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OW, Gord!  Sorry about your accident.  You should probably go to a chiropractor and get checked out, to prevent future problems from this fall.

Oh, of course, Pat!  I did meet Ruthie---she posts so seldom now that I just didn't think at that moment, sorry Ruthie.  You are not forgettable, it's just that my memory is fallible! 

Larry, so good to read that you are feeling better.  Glad you had a nice visit with Stacey, and that the trip wasn't too much for you.

Carol, good to read your post, as always.  Yes, this turned out to be a total renovation!  Probably the last one of our lives, we are thinking/hoping.  I never want to have water damage again! 

I had a great morning!  Got a lot done here in the house, then went to Pat's to get my hair done, on the way, Diane called to say she and Abby were almost to Ulysses, as Abby had a Chiro. appointment.  So I met them at Dr. Saxon's, and Beth had a 10:00 app't as well, so got to see all three of them there.  Beth had worn her convict costume John sent her, so we took pictures there, with all of us girls and then her and Dr. Saxon.  Diane and Abby came out to see the progress on the house, and then Curt showed up, so we all, along with Darrel, went to a new place in town called Napoli's, to eat.  Nice!

And......I just got my manuscript back, so I'm going to look it over and see what other suggestions they have for me!

Yes, Marilyn.  I got the email with the pattern in it.  Looks like a nice easy pattern for beginners to use.  And it was great talking to you!!

Well, I am to get a crown on my tooth.  I figure NOT getting this crown 20-25 years ago when I was first told I needed a crown, IF I was getting interest on THAT money, I would have enough to pay for the crown NOW!  I get the crown prep next Thursday.

Today I went to swim with Janet who was having land rehab.  She thought her land rehab was at 10am for 45 minutes.  I went on to change and get in the water as soon as I got there and was back out to the lobby by 10:50am.  No Janet!  Oh, no!  Hope she didn't forget I came with her.  I checked the parking lot and she wasn't in the car.  She wasn't in the restroom.  So I asked the lady at the desk if Janet was still in rehab.  She smirked and said Janet's appointment wasn't until 1pm but she said she couldn't come back but someone had a cancellation.  Janet didn't go back until about 10:15am.  So I sat down and here came Janet!

We went to another lady's home and met with that lady and a friend.  Janet asked me to drive her van so Janet, Jody, Nancy and I went to Carmel to a new-to-me Mexican restaurant.
Abuelo's.  The waiter said that means Grandparents in Mexican.  Very good food and a very fancy restaurant!  Must go back sometime! 

Then I visited with Ivalou when I got back home.  Nice visit! 

Now to think of something to eat for dinner!  Not hungry!

We heard that Reba's surgery was completed and she was resting. There's no word as to whether there will be auditory or facial nerve paralysis from this. Thank y'all for your prayers. I'll let her hubby know you're praying for Reba.

I'll kind-of "drop off the map" for a few days, but will check in at every opportunity.   Meanwhile, do have a good weekend.

Love to everyone,
Ruth Ann

   Janet.  Hi thanks for your encouragement to go to a chiro. but I do not go any more as I had some bad experiences with them over the years.  But I think that my back will get better soon with the help of your prayers and others.  I have to be very careful with my back as I have three bulging disc's and also problems with my neck so when I fell I hit both areas which did not help the problems. But  the Lord is so good to us and he always gives us the strength to get by day by day and that is what we have to trust him for and that is also for my wife.

Larry and Pat.  Glad to here that you were able to go to see you daughter and it sounds that you had a great day. I do hope that your son is also getting stronger. It so good to here that you do know when you are to tired to do things as some of us don't stop and then we pay for it later.  The Lord bless you both.

Pat and Paul:  It is so nice to here that you are able to enjoy the beautiful things that the Lord has given to us and to see the magnificent colours of the trees . Pat I am so thankful for having you as a sister in the Lord and the great witness that you and Jack were to me when I first became a Christian also for your Dad  who continued to pray for me . It is so good to be in the family of the Lord.

Tall others in C.P. it is so good to share in your daily walk with the Lord and also the things that each of us can continue to pray for. It is so sad to not see so many of the people that have posted before on this site and to her about them but we can still pray for them.  I have been in touch wit Colin Moffat in Ireland and also some of you will remember Poppa Smurf (Earl Kaffman) and told both of them to come back  now2 Earl was in my home just last week and we had a wonderful time so I hope that we may here from them.

Judy B.  Hi to you and John by the way you can keep that white stuff as I don't want it. hope that all is good and that your shoulder is getting stronger God bless SIS.

To all have a wonderful weekend and may the Lord richly bless you.  Gordon and Noreen

We had good news from Don's visit to the VA hospital today.  A bright ^ young female doctor spent almost a full hour with us (she asked him if it was alright for me to come in) and I was glad to be able to ask a couple of questions.  She says so many men are so stoic that they never say what is wrong.  Anyway, tests will resume in April but the growth on liver is benign.  Prayers answered.

Gord:  Your poor noggin and your poor poor back.  Glad that you are up and posting now.  I think your glowing tribute to your "sister Pat" is lovely. 

Etta Sue:  A crown costs what we paid for a car not too long ago. 

Snow is heading for the east coast and the news says they expect the first big snowfall since the Civil War days.  We usually and did get a snowfall in September but these early ones are normally wet and heavy snow and not like the powder.  A lot of tree damage in Fort Collins. 

We did enjoy grandson's concert last night and he was in the jazz group with his shiny silver trumpet. 

Larry:  I don't know for sure if that will pass but apparently it will be another end run around congress -   Students love the idea. 

Hello friends, I am up late again but would rather sleep the last half of the night instead of the first half.  I cannot sleep all night anymore.

Yesterday morning we got up to a beautiful snowfall too.  Had a total of 2-4 inches, depending on which side of town you live on.  It was really wet, and broke some tree limbs off around town due to the weight.  Ours were not harmed however.

We have had Earl to the ER again....had some tests done and he had pneumonia, a UTI, worsened anemia, and another bad case of CHF. Since that is his admitting diagnosis into Hospice care, he can no longer be treated aggressively for that or we could not stay in Hospice.  Dtr Elaine and I had to decide which, so we know we need to stay in Hospice.  His episodes with CHF are happening more frequently, and it would happen again soon anyway.  I have to double or triple the Lasix at home, and the problem there, is that it affects his blood pressure.  So I have to be very careful.
He is weak and sick, and some days he feels a little better but most days he does not.  A retired man from our church, a deacon, came to visit one day recently, but Earl was asleep, so he and I had a visit.  He assured me of help from members of the church for me to be able to get out once in awhile to do needed errands, etc.or to just get away for a little while.  He also said plenty of people would be glad to come and sit with Earl so I could go to church.  I do not go because he falls a lot now. We have not been able to go in a long time. 

Pat, I loved that song you posted a link for.  "Someone is praying for you."  That is beautiful.  Thank you for posting that.  I know people are praying for us, I can feel it.  And would you believe this...I have a new primary care physician now, and have seen him twice.  This week he actually took my hand and prayed for me and my family.  I was certainly surprised and grateful.  I do believe God provided my new doctor and gave me the direction to choose this one.  Earl's older daughter from Texas was here with us several days, and she stayed with her Dad while I went to the doctor office. She had to go back to Dallas today, but will return in a couple of weeks. 

Blessings to all, 
~Janice

Hi everyone.  We had rain set in last evening about 7 pm and I think it may have rained most of the night. It has cooled off as well and only 48 degrees this morning..  I have a meeting to attend this morning and then have some work to do on the computer in preparation for a business meeting next Wednesday evening so have several things on my list.  We had a very nice time yesterday afternoon playing domino's and going to a Mexican restaurant for dinner.  I came home and found that our local high school was playing their rival in the area and it was on public television.  Our high school has not lost a game, including last night, and should vie for the State Championship in their five A class.  One of the players wears a size 17 shoe and is very, very good.  He has already received letters from over 100 schools wanting him to come and play on their team.

Janet, it sounds like you hd a nice family day yesterday.  Hope you don't have too many more suggestions for changes in your book.

Etta Sue, I have several crowns on my teeth and they have worked very well for a long time.  My cracked front tooth is still holding in there and I want it to last as long as possible so am really taking care not to put any stress on it.

Ruth Ann, hope the drop off isn't too severe.    Glad your friend came through her surgery.

Gord, I spoke with our DIL yesterday and she said our son was unhappy that he isn't making faster progress in his recovery.  Sorry I missed your call last evening but did sent you an email when I got home.  Hope your back and neck are feeling better.

Carol, wonderful news concerning Don's health.  I know you both were worried. 

Janice, I think that often folks are more than willing to help out when a caregiver needs a respite but we, as caregivers, are reluctant to ask for the help we need.  It sounds like you have a lot of good church friends and it is important for you to have some free time. 

Janice, that's the kind of doctor to have--one who prays with/for you!  The only one I have that does that is my chiropractor, and I appreciate him so much!  Sorry Earl is not doing better, but I do encourage you to ask for respite help, as we caregivers can really get worn down.  A little time away should do wonders for you; and being able to go to church sounds wonderful!

I am working again on the edits for my book.  I appreciate Amanda (editor) for her questions, comments and suggestions, as I want the book to be as strong as possible.  She 'cleaned it up' quite a bit, leaving in her comments she thinks I need to do more to implement.  I am really hoping to return it to her again in about a week.

I wish you all a good, God-filled day today.

Good morning every one, Janice I am praying for you as I type this. Please do take sometime for yourself and the respite will do you good.

Janet I hope you are successful in getting the book back to the editor  next week., Just don't get stressed out working on it.

The University of Oregon Duck are playing the Washington State Cougars today at noon our time, 3pm eastern time. So you know  what we will be doing  today.

Janice:  I want to wish you well in caring for Earl.  People really do want to help and you need to care for yourself as well so I do hope you let your friends stay with Earl while you take a break. 

Not much news since last evening.  I have been sending prayers and praises to our Lord for my wonderful friends on CP.  So many health issues with praises that they aren't as bad as they could be. 

I slept in today.  I have made my potato salad so I am having that for lunch.  None of it will go to waste...maybe waist but not waste! 

We probably had frost this morning but I wasn't up early enough to see it.  There isn't a cloud in the sky right now!  Beautiful with the bright shining sun brightening everything.

I'm sorry I haven't been around much the last few days.  I've been spending most of the time snuggled in a blanket on the couch, fighting a nasty cold.  Do you have any idea how terrible daytime TV is?     But today everything seems to be on the mend.  Except for the weather.  It's dark and dreary right now, but supposed to start soon with mixed rain/snow and change to all snow with accumulations from 2 to 7 inches - or more.   

I just finished a huge load of laundry, so am resting and trying to catch my breath.

WHEW! Work's hard, isn't it!!!


Y'all have a wonderful rest of the day.

Ruth Ann

Ruth Ann and Jeanne--you two just take it easy and snuggle in your warm blankets on the couch!  It's good for you!

I have been working on the book for most of the day and need a break.  I think I will go for a walk to clear my head!

My Hotmail address book was hacked today and you all got a junk email from me about some home business. It wasn't me!!

Hi everyone.  We had another beautiful day here yesterday, a bit cooler but not uncomfortable.  The sun has come up and I see no clouds in the sky this morning.  This morning I will be joining our church choir at a local nursing home as we share in the "Send Sunday" activities that our church has planned for today.  We did this several months ago where there is a brief service and then different teams of church members go out into the community to do service projects.  It includes everything from picking up trash along the major highway to writing letters or notes of thank you and appreciation to our local teachers and soldiers.  The choir has chosen to sing at two nursing homes and then will visit with the patients for a while.  They are doing one performance this morning and one later this afternoon.  I am going to sing this morning but will pass on the afternoon as need to rest in the afternoons.  I sure feel for our friends in the Northeast hit with that terrible snow storm. 

Janet, how many rewrites and edits do you expect to happen?  I have always heard it is not an easy job to write a book.

Marilyn, did your team win yesterday.  The Georgia University Bulldogs finally beat the Florida Gators.  It wasn't a particularly well played game but liked the outcome.

Jeanne Lee, I usually don't watch any daytime TV other than some news first thing in the morning.  Pat watches a lot of TV during the day but usually old movies or programs on the Hallmark Channel or something like that.  Hope your cold is much better today.  Hope you didn't get too much snow or will get too much today.

Time to start a new week.  As we proceed let us keep the needs of our brothers and sisters in prayer.  Prayer should ne our first response not a "when all else fails " response. 


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