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Post by Cindy on Dec 1, 2016 10:20:08 GMT -5
If any of you use Firefox, please see the Warning for Firefox users I posted in this forum today. Ok Cindy I will be praying for the Lord to lead you as to what type of a new site to open in the FH name. As for what I think;I think a change would be good, that it would be a good time for a change, for myself I am getting uncomfortable chatting on an open forum, I liked our group e-mail better.
Have a blessed day today ladies. 
I need to buy more coffee, Costco has the best tasting coffee, I will have to drive there for that and also some cheese that comes from Ireland.  Hi everyone. I have to say that picture of Elijah and Gracie just made my day. I am smiling so big, they look so joyous. Thank you,Cindy.And Oh Jesus. I am so excited for you!!!I will be praying the Lord make clear what He wants you to do.I am behind you 100%. I could do the e-mails but that leaves out the forums or does it?I am still illiterate on the comp.I loved your first board and I can't find another one where everyone is so non-judgemental and accepting and truly loving.It has carried us this far.God is good and I am so excited for you. I am also praying what the Lord wants for the next chapter of my life and waiting . I do know He wants me in fellowship with a home church.He wants me to have real -life people close to me to help me grow and be accountable to others and serve Him in the real world.That is scary but I know He can do it. Anna,what kind of cheese do you buy from Ireland and why?Inquiring minds want to know. And you never did tell me if I can call you "Marlene"?Instead of Anna?Lol, That's what I meant.I don't mind Anna,tho. It sounds like everyone had such good holidays.I am so happy for everyone.Everyone be sure to post pictures of your Christmas trees when you get them. I have to ask for prayer for my kids.God is about to step in ,I pray.Robin called me and told me something.After Thanksgiving.She said she tried to tell Steven and the boys but they just looked at her like she was crazy.She was so hopeless,unable to help Steven through his dads death and she still can't but she got so down the Holy Spirit raised up an attitude of Gratitude.She was so full of joy she didn't know what to do or to talk to and she thought she was crazy cause she just knew everything was going to be alright and work out for the Glory of God.She didn't know the words but as we talked I figured out what was happening and was able to keep my mouth shut and told her to keep listening for the Lord was talking to her and He would make known to her what ever it was.I warned her the devil would try to steal her joy,wherein was her strength, but she was to remember what the Lord told her and to get in her Bible.Is that not wonderful?Then the next day,yesterday,was the drs. apt that wasn't.It's next month!Ugh!But I got to spend hours with Robin shopping laughing and talking.And we got to talk about the Lord a lot.She has been saying the last few days "Thank you ,Jesus" that's all she says.She thinks she has to be right to talk to Jesus.I got to explain positional righteousness. And she has seen God work in my life so many years and she knows I am a SINNER. Praise God,Jesus is the hope of their little family and everyone in the world.Please help me pray for them.Steven is a baby in the Lord.Robins dad was an evangelist for 8 yrs. I can be so down when I come here but if I come to chat first and read how others live and enjoy life and my blessings fly up in my face and I wind up not even going to the pain or trials forums.Love you all,Ruthanne
I'm so glad everything is going well for you and your family. I will say a prayer for your children as soon as I post this. It's wonderful to see how the Lord is guiding and helping you! Hey everyone! Okay I am SO far behind on reading your posts, but scrolling through am thrilled to see Ruthanne posting regularly!! I will try and come back later to read, but wanted to just check in and say thanks for praying for Daniel. He seems to be all well now, far as I can tell, but he still will repeat the chest x-ray in two weeks and then we'll know for sure.
We went to GA last week for Thanksgiving. My sister and her family of 9 (it would be 10 but her oldest son is away at college) also came down from VA and they stayed with my mother, so my family of 4 stayed nights at a hotel but were at her house during the days. We had a wonderful time together, although of course it was hard without Daddy. I told John though, the big crowds always made Daddy nervous and he kind of 'hid out' anyway, as best he could. So it's not like he was always 'out there,' the center of attention-- because he was quiet and kept a low profile.
Well I've been battling a migraine this week but have to get up and get ready for an appointment with a CPA this morning. We got a letter from the IRS saying we owed back taxes and we don't think we do -- but we paid it anyway and are now seeing a CPA to see if we can file an appeal to get it back. Sure hope WE are right and not them!
Love to everyone. So glad it's December!   ) It sounds like you had a good thanksgiving, although I know it had to be hard missing your Dad too. I'm keeping you and your mom in prayer and know the Lord will comfort and strengthen you both.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2016 11:29:15 GMT -5
Ruthanne, glad you were able to go shopping, laughing and talking to Robin. What a pretty name Robin. There is that scripture in the Bible that says laughter is like medicine.
Yes you can use my real name Marlene. About the cheese from Ireland, I can only buy that at Costco and it is imported from Ireland, milk for the cheese is from cows that graze on grass. To me it tastes much better than the other cheese I buy at a store.
I have to go now, i have a busy day today. God bless.
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Post by Cindy on Dec 2, 2016 10:17:11 GMT -5
 Good Morning all! I hope you all had a good nights sleep. I sure did...slept like a log LOLRuthanne, glad you were able to go shopping, laughing and talking to Robin. What a pretty name Robin. There is that scripture in the Bible that says laughter is like medicine.
Yes you can use my real name Marlene. About the cheese from Ireland, I can only buy that at Costco and it is imported from Ireland, milk for the cheese is from cows that graze on grass. To me it tastes much better than the other cheese I buy at a store.
I have to go now, i have a busy day today. God bless.
It's also translated as cheerful, or merry, or happy. “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” (Proverbs 17:22) This is the one you were talking about isn't it? I figure it has to be since there isn't any other scripture that comes close that I can think of anyway....
I hope you're having a good day today. I've got a lot to do today as well, and as usual, I'm running behind. So I guess I'd better get busy posting so I can get it all done before Bruce gets home. I want to finish what I started yesterday when I scrubbed my kitchen from top to bottom so that it's all nice and clean. Today I want to wash the curtains and rugs as they're the only things left.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2016 17:59:25 GMT -5
Hi Yes Cindy the scripture I was thinking about was in Proverbs or Ecclesiastes, thanks for looking up scripture.
I think if you change and have a FH teaching blog, that would also be nice. I'm guessing that chat on forums does not have many people, so would not be needed since people chat on FB, e-mail or the phone. I noticed yesterday when i went to town that many people talk on their cellphone while shopping or waiting in a check out line.
I have to go now, it looks like it is going to rain and i have an extension cord outside that I am using for my oven and I need to get that inside if it rains. God bless you all.
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Post by dogstaff on Dec 3, 2016 17:02:58 GMT -5
It's a cold, rainy day here. Went to the Christmas party with my Sunday School class. We had a good lunch and exchanged presents.
I'm really tired, but if I take a nap now I'll never sleep tonight.
Hugs to all.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2016 11:17:50 GMT -5
I was outside doing yard work yesterday when a brown and white horse came near my home, then the owner of the horse came riding up, what a beautiful horse she was riding. It was a black horse that was well groomed and pranced with it's head held high. I helped her get her horse back, she said she also has donkeys. It was nice to meet her.
My dog caught a rabbit and I was able to take most of the rabbit away from her, I don't want her eating a lot of raw bone, which she already did. I buried the rabbit, it will probably be gone, dug up and taken by a wild animal, in one or two days, I will go outside soon it see if it has been taken.
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Post by ruthanne on Dec 5, 2016 11:57:55 GMT -5
Good morning everyone.Lorrie,so glad to hear from you.I know you are so busy all the time and with the holidays,it must be kinda frantic.I am so sorry about your migraine.I pray it will go away cause you are probably covered up in things to do. Cindy,I don't know,but it sounds like you had a manageable pain day if you were able to shine your kitchen.I took off my support knee highs off for a couple days and my feet stay normal.So yesterday,I did my laundry,floors,bathroom kitchen and cooked supper for me and my neighbor and her son .It only took about 3 hours and that not even constant,and I had to have Karen come over and help me put on the socks.My feet were already 3 sizes bigger.But my house looks nice,oh yeah. Marlene,was that a neighbor you met?The horse sounded beautiful.Can you ride?Anyway I'm glad you met a new friend.For a minute I thought you were going to say you took the rabbit away from the dog so you could cook it.I guess cause it sounds like you live in the wild west,lol. World war three is going on at Steven's house.He says he is leaving . I hope not ,I know it is old slewfoot,but they are miserable.I am not going to let them ruin this Christmas.They have kids.And they need to think of them.We haven't even been shopping yet for presents.Unreal. All the blessings we have and they choose to dwell on the bad things.Jesus is way bigger than the bad things so,I am asking Him to lasso slewfoot and give them a break.Anyone wants to join me in that prayer is certainly so welcome. Hi Margie.I get a lot of your weather,and yesterday (or Sat.),I woke up and it was raining.Didn;t even know there was a chance.Hope you caught up on your sleep. Hi Kelley and Lulu.It's Dec. so did you get that girl and her children out yet.I remember you said you wanted them out this Nov..How is Matt,Nettie ,Mace and Ron and Jazzy?I can't believe I remembered their names as this morning I am having to search for my words.So if anyone reads this and I get some words wrong,I didn't mean it that way,lol. The Lord really is working on me.I sit and try to write out the pain I feel losing Larry but Jesus must not want me to.I guess He wants to be the one I turn to.He has separated me from all my friends,except here but if I try to post on my bad days,I can't find words.It's a God thing,I know.There are lots of God things happening in my life right now.Love you all,talk to everyone later,Love Ruthanne |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2016 8:49:58 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2016 10:23:29 GMT -5
Good day, I am glad there is nice winter weather here this week.
I looked up the word slewfoot in a dictionary because I did not know what it meant and when I look that word up in the on-line dictionary there were questions there asking me, where did I hear that word, did I read it or did I hear someone say it, I thought what? what do they care to ask me that.
I know how to ride a horse, but I don't ride. If I went for a walk and a horse came near me I would tell the horse to stay back away from me, though the horse would make up his own mind and that would be to follow me and get close. I have been on walks with horses near me. They make me nervous the way they are jumpy, kick and run. I once saw my dog get kicked by a horse and he flew through the air, I am glad he was not hurt. I just say to a horse, yah your cute, but stay away. One time I went for a walk in the rain enjoying myself and twirling my black umbrella as I held it over my head and a horse noticed me and decided he didn't like the umbrella and charged at me. I had to shout at the horse and then walked away from the grouch.
Bye for now, got to go cook breakfast.
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Post by Cindy on Dec 6, 2016 10:41:53 GMT -5
 Good Morning all! Sorry I didn't get in here yesterday, but I got caught up writing about Defending the faith, and ran out of time. I hope you all had a good weekend and that everyone got a good nights sleep last night. I'm sitting here at my computer watching the squirrels run around along the tree branches like they were superhighways in the sky! I love watching them play! Jenn and her family came over after Church on Sunday and put up our Christmas tree. After that, I made some tacos and we all had Mexican food for supper. It was a nice day for sure and the very last time I'd see Elijah as a ten year old, because the next day was his actual birthday. I told him to stop growing but I don't think it'll do any good.
Guess what? We got a new store in our town! That's MAJOR news for us, although I'm sure for most people they'd say, "so what?" LOL. But this is the first one we've had here in over 20 years I'd say. Bruce and I checked it out Saturday and were very pleasantly surprised. We weren't expecting it to be much since the town rarely lets anyone build here. It's a Dollar General Store and some we've been in in other towns really didn't have much, which is why we weren't expecting much for our store either. But when we got inside, it was great! It looks like we'll finally be able to buy a large amount of our groceries without having to go to another town all the time, and for very decent prices too. Plus it had lots of neat stuff like toys, pet supplies and all kinds of goodies. In fact, I got several things that were on my list to get from Walmart and could have gotten quite a bit of the things from my grocery list too. I'm hoping that I can work it so that we'll only have to go to the other town to shop every other week instead of every single one. We'll see!
Oh and yesterday, the day AFTER hunting was over, we got our first real snow storm with a couple of inches of snow. The snow all that for the last several days all the hunters had been begging God for! I think every hunter in NH was grumpy on Monday LOL Hi Yes Cindy the scripture I was thinking about was in Proverbs or Ecclesiastes, thanks for looking up scripture.
I think if you change and have a FH teaching blog, that would also be nice. I'm guessing that chat on forums does not have many people, so would not be needed since people chat on FB, e-mail or the phone. I noticed yesterday when i went to town that many people talk on their cellphone while shopping or waiting in a check out line.
I have to go now, it looks like it is going to rain and i have an extension cord outside that I am using for my oven and I need to get that inside if it rains. God bless you all. It's a cold, rainy day here. Went to the Christmas party with my Sunday School class. We had a good lunch and exchanged presents. I'm really tired, but if I take a nap now I'll never sleep tonight. Hugs to all. I was outside doing yard work yesterday when a brown and white horse came near my home, then the owner of the horse came riding up, what a beautiful horse she was riding. It was a black horse that was well groomed and pranced with it's head held high. I helped her get her horse back, she said she also has donkeys. It was nice to meet her.
My dog caught a rabbit and I was able to take most of the rabbit away from her, I don't want her eating a lot of raw bone, which she already did. I buried the rabbit, it will probably be gone, dug up and taken by a wild animal, in one or two days, I will go outside soon it see if it has been taken. Good morning everyone.Lorrie,so glad to hear from you.I know you are so busy all the time and with the holidays,it must be kinda frantic.I am so sorry about your migraine.I pray it will go away cause you are probably covered up in things to do. Cindy,I don't know,but it sounds like you had a manageable pain day if you were able to shine your kitchen.I took off my support knee highs off for a couple days and my feet stay normal.So yesterday,I did my laundry,floors,bathroom kitchen and cooked supper for me and my neighbor and her son .It only took about 3 hours and that not even constant,and I had to have Karen come over and help me put on the socks.My feet were already 3 sizes bigger.But my house looks nice,oh yeah. Marlene,was that a neighbor you met?The horse sounded beautiful.Can you ride?Anyway I'm glad you met a new friend.For a minute I thought you were going to say you took the rabbit away from the dog so you could cook it.I guess cause it sounds like you live in the wild west,lol. World war three is going on at Steven's house.He says he is leaving . I hope not ,I know it is old slewfoot,but they are miserable.I am not going to let them ruin this Christmas.They have kids.And they need to think of them.We haven't even been shopping yet for presents.Unreal. All the blessings we have and they choose to dwell on the bad things.Jesus is way bigger than the bad things so,I am asking Him to lasso slewfoot and give them a break.Anyone wants to join me in that prayer is certainly so welcome. Hi Margie.I get a lot of your weather,and yesterday (or Sat.),I woke up and it was raining.Didn;t even know there was a chance.Hope you caught up on your sleep. Hi Kelley and Lulu.It's Dec. so did you get that girl and her children out yet.I remember you said you wanted them out this Nov..How is Matt,Nettie ,Mace and Ron and Jazzy?I can't believe I remembered their names as this morning I am having to search for my words.So if anyone reads this and I get some words wrong,I didn't mean it that way,lol. The Lord really is working on me.I sit and try to write out the pain I feel losing Larry but Jesus must not want me to.I guess He wants to be the one I turn to.He has separated me from all my friends,except here but if I try to post on my bad days,I can't find words.It's a God thing,I know.There are lots of God things happening in my life right now.Love you all,talk to everyone later,Love Ruthanne it's a cool morning here...Mace and I went for our and I've breakfast already.... Ruthanne, to answer your question..... nope.....my fed up is getting fed up again...
Well, I got some news this weekend that surprised me. My youngest son announced that he was going to marry his current girlfriend. When I asked when, he told me they'd set the date for May 5th 2018. The problem is twofold. First, this is the son who is an alcoholic; second, his girlfriend is a druggie, and does the hard drugs like heroin. She has 5 children already but isn't allowed to be with them presently because she failed her last drug test. The good news is that they're both going to a good bible believing, bible teaching church! it's the same church that Jenn and her family go to! I find this really interesting because I've been praying for years that the Lord would send my boys a good God fearing woman to be their wives. I don't know if this is the woman the Lord has for my son or not, but I'm very glad they're attending a good church and I'm very willing not to judge her for doing drugs or my son for his drinking, and to wait and see what the Lord will do in her and in my son as well instead. I guess what I'm saying is that I'm willing to believe that this could be the woman my Lord plans to use as an answer to my prayer, and if so, she will wind up loving the Lord even more than she loves Chris and will be a good God fearing woman who will be a great help to my son. All I can do though is keep praying and wait and see.
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Post by Kel on Dec 6, 2016 10:53:11 GMT -5
Good morning everyone. My prayers are with you, even tho I am not posting like I use too. I do use FB for our business and for contact with customers, new coworkers and schoolmates, but I am just so tired of all the phony baloney, its hard to be on the computer anymore, just because I am not working like I use to. I use to be on the computer more during my breaks and quiet times at work.
I hope everyone is doing well. Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and wow,
Christmas is just around the corner, I am so not ready. I didn't decorate like I normally do. We have everyone back home right now, which means 4dogs in my house.. ugh.. lol.. but its all good. Megan leaves for France on Saturday to go be with my son for 2months. I am sure they miss each other, but we will be puppy sitting their Mastiff..
well, I better get ready, I need to go to the store as well as I work tonight in Seattle. I am freelancing now, which is nice. Its not everyday.
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Post by sevenofnine on Dec 6, 2016 13:37:49 GMT -5
Well inside scoop on that terror threat in LA is that some foreign dude phone in threat to FBI claim that Universal city main studio city of Universal studios you know Hollywood may be under terror attack
Yeah go after home studio of Dracula and Frankstein that pretty good ISIS NOT
Trust me they won't do if Carl Lamelle ran the studio nowdays somebody would get their butt kick by his nephew Dick Lamelle who gave money to foundering of state of Israel
BTW his niece Carla just recently died at age of 104 few months ago
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Post by sevenofnine on Dec 6, 2016 13:39:25 GMT -5
Actually you could see niece Carla interview on Turner classic movies on behind the scenes old interview story has she was ballet dancer she did few movies she is most famous she is one of stage coach passage in opening scene of 1931 Dracula movie that her reading aloud from a book that Carla LaMalle
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2016 8:37:30 GMT -5
 no walk this morning...Mace is a such a good talker....when he wants to walk he'll follow me out of he bedroom first thing, and wait in the laundry room head up tail waging.  ...but when he's not interested in a walk he doesn't follow me out of the bedroom...so I'll get stated doing things in the kitchen, when he does come out his head is down and tail is down and he give me this pitiful look, I say oh honey no walk this morning? and he'll either come right over and kiss my hand or give me a hug  ..and turns and goes back to bed with Ron!...lol. NO ONE can tell me dogs don't talk or rather communicate with their humans....I know mine have! and DO!  |
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Post by dogstaff on Dec 7, 2016 10:33:42 GMT -5
You're right, Lulu. Dogs can make it clear to their people exactly what they want.
Praying for your son and his girlfriend, Cindy.
We put our house on the market yesterday. A photographer will be here at 1:00 to take pictures. I know that Christmas is a crazy time to try house-selling but hubby was finally willing to do this. We found an apartment we like at a retirement center. It's not too far from where we live now so hubby can still visit with his friends at the sports bar every day. Please pray that the house sells fast and that everything goes smoothly.
Supposed to be really cold here tomorrow.
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Post by Leigh on Dec 7, 2016 10:50:21 GMT -5
Morning everybody. Just been sitting here reading the last week of postings, catching up with you all.
So, today is the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. We have a very dear friend at church ~ she's in our small group in fact ~ who was born that exact day, so I'll be giving Pat her birthday hug tonight.
Backing up to the previous comments (I won't take the time to quote everybody, as Cindy does - thank you Cindy!):
Cindy - we will all be interested to see how the Lord guides you on what to do with the board, or starting a new blog, or whatever He has in mind. We're all family and will stick together wherever we go (even if not posting as often as we have in the years past). It's always interesting reading up on what you've been doing. Very impressive how you were able to clean your kitchen & the walls so thoroughly, but I'm sure you had to 'pay the piper' for that one!!
Thrilled about your new Dollar General! That's one of my favorite stores because it's quick to get in and out, they have all the necessities, the employees are very nice, AND last but not least I LOVE their cheerful yellow bags!  When we were on vacation in 2015 in Tennessee, we passed their corporate office off I-65. I'd noticed how all their store-brand items mention Goodlettsville, TN & didn't know where that was, but now I do: right outside Nashville.
So hard to believe Elijah is 11 now!! Those children are growing up so fast! Also, it is great news that your youngest son (and forgive me, I can't remember which son is which so I won't try and call his name and miss it!  ) is engaged AND that they're going to a Bible-believing church. You have such a good attitude, saying you won't judge but will just trust the Lord for them. I will try and be more like that myself with others (more trusting, less judgmental) - thank you for your comments that you probably don't even realize encourage us to do the right thing.
Anna, always enjoy your stories of life in the desert. Horses, rabbits, snakes -- you encounter it all out there! You are very brave and don't seem frightened by anything. I laughed about you calling that horse "the grouch" and it was pretty grouchy to charge at you just for twirling an umbrella!
Margie, where was your SS Christmas party held? My SS class isn't having a party this year, but our small group went out to eat last Friday night at a little Italian place and we swapped ornaments. I never did thank you for the Thanksgiving card, but it was much appreciated! (Editing to add -- just saw where you posted about putting your house up for sale! How exciting! Will pray that it sells fast for you! Glad you're already found a place to go, also.)
Lulu, I've been wanting to ask your advice about our boy Thunder (& if anyone else wants to chime in that's fine too). He turns 12 this week and has, over the last couple of years, slowed considerably. Just over the last few weeks though, he is losing control (if you know what I mean!) more and more. He's always been an indoor dog (we did not intend for that to be the case, but collies are major barkers, AND they run and run and tear up a yard) and could stay inside for hours without an accident, but in the last week alone I have cleaned up probably 3 or 4 indoor accidents (both kinds - ugh, and sometimes he throws up a little too for good measure), and several more in the garage, so we're forced to leave him in the garage more and more.
I hate doing that, since winter's coming and it's chilly out there, but I can only take so much. Monday I decided to let him stay in the kitchen overnight, with a baby gate to keep him in there, and came down to a HUGE mess on Tuesday morning.  He used to bark and let us know when he needed to go to the bathroom, but he doesn't do that any more. Why? He does not seem to be sick - is it just old age?
In the last couple of months we've started giving him small amounts of canned dog food, which he dearly loves, in addition to dry, so he's back to just plain old dry food since maybe the canned is affecting him. Do you have any suggestions? We haven't taken him to the vet since he doesn't seem sick. Is it wrong to make an indoor dog stay in the garage (with the door opened into the fenced back yard, until he starts barking nonstop -- as he's doing now & it drives me CRAZY -- so I'll have to go close the door so he'll be shut up in the garage again). Any ideas appreciated!
Kelley - what you said about dog sitting, you have my sympathy! (If you want to call it that - maybe you don't mind, but four dogs is a LOT - I can barely take care of one and when he's gone, that is IT for me & dogs! Even though I love him so much.) Hope you had a nice day freelancing in Seattle. Always enjoy seeing Guppy's designs on FB!!
Ruthanne, wow, we'll be praying for Steven and Robin & their family. Those boys need both parents together! I am so sorry to hear of their struggles and will pray that things turn around for them. You've done a lot of work this week too, like Cindy, and you impress me also! All that cooking & cleaning, I'll bet it looks beautiful! Did you decorate for Christmas? Daniel set up the tree last week but I just haven't felt like decorating it.
These first holidays after losing a loved one are difficult. Mother and I were talking about it the other night (I call her every night now, to be sure she's home safe and sound), and she said nothing seems to really matter any more. Not that she has given up on life or anything - she's still active at church and with a couple of smaller groups - but even though we know Daddy is perfectly fine now, it's still not the same.
((Ruthanne)), I'll be praying for you too through this season, since your loss of Larry is even more recent. The Lord is so faithful to carry us through each and every day.
Seven, you mentioning Turner Classic Movies reminded me of my father. He loved that channel and got their little magazine in the mail. Since we cut out cable earlier this year I can't get it any more and I miss it! Love the old movies! Hope you are doing well too -- stay safe in LA!
Well my goodness, I've been typing away here for more than an hour. If anybody has read to the end - congratulations! I had to make up for lost time!
Thank you again for praying for Daniel's chest x-ray to be clear. We need to go back early next week to have it repeated, and I'll let you know the results.
One last request - Daniel has to take a CISCO networking certification exam this afternoon at 3:00 EST. He says he's not prepared and will not pass, but still I'm praying that he'll do his very best and will remember what he's learned, so if anyone sees this before then & will pray that with me, I'd appreciate it. I told him all he can do is his best and not to worry about it.
Thank you all, and have a great day! 
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Post by Cindy on Dec 7, 2016 12:36:59 GMT -5
 Good Morning all! It's still snowing some here and looks so beautiful outside! I have to admit that I love the snow! I hope you all slept well last night. I had a hard time going to sleep cause Bruce got sick right after we went to bed and I kept getting up to check on him. But once he was ok, I instantly fell asleep and slept like a log LOL He's fine today and went to work. Neither of us have any idea what caused him to be sick for those couple of hours... it was weird.
Good morning everyone. My prayers are with you, even tho I am not posting like I use too. I do use FB for our business and for contact with customers, new coworkers and schoolmates, but I am just so tired of all the phony baloney, its hard to be on the computer anymore, just because I am not working like I use to. I use to be on the computer more during my breaks and quiet times at work. I hope everyone is doing well. Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and wow, Christmas is just around the corner, I am so not ready. I didn't decorate like I normally do. We have everyone back home right now, which means 4dogs in my house.. ugh.. lol.. but its all good. Megan leaves for France on Saturday to go be with my son for 2months. I am sure they miss each other, but we will be puppy sitting their Mastiff.. well, I better get ready, I need to go to the store as well as I work tonight in Seattle. I am freelancing now, which is nice. Its not everyday. Well inside scoop on that terror threat in LA is that some foreign dude phone in threat to FBI claim that Universal city main studio city of Universal studios you know Hollywood may be under terror attack Yeah go after home studio of Dracula and Frankstein that pretty good ISIS NOT Trust me they won't do if Carl Lamelle ran the studio nowdays somebody would get their butt kick by his nephew Dick Lamelle who gave money to foundering of state of Israel BTW his niece Carla just recently died at age of 104 few months ago Actually you could see niece Carla interview on Turner classic movies on behind the scenes old interview story has she was ballet dancer she did few movies she is most famous she is one of stage coach passage in opening scene of 1931 Dracula movie that her reading aloud from a book that Carla LaMalle no walk this morning...Mace is a such a good talker....when he wants to walk he'll follow me out of he bedroom first thing, and wait in the laundry room head up tail waging. ...but when he's not interested in a walk he doesn't follow me out of the bedroom...so I'll get stated doing things in the kitchen, when he does come out his head is down and tail is down and he give me this pitiful look, I say oh honey no walk this morning? and he'll either come right over and kiss my hand or give me a hug ..and turns and goes back to bed with Ron!...lol. NO ONE can tell me dogs don't talk or rather communicate with their humans....I know mine have! and DO! You're right, Lulu. Dogs can make it clear to their people exactly what they want. Praying for your son and his girlfriend, Cindy. We put our house on the market yesterday. A photographer will be here at 1:00 to take pictures. I know that Christmas is a crazy time to try house-selling but hubby was finally willing to do this. We found an apartment we like at a retirement center. It's not too far from where we live now so hubby can still visit with his friends at the sports bar every day. Please pray that the house sells fast and that everything goes smoothly. Supposed to be really cold here tomorrow. Morning everybody. Just been sitting here reading the last week of postings, catching up with you all.
So, today is the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. We have a very dear friend at church ~ she's in our small group in fact ~ who was born that exact day, so I'll be giving Pat her birthday hug tonight.
Backing up to the previous comments (I won't take the time to quote everybody, as Cindy does - thank you Cindy!):
Cindy - we will all be interested to see how the Lord guides you on what to do with the board, or starting a new blog, or whatever He has in mind. We're all family and will stick together wherever we go (even if not posting as often as we have in the years past). It's always interesting reading up on what you've been doing. Very impressive how you were able to clean your kitchen & the walls so thoroughly, but I'm sure you had to 'pay the piper' for that one!!
Thrilled about your new Dollar General! That's one of my favorite stores because it's quick to get in and out, they have all the necessities, the employees are very nice, AND last but not least I LOVE their cheerful yellow bags! When we were on vacation in 2015 in Tennessee, we passed their corporate office off I-65. I'd noticed how all their store-brand items mention Goodlettsville, TN & didn't know where that was, but now I do: right outside Nashville.
So hard to believe Elijah is 11 now!! Those children are growing up so fast! Also, it is great news that your youngest son (and forgive me, I can't remember which son is which so I won't try and call his name and miss it! ) is engaged AND that they're going to a Bible-believing church. You have such a good attitude, saying you won't judge but will just trust the Lord for them. I will try and be more like that myself with others (more trusting, less judgmental) - thank you for your comments that you probably don't even realize encourage us to do the right thing.
Anna, always enjoy your stories of life in the desert. Horses, rabbits, snakes -- you encounter it all out there! You are very brave and don't seem frightened by anything. I laughed about you calling that horse "the grouch" and it was pretty grouchy to charge at you just for twirling an umbrella!
Margie, where was your SS Christmas party held? My SS class isn't having a party this year, but our small group went out to eat last Friday night at a little Italian place and we swapped ornaments. I never did thank you for the Thanksgiving card, but it was much appreciated! (Editing to add -- just saw where you posted about putting your house up for sale! How exciting! Will pray that it sells fast for you! Glad you're already found a place to go, also.)
Lulu, I've been wanting to ask your advice about our boy Thunder (& if anyone else wants to chime in that's fine too). He turns 12 this week and has, over the last couple of years, slowed considerably. Just over the last few weeks though, he is losing control (if you know what I mean!) more and more. He's always been an indoor dog (we did not intend for that to be the case, but collies are major barkers, AND they run and run and tear up a yard) and could stay inside for hours without an accident, but in the last week alone I have cleaned up probably 3 or 4 indoor accidents (both kinds - ugh, and sometimes he throws up a little too for good measure), and several more in the garage, so we're forced to leave him in the garage more and more.
I hate doing that, since winter's coming and it's chilly out there, but I can only take so much. Monday I decided to let him stay in the kitchen overnight, with a baby gate to keep him in there, and came down to a HUGE mess on Tuesday morning. He used to bark and let us know when he needed to go to the bathroom, but he doesn't do that any more. Why? He does not seem to be sick - is it just old age?
In the last couple of months we've started giving him small amounts of canned dog food, which he dearly loves, in addition to dry, so he's back to just plain old dry food since maybe the canned is affecting him. Do you have any suggestions? We haven't taken him to the vet since he doesn't seem sick. Is it wrong to make an indoor dog stay in the garage (with the door opened into the fenced back yard, until he starts barking nonstop -- as he's doing now & it drives me CRAZY -- so I'll have to go close the door so he'll be shut up in the garage again). Any ideas appreciated!
Kelley - what you said about dog sitting, you have my sympathy! (If you want to call it that - maybe you don't mind, but four dogs is a LOT - I can barely take care of one and when he's gone, that is IT for me & dogs! Even though I love him so much.) Hope you had a nice day freelancing in Seattle. Always enjoy seeing Guppy's designs on FB!!
Ruthanne, wow, we'll be praying for Steven and Robin & their family. Those boys need both parents together! I am so sorry to hear of their struggles and will pray that things turn around for them. You've done a lot of work this week too, like Cindy, and you impress me also! All that cooking & cleaning, I'll bet it looks beautiful! Did you decorate for Christmas? Daniel set up the tree last week but I just haven't felt like decorating it.
These first holidays after losing a loved one are difficult. Mother and I were talking about it the other night (I call her every night now, to be sure she's home safe and sound), and she said nothing seems to really matter any more. Not that she has given up on life or anything - she's still active at church and with a couple of smaller groups - but even though we know Daddy is perfectly fine now, it's still not the same.
((Ruthanne)), I'll be praying for you too through this season, since your loss of Larry is even more recent. The Lord is so faithful to carry us through each and every day.
Seven, you mentioning Turner Classic Movies reminded me of my father. He loved that channel and got their little magazine in the mail. Since we cut out cable earlier this year I can't get it any more and I miss it! Love the old movies! Hope you are doing well too -- stay safe in LA!
Well my goodness, I've been typing away here for more than an hour. If anybody has read to the end - congratulations! I had to make up for lost time!
Thank you again for praying for Daniel's chest x-ray to be clear. We need to go back early next week to have it repeated, and I'll let you know the results.
One last request - Daniel has to take a CISCO networking certification exam this afternoon at 3:00 EST. He says he's not prepared and will not pass, but still I'm praying that he'll do his very best and will remember what he's learned, so if anyone sees this before then & will pray that with me, I'd appreciate it. I told him all he can do is his best and not to worry about it.
Thank you all, and have a great day!
Whether young, old, or somewhere in between, a dog may start urinating or pooping in the house for a lot of reasons, from a change in diet to anxiety to illness.
Hormone incontinence. Spayed, middle-aged or senior female dogs might become incontinent due to a lack of estrogen. Estrogen helps maintain muscle tone of the urethral sphincter.
Age-related diseases. Kidney disease, cognitive dysfunction syndrome and other conditions affecting senior and geriatric dogs can cause them to urinate more frequently or become incontinent.
Other health problems. Infections, tumors, spinal cord injuries, kidney disease and problems with the bladder can cause incontinence in dogs of any age and can lead to house-training accidents. Diseases that cause increased drinking, such as diabetes, may result in increased urination and accidents.
Many medical issues can lead to inappropriate defecation, including anal sac problems, inflammatory bowel disease, gastrointestinal upset, arthritis, intestinal parasites, and dementia. Fecal incontinence, which can be caused by tumors, injury, spinal cord damage, or previous surgery in the anal area, can also cause your dog to poop in the house.
The medication used to treat certain conditions may also be behind your dog's accidents, so if your dog is taking drugs, talk to your vet about that medication's possible side effects.
Some dogs with lack of bowel control may be in pain and not have a good quality of life. Discuss pain and prognosis with your vet.
Many dogs are upset when they have an “accident” or wake up covered in what should have been deposited in the backyard. This takes away from their quality of life.
If a family member is screaming at the dog or at someone else every time there is poop in the house, this adds to everyone’s stress and is not a good quality of life for anybody.
What to Do
There are many possibilities for explaining accidents. The first and most important step is to call your vet. Schedule an appointment, and while you’re waiting for it to roll around, track your dog’s accidents. Is it a certain time of day? In a specific location in the house? Note anything that could be relevant so that your vet can help you figure it out—and, most importantly, implement a solution.
Here are some questions your vet may have:
Does the dog know what he’s doing, or is the poop just falling out of him? (Fecal incontinence.)
Does the dog understand the difference between pooping inside and out but just “can’t hold it?” (Usually gastrointestinal or metabolic disease.)
Jot down the answers to these questions:
When did the house soiling start?
How many accidents has your dog had in the past week, month?
Do they occur during the day when you’re away or at night?
Do they happen in your dog’s bed while he is sleeping?
Does he piddle when he becomes excited?
Does he urinate or poop in the same place or several places?
Once you’ve gathered specific details, it’s time to consult your veterinarian and have your dog given a thorough physical exam.
www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-experts/is-your-adult-dog-suddenly-having-accidents-in-the-house-heres-what-may-be-going-on
pets.webmd.com/dogs/my-dog-pooping-everywhere?page=2
www.thehonestkitchen.com/blog/help-house-trained-dog-accidents/
www.petful.com/pet-health/senior-dog-poops-in-the-house/
I hope this helps some! Praying your dog will be just fine!
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Post by Leigh on Dec 7, 2016 13:06:21 GMT -5
Thank you so much Cindy! Just reading through those questions helps. The accidents aren't happening all the time, just after longer stretches of time which makes me think he just can't hold it as long since he still does hold it, only not as long as he used to. He doesn't have accidents in his bed. Also we've had a lot of rain lately, so even if he's in the garage with the door open into the back yard, I think he's unwilling to walk out there and get wet. About the throwing up, he's done that his whole life, so that part's nothing new. Not daily, just every now and then. I'll look into those 'piddle pads.' Our neighbor across the street is his vet so I'll have to see about scheduling an appointment with her. I try and make it when one of the boys can go with me (Timothy preferably, as Thunder is officially his dog). Thanks again for the help. |
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Post by ruthanne on Dec 7, 2016 13:41:25 GMT -5
Hello everyone. Keyboard is acting up. It sounds like we are all having good days.It is cold here but I like it. The Glory of the Lord shines through no matter the weather.But snow is pretty and I did grow up in Milw. and sometimes miss it. Tomorrow it is supposed to get as cold as it was last Feb.Low 20's.I figured for a cold winter but it doesn't usually start this early this far south.I just got a letter from Daeoc about 220.00 against my gas bill for this winter and that is good cause natural gas is down.The Lord already has my winter warm and toasty.I pray you all get the same.Kel,Lorrie so nice to read from y'all.I was wondering what had happened to Kel and Viola! she posts. Hi Margie ,Kelley,Marlene and Cindy,Is that everyone?Margie will pray for your house to sell and will pray for Daniel today.Hi Lulu.I almost forgot you.Big hugs to everyone,Love Ruthanne |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2016 20:38:35 GMT -5
 wow Lorie...poor Thunder! 12 years if pretty good for a big dog....you might be able to get him something help with the incontinence, the pads will help for sure, but I wouldn't be living him in the garage. he's to old and it's too cold. the wet food probably didn't help. But I would also get him to the vet right away. you might be having to make that decision very soon....  but like i said you might be able to get him something to help him for a time....  |
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Post by Cindy on Dec 8, 2016 12:03:48 GMT -5
Thank you so much Cindy! Just reading through those questions helps. The accidents aren't happening all the time, just after longer stretches of time which makes me think he just can't hold it as long since he still does hold it, only not as long as he used to. He doesn't have accidents in his bed. Also we've had a lot of rain lately, so even if he's in the garage with the door open into the back yard, I think he's unwilling to walk out there and get wet. About the throwing up, he's done that his whole life, so that part's nothing new. Not daily, just every now and then. I'll look into those 'piddle pads.' Our neighbor across the street is his vet so I'll have to see about scheduling an appointment with her. I try and make it when one of the boys can go with me (Timothy preferably, as Thunder is officially his dog). Thanks again for the help. Hello everyone. Keyboard is acting up. It sounds like we are all having good days.It is cold here but I like it. The Glory of the Lord shines through no matter the weather.But snow is pretty and I did grow up in Milw. and sometimes miss it. Tomorrow it is supposed to get as cold as it was last Feb.Low 20's.I figured for a cold winter but it doesn't usually start this early this far south.I just got a letter from Daeoc about 220.00 against my gas bill for this winter and that is good cause natural gas is down.The Lord already has my winter warm and toasty.I pray you all get the same.Kel,Lorrie so nice to read from y'all.I was wondering what had happened to Kel and Viola! she posts. Hi Margie ,Kelley,Marlene and Cindy,Is that everyone?Margie will pray for your house to sell and will pray for Daniel today.Hi Lulu.I almost forgot you.Big hugs to everyone,Love Ruthanne wow Lorie...poor Thunder! 12 years if pretty good for a big dog....you might be able to get him something help with the incontinence, the pads will help for sure, but I wouldn't be living him in the garage. he's to old and it's too cold. the wet food probably didn't help. But I would also get him to the vet right away. you might be having to make that decision very soon.... but like i said you might be able to get him something to help him for a time....
Hope you're having a good day!
Love you guys!
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Post by dogstaff on Dec 8, 2016 14:11:55 GMT -5
Leigh asked: Margie, where was your SS Christmas party held?
It was held in the dining room of a charity that my church is involved in. It's called Cornerstone Assistance Network (CAN). It was started by a family at the church. It's in Ft. Worth so some of us rode the church van there.
Really cold today.
Cindy, I would sell this house anytime. I'm tired of being here. Wish we were moving closer to our son but hubby wants to stay in this area.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2016 8:59:50 GMT -5
  trying to relax a bit before work, Mace didn't want to walk this morning again...chilly out....he's so sweet when he tells me no....he gives hugs and kisses...he's so readable and lovable... updated my trails thread, I'm not angry right now, but I'm on the edge, I don't even want to be in the same house with this person, yet it's MY home!!!??? Ron talked to her pastor yesterday morning, our old pastor, the one we've known for over 20 years, so he diffidently knows us and our hearts, and I talked to a very close friend from her church, a lady that put her up for 3 or 4 months herself...I told her I was partly angry with her and other from the church that didn't warn us about what we were in for from Rebecca...Her husband did warn us, Marty, he told us to protect our family...he wouldn't elaborate, because he didn't want to gossip, I wouldn't have seen this as gossip, because it would have been truth..I be real close to having the cops remove her and her kids from my home...how sad that it has come to this point when all we did was try to help her, we were led by the Holy Spirit to help this person, but she has only used and abused us. thank goodness it's Friday!  I'm trying to not lose my joy... |
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Post by Cindy on Dec 10, 2016 11:03:29 GMT -5
 Good morning all! I hope everyone had a good nights sleep and is ready to have a great weekend! We're off to Gracie's birthday party today, so I'm looking forward to that... and so is she lol
Leigh asked: Margie, where was your SS Christmas party held? It was held in the dining room of a charity that my church is involved in. It's called Cornerstone Assistance Network (CAN). It was started by a family at the church. It's in Ft. Worth so some of us rode the church van there. Really cold today. Cindy, I would sell this house anytime. I'm tired of being here. Wish we were moving closer to our son but hubby wants to stay in this area.
It's really cold here too. It was around 6 degrees when we woke up. It's up to 19 now though. Hope it's warmer where you are! trying to relax a bit before work, Mace didn't want to walk this morning again...chilly out....he's so sweet when he tells me no....he gives hugs and kisses...he's so readable and lovable... updated my trails thread, I'm not angry right now, but I'm on the edge, I don't even want to be in the same house with this person, yet it's MY home!!!??? Ron talked to her pastor yesterday morning, our old pastor, the one we've known for over 20 years, so he diffidently knows us and our hearts, and I talked to a very close friend from her church, a lady that put her up for 3 or 4 months herself...I told her I was partly angry with her and other from the church that didn't warn us about what we were in for from Rebecca...Her husband did warn us, Marty, he told us to protect our family...he wouldn't elaborate, because he didn't want to gossip, I wouldn't have seen this as gossip, because it would have been truth..I be real close to having the cops remove her and her kids from my home...how sad that it has come to this point when all we did was try to help her, we were led by the Holy Spirit to help this person, but she has only used and abused us. thank goodness it's Friday! I'm trying to not lose my joy...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2016 20:12:42 GMT -5
 Yes Cindy, we did have a nice weekend...I got in the re-arranging mood again and moved our sanctuary around again...I'm happy with the outcome...I did end up making quite the mess though...broke a planter on Ron's desk, full of dirt no less...man, took longer to clean that up then moving furniture around! but the mess was a good thing cause it made us all clean real deep, under the desk's and more! then Ron and I went over our Netty's and she bought us Chinese food for dinner, and she and I did her Christmas tree. She have lots of wicked cool ornaments some real old, from when she was a kid to wicked cool collectibles, to just plan beautiful ones... on the home front there hasn't been to much communication, just pretending they are not here, but the kids have been very well behaved....why? cause they KNOW their time is up....Lulu don't make idle threats....  |
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Post by ruthanne on Dec 11, 2016 21:51:31 GMT -5
Howdy all.Lulu so glad you didn't lose your joy!Nothing like decorating a tree to bring up all the warm fuzzies of Christmas past.I bought a 15.00 fiber optic and the longer I look at it the more ragged it seems.I guess next year I will get a pre lit 3 ft tree and it will really look good.or,else....No I do love to watch the colors change and smoke my last cig at night with all the lights off and the TV(which I keep on sat.Christian music almost all the time)off and just contemplate how blessed I am to be surrounded by my son and his family.With a 2 yr old they are very busy and now Robin is back in home health care and getting more clients all the time and Steven still takes time to visit with me for about 30 minutes each morning before he goes to work.He wakes me early but I can go back to sleep anytime and have to see him at their convenience.Of course I could call them anytime and have them come get me to visit with them but I don't want to bother them when I might get there and just panic and have to go right back home.I know,I tried once and that is what happened.Remember,They have my car since Stevens tore up and they have to wait til tax returns to get him another truck and I get my car back.Right now it is definitely a man's work car!What a mess ,with tools and trash all over the back seat and all floor boards.Kids,gotta love them. Cindy,I loved the graphic of the 2 chairs with the saying about when Jesus comes back.Like you set a Christmas Spirit with it's decorations but managed to make sure all would know Jesus IS the reason for the season.I thought of making a neon glitter sign to post in my yard saying"Thank you for coming Jesus,we Love you ". Got the Idea from a family that always puts up a Happy Birthday Jesus banner over their front porch every year. I go to the pain clinic Thurs. and I may be able to get some shopping done.all of it hopefully.Also,since I lost Larry my pills run out early.Lisa and Steven.This month I may lose my niece cause I am not giving one pill away.It is illegal and I am tired of having to make mine stretch the last week of every month.I told Steven this morning and will tell Lisa tomorrow.She is gonna be MAD! Steven said ok.Love that kid.Oh can I get some suggestions on what to get for Larry's two sisters and his brother and wife?Tine had to be here til the end cause she is a nurse and was administering the meds.She went into "nurse mode"but it must have been hardest on her,having to judge when to give him more meds.and she is so busy I never got to thank her except at the funeral.I haven't heard from her since but I choose to believe with her husbands recent death and splitting her time between here and Kansas(her son) and Tennesee(her daughter) that she just doesn't have time and not to believe the devil when he says she will never speak to me again.And Deloris,his other sister.wasn't there at the end but was there most of the day.Her and Tine took the insurance and arranged the funeral cause they thought I couldn't.I most surely could have but they said no ,Stay with him,we will handle it.I don't know why they wouldn't let me go.Larry never saw me get the insur or his clothes to Deloris so he never knew they were even doing it.So,what do I get to show them how much I love and appreciate what they did for us?Any ideas would be much appreciated. On another note,my 92 yr old neighbor died 2 wks ago.I am grateful to the Lord cause He told me to visit with her and I had the courage to do so and she was so precious.I asked about her soul and she assured me she was ready,"so ready"in her words.I get that.She lost her hubby after 40 yrs of marriage and told me she was sorry she hadn't been over to say anything.I was careful to keep her up to dated on what was happening.She could barely walk.I told her I knew she had been praying and thanked her.She told me it would be hard but I would be just fine with Jesus.And she was right.Her pain is over.I am happy for her.And I had a rocky start with my other neighbor,her being in the midst of a breakdown and I did something wrong but I apologized and fixed what I could and asked her forgiveness and now we are very close.She has stopped cussing and the Lord is bringing her up out of the miry clay(her words)I told her to have faith,God let her get there for a reason and she is growing close to the Lord again as we spend so much time together.Jesus wants me to help her,I know this.And I am doing all I can.Her breakdown is over and she is starting her life over here in Cardwell.All her doper friends live 50 to 200 miles away.All she has is me right now and all I have to give her is Jesus,and that is more than enough.I feel the Holy Spirit in her,unlike the last neighbor who said she was a Christian but really was a deceiver.My neighbor is Karen,so if I talk about her y'all now know her name to pray for her and her son,who is in re-hab and reconnecting with Jesus there.She lost everything in her breakdown and she still keeps trying to give me things.I made her stop today when she brought me over another top.And I told her to quit calling me her angel!I can't go up on anyones pedestal.I am bad and only GRACE carries me through. I am sorry this post is all about my life right now but I only wrote this out to show how Jesus is already using me,even though I still can't go anywhere less I have to.It seems right now this housing project is to be my mission field.If I can witness here I can do it somewhere else.Where ever He leads me.He hasn't told me yet.I am still waiting patiently,though,as I know He will when He knows it is time.I pray I have the strength to step out in faith when He does. Well my dearly loved friends,I won't forget y'all in my prayers.I pray to the Lord now most every night and through out each day.He brings to mind what to pray and who and I obey.How weird to hear me say I am obeying the Lord after all the years of rebellion.Not always but way more than before.Love from your sister,Ruthanne |
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Post by Cindy on Dec 12, 2016 10:08:31 GMT -5
 Good morning all! This past weekend has been difficult. Jenn got sick with a bad cold and Bruce and I caught it and got sick on Friday evening...just before Gracie's birthday party. Jenn is feeling better now although she's not over it, but we've just started so we're in the midst of the thing and pretty miserable. Poor Bruce was so sick Saturday that it was all we could do just to go to the party and we had to leave an hour later. I felt so bad for leaving so soon, but also felt really bad for Bruce who really should have just stayed home. It was actually the next day, Sunday, when I caught the stupid thing, so now I'm sick too.
I hope you're all doing well though and that you all had a great weekend. Yes Cindy, we did have a nice weekend...I got in the re-arranging mood again and moved our sanctuary around again...I'm happy with the outcome...I did end up making quite the mess though...broke a planter on Ron's desk, full of dirt no less...man, took longer to clean that up then moving furniture around! but the mess was a good thing cause it made us all clean real deep, under the desk's and more! then Ron and I went over our Netty's and she bought us Chinese food for dinner, and she and I did her Christmas tree. She have lots of wicked cool ornaments some real old, from when she was a kid to wicked cool collectibles, to just plan beautiful ones... on the home front there hasn't been to much communication, just pretending they are not here, but the kids have been very well behaved....why? cause they KNOW their time is up....Lulu don't make idle threats....
I'd love to see all of Nettie's ornaments, they sound great! It sounds like you all had a fun time with her which is wonderful. Howdy all.Lulu so glad you didn't lose your joy!Nothing like decorating a tree to bring up all the warm fuzzies of Christmas past.I bought a 15.00 fiber optic and the longer I look at it the more ragged it seems.I guess next year I will get a pre lit 3 ft tree and it will really look good.or,else....No I do love to watch the colors change and smoke my last cig at night with all the lights off and the TV(which I keep on sat.Christian music almost all the time)off and just contemplate how blessed I am to be surrounded by my son and his family.With a 2 yr old they are very busy and now Robin is back in home health care and getting more clients all the time and Steven still takes time to visit with me for about 30 minutes each morning before he goes to work.He wakes me early but I can go back to sleep anytime and have to see him at their convenience.Of course I could call them anytime and have them come get me to visit with them but I don't want to bother them when I might get there and just panic and have to go right back home.I know,I tried once and that is what happened.Remember,They have my car since Stevens tore up and they have to wait til tax returns to get him another truck and I get my car back.Right now it is definitely a man's work car!What a mess ,with tools and trash all over the back seat and all floor boards.Kids,gotta love them. Cindy,I loved the graphic of the 2 chairs with the saying about when Jesus comes back.Like you set a Christmas Spirit with it's decorations but managed to make sure all would know Jesus IS the reason for the season.I thought of making a neon glitter sign to post in my yard saying"Thank you for coming Jesus,we Love you ". Got the Idea from a family that always puts up a Happy Birthday Jesus banner over their front porch every year. I go to the pain clinic Thurs. and I may be able to get some shopping done.all of it hopefully.Also,since I lost Larry my pills run out early.Lisa and Steven.This month I may lose my niece cause I am not giving one pill away.It is illegal and I am tired of having to make mine stretch the last week of every month.I told Steven this morning and will tell Lisa tomorrow.She is gonna be MAD! Steven said ok.Love that kid.Oh can I get some suggestions on what to get for Larry's two sisters and his brother and wife?Tine had to be here til the end cause she is a nurse and was administering the meds.She went into "nurse mode"but it must have been hardest on her,having to judge when to give him more meds.and she is so busy I never got to thank her except at the funeral.I haven't heard from her since but I choose to believe with her husbands recent death and splitting her time between here and Kansas(her son) and Tennesee(her daughter) that she just doesn't have time and not to believe the devil when he says she will never speak to me again.And Deloris,his other sister.wasn't there at the end but was there most of the day.Her and Tine took the insurance and arranged the funeral cause they thought I couldn't.I most surely could have but they said no ,Stay with him,we will handle it.I don't know why they wouldn't let me go.Larry never saw me get the insur or his clothes to Deloris so he never knew they were even doing it.So,what do I get to show them how much I love and appreciate what they did for us?Any ideas would be much appreciated. On another note,my 92 yr old neighbor died 2 wks ago.I am grateful to the Lord cause He told me to visit with her and I had the courage to do so and she was so precious.I asked about her soul and she assured me she was ready,"so ready"in her words.I get that.She lost her hubby after 40 yrs of marriage and told me she was sorry she hadn't been over to say anything.I was careful to keep her up to dated on what was happening.She could barely walk.I told her I knew she had been praying and thanked her.She told me it would be hard but I would be just fine with Jesus.And she was right.Her pain is over.I am happy for her.And I had a rocky start with my other neighbor,her being in the midst of a breakdown and I did something wrong but I apologized and fixed what I could and asked her forgiveness and now we are very close.She has stopped cussing and the Lord is bringing her up out of the miry clay(her words)I told her to have faith,God let her get there for a reason and she is growing close to the Lord again as we spend so much time together.Jesus wants me to help her,I know this.And I am doing all I can.Her breakdown is over and she is starting her life over here in Cardwell.All her doper friends live 50 to 200 miles away.All she has is me right now and all I have to give her is Jesus,and that is more than enough.I feel the Holy Spirit in her,unlike the last neighbor who said she was a Christian but really was a deceiver.My neighbor is Karen,so if I talk about her y'all now know her name to pray for her and her son,who is in re-hab and reconnecting with Jesus there.She lost everything in her breakdown and she still keeps trying to give me things.I made her stop today when she brought me over another top.And I told her to quit calling me her angel!I can't go up on anyones pedestal.I am bad and only GRACE carries me through. I am sorry this post is all about my life right now but I only wrote this out to show how Jesus is already using me,even though I still can't go anywhere less I have to.It seems right now this housing project is to be my mission field.If I can witness here I can do it somewhere else.Where ever He leads me.He hasn't told me yet.I am still waiting patiently,though,as I know He will when He knows it is time.I pray I have the strength to step out in faith when He does. Well my dearly loved friends,I won't forget y'all in my prayers.I pray to the Lord now most every night and through out each day.He brings to mind what to pray and who and I obey.How weird to hear me say I am obeying the Lord after all the years of rebellion.Not always but way more than before.Love from your sister,Ruthanne
As far as a gift goes, I honestly don't know what to suggest as I don't know them. If it was me, I'd just look at things online to get an idea for a "thank you" type of gift for them. I'd look for something that I thought reminded me of them so that it would be more personal that way, know what I mean? Other than that, I'd probably just write them a note and tell them from my heart how much I appreciated all they did.
It can be hard to tell people no about giving them pills, especially when you've done so in the past. Know that they will most likely press you about it and try and get you to give it to them anyway. People like that don't care whether or not you're in pain, they only care that they get the pills they want. All I can tell you is that if you say no, and stand firm on your decision, that after trying you a few times, they will stop asking. It won't go on forever, unless of course you give in to them again. But if you ask the Lord to help you stay firm, He will stand beside you and strengthen you just as He stood by Paul and strengthened him (2 Timothy 4:17). I know this for a fact!
It's wonderful to hear that you're praying regularly now and staying in His Word. I know the Lord must be so very proud of you!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2016 12:06:39 GMT -5
 Good day ladies and Merry Christmas.
I have been enjoying my Bible study with Mike and on-line friends and have been taking notes.
Yes, isn't it nice to have a Dollar General store in a small town. The small towns around here have all gotten such stores in them. I went to one of those stores last week and bought a grill, like a George Foreman grill, but no name on it, and it was only ten dollars. I think that would make a nice gift especially for a man because I think men like to use those grills to cook a hamburger, hot dog, or something like that, would work well for grilled cheese sandwich. I think a man likes using one of those grills better than using a pan on the stove top. Bye for now, God bless.
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Post by Cindy on Dec 13, 2016 11:45:33 GMT -5
Good Morning all! It's a bright pretty day here today, but also quite cold. We got a good layer of snow yesterday so everything looks quite pretty today. Good day ladies and Merry Christmas.
I have been enjoying my Bible study with Mike and on-line friends and have been taking notes.
Yes, isn't it nice to have a Dollar General store in a small town. The small towns around here have all gotten such stores in them. I went to one of those stores last week and bought a grill, like a George Foreman grill, but no name on it, and it was only ten dollars. I think that would make a nice gift especially for a man because I think men like to use those grills to cook a hamburger, hot dog, or something like that, would work well for grilled cheese sandwich. I think a man likes using one of those grills better than using a pan on the stove top. Bye for now, God bless.
I'm glad you're enjoying your bible study. That's always good to hear! Speaking of which, I guess I'd better go get busy on ours LOL
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Post by ruthanne on Dec 13, 2016 19:39:58 GMT -5
Hi Cindy,Lulu,and Anna.Hi Lorrie, ,Margie,Kelley, Kel and anyone I have missed, Merry Christmas! I heard them say on the radio,that there is less than 2 wks til Christmas. What??? I can't believe this month has slipped by so quick. Cindy,I am sorry you and Bruce have the cold now.I had one, got over it, and Karen gave it back.I love sharing,lolol.On normal people like me the average cold lasts from 7 to 10 days, but I don't know how long it will last with you and Bruce ,with the R.A. I pray you get over it soon and drink lots of fluids as you know that makes the mucus easier to break up and get out of you. You got snow. How awesome.Deloris says they are saying we will be up to 65 Sat. and cold again on Sunday.Thurs. is pain pill day and I hope I can get some shopping done. Robin will be taking me,yay! I haven't seen her much since she started working and I haven't been calling on them for anything unless I have to and I haven't had to so that's great. Hi Marlene. You do a bible study with other people online? I guess If I do a study with somebody, besides Karen, It will be with Cindy as I won't feel dumb if I ask dumb questions. Besides she does so much work on them I should start soon , before she switches to another format that I can't do. It said on the news this morning that the high was going to be 29 Thursday in Paducah.They are to the east of me but along the same line. No stress. How are you Lorrie, and Kel and Kelley? Too busy to reply but try to take time out everyday to show somebody the love the Lord shows us. That is something I hear every day and I try to do that, though it's usually on the phone. Has everyone got their shopping done? I only go to Wally world so it's a one stop.Robin Has to work Thursday from one to two-thirty,so we kinda have a time limit Thurs..But I was thinking,since I am up so late every night I will probably go with Karen about 1 or 2 A.M. There will be nobody in the store at that time. I hope I don't have to eat my words,lol. I have 3 to 4 hundred dollars to spend but I am buying for nine people.It is going to be fun. I insist. I told Lisa on Monday like I said I would and she isn't bent about the pills. Which is good , cause it means Larry and Steven are wrong about me meaning nothing to her but a connection. However I do understand addiction and they will both have to ask. Won't do them any good. It is illegal so I know the Lord will help me stand firm as it is obedience to Him. And I already feel the burden lifting, just knowing my heart is set on obeying and He will do the tough part. Love all you guys and Merry Christmas to Bruce and Ron and Marlenes Ron.Talk to y'all later,Love Ruthanne P.S.,Cindy,I'm sorry,I meant neon colored pasteboard.No,poster paper.I hate when I can't find my words.Which way did they go,which way did they go?Bye now. |
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) It sounds like you had a good thanksgiving, although I know it had to be hard missing your Dad too. I'm keeping you and your mom in prayer and know the Lord will comfort and strengthen you both. 
When we were on vacation in 2015 in Tennessee, we passed their corporate office off I-65. I'd noticed how all their store-brand items mention Goodlettsville, TN & didn't know where that was, but now I do: right outside Nashville. 
) is engaged AND that they're going to a Bible-believing church. You have such a good attitude, saying you won't judge but will just trust the Lord for them. I will try and be more like that myself with others (more trusting, less judgmental) - thank you for your comments that you probably don't even realize encourage us to do the right thing. 
He used to bark and let us know when he needed to go to the bathroom, but he doesn't do that any more. Why? He does not seem to be sick - is it just old age? 
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