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Euchre was fun yesterday.  When they come here this month, they will get a rude awakening.  Old house, hodge-podge furniture, nothing fancy or outstanding.  Just me and my two kitties.  Oh, well.  Hope they are not coming to see the house...but to play cards. 

I remember Mom doing spring and fall housecleaning.  Even remember stretching lace curtains on the stretchers, and putting a rug over the clothes line and beating it with a rug beater.  Also every so often wallpapering the rooms and painting the wood floor where the rugs didn't cover.  No wall-to-wall carpeting back then.  I sure don't do any of that but with two Euchre Clubs being here, it will be a good excuse to do some deep cleaning...then it will be done until I have them here again!!  Killing two birds with one stone!! 

It got cold here last night.  It is only 51° right now and only to get to mid-60's today.  Partly cloudy.  Typical fall day in Indiana.  The leaves are turning.

2008 is officially ¾ over!!!!!!!!!

Hello dear friends! 

I know it's been a while since I checked in, so I am here today and updating you all on what's been going on with me.  I have a broken index finger on my left hand and typing is VERY slow and quite a chore.  So, I've been limiting things like forums and blogging as much as I can until it heals.

Both of my girls are in high school this year, so I was quite busy preparing for that in August.  My oldest graduates this year.  My girls just competed in a feis (aka Irish Dance competition) and you can read about that and see photos on my personal blog.

I've had a very busy summer, which I wrote about on my blog recently.  I have missed the last two challenges.  Just busy busy.  Some very nice images submitted! 

A most exciting thing has happened for me.     God blessed me with my first magazine cover!  It's for a homeschool magazine.  I posted and wrote about it in my blog, if you want to go there and read it.  CLICK HERE  I also posted it in the Our Pulished Members section of this forum.

I am enjoying my new large print Bible.  Boy, that makes me seem older than I am, if you don't know about my eye condition.  LOL  It's about the same or slightly worse depending on the day, if you want to know.

Hello and welcome to all the  's!

All typed out for now.  Blessings, Kathleen

Hello Everyone...

I'm just rushing (as usual).

It always seems as if when I get up here to Guelph, I think to myself, "Self?  You'll be able to rest and take an afternoon nap and cook some nice things to put in the freezer and..." but it never seems I get to do that! 

I had a meeting today with the President of the Guelph Hiking Trail Club and now I'm picking Norm McKenna up to drive him to Hamilton to the hospital where Judy was and she managed to leave her walker.  They are such expensive pieces of equipment!  Anyway, it's been found and so I'm driving Norm down to pick it up and then we're having supper with Judy at the St. Joseph's Hospital here in Guelph later.

Then I'm going to drive Norm to Belleville, Ontario one day (about 3 1/2 hours east of here) to see his brother who is in intensive care in the hospital there.  Not sure when that will take place.

A big to you Jonathan!

Kathleen, it's sooooooo lovely to see your post.  So happy that you're enjoying your new Bible.  I'm continuing to pray for your situation.  Look after that finger!

Hi Melody!

Busy day for you, Larry!

Hi Marilyn!

Etta Sue, I remember all those things too that my mother did.  I did lots of those too when I lived in N. Ireland.  And I didn't have a washing machine until Janice was born and my dear mother felt so sorry for me doing all the washing by hand and she helped me purchase a Hotpoint Supermatic twin tub spin washing machine.  That was the neatest little machine.

Anyway, off to Hamilton,  Will chat with you later.

Thanks, Pat!  Boy, you really are a busy woman.

I decided to go ahead and post the photo of the cover here, too...

Ohhh, Kathleen, that's a lovely cover!

So proud of you.

Now, I'm off to Hamilton.

I don't know how long it has been since I visited here but I was allowed to sign in so at least I'm still a member.

Some of you know that Cornelia is very ill with heart failure and is in Alive Hospice home care.  Six months ago the doctor said he didn't think she would live for more than six months.  But she is still here though her condition has weakened.  We have a nurse who comes twice a week, a lady who comes three times a week to bath her, and a social worker who comes every other week.  We also have medicine to help her when she needs it, things like morphine, and other drugs which help when she really gets agitated.  We know God is with us every day and we never have trials which are too hard for us to bear.  We appreciate your prayers and the prayers of so many which help us in this difficult time.  God is good.

I still think of many friends here at CP and I love you all.

Papa John

Hello Papa John good to see you posting here, I didn't know about  Cornelia I will certainly keep her in my prayers.

Ain't it just grand when your pictures get published on the front cover of something, the best I've managed was a Christian book cover, called, Living As God's People, by Don Guthrie, you know when that cheque comes through the door, and you feel like the man or woman who broke the bank at Monte Carlo?

Thanks so much, Papa John, for posting to let us know about Cornelia.  Father, I pray You'll give to both John and Cornelia special patience and trust.  Enable them to know Your power and presence with them, along with Your love and goodness toward them.  Oh Father, if this is Cornelia's time, then administer to her an easy and joyful passage into Your Presence and glory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Thank you, Papa John, for visiting us again.  I have been keeping up, on SeniorNet (as Jaywalker), on your postings about Cornelia and the news of the family.  It is good you have come here to let all your Christian friends know, as well.  Prayer really does help. 

I say Amen to Al's prayer.     God bless.

Ohhh, Papa John, how lovely to have you come here today and let us all know of our dear Cornelia.  We have and we will contyinue to pray for you both.  Oh, how well do we remember when the Lord answered all of our prayers for you when you were so seriously ill.  What a time that was but how precious it was to see you come and start posting after such a serious illness.

Thank you so much for coming in here to our little circle of friends who love you and will pray for you.

I'll be praying with the rest of our CP friends for you, Papa John. I'm so sorry for Cornelia's long illness. I know y'all have loved each other and our Master for many years, and you have many memories to look back on during this sad time of illness.

Much love, Ruth Ann

Oh, it was so nice to see your face, Papa John.  I'm sorry to hear of Cornelia's condition, but join with you in the comfort of knowing you both belong  to the Lord and all is in His hands.

Thank you for coming to let us know.  Nita

Hi everyone.  I got up early today as I accidentally turned on my alarm clock and it went off at 5 am and I wasn't able to go back to sleep.  I don't plan on making that mistake again.

Papa John, thanks for coming in and sharing with us.  I have been following your postings on SN so have been aware of the seriousness of Cornelia's condition.

Kathleen, what a beautiful magazine cover.  Glad to see your update and sorry to read about your broken finger.  That would make typing really difficult.

Pat, your kindnesses to Norm and Judy are wonderful.  I know it adds to your busy schedule but in the scheme of things helping someone else is a lot more important than a household chore.  These things help us see what is really important in our lives and I am sure Norm and Judy are very grateful for your help.

Etta Sue, I also remember those big beating wire hoops used to clean rugs that would be hung out and also the curtain stretchers with those sharp little nails to hold the curtains.

Not much on the schedule for today and I am looking forward to it.  I need to gather some things together and get into the car for a trip to Atlanta tomorrow to take our daughter to Grady hospital for an appointment and then to the grocery store.  She will be moving to another apartment a week from Sunday.

Papa John Thank you for the update.  You have been on my heart and now I know why.  Am Praying for you both.

This has been a dificult week with little sleep.  I hope to head to bed earlier tonight.  That should fix the problem.

The weather has turned here in the north.  The trees are about at their peek colour, maybe another few days.  We have had our first sprinkling of snow, and mornings are getting colder.

My boss has had this business for a year now, it is quite an accomplishment for her.

I must go, I have a few more threads to check out.

Have a great God day everyone.

JudyB

Good Morning Everyone...

It's a lovely day here in Guelph.  I'm going to see if I can get my lawn cut today.  Not sure if it will dry out enough but maybe this afternoon.  Some other de-cluttering to do as well.

I took Norm to Hamilton yesterday and then had supper with Judy and Norm in the St. Joseph's Rehab Hospital.  It was lovely to visit with Judy once again.  Her spirits are always so high.  She wanted to be remembered to all of you on here.

I made some Shepherd's Pie yesterday.  Instead of putting it into a large pan, I bought some individual tin foil pans with lids and divided it between 8 of them and mashed potatoes for the top, sprinkled a bit of grated cheese on top and now they are all in my freezer for a time when I don't feel like cooking and when I want some "comfort" food to eat!  (I love Shepherd's Pie)

Must go and start my day.  I still have to clean out my car from the trip home.  It sure gets messy. 

Let's all remember our dear friend, Cornelia, today and her wonderful caregiver, Papa John.

A Big Thankyou!

I can't say enough how very important it is for a new person to our website to find messages of welcome posted to them.

And I'd like to thank those of you who post welcome messages to the new folks.  We have such an extensive list of new people in our Introduce Yourself area and I sure enjoy reading your messages to them.  So how much more will the new folks enjoy reading a message just to them saying, "A big WELCOME"

So, PLEASE continue and if you haven't done this, please start.  I've had so many emails from many over the past months saying how much they appreciated the welcome messages posted to them.

Good Morning: Pat did Paul go to Guelph with you this trip?  What do you do with Geordie and Lauren when you go to Virginia? I am taking my dogs with me next week to Oregon they  will have to meet the cat and learn to get along together, might as well start now, than waiting until alter.

It rained here last night just a little bit, there is more coming according to the news;
We sure do need it. I will be walking the lady and her 3 dogs in the rain so I may as well walk mine in the rain too.

Nita, I certainly hope your birthday is wonderfully blessed. You're a special lady to us. Best wishes for this new year in your life - may you be given an extra portion of faith, hope, love, health, and happiness this year.

Much love to Papa John and Cornelia.

I, too, liked the magazine cover photos. What an accomplishment!

Pat, I love shepherds pie, too, and made it often when the kids were growing up.

Hi Marilyn...

Geordie is looked after by a close friend and if I'm not going for a long time, I leave Lauren in the house and my next door neighbour comes in and feeds her.

No, Paul is in Virginia this trip as he's right at a crucial time for building the house dealing with sub-contractors, etc. and I had medical appointments to deal with.

Oh, Papa John ~  It is so good to see you posting in CP.  I, too, keep up on Cornelia with your posts on SrNet.  She certainly is a trooper.  I anticipate in reading your posts. 

Pat ~ I opened up my email today and thought...what is going on?  When you moved all the mini-challenges, I got an email notification.  On my laptop, I get a notification but the clickable goes to the top the page, not the first post after the last one I read.  Is that a Vista thing or do I need to do something else on here?  I, too, have been wondering about Paul, Geordie and Lauren.  Edit:  I see you answered the question while I was composing.   

Today is the funeral visitation of the lady that played Euchre with us.  Not looking forward to that.  It will be a sad time but a blessing to know that her health is good now..no problems breathing and her heart is super. 

It is another fallish day today.  Cool.  Bright and sunny with some wind.  I have sunshine shining in the windows to help heat up the house.  Not going to turn on the furnace yet!!!  Gas prices.....

       HappyBirthday,Nita!

 

Sorry for all the emails, Etta Sue but that system is just so good so that we don't miss any posts, isn't it?

I created a Challenge Archive board and we'll have all the past challenges in one place in there now.

I don't know a single thing about Vista.  I know that my email notifications still go to the unread post.  Love it!

Lots of posts to read this morning.  Scotty is certainly wide awake!

Papa John, I have also kept aware of things on SN and have prayed for Cornelia.  Lovely to see you here and will continue to pray for both of you.

Rain today.  Not good, the painters started the outside of the house yest. and rain is forcast for the next few days.  I tried to tell the kids it was too late in the season....but what do old ladies know!

I am thinking of taking the little E&N train up island to visit for lunch and see my friend. Not this week though.  She seems quite determined to get together.  Will not stay over (as asked).  Possibly another time.  It is a nice trip if the train doesn't 1. break down  2. hit something  3.  hit someone.   On a good trip it takes about 90 minutes.
All of the above have happened a number of times and it is most troubling to all concerned.

Nice to see you back, Pat.  What a busy person. 

Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.

Liz

Thank you, guys, for all the Happy Birthday greetings.

It rained here last night too, Marilyn, and my new roof leaked.   Right where it's always leaked, where the house and the garage attach.  That's so disappointing, and I know the roofers wont' know what to do.  No one has ever been able to fix it, new roof or repair.  The leak just moves from side to side.  I'm so ready for these guys to be gone, maybe I'll just hope it swells up and stops.  Ya think?

Lord, You know all about it.

Porches!  I love porches.  Old porches, long porches, short porches; I'm looking forward to what people decide to submit in this one.      Nita

Well, Nita, if I were paying for my roof to be fixed, it better get fixed.  I'd be on the phone to the roofers and just say to them, "The roof leaks where you "fixed" it!"

Get them back!

  Nita. Hope you've have a great day.
I don't think I can out do scotty with the birthday greetings
Blessings to all.