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Wow!!
I feel so blessed being a part of Christian Photographers Community.
I am grateful to God for leading me to this site. This is where my photography belongs.
Thank you, Thank you and Thank you to all of you for welcoming me to the family.
Happy Anniversary to all of us. I love all the postings, specially the video.
I apologize for submitting a camera-shy photo of myself. I will change it to a more suitable one. Promise.

I am inserting a link to my posting on you tube. "Following the footsteps of Jesus"
It is my photographic interpretation of the song "Be not Afraid.
I don't know if it will work, but I will certainly try. .....Mario(Laughing Peppers)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfoKLND9UTY

Mario, your mention of "Following the Footsteps of Jesus" reminded me of this hymn.

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Marilyn, so sorry to hear about your misfortune to your fingers.  Are they healing up now?

Happy Birthday CP!

Marilyn, I use peroxide for so much!  Always have as well.  Glad you got the wound fixed.

Quote from: LaughingPeppers on April 06, 2009, 11:23:20 PM
Wow!!
I feel so blessed being a part of Christian Photographers Community.
I am grateful to God for leading me to this site. This is where my photography belongs.
Thank you, Thank you and Thank you to all of you for welcoming me to the family.
Happy Anniversary to all of us. I love all the postings, specially the video.
I apologize for submitting a camera-shy photo of myself. I will change it to a more suitable one. Promise.

I am inserting a link to my posting on you tube. "Following the footsteps of Jesus"
It is my photographic interpretation of the song "Be not Afraid.
I don't know if it will work, but I will certainly try. .....Mario(Laughing Peppers)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfoKLND9UTY

Mario, what a lovely video.  I sure enjoyed looking at your photos with that lovely music!

Thanks for sharing.

From my profile:
Date joined: January 16, 2005, 05:02:45 AM

Seems about right, at least the time anyway, since I'm on the night shift. 

Glad to have been a part of Christian Photographers for so long.

WOOF!

Another beautiful morning here on the south coast of Oregon 

I (finally) managed to get the weedeater out after my yard yesterday.  It looks a lot better.  The first time to cut the grass and weeds down to ground level this year, actually.     Next will be to tackle the rhodies as they are getting too tall for me to reach with the clippers.  I have to keep them trimmed down to a more comfortable level and this Spring weather has them growing and stretching and, almost, getting away from me.

I don't have a whole lot on the agenda for today ... then, again, I never do have an agenda ... Just go with the flow and do what's in front of me to do -- or NOT!    

Y'all have a great day in the Lord today and I'll be back later to see what you're all up to. 

Thanks for asking, My hands are on the mend, I am being very careful not to do anything that will break them open again , one little finger I just got the bleeding stopped yesterday, it wasn't much but  just driving the car made it bleed a little bit.

Pat I use peroxide, in the laundry instead of bleach, I use it to clean the bathroom and  on clothing stains.  I keep a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water in a spray bottle in the bathroom.  To neutralize the effects of peroxide on the skin  use distilled white vinegar.

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CONGRATULATIONS CHRISTIAN PHOTOGRAPHERS!!!!!   

I'm celebrating with you all, my friends!  I haven't been in here chatting for a while.  Here's when I joined CP...
Date Registered:  December 31, 2006, 07:50:20 PM   It's been just over two years for me; and a wonderful two years it's been!  If I remember correctly, I did a google search for Christian Photographers and there you were.  With so many sites containing inappropriate language and images, I was looking for something wholesome and I found it here.  I have had a wonderful experience being a part of CP.  I was warmly welcomed, encouraged, prayed for, and befriended.  CP is God glorifying...from the images to the conversations and people.  I have so enjoyed all of the wonderful images on this site. 

I would like to take this opportunity to remember ANDY SORENSEN, our sweet snowflake photographing (among other things) friend from Alaska, who is now with the Father in heaven.  Go to his website to be blessed by his photography.  It's still up and running and you can still order his work which benefits his family members.  He is surely missed and was a special part of CP.

I also want to thank you all for your prayers over the past two years.  Some of you know of my many challenges and have been faithful to lift me up to the Father, and I am so thankful for that.  Thanks to Pat for starting CP and for all that help keep it going through prayers, moderation, postings, donations, etc...Here's to another 6!

Well, I guess that's all for my part of the celebration!  If I think of something else, I'll chime back in.

Kathleen, how lovely of you to mention Andy.  I look at his webpage so often and think of his wonderful work.

Last fall, while in Falls Church, VA, I had some nice conversations with his wife and when shhe was going to fly back to Alaska from Kane, we nearly got to meet each other but alas, it didn't work out.

We've kept his gallery on the Photography Cafe and his memorial is still on there as well.

Thanks so much!

Happy Birthday, CP!!  I am always amazed at how quickly time flies by.  I don't post here often, but come by to read what others are saying.  And when the Lord is lifted, as He surely is here, I am always blessed along with the one who does the lifting.  

Jane, the weed eater is busy over in my neck of the woods too.

No weedeaters here.

6 1/2 inches of snow on my deck today!

Hi everyone.  I looked a the videos and was very impressed.  This is certainly making the celebration very special.

Not much to write about today.  I had meeting to attend this morning and when we came outside it was spitting snow but I now see blue sky and it certainly didn't stick to the ground.  It is suppose to be 31 degrees here tonight and my friend, who is a big gardener, told me this morning that he was worried about the 161 tomato plants her has in the ground.  He has them covered but they are pretty large and the covering may be a problem.  He is always anxious to get his garden in the ground.

Marilyn, sorry to hear of the cat attack.  I wonder why the cat attacked you and not your dog?  Glad you are healing and were able to spend the night at your son's home and celebrate your grandson's birthday.

Got this in my email a few weeks ago.  I use peroxide as a mouthwash two or three times a day!

Anyway, interesting to read this.  Lots on this list I've done since I was a child.


PEROXIDE

This was written by Becky Ransey of Indiana (a doctor's Wife), and I want to share it with you.  She was over recently for Coffee and smelled the bleach I was using to clean my toilet and Counter Tops. This is what she told me:

"I would like to tell you of the benefits of that plain little ole bottle of 3% peroxide you can get for under $1.00 at Any Drug store.  What does bleach cost?  My husband has been in the medical field for over 36 years, and most doctors don't tell you about peroxide.

"Have you ever smelled bleach in a doctor's office? NO!!!  Why?  Because it smells, and it is not healthy!  Ask the nurses who work in the doctor's offices, and ask them if they use
Bleach at home.  They are wiser and know better!

"Did you also know bleach was invented in the late 40's?  It's chlorine, folks!  And it was used to kill our troops. 

"Peroxide was invented during WWI.  It was used to save and help cleanse the needs of our troops and hospitals.  Please think about this:

1. Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with the bottle) And hold in your mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit it out.  (I do it when I bathe.)  No more canker sores and your teeth will be whiter without expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash...

2. Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of peroxide to keep them free of Germs.

3. Clean your counters and table tops with peroxide to kill germs and leave a fresh smell.  Simply put a little on your dishrag when you wipe, or spray it on the counters.

4. After rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on it to kill salmonella and other bacteria.

5. I had fungus on my feet for years until I sprayed a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water on them (especially the toes) every night and let dry.

6. Soak any infections or cuts in 3% peroxide for five to ten minutes several times a day. My husband has seen gangrene that would not heal with any medicine but was healed by soaking in peroxide.

7. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water and keep it in every bathroom to disinfect without t harming your septic system like bleach or most other disinfectants will.

8. Tilt your head back and spray into nostrils with your 50/50 mixture whenever you have a cold, plugged sinus.  It will bubble and help to kill the bacteria.  Hold for a few minutes, and then blow your nose into a tissue.

9 If you have a terrible toothache and cannot get to a dentist right away, put a capful of 3% peroxide into your mouth and hold it for ten minutes several times a day.  The pain will lessen greatly.

10. Put half a bottle of peroxide in your bath to help rid boils, fungus, or other skin infections.

11. You can also add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach to a load of whites in your laundry to whiten them.  If there is blood on clothing, pour it directly on the soiled spot.   Let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse with cold water.  Repeat if necessary.

12. I use peroxide to clean my mirrors.  There is no smearing, which is why I love it so much for this.

"I could go on and on.  It is a little brown bottle no home should be without!

"With prices of most necessities rising, I'm glad there's a way to save tons of money in such a simple, healthy manner!"

This information really woke me up.  I hope you gain something from it, too.

That's interesting, Pat ... I "grew up" with peroxide, but some of these things I never knew ...

The last time I donated blood, the bandage over the site leaked and there was blood pouring down my arm and all over my WHITE vest!!   The nurse there immediately reached for the bottle of peroxide and began sponging my vest.  Presto ..... blood stains practically disappeared!  Another Red Cross worker suggested I use a pre-wash spray to get the rest of the blood stains out, and it worked perfectly.   I was thinking (and saying) I needed to soak it in cold water, but their solution was much better -- and quicker.   

At the dialysis unit, every station had a huge bottle of peroxide for blood spills and we had blood spills every treatment.  I used it to get the blood out of Jack's clothes and his pad he sat on for the treatment.  Fantastic!

I wasn't going to go anywhere today....so windy and sooo cold but Ivalou called and said she was going to her son's house.  His wife babysits for her grandchildren...Ivalou's greats...and I haven't seen the youngest.  Cailin was born Dec 17 so I got to see her.  Cute little Irish red head!!  She was laughing up a storm and, of course, I got to hold her and love her to pieces!! 

Then Parker, Ivalou's grandson, Ivalou and I ate Chinese and then went grocery shopping.  Parker is going to help Ivalou in the yard for a few days now that it is Spring Break here.  But they won't get any yard work done today!!!!  It is only 40 degrees but sooooo windy!  Cuts right through you!

I guess I'd better get peroxide.  I sure didn't know you could use it for so many things.

Pat....you have my deepest sympathies for your snow!  I would send you some of our sunshine, but today was sparse.

Thanks Nita.

I do that putting in the peroxide while I shower now as well.  I used to just rinse my mouth with it when I cleaned my teeth but now I have it in my mouth the whole time I shower and it's wonderful.

    Good evening to  all.   We also woke up to an other snow fall here in the Niagara region and it was very wet snow and heavy but thank the Lord it melted very fast.

It was so good to see the you tube and the other emails that had some movies on them .

My wife Noreen has not been well again for the last three days and I had o take her to the walk in clinic today, it is so hard for her as she wants so much to be able to enjoy her retirement years but between her back and other things she cannot go out very much.  So I value your prayers and also thank you for them.

Pat:   Thanks for the songs they are great and some of them bring back memories. Love ya is.

Judy B. Where are you have not seen or heard from you lately. Talk to you soon.  Sis.

To all others Gods Blessings.  Gord.

Good morning!  I am up earlier than normal this morning.  I guess I got done sleeping, woke up and got up! 

It is nippy outside.  I took some letters to the mailbox and it was a little cool.  Only 39°.  But bright and sunny.  And a little wind.  Not like yesterday when the wind was fierce.  The water that fell Sunday afternoon and night is drying up!  Still to mushy to mow the grass though...  

I do need to gather some trash from the garage for tomorrow though.  Maybe this afternoon! 

I just called Gaither's Resource Center in Alexandria, IN, for reservations for tomorrow.  My 60 Chix are going there for lunch.  They not only have a small cafe, but gift ideas and of course, all types of Gaither music.  One of the gals was there a couple of weeks ago and Gloria and Bill came in and chatted with them and had their pictures taken with them.  Maybe they will be there tomorrow, too!  Their music keeps on going on! 

Not much planned today.  Big day tomorrow.  60 chix and then Beef and Boards tomorrow night to see 'Treasure Island'.

Good Morning, Happy had a bad allergic reaction to something over the weekend end and had chewed all the fur off one of his hind legs near his hip.

I took him to the Vet yesterday and they had to shave his hind end and under him too  they gave him a sedative so they could work on him plus an allergy shot and other meds to bring home. Charged me $45 for the emergency service and my bank accounts are $339.00 lighter. My poor dog was so miserable itching and chewing, before I could get him to a vet.  Last night after the sedative wore off he  was  moaning and yipping, I got up twice and took him out to potty and he drank so much water I thought he would burst.

He kept up the  yipping and moaning,He was  OK while I was petting and talking to him, as soon as I stopped he started yipping again, until I finally gave him a doggie tranquilizer and took him down to the big bedroom and stayed there with him all night. He is still there, but he did have his breakfast and his antibiotic pill.

Oh I almost forgot to tell you what caused the allergic reaction. It was the are you ready for this. Cat food. He got into the cats food. The Vet said both the wet and the dry cat food  will cause a terrible allergic reaction in  most dogs.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CP 

I just checked my profile and found I joined April 9, 2003.  I can hardly believe it has been that long!

So much has happened in those years!

It is bitterly cold here.  I am having a hard time getting the fire going.  Pat I would welcome electric heat today!

Gord Good to "see" you   Have a cup of tea for me!

I have been having a rough time sleeping.  In the wee hours of the morning I have been praying for this our CP family.  May God bless you all.

Me too Judy. April 9, 2003 the day this site moved over from the old site.

Here is a song by Chris Tomlin.  It applies here Where the words say "in this city" put in "on this website" .

"God Of This City - Chris Tomlin"
by Passion Worship Band | from the album Passon: God of This City 


Verse 1.
You're the God of this city
You're the King of these people
You're the Lord of this nation
You Are

You're the light in this darkness
You're the hope to the hopeless
You're the peace to the restless
You are

Bridge:
For there is no one like our God
There is no one like You God

Chorus 1:
For greater things have yet to come
And greater things are still to be done
In this city
Greater things have yet to come
And greater things are still to be done here

Verse 2:
You're the Lord of Creation
The Creator of all things
You're the King above all kings
You Are

You're the strength in our weakness
You're the love to the broken
You're the joy in the sadness
You Are

Bridge:

Chorus 2:
For greater things have yet to come
Greater things are still to be done
In this city
When glory shines from hearts alive
With praise for You and love for You
In this city

Greater things have yet to come
Greater things are still to be done
In this city
Greater things have yet to come
And greater things are still to be done here

Yes, we had fantastic hosts in Karma and Bernard on their website for a little while until I opened this site with the help of Oldiesmann and that was the beginning for us.  That's 6 years tomorrow!  It was so nice of Bernard and Karma to be such great hosts and give us a home for awhile.

Judy, it would be great if you had a little electric heater like I have.  I haven't had my baseboard heaters on all wiinter.

Sorry about the dog, Marilyn.  I've heard that dogs shouldn't eat cat food but not that it would do that to them.  And I must say that Geordie has "stolen" Lauren's food many times without my knowing.  Bad boy!

Hi everyone.  It is a beautiful day here in Georgia after a chilly morning.  No wind today and the temperature has climbed into the 60s.

I went to Bible Study with the pastor this morning.  Since Pat didn't go with me I came on home rather than go to the donut shop.

This afternoon had an appointment with a new dentist.  I had my teeth fully x-rayed, cleaned and had a very thorough exam.  The results are not pleasing to my pocket-book but the work needs to be done.  I am scheduled for three fillings next Tuesday afternoon (2 of the three involve two different surfaces).  Then I have a tooth that needs a crown.  Finally I have a tooth that I will have pulled as it has been filled a number of times and is not strong enough to support a crown and another filling would be a waste of money.  That will require a trip to an oral surgeon.  My bill for the dentist I saw today will be over $2,000 plus the cost of the extraction.

Tonight is choir practice.

I checked my profile and see I also signed on to CP on April 09, 2003.

Cleaning and almost all packed - to the brim.  We will get going early in the morning and stay overnight in Santa Fe if everything goes well.  Weather looks alright.  Home by Friday.  We could do this in one very long day but it just gets dangerous out there late at night.  I enjoy walking in the downtown center of Santa Fe and so does everyone who visits that small city.  We are putting away our summer clothes as the high will be in the 50's - yesterday, it was almost 90* here. 

Now to mop the kitchen floor. 

Hello to Karma and Bernard if you stop in for a visit - we hope. 

Well, I guess I didn't join CP - I was already there!  According to my profile, it was

QuoteApril 09, 2003, 07:14:09 AM

.  I am old.  Therefore, I remember "the old days!"  May our God continue to bless this site for many years to come.