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Thank you, Judy ... I think I've said this before, but this is the song my daughter sang shortly after being diagonosed with terminal cancer.  I can never again hear this without thinking of her. 

Hi everyone.  It is going to be another sunny and nice day down this way.  Pat asked me to fix her breakfast this morning, which I was glad to do as it something I now know how to do well.  Just scrambled a couple of eggs and fixed toast.  I have a load of washing in the machine as she wanted to get the twin bedspread and shams washed before the housekeepers come tomorrow.  I did a couple of other household chores and now that should be done for today.  I am ready for church but don't think Pat is attending this morning as there is a reception after the services this morning in honor of our longtime choir director and asst. director who have resigned.  It will be a sad morning for the chore and those of us who had the privilege to work with these two talented ladies but time marches on and they both feel now is the time for the change.  Pat spoke with Stacey yesterday and she had been able to get a decent nights sleep Friday night and a friend had picked up a refill of her pain medication.  I will bring something home for lunch after church and then have a quiet afternoon and evening. 

Judy, I believe that the Master does calm my tempest and try to keep things in perspective.  If I can do something about a situation I try to do it but it not I let it so.  I do use the Serenity Prayer often.  You sounds like Pat is getting a bit isolated and just yesterday she wanted to go out to lunch at our local Pancake House, which has hamburgers that she really likes.  It was a very nice day and I know she enjoyed being out.

Jeanne, your worrying about the pipes isn't going to have any impact on whether they freeze.  If they freeze they can be dealt with and if they don't you have wasted your peace of mind. I will get off my soapbox and pull for you that the pipes don't freeze. 

Etta Sue, it sounds like you weren't bored yesterday.

Hi Maryilyn and RuthV

Judy, thanks for your devotional.  It says so much better what I wanted to convey to Jeanee, who I know is most aware of it but easy to forget in the midst of turmoil or concern.  Pat and Paul told me of a website called sermonaudio  that has a lot of Charles Spurgeon's sermons read very well by someone else.  I listened to part of one after I went to bed last night.  There are many other ministers listed as well and they told me of a couple of ministers they really like that have sermons on this site.  http://www.sermonaudio.com/main.asp

Marilyn, sure that is both a sweet moment of reflection on the hymn but also sad for you. 

Hi everyone. Just a quick post this morning to say Hi and Gods blessings to you all. I will be leaving right after lunch to hit the road again. Not happy about the short turn around this week again and had a discussion about this with my dispatcher. But I must be thankful that I have a job. Weather is cold up here today but the forecast is for some milder temperatures this week. I like that as the cold im finding harder to take every year. Guess im a good candidate to be a snowbird and go south for the winter. Well must run and get ready to go. Have a good week everyone. Bonsey

Larry, I don't worry about the pipes, I just stay aware of the potential, and take what precautions I can to prevent trouble.  Then if that's not enough, it will be time to call for expert repair of the situation.  I'm very much aware that God is in charge, but I also feel he expect me to take such reasonable measures as I am able.   

I certainly wasn't bored yesterday and even into the night.  I couldn't get to sleep until a couple of hours after going to bed and then I woke up too early and couldn't go back to sleep!! 

Charlene loved the necklace I crocheted for her!  I liked it, too!  I wore it and said to myself if she notices then I will give it to her.  She noticed!  But I crocheted another one this morning...22 minutes!! 

Four of us ladies went out to eat after church today.  Ivalou didn't go to church.  Then this evening is our first evening of Small Groups.  Then Wednesday night is our first Wednesday Night Live Bible Study.  So I again will be busy!  Just wish the weather would warm up. 

One of the ladies lives east of me so I told her if she didn't have to go home that she could come here and then go to Small Groups and then home.  She had some things to do in Noblesville and might come by.  She is hesitant because she is allergic to cats....among many other things. 

It is cloudy and overcast and suppose to start raining and be 40° by 2am.  The weather guessers said freezing rain at 3pm but it isn't raining yet!  If it is  freezing rain by 5pm, I am not going to go to Small Groups!

Jeanne what about contacting a local farmer (if you know one) and have him drop off some bales of hay and use them around the base of the area of the water pipes...Under the trailer so they don't look "stupid"?  would that work to ease the problem?

Etta Sue Sounds like you are heading into a busy season with those Bible studies!

Judy, the ones under the trailer have heat tapes and are insulated.  It's the underground ones from the main line, and the drain between the trailer and the septic tank, that have frozen before.  The potential problem comes from the lack of snowpack, the depth of the underground lines, and the extended bitter cold which  is driving the frost line deeper than usual.  The last time we had this combination I wasn't prepared - followed the trailer park rules and didn't keep water dripping - and got some frozen lines.   Anyway, so far so good.  If it doesn't continue to work, I'll know the Lord is letting me be tested.   

Jeanne:  I remember the days of watching for frozen pipes - in Texas of all places.  Never a problem in Minnesota where they anticipated freezing weather.  Good wishes to you. 

Etta Sue:  22 minutes to crochet a neck scarf - you must be a whiz.  That is so nice everyone can gather for your friend's rememberance. 

Larry:  Yes, everything does work out and we spend too much time fretting over things.  It sounds like it will be very soon that Stacey will have her new "system" worked out. 

We had a phone call from a neighbor at home and he and his wife have the same colds so they have been housebound for almost two weeks as well.  Now, everyone is concerned about a new stomach virus.

We went out for a couple of grocery items and there was a beautiful rainbow on the town when we returned - God's Promise.  What a wonderful reminder!

A veggie soup in the crock pot today. 

Jane:  Thinking of you. 

Larry, I sent the teacup reading to a family member who has been sorely tried. The response was that they LOVED it and planned to share with a friend who needed it.

Once, when it went to 15 below zero, we had to put an electric heater in the crawl space to keep the pipes warm enough to flow. And, that was waaaaaay down south here in Nashville, TN! The kids were out of school for weeks because pipes froze in schools, etc. So, I definitely had my science lesson that year about the frost line in the soil.   

My #1 son just left to return to his apartment. He came and finished off that blanket chest, so now I can use it as planned. In fact, it can even be used as seating at my tiny little table if I have guests. (The table only came with 2 chairs, and from stem to stern -- I don't guess a round table has stems and sterns -- the measurement of the table when both leaves are extended is only 36".  So, when company comes, I cover over the sink area with a wooden finished piece of wood designed to become a shelf, and that's where the buffet goes - then we can, if we all sit close, seat about 4 1/2 adults. 

All together, there's only 500 sq ft in the entire apartment, including an 8x12 walk in closet - that's where my desk and computer live along with long term overhead storage and about 4 feet of out of season clothes hanging on the rod. Also, all cleaning supplies and all bathroom linens are kept in this closet.

So, in this apartment, what you see is truly what you get. There's no place to hide anything.

I'm so thankful it's warm, comfortable for me, and a nice place to live in peace and quiet, yet have friends as near as about 80 steps down the hallway.

Y'all have a wonderful rest of the day with our Lord.

Ruth Ann

Darrel and I went to Amarillo on Thursday and he had the heart cath on Friday, home by 11 Friday night.  We are really disgusted with that doctor, and do not plan to go back.  Will get our family doctor to refer Darrel to a heart doctor in Garden City.  Results:  Found one artery 30% blocked, another 40% blocked, didn't do anything about it.

The van is still not repaired, so we went to Hugoton to Father's House today, thus got to see all the Crawford kin.  Love getting to see them!

Larry, Darrel bought me a Kindle Fire HD while in Amarillo.  I may be asking for assistance with it!    Curtis did get some things set up on it for me today.Glad Stacey is seeing some improvements in her living arrangements (cleaning) and hope in her health as well.  I guess I missed your posting about getting to meet Pat and Paul again.

I have wasted far too much time on the computer this afternoon!

Marilyn, the video seems to have been taken down.  I tried to see it on Facebook, with the same result.  Obama wouldn't want God to get any glory!

Must run--later!

Morning all.  I wish I had Pat"s frog "I Fon't Do Mornings" this morning.  However the house is warm, John, in Guelph is doing well, and God is on the Throne!

John has a trainee this week.  Back in November his company overpaid us.  When he checked back pay slips he discovered the mistake and went to the Manager about it.  This time instead taking the overpayment off our pay, they won't be paying him for training, they will take his training pay, and apply it to the overpayment.  It works for our budget as well as for theirs.  They didn't even realize there was an overpayment till John brought it to their attention.  I am so glad I am married to a man with integrity.

I do believe it is time to sing!

Hi everyone on an overcast 45 degree morning here in Georgia.  It was a sad day at church yesterday for the choir and former choir members as we said goodbye to our wonderful choir director of 14 years.  Not only was she a real professional she was a teacher and just a kind and caring person.  There was a special after church affair to recognize her long service and many tributes were spoken regarding her.  The occasion also recognized the asst. choir director, who was with us for a couple of years.  The housekeepers are here this morning and I just have my normal Monday activities.  We are going to the Olive Garden for lunch.

Jeanne, glad to see you don't worry about the pipes. 

Ruth Ann, I remember one Christmas season here in Georgia where it got so cold for an extended time that the gas lines couldn't keep enough pressure and furnaces went out.  Our neighbors across the street lost their heat but we didn't.  We did have a fireplace and some wood so didn't get too cold.  It was down to below zero for a couple of days and was in the late 80s as I recall.  That must be some adult that is 1/2.    Stacey has around 500 sq ft in her apartment but has nice closets in each room, including the bathroom and pantry closet in the kitchen. 

Janet, I am glad the blockages are no higher and I doubt any cardiologist would do anything at those readings, but I am no doctor.  You will love the Kindle Fire HD and will be so nice when you travel as you can use it where they have wi-fi.  Feel free to contact me anytime if I can help.  There is a pretty good manual that is in the books section and think it has an icon on the main screen.  We got to spend about 4 hours with Pat and Paul, part of which was sharing a Chinese dinner.

Judy, I am sure John's company appreciated John's honesty in reporting the over payment. 

Yes, indeed:  May Jesus Christ be praised!  Thank you for that hymn, Judy. 

Janet, it does sound as though it's time to change doctors.  To travel all that distance and get no real result or answer is certainly not acceptable!   

Here is MONDAY with all of its attendant errands!  It seems Mondays always have more "to dos" than the other days!

I have been to the gym and had a good workout, to the Post Office---and if you haven't been today, when you do go you are in for some shocks!  Everything has changed, as of today, including prices.    I mailed one of my books to Anthony  whom I am sure most of you remember.  (He started Christian Photographers.)  Anyway, the shipping on the book was FOUR times what it was for the last one I sent internationally!  WOW!  (I  paid the difference, not Anthony, as I had told him I would do that.)

Then I went to see my wonderful Chiropractor, and now as soon as I finish this, I'll shower and get ready to go to lunch at the Senior center.  We are having chicken Parmesan today. 

Larry, it is sad to say goodbye to those we have enjoyed knowing and working with, and I'm sure many in your church will miss the Choir director.  None of us like change too much, it seems.  Thanks for the suggestions re the Kindle Fire.  I will check that out.  Right now, Darrel is reading a book on it, so I'm sure we will both enjoy it.  I use the Nook, as well.

Ruth Ann, your apartment sure does sound compact!  I'm sure you have to keep everything in its place!  Maybe that's a good thing?  Good you aren't financially responsible for the repairs and upkeep, anyway.

I need to get with it!

Yesterday morning it was so cold like this kitty...20°.  Today?  49°!  And we didn't get the freezing rain that was predicted yesterday by the weather guessers!!

For those of you who crochet, here is the link to Crocheted Necklace.  Chains and a few single crochets. 

Small groups was fun last evening.  There are to be 16 of us but not sure about a couple of them.  Ruth Ann fixed chili, crackers, cheese and peanut butter sandwiches for all of us last evening.  Then a Chocolate sheet cake with ice cream for dessert.  And drinks.  We are to meet every other Sunday night at the Fair's for 6 lessons.  We are going to study a Max Lucado book called 'Imagine Your Life Without Fear'.  I am sure it will be enjoyable and informative.  We are meeting next Sunday evening and Evelyn, Rhonda and I are in charge of the food!

Today I slept in, trying to catch up on lost sleep from Saturday night.  I have the second load of laundry in the dryer and my stomach is saying it is time to eat lunch...1:15pm!   

Speaking of Kindle Fire........that would be neat to have, but not in my view of things to get.

I do have an mp3 player that my sister, Faye, gave me a few years back.  I've been listening to worship songs, but today went to a webpage called booksshouldbefree.com and have downloaded some audio books for free.  I've read Absolute Surrender by Andrew Murray, but am now listening to it.  I downloaded quite a few, so will get them onto my player and have plenty of listening.

I always like reading books by the older saints....to see how they did it.   I'm always blessed and inspired.

Hello all!  Do you remember me? 

Good to see you here Nita.  You have been missed, and prayed for.

Hey!  Doesn't that look like our Nita?    Good to see you.  And I was quite surprised by Darrel's decision to buy the Kindle Fire.  Now I know why--HE is using it!  Which is fine, I can use the Nook or one of those things made of paper and printed with ink.....what's it called?  Oh, yeah!  A BOOK!  I must admit, if I'd known how much we would enjoy the eReaders, we probably would have had one a lot sooner.

The wind is just awful here today, and we are under wind advisories until 6.  If it goes down, then I will go see Beth.

Hi everyone.  It is another overcast day and but not cold.  I think it is to warm up today before some stormy weather is possible tomorrow.  I have been to Aldi's this morning to get some items and need to rest before putting them up and have a meeting later this morning to attend.  That will be it for today.  Yesterday was just a routine day.  I did some searching and found a life alert system that doesn't require a phone line as it works anywhere the person is using GPS.  I will look into this as well as some other options for Stacey. 


Janet, it sounds like you will have to get Darrel his own Kindle Fire HD as it doesn't work real well sharing.    Is your Nook just the book reader or a tablet?  Your mentioning the space of Ruth Ann's apartment made me recall a report I saw on the news a few nights ago about the 240 sq ft apartments being built in NYC and renting for over $900 a month on up.  Some are a bit bigger but the idea is to keep them very small with fold up bed and some fold up furniture. 

Etta Sue, no freezing rain is a very good thing.  Thanks for sharing the picture of the necklace as I couldn't visualize what it would look like.  It is very attractive.  Your book study sounds interesting.

Nita, you might be interested in a website that Pat and Paul told me about when they were here.  It is called Sermonaudio (www.sermonaudiot.com) and that thousands of sermons that you can listen to and I believe can download.

Janet, they announced yesterday that Barnes and Noble will be closing many of their retail stores over the next 10 years.  The ebooks seem to be taking over the book world but sure it will be a long time before they replace the paper book. 

It is amazing how much you can get done when ou have something to do that you have waited for....for a long time!  I finally got logged into the Bible study course on line that I have been waiting for since the begnning of the month! Working on Leaaon 3!!!  Now to shovel the outside walk so I can get back at it!

Back to square one.  The temperature got up in the fifties and the heat pump is doing what it was doing the last day of the year!!  Blowing out cool air.  So I found another company that works on Mitsubishi Electric Split-type Air Conditioners and they are to be here in the morning between 8 and 10am!  Hope they find out what is wrong! 

Funny thing is, is this is the same company that put in the original furnace in this house back in 1960!  It is probably owned now by grandchildren and has changed the name now.

I went to the pool this morning and then to a grocery to get in some items.  I needed a battery for my garage door opener remote but couldn't find one at the grocery.  So stopped at a Batteries Plus place and got one there! 

This evening is the Meal On Us at church.  Ivalou and I plan to go and I will call Betty to see if she wants to go also! 

Hi Nita!!! 

Hi, friends,

It's been a busy few days here, but I've taken most of the time off the past 2 days since I feel a cold coming on - stuffy nose, inflamed sinuses, and beginnings of a chest cough.

So, will be "a good girl" and stay in and warm and quiet.

I, too like that necklace, and of course, it can be made in any size to fit any person's neck. I think I'll get my crochet hook down and make one - I have some yarn here that's just begging for some attention.

Y'all have a good day, and I'm praying for those poor folk in Joplin, MO who were hit by another tornado today. Those storms are predicted to be here in the midst of the night.

Love to all,
Ruth Ann

p.s. - NITA! How we love you and are so glad you've come back to join us. Maybe you'll inspire others of our members that we are missing to return, too.

  Hi to all yes I am actually posting during the day I know it is hard to believe,  Well I have read the posts and it seems that you are all keeping busy.  Noreen and I are busy helping looking after the grandchildren as there parents have to work and daycare is so expensive .  Today it has been raining very heavy and for a long time but one thing it does do is get rid of the snow which we have not had to much of in the Niagara Region.

Nita:  It is so good to see you on C.P. again and we will continue to pray for you. 

Larry.  It is good to here that your daughter seems a little better and I hope that you and Pat are looking after yourselves.

HiPat. Big sis.  How are you I miss seeing you on C.P. but I am sure that your are busy Say hi to Paul.

Judy B.  Hi it was so nice to talk to you God's richest blessings to you and John.

Well must go for now and to all others on C.P. may you all have a wonderful blessed week and many opportunity to witness for our Lord and Saviour.  Love in Christ.  Gordon and  Noreen.

Thank you for the wonderful welcome back.

I just heard this morning that we are supposed to have about 7 days with no rain!  Maybe I can get out and do some cutting back on some things.  It should have been done before...but I didn't.  I hate going out in a soggy lawn and dark clouds, ready to rain, or already raining.

I think I'm back because (you know about Faye, my sister) I find myself wanting to reconnect, pull near and be gathered around small groups that are believers and where I've felt love and connectedness before.  I know it's a comfort thing.  I've been on Facebook because all of my family post there, and haven't been posting anywhere but there.  I still will...but I just wanted to come back to you too.

You are dear brothers and sisters in Christ, and Faye's journey has moved me deeply......in realizing that all that matters is loving God, belonging to Jesus, and loving His children.....believers and unbelievers...for Christ died for all As she said, love you've shown and love you've known....that's all that matters after you know you are secure in the Lord.   You are lovely, loving people.......yes, you are!   

I'm grateful to know you.  I mean that with my heart.

Larry, I'm not sure about the Nook.  I know you can get some "aps" for it, but haven't explored those options as yet.  I do want to learn to use the Kindle Fire HD though, so I can get email on it, post here, etc.  It will be so much easier to carry than this laptop when we travel.  And I need to find out how to get more books on the Nook, without paying more for them than I would for paperback books.  Seems to me Barnes and Noble's prices are pretty high for their eBooks.  Amazon is cheaper!

What a day!  I was up early, went to the gym, home to shower and change, to the doctor with Darrel, then lunch, brought Darrel home, back to town to see Beth, go to Alco to exchange the heated mattress pad that didn't work, go by to check on the van, then to the dentist for my teeth to get cleaned.  They found two broken fillings, so I have two more appointments.  .  And tonight is our Bible Study at our small group.  I'm sleepy already!

Nita, good to have you stop by and reconnect!  Love you!

Larry, I heard about those tiny apartments in NYC that "Nanny" Bloomberg is pushing.  What a horrific price for a "closet!"  I'm glad I live in the sticks in Kansas where we at least have elbow room!

Our pinto beans are done, so think I will eat my supper now!

Janet, what a whirlwind of a day!  Are you dizzy yet?   

Nita,  it is so good to see you posting here again.  I miss you when you're not around.   

As Nita says..... you at C.P. show God's love in every post. I'm so happy He is our Lord and King. Nita, thank you for posting Faye's comments as she journeys home. I will continue to pray for a complete healing, however God knows the present and the future (the whole picture) and I will pray that His will be done.

I'm sure everyone on C.P. would love to put their arms around you and the family as you travel this road.

On a personal note, it's been a busy day (not as busy as Janet's!!), bookkeeping, phoning and arranging stuff for my husband . I have only gone out to shovel and clear the satellite dish.

God Bless, and we will see you all tomorrow.