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It is finally cooling off in my house.  I opened the windows after church and it sure warmed up today.  Now that it is dark, there is a cool breeze coming in the windows. 

I pray that we have many, many posts this week...if you think of anyone that hasn't posted for a long time, email, call or tell that person that we sure miss them and ask them to post and say hello to us.

Thanks for the reminder to post, Etta Sue!  I think our posts has sure gone down lately and I guess it hasn't helped either that I've been sort of on the go down here in Virginia and travelling back and forth to the Boston, Mass. area and then back and forth to Winchester, VA.

Now, a new week has started and as Etta Sue has reminded us all, let's keep up with the posting in here!

 :)   Good evening to all.   It is good to read all the post's and to here all the news from each one that has had time to post.  I cannot believe that yesterday we celebrated my granddaughters 1st. birthday and it was so much fun to watch her open her gifts and she did it so well. Her cousin was there also and he of course wanted to help and it was so much fun to watch both of them.

Ruth Ann: Hi those b/p meds. can be a pain but you will get used to them.  I have been taking them for close to 20 yrs  Keep looking up.

Liz:  Will pray for Wendy it must be so hard for her but the Lord is able.

Janet:  Will also pray for Beth and I know what you are going through with getting the proper answers and also the run arounds that you get from the hospitals. God will give you the strength and have a wonderful time when you go away.

Pat;  It is so good to see your post back on C.P. we have missed you so much.  Love you sis.  Gord.

Jeannine:   Oh how much you must miss Michael but in your wonderful memorial service he has graduated to his heavenly home and no more pain and hardships he has a whole body Praise the Lord for this.  God will be with you and Frank and we will be praying for you.  Love in Christ.

Larry:  Hope that you are looking after yourself and Pat.  Thinking of your kids and their health problems and we hope that your daughters foot will heal.

This morning the person who spoke at our church used a pen in his message.  He asked us are we writing with the pen or are we letting God do the writing in our lives. If we had not given this to God there are many things that he referred to in his own life that when he did give it to God and handed the pen back to God that things changed  the scripture that he used was Hebrew's 12. 1-3 the message was very simple but  what he used as examples made it real in our lives.  May the Lord give you all a wonderful week and many oppertunities to witness for him.  God bless to all. <3

Hi Gord!

My, you're up late!   I can't believe that your granddaughter is already 1!!!

Well .... Pat .... You're up pretty late yourself!   :-\ 

I just wanted to stop by and say "hello" to y'all ... don't want anyone accusing me of being MIA .... I love all y'all and promise I will do my best to get in here more often.   :)

Morning all.

It has been quite a weekend here in the north.  The weather has been awesome and I have been able to put out my plants all day.

I cannot stay Etta sue thank you for the devotional....indeed thank you to every one who prepares and presents the devotionals.  I learn from each of them!

Bye for now

JudyB

Come on now!  Call you friends.  Call your neighbors.  Have them become a member to CP and join in our conversations!! 

Where is Japan?  Where is U.K.?  Where is Canada?  Where is all the states of the U.S.?

Good morning . It is cooler here today and about 53 degrees. Brrrr :).
Well, I had a wonderful time at our women's retreat. Three days of worshipping God and sitting around the word.
It was just awesome and with very little sleep I am tired today  ::)
Today i just need to get some work down here seeing I have been gone for three days.
Blessings to you all./color]

Ontario Canada is here!  Now the western states and western Canada will arrive in about an hour.  Not sure about the rest of the world!

Well I have finally mastered threading a sewger.  I am in a position of needing one not just wanting one.  I have a sweater to work on and a regular machine won't do.  So now for a serger!.......

Par inquiring minds want to know how the house is progressing?  Do you have pictures?  How was the Birthday party for the new grandaughter?  I know you enjoy your time with Jim's family so much.  How is the baby?

Gord It seems like yesterday you were tellingus that you had 2 new grandchildren.   Was that a year ago already?

Well back to work....Mondays are slow days, so I can get caught up on other things.

Morning Melody!

Hi everyone.  It is a beautiful day here in Georgia with clear skies and low humidity.  I am just back from coffee at McDonald's with six other retired men and then I made a quick trip to Wal-Mart for a little restocking.  I am going out to lunch with some other men friends, as I usually do on Mondays, and this evening Pat and I are meeting other friends for baby-back ribs at one of our favorite places and then we will go to their house for a little while.  So it will be a busy day, at least of eating and visiting.

I had a good nights sleep but wanted to sleep in this morning.  It was a good thing I had a responsibility to pick up the man I take to coffee with me each morning at a designated time.  I am sure an afternoon nap will be most appropriate.

Our son will be having the second stent put in tomorrow.  He worked a couple of days last week but then started having chest pain and discomfort again and the heart doctor decided to move up this second stent placement to this week.  Hopefully this will get him back on his feet feeling much better.  I will be glad when this is over for him.

Etta Sue, thanks for the devotional for this week.

Janet, keep at them at Mayo's.  I know that is a huge place and communication is probably difficult.  I have a friend who was seriously ill and was able to get into Mayo's, at the Florida location, and they seem to have found her problem and is feeling much better.  The doctors here were stumped.  I know the travel is going to be a major problem and I understand the concern getting to a major airport for a larger plane.  You have probably done this but I just did a Google search for "medical transportation by air" and there are a lot of listings.  This might give you more choices.  I wish there was more I could do to help you.

Gord, I well remember when you were speaking of the birth of your grandchild.  Hard to believe a year has passed.

Pat, one of these days things will slow down a bit for you and Paul.

Judy, I am sending you a private message in a few moments regarding sergers.

Nice to have some posts to read this morning!  ;)

Judy, a serger would be so good to own!  Can you get one at a good price?  Judy, I've been getting weather alerts of heavy frost warnings for Ontario while I've been down here.  Have you had heavy frost?

Larry, I'm sorry about the news of your son still having heart pain.  This is so frustrating.  Paul and I have been praying for your two children AND you both.  How's Weight Watchers going?

Glad you had a lovely Womens' Retreat, Melody!  It's nice to get away like that with women of like mind.  Where did you go?  To a nice picturesque place?  Did you take any photos of the area?

Hi Jane!  Yes, Paul and I were up late last night having a bit of fun.  Paul was creating a graphic for a challenge on Photography Cafe!

Well, off to do some things here in the house and will be back later!

Lost Coast checking in here I was here earlier and didn't post.Curves for my daily workout.

Janet I was watching A Discovery Health program on NF and there is a Doctor who specializes in NF  at the University of Chicago Hospital, I don't remember his name but it showed hm removing a 200 lb NF tumor from a woman, that started in her stomach and wrapped around to her back.  maybe you should contact that Hospital also, it is good to check in every avenue that would possible help Beth.

Have good day I am off to Tai Chi now.

Pat we will discuss the serger on the phone.  Yes we have had frost alerts.  Heavy frost for the north not sure about your area.  Did you leave plants out?

Have a great time in the "south".

Marilyn I saw that program...It was amazing.

Guess the U.K means me. Ireland is floating about with all the rain we had so dear knows where we will end up! ^-^
G'day mate...dont tell me we have landed near Australia!  :lol:

Back from  Tai Chi, walking those other dogs and stopping for eggs at Safeway. 2- 18 pks for the price of one. $5.99 pretty good for 36 eggs.

Now I will do some reading on the Internet, check the snail mail box, talk to Keith on his lunch hour and walk my dogs. I am going to crochet a ball with a bell inside for Fritzy,.

I put up a sing offering my Caregiver services at the senior Center, hopefully I will get a little temporary part time job. In 2-4 months I may be moving on up to Oregon.

Yes, Judy...  I left all my spider plants out hanging on the fence and on the back deck.  Hope Andrew got them in.  :(

Here in the Heartland it is windy today!  But I shan't complain, as we have had such wonderful weather for this past month or so.

It is the first day of Autumn already, can you believe it?

Larry, thank you for that suggestion, I will Google that and see what is listed.  Hope your son doesn't have any problems in having the stent installed.  And also hope your daughter's foot heals quickly. 

I have been packing some today.  Went to the chiropractor early, then swam my mile, came home and ate a big salad for lunch.

No further news yet from Mayo Clinic.  I think you're right about the communication between departments, but I will call again tomorrow if they don't call me.  Beth is excited and ready to go NOW.  I told her a lot of arrangements have to be made before we can go........

Puppy Sarah was sure a hit at the Blue Hole this weekend.  So many people noticed her, talked to and petted her, asked her name, age, etc.  And she loved it.  She did really well with her potty training, not a single accident!  We are learning to read her signals better.  ;)

Larry, are you continuing to lose with Weight Watchers?  I hope I get a good report tomorrow evening at weigh-in.  I am learning that the more years pass, the harder it is to lose, even with a LOT of physical exercise!

Pat, it's so good to see you posting today!  We have missed you around here!  <3

Quote from: Janet on September 22, 2008, 05:33:29 PM

I am learning that the more years pass, the harder it is to lose, even with a LOT of physical exercise!

Boy you sure got THAT right, Janet!   :-\  And, with my physical limitations, there isn't even much exercise going on here.   :-[

Hi Janet...   Well, it is difficult to get on here as much as I'd like but that's ok.  How long will you be gone for, Janet? 


Yes, Jane...  It's not easy when you're over 65 to lose weight.  Guess we have to realize too, that we no longer have the muscle tone that the younger folks have and when weight is lost, so often it goes flabby.  That's the thing that bothers me a lot.  Oh, well, it's not the outward appearance that is important, is it?  God looks at our heart.  I'm so happy that our Heavenly Father still loves us no matter what we look like.

I was just thinking the other day of all the years we've been together here on this site.

Of course, some of us were on the site before we started our own--for about a year or so--but we've been on our own since April 9, 2003.  That's just about 5 1/2 years!!

Here's a link to our very first post on this site:

http://www.christianphotographers.com/community/index.php?topic=2.0

I remember that Day, I was still living in the desert back then, I didn't move north until July 12, 2003, I was also still smoking back then I saw the post  where Trish (mercychild) was praying for me. That was a good year and they have been getting better and better as the time goes by.

Quote from: Pat on September 22, 2008, 06:51:38 PM

Yes, Jane...  It's not easy when you're over 65 to lose weight.  Guess we have to realize too, that we no longer have the muscle tone that the younger folks have and when weight is lost, so often it goes flabby.  That's the thing that bothers me a lot.  Oh, well, it's not the outward appearance that is important, is it?  God looks at our heart.  I'm so happy that our Heavenly Father still loves us no matter what we look like.

Thank you, Pat!  I sure needed this today.  Seems as I've been working at this for such a long time and with no success.  Recent comments by family members didn't help my ego much, either!   :-\ 

Yes!  I remember when we moved in here .... 2003 was a difficult year and 2004 wasn't much easier ... our Pastor Bev died Sept. 3, 2003 ...  :(  Seems stuff just went downhill from there. BUT things have a way of turning around again, too .... Thank the Lord for that!   :thumbsup:

I love it here and, even if I don't post a whole lot, I love to keep up with what all y'all are doing and saying and praying about ...  <3

Pat, I won't even ask where the time goes. :)  I saw a post from Papa John.

Larry, I am doing the Weight Watchers online too.  I keep forgetting to remember if I forgot to tell you that. :)  

I've lost 18 lbs now, and because of that over 65 and losing weight thing, I'm still wearing the same clothes and can't tell a whole lot that I've lost.  Yes, Pat, I'm so glad the Lord sees my heart and that's what He's interested in being beautiful.  And it's only beautiful when it belongs to Him. :)  

The workers are here again today.  My stairs (going upstairs) are being replaced.  They look really nice.  I think I must have the best contractor ever.  I like him a lot and feel totally comfortable with he and his brother doing the work inside.  That's good since I have Maycie most days and have to be here.  Even the dogs are used to them now and don't take much notice.

Janet, enjoy your vacation. :)  And I sure hope that you get a place to take Beth, Mayo or somewhere else.

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I've lost 18 lbs now, and because of that over 65 and losing weight thing, I'm still wearing the same clothes and can't tell a whole lot that I've lost.  Yes, Pat, I'm so glad the Lord sees my heart and that's what He's interested in being beautiful.  And it's only beautiful when it belongs to Him. Smiley   

I know the feeling, Nita.  I'm at the point of really not wanting to lose much more as it just makes more flab!  :lol:  But I will keep trying.

Yes, I know that my Heavenly Father thinks I'm beautiful because I love Him because He first loved me and He sees my heart--so that's what matters now in my life.  ;)

Hi everyone.  It appears we are going to have another beautiful, sunny day here in Georgia and not be too hot as we start the first full day of Fall. 

My schedule is light today.  Regarding Weight Watchers I have lost at least a little something all but one week and it has been about three months now that I have been following the program.  However, I checked this morning and I have put on a pound and a half so will really have to watch it the rest of the week as have to weigh in on Friday.  So far it is 16 pounds and I can tell it in my face and waist.  I have been able to take my belt up a couple of notches.  Yesterday I ate out twice and had been gone all weekend so was not surprised to see the gain. 

Pat, I agree with you in that we see the beauty of a person from knowing them and getting glimpse as to the type of person they are and not from their outward appearance.  You looked so nice when you and Paul visited so whatever you have been doing it is really working.  These 5 1/2 years have really whizzed by on this site.  I would have guessed maybe three years.  Wonder where I was during those other 2 1/2 years.  :)  It has been great to see many of the folks stay around to participate and it is always a joy to have new folks join us as they quickly become a part of our online community.

Nita, it is wonderful when we are able to find good contractors.  Several years ago I hired a man to do a number of jobs including putting in a closet in our room over the garage and put in a heat pump for that area.  He was super in that he worked quickly (always ran up and down the stairs) and was so tidy.  He was expensive but I felt it was worth everything I paid him.  He also put in pull out drawers in all of our lower cabinets in the kitchen, which we have really appreciated as there is no more getting down on your knees to find something.  Glad you are finding success with Weight Watchers also.  I know it is encouraging to each other to share our success as well as those occasional setbacks.  We sure don't want to get discouraged. 

Marilyn, I am sure more work will come along soon.  Your idea to put up a sign sounds like a good one.

Janet, another avenue you might check out is Angel Flight.  I see the main office is in Kansas City, Mo. Here is a link:  http://www.angelflightcentral.org/  I had lunch with a man yesterday who has been involved with the Civil Air Patrol in Georgia and he told me there was an Angel Flight office at the airport where we were yesterday.  I had intended to stop in and talk with them to see if they had any ideas that might help you but when we left I completely had a senior moment.  However, expect you would do just as well calling since you know the situation involved and you could get first hand info.  I know this is a huge job but where there is a will there is a way.

Hope everyone has an enjoyable day.  Our son will go into the hospital at 10 am this morning and have the other stent put in.  He said they will keep him overnight and he will be able to go home tomorrow.

Janet - in this area of the California/Oregon coast they have what's called the "Life Flight."  They will pick people up and fly them to Medford or Sacrmento.  They've had lots and lots of experience over quite a number of years, so it seems to me logical that they would have had lots of difficult times over the years getting people into and out of their planes.  I would think they'd be able to  advise you very extensively.  I pray it'll work for you & Beth.  Try this one:

http://www.hermannlifeflight.com/

Good Morning one and all. I am off to the Chiropractor almost first thing this morning for an 8:45 appointment. I have been to Curves and had my breakfast, an egg sandwich and glass of milk. I am feeling a little better each day, it is the cough now  that needs to go away. I think the cough will hinder me if we go hiking up Trinidad head this weekend. I do hope Saturday is a sunny warm day for hiking.

I will come   back later and post again

I am proud of all of you for posting so much.  Seems like old days....which I want to say thank you to Pat for posting that first day...a long time ago.  2003 was a rough year.  Jerry had his first stroke in July.  Then in August Ivalou and I went to Calgary, Canada, and saw Pat and Judy McKenna!  That was a fun part!

Maybe I am in Kansas and don't know it since we are having another beautiful day in Indiana.  Great temperatures and love sleeping with the windows open. 

I got a clean-slate from the throat doctor yesterday.  I thought he said before that I wouldn't have to come back for a year after September but I have an appointment for December 22...Merry Christmas! 

Today is Euchre.  It is only a little to the east of me so that won't be so bad driving.  Next month I have two Euchres here...I will need prayer... ;) ...for cleaning my house!!

Praying for your son, Larry... 

I was wondering the other day when Jerry had his first stroke, Etta Sue.  And that trip to Calgary was superb.  Please keep praying for Judy as she's still in the hospital.

I sure pray that Janet will be able to figure out something about the flight and hopefully Mayo will get her in there.

Speaking of how people have come and gone over the past 5 1/2 years...

We have lots of new folks coming here quite regularly and we really need to welcome them and let them know that we're happy that they've come to CP

So, please can you all regularly go to this link HERE (http://www.christianphotographers.com/community/index.php?board=42.0) and post a welcome to them?

Thanks so much!

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Pat good to see you.
Marylin glad to know you are feeling better
Larry praying for your son.
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Hi Melody!

Love that hug graphic!  It's nice and sunny down here in Virginia!

Good afternoon from a sunny ny state, its been busy this past week, not the busy I want and miss but still busy. Almost all Michaels things have gone to good "homes" so that is a blessing.

Wanted to let you all know something. Michael touched alot of lives in his short one without ever having to say a word. His smile said it all for him, he gave unconditional love. But anyways, Susan was his weekday day nurse, now on another case. She was given the opportunity to check her email while at the school along with some of the other aids. She pulled up the picture of Michael I had emailed her and she got misty about him, she loved him and said he changed her life, and one of the aids said she looked a little sad and said she must not be happy she had to leave that case. Well, she told her that he was a very special little boy and how he touched her life and said he just passed away last week. The aid looked at the picture of Michael and touched the screen and said thank you Michael for letting them have Susan. I had told her that with Michael's passing he would still be touching lives. God sure does work in mysterious ways.

Well, will go for now. I am reading and praying for all here. May you all have a God filled and blessed day!

Jeannine, you have such a loving, giving heart.  God bless you.

I've been thinking about this weight loss business.  I can honestly say I don't have any flab, except the roll of fat on my stomach.  I think these MBT shoes are working really well in helping firm up my legs and backside.  Plus I am very active most of the time.  AND plus the fact that I haven't yet lost enough to see flab!  I will let you know after this evening's weigh-in, how many pounds are gone.

I have to go attend a meeting for the Dietary staff of Park View in a few minutes.  I'm not working any more until at least November.

Pat, on this trip, we will be away for two weeks.  Then I'm home for three days, then away for the remainder of the month of October.

Lovely weather again here today!  :thumbsup:

I'm off to that meeting now.  Probably a waste of time for me, but it is required.  :-\

Sounds like you're going to be a very busy lady in the next little while, Janet!

Jeannine, thanks for that post about wee Michael.  What a delight he must have been for those around him.

I don't think I've ever had one of those Melody, what are they, hugs I mean?

Michael, has no one ever hugged you?

I love getting hugged--especially by my grandchildren!

By the way, Michael, it's nice to have you here in the "Thoughts for the Week".

Enjoy!

It's been a very long time since we've had a hymn in here!  So let's all sing together...

Love that song, Pat.   :thumbsup:  It's one we sing at the nursing home, from time to time ... they like the lively ones, it seems.

Glad you like that, Jane.  One of my favourites as well.

Just felt like singing today.  Singing always lifts my spirits.

Just got back in from taking the dogs for their walks. I made cookies this afternoon. I was almost out of four but had some old fashioned oats, so yesterday I ground the oats into flour in my Magic Bullet machine and used that flour to make Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Oatmeal cookies today. All the pots and pans are in the rack drying and those will son be put away before I fix my supper, probably left over Black Eyed peas and Mac salad that Willa gave me this morning.

Michael good to see you made it in here. No Hugs??????? you don't know what you are missing I love those big hugs my son Gilbert gives me. That boy really knows how to hug. Keith gives great hugs too.

Keith is coming down this weekend and contemplating bringing Mr.Fritzy. He tells me that Fritzy is sure an active youngster getting into everything and  constantly wanting  more to eat. He tries to get in Keith's lap and into his plate when Keith is eating. (Bad Kitty)He sure is having fun with  his new buddy. I wonder if Fritzy will remember me????

No not really.

I was doing some reading this afternoon and I came across a wee poem that was typed out by my mother:

hello all... i am here been busy busy busy... unfortunately the great minimum wage increase has been followed by an hour cut for all including the few of us that didn't get any raise  :ticked: i am ready for something to change but not sure how to make that happen its bee a long week here between fighting with the boss for more hours and school work... today i've decided they have 30 days to give me more hours or more money or i'm gone... i can't get by with trying to get to school and work (gas prices) and try to pay pickup payment and insurance with fewer hours and no  raise... so i dunno enough of that rant i guess hope all is well with all of you i must be off to do homework
Sarah

Hi, friends, I've been here with y'all for over an hour, catching up with posts, praying with and for those who have requested it, rejoiced with those who are glad, and grieved with Jeannine and Frank.

The ladies retreat I attended was truly wonderful. My b/p medication is keeping me really "low key" and very sleepy. Gordon, thanks for the encouragement, and I look forward to getting adjusted to this. Today, every time I sat down I fell fast asleep. So, am hoping the adjustment period is short rather than long!  ;)

God's blessings to each of you.

Cool weather on the island now...tho' it was lovely and the sun was smiling.  The nights are quite crisp here in the valley.

We are still waiting on the hospital to give my daughter an appt. for her x-ray.  Seems the dr.'s office didn't realize she had to have a form from the dr. and couldn't simply phone for the x-ray.  It is different when there is a lump.  Wendy went to the office and told them....had to get the manogram people to contact the dr.  Talk about terrible communication!  So we wait and worry.

I went at 7:30 A.M. with Amanda into Victoria.  She has to leave at that time for her school.  It was my intention to Carpet Bowl there and then come home with her at 2:45.  Find it is much too long a day for this old body.  Hope that I can keep up my weekly pmts. for her gas as she really needs the help.  Will have to stay nice and healthy for the next few months :)

Sarah, I understand where you are coming from.  My granddaughter is having the same struggle.  Hang in there kiddo.   :thumbsup:

Yes, I have been around since almost the start of this site.  It has been a real blessing and certainly helped when my friend Al died of cancer.  Marilyn told me about the site when we met on Sr. Net.  I invited a lady from the carpet bowling to come check us out.  She is a Christian and we went for lunch together.  Wish it were not so early that we have to leave in the morning or I would have kept going into Victoria to bowl.  They are a nice group.

Playing the music as I type and love it.  Thanks Pat.

Time to go.  Pleasant Evening/Day and God Bless.

Liz

Hi everyone.  I want to do a quick posting this morning as this is one of those busy days for me also.  As soon as I get back from coffee we will head to the church for our Wednesday morning Bible Study with the pastor.  We are starting a study of 1 John.  This afternoon I need to work in my storage shed to get more stuff ready for the trash pickup tomorrow.  Finally, tonight is choir practice.  We are singing the Christmas part of the Messiah this year so have lots of work to do in preparing that along with our weekly anthems.

We spoke with our son last evening.  He was sounding very tired after a long day.  He had to be at the hospital at 10 am with the stent placement scheduled for noon.  However, as usual, it was 2 hours later before they took him for the procedure.  Then after they put in the first stent the artery collapsed (in other words he had another heart attack) but the doctor saw it immediately and put in two more stents.  So in the last two weeks he has had 4 stents inserted.  His wife saw the pictures of the before and after and said it now shows a good flow of blood so hopefully he will soon be feeling chipper.  He is to be released later this morning.  We are thankful that God brought him through these trials.

Liz, some of these days when we are away from home can become very long.  I tend to tire easily and so try, when possible, to limit how much I schedule to do each day and usually it is only one thing. 

Ruth Ann, I guess sleeping is better than the alternative of not sleeping.  I hope the meds soon don't have such a drastic effect on you.

Sarah, sorry you are having such a struggle trying to find the hours you need to be working.  What you are experiencing seems to be the common result of the increase in the minimum wage in a lot of industries. 

Pat, I liked the poem you found that was typed out by your mother.  Thanks for sharing that and the hymn with us today.

Marilyn, what is a Magic Bullet machine?  You really spoil those dogs with the homemade food.

Michael, you are missing a lot if no one puts there arms around you and gives you a hug.  I know that sometimes for men this is a bit of a problem but try it by hugging someone else, with their permission of course.

Janet, good luck on your weigh in tonight. 

Jeannine, thanks for sharing that story regarding Michael former nurse. 

Melody, Pat and all of you that have been praying for my son, thanks so much.

Etta Sue, here in the metropolitan area where I live I wouldn't even consider leaving my windows open at night.  In my house all of my windows are low to the ground.   Good news from your throat doctor yesterday.  I think sometimes doctors forget what they have told us before in terms of the next appointments. 

Still in grief for dear Michael. Sorry to be so sad. Please keep Jeannine in your prayers.

God bless all here.

Good Morning everyone. 

There is a verse that has been repeating itself in my mind.  "Before they 'ask' I will answer.  This week I had a need and before I expressed that need in any logical way God used someone to fill the need.  I am still overwhelmed at the way God works and answers.  It is a reminder that He does indeed meet our needs if we give Him time to work.  Far too often we want/need an item and rush out to buy it before God has the opportunity to move in someones heart.  Thank you Father for blessing me in this way.

Today will be a busy day at work.  Wednesday usually is.  On top of that we are having a seminar and workshop tomorrow and Friday.  The sewers out there will know what the 'Sulky' products are....well this will be a Sulky seminar and workshop.

I must go, I am praying for each need and Jeannine know you and Frank are being prayed for.

Good morning to each one of you.
Colin Love that poem. I think this poem would encourage my friend who lost her brother this week so suddenly. Thanks for sharing.
Summicron You have never had an hug.  here's one especially for  for you
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Pat love that song Just over in the glory land.
Judy B I am glad God blessed you in such a way.

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Good Morning I am busy this morning doing laundry, cleaning etc, I have to go walk those other dogs at 9:30.

Judy it is always good to hear about God's blessing's. Glad your needs were met.

Colin another wonderful poem

Liz praying for Wendy here at my house.

gotta get busy.

Good morning!   ;)

Colin, that's another very appropriate poem for these days.  I've had a few tugs at my heart lately ... this month is the anniversary of when my friend, and pastor, Bev died and tomorrow is my daughter Jean's birthday ... she would have been 55 had she lived.  Just thoughts that run around in my head from time to time ... :-\

Larry, it might have been a "good" thing that your son had to wait those extra hours ... if he was going to have another heart attack it couldn't have happened at a better time than when the doctor was right there!  I pray this latest procedure has fixed the problem for good and that he will improve rapidly to good health once again.

I also pray for Stacy and all her medical needs ... and for you and Pat to have the strength to keep on keeping on as you go through each day.

I received a brief note from my sister yesterday evening saying she has Bell's Palsy.  The doctor told her it would be "a couple months" before she'd be alright.  I remember when our mother had Bell's Palsy when Kathi was a baby. The effects remained with her the rest of her life.  Hopefully, Kathi (my sis) will fare better.

I think I will be out in the yard for a while today.  Rain is predicted, and I need to get more work done before it arrives.

That's a lovely poem, Colin.  Thanks so much for sharing.  Yes, we're praying for Jeannine and Frank at this time.

Hi Marilyn.

Liz, how are you my friend?  

We've been cleaning up all kinds of twigs and brush outside Paul's house here today.  I'm now tired and want to get rested a bit so that I can enjoy Prayer Meeting tonight.

Hi Jane...  :wave:

Hi Pat  :hello:

I thought I posted earlier.  I guess not. 

I was doing my computing stuff this morning when the phone rang and it was Kitty...wanting to know if I wanted to go shopping and have lunch out. 

So she came and we went to Shoe Carnival for her a pair of shoes which she didn't find what she wanted.  Then Meijer's to find the candy pumpkins by Zachary that are like gum drops...the hostess had them at Euchre yesterday so I got some for my Euchre Clubs here next month.  Then we ate at a Mexican restaurant and back to Barnes and Noble.  I was looking for the PaintShop Pro magazine but they didn't have it.  So we went to Borders Book Store.  I found more than I should.  I got two PSP magazines...new one out today.  I also got a parallel Bible...NIV and The Message.  Also the best seller book, The Shack, and a cute bookmark.  Too much but I know I will enjoy each and every item. 

It is really hot today but I am not going to turn on my A/C.  I am not going to turn on my A/C.  I am not going to turn on my A/C.  There....I said it.  I have a fan on me so I am comfortable. 

 :)Good afternoon to all.  Everybody seems to be very busy and it is good to be that way as it helps keep our minds alert.  My wife and I got up early today as from now on I have classes at the Y.M.C.A. for the cardiac program that I am involved in.  So the class starts at 8-30 a.m. on Wed. and Fri. and then my wife is able to go to Aqua-fit class in the pool which is one of the things she is able to do. So we don't leave the Y. M.C.A. till approx. 10-45 so when we finally get home we feel a little tired.

Larry:  We will remember your kids and your son sure has been having a rough time.  How is your daughters foot?

Ruth:  Hope that you are getting used to the med's it will get better.

Judy B.:  It sounds that you are very busy make sure you don't overdo things please say hi to John.  God bless sis.

Well our weather is beautiful and the sun is still very warm.  May the Lord be with each one on C.P. and Micheal I hope that you get lots of HUGS. <3

Jeanine  and Frank:  The Lord will be with you both and he will give you the strength that you need.  Love in Christ.  Gord. <3

Hi Gord!

Etta Sue, I didn't even know you could get a Paint Shop Pro magazine!!!  Enquiring minds want to know more about this.  I'd certainly make good use of it.

Hey Gord.  Glad you are able to get to the YMCA the exercise will do you both good.

The weather here is absolutely beautiful.  As one customer said "we are finally getting summer"!

Well bye for now and God bless you all.

Oh thanks a million Melody, needed that.

Thanks for the comments on the poem. Take care all. God bless.

Marilyn, I love my Magic Bullet.  I use it to make smoothies almost every night. (fat free milk, frozen fruit, sweetener)  Today I cooked some apples and put them in the Magic Bullet to make a small amount of apple sauce for Maycie.  Nita

Nita I use my Magic Bullet every day too, from grinding Flax seed, making finely chopped cheese, smoothies, making salsa and guacamole to mention just a few things.

All I have left to do as far as house cleaning goes is to vacuum the living and bedrooms, Got all the rest done today and also made some apple crisp, did 3 loads of laundry. It seems like I am busier than ever  since I am  not working the other job.

Well, I'm glad Marilyn beat me to the punch - that way, I can stay in the background as she leads the birthday song for you, Liz. :D
Seriously, I hope it has been really great and that you'll enjoy many wonderful events and much love and good health this year.

Also, I notice that ChevyGal had a birthday yesterday - if you're listening, friend, hope your birthday was great, too.

It's been really busy today. Grocery shopping. physical therapy, lunch with my daughter, a very short rest, then took daughter to pick up her vehicle from the repair shop, on to a haircut and finally found some gasoline.

We're also having a gasoline draught here in Nashville, Larry. Many stations are closed and long lines at the ones that do have a bit of product to sell.

Y'all have a great evening.

I was several pages behind on the posts, wow!  Good to see so many of them.

I cannot imagine never having a hug.  Summicron, if you were here, I would give you a big hug.  I've been told that I give good ones.  ;)  They say hugs are always the perfect fit, and are fully returnable.

I have been on the phone with the Mayo clinic again today, had to start again at square one, when I finally got to the right department, found out the doctor in charge of the NF trial is away all this week.  They promised to call Beth next week, as I will be away.

Ruth Ann, sorry about the gasoline drought there in Nashville.  I think a lot of things may get tight, in view of the massive government bail-outs happening.  So much greed and corruption and has been for years.  Sad.

I had lunch with my two youth friends today and they each made a yarn octopus.  Do any of you remember those, from the 1960s?  They had fun, and liked them.

Colin, that was a sweet and thoughtful poem.  Time is the thing that takes away a lot of the pain, plus the fact that we know Michael is now whole and sound, running, leaping and shouting for joy!  But we sorrow for those who feel the ache of his loss, and pray for their comfort.

Larry, glad your son's attack was just when there was help right there!  And I pray this will be the last one.  Darrel has four stents now, too, but is doing really well.  May your son also do as well.

I must get to bed, had a short night last night.  Hello to to rest of you, and I will try to keep up better the next few days.

HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LIZ!!  MAY GOD'S RICHEST BLESSINGS BE YOURS!!

Thanks for the lovely birthday greetings.  I had a very nice day.  Was sort of tired today, a day of rain!  So did not want to go out for dinner and we will do it another day.  The kids gave me (to share with Wendy) one of those robots that wash the floors.  I had thought about going 1/2's with Wendy, then forgot about it.  It will help her with the bathrooms and entrance as it hurts her so much to do them.  The hardwood is easy.  I have a large kitchen, entrance and also the laundry room, so my back will be blessed :)  Amanda gave me a nice card and took some photo's as I need a picture to send to my old roommate.

I'm glad that I took your advise, Larry.  Sent off a card the other day and got a reply this morning.  Seems both she and my other girlfriend were wondering how to find me......They kept in touch and both were living in the States....I had sort of vanished.  So that was a real nice birthday surprise and we will try to meet sometime in the future.  I must say, she is as lovely and elegant as ever. Sent me a picture of the two of them.  I had Amanda take a picture of me holding Squeek.  I need all the help possible....... ::)

Nice to see you back, Janet.  Will continue to pray about Beth. Also for the other folks here on CP.  Sad that our leaders won't stop their fighting and simply gather together and turn things over to God.  What a wonderful world we could have....

Pleasant Evening/Day and God Bless.

Liz

 :)  Happy birthday Liz may the Lord give you many many more.

Must hit the sack as morning comes to soon.  Good night. <3.

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY LIZ! <3

Hi everyone.  Just back from coffee.  Fall is in the air here as it was a bit cool this morning but a beautiful day.  However, our drought condition continues in our area.

Our son had to spend another night in the hospital as the night before he had an episode where he felt like he did before having the heart attack.  So the doctor felt they should keep him overnight and monitor him.  Pat spoke with him about 8:45 last evening and he was feeling good, had been up walking and had showered.  So we expect he will be released today and hopefully can get back to work in a day or so, probably Monday.

Our daughter was feeling better last evening.  She had been out yesterday to attend to some business and when she got home her foot was red and hurting.  She was to go to Grady this morning to get her insulin and was going to try to get in to see the foot doctor to have him check her foot.

Marilyn, I guess I have seen the Magic Bullet advertised on TV.  It does sound like a nice kitchen tool to have and one that doesn't take up a lot of space. 

Liz, sorry I missed wishing you a Happy Birthday.  I was happy to see you can contacted your long lost friend. 

Jane, hope your day yesterday was focused on the joys related to those no longer with you.  Hope your yard work went well.

Colin, thanks for the two new poems.  You really have a talent.

Janet, I agree with you that the place to have a heart attack is when a cardiologist is in the room.  Glad you had some success with Mayos.

Ruth Ann, I see that you are finding out being retired still is a busy time.  However, the nice part is we don't usually have to hurry anymore to get these things done.

I have several things I want to work on today so better get started.  I think I get to stay home today and am looking forward to it.

Pat ~ The Paint Shop Pro Photo magazine has only three issues out.  It is published in the U.K. so probably won't be delivered in the mail so book stores will most likely be the only place to receive the magazine.  I may be wrong.  It is pricey, I think.  $14.99 at Borders Book Store.  The magazine website is www.officialpspp.com  They even have a gallery that you can register in and upload photos by clicking on 'Register' at their website.  Our guild has be talking about HDR photos but you need a software for it.  I got Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 and HDR is on it using jpeg.  Guild, you have to use RAW.  I have tried it but I am not satisfied with the results yet.  Here is a website of some HDR photos.  http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/03/10/35-fantastic-hdr-pictures/ Truly, if your camera took pictures like this, you would take it back or get it repaired but there is something about the images that I really like.

Sorry about all that but this is a photography website. 

Today I am leaving with Ivalou around 11a.m. and we are going to Stone Creek restaurant to help one of our Euchre ladies celebrate her birthday.  A new restaurant to us but only about 8 miles away. 

Wow Etta Sue those are sure some  awesome photos I like those images too. I think they are fantastic.

I have to go to the nail salon this morning and get a couple of nails repaired, Iam also going to vacuum the living and bedroom and dust then I  have tomorrow as a do nothing day. Over the weekend all I will have to do is cook, wash, dishes and eat, not in that order.  ;D

Al Where did you  make your appointment for the Massage Therapist? I have heard of that therapy, and in  some Tai Chi classes we have done  lymphatic stimulation exercises.

Good morning!  I just received the following from my youngest daughter, and am shocked!  See what you think.....

This is enlightening!!!!
> This is probably what it does to our brain power - like
> putting your head in a microwave, eh? check this out.
>
> And we're supposed to believe that cell phones are
> safe?
>
> Click on the word 'POPCORN' below and watch.
>
> POPCORN!?
> or cut and paste:
>
> http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/search/portable/video/x5odhh_pop-corn-telephone-portable-microon_news
>

Good afternoon all,

Thank you for your prayers and words of comfort. Colin thank you again for the poems.


Michael will never be forgotten and he will always be loved! The grief and sorrow are still so fresh!
May you all have a God filled and blessed day!
Jeannine

Wow!  That is an interesting video, Janet.  My GD and her friends are always on the cell phones.  Wendy and I are not in danger because we either forget to turn them on or can't hear them ring :lol:  Increased the sound on mine to max and must remember to put it on the side of my good ear when in my pocket....

Tomorrow my daughter goes for her X-Ray.  The only reason she got in is because of a friend in high places.  Seems that dept. has been closed for updating and only just reopened.  Also, seems the dr. made a huge mistake and should have known that a form was needed.  Can only believe that God has taken a hand in things or she would have waited until weeks more had passed.  In the good old days, one could look for a better dr.  Now we are lucky to even have one! 

Lovely poem, Colin.  I am so glad that you post them for all of us to enjoy. 

Interesting site, Etta Sue.  I will go back and check it out more carefully later.  Saw the most perfect chance for a picture yest. and my darn camera is not good enough to catch distant pictures.  A little squirrel was sitting on top of the small cherry tree (likes the birds peanut food) and had it's tail over it's head to protect from the rain.  Sat there for ages.....new kind of umbrella.

The Rufus hummers are gone and the Anna's have come back.  Three real cuties.  It is quite something to get them in the garden.  They will be here all winter and provide much pleasure for my daughter.  The feeder is by the kitchen window.

Time to go.  I am going to spend the morning playing in acrylic paints, trying to learn something.  Now that would be a wonder :o

Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.

Liz

Whew! I'm relieved.

My son pointed me to Snopes.com when I called him to my monitor to see the popcorn video. Y'all will want to read this. It first talks about cooking eggs with cell phones and then how the supposition has been transferred to other foods including popcorn. Even shows some of the pictures in the video we've viewed.

http://www.snopes.com/science/cookegg.asp

Janet, thanks for bringing this up. I do believe there's not a lot of good to our health by using the cell phone too much, but I carry one with me all the time because of my propensity to fall.

Shelby and I walked past 8 1/2 houses on our street, which translates to about 1700 or 1800 feet round trip. It was funny, when the dog got hot and tired, she simply laid down in the dry grass and wriggled around on her back. She did that 4 times before I could get her to walk back home with me. Ummmm - maybe she's older'n I am!  :P

Now, it's time to clean the pantry - yikes, I dread THAT job!

Y'all have a good afternoon.

hey ya'll
I have come to ask prayer for my aunt. her husband passed away yesterday and the family that he had (his kids from another marriage) are being real jerks to her. Calling her names telling her she never really loved him etc. its making it hard on her and she is goin through a lot with it. Please pray for her, name is Gwen. thank you
sarah

Thanks, Ruth Ann, for that Snopes article.  I note that we NEVER place our brains between TWO cell phones, that we never leave them on and transmitting for over an hour, and that moble phones of the slightly older variety emitted MUCH more power than the newer ones, and that we generally use only one at a time.  In other words, thankfully, the whole so-called danger is nothing but a hoax.  I'm glad that's settled!

Sarah - I pray our Father to free Gwen of this.  I pray that our Father will bring those causing it to repentance and faith, and to confession.  We sure can see the effects of the Fall, can we not?

I, along with my husband and pastors at our church got refueled at a pastor's conference the past few days. got to hear from pastors all over, (one man came all the way from London! ) about how God is working through people. it was just great to get away into the woods and reconnect with what's important. the importance of building up our youth, taking an interest in the next generation was talked about a lot during the three days. as well as the importance of remembering the ministries we do are not ours. they're God's. they belong to Him. and that Jesus must always be between us and the ministry. never putting it before Him. we should do things TO the Lord, not For the Lord. many people get too caught up in doing things for the Lord they forget to BE for the Lord. overall the whole event was a great encouragement and exorting experience. a story one pastor shared was how he was always so busy and his child was dirty and so he gave him a quick bath, and usually the child would jumped out once the bath was over and run all over, but this time, when his father held out the towel ready to catch him, his son instead jumped right into his father's arms, tucking his head into his father's neck and just holding on tight for a long time. long enough that he sat down on the bathroom floor forgetting all else and the child starting rocking and that's when he heard God speak to him, saying "this is what I want from you. this is all I ask for. to be with me in this intimate way."

Ruth Ann, I am so  :-[ :-[ :-[.  I never even thought to check on Snopes about that!  I am so sorry, everybody.  Please forgive me.  I know that my cell phone gets quite hot in one spot, when it touches the side of my face, it makes me wonder what it might do to those who use them for hours every day.

Sarah, I'm sorry about your aunt.  How painful for that family to treat her so shabbily.  I will pray for Gwen.

Liz, glad Wendy finally got her X-ray appointment.  I am so thankful we still have the freedom to choose our own doctors here.

I haven't accomplished much today, sort of draggy feeling for some reason.  But tomorrow is a brand new day!

You asked for more posts - ask and you shall receive.

We are back from a round-trip to Cheyenne, Wyoming that passes through the city of Denver and it has to be about 180 miles in total.  Two more Thursdays to go.  Don had a retina scan and it showed that there is nothing happening to endanger his eyes from the pre-diabetic diagnosis he received a couple of months ago.  His numbers fluctuate between 123 down to 75 at times.  Twice per week check.  He is totally exhausted and taking a nap in the bedroom right now - I drove back.

Don's high-school friends only live 15 min. away and they came for a few pleasant hours yesterday - we sat on the back porch.  We need to take time to invite others over instead of this all-consuming drive to fix things on the house.  

Larry:  Glad to read the good news on your son's health care.  Two stents - how young is he?  

Tomorrow begins the weekend of hockey tournament here.  Daughter and two children will be whipping in and out of the house driving to the rink at the Air Force Academy - I want to see this too but 5 games will be too much for me.  How these youngsters keep up the pace, I will never know.  We look forward to the hugs & kisses - even the 13 year-old loves to hug.  So far.

Pat:  I looked at your first site and gee, you look exactly the same!!! :thumbsup:  

Summicron:  Nice to see your face too!

Janet:  Thinking of you.

We have been invited to join the church we are visiting however, we will most likely join it but do want to go to several others as well.  

I found the breadmaker in the very last box we opened - it was driving me crazy.  Bought fresh yeast and it is good to go tomorrow for dinnertime.  

Praying for this nation - what a pickle we are in at this time.  Praying that our children won't have the burdens of mistakes made by greed and ignorance.  Praying for those who are hungry, losing their jobs and homes.  

Hello Canada!
Greetings to Ireland!!!!

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Today I was berry picking and got me some good partridge berries. Yummy.
Sarah Will pray for your aunt.
pitbullangel It sounds like you had a refreshing time at that conference. :thumbsup: I was able to attend a womans ministries retreat this weekend also and it was: woman of the word and woman of worship.

Enjoyed that poem Colin.
Summicron -good to see you posting
Hello carol.

You know I posted a rather long acount of a run over too Burnley hospital for Margery to have a cardiology test before she has a minor bowel op, I also posted a pic along with it of her sat on the settee at her grandaughters home, looking after their two dogs, Riley a Bichons Friese, sat on the top of the settee, Margery's dog, and Skye a mongrel bitch, snugged on the settee itself, Jennifers bow wow, but when I finally posted, the text vanished, and all that was left was her photo.

Summicron........... :( >:( :ticked:  I know how you feel.  Hate when I lose a post!  So sorry.  Where is the photo?

Pitbullangel, thank you so much for posting about your time of refreshing.

  The story of the little boy holding his dad was so touching.  Yes, God wants this from us.  We think we give greatly, when mostly He just wants us to be with Him.  I am convinced that there are more Christians that know about working FOR God than ever know what it is to be intimately intertwined in His heart.

  That's my heart's desire.........to know Him in this way.  Wouldn't you like to feel God's heartbeat within yourself?  Wouldn't you love to be so near that you hear Him breathing?  As the Word says we are in Him, He in us, we in Christ, Christ in the Father.....One in Spirit.  Someday we'll know, in absolute fullness, the very depth of those statements.  What a God!  What mercy!  What love! :)  Thank you, again, for posting this.  Nita

Wish I had checked out snopes...I have already sent it out in an email... :-\  But I am glad that it isn't true.  I could just see all the college kids checking it out and having fun with it.  Better to do that than what the media shows what college kids do. 

I spent about an hour online last night trying to find a poem or something for 'Second Marriages' or 'Second Time Around'.  I have a step-granddaughter getting married in October and it is a second marriage for both and each have one child to bring into the blended marriage.  Would any of you poets have anything to contribute that would be suitable to put on a Wedding card?  Audrey is marrying Brad with Donovan and Morgan, respectively. 

Cool today.  I think it is time for me to shut windows at night.  It was only 60° in the house when I got up this morning.  But I slept so good.  Too cold to get up and shut windows!!

I got up early, later went out for a walk/run, home to shower, wash hair, etc. eat breakfast.....now on to the rest of the day!

I am taking Sarah to the care home for their pet show at 1:00.  I have already taken her there several times. they all fawn over her, especially the nurses!  :)  She gets lots of attention everywhere we take her.

Tomorrow is the first birthday party for great grand baby Alexis!!  Toni and Curt are in Hugoton for the weekend and will make lunch for all of us.  We will take Beth if she wants to go, and I can't imagine she will say no.  The baby is walking, running and her Daddy says, getting into everything!   ;D  I told him that now the fun begins.

I have been packing bit by bit.  I bought a blouse I want to take, it is black, overlaid with lace.  I didn't check it good when I bought it.  :-[ :-\  It has five buttons down the back, and the middle one was missing!  :ticked:  I went down town to buy new buttons, and discovered that you cannot even buy a BUTTON in this metropolis!!  So I came home, dumped out the trusty old button jar, found one that doesn't look too obviously mismatched, took the top one off, moved it to the middle, and but the "odd" one at the top.  They would be impossible to match because they are covered with the lace, too.  Oh well, it will do.  I needed one dressy outfit for the farewell dinner at the end of the trip.

Oh, my....this multi-billion dollar bailout thing sure gives us food for thought, huh?  I'm so glad God is ultimately in control, even of this.  I truly believe time is very short until Jesus calls us to heaven.

I heard on TV this morning that Bush had refused, in May 2007, to allow Israel to strike Iran's nuclear facility.  But I think they will HAVE to do that, and soon, with or without his approval.

Nita, I love your post!  Yes, that is what we should desire more than anything else, just to have that intimate relationship with Him, then we won't have to wonder about the rest, we will know.  Bless you!

Later, Kids!

Hi everyone.  I have really accomplished nothing this morning.  We are having trouble with our reception with our DirectTv and they are wanting to charge me a large fee to come out and fix their equipment and satellite dish.  So I am changing companies and think I will go back to Dish satellite, which we had once before and really liked.  They have the best offer and if a service call is required they have a reasonable charge.  They also provide a Digital Video Recorder that will record two different sets.  I will discuss this with Pat before making a final decision. 

Carol, our son ended up needing 3 additional stents as his artery collapsed when they put in the second one.  He got out of the hospital yesterday afternoon and was feeling good when we talked to him yesterday afternoon. 

Our daughter saw the podiatrist yesterday and he assured her that her foot was not reinfected and was healing all right.  So that is a relief.  He just wants her to not walk anymore than necessary.

I am feeling tired today so think I will make this short and go take a nap.

Its at the bottom of page three Janet, Its not a problem, I can always rewrite it, probably my own clumsiness, I'm not the brightest bulb in the pack. Today Margery an I went over on the bus to Manchester and then out to Salford, she was curious to try and find some of her old haunts, when she used to go and stay with an aunt. She found one or two of the streets what she knew, we're talking eighty years ago, we must have walked three miles round Salford. You cannot get lost in Salford, there is a tall block of flats there, with an arrow on the side pointing down and a sign, Salford Shopping City, I'm talking 200ft. Well we walked down this road, to a bus shelter, near an avenue of lime and willow trees, not a park bench in sight to sit under those wonderful trees. We'll catch the bus, no seats in the bus shelter, well we waited and waited, no bus, one an hour that's all. I can't stand for long, both feet are numb and painful at the same time, same as my right hand, got more and more distressed, so I said, "Blow it lets head over to the bus station." Margery said it "Could me miles," it was across a playground and park, a couple of streets of an estate, and across a main road. Me I get paranoid for no reason at all, and can feel all this anger boiling up inside, the sun and the warm weather does not help at all, as I can't stand the the feel of sunshine on me at all, or the suns warmth.
   Well we got walking down Liverpool street, crossed over, and there was a lovely little sandwich shop where we had a turkey sandwich and tea, they were just on the point of closing, but we got fed and watered. When we crossed the playground I got photographing the flats and trees we were surrounded with, the tall tower blocks are all painted and make a wonderful sight in the sunshine.
   After this little excursion we caught the number 68 bus back to Bolton, its a long run round, and the bus stops at Eccles, that's where Eccles cakes come from. But I've never been on that route before, and got the surprise of my life when we passed right by the canal at Worsley, you remember my photo graphs of the brown waters of the canal. What was so surprising was the fact that the Bolton Manchester bus runs right to it, and I was thinking of going there again, its on a direct bus route with no problem finding it or difficulty with buses. It's been a real day of mixed blessings. Funny, but when I feel paranoid angry and depressed, that is when I seem to be at my most inspired, things just seem to happen, Salford Sunset picture was one of those occasions. Well I won't bore you with any more tonight, so a big God bless to everyone, Michael. Remember Michael highlight the text then press copy, it does help to prevent lost posts.

I know I'll re-post it, its Margery, Her dog Riley, on top of the settee, and her grandaughters dog Skye, Margerys having her brew, Riley and Skye have just had their's and took their cups back in the kitchen, and I'm now just having a relaxing cup of coffee, and some custard creams.

Wendy & I left at 7:30 A.M. to go into the hospital for her x-ray.  I waited in the cafeteria for almost two hrs. and was becoming more than a little worried.  Then she came.  Now I am more than a little worried.

First they did the mammogram, then the dr. called for a ultra sound of both breasts.  Then another.  Then another.  When she left, the nurse said there will likely be more tests.  This is not good.

It will be a long week until the test results come in.  I only hope that our dr. will not make a mess of that.  My confidence in her has hit a total low.  Without the help of a friend in the hospital, the tests would not even be done. 

Guess that I am not really in the mood to post.  So will go and do some work.  I asked Marilyn to try and put a picture in my profile.  Can't remember how it is done and couldn't seem to find any info. on that subject.  ?  Amanda took a picture of Squeek and me to send to my friends.  Used Squeek as a prop to hide most of my wrinkled face. ;)

Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.

Liz

I shut the windows last night while sleeping and slept very well.  I have a couple of windows open this morning to let a cool breeze run through the house.  I have done some laundry and other piddly things this morning.  Also watching bikers ride by the house.  Bet there was over a hundred of them this morning.  Must have been a bike-athon.

Nothing exciting happening today.  All of us, Ivalou, Kaye Don and I, got our yards mowed yesterday.  I mostly mowed leaves.  They are falling because of being so dry around here.  I have one bush that the leaves on one side is green, the other red!  I think it might be a Burning Bush. 

Off to other things!  Oh, yes!  I forgot to tell you all that I am reading 'The Shack'.  Not into it very far yet but so interesting...

Etta Sue - I'm glad you're reading "The Shack."  I have heard things lately about it being really, at base, a new-age book.  When you are through with it, tell me, if you would, what you think they're idea of God actually is.  Thanks.

Hi everyone.  I have had an enjoyable day that has been unhurried and tonight get to watch Georgia University play Alabama University.  This should be a really good game.  There is concern with the gas shortage and this game as many people will be coming to the area not knowing they will not be able to find gas.  There are many stations that have no gas, especially along the route to the game.  It should be an interesting evening.

We attended a meeting this morning and then went to Batteries Plus to get rechargeable batteries for one of our house phones.  We mistakenly threw the rechargeable batteries away thinking they were not rechargeable.  Bet we don't make that mistake again.  We then stopped at Wendy's for lunch. 

Al, I have read "The Shack" and attended a three Wednesday book discussion lead by our pastor.  I certainly didn't detect a New Age slant nor did our pastor mention this.  We must remember this is fiction and was written not for publication but to make amends to the author's wife for a martial infidelity.  The author has an interesting story.  The book certainly gives food for thought and perhaps helps us see the Trinity in a new light.  It is not a strong endorsement for organization religious denominations.  I hope you will read it and let us know what you think of the book.

Etta Sue, I was speaking to someone this morning who said they started reading "The Shack" and couldn't put it down until she finished it around 1 am.  It sounds like fall is really coming on quickly up your way. 

Liz, sorry to read of the concerns you all have over the exams encountered by Wendy and the uncertainty fostered by the repeat and additional tests.  I am sure those were long moments while you were waiting in the cafeteria.  When our children are involved we also suffer in a different way for them.  We can't endure their pain but certainly feel the burden of their situation.

Summicron, very interesting posting.

There will be eight of us for supper tonight.  This is so different and lovely as we live so much closer to most of the children.  We really enjoyed going to the hockey game (g-son's team won 4 to 1) at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.  The place is huge and dark at night so we did get a little lost trying to find the rink.  Very nice.  Came home very late and put all the equipment outside so it would be dry in the morning.  I love a good & clean hockey game - very fast & beautiful movement on the ice - like an ice ballet but wouldn't the guys dislike my description? 

Supper will be meatless but high carbs for the hockey guy who is playing now & has another game tonight - late - and another Sunday.  Of course, all these sports have been terrible about having things Sunday mornings and it is very hard to get to Sunday church so they go to a church that also has night time services.  This is the way of the world these days.  I am trying to teach granddaughter how to crochet & we are taking a break.  Don turned on a football game & I walked out of that room.

Another grandson is coming supper tonight.  He has been selling popcorn for the Scouts all day.  I have a cherry crumb dessert baking as well.

Larry:  Super news that Stacey didn't get an infection in her foot.  And, your son is out of hospital by now.  Your life needs some calm waters.

melody:  I saw you spinning in that chair!  Have a great weekend! 

Liz:  Waiting - it is really difficult. Let Go - Let God.  That is just what a good friend told me at a stressful time in my life. 

Carol love to have some of that Cheery crumb dessert-sounds good to me :)
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We had a full but enjoyable day today.  Around 11 we drove over to the kids' at Hugoton for little Alexis' first birthday party.  She is adorable!  She is running around all over, and has the most placid personality I have seen in such a little one since my daughter Diane was that age.  When she falls, she just calmly gets back up and goes on her way, never cries or fusses.  What a sweet little girl she is.  :)

We took Beth's van, so we could take her.  She is just in such terrible shape it is heart breaking being with her for hours and seeing how she struggles, and can't do anything for herself.  She falls over in her chair and can't pull herself up, she can't really even eat by herself, can't get her feet to move at all, and is so stiff it is very hard for me to help her.  Without her power chair we wouldn't be able to take her out at all. 

We spent the whole time in Diane and Jeff's nice, shady back yard.  The weather was perfect, and being out in the fresh air was good for Beth, I'm sure.  But after about five hours, she was really tired and hurting and ready to come home.  So we said our goodbyes and came home, leaving puppy Sarah with Abby to baby sit her for the next two weeks while we are away on our trip.  Curtis was hurt that we weren't staying longer, so I explained that Beth was in pain and that we sometimes have to give up some things in order for her to be able to come.  He understood that, was just disappointed not to have more time to visit with us.

We were entertained by Toni and Curt's dog, a sheltie, trying to catch the squirrels.  The squirrels loved this game, scampering up the trees, then from treetop to treetop clear across the yard, with Zoe running and barking below.  Funny.

Well....only one more day before we load our suitcases and head for the Denver International Airport!  I'm excited, but as always, wondering what I have forgotten to pack!

Have a wonderful Lord's day, everyone.

Good evening, friends,

Ohenry and Beworthey, I truly hope your birthdays were great, and that your new year will be blessed of God.

God blessed me with a wonderful day today. Weather was perfect, I was able to do some work with the help of a friend to help a couple of ladies who were really needing some food, took my friend to lunch and to meet some of my other friends, then on to see the rehab center where I got such good care, then to set up a meal for my daughter in law when she comes in town next week on business.

God is SO GOOD, isn't he!

Much love to each of you.

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Al, I have read "The Shack" and attended a three Wednesday book discussion lead by our pastor.  I certainly didn't detect a New Age slant nor did our pastor mention this.  We must remember this is fiction and was written not for publication but to make amends to the author's wife for a martial infidelity.  The author has an interesting story.  The book certainly gives food for thought and perhaps helps us see the Trinity in a new light.  It is not a strong endorsement for organization religious denominations.  I hope you will read it and let us know what you think of the book.she finished it around 1 am.  It sounds like fall is really coming on quickly up your way. 

Interesting, Larry.  From what I read on the website and the author's blog, as well as from a live interview on NBC with the author ... He wrote the story as a gift for his kids ... in an attempt to help them get to know God and understand His love.
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Hi everyone.  Another beautiful day here in Georgia.  I am ready for church but it will be about another 90 minutes before we head out.  We have an appointment at church to have our picture taken at 10:20 this morning for the church directory.  So I am wearing a suit today.  I had about forgotten how to tie a tie as it has been several months since I wore one. 

Our youth minister is preaching today so our service will be a bit non-traditional as it always is when he preaches.  However, he has grown into a very powerful preacher and the youth really take to him.  He has been our youth minister for 14 years.  Following the service this morning there is a congregational meeting so this is going to be a long morning.

This afternoon about 3 pm we are having a new satellite service installed.  We have been having trouble with the picture of our current system and they wanted $80 to come out and adjust the antenna and I said no.  I started looking at other options and found that Dish has a better offer, including a DVR without a monthly cost associated.  So we are going with that service.  I am looking forward to having the recorder as will be able to record what we want to watch and then watch when we want to do so and fast forward through the commercials. 

Jane, I read that the author of "The Shack" wrote it at the suggestion of his wife, prepared a few copies of the manuscript for family members and they encouraged him to publish it with the help of professional writers.  The rest is history as it has really taken off. 

Ruth Ann, nice to read such positive posts from you and see that things are going well for you and you are even helping others in need. 

Janet, while I am sure it was very difficult on Beth for the 5 hours that it was good for her mental health to be with family and to get outside for such a nice day.  Just being around little ones is always such a joy.  I know getting her there and helping her throughout the day is a real task but one you did with love.  Hope your packing goes well for your trip and that you and Darrel have a marvelous time.  We will certainly miss you the next two weeks. 

Hi Melody.

Carol, it sounds like you are beginning to really enjoy being closer to your family members.  It is nice to be able to get members of the family together.  I remember visiting the Air Force Academy quite a few years ago and seeing the chapel there.  I don't remember much else about the visit other than it is beautiful there.

Pat, hope your trip home today goes without a hitch and that you don't have to drive through rain. 

Till tomorrow.

I finished the book, The Shack, at 12:20pm!  One, I know God is love.  Two, I understand the trinity now.  I most of the time forgot about the Holy Spirit.  Now I know I will think more about the Holy Spirit, and God and Jesus.  The book really makes one think.  I love the statement on page 228...Sometimes they (tears) are the best words the heart can speak.

I am ready for church and sitting at the dining room table so I can see Ivalou drive out of her drive way.  It is a hazy, foggy morning.  Maybe I can get a good picture while not driving and going to church.

I am taking The Shack to Ivalou for her to read...she will probably get it done today!  

Good day . Its a beautiful Sunny day here today and I was to church and finished lunch . And i thought I would drop by and say Hi to everyone.
Church was good and the pastor will continue to preach in the next few Sundays on Faith and trust in God.
I like the song we sang at the end -When you got nothing left but God you got enough to start again.

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Etta Sue I only heard about that book the shack last week but it seems you are in to that book there also.
I would like to read it sometime.
Looking forward to tonight's service we are going to pray for those who are sick tonight.
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We had a good Sunday School class today, church was also good.

I want to read "The Shack" as soon as I can find it.  I know I could order it online, but don't want it to arrive while we are away.  We are having our mail held at the post office while we are gone.

I wish I had someone to record the VP Debate, we would REALLY like to watch that one!

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