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I just got back from a 3 day women's prayer retreat at our church's camp ground. We had 21 ladies from our church and 74 or so total from other churches around middle and west Tennessee. We spent about an hour and half wallowing in the Holy Spirit through prayer and praise. It was wonderful. Prayers were answered and are still being answered though we are still in continuous prayer about a few things. But I want to encourage any of you if you ever have an opportunity to experience anything like this do it. We spent all weekend in prayer and on our faces. Women of all ages! I've gone several times to this and other prayer retreats but to see God move upon us like He did is indescribable. He is an awesome God. When you allow God to use you it it's an amazing feeling. When we pray for others we are in the battle alongside them, appropriating God's power on their behalf. If we declare the Word of God in our prayers, then we move powerful weapons against which no enemy can prevail. Thank you for this week's thought it went right along with my weekend and apparently God wants me to meditate longer on this. Hope all have a wonderful week.

HI everyone.  We are back in Independence, Missouri after spending yesterday and this morning about a hundred miles north of here, where I grew up, and visiting with my sister and brother-in-law.  We went to a turkey/ham luncheon yesterday that was being served by a local Catholic church and had a delicious meal for a very reasonable price.  Then went back to the motel where we were staying and played bridge.  At dinner time we just went to a Dairy Queen for a hamburger and ice cream and back to the motel to play more bridge. 

This morning we met for breakfast at a place that has been in business for probably my whole life.  We recognized the waitress and asked her how long she had been working their and she said she started when she was 19, back in 1962.  This must have been a good place to work.

We then went to the Senior Center, where I had gone often when staying with my folks, and played a few more hands of bridge until it was time to leave shortly before noon.  We then left for the drive back. 

This evening we had a big family get-to-gether with my sister-in-laws family to celebrate her granddaughter's 18th birthday. 

It has been a full day and I am looking forward to some quieter days this week. 

It's good, Larry, to get reconnected to family, but it's also good to get back to your own peace and quiet again.  So you're from Missouri?  My wife Marbeth grew up until age 11 in a suburb of St. Louis (Pine Lawn).

Good Mornng Nothing new here so far today. I will go to work for 2 hours. I do hope all y-all are praying for me to get more work. I really need it.

Larry I am glad you are enjoying your time away from home.

Lizzy your retreat sound wonderful. I have never been to a women's retreat. Prayer is so much a part of my life.

Later

Now I think Ivalou has my cold...

I am going to the ENT today for another flexible laryngoscopy and she just called to say she wasn't going with me.  She either is getting my cold or she got some allergies from mowing the yard yesterday.  She has allergies that I don't have. 

It is rainy and gloomy today.  When I look out my kitchen window, I can barely see grass for all the leaves that the rain has brought down.  Now all I need is a strong wind to blow them away.    

I don't think I have ever mentioned it but the spell check on here is very helpful.  When I see something underlined in red then I know something needs to be checked.  Of course, 'Ivalou' is always underlined and I know it is spelled right.     And, it doesn't check grammar or the difference between 'beau', 'bow', and 'bough' but it does help in reading it when it is spelled correctly. 

Ruth We have had 3 - 4 frosts, but we haven't had the consistent cold that seems to be connected with Indian Summer.  The rain is coming your way, we have had rain all night and damp overcast and cold, (8*C).  I am glad pat had gone away for a week.  She is in the nicer weather.

We had an interesting discovery when we got home last night.  Our new dog was in the house in his cage and there didn't seem to be any problem associated with it!  The background to that statement is that Mom doesn't like the pup because he is too active.  Because of the length off time we were to be gone we tied him up outside, thinking that the weather was warm and that was preferable to be kenneled all evening.  Here he broke his collar and barked at the door.  Mom opened the door and patt ed the floor of the cage.  He jumped right up and was content.  Later in the evening he started to complain so she let him loose and he went into the livingroom with her and lay at her feet for about 2 hours.  When she was heading to bed she told him it was bedtime and to get into his kennel and he did!!!  This dog is so smart.  She now loves the little guy,  he listened to her!

Small group was good.  Our facilitators husband took the evening, as she is just back from Austrailia.  We had an interesting time discussing the 3rd chapter of Romans.   Some of our gtoup are getting hung up in the law and in understanding that we are under God's grace.

ES I am sorry about your sisters cold.  When these things start they seem to make the rounds.  It seems we are having similar weather.  I have tried several times to use spell check and found it didn't work for me.  Short of putting my answer in word and then copy and pasting it to get the correct spelling.......

Larry you and your family enjoy yourselves.  This is good to reconnect.

Lizzy retreats are always refreshing.  I am glad you enjoyed yours.

Hi Al and Marilyn

Got to go have work to do for John that I want to start today.

God bless
JudyB

Hi everyone.  I spent the morning doing the laundry down in the basement of the apartment house where my SIL lives.  They have 3 or 4 machines for only about 8 apartments.  No one else was doing laundry and now we have clean clothes for the rest of our trip.  We will probably head for home next Monday.

I am at the library using the wireless high speed connection.  I just came from the ATT store where I was able to arrange DSL at 1.5 megs for my sister-in-law.  They have a $14.99 plan and we have been paying $10/month for dialup, which really hasn't been successful.  This will be much better and won't tie up her house phone.  The service is suppose to be ready on Friday sometime so I can go ahead and get the modem installed and have her computer ready for the DSL.  I will also cancel the current NetZero dialup service for her. 

Pat is showing her sister how to use the Bernina 940 sewing machine that we brought to her along with the sewing table that goes with it.  I hope she will be able to get a lot of benefit from it.  Pat couldn't have gotten much out of selling it and it is still in perfect working order.  She got a new one designed for quilting a few months ago so didn't need this one.  I thought it was a good time to get out of the house for awhile.  It is truly a beautiful day here.  It got down to 49 degrees last night but I don't think they have had any frost, nor have we in Georgia.

Marilyn, I hope new work comes your way quickly. 

Judy, a new computer is always a joy to work with and I expect you will see major changes from your old computer, although I think you indicated you still have dial-up and that will affect the speed of Internet (as you know).  What brand of computer did you get--we need details. 

Janet, Pat had the procedure earlier this month that Darrel has just had.  She got along fine.  As always the preparation is the unpleasant part of the process.  She was able to watch the procedure as it was being done and the doctor then gave her a page of photos. 

Etta Sue, that was quite a trip you had.  I can't imagine so many cows.  I grew up on a dairy farm and 20 cows at once was enough.

Al, it is good to see family again.  However, there is no place like home.  I grew up in NW Missouri as did my wife, who grew up in Independence.

Good Morning everyone.  It looks like it is goign to be overcast this morning I wonderf if the sun will make it out lter.

After my Tai Chi class this morning I am going to shampoo my carpet. It won't take long in my little house and it sure needs doing.

Etta Sue thanks for telling us about you mini trip with Ivalou. How did you doctor appointment turn out yesterday .

That's all for now folks

Thanks for asking about my doctor appointment yesterday.  Everything is still clear, thank God.  He did talk to me more yesterday than anytime.  He said that really he can't say I had/have cancer of the voice box.  Cancer is when the growth is embedded and what I had, he pealed off like removing tape.  But there were some cancer cells in what he removed.  (But we all have cancer cells)  So that is why he waited six weeks and went back in and lazered the area.  He also said that we caught mine just in the nick of time.  He said most of his patients have to have chemo and/or radiation because the growths were embedded.  And even some first time patients have to have the voice box removed.  So I am very thankful to God above for all he does for me.  Also we have a doctor in my photography guild.  He told me that I had allergies that caused my hoarseness and I should see an allergist!  Glad I didn't listen to him! 

Today is another rainy, gloomy day.  No sunshine.  A little cool...only 47° right now.  I plan to work on some pictures today and maybe work on my 2008 calenders!!

Good afternoon:   Fall has arrived and what a change from the warm summer like days we have been having.

This morning we stopped at Tim Horton's for our wednesday morning coffee and visit with many past school bus drivers, what a wonderful time 10 of us in all.

Have a great afternoon,      Ruth

ES that is indeed good news.  I have been praying about that as I have thought of my friends here.

Ruth I agree the summer weather had gone.  It is quite cold here as well, overcast and rain this morning. 

I am so thankful for wood that is free.  We had the furnace going last night and then restarted this morning.

Marilyn, yes I am praying for your needs.

Larry the computer I am getting is a Dell 17 inch laptop.  I will have a modem that is wireless, as well for dial up I will have to plug it in.  I will need to learn Vista, and that may be a challenge.   I will let you know when it arrives!.  Enjoy your trip and journey mercies are being prayed for.

I have been waiting for the phone calls and the word that my last 2 puppies have homes.  Today I received 3 phone calls all of which are serious calls, wanting a pup.  If I had more I know I could sell them at this point.  "It never rains but it pours!"  One person will have to wait till next year if they want one of my spaniels!

Last night was a wild night.  The new dog started woofing at about 4:00.  I came down and let him out, and let the puppies out as well.  Back to bed.  He started again 15 minutes later, back out and in.  This kept up for the balance of the morning till 8:00.  They all wanted out, the sump pump was running without shutting off, they were hungry (very unusual), I am also wondering if there was another animal outside, upsetting the normal cycle.  It is common that they start at 8:00 in the morning, and that is a good wake up call for all of us.  The girls spelled me with the dogs, to try and keep things quiet for mother.  She didn't hear a thing so that tells you how quickly we jumped to the barking.

Got to go, I continue to pray fo the needs represented here.

I have been having computer problems, unable to get online for a couple of days.  Darrel wiggled all the wires, maybe that did it, anyway, I'm back!

Darrel's procedure was anything but fun.    First, he told the nurse not to put the IV in his hand; she did it anyway, blew the vein, and he passed out!   So she had to put in his other arm; then there were interminable delays, and after the procedure, he couldn't pass gas, then had some blood.  That scared the doctor, so he called the X-ray people back (they had gone home for the day by then) to X-ray Darrel.  They were afraid they had perforated his bowel, but thank God, that hadn't happened.

The doctor doesn't live here, and was wanting to go home, so he had Darrel admitted to the hospital overnight.  Anyway, what they told us would be a simple procedure requiring not more than 2 hours turned into a 22 hour ordeal.  They asked me how long since I'd had that done, I said NEVER, and they said "you're next!"  I told them they were NOT making me want to have it done!

Anyway.........it's over with and they found nothing wrong.  That's the main thing.

Sorry, TMI, I know........   I'm going now......... 

Oh Janet what an ordeal.  I have had a colonoscopy and it was no walk in the park.  I undeerstand what he has gone through.  Let him know I am praying.

Our little girl is gone.  Good home, wher the owner has the ability to take her to work with her and she will be doted on.

The little boy will be gone tomorrow.

This has been a long day, I am tired and as is often the way, things go wrong when tired.  So I am off to bed early and I will be back tomorrow.

Night all

I just found out that I have 3 canaries coming.  In Ontario there is a web site that is called freecycle.  In North Bay it is called FreecycleNorthBay.  There is a group in many towns.  With this freecycle if anyone has something to get rid of they post the item and those who need can get the item.  Heather has got an organ as well as an upright piano.  The piano is what the girls use to learn to play.  Well today 3 canaries were offered, so Heather responded for me and I have them coming tomorrow!  No cats, so the birds will be safe!

Got to go, God bless everyone
judyB

I had a blood draw at 8am this morning.  That's early for this retired person!  But I got there and they got my blood pretty easy this time.  So then I went out to eat breakfast and was home by 9:30am. 

Now I am doing some laundry. 

Brrrrr!  It is cold outside today.  The wind is fierce...just cuts right to the bone.  The sun is shining right now but it is 47° and suppose to rain this afternoon.  The only place I need to go the rest of the day is to go to the mailbox and get my mail and paper....then to Ivalou's.  A lady just called me and said she has reservations for Dec 7 for a Cabaret and Ivalou and I need to send her checks to pay for our part.  So will get the check and mail it tomorrow. 

Colonoscopies!  I have had two without anesthetic.  The last time I was out so I didn't know anything.  So sorry that Darrell had to stay overnight.  But best to be careful than to send him home and have to have emergency come for him. 

Did anyone else get the email of Nancy Pedersen's death, Pinkie, on October 22nd?  Let's all say a prayer for her family.

No I didn't receive an email re Pinkie. I am praying for her family especially her son.

Not much new here today. No work, I am going to take my car to the muffler shop for an estimate in a little bit. Doing some laundry, didn't sleep well woke up at 2:30 couldn't  go back to sleep. Going to the Caregiver's appreciation banquet tonight. Work tomorow for 2 hours doing some light housekeeping for a lady. I sure need more than 2 hours, but every little bit helps.

Oh Father, I pray for Nancy's family just now.  I pray that her homegoing will somehow be the thing that points them to Jesus' everlasting salvation if they don't yet know You, and I pray that if they do (or when they do) You will enable them to give You thanks for Pinkie's life.

I also pray for work for Marilyn, Father.  Oh send her just the right client quidkly now, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen to Al's prayer .... Thanks, Etta Sue, for the info on Pinkie.

Well I have my 2 not 3 canaries.  Mom loves them especially as they were free.  They are beautiful birds.

Got to leave in about 1/2 hour to meet a lady about taking a puppy.  Little Jack is the last to go and I must say I think he is and has been the cutest. I would keep him, but I have too many dogs as it is.  I think out farm should be called Judy's Dog Rescue!!

Marilyn praying about your work situation.

Amen on the prayer Bro. Al  Also I havn't heard anything about Pinkie.  Don't know if pat knows either.  I will tell her when I speak to her next.

We got home about 1/2 hour ago and walked into a mess.  Dexter has taken the garbage and strewn it across the kitchen floor.  What a mess to clean up.  Next time we go out he will be kenneled  Can't have that

We have a beautiful day here, sunny warm and just lightweight jacket weather.  We put the furnace on yesterday and wound up sweltering all day as a result.  Something needs to be done to regulate the heat, not sure what.

Well got to leave to meet my lady, If he goes I will be pleased, as they are an older retired couple and it will be a good fit.

bye for now
JudyB

Hello to all from Virginia.

So nice to be able to check in but not happy to hear the news of our dear Pinkie (Nancy).

The weather here has been rainy for a few days but the rain was so needed here.   We went into Washington, DC the other night and it was so lovely to see all of the famous buildings that I've only seen on the TV up until now.  I tried taking some photos but some of my settings had been changed so none of my photos worked!

I will be leaving to come home soon so will be able to catch up with you all from Guelph.

Pat:   It is good to see you posting.

Judy:   With your new laptop the Vista program is different but not difficult to learn.  As the windows programs change they are sometimes not compatable with the programs you would like to download ie, office, printer and some of the others. the office and printer are the main ones, that I had problems with. 

Also freecycle is a fun site, that is where Sue got here most beautiful dog.   She has also given things away as well, because  her location is more central  I have given here some items to give away, ie. ink cartridges for an old printer. 

I will be remembering Pinkie's family at this time.

We had a day of sun - I went to a local apple orchard for courtland apples needless I am glad that I made the trip as the weeks of the orchards remaining open are nearing an end.

Morning comes early  see ya all tomorrow.      Ruth

Hi everyone.  It has been a very busy day here with another birthday celebration and playing dominos most of the afternoon.  This evening I got my SIL's computer on DSL High Speed and certainly enjoying it.  She is so tired from the day that she doesn't want to work on the computer tonight so it gave me a chance to get caught up on my e-mail.

I will have to go back over the postings as missed the information on Pinkie.

Janet, what an ordeal you all went through.  I think I mentioned that Pat had that done earlier in the month and it was without incident and we left for home within two hours.

Etta Sue, certainly good news on your throat.  Early detection is so important.

Pat, good to see you posting and have a good safe trip home.

Judy, it sounds like it is a good thing you live on an acreage or farm with the love of animals you all have.  Glad you are having good results with the puppies.  Your new laptop sounds wonderful.  Just too bad you can't get high speed where you are.  I don't think you will experience any problem with the Vista from what I have seen.

Marilyn, hope more work comes along soon.

I know I haven't posted to everyone but am worn out from the day so will just say goodnight.

Hi Folks.

Ruth I am getting a printer already installed.  Also I have a friend up here who can teach me what I don't know.  It is a good program from what pastor Dennis has said. 

Yes Larry I am excited.  I can get High speed here, only it isn't high speed as is commonly known I don't think.  It is satellite high speed.  I would have to pay $150 for the company to test and see if it is available and activae it, then it will cost $50 a month to use it.  A little steep, I just can't justify it.

Pat it is good to "see" you!  Hope you are enjoying your trip!

I am heading to bed
I have a good Ted Deckker book to read so I am off
God bless everyone.
Love JudyB

I have just recieved a e mail and heard the sad news of our friend Nancy.  I will always remember the night Nancy phoned all the way from the USA to offer me support.  We have lost a friend heaven has gained an angel.    Evertime I click that camera Nancy will never be far from my thoughts.

C-C-C-C-cold morning. Heavy frost on the ground. But it is oh so pretty to look at the sparkle of the sun shining through the individual blades of grass. 

John called last night with some great news.  His work schedule is changing.  The company has some "Canada only" work that is going to some dedicated drivers.  John is to be one of those drivers.  Also Catterpillar diesel was into his company and they were discussing how the engines were working on the trucks.  The safety manager pulled out the computer printout of JOhn's truck and showed the cat man.  After examining it for a while he turned to the safety manager and told him it was rare to have that good of a print out.  Kudos for John.  We all know he is good!

About Nancy.  She has graduated to heaven.  I long for the day I can join her.  In the meantine there is work to do here, selling true fire insurance, and peace for the heart. 

Marilyn are there seniors apartments close to where you live?  Have you ever advertised on a buketin board in the apartments?  Perhaps you could get work that way, even if you had a couple of clients that were not every day but with numbers could you fill in the time slots? 

Well I have school work to get done, and girls to teach.

God bless
JudyB

I have an interview at 12:30 this afternoon with the Case Manager for the lady with ALS (Lou Gehrig's) then I will go meet the family do it is like a double interview. The job will be 6 hours per week as working with a patient with ALS is very  emotionally draining.  So if this is the door God is opening I will go through if it is not then he has something else for me.

Yes Judy I do advertise but most of my work comes for the Registry and the Home Health  nurses, my referral speak for themselves where my  abilities and compassion is concerned. I have excellent references from former patients/clients as  well.

It is 41° here this morning and I am cold.

This is what was received from Nancy's (Pinkie) sister, Deborah.

QuoteHello all, well it is with a heavy heart that I tell you that Nancy, my sister went to be with her Lord on Monday, Oct. 22.  Many of you have heard already, but we didn't want to leave anyone out so we cut and pasted her address books from her computer.  She fought a brave fight with cancer and the Lord granted her miraculous long days filled with love and laughter and lots of memories that we, her family will cherish.  We will miss her terribly and so we covet your prayers as our hearts heal....Thank you so much for all of the outpourings of love!  She so appreciated all of your cards, visits and kind words.  I am
convinced that she is enjoying Heaven, looking down on us and smiling!  Love in our Lord,
Deb Kelley & David LeDeaux

I was up earlier than normal but just now getting to the computer.   Busy morning.  Funny, I walk 20 minutes in my house...I have a figure 8 and that helps...and I find all kinds of things that need done.  So today I did those things before sitting at the pc.

When I was gluing Mom cosmetic jewelry on a wooden tray a week or so ago, I found about 10 pins that Mom and Dad had when they belonged to the American Motorcycle Association.  They are dated '43 through '54.  I am giving them to Tony and there is even a pair of earrings...screw on but can be changed to pierced really easy!  I cleaned them this morning and they really sparkle.  Also moved the jewelry collage to the hallway where people can look at it close up. 

Nice and sunny in Indiana today.  Warmer...59°!  I should go and 'mow' the leaves but there are still many on my trees so I might as well wait! 

Ivalou called.  She had been having problems with her satellite dish and the tv being pixelated.  The tech came this morning.  Seems the satellite dish should be 98 when checked and hers was 67.  So the wind has moved her dish.  Now if it still is pixelated she is to call the man and he will replace her receiver.  Now she is set for winter and watching TV when it is too cold to be out and about!

Rambling.......

Hello folks:

It is a sunny day but later this afternoon we are to get rain and I think it is to continue into tomorrow as well.  This is the begining of craft show season and yes there are 2 tomorrow perhaps I will be able to dodge the rain drops.

Mel is away getting our veh. serviced  the winter stuff etc.  and soon he should be ariving home as it is nearing time to leave for work.  In the mean time I will  quickly get some dusting done and think what dinner will be this evening perhaps open the frig. and use leftovers sounds good to me. 

Judy:  I guess your frost will be coming our way in a day or so.

Have a great day,        Ruth

Ruth we have a sparkling day.  No rain nor does there seem to be any expected.  So I hope you get our weather tomorrow that we have today.  Enjoy the craft shows.  We had one last week, but the entrance fee and the cost of items has rocketed in the last couple of years so I don't bother going any more.  But You enjoy!

The radio station is already advertising their Christmas concert.  It is still October!  Mind you the concert is the 3rd week of November.  I think there will be one in North Bay as well.  Talking about Christmas We will have our Christmas dinner at the church the first weekend of December.  Hard to believe Christmas will soon be here!

Well I have to keep going here, be back later.
JudyB

I'm still having computer problems; have been working with it all morning.  I was finally able to access my email through www.mail2web.com, but after I get finished reading and deleting it, I don't know if that will clear the problem.

So if you have emailed me and I haven't responded, that's the reason.  That is also the way I got in here, talk about through the back door!

So sorry to hear about Pinkie.

I must keep on reading and deleting, still about 100 to go
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