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Janet:  How interesting.  We all think work at ancient times was slow and simple and yet some had made their lives into a "rat race".  Well, they took on too much or perhaps were of the character that they just were busy and never took enough time to contemplate.  May we all take time to receive the many blessings.

Thank you Janet

Pretty cool poll this week.  I love fresh fruit  I think, since the choice is to "vote for up to 18" I could just say "all of the above".   

Thanks, Janet ... for the devotional thoughts, and the extra effort you have made to post them before going to work.   

I once wrote a "modern parable" that pointed out the many parallels to our "work" and the feelings of being unappreciated, etc.  Our reward/appreciation comes from the One who has commissioned us and gives us the ability to fulfill it.

http://www.christianphotographers.com/community/index.php?topic=1400.0

I am not crazy about some fruits, not sure where cranberries fit in but they are a definite no-no.  The only way I eat apples is in apple crisp and Doug's apple pie. 

We have our fire going today.. It is C-c-cold

John was to see mother this morning.  She is well, by far healthier than we are!!!

I am checking out the picture threads.  We have some amazing photographers here at CP.

Jane I will check that out later today.

Jane:  Your modern parable is so creative and very interesting.   

Ruth:  Happpy Birthday!

Hi everyone and Happy Birthday Ruth.

Pat still wasn't feeling up to going to church this morning.  We had a 90 minute service today with two baptisms, a film clip, Communion, and a special 7-9 minute solo by our choir director called "Moses" by Ken Medima.  The sermon today was on the encounter Moses had with God in the burning bush and was given by our youth minister.  

I have had a quiet afternoon and this week isn't too filled with activities.

Ruth, I hope this first day of your new life has been a great one.

It's rainy today - so much so that the pants suit and blouse I wore to church this morning are dripping dry.

We had family dinner after church, so it was wonderful to be with friends and loved ones.

And, my daughter just called and "dated me up" for a meal out next Sunday! What fun that will be.

Y'all have a wonderful remainder of the day.

I called the surgery scheduler and she said the surgeon is in New Jersey, where his father was buried and won't return to Indiana until May 13 so I won't know when surgery will be scheduled until after that.  Janet, thanks for asking!

It is fun scanning photos for Ivalou.  Memory time!  I also found some photos that Mom and Dad had and scanned them for her also.  One was of Mom and Dad, Ivalou and Kaye Don.  Looks like Ivalou might have been 5 or 6 years old.  They are standing in my now front yard.  Neat.  Same maple tree out front and the neighbors house across the road. 

After church today 9 of us went out to eat at Bob Evans.  I got one of their Boburritos.  It was okay but sure like the Wildfire Fried Chicken Salad muches better! 

Then we went to the baby shower.  I do believe this little boy will have to have his clothes changed a half a dozen times a day in order to wear all the clothes he got today before he out grows them!  Real nice shower. 

Then I hated to do it on Sunday but I came home, changed clothes and mowed the grass.  It has been so rainy lately so I couldn't mow when I needed to mow.  It normally takes me an hour and fifteen minutes to mow but it took me a half hour longer.  I had to mow slow...it was really tall! 

Now I am relaxing and hoping to go to bed kind of early tonight.


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    Good evening to all at C.P.   ;

We had a busy week as we had lots of baby sitting the grandchildren and it is so much fun but also very tiring.  Our daughter-in-law is a nurse and she works nights most of the time so we have to be there so that daddy can leave to go to work and mummy is still not home by that time so it works out good when we are there.

Janet:  I thought that you were going to retire but it sounds that you are as busy as ever.  You need to take it easy.

Larry:  How are you and Pat doing I hope that you are both taking it easy and looking after yourselves please don't overdoe it.  How are your kids health doing?  Wish I could drop in to your coffee gathering with your friends

Paul and Pat:  Hope all is well and your health is good.  Noreen and I are heading down to her sisters in the month of June and we will be going through Virginia.  Will you be down there then we plan to leave June 10th. and head home the 22nd. or the 23rd. so if it worked out we might be able to see you.  Send me an email and let me know.  God bless sis.

Judy B;  How are you doing also how is John?  Hope that you are looking after your health.  Love from Noreen and I

Janet, I don't often visit here, but God put me here today.  I have recently gone through a heartache at our church.  Having been the substitute music director for the past 5 years, when our regular director "resigned" (we are all volunteers - no paid positions), I was greatly disappointed that someone else was picked to assume the position.  It has been a struggle for me.  I don't know if it is God's plan or church politics (unfortunately you find them in church).  I do know, and have known from the beginning, that God will use it for good. 

Thank you for the word I needed. 

Becky

I'm sorry, Becky.  We had a similar situation in our church a few years ago, and it caused a lot of hurt.  I always say the devil will steal from you any way he can.  But praise be to God, who always gives us the victory.  I'm so glad the words helped you.

Gord, I am just helping out temporarily at the care home.  I do not intend it to be long term!

I am having so much fun working with my sister on her new book!  She pounds the keys, then calls me to update me on what's happening with the characters.  She asks for my input, so I make suggestions, she considers them and uses what she likes.  She will print out a copy soon so I can get started editing it.  Fun! 

I'm off work today, so we got the trash carried out, and I have some framing that has been waiting for a while, better get to that!

Pat, where did you post the winning photographs?

I came back to say  to Ruth!!  Hope it was great!

I also did the little quiz thingy.  My "other" vote goes to Dragonfruit!  We ate a lot of that in Thailand.  It's quite unusual, and the plants look like cactus.  Interesting!

Hello 

This time I will be brief but I do wish to thank everyone for the Birthday Wishes of yesterday. We spent the weekend away and although pleasant I did find it stressful as well as I was not able to relax in my usual way.

Mel has just arrived home with a Tim Horton's coffee 

Ruth   

What a beautiful day in Indiana today!  See, all that rain last week that God gave us lets appreciate sunny days all the more! 

Today is SAM dinner.  Senior Adult Ministry.  We are going to 'Claude and Annie's'.  We like it there because we are in our own room and it is much quieter for those who are hard of hearing.  Jane is driving today and will be picking Ivalou and I up. 

Then this evening is council meeting at church.  Busy day!

Hi everyone.  We had a lot of storms in Georgia last evening but the high winds and heavy rain missed us where I live.  It rained during the night and was raining hard while I was at coffee this morning and when we went over to walk.  It seems to have stopped now.

I didn't do well on walking this morning and was able to do only about 10 or 11 rounds of the gym.  I got very out of breath and had some chest pressure after only 5 rounds so rested in hopes of being able to do the usual walk but after another few rounds gave it up to today.  It may be related to the weather but came home feeling tired but OK now.

Today is our Monday men's luncheon.  We will likely have a small group today as several have let me know they have other things happening that will prevent them attending.  That is all that is on my schedule today.

I am working on something different this morning that I learned about yesterday.  Microsoft has a program called Mesh (www.mesh.com) that works through Live Desktop and it allows you to back up your files and sync this with other devices or other computers.  They offer 5 gigs of space free for this backup.  I decided to use it.  It will be a good way to keep files between my laptop and desktop in sync.  It will take awhile to get the files all uploaded but then it should be a fast process. 

Gord, my wife has had a cold for over a week but seems to be better although still has a cough and isn't feeling 100%.  Fortunately I haven't contacted it.  It sounds like you are getting to spend a lot of time with your grandchildren.  This is a joy we have never had the opportunity to experience.  I had hoped I would be able to spend some time with my great grandchildren but that seems to be out of the picture now as they have moved back to New York. 

Etta Sue, sounds like you have a busy church day today.  It is nice that you have been able to become so active in your new church and I am sure you don't miss the long drive.

Janet, I have never heard of dragonfruit.  It sounds like your sister is really getting into the writing.  Is this something she has always wanted to do?

Becky, I am sorry to hear that you were hurt by not being selected to be the music director at your church.  I hope you don't tear yourself up over it as we have no control over other people and we only hurt ourselves when we carry around hurts and anger.  I am glad you found comfort in what was posted for this week.

Ruth Ann, I detect that you are really enjoying your retirement and that is wonderful.  My sister retired a couple of years ago but didn't like it went back to work part-time. 

Ruth, I hope you enjoyed your Tim Horton's coffee.  That must be a Canadian chain as have never seen those stores in the USA.

Janet, do you see on the left side bar where is says, "Help us congratulate the Winners of Mini Challenge #31 HERE" ?    The word "HERE" in that notice is clickable.  It's also on the Newsline and it's in the topic.

Pat, thanks for that video. I really enjoyed it.

Becky, I'm surely sorry you'r dealing with such pain. Please return - this is a place of Godly love and often I receive the guidance I need through something someone says, or through the powerful devotions here.

Larry, hope the rest of the day is much better for you.

Y'all have a good day.

Raining here again today. We did get enough sun yesterday for Keith to mow our yard and part of the yard next door, and around the fire hydrant across the street. I did take the dogs for a short walk yesterday too.

My allergies and asthma has been acting up with everything blooming. With all the hills around here  and my asthma making it difficult to breathe the dogs walks have gotten shorter on windy days. I haven't had to use my asthma inhalers for 3 years until now. But what I really need to do is see a Doctor  up here and get some new meds. these inhalers although brand new are 3 years old and expired last year. So I think I better call the medicaid worker and see how long it takes for medicaid to get approved so I can go to a doctor. I am pretty sure my doctor in California would approve any meds I already have taken but not new ones if I need different meds.

Marilyn, I hope you get the allergy meds you need soon.  I've never had any allergies but can just imagine how discouraging it must be to not be able to enjoy the lovely spring weather.

I voted in the favorite fruit poll and now my mouth is watering.  I don't buy much fresh fruit - it's so very expensive and most of it is so green in the store that it frequently spoils before it gets ripe.   

Morning folks.  I wish I had Pat's "I don't do mornings frog!" today.  I have an x-ray and a doctor's appointment today.  I need a cortisone injection in my left shoulder.  Not looking forward to the shot, but am looking forward to the results.  I haven't been able to use the left arm for some time.

We at last have good weather.  In the 60's and the trees are finally budding.  Another week of this and I will be mowing.

Must run, have to leave in 5 minutes.

I had a great time yesterday with church members outside of church.  'Claude and Annie's' is a really nice place to have a group lunch since they have a room away from the rest of the people.  We could talk and be heard and could hear when others talked. 

Then last night was a great council meeting.  Thursday is National Day of Prayer and we are having a prayer meeting at church.  Friday night we are having a movie to raise funds for Pastor Steve's son, Ben, who is going on a mission trip to Kenya for three months.  Ben is graduating from Johnson Bible College in Knoxville after the trip.  The movie is to be 'Facing the Giants'.  Ivalou and I are planning on going. 

Tomorrow Ivalou and I are to have our A/C units cleaned and checked.  Hope it isn't raining and is above 70°. 

Beautiful day in Indiana today.  But I must get more of Ivalou's photos on her photo frame.  Then I will be ready for more photos to scan.

Thanks to each of you for your kind words.  Even through the hurt I know God will use this for something good.

Marilyn, I live in the allergy belt and know some of what that is like.  I hope you get relief soon.  Breathing is such an important part of our life.

Judy B, good luck at the doctor's.  Cortisone shots are not fun, but they help a lot. 

As to the fruit we like questionnaire, I found as I was answering I frequently thought of what the fruit went in to that I liked, i.e., peach cobbler, blackberry "doobie" (as my Grandmother called it), Blueberry Buckle.  All really good.  So, is it the fruit I like or the . . . sugar, cream, etc?

Have a good day.

Becky

Pat I would like to add that I love Asian Pears. They are not on the list.

I have been approved for medicaid and have been trying to make an appointment at the Doctor, but  they are not there for a couple of days.

Hello Everyone...

It's a lovely day here in Guelph!  As I sit here and look out the window, I see the birds all very busy either building nests in the bushes or maybe they are feeding young.  I'm not quite sure.  If they are feeding young in the bush, maybe I'll try to get a photo of the young later on.  But maybe I won't bother with that but just enjoy watching them working so hard.

What a wonderful God we have!  Even when we feel "down", He's there to put His loving arms around you and assure us that we're loved.

Isn't that a great thought? 

Proverbs 18:24

A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.


I love music.  I love to sit and have lovely music playing in the background as I work around the house and right now I have this hymn playing and as I started to sing it along with the music playing, I thought that maybe you might like to sing it too.  I know that when I'm discouraged  or sad or feeling "down" (as all of us feel at times), this is a hymn that sure lifts you up.

Enjoy!






 
 

Pat that is one of my favourites.

Well I am home and taking it easy...Doctor's orders.  Doug and a friend were here using our barn as storage.  They took out a couple of plants for me.  Doug also had the unpleasant job of putting his dog down today.  He had a bad hip and had started nipping people that startled him.  Sad...he was a nice dog.

It is a lovely day here as well.  The house is quite cool, but refreshing after the warmth of the day.  Girls will be home soon and dinner is almost ready.  I just have to turn on the stove under the pots.

Must go for now