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Morning Devotional...

WALKING IN THE OLD PATHS Jeremiah 6:16 By the late Jack Scott 4. The Old Guide Book

In the years of long ago when I was a child, I often heard my mother sing a hymn that somehow I understood was very dear to her. Sometimes I would find her sitting alone singing it with tears on her cheeks. As the years rolled by its importance to her seemed to increase.

Some would have thought it a very strange choice had they heard her quietly sing it. Most people who knew her would have been surprised to hear her sing at all, for she never sang in public. Not even with the congregation. While others sang, she would follow in her hymn book intently with her eyes and I suspect with her heart. Her lips would not move, nor her tongue utter a single syllable. Those who knew our circumstances (although they were probably few in number) would have been astonished at the words:




Over the years we had accumulated few of this world's goods and it was a constant struggle for her to feed and clothe the family.

What then were the blessings that a very poor Irish woman could sing about? They certainly had no value on the stock market and could not be accumulated in the local branch of the Belfast Savings Bank. The "passbook" in which the blessings she sang about were listed was an old black leather covered Guide Book. On the spine in faded gold letters were two words which made up the title, "Holy Bible". The pages were more worn than the cover. Once white, they had long since yellowed with wear and age and tear drops.

My mother probably never heard of John Locke, philosopher and writer, but she would have agreed with the truth of his statement when he said, "It has God for its Author, salvation for its end, without any mixture of error, for its matter: it is all pure, sincere, nothing too much and nothing wanting."

Theologians refer to the Bible as God's Special Revelation to Man. The wonders of creation testify to us of God's unsurpassed wisdom and power, but the Holy Scriptures tell us so much more about God, and it helps us to understand ourselves if only we are willing to accept its teachings. In it we see that God is holy, just and righteous and at the same time, gracious, loving and merciful.

Woodrow Wilson, twenty-eighth president of the United States, spoke truly when he said, "The Bible is the one supreme source of revelation of the meaning of life."

Paul, the apostle, reminds us in 2 Timothy 3:16 and 17 that: "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work."

It is true that ungodly men have attacked the word of God and tried to destroy it down through the ages.  Many have used or attempted to use "facts" of science to disprove its truth. In 1861 the French Academy of Science published a booklet listing over fifty supposed "facts" to contradict the Bible. Atheists of the day rubbed their hands in glee as they ridiculed the Christian faith. Today all of the claimed "facts" are rejected by men of science.

In the early and mid-nineteenth century, archeologists said that they were confident that their findings would discredit the accuracy of the Bible. A few years ago, I heard a lecture by a professor of the Department of Archeology at the University of Toronto in which he said that the Bible is now considered by many archeologists to be the most reliable guidebook to finding remains of old cities etc. in the middle-east.

Yes, the Bible is an old guide book. In fact it is the only truly reliable guide book on the path of life.

An ancient writer said: "Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light to my path." (Psalm 119:105 NKJV)

Despite the attacks of Satan and puny men, "We rest upon the impregnable rock of Scripture". (Winston Churchill)



There are many "great and exceeding precious promises" (2 Peter 1:4) found in the Old Guide Book we call the Bible. There are countless multitudes of blessings in this grand old book. One outshines all the others and accepting it is the condition for receiving and enjoying all the other blessings. It is described many times over. We shall look at only a few instances where it is mentioned.

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him." (John 3:16, 37)

What love God expressed to us in the coming of His Eternal Son in the body of human flesh! True God and true Man to suffer the penalty of sin upon the cross. What a blessing to know that those who repent of their rebellion and sin and trust Him as Lord and Saviour possess eternal life.

Paul in his Epistle to the Ephesians 2:4-10 gives us a great summary of this wonderful blessing. "But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them."

You can enter into this the greatest blessing that can ever be known to mankind. Why not do so now by faith in Jesus Christ?

"Behold, now is the accepted time; behold now is the day of Salvation." (2 Corinthians 6:2b).

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Jack Scott loved his Lord! He passed away on January 10, 2001 after a lengthy illness.
He is missed greatly by his family.

There's a fun poll up there too!

Let's hear from you all about what you like and dislike in this week's poll.  :)

My Dear Friends

Thank you for remembering me and for inviting me to share with you at this time. I have been very busy and hate to say this each time I visit but it is true and I feel terrible to say it. You have been so kind and patient with me, but still I am always absent from this beautiful site.

It is no secret that when I do get to visit here, I feel a sense of peace and rest and I thank God and all of you for that as well.

This time of my life is extremely challenging. Where there are many blessings there have been many losses and much grief. While I am happy that my second book published and I am well on my way to the third and fourth being done, I have lost several life long friends and lately one of those and a family member in the span of eleven days. My heart was breaking but I know that others are going through similar grief, so I kind of kept it to myself until one day I simply broke down.

My life transitions are happening quickly. My house is now nearly empty...one more adult child to go, and I did not expect that I would feel some of the things I am feeling.  I feel sometimes lost and quickly feel ashamed because I know that God is with me and His purpose for my life does not end because of a natural course of events.

As a divorced woman and later a widow, this is not the vision I had for my life.
I realize that even had we stayed married, one of us would be leaving the other behind someday, but that some day used to be far away...and yet I feel guilty, because widow hood is not just the elderly. Wars and the violence in our world has made widows and widowers of the very young, and left children without parents as well as parents without children.

I ask that you would pray for me that my complete faith be restored and that I do not dwell on the negative right now. It is easy to do so, despite my love for the Lord, there is something in me that breaks apart daily and has to be put to rights each day in the form of  repentance.

As usual, I cannot "dress up" email sharing to you. Each time I try to use an emoticon or one of the colorful little doo dads, I just get a connection of strange looking  stuff, but I love looking at all the neat add ons that you guys do. Of course, you are photographers and know how and when to use the graphics, etc.

Please pray for refreshment of spirit and return of joy. The enemy has pretty much whipped me with grief and desolation. I feel as if I have been left behind and forgotten by all whom I have loved and cared for. I am sure that someone here has felt the same way.

Well, enough for now.
Hugs and Blessings to all!
Zenobia

Zee, most definitely I've had many of your feelings. But, the wonderful grace of Jesus sustains us through these terrible trials. When the joy of our salvation seems out of reach, we can stand upon that faith in God and Jesus our Lord and Saviour who died that we may be set free from sin and its torments.

I think of the little song about the wise man building his house upon a rock while the foolish one quicky threw up a home without foundation and upon shifting sands. When the storms came through the house built upon the rock stood fast, but the other was lost in the storm.

So, while storms are raging about you, look up, for your Father knows and yearns to comfort and sustain you during these trials.

Pat, thank you so much for bringing us one of Jack's amazing devotional presentations. I, too, miss Jack, although I didn't have the opportunity to know him.

Well, it's very late, and I have many things to accomplish tomorrow.

So, may God richly bless each of us, comfort and keep up till the morrow.

Love to everyone,
Ruth Ann

Thanks for the wonderful devotion, Pat.  The topic fits nicely in the Sunday School study I am leading, following George Barna's book, "Think Like Jesus."  Having a Biblical Worldview hinges upon a number of key points, and acknowledging the credibility, accuracy and authority of the Bible is one of them.  After standing the test of time and assault of Satan for so many years, one would think people might start paying more attention to what God has to say in those pages.

Zee, you will be in my prayers.  Despite the numerous challenges you've had, don't give up.  God's plan will prevail, and He may be preparing you to be His warrior to lift up others who suffer from the emotions you are experiencing right now.

As you all may have noticed, I have been mostly absent for the last few weeks.  I just wrapped up a 2-week stint in Colorado, and am off to Iowa this week.  I thank God for the lovely weather lately, it sure has made March travel much more enjoyable than normal!

I'd like to ask for your prayers for a dear friend, Donnie, and his family, who are members of the church I attend.  Just a couple weeks ago Donnie was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, which has spread to his liver and adrenal glands.  He began chemo this past week, but at 72-years young, he has weakened rapidly.  Donnie has been faithful servant of Christ, and a role model for many of us.  Please pray for peace and comfort for him and his family, while God's will is done.

May we all walk a little closer to our Saviour this week!

It is well,
Ken

Hi everyone.  A bit cooler night here in Georgia and just great for sleeping.  However, we will be in the 70s again today with no rain in the forecast for several days.  Nothing new for today as have my men's Monday luncheon at Olive Garden this week and then have an activity to attend this evening.  We elected not to go out to eat yesterday with the group from church but just Pat and I went to a seafood place and had a good lunch.  She wasn't feeling very good and I was feeling very tired by the time church was over so we can get home more quickly and I rested the rest of the afternoon. 

I learned this morning that a friend I have known since moving  to this community and the brother of two another friend and the BIL of anotaher friend passed away on Saturday.  He has been in the clutches of Alzheimer's for quite awhile.  His funeral is tomorrow afternoon and I plan to attend.  He had been a part of our coffee group while he was able.

Zeebers, my it has been a long time since we have had the pleasure of your joining us here on CP.  It was certainly a pleasant surprise just now to see your posting. Sorry to hear of the losses of friends and loved one.  Sometimes these things come in bunches.  Congratulations on your second book.  We never know what life has in store for us and that is the reason I try to stay in today and enjoy it as much as possible.  Use the past for reference but don't live in it and similarly make plans but don't try to live in tomorrow as you will miss many of the blessing of today. 

Pat, thanks for the devotional thoughts for this week.

Ken, good to see you post.  So sorry to hear of the cancer having struck your friend.

Pat thank you for Jack's words.  I can hear him and his mother singing. 

There have been a number here who have lost friends and relatives in recent weeks.  It is difficult, but if they are with CHrist we will see them again.

Zee good to see and hear from you, always a pleasure!

HAve a great day folks.

It's a lovely sunny day here in Virginia.  I may go out and take some photos of some beautiful blossoming trees later.  Right now I'm crocheting little tiny roses to sew on a baby bonnet and then a baby cocoon.  The baby is due soon so I must get this done!!!

I'm so happy that you all enjoyed Jack's devotional.  I'm glad he wrote them.  They were specifically written for posting on the internet so feel free to share.

Zee it's always so good to read your posts.  When you click on a little smiley (as they are called), only some text appears and it's not until you click "Post" that you will actually see the little smiley.  So try it again.

Zeebers ~ What a delight to see you posting again!  Just think how wonderful it will be when you get to heaven and see your friends and loved ones and you saying 'Glad to see you here!'  I have been a widow for too many years and I find that I am closer with God now.  Instead of it being me, myself and I, it is me, myself and I with God.  Love it!

What a cool morning in Indiana.  I do believe we are back to March weather.  I don't know the low but it was 47 when I got up.  I took a letter to the mailbox (the check is in the mail) and was so glad I put on a sweat shirt!  Brrr!  It is partly sunny meaning mostly cloudy, windy and cool. 

I am hoping to change clothes and take Hawaii to fill her up with some 'liquid gold' and also my gas containers for the lawn mower.  And also a car wash since the gas is cheaper with a car wash! 

Then I can't wait for lunch...grilled chicken breast, baked potato and Cornbread Salad...leftover from Small Groups.

That's it for today.

Hi, friends,

It's such a beautiful day here. I'll be slipping into the back of a funeral chapel in a few moments. With the death of this aunt, my husband's family now resides in those of us who are the next generation.

I realized that back in 1995, when my father died, and it's official now, I AM part of the heritage of those who rfollow on bboth sides of the fsmily, now.

Must go,
Love to everyone, but most especially love and adoration for our Savior.

Ruth Ann

Well, look at all our animal lovers! 

Do you enjoy these little fun polls?

Well hre I am, it's about time. I have been hither and yon not accomplishing anythig for a few day. At least it seems like that.

Zee how wonderful to see you and read your uplifting post. I will certainly be praying for you and have prayed as I read your request.

Not much going on here with me. Happy is doing very well and itook them both for a walk this afternoon. i'm trying to get caught up online and with some work i'm doin.

Judy Hang in there it wll get done.

Marilyn Not at all worried!

This has been an uneventful day.  I just realized I didn't post a hymn, Will do that now!

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Love that hymn, Judy!

Pat:  Thank you for posting one of Jack's messages.  Truly, I could hear the church singing "Count your blessings".  It has been ages since hearing that one and the old songs are my favorites. 

Zee:  My condolences on the loss of your family and friends.  This is a test none of us wish to endure and yet it is realistic.  Do visit often. 

We have been so busy just getting things in order.   Did I mention that I have been driving on a lapsed driver's license?   The online renewal wasn't available to me so now I am concentrating on just getting home and standing in line next Monday morning.  Oh, joy!!! :-\    80 mph winds at home right now and one son is getting a new roof this week, just in time.  He had to prove that there was a hailstorm on a certain day for insurance so he talked to a policeman and they verified yes, it was a heavy duty hail. 

Al:  I do hope you are getting better and better each and every day. 

Today may be the day our new neighbor finds out if her chemo is affecting tumors or not - praying for her.  We met her husband and teenage daughter today - the son wants to study to be a doctor so she was having him tour the Mayo Clinic here while she has an appointment. 

Glad that Happy is doing well, Marilyn.  Not nice when our pets are under the weather and we just don't know how to help them.

Hi Carol!  We had very high winds here today as well.  I hope that your friend is doing well.  What a horrible disease cancer is!

Yes, I think it's fun to see what the results show. Pat, it's so good to hear from you.

May our Lord be with each of us as the day progresses.

Love to all,
Ruth Ann

Hi everyone.  We enjoyed the most beautiful day here yesterday.  It was warm with low humidity and a slight breeze.  I think today will be more of the same.  We had a good men's luncheon yesterday with seven men there.  Today should be a quiet day but do have a funeral to attend this afternoon of a friend who passed away over the weekend. 

Pat, the spring blooms are so pretty this year.  The season is advancing very quickly here in Georgia and it seems the flowering trees leaf out almost before the blossoms have time to mature.  My new iPad takes beautiful pictures and it is nice to frame them on the large screen and then see the results in the retina display, which is terrific.  So far only taken pictures of friends and family and some of the glory of spring in the flowers and shrubs.  Pat, I do enjoy the polls you put up.

Marilyn, glad that Happy is progressing well.

Carol, hope your friend gets a good report from her doctor on the results of her treatment.  Guess you don't miss the strong winds.



Etta Sue, we are being advised here in the Atlanta area to not put mail in the box at the street that contains checks for important papers.  Fortunately, I have a post office right close to McDonald's that is easy to get to so utilize it a lot.  I was putting the items in the big blue boxes outside at the post office but they are having trouble with people stealing from those boxes as well.  So I take the extra effort to go inside if a check is involved.

Ruth Ann, it is sort of sobering to realize we are the older generation of our families.  However, when you have great grandchildren it makes you look at reality.  :)

Ivalou talked to Linda and Parker yesterday.  It seems that someone is coming from Texas to evaluate Jacob to see if he is able or they are able to transfer Jacob to either Texas or Georgia for further treatment.  This is the same person that evaluated the lady that was shot in Arizona.  Jacob is still in a coma.  He still has pneumonia and being treated by antibiotics but now has a highly contagious disease that developed because of the antibiotic.  Not life threatening but contagious.  He opens an eye once in a while.  I don't know if that means he only has one eye or if the other eye is swollen so much he can't open it.  His only broken bones are in his head.  His church has had bracelets made with 'Come back kid' imprinted on them.  Ivalou got me one.  His school is having a fund raiser like Donkey basketball where they will pass buckets around at half time or a break for donations.  This money will help the family with expenses that insurance does not cover.  His father works for an international company and has already been told if Jacob goes to Texas or Georgia, he will be transferred so he can be with Jacob.  His mother works in the office at a nursing home and has been told she can transfer also.  They have both been on vacation since March 8 when the accident happened.  I am told they haven't been back home but staying at a facility that the hospital has for patients' loved ones. 

Parker is 18 also.  He asked his mom if he could have a tattoo for Jacob.  Normally Linda would have said no.  But Parker now has a tattoo on his upper arm that says 'Come Back Kid'.  No flourishes...just letters.  He said he wanted something to always remember Jacob and what he is going through.

So Jacob has a long way to go but hopefully and through God, he will be healed.  Please keep praying for Jacob and his family.  Thank you!

I am on my way to the pool and then the Senior Adult Ministry class is having lunch at Jim Dandy in Noblesville at noon.  Ivalou is going with Betty.  She may ride back home with me. 

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Well, lhere I am art home, sitting in front of my own computer, with a nice cup of coffee, and enjoying reading all your posts today.  I'be been discharged from the skilled nursing center, and my wife drove us home yesterday afternoon.  I have a big chair in the livingroom that tilts back, the feet come up, and it's quite comfortable.  When I got home and sat in it, tilted (electrical) it back, I felt so coimfortable in irt that it was difficult not to fall asleep immediately!  So I slept in it last night.  It was great.  The feet come up far enough that, with an extra pillow, the feet are definitely "up."  That's the way I need it to be, so it works very well!  So, praise the Lord, I had a good night, and now here I am!

I prayl that your friend, Carol, gets a good report, a report that looks forward to progress.  Larry, that's indeed awful that people steal out of mail boxes.  They used to be afraid to do that because it broke federal laws, but now they're not afraid of anything.  They should reside in a federal penitentiary for a while.  Glad Happy is doing well, Marilyn - thank the Lord!  Good to hear from you, Pat.  I, for one, enjoy those little polls.

Well, got to go to a doctor's appt. today, the same one who operated on me a couple of months ago to see what progress was made.  They did an ultrasound yesterday,

How good our God is to forgive us in His Son and allow us to live in His world for one more day!  May we glorify Him consciously in it throughj Jesus Christ His Son.  Amen.

I pray also for Parker and Jacob, that all these things weill bring them close to Jesus.

By the way - welcome to Zeebers!  Keeo us informed that we may be able to pray.  And - Pat - you know I ALWAYS enjoy Jack;s messages.,  I didn't know him long, but I do miss him.  Glad we;ll see him in heaven.

I came in yesterday and read, didn't post, so I guess that makes it skip the email notification???  Anyway, good to catch up; will be back later to post more, just now I have something to do NOW!  ;)

Welcome Home Al.

I haven't responded to everyone, but I am praying for each issue.

It is still cold here, below 32F this morning, so the furnace is a must.  Pat I love that hymn as well.

I am finally getting back to post again.  I asked Darrel to help me this morning, and we got almost all of the things from the kitchen and pantry which were still in the garage, brought in, cleaned and put away in their new homes.  Ah, progress, I love it!

Al, so good to know you are home, and you sound like your old self again!  For that, we thank our God!  Yes, these recliner chairs are wonderful!  I often take a nap in mine, but lately, if I'm in it for two hours or so, my back starts hurting.  Maybe that's a signal to get up and get busy!  ;)  I pray your comfort will continue, your strength continue to grow, and that you and Marbeth will be blessed to enjoy your home together for a long time to come.

We went to the senior center for lunch, after which I had a toenail appointment.  Then we went to the grocery for a few items I needed to make supper for our friends.  Paula is still having a lot of pain, and Roy is really stressed, giving her the dialysis treatments, so I am trying to help out in this way.  I spent the next two hours cooking and have their supper ready to take over as soon as Roy calls to tell me they are finished with Paula's treatment.  He sure sounded pleased when I said I would bring supper over for them!  :D

I got called in to work yesterday, and wasn't at all happy about it, as I had my day planned, and that ruined the plan.  I wouldn't have answered the phone had I known who it was!  Is that bad?

Maybe tomorrow I can get more things done toward feeling somewhat caught up around here.

I have been asked to speak to the local Rotary Club about my book.  They asked me to come today (called yesterday, at the last minute) but by the time I got home and got the message, they had found someone else, so I will speak at a later meeting.  God is working!  Those books WILL sell!!   :thumbsup:

Paula just called, so I'm off to take them their supper!

What a shock to find how long it's been since I posted here!  I've been reading faithfully and composed answers in my head, but obviously I have neglected to put my thoughts in writing.  Shame on me!!!  And of course now I don't remember any of the earth-shaking comments I had ready.   :D

So I'll just say it was great to see Zee and I hope she'll be back soon.  And how happy I am that Al is home again and so much more comfortable this time.

Jeanne, thanks for the reminder!  I meant to tell Zee how happy I am that she is still with us.  And, Zee, I am so sorry about the great losses in your life recently, but glad you are holding onto the Lord who will bring you through this tough time and make you even stronger.  Prayers for you, dear one.

I have been to my chiropractor, now am ready to tackle the seeming never-ending work here in this house!  I will be back later to read the rest of your news, friends.  :wave:

I will be gone most of today (what is left of it).  I have that dreadful job of bill payments to make, and then to the store for a few things.  HAve a great day everyone.

Hi everyone.  It is going to be another 80 degree, sunny day here in Georgia.  I am just back from having coffee and attending Bible study.  Pat didn't attend today as slept in this morning.  I am home for the rest of the day.  I was able to finish up the 315 games applications I processed and print out the individual reports and certificates.

Etta Sue, I wonder if the consideration in Georgia is to the Shepard Spinal Center, which is just across the street from where my daughter lives and where we often go to eat in the cafeteria?  They have a wonderful reputation and you see so many patients there with head and spine related injuries.  They have a big building next to the center for families to stay.  His parents are fortunate to work for companies who can accommodate their needs if he is transferred. 

Al, great to see that you are home. Glad you have found a chair that is so comfortable and accommodates your needs and that you can get adequate rest.

Judy, hard to visualize the freezing temp when it is so warm down here and will be for the next week or so.

Janet, glad you have been invited to speak at the Rotary Club about your book.  Nice of you to make supper for your neighbors and it sounds like they really appreciate it.

I got my green bracelet that states 'Praying 4 Jacob' on it.  Love it.  A great reminder to keep praying.  Larry, if Jacob goes to Atlanta, I will try to find out where and let you know.  I imagine that whatever is in our minds what Jacobs injuries are, they are much worse. 

Great seeing Al posting again.  Don't you love those electric chairs?  I have my Mom chair.  I think that the day that mom got it, it was her bed from then on!  I can sleep in it but not for very long.  I like to turn every which way throughout the night!  Anyway, let's hope that you and Marbeth have many, many more nights and days together.

I was in the water at the pool for way over an hour yesterday and then met with 18 others for SAMS at Jim Dandy.  What a great bunch of people.  Love those lunches with all of them.

After that, the fur girls and I had a nice nap.  Then TV and crocheting. 

Today I have told myself when the temperature gets to 65 degrees, I am going out and mow!  I have never mowed the grass in March before!!  It is a nice sunny day...not a cloud in the sky...and windy...the flag is straight out toward the southeast.  So it will be a good day to mow!  It's that season again....until October!

I feel I've had a very productive day, and that makes me happy!  8)  I have the scrapbook of letters, news clippings, etc. on the book nearly finished.  Then this afternoon, I went out and sold nine books!  :thumbsup:  I went to the hospital gift shop and they bought four; then to the museum and they bought five!!  I also went and read to Beth, taking along some spaghetti bake and deviled eggs for her supper.  She still likes Mom's cooking.  ;)

While I was with Beth, the pt girl was working with her arms and hands; then John called; then Sarah came in  to do Beth's nails.  So I got to read to not only Beth, but John and Sarah and Sarah's little girl, as well.  I hadn't made it in to see Beth yesterday as I was busy cooking most of the afternoon, so she was really happy to see me today!

It was cloudy and cool this morning, but now is really warm and sunny, I think it must be 80 or more.  I had to laugh when I went to the bank earlier; the reader board said the temp was  -25!   :o  Maybe somewhere, but not here, that's for sure!

Have a wonderful, God blessed evening, dear friends!

Hi everyone.  It is to be another day up around 80 degrees. I plan on going down to spend a little time with Stacey this morning.  I am not sure that Pat is going to be able to go as has been up all night with back spasms that started yesterday afternoon.  She has some muscle relaxants to take.  She said she got only about two hours of sleep last night but came to bed as I got up this morning.  Pat is suppose to have a dental appointment this morning if she is able to go and I will go to Walmart to get some items that Stacey needs.  Stacey still continues to suffer a lot with her hip and other problems.  Pat thinks that riding in her power chair and the jarring that goes on riding on the rough sidewalks probably is aggravating her hip. 

Etta Sue, the yards here in Georgia are green and our grass usually doesn't green up until April sometime.  I could see the grass had grown as the landscape people mowed it on Monday.  It has been an unforgettable Spring for sure. 

Janet, great news on your book sales and the good day you experienced yesterday.  There is nothing to compare with Mom's cooking although one doesn't tell their wives that.  :)

About time to leave for coffee.   

I did get the yard mowed yesterday.  It was certainly needing it.  And it was so windy.  My visor blew off.  I had to stop the mower and chase it down.  It almost blew off a couple of more times so I took it off and held it and then put it around my neck. 

Later Parker came and mowed Ivalou's yard.  A neighbor man had mowed Kaye Don's lawn earlier so all of our yards look beautiful...for a few days!

Last evening was Wednesday Night Live and still studying about Joseph.  I know when I get to heaven Joseph will be on my bucket list to find and talk with.  An amazing man!

Today is a 'do nothing' day.  I need to catch up on TV shows and crochet more.  I have been kind of lazy in crocheting.  I do it but only a row or two and then put it down.  Need to get busy.  Cancer doesn't stop so I shouldn't either.

I haven't heard anything more about Jacob.  He's no better nor no worse, I assume.

Another bright and sunny day today with wispy clouds and no wind.  The flag is hanging down today.  Still a little nippy out there.  I should have worn a jacket when I went to Ivalou's earlier but I didn't.  It's only to get in the low 60's today so I am glad I mowed yesterday.  I don't like to wear a jacket when mowing....too confining!

It is still 32F here in the north.  Fire is lit and the fan is cycling.  Soon we will be warm.

Had a day in town yesterday, to lunch with a friend, then on various errands.  Dog food, cat food and finch food.....you can tell I have animals!

I had a late night, unable to sleep, I read a John Grisham book.  This is a good one!.

I am off be back tonight!

Hello everyone. I have had some computer problems lately but got it all straightened up now and it is running  fine. It took me 3 days to get it done and downloaded Firefox again and that is  running like it is supposed to.

I've been to the gym and to yoga this morning, stopped by the church to see what was going on there. The had the fellowship hall filled with garage sale stuff, boy was that place ever full, they had everything you could imagine.  I have enough "stuff" so  I didn't take anything. It was all free. They do a food giveaway every Thursday, I get some of my Organic flours there for my bread.

They called to tell me my new hearing aids were in, so we drove to Liberal to get them.  I think they should be turned down; everything is too loud!  But Darrel wanted me to wait, so I didn't go back to the office, and now am wishing I had.  He always thinks I can't hear, but my hearing is better than his!

We did get to have lunch with Mark, always a good thing!

I need to make a dessert for a meeting tonight, so can't tarry here!

Hi, friends,

I'm feeling very quiet today, so don't have much to contribute.

Y'all have a good rest of the day with our Lord.

Ruth Ann

Hi everyone.  Well it is going to be another very nice and warm day here getting into the mid-80s.  Yesterday was a very busy day but a susccessful one.  We did visit our daughter and take care of a number of things for her.  We didn't get home until 3:30 and were beat.  Today should be much less stressful.  The lady is coming over in a few minutes and we will complete this years paperwork, including printing out a number of reports they use.  I will be glad to have this phase completed.  Then it is a matter of recording the event winners and posting photographs, which is done all along during the games and I have the forms and formats already prepared.  Then the rest of the day will be free to work on some other things or do little at all. 

Etta Sue, I don't ever remember our yard turning green until
April sometime and it has already been moved and is looking very nice.  Your study of Joseph sounds interesting. 

Judy, we haven't had to either heat or air condition for over two weeks and it looks like this will be another week of the same unless the humidity goes up and then the AC will go on. I have always enjoyed John Grisham books and have read most of them.

Marilyn, glad you finally got Firefox to work for you again.  Hope your computer will run like a top for you.

Janet, I am sure they will get your new hearing aids set so they are comfortable.  Nice you could have lunch with your grandson.

Ruth Ann, feeling quiet is a good thing some days. 

I am so psyched!  I found a sight for Jacob on Facebook.  I read all the way back to the accident March 8th.  If you would like to follow Jacob's recovery, go to Prayers For Jacob Bolling (https://www.facebook.com/groups/403566992991037/).  I see that it is on my page but hopefully you can see it also.  If not, search on Facebook for Prayers for Jacob Bolling.   

And yes, Larry.  Jacob has been accepted to Shepherds Center in Atlanta.  I do believe that is across from Stacey.  Sheree and Baxter and waiting for the okay from insurance.  Baxter works for Deem Plumbing and it is a nationwide company and can be transferred to Atlanta.  Sheree has worked in nursing homes for almost 25 years in the administrative office.  She could probably find a job also easily. 

Today Ivalou is going to a foot doctor.  This isn't her bad foot, the numb one that was affected by the stroke.  But it is he bad foot that she had surgery on a few years back.  I didn't realize she was having problems with it but she looked at me as if I was crazy and said, well, it hurt even while I was in the hospital for the stroke.  So we are going today to see what can be done, if anything.  She doesn't know what will be done so I am driving her. 

It rained during the night but it is sunny right now.  Cool.  47 degrees.  But the radio said that we are to have storms this afternoon.  The farmers are welcoming the rain...the ground is so dry!

Larry, you are thinking about reducing the humidity in your house and I'm trying to increase it in mine!   ;D

Etta Sue, my prayers continue for Jacob and now I'm adding Ivalou's problem with her foot as well. 

After the week of summer-like weather we had, the normal temperatures now feel downright chilly.  We sure do get spoiled in a hurry.   :D

WE still have the furnace going, and humidifier going.......Too cold for us here Still at 32F.

Pray everyyone has a God day

Does  anyone wast some of this rain? I am willing to share and send you some I have a whole bunch to share.

Good  Wet morning to all y'all I am going to the mall is a little bit to have my nails done then color my hair this afternoon, it's time to cover up the  grey again.

I didn't get much of anything accomplished yesterday, i was running another scan on my computer and that takes a long time. I still haven't done the defrag.

Well, as I thought, when I went to the appointment at the car repair place, they are keeping it to send for transmission work, and also replaced the right front passenger seatbelt.  Thank God I bought the extended repair warranty, which also includes car rental for the duration of the repair.

God is so good to prompt us to make certain decisions even when we think everything will be great. 

How wonderful to listen to "There's Just Something About that Name" playing while I work. Many, many thanks for posting these beautiful hymns and songs for our times with God.

Much love to everyone,
Ruth Ann

:excited:  I got my studio cleaned!!   :cheer:  As Larry warned, I may not be able to find things for a while, but  I surely couldn't while it was such a mess!  I also finished the scrapbook about Rising Above; went to lunch;  took lunch to my favorite doctor (chiropractor); went to visit Beth, read to her; took lunch to my friend who is doing dialysis and her husband, visited with them a little while; gave Paula a back rub, and now here I am!!  Feeling sleepy now, though. :sleepy:

Etta Sue, nice that you now can follow Jacob's progress, and I pray he will start showing significant improvement, and God will raise him up, whole again!

Ruth Ann, soon you and Josie will be back in business, good as new!  :thumbsup:

Larry, the work on the games sounds like such a lot, so nice of you to do all of that!

See you later!

Hello from cold southern Ontario and yes it is snowing.

I have just finished reading this weeks posts
Al:  It is good that you are now home.
Etta Sue: I love your animations as always.
Janet:  Keep selling your books and say hello to Beth as well.
Judy:  Sorry that I have not called you yet.

Last evening we met our daughter after her therapy and had dinner at Crazy Joe's we will not be having diner there any time soon it was a little pricey.

I hope that I return sooner this time. But do not hold your breath waiting.

from Santa Fe. I did drive today even though all I could think about was that every police car zwas going to stop me and look at my expired license   A d every time I take over the drive anywhere, I always have construction.  So grateful to get more than half way home today.  Facing dry weather when we return

my new neighbor in AZ and I had a long talk yesterday and she felt that she was holding.   One tumor was gone but others still there.  She has a wonderful attitude.  Bless her

Janice, send me the email info for the book. 

Etta Sue.  WillCheckmthe site.  Good news of his transfer sure hope it all goes well for the family

Trees here in Santa Fee are flowering and we drove past snow in parts of AZ today as Phoenix was to hit 90

Al. The new chair sounds like it is helping.  good that you are home. 

Heading out with John, had a great evening yesterday, looks like another great day today. 

As Always we need guidance in what we say and do thus this hymn.

Thanks for that great hymn, Judy.  We used to sing that one often in our old church in San Jose.  Oh that we may always know His leading and His acceptance of us in His Son!

I'm getting along pretty well here at home, with lots of visits from the home health people.  I'm thankful that Marbeth doesn't have to drive to the care center every day now.  May our Lord move me and lead me to serve Him every day.

Another wonderful old hymn, Judy.  It's a  great reminder that I need always to be open to His leading.

Emergency pray request. Gilbert's FIL John is at the last of his days, he can't breathe and may not make it through today. I just spoke with him Thursday night and he was having difficulty breathing then. please pray that he will have a comfortable passing, Jesus is coming for him.

I found another website for Jacob on Caring Bridge.  I was wondering why I hadn't been told about these sites when I realized that I haven't been in direct contact with anyone and those who contact Ivalou knows she doesn't have a computer!   So God pointed me to them!  Caring Bridge is wrote by those in the know and not as much reading.

Last word is that Jacob, Baxter and Sheree are heading to Atlanta Tuesday at 6am.  I did find out that he has no broken bones and he looks just like Jacob except he has a weird haircut due to the surgery to remove part of the skull for swelling.  He has no stitches or staples now.  He is opening both of his eyes and moving all of his limbs...arms and hands toward his face.  They know he hears them because that's when he becomes active.  He is breathing on his own an hour at a time.  Nothing more has been said about the pneumonia or the contagious disease but I feel that is gone since they are willing to transport him to Atlanta.  Also they have sold 250 bracelets at $5 each and just received 250 more.  This is to help pay for his transport to Atlanta.

I was thinking this morning that we have an awesome God and wouldn't it be awesome for God to heal Jacob in time for his High School Graduation?  Jacob is an Honor Student, an Eagle Scout, in the Marching Band and plays drums in the Praise Band at his church. 

Ivalou.  Well, she got a cortizone shot between two toes and insoles to wear in her shoes.  She has a very high arch which put all her weight on the toe end off her foot.  He said her foot was inflamed and she was to wear these shoes with the insoles all the time except while sleeping.  She is to go back in two weeks.  I noticed afterwards when we went into a restaurant and into Deals that she was walking great!!  Not wobbly at all!  Praise God....now why didn't she go sooner? 

Laundry today and other piddly stuff.  I am going to make Microwave Caramel Corn for the snack for Small Groups tomorrow evening.  That should be good!

Edit:  Marilyn, I am praying for John as I am typing.

Do you realize that ¼ of 2012 is in the past??

My plans for the day are washing a couple of floors,  dusting and vaccum.  Also I have a rice pudding with raisins on the go so that will be lovely for desert this evening.

Mel has been out side sanding a door for our son being old it is heavy and Mel needs some help putting it on a stand to work on needless to say that was my first feel of the cool fresh day.

Marilyn, I am praying for a peaceful passage for John and for strength and peace for the family.

Hi everyone.  I am going to be brief today as it is already afternoon and we may have to go downtown to the hospital.  Stacey called earlier this morning from the hospital ER saying the pain in her hip had become unbearable and she couldn't stand to put any weight on it.  She just now called back saying they found that she had a broken hip, which had occurred about 3 weeks ago the day before she last was admitted to the hospital for the pacemaker.  She said they appear to be getting her ready for surgery to fix it.  No wonder she has had so much problem with it.  The other hospital had supposedly taken an x-ray and didn't find the break but the x-ray this morning showed it.  Once again your prayers for her are desired and certainly needed.

Etta Sue, Shepard Spinal Center is a premier and wonderful place.  I am glad he has been accepted there.

Marilyn, we did get a nice rain all night.  It is still overcast but nice and warm.

Larry, my mom was head of a hospital's x-ray department, and she said sometimes a break does not show up in first x-rays, but will when the new calcium filled bone that's trying to knit together will reveal the break. Thank God, it's found and she's now being treated.

I've had enough bone breaks to be able to empathize.

Etta Sue, I understand about those shoes and insoles really making a difference. For me, it meant that the doctor literally saved my feet from amputation! I now own only 1 pair of shoes at a time - the Rx ones, and always have the custom made insoles in them as well. To me, health and safety far outweigh fashion. :)

Well, tiredness has taken over my day, so I'm functioning on maybe 1/2 strength.  :o At least, if the strength returns, it will be a wonderful day in the Lord's House tomorrow. If not, then I'll worship at home - He's always with us day and night - how comforting that is to me.

Hi to everyone, I'll be praying for the requests, and awaiting news.

Love y'all,
Ruth Ann

I just got another call from Gilbert, John seems to  be doing a little bit better although afraid to lie down because that is when he has so much trouble breathing.  Gilbert said when he was over there at 11am John was eating eggs. He also said that John tends to fall asleep standing up and  was bent almost in two but still asleep. He is on some heavy narcotics, Methadone,  morphine etc.

May God allow John and Gilbert (as well as the rest of the family) a measure of peace during this. Thanks for keeping us updated.

Larry, thanks also for keeping us updated.

And Etta Sue, the same.

I spoke with Marlo by phone this evening, and she sends her love to everyone and says that she prays for us daily. Let's remember her in prayer as well as she endures some physical/medical trials and testing.

Love to everyone,
Ruth An

Hi everyone.  Not much different this morning.  We haven't heard from Stacey yet as it is still early.  When she talked with the doctor he told her it was the femur bone and not the hip that was broken.  We have not idea of when they will operate on her but would anticipate tomorrow.  We did not go to the hospital yesterday and won't today unless the surgery is performed today.  We will certainly be there when she has the surgery.  Pat is having so much pain as she tries to walk that I think I will have to take the transport chair to get her up to Stacey's room.  Hopefully it will be a little better today.  Only a slight chance of rain for today.

Ruth Ann, that information is helpful on why the x-ray may not have shown the crack or break in the femur.  I agree with you on health and safety outweighing fashion.  Hope you feel up to attending your church service today on this Palm Sunday. 

Marilyn, what a situation to fall asleep standing up and it sounds dangerous as well for a broken bone.  Glad Gilbert's FIL seemed to be feeling better.

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