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What a wonderful day!  Church to worship our Lord.  Sunday School to study and learn more about our Lord.  Lunch with my lady friends and give thanks for the food that we ate.  Then off to see Ivalou. 

Ivalou was visiting with her two daughters, Jo and Teresa from Ohio and granddaughter, Lauren.  Lauren looks so great!  Such a beautiful young lady and a beautiful attitude about her breast surgery!  She is amazing along with her Grandma!  Then another of Ivalou's granddaughters, Crystal, came in with g-granddaughter, Kailyn.  She is the cutest little 10 month old red-headed little girl with the cutest turned up little nose.  She showed us her repertoire from patty-cakes to giving you the raspberries (thanks to big brother, Connal). 

Then another granddaughter, Melissa, came with husband, Steve, daughter, Alexis, and son, Eli.  Then a couple from church came with communion for Ivalou.  Then another two ladies from church came.  We were accused of having a party!!!  Glad Ivalou is in a private room now!!  And we all kind of left at once while Ivalou was eating her dinner.  We are all blessed with a wonderful family and a bunch of great friends.

I am having a big day tomorrow.  I have to make some cookies for Photo Guild tomorrow evening.  Kitty and I are in charge of the refreshments so we have to be there early, too.  So I told Ivalou I would see her Tuesday!  Also want to run the sweeper and move furniture in the living room!

Etta Sue, you are really keeping on the go these days!  Thanks for another good report on Iva Lou and Lauren.  Praise God!

When my sister told me about the soap remedy, I didn't even have enough confidence in it to try it!    But they still say it works for them.  Funny.

Beth called and asked me to wish Darrel a happy birthday for her, and also to please bring some of her long-sleeved shirts to her.  We didn't ever get snow, but we have had a misty rain which is freezing on every surface constantly.  My daughter Diane and husband Jeff have gone to Topeka for a few days, but Abby is staying with a cousin of Jeff's, since we are busy with the sale preparations.

According to the reports, our weather is to clear off by Tuesday and be nice for the weekend.  I pray it is so!

I went into my studio and got those two Gs done for Gloria, now I won't have to worry about them.

I offered to take Darrel out to lunch today for his birthday, but he declined.  So we came home and made chili, always good on a cold day!

Now isn't all of this just fascinating??   

I believe that part of what causes something to work for you is the belief that it will. We know God has given us powerful minds and our thoughts, or beliefs, can make changes in our body. If something seems to work and you begin to believe it works, then for you....it works.  Right?

I wouldn't spend much time, Al, (lol) poopoo-ing an idea that has no scientific proof, yet many believe it works.....because it works for them.

I've been having leg and calf cramps the last few nights.  I did some reading and started taking my B complex, calcium w/d, magnesium and extra potassium at night.  I take them anyway, but now take them at bedtime.  I read that Icy Hot is good if you rub it on your calves.  I did that, and then used one of those things you put in the microwave and heat...has rice in it, and covered with a flannel cover.  Sort of like a heating pad, but used for neck pain.  I stretched it out along behind my knee and down my calf.  I didn't cramp at all that night.  Last night I didn't use it, and the cramps were back.  Maybe I'll get some soap and quinine water next.

I just went to the site Larry posted the link for and read a bunch of the testimonials about the soap remedy.  Very interesting that most of them didn't think it could possibly help, but it helped a lot of them.  Then I got to thinking.....we don't have to understand HOW a thing works to benefit from it.  I don't understand how electricity works, but am glad that when I flip a switch I get light!  Anyway, there is nothing wrong or evil about a bar of soap, so it is worth a try, and as far as I know, it cannot harm you.  But I would still like to know WHY it helps some people! 

I couldn't believe how much info is on the net re soap.  Even Ann Landers says it has worked for many people.  Snopes says it is "undetermined".  As most holistic or alternative things are not proven as in lab tests, so is the soap remedy.   Here's what i found on Yahoo Answers:


Most leg cramp maladies can be associated with dehydration and depletion of potassium. Gator-ade has sodium chloride, which replenishes lost potassium, as well as rehydrates. Amazingly enough, most bar soaps also contain sodium chloride. During sleep, it is absorbed through the skin from the bar of soap. 

Glad to hear that you  both are doing some of the research. I don't know why it works for some people and not others, or some times works and other times doesn't. Night before last my legs were fine all night and  when I  got up  yesterday morning. However this morning my legs started bothering me  around 4 am I think the numbness was from the  neuropathy, At least I didn't get any leg cramps.

Pat:  Thanks for the idea to use fabric softener, other things I tried failed the best seemed to be the windex but I will try your idea another time if there is one.

A cool but sunny day we sure needed a jacket.  For us this was just a relaxing day Mel & I had our own Thanksgiving dinner then tomorrow we will be having dinner with our daughter and family.

Last evening was not a good night for sleeping, if only I could wipe the slate clean.

Time to shut down   God Bless Ruth

   Good evening to all.   I am happy to say that I only get a cramp once in a blue moon and thank the Lord for that.
Etta Sue:  It is amazing that you havesuch a great familyand it is so nice that they are all coming to see Ivalou.  She sounds like she is regaining some strength. May the Lord give you the strength to be helpful to your sister.Gord.

Janet:  Hope you and Darrel are doing well and had a great Sunday.

Nita.  What you said is so true regarding what God has given to us especially when you try a new product and you feel that it works.  Don't quit when you feel it is doing something for you.  Gord.

Al:  How are your nights going for you.  are you still in the lazy boy or have you graduated back to your bed.

Larry:  Hope you and Pat are well.  I s your daughter getting more strength back I do hope so.

Paul and Pat.:  How are things at the house coming along ?  Don't work to hard.

Well to all others on C.P. have a wonderful week and May the Lord be with you all and may he give you lots of op pertunities to witness for him.  God bless and have a great night.

 :)ETTA  SUE.I FORGOT TO SAY TO YOU THANKS FOR YOUR GREAT  DEVOTIONAL.

Good talking to you Gord.  Have a great night and give my love to Noreen.

It's been 21 days since Smokey was diagnosed with cancer so I thought I'd let you all know how he is doing.
We've been taking him on walks as often as we can, going to some of the local parks. He has got his appetite back, and he is almost like he was back in August when all this started. Prednisone sure has helped. We didn't think he would make it to his 9th birthday which was October 1st. We are spoiling him terribly, and enjoying the good days we are having!

I am resting after making cookies before cleaning the house.  

I hope attached to this is a photo I took yesterday.  It is Ivalou in the wheelchair.  On the left with the red-headed little girl is Ivalou's granddaughter and g-granddaughter, Crystal and Kailyn.  Crystal is Ivalou's son, Jeff's daughter.  Next to Crystal is Ivalou's daughter, Jo.  Next to her is Ivalou's granddaughter, Lauren, that had the double-mastectomy two-weeks ago tomorrow.  Then next is Teresa, Ivalou's oldest daughter and Lauren's mother.  

Lauren looks so good and she is taking all the information in from all the surgeons and specialists.  She sees the oncologist sometime this week and will know then when chemo may start.  She has to be healed from the surgery first.  But right now she knows she will have strong chemo for 6 months and chemo tablets monthly after that for 5 years!  She is the youngest person that the surgeon has operated on for breast cancer...also the plastic surgeon.  

Ivalou keeps continuing to improve daily.  She said she was really tired from all the therapy but knows that is what is getting her better.  Bless her heart, when I left yesterday, she waved bye to me with her right hand.  Then said, 'Did you see what I just did?'  I shook my head, no.  Then she waved again.  Little things that we take for granted is a milestone for others who think it has been taken away from them.  

God is good!


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Etta Sue, what a wonderful photo!

Got this in an email this morning:


Psychology Course

During a phone conversation, my nephew mentioned that he was taking a psychology course at the university.

"Oh, great," I said. "Now you'll be analyzing everyone in the family."

"No, no," he replied. "I don't take abnormal psychology until next semester."

*Thanks to Pastor Tim for this joke!*
cybersalt.org/cleanlaugh

Etta Sue Thank you for the devotional.   That picture ...how many generations is it? 

Good one Janet

Etta Sue:  Lovely picture of all.  Thanks for devotions - I believe that Pilate made a political move in condemning Jesus and for the reason that he did not want any more flack from the Jewish who were critical and jealous of Jesus. 

Gord:  Thanks for the note on Colin.  It is very sweet that Colin is taking such good care of his mother. 

Janet:  Chickadees used to be outside the kitchen of our house in Seattle - love them.  It was nice of you to paint the initial for Beth's friend too.  Good luck with the weather & hope it doesn't hinder the sale. 

Jeanne: LOL on your soap comment.

Pat:  Happy Thanksgiving to all in Canada!  You can really celebrate twice now.   

Al:  Great posting.  I will be looking for your answer to Gord's question too. 

It was 18* F when I went to church yesterday at the early service.  Don did not go and we still have not heard if they will put hearing aids in the chapel area.  Like every place else, the money keeps dwindling - they really cut back more and more to balance their budget though. 

Happy Thanksgiving to all the Canadian Folk

Etta Sue:  Thanks for sharing the lovely picture.

Later in the afternoon we will be going to our daughters for dinner, on our way over there we will be picking up our Aunt then dipping south and picking up our granddaughter to go as well.

I baked a pumpkin crumble pie to take something new, it is the regular pumpin filling with a crumble made with oatmeal, sugar, butter and pecans,  it was suggested to serve it whipped cream I think the latter will be left off.

Ruth

Ruth, that pumpkin pie sounds so delicious!   

I bet that pie would be good with  chopped walnuts too.

Quote from: SmokeytheDog on October 12, 2009, 02:33:31 AM
It's been 21 days since Smokey was diagnosed with cancer so I thought I'd let you all know how he is doing.
We've been taking him on walks as often as we can, going to some of the local parks. He has got his appetite back, and he is almost like he was back in August when all this started. Prednisone sure has helped. We didn't think he would make it to his 9th birthday which was October 1st. We are spoiling him terribly, and enjoying the good days we are having!

I am so glad you are having a good time with Smokey.  The last days can be so precious.   Praying for you and the family in the days to come.

Hi everyone.  Please send a boat!!  We have once again had a tremendous amount of rain in a short time and certain areas are flooding again and a number of counties are under a flood watch.  By the time I went to coffee this morning we had had 1.4 inches of rain in our area and it continued to rain hard all morning.  It has now slacked off but suppose to drizzle tonight.  More rain possible tomorrow and I heard the weatherman on the radio this morning say that we can have a repeat of this again on both Wednesday and Thursday.  I sure hope that changes before Thursday.

I took my other car in for an oil change this morning (in all the rain) and picked up a prescription for Pat.  Today my men's group went to a Cajun place and we all had jambalaya and it was very good.  I brought about half of mine home so will have another meal from it.  The housekeeper was here today but I think the lawn people will probably not come today, which is fine with me.

The man who pressure washed my house last week called this morning saying he had lost the check I had given him.  Unfortunately I had left the payee blank because I didn't know how he would want it made it.  He is pretty certain he lost it just up the street from the house.  I am hoping the rain washed it into the storm drainage system but will call the bank first thing in the morning to put a stop payment on it.  Better to pay the $25  or $30 fee than have it cashed by someone else if it were found.  I will mail the man who washed my house another check tomorrow.  He worked hard and these things happen.

Etta Sue, that was really a nice pictures of Ivalou's family.  So glad she is doing so well.

Have read all the other postings but won't try to comment on them today.  

Larry I am surprised they charge that much for a stop payment on a check.  We put a stop payment on a regular withdrawal and there was no charge.  Sounds like highway robbery to me! 

Sorry to hear about the rain. A lot of people are affected by that.  I will be praying.

Pat Happy Thanksgiving Have a good day .  Love you sis!

The rest of us Canadians, Happy Thanksgiving!

Ruth would that be a typical crisp topping just adding pecans?  Enjoy your time with family.

OK I am challenging all of us here to get some exercise.  I put in 20 minutes skipping, walking and stepping up onto stairs.  I know I need encouragement to keep going and would like to encourage others!

Judy, around here it's a $50 charge to stop payment on a check.  And in some banks it's only good for six months - after that if you want to renew it for another six months you pay another $50. 

I hope all you and all of our Canadian friends are having a great Thanksgiving. 

Again Jeanne that is a rip off!

He's indescribable. He's incomprehensible. He's invincible. He's irresistible. Well you can't get him out of your mind. You can't get him off your hand. You can't outlive Him and can't live without Him. The Pharisees couldn't stand Him, but they couldn't stop him. Pilate couldn't find any fault in Him. Herod couldn't kill Him. Death couldn't handle Him, and the grave couldn't hold Him...do you know Him???

It also costs $25 to put a stop payment on a check here.  It has been that much for several years.  Sorry about the lost check, Larry, and hope the check wasn't picked up by someone who would try to cash it.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL OUR CANADIAN FRIENDS!!

Ruth, that pumpkin pie does sound yummy!  I'm not crazy about pumpkin pie, but that sounds better than just the plain one.  I know pumpkin is good for us.  And....you don't need to wipe the slate clean.  Just ask the Lord to do it for you.  Hugs (((((()))))))

Judy, I have heard that black preacher (can't think of his name just now) read that several times.  Powerful!

I hope you aren't still getting rain, Larry.  We are still getting misty rain, not a problem except for delaying our sale preparations.  That doesn't start to compare with flooding and damage, so I am thanking God for that.

I got more done today for the sale in spite of the moisture.  Moved more paintings from the dome, and sorted through more boxes we had moved earlier.  Then I did a little painting.

Gloria was SO thrilled with her Gs!!  Goodness, I have never seen such a big smile on her face!  And she already had two little nails in the wall outside her room to hang them on!  She said they were so pretty she might just have to stay out in the hall all day just looking at them.  That made me glad I took the time to do them for her.

Etta Sue, Iva Lou looks just wonderful!  And so does Lauren!  Thanks for posting that lovely photo.

It is so sad to hear about Smokey and only 9 years old. I know Judy also lost Jake to cancer at a young age. I will also be praying for your family and Smokey.

Hi everyone.  Just back from coffee.  It is an overcast day but not suppose to rain very much, if at all today.  However, tomorrow and again on Thursday they are saying we may have another 2 to 3 iinches each day.  Things are really soggy in the Atlanta area. 

Stacey has a doctor's appointment at Grady today and has to get medicine so sure glad it isn't raining.  Unfortunately, on Thursday she has to be there at 7 am for a epidural shot in her back from the pain and we will take her.  Sure hope it isn't poring rain at the time as have to use the transport chair.  However, we will deal with that when the time comes.

I am staying in the rest of the day as not feeling very good.  My heart seems to be acting up a bit, something I haven't had for quite awhile.  So will just take it easy today.

Happy Birthday Karma.  Happy Thanksgiving (perhaps belated) to those of you from Canada. 

Judy, I agree with you that the charge to stop a check seems excessive.  If just called and put the stop payment on the check and it will cost $30.  However, better to spend that than risk being out another $175, which is what the check was made out for.  Jeanne, sure glad the fee isn't $50.  It seems like the banks, as well as the airlines, are finding more and more ways of separating us from our money.  This problem could have been avoided had I just filled in the man's name--live and learn.

Janet, it sounds like you are going to have a huge sale.  Do they get big crowds at auctions in your area?  I used to love to attend auctions and look over what was for sale.  We don't have that opportunity here but not sure I would go anyway as we don't need anything else to clutter our house.  I have decided to start getting rid of things that are in my shed.  I don't even remember all that is out there. 

Larry, the answer to that is simply not to "shed" too much.

I thought I would be quick online today but it has turned out to take a long time to get caught up.  Computers are wonderful but sometimes takes up so much time! 

Thanks to you all for commenting on the picture of Ivalou and her girls!  She does have a beautiful family...inside and out!  I need to get busy and get to the hospital!  I didn't go yesterday and I miss seeing Ivalou's progress!