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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2017 11:24:06 GMT -5
Good morning, it is chilly here, brrr.
Saying prayer for Ruthanne. I hope she posts here how she is doing.
Barbra, hi, I don't know about Damien's mother, I didn't know the guy but for two days but I remember he was a gentleman in his manner, which was nice to see.
Leigh it will be a change now in how the border patrol performs their duty. A few years ago they chased after illegals and the illegals ran from them, recently the illegals went to them for help and they helped them. I would like to see the open border stopped. I know now we will see more border patrol truck driving around the roads again.
Have a blessed day today ladies. 
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Post by Cindy on Jan 26, 2017 12:06:18 GMT -5
 Good Morning all! I hope everyone got a good nights sleep last night. I sure did. I think I was sound asleep as soon as my eyes closed! The so called "nor'easter we had didn't deserve it's name  . When we hear that, we think of a couple of feet of snow or more, but this time we only got inches of snow. it was so little that I don't think anyone bothered to measure it even. Of course that didn't make all those with snowmobiles very happy. But at least it was enough for the kids to play in. The only part about it that was bad was the ice. Jenn had to take Gracie to school for a program she's in and when she went to get into her car, the area by her door was pure ice and she slipped, hitting the door with her face, and her good hand (left) and the ground with her hip. He hand was all swollen and black and blue, and I could only imagine what her hips were like. (they tend to go out of the socket with very little reason due to the CP she has). So I told her she should go to the chiropractor and not wait and see how she felt later, cause I was pretty sure her hips would be out. Thankfully she was able to see him and he put her all back together. Her hips were out and her neck was messed up as well as her back. (but that stands to reason since they're all linked together lol) He told her he couldn't tell much about her wrist until the swelling had gone down. I'm pretty sure it's just a bad sprain though. I felt so badly for her and wanted to just hold her, but that's kind of hard to do over the phone....Hello, everyone. This message isn't for me. It's for our sister Ruthanne. I just got off the phone with her. She had to go to the hospital, today, with heart issues. Her son called the ambulance. They got her stabilized but need to do a heart cath, and scheduled it for tomorrow, but they gave her a choice to go home tonight and be there early tomorrow morning. Please keep her in your prayers. She has to stay under observation for 24 hours after the surgery, but as soon as I know, I'll let y'all know how she's doing. Or better yet, maybe she will come in and tell y'all herself.
Just popping in to read the updates and Cheryl THANK YOU for posting about Ruthanne!!! I am so glad I saw this and will be praying for her. Wonder what time the cath is supposed to start? It may already be finished by now. I'll be praying. Wow everyone is so busy. Love reading what you all are doing. I'm at my mother's in Georgia for a few days. She has an appointment this afternoon and wanted me to go with her, so I came over. Lulu, thankful you are safe from the mud slides! Sounds like you've had an awful lot of rain. Hopefully Seven is okay also. How is the job search going, for Ron? Everything going fine at your company? Cindy, thankful Elijah and Grace are okay and their eyes are fine. Poor Jenn, I understand how she feels because I always have somehow felt responsible when my children got hurt or misbehaved! But you were so right in your advice to her (as always!). Stay safe in your Nor'easter! Barb, hope your appointment goes well and that the doctors will be understanding. Hope all is found to be fine with you, or at least not worse, as far as what you've got going on. Cheryl, I know you have a lot happening right now as well. Love and prayers continuing for you as you enter this new season of life and although it was unwanted, I know God is sustaining you.  Margie, hope things are still going well in your new home. So glad your children and grands are nearby and able to help you out with little projects as needed. Anna, thankful you got some much-needed rain. Hope your week is going well! SO, the wall, you know, the one Trump is going to build -- how close will it be to your area? I thought of you when they were talking about it on the news. I look forward to that being built and protecting our American citizens! Ruthanne, whenever you're able to get back in here, I agree with what everyone else is saying -- we love your posts and enjoy reading anything you write, so write on!  Thank you all for the congrats on our new pastor. It's a great feeling of accomplishment and we look forward to them moving to SC in a couple of months. Their fifth baby is due around Valentine's day, so they are staying put for now and will get on over here as soon as they can after that. They're already found a house here, so that's a praise. Okay well I need to get going. Mother's toasting us some bagels for breakfast (brunch, actually, as I slept until 9:00  ) and we have Fox News going. I like that, because we cancelled our cable last summer (because the rates kept rising) and I love & miss Fox News!  Pray for Ruthanne! 
That's nice that you're able to go to your Mom's so frequently. I love your relationship with her. It reminds me of how I was with my Mom. I sure do miss her and wish I could see her again.... but I'll just enjoy hearing about your Mom for now. I always enjoy reading about your times with her.
The storm wasn't bad at all, nothing more than a little snow really.
I bet everyone at your church is all excited about the new pastor coming soon!
Good morning, it is chilly here, brrr.
Saying prayer for Ruthanne. I hope she posts here how she is doing.
Barbra, hi, I don't know about Damien's mother, I didn't know the guy but for two days but I remember he was a gentleman in his manner, which was nice to see.
Leigh it will be a change now in how the border patrol performs their duty. A few years ago they chased after illegals and the illegals ran from them, recently the illegals went to them for help and they helped them. I would like to see the open border stopped. I know now we will see more border patrol truck driving around the roads again.
Have a blessed day today ladies.
Sorry, didn't mean to go off about it...it just bugs me how so many act like it's wrong to make them pay for being here illegally.
Well have a good day everyone!
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Post by fearnot on Jan 26, 2017 12:34:02 GMT -5
Thank you Cheryl for letting us know about Ruthanne, I will be praying for her.
Also Thank you Cindy for your words of encouragement.
I think when I went from 186 to 96lbs I was a tad under weight...
but now I am back up to 150 and that is a bit too much.
Prob. 120 would be about right since I have lost some inches in height ( about 2").
One reason, I feel it is for sure, not a good weight is, when I was around 120-125 although I still had sleep apnea ( I no longer use a cpap),
I didn't notice any what I call 'grand' apneas for a lack of a better word....the kind that go on for a minute without breathing
But now that I have packed on the weight I have once again been woken up due to 'grand' apneas.... :-(
And really this winter has been the coldest I can remember, so I basically sit ( when I am not napping LOL) all day long ....OH and eating ( and I am a sugar/candy addict).....
Sooooo not the best
But today its going to be in the 50's ( but I have to go to doc appointment bother!).
All in all I need to lose about 30 lbs...not just for vanity but for health too.
A certain amount of weight does help with osteoporosis ( its kind of like weight lifting)
but too much weight is not good for arthritis or sleep apnea
soooooo
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Post by fearnot on Jan 26, 2017 12:56:26 GMT -5
I agree with you about the border and 'illegal' immigrants Cindy. Another thing about those that are in prison is the huge cost to tax payers.
I also agree most are hard working, and even those who did a crime that landed them in prison doesn't mean they are evil....but there is a part of our country based on laws.
other immigrants came to our country legally
and
they assimilated to our laws etc.
There are some ( a few anyway) people coming in illegally that want to harm this country and/or change it to their laws and so on.
I think President Trump for sure wants to deal with those who have committed violent crimes
For example this which just happened:
"Police in George, Washington State, have arrested five illegal aliens wanted in connection with the murder of a woman allegedly shot 13 times......
After shooting the woman, Mendez Villenueva reportedly wrote a note in Spanish on a piece of carboard and placed it on her back. He secured the message in place by stabbing it into her back with a knife, the report obtained by FiberOne revealed.
The group then fled the scene, traveling to a convenience store where they purchased some beer."
He is also concerned about those that wish to harm the US ( blow up buildings etc.)
I have noticed one thing about President Trump so far and that is he is busy!! He seems to be a major work- alcoholic, and is seeming working as fast as he can on his campaign issues"
One thing he did right away, I was really really happy with:
"In keeping with a long-standing Republican policy that began with President Ronald Reagan, President Donald Trump on Monday reinstated the “global gag rule,” an order that bans organizations in other countries from providing information about abortion or offering abortion services if they benefit from U.S. funding."
Plus, he took down the us gov. global warming/climate change page!!! yeah! :-)
Of course, Obama put in zillions of policies( a LOT of his policies that are 1000 of pages long each)
and so
that will take some time to wade thru and reverse....
but like I said, President Trump seems to thrive on getting things done in as timely a manner as humanly possible.
However, it is all in God's hand in the end.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2017 15:31:55 GMT -5
Thank you, everyone for praying for Ruthanne. I asked her permission to post a request here, for her, and she said an emphatic "yes please!". Because her heart is in such severe need of a cath, she is not able to take her pain medications, because they increase her heart rate. And her pain level was through the roof. What brought the episode on, this time, was just doing something as simple as bending over to clean the litter box. She felt her heart start to pound out of her chest, and knew this wasn't good. She called Steven to come get her, but he called an ambulance, instead, and met the ambulance at her apartment and followed. Smart man. I'm hoping that she has had her surgery and has come out of it with flying colors and will be back here to tell us it was no big deal. But, we all know that it is a big deal. I've seen my own husband go through this same procedure at least 7 times, in the last 15 years, that I can remember, right now. Ruthanne told me that they have a different way of doing it now. Instead of going in through the groin, they can go in through the wrist. That was interesting. She said it was less invasive and less time staying perfectly still. But, she still didn't know if they are going to do it the new way. We will find out, soon, I hope. Ed had to stay flat on his back, without moving for 5 hours, after his. And then on constant observation for 3 days. (CCU) I'm going to try to get hold of Steven and if I do, I will update for you all. Thank you again for praying!!!
Anna, thank you for posting how you feel about the border wall against Mexico. I've often wondered about you, with being so close to the border, and having to deal with them crossing over. I finally read that you are in favor of the wall. I knew you probably would be, and I am too, but I'm not where you are and really needed someone whom I trust, to tell me.
OK, I was going to post more, but have a phone call. I'll try to be back later. Hello to everyone.
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Post by dogstaff on Jan 26, 2017 16:41:59 GMT -5
Cheryl, thank you for keeping us updated about Ruth.
We finally closed on our house yesterday morning. I feel so relieved to have that responsibility gone.
I'm getting more involved here at the community. The Bible study is good.
Hugs to all.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2017 19:32:33 GMT -5
I just got off the phone with Ruthanne. She is home. She said it was OK to tell you the details of what she told me in open chat, so I will.
They did go through her wrist to do the angioplasty. However, that's when they found what is very wrong with her heart.  In 2 weeks they have to go in and do a triple by-pass. The bottom of her heart is getting little to no blood flow. One artery is 100% blocked, another is 80% and the 3rd is 60% blocked. So, when she bent over to clean the litter box, it cut off what blood flow she might have been getting, and that's what caused her heart to race. She has to wait 2 weeks because of the bureaucratic red tape hoops she has to jump through. Anyway, she can't use her right hand, right now, because of the incision. If she causes it to start bleeding, she has to go back to the hospital immediately, because it's an open artery. Her family came over to spend the night with her, as we were hanging up the phone. Her grandsons are with her, and that made me so happy to know that she won't be alone. Christian said to her "We are going to sit here and watch movies and you are not going to use your hand". I know she knows she is blessed, by everyone praying for her, and a family that loves her so much, including us, but I feel blessed by her, to know her.
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Post by ruthanne on Jan 26, 2017 22:43:15 GMT -5
Thank you all for holding me up in prayer. I just had to post that typing with left hand or rather finger. Going to bed as these last 2 days have been long.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2017 0:38:20 GMT -5
Just popping in to read the updates and Cheryl THANK YOU for posting about Ruthanne!!! I am so glad I saw this and will be praying for her. Wonder what time the cath is supposed to start? It may already be finished by now. I'll be praying. Wow everyone is so busy. Love reading what you all are doing. I'm at my mother's in Georgia for a few days. She has an appointment this afternoon and wanted me to go with her, so I came over. Lulu, thankful you are safe from the mud slides! Sounds like you've had an awful lot of rain. Hopefully Seven is okay also. How is the job search going, for Ron? Everything going fine at your company? Cindy, thankful Elijah and Grace are okay and their eyes are fine. Poor Jenn, I understand how she feels because I always have somehow felt responsible when my children got hurt or misbehaved! But you were so right in your advice to her (as always!). Stay safe in your Nor'easter! Barb, hope your appointment goes well and that the doctors will be understanding. Hope all is found to be fine with you, or at least not worse, as far as what you've got going on. Cheryl, I know you have a lot happening right now as well. Love and prayers continuing for you as you enter this new season of life and although it was unwanted, I know God is sustaining you. Margie, hope things are still going well in your new home. So glad your children and grands are nearby and able to help you out with little projects as needed. Anna, thankful you got some much-needed rain. Hope your week is going well! SO, the wall, you know, the one Trump is going to build -- how close will it be to your area? I thought of you when they were talking about it on the news. I look forward to that being built and protecting our American citizens! Ruthanne, whenever you're able to get back in here, I agree with what everyone else is saying -- we love your posts and enjoy reading anything you write, so write on! Thank you all for the congrats on our new pastor. It's a great feeling of accomplishment and we look forward to them moving to SC in a couple of months. Their fifth baby is due around Valentine's day, so they are staying put for now and will get on over here as soon as they can after that. They're already found a house here, so that's a praise. Okay well I need to get going. Mother's toasting us some bagels for breakfast (brunch, actually, as I slept until 9:00 ) and we have Fox News going. I like that, because we cancelled our cable last summer (because the rates kept rising) and I love & miss Fox News! Pray for Ruthanne!
I am still so thrilled about your news about your new pastor.
Bagels? I love bagels. I can sort of still eat them, but my teeth really don't cut through them, like they should, so I have to toast them crisp so they just break, when I bite them. The cream cheese melted on it softens it back up a bit, though. But, don't ask me what I enjoy more.......the bagel or the cream cheese.
And thank you for you thoughts and prayers. I don't know what will become of me, but I'm taking it one day at a time, and wading through tons of paperwork that seems to never end, but I wait for the Lord to tell me what to do now.........
If I were to watch the news, these days, it would be FOX news for me too. They come the closest to telling the truth, but I still catch them embellishing in lies and innuendos at times too.
Lulu, I'm so happy that you are not in the path of the mudslides, and I pray that others escaped it as well. I've seen the photos of what they do to people and their homes, in CA and it makes me want to sit down a bawl. I hope the rains have subsided, for you and Ron, and I hope that your reservoirs are filled to brim for a long time to come.
Cindy, I am so glad to hear that Gracie's eye will be OK. And that was good advice you gave to Jenn to have Gracie bat her eye in cool water. I got gasoline in my eyes, at work, years ago. I worked at my Uncle's gas station and was waiting on a customer. The hose kinked, so I pulled the locked down nozzle out of the tank to turn out the kink and sprayed myself, right in the face. Another customer, just happened to be a nurse and she pulled me into the back room of the gas station and had me cup my hands under cold running water and stick my open eyes in the cup of my hands, until the burning went away. And I never went to the doctor, afterward. She stayed with me until my eyes cleared up. That was scary, but it turned out OK, because she had me flush out my eyes right away.
(note....the rest of that story was that I also sprayed that gas in through the open T-top of the Thunderbird that I was gassing up. oops. But, nothing came of it, because of my injury. Whew!)
Anyway.........nuf about me. I'm trying to respond to your post. So, I also want to say that I am happy to know that Jenn can replace Elijah's glasses easily. I'm just sad that she was so upset over all of it. It just means that she loves her babies, and I can understand her being so upset. And you were So right in what you told her. We can raise them up, with what we know, but we can't protect them from everything and we are not expected to. I had to learn that the hard way, over the last 23 years. 
Barb, I agree with Lorrie. I hope that your checkup appt. went well for you.
Good Morning all! I hope everyone got a good nights sleep last night. I sure did. I think I was sound asleep as soon as my eyes closed! The so called "nor'easter we had didn't deserve it's name . When we hear that, we think of a couple of feet of snow or more, but this time we only got inches of snow. it was so little that I don't think anyone bothered to measure it even. Of course that didn't make all those with snowmobiles very happy. But at least it was enough for the kids to play in. The only part about it that was bad was the ice. Jenn had to take Gracie to school for a program she's in and when she went to get into her car, the area by her door was pure ice and she slipped, hitting the door with her face, and her good hand (left) and the ground with her hip. He hand was all swollen and black and blue, and I could only imagine what her hips were like. (they tend to go out of the socket with very little reason due to the CP she has). So I told her she should go to the chiropractor and not wait and see how she felt later, cause I was pretty sure her hips would be out. Thankfully she was able to see him and he put her all back together. Her hips were out and her neck was messed up as well as her back. (but that stands to reason since they're all linked together lol) He told her he couldn't tell much about her wrist until the swelling had gone down. I'm pretty sure it's just a bad sprain though. I felt so badly for her and wanted to just hold her, but that's kind of hard to do over the phone....It's going to be interesting to see how successful Trump is in getting our border under control again and getting people to stop harboring illegals, especially the companies that have knowingly hired them. I understand that the people are nice and hard working, and that they don't want to lose them, but they have to understand too that no matter the reasons, those people came into our country illegally, and therefore will have to pay the consequences for their crime. I'm quite sure that most of the criminals that are behind prison walls now, were known as nice, friendly people before they committed their crime. Committing a crime doesn't mean that someone is an evil creature that no one would like and would never want to help. It just means they committed a crime and that's what the people who crossed our border illegally did - they committed a crime and now have to pay for it. I feel badly for them, but we all have to face the consequences of our actions sooner or later, and now it's their turn.
Sorry, didn't mean to go off about it...it just bugs me how so many act like it's wrong to make them pay for being here illegally.
Well have a good day everyone!
I have to say that I am overjoyed to read, here, that everyone who posted said a positive thing about the border wall. I promise that I won't turn our chat thread into a political forum, but I just wanted to respond to what everyone has posted. And Cindy, I agree with how you feel about the illegals being criminals, because they did indeed break our immigration laws. And they were put in place for a reason. It's just that the "left" choose to ignore that fact. That is............until they are confronted with someone who is an illegal and does them harm.
I watched the interview on ABC news, last night. Trump's first interview since his inauguration. And the guy was hammering him on "So is Mexico paying for the wall, because he has stated strongly that he will not pay for the wall." Trump said AGAIN that the wall will be paid for through tariffs on imports to the U.S. and this guy was so thick headed. He said, "Well, how can you do that, if you haven't set the tariffs in place yet?" (not exact words, but close) Trump said that the funds allocated for the original building of the wall will pay for it, but the people will get that back, and then some, through the tariffs. Then he added that he could have waited a year, but the wall needs to be built NOW, not later. 
Thank you Cheryl for letting us know about Ruthanne, I will be praying for her.
Also Thank you Cindy for your words of encouragement.
I think when I went from 186 to 96lbs I was a tad under weight...
but now I am back up to 150 and that is a bit too much.
Prob. 120 would be about right since I have lost some inches in height ( about 2").
One reason, I feel it is for sure, not a good weight is, when I was around 120-125 although I still had sleep apnea ( I no longer use a cpap),
I didn't notice any what I call 'grand' apneas for a lack of a better word....the kind that go on for a minute without breathing
But now that I have packed on the weight I have once again been woken up due to 'grand' apneas.... :-(
And really this winter has been the coldest I can remember, so I basically sit ( when I am not napping LOL) all day long ....OH and eating ( and I am a sugar/candy addict).....
Sooooo not the best
But today its going to be in the 50's ( but I have to go to doc appointment bother!).
All in all I need to lose about 30 lbs...not just for vanity but for health too.
A certain amount of weight does help with osteoporosis ( its kind of like weight lifting)
but too much weight is not good for arthritis or sleep apnea
soooooo  But, I'm not going to fret about it, for myself, because I'm actually in a pair of jeans right now, that I haven't been able to wear for about 4 years. I know it's because I haven't been eating all that much, when I do finally eat, but for right now it is what it is. I've actually been losing weight ever since my surgery. I really don't have an appetite, and nothing tastes right. It tastes like I'm eating a box of salt and that just makes it so fun to eat, ya' know?
But, back to you. What makes you feel comfortable and healthy is what you should aim for. If you are uncomfortable physically, then by all means aim to lose what you want. But, don't do it for another person, because that will not make you happy. Cheryl, thank you for keeping us updated about Ruth. We finally closed on our house yesterday morning. I feel so relieved to have that responsibility gone. I'm getting more involved here at the community. The Bible study is good. Hugs to all.
I'm glad they are having Bible study there, where you are now. To me, that would be the highlight of the social aspect of the community involvement.
I actually started going to Church, recently. I wasn't going to talk about this, but Ron and Lulu suggested that I commit to going and not just 'say' I'd go. [A few things happened that seriously needed to happen, so I do not regret a minute of it, because there is a reason for everything.] And Ron kept me on the phone, until he found a church in my area and approved the faith statement. I missed the morning services 2 weeks ago, because my sleeping schedule is so messed up, but I did go to the evening services. I just KNEW that the Lord had something He wanted me to know and learn, and I wasn't disappointed. My only complaint would be was that the service didn't last long enough at all. I wanted to hear more. I was soaking it all up.
However, I can't say the same for last Sunday, when I went to morning services and heard the head pastor. (he was sick the previous week, so someone else filled in) I felt like I was in a political protest meeting, rather than a church. And when he was actually quoting from scripture, I wasn't sure, because when he would say chapter and verse, he slurred it so badly, I couldn't understand what he said. And I like to write it down, and study it at home, in context. I felt so empty, when I left there, instead of feeling filled with the Holy Spirit.
So, I wrote to Lulu and Ron and told them what happened, to get another perspective. Lulu confirmed to me that this was not the Church for me, but encouraged me not to give up finding a good Church Home. I decided that I would give the guy another chance and if he started harping on Trump, again, and slurring his Bible references, I was just going to get up and leave. (and I sit in the front of the church, not the back) Just for the record.........I came to CHURCH to hear the Lord's Word. Even if he liked Trump, I didn't come to hear his opinion on the matter. Well, the Lord had different plans than I had....of course. lol. (His sense of humor, never ceases to amaze me. LOL) Tonight I got a visit from that pastor. So, instead of acting out in the church, the Lord gave me the opportunity to say what I wanted to say to the man, and I didn't even know it was going to happen, even after I saw this man standing on my porch. The feeling that came over me was such a sickening feeling, it's hard to describe, but it wasn't a good feeling. And really........it should have been a good feeling, right? I didn't invite him in, and told him it was kind of late. AND I was busy talking with Ruthanne on the phone, and she was on speaker phone, so she heard both sides of the conversation. He came with a plate of cookie type treats to give to me, and asked me if I was coming to church this Sunday. Suddenly, I just blurted out.........that I'd come if he'd do one thing. Not talk about Trump the way he did on Sunday. The man stood right in front of me and LIED! Said that he didn't say he didn't like Trump and that I had 'read him wrong'. (I'm not repeating his exact words, but close. I'm trying to shorten it) I said that I didn't read anything, I heard him SAY it. He lied again, and I handed him back the plate and told him he had to leave, and shut the door on him. (Anyone who remembers me..........don't lie to me!) I told Ruthanne that I can't believe I just DID that! I really wasn't sad or glad......just kinda dumbfounded. She said in so many words that I had the guts to say what I wanted to say. As I write this, I am still wondering if it was nerve or stupidity that caused me to treat the man, the way I did. But, when he came here to ask if I was coming to church.........after I had already told him on Sunday, that I would, made me bring up my apprehension about the guy. OK, if you don't want the whole truth from me, don't ask me a question. He found that out, the hard way.
But the way I'm seeing it, is that the Lord didn't want me to go back to that church. And He knew I would shoot off my mouth, no matter where I was, so he gave me my closure at my home, rather than the church. The Lord has other plans for me, so I'm listening and trying hard to pay attention to what it is He wants me to do.
OK, I'm done babbling on, for now.
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Post by ruthanne on Jan 27, 2017 5:08:10 GMT -5
hello my friends.Woke up 1 hr ago hurting and coughing and my nose is running away.Nevermind,I caught it.
Last night when Robin brought Christian over,Levi came in.I think he once Saw Cody kitty high tailing it out of the room.So He comes over and calls her to come out every time,So Funny.Last night he decided to look for her.He found her under the bed.He was so excited!!!Found her and proceeded to crawl under to get her.I heard hissing and called Robin and we got him out safe.Now I know he will check under the bed everytime he comes over.
Cheryl I could not believe you told that man that!I am too soft to hurt anyones feelings(not that you hurt his,only God knows),but Maybe the Lord used you to soften this man or to sharpen this man,but whatever,I am glad The Lord doesn't call on me for the hard stuff like that.I will testify that you were firm,polite and were all about business.He really shouldn't have said,not once but twice he never said those things and she had read it all wrong.She told him she didn't "read "it at all" she heard it.and he tried to argue MORE but she told him to take his plate of whatever and good-bye .Period.Door closed.Cheryl is no-nonsense and even so I know confrontation is hard on all involved but necessary at times.
Lorrie,I knew you were going through so much but you were one of FIVE people to vet all the applications for your new pastor?That would be a heavy load but I believe and obviously God does too ,that you are close enough to the Lord to hear Him loud and clear.And for over a year!Wow,I hope I get to meet you in Heaven>I'm afraid I won't be anywhere near your station up there.You are going to have an awesome job in Heaven>Maybe Jesus,secretary?But you know what?Jesus is so good.He made sure He had your whole family in the palm of His Hand and under His mighty wings.Rock on ,Girl(New phrase from Levi.)Sounds like a young family,your new pastor.I pray He is there for many years ,or til Jesus comes.Love you Lorrie(hugs)
Barb,I have also put on 30 lbs!And I can sure tell in my activities or lack thereof.I am sure I can lose it.The hard part will be finding 1200 calories a day.And I hate fat and grease(except pizza,which I just keep the grease wiped off my face and hands.)Sometimes we have to sacrifice so I just suck it up and inhale the pizza,lol.I will be getting rehab and exercise materials and educational food liturature.I will share with y'all .
Hi Marlene.Sounds like your weather is as all over the place like everyone elses?I am glad if the border patrol does come by more often.Besides all the creatures and wild things around you,I was most worried about the illegals.Nothing personal.I do love them,but the devil controls so many people and people have come up with such horrible things to do to each other...I am so glad you have Jesus with you always.I get comfort from that and I pray you do too.Nothing can happen to us without going through Gods' fingers first.You know,the trickle down theory,lol.But still true.
Margie,good going you are on your way to another chapter in your life.I pray it is the best one ever,ending with our wedding to Jesus.Soon please.I was asking Jesus that,but I know we all wait for that Blessed Hope.Are you still close to your daughter?I mean same city,I'm sure y'all are close.And your son?
Cindy,I couldn't help but smile that the kids were being kids.But I feel like our job is to keep them safe and raise good responsible people.I say Jenn is doing GREAT with her children.I also feel her guilt.But that doesn't come from our Lord.And when you said she fell my heart dropped.I hate she is so suceptible to joint issues.Thank God for chiropractors!I pray she doesn't have to suffer much more pain from her fall..I am so tired but hurt too much to sleep.And my whole arm is hurting plum to my shoulder!
Sending a shout out to Lulu,Seven and Leonard and to Kel.I pray you are out of the weathers problems.I hope I didn't miss anyone and pray if I did I didn't hurt your feelings.I am going to post a book in the pain chat cause it is too much for here so talk to you all later,Love Ruthanne
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2017 8:53:14 GMT -5
Cheryl, you did what was right in dealing with that pastor that showed up at your door. You should be confident in yourself for having the common sense that you have, that is a blessing.
An old girlfriend of mine once went on a date with a pastor and ended up running from him in a wooded area and had to hide under a pile of leaves for her safety, until he left the area.
Just like there are good and bad illegals, there are also good and bad border patrol agents. I am not looking forward to having more border patrol agents roaming the area and check points are not good for the citizen to have to deal with, because one has to deal with the mood of the agent and hope he is in a good mood. Hopefully these border patrol agents will be better trained and I hope citizens are not harassed more than the illegals.
I am sorry you are not feeling well Ruthanne, you do well at writing here, for not feeling well, I am saying prayers for you.
About weight loss, I find Dr Berg on you tube is interesting to listen to, he explains about weight gain and what to eat. I was starting to follow what he said but then I got sick with the run away nose also and still have the cough, so anyways I ended up eating more food.
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Post by fearnot on Jan 27, 2017 12:55:47 GMT -5
My appointment went better than I was expecting, but then I prayed quite a bit before going.
First off it was supposed to have been 2 appointments ( a once a year 'well check.....at which you cannot bring up anything new.....thus a 2nd 'normal appointment after the well check)
But someone messed up, even the doc didn't catch it for awhile....then he looked at me, and I said: "I 'thought' I was supposed to have a well check, but I figured you were running late and just tooooo busy ( 2 docs moved over a year ago and they have not replaced them yet, so he had to take their case loads).
Anyway, he was in his 'nice sweet mode"....so prayers helped!!
The only time there was a moment of unease was when he yet again was trying to set me up with the 'mindfulness' doc ( I had not seen my PCP for 6 mts due to his carrying 3 docs case loads)
So he obviously forgot.....so I said:
Ummmmm NO, I already met him ( the mindfulness doc).
My doc said: " And what is the problem??
I said, the mindfulness.....and
he gave me his slightly irritated look, and said: Oh, yeah!
But did pursue that angle but talked about some other program....but we didn't make an appointment.....so that was good!!!
So all in all it was fine...only now I have to go back in 3 mts for the ahem stupid well check sigh!
Wow! I will keep praying for Ruthanne!!!
Oh I forgot to mention I was 3 lbs less than I thought I was (147 instead of 150)....in fact, I was sure I would be 3-5 lbs heavier due to a not so accurate scales. I even asked the nurse, if the set the degital scales to read several pounds less to 'encourage' patients..... but she said no LOL
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2017 14:22:56 GMT -5
hello my friends.Woke up 1 hr ago hurting and coughing and my nose is running away.Nevermind,I caught it.
Last night when Robin brought Christian over,Levi came in.I think he once Saw Cody kitty high tailing it out of the room.So He comes over and calls her to come out every time,So Funny.Last night he decided to look for her.He found her under the bed.He was so excited!!!Found her and proceeded to crawl under to get her.I heard hissing and called Robin and we got him out safe.Now I know he will check under the bed everytime he comes over.
Cheryl I could not believe you told that man that!I am too soft to hurt anyones feelings(not that you hurt his,only God knows),but Maybe the Lord used you to soften this man or to sharpen this man,but whatever,I am glad The Lord doesn't call on me for the hard stuff like that.I will testify that you were firm,polite and were all about business.He really shouldn't have said,not once but twice he never said those things and she had read it all wrong.She told him she didn't "read "it at all" she heard it.and he tried to argue MORE but she told him to take his plate of whatever and good-bye .Period.Door closed.Cheryl is no-nonsense and even so I know confrontation is hard on all involved but necessary at times.
Lorrie,I knew you were going through so much but you were one of FIVE people to vet all the applications for your new pastor?That would be a heavy load but I believe and obviously God does too ,that you are close enough to the Lord to hear Him loud and clear.And for over a year!Wow,I hope I get to meet you in Heaven>I'm afraid I won't be anywhere near your station up there.You are going to have an awesome job in Heaven>Maybe Jesus,secretary?But you know what?Jesus is so good.He made sure He had your whole family in the palm of His Hand and under His mighty wings.Rock on ,Girl(New phrase from Levi.)Sounds like a young family,your new pastor.I pray He is there for many years ,or til Jesus comes.Love you Lorrie(hugs)
Barb,I have also put on 30 lbs!And I can sure tell in my activities or lack thereof.I am sure I can lose it.The hard part will be finding 1200 calories a day.And I hate fat and grease(except pizza,which I just keep the grease wiped off my face and hands.)Sometimes we have to sacrifice so I just suck it up and inhale the pizza,lol.I will be getting rehab and exercise materials and educational food liturature.I will share with y'all .
Hi Marlene.Sounds like your weather is as all over the place like everyone elses?I am glad if the border patrol does come by more often.Besides all the creatures and wild things around you,I was most worried about the illegals.Nothing personal.I do love them,but the devil controls so many people and people have come up with such horrible things to do to each other...I am so glad you have Jesus with you always.I get comfort from that and I pray you do too.Nothing can happen to us without going through Gods' fingers first.You know,the trickle down theory,lol.But still true.
Margie,good going you are on your way to another chapter in your life.I pray it is the best one ever,ending with our wedding to Jesus.Soon please.I was asking Jesus that,but I know we all wait for that Blessed Hope.Are you still close to your daughter?I mean same city,I'm sure y'all are close.And your son?
Cindy,I couldn't help but smile that the kids were being kids.But I feel like our job is to keep them safe and raise good responsible people.I say Jenn is doing GREAT with her children.I also feel her guilt.But that doesn't come from our Lord.And when you said she fell my heart dropped.I hate she is so suceptible to joint issues.Thank God for chiropractors!I pray she doesn't have to suffer much more pain from her fall..I am so tired but hurt too much to sleep.And my whole arm is hurting plum to my shoulder!
Sending a shout out to Lulu,Seven and Leonard and to Kel.I pray you are out of the weathers problems.I hope I didn't miss anyone and pray if I did I didn't hurt your feelings.I am going to post a book in the pain chat cause it is too much for here so talk to you all later,Love Ruthanne
I am just so worried about you. I'm selfish.............I want you with us longer, and if you let that artery get to bleeding, you are going back to the hospital. Maybe, going back there, wouldn't be a bad thing, because maybe they would have to up your bypass surgery, but please don't force it. The way you described what would happen really scared me, for you. I love you, and don't want anything bad to happen to you.
OK, my riot act is done.
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Post by ruthanne on Jan 27, 2017 16:59:15 GMT -5
Hi all.Yes Cheryl,I typed it all .with my hand brace so my wrist wouldn't bend.And since there was NO blood anywhere I typed.I had to take a pain pill when I woke up.And still had to go back to bedat 4.I am about to go to the pain chat and talk to y'all.Love Ruthanne
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2017 17:23:30 GMT -5
Hi all.Yes Cheryl,I typed it all .with my hand brace so my wrist wouldn't bend.And since there was NO blood anywhere I typed.I had to take a pain pill when I woke up.And still had to go back to bedat 4.I am about to go to the pain chat and talk to y'all.Love Ruthanne |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2017 19:41:59 GMT -5
Ok Seven, I will check that out in a few days.
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Post by sevenofnine on Jan 27, 2017 21:15:35 GMT -5
MAN this sucks breaking of KFI radio news both Barbara Hale of Perry Mason you know Della Street just died
And Brit actor John Hurt of Elephant man fame remember that movie that foursome right there
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2017 22:59:05 GMT -5
 wow Cindy, what a fall Jenn took! she's gonna be a hurting for sure! prayers going up for quick healing for sure!
Cheryl, thank you so much for keeping us up to date on Ruthanne!
Ruthanne, prayers going up, PLEASE take care and get better!
Seven, how'd you fair all this rain? we got lots, flooded roads is the worst around here, mud slides in the burn areas. it sure has been cold!
Ron's job hunting isn't going anywhere....ugh, he's updated his resume, he's looking, but it's slim picking. He's busy though, with church and the Gideon's, and he's taking good care of me!
but it's gonna get real ugly in a week or so....
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Post by Leigh on Jan 28, 2017 9:09:43 GMT -5
Okay I haven't read through all the posts (above) yet - I was just wanting to check in on Ruthanne. I see that she did post twice (and that first post was quite a lot, by the way, for someone in your condition  - so don't overdo!! ). Any update since her last post, 16 hours ago? Cheryl have you talked to her?
Love you Ruthanne and keeping up the prayers!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2017 11:31:12 GMT -5
wow Cindy, what a fall Jenn took! she's gonna be a hurting for sure! prayers going up for quick healing for sure!
Cheryl, thank you so much for keeping us up to date on Ruthanne!
Ruthanne, prayers going up, PLEASE take care and get better!
Seven, how'd you fair all this rain? we got lots, flooded roads is the worst around here, mud slides in the burn areas. it sure has been cold!
Ron's job hunting isn't going anywhere....ugh, he's updated his resume, he's looking, but it's slim picking. He's busy though, with church and the Gideon's, and he's taking good care of me!
but it's gonna get real ugly in a week or so....
I'm all for the wall/fence also. We gotta start somewhere! So far President Trump is a great job!to you all!
But, if that's true about CA trying to seceed from the Union, maybe y'all might aim a little more Eastward?
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Post by Cindy on Jan 28, 2017 12:08:02 GMT -5
Thank you Cheryl for letting us know about Ruthanne, I will be praying for her.
Also Thank you Cindy for your words of encouragement.
I think when I went from 186 to 96lbs I was a tad under weight...
but now I am back up to 150 and that is a bit too much.
Prob. 120 would be about right since I have lost some inches in height ( about 2").
One reason, I feel it is for sure, not a good weight is, when I was around 120-125 although I still had sleep apnea ( I no longer use a cpap),
I didn't notice any what I call 'grand' apneas for a lack of a better word....the kind that go on for a minute without breathing
But now that I have packed on the weight I have once again been woken up due to 'grand' apneas.... :-(
And really this winter has been the coldest I can remember, so I basically sit ( when I am not napping LOL) all day long ....OH and eating ( and I am a sugar/candy addict).....
Sooooo not the best
But today its going to be in the 50's ( but I have to go to doc appointment bother!).
All in all I need to lose about 30 lbs...not just for vanity but for health too.
A certain amount of weight does help with osteoporosis ( its kind of like weight lifting)
but too much weight is not good for arthritis or sleep apnea
soooooo I agree with you about the border and 'illegal' immigrants Cindy. Another thing about those that are in prison is the huge cost to tax payers.
I also agree most are hard working, and even those who did a crime that landed them in prison doesn't mean they are evil....but there is a part of our country based on laws.
other immigrants came to our country legally
and
they assimilated to our laws etc.
There are some ( a few anyway) people coming in illegally that want to harm this country and/or change it to their laws and so on.
I think President Trump for sure wants to deal with those who have committed violent crimes
For example this which just happened:
"Police in George, Washington State, have arrested five illegal aliens wanted in connection with the murder of a woman allegedly shot 13 times......
After shooting the woman, Mendez Villenueva reportedly wrote a note in Spanish on a piece of carboard and placed it on her back. He secured the message in place by stabbing it into her back with a knife, the report obtained by FiberOne revealed.
The group then fled the scene, traveling to a convenience store where they purchased some beer."
He is also concerned about those that wish to harm the US ( blow up buildings etc.)
I have noticed one thing about President Trump so far and that is he is busy!! He seems to be a major work- alcoholic, and is seeming working as fast as he can on his campaign issues"
One thing he did right away, I was really really happy with:
"In keeping with a long-standing Republican policy that began with President Ronald Reagan, President Donald Trump on Monday reinstated the “global gag rule,” an order that bans organizations in other countries from providing information about abortion or offering abortion services if they benefit from U.S. funding."
Plus, he took down the us gov. global warming/climate change page!!! yeah! :-)
Of course, Obama put in zillions of policies( a LOT of his policies that are 1000 of pages long each)
and so
that will take some time to wade thru and reverse....
but like I said, President Trump seems to thrive on getting things done in as timely a manner as humanly possible.
However, it is all in God's hand in the end.
Thank you, everyone for praying for Ruthanne. I asked her permission to post a request here, for her, and she said an emphatic "yes please!". Because her heart is in such severe need of a cath, she is not able to take her pain medications, because they increase her heart rate. And her pain level was through the roof. What brought the episode on, this time, was just doing something as simple as bending over to clean the litter box. She felt her heart start to pound out of her chest, and knew this wasn't good. She called Steven to come get her, but he called an ambulance, instead, and met the ambulance at her apartment and followed. Smart man. I'm hoping that she has had her surgery and has come out of it with flying colors and will be back here to tell us it was no big deal. But, we all know that it is a big deal. I've seen my own husband go through this same procedure at least 7 times, in the last 15 years, that I can remember, right now. Ruthanne told me that they have a different way of doing it now. Instead of going in through the groin, they can go in through the wrist. That was interesting. She said it was less invasive and less time staying perfectly still. But, she still didn't know if they are going to do it the new way. We will find out, soon, I hope. Ed had to stay flat on his back, without moving for 5 hours, after his. And then on constant observation for 3 days. (CCU) I'm going to try to get hold of Steven and if I do, I will update for you all. Thank you again for praying!!!
Anna, thank you for posting how you feel about the border wall against Mexico. I've often wondered about you, with being so close to the border, and having to deal with them crossing over. I finally read that you are in favor of the wall. I knew you probably would be, and I am too, but I'm not where you are and really needed someone whom I trust, to tell me.
OK, I was going to post more, but have a phone call. I'll try to be back later. Hello to everyone.
Cheryl, thank you for keeping us updated about Ruth. We finally closed on our house yesterday morning. I feel so relieved to have that responsibility gone. I'm getting more involved here at the community. The Bible study is good. Hugs to all. I just got off the phone with Ruthanne. She is home. She said it was OK to tell you the details of what she told me in open chat, so I will.
They did go through her wrist to do the angioplasty. However, that's when they found what is very wrong with her heart. In 2 weeks they have to go in and do a triple by-pass. The bottom of her heart is getting little to no blood flow. One artery is 100% blocked, another is 80% and the 3rd is 60% blocked. So, when she bent over to clean the litter box, it cut off what blood flow she might have been getting, and that's what caused her heart to race. She has to wait 2 weeks because of the bureaucratic red tape hoops she has to jump through. Anyway, she can't use her right hand, right now, because of the incision. If she causes it to start bleeding, she has to go back to the hospital immediately, because it's an open artery. Her family came over to spend the night with her, as we were hanging up the phone. Her grandsons are with her, and that made me so happy to know that she won't be alone. Christian said to her "We are going to sit here and watch movies and you are not going to use your hand". I know she knows she is blessed, by everyone praying for her, and a family that loves her so much, including us, but I feel blessed by her, to know her.
Thank you all for holding me up in prayer. I just had to post that typing with left hand or rather finger. Going to bed as these last 2 days have been long. Just popping in to read the updates and Cheryl THANK YOU for posting about Ruthanne!!! I am so glad I saw this and will be praying for her. Wonder what time the cath is supposed to start? It may already be finished by now. I'll be praying. Wow everyone is so busy. Love reading what you all are doing. I'm at my mother's in Georgia for a few days. She has an appointment this afternoon and wanted me to go with her, so I came over. Lulu, thankful you are safe from the mud slides! Sounds like you've had an awful lot of rain. Hopefully Seven is okay also. How is the job search going, for Ron? Everything going fine at your company? Cindy, thankful Elijah and Grace are okay and their eyes are fine. Poor Jenn, I understand how she feels because I always have somehow felt responsible when my children got hurt or misbehaved! But you were so right in your advice to her (as always!). Stay safe in your Nor'easter! Barb, hope your appointment goes well and that the doctors will be understanding. Hope all is found to be fine with you, or at least not worse, as far as what you've got going on. Cheryl, I know you have a lot happening right now as well. Love and prayers continuing for you as you enter this new season of life and although it was unwanted, I know God is sustaining you. Margie, hope things are still going well in your new home. So glad your children and grands are nearby and able to help you out with little projects as needed. Anna, thankful you got some much-needed rain. Hope your week is going well! SO, the wall, you know, the one Trump is going to build -- how close will it be to your area? I thought of you when they were talking about it on the news. I look forward to that being built and protecting our American citizens! Ruthanne, whenever you're able to get back in here, I agree with what everyone else is saying -- we love your posts and enjoy reading anything you write, so write on! Thank you all for the congrats on our new pastor. It's a great feeling of accomplishment and we look forward to them moving to SC in a couple of months. Their fifth baby is due around Valentine's day, so they are staying put for now and will get on over here as soon as they can after that. They're already found a house here, so that's a praise. Okay well I need to get going. Mother's toasting us some bagels for breakfast (brunch, actually, as I slept until 9:00 ) and we have Fox News going. I like that, because we cancelled our cable last summer (because the rates kept rising) and I love & miss Fox News! Pray for Ruthanne!
I am still so thrilled about your news about your new pastor.
Bagels? I love bagels. I can sort of still eat them, but my teeth really don't cut through them, like they should, so I have to toast them crisp so they just break, when I bite them. The cream cheese melted on it softens it back up a bit, though. But, don't ask me what I enjoy more.......the bagel or the cream cheese.
And thank you for you thoughts and prayers. I don't know what will become of me, but I'm taking it one day at a time, and wading through tons of paperwork that seems to never end, but I wait for the Lord to tell me what to do now.........
If I were to watch the news, these days, it would be FOX news for me too. They come the closest to telling the truth, but I still catch them embellishing in lies and innuendos at times too.
Lulu, I'm so happy that you are not in the path of the mudslides, and I pray that others escaped it as well. I've seen the photos of what they do to people and their homes, in CA and it makes me want to sit down a bawl. I hope the rains have subsided, for you and Ron, and I hope that your reservoirs are filled to brim for a long time to come.
Cindy, I am so glad to hear that Gracie's eye will be OK. And that was good advice you gave to Jenn to have Gracie bat her eye in cool water. I got gasoline in my eyes, at work, years ago. I worked at my Uncle's gas station and was waiting on a customer. The hose kinked, so I pulled the locked down nozzle out of the tank to turn out the kink and sprayed myself, right in the face. Another customer, just happened to be a nurse and she pulled me into the back room of the gas station and had me cup my hands under cold running water and stick my open eyes in the cup of my hands, until the burning went away. And I never went to the doctor, afterward. She stayed with me until my eyes cleared up. That was scary, but it turned out OK, because she had me flush out my eyes right away.
(note....the rest of that story was that I also sprayed that gas in through the open T-top of the Thunderbird that I was gassing up. oops. But, nothing came of it, because of my injury. Whew!)
Anyway.........nuf about me. I'm trying to respond to your post. So, I also want to say that I am happy to know that Jenn can replace Elijah's glasses easily. I'm just sad that she was so upset over all of it. It just means that she loves her babies, and I can understand her being so upset. And you were So right in what you told her. We can raise them up, with what we know, but we can't protect them from everything and we are not expected to. I had to learn that the hard way, over the last 23 years.
Barb, I agree with Lorrie. I hope that your checkup appt. went well for you.
OH! OW!! I felt that when I read that Jenn had fallen!! That's one of the top things that frighten me. I hope she is alright now, and the chiropractor was able to do something to help relieve her pain. What were they able to find out about her wrist after the swelling went down enough to see? Or has it not gone down yet? I'm sure you'll be able to give her that big hug that's waiting for her, once you are able to see her.
I have to say that I am overjoyed to read, here, that everyone who posted said a positive thing about the border wall. I promise that I won't turn our chat thread into a political forum, but I just wanted to respond to what everyone has posted. And Cindy, I agree with how you feel about the illegals being criminals, because they did indeed break our immigration laws. And they were put in place for a reason. It's just that the "left" choose to ignore that fact. That is............until they are confronted with someone who is an illegal and does them harm.
I watched the interview on ABC news, last night. Trump's first interview since his inauguration. And the guy was hammering him on "So is Mexico paying for the wall, because he has stated strongly that he will not pay for the wall." Trump said AGAIN that the wall will be paid for through tariffs on imports to the U.S. and this guy was so thick headed. He said, "Well, how can you do that, if you haven't set the tariffs in place yet?" (not exact words, but close) Trump said that the funds allocated for the original building of the wall will pay for it, but the people will get that back, and then some, through the tariffs. Then he added that he could have waited a year, but the wall needs to be built NOW, not later.
I actually started going to Church, recently. I wasn't going to talk about this, but Ron and Lulu suggested that I commit to going and not just 'say' I'd go. [A few things happened that seriously needed to happen, so I do not regret a minute of it, because there is a reason for everything.] And Ron kept me on the phone, until he found a church in my area and approved the faith statement. I missed the morning services 2 weeks ago, because my sleeping schedule is so messed up, but I did go to the evening services. I just KNEW that the Lord had something He wanted me to know and learn, and I wasn't disappointed. My only complaint would be was that the service didn't last long enough at all. I wanted to hear more. I was soaking it all up.
However, I can't say the same for last Sunday, when I went to morning services and heard the head pastor. (he was sick the previous week, so someone else filled in) I felt like I was in a political protest meeting, rather than a church. And when he was actually quoting from scripture, I wasn't sure, because when he would say chapter and verse, he slurred it so badly, I couldn't understand what he said. And I like to write it down, and study it at home, in context. I felt so empty, when I left there, instead of feeling filled with the Holy Spirit.
So, I wrote to Lulu and Ron and told them what happened, to get another perspective. Lulu confirmed to me that this was not the Church for me, but encouraged me not to give up finding a good Church Home. I decided that I would give the guy another chance and if he started harping on Trump, again, and slurring his Bible references, I was just going to get up and leave. (and I sit in the front of the church, not the back) Just for the record.........I came to CHURCH to hear the Lord's Word. Even if he liked Trump, I didn't come to hear his opinion on the matter. Well, the Lord had different plans than I had....of course. lol. (His sense of humor, never ceases to amaze me. LOL) Tonight I got a visit from that pastor. So, instead of acting out in the church, the Lord gave me the opportunity to say what I wanted to say to the man, and I didn't even know it was going to happen, even after I saw this man standing on my porch. The feeling that came over me was such a sickening feeling, it's hard to describe, but it wasn't a good feeling. And really........it should have been a good feeling, right? I didn't invite him in, and told him it was kind of late. AND I was busy talking with Ruthanne on the phone, and she was on speaker phone, so she heard both sides of the conversation. He came with a plate of cookie type treats to give to me, and asked me if I was coming to church this Sunday. Suddenly, I just blurted out.........that I'd come if he'd do one thing. Not talk about Trump the way he did on Sunday. The man stood right in front of me and LIED! Said that he didn't say he didn't like Trump and that I had 'read him wrong'. (I'm not repeating his exact words, but close. I'm trying to shorten it) I said that I didn't read anything, I heard him SAY it. He lied again, and I handed him back the plate and told him he had to leave, and shut the door on him. (Anyone who remembers me..........don't lie to me!) I told Ruthanne that I can't believe I just DID that! I really wasn't sad or glad......just kinda dumbfounded. She said in so many words that I had the guts to say what I wanted to say. As I write this, I am still wondering if it was nerve or stupidity that caused me to treat the man, the way I did. But, when he came here to ask if I was coming to church.........after I had already told him on Sunday, that I would, made me bring up my apprehension about the guy. OK, if you don't want the whole truth from me, don't ask me a question. He found that out, the hard way.
But the way I'm seeing it, is that the Lord didn't want me to go back to that church. And He knew I would shoot off my mouth, no matter where I was, so he gave me my closure at my home, rather than the church. The Lord has other plans for me, so I'm listening and trying hard to pay attention to what it is He wants me to do.
OK, I'm done babbling on, for now.
Bruce has gotten gas in his eyes before too so I know how much that hurts. I'm glad the Lord had a nurse on stand by to help you!
Jenn's wrist is still quite swollen so I don't expect to be able to tell anything for at least a week. Even then though, I don't think it's more than a bad sprain.
I'm thrilled that you're going to church Cheryl! I've been praying that for you for a long time! Thank you Lord! I'm sorry you didn't like that pastor, but please, keep going to church. Just ask the Lord to guide you to the one He wants you to go to, and He will.
hello my friends.Woke up 1 hr ago hurting and coughing and my nose is running away.Nevermind,I caught it.
Last night when Robin brought Christian over,Levi came in.I think he once Saw Cody kitty high tailing it out of the room.So He comes over and calls her to come out every time,So Funny.Last night he decided to look for her.He found her under the bed.He was so excited!!!Found her and proceeded to crawl under to get her.I heard hissing and called Robin and we got him out safe.Now I know he will check under the bed everytime he comes over.
Cheryl I could not believe you told that man that!I am too soft to hurt anyones feelings(not that you hurt his,only God knows),but Maybe the Lord used you to soften this man or to sharpen this man,but whatever,I am glad The Lord doesn't call on me for the hard stuff like that.I will testify that you were firm,polite and were all about business.He really shouldn't have said,not once but twice he never said those things and she had read it all wrong.She told him she didn't "read "it at all" she heard it.and he tried to argue MORE but she told him to take his plate of whatever and good-bye .Period.Door closed.Cheryl is no-nonsense and even so I know confrontation is hard on all involved but necessary at times.
Lorrie,I knew you were going through so much but you were one of FIVE people to vet all the applications for your new pastor?That would be a heavy load but I believe and obviously God does too ,that you are close enough to the Lord to hear Him loud and clear.And for over a year!Wow,I hope I get to meet you in Heaven>I'm afraid I won't be anywhere near your station up there.You are going to have an awesome job in Heaven>Maybe Jesus,secretary?But you know what?Jesus is so good.He made sure He had your whole family in the palm of His Hand and under His mighty wings.Rock on ,Girl(New phrase from Levi.)Sounds like a young family,your new pastor.I pray He is there for many years ,or til Jesus comes.Love you Lorrie(hugs)
Barb,I have also put on 30 lbs!And I can sure tell in my activities or lack thereof.I am sure I can lose it.The hard part will be finding 1200 calories a day.And I hate fat and grease(except pizza,which I just keep the grease wiped off my face and hands.)Sometimes we have to sacrifice so I just suck it up and inhale the pizza,lol.I will be getting rehab and exercise materials and educational food liturature.I will share with y'all .
Hi Marlene.Sounds like your weather is as all over the place like everyone elses?I am glad if the border patrol does come by more often.Besides all the creatures and wild things around you,I was most worried about the illegals.Nothing personal.I do love them,but the devil controls so many people and people have come up with such horrible things to do to each other...I am so glad you have Jesus with you always.I get comfort from that and I pray you do too.Nothing can happen to us without going through Gods' fingers first.You know,the trickle down theory,lol.But still true.
Margie,good going you are on your way to another chapter in your life.I pray it is the best one ever,ending with our wedding to Jesus.Soon please.I was asking Jesus that,but I know we all wait for that Blessed Hope.Are you still close to your daughter?I mean same city,I'm sure y'all are close.And your son?
Cindy,I couldn't help but smile that the kids were being kids.But I feel like our job is to keep them safe and raise good responsible people.I say Jenn is doing GREAT with her children.I also feel her guilt.But that doesn't come from our Lord.And when you said she fell my heart dropped.I hate she is so suceptible to joint issues.Thank God for chiropractors! I pray she doesn't have to suffer much more pain from her fall..I am so tired but hurt too much to sleep.And my whole arm is hurting plum to my shoulder!
Sending a shout out to Lulu,Seven and Leonard and to Kel.I pray you are out of the weathers problems.I hope I didn't miss anyone and pray if I did I didn't hurt your feelings.I am going to post a book in the pain chat cause it is too much for here so talk to you all later,Love Ruthanne Cheryl, you did what was right in dealing with that pastor that showed up at your door. You should be confident in yourself for having the common sense that you have, that is a blessing.
An old girlfriend of mine once went on a date with a pastor and ended up running from him in a wooded area and had to hide under a pile of leaves for her safety, until he left the area.
Just like there are good and bad illegals, there are also good and bad border patrol agents. I am not looking forward to having more border patrol agents roaming the area and check points are not good for the citizen to have to deal with, because one has to deal with the mood of the agent and hope he is in a good mood. Hopefully these border patrol agents will be better trained and I hope citizens are not harassed more than the illegals.
I am sorry you are not feeling well Ruthanne, you do well at writing here, for not feeling well, I am saying prayers for you.
About weight loss, I find Dr Berg on you tube is interesting to listen to, he explains about weight gain and what to eat. I was starting to follow what he said but then I got sick with the run away nose also and still have the cough, so anyways I ended up eating more food.
My appointment went better than I was expecting, but then I prayed quite a bit before going.
First off it was supposed to have been 2 appointments ( a once a year 'well check.....at which you cannot bring up anything new.....thus a 2nd 'normal appointment after the well check)
But someone messed up, even the doc didn't catch it for awhile....then he looked at me, and I said: "I 'thought' I was supposed to have a well check, but I figured you were running late and just tooooo busy ( 2 docs moved over a year ago and they have not replaced them yet, so he had to take their case loads).
Anyway, he was in his 'nice sweet mode"....so prayers helped!!
The only time there was a moment of unease was when he yet again was trying to set me up with the 'mindfulness' doc ( I had not seen my PCP for 6 mts due to his carrying 3 docs case loads)
So he obviously forgot.....so I said:
Ummmmm NO, I already met him ( the mindfulness doc).
My doc said: " And what is the problem??
I said, the mindfulness.....and
he gave me his slightly irritated look, and said: Oh, yeah!
But did pursue that angle but talked about some other program....but we didn't make an appointment.....so that was good!!!
So all in all it was fine...only now I have to go back in 3 mts for the ahem stupid well check sigh!
Wow! I will keep praying for Ruthanne!!!
Oh I forgot to mention I was 3 lbs less than I thought I was (147 instead of 150)....in fact, I was sure I would be 3-5 lbs heavier due to a not so accurate scales. I even asked the nurse, if the set the degital scales to read several pounds less to 'encourage' patients..... but she said no LOL
Hi all.Yes Cheryl,I typed it all .with my hand brace so my wrist wouldn't bend.And since there was NO blood anywhere I typed.I had to take a pain pill when I woke up.And still had to go back to bedat 4.I am about to go to the pain chat and talk to y'all.Love Ruthanne Ok Seven, I will check that out in a few days. MAN this sucks breaking of KFI radio news both Barbara Hale of Perry Mason you know Della Street just died And Brit actor John Hurt of Elephant man fame remember that movie that foursome right there wow Cindy, what a fall Jenn took! she's gonna be a hurting for sure! prayers going up for quick healing for sure!
Cheryl, thank you so much for keeping us up to date on Ruthanne!
Ruthanne, prayers going up, PLEASE take care and get better!
Seven, how'd you fair all this rain? we got lots, flooded roads is the worst around here, mud slides in the burn areas. it sure has been cold!
Ron's job hunting isn't going anywhere....ugh, he's updated his resume, he's looking, but it's slim picking. He's busy though, with church and the Gideon's, and he's taking good care of me!
but it's gonna get real ugly in a week or so....
I'm all for the wall/fence also. We gotta start somewhere! So far President Trump is a great job!to you all!
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Post by fearnot on Jan 28, 2017 13:59:58 GMT -5
Cheryl:
I sure agree with you and wish Ruthanne did not have to wait 2 weeks!!! It just seems wrong.
Cindy: About the photo hubby posted, it was taken about 4 years ago, I was still dye-ing my hair ( soon after I stopped, it WAS salt and pepper, grey....now it is almost all white which I actually like better, if I have to not have dark brown natural color hair anymore)
also instead of that long it is just to my shoulders
and in that photo I was maybe 115
but image 35 plus pounds...mostly in stomach, thighs, bottom, neck and arms...sigh!
oh and I still had my real teeth LOL
I forgot to mention, doc insisted that I do physical therapy again.....whatever it will be my ump-teenth time, but oh well.
I agree praying for President's Trump true salvation, I suspect there are a lot of people praying for him.
I hadn't known but when Obama was in office he had many Islamic symbols up and mandated 5 (5 min) prayer times every single day for any Islamic person...oh and 30 seconds on Sunday for any Christian.
President Trump had all Islamic symbols removed leaving only the Cross.
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Post by dogstaff on Jan 28, 2017 15:45:57 GMT -5
Trying to catch up with everyone.
Yes, there is a Bible study here on Wednesday afternoons. There are a lot of Christians here. And oddly enough, a good number of left-handed people! I always notice other lefties. Do we left-handers live a long time? LOL
I want to attend Sunday School at my church tomorrow. I have many dear friends in that class and don't want to lose touch with them so I'll attend there sometimes.
Cheryl, thank you for the updates on Ruthanne.
Ruthanne, yes I am close to my son and daughter even though we live in different cities. Daughter is about 22 miles away and son is 45 miles away. But we talk on the phone a lot and I keep up with the grandchildren.
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Post by Leigh on Jan 28, 2017 21:27:11 GMT -5
Okay I haven't read through all the posts (above) yet - I was just wanting to check in on Ruthanne. I see that she did post twice (and that first post was quite a lot, by the way, for someone in your condition - so don't overdo!! ). Any update since her last post, 16 hours ago? Cheryl have you talked to her?
Love you Ruthanne and keeping up the prayers!!  
Cindy, I meant to mention Jenn too when I posted the other day. I am so sorry about her fall on the ice. That must have been so painful and I'm thankful she was able to get to the chiropractor for an adjustment.
Please pray for Daniel's friend from church, Michael. (I did share on Facebook the post his mother wrote, along with his photo, but am thinking that no one can see it outside of our mutual friends.) Michael was taken to the ER on Thursday with abdominal pain and the doctor prescribed Zantac and sent him home only having done blood work (not even an exam). When he was worse on Friday they took him to a different place and guess what - his appendix had ruptured!!! Of course they are so upset... his mom suspected it was his appendix all along but I guess she couldn't get the doctor to go along with her. I know that appendicitis is not always clear-cut and obvious, but you'd think with severe abdominal pain that's the first thing they'd rule out!!
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Post by sevenofnine on Jan 28, 2017 21:39:06 GMT -5
Rain wise on Sunday afternoon I got wet drenched rain so hard the water going under my long coat yeah some flooding on my street not in Durate or mountains they got nailed
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Post by Cindy on Jan 29, 2017 9:29:27 GMT -5
Cheryl:
I sure agree with you and wish Ruthanne did not have to wait 2 weeks!!! It just seems wrong.
Cindy: About the photo hubby posted, it was taken about 4 years ago, I was still dye-ing my hair ( soon after I stopped, it WAS salt and pepper, grey....now it is almost all white which I actually like better, if I have to not have dark brown natural color hair anymore)
also instead of that long it is just to my shoulders
and in that photo I was maybe 115
but image 35 plus pounds...mostly in stomach, thighs, bottom, neck and arms...sigh!
oh and I still had my real teeth LOL
I forgot to mention, doc insisted that I do physical therapy again.....whatever it will be my ump-teenth time, but oh well.
I agree praying for President's Trump true salvation, I suspect there are a lot of people praying for him.
I hadn't known but when Obama was in office he had many Islamic symbols up and mandated 5 (5 min) prayer times every single day for any Islamic person...oh and 30 seconds on Sunday for any Christian.
President Trump had all Islamic symbols removed leaving only the Cross.
PT is about the most ridiculous thing they can do in my opinion. It's a waste of time and money. If they ever try to get me to do it again, I'll simply tell them, "fine, I'll do it if you allow me to take extra morphine, because it's just going to cause more pain." That should stop them in their tracks, and it's quite true.
I don't know if that's true about Obama or Trump as I've not seen anything about it although, seeing it isn't even necessarily true anymore since there's so much false news going around. Now we can't trust anything we read or hear. If it is true, that's great though.Trying to catch up with everyone. Yes, there is a Bible study here on Wednesday afternoons. There are a lot of Christians here. And oddly enough, a good number of left-handed people! I always notice other lefties. Do we left-handers live a long time? LOL I want to attend Sunday School at my church tomorrow. I have many dear friends in that class and don't want to lose touch with them so I'll attend there sometimes. Cheryl, thank you for the updates on Ruthanne. Ruthanne, yes I am close to my son and daughter even though we live in different cities. Daughter is about 22 miles away and son is 45 miles away. But we talk on the phone a lot and I keep up with the grandchildren. Hi Leigh. Yes, Ruthanne and I talk, just about every day. She is such a delight to visit with. She is very tired and weak, and she knows I'm so worried about her. I wish I could just jump in my car and drive to her home and help her. I just wish they would do that surgery NOW and not in 2 weeks.
Cindy, I meant to mention Jenn too when I posted the other day. I am so sorry about her fall on the ice. That must have been so painful and I'm thankful she was able to get to the chiropractor for an adjustment.
Please pray for Daniel's friend from church, Michael. (I did share on Facebook the post his mother wrote, along with his photo, but am thinking that no one can see it outside of our mutual friends.) Michael was taken to the ER on Thursday with abdominal pain and the doctor prescribed Zantac and sent him home only having done blood work (not even an exam). When he was worse on Friday they took him to a different place and guess what - his appendix had ruptured!!! Of course they are so upset... his mom suspected it was his appendix all along but I guess she couldn't get the doctor to go along with her. I know that appendicitis is not always clear-cut and obvious, but you'd think with severe abdominal pain that's the first thing they'd rule out!!
And this is our nicest, newest hospital in town! It's only several years old, and I've heard a few other stories of incompetence coming out of there which is such a shame... it's a beautiful place. Rain wise on Sunday afternoon I got wet drenched rain so hard the water going under my long coat yeah some flooding on my street not in Durate or mountains they got nailed
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Post by fearnot on Jan 29, 2017 14:40:13 GMT -5
You are right Cindy, about half of the sites, are saying its fake news and half say its true....
I can imagine Obama might have made it more Islam friendly but maybe not.
I will go to the first visit...it's more of a talk one,
and I will let Alex (PT) know, I won't do yoga, mindfulness etc.
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that I had basically zero results previously....
but I am thinking maybe doc needs to show I am 'trying' to deal with my pain and am not just a 'drug' addict?
Leonard is having a lot of neuropathy foot pain today ( due to diabetes). He had some before but today its way worse.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2017 19:21:25 GMT -5
Good afternoon, everyone. I thought I should pop in and try to get caught up with everyone, before it gets so long ago, that I have to start all over again. I really do enjoy being back, so I can fellowship with my Christian family again. I knew I missed y'all when I would lurk in here once in a while, and couldn't respond or congratulate someone on something really great, or let y'all know I was praying for you when you had something weighing on you. I hope you did feel those unknown prayers. I know I do. Even now, while I'm going through so much. I feel the prayers for me. Whether it be from all of you, or people who just read and pray, I feel it. I know the Lord is with me. I know He is watching over me. He proves it to me, every day. Thank you all for being there for me. I would not be able to hold my head up, otherwise.
Margie, it makes me feel so good that you have so many Christians around you. That must feel like such a breath of fresh air, with all that is happening in other places. I know it would feel like that, for me.
And that is pretty neat that you see so many "lefties" too. LOL That is a question to ponder....... Is there something to be said or learned about folks who are left handed? I've always known in my heart that left handed people were special. Because it was always said to be rare. So rare that teachers would try to force left handed children to write right-handed and it really caused problems. God made us all unique in His image, and man has no business messing that up. 
Cindy, I so much agree that PT is more harmful than it is good. I mean, if someone needed Physical Therapy to get back to walking, after an accident, or a surgery.......ok, I agree to an extent. But, to put someone through PT who is suffering chronic pain, is a HUGE no-no! A very good example is what they did to Ed. He had total hip replacement on his left side, in 2014. He was doing pretty great for about 2 months, then suddenly that old pain started hitting him like a ton of bricks. Only now, it was both hips. His heart could not sustain another surgery, so the right hip was never done. While looking for something else, I read the transcripts, from the surgeon, and it said that Ed had obviously been doing too much too soon. (which was probably true) So, why would they put him through PT, and cause it to be more over worked? The PT guy had Ed lay back on the table, and without warning, pulled his right foot up, with leg bent, over his stomach area. OK, that's pretty near a yoga position!! I hollered out...........OWWWW! He stopped and asked me why I did that. I said "Because I felt that over HERE! You cannot do that to him! He has Avascular Necrosis in his hip joints, and you just injured him further!" Oh I was SO angry. He said, (quite curtly) "Well, chronic pain is mainly caused by babying those muscles, or not moving them at all. Working them, will ease his pain." I told him that maybe that's the insane notion for a 23 year old, but not for a person Ed's age and condition. I told him that Ed isn't a pretzel! (the PT guy was 23, fresh out of college, who seriously needed an education!) I told him that he will not do that again. And I looked over at Ed and he looked like he was about to start crying, he was in so much pain. When Ed sat up, he had a hard time, stepping down to the floor. It wasn't but a couple of days later, that he actually broke his heel on that same leg. And the achilles tendon drew up the broken piece of bone. They had to screw it down, with 3 large screws, to prevent the tendon from pulling it all the way up his leg. I feel now, as I felt then......that the treatment he got in PT contributed to all of this. Ed wasn't doing anything, but stepping out of his shed, when the heel bone snapped and the tendon pulled the broken piece up and almost out of his skin, at the back of his foot. (OK, I'll stop grossing people out, and shut up about it now.....)
Barbara, I read the story about Trump supposedly doing that at the whitehouse, and the site was unfamiliar to me, so I searched around and didn't find anything more about it, except other "fake" sites, quoting verbatim what this site was saying. So, any time anyone wants to know the truth about somehthing, go over to Trump's Facebook page, or his Twitter page and if he talks about it, there, then it is true. If he hasn't mentioned a word about it, then it's most likely fake propaganda. Or, he will refer to the fake stories and debunk them. THIS is the reason why our President utilizes social media. Because there ARE two sides to every story (thank you Mom) and the person who is being raked over the coals, deserves to have his/her side heard. And directly from them, is the best way.
Now, with that said. When I watched his ABC interview, he showed the audience and the interviewer the paintings of past famous people that he said he put on the walls. (I think they were Generals and past Presidents) And mentioned that there is SO much available to choose from to decorate the White House, and he chose these paintings for the walls. Now, it might very well be that he had to take down "something" to put things to his taste, but what they were, he didn't say. He was not doing the interview to slam Obama. Quite the contrary. He has said some very undeserving compliments about Obama. (my opinion, they were undeserving.)
And I just went back and scanned some of the posts, here, and Barbara I just noticed that you mentioned "yoga" in your description of what the PT guy was doing to you too! And the best thing for you is to do what is good for YOU. Not what some moron has to do because he read it in a book.
And I know what Leonard is going through with the neuropathy pain. I don't have diabetes, but I also have neuropathy pain in my feet. (Namely my toes) I wish I had some really great advice to help him get some relief from it, but I am at a loss. I can't help myself either.
Ruthanne, I think about you almost all the time, now. And I can't wait until I can spot those pictures, you told me about, last night. I hope Steven posts them. I haven't been to FB, yet. I came here first.
I look forward to seeing the new pictures of Levi, and the ones you said you were in, with him. If Steven doesn't post them, tell him to send them to you, so I can see them. You know I love pictures.
And I had to go back and read your post again, and laughed even harder.......
You can turn your pain, no matter what it is, into something we'd rather laugh at, than what it really is. It's one of the reasons I love you, Ruthanne. Because that's exactly what all of us, here, want. We don't want to have this happening to us, but we also don't want people identifying us with our pain, but with the personality that we are.
Did I say that right?
Lorrie, I'm so sorry to hear about what Daniel's friend, Michael, had to go through. My ruptured appendix was because I was too stubborn to get help sooner, but what happened to Michael was just plain incompetence! That so-called doctor needs to find another line of work, because he most certainly fails miserably as a physician. Michael could have died!! I surely hope that your new hospital examines this incident thoroughly and rethinks their employment of that guy. There are just too many "band-aid" hospitals around who get away with killing people, rather than treating them. I am so glad that Michael got the proper help, and pray that the infection, caused by the rupture doesn't cause him more harm. He will need to take it easy for a couple of months, to make sure he is healed. And any more pressure or pain or burning, in the abdomen, needs him back to the hospital asap. It will mean that the infection is not gone.
Lorrie, thank you for the lovely cards you sent to me, recently. I got the one from your ladies group, 2 days ago, and yesterday received your personal one. Thank you. You know how to make me smile, and that was so kind of you. Cindy, I thanked you by private message, for the card you sent to me. But, didn't in open chat, so thank you also for the card. Eddie, I haven't even looked to see if you are here, in FH, but thank you again, for the heartfelt gift. It's one that I treasure and you knew that, and you knew it would warm my heart. It's a picture of a treasured painting, depicting a guardian angel over two children on a bridge. I have one in my living room, but now I have one in my office, where I can see it all the time. You all are such treasured people in my life. Without you, I am alone. Thank you for your prayers for me.
There are probably more posts, that I've missed. I'll check back and quote you, if I have. I should have multi-quoted, but didn't do that. sorry if I've missed you. I didn't mean to.
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. When we hear that, we think of a couple of feet of snow or more, but this time we only got inches of snow. it was so little that I don't think anyone bothered to measure it even. Of course that didn't make all those with snowmobiles very happy. But at least it was enough for the kids to play in. The only part about it that was bad was the ice. Jenn had to take Gracie to school for a program she's in and when she went to get into her car, the area by her door was pure ice and she slipped, hitting the door with her face, and her good hand (left) and the ground with her hip. He hand was all swollen and black and blue, and I could only imagine what her hips were like. (they tend to go out of the socket with very little reason due to the CP she has). So I told her she should go to the chiropractor and not wait and see how she felt later, cause I was pretty sure her hips would be out. Thankfully she was able to see him and he put her all back together. Her hips were out and her neck was messed up as well as her back. (but that stands to reason since they're all linked together lol) He told her he couldn't tell much about her wrist until the swelling had gone down. I'm pretty sure it's just a bad sprain though. I felt so badly for her and wanted to just hold her, but that's kind of hard to do over the phone....
) and we have Fox News going. I like that, because we cancelled our cable last summer (because the rates kept rising) and I love & miss Fox News! 
In 2 weeks they have to go in and do a triple by-pass. The bottom of her heart is getting little to no blood flow. One artery is 100% blocked, another is 80% and the 3rd is 60% blocked. So, when she bent over to clean the litter box, it cut off what blood flow she might have been getting, and that's what caused her heart to race. She has to wait 2 weeks because of the bureaucratic red tape hoops she has to jump through. Anyway, she can't use her right hand, right now, because of the incision. If she causes it to start bleeding, she has to go back to the hospital immediately, because it's an open artery. Her family came over to spend the night with her, as we were hanging up the phone. Her grandsons are with her, and that made me so happy to know that she won't be alone. Christian said to her "We are going to sit here and watch movies and you are not going to use your hand". I know she knows she is blessed, by everyone praying for her, and a family that loves her so much, including us, but I feel blessed by her, to know her. 
But, I'm not going to fret about it, for myself, because I'm actually in a pair of jeans right now, that I haven't been able to wear for about 4 years. I know it's because I haven't been eating all that much, when I do finally eat, but for right now it is what it is. I've actually been losing weight ever since my surgery. I really don't have an appetite, and nothing tastes right. It tastes like I'm eating a box of salt and that just makes it so fun to eat, ya' know?
- so don't overdo!! ). Any update since her last post, 16 hours ago? Cheryl have you talked to her?
It's only several years old, and I've heard a few other stories of incompetence coming out of there which is such a shame... it's a beautiful place. 
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