone.
JudyB

I listen to rejoice.org radio most of the day while I'm working around the house doing my chores and while I'm sitting having a coffee and chatting with you.

I just heard a lovely song and thought I'd search for the lyrics so that I could share in here with all of you.

Hi, friends,

This flu bug has laid me low this week. Today I felt up to coming to the computer for a few moments, and of course, CP was first favorite to be clicked.

Kathleen, you may wish to consult with Dr. Ming Wang here in Nashville. He is doing amazing things to help persons with very difficult situations with their eyes, including a young man from Romania (I believe) who had a bad degenerative situation - that young man left Nashville with his sight!

I'll be praying with you. As a person who was doing desktop publishing when I had my 4 eye surgeries a few years ago, I can empathize with the worries about losing your sight.

Y'all have a good day.

Kathleen:  I have not read your blog yet but will be praying for your needs.

Hello to the rest that has posted.

Pat: You will be able to add to the PC order.  The PC stoneware is a good product.

Monday evening upon arriving home from dinner at the Mandarin I slipped on a snow covered patch of ice and boy the sores are coming to the surface now.  As I have an ongoing lower back problem this fall was not good, after work this afternoon I will be seeing my chiro. for an adjustment.    Yest it is now time for me to head for work.  See ya all later.      

God Bless Ruth

Kathleen, I, too, went to your blog and read of your trial.  A photographer going blind...this seems the hardest thing that could ever happen, yet your trust in the Lord and His plan is beautiful.  We know the Father of your eyes has many times taken something like this in a totally different direction.  I will be praying for you with the others.

I kept Maycie (two weeks old) last night while mama was gone.  It was the first time she's slept 5 hours through.  BUT...gramma stayed awake all that time.  I simply could not go to sleep.  I guess because I'm not used to babysitting for one this small. I love the cuddling, rocking, feeding, changing, looking deep into each others eyes, but I don't do the no sleep for very long.  I would imagine I'll be napping today.

We are having lovely weather today.  If the grass would get dry, I would almost have the desire to mow.  Almost being the deciding factor. 

JudyB, sometimes my dogs are restless too.  The little one barks or growls low (he knows I don't like the barking) and they are in and out of bed all night.  I never know what's happening but figure it's a dog thing that I'm not understanding.   Maybe Gyp just didn't feel good.  I'm giving him an excuse. lol

Ruth, I hope you have a speedy recovery for your back.

Marilyn, you have your CP family watching closely over you here. haha  It sounds like you are being cautious and careful and that's all everyone here wants to know.  Then we can just be happy with you.   I haven't been commenting, but have been reading from the beginning.   

I need to go mop a floor or something industrious like that.  Everyone is gone, so it's just me and my dogs now for awhile.  I should be able to get some cleaning done before they come back.

Nita

Nita  know tha tIO have several "families praying for me as well as  being protective of me. There I my own family of course Teh CP, SN and Church families as well. I do covet all the prayers too.

Any more captions?

CLICK HERE to put in what you think is a good caption for the photo!

Lots of fun folks!  Go and see the 12 that are there and you can add as many as you like.

Howdy!  I had a good day again today painting.  I got two more small paintings done, one of ggbaby Alexis, and one of some farmer girls in Peru.  Two days left, wonder how much more I can get done?

I'm tired and have some things to do and want to get to bed at a decent hour.  My friend is spending the night with us again, right now she is visiting Beth at the care home.

See you tomorrow!

Good Morning.  Better rest last night.  We will be leaving the dogs out longer today, let them get really tired.

Did you get to see the lunar eclipse?  My girls watched it and were facinated.  Couldn't stop talking about it today.

I have a half day today and that is good, I will be able to get caught up with laundry.

Must go and get to work.  Have a good day and may God richly bless you.

Hi everyone.  We are hitting the road in just a few moments.  The car is all packed and we have decided to go just half way today and then finish with 5 hours tomorrow.  That way we won't be exhausted when we get there as there is always a get together on Friday night to start the festivities.  We have the GPS installed on the windshield and have good tires and the car is functioning well so should have an uneventful trip.  We don't have to rush.  I will probably be able to check in most days as where we are staying this year has highspeed Internet.  I am taking my MagicJack and a little travel phone that my friend loaned me so can make calls anywhere with it through VOIP. 

Pat, did Paul check out the MagicJack?  I used it the other day to speak with Gord and we had a very clear connection.  Yesterday I bought another wired phone to use on my desk and Pat also has a wired phone as our wireless system seems to be the cause of the static and breakup we have been having with calls.  We will keep the wireless hooked up for convenience but can always go to a wired phone for a long call or if the breakup becomes too much.

Time to leave.

Good afternoon everyone!
I thank you all so much for your prayers.  Colin, thanks for the comments you left me.  It always makes me smile to see that you've been to my site for a visit.  I have my moments of tears and fears, but I am trying to lean on the Lord as much as I can.  It's always easier to say than to do.  The love and prayers of friends, like you here on CP, and family make it a little easier.

One thing specifically you might mention in your prayers for me is to find better medical coverage that we can still afford.  When I was diagnosed, the doctor made it sound like any possible sight problems were years into the future if ever, so we have stayed with our hospital coverage (for major accidents, illnesses only)  Also, when we do find it, this is pre-existing so that means no coverage for 12 months.  I was going to pray for my sight to go quickly so I could get on with a possible corneal transplant to regain perfect vision, but now I will have to wait, even if it happens quickly.  I figured the sooner I lose it the sooner I could get it back.  Seemed like a strange thing to pray, "Lord please hurry up and let me lose my sight."  haha  That's what's weird about this disease, too, is that it's often referred to as Fickle Fuchs' because sometimes it is very slow (months to years) in its progression and sometimes it's only weeks or days that people lose their sight.  Yesterday it seemed a bit better and today is a little worse again. 

I saw and photographed the eclipse last night.  I was so happy that God saw fit to remove the cloud cover in time for us to see it where we live.  I will process a couple of them and link to them as soon as I can so you all can see them, if you like.  It was pretty awesome.  God is pretty awesome!!!!

Have a great day everyone! Larry-prayers for you for travel mercies. 
Blessings, Kathleen

hello all.
been a long week full of lots of arguing and trying to get problems solved. its been hectic to say the least! anyway i'm going to be off to whereever we are going tonght have a good night!
Sarah

Sarah, you seem to have a hectic life!  I read your testimony, and my thought was, "God, You are so Gracious and loving!"

Not very many posts here today.

Kathleen, I'm praying for you.  I've been having some eye problems myself, but nothing like yours.  I really admire your up-beat attitude and trust.

Hi, Sarah!  Still at the Hut?

LARRY, once again, bon voyage and happy trails!!  Glad you can check in while you're away.

Hello, Judy.  Enjoy that laundry!    Sure is easy to get behind on that when you have a family, isn't it?

I had quite a day today.  While looking through some photos last night, I came across one of Beth taken about 7 or 8 years ago, when she was still on her feet, a really good one, too, which is rare.  I decided to paint it.  Well, I was painting along, didn't realize what was happening until the tears started dripping off my chin, and then I couldn't stop crying.  I think I needed to have a good cry, but I am exhausted tonight. 

Tomorrow is the last day of the class.  I have a picture of Curtis and his baby daughter Alexis, ready to start.  I hope I can do it in a day.  We will see.

I'm off to eat some pizza I just took out of the oven, see you later.

COFFEE
A Challenge that anybody can enter.  Your first cup, your old coffee-stained mug up close, some coffee beans on the counter...

Here's a Word from the Gospel of John.

"Let me set this before you as plainly as I can. If a person climbs over or through the fence of a sheep pen instead of going through the gate, you know he's up to no good—a sheep rustler! The shepherd walks right up to the gate. The gatekeeper opens the gate to him and the sheep recognize his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he gets them all out, he leads them and they follow because they are familiar with his voice. They won't follow a stranger's voice but will scatter because they aren't used to the sound of it."

Jesus told this simple story, but they had no idea what he was talking about. So he tried again. "I'll be explicit, then. I am the Gate for the sheep. All those others are up to no good—sheep stealers, every one of them. But the sheep didn't listen to them. I am the Gate. Anyone who goes through me will be cared for—will freely go in and out, and find pasture. A thief is only there to steal and kill and destroy. I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of.

In His Grip,
Kevin

Good Evening, I thought I had posted this morning, sheesh I must be getting old or something like that. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

It was so nice out today with the beautiful sun (for a little bit ) but it sure was windy, I took the dogs out for a short walk anyway, but came back real quick.  My neighbor  gives my dogs pigs ears treats every now and then. She always asks me first if it is ok. A little bit ago I was washing dishes when she saw me through the window as she fed all her cats. So I said to the dogs "lets go out side Becky has treats". They shot out the back door and  straight to the corner of the fence where she met them, The ears were too big to go through the fence but each dog grabbed one anyway and managed to pull it through the fence in no time flat.


Kathleen I am praying for you sister. God is so awesome.

Kevin more ideas for the coffee challenge thanks. I had a shot set up yesterday took the photo and went to upload it to my computer and the camera said there was no photo. So I will have to do it all over again on Saturday. Thanks for  your prayers Pastor Kevin I need them.

Janet- I am still there for now always looking for bigger and better things which might be a soon venture to find things there isn't going so well lots of conflict between me and my boss. somethings i can't just let go unnoticed! anyways for a while i'm there.

Hi, folks,

I went to the doctor this afternoon and learned it's not the flu. Old fashioned inflamed sinuses and severe bronchitis. $o, I came home with a couple of pre$cription$ from the pharmacist and a bottle of Robitussin.

At least, for the last 2 hours or so, I haven't coughed, so thank goodness for that.

By the way, for those that know and love our dear Gladys on SeniorNet, she's going to have to begin dialysis, and has asked for prayer.

Y'all have a good rest of the day.

Good Morning everyone.  I was at work early today, and was able to take the van in to have the muffler work done.  We will have a quiet van by tonight. Woohoo

Gord when you read this would you give me a call some evening (wednesday to sunday) after 7 please?

I have read the posts and I am preying for each need.  Larry have a safe and enjoyable trip.

Well I am off to work.  God bless each and every one.

Love JudyB

Please pray for me today - I start off with the foot doctor this morning @ 8:45, then my regular doc this afternoon @ 3:30.  I've still been attempting to sleep in the layback chair, but last night, part way through the night, the pain in the hip area began to be very noticeable in that position also.  There are no alternatives - it's either the bed or the chair - or a skyhook to hang on!  So please pray that one of these docs today will have an answer.

Al I am praying for you

Good morning all!!!

Just breezing through letting you know that I've read and prayed for you .

Take care

Yes, Al, I will pray both for you and with you that y'all will be able to come up with some solutions.

Quote from: Marilyn on February 21, 2008, 08:16:43 PM


Kevin more ideas for the coffee challenge thanks. I had a shot set up yesterday took the photo and went to upload it to my computer and the camera said there was no photo. So I will have to do it all over again on Saturday. Thanks for  your prayers Pastor Kevin I need them.

Andy Sorensen said it best.  Here's his quote from the Coffee Challenge thread...

There are tons of photo possibilities out there.  People drinking it in all sorts of situations - a McDonald's coffee cup in the trash - coffee in the restaurant - - the local coffee shop - a barista making espresso - coffee in the office - coffee advertising - coffee beans - coffee grinders - coffee in church - coffee in the grocery store - and on and on and on. . . .

Hi everyone.  We arrived at our destination about 2:30 this afternoon and I was very happy to learn that even though Pat's cousin and her husband has only one computer they have a wireless router.  This means I can, and am, using my laptop here in the family room and won't need to use their computer.  We had a good day of driving today after a pretty miserable day driving in the rain yesterday for most of the 5 hours on the road.  I don't remember being as tired as I was last night but felt good again this morning and the driving today was not stressful. 

It is 82 degrees here in St. Petersburg and they have the AC on.  The family is gathering here this evening and then tomorrow we will be at Pat's aunt in the afternoon and evening. 

Al, hope you can find relief for your discomfort.

Janet, some tears are very good as they help us release a lot of stress in certain instances.

Ruth Ann, glad you don't have the flu and hope the meds will help you feel better quickly.

I have read all the other messages and will try to check in again tomorrow.

Larry:   You have 78 temp in Florida while we had a snow squall this morning, it did not last long with the remainder of the day sunny.

AL:  Have you thought of  message or Chiro. to help you situation? Chiro is the route I am using. 

Pat. Karmat, Janet, Marilyn, Gord,Nita, Colin, Ruth Ann & Judy a warm hello from cold Ontario.

Pat does my password need tweaking as it is not automatically accepted

Good evening!

Larry, so glad you made it safely to Florida.  Enjoy all that nice warm sunshine!

Pat, did anyone tell you that we cannot vote on the caption?  Some have just typed in their votes.  You might want to go open it for voting. 

I discovered this morning that I hadn't taken my blood pressure med since Tuesday!    Bad girl!!  Very bad.  My BP was 190/107--scary.  Of course I took it today, and my pressure was still high this evening, so I took another one.

Well, anyway, I had a good day today.  I managed to finish five complete paintings in the five day workshop.  And I'm even pleased with all of them.

Abby is on the phone, asking me to check my email as she has sent me something.  So I'm going to look!

I think that Jane fixed the voting, Janet.  And I'm so thankful for you guys who fix my mistakes and shortcomings!!!

Al, I'm so sorry that you are in so much pain.  I'm praying for you.

Great that you had a nice journey to Florida, Larry.  I've never been so haven't a clue where you are in that huge state.

Hello to the rest of you.  Thanks for the PMs Ruth.

I did go vote last night, Thanks Jane for fixing  that.

Pat are you busy getting ready for another trip to VA?

I am preparing myself mentally for the first visit from Michael when he gets back to the states from the job in Africa. He told me yesterday that he will submit to the background check and give the family all they info they want when he gets here.  That satisfied the family. I don't know if he is bringing his daughter or not.

There is supposed to be a big storm coming in today sometimes with wind to 65 mph.  We have so many power outages in this area from trees falling on the wires that we have to always be prepared for that. I have a wind up radio and a rechargeable lantern plus battery operated radio and light. However I don't have a land line phone that works my phones are all cordless I must keep the cell phone charged at all times too.

I see I am rambling here this morning, I am on my second  .
Guess I'll go read my bible now.

Well, the podiatrist added a very small amount to the lift in my left shoe.  Then, when I went to the MD in the afternoon, they ordered an x-ray, which will be taken Monday, God willing.  So nothing definitive yet.  It was some better last night, though, so I was able to sleep in the layback pretty well, thanks be to the mercy of our Lord.

Good Morning Everyone!

I've been on the phone for over an hour just gabbing to my daughter.  It was nice to have such a lovely talk.

Now, I have lots to do here in the house.

I have no plans for another trip to Virginia at the moment, Marilyn.  I think he's planning on coming up but not sure when.

Al, I'm happy you at least had a wee bit of sleep.  I do hope and pray that you can get some relief.

Well, I'm off to do some "de-cluttering".

How about getting out and taking a photo to do with "COFFEE" and entering it into our challenge?

Also, please cast your "Choose a Caption" vote.

We'll try to find another photo to have some fun with choosing a caption for when this one is over.

Kathleen:  My prayers go to you and your health situation - I hope that a cure can be found after all - there must be people working on this - otherwise, a transplant and that would put you at the top of the list. 

We will leave Arizona in a few days or whenever the weather doesn't look doubtful on the way home.  Snow flurries are expected at home and along the way - so tired of this driving in snow when we get home we don't go unless we need and it is short drives anymore, try to stay off the freeways & the blowing snow.

Hello all - take care.  I just love the beautiful & colorful birds here in Arizona. 

Carol, did you get some photos of the birds? 

I was about to ask the same question, Pat!  Carol, so good to hear from you!

Don't forget our Coffee Challenge, folks!!!

Ole And Clarence

Ole lived across River from Clarence who he didn't like at all. They all the time were yelling across the river at each other.

Ole would yell to Clarence, "If I had a vay to cross dis river, I'd come over dere ! an beat you up good, yeah sure ya betcha by golly!"

This went on for years. Finally the state built a bridge across the river right there by their houses.

Ole's wife, Lena, says, "Now is your chance, Ole, vhy don't you go over dere and beat up dat Clarence like you said you vould?"

Ole says, "OK, by yimmy I tink I vill do yust dat." Ole started for the bridge but he sees a sign on the bridge an he stops to read it, then he turns around and comes back home.

Lena asked, "Vhy did you come back?"

Ole said, "Lena, I tink I change my mi nd 'bout beatin' up dat Clarence. You know, dey put a sign on da bridge dat says "Clarence is 13 ft. 6 in." You know, he don't look near dat big vhen I yell at him from across da
river."

good one Pat

Oh, those Norweigians! 

Ya sure, you betcha, by golly!  Or as the Norwegians I know would say: UFFDA Den!!   

I once went shopping, in Minnesota, with my (Norwegian) sister-in-law.  She told me it's not been a good shopping trip unless she's seen Clarence and Sally (Sale).   

Jane, I will be sure to try to see Clarence and Sally next time I go shopping!

I took the portrait I painted of Beth to show her, and she had the biggest smile!!    Then she asked, "Why did you want to paint that?"  Mom thought it was really good, then my Sis and Bro-in-law showed up, and they liked it, too.  So I'm happy.  Also, all of the employees who saw it knew instantly it was Beth! 

Hi, friends,

Most of the night was spent coughing, so I've slept most of the day away. Wow, this big cuppa hot soup tastes very good.

Al, I'm thankful for a measure of sleep for you, but hope and pray that you'll continue to find ways to feel much better.

It's supposed to be a snowy, icy mixture on tomorrow's roads, so I may choose to continue to stay inside and try to get better.

Y'all have a good remainder of the day.

I see we are back up here. I couldn't get in before I went to chruch. Rain and wind here today. Was more windy before I went to church. I guess the strom that was supposed to come in is now here.

Not much else is new here. No going for walks today. Just ate a bowl of soup and another bowl of some fruit.

L8er

I didn't go to church today.  I called my neighbor to let them know, then I lay down on the couch.  That wasn't comfortable, for some reason,   [my backside is still sore ] so I went into bed.  Didn't get up until NOON!  When I came online I was surprised there were no email notifications from CP so I just came here directly.  Only two posts since midnight!  hmmmm  That's the only clue I had that CP had been down.

Yeah, Marilyn, I think the storm is to hit CA harder, but we have rain here -- last night and today.  It's a tad bit "warmer" today, but I'm still cold!  Need to order more wood, I guess.   

I have been around here 'most every day and have read all the messages and prayed and cheered wherever needed.  I just feel more comfortable in the corner listening, that's all.   

But, Jane!  You are so much more an encouragement when you actually TALK!!  (Post)  We can't hear you over there in that corner! 

The Lord is dealing with me in several ways this past week.  I'm not ready to talk about it, though, to anyone but Him.

Beautiful weather here in Kansas---hard to believe this is February!

We did attend church today, I will go again tonight.  We have the State Youth Director coming for that service.

        Hey guys, I think I'll enter some photos in the Coffee Challenge later tonight. 


        I don't like coffee at all! So I don't mind that I'm not aloud to drink it.

Hi Scotty I see you made it over here. Make yourself at home we are gld to have you here.

Thanks. 

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