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Morning Devotional...





Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. First Corinthians 8:1

The soul of man, says Matthew Arnold, is a mirror suspended on a cord, turning in every breeze, always reflecting what is before it but never reflecting more than a small part of the whole.

The size of the mirror varies from man to man, but no one is able to comprehend the vast panorama that lies before and around us. The mental giant has a larger mirror, to be sure, but even the largest is pathetically small.

As long as we know that our view of truth is partial we can preserve that humbleness of mind appropriate to the circumstances; but let us once get the notion that our view is total and we become intellectually intolerant. Let us become convinced that ours is the only sensible view and our ability to learn dies instantly.

Recall of errors in understanding truth encourage humility, without which we tend to assume intellectual infallibility altogether erroneous. We have all known those afflicted with that disease. Are we ourselves infected?



Lord, I have not mastered Your Word. I am still a struggling student. Help me to remember that fact.

From Devotions By Dr. Tozer

Good message Don Thank you.

 :)  Don:  Thanks for your message and we do not see ourselves as a mirror but we should really think about that as what others see in us.  The  Lord bless you.

As you can see it is very late hope that you all have a wonderful week. :thumbsup:

Don, a very thought-provoking devotional.  Thank you.

Thanks for the message Don.  That was very thought-provoking.

It is thawing in my part of the country thankfully, so got to work easily.  I will start going out on calls tomorrow, but just shadowing with an experienced worker.

Hello Jane, it's nice to see you again.  I do hope that you are able to sort everything out with your computer and Internet.  These things are nice when they are working properly  ::)

I hope everybody has a great day.  I'm off for a cup of coffee -  :coffee:

Anthony.

I, too, was surprised of how many were at church yesterday.  I guess when it is as cold as it was, there must have not been anything else to do... :idiot:  We have five elders at our little church and about every three weeks, one of them will be the 'preacher' and give their testimony.  Yesterday George did a great talk...funny, serious, scripture and sad.  We have one more elder to give his testimony and then Pastor Steve will have to start working again! 

Today is the beginning of another busy week.  The second week of the month is always busiest for me.  Tonight Photo Guild.  Tomorrow night is Beef and Boards to see 'The Foreigner'.  Ivalou is planning on going!!  Wednesday is Speech Therapy at the rehab center and at 3pm is Euchre.  Thursday is my class luncheon!  Friday is rest! 

Today on the radio it was said that we have not been above freezing this year.  The highest temperature was 23°.  I don't remember what day that was. 

Anthony what do you do that you have to shadow a worker.

Etta Sue I am hoping with all the business you have good nights and are rested.

Gord aren't late nights normal for you?  Isn't that a throwback from bus driving days?  I know it is for me.

Anyone I missed, God Bless you

Etta Sue, you do indeed have a busy week ahead of you.  Looks as though you'll be glad when your "empty" Friday comes along.   :D

Thanks, Don for giving us a little A.W. Tozer - always good.  Thankfully, not only do we need reminding that we don't "have it all," but it's encouraging to realize that our living, loving Lord DOES have it all, and we can get all we need from Him. :thumbsup:

Here's a hymn that tells us all about it:

G'Morning ... I have had quite a time getting here this morning, but I am here ... momentarily.  :thumbsup:

I will be leaving in a few minutes for exercise class ... Then, it will be hunker down and endure this next storm system that is coming.

Don, I enjoyed the devotional for this week.  I have been quite surprised, and humbled, several times over the years to learn what other people see in me.  :-[  Really, all I would want anyone to see is Jesus in me.  Need to get myself out of the way so He can be seen.

Judy, I would imagine what Anthony means is that he is just going along with an experienced worker to observe ... to "learn the ropes" so to speak.

Gotta go now .... y'all take care and I'll be back as I can manage this new way of connecting.    :-\

Jane my curiosity is ...in what field?

Just had a nice relaxing evening.  Was feeling a bit fretful about things and then read the hymn that Al placed up - what a beauty - this verse helped so much:

QuoteJesus is the Name that charms us,
He for conflict fits and arms us;
Nothing moves and nothing harms us
While we trust in Him.

Thanks Al, and thanks to God for caring for people like us  :)

JudyB - I've gone into the caring profession - so I visit elderly people in their homes.  I had to get my name checked by the police and everything.

Etta Sue, I am just a poor Englishman - what in the world is "Beef and Boards to see the Foreigner" and "Euchrie"??  Whatever they are I do pray that you have grace to get through your busy schedule. 

Jane,

QuoteReally, all I would want anyone to see is Jesus in me.  Need to get myself out of the way so He can be seen.

That's a beautiful thought Jane - God can give us all the desires of our heart.

Well, I am going to watch "All Creatures Great and Small" with my cat for an hour and then get ready for bed.

God bless all.

Anthony.

I don't know where to post this question, so please excuse me.  I am having a problem when posting my messages.  When I get to the bottom of the text-box my type disappears. Has anyone else had the same problem and is there a way to rectify the problem?  It's a nuisance having to continually scroll to the type.

Thanks for the help.

Anthony.

Hello  everyone.  The sun was shining when I came home from exercise class (the same class Jane went to) ow it has clouded up again. I need to get in a good walk with the dogs before this storm Jane mentioned comes in.

Jane I am bidding on the Flat Belly diet book on eBay..

Anthony is your mum still living? Being a carer is a very interesting position. I loved it when  was still working. You meet such interesting people and it  is always goo to help those who can't help them selves anymore.

Hi everyone.  Just did typical things today plus a quick trip to Walmart and Walgreen's.  I went to Ruby Tuesday's and had the salad bar for our men's luncheon.  One of the men makes very fine ballpoint pens with exotic woods and he gave each of us one of them today.  It is a thing of beauty made with Zebra Wood from Africa. 

Don, thanks for the devotional for this week.  As others have said the writings of Dr. Tozar always seem to hit the mark.

Anthony, I am likely the least techie one here, so I can't help you with your problem.  Larry is very good, as are Jeanne and Pat and others.  I hope they see your question and help you.  Good for you, going into the care field; I'm sure there is a great need for more men doing that kind of work.

We had another beautiful day today.  I went back to the gym after a three weeks absence.  I think I will go sign up for the "Community Meltdown" tonight.  That's a program of wellness, including initial blood work, that lasts eight weeks.  They have teams of three people each.  Winners get prizes.

I just made the final payment on our next adventure trip.  It will be in April, to Guatemala and Costa Rica.

See you all another time!   :thumbsup:

Anthony I had that problem.  It seemed to stop when I shut down and reboot.  Another way is to go directly to "Preview".  That may eliminate the problem. 

This is a busy day and I have a lot to say but no time at the moment.  I will be back

Hi, friends, It's good to hear from everyone again. Judy, thanks for that "go to preview" tip. I just keep on typing even though I can't see it, and then hope for the best.

:D

OK  The news.

The Mennonite man that had the accident (he was hit by the car).  His back has been broken.  He has been moved to the Hospital in North Bay again.  This now is closer for the family.  The christian community in our town has raised money to help the family with the expences they are facing.  The man who was driving the car that hit the buggy, has been charged with dangerous driving.  If convicted he will loose his license. 

Kass actually received the insignia to put on her uniform.  There are several top ranks who are aging out, (they can finish their 18th year) so that leaves room for upward promotions.  She is looking at and deciding which summer camp she wants to go to.  Perhaps band, which will be a boost in her school music.

John is heading out to Minnesota again.  He is leaving tomorrow morning early.  He has already headed to bed, I am tired so I am heading that way as well.

Have a great night everyone

My Computer says 4:00 am...I know that is wrong but it is what it feels like,  I was just informed that it is 7:03.

John has gone, the girls are ready to go and I think I will go back to bed till 9:00.

I will be back later.

Judy, I hope you're getting your extra couple hours of zzzz's.

It's still chilly here but much warmer than it has been the last few days.  We may even get above freezing on Friday.   :)

Quote from: JudyB on January 12, 2010, 07:08:08 AM
My Computer says 4:00 am...I know that is wrong but it is what it feels like,  I was just informed that it is 7:03.

John has gone, the girls are ready to go and I think I will go back to bed till 9:00.

I will be back later.

Judy if your clock is loosing time it may be that the battery on the mother board is about to go. The battery is there to keep the Volatile memory (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volatile_memory) charged so the computer can remember the bios settings. If you continue to loose time it's probably time for a new battery.

Don

Don:  Thanks for that information on the computer clock.  I hope your day is blessed.

Larry:  Making pens out of exotic wood - that is exactly the hobby my Don took on when he retired - I told him before he retired that he needed more hobbies than just travel travel all the time and he does beautiful workmanship as well - he made candle sticks for me, pulls for overhead fans and so many things.  I have a pen made from olive trees in Bethlehem that is so precious I finally took it out of my purse to keep at home - he buys from a Christian family there and they trim the olive trees that are ancient.  Isn't that neat? 

JudyB:  Sleep isn't too good here either but I slept last night - it seems that every third night I can sleep soundly.  You Kassie has a wonderful trait and that is she is dependable and continues her work to advance and "do better". 

Hi everyone.  It is a beautiful and not so cold day here.  I just got back from morning coffee and walking a few laps at the church gym. 

I have a meeting this morning and afterwards a salad and soup lunch at a friends house.  Unfortunately Pat has a bad cold and doesn't feel like attending today.  She had counted on it and is disappointed but knows it is best she stay home.

Anthony, the advice you got is sound.  In the box below the postings you have only a few lines available and then have to scroll.  However, hitting the preview button gives you a bigger box and also makes the various html commands available after you highlight the area you want to apply the command to.

Anthony ~ 'Beef and Boards' is a dinner theater in Indianapolis.  When going you have a buffet dinner and a stage show...acting, singing and/or dancing.  'Beef' because they always have Prime Rib Beef and 'Boards' for the stage they perform on.  Four of us ladies are VIP members and our tickets are half price.  We have been going for about 5 years now.  A wonderful night out for us gals!  You can read about Beef and Boards here (http://www.beefandboards.com/)

As for Euchre...Euchre is a card game that is generally only in the Indiana and Ohio or the midwest U. S. A.  I learned to play Euchre while I was in grade school.  My Euchre Club are 8 ladies that play Euchre each month at different homes.  That is two card tables of four each.  We rotate partners so we are partners with each lady.  Then of course, we eat a meal and have dessert!  Another great time of fun and fellowship.

Photo Guild was great with over 60 digital photos plus printed photos and slides to view and are gently critiqued.  We can submit three photos and one bonus each month that is pre-arranged.  I suggested our bonus for February be like 'Senior and Friends'...where everyone has an image emailed to them...they then do whatever they want to that image and email it to the secretary to be shown at the next meeting.  Everyone thought that was a great idea.  So from last nights images three were chosen and will be emailed to each member.  Then they can choose one to manipulate for their bonus photo in February!  I guess I am a copy cat but it is a great idea and I give credit for whoever chose to do this on 'Seniors and Friends' website.

Like nearly everywhere else, today is a bit warmer than all the other days so far in 2010!!!  It is so bright and sunny!  Even my solar heat is working today!  

And last night was the greatest night's rest I have had for a very long time.  Finally I woke up in the same position I was when I went to sleep!  So rested!!!  I love my new mattress!!!

Etta Sue, it sounds like fun to adapt the "Fun with Fotos" concept to email.  ;)  I'm glad you're enjoying your new mattress and getting some much needed rest.

Don Thank you for the info about the battery.  I will have to find out where to get a new one and where it goes.  about once a month in one day it will loose about 3 - 4 hours,  I will fix it and the puter will be fine for another month or so.  It is almost like someone is changing  it on me.  It is only the hour time that is wrong.

Quilting group is coming tonight so I have cleaned the house, baked a lemon dessert for tonight, baked a rich coffee cake for tomorrow's quilt group and wouldn't you know - it is our table's turn to bring treats to the Bible Study tomorrow morning so they will get cookies, I made the dough today.  I have to admit that I am aching a little in a thumb area and one shoulder - it is probably arthritis.

Quote from: JudyB on January 12, 2010, 12:39:30 PM
Don Thank you for the info about the battery.  I will have to find out where to get a new one and where it goes.  about once a month in one day it will loose about 3 - 4 hours,  I will fix it and the puter will be fine for another month or so.  It is almost like someone is changing  it on me.  It is only the hour time that is wrong.

Judy you didn't say what OS you are using but if it is XP it should automatically re-sync itself. You say it is loosing by the hour so go check and make sure you have it set for the correct time zone. The path for XP would be start,control panel, date and time, click the time zone tab at the top to see what time zone is selected.

Edit:Just double click the clock icon in the task bar, It's the same as the path above.

Don

Check me if I'm wrong, Don, but Judy, I don't think it's the battery.  If it were the battery, it would affect more than just the hour.  You've got a gremlin.

Al i didn't know you were living inside Judy's computer.

I was here earlier, but ran out of time before I could post.  So I am back.

It was up into the 50s here today, with some wind.  Eastern Kansas was much colder.  We are in for dirt storms later if we don't get some significant moisture pretty soon.

Etta Sue, The Foreigner is one of my favorite plays, hilarious! 

Today was busy.  Exercise, home to shower and change, then to the center for lunch, back home for a bit, then to get toenails clipped; then to care home for Ladies Tea.  They had Show and Tell, and Mom wanted me to bring a beautiful crazy quilt robe she made years ago, tell about it and model it; and I found some cards Beth had made while she could still use her hands; also, she wanted to show the scrapbook I made for her of her journey through the valley of the shadow of death.  (When she was in the hospital for 8 weeks last year.)  Also I had gotten a book Beth wanted, so I read her a chapter from it; then Mom wanted to talk to me about something.....so it was almost 5:30 when I got home.

Now supper is ready, so I better go eat!

Yes that could be Al. A bad battery could cause the computer to loose the CMOS settings but most of the time a weak battery will cause the clock to loose time but I don't think it would be by the hour, maybe a few minutes a day or week. If it is set to the wrong time zone everytime it re-syncs it would change the time to the time zone that it is set for.

Check the time zone first Judy.

It could be other problems but you have to start somewhere.

Don

Quote from: Marilyn on January 12, 2010, 07:08:05 PM
Al i didn't know you were living inside Judy's computer.

Al get out of there!    :roflBig:

Don

So much fun with the bantering back and forth. :)

I'm a little behind the geese, but have decided to "fly south" for a few days. Then, maybe I can lead the charge for those birds to head back north, thus shortening these long wintry days.

:lol:

Ruth Ann, have a good time.  When you return, bring some warm weather with you.   :D

Hope you have a good trip Ruth Ann, be safe.

Quote from: Jeanne Lee on January 12, 2010, 08:05:44 PM
Ruth Ann, have a good time.  When you return, bring some warm weather with you.   :D

Jeanne Ruth Ann may not be able to find any warmth down south. I think everything froze as far south as Florida. But then again the cold we are having is probably bikini weather for you.   :lol:

Don

Don, at my age (and current shape) I'm not really part of the bikini crowd.  ;D But those would be almost balmy temperatures. 

Not too cold here just very wet.

Don  am looking at your winning photo from the last challenge in the side bar, that is a fantastic photos the colors are amazing in that reflection.

Safe flying Ruth Ann How far south are you  going?

Jeanne I with  you in the bikini department. No way Jose!!!

Maybe 2 gremlins...Elizabeth and Kassie?   Whoever mentioned time zone was right on.  I was on the same time zone as Al....  Say Al how did you do that without taking me back with you?

Exam stress is on Kassie. Teachers are cramming to get the entire course covered and the stress of this is transfired to the students. She is now cutting her eating so her tummy stays settled.  The teachers know to let her out of class with little notice.  She cannot afford this weight loss.  So frustrating and we have 14 school days to go.

I am listening to the news on Haiti   This is so sad.

I am off for now.  God bless
JudyB

Glad the time zone adjustment fixed it for you Judy.

Don

Quote from: Marilyn on January 12, 2010, 10:30:14 PM
Not too cold here just very wet.

Don  am looking at your winning photo from the last challenge in the side bar, that is a fantastic photos the colors are amazing in that reflection.

Safe flying Ruth Ann How far south are you  going?

Jeanne I with  you in the bikini department. No way Jose!!!

Thank You Marilyn!

Don

How about a chuckle to start the day...


Dangerous Cargo

Our Supply Clerk at the factory where I work, discovered a box that was left on the loading dock with this warning printed on it: DANGER DO NOT TOUCH!

Management was called and all employees were told to stay clear of the box until it could be analyzed.

When the foreman arrived, he donned gloves and safety glasses, and then, very carefully opened the box. Inside were 25 signs that read: DANGER! DO NOT TOUCH!

*Thanks to Pastor Tim for this joke!*
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Judy, only 14 more school days?  Surely the term isn't over that soon, is it?  Sad to see one so young getting stressed out over things; not at all good for her health.

We are up earleir than usual this morning.  After Darrel goes to the chiropractor and to the hospital to get his IV removed after the last dose of med; and gets some equipment in the mail to be repaired (whew!) we are going to Garden City.  He wants to get the new version of Turbo Tax so he can start on our taxes.  We don't have a store here that sells it.

I will be going to exercise again today.  It's good for me!

Ruth Ann, I'm glad your wings are ready for you to fly South!  And if you don't find any warm weather there, come get some of ours!

Good one, Jeanne.  Thanks!  :)

'The Foreigner' was hilarious.  The lead role was played by Jeff Stockberger.  He has been in several plays at B&B.  When you look at him, you laugh/smile.  He will do about anything to get a laugh out of you.  His facial expressions alone will cause you to laugh.  So this role was perfect for him...he doesn't have to say a word to get a hilarious laugh out of everyone. 

And it was soooo good to see Ivalou there.  There are several steps into the building but there is a drive that you can let people out right at the door so I did that for Ivalou.  The dinner theater is tiered.  So we had to go up a tier and then down two tiers to get our food from the buffet.  She handled that fine.  Then our waiter carried her plates back to the table for her.  It was joyful to hear her laugh during the play.  Then we kind of hung out when it was over so she wouldn't get pushed by the crowd...that was her main fear...someone pushing her and her lose her balance.  I got the car and picked her up right at the door.  She didn't even take her cane with her!!

Now for the weather to straighten up and she can walk over here to see me!!

Today is her first out-patient rehab and at 3pm is Euchre. 

I woke up to a hoar frost on everything.  Beautiful.  I should have known it would be like that...we drove in fog coming home last night. 

Today is the 23rd anniversary of my Dad being killed in an auto accident on Mom and Dad's 53rd Wedding Anniversary.  Jan 13 was also my Grandmother's birthday.  A happy reminder day and a sad reminder day for my family!

Have a great day!!!

Etta Sue, I'm so glad you enjoyed the evening, and that's wonderful news that Ivalou had a successful and pleasant outing.  She does really seem to be making fantastic progress.  Praise the Lord.  :thumbsup:

Hello everyone! 

I am just popping in to say "hello" and let you know a little of what's going on with me, lately.  I'm doing pretty well, although my eye symptoms have returned and that is quite frustrating.  It's especially hard after my month of clear eyesight.  God works in mysterious ways and I'm just trying to be thankful for the time I had clear eyesight and not dwell on the why it didn't last.  I know God knows what he's doing.  I am still praying for permanant healing and I my God is more than able, if it is His will to do so.

I'm offering a FREE download of digital wallpaper/background for your computer.  This image will only be available for a limited time, so don't wait!  Get it today!  http://www.shekinahphotography.com/p884590023 (http://www.shekinahphotography.com/p884590023) (I hope it's okay to offer that here.  If not, please feel free to take it out of my post.)

I'm still racking my brain and straining my eyes trying to choose my four best images of 2009 to enter in the current challenge.  A difficult task, indeed.  I did get an image on the cover of the Golden Eagle Audubon Society January newsletter, recently...http://www.goldeneagleaudubon.org/newsletter-pdfs/nl10/geas1001.pdf (http://www.goldeneagleaudubon.org/newsletter-pdfs/nl10/geas1001.pdf)

Praying for Haiti today and saddened by the death and destruction caused by the earthquake...

Take care, everyone!

Kathleen, I am so sorry you are still/again having problems with your eyes.  I am praying the Lord will touch them with His healing hand if it be His will.  And that He will give you comfort, whatever His answer may be.  <3

Dear all, got a bit chaotic yesterday and today, so I didn't post anything  :-\ 

Marilyn, my mom was promoted to glory 18 months ago - she's out of her pain now; praise the Lord!!!  I am enjoying my job so far, but I need to do two things: 1. get more organized and 2. find a wife.  If anyone knows where one is going drop me a line  ;)

BTW, why is Jeanne wearing a bikini?  Some funny things going on on C.P. lately  ;D ;D ;D

Thanks for the advice about the problem I was having with the forum.  I'll start hitting the preview button and see if it works  :thumbsup:.

Janet, What you said about the lack of men in the caring field is very true.  There are so few that the only uniform they had was a tee-shirt.  They said that I must wear the tee-shirt at all times to show the company logo - it is sub-zero temperatures at the moment and I am wearing a tee-shirt - even with a coat over it I am still freezing  :uglystupid:

Etta Sue thanks for the explanation on the theatre and card game.  They both sound great fun.

Must get to bed now.

God bless all and have a great night.

Anthony.

Hi everyone.  The day has whizzed by and have a busy evening ahead with choir practice.  This morning after coffee I went to the grocery for a few items and then on to Bible study with our pastor.  Today's study was of Psalms 106.  I then stopped at the bank and when I got home it was time for lunch.  I did a little web work for the upcoming Senior Games and then took a nap.  Not very exciting but day but a busy one.  

Anthony, could you wear the t-shirt on top of warm clothing.  I would freeze with just a t-shirt this time of the year.  Hope you like your new job as sure there is a demand for men in this field.

Kathleen, sorry to hear of the return of your eye condition.  Thanks for the screensaver offer.

Etta Sue, it has been years since we had access to dinner theater.  We used to really enjoy attending the performances and the meals were always good.  Glad Ivalou is making so much progress.

Janet, I would have been willing to share some of the rain we have had this past year and we have more forecast for the weekend.  I will be out-of-town on Saturday and most of Sunday so should be inside most of the time.  However, this is a new place for this meeting so don't know whether we will had access to the meeting rooms from the motel where we are staying.  At the motel where we have been having this meeting it was a stand-alone building for the convention center.

Judy, I know many students suffer from test stress.  I was fortunate as always enjoyed taking tests as it was a change from the regular classroom routine.  Glad you were able to get your computer time problem solved with the good help of folks here.

Carol, it sounds like you will have to replace your sugar supply soon with all of the dessert baking.

Janet the semester is over on the 29th.

I have been on and off the news of Haiti.  I can't watch the constant coverage.  It is just too hard.

I am off to bed. I have a book that was given to the girls that I want to read before they do.  So that will be tonight.

Good night everyone.  Have a good rest and God bless.

Ohhhh! The Semester!  Now I understand, Judy.

Only one post since I was here last evening.  Nothing much happening here this morning, either.  Darrel did get his IV out yesterday, which is a relief to him.  He slept better last night, and no night sweats until this morning about time to get up.  He has to go back to the doctor soon and let them see if the infection is killed.

I need to dress and get going to exercise!  I've been up a while, but haven't gotten dressed yet.  Probably wouldn't do to go in pajamas and housecoat.  ;)

Janet, I would say that depends on the pajamas and housecoat!   ;D

I'm carrying my box of tissues around with me this morning.  Yesterday I had a nice nap and woke up to sneeze and blow and blow and sneeze the rest of the afternoon and evening.  The drips seem to be continuing this morning and I need PUFFS!  :eek: But as long as I continue to drip it's not backing up into my sinuses, so I'd rather have a sore nose.   ;)

The rehab went fine with Ivalou...just an evaluation.  She is to have Speech Therapy twice a week but we won't know when until after today.  Marge is taking her back to rehab today to be evaluated by the Physical Therapists and we are hoping that she can have Speech and Physical therapy back to back so we won't have to go to rehab but twice a week.  We don't know how long this will last also. 

We have been invited back to Florida to stay with Kaye Don and Barb.  So we want to find out how many weeks this therapy will be. 

Euchre was fun.  Janet and Sam had a four-seasons room built on the back of their home.  Nothing in it yet but the two tables for us to play cards.  Nice and sunny!  The soup and salad and cheese ball and crackers were yummy! 

Today is my class luncheon but that is after I take the trash to Kaye Don's driveway.  And then after the luncheon is a trip to WalMart again, Goodwill and I want to see if I can find a large print Bible for Ivalou.

And today is the first day this year to be above freezing!!  Yeah!!!!

Hello Everyone...

So sad about Haiti.  Let's keep praying.  We have a topic in our Prayer and Praise board and you can get there by clicking on the link in my signature.

It's cold here.  Guess that's normal for winter in Canada!  ;)

Hi everyone.  The morning is about over and I just got back home a little bit ago after coffee, a quick trip at the store for coffee and bread, walking at the gym and getting a hair cut.

Last evening at choir one of the choir members, who is a retired nurse, mentioned a nurse friend who has set up and runs one or more orphanages in Haiti.  She had not been able to reach her or receive any information and was very concerned.  Of course, we prayed for her and a number of other needs and praises that choir members had.  This morning at coffee one of my friends mentioned a lady he knew and had gone to church with who ran an orphange in Haiti.  I mentioned the ladies names, which was a very unique first name, and he said that was his friend.  Small world.  When I got home this morning there was a message from the choir member saying she had been in contact with the lady and she was fine and her orphanage was in another part of Haiti and had not incurred damage.  Glad to hear something positive regarding Haiti.  Judy I agree with you that I can only watch the news for so long and then must do something else.

My schedule is free the rest of the day.  Pat seems to be much better from her cold and we went out to eat last evening so she could get out of the house for a little bit.  She slept until about 3 am and then got up as was having trouble breathing with the cold.  When I left for coffee she went back to bed and is still sleeping. 

I've had some trouble with my computer today.  It keeps freezing up on me - I hope I can write this message out.

I was a little worried about driving this morning, because the forecast told of black ice all across the country, but it was quite warm when I got outside and travelled about a lot easier than yesterday.  I went to the gym when I finished and met up with a friend.  We are going to the British Museum in London one the 23rd to see some of the Bible antiquities - for instance there is an oberlisk made by the Assyrians that shows one of the Kings of Israel bowing down and paying tribute money to the King of Assyria.  I am looking forward to going.

Larry, the shirts are too tight to put anything underneath, but I am planning on buying one of those mountaneering jackets and wearing that.  I am glad that your day went according to plan Larry.  You seem very busy even though you are retired.

JudyB I am having trouble watching the news at the moment.  So many lives lost, it is hard to take.  Thank God for the emergency services.

Janet, I am so glad that Darrel had a better night last night.  God bless you both. (p.s. it's pygamas, not pagamas - where do you Americans get your spelling from  ^-^)

Jeanne sorry you are such a drip at the moment  :P. I hope things dry up a bit and you feel a little better soon.

Etta Sue, I did not realise that Ivalou has been so poorly.  The Lord bless her and all of the medical profession who are helping her.

I am just off to cook some tea for myself.  God bless all.

Anthony.

Hi to all,

A quick "fly by" to say I will be heading to the mountains for some rest and relaxation--The Poconos still have some snow, so I will be staying in my the fire.

Trying to finish reading Dr. Charles Stanley's book -How to Handle Adversity.

Have a good weekend,

Etta, I sent you an email ; I need help with the Footprints animation

Thanks

I had company this afternoon.  Was nice to have RuthV here for a visit.  We have to do this more.

Elizabeth is shoveling the ramp and Kass making dinner.  We have great temperatures, 32*F.  good for getting the ramp clear.

I need to go and "help out" with dinner.  She makes the greatest meals!

Hey there .... I finally have my "access numbers" corrected, so I can get here properly!  ::)

Judy ... How nice that you have your own resident cook!   :)  :thumbsup:

I'm probably too late to wish Joyce a pleasant getaway ... oh, well, the thought counts, doesn't it?   :-\

Gotta go ... I've spent far too long messing with this computer and "talking" with the tech ... via live-chat this time .... now I need to get my fire stirred up again and see if I can warm up.

Jane, I'm glad you got everything straightened out.   :thumbsup:

Larry:  I packed up all the leftovers (the sweets and other baking) and gave them away to neighbors.  This makes me happy to get it out of here and they are happy for an extra treat.  

A classmate has been doing missionary work in Haiti and now goes to an orphanage outside the city, I don't know how far but a wall but all the babies & other children were fine.  They spent a whole day outdoors at first.  Some of the workers did not make it back from their own homes.  My classmate was not there right now - she adapted a teenager from Haiti a few years ago & there is just no word yet from anyone related to the girl.  

We have grandson & dog - will work out going back & forth to their house - his parents are going to Hawaii.

Janet:  I did not remember you making a memory book for Beth.  That was such a "stop in your tracks" time for you and everyone.  It is amazing that Beth recovered & is so much better.  Prayers for her and you.  

Thank you for the reminder...I am getting my fire stirred up as well.

It has been an interesting evening. 

RuthG where are you?  Haven't seen you post here lately, I am praying for Alan.

Have a great night everyone.  Love you all

Praying for the needs here.

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Hi everyone.  Just a quick note this morning as I have several projects I want to get started on and it is already after 10 am.  We had coffee at the senior center and then 5 of us walked a mile or more at the gym.  I got along fine today and felt no chest pain.  We won't walk again until Monday.

I will be out of town tomorrow and until late Sunday afternoon.  I will have my iPod Touch with me but not my laptop.  If I post it will have to be fairly short as have to use an online keyboard-doable but not fast.

I have read all the messages since my last posting.  Anthony sure glad you didn't have black ice to contend with.  That was the problem around here last weekend, although not where I live.

It is hard to comprehend the devastation in Haiti.  I see this morning that pillaging has begun.  The task ahead down there is so large I don't even understand how they know where to start, other than trying to get food and water to the people. 

Hope everyone has a fine day.

Larry glad you didn't have chest pain.  I pray you have safe travels.

Anthony ~ Ivalou had a stroke Sept 23, 2009.  Her whole right side was affected/effected (never know which word to use) as well as her speech.  She has gone from wheelchair to walking on her own in less than three months.  She still has a hard time saying the words she wants to say but she is very understandable...and even laughs at herself since she knows what is coming out isn't what she wants to say!  She's a remarkable lady! 

Joyce ~ I replied to your email.  Hope you got the animations now for your website. 

The class luncheon was great yesterday although there were only 9 of us there.  I don't understand why more doesn't come to the lunches but it is their loss, not those who enjoy each others company when we go. 

I noticed when I came home yesterday that the trash was still at Kaye Don's.  Still there this morning....ggrrr!  They have been as late as 6pm to pick it up but wouldn't you know, yesterday, they were there before 11:30am!!!  So I got my wooden cart and put the trash in Ivalou's garage for next week.

Also got Ivalou's schedule for out-patient speech and physical therapy.  She is so concerned that I will be taking her twice a week and using my time for it.  I tried to assure her that before this stroke, we were together 3-4 times a week going somewhere so don't think anything about using my time.  What else do I do?  She's my sister!!! 

I have been doing laundry, making a new RX list for Ivalou, updating my Euchre hostess list and now I need to work on pictures for the class email and to upload at church.  Always something but that keeps my mind alert...or muddled...can't figure out which!!  :idiot:

It is hard to comprehend the devastation and human suffering in Haiti.  Several Americans were killed who went there to work in orphanages and do other missions work.  Hard to know what to say.........

Jane, glad you got your 'puter sorted out again.  They can be SO frustrating!!  >:(

We are going to see Blind Side tonight.  It has arrived in our little town!  :)

Tomorrow is my scrapbooking day.

I went by the funeral home for a visitation, a good friend of mine passed away.  She was in Florida with her youngest daughter; had open heart surgery and was doing fine, but then had a stroke and passed away.  They were showing a power point show of family photos there at the funeral home, looping constantly.  I thought that was nice.

I am reading a book to Beth, trying to go each day and read at least one chapter.  It is Joyce Meyer's new novel Any Minute, and it's really good.  She and another lady wrote it together.  Carol, thanks for the prayers for Beth.  She isn't doing any better as far as any voluntary movement, but is off nearly all her medications now, even the pain one.  So that's a good thing.  She can't do a single thing for herself, not even change the channel on the TV.  So it is hard, but she is keeping a good attitude in spite of everything.  I took a lot of photos in the hospital, and made that scrapbook of those.  I hope the next one I do for her will be a much happier one!

I feel and look like a new woman!!  Pat colored, cut and styled my hair, and oh, what a difference!!

Etta Sue, in case you wanted a tip, you use "affected" when you say she was affected by the stroke, and "effect" if you are saying what effect it had on her.  Clear as mud?  You just happened to hit on one of those little things that bugs me.  ???

See y'all later!

The TV news stations keep showing people who have found their loved ones alive and well.  And that's wonderful, of course, and usually reported as answered prayer.  But how about those who don't get that good news.  Those who will get word their loved one has died.  And those who will never know.   :'(

Exactly, Jeanne.  I'm so glad I am not God!

JAnet thank you for the explanation. affect/effect...I have been confused by that.

Our Prime Minister and his wife were the first ones into the Red Cross to donate.  The Canadian Government has earmarked 50 million and will match what the people donate dollar for dollar.  The military has sent 2 warships and 2 cargo aircraft as well as helos.  The cargo aircraft are dropping supplies and bringing the Canadians back home.   Don't know about you but I am impressed.

Was out to the Doctor with Kass.  We had a good Mom daughter day.  We took Heather to her physio therapy appointment.  She has been back to work and the 3 days has set her back big time with her back.  We had a good day.

While we have a heat wave going on Doug is going to do a tune up to the van.  Yes a heat wave it is 32*F. (Etta Sue I forget how to do the degree mark.)  That should help with fuel economy.

Well Got to go.  Praying here.

Are You Jesus?

A few years ago a group of salesmen went to a regional sales  convention in Chicago. They had assured their wives that they would be  home in plenty of time for Friday night's dinner.

Well, as such things go, one thing led to another. The sales manager went longer than anticipated and the meeting ran overtime. Their  flights were scheduled to leave out of Chicago's O'Hare Airport, and  they had to race pell mell to the airport. With tickets in hand, they  barged through the terminal to catch  their flight back home. In their rush, with tickets and brief-cases,one of  these salesmen inadvertently kicked over a table which held a display of baskets of apples. Apples flew everywhere.

Without stopping or looking back, they all managed to reach the plane in time for their nearly missed boarding. All but one. He paused, took  a deep breath,  got in touch with his feelings, and experienced a twinge of compassion for  the girl whose apple stand had been overturned.

He told his buddies to go on without him, waved goodbye, told one of  them to call his wife when they arrived at their home destination and  explain his taking a later flight. Then he returned to the terminal
where the apples were all  over the terminal floor. He was glad he did.

The 16 year old girl was totally blind! She was softly crying, tears  running down her cheeks in frustration, and at the same time helplessly groping for  her spilled produce as the crowd swirled about her, no one stopping,
and no one  to care for her plight.

The salesman knelt on the floor with her, gathered up the apples, put  them into the baskets, and helped set the display up once more. As he  did this, he noticed that many of them had become battered and bruised; these he set aside in  another basket. When he had finished, he pulled out his wallet and
said to the girl, "Here, please take this $20 for the damage we did. Are you okay?"

She nodded through her tears. He continued on with, "I hope we didn't
spoil  your day too badly."

As the salesman started to walk away, the bewildered blind girl called  out to him, "Mister...." He paused and turned to look back into those  blind eyes.

She continued, "Are you Jesus?"

He stopped in mid-stride, and he wondered. Then slowly he made his way  to catch the later flight with that question burning and bouncing  about in his  soul:

"Are you Jesus?"


Do people mistake you for Jesus? That's our destiny, is it not?

Good Message there Don and a good reminder that we are to be Jesus to the world!

I've seen that one before, Don.  It always brings tears to my eyes.  Good to be reminded.  Thanks for posting it.

I had not seen that one before, Don.  It's beautiful, and it would make a perfect illustration in a sermon.  God grant our Lord Jesus to shine through us!

Janet ~ Thank you for the explanation of affect/effect.  Ivalou was affected by her stroke.  The stroke effected her right side with no touch sensations at all.  Is that right?  But I have a mindset that I will never get it right.  I need a little saying like 'I before E except after C'.

Don ~ I don't believe I have read that story.  A great reminder for us to be more Christlike in our daily lives.

JudyB ~ To make the °, you have to use calculator numbers.  Hold down the Alt key and then press 0176. 

Alt + 0176 = °
Alt + 0188 = ¼ 
Alt + 0189 = ½
Alt + 0190 = ¾

On Vista if you go to Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Character Map you can select the font you are using at the top of the Character Map window and then select a character.  At the bottom right corner is the Alt + ???? that you would use for that character.  Try it.  You will get used to it!  Gô¿ôD Luck!

It is dark, gloomy, foggy here in Indiana.  The snow is melting and making the fields have the Dalmatian look.  Maybe the Palomino look! 
And it is right at the freezing mark...32°! 

Kitty mentioned maybe doing something today but she has been entertaining company for a few days AFTER doing her Memaw (I say MiiMaw as in Wii) duties in Ohio for a week.  I imagine she needs Mii time!  I agree!

Do you realize the 1/24th of 2010 is gone?

Etta Sue, I think it should be "The stroke affected her right side..." or "The stroke had an effect on her right side."  I think effect is noun and affect is a verb.  But of course, I could be way off base.  And the more I concentrate on it the more confused I get!   :lol:

Whew!  That last post of mine took me a half hour!  I still didn't get the 'list' right!  So if you see any mistakes, correct them yourself!  I am tired!  Whew!
            :roflBig:                                                                :roflBig:

Jeanne ~ I think you are right.  One is a noun and one is a verb...now which is which? And to remember which is which.    :uglystupid:      :idiot: 

That's the problem, Etta Sue - remembering which is which.   :D  And I can't find any little trick to help with that.  I always need to sit and ponder, saying something both ways and then try again before I make a choice.  And then it's often the wrong one!   ;D

 
Affect

In order to understand the correct situation in which to use the word affect or effect, the first thing one must do is have a clear understanding of what each word means. According to yourDictionary.com, the word Affect means:

   1. To have an influence on or effect a change in: Inflation affects the buying power of the dollar.
   2. To act on the emotions of; touch or move.
   3. To attack or infect, as a disease: Rheumatic fever can affect the heart.

Effect

The word effect has a different meaning. Here is the meaning according to yourDictionary.com:

   1. Something brought about by a cause or agent; a result.
   2. The power to produce an outcome or achieve a result; influence: The drug had an immediate effect on the pain. The government's action had no effect on the trade imbalance.
   3. A scientific law, hypothesis, or phenomenon: the photovoltaic effect.
   4. Advantage; avail: used her words to great effect in influencing the jury.
   5. The condition of being in full force or execution: a new regulation that goes into effect tomorrow.
   6. Something that produces a specific impression or supports a general design or intention: The lighting effects emphasized the harsh atmosphere of the drama.
   7. A particular impression: large windows that gave an effect of spaciousness.
   8. Production of a desired impression: spent lavishly on dinner just for effect.
   9. The basic or general meaning; import: He said he was greatly worried, or words to that effect.

Grammar Rules for Affect and Effect

Now that we have the two definitions, how do we know which word to use? Here are a few suggestions to keep in mind:

1. If you are talking about a result, then use the word "effect."

    * Example: What effect did the loss have on the team?

2. It is appropriate to use the word "effect" if one of these words is used immediately before the word: into, no, take, the, any, an, or and.

    * Example: The prescribed medication had no effect on the patient's symptoms.
    * Example: In analyzing a situation, it is important to take the concepts of cause and effect into consideration.

3. If you want to describe something that was caused or brought about, the right word to use is effect.

    * Example: The new manager effected some positive changes in the office. (This means that the new manager caused some positive changes to take place in the office.)

4. Affect can be used as a noun to describe facial expression.

    * Example: The young man with schizophrenia had a flat affect.
    * Example: The woman took the news of her husband's sudden death with little affect.

5. Affect can also be used as a verb. Use it when trying to describe influencing someone or something rather than causing it.

    * Example: How does the crime rate affect hiring levels by local police forces?
    * Example: The weather conditions will affect the number of people who come to the county fair this year.

Now I am more confused than ever! 

Etta Sue, you just had to go look it up, didn't you!   :D

But I think the Aardvark graphic is the best illustration.   :lol:

Etta Sue that is great.  Love the graphic though.

Happy Birthday Tisie!  :hbirthday:

Don

Well, now to see what effect this grammar lesson has on all of us!  Etta Sue, do you think it has affected you?  :lol:  I think this is great!  We are never too old to learn!  Aren't you glad?  I am.

I had a good day scrapbooking.  I did a complete scrapbook of Red Hats photos, a little one, only 6 X 6, but just getting it DONE feels good.  We had such a pleasant group of ladies there today, plus two darling five-year-old boys.  They sure did enjoy each other!

We went to town last night hoping to go to the movie, but it appeared the theater was full, and we don't like to sit down in front, so decided to wait until tonight to go.  Jeff and Abby might come and go with us tonight.

I left the library (scrapbooking) early because I didn't have any more photos to work with, having taken everything BUT pictures to work on Alexis' album.  That gave me time to go read to Beth.  That is a really good book I'm reading to her!  Gives us both something to look forward to.

That's all, folks!   :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TISIE!!  AND MANY MORE!!

Janet, sounds as though you had a very satisfying day!  :thumbsup:

That I did, Jeanne==thanks!

I am glad that we have the affect/effect dilemma solved.  It was affecting my mentality!  Now if that is wrong, I am done being affected by it!  The effect I am getting isn't worth it!

I had another Saturday night sleepless night.  So I got up and finished reading a book instead of wrestling the covers.  I maybe got 4 hours sleep. 

But I am ready for church now and Ivalou is going also.  I don't think she has been to church since July.  Her name was in last weeks bulletin to be greeter this week and she is going to be greeter!  She will sit in a chair and said she would hand out the bulletin instead of shaking hands with her right hand!  She's a trooper! 

Looks like a foggy morning now that it is beginning to be daylight.  I looked at the thermometer and it is right at 32°F. 

Go Colts!!!!  And I am not a football fan but had to watch the end of the game last night!  20 to 3 against the Ravens.

I will be back later to open a new week! 

Ya'll behave now!

Good morning!  It looks like another day of "hazy" sunshine, but we may be getting above freezing again, for the second day in a row.  I could get used to that in a hurry,   :D

Etta Sue, that's great that Ivalou in planning on not only getting to church, but to be a greeter as well.  Don't forget to let us know how she does.

The effect was great.  It really affected her.

OK, Al. That's a good example.  Maybe we've got it now, ya think?

Good Morning one and all who enter today. It is still overcast and rain is coming, but not here at the moment.  Nothing much new here but thought I should check in anyway. I pray you all will have a very blessed day.

This has been a rough end to a rough end of the week.  Luca has gone. 

Church was good.  There was a baby dedication.

John leaves today for MN again.  He is getting to know the upper peninsula of Michigan quite well.

Got to go.
JudyB

Bread is in the machine and today will be an egg and milk heavier loaf called Challah.  Meat is thawing and that will be a chili in the crockpot.  I am looking out the window and see a neighbor coming back from a walk - he was in WWII and Bill fought in the South Pacific at all of the horrific little islands.  He is the happiest person to meet.  By going to the 7:30 AM service, we are home so early that I finished sewing a quilt top today and now the real finishing begins with back & batting. Yesterday, I cleaned and reorganized my sewing room.
Don is watching the Vikings play and we have lots to get ready as we will be staying nights with grandson while his parents are in Hawaii.  There is a dog so staying there is easier and school to think of as well.  It is about a 30 minute drive from here. 

Our church is in the black again and that was great news.  A special offering today for World Vision - Haiti.  It wouldn't surprise me at all that a group will go at some time to Haiti - perhaps to rebuild. 

Etta Sue, as the guy said in My Fair Lady, "By George, I think she's got it!"  Good job!  And great to hear about Ivalou, she has grit, for sure.  If she were a different type of person, she wouldn't be making the wonderful progress she is.

We have another nice day here today.  Still so dry, though.

Carol, I have never lived anywhere they had the early services, but I can see there would be advantages to going early.

Darrel is watching football, and I think I will find something to eat!

We plan to attend a ballroom dancing class at 4:00 today.  Should be fun!  :)

So much for almost springlike weather!  There was just a warning of Winter Advisory - snow, sleet and possible freezing rain.  Accumulations of 2 to 5 inches and maybe a "light" coating of ice.  The temperatures are expected to be high enough to make the snow heavy, leading to downed branches and wires.  Ah, joy!   :o

Oh, Jeanne.  I don't like to hear of that kind of weather anywhere!  Too many problems can arise. 

Ivalou had a great time being greeter.  I went on into the sanctuary and got many (https://www.christianphotographers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbestsmileys.com%2Fthumbs%2F2.gif&hash=a3ac7a90fd07a66eaa86603af2e1b8e4b72f1a00) while the people were smiling and walking to their seats.  She even stayed for Sunday School and even participated!  That means she commented on a few things.  Then 6 of us gals went to a BBQ place that none of us had been to before.  Really good! 

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