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Post by Cindy on Jun 2, 2016 10:48:16 GMT -5
Amazing ....we are already in June.. seems like time rushes on... My daughters fiance Brian has a green thumb... he claims it's from a great-grandma he never met... His eye for beauty and color is superior... of course Barbara thinks the world of him... a fellow gardener...!! I will post some pics when I get a chance... some things are meant to be shared... In the mean time have a blessed day all :).. Hello everyone. 
Bystillwaters, I look forward to seeing the photos. I'm not a gardener myself (scared of running up on a snake  ), but appreciate seeing a beautiful garden that someone else has created.
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Lulu, your Iris is lovely!! 
Thank you all for the nice comments on my father's funeral service. I am still in awe that God "got me through it" so well.
I got to see my mother again on Sunday for about an hour -- because John and I went on a trip to the NC mountains with a few couples from church for the Memorial Day long weekend. My mom's house was only about 1-1/2 hour away, so we drove down to GA to see her Sunday, which was good, because it was a difficult day for her (although she is very strong). I'm already thinking about when I need to go see her again. My sister and I both feel badly about living so far away from her and feel a responsibility to take care of her, although of course she still drives and is very independent. In fact she would probably feel INSULTED if she thought we "wanted to take care of her!"
I still get little crying spells when something reminds me of Daddy, and expect that to continue for a long time. Then I think of how happy and healthy he is now in Heaven and realize he would not WANT to come back, even if he could, so that is comforting. Looking forward to the rapture now more than ever!!
In other news-- remember that John had a severe reaction to Humira that sent him to the ER on Easter Sunday? Well, his GI doctor took him off that, put him on 8 weeks of prednisone to "recover",  and yesterday we took him for his first treatment of Remicade (another biologic drug that is similar to Humira, but totally different - somehow). He has to go to an infusion center to receive the Remicade by IV, which will take several hours each time. He goes for the next infusion in 2 weeks, then 4 weeks, and after that, every 8 weeks. Prayers are greatly appreciated that this drug will work effectively for him with NO side effects, as biologic drugs can be dangerous.
Sorry my posts lately have been "all about me" and hope and pray you all are doing well in this HOT weather we're having -- and summer not even officially here yet!
Sorry, didn't mean to go off on a tangent.... sometimes I just type exactly what I'm thinking... and probably shouldn't.
I'm sorry John had a bad experience with the Humira. My doc wants me to try the biologics too. He thinks he's going to put me on them this month, but he doesn't yet realize just how stubborn I am!  I sure hope the Remicade helps him tremendously and that he doesn't have any of the side effects of any bad reaction to it. I'll certainly pray for him for that too! In fact, let me add that to my list for him now.... Ok, just did.
Speaking of my list, how's your Uncle and Sister doing? How about you too? I hope you haven't been bothered by any migraines lately.
Hey Lulu, how's Ron's brother, Robert doing? I hope he's well.
Well, I'd better get busy here as I have a ton to do today as I didn't do anything yesterday lol
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2016 20:52:13 GMT -5
Robert, well, he's a character that's for sure. He's not going for his chemo...I thinks he's pretty much done with the whole thing..He's tired. We all got together this last Sunday for his Birthday...He's like 57 or 58 now....looks like the oldest of all the kids. All the kids made it also, Donna, Ron, Darrell, Robert and Lisa.....thanks for asking Cindy.  |
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Post by Cindy on Jun 3, 2016 10:23:03 GMT -5
I'm sorry to hear that as I'm sure it's hard on all of you. I can sure understand his thinking though. Personally, I'd never even start the chemo, but that's something everyone has to decide for themselves. I'll keep praying for him though. Hang in there Lulu!
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Post by dogstaff on Jun 4, 2016 14:08:03 GMT -5
No rain for us here, so no flooding in our area. So sad about the soldiers drowned in the flooding near Ft. Hood.
Taking it easy today. I just haven't felt like doing much. Hugs to all.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2016 18:31:46 GMT -5
that is sad Margie....saw it on the news.... can you believe it? Jazzy is 10 years old!  Today was Jazzy and Granny day.....after sleeping in  , and a pot of coffee  , a walk  with boy, it was off to the dog beach  down in Long Beach....we spent a couple hours there, she had a blast...so did Mace....lol....I loved watching them and all the other dogs...on the way home we stopped at the stables, yes even here in the city we have a stable.  They have pony rides for only $5, so guess what Jazzy got to do! she loved it...and we did get to say hi to a couple donkeys! tonite it's a family dinner with cake and presents.... yep it's been a great Saturday! |
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Post by Cindy on Jun 6, 2016 9:20:05 GMT -5
That's wonderful Lulu! It sounds like you had a lovely day. Boy the kids are all growing up fast, aren't they?
That was so sad Margie. I'm feeling rather exhausted today myself. Bruce did yesterday so stayed home from Church. He was afraid he'd fall asleep during the service. Now I know how he felt.
Guess what we saw on Saturday? We were going shopping and happened to be on the same tree lined road that I was on the day the Lord had an Eagle land on my car. The road cuts through the middle of some woods, so it's not just a few trees on each side. Anyway, this time, a large hawk glided down right in front of our car! It was amazing!
Saturday was sweltering, Sunday was nice and cool, about 60 all day. Today is going to be hot again. 
I hope everyone is having a good day today.
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Post by Cindy on Jun 7, 2016 9:55:50 GMT -5
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Post by Leigh on Jun 8, 2016 7:36:28 GMT -5
Sorry Cindy, for not being in here as much in recent weeks, but I haven't forgotten about you all! In fact just got on here now to say I'm headed over to visit my mother for a couple of days. Will be taking her to her eye doctor appointment this afternoon, then we have banking, paperwork, car repairs, etc. to work on before returning home.
Happy 10th birthday to Jazzy!!!! Can't believe she's TEN already. She is a beautiful girl with the BEST grandparents!! I can tell she is a joy to be with, just by looking at her pictures.
Okay, gotta get going.
PS - has anybody heard from Mark (Pathwalker)? He posted at the end of last week that he has another infection in his leg and it sounded very serious. Praying he is improving.
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Post by bystillwaters on Jun 8, 2016 8:05:18 GMT -5
Guess what we saw on Saturday? We were going shopping and happened to be on the same tree lined road that I was on the day the Lord had an Eagle land on my car. The road cuts through the middle of some woods, so it's not just a few trees on each side. Anyway, this time, a large hawk glided down right in front of our car! It was amazing!
Amazing ...Cindy you do seem to have a way with birds...
This reminded me of a dream I had the other day... I was in a smallish room and someone was sick and on the floor... There was a Leopard in the room... it was actually sweet and I fed it some tidbits and... that was that but... I remember Daniel said something about a leopard and so I wondered if that hawk also represented a biblical situation... anyway...
I will be posting those flower pictures soon.. Leonard
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2016 20:38:05 GMT -5
 cool you're getting to spend some time with your mom Lorrie! I will send up prayer for Mark also, I'll also check the prayer room and see last time he posted! HI Leonard, looking forward to them pic's it's been a slow week thus far at work. But today I stayed busy through out the day! and work waiting for me in the morning too! In about 20 minutes I'm off to bible study. it's been beautiful weather wise these days.  |
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Post by Cindy on Jun 9, 2016 12:24:21 GMT -5
Sorry Cindy, for not being in here as much in recent weeks, but I haven't forgotten about you all! In fact just got on here now to say I'm headed over to visit my mother for a couple of days. Will be taking her to her eye doctor appointment this afternoon, then we have banking, paperwork, car repairs, etc. to work on before returning home. Happy 10th birthday to Jazzy!!!! Can't believe she's TEN already. She is a beautiful girl with the BEST grandparents!! I can tell she is a joy to be with, just by looking at her pictures. Okay, gotta get going. PS - has anybody heard from Mark (Pathwalker)? He posted at the end of last week that he has another infection in his leg and it sounded very serious. Praying he is improving.
No, I haven't heard from Mark. I didn't see that post though, so I'd better go check it, thanks for letting us know!
I was going to ask if anyone had heard from Marlene, she hasn't been here in awhile....
Guess what we saw on Saturday? We were going shopping and happened to be on the same tree lined road that I was on the day the Lord had an Eagle land on my car. The road cuts through the middle of some woods, so it's not just a few trees on each side. Anyway, this time, a large hawk glided down right in front of our car! It was amazing!
Amazing ...Cindy you do seem to have a way with birds... This reminded me of a dream I had the other day... I was in a smallish room and someone was sick and on the floor... There was a Leopard in the room... it was actually sweet and I fed it some tidbits and... that was that but... I remember Daniel said something about a leopard and so I wondered if that hawk also represented a biblical situation... anyway... I will be posting those flower pictures soon.. Leonard cool you're getting to spend some time with your mom Lorrie! I will send up prayer for Mark also, I'll also check the prayer room and see last time he posted! HI Leonard, looking forward to them pic's it's been a slow week thus far at work. But today I stayed busy through out the day! and work waiting for me in the morning too! In about 20 minutes I'm off to bible study. it's been beautiful weather wise these days.
Going to check on Mark now...
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Post by Cindy on Jun 10, 2016 10:21:16 GMT -5
Hi everyone. Hope you're all doing well!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2016 22:14:45 GMT -5
 Cindy...  ,(man would I love to have a tree house!) well, it's been a boring work week for me, but I got things done and done right! happy for the whole weekend.  |
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Post by dogstaff on Jun 11, 2016 13:03:03 GMT -5
Doing laundry and running errands today. It's hot and humid here by 9 in the morning. Hubby is off to the sports bar to watch his school (Oklahoma State University) play in the college baseball series. Has his orange shirt and cap on.
Our daughter was here yesterday so we took her to lunch because tomorrow is her birthday. Her youngest boy has been at church camp and she picks him up today.
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Post by Leigh on Jun 12, 2016 6:49:42 GMT -5
Morning everyone! Cindy, I hope Marlene is doing okay also - haven't seen any posts from her recently. I was also thinking about Ruthanne last night and thought that I out to email her and see how she's doing. If Marlene doesn't check in here soon, I'll email her also. Another person I've been thinking about recently is Prairiewoman. It's been a couple of years since we've heard from her and would love to know that everything is okay with her, but I don't have any contact info on her at all. Well, had fun at my mother's house and we were able to get a lot accomplished in the short time I was there, but coming back home will admit I've been struggling with the grief, as it will be one month tomorrow since Daddy died. I have been reading his journals though, and that really helps. Love you all!!!!!  ETA: Just saw this post from Mark (Pathwalker) and wanted to copy it here for all to see & PRAY: "Day 8 of antibiotics. 2 to go. If I am not completely headed from the infection. I am going to be hospitalized and put on intervenors antibiotics til it's free from infection. Need Prayers badly because I don't want to go back in the hospital. Please pray."
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"Day 8 of antibiotics. 2 to go. If I am not completely headed from the infection. I am going to be hospitalized and put on intervenors antibiotics til it's free from infection. Need Prayers badly because I don't want to go back in the hospital. Please pray."
prayers going up for Mark......
it's a sad day here in America, when will our nation wake up?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2016 13:04:52 GMT -5
Hello!
Lulu, will be saying prayers for Mark. I would love to have a tree house!
Leigh, talk all you want about your dad, it is interesting to read about him or your mother.
I have been keeping busy with housework and Christian on-line Bible study and chat and reading history. I was able to buy a new bookshelf cheaper than we could have made one, so I have my history books organized on the bookshelf now. In history I have been reading about the potato people, that's the Irish, ate potatoes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reading a writing from 1881 A long way from buffalo road, written by an Arapaho Indian, they used to live in Oklahoma near the Cheyenne Indians. I read a little about the Russian Jews, in 1881, how people became anti-Semitic and a wave of terror began then and became extreme by the time of the Nazi. They were blamed for crop failure, economic depression, and epidemics. Anyways I still have much more to go back and watch a video about the potato people.
Bugs enter the home this time of year. I was bitten by a bed bug or kissing bug, I think they are the same bug, so now I eat garlic everyday and also give the dogs garlic, haven't given Ron any garlic though, I will have to remember to do that. I haven't been bitten yet by a bug or spider since I am eating raw garlic.
I said hi to Cindy in a pm where I complained about debit cards being denied more often for people when they swipe the card, that happened to me and the cashier said it is happening to others also.
Hi Margie, I hope you are able to not be flooded with water like so many people are in TX.
Good day Bystillwaters, God bless you and Barbra and your family.
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Post by dogstaff on Jun 12, 2016 15:32:21 GMT -5
No, Anna, no flooding in my immediate area. The worst floods seemed to be south of us in Houston. Looks like we will have more rain this evening. I had to move houseplants around on the patio because the ones on one side were getting soaked.
I've been reading books by Davis Bunn. Today at the church library I got The Quilt and The Messenger. I finished The Centurion's Wife trilogy.
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Post by Cindy on Jun 13, 2016 10:08:19 GMT -5
Hi everyone. Sorry I've been MIA, but the last couple of days were especially hard for me. I don't know what I did to my back but the last two days were just awful.Cindy... ,(man would I love to have a tree house!) well, it's been a boring work week for me, but I got things done and done right! happy for the whole weekend.
Doing laundry and running errands today. It's hot and humid here by 9 in the morning. Hubby is off to the sports bar to watch his school (Oklahoma State University) play in the college baseball series. Has his orange shirt and cap on. Our daughter was here yesterday so we took her to lunch because tomorrow is her birthday. Her youngest boy has been at church camp and she picks him up today. Hugs to all.
Elijah went on a boy scouts camp out this weekend. He had fun there, but was sick as a dog when he came home. One of the boys had the flu and his parents let him go anyway...now the rest of the boys in the troop have it!  Morning everyone! Cindy, I hope Marlene is doing okay also - haven't seen any posts from her recently. I was also thinking about Ruthanne last night and thought that I out to email her and see how she's doing. If Marlene doesn't check in here soon, I'll email her also. Another person I've been thinking about recently is Prairiewoman. It's been a couple of years since we've heard from her and would love to know that everything is okay with her, but I don't have any contact info on her at all. Well, had fun at my mother's house and we were able to get a lot accomplished in the short time I was there, but coming back home will admit I've been struggling with the grief, as it will be one month tomorrow since Daddy died. I have been reading his journals though, and that really helps. Love you all!!!!! ETA: Just saw this post from Mark (Pathwalker) and wanted to copy it here for all to see & PRAY: "Day 8 of antibiotics. 2 to go. If I am not completely headed from the infection. I am going to be hospitalized and put on intervenors antibiotics til it's free from infection. Need Prayers badly because I don't want to go back in the hospital. Please pray."
oh dear, poor Mark! I'll be praying for him. And for you too Lorrie. I know this is a difficult time for you.  I'd love to hear from Prairiewoman too, but I don't have any way to contact her either. I hope Ruthanne is doing ok. Funny, I've been thinking of her lately too. "Day 8 of antibiotics. 2 to go. If I am not completely headed from the infection. I am going to be hospitalized and put on intervenors antibiotics til it's free from infection. Need Prayers badly because I don't want to go back in the hospital. Please pray." prayers going up for Mark...... it's a sad day here in America, when will our nation wake up? Hello!
Lulu, will be saying prayers for Mark. I would love to have a tree house!
Leigh, talk all you want about your dad, it is interesting to read about him or your mother.
I have been keeping busy with housework and Christian on-line Bible study and chat and reading history. I was able to buy a new bookshelf cheaper than we could have made one, so I have my history books organized on the bookshelf now. In history I have been reading about the potato people, that's the Irish, ate potatoes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reading a writing from 1881 A long way from buffalo road, written by an Arapaho Indian, they used to live in Oklahoma near the Cheyenne Indians. I read a little about the Russian Jews, in 1881, how people became anti-Semitic and a wave of terror began then and became extreme by the time of the Nazi. They were blamed for crop failure, economic depression, and epidemics. Anyways I still have much more to go back and watch a video about the potato people.
Bugs enter the home this time of year. I was bitten by a bed bug or kissing bug, I think they are the same bug, so now I eat garlic everyday and also give the dogs garlic, haven't given Ron any garlic though, I will have to remember to do that. I haven't been bitten yet by a bug or spider since I am eating raw garlic.
I said hi to Cindy in a pm where I complained about debit cards being denied more often for people when they swipe the card, that happened to me and the cashier said it is happening to others also.
Hi Margie, I hope you are able to not be flooded with water like so many people are in TX.
Good day Bystillwaters, God bless you and Barbra and your family.
No, Anna, no flooding in my immediate area. The worst floods seemed to be south of us in Houston. Looks like we will have more rain this evening. I had to move houseplants around on the patio because the ones on one side were getting soaked. I've been reading books by Davis Bunn. Today at the church library I got The Quilt and The Messenger. I finished The Centurion's Wife trilogy.
I posted this on facebook last night, because I didn't want to forget to tell you all about it. On the way home from grocery shopping on Saturday, we saw a black bear by the side of the road. He was just sitting there, looking around. We drove past him and Bruce quickly turned around and we went back and sat and watched him for awhile. Another car came and saw us, so they pulled up behind us to watch him too LOL. But that was too much for him, and he took off back into the woods. I told Bruce that I didn't think he was full grown yet, and he agreed and said he thought he was probably between a year and a half to 2 years old. He sure was cute though!
Well, guess I'd better go check some other posts. My back is still bad, but thankfully not as bad as it was over the weekend.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2016 8:55:25 GMT -5
 Hi Cindy, nice to read that you and Bruce were able to sit in your car and watch a bear, is that cool or what.
Well I'm off to go clean my car, I spilled pepsi cola on the side of the car door, so I'm off to clean in the cool of the morning.
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Post by Cindy on Jun 14, 2016 9:26:23 GMT -5
yeah that was really neat. It's one of the things I love about living here, as we get to see so many different animals and birds that normally aren't seen by a lot of folks.
If you have time and the Lord brings it to your mind, could you pray for my friend Laura? She called me last night in tears because her brother had a major heart attack yesterday. Plus, all kinds of other things have been going wrong lately too. One of those things was that she had told her boss that she had to have Sunday's off as she was determined to go to church, and they said that would be fine. Well, she only made it to church once as they have scheduled her to work every single weekend since then and that was a month ago! So she's dealing with a lot of stress and her brother's heart attack was like the last straw....
I wrote a new testimony of what the Lord did for me awhile ago. It just showed me how close He watches over us and how much He loves us. Here's the link in case anyone wants to read it.
fresh-hope.com/thread/2351/more-proof-love-ask
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2016 11:55:29 GMT -5
Cindy when you start chat #6 can you title it something different besides chat is cheaper than therapy and instead use a scripture. I feel like chat is cheaper than therapy was cute the first time but not so much now, it seems to say drop by and complain, not that people here are complaining.
I will pray for Laura. I think she needs to pray she will not be scheduled to work on Sunday, asking her employer not to work on Sunday is not a good thing to do, in my opinion. Jobs are hard to get and employers are fickle. I'm sure you and your daughter would love to see Laura at church on Sunday morning.
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Post by Cindy on Jun 15, 2016 9:48:32 GMT -5
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Post by Leigh on Jun 15, 2016 9:48:39 GMT -5
Hello everyone - Cindy, I'll go read your link in a little while. So sorry to hear about Laura's brother; have you heard an update? Also sorry to hear that your back is bothering you; hope it's better by now. Cute story about the little bear!! Anna, so happy to see your post! Sounds like you've really been keeping busy with all the history reading you're doing. That's a good thing! Did you get the Pepsi cleaned out of your car? I spilled coffee in my car last week; fortunately the car has dark interior so it didn't stain. I agree about cleaning before it gets too hot! Drove my car through the car wash yesterday then did a quick vacuum while there. The temp was 95 degrees with a heat index of 105. DEFINITELY better to do that kind of work early in the morning! Speaking of bugs, they're awful here too. And, I'm nearly 100% certain a snake was stretched out under our gardenia bush Monday night. We had a church Ladies Night Out at a friend's home... it was so pleasant, each took our own supper and sat on her screened-in porch (which was also covered in plastic and air-conditioned) and ate and visited for a couple of hours. I arrived home after dark and was walking in, talking to my mother on my cell phone and glanced down at the bush... there was a SNAKE. Since I was talking to her, I did not scream or pitch a fit, just rushed on inside. She couldn't believe it when I told her! Dogstaff, glad to hear there is no flooding in your immediate area. At least the rain gives you a chance to stay indoors and read! Hope everything is well with you. Getting ready to go with John for his second Remicade infusion this afternoon. Please pray that there are no reactions and that it actually works. Thank you. |
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and yesterday we took him for his first treatment of Remicade (another biologic drug that is similar to Humira, but totally different - somehow). He has to go to an infusion center to receive the Remicade by IV, which will take several hours each time. He goes for the next infusion in 2 weeks, then 4 weeks, and after that, every 8 weeks. Prayers are greatly appreciated that this drug will work effectively for him with NO side effects, as biologic drugs can be dangerous. 
I sure hope the Remicade helps him tremendously and that he doesn't have any of the side effects of any bad reaction to it. I'll certainly pray for him for that too! In fact, let me add that to my list for him now.... Ok, just did.
I'd love to hear from Prairiewoman too, but I don't have any way to contact her either. I hope Ruthanne is doing ok. Funny, I've been thinking of her lately too. 
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