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Janet, please know I am praying for Beth and for you and Darrel and the family as you cope with this latest upset in Beth's care.  I ask that our loving Heavenly Father will wrap you all in His loving arms and give you His peace and comfort.

Pat, I've also put Judy and Norm in the Lord's arms and I ask for strength for you as well in this sad situation.  It's good, though, that Norm was in the retirement home where they would know he was missing, rather than at home alone.

That's for sure, Jeanne...  If he had been at home, it would have been just terrible.  What a great decision Judy made in having Norm agree to go to this retirement place while she was in the hospital.  I was just speaking to her on the phone and nothing has changed.

Oh Father, make Your blessed presence know to Janet and Beth I pray, and grant also excellent wisdom and insight to the hospital personnel and doctors in dealing with Beth.

And, Father, I pray exactly the same for Judy and norm.  Oh let them be fully aware that You are there in all Your love and mercy.

Oh do these things today, Father, through our Lord Jesus Christ.

I am really wiping the tears as I read here this evening... The conditions/complications with Beth sound so dire and I know, Janet, how this pulls on your heart.  I am definitely praying for her -- and you. 

And then I read about Judy and Norm Mc ... How horrible for them both.  It makes anything I might think I'm "going through" seem so trifling.  Pat, please let them know of my prayerful concern.  Thank you for bringing the update.

Thank you, each one of you dear ones, for your prayers in Beth's and our behalf.  What a day this has been.  They operated to put in two drain lines, drained over 2 liters of fluids from her abdominal area, put in a port by which they can give her nutrition, as they found she is critically low on several vital nutrients.  He said that just since he last operated on Beth, that the neurofibromatosis has gone absolutely wild, and the tumors are affecting every organ in her body.  She is in grave danger of pneumonia, and her lungs are very fragile.  She is running a fever, and still in pain.  They are giving her morphine for the pain.  Part of her "gut" is paralyzed, so she won't be able to eat for some time, and the reason she is dehydrated is because the water she drinks leaks into the abdominal cavity, and doesn't filter through her kidneys.

There was a lot of other information, but I was so shocked, and all of it so new, I couldn't absorb it all, and now it is confused in my thinking.  He did tell me that she might not make it; and that she will die from the NF at an early age.  My response is that only God knows when she will die and that if she does die, she still wins.  She will be dancing on streets of gold, and using her hands to paint lovely pictures, and singing with the angels.

Dr. Barker told me that I have done everything perfectly (I haven't) and that I have nothing to blame myself for nor have any guilt.  He said "you are amazing."  Very kind words which I don't deserve, but they were good to hear.

They plan to transfer Beth to Amarillo early tomorrow, and she may need more surgery, though I have no idea what for!  Her spirit is still sweet and her attitude good.  Before they took her to surgery, she told me she thinks this is the last storm.  I asked what she meant and she explained that they say things sometimes get worse just before they get better, and she thinks this is the "worse" before she gets her healing.  So she is clinging to her faith, and I'm so glad about that.

Pat, please tell Judy McKenna I am praying for her and Norm, and that she will get to go to where he is, so she can see and speak to him.  Bless them, that's really a rough thing for them to be going through.

I have no idea when I will be posting again.  I am thinking I will not be able to go to my painting class next week, and maybe not even the family reunion the following week.  God bless you all.

Janet thank you for the update.  I will continue to pray.  I am totally at a loss for words..

Pat any word on Norm?

Janet, I'm praying too.  I just can't imagine...

Bless your heart as you go through this trial.  Oh, how I would love to see a miracle for Beth! 

Janet ~ I can't imagine what you are going through...how you feel...or even if you feel.  God bless Beth and all of you.  You are so right...Beth is in a win/win situation.  Lovely attitude.

Pat ~ Please give Judy my love and let her know that I am praying and thinking of her and Norm.  I sure am praying that Judy gets to see Norm.  Come to think of it, they are both in win/win situations also. 

I did get a call from the A/C company.  Parts for my A/C unit are no longer available so now Jake will be coming Monday around noon to see if there is anything else that he can do and if not, then I will have to get a new unit!  Wasn't counting on that!

I did mow yesterday and then used the weedeater.  I had a message from my insurance man but opted to shower before returning his call.  He is the man that got my supplemental insurance for Medicare.  I got a letter saying the premium was raising $11 a month after it raised $10 the first of the year.  He is coming after my surgery for me to sign papers to get a different policy for cheaper than I am paying now.  One question they ask is if you have any surgeries scheduled.  I do now but not after my surgery!!! 

Then Ivalou called around 4:30pm and asked if I would like to go for Chinese.  So we went to Noblesville to the China Buffet.  Ivalou was talkative and we sat for an hour just talking after eating.  Solved the problems of the world!  So if you feel the world is a better place today, thank Ivalou and I.  If not, then we have more problem solving to do!!   

This morning I went to Pendleton and got my car maintenance done.  I didn't have anything else to get so I came back home.  Nothing scheduled for the rest of the day.

Hi everyone.  Such sad news here today and so sudden.

Janet, my heart goes out to Beth and to you and your family.  I know the next days are going to be rough ones but God will work his perfect will in her life.  I will be praying for you all.

Pat, thanks for sharing the information on Judy and Norm.  I am glad their children are there at this time.  I am also praying for them.

Etta Sue, it sounds like you could be in for a new air conditioner.  Glad this is happening now and not on July 4th. 

I have been to coffee at the Senior Center and then walked a mile at the church gym.  I am awaiting my neighbor to get here to do a small job for me and then have some shopping to do this morning. 

I will be talking to Judy later and will be reading all of these messages to her.  This will definitely encourage her.  She seems to have resigned herself to the fact that she probably won't see Norm again on earth.  It's impossible as there is a "bug" in the hospital where she is (we all have to put on gowns and rubber gloves, etc. when visiting) and it's not in the hospital where Norm is so actually, she's quarantined so they won't allow her to go. 

Words fail me.

My pastor is with her right now so he's going to phone me later on and let me know how she is today and he is also visiting Norm.

Janet thank you so much for the update on Beth and I will continue in my prayers for Beth and you. I can't even imagine  the way you must feel in caring for your child. I can't imagine having to   care for a child of mine  the way you have for Beth plus your mother at the same time. It takes a strong  woman to do what you have done and still do for your  family and to be so totally committed to their care. That is love of the highest degree.

Jane any news on a new vehicle yet? Or when you might be returning to Oregon?

Etta Sue I think you are keeping a lot more busier that  am anymore. I  stay pretty close to home except for the weekend shopping trips to Wal*Mart, getting my nails done every two weeks and walking the dogs every day.

We go to the office on the weekend to take the garbage, and do a little cleaning if it needs it. We had 3 vacuum cleaners here so I took one to the office. The carpet sweeper Keith had there was about 50 years old his father had it in his office. I have only put $20 of gas in my car in the 2½ months I have been here.

I have my Part D insurance through AARP United Healthcare and I just found out that if I use their mail in prescription service I can get any 90 generic prescription at no cost and  only  a single co-pay for a 90 day supply of brand name meds.

I had to feed Happy under my bed again this morning as he didn't want to come out, they have been sleeping under my be since long before I moved up here. Their dog beds are int he big master bedroom now and they still sleep under my bed in the small bedroom. My husband rearranged the  chairs in the big master bedroom so their beds could go in there. There is no way they can get under that bed.

I got a sweet congratulatory note on my marriage last month from  Pastor Danny from Mckinleyville yesterday, I didn't expect that.

Pat please give Judy my love and tell her that I am praying for her and Norm.

My Heart is aching.  I was up late last night as I went over the reasons for a meeting John had in North Bay this morning.  There are lies and gossip going on and he needed to deal with it.  I remember a verse Mother would quote. Numbers23:32 Be sure your sin will find you out. It has in this instance and the repercussions have yet to start. 
I can't impress on the girls enough that when they sin God knows.  Even if "people" never find out God knows.  It doesn't matter how old they are sin is sin and God knows.  It is a message that the world wants to silence.  This whole situation that John is dealing with is so sad.

We are having a garage/yard sale here on Saturday.  I am baking small loaves of bread to sell, both white and raisin.  When John is finished in North bay he needs to pick up a fer things from the store for me.  Then I will be full steam ahead. 

Kass is still home today.  She insisted on going to school yesterday but didn't make it past homeroom.  I made her some potato soup for supper last night and it stayed down. She had that for breakfast as well.  She is much better today.  That is this family done.  We can now get on with living life.

There is so much sadness on CP right now.  Let Judy know I am praying for Norm, as well as for Karen's salvation.  Janet I don't know when you will be in here next, but know prayer is going up for Beth as well as for you and Darryl.

Keep on praying folks!

Pastor Boadway went to see Judy this morning and Norm was unconscious in the other hospital so he just spent more time with Judy, praying and reading the scriptures to her.

He called me from his car phone on the highway and told me of the visit and that Judy is resigned to the fact that she won't see Norm again, etc.

David and Karen (Judy and Norm's two children) couldn't sleep here in the house in Guelph so left early this morning and went first to see Norm.  When they both got to his room, (and this is just a miracle), Norm was sitting in a wheel chair.  They immediately started to cry and he said, "What's the matter with you guys?|

After awhile, he wanted to get out of the wheelchair and Karen had to stop him and told him, "Dad, you've had a massive heart attach!" and he said, "I did??"

Anyway, Judy's phone rang in her hospital room and David spoke to her and said, "Mum, there's someone here who wants to speak to you!"  And she waited and there was Norm's voice saying, "Hi honey!  I miss you so much!"

Judy is ecstatic and can't believe what's going on.  We're not sure either.  The bleeding has not been stopped in his brain and he's still very, very ill.

Just wanted you all to know first here at CP.  Please keep praying!

Hi Folks

Janet our prayers are with you and Beth and also with Judy and Norm in their situation.   

Back from my meeting in the Bay.It was a stressful meeting as there was many issues to deal with. I find in a lot of ways it's easier to drive my truck than get involved with issues, but we are sometimes called upon to deal with unpleasant issues.
I do sometimes ask myself why me Lord, but I take comfort in the fact that He knows the big picture has decided that there is something in my skill set He cam use.
Inevitability I come out of these type of meetings and reflect back on the conversation and wonder why people make such a mess of things. If only we would follow the model for life set out for us in scripture, we could all go through life with a lot less confrontation in our lives. It's when we try and bend or break our scriptural rules that we run headlong into confrontation. I must confess that I have been and am sometimes guilty of that myself. Always with the same result so why keep doing this over and over again. I guess that's our sinful nature coming through. I don't enjoy dealing with confrontation but it does come along from time to time and have found from experience that it is best to deal with it, do what needs to be done and try to resolve the issue.
When I look through scriptures I learn that our Lord and Saviour dealt with things directly. He didn't beat around the bush or ignore the problem hoping it goes away. Some may not agree with me but I find Christ was/is strong determined and does not back down from adversity but unlike us He did it did/does it with grace. We all need to strive to be more Christ like in everything we do, particularly in our relationship with others. We need to stand for truth and expose the lies. Thus ends my soapbox presentation.  Bonesy

Janet:  I cannot do the quote but Marilyn said it best about your situation my thought and prayers go out to you.

My prayers for Judy & Norm as well. 

After 2 days of rain we now have lots of sun. 

A very beautiful day here on our 'once again' sunny island.  I sat outside with a cup of tea and Misty kept me company.  Decided her eye was beyond my help and took her to the vet late yesterday.  She needed antibiodics, a shot of some sort, medicine in and for her eye....etc.  Cost $119.00.  Will have to take medicine for the next week and get salve in the eye.  Looks better today and she is not in pain now.  Goodness knows what caused it?

Janet, I have been praying for Beth and will continue to do so.  Can relate to how you must feel and am praying for you as well.

I feel so sad about Judy and Norm.  Don't know them in person, feel like I do because of this site.  Will continue to pray and am so glad that he has been able to speak with Judy.  That certainly is a miracle.

Marilyn, I am glad that you have finally told people that you got married. 

Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.

Liz

Pat, what a wonderful thing to have happen for Judy!  To hear her husband's voice must have been a precious gift and just what she needed for encouragement.  She's trying so hard, it seems like, to accept the things that have happened, and to submit to the Lord, and then to be handed what she didn't imagine could ever happen.....his voice.  I can just cry thinking about it.

Lots of things going on.........and sadness I see, not here only, but as I look around. 

Bonesy, I appreciated your post and fired up sermon.   I take it to heart because it's the truth.

The way things are in the world now...if we don't live our lives according the the Word of God and his Truth, we don't have a prayer, do we?  I see so many Christians, and God knows I'm one, who try to walk in the world and use the world's right and/or wrong standards as their own sometimes.  Then I pick up the Scriptures and see how Jesus said I am to walk and I find myself so far away from his loving demands.  Over and over I see Jesus telling it like it is, and then walking away.  That doesn't look like love to some.  It was the greatest Love the human race has ever known.

I'm praying for all the needs expressed here.  Many of us are troubled today.  None of it caught God by surprise and we are all in His hand.  He is our Father and loves us.  I'm so grateful to be called simply His.

Quote from: Marilyn on May 29, 2009, 11:25:01 AM

Jane any news on a new vehicle yet? Or when you might be returning to Oregon?

The news on the new vehicle is that I am going to wait until I'm in Oregon and then look for a replacement car.  My neighbors will help me.

I am leaving Sacramento airport tomorrow morning at 7 a.m. and will arrive in Eugene about 1 p.m.  My neighbors will meet me there.  I am so very grateful for the wonderful neighbors my Father has provided me.

I'll be talking with y'all later ... from home in Oregon, probably.  I am praying, though, whether you "see" me here or not.

Pat, thank you for the latest news about Judy and Norm.  What a wonderful thing for them to be able to speak to each other, even if only by telephone.  I continue to pray for both Judy and Norm, and for David and Karen and for you as well. 

I really can barely think of what to say except that all have my prayers. 

This has been a really long day.  I have baked a lot of bread of all kinds.  Whole wheat, white, raisin, and oatmeal.  It has turned out really well. 

Doug and Megan came over tonight and Megan's first question was, "What's for supper, Mom?"  I looked at her and told he I had no clue.  She pitched right in and prepared supper.  What a nice treat that was!  Melaura made up some scrambled eggs for Mariah and sat her down to eat.  She is becoming quite adept at the use of a fork.  Very good for a 1 year old baby, not much landed on the floor much to Cimi's disgust! Cimi loves to clean up after her.Melaura is turning out to be a very good Mommy.  She listens to Megan and has picked up her way of doing things.  She could have a worse example.  She graduates Grade 12 in a couple of weeks, and will be going on to College in September.

Kass was better today, and as the day wore on she improved.  I am letting her go gliding tomorrow.  It is a cadet activity she loves.  With the improvement of today and a good nights rest she will be fine.  She is insisting that Elizabeth goes with her.  Hopefully she will actually go up in the glider and get over her fears.

Well it is late and I need to get some rest too.

Night all

Jane I see you are on line.  Safe travels tomorrow and God Bless

Thanks, Judy .... I'm winding down and ready to turn off the lights .... Joy and John are in Placerville helping set up for a friend's wedding tomorrow.  They should be back before long 'cause it's starting to get dark out there.

Oh, it's dark here, Jane.

Saw you playing Chomper! 

We're about to have our devotionals and then go to bed.  I'm very tired.

Jane good night you need your rest   I know so do I!!!!

John and I are just sitting talking.  It has been so nice having him home this week. 

Judy, get John into the arcade and let him play a game.  Paul is playing Tetris and I'm playing Sonic Blox!

Hi everyone.  It is a beautiful day here in Georgia, as was yesterday.  We are suppose to have several days of nice weather with no rain.

I had a nice time at the cafe with the guys for coffee this morning.  We don't walk on Saturday because the gym is not open.  I have a meeting to attend this morning and Pat is going to visit with a friend in rehab who should be able to go home this coming week.  She has been there several weeks and is really tired of the place, the food and the way she seems to be treated.  I am sure Pat will cheer her up.

Jane, hope you have a good trip home today.  Glad to see that things are working out for you.

Pat, thanks for sharing the more encouraging news concerning Norm and so glad he was able to speak with Judy.  I hope we have some better news from Janet this weekend, as well.

Judy and John, it sounds like things have been very busy in your household.  Glad that Kass is feeling better and will be able to do the glider.

Liz, glad your cat is doing better.  Vet bills can certainly grow. 

Marilyn, it sounds like you are staying close to home.  Glad you learned about your prescription plan as that should save you some money.

Well, here I am getting ready to start the day.  What we have is called "patchy fog," but it's really just the stuff we always have around here.  The north coast is the foggy coast.

Our church has a fellow who has largely recovered from  drinking, drugs, etc.  His wife was and is far worse, and they are divorced.  She's gone to Colorado, but she's living with other men, doing drugs, etc.  The fellow, Wesley, has their little girl, who is 4 1/2.  He's living on disability with some supplemental income from gardening work.  He's doing really well in staying clear of drugs, etc.  He's also trying to  read and understand the Bible, with which he has a hard time.  I'm trying to help him with that.  I'm hoping I can get together with him today to help him understand what he's reading.  Pray for that.  He was in the Seabies and has seen a lot of hard things.  Right now he's trying  to raise his little girl while also nursing a semi-broken foot.  He will also need extensive dental work.  Pray for  Wesley.

Bless you Al.  Discipling this chap will be really rewarding.  Yes I will be praying for you  both.  Also I will pray for his wife.  Harder situations than that have been resolved by our Lord.  

We have a garage sale going on and I am amazed at what is selling.  Things  given to us by a neighbor which we have considered junk have sold.  It is unbelievable what people will buy.

We have Mariah here today.  She is such a cutie.  

I must go  Have a great day.

So many cares and concerns.  Happy that Judy got to hear Norm's voice.  I will continue praying for all.

Marilyn ~ Congratulations on your marriage.  I pray you and Keith have a happy and fulfilling life together.

I got a phone call from Aaron last night and we are going out for lunch and maybe a movie...'Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian'.  It's adventure, comedy and fantasy and rated PG.  I can handle it...maybe.  Aaron is my g-nephew that is slow but works and is buying his own home.  He doesn't drive a car...just a scooter.  So I will be driving my car...not the other way around.  Me on a scooter?  Not a pretty picture!

Looks like a beautiful day here in Indiana.  Isn't to get too hot which is great for my lack of A/C. 

I best move on and get dressed soon for my 'date' with Aaron!