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Post by fearnot on Oct 16, 2017 15:13:32 GMT -5
I didn't know about that 'newspaper' but I did see it elsewhere, like Fox news,
www.foxnews.com/world/2017/09/05/millions-american-lives-could-be-at-stake-as-north-korea-threatens-to-attack-power-grid.html Washington Post etc.
I have been hearing our electric system needs more safety measures put in place for a while tho.
I am not stressing over it.
I just wondered if something like that happened ever,
if that is why US is not in scripture ( or maybe it is but not by name)?
But like you said there are all sorts of scary things being hyped...another one is (also Fox News)
464 earthquakes in one week hit much feared Yellowstone 'supervolcano'
That too is a doomsday scenario....but I don't sit around waiting for it to happen.....what could any person do anyway?
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Post by fearnot on Oct 16, 2017 15:20:36 GMT -5
I didn't know about that 'newspaper' but I did see it elsewhere, like Fox news,
www.foxnews.com/world/2017/09/05/millions-american-lives-could-be-at-stake-as-north-korea-threatens-to-attack-power-grid.html Washington Post etc.
I have been hearing our electric system needs more safety measures put in place for a while tho.
I am not stressing over it.
I just wondered if something like that happened ever,
if that is why US is not in scripture ( or maybe it is but not by name)?
But like you said there are all sorts of scary things being hyped...another one is (also Fox News)
464 earthquakes in one week hit much feared Yellowstone 'supervolcano'
That too is a doomsday scenario....but I don't sit around waiting for it to happen.....what could any person do anyway?
There was a time when I might have gotten scared but now I do trust in the Lord....it might could happen or never happen...but I am awaiting the rapture really.
I need to do house and garden stuff too.
Will Miss you a lot but looking forward to when you are back.
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Post by Cindy on Oct 20, 2017 11:10:10 GMT -5
Just a quick note about what's going on with me now. I've seen the orthopedic doctor and he discovered what's been causing all the extra (different)pain which has been getting worse over the last 3 years. I now have severe scoliosis and my ribs on the right side are sitting on my hip bone, and that's what's been causing all the pain when I walk or stand up. Secondarily, it appears that the spinal stenosis may have gotten worse too. So now I have more tests scheduled. I have an MRI, bone scan and bone density scan scheduled. The bone density is to show that I now also have osteoporosis too. Two of the tests are next week. On top of that, I got sick after seeing the doctor and haven't gotten anything done that I intended and needed to this week. Well, little of it anyway. I'm still feeling a little yukky. Guess I caught what the kids have had. Oh and I got my flu shot when they took Bruce's stitches out last Monday too. His hand is doing great thank the Lord! Anyway, it looks like I may have to take a few more days off during the first part of next week in order to hopefully catch up with it all and of course to get my tests done. The one I have on Monday, I have to be there at 10am to get an injection and then can leave until 1pm when they'll do the scan itself. Crazy huh? The other test is on Thursday. Come to think of it, with Monday's test taking all day, cause I won't be able to go home, that means I'll need Tuesday to catch up on what I can't do on Monday, and then Wednesday to do paperwork and regular chores, and hopefully work on that more on Thursday before the other test. God willing, I'll be able to be back on Friday. But honestly, the way I feel right now, I wouldn't count on it, at least not as far as doing a bible study or something like that goes anyway. It looks like that will give all of you guys a break too as it doesn't appear that anyone's posting here anyway. I hope you're all doing well though. I think of you and am praying for you all. Love you guys!
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Post by sw7777 on Oct 20, 2017 23:07:58 GMT -5
Hi Cindy......
I put up a prayer request for protection against Halloween, 1 hour later I'd fallen 10' off a ladder onto the ground...ouchhhhhh.....landed on my hip, lost a bit of bark, but by Gods grace I am unscathed.
Praise be to God - this scripture came to mind immediately......
No weapon formed against you shall prosper,
And every tongue which rises against you in judgment
You shall condemn.
This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord,
And their righteousness is from Me,”
Says the Lord.
( Isaiah 54:17 )
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2017 12:10:38 GMT -5
 Steve! Good to see you here. I'm so sorry that you fell off that ladder. OUCH is right! I felt that!
Thank the Lord that you are alright!!
Wow, lots of posts, since I last posted. Please forgive me for not responding to everyone. I'm in a bit of a funk, these days.
Cindy, thank you for calling me yesterday and letting me know about your recent medical findings, because I can pray more specifically for you. And I read it here, now, too. Wow, if it isn't one thing, it's another. I'm so sorry that you have to endure such pain. Let us know what options the doctors provide to you, to relieve at least some of the pain from this. And of course, you are always in my prayers.
Everyone here, and beyond are in my daily prayers.
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Post by dogstaff on Oct 21, 2017 19:58:56 GMT -5
Our son and grandson were here for a visit today. Our son's birthday is on Wednesday, so we took him out to eat an early birthday lunch.
Supposed to get rain and storms tonight. I haven't been doing much. Finally got a copy of Jan Karon's latest book (To Be Where You Are). I've been on the library waiting list for over a week to get a copy.
Hugs to everyone.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2017 13:54:11 GMT -5
LOL, all this talk about raccoons, I just have to tell my older brother's story. He rented a house, back there, in my home town. His yard bordered the woods, so it wasn't unusual to see an occasional critter. But, he had raccoons literally infesting his house! They managed to get under the house, somehow, and every time my brother had people over, they would bump the floor right below where they were standing, as if to say 'get out'. It really creeped a lot of people out, including my brother. Then they ate through the gutter area of his roof and got into the attic space, and proceeded to eat a hole through his bedroom ceiling, right over his bed!!  When he was telling me about all of this, he showed me the bedroom, real quick-like. He warned me it would only be a second....he opened the door and slammed it back shut. Said he will never sleep in that room again, nor will the door be left opened. What I saw in that short second was the ceiling with a gaping hole and insulation hanging down. He said that he heard a sound, one day, and opened his bedroom door, to investigate and found a big fat raccoon hanging from the ceiling. I never asked whatever became of it, or if I did, I don't remember the answer. But, his landlord wouldn't do anything about preventing this invasion, so needless to say, my brother doesn't live there, anymore.
If it were me? I wouldn't be in the house to show the damage to anyone. I'd have already been gone. 
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Post by Leigh on Oct 23, 2017 8:58:03 GMT -5
But, his landlord wouldn't do anything about preventing this invasion, so needless to say, my brother doesn't live there, anymore.
If it were me? I wouldn't be in the house to show the damage to anyone. I'd have already been gone.
I posted on FB last night that Jellybean killed a mouse and dropped it in the garage. I haven't opened the door this morning to see if the mouse is still there, or if JB enjoyed it as a late-night snack.
We've had a problem in the last few weeks with a possum coming into the screened porch and eating Jellybean's cat food. I tried videoing it with my cellphone, but the picture wasn't very clear through the window.
Well - hello everyone; SO much news here!
Cindy - I was sorry to hear about Bruce's cut, but thankful that it healed nicely. Will be praying for you as you go for your test today - in fact, you're probably already on your way there. 
Barb - my deepest condolences on the loss of Vanessa's dear friend, Cheyenne. How tragic! (My sister & BIL had a family in their church who lost their 15 year old son in the same kind of accident about 6 years ago. It was horrible.) How is Cheyenne's brother doing now?
Margie - always enjoy hearing what you're doing with your grandchildren and church friends. 
Anna - did you ever figure out the problem with your car? It's nice that you're able to help your DH troubleshoot a problem like that... I would not have a clue about engines! (Cheryl would, though - she's a jack-of-all-trades, or maybe we should say a JILL-of-all-trades!  )
Lulu - sounds like you and Ron are enjoying your work with the Gideons. That must be such a blessing to you. Is Ron still recovering and doing better each day?
(((Cheryl))) - love and hugs as you continue this path. 
Steve - always good having you post here; we miss you.
My apologies if I skipped anyone who posted in the last 10 days. If I can make myself sit down to type it out, I hope to come back and tell what happened with my mom last week. All's well now, but she gave us a real scare.
Speaking of typing - I really appreciate the way Barb types paragraphs with more spacing between sentences (& larger fonts) because they are sooo much easier to read. (Anyone else agree?) I tend to get lost in longer paragraphs on a computer screen...
{and now that I'm over 50 --  -- my eyes need all the help they can get!} 
Need to go get ready for work now; I'm a 'breaker' today, which means I go from cart to cart, giving my co-workers their breaks (usually we get 15 minutes first, then around once more for a 30 minute break). I've only been a breaker once before, and it's a lot of fun, AND -- no end-of-shift clean-up duties! 
Happy Monday to you all. 
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Post by fearnot on Oct 23, 2017 12:39:23 GMT -5
For my osteoporosis I get some medicine intravenously once a year ( the pills just were not working).
It's supposed to help build bone back up
My doc wanted to schedule me for it again ( it takes about an hour or so)....
but I said, I rather wait for the next bone density test coming up around Jan.( every 2 years).
And I can understand the scoliosis issues. Mine was discovered when I was 13.....which was kind of interesting because I 'almost' went to NY to be in the NY City ballet company.....but I am not so sure it would have worked out anyway, with a triple scoliosis (left to right curves etc. going in where it should come out and one side is trying to come to the front.
But really it seems like they can't really do anything...oh they do surgery, bracing, fusion, etc.....supposedly they have better results these days, but.....I have to see it to believe it LOL
cuz Steel rods, screws, wires etc. just does not move me much and at my age....nah!!
plus infection, nerve damage ( hummmm maybe that could be good tho), more loss of mobility with each fusion, plus,
even if they fix one part, the stress sometimes move to a different bone and a few years later ....meaning more surgery is needed
( also many curvatures continue to progress, which also means more surgery, once a person starts done that path,
and then there's recovery ( one neurosurgeon told me to expect full recovery from pain etc. to be around 8 or 9 mts)for spine
and even death is possible.
I will be interested in hearing what they tell you Cindy...yours seems to be Adult onset whereas mine was juvenile and idiopathic ( meaning they don't know what caused it...which is the most common scoliosis).
After 5 neurosurgeons, I just decided against surgery and have just lived with it all my life...
but who knows, maybe they have new better ways of dealing with scoliosis in the last few years....
but still at 72...
I am sort of putting my eggs in the rapture basket.
Nevertheless I am keenly interested in what they will tell you!!!
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Post by fearnot on Oct 23, 2017 12:48:14 GMT -5
Thank you Leigh for asking about Vanessa's friend Cheyanne's brother.....he is home apparently with just cracked ribs....it seems for some reason Cheyannes helmet malfunctioned and had flown off so when she hit her head basically that was a death blow.
Oh and thank you for the compliment about how I post...how sweet....I thought it might irritate some folks, but it is just easier for me to read....I am super super super nearsighted so even to see the computer screen when the script is ( to me) small,
is hard....if the screen were about 3 inches from my face it would be great ha ha.
one reason I can paint really detailed....cuz I do bring the painting so my nose is almost touching it.
LOL
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Post by sw7777 on Oct 24, 2017 14:22:12 GMT -5
You know, when I see the mess the world is in, I am grateful we have Christ. Think of all those people still yet to be saved, who done have Christ?
Imagine what their life is like....maybe money might make them feel better? Maybe drugs?
I do know that God having your back is the best, and that He loves us unconditionally. Amen.
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Post by Leigh on Oct 24, 2017 22:37:52 GMT -5
Amen Steve, you are so right! I agree, the world IS in such a mess.
One thing I am really noticing, especially working part-time out in the public (at a warehouse store), is the number of individuals who I cannot tell if they are male or female. Out shopping today, I noticed one such person that I could not tell what "it" was. This person had a young man's face (whiskers) and male sounding voice, yet dressed as a female (maybe - actually I didn't really notice the clothes that much) and carried a woman's purse and I think had a female hairstyle.
I am seeing this type person more and more and it REALLY throws me for a loop. At work several weeks ago a family came through with what I thought was a teen boy and the grandmother called him "her" (or maybe it was a girl that grandma called "him" -- I can't remember now).
It's strange, because when working I try to be equally polite to every person who comes by and gender doesn't matter (well I am more guarded towards males), but when it's not obvious if a person is male or female, I catch myself really staring at them, trying to figure it out.
And to think they want to normalize this with little children in grade school  - just makes me wish the Lord would call us on home before it gets any worse.
  
Anyway, didn't really mean to go into all that here, but it's something that's on my mind a lot as I stand back and observe the public.
Barb, thank you for the update on Cheyenne's brother; I hope his ribs completely heal, in time, but he will always have the awful memories of losing his sister in such a horrific way. Were there any other siblings in the family? I am just SO sorry.....
Yes, the way you type your posts make them so easy to read, and again, it's much appreciated. Cindy - in the past you have also mentioned what we can do to make reading easier for you - but was it to put things in bold, or was it to enlarge the font? (Or maybe both?)
Barb, this gave me a chuckle:
"but still at 72... I am sort of putting my eggs in the rapture basket."
Because my mother used to use that expression with me all the time. When I was a teenager and would like a particular boy, she'd say: "Well don't put all your eggs in one basket!" if he didn't seem to like me back! (Of course I never would let it be known if I liked a boy - the girls do that nowadays, but my sister and I were taught not to.)
And speaking of my mother - I came back in here to finish the story of what happened to her weekend before last:
'Cliff Notes version" - Mother disappeared and we ended up contacting state police and filing a missing persons report.
Long story short - She got up that Sunday morning and was going to drive, by herself, from her home in Georgia to my sister Vicki's house in Virginia -- about 350 miles, which usually takes her around 7 hours with breaks. (The route takes her through 4 states.)
Mother thought she texted Vicki & me to let us know that she left at 9 a.m. (she in fact typed the message, but it never "sent").
We could not reach her all day long, and she always, ALWAYS stays in touch when she's traveling alone, calling or texting whenever she stops so we know where she is.
By mid-afternoon we were becoming concerned because we could not reach her (thankfully she had texted another friend when she left home @9, so we found that out)
When she wasn't at Vicki's by 6 pm and we had not heard one word all day long (she didn't answer our texts and her phone went straight to voice mail), we were in full-on PANIC mode. Vicki was so scared she was feeling sick to her stomach and we were both in tears. We couldn't even think straight about what to do, so John suggested starting with state patrol.
SC & GA troopers were able to confirm that there was no record of her vehicle being in an accident, & before contacting the other two states they started working on the missing persons report. I was waiting on a call back from GA police when, at 7:00 -- she arrived!
Turns out she had decided to use her cell phone's GPS, rather than the written directions she normally uses, and the GPS used up her cell battery. When she then plugged it into the car charger, the fuse had died, so she was up the creek without a paddle! Without directions, she missed one of the interstate connections, became hopelessly lost, and had to stop several times along the way for directions. That caused her 'nervous stomach' to kick in, but we won't talk about that!
By the grace of God she was able to find her way to my sister's church at 7:00 and someone there called Vicki to go meet her (they recently moved) and lead her to the house.
Whew, thank You Lord!!! I have never been so relieved in my life to get the call that "Mother is here!!!"
Our Sunday School lesson that morning included a word about trusting the Lord, and the sin of worrying instead of taking our thoughts captive, and I was nodding my head in agreement -- not knowing I was going to be getting a chance to practice that very day! (I failed, by the way!)
Anyway, by Monday we had all calmed down a lot and were just grateful that all was well, and by Wednesday when it was time for Mother to leave (we had already arranged that she would come by our house and spend Wednesday night here), we were all able to laugh about it.
Before leaving Vicki's, Mother jokingly said, "Well if I don't show up, just call the NC police and tell them your mother's lost again," to which I replied, "Not the NC police Mother -- they haven't heard about you yet."
So, if anybody reads all the way to the end -- thank you!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2017 1:34:45 GMT -5
 Lorrie! I read it all the way to the end! And I knew that she had been found, or finally showed up, or this would have been a very different story scenario, but I was still on the edge of my seat reading and waiting for you to say she was alright, and tell why it took her so long, and why no contact. How horribly terrifying! I'm so happy she was alright, and can't help but realize that this type of thing may be how people go missing. Because they are lost and stop and ask for directions, and draw attention to themselves. I hope someone fixed the fuse in her car, and when she left she had a full charge on her cell phone. I sure wish that she would live closer to one of you, or something. Across 4 states to get to your sister? In the mountains....right? (ok my geography really stinks and I didn't look it up)
By the way....you write very well. You made me feel like I was waiting with knots in my stomach, like you and your sister were, wondering where your mother was.
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Post by anna on Oct 25, 2017 20:33:46 GMT -5
I was in the back room when Ron just said something to me, so if I heard him right he said that in the Uk a pregnant woman is not to be called a pregnant woman but instead called a pregnant person. There is a lot of talk about not using the word he or she also. So I would think people that work around customers, that they would be told by an employer or a customer about stuff like that. Not long ago in online chat I used the word girlfriend, but I was surprised when a woman corrected me that the word was not used like it used to be. Well, that is the changing world. It is enough to make a coyote see cross-eyed.
I went shopping today, I was concerned that things might be more crazy than usual since it is getting close to the end of this month and it was more crazy than usual. For a small town, there was cop cars, sirens and flashing lights from when I got to town and still when I left town. For all the cops around no one helped what appeared to be a young woman in distress, actually, she was not in the distress that it appeared she was in.
Gotta go for now, I have to go outside with a flashlight to see my way to close the windows on the truck.
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Post by fearnot on Oct 26, 2017 12:44:21 GMT -5
Leigh!!!!
What a story about your mom!
I am with Cheryl, you could be an author!
But wow that was scary!!
I am sorry I did giggle when you said you did not pass the 'not worry test'.
The reason tho that I giggled was.....
I have been working ( for what seems like years) with Cindy on that very issue....and so it was more a giggle of relief.... that I am not the only one that fails the test.
I know in my heart, I need to memorize more scripture so that when I need to replace worry, or anger or depression etc etc. I will have a plethora of God's word to replace the unuseful thoughts ( of worry etc.)
I have taken captive...and replace them with totally helpful scriptures.
I have done some memorizing.......its true but I need more.....lots more and more!!
Anna: You also made me laugh....well its not 'exactly' a happy laugh, but one of agreement.
I have been going to a thrift store for years now and there is one clerk named Randy.....and its exactly like you say.....is this person a man or a female?
I have heard customers say to this person: 'Thank you Sir" and also others say "Thank you mam"
In all these years, I am still not sure.
The person seems in many ways more like a man, but yet, has a female sounding voice, behavior etc.
Of course, dress does not help....jeans ( which could be either man or woman). But seems to have a 5 o'clock shadow and his or her chest is iffy could be a female or a male it's hard to tell..
you may wonder why I am so 'aware'...
Well this person seems to have taken a 'liking' to me over the years, and always ( if they get a chance) comes over and hugs me...
hanging onto to me, while they ask how have I been etc.
But recently Randy was talking to an older worker there about having to some over the weekend type of place where really weird things went on ( like getting spanked).
The older woman was worried and said, I hope you were not hurt!!!???
Randy seemed so blase...."oh no I'm okay".
Indeed, it is getting soooo bad now.
I too see many people like that....it is sad!
But to me the saddest thing is what they are shoving down little tiny children about this. I saw a video of what I can only think of as a 'drag queen' reading in a library books about transgenderism to small children.
This person asked the little tiny kids who wanted to be transgender?
Several little ones raised their hands ( by the way, their parents were right there and had brought them to this event on purpose!)
Then the tranny sang a song....with the children singing and following its moves....it started something like the transgender person goes swish swish swish .....swish swish swish.....with wiggling hips ....
which the little ones copied.
Dear Lord, please come soon!!!!!!!!
Oh and as a side note:
Kent University will be deciding on... if saying to another person:
You need Jesus.......(are you ready for this???)
Is HATE speech
I believe its already law in Ca if you call transgender by the wrong pronoun
oh yeah here it is:
Senate Bill 219 was signed into law Oct. 4 states that it is unlawful to “willfully and repeatedly fail to use a resident’s preferred name or pronouns after being clearly informed of the preferred name or pronouns.” The crime is defined as a misdemeanor.
and in addition .....Knowingly exposing others to HIV will no longer be a felony in California!!!!
So yes, the Lord cannot come to soon for me!!!
I know this is only going to get worse and worse.
The one thing I tell myself, is none of this comes as a surprise to God
It also gives a greater meaning to me of Jesus saying in Matthew 18:6
“If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea"
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Post by anna on Oct 26, 2017 21:10:07 GMT -5
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Post by Kel on Oct 27, 2017 6:34:25 GMT -5
oh my goodness Leigh!! Your poor momma!! and of course the panic and sick feeling you and your sister felt.. I could only imagine!! glad she is safe!
yes, welcome to working in the public where you see all kinds of things.. not sure if you are seeing the right thing.. so crazy are our times.
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Post by fearnot on Oct 27, 2017 12:55:43 GMT -5
Well how scary that article was!!!
And it turned out many of the so called guardians were crooks of the first degree.
I doubt they would want to 'guardian us tho....we don't have anything of value, zip, nada, nothing!!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 30, 2017 8:10:05 GMT -5
 took some time to catch up.... Cindy, your in my prayers! Cheryl, sorry about your funk...also in my prayers! Glad your found your mom Lorrie! Hi Barbra! Hi dogstaff , Hi Anna. Ron's doing great. He's healed nicely. I'm still going to work, it's sorta picking up.. but still quite slow. Kids are doing good. you all are always in my prayers....  |
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Post by Cindy on Oct 30, 2017 9:39:53 GMT -5
Hi Cindy...... I put up a prayer request for protection against Halloween, 1 hour later I'd fallen 10' off a ladder onto the ground...ouchhhhhh.....landed on my hip, lost a bit of bark, but by Gods grace I am unscathed. Praise be to God - this scripture came to mind immediately...... No weapon formed against you shall prosper,
And every tongue which rises against you in judgment
You shall condemn.
This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord,
And their righteousness is from Me,”
Says the Lord.( Isaiah 54:17 ) Steve! Good to see you here. I'm so sorry that you fell off that ladder. OUCH is right! I felt that!
Thank the Lord that you are alright!!
Wow, lots of posts, since I last posted. Please forgive me for not responding to everyone. I'm in a bit of a funk, these days.
Cindy, thank you for calling me yesterday and letting me know about your recent medical findings, because I can pray more specifically for you. And I read it here, now, too. Wow, if it isn't one thing, it's another. I'm so sorry that you have to endure such pain. Let us know what options the doctors provide to you, to relieve at least some of the pain from this. And of course, you are always in my prayers.
Everyone here, and beyond are in my daily prayers.
Our son and grandson were here for a visit today. Our son's birthday is on Wednesday, so we took him out to eat an early birthday lunch. Supposed to get rain and storms tonight. I haven't been doing much. Finally got a copy of Jan Karon's latest book (To Be Where You Are). I've been on the library waiting list for over a week to get a copy. Hugs to everyone.
LOL, all this talk about raccoons, I just have to tell my older brother's story. He rented a house, back there, in my home town. His yard bordered the woods, so it wasn't unusual to see an occasional critter. But, he had raccoons literally infesting his house! They managed to get under the house, somehow, and every time my brother had people over, they would bump the floor right below where they were standing, as if to say 'get out'. It really creeped a lot of people out, including my brother. Then they ate through the gutter area of his roof and got into the attic space, and proceeded to eat a hole through his bedroom ceiling, right over his bed!! When he was telling me about all of this, he showed me the bedroom, real quick-like. He warned me it would only be a second....he opened the door and slammed it back shut. Said he will never sleep in that room again, nor will the door be left opened. What I saw in that short second was the ceiling with a gaping hole and insulation hanging down. He said that he heard a sound, one day, and opened his bedroom door, to investigate and found a big fat raccoon hanging from the ceiling. I never asked whatever became of it, or if I did, I don't remember the answer. But, his landlord wouldn't do anything about preventing this invasion, so needless to say, my brother doesn't live there, anymore.
If it were me? I wouldn't be in the house to show the damage to anyone. I'd have already been gone.
But, his landlord wouldn't do anything about preventing this invasion, so needless to say, my brother doesn't live there, anymore.
If it were me? I wouldn't be in the house to show the damage to anyone. I'd have already been gone.
I posted on FB last night that Jellybean killed a mouse and dropped it in the garage. I haven't opened the door this morning to see if the mouse is still there, or if JB enjoyed it as a late-night snack.
We've had a problem in the last few weeks with a possum coming into the screened porch and eating Jellybean's cat food. I tried videoing it with my cellphone, but the picture wasn't very clear through the window.
Well - hello everyone; SO much news here!
Cindy - I was sorry to hear about Bruce's cut, but thankful that it healed nicely. Will be praying for you as you go for your test today - in fact, you're probably already on your way there.
Barb - my deepest condolences on the loss of Vanessa's dear friend, Cheyenne. How tragic! (My sister & BIL had a family in their church who lost their 15 year old son in the same kind of accident about 6 years ago. It was horrible.) How is Cheyenne's brother doing now?
Margie - always enjoy hearing what you're doing with your grandchildren and church friends.
Anna - did you ever figure out the problem with your car? It's nice that you're able to help your DH troubleshoot a problem like that... I would not have a clue about engines! (Cheryl would, though - she's a jack-of-all-trades, or maybe we should say a JILL-of-all-trades! )
Lulu - sounds like you and Ron are enjoying your work with the Gideons. That must be such a blessing to you. Is Ron still recovering and doing better each day?
(((Cheryl))) - love and hugs as you continue this path.
Steve - always good having you post here; we miss you.
My apologies if I skipped anyone who posted in the last 10 days. If I can make myself sit down to type it out, I hope to come back and tell what happened with my mom last week. All's well now, but she gave us a real scare.
Speaking of typing - I really appreciate the way Barb types paragraphs with more spacing between sentences (& larger fonts) because they are sooo much easier to read. (Anyone else agree?) I tend to get lost in longer paragraphs on a computer screen...
{and now that I'm over 50 -- -- my eyes need all the help they can get!}
Need to go get ready for work now; I'm a 'breaker' today, which means I go from cart to cart, giving my co-workers their breaks (usually we get 15 minutes first, then around once more for a 30 minute break). I've only been a breaker once before, and it's a lot of fun, AND -- no end-of-shift clean-up duties!
Happy Monday to you all.
For my osteoporosis I get some medicine intravenously once a year ( the pills just were not working).
It's supposed to help build bone back up
My doc wanted to schedule me for it again ( it takes about an hour or so)....
but I said, I rather wait for the next bone density test coming up around Jan.( every 2 years).
And I can understand the scoliosis issues. Mine was discovered when I was 13.....which was kind of interesting because I 'almost' went to NY to be in the NY City ballet company.....but I am not so sure it would have worked out anyway, with a triple scoliosis (left to right curves etc. going in where it should come out and one side is trying to come to the front.
But really it seems like they can't really do anything...oh they do surgery, bracing, fusion, etc.....supposedly they have better results these days, but.....I have to see it to believe it LOL
cuz Steel rods, screws, wires etc. just does not move me much and at my age....nah!!
plus infection, nerve damage ( hummmm maybe that could be good tho), more loss of mobility with each fusion, plus,
even if they fix one part, the stress sometimes move to a different bone and a few years later ....meaning more surgery is needed
( also many curvatures continue to progress, which also means more surgery, once a person starts done that path,
and then there's recovery ( one neurosurgeon told me to expect full recovery from pain etc. to be around 8 or 9 mts)for spine
and even death is possible.
I will be interested in hearing what they tell you Cindy...yours seems to be Adult onset whereas mine was juvenile and idiopathic ( meaning they don't know what caused it...which is the most common scoliosis).
After 5 neurosurgeons, I just decided against surgery and have just lived with it all my life...
but who knows, maybe they have new better ways of dealing with scoliosis in the last few years....
but still at 72...
I am sort of putting my eggs in the rapture basket.
Nevertheless I am keenly interested in what they will tell you!!!
First, I don't believe in coincidences. Back in 2001 when I was in Physical therapy, a water therapy class, a woman came in and seemed really nice so I began talking to her while we waited for the instructor. (normally the instructor would already be there even before the patients are) We agreed to trade stories about why we were there and she began to tell me her nightmare. She had scoliosis and had the two rods inserted in her back (like they want to do me). Everything went well and she was recovering at home. Then one night a couple of weeks after the surgery she began to be in more pain then normal, but was finally able to go to sleep. She woke up literally screaming from the pain at about 2am that morning. Her husband called 911. One of the rods had broken and part of it had broken through her skin! I remember thinking when she told me all of this (in all the bloody detail) that I'd never have that kind of surgery ever!
Second, some of you may recall that I woke up half way through my last surgery. After that I didn't want anything to do with anymore surgeries for any reason! I don't ever want to go through that again!
Thirdly, since my body doesn't react "normally" to surgery or drugs, to me it's just common sense to stay away from them as much as humanly possible. Generally speaking, the more rare a side effect is, the more likely it seems that I'll have it along with the other more regular ones. My body doesn't break down drugs, including anesthesia, like it's supposed to. It's caused by the Sjögren's. (which is why I'm not interested in the drugs they have for the osteoporosis.)
There's also my age to consider. At 61, and with everything else that's wrong with me, even if they were able to totally fix the scoliosis without any problems, it still wouldn't make me able to walk much better or longer etc due to the other medical problems with my back.
Also it seems like every time I've had surgery or tried to take some drug, that my body retaliates by making me even worse then before, and I don't want to get any worse than I am. I'm not in the least afraid of dying, but I don't want any of the nasty side effects or bad reactions that I tend to get from these things. I feel like I know my body better than any doctor could, and can therefore make good informed decisions with the Lord's help.
My oldest son's daughter, Isabella, also has scoliosis and is going to have surgery, although not the radical kind they want to do to me. And I'm sure that it will be good for her to have it and I would never tell her or her parents not to do it. My decision is just for me.
Thank you Leigh for asking about Vanessa's friend Cheyanne's brother.....he is home apparently with just cracked ribs....it seems for some reason Cheyannes helmet malfunctioned and had flown off so when she hit her head basically that was a death blow.
Oh and thank you for the compliment about how I post...how sweet....I thought it might irritate some folks, but it is just easier for me to read....I am super super super nearsighted so even to see the computer screen when the script is ( to me) small,
is hard....if the screen were about 3 inches from my face it would be great ha ha.
one reason I can paint really detailed....cuz I do bring the painting so my nose is almost touching it.
LOL You know, when I see the mess the world is in, I am grateful we have Christ. Think of all those people still yet to be saved, who done have Christ? Imagine what their life is like....maybe money might make them feel better? Maybe drugs? I do know that God having your back is the best, and that He loves us unconditionally. Amen.
Amen Steve, you are so right! I agree, the world IS in such a mess.
One thing I am really noticing, especially working part-time out in the public (at a warehouse store), is the number of individuals who I cannot tell if they are male or female. Out shopping today, I noticed one such person that I could not tell what "it" was. This person had a young man's face (whiskers) and male sounding voice, yet dressed as a female (maybe - actually I didn't really notice the clothes that much) and carried a woman's purse and I think had a female hairstyle.
I am seeing this type person more and more and it REALLY throws me for a loop. At work several weeks ago a family came through with what I thought was a teen boy and the grandmother called him "her" (or maybe it was a girl that grandma called "him" -- I can't remember now).
It's strange, because when working I try to be equally polite to every person who comes by and gender doesn't matter (well I am more guarded towards males), but when it's not obvious if a person is male or female, I catch myself really staring at them, trying to figure it out.
And to think they want to normalize this with little children in grade school - just makes me wish the Lord would call us on home before it gets any worse.
Anyway, didn't really mean to go into all that here, but it's something that's on my mind a lot as I stand back and observe the public.
Barb, thank you for the update on Cheyenne's brother; I hope his ribs completely heal, in time, but he will always have the awful memories of losing his sister in such a horrific way. Were there any other siblings in the family? I am just SO sorry.....
Yes, the way you type your posts make them so easy to read, and again, it's much appreciated. Cindy - in the past you have also mentioned what we can do to make reading easier for you - but was it to put things in bold, or was it to enlarge the font? (Or maybe both?)
Barb, this gave me a chuckle:
"but still at 72... I am sort of putting my eggs in the rapture basket."
Because my mother used to use that expression with me all the time. When I was a teenager and would like a particular boy, she'd say: "Well don't put all your eggs in one basket!" if he didn't seem to like me back! (Of course I never would let it be known if I liked a boy - the girls do that nowadays, but my sister and I were taught not to.)
And speaking of my mother - I came back in here to finish the story of what happened to her weekend before last:
'Cliff Notes version" - Mother disappeared and we ended up contacting state police and filing a missing persons report.
Long story short - She got up that Sunday morning and was going to drive, by herself, from her home in Georgia to my sister Vicki's house in Virginia -- about 350 miles, which usually takes her around 7 hours with breaks. (The route takes her through 4 states.)
Mother thought she texted Vicki & me to let us know that she left at 9 a.m. (she in fact typed the message, but it never "sent").
We could not reach her all day long, and she always, ALWAYS stays in touch when she's traveling alone, calling or texting whenever she stops so we know where she is.
By mid-afternoon we were becoming concerned because we could not reach her (thankfully she had texted another friend when she left home @9, so we found that out)
When she wasn't at Vicki's by 6 pm and we had not heard one word all day long (she didn't answer our texts and her phone went straight to voice mail), we were in full-on PANIC mode. Vicki was so scared she was feeling sick to her stomach and we were both in tears. We couldn't even think straight about what to do, so John suggested starting with state patrol.
SC & GA troopers were able to confirm that there was no record of her vehicle being in an accident, & before contacting the other two states they started working on the missing persons report. I was waiting on a call back from GA police when, at 7:00 -- she arrived!
Turns out she had decided to use her cell phone's GPS, rather than the written directions she normally uses, and the GPS used up her cell battery. When she then plugged it into the car charger, the fuse had died, so she was up the creek without a paddle! Without directions, she missed one of the interstate connections, became hopelessly lost, and had to stop several times along the way for directions. That caused her 'nervous stomach' to kick in, but we won't talk about that!
By the grace of God she was able to find her way to my sister's church at 7:00 and someone there called Vicki to go meet her (they recently moved) and lead her to the house.
Whew, thank You Lord!!! I have never been so relieved in my life to get the call that "Mother is here!!!"
Our Sunday School lesson that morning included a word about trusting the Lord, and the sin of worrying instead of taking our thoughts captive, and I was nodding my head in agreement -- not knowing I was going to be getting a chance to practice that very day! (I failed, by the way!)
Anyway, by Monday we had all calmed down a lot and were just grateful that all was well, and by Wednesday when it was time for Mother to leave (we had already arranged that she would come by our house and spend Wednesday night here), we were all able to laugh about it.
Before leaving Vicki's, Mother jokingly said, "Well if I don't show up, just call the NC police and tell them your mother's lost again," to which I replied, "Not the NC police Mother -- they haven't heard about you yet."
So, if anybody reads all the way to the end -- thank you!
I'm so glad your mother got there safely after all Lorrie. I know that must have been so scary and stressful for you. It's funny how the Lord often warns us ahead of time about things that are going to happen. He's done that enough times with me and like you, I've failed, so that now I try really hard to pay better attention and try to remember that a test could be coming up, and that the Lord has probably just given me the correct answers to it. It sounds like you had quite the week though. I'm glad that everyone is safe and everything is back to normal for you.
Lorrie! I read it all the way to the end! And I knew that she had been found, or finally showed up, or this would have been a very different story scenario, but I was still on the edge of my seat reading and waiting for you to say she was alright, and tell why it took her so long, and why no contact. How horribly terrifying! I'm so happy she was alright, and can't help but realize that this type of thing may be how people go missing. Because they are lost and stop and ask for directions, and draw attention to themselves. I hope someone fixed the fuse in her car, and when she left she had a full charge on her cell phone. I sure wish that she would live closer to one of you, or something. Across 4 states to get to your sister? In the mountains....right? (ok my geography really stinks and I didn't look it up)
By the way....you write very well. You made me feel like I was waiting with knots in my stomach, like you and your sister were, wondering where your mother was.
I was in the back room when Ron just said something to me, so if I heard him right he said that in the Uk a pregnant woman is not to be called a pregnant woman but instead called a pregnant person. There is a lot of talk about not using the word he or she also. So I would think people that work around customers, that they would be told by an employer or a customer about stuff like that. Not long ago in online chat I used the word girlfriend, but I was surprised when a woman corrected me that the word was not used like it used to be. Well, that is the changing world. It is enough to make a coyote see cross-eyed.
I went shopping today, I was concerned that things might be more crazy than usual since it is getting close to the end of this month and it was more crazy than usual. For a small town, there was cop cars, sirens and flashing lights from when I got to town and still when I left town. For all the cops around no one helped what appeared to be a young woman in distress, actually, she was not in the distress that it appeared she was in.
Gotta go for now, I have to go outside with a flashlight to see my way to close the windows on the truck.
That's weird about all the police being around and no one helping that woman... unless maybe they were all there for a specific reason and were focused on that and couldn't take time to help her without possibly ruining the assignment they were on....
Leigh!!!!
What a story about your mom!
I am with Cheryl, you could be an author!
But wow that was scary!!
I am sorry I did giggle when you said you did not pass the 'not worry test'.
The reason tho that I giggled was.....
I have been working ( for what seems like years) with Cindy on that very issue....and so it was more a giggle of relief.... that I am not the only one that fails the test.
I know in my heart, I need to memorize more scripture so that when I need to replace worry, or anger or depression etc etc. I will have a plethora of God's word to replace the unuseful thoughts ( of worry etc.)
I have taken captive...and replace them with totally helpful scriptures.
I have done some memorizing.......its true but I need more.....lots more and more!!
Anna: You also made me laugh....well its not 'exactly' a happy laugh, but one of agreement.
I have been going to a thrift store for years now and there is one clerk named Randy.....and its exactly like you say.....is this person a man or a female?
I have heard customers say to this person: 'Thank you Sir" and also others say "Thank you mam"
In all these years, I am still not sure.
The person seems in many ways more like a man, but yet, has a female sounding voice, behavior etc.
Of course, dress does not help....jeans ( which could be either man or woman). But seems to have a 5 o'clock shadow and his or her chest is iffy could be a female or a male it's hard to tell..
you may wonder why I am so 'aware'...
Well this person seems to have taken a 'liking' to me over the years, and always ( if they get a chance) comes over and hugs me...
hanging onto to me, while they ask how have I been etc.
But recently Randy was talking to an older worker there about having to some over the weekend type of place where really weird things went on ( like getting spanked).
The older woman was worried and said, I hope you were not hurt!!!???
Randy seemed so blase...."oh no I'm okay".
Indeed, it is getting soooo bad now.
I too see many people like that....it is sad!
But to me the saddest thing is what they are shoving down little tiny children about this. I saw a video of what I can only think of as a 'drag queen' reading in a library books about transgenderism to small children.
This person asked the little tiny kids who wanted to be transgender?
Several little ones raised their hands ( by the way, their parents were right there and had brought them to this event on purpose!)
Then the tranny sang a song....with the children singing and following its moves....it started something like the transgender person goes swish swish swish .....swish swish swish.....with wiggling hips ....
which the little ones copied.
Dear Lord, please come soon!!!!!!!!
Oh and as a side note:
Kent University will be deciding on... if saying to another person:
You need Jesus.......(are you ready for this???)
Is HATE speech
I believe its already law in Ca if you call transgender by the wrong pronoun
oh yeah here it is:
Senate Bill 219 was signed into law Oct. 4 states that it is unlawful to “willfully and repeatedly fail to use a resident’s preferred name or pronouns after being clearly informed of the preferred name or pronouns.” The crime is defined as a misdemeanor.
and in addition .....Knowingly exposing others to HIV will no longer be a felony in California!!!!
So yes, the Lord cannot come to soon for me!!!
I know this is only going to get worse and worse.
The one thing I tell myself, is none of this comes as a surprise to God
It also gives a greater meaning to me of Jesus saying in Matthew 18:6
“If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea"
oh my goodness Leigh!! Your poor momma!! and of course the panic and sick feeling you and your sister felt.. I could only imagine!! glad she is safe! yes, welcome to working in the public where you see all kinds of things.. not sure if you are seeing the right thing.. so crazy are our times. took some time to catch up.... Cindy, your in my prayers! Cheryl, sorry about your funk...also in my prayers! Glad your found your mom Lorrie! Hi Barbra! Hi dogstaff , Hi Anna. Ron's doing great. He's healed nicely. I'm still going to work, it's sorta picking up.. but still quite slow. Kids are doing good. you all are always in my prayers....
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Post by fearnot on Oct 30, 2017 10:07:01 GMT -5
Cindy:
That makes 2 of us "uncooperative patients" LOL
The reason, I asked my doctor to wait on the osteoporosis IV stuff until the next bone density test.....
is, I don't want to take the meds anymore.....so it was kind of a stall tactic.
If the med is not really helping ( I am thinking he will say, that it is slowing the acceleration of bone loss....)
But still....I took either 2 or 3 sessions....
and like the mammograms,
I am now just done...
and I won't do the STOMP program
so yeah....I guess that is what I have become....uncooperative
In any case, I am more interest in the soon ( hopefully very soon...rapture).
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Post by anna on Oct 30, 2017 10:07:18 GMT -5
Cindy, it is good to know why you would not do surgery again.
Lulu, good to read that Ron is doing well and I also wonder if you still plan to move soon, I hope so.
I have been listening to the book of Psalm when I go to sleep at night, it plays while I am asleep.
I have not been able to finish painting outside nor do any sewing because I have been busy with other work.
Barbra, I saw this commercial and thought it was funny.
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Post by dogstaff on Oct 30, 2017 20:09:24 GMT -5
Wow, lots to catch up on. Leigh, so glad your Mom is all right.
Cindy, Jan Karon wrote a series about the (fictional) town of Mitford. The main character is an Episcopal priest, Timothy Kavanaugh. I think there are about 10 books in the series.
I spent part of the weekend with my daughter and her family in Ft. Worth. We had a great time. Caught up with laundry and errands today. Tomorrow I'm going to exercise class.
Hugs to all.
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Post by Cindy on Oct 31, 2017 10:29:01 GMT -5
I finally got it done and I'm sorry it's taken me so long! Here's what to do about Photobucket:fresh-hope.com/thread/3833/photobucketYou guys are the best! It's so sweet of you to take the time to put your posts in bold and a larger font for Barbara! It honestly helps me a lot too, so thank you!!!Cindy:
That makes 2 of us "uncooperative patients" LOL
The reason, I asked my doctor to wait on the osteoporosis IV stuff until the next bone density test.....
is, I don't want to take the meds anymore.....so it was kind of a stall tactic.
If the med is not really helping ( I am thinking he will say, that it is slowing the acceleration of bone loss....)
But still....I took either 2 or 3 sessions....
and like the mammograms,
I am now just done...
and I won't do the STOMP program
so yeah....I guess that is what I have become....uncooperative
In any case, I am more interest in the soon ( hopefully very soon...rapture).
Cindy, it is good to know why you would not do surgery again.
Lulu, good to read that Ron is doing well and I also wonder if you still plan to move soon, I hope so.
I have been listening to the book of Psalm when I go to sleep at night, it plays while I am asleep.
I have not been able to finish painting outside nor do any sewing because I have been busy with other work.
Barbra, I saw this commercial and thought it was funny.
Wow, lots to catch up on. Leigh, so glad your Mom is all right.
Cindy, Jan Karon wrote a series about the (fictional) town of Mitford. The main character is an Episcopal priest, Timothy Kavanaugh. I think there are about 10 books in the series.
I spent part of the weekend with my daughter and her family in Ft. Worth. We had a great time. Caught up with laundry and errands today. Tomorrow I'm going to exercise class.
Hugs to all.
I finally got it done and I'm sorry it's taken me so long! Here's what to do about Photobucket:
fresh-hope.com/thread/3833/photobucket
Happy Reformation Day to all!
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Post by dogstaff on Oct 31, 2017 19:50:19 GMT -5
There was a Halloween costume party here at the retirement center this afternoon. I don't like Halloween either but went to the party anyway to see the costumes. Several residents had told me it was really funny. They were right. I had to look twice to recognize some people. One man wore his original World War II pilot's uniform. It wasn't a costume, but the real thing. We had snacks and a singer.
Much colder here. Hugs to all.
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Post by Cindy on Nov 1, 2017 9:54:27 GMT -5
There was a Halloween costume party here at the retirement center this afternoon. I don't like Halloween either but went to the party anyway to see the costumes. Several residents had told me it was really funny. They were right. I had to look twice to recognize some people. One man wore his original World War II pilot's uniform. It wasn't a costume, but the real thing. We had snacks and a singer.
Much colder here. Hugs to all.
I don't know if you guys saw the pictures I posted on facebook. I think I had as much fun as Jenn and the kids did on Saturday. Jenn raked up all the leaves into a pile and then she and the kids jumped in and played in it! I sat on the porch and took pictures. I loved seeing them all having so much fun and seeing the big smiles on all their faces. There's nothing better than that!
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Post by anna on Nov 1, 2017 12:19:14 GMT -5
Cindy, Glad that you and Jenn and the children had such a fun weekend together and that you were able to take pictures.
I won't be able to see the picture, but glad you mentioned it here.
I think that if I wanted to replace photo bucket that I would also use amazon prime. I am probably one of the few people that do not take pictures and save them, I only have a few pictures. Nothing seems as easy to use as photo bucket was.
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Post by Cindy on Nov 2, 2017 11:00:52 GMT -5
Cindy, Glad that you and Jenn and the children had such a fun weekend together and that you were able to take pictures.
I won't be able to see the picture, but glad you mentioned it here.
I think that if I wanted to replace photo bucket that I would also use amazon prime. I am probably one of the few people that do not take pictures and save them, I only have a few pictures. Nothing seems as easy to use as photo bucket was.
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Post by fearnot on Nov 3, 2017 9:59:22 GMT -5
I am sorry you are in so much pain Cindy!!!
I have been having some trouble with sleep.....so far not two nights in a row ( tho that has happened in the past....even 3 or more nights).
Now I seem to be having, one night of 'fairly' good, to good sleep
and the next night, maybe an hour or 2 at most, then, the next night, I sleep again, the following.....none.
Devon has been sick for almost the whole week ( it started off when he threw up in school, had a headache, red red checks, and a fever)
Now it has morphed into coughing etc.
I have to go over and watch him, until Hossanah gets off work today.
I keep fighting off whatever it is that he has.
It never gets beyond some sneezes and feeling tired tho....but sometimes I am tired because I only slept an hour during the night.
I hope you can feel a bit better soon ( I know you may never feel absolutely great, in this life.....but better.....is better at least :-)
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Steve! Good to see you here. I'm so sorry that you fell off that ladder. OUCH is right! I felt that!
When he was telling me about all of this, he showed me the bedroom, real quick-like. He warned me it would only be a second....he opened the door and slammed it back shut. Said he will never sleep in that room again, nor will the door be left opened. What I saw in that short second was the ceiling with a gaping hole and insulation hanging down. He said that he heard a sound, one day, and opened his bedroom door, to investigate and found a big fat raccoon hanging from the ceiling. I never asked whatever became of it, or if I did, I don't remember the answer. But, his landlord wouldn't do anything about preventing this invasion, so needless to say, my brother doesn't live there, anymore.
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-- my eyes need all the help they can get!} 
- just makes me wish the Lord would call us on home before it gets any worse.
Lorrie! I read it all the way to the end! And I knew that she had been found, or finally showed up, or this would have been a very different story scenario, but I was still on the edge of my seat reading and waiting for you to say she was alright, and tell why it took her so long, and why no contact. How horribly terrifying! 
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