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NEWS FLASH!!!!!  I FINISHED THE BOOK LAST NIGHT!!!!!  At least I hope it is finished.  I printed it out to take and read to Beth today.  I plan to call a publisher and submit it very soon.  Prayers appreciated.  This has been a very consuming, time intensive project!

Congratulations, Janet, on  finishing the book!  Are you self publishing it?  I have several books I could do that with, but it's so expensive.  I've submitted them to  publishers, but so far not enough interest.  Yours sounds pretty interesting.
So far it's partly overcast here this morning, but that's not  very unusual at the coast, and we're only about, maybe 3 miles from the edge of the Pacific.  It's supposed to be like this for several days, then back to sunny.  We'll take it - it's all good.

Yay!  The book is done.  Hope it gets published soon and you let us know how we may obtain our own copies!  Would love to have your book in my possession and read about our dear friend, Beth.

Our National Day of Prayer service turned out real good even though there were only a handful of people.  Why doesn't people want to get out in the evenings for church?  The videos were great on the big screen and the stills of people praying were really nice giving everyone the feeling of all praying.

Today Kitty and I plan to go swimming.  I am hoping that I have time to mow and then shower afterwards before Tony and Charlene come to take me out to eat for Mother's Day.  We are to have rain the next 7 days except Sunday!!!!!  If this keeps up the lumber companies are going to run out of wood!!! 

It is partly cloudy today or rather partly sunny     A little cool...in the low 50's!  It has been a totally different spring for central Indiana...as the past winter and fall were. 

It is an overcast cool day today.  After the wonderful sun yesterday this is disappointing.  But I have learned these three things will always come out, The sun, the moon and the truth!

Janet, congratulations on finishing your book.  I know it was a tremendous project with all the other things you have been dealing with these past few months. 

Etta Sue, need to ask for more explanation of your comment about the lumber companies running out of wood.  Glad your church event went so well.

Got the oil changed in one car this morning and then spent an hour at Walmart.  Fortunately I was able to use the electric cart to get around and still was tired when I got through.  Beautiful day here.

Pat and I ate at a new place here in our town.  It had been an upscale place in an old house and was sold to a man who is a bar-b-que chef.  They had a pulled pork sandwich and cole slaw or fries special and the meat was super.  We will go back.  Ready for a quiet evening.

My mouth is so dry; and I feel like I don't want to speak another word today!  I read the whole book to Beth, it took 3 1/2 hours.  John called, so he listened in on the last three or four pages.  They both like it!

I am really excited about it.  I plan to submit it to a publishing company in Oklahoma, and if that doesn't fly, will self-publish it.  But I'm hoping they will take it on, as they are so good at marketing.

Etta Sue, thanks so much for your kind comments.  And I surely will let all of you now when Beauty for Ashes is available!

Sounds good, Janet.     I'd like for you to add me to the list (behind Etta Sue) of those who want a copy of that book when it's published.  I enjoyed your sister's book, I can hardly wait for a chance to read yours!

Hi, friends, what a day filled with blessings. An executive I worked with very closely used to give me a nice sum with a WalMart shopping card. Since I still do projects for him often, this past Christmas season, he and his wife invited me to dinner and gave me a tiny little decorated box. When I opened it, there was another of those gift cards. That card plus another small gift card from one of my children and I went to WalMart to shop today.

How wonderful to ask the man at the electronics counter to help me select a few items to replace those that had broken.

Then, of course, I headed to the bargain shelves to see what I could find. A dear friend had really enjoyed a small gift of a chocolate bunny at Easter, so I have been on the lookout for something that she could use for her little grandchildren. Well, right there on the bargain shelf were bags of Wilton melting chocolate, so I purchased 2 for my friend.

Then, off to see what the luggage counter had - another friend and her mother had been searching for 2 sets of inexpensive luggage. I found exactly what she wanted, and in nice colors. So, I called and asked if she would like for me to pick them up. She was quite pleased and we exchanged luggage and a check.

Well, the granny who gives such loving care to her disadvantged grandchildren LOVED that Wilton's chocolate, so she commented that she would like to save some of it for making chocolate covered bananas for the children. And, wouldn't you know it...one of my WalMart sacks had just what she wanted - a small bunch of bananas! Needless to say, she was elated, and she'll have a nice little treat for those children this evening.

The other friend decided that not only was she pleased with her luggage, she and her only sister conspired to put all their mom's Mother's Day gifts inside that luggage! So, that will be so much fun tomorrow.

I think I've bored y'all so much that you're rolling your eyes by now, so I'd better close for the evening.



Love to all,
Ruth Ann

Hi everyone.  Another sunny day in Georgia is on the way.  God has graced us after the storms passed by for the time being.  I don't think we would appreciate the beautiful days as much if we didn't have a cloudy, stormy day once-in-a-while.

This will be a relatively busy day as after coffee have a meeting to attend and then this afternoon Pat and I will go to an 80th birthday party at the church for a friend.  Her family is hosting the party for Liz and it should be fun.  This is the lady who loves to cook and each Wednesday morning she brings in a couple of plates full of little breakfast sandwiches or sweets (her cinnamon rolls are so delicious and also the chocolate covered almonds which she brings once-in-a-while) for the Bible study group.

That will do me for the day.  Do have a couple of other projects to work on including answering an inquiry from the IRS about an amended return I had submitted recently for 2009.  I had made an error in putting a figure on the wrong line but it had no effect on the income reported or taxed.  I stated I had made an error and exactly what it was and submitted a copy of the form in question.  Sure don't know what else to say in explanation but will try again.  Sure don't want the IRS on my case.

Ruth Ann, it is obvious from your posting that you had a marvelous day sharing in the joy of others from your kind acts.  Certainly not rolling my eyes but certainly am smiling at your thoughtfulness to others.

Time for coffee and I have nothing else to write about this morning.

Ha!  Lumber company...running out of wood...because of people buying lumber to build arks because of so much rain!!  Does that explain it? 

What a fruitful day yesterday.  Kitty and I went swimming.  We each swam our 36 links to make a half a mile.  She needed to stop at a Bible store to purchase a gift for a newly adopted nephew that is being baptized this Sunday.  Nephew is from China or Korea and is two-years old.  Then home.

I came in the house and changed clothes.  I about froze while mowing.  The sun didn't shine the whole time and even a few drops of rain hit me but I plundered on....speeding in the straight ways!!  I got done in an hour...usually takes and hour and fifteen minutes but that job is done before the next round of rain comes! 

Then to shower and wash my hair to get off the chlorine and the grass!  I was all ready to go with Tony and Charlene by 6pm.  I had told them that I might be in the shower when they came around 7pm so Charlene said they would take their time.  So I called Tony and told him I was ready and that they could come up anytime. 

They got here and soon in the car I told them that Jo, Ivalou's daughter from Ohio was coming to Ivalou's last evening and would they like to stop there on their way home to visit with Ivalou and Jo?  They both said that would be great. 

We ate at Hacienda Real...great food.  Jo was here when we got back so Tony pulled in Ivalou's drive.  What a great time!  We all were remembering when the kids were little.  Jo is two years older than Tony so they were real close when little.  This was probably the longest they had been together without a bunch of other people around since one of them got married.  And Ivalou and I learned a little also.  Like JudyB said...three things always comes out....the sun, the moon and the truth! 

I am doing some laundry right now.  Glad I got the yard mowed yesterday.  It isn't raining yet but it sure looks like it could start any time! 

Everybody must be busy getting ready for Mother's Day!  No new posts since I read here this morning.

I spent another three hours making some last minute changes and additions to the book this morning, then put it on a flash drive (I'm learning a few new tricks!)  Then took the paper copy and headed to Hugoton.  My daughter was hosting a book signing for Patty Bultman, a lovely lady there whose book Common Threads has recently been published.  Patty has been so kind to me, answering my questions about getting published, and I have many!  She also offered to read my manuscript, which she attempted to do between guests and questions.  She couldn't read all of it, of course, but said she REALLY liked it as far as she read.  I will take it back to her later to finish.

I was so impressed that Patty sold 32 books in that few hours!  She has already sold over a thousand!  And the company is publishing it now in hardback, as well as paperback.  She assures me this company is wonderful to work with, so I can't wait for them to get back to me with all the information about submitting my manuscript.

I surely hope I won't be disappointed.  Time will tell!

Ruth Ann, just reading your posts blesses me!  You are an inspiration!  In spite of your meager rescources, you go out of your way to LOOK for ways to bless those around you!  You're a joy, and one of God's favorite daughters.  ((((((hugs)))))

Here  am Janet, Put me on the list to read the book too. I have been here reading for a few days without posting. I just received the most wonderful CD from Roger, another of my sons in California. This CD is the completed research of the the Applegate Nation over 6,000 pages of  pictures and history of ht maternal side of our family. He told me on the phone that  the Applegate family is the most researched family in the USA and England. There are 26 volumes on this CD. WOW that is going to take forever to  read.

I hurt my back yesterday  and have been moaning and groaning around here for two days now, last night was the most uncomfortable night I have had in a very long time. I took a Vicodan pain pill and it didn't even phase my pain. All I did was bend over to pick up the cat and bring him in the house.

Here I am after a Looooooong day.  Up early totake Kassie to drill competition.  Don''t think the team won, but the sure did well, much better than last year.  Kass was on the team as a last minute replacement because there were too many new cadets who thought it was a big joke and didn't till today realize how serious the competition was. A friend whose son goes to Navy League and he went to observe.  I heard him counting out the moves. Left right left right Salute 1,2 down one two.  It was as much fun listening to him as it wwas watching the various teams. Kudos to each team and each cadet.

From the Competition we went to our friends for hot dogs, burgers, salad and cake.  Wonderful visit with them and other friends who came over.  Great Bible discussions, and a time of fellowship.

Home now and tme to relax, and wind down. 

Hi everyone.  I posted this morning about our plans but we added one other event to it.  We have a location near by that at one time was the luxury home of a very rich man.  It has a huge mansion and lots of gardens and grounds.  He gave it to the county when he left the area and it has a restaurant in the mansion and also caters special events.  On the grounds is a wonderful G-Scale Garden Railroad and this was opening day.  The weather was beautiful and there were many people there.  They had a free lunch of hot dogs, chips, drink and desert.  We parked int he wrong place and did a lot of walking trying to get to the railroad but were blocked by locked gates.  So we went back to the car and started home and then saw where we needed to turn in very close to the layout.  So we stopped and saw the display.  They were running the trains   If you are interested here is a link to the Gallery where you can see some pictures of the layout and all the little houses and tracks.  http://vinesgardenrailroad.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=7&pos=6

I got so tired I had to come home and rest for about 90 minutes before we went to the birthday event this afternoon at the church.  There were many people there and it was a lovely party and I think the lady was overwhelmed with the number of people there.

It is early but am ready to turn in for tonight.

Marilyn, sorry to hear of your back problems.  The CD sounds like a very interesting gift and something that will keep you busy for awhile.

Janet, it is wonderful that you could spend sometime with a person who has had something published and also have your sister's experience to tap.  

Etta Sue, thanks for the explanation of the wood.  I hadn't thought about building arks.    Sounds like your family had a nice time last evening.

Judy, you sure had a busy day too. 

Hi, I'm resting for a bit - still have lots to do, but have to sit and BREATHE for a little while! 

For the evening, it looks like the things on the top of my to do list include putting away lots of laundry, a bit of dishwashing, and then vacuum, vacuum, VACUUM.

My newlyweds and I met for an early supper, then our ways part for a while and they'll be over late this evening. It's a crucial game for our Nashville Predators in the race for the Stanley Cup - so they're attending a viewing party at close friends of theirs. Maybe I'll get an opportunity to watch that game, too, if the schedule works out. <chuckle>

Happy Mothers Day, and also Happy Belated Nurses Day (which was yesterday and here I am, mother of 2 nurses, and I forgot to send out cards). YIKES.

Most likely I'll sleep well tonight.

Wish I could read your book, Janet, but my eyes tire pretty quickly. I know Beth's and your stories are absolutely riveting.

All of us with ailments, let's get better really soon.

Love to all, Ruth Ann

I am all ready for church.  I am running the projector for a mother who wants to sit in the congregation with her daughter.  After church I don't know what I will do since I had my Mother's Day meal with Tony Friday night. 

I may or may not be here tomorrow.  I am going with Kitty and her sister, Sara, to Ft. Wayne.  Then Kitty and I plan to be back in Anderson for Photo Guild.  So will be gone all day.  Hope I remember to put out my trash in the morning. 

Happy Mother's Day!!

I've got a question for y'all.  I am most probably going to have to go for an optometric exam, new glasses, etc.  I have medicare, and that will largely cover the medical aspects of the exam.  Do any of you know it there are any other senior benefits that can be had to cover any of the rest of it (glasses, measuring the eyes, etc)? Sure would appreciate any help by anybody that knows these things.

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