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Let's face it–anxiety or worry have no advantages!  They ruin our health, rob us of joy, and change nothing!  Our day stands no chance against the terrorists of the Land of Anxiety.

But Christ offers a worry-bazooka.  Remember how He taught us to pray?  "Give us this day our daily bread. Matthew 6:11"  This simple sentence unveils God's provision plan:  live one day at a time.

Worry gives small problems big shadows.  Corrie ten Boom said, "Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows; it empties today of its strength."   And Romans 8:28 affirms: "Every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good."

Most anxiety stems, not from what we need, but from what we want.  Philippians 4:4 says, "delight yourselves in the Lord, yes, find your joy in Him at all times!"

If God is enough, you'll always have enough!

Good morning, from the Oregon coast.  It is a beautiful Sunday morning here and I am really enjoying it.

Yes, Etta Sue, I hate that C word too!   :ticked:  Marilyn, Michelle has really been tested with this ... four times, already.  You have to know I will be praying for the whole family.  You, as well, have really been hit hard with the deaths of your friends and now this visited upon your pastor's wife.  Yup, that could tend to lead to depression.  :( 

Thanks for the devotional, Jeanne Lee ... I have always enjoyed Max Lucado's writings.

Hoping y'all have a truly wonderful Sunday ... trouble and pain free ... rejoice in the day the Lord has made.

Hi everyone.  Just finished lunch and have laid down to rest but wanted to check in for today.  I did make it to church this morning but think I have about used up my supply of energy for today.  Before I went to church I finished up the work related to first of the month bill paying and the related record keeping.  For the last two or three years Pat has taken care of this but just isn't feeling up to doing it. I watched several of the football games yesterday.  I was happy that Georgia won.  

Etta Sue, I noticed gas was $3.89 when I came back from church.  It seems to go up every day.  I think you will find that 8/12ths of 2012 have passed.  You have lost a month somewhere.  :)

Marilyn,  such sad news regarding your pastor's wife. I will be praying for her as I do for all of those here in need of prayer.

Al, it sounds like you have a good idea.  Is it a small congregation?

Jeanne, thanks for the devotional thoughts for this week.

Hi Everyone!

It's a lovely day here in Guelph.  Went to church this morning and made it home and now want to rest!  I haven't heard from Paul today.  He drove south yesterday to get ready for his brother coming from Oregon on the 18th and what he has to do is heavy work I can't help with so I will travel south after Sept. 10 (physiotherapy) and have a good time visiting with Peter.  I'll be in the kitchen making meals and tidying up and Paul can do the other stuff.  :)

Thanks for the devotional today, Jeanne.

I must have missed a post somewhere, and was wondering who Michele was.  Now I read it is Marilyn's pastor's wife.  Prayers for Michele.  And I also hate that dreadful C word!

Al, I pray your "improv" sermon was wonderful and led to a fruitful discussion.  And it kept your mind off your troubles for a while, too, right?  ;)

Our Youth pastor preached this morning, and it was a nice change.

John brought Beth to church this morning, and several who had seen her during this past week commented on how good she looked today.  Praise God!

My eyelids are getting heavy, as I had one of those "J" nights last night.

There are two couples singing out at Country View Baptist church tonight and we plan to go listen to them.

See you good folks later!

Hello Pat!!  Always good to have a post from you!  We must chat again soon!

Yes, Janet!  Time for another "catch up" via telephone!  :)

Prayers for the pastor's wife concerning the vile "C".  Praying that the test results are still in early stage.

Al:  I like your idea of a close fellowship this morning and am sure that your message was well taken. 

Well, I tried it - the close group this morning.  The main problem, as I knew it would be, was that a number of the people didn't say anything.  But a few did, so it was some good some not.  If I could do it everu week for a while I think it would work better.  But at least it gave everyone some hing to think about.  And I think everyome is at least aware that "church" is much more than a one-man show every week.

Quote from: Al Moak on September 02, 2012, 09:02:30 PM
And I think everyome is at least aware that "church" is much more than a one-man show every week.

AMEN!!!   So many people think that it is a one-man show!

Wish I could have been there, Al.

God bless you.

Good for you, Al...

Need something different to "renew the soul--thinking after the discussion is over..

Sounds like I would have enjoyed..

You have so much knowledge in the word and always loved your bible studies over the years that you posted..

Hi everyone.  Just back from McDonald's where we only had three of us in attendance this morning.  They had a light business so far on this holiday and there basically was no traffic this morning, which was really nice.  I got up feeling better this morning than I have in several weeks and sure hope it continues as is an omen that things are balancing out.  Nothing on the schedule for today other than I have a meeting to attend this evening.  My usual Monday men's luncheon is taking today off as we found meeting on a holiday isn't a good idea.

Pat, nice to see your posting.  I also made it to church yesterday morning as had missed last week.  Pat still isn't ready to get out to church and had a pretty miserable day yesterday with her bad hip.  Hope Paul had a good trip back to Virginia.

Janet, nice to read that Beth was up to attending church with John yesterday and is looking better. 

Al, we have the same lack of participation in our weekly Bible study as some folks never say a thing.  However, there are some of us who do speak up or ask questions (guess who one of those might be). 

Joyce, nice to see your posting today. 

We spent yesterday delivering 2 boxes of clothes to Ottawa for the fire victims.  Didn't get to meet up with them however the younger sister lives 10 minutes away from Steve and Ina, John's cousins.  We had a wonderful visit with the cousins, full of laughter and discussion.  The visit was long overdue.

After driving a round trip of over 500 miles we were tired and glad to be home. 

I am taking today off to get other things done.  Have a great weeked folks!

I haven't been lazy...just now getting here!  Actually I spend an hour or so this morning doing Bible study.  Our Sunday School teacher is a retired minister and we are enjoying discussions of the Bible rather than a structured Bible School lesson.  This Sunday we discussed the Book of Ruth.  (Kind of like Al's sermon...Larry has a bad back so sits in our circle)  Next week our assignment is to find out who are Christians; what do Christians do; and who/what is the Church?  I love my NLT Application Bible.  I ended up typing almost 3 pages on the two subjects with Bible verses. 

I was going to ask Ivalou to go somewhere for lunch today but she called to say she was going to her son's house.  So I decided to go fill the car up with gas...$3.85.9 a gallon.  Then I went to the Dollar General and to Subway.  I brought home a Veggie Delight for lunch. 

Tomorrow morning I have a fasting blood draw at 9am.  Why am I thinking of everything that I shouldn't eat? 

I finished another Chemo Wrap last evening and started another one.  I have some recipe's for our church recipe book to proof read.  And I am just taking things a little at a time.  Do not Labor on Labor Day!!

And thanks Larry...it is 2/3rds of 2012 over now!

Judy, that's so wonderful!  I'm so happy you did that trip to Ottawa.  What a long journey but your efforts will be appreciated so much I'm sure.  Again, thank you!


Hi Larry...  I'm glad you're feeling a lot better.  I'm sorry that Pat had a rough day though.


Hello Joyce!  Glad to see you in here.

Hi Etta Sue!  You posted while I was posting.

I love the thought of these chemo wraps.  What a wonderful mission you are taking part in!!

I went to the S/nipped Spay and Neuter clinic this morning to pickup an application for volunteer work. That is not a mistake int he way I spelled S/nipped  that is their logo. I am looking forward to doing some work there a few hours every week.

We also went grocery shopping this morning and boy oh boy you sure can't get much for the amount of $$$ we spent.We also put gas in Keith's Camaro at $4.02 per gallon.

I am trying to talk Keith into letting me take the Camaro to California  this weekend when I go. It gets better gas mileage than my old car, the radio works where mine doesn't and it looks a lot better than my old car.

Michele  was in Oregon for her Dr appointment, her mother made the appointment went to Ca and brought her to OR. She will have her surgery in Eureka Ca. soon, I am not sure just when.

Hi Marilyn...  What is this S/nipped Spay and Neuter clinic?  A place for animals?


I'm driving to Virginia next week and hopefully the gas won't be too high.

Pat it is a spay and neuter clinic for cats and dogs, the do a lot of feral cats that are trapped fixed then released, they also do rescues before they are adopted. It is a special program they have in Oregon. They bring in cats from other counties too.

Thanks Marilyn.  So, you would be a volunteer and not get paid?

Al:  Your idea of having the small group meeting sounds so nice - we have always loved small group meetings at church.  Glad your first time went so well.

Pat:  Nice to see you in here.  What is happening with you?  Soon to drive south? 

Larry:  How nice that you have a day of feeling better but sorry to read that Pat isn't feeling up to par yet.

We will be away for quite some time visiting in the state of Washington - all packed & have the rain gear for the islands just in case.  Leaving Wednesday & checking where the fires are if any require bypass driving - we expect the gas to be sky high because now Washington loves to tax and tax the gasoline. 

Please do not send any forwarded stuff - my inbox gets jammed and I won't have time to check mail daily.  Really, you would not believe how many friends are forwarding stuff - sorry, am feeling so overwhelmed now. 

Hi Carol!

I hope you have a wonderful trip!  How long will you be away?  I think of you and hubby every day as I write with a wonderful pen!!! ;)

I will be driving south after Sept. 10 (physio that day) and Paul's brother, Peter, is arriving from Oregon on Sept. 18 for several days.  Paul has gone south as he has some things to do before Peter's arrival which I can't really help with while I'm recuperating from this shoulder surgery.

Hi everyone.  I awoke to a cloudy morning with chance of more rain.  I just went out to bring the garbage can back up to the house and there is a light mist.  It all missed us yesterday.  I slept in until 8 am this morning and enjoyed it.  I had stayed up late watching the Virginia Tech/Georgia Tech football game, which came down to a very thrilling ending with Virginia Tech winning in overtime.  I had an email from our friends who recently moved up to north Georgia and is fighting the prostate cancer.  He has a doctor's appointment down here this morning and they will call us when he is finished and we plan on meeting them for lunch.  That is the only thing on the schedule as far as I know for today. I had the best day yesterday that I have had in the last several weeks as didn't have the feeling of exhaustion all day long.

Judy, 500 miles driven in one day is a lot of miles.  Glad you have been able to deliver the clothing and also visit with relatives.

Etta Sue, sounds like you have a great Bible School class and it sounds a bit like our Wednesday Bible study that our minister conducts.  I have been missing it as Pat has her PT at the same time as the class meets. 

Marilyn, it sounds like that would be the type of volunteer work that you would enjoy as you would be working with or around animals.  I agree on the grocery shopping.  A few days ago I had to pay over $1 for each apple I purchased. 

Pat, the gas has come down a few cents in our area in the last couple of days.  However, it was still $3.89 yesterday.

Carol, hope you all have a great trip to Washington.  That is a beautiful state. 

We had lots of rain in the night.  I spent over an hour last evening watering my roses and the zucchini plants and tomato plants and then the rain came!  So they have lots of water now!

I heard yesterday from our sister-in-law and she had been camping up on the shores of Lake Superior for awhile with her son and his family.  They pulled two trailers--one for her and one for her son's family.  Anyway, they made it home in one day--a distance of 850 km  one way!!!  That's a long way pulling those trailers.  She had a lovely time and their campsite was in a wonderful place to view sunsets on Lake Superior each night.  I miss camping.  I love it so much.

Enjoy your lunch with your friends, Larry. 

After fasting for over 12 hours and drinking lots and lots of water, I went to the doctor's office.  Marla was the nurse.  She never tried to get my blood before so I thought I would give her a chance.  Right arm at the elbow...she got blood and then it stopped.  Left arm at the elbow...nothing.  She got Cathy.  Cathy is usually a whiz at getting my blood.  She tried a different spot on my right arm at the elbow...nothing.  Then she tried the back of my right hand...nothing.  They printed out a paper for me to take to the hospital and have my blood drawn at the lab.  It has moved.  You go in the ER entrance...walk down this long hallway and register at the Radiology area.  Then you walk down another long hallway to the Lab.  A woman named Suntel...she was Middle Eastern...beautiful gal stuck me in a different spot on the left arm...nothing!  She got Stephanie!  She said, I will get you!  (Yall, right!)  She stuck me in the back of my left hand.  Voila!  Success!!  And I didn't even feel the prick!  Six times and finally success!  From now on when I need blood drawn, I am going to insist I go to the hospital lab.

Then the rehab center is next to the hospital so I went to the pool.  I kept looking at all my sticks to see if I was bleeding or not but I didn't.  I exercised for an hour.

Then back to the hospital to take a Chemo Wrap at the main entrance.

I felt like then I needed a treat!  After dieting for 3 months and being stuck 6 times I ate 2 scrambled eggs, 2 sausage patties, hash browns, 2 pancakes with peanut butter and syrup and 2 cups of coffee!  Yum!

Now I am ready to head to the front bedroom with my book and hopefully a nap!

Pat yes I will be working as a volunteer and I start this afternoon in recovery. I will be monitoring cats as the come out of surgery until they are awake enough to be taken to a cage to await pickup.

Etta sue it is really a chore for them to get blood from me as well. The last two time I had the same person who had trouble. I  would rather have someone whom I know can get it on the first stick and not be digging around in my arm trying to find the vein.

Pat:  Don says that it is nice of you to mention the pen.  He keeps up with his hobby and now wants to make a pepper grinder for me.  He also made a ripper and a thing to keep fabric in place while sewing as well as a stylus with a rubber tip for me to type on the iPad.  So glad that you are doing better - be careful with your shoulder.  You might be interested that we are heading towards Laramie and then west just like you drove to our place only we will go in the morning.  We are taking our time to head to Newport, OR and then up the coast.    You mentioned Lake Superior and Don is from Duluth so we know the lake quite well, at least on the MN side.  You should see it in January!

Larry:  I am looking forward to my old places so much - my only regret is missing this month of women's bible study & then come back to dr. appointments for Don and myself.  Oh, well.  Can't be helped. 

Our neighbor had us over for a super Scandinavian dinner once again.  She loves to cook the old recipes and we love to eat the memory foods.  Lefse , pickled herring, swedish meatballs and so forth - it was so good.  I don't think anyone else in the neighborhood would appreciate it as much as us. 

Marilyn, enjoy your volunteer work.  I hope it goes well for you.

Carol, my daughter used to live in Nolalu which is about 50 miles or so west of Thunder Bay but as the crow flies it's only about 30 miles from the USA border!  When I visited her, we used to drive down to Duluth often.  Sometimes we went through Canada but many times we went through the northern peninsula of Michigan and along the southern shore of Lake Superior.  It's so lovely.  That's actually the way Paul and I went to Oregon last year as we wanted to see the source of the Mississippi River.  I hope you'll be able to keep in touch with us on your trip--at least a few times.  ;)


Etta Sue, I feel so bad for you that you have trouble with your veins.  I have such an easy time donating blood.

Etta Sue, OUCH!  I never have a problem, in fact I'm usually told "You have good veins."

Marilyn, wishing you success with your new volunteer job.  Sounds like just the thing for you with your love for animals.

I worked from 1-4:15 and they were still doing  a few more kitties, I really like the work there and it is so rewarding to know we are saving lives. I worked in Recovery, the females take longer to come around. Surgery on the males only takes 5 minutes and they come around much quicker. We have to be very careful with the feral cats as they can be awfully mean. So we wrap them in a towel before they come around. WE keep them all nice an warm with Rice heating bags wrapped in a towel and covered with a blanket. They are still intubated when we get them so as soon as the can swallow we take out the tube. i learned how to clip the ear to mark the Ferals it is so easy. Just clip a forceps to the tip trim the tip of the ear off with scissors and cauterize it. I will work 3 days per week except for next week when they are working the weekend instead of in the middle of the week. I will work on the following Monday. I really like this job.

Etta Sue that was not fun.  They had that problem with me the last time I had blood works done.

I am at Tim Hortons with a decaf tea and waiting patiently for Kassie to finish with her driving test.  I think I am more nervous than she is...John is waiting at the examination centrer.  I am taking advantage of the high speed internet!

We were in the bush yesterday cutting down trees for the winter.  This is becoming quite a job, we are getting older and taking trees down is getting harder.

Pat hope Physio goes well today.  Enjoy your trip to VA, and keep your shoulder down don't let it tense up!

Have a great day folks!

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Hi everyone.  Just back from coffee and a quick trip to the post office and a stop at the bank to make a deposit for the organization for which I serve as treasurer.  We had a nice visit yesterday over lunch with our friends who recently moved from our community.  He had gotten a positive report from his doctor and he is looking so much better.  I will take Pat to her physical therapy session in about an hour.  If I drive then she can take a pain pill before she goes and that helps.  This evening I have a business meeting to attend, my next to last one as my three year term ends at the end of December.  I had an email from my son in the middle of the night saying my DIL was spending the night in the hospital and that he would call us today.  They were to do a test, an endoscopy, I believe this morning as she has inflammation of her stomach. A couple of years ago she had a gastric bypass operation.  The sun is out this morning but still a possibility of rain before the day is over. 

Pat, does Paul enjoy camping?  I doubt your plants would complain about the additional moisture.  :)  Hope your shoulder is feeling better each day.

Etta Sue, you shouldn't be so stingy with your blood.  :)  I have begun to have a problem when they try to get my blood and my right arm at the elbow still is trying to heal the terrible bruise from an attempt to dry blood several weeks ago.  It sounds like you got your walking in while at the hospital.

Marilyn, I hope your enjoyed your first day as a volunteer.  You are so caring of animals that you should be a natural.  I see you really enjoyed the work.

Carol, it sounds like you all are really looking forward to a lovely vacation.  This should be a great time of the year to travel.  Nice of your neighbor to fix that type of meal for you.

Judy, I remember how hard the work was in splitting logs for the fire when I was a young man.  I can't image it for someone who isn't really young anymore.  Hope Kassie passed her test.  I am glad you could enjoy the highspeed internet for a little while.

Thank you for the warm welcome.

Know that I am here; just "listening" but there are so many postings when I come in that I have no time to respond in writing.(only have limited computer time)

But I do remember all in prayer--some weeks here the prayer list is so very long...

That is when I go to Manna for the Soul and post a few of my favorite bible study messages in the hope that they help others as they do me.

Please put my mom in your prayers again, she went through one surgery quite well but we had to cancel another surgery because she had lost 8 lbs in three months and doctor wants her to "bulk up" before more surgery, even though it is very, very minor.

So I sent my hubby to her house with chocolate flavored Ensure in hopes that that will help.

Bye for now and bless you

By the way, Marilyn, so very happy you are feeling better with your vertigo.

I was most interested in hearing about your therapy since I have had BVP since my  20's.

Very glad to see that they have newer treatments for the dizziness...

Stay well, the "furry" ones need you...My daughter in law and son have been rescuing for years.  We now have 6 in the shop and three more rescued this weekend. DIL works for vet who does all surgery "out of the goodness of his heart" and then my kids take care of them here in our shop till new homes are found..They have dogs at home, so our shop looks like "rescue center..."

I couldn't sleep last night.  I kept going over my menu for Euchre at my house Sept 21.  Got it all settled and many things may be done ahead of time! 

It got so dark here a few minutes ago.  The radio earlier announced that we are to have bad storms this afternoon.  Well, it rained for maybe 5 minutes and it getting lighter out now!  I don't know if that was it or not! 

I was telling Ivalou about all my sticks yesterday and she looked at me like it was all my fault and said, I don't have a problem so why do you?!  If I could do anything that would help, I certainly would do it!  I have blood...just not big veins that they want to take my blood.  I see veins but that's not what they use!  My arms look like a war zone today!  Big dark blood bruises!! 

Marilyn, it sounds like you have a volunteer job that is right down your alley!  I couldn't do it.  I am squeamish when it comes to anything hurting and at the sight of blood...especially not mine!

And yes, Larry, visiting our hospital is not for anyone that can't walk much or far!  They do have wheel chairs available at the doors but you can't navigate them yourself.  Someone has to push you. 

I guess it is about time for lunch. 

I've really enjoyed the postings tonight I was SHOCKED when I realized it had been so long since I was here.

First, a couple of days of feeling terrible and staying mostly in bed. Then, some really busy days.

So, it's good to be here, and good to know that today my son's medical care was brought up to date. It's so hard for him to drive when he has those terrible headaches, so I took the day specifically with him.

There was lots of sitting and waiting, going to another doctor, sitting and waiting, etc., but we ended up eating his first meal of the day after 3 pm at one of my favorite Thai restaurants. His blood work was for "fasting after midnight", so he was SO thankful when we finally could go to the lab. :)

Now, weary mom is signing off, thanking God for His goodness to each of us.

Love to all,
Ruth Ann

It seems my email notification didn't work, again.  But anyway, here I am, after going to Google to find our place.

Ruth Ann, so sorry you had sick days.  Shouldn't happen to such a wonderful warrior of God.  Glad you got your son's care on track, that must be a big relief to you.

Marilyn, glad you're enjoying the 'clinic' work with the animals.  Not my cup of tea, but so needed.  My volunteer service right now is writing the articles for the paper on the care home residents.  Isn't it wonderful that God gave each of us the talents, abilities, and desires that, all together, make everything work?

Larry, I hope your better days continue!  Also that your daughter-in-law gets along well, with no further problems.

Etta Sue, I feel for you!  Only one time have I ever had to be stuck a second time, and I was not a happy camper!  I think six times might have had me threatening to leave!  Hope your bruises heal quickly!

Pat, so good to see more posts from you!  Love and miss you, girl.

We spent the day yesterday driving to the VA hospital in Amarillo for Darrel's audio appointment.  They have a new gal there, and she changed the ear things on his hearing aids, adjusted them and got them to working correctly.  Now I hope he will wear them more faithfully, so I don't have to shout at him!

After the appointment, we met Darrel's sister Dolores and her husband, Norman, at Lin's Grand Buffet for lunch.  We had the best visit we've had with them in ages!!  Need to do that more often.  Seems a 400 mile RT is a bit much for a few minutes' visit, though.  So we try to see them when we are in town.  Dolores told Darrel she had a new dachshund, so we had to drive out to their house to meet Trixie! Darrel says he doesn't really want to get another dog, but I think he is trying to convince himself.

Joyce, good to see you!

Carol, glad you and Don get to go again!  We have the Cape Cod bus trip with the Hugoton seniors coming up; leaving on the 20th.  They have TWO big buses full of people going!

We are leaving tomorrow for Nebraska for a siblings reunion, be back on Monday.

I have been ---the word gags me to say it---sick.  I hate being sick in any way!  But I think the lack of sleep caused it.  I have a fever, sore throat and general blah.  AND I have to go to Hugoton today and speak at Rotary about my book.  Prayers appreciated!

Beth seems to be over the UTI now and she and John are enjoying each other so much.  How I praise God for John!

If I have missed anyone, please know I love you--I must pray a while, then go to Pat's for hair fixing before heading to Hugoton.

Love you all!

Hi everyone on an overcast morning.  I was able to sleep late this morning, which was enjoyable, as I had stayed up and watched the pro football game last night.  This morning I have watched several really good videos that people had sent to me.  Nothing on the schedule for today.  The business meeting I attended last evening went very well but I was glad to get home and not need to drive any further in the dark.  Our DIL was diagnosed with an ulcer in her stomach yesterday but the test was done late and so they kept her a second night in the hospital.  Hope she will get to go home today.

Joyce, nice to see your posting today.  Is the "shop" a veterinary clinic?  Hope your mom does well and gains some weight.

Etta Sue, glad you didn't get those bad storm. 

Ruth Ann, hope you are feeling better.  Glad your son was able to see the doctors and know he appreciated your help. 

Janet, I had another good day yesterday (three in a row) so am optimistic that this will be the situation most days in the future.  I am feeling like I did before the pacemaker was replaced.  I still rest a lot but that is fine.  So sorry to read that you are not feeling well.  Hope your speech goes well and you sell a lot of books.

I think I've fallen into a nest of gypsies!  Seems like so many of our friends here are traveling, or making plans to travel, or are almost constantly on the go.   :o   I guess I did my share of that in times past, but now I'm just happy to hunker down at home and enjoy everyone else's travelogues.   :thumbsup:

I wish I was traveling somewhere but I am content to stay at home and getting out maybe 10-15 miles.  Seems there is always something to do and even doing nothing is something!

I slept soooo good last night.  I even surprised myself. 

I have had my breakfast and have read my devotions.  I have a top that I need to re-do so I can wear it and maybe finish a book.  I opened the front door and now I am thinking I might just go to the basement and get my power washer and get the deck washed!  That's a fun job and each swipe of the wand shows you have accomplished something!

So who knows what I will do.  I have my Sunday School lesson done.  My menu for Euchre is done.  My grocery list is made.  Need to decide when to mow so that my yard will look nice for Euchre.  Hmmm!  Maybe power wash and mow today!

Well, I think I must have "power washed" me this morning! ;)

At least, I felt more empowered when dressed and ready to go.

Am back from working with a friend, and now have "homework" for this afternoon and evening.

At any rate, isn't it great that God knows just what we need, and He provides it in His own loving way.

Love to all of you,
Ruth Ann

I felt considerably better while on the way to Hugoton, while there, and coming back.  Now my throat is hurting again, so guess I better find a remedy for that.  Prayer is the very best remedy!  But I'm not against a throat soothing cough drop, either!

Thanks, Larry.  I think my talk went pretty well, though I didn't feel I was at my best---and about a third of the attendees bought books.  And one man chased me down outside to give me a donation.  I told him I will use it to get a book into someone's hands who otherwise couldn't afford one.  So I was blessed today.

Hi, Jeanne!

Need to run to the paper and get some photos off my card--more for the stores I am doing.

Janet, you were going to send me an itinerary of your trip to see if you will be anywhere near me. 

Paul's brother is arriving from Oregon on Sept. 18 and then we'll leave for the Philly area on the Saturday.

Pat, we just got the itinerary this week!  I will email you!

Well, we have a brand new great-granddaughter, Jennavieve Nicole, born this evening at 5:04 and weighing in at 7 Lbs. 1 oz. She has two older sisters, Alexis and Chelsea.  I can't wait to hold her, but won't get to see her until we return from Nebraska.   :(

Hello everyone I pray all is well with everyone.  My son is playing football tonight, he is the starting center and starting defense right tackle.  His name is Larry is was made team Captain tonight.  I have heard the score yet so I'll update later.  I have been reading the book , " The Virtuous Woman" by Vicki Courtney. Absolutely amazing.  Here's a quote :

President John Adams once said , " From all that I had read of history and government of human life and manners, I had drawn this conclusion, that the manners of women are the most infallible barometer to ascertain the degree of morality and virtue of a nation."

Update on the game 14 to 0 , my sons team the Flyers are winning.  Larry has gotten two great tackles.  I will post later to let you know the final score. Sorry just a proud Momma

Prayers for all, Marlo

Go, Larry!!!  and go, Marlo!  Happy for you both!

YES!!!!

GO Larry!!!! 

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So I said I would give an update on my sons football game is  Flyers 14 to 6. We won,  and the LORD blessed us for keeping all the players on both sides. Thanks for reading about a game of a 13 year old.

Marlo, it is so good to see you posting again!  We missed you.  Be sure to tell Larry that we're all thrilled about his team's win. 

Marlo.  You can always talk to me about the children.    Love their experiences.   Good job,   

Ruth Ann. You are up and about now. Wonderful. 

We are in Bend , Oregon.  Lost the way right in the town when the signs changed. Got a motel room. Had a salad and waked down to the river. Over 1000 miles in two days not bad for us on the back roads.  Weather is fine. 

We give thanks for an uneventful drive.     

Using the stylus Don made for me      So sleepy and it is too early. 

Take care everyone.   

When I got to work today there were to beautiful Pit bulls on the operating table. The big older male was a Blue Brindle,  Absolutely beautiful and I got to take care of them when they came out of surgery. The other was a 6 month old black and white female and she was as big as he was.  Beautiful Dogs. I had both of them on the recovery bed at the same time. there was one big fellow this morning that was over 120 lbs and the Doctor had to operate on him o n the floor because no one could get him up on the table.

Hey Carol!!!!

I've been thinking of you all day and wondering where you are.

Thanks for letting us know.  Please say "Hello" to Don for me.

Hi Marilyn!

You were posting as I was!

:)

Hi Pat. The gal who runs the clinic has a smooth coat Border Collie, female, only 40 lbs who does agility. She's quite a character.

We have a new lady who registered last November but has just come back.

Can we all welcome her in the Introductions area please?  Her name is Linda.

Hi everyone.  It is a nice morning here in Georgia.  After coffee at the Senior Center a couple of friends and I walked a bit in the park.  This is the first time I have tried to walk like this since I had my new pacemaker put in.  I did well except needed to sit down and rest about half way around.  I am very encouraged.  Pat told me yesterday afternoon that her physical therapy session today will be at 1 pm rather than 11:30 am so I am going to attend the ROMEO's men's luncheon at 11:30.  We usually meet for about 1 hour so I can leave at 12:30 and get home in time to get her to her 1pm appointment.  Nothing else on the schedule for today.

Jeanne, I am like you in being satisfied to stay home and not travel.  Trips to Atlanta to see Stacey or for doctor appointments is about all the travel we can handle right now.

Etta Sue, you may be the only person I have ever know who liked using a power washer.  :)  It sounds like you have things under control.

Ruth Ann, glad to read you were feeling better and active yesterday. 

Janet, sounds like you had a most successful talk and sale of your books.  Congratulations great grandmother with the new great graddaughter.

Pat,  see you and Paul are keeping the roads busy in September.  Glad that Paul's brother will be able to visit with you and see your beautiful new home on the mountain.

Marlo, it sounds like you have a very talented son and nice to read there were no injuries on either side.  Interesting quote from John Adams.  Have you read the John Adams book by  David McCullough.  It is a very interesting book about both he and Abilgal, who was quite a woman.

Carol, glad to see you checking in from Oregon.  That is a lot of miles to travel in two days. 

Marilyn, those were big dogs.  I am sure you gave them good care.

Congratulations, Larry, on your team win!  I have only seen two live football games in my life.  Greenfield High School and Hanover College.  One was too noisy...too many kids and the other I about froze to death! 

Well, I did not get the top re-done and I am still reading my book.  But the deck is nice and white but it wasn't fun!  I shouldn't have done it in the heat of the afternoon.  I think I sweat a gallon and kept taking breaks.  I wish there was a way to keep the wand working without gripping the handle!  My arms started hurting and my neck from looking down all the time.  But it is all done even though I was beginning to this I overdid it!

Then I came in the house and caught up again on the computer.

Then I headed to the garage and started mowing the grass!  Some of my yard was tall grass...some still short.  Well, the grass wasn't as tall as the crab grass!  But an hour and fifteen minutes, it was done.  Again, I think I sweated a gallon. 

It was after 7pm when I was done.  So I showered and then fixed popcorn for supper!  I noticed that Parker was mowing Ivalou's yard so all three of us have newly mowed lawns!

And soon after dark, it was lightening and thundering and then heavy rain!  Glad I mowed.  We lost satellite so I went to bed.  Tossed and turned...I think I was too tired.  I even went to the front bedroom...kept hearing a roaring and then realized it was my own blood rushing through my veins!!  How weird is that?  And it was too light in that room so I went back to the other bedroom.  Finally after 2am I went to sleep!

Today Ivalou and I are getting our haircut.  She really cut mine short so I just want the top trimmed today.  It is finally doing what I want it too after 4 weeks!!  My 3-4 inches was her 2-3 inches!  Then Ivalou wants to go to WalMart.

This evening Marge is taking Ivalou, Jane, me and maybe Betty to a Fish Fry in a little town north of us.  Sounds delish!

Welcome Linda!!!!  I hope you come into this part of the site.

Pat:  We are on the Oregon coast and have set up our schedule for the time here so there is so much to do and see - we do hope the fog lifts a little now.  We are one day ahead of schedule so Don is napping right now.  It is foggy and we want to get to the beach and walk as much as possible.  We had a lunch of clam chowder in Lincoln City - mmmmmm good.  A man saw our license plates and wanted to talk politics - he was from Oklahoma and lives here for years. 

This place has a laundry room so that will be super and they have a fireplace room with coffee at the entrance - guess where we will park ourselves later?  Of course, the day we left Colorado, the temperature dropped to a more reasonable number so that is great to hear but we sure could have used it a few weeks ahead of time. 

Larry:  So good to read that you are doing laps again - resting is fine and a wise thing to do. 

Etta Sue:  I can relate to freezing from watching hockey games with the children and so forth.  Power washing is a real chore - aren't you glad it is over? 

Oh, I wanted to mention something about Don and I going to a movie before we left - 2016, not that it matters.  But this has happened to me before - only us two people in the entire row & no one near us when two women came and sat right next to us.  We almost laughed out loud - somehow, we just draw people in.  No matter where we sit, people come and sit near us - even at the doctor's office.  It is a family joke.

Etta Sue:  Diamonds and roses are lovely. 

Hi, friends,

It's been a good day with working on picking up mail for my son who has been out of town interviewing, went to the bank (Nooooooo money in my billfold). ;)

So, it's good to be able to swing by the automatic teller machine from time to time.

Also, I got a haircut too, Etta Sue. Will be interested to see how it behaves after my shower tonight.

Well, now's the time to rest and thank God for a good day.

Marlo, one of my sons played football beginning in middle school, so I understand the anxious feelings we get when our sons play.

Now, to head to bed for a long night's rest this evening.

Ruth Ann

Hi everyone.  Had a good nights sleep and since we are no longer doing coffee at McDonald's on Saturday morning I was able to sleep in until about 8 this morning, which was enjoyable.  I had another good day yesterday so am greatly encouraged.  I think my body must be adjusting to the new pacemaker/defibrillator and the added pacing of the other side of the heart.  Not much planned for today other than attend a meeting this morning and a quick stop at the Dollar General store that is on the way to get a couple of items.  Then I will enjoy football games this afternoon and evening and rest.  I really have a rough life don't I?  :)   

Etta Sue, the pressure washing of your porch sounds like it was almost too much for you.  Hope you have no carryover effects today.  Almost sounds like you got over tired yesterday as you did so much.  Enjoy the fish fry tonight.

Carol, people sitting near you must indicate your good humor and friendliness shine forth even in a dark theater.  Sounds like you are staying in a nice place.

Ruth Ann, always nice to read that you have had a good day.  The money does seem to have a way of flying out of our pockets. 

A special hi to all who join us here today.  If you are just looking in and have registered for the site please write a few lines so we can begin to know you.  We always have open arms to others joining in our discussion if they observe the guidelines to keep this a safe, God centered place. 

We slept well in this very quiet place and it is dark and a drizzle rain outside. 

Larry:  LOL, I never thought of it that way.  Also, I have never thought of your getting used to a different defibrillator.   So, they are not all the same.

Heading to the beach after a bit. 

Ha! Ha!  Yep!  Today is the day I start living in my 8th decade!! 

Marge called me while at the beauty shop and cancelled our fish fry outing.  Storm predictions and she didn't want to be driving in the storm or us standing in line in the rain.  So Ivalou and I pigged out at the China Buffet! 

It rained all afternoon and evening but really got serious with lightening, thunder and wind after dark!  I have a few limbs...twigs in the yard and there sure is lots of wet outside.  My sump pump ran all night and morning! 

Charlene called me soon after I was out of bed.  She brought me a gift around 10am bringing her granddaughter, Makena, and her Mom, Charlotte.  They didn't stay long.

And then Ivalou and I went to Art's Pizza in Anderson.  When Ivalou's husband, then fiancee, came home from Crete in the Navy during the 50's, he introduced us to pizza pie!  Remember it used to be 'pie'?  About the same time Art's Pizza opened in Anderson.  It was just a walk-in place, order your pizza, wait and take it home to eat.  Best pizza in the world!  It still is only now it is a pizza restaurant.  Ivalou and I almost ate a large pizza with Diet Pepsi! 

And KMart is still close to Art's so we went there.  I found a blue jean jacket...I didn't even look at the price, tried it on, it fit and put it in the basket!  I had my grocery list for Euchre and got some items on the list.  Ivalou was wanting some vegetation killer but KMart didn't have any.

So we went to Walmart...she found what she wanted.

Then Dollar General in Lapel for some milk! 

And home.  I am home for the day.  Ivalou has an alumni dinner from high school to attend this evening.  It's for anyone graduating from Lapel during the 50's.  I am too young...I graduated in 1960!  tsk! tsk!

That's it.  Now to go check Facebook.

Thanks for saying that, Jane - that way I can tag along with a metoo.

Any time, Al ....  :)

Thanks for the birthday wish....even with my prompting! 

My birthday was great.  Ivalou and I had a wonderful time...laughing and joking around...just like old days.  Made my day memorable!

I crocheted and watched TV in the evening. 

Now to wait another year and I can do it again!  Birthdays are wonderful...the older you get, the more you have!

I am ready for church and ready to head out the door.  This evening at 5pm we are having a church picnic outside and then go into the sanctuary for a Hymn Sing! 

Hi everyone.  Another week has flown by and we have a sunny morning with the forecast of some cooler days ahead.  I am planning on attending church later this morning and will then get something for lunch to bring back home.  I was happy to see Georgia University win their football game last evening with the University of Missouri.   Nothing else planned for today other than watching some of the pro football games.

Etta Sue, sorry I didn't see it was your birthday yesterday until after I had posted.  Hope you had a wonderful time.  Sounds like quite a storm you had a couple of nights ago.  Hope your church picnic this evening is most enjoyable and the weather cooperates.

Etta Sue  Happy Birthday! 

Today is John's last day off on holidays....It has been so good to have the time together.  It will be hard to see him back on the road!

Be back later with a new Thoughts!

Hello friends, Janice here.  Been a while since I was here. Sorry I have not been able to keep up very well. 

Happy Grandparents Day to all you Grandparents!  My Gr-dtr made dinner for me today, how nice of her,
I had forgotten it was this day.  My dtr is in El Paso since a week ago Friday, and will be coming home by tonight, otherwise she would have been with us for dinner.  On Sunday it is dinner at noon! 

Happy Birthday yesterday, Etta Sue.  You are still a spring chicken compared to me! 

I read the postings for this week.  I hope all the sick ones are better, and all the travelers have safe journeys.  I am doing OK I guess, too much stress and tummy acid though.  A week ago tonight near midnight I had a terrific chest pain and high blood pressure so I called my gr-dtr to come.  She called 911 and 4 EMTs came.  They did an EKG, not heart related, just acid reflux, but still high blood pressure.  Saw my doctor Tuesday and he prescribed a better antacid, and a relaxer.  I think he said it was Xanax.  My doctor is so special, he prays for me!  I stopped taking it yesterday when I found that my heart rate was 38.  An hour later it was 39....too much relaxing!  It is better now, was 50 this morning which is about normal for me.  And BP is good again too.

Another friend passed away Friday, it seems like this year has been filled with friends and family members passing away.  Earl's best friend died just 3 days after he did.  Our dtr-in-law's son died in July, after a 9 month struggle with acute myeloid leukemia. He was 32 years old.  I was not able to go to the funeral at Amarillo because of having a bad case of the BPV, like some of you have had.  I have had it off and on for 33 years.  It has been especially bad this year.  But God is faithful, and gives me strength to endure.

Janet, thank you for contacting me recently. I am glad that John is there to visit Beth, I know they are enjoying his visit.  He sounds like a very special young man. 

I got an alarm system for my house and myself.  After my husband died, I felt the need to make it safer here.  Last year when he was in hospital awhile, and I was there with him, someone came into our house and stole some money that was locked up, but they found the key.  Someone around here knew where he was, and where I was during that time.  Dtr and I examined all windows and doors, and no sign of entry. It is as though they had a key or something.  I never did tell Earl about it, as I knew he would worry about me. 

I also have a puppy now, since the end of  March.  Jackie is almost 7 months old.  She is a Boston Terrier, and she's the most hyper little girl I ever saw!  Even the vet was taken back by her being so hyper.  She wants to jump all over you and play.  I will be glad when she slows down!  My step-dtr and her dtr came to visit me this summer and Jackie got so excited she threw up. 

Must go, y'all have a good night and a better tomorrow!
~Janice

Janice:  How good to hear from you.  It sure sounds like you are doing all the right things in regards to staying close to the family and friends, keeping safe and now have a puppy to keep you company and active.  My best to you! 

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