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What a great day yesterday!  

I did go swimming alone.  Just as I got to the swimming facility, my cell rang.  Kitty.  She was home and could go swimming after all but I was already there.  She decided not to meet up with me since it is 20 miles away and I would be almost done.  

I then went to King Chef for lunch.  While eating I decided to purchase a lunch to go for Charlene.  She loves Chinese food and Tony won't touch it.  So I took her a meal.  

It was mid-afternoon when I got to Charlene's.  All the little ones were asleep and she was napping also.  I woke her up!  So we talked for awhile and then the little ones were waking up.  Charlie, Lexie, Olivia, Amelia, Ava, Evan, Austin and Rico.  All under 4 years old and two are under one years old.  She amazes me how she has them all under control and you can tell she adores each of them and they adore her!  

Charlene's mother called (lives next door) and wanted to know how to do something on the computer.  So after Tony got home and we all three chatted for awhile, I asked Charlene to call her Mom to see if she still wanted help.  So I helped Charlotte on her computer.  Feels good to help someone.  Charlene was going to have her lunch last evening!

Then home.  I had a message on the answering machine from my friend in Mexico.  He is in Phoenix until Sunday.  He called back later to talk.  
Then I watched TV and went to bed.

Another one of those night.  Tossed and turned.  Saw 3:37am on the clock and hadn't been to sleep yet!  And I didn't have caffeine.  I don't know why I couldn't sleep.  Must have been because of such a great day.  Then when I did sleep, I didn't like the dreams.  I don't remember them but I didn't like them!  

Today is my class luncheon.  I called three women to see if they wanted to go with me.  None.  So I will go alone.  

I called Ivalou and her two girls are coming from Ohio today to see their Aunt and cousin.  If they go home early enough, Ivalou asked me to go to Anderson this evening with them for ice cream!  Who can turn down that invitation?

Hi everyone.  We are home from the eye surgery center, after stopping at iHop for breakfast.  Pat did fine with her surgery.  We have to go back to see the doctor tomorrow and she will get the patch off her eye.  She is napping now in her easychair. 

The housekeepers will be here in a few minutes.  We have some rearranging to do upstairs so our old bed can go up there.  We will have them do this work for us in place of cleaning a couple of the rooms, such as our offices, which really don't get dirty in a two week period.

It is going to be close to 100 degrees here today but the humidity is low and that is nice.  However, we were glad to get back inside the house before noon and the mail has already come so won't have to get out in the heat this afternoon.

Etta Sue, sounds like you had a very busy day.  Hope you enjoy your class luncheon today.

I think I will be taking a nap this afternoon as we had to get up very early this morning on top of a busy day yesterday, with no chance to rest.  However, am feeling good so no complaints.

Hi everyone.  I see I was the last person to post yesterday.  However, will leave evidence that I was here today with a posting.

We are headed out in about 30 minutes to see the eye doctor.  Pat will be happy to have the patch off her eye.  When we finish there we are going to our daughters and have lunch with her so she can participate in the celebration of Pat's birthday today.  I am sure her apartment is going to be warm as the A/C in the apartment building isn't the best.  She also has a big fan that helps move the air.  Sure we will be glad to get back home this afternoon and stay inside.  It is suppose to get up to 100 degrees again today.

Happy Birthday Pat Hanna
is perking.  It is quiet and cool outside but we are headed toward higher temps once again.  

I have had breakfast handed to me and we will be off to get some work done soon.  This heat is tiring, but I slept well last night.

What can you expect when you love God?

But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Galatians 5:22 NLT


Be faithful yourself

When big problems come, there is something in all of us that wants to bail out, throw in the towel, wave the white flag of surrender, and retreat to someplace less stressful.

This explains why so many people under great stress and strain walk away from God, a marriage, a friendship, or a church. When the future looks stormy or uncertain, it becomes easy to rationalize, to jettison one's convictions, to go back on promises.

Before you succumb to panic and start to renege on a commitment, you need to strongly consider God's promise. It tells us that we have something within us (Someone, actually) who desires for us to be loyal and who gives us the courage and grit to hang tough. The Holy Spirit will, if you ask him, enable you to persevere—even in the face of overwhelming trouble.

Praying God's Promise
God, you are always faithful to me. By the power of your Spirit, help me to keep my commitments in tough times. I want to be reliable and trustworthy. I want to be wholly devoted to you, through thick and thin. Fill me with your Spirit so that I have the courage to stand firm.

Quote from: JudyB on July 09, 2010, 10:50:49 AM
What can you expect when you love God?

But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, .............................................

Before you succumb to panic and start to renege on a commitment, you need to strongly consider God's promise. It tells us that we have something within us (Someone, actually) who desires for us to be loyal and who gives us the courage and grit to hang tough. The Holy Spirit will, if you ask him, enable you to persevere—even in the face of overwhelming trouble.

Praying God's Promise
God, you are always faithful to me. By the power of your Spirit, help me to keep my commitments in tough times. I want to be reliable and trustworthy. I want to be wholly devoted to you, through thick and thin. Fill me with your Spirit so that I have the courage to stand firm.

Such truth here Judy. I think this is one of our major shortcomings today. We simply neglect the Holy Spirit who indwells every believer.

Happy Birthday, Pat Hanna!
Pat H~ Hope you are feeling better today than yesterday!

I did have someone go with me to the class luncheon.  One class members wife called back and said she and her granddaughter would go with me.  So off we went to the class luncheon.  We had 14 there so that was a good showing! 

When I came back I visited at Ivalou's house.  Her two daughters, Jo and Teresa, from Ohio were here to see their aunt and cousin.  It looked like a storm was coming so I came home...I got a few drops on me but I didn't melt! 

The rest of the evening was napping and watching TV.

Today is a do-nothing day.  I need to run some photos through PSP and see which ones I want to submit to Photo Guild Monday night to be gently critiqued.  That's about it.

We woke up to rain this morning and the temp has dropped although it feels muggy, tomorrow and sunday are be much better days.

About the farm accident it involved the round hay baler, there is a large box at the front with a mixture inside, this is mixed into the hay when it is being bailed, this is to prevent combustion, maintain freshness and a few other things.  The farmer chose gravity feed instead of purchasing a $150.00 dollar unit that would have pumped it into the hay, both ways are correct but using the latter might have prevented the accident.  So sad just the same.

I have just finished making a batch of raspberry jam cooked not frozen this time. We have lots and perhaps may give a jar or two away.

I have not been sleeping well and I am finding that a nap in the afternoon is in order, must be the weather at least that is what gets the blame.

All being well we will be having company tomorrow.        Ruth

In case you noticed I have missed a couple of days--Things have been hectic around here.  Grandson Curt is home for a few days, he and Darrel have been doing alarm work, and they borrowed my laptop.  Thus........  Anyhow, today Toni and the little girls came with him and spent the day with me.  We took them in to see Beth and Grandma, and my sister Jeanie.  The new baby is very good.  At ten weeks, she just sleeps or lies there looking around, so content.  Her name is Chelsea Rebecca.  And Lexi warmed up to me quite a bit today, enough that she would play with me and talk to me.

Glad Pat's eye surgery went well, and please give her my best wishes on her birthday, Larry.  Also glad you are feeling better now.

We went to Moscow last night to an open house.  Curt and Toni wanted to look at a house they would like to buy.  It goes up for auction next Thursday.  If you would pray that they can buy it at a very reasonable price, I will appreciate it.  When Curt leaves the Air Force in a few months, they want to come back to SW Kansas to live, and Curt wants to take over the alarm company so Darrel can retire.

I got out of the care home without the head dietician seeing me, so I'm not going back to work just yet! 

Janet that must have been quite a trip "to Moscow"!!!  What airlines did you use!   

I was thinking the same thing Judy.

   That's the same feeling I get when someone from Ontario says they're "going to London"!   

A new Mini Challenge - "Scenics, Natural or Man Made".  Read about it and enter HERE.

  I thought that might get your attention!  Do you remember when the Olympics at Moscow were cancelled some years back?  They had a campaign to "Move the Olympics to Moscow, Kansas!"  This Moscow is 30 miles from us and only 12 miles from Hugoton.  The airline we used was Mercury! 

I am off to Pat's for my hairdo of the week! 

That is another BIG trip Janet.  Fortunately pat is in Winchester and not in Ontario.

Pat and I used to go to Paris ...... Ontario often when I lived in Guelph!

Why should I help the poor?

Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor. The Lord rescues them in times of trouble. The Lord protects them and keeps them alive. He gives them prosperity and rescues them from their enemies. The Lord nurses them when they are sick and eases their pain and discomfort.

Psalm 41:1-3 NLT

He will rescue the poor when they cry to him, he will help the oppressed, who have no one to defend them. He feels pity for the weak and the needy, and he will rescue them. He will save them from oppression and from violence, for their lives are precious to him.
Psalm 72:12-14 NLT

A greedy person tries to get rich quick, but it only leads to poverty. Greed causes fighting; trusting in the Lord leads to prosperity. Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing. But a curse will come upon those who close their eyes to poverty.
Proverbs 28:22,25,27 NLT


About this week's promise

To be poor means that something is lacking from our life.

The Bible focuses primarily on two kinds of poverty—people who are in need of basic necessities (like food and clothing) and people who are in need of God (for they lack the Holy Spirit's presence in their life). We are called—commanded—to help both of these kinds of people as much as we possibly can.

I have entered my 4 photos in the mini challenge,

Keith has gone to get a hair cut and  have been busy making a couple of Easy Cheesecakes the no cook kind and low fat.

Keith is back must go make breakfast.

Hi everyone.  

It is suppose to be only 88 degrees today rather than the 100+ degrees we have experienced the last couple of day.  The heat really got to me yesterday.  Guess I overdid a bit the last couple of days and was so tired last night that I went to bed at 8 pm.  I am still tired today and, other than going to coffee, I plan to stay home today.  

Our new adjustable bed was delivered about 10:30 this morning and it took them over an hour to assemble it.  They were kind and took our old bed upstairs and reassembled it.  Of course I was happy to give them a nice tip when they finished as appreciated it.  As soon as I finish my lunch I am going to give it a try--can't wait.  It also has a built in massage.

ENJOY, Larry!  And be sure to let us know how you like your new bed.  I'm glad they took the old one upstairs and reassembled it for you, know that is one worry off your mind.  Also glad you plan to take it easy today.

I am going to catch up on laundry and then spend some time working on some framing and scrapbooking.  See you later!

Maybe that animation will make some feel cooler!!!

I am a little slow getting here today.  Well, last night I was too cold and didn't sleep well.  Finally I put the ceiling fan on low and sleep oh so good!  But I didn't get up until 9:30am!! 

I fixed my breakfast and decided to have my coffee and Bible devotions outside on the bistro table.  I opened the door and by Ivalou's garage was a tent, some things on her clothes line and other items in the yard!  Then I remembered that her visitors was having her grandson and his two kids for the night at Ivalou's.  They camped in the tents!  Ivalou's company is now gone.  The grandson is taking them to his house, unload the truck and then take them to Michigan to his mother, their daughter/sister's house!  Then Betty and Mike will be taking the train back to Harlingen or wherever the train will take them close to Austin or Harlingen, Texas. 

Then I mowed the grass.  The bed has been changed.  I have showered.  Drying my second load of clothes.  The third load is in the washer waiting to be dried.  I have had my lunch and now catching up online! 

Busy day, I guess. But necessary busy.

Etta Sue you posted the same thing twice. Uh Oh LOL

All your Moscows!  There's another one in Idaho, right next to the Washington border.  So you don't have to take an airline to it either.  I would greatly appreciate y'all praying for me.  My big muscle bruise on my lower left backside is hurting today.  Makes it hard to do anything.

Praying AL. 

Praying Al. What happened to you to cause that big muscle bruise? Also how is Marbeth doing?

Marilyn he had a bad fall. 

Oh when did that happen and how bad was he injured?

Hi everyone. 

I got up late this morning as was enjoying our new beds.  They have a latex mattress and it is nice and firm and extremely comfortable.  It was very nice to have my head raised and not wakeup finding I had slid down in the bed.  The feet raise as well and it keeps you in position. 

I think our major activity for the day will be attending church this morning and probably going out to lunch with the group. 

Al, sorry to read of the muscle pain you are having and sure hope it is feeling better today.  Those falls can have lasting consequences. 

Etta Sue, we are not having that "being too cold" probably here in Georgia at this time.  Glad it is a little cooler for you in your area.