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Morning Devotional...


"Thus saith the Lord God; I will yet for this be enquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them."  Ezekiel 36:37

Prayer is the forerunner of mercy. Turn to sacred history, and you will find that scarcely ever did a great mercy come to this world unheralded by supplication. You have found this true in your own personal experience. God has given you many an unsolicited favour, but still great prayer has always been the prelude of great mercy with you.

When you first found peace through the blood of the cross, you had been praying much, and earnestly interceding with God that he would remove your doubts, and deliver you from your distresses. Your assurance was the result of prayer. When at any time you have had high and rapturous joys, you have been obliged to look upon them as answers to your prayers.  When you have had great deliverances out of sore troubles, and mighty helps in great dangers, you have been able to say, "I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears."

Prayer is always the preface to blessing. It goes before the blessing as the blessing's shadow. When the sunlight of God's mercies rises upon our necessities, it casts the shadow of prayer far down upon the plain. Or, to use another illustration, when God piles up a hill of mercies, he himself shines behind them, and he casts on our spirits the shadow of prayer, so that we may rest certain, if we are much in prayer, our pleadings are the shadows of mercy.

Prayer is thus connected with the blessing to show us the value of it. If we had the blessings without asking for them, we should think them common things; but prayer makes our mercies more precious than diamonds. The things we ask for are precious, but we do not realize their preciousness until we have sought for them earnestly.


~Charles H. Spurgeon







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Another Fun Poll

See above the Devotional for a fun poll to vote in.  What is YOUR favorite sandwich?

Please take part!

Thanks for this great devotional, Pat.  On phrase caught my attention:  "God has given you many an unsolicited favour,..."  Oh, that is so true!

The poll says "choose all that apply" but only allows one vote. 

(Poll is fixed, Jeanne.  Thanks!)

I really enjoyed the devotional, prayer poem, and the hymn, Pat. Thank you for them.

It's so good to hear from everyone since I last was here. I was fearful about the predicted snow today, so instead, listened to several wonderful sermons on BOT radio. Now, it's time to prepare for the evening's rest once again.

May our Lord gather you up real close to His bosom tonight. May you rest in Him.

Love to all,
Ruth Ann

Pat thank you for that devotional.  A timely reminder.

You missed PB and Tomato as well as Salmon!

John has headed to bed.  It has been an eventful day today.  His meals are ready, I am trying to change things for him and not the same old, same old. 

I have a bit to do before bed so I am off for now.

Thanks for the message, Pat.  I really like the context in which Spurgeon places prayer.  Oh how I wish we had more spiritual leaders like him today!

It looks like I missed out on last week's conversation, and I may miss out on most of this week as well.  I don't remember the last update I gave here, but we ended up cancelling the memorial service for my grandmother in SD, and instead will have it on Sunday the 26th in CA.  And, instead of me "saying a few words," I was asked to lead the service.  So, for a guy who has preached a few sermons, but never anything like a funeral service, this is going to be stretch for me!  With the Holy Spirit's guidance, I am confident I can get it done, and I'd still appreciate your continued prayers.  My youngest daughter and I will take to the road tomorrow, and after I wrap up some business in Utah, we will continue on to CA, returning early next week.

I gleaned through last week's posts, and am thrilled to see Al is back and has a target date to get back home.  Etta Sue seems to be taking to the highway like me, and am glad her journey was safe and joyous.  Marlo, glad to see you getting back and maintaining a grateful attitude.  Betty, I truly hope your father's surgery was successful, and wish him a quick recovery.  I know there were many more events mentioned, and I apologize for not addressing each of you, however all of you, and your requests, remain in my prayers.

May His grace and mercy fill your lives this week!

It is well,
Ken

Thank you Ken for your words this week.  I will be thinking of you and your daughter as you set off to CA.  I will pray that the Lord will help you through this service that I'm sure will be a wee bit difficult.  You'll do fine with the Lord's help.  And, yes, I so wish we had more preachers today like C. H. Spurgeon.  I enjoy his devotionals each morning and night.

Quote from: JudyB on February 19, 2012, 11:15:47 PM
Pat thank you for that devotional.  A timely reminder.

You missed PB and Tomato as well as Salmon!

John has headed to bed.  It has been an eventful day today.  His meals are ready, I am trying to change things for him and not the same old, same old. 

I have a bit to do before bed so I am off for now.

PB (Peanut Butter?) is up there, Judy.  I'll add Salmon

Thanks for the prayers for my Dad. He has come through the surgery without too much discomfort, and is recovering at home. Judy, I'll let you know if/when I'm up in North Bay for his other surgeries. My sister from Sundridge was able to be with him this time.

Larry, the ipod touch project seems to be getting on its feet. The students love them, of course, and although I'm not sure if they're doing more than playing games at this point, I think it will be interesting to see what the teachers use them for. I'm glad they're similar to the iphone and ipad - makes it easier to learn.

Pat, thanks for the devotional. It's so good to know that God is in control, and that He wants us to pray to Him. He has blessed us in so many ways.

Have a good week, everyone.

Hi everyone.  After a cloudy and rainy day yesterday it appears that today will be sunny and a bit cooler than we have been having.  After church yesterday we went out with 6 other folks for lunch and then had a restful afternoon and evening.  We have been watching Downton Abbey on PBS and really enjoying it.  Today after coffee we walked about 3/4th of a mile at the gym. I have a men's luncheon at an Italian/Greek restaurant.  I do have something I have to do this evening and will be gone for a couple of hours. 

Pat, I voted in the new poll.  What a variety of sandwiches.  Thanks for the new devotional thoughts for the week. We need remember that God is always in control of our lives and seek his will for our lives rather than our own.  He know what is ultimately the best for us.

Ken, I would be to emotional for lead a service.  I even got emotional at my folks 50th wedding anniversary celebration and it was a happy time.  However, here in the south it is quite common for family members to speak in the services to give remembrances.  I am sure you will do very well.

 

Ahhh yes Pat, Peanut butter is there but not Mom's combination that we all still love in this home, Peanut butter and tomato!

Ken I too will be praying for you.  This is a difficult time as memories flood you and others.  But you can do it with the Lord's help as Pat has said!

Had a "J" might last night, and as John had to leave early this AM I stayed up.  Struggling with my mind racing and unable to shut it down seems to be the cause.

I have to get the fire going, it seems to have stopped cycling, and is hungry for more wood.

Thanks for the music, message and poem.  I try to do my best and let God do the rest. 

I am certainly glad I came home Saturday.  I read about two of my friends on FB driving on I-75 in Tennessee and were more or less stranded because of SNOW! 

We had a beautiful day here yesterday and today. 

Small groups was great.  We have one young man that really gets us to thinking.  You make a comment and he will agree or disagree but doesn't leave it at that.  He will show you scriptures that backs up his thoughts and yours.  I like that.  It is not all wrong but this is what God says.  We aren't going very fast through Romans...in fact, still on chapter 1, but the knowledge is great!

Today I am doing another load of laundry and then I am done catching up from vacation....other than recorded TV shows. 

Dryer just quit....off and running...>>>>>>

How do I put down that my all time favorite sandwich is a Breaded Tenderloin Sandwich with everything on it?

Good Morning one and all. Overcast, Dreary, heavy mist and rain describes what I see out my window this morning. I have been to the gym, the dishwasher is drying the dishes and the washer and dryer are going . I will be leaving for Yoga class shortly. I met a different yoga teacher who goes to the same gym as I do and i was invited to one a class she was teaching as a sub for another teacher who quit out in Charleston on Saturday. It sure  makes my back happy  after a yoga class.

Nice to see everyone who has been here and thank you Pat for the devotional for this week.

I don't see peanut butter and molasses,  or peanut butter and cream cheese, or peanut butter and honey.  I guess just peanut butter covers about anything you want to put with it.  Judy, I've never tried it with tomato - but I will!

Jeanne, you know Katie Sturtz...  Well, one day I was speaking to her on the telephone telling her I was enjoying a sandwich of peanut butter and tomato and she said, "Oh, that's great but even better is peanut butter with dill pickles!"  I had never heard of that but thought I'd try it and sure enough, it's absolutely delicious!

Peanut butter and dill pickles!!    I grew up on that!  In fact, that was our school lunch for years and when the other kids found out they were always wanting to trade with us (my brothers and me).... I could end up with fried chicken, pie, cake ... all sorts of stuff we'd never have from home.  In later years, my brother and I discovered that ketshup goes well with peanutbutter, too!   :thumbsup:

Yes, Jane, they are sooooooo good. 

I now get the round little 100 calorie bread thingies.  They are so thin and sliced in half.  I spread with natural chunky peanut butter and some slices of dill pickles and yummy, I so enjoy this!!!

Have any of you tried corned beef and mustard or corned beef and jelly?

Well, I've tried Corned Beef and Mustard but NOT corned beef and jelly--unless maybe jellied cranberries!!!


HI AL!!!

It's sooooooo good to see you here. 

:cheer: :cheer: :banana: :banana: :cheer: :cheer:

Al Corned beef on rye with Hot pepper jelly would be wonderful.


Al,  Good to see you here!!!

That's a good choice, Judy!

Now I'd love to have a jar of that!!!!  Wonder where I could get a bottle of the good stuff!

I've never had PB with dill pickles, but it sure sounds like worth trying.  My oldest used to like PB with sardines - don't know if he still does.  I'll have to remember to ask him.

And of course we mustn't forget the fluffernutter!

Pat I think I have an extra one here, I will bring it the next time I come down.

Wow!  Lots of peanut butter and...combinations I never had heard before!  One guy I knew loved peanut butter and mustard!  Tomato with PB sounds strange, and PB and dill pickles even stranger....but I am strange enough and curious enough to try them!  :lol:

Well, I am back in the painting mode!  Didn't take long at all; in fact I completed a painting today, of an old-time couple (I have no idea who they are, ancestors of my sister Shirley's husband) but it made an interesting study.  I did it in sepia tones, and it was fun!  I hope to get some photos of my great granddaughters so I can paint them.  They are so darn cute!

One member of this class who has come for years is dying of cancer.  The teacher will go to her house in the morning if Paula is up to it, to help her (really do it for her!) paint a portrait of her youngest grandchild.  That is her goal, to get that last one painted before she dies.  Sad.  They were going to start this afternoon but Paula was just too exhausted.

Hey, Al!  So good to see you again.

We had a beautiful snow here today!  Huge flakes the size of quarters!  And wet!  It didn't last long and melted quickly, but was incredibly beautiful!

PLEASE see this Urgent Prayer Request for Matt and Lana Cretzman who were involved in a car accident on icy road this morning in North Carolina. 

They are doing deputation work in preparation for being missionaries in Cuba.  Matt and Lana attended Faithway Baptist College which is just near Toronto and they were working with Kitchener Baptist Church before going south to the USA.

Azlynn, their 3 year old daughter was killed in the accident.

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Hi everyone. I think we are to have another nice day today after a chilly night.  Yesterday was certainly bright and cheerful.  We had a nice call from our son and DIL last evening just to chat for a little bit.  It was very enjoyable.  We had four men at our men's luncheon yesterday and had both a good meal and a good time.  Today should be pretty easy as just have coffee this morning and then have a meeting to attend at 11 am.  The rest of the day will be free.

Etta Sue, our pastor can also use a whole hour to discuss one phrase of a few verses of the Bible.  We spent quite a few weeks on the Apostle's Creed and it was quite interesting. We seldom ever see a tenderloin sandwich on the menus around here but that was a given in NW Missouri as I grew up.

Pat and Jane, I have never heard of peanut butter and dill pickles in a sandwich.  Of course, I really don't care for peanut butter.  We have started using the sandwich rounds rather an buying loaf bread and really like them. 

Al, I haven't tried that either with the jelly.

Jeanne, it has been years since I have eaten a sardine and can't say I ever liked them but we would often have them at home along with a lot of Spam (not at the same time).

Janet, how nice of your friend to paint the portrait for the lady and sure it will mean a lot to her. 

Pat, I saw the urgent prayer request.  My how that family must be hurting emotionally as well as physically.  So sad.

Hi Marilyn, Judy and Jane. 

Hi Larry! :)

Janet I just finished your book.  What an amazing story.  Would you pass a message on to Beth for me?  Tell her that the miracle is her being alive with all the problems and having the testimony that she has and encouraging and leading others to The Lord we serve.   If she had been healed outright, out Lord would not have been able to touch as many souls as have been touched. That in and of itself is the miracle!  Keep on keeping on Beth!

John had an experience today.  Ontario law states that the driver has to make sure there is no snow on the roof of his trailer.  Another law in Ontario states that no one can go above a certain height without special gear to make sure they don't fall.  These laws conflict.  On his way out of his pickup the police stopped him saying they could charge him with having an insecure load.  He had a pile of snow on the trailer 2 feet high that came off the roof of the place he picked up the freight.   Thankfully he knows the law and explained the problem to the officer.  They escorted him to the next town where there was another truck driver who had the ability to help him remove the snow load.  God is good.  Now he is able to fight the problem with knowledge not "what if". 

It is an overcast day, but thankfully warmer than yesterday.

Have a great day folks!

I got early for me and went to the pool this morning.  Then I had breakfast at a little cafe.  Now I am drinking my morning coffee after noon. 

When I was growing up, the neighbor girl, Jane, and I made up a sandwich.  Two pieces of bread.  One slice you put on peanut butter and slices of dill pickles.  The other slice you slathered mayonnaise on it and some lettuce.  Slap the two together and eat!  Yum!  I wonder if Jane remembers that.  I will ask her this afternoon at Euchre! 

I am still catching up on TV recordings while crocheting Chemo Wraps. 

Also I didn't do my Read the Bible in a Year in Florida.  Couldn't concentrate with people talking and the TV going.  So I am reading two days each day until I am caught up again. 

Praying for the needs that have been mentioned.

Pat if you were here in Oregon I could give you a jar of the hot pepper jelly. I love it on toasted bagels with cream cheese and hot pepper jelly.

Hi Al corned beef and mustard is great so is cooked cabbage with mustard on it and even so horseradish added to that.

another good sandwich is onion slices with tomato and lettuce with mayo and mustard on the bread.

Hey Marilyn!!!

I'll be right out!  I should be there is three days!   :lol: :lol:

Pat, I have 7 jars just waiting to  be eaten. Come on any way you can get here, just watch out for those Cascades if you are flying.  :lol:

Janet do you watch Fox News.  Today there was a little girl in Colorado with NF1 who got to have a date with Tim Tebow. She has had several operations to remove the tumors. They showed x-rays of her spine with the tumors.

Marilyn, I'll be driving.  LOL

Pat I will drive with you! 2 drivers will cut the time in half!

Very good, Judy! 

We'll leave Sat. morning!
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Marilyn, I saw something on Facebook about that, the little girl wanting to meet tim Tebow, but when I clicked to read the story, it wasn't available.  The word is finally beginning to get out about neurofibromatosis!  That's a good thing!  There is a lady who has also written a book about it, hers is called Thriving with Neurofibromatosis.  She wasn't diagnosed until she was 33, but her mother and older brother also have it.  She married and has SEVEN children!!  Most of them have nf with multiple other problems.  I ordered her book to read to Beth, but it hasn't arrived as yet.

Class went well today.  I have another painting about 34 done, and it is a big one--18 X 24.  Well, pretty big for a portrait, anyway.

Pat, why don't you and Judy come to Kansas?  I will rustle up some hot pepper jelly for you!  ;)

GRRRR!  The THIRD book has been returned to me.  And when they send them back, I have to pay to get them, then pay the third time to resend them.  This one was one of the very first ones I mailed, and the address is exactly what the lady gave me.  Now I have to see if I can find another way to contact her.  :(

Etta Sue, I am having a little trouble staying up with my Bible readings, too, but am now caught up again!

When I was a kid, I loved mayonnaise and lettuce sandwiches!  We very seldom had sandwiches of any kind; we had to eat that old steak a lot!  ;) Kids always want what they don't get, even when what they get is so much better!

I voted in the caption thing, too.

JUDY---I received your envelope today, thank you!  And I will give Beth your message, too.

Hi, friends, I was able to help a couple of friends today, then, because of time constraints, was able to introduce them, so it was a good day. And, one of te gentlemen bought soup for us at Shoneys. Oh, it was good!

One little sandwich I enjoy at southern cooking restaurants is to order sliced tomatoes, then eat them between the cornbread. Such a satisfying little end to a nice meal.

Y'all havve a wonderful evening in fellowship with our Lord.

Ruth Ann

A pot of turkey vegetable soup is simmering.  Sure wish that I had a Toasted BLT sandwich to have on the side.  Jeanne:  It sounds like you have a lot of favorite sandwiches.  Listening to "The Help" on audio book.  I had forgotten the laws in place in the South not too many years ago. 

So good to have Al back!

A call from my brother in Washington and he wants to visit at the end of March just before we go home.  He will pull a trailer so we need to find a place to park the trailer.  Amazing that he is coming at all because his wife does not want to be near any snow & they do go over a pass.   This is happy happy news. 

Pat:  Thank you for the message today.  Words to live by each and every hour.  I am so sorry and pray for the family in the car crash.  Greetings to Paul from us!

Janet, wouldn't that be nice?  Maybe when we leave Marilyn's, we'll just hike down to Kansas and see you!  HAHAHA!


I've been sitting here wondering about Ken.  I do pray that he's experiencing the comfort of our Heavenly Father at Grandmother's funeral out west.

I've been interested in all of the different kinds of sandwiches - wow - have never heard of half of them. I think one of the ones I ate when I was young was balogna and strawberry jam. Funny, but I don't really like it now  :) I like the jam, but not the balogna.
Pat: yes, I've been praying for Ken too. This can't be an easy time for him. God will give him the strength though.
Pat and Judy: Sounds like a good trip. How much trunk space to you have - enough for everyone to tag along?

Betty  am sure you will fit!

Sounds good  ;D

Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could actually pick up and go like that? 

Betty how is your Dad.

Yep, Betty!

We have an old bus stored out on the back 40!  So no need for a trunk.  Lots of seats in this big old bus!   

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Yes, how I wish we could just pick up and just take off to visit the members of this website.  All of you are so special.
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My husband was not a sandwich person but his favorite was bologna, mayo and a pineapple slice!  Try it!  It is good!

My favorite lunch meat is pickle loaf with mayo but I have to have potato chips covering it and then the other slice of bread.  That way I can eat something else with my other hand at the same time as the sandwich and chips!!   :lol:

I came out ahead at Euchre.  No need to go to the bank but I was a winner.  Really fun! 

I am leaving in a few minutes to take Hawaii to be greased and an oil change.  I have over 6,000 miles on it.  The manual says you can go 7,000 between oil changes but I have always done it every 3,000 so why change.  Easy to remember...divisible by 3! 

We started out being sunny but now it is over cast.  At least it isn't raining.

Pat, that old bus sure has covered lots of miles in the last few years, toting senior citizens all over the place!  Will you need an experienced navigator on this trip?   :lol:

Pat I was wondering when you were going to bring out the old bus. You , Just and Ruth can take turns drive and make it here in 24 hours. I better go to the Bagel shop and buy 12 doz bagels. Will someone please bring the Cream Cheese? Oh and make sure you bring the camera, we will go out to the beach and try to catch a few waves (in our cameras of course)

Marilyn It is a minimum 48 hours without stopping.......But we could do it, Better make sure the bus is well greased and oiled!  I'll bring the cream cheese and peanut butter.

Quote from: Jeanne Lee on February 22, 2012, 10:14:00 AM
Pat, that old bus sure has covered lots of miles in the last few years, toting senior citizens all over the place!  Will you need an experienced navigator on this trip?   :lol:

Yeah, right!!  You surely do need Jeanne as navigator!    :lol:

By the way .... you do know Nita and I are right here in the same neighborhood as Marilyn, don't you?  

 :lol:   We'll go over to Montana and pick up Ken.  Then go down to Denver and get Carol and maybe backtrack a bit and get Janet!

Oh, before that, we'll just duck down and get Larry and Pat in Georgia!


But, first I have to shew the chickens out of the bus.  There's so much straw in there and there's enough eggs for egg salad sandwiches on the trip to Marilyn's (and Jane and Nita's house).

We'll get down to visit Alan and Marbeth too!   :lol: :lol: :crazy: C:-)

And we'll go up to pick up RuthV, Ruth in Nobleton, Ontario, Ruthie in Toronto and Betty in the Haliburton region and Srollin' here in Guelph can just walk over to the bus!  ;)

Don't forget to stop in Indiana to pick up Etta Sue and Iva Lou. I think Sarah and her little girl are in Kansas too.

I got Happy bathed and he surprised me by climbing into the tub all by himself I didn't even have to coax him When I took off his collar he got right in. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks. He'll be 14 in May. I did find a hard lump under his tail that I have to ask the Vet about. I hope It isn't something serious. I can only afford the$220 I have to save up for him to have the blood tests sometime this year.

Hi everyone.  It was our normal busy Wednesday morning with Bible study and then an hour at the donut shoppe and then on to lunch at a buffet place with the group.  It was a very enjoyable morning.  It was after 1 pm when we got home and, of course, I had to rest for a couple of hours.  Then a little after 5 pm we are meeting another couple at the local pizza place.  Pat and will just have something to drink after having a big lunch but will enjoy visiting with our friends.  Our daughter saw the doctor who will put in her pacemaker/defibrillator and it will occur on March 6th.  She has to be at the hospital by 6:15 so we will have to set the alarm as we will have to take her. She will stay in the hospital overnight so we will be going to Atlanta two days in a row.

Judy, I expect that was some tense moments for John.  I am surprised that the needed equipment for the height wouldn't be standard outfitting of the trucks where it would apply.  Glad he didn't get a ticket.

Etta Sue, I am doing the read through he Bible in one year plan and it starts at the first book and goes straight through.  I am now in the book of Leviticus and will really be glad to get done with the endless descriptions of the sacrifices required in gruesome detail.  I can't get beyond what  mess that must have been and how harsh some of God's laws were to the Jewish people.  I get an e-mail each morning reminding me of the chapters to read and that is working very well as I keep the e-mail in the inbox that day until I have done the reading.  I like to do it first thing in the morning when it is quiet.

Pat and Judy, maybe you can get that magic schoolbus out of storage from years ago for your trip to see Marilyn.  Whoops, I see you found another old bus for the tirp.  Please do get the chickens out of the bus as it is warm down here and I know what a chicken shed smells like.  :)  I had never eaten pepper jelly until a couple of months ago and I really liked it.

Carol, nice to read that your brother is going to visit you while in Arizona. 

Pat: The bus sounds good. We could eat different kinds of sandwiches all the way ... starting with chicken sandwiches. I could even bring my GPS although Jeanne would probably do a better job of navigating. My GPS has gotten me into some strange places ... sigh, would have to retire first.

Judy, my Dad was sounding very good tonight. He said recovering from the hernia surgery (last Friday) has not been very painful. Of course, he is comparing it to all of the pain he has been dealing with with the shingles. He still has pain from the shingles, but is still improving. Janet, I gave my copy of your book to Dad to read while he's recovering.

Our SIL has gone back to work half time today. His Still's Disease is under control because of the prednisone he's on right now.

We had a good snow storm today - it was snowing while I was in a meeting, but then cleared before having to drive home:)

Praying for everyone.

I just got home from my busy day.  I completed another painting today.  This one is large--18 x 24, and is of a mother and little girl walking on a beach.  It turned out very nice.  Next I am doing one of great granddaughter Lexi, holding a big pumpkin!

Pat, you wouldn't bypass me to go to Georgia first, after Denver, surely?!?!  I will really yell loud, so you can find me!  ;)  How I wish we could have a bash, or get-together, or whatever we want to call it!

We have been invited over to friends for chili for supper, and it's time to go.  See you later!

Hi, friends, while this "gospel bus" is circulating, please take I-24 from Atlanta to Nashville and pick me up before going on toward the west! :)

I've been busy with volunteering today, and now will be confined to home because of the rains tonight. I had hoped to be able to go to the Ash Wednesday service tonight.

Thus, will rest, and prepare to work on a project for my associate tomorrow. He needs it by Friday, so the deadline time is fairly short.

Well, y'all have a great evening,

Ruth Ann

That sounds like a fun bus ride.  Janet, I will make sure that Pat picks you up this time. 

Larry:  It sure sounds like a lot of driving for you regarding Stacey's surgery so I am going to mention that perhaps you can get a good deal on Hotwire for a motel room near the hospital.  We are sometimes pleasantly surprised when booking with them - or, Hotels.com too. 

Getting ready for a cousin & husband to arrive for three days.  There is a massive art show in this town this weekend.  I mean, 200,000 people pour into a town of 20,000.  We will save a parking space for them - my cousin. 

I have a little pamphlet from this church on Lenten readings and it begins today - Ash Wednesday. 

Hi everyone.  I am expecting an enjoyable day at home today after coffee at McDonald's this morning.  Yesterday the forecast was for temps in the mid-70s and the chance for severe weather so it may be an interesting day.  When I got up from resting yesterday afternoon my wife said we had been invited to join another couple for dinner at a local pizza place.  We told them we would like to join them and since we had a large buffet lunch would just enjoy a soft drink and visit while they ate.  We did this and had a very nice time.  We came home and watched the debate on CNN and rather hope that is the last one among the Replications.  Our primary is March 6th and it is getting time for us to submit our Absentee Ballots, which we have had for several weeks.  We didn't want to vote too early as the field was still narrowing.  I will be working on the Golden Senior Games applications and related work today as I am suppose to get my first batch of applications to process around noontime. 

Betty, what is Still's disease?  I have never heard of such a disease before.  Glad you dad is doing well in recovery from his surgery. 

Janet, I am sure your painting must be beautiful as you do such nice work.

Ruth Ann, hope you were able to get to the Ash Wednesday service last night.  Our church had one but we did not attend.

Carol, since Stacey will be staying in the hospital overnight (she was told this yesterday by her doctor probably because she experiences a lot of problem with the anesthetic) we won't have to stay downtown the full day once we know she is OK from the procedure.  The following day we won't have to be there so early so it should all work out.  It is only about an hours drive when it is not rush hour so that is doable and we can sleep in our own bed.  However, the idea of staying in a hotel overnight had occurred to me or we could stay at her apartment but would just rather be home.

Carol, thanks for not letting that bus by-pass me!  I have never attended an Ash Wednesday service, as have never been part of a church that has those.  It sounds interesting, and I'm always ready to learn!

Larry, I was concerned about all that driving for you, too.  So I am glad to know it is only an hour's drive, but that is still a lot if you are tired, or during rush hour traffic.  Best wishes to Stacey, you and Pat, and hope her procedure gains optimum results!

It is time to dress and head for class.  I wanted to have a bit of down time this morning, as was so tired last night I was hurting all over.  It's been a really hectic week, and still more days to go!  But I feel a lot better this morning, and God gives me each day the strength to do what needs to be done, at least in my little world!

I wish you all a wonderful day!

 
 

Larry I will be praying as you drive and care for your daughter.

Ruth Ann have you found that you are busier than when you were working?  Seems like it looking on from the outside!  Have a good day Sis.

Carol You seem to be busy as you entertain guests.  Does that leave time for rest for you and Don?  Take care.

The hymn i posted was on the radio last night.  It reminded me of a time in life when I visited a friend in another town.  We would sing that hymn every Sunday before the service began.  It put us in the right attitude for worshiping God.  He is indeed Holy. 

Must go as I have a lot to do today. 

Judy, thanks for the hymn this morning.   :thumbsup:

Betty, my cyber navigating can probably get us into even more strange places than your GPS.  Some of the folks here will assure you of that.   :lol:

Janet, I would love to see some of your paintings.  I admire your talent so much!

Larry, prayers for protection as you drive back and forth to the hospital, and prayers for your daughter as she undergoes the procedure and recovery.

Good Morning or whatever time it is for everyone.  I have a list for groceries and must-do's today. 

JudyB:  I really don't "entertain" guests as much as suggest what we might do- or, if they want to go out alone it is just fine with us.  We usually spend many hours just catching up.  Rarely talk politics and do talk religion.

Janet: One cousin goes to a church that is stand-alone and she had never even heard of Lent.  Not all the churches mention that time but surely they must know about Good Friday and the next day leading into our most lovely Easter rising day.  We used to go to sunrise service but not since we have been in the huge church at home. Will be home for Easter.  That sounds so good.

Larry:  That makes sense, I just had a fear for you going through Atlanta's rush hours.  Our daughter has already booked us for next year's graduation for our first grandson in  Faribault, Minnesota at Shattuck.  She thinks we would like to stay three nights - not us!  If she rented a cabin that would be great & good fishing time too.  It is a small enough town that we need to have the reservations or drive quite a ways. 

We watched the debate last night and so disappointed in some of the questions that are meant to divide instead of bring together.

It may be an hour drive for Larry to go to Stacy but what Larry didn't tell you is it is only 7 blocks away!!   :roflBig:  Really, I think rush hour is 24/7 in Atlanta! 

And I think I am in the middle of a covey of CPers!  Surely, that big bus can stop here and get me and go west.  And I am with Janet...we need a bash, gathering or meeting!  Any takers on an organizer?

I have already been to Noblesville to deliver three Chemo Wraps to Jerri, the organizer of the volunteer group at the hospital.  I praise God in that Jerri is cancer free now!!  Praise God!  She went through chemo but still had a tumor in one of her breasts.  Rather than to go through more chemo, she opted to have a double mastectomy.  She found a boutique that specializes in chemises with built in breasts.  She looks so good now and you can tell a big burden has been lifted from her and her family.

She also gave me two huge humongous bags of yarn to make more chemo wraps.  One bag is one pounder skeins so I will give them to the group...the other was different colors so they are on my floor ready to be put into chemo wraps.  I probably have 15 wraps I can make before purchasing any yarn!   

Etta Sue you are really keeping busy with those Chemo wraps.

I am still trying to knit on the shrug, I have about  20 inches  so far and now I realize I should have done a few rows at the beginning of  a border of k2p2. Maybe I should make the border separate and sew it on after I finish the shrug, I don't know how to pick up stitches for the bottom after it is already done. Maybe Judy or Pat cant ell me which of those would be best to do.

I just got an email from Elaine, Janice's daughter.  Earl passed away this morning. 

You may view his obituary here (http://www.muffleyfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1404019&fh_id=13123).

I am sure that Janice and the family would appreciate prayers from all of us.

Oh, how sad! I'll be praying, along with everyone here, that she is upheld during this stressful time of grief.

Well, Judy, I'm enjoying what I do lots more. :) It's good to be able to awaken at my leisure most mornings, then "fiddle around" until I want to pick up more productive things to do. ;)

May our Lord bless each of us toda, and be especially close to Janice and her family.

Ruth Ann

Larry: Still's Disease is a form of arthritis. Our SIL had juvenile arthritis when he was younger, and has lost range of motion in many of his joints, especially his wrists. It is possible that he had Still's Disease at that time, but wasn't diagnosed with it. It is rare and can start with extreme fatigue and spikes of fever every day that get quite high, then go down quickly. He thought he had a flu and strep throat at first, but it continued on and off for about 4 months before they realized what it was.  There's also poor appetite, nausea and weight loss, and a sore throat. It can also affect the heart, lungs, and liver. I'm not sure what else. Finally arthritis with joint swelling occurs. He's had many of these symptoms. Prednisone has helped, but hopefully he doesn't have to continue to be on it. He was looking much better when we saw him a few weeks ago.

Jeanne: Between you and me and the GPS, it could be very interesting.  :lol:

We are supposed to get snow tonight. This morning we had fog over the lake ... I'll have to take some time to take a picture of it one of these mornings. Seems I notice as I'm heading off to work.

Am praying for Janice and family

I also received an email from Janice's daughter.  I will be praying for Janice and family as they lay their beloved one to rest.  It won't be long until we will ALL be home!  What a glorious day that will be!

I am so tired I am shaking.  Another long, but productive day today.  I got Alexis painted and am starting one of the younger g-g-daughter, Chelsea, covered with mud!  Her bright blue eyes just shine in the photo!

Here is the full obituary for Janice's husband...here (http://www.muffleyfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1404019&fh_id=13123). I only wish I lived closer to Clovis...I would be there in a minute.

Today Ivalou and I go and pickup our tax papers.  Sure hope I don't have to pay...seems like every time I step out the door I am paying some kind of tax. 

And I will ask Ivalou if she would like to go to Woody's for lunch.  Their $3.50 hamburger with fries sure sounds great!

It is quit windy out today...constant strong wind.  It is overcast, the temp is 34 degrees and according to the radio, it is to get colder with snow!  Hope it waits until I am back home.

I started Chemo Wrap #10 yesterday.  I am trying to find simple patterns or make them up so they go faster and get done quicker.  New patients every day...so sad to say!!

Hi everyone.  After a very warm day yesterday without storms we are suppose to have a 50% chance of thundershowers today and get up to 67 degrees.  At least there are no severe storm warning in place at the time.  My ROMEO's luncheon group is going to a seafood place for lunch.  A friend is picking me up so Pat will have the car this morning.  I just mailed our absentee ballots for the primary election coming up on March 6th.  I realized it was fortunate we had chosen to vote using the absentee ballots as we will be down in Atlanta with Stacey on that day.  Not much else on the schedule for today.  I did get a lot of little jobs done yesterday and by evening was really tired but a good nights sleep restored me.  Here is a link to a video concerning information about credit and debit cards everyone should be aware of.  It is from a newscast report.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLAFhTjsQHw&sns=em  (http://v=llafhtjsqhw&sns=em)

Janet, it is amazing how a good nights sleep rejuvenates a person. 

Carol, interesting that others, especially our children, seem to know what is best for us before they inquire as to our thoughts.  Your trip to Minnesota next year sounds like something to look forward to.

Etta Sue, you are just not used to having to deal with the traffic in Atlanta.  I choose my routes carefully and try to avoid the really busy times.  I go to Atlanta by one route and return by another since I want to avoid a particular section on the way down.  Nice of your friend to give you the yarn.

Janice, am praying for you and your family at this sad time in your life.  I am glad your daughter let us know of Earl's passing.

Betty, thanks for the info on Still's disease.  It sounds like a really terrible disease with so many manifestations. 

May our Heavenly Father give comfort to Janice and the family as they cope with Earl's passing.  After Gene died, when I asked the Lord for His strength I felt His loving arm around my shoulders.

Wow! Is the snow ever coming down! It's beautiful even though the roads are not very nice ... I don't think I travelled over 60 km/hr all the way home, and any time I put on the brakes, the car wanted to slide.

Larry: You're right. Still's Disease isn't very nice. I'm always so thankful for our SIL's positive attitude and gentleness towards his family even when not feeling well.

Well, our beloved kitty (Bourbie) went across Rainbow Bridge today. He had terrible breathing problems, so my son took him to be checked. His chest cavity was filled with fluids and the vet recommended letting him go.

But, because he loved Bourbie so much, he straightway went to the animal shelter and adopted a kitty with no tail. He said she had been at the shelter quite a while and no one wanted her because she was tail-less. So, realizing she was a loving cat, he wanted to give her a forever home. Her name is Sasha and she is tabby colored with white feet.

This afternoon was taken up for me with my elderly friend (now, you KNOW she's "elderly" if this 71-yr old says so  ^-^ ) to the heart doctor. I laughed and told her she could relax, he has given her at least 6 months, since that's when he told us to return.  :D

Y'all have a great evening with our Lord.

Ruth Ann

Well, I was updating some of my email subscriptions, and had to change my addy here, so stopped in for a quick visit. I didn't realize that I haven't been around on here since July of '08!
Guess a lot has happened since then.

Tuesday will be one year since I lost my wife, so I'm trying to stay busy and keep myself occupied, so I may well stop in a few times over the next few days. Hopefully this site will become a habit again....

Grace and Peace, y'all

Oh, and I was going to mention that the best sandwich of all isn't listed - Braunschweiger and Swiss with horseradish....

Good to see you Steeler--welcome back.  Hope you will come in often to visit!

My busy week is done, and I have four completed paintings to show for it!  The one of my little g-grand Chelsea after playing in the mud is so cute!  I will have to figure out how to post photos again, so you can see my paintings.

And Abby (granddaughter, who is now 14) emailed me a photo today that she wants me to paint.  Too late for this class!  But good to know she still wants me to paint her!

Tomorrow I have a book signing at Yardmaster in Hugoton.  That's my daughter's store, and she has done a good job of advertising the signing, so I hope it will be another success.  The Lord is using the book, and I expect it to continue to circulate and sell.  Praise God.

I will send a card to Janice.  She has had a long time of caring for her dear husband, and needs to feel our love and support.  May God wrap His loving arms around the family and hold them close to His heart.

Talk to you later!

Hi everyone.  I woke up to a very chilly 36 degree morning after the warm days we have had.  We had only a little bit of rain yesterday while the ROMEOs were eating lunch.  As the day wore on it got colder and today is only to get to the mid 50s.  Didn't do anything important yesterday.  I am in the last part of a good book and hope to finish it today.  I am reading it on my smartphone so the screen is rather small and the book counted out to over 6,000 screen pages.  However, you can read through a page rather quickly.  I will soon go to coffee and then have a meeting to attend this morning and that will be it.  I need to get started entering the individual Golden Games applications into the database and printing out the individual attendees sheet from the application. 

Ruth Ann, sorry bout the beloved kitty.  That is basically the same thing that happened to our cat a few years ago.  Nice your son was able to get another kitty.  It sounds like your son has a very loving heart for animals.

steeler, nice to see your posting and do make us a part of your routine and tell us what you are doing.  Time does go by so quickly. 

Janet, it sounds like you painted up a storm but had a great time doing it.  Hope the book signing today will be a great success for you. 

Janet, if you want help posting pictures, let me know.  Please!  I'm anxious to see your paintings!   :D

Steeler, great to see you here - I hope we'll be seeing lots more from you.

Ruth Ann, sad that you've had to send Bourbie to the rainbow bridge, but great that you now have Sasha to help fill the void.

Larry, you seem to be really enjoying your smartphone and all the things it can do.   ;)

I am seriously thinking of downgrading from my Smart phone back to one that does not have the Internet, I don't use the date feature  except to see how many emails I have. Plus I don't need that extra expense.

I worked very hard for two days on  a Web design for a new website to display some other work I have been doing, so far I only have two pages up and running. My eyes were so tired last night that I shut down and went to bed at 7:30. You can see the new site HERE (http://mychallenges.x10.mx/) just click enter to see what comes next.


Keith has come down with a terrible cold so he is still in bed this morning. Have any of you heard about the Adult Whooping cough that has the CDC  telling us to get the vaccine immunizations. It was on the news last night and they said there have already been some deaths. They are recommending that everyone over 65  be vaccinated. Especially those  with any kind of lung issues.

Well, I am home!  I have considerable trouble getting up and down from a sitting  position, however, and I am hoping that Home Health can help me with that when they come today to make my house user friendly.

Welcome back, Steeler!  Hope your habit brings you back often!

Marilyn, you are getting good with your websites.  Love it!  I would miss the web on my phone...especially the Bible app, the calender, Gas Buddy, and free texting Tony!

Larry, you are right.  I am not used to traffic or closed in spaces.  When I look out my windows I see fields and dirt!  Traffic on my road is three times more than it was when I moved in here 10 years ago but still isn't bad at all.  But I avoid Indianapolis by all means!  I used to drive on the interstates to Indy every day when I worked but that was almost 19 years ago!  So much traffic now and everyone seems to want to get there 10 minutes ago!!

Ruth Ann, glad your son found him another kitty.  I keep thinking when I lose my two, I won't get another.  They keep me from traveling as much as I would like.  But perhaps when that time comes that they are gone, I won't be able to travel and another kitty would be welcomed in my home.  They are such great companions! 

Janet, hope your book signing at Yardmaster is a success.  My, would I be happy to see a photo of Abby.  I can't imagine she is 14 now!

Jeanne, so true!  When you ask God for specific things, you can feel his presence!

JudyB, thanks for the music.

Today is cold and windy.  I was cold in the night...mainly because I could hear the wind!  Such a windy winter this year!  Everyone around here comments on the wind.  We got a skim of snow in the night...nothing to brag about...thank God.  It is cold...only 27° right now.  Brrrr!  Partly sunny day! 

I need to make a cake today for a pitch-in after church tomorrow.  We have never had a Pitch-In Brunch before.  All we know is biscuits and gravy will be made by a couple.  So I am going to make my Cinnamon Roll Cake again.  Hope it is better this time!! 

Edit:  I see Al posted while I was composing!  Welcome home, Al!  Hope your home provides you will all the comforts of home!

That's it for today!  God bless you all!

Welcome home Al it is good to see you posting again.

thank you Etta sue for the comment on my newest website, i am still adding to the other one as well.

AL Welcome home!!  It is so good to have you back.  Hope that Home Health will help you!

My goodness! Welcome back Steeler, come again more often. :)

Al, how wonderful to know you're home once again. Yes, Home Health should be able to take care of the rising from a chair issue.

Thank you for mentioning my son's newest addition, little Sasha. Now, if I can ever get that picture downloaded to my computer, I'll try to get someone to help me post it. She's a bit talkative - will meow a tiny little meow when you're calling her. Obviously she's right at home in my son's apartment. She walked right up to her food as soon as I got there, then played with several little toys. Later, she relaxed on the floor nearby. So, I know she'll be a great companion for him since he's confined to the apartment for so many days with various issues connected with his disability.

Y'all have a great evening with our Lord.

Ruth Ann

We got lots of snow yesterday. I was hoping to post some pictures, and managed to get them into my gallery but not into a message. If you want to see what winter is looking like for us, you can go to my gallery to see them. We certainly don't seem to have any signs of spring yet:)

I have been begged into working tomorrow, and am not at all happy about missing church.  :(

The book signing was almost a washout.  Or rather, a BLOW out.  The wind was howling and the dirt was blowing, so very few people came to the store.  I only sold one book.  But at least I had a nice visit with Diane and Abby.  And I met a young woman whose 2 yer old nephew has Neurofibromatosis.  They were told it is very rare, maybe one in a million.  So I educated her on that point.  She took one of my cards and said her brother will be calling me to talk about NF.

On the way home, the dirt was blowing so bad it was a complete brown-out in several places, I could only see occasional glimpses of the white and yellow lines on the highway.  Very dangerous!  I'm so glad to have the protection of the Lord.

I'm off to bed, since I have to be at work at 6:30 in the morning.  Night!

Time to start a new week!

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