Christian Photographers Community

• Prayer and Praise     Thanks for visiting this area of our site to share prayer requests and items for praise!

• See the last photos uploaded to our Gallery

---

Sorry about posting the same post twice yesterday.  With the trouble I had, it's a wonder it was only twice!  My animations are just not working on CP.  I can't preview a post at all.  As soon as I click 'preview', at the bottom it says 'done'.  Then when I click 'post', it doesn't do anything.  So I copy my post and open a different Thoughts and post there and it will go.  Yesterday they both must have posted!  Sorry.

Church was great even though I messed up a few times with the overhead projector system.  Then five of us ladies went to Cracker Barrel for lunch.  I love Cracker Barrel...all except the noise.  It is a noisy place!  I just got home and now I think Inky and I will take a nap! 

I have deleted a couple for you Etta Sue, There seems to be a glitch somewhere in your programming.  It will get sorted out.  Try hitting prieview before you post...that may work.

Thank you for the devotional.. Reminds me of a hymn More about Jesus would I know..... I will see later if we have it.

Etta Sue:  Many thanks for the weekly devotion - I so appreciate all the work you and others put into this timely effort that holds us through each part of a month.  LOL on your comment on noisy restaurants as we do not return to those where we cannot speak and hear each other.  Actually, we don't go out that much anymore & do ask for the music to be turned down when it is possible. 

Please ignore my inept attempt to post a picture in the photo place.  Picasa is something I have not learned & cannot deal with it today. 

It is a wonderful Sunday here with clouds building so the promise of rain somewhere. 

Etta Sue, don't worry about it--we would rather hear from you twice than not at all.  And I love the animations!

We went to Sunday school and church, and when we got home we couldn't decide what to have for lunch.  So I made us each a big salad with lots of veggies, we ate that, then Darrel cut a watermelon, which was a really good one.  After eating some of that, I don't think either of us could hold another bite!

Our church is responsible for the afternoon church services at the home this month, so I think I will go this afternoon.  It helps to have extra people to help with the singing, etc.

John arrives next Saturday!!  Beth is so excited!!  

Etta Sue, don't worry about double posting.  We can always get a double blessing that way!   

Our day started out cool in fact I opened windows then as the day wore on it got warmer and warmer followed by a rain storm in the afternoon.

As you all know I come and visit but do not always have anything to say.  Yesterday we had cousins come for a visit, they do not come often as he is younger than us, he has a new lady friend of whom is so very nice, although she is younger we can have a wonderful conversation, as well as hobby in common, did not happen with his past friends.

Speaking for what I know there is a lot of behind the scenes conversation so how can it be possible for the rest of us to be up to date on what is going on.  Many folk come and are gone is this the reason why?  For me with the web owner is away most of the time making it is a struggle to keep interested. 

Ruth

QuoteSpeaking for what I know there is a lot of behind the scenes conversation so how can it be possible for the rest of us to be up to date on what is going on.  Many folk come and are gone is this the reason why?  For me with the web owner is away most of the time making it is a struggle to keep interested.  

I have often thought the same thing, with so many of the moderators  having conversations behind the scenes that we know nothing about how can we keep up to date and have much to say or to comment on, even pray about for those who need prayer. I come to visit here several times every day and often times do not say anything for several days, When I do it is almost like I haven't even been here. I rarely posts photo anymore for the same reason. I hope I have not hurt anyone's feelings. There are a few very kind people who acknowledge my comments and my photos and I thank you very much for making me feel that I belong here.

I will go back to my corner now but I will be back whether say something or not I am here reading.

Ruth and Marilyn, I'm sorry you feel this way.  I don't always know what is being talked about either, but just figure I have missed some posts somewhere along the line.  Very little is said "behind the scenes" other than discussions as to whose turn it is to do the devotional, etc.  Of course, I can only speak for myself, but I don't think any of us would intentionally cause anyone to feel ignored or overlooked.  When I don't comment about what someone has been doing (household chores, pet care, etc. etc.) it is only because I don't feel my comments would add to the value of the conversation.

I know Pat is living a very different and much busier life now than before she remarried.  This doesn't mean she doesn't still love us and care about this site, but she has had, and continues to have, issues with her shoulder which make typing difficult and painful for her.  So please give her space to heal, and consider what you might feel if in her place.  End of sermon....

Ruth, I always smile when I see that you have posted.  I enjoy your comments, and consider you a friend, though we haven't yet met.  And I sometimes feel overlooked, just as you and Marilyn said, but know it isn't intentional, so just let it go.  We don't have many posting now, what their reasons are I do not know, but I still love this site and come every day to read and usually post something. 

I'm  to say I have forgotten how to post photos, but one of these days "when my life slows down" I will go to the tutorial and see if I can figure it out again.  My time has been so full for the past year and more that I haven't thought much about it.

I hope you both will receive this in the loving way I mean it, and will continue to add to the site with your postings, comments, photos, etc.  You know we love you!   

I was just talking to Pat,  She was saying that she has deer walking under her balcony!  Wow How I would love to go down and visit, unfortunately our vehicle wouldn't make the trip.  

They were out with family tonight.  I am so glad Pat is able to travel like this, what every retired couple would like to enjoy.  We should continue to pray Gods blessing on her travels.

Janet perhaps we can learn together. Jeanne has posted the instructions...I learn with more of a watch, see, and do approach.  Just reading the instructions is sometimes difficult.   

Etta Sue Pat said not to worry about the double posts...  

Now to find that hymn!

In church we sing mainly the more Christian Contemporary Music.  But I really love these "Hymn Book" hymns.  They are good food for the soul.

Good morning!!!  It's beautiful here this morning and it's supposed to be just a perfect day.  Hmmm.  Guess I'd better rethink that.  Every day, whether it's sunny and warm, hot and muggy, thunder & lightning, bitter cold, icy, snowy, windy, rainy...  is what the Lord has provided and that makes it a perfect day! 

Thank you, Lord, for the night that just ended and the new day that's beginning.  Whatever it brings I need to remember that YOU are in charge, and that it's just exactly right.

That's a prayer we all need to echo, Jeanne.  Thank you for it.  It'd my prayer, too.

Janet it is mostly the "old timers posting in this thread anymore. By old timers I mean those who have been here since day one ( not with age)   when this site was opened and  many of those no longer post here.

My feelings are not hurt, I was only getting something off my chest that  I have  internalized for a long time. I am as guilty as the next person about not acknowledging other people's posts.

By the way what happened to Don isn't he the one with the nursery and also a moderator in photos.

Well hello there Al you have been silent for awhile too. How are you doing? Is Marbeth back to the quilting group yet?

Judy thank you for the update on Pat. Traveling back and forth so often must get tedious after awhile. Too bad she just can't stay in one place for the 6 months she has to be in Canada and 6 months in Virginia.

I have a friend who is traveling  through Oregon and Washington and camping in her van at rest stops and campgrounds for a month. She has been posting some fantastic photos  on Google Picasa  site. She lives in Southern California. Oh the life of   being on the road, I would love to do that.

We have been talking about getting a van and going to North Carolina to visit Keith;s sister and my son who also lives there, stopping along the way to visit some of the ladies I have met through S&F. That won't happen until after Kieth retires and we can  afford to board the dogs for at least a month, for the 8 days we were at Sunriver it cost us $190 for the two dogs that included baths and we supplied all their food so there would be no changes in their diet.

Quote from: Ruth on July 11, 2010, 08:24:24 PM


Speaking for what I know there is a lot of behind the scenes conversation so how can it be possible for the rest of us to be up to date on what is going on.  Many folk come and are gone is this the reason why?  For me with the web owner is away most of the time making it is a struggle to keep interested.  

Ruth

Well, I'm so sorry but I wasn't going to mention this but, since it's public, I guess I must.

I'm not sure if all of you know that I severely injured my right arm and shoulder last mid-October.  I didn't tear anything, but worse, I "overstretched every muscle and tendon" in that arm and the pain has  been excruciating for so many months.  I have been unable to do anything much at all.  I didn't take any photos for several months as I couldn't hold my camera.  I didn't visit Virginia from the end of October until May as I couldn't drive.  I couldn't put cups and saucers away as I couldn't lift them into the cupboards, or stirs what needed to be cooked or wash my hair, etc. etc.  The stress of all of this and the pain in this arm and shoulder, and, due to an old surgery I had in 2002 in the very same area, brought on old problems with my left arm and shoulder that were as a result of a bus driving injury many years ago when instructing.

Anyway, that's why the "webowner" has been AWOL on this site and the other three sites she's on.  

But...  I have a wonderful Team who look after the sites and I don't know how we'd go on without them.  So, week by week I've been able to read the posts on Christian Photographers but not type replies to them.  And I'm not one to speak of my health problems in public.  As much as I can, I keep them private.

So...  That's why the "webowner" has been absent from this site the better part of the year.  But let me assure you also that there is no conversation going on behind the scenes among us!!! --except that the team I've chosen to help run this site have assured me from time to time that they have been praying for me during this terrible time.

Thank you Etta Sue for your devotional thoughts this week.  I so look forward to Sunday evening, reading what you folks put in from week to week.

Thanks so much!  Your devotional made me to much thinking.

GOD IS GOOD!!! ALL THE TIME!!  ALL THE TIME, GOD IS GOOD!!

We have 7 young people here today, doing work for us!  They are from Ulysses, Oklahoma City, and West Palm Beach, Florida!!  They are holding a vacation Bible school at the Church of Christ in the evenings, and doing volunteer service work during the days.  Isn't that just the neatest thing?  They had a sign-up sheet at the Senior Center a couple weeks ago for you to put your name, address and whatever work you wanted done.  So I wrote down sweeping and mopping the garage floor.  It is painted, so not too hard to do, but still a lot of work because it is 100 feet long!

So this morning, seven kids showed up, ready to work!  Five boys are now busily mopping, and the two girls are picking cherries!  We have put off and put off getting the garage in shape because we had so much of Beth's stuff in the way.  This put the push on us and we got out there at 7 this morning and got things moved and as organized as possible in a short time.  It will be SO nice to have it cleaned up again!  That last dog we had really left a lot of puddles which dried to ugly yellow-brown spots.  We had swept up all the little hard "stuff."

Anyway, I think that is the nicest thing, for kids to want to work and help folks out like that.  Proves you don't need to leave the country to do missions work, there is a lot to be done all around us.  I feel I am reaping a part of the harvest that I have tried to sow along through the years.

Praise the Lord!!  Now I better go see if the kids need anything.  

Well, thanks, Pat!  I thought you were scarce because you were busy being re-married!  Now to find out it was because of injuring your arm again.  That's no fun!  Prayers are with you and Paul.  

I am trying my animations again today.  I do 'preview' but it doesn't 'preview' when I use animations.  Then I 'post' and it doesn't post...or so I thought.  Then I open a new CP Thoughts and just 'post'.  Now I am finding out that I have had 2 posts.  This time I am not going to 'preview' and see what happens.  I can't say it is CP since I don't use my animations anywhere else on the 'wonderful wide world of web'!  What does the www. mean in a web address anyway?

Inky and I took our nap yesterday and therefore, it was hard to get to sleep last night.  Here I have this new bed and now I don't have to get up a half-a-dozen times a night and I can't go to sleep and stay there!  Maybe I need to work more and make myself tired and stay awake during the day.  But I only nap on Sunday afternoons.  I know...take my problems to God.  He can do anything!  Now why didn't I think of that?  

This evening is Photo Guild.  I would really like to go get some groceries but don't know if I will do that today or tomorrow.  Decisions...decisions!

It worked!!!!  Etta Sue...
don't 'preview'....just click 'post'.


Thanks, Pat and everyone else that commented aloud or in silence about the devotion that I posted.  It means a lot that it was appreciated.

Hi everyone.  I am having a relaxed morning and in a little while will attend my Monday men's luncheon, as I do each week.  

I discovered yesterday that the new dishwasher we got last week qualifies for a $99 rebate through a state program.  So this morning I finished up the required paperwork and have it in the mail.  

I spent last evening reading rather than watching TV and using the computer.  I really need to do more of that as do so enjoy reading.

Pat, nice to see your posting and sure hope you are feeling better.  I know it is a concern that not many new folks seem to join us and post here.  Perhaps we need to more often leave a little comment in our postings about how much we welcome new folks to join us and that they will quickly feel a part of the "CP family".  I know it is important that we post something, regardless of how trivial it might be, so there is current activity when someone new looks in on the discussion.  The bonds of friendship are built quickly when a person is willing to put forth the effort to make a posting fairly regularly.  I do think we must realize that not all folks enjoy this type of conversation or some may feel they don't have the time to post but perhaps still enjoy reading the postings.  

I well remember when I first went into the general conversation area on the old SeniorNet.  I told myself why would anyone want to do that but I quickly discovered how quickly friendships were formed and how welcoming folks are if I am willing to do my part.  Guess I had better get off my soapbox.

Janet, glad to hear that John is coming again to visit with Beth.  I am sure they both benefit greatly from the visit and that it brings joy to your heart to see the joy in Beth.  Is Darrel feeling better.

Marilyn, I understand about the cost of boarding pets.  We did that with our cat and it was very expensive.  The fellow I pickup each morning to take to coffee and his wife have three cats and when they go to Pittsburgh to visit family, as they are currently doing, they take the three cats with them.  That doesn't sound very pleasant to me but he said they get along well doing this.

Jeanne, I agree with your prayer and try to make that my prayer that I look for God's will in my life and will do that which is pleasing to the Lord.  I know I often fail but keep trying.  

Judy, I have to admit that I just do not enjoy contemporary music if it is accompanied by loud music.  Guess I am showing my age.  

Ruth, I always enjoy seeing your postings regardless of content.  I feel this way about everyone who posts.  As Janet said, sometimes I don't have anything to comment to the person posting that will add to the conversation.  However, I seldom let that stop me.  

Pat rest assured that you are prayed for.  I just wish I could have been down there to help after many a phone conversation.    Love You Sis

John is leaving later today to go to Guelph prepared to fly (on an airplane) to St John NB to pick up an International to drive till who knows when.  The Peterbuilt he is driving is off lease at the end of this month.  Back in the early 80's we had a Pinto that was a real lemon that we really disliked..  Saying that you will understand this statement.  John is going from a Cadillac to a Pinto.  These decisions are being made behind closed doors and the men and women on the lower levels want to know what is going on, but frankly it is a MYOB situation.   I am one who wants to know.  Time will tell what will happen.  

John and I have worked hard at the garden this year.  We have doubled its size.  Half is being tilled regularly and we are working between the rows .  We are about 2 weeks behind the rest as John wasn't available to work the ground up.  But what we have is doing really well. All in bloom and doing well.

Gotta go

Janet, how great that those young people are helping wherever help is needed!  And helping willingly and cheerfully, I'm sure.  And now each time you see that clean garage floor you will get a renewed blessing remembering their efforts today.  

Etta Sue, hooray that you've found the answer for posting your animations!  I miss them when you don't include them.

It's fine that the "regulars" post here in Thoughts, and the more the merrier.  I love to come here and see who all has left a message. 

But this isn't the only discussion on Christian Photographers. 
There are so many other categories and such beautiful photos are being posted by some very talented photographers!  And there are many more pictures in albums in the Gallery that aren't always posted, but what a blessing it is to wander through those collections, too.  I sometimes get so involved in admiring them that I forget the time.   

Judy, I hope the International works out better for John than you and he are expecting.  I know nothing about the big rigs so can't make any comparison, but I'm certain you know exactly what you're talking about!   

Pat, I've been - and continue - praying for healing in your shoulders.  And trying to keep from messing up too much here.  

Hello Pat I am so glad you posted and let us know  how you have had to deal with all the pain in your shoulders. ow we know how to specifically pray for you.

I think it would be great if some of those who only post photos and comments in photos would come to this thread and post here so we can get to know them better. Any suggestions on how to get them here?

Thank you Etta Sue the the devotional this week. I do look forward to your posts, you always let us know  about your day and about Ivalou although I don't see you saying much about Ali  anymore.

Janet how great that  you have the kids coming to so mission work at your place.

Quote from: Marilyn on July 12, 2010, 12:16:52 PM

I think it would be great if some of those who only post photos and comments in photos would come to this thread and post here so we can get to know them better. Any suggestions on how to get them here?

Marilyn, yes it would be great if we could lure some of the photographers here.  But, that works both ways, you know!     It would be great, too, if those who post only here would look at and comment on some of the fantastic photos.   Comments don't need to be "critiques" - for sure I'm not qualified for that, but I do like to at least let folks know I've seen their pictures. 

I know it's just an echo of what others have said, but it's absolutely true that there are many posts in Christian Phot. that aren't in "Thoughts."  I make it a practice to look at the many, many categories of photos, and there are indeed some absolutely excellent photos - and they can and should be commented upon by those who see them.  I think I can guarantee that if you start looking at and commenting on the photos, you'll take more time than you can easily allow.

 I awoke to RAIN this morning for the first time in what seems forever. It was greatly appreciated not only by myself, but the lawn and garden as well. Goodness, it's been so long. I celebrated by shooting hookie from work.    I rarely do that by the way.

Judy: I'm not overly fond of contemporary music either. I guess I too am showing Larry's age. 

Everyone:  Here's hoping you have a blessed and wonderful day!

Our service opens with a "Praise and Worship" segment with three or four rousing contemporary (and extremely repetitive) praise choruses.  Then the "Praise Team" of enthusiastic young people takes their seats with the rest of the congregation and during the rest of the service we sing two or three traditional hymns from the hymnal.  So we have something for everyone.   

I enjoy the Contemporary, and have it on the TV most of the day.  But I also really enjoy the old hymns.  I still have teens here and that makes a difference for me.  I don't like all her music, but for the most part she is fairly close to what I do like.

I like the Contemporary Praise and Worship as long as the music isn't so loud I have to ear earplugs and I like them to throw in a Hymn now and then too. I always take my earplugs to church with me because it seems like the music is always too loud anymore.

Jeanne and Al I will try to be better about commenting on the photos I look at.