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Post by fearnot on Dec 31, 2017 12:38:21 GMT -5
Yes,
Happy New Year to all
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Post by Cindy on Jan 1, 2018 9:20:35 GMT -5
Barbara, it sounds like the Lord did exactly what He says He will and guarded your mind and heart for you at your appointment. You did great! I'm still praying for you as always and am praying regarding your pain meds as I have been.
Thanks Marlene, I appreciate it.
No, it wasn't good news, but I'll have to explain more later, tomorrow God willing. My body decided to flare up again so I'm trying to rest so it won't get any worse. But if at all possible, I'll be here tomorrow.
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Post by Leigh on Jan 1, 2018 10:41:01 GMT -5
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Post by fearnot on Jan 1, 2018 13:36:55 GMT -5
The strange thing is, I did not freak or panic when he said, let's cut out the morphine.....I think he was thinking I might ( I have in the past) and then he could have brought up Stomp again....but I was firm about no stomp and if it meant cutting pain meds again, so be it.
And so he went from a time released morphine to an immediate one, which I am to cut in half or 1/4 depending on the need.....its the same amount but a way to cut back and out.
I honestly did not panic at all....Cindy you know how strange that is for me!!!
I still am unmoved because I will not compromise and do stomp even if it meant I could keep pain meds longer as a result.
He did not say that....I am just saying
It could be in part because I think the rapture is even closer than ever....I understand it could be years away yet....or in the next moment....but every day that passes its that much closer or I will die and go to Heaven the usual way.
Since we won't be cleaning the B & B anymore.....its being rented to full time tenants, I don't have to worry as much about a flare up from over straining that way.
Well, we have one more cleaning before the people move in on the 5th but then we are done.....
But I was so surprised at how calm the Lord kept me! Thank you Lord Jesus!!
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Post by Cindy on Jan 2, 2018 10:20:42 GMT -5
Thanks Lorrie, I appreciate it.
That's wonderful Barbara. The Lord will stand by you and give you strength, just as He did Paul and everyone who trusts in Him. Keep in mind though, that doesn't mean that you can't simply tell your doctor that you've tried to cut back but can't (if that's what happens). Just ask the Lord to help you and trust Him. Then, if He enables you to cut back, great; but if not, then just tell your doctor that knowing that the Lord has your back and will work it out for your good. 
As far as what I learned from my last appointment, without going into all the medical jargon, it's basically that my body is falling apart(I could have told him that lol) and the doctors are very concerned about it. Anyway, he talked me into beginning to inject methotrexate, which I will probably start next week, assuming I can afford it. (but he called the pharmacy and checked so I should be able to; I just couldn't get it this past weekend as I'd already budgeted that money for bills) He's decided too that I now have a third autoimmune disease, but I think he's nuts as far as that goes. I've researched it and I still think he's nuts lol. Doesn't matter though as the methotrexate is the main medication for all autoimmune diseases, so it's not worth arguing about. (but I do anyway lol) He also wants me to start another med, but I seriously doubt if I'll do that. I told him I wouldn't consider it until after I was stable on the methotrexate because otherwise I wouldn't know which med was affecting me which way, and he agreed. So I'll argue with him about the other med when I see him again in a few months. Basically, he's afraid that my spine will continue to disintegrate, which would obviously be a very bad thing. He wants me to rest a lot and is hoping that the methotrexate will at least help me feel a little better. We'll see. If it does, great, but if not, I won't continue to take it. I also just don't have much energy lately, so it's harder for me to get things done.
One good thing that's happened is what I've discovered about one of my meds. It's called pilocarpine and it helps put moisture back in your body. Both Bruce and I have it, but when we take one pill it puts so much moisture into us that we're constantly swallowing and as Bruce says, "drooling" lol. So it's too strong. I began cutting it in half and have discovered that by doing that it's perfect. It helps my eyes, my mouth and even helps internal organs function better. So that's a blessing.
Workers Comp finally sent me their nice little form letter saying that wouldn't pay for any of the tests, so I have to call and get a lawyer today to fight them. Just what I feel like doing. Ah well, such is life. I know the Lord will help me.
I guess I'd better go put this on Mark's thread in the pain forum so he will know what's going on too. See you all later....
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Post by Leigh on Jan 4, 2018 10:18:25 GMT -5
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Post by fearnot on Jan 4, 2018 13:28:00 GMT -5
The new morphine pill, is so he can manage a step down and out.....
the type I've been taking is time released....the new one will not be, but I can cut it in half and then in 1/4ths and then none.
I kind of doubt my doc will say: ok fine,
if
I told him,
well, I tried to cut back.... and then, totally out, but it did not work.
However, I too wonder if 2018 might really be the year for the rapture....if not, I will continue to wait for God's perfect time.....
Still....it might be.....this time next year, if we are still here.....we will know, it was not 2018 and I will be thinking
maybe 2019?
until.....it is time
or
I go to Heaven and then I might have a better idea exactly when it will be
But soooooo many things are happening so fast now
and lining up
that this 'could' be......the year
I would be thrilled to pieces and more than that LOL
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Post by Cindy on Jan 5, 2018 10:51:37 GMT -5
Thanks Lorrie, I appreciate it. Yes, I took it in pill form before but had to quit as it hadn't helped me yet and I simply couldn't afford it for both Bruce and me. (It's $75 for enough for a month). That's why I'm going to try the injections as I can get the liquid for $22 for enough for 3 weeks. No, I've never done it myself before, but they showed me how and it looks really easy, so I'm not worried about that part.
I have a question for you, but will put it at the end of my post, it's a quote from an earlier post that you didn't see....
The new morphine pill, is so he can manage a step down and out.....
the type I've been taking is time released....the new one will not be, but I can cut it in half and then in 1/4ths and then none.
I kind of doubt my doc will say: ok fine,
if
I told him,
well, I tried to cut back.... and then, totally out, but it did not work.
However, I too wonder if 2018 might really be the year for the rapture....if not, I will continue to wait for God's perfect time.....
Still....it might be.....this time next year, if we are still here.....we will know, it was not 2018 and I will be thinking
maybe 2019?
until.....it is time
or
I go to Heaven and then I might have a better idea exactly when it will be
But soooooo many things are happening so fast now
and lining up
that this 'could' be......the year
I would be thrilled to pieces and more than that LOL
For Lorrie, Lulu and Kel: I wrote this awhile ago but some haven't seen it so I thought I'd better quote it again, but I've removed the questions for those who've already answered:
Before I forget yet again, I wanted to ask how some of the people I'm praying for are doing. Please know I don't expect anyone to go into any detail, especially if you don't want to discuss it here. I just need to know if I need to keep praying for the same things basically is all, or if I need to pray for something different.
Lorrie, how's John coming with that new job? How's his treatments going - still having the bad side effects? How about your sister Vickie? and of course, how are you doing? I hope there haven't been anymore migraines!
How's Ron doing Lulu? How about his brother? And of course you as well? Has Nettie joined us in the Kingdom yet, or Jazzy's mom? (I can never remember her name). How's Jazzy doing?
How are you and David doing Kel? How's your daughter Devin doing?
Those are the main one I can think of that generally post in here anyway. Thanks everyone, and I'll continue to pray for you no matter what! 
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Post by fearnot on Jan 5, 2018 14:16:17 GMT -5
Cindy: Thank you sooooooo much for the reminder that the Dr. is not in control of my pain meds......God is!!!
And thank you so much for your prayers about it and other things as well.
And actually right now, in one sense,
nothing has changed,
except,
the new morphine will not be timed released.....
in a way, that sounds kind of good really....
not having to wait for it to take effect....
of course the idea is ....to take less.....
not to work faster.....but for a short time, that will be a fact.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2018 3:32:00 GMT -5
Couldn't resist......  It’s the first week of 2018, and in 6 months I'll be 59 years old 🤗 and I still have so many unanswered questions!!!! I haven’t found out who let the dogs out...where’s the beef...how to get to Sesame Street... why Dora doesn’t just use Google Maps...Why do all flavors of fruit loops taste exactly the same, or how many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop......why eggs are packaged in a flimsy carton, but batteries are secured in plastic that’s tough as nails...what does the fox say... why “abbreviated” is such a long word; or why is there a D in ‘fridge’ but not in refrigerator... why lemon juice is made with artificial flavor yet dish-washing liquid is made with real lemons... why they sterilize the needle for lethal injections... and, why do you have to “put your two cents in” but it’s only a “penny for your thoughts” where’s that extra penny going to... why does The Alphabet Song and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star have the same tune... why did you just try to sing those two previous songs... and just what exactly is Victoria’s secret? ...and do you really think I am this witty?? ... I actually got this from a friend, who stole it from her brother’s girlfriend’s, uncle’s cousin’s, baby momma’s doctor who lived next door to an old class mate’s mail man...Now it is your turn to take it from me... Copy and Paste, change the age, and enjoy your day!!
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Post by Leigh on Jan 8, 2018 23:20:11 GMT -5
I love that Cheryl!
Cindy - thank you so much for asking about us. I apologize for not answering but will do so now. Let me copy what you asked so I won't forget: 
Lorrie, how's John coming with that new job? How's his treatments going - still having the bad side effects? How about your sister Vickie? and of course, how are you doing? I hope there haven't been anymore migraines!
First off - John is still at the same job. He would like to make a change if something comes available (and that was my prayer request from a few months ago), because he has to travel constantly which is hard, but he is not actively looking. The type of work he does is very specific and not just something to be found easily. I need to get back to praying about that!
He still takes the Remicade treatments every 8 weeks (for about a year and a half, now). They are going well and the side effect that caused the most discomfort, the severe joint pain, has greatly improved and I'll tell you why. At his treatment in October his BP was up and he had gained weight (which he now realizes is due to the snacking he did while traveling for work, to stay awake and fight boredom) SO, the next day he began a low-carb diet and has lost about 15 pounds and his joints are feeling much better. He'd like to lose a couple more pounds if he can but if not, that's okay, he's about back to where he started. I remember that it was this time last year when his joints began hurting so badly and it was pitiful watching him try to get around. He started taking turmeric supplements which did help, eventually, but the weight loss has helped most. (Also maybe the change in diet, cutting out the sugars and carbs.)
My sister's health has improved also. The c-diff is under control and the cough/lung problems she had two years ago seem to have resolved - thank You Lord!  She still has a lot of stress in her life though, so prayers are always appreciated.
As for me, yes I still get the headaches but usually can get them under control before they get too bad, thankfully. I have found something that seems to help (got the idea from some comment on a health website): Jet Alert caffeine pills, 200 milligrams each ("equal to one cup of coffee" the box says). I cut them into 4 or 5 tiny pieces and take a little piece each morning, and sometimes one in the afternoon. Even though caffeine is a migraine trigger, taking that small amount seems to help keep me leveled out and keeps headaches at bay (since I have been unsuccessful in cutting caffeine from my diet). Sometimes a sliver of caffeine and a good slathering of Peppermint oil on my forehead will stop a headache, which is pretty exciting to me!
Caffeine is a main ingredient in most OTC migraine meds anyway but one has to be careful as it causes rebound pain when it wears off. It's a balancing game - kind of like what you and Barb were talking about in managing your pain meds.
Well, that's probably WAY more information than you wanted to know, but since you asked... twice... I answered! 
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Post by Kel on Jan 9, 2018 0:49:19 GMT -5
I'm sorry I'm behind. David and I are doing well. We have started cleaning house, I packed up all our Christmas items into tubs, I am now taking down all the paintings and photos on all our walls and starting to pack them into tubs. David has started painting. It's getting real. and it's scary. VERY scary. The thought of moving really scares me.
I've lived here my whole life. The families that do not speak to us are here. Once we move Thats it.
I haven't told my mom yet that this is on our mind. I am waiting to hear from the real estate agent. Once we get the house cleaned up, painted, our bathroom updated we are going to schedule a walk through with an agent, see where the price is and go from there. If it's a decent price for us, it has to hit a certain mark, we will put our home that we have lived in for 27 years and move to another state. scared and unsure but taking a leap of faith. I am tired of the cold wet weather and the traffic. LA is Davids happy place. we will have each other and some of his cousins to help us get situated.
I'm nervous so I am asking y'all to pray. I really don't know what to think or do. it's hard to leave my mom, even tho she doesn't contact me, I have to contact her. Which is so funny, her sister just passed and she complained that her sister would go years without talking to her and I said why don't you call her? Nope, its her game. I try with my mom. I always call. She use to call me. before the turbulence.. breaks my heart, but whether i stay or go I don't feel that situation will change.
Devyn is ok. She is very private and has to deal with things. She knows how much we love her and are here for her.
Killian and Megan will eventually move south. He doesn't want to live in WA. but they will wait for Megan's job to move them. and I hope they move close to us. I want to be a present grandma.
I can hope and pray Devyn moves south. I love hanging with my little girl.
and then the thought .. what if it doesn't work out. what happens when we move there. neither one of us has a job lined up down there. we look.. we've applied, no answers..
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Post by Cindy on Jan 9, 2018 10:46:38 GMT -5
Cindy: Thank you sooooooo much for the reminder that the Dr. is not in control of my pain meds......God is!!!
And thank you so much for your prayers about it and other things as well.
And actually right now, in one sense,
nothing has changed,
except,
the new morphine will not be timed released.....
in a way, that sounds kind of good really....
not having to wait for it to take effect....
of course the idea is ....to take less.....
not to work faster.....but for a short time, that will be a fact. Couldn't resist...... It’s the first week of 2018, and in 6 months I'll be 59 years old 🤗 and I still have so many unanswered questions!!!! I haven’t found out who let the dogs out...where’s the beef...how to get to Sesame Street... why Dora doesn’t just use Google Maps...Why do all flavors of fruit loops taste exactly the same, or how many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop......why eggs are packaged in a flimsy carton, but batteries are secured in plastic that’s tough as nails...what does the fox say... why “abbreviated” is such a long word; or why is there a D in ‘fridge’ but not in refrigerator... why lemon juice is made with artificial flavor yet dish-washing liquid is made with real lemons... why they sterilize the needle for lethal injections... and, why do you have to “put your two cents in” but it’s only a “penny for your thoughts” where’s that extra penny going to... why does The Alphabet Song and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star have the same tune... why did you just try to sing those two previous songs... and just what exactly is Victoria’s secret? ...and do you really think I am this witty?? ... I actually got this from a friend, who stole it from her brother’s girlfriend’s, uncle’s cousin’s, baby momma’s doctor who lived next door to an old class mate’s mail man...Now it is your turn to take it from me... Copy and Paste, change the age, and enjoy your day!! I love that Cheryl!
Cindy - thank you so much for asking about us. I apologize for not answering but will do so now. Let me copy what you asked so I won't forget:
Lorrie, how's John coming with that new job? How's his treatments going - still having the bad side effects? How about your sister Vickie? and of course, how are you doing? I hope there haven't been anymore migraines!
First off - John is still at the same job. He would like to make a change if something comes available (and that was my prayer request from a few months ago), because he has to travel constantly which is hard, but he is not actively looking. The type of work he does is very specific and not just something to be found easily. I need to get back to praying about that!
He still takes the Remicade treatments every 8 weeks (for about a year and a half, now). They are going well and the side effect that caused the most discomfort, the severe joint pain, has greatly improved and I'll tell you why. At his treatment in October his BP was up and he had gained weight (which he now realizes is due to the snacking he did while traveling for work, to stay awake and fight boredom) SO, the next day he began a low-carb diet and has lost about 15 pounds and his joints are feeling much better. He'd like to lose a couple more pounds if he can but if not, that's okay, he's about back to where he started. I remember that it was this time last year when his joints began hurting so badly and it was pitiful watching him try to get around. He started taking turmeric supplements which did help, eventually, but the weight loss has helped most. (Also maybe the change in diet, cutting out the sugars and carbs.)
My sister's health has improved also. The c-diff is under control and the cough/lung problems she had two years ago seem to have resolved - thank You Lord! She still has a lot of stress in her life though, so prayers are always appreciated.
As for me, yes I still get the headaches but usually can get them under control before they get too bad, thankfully. I have found something that seems to help (got the idea from some comment on a health website): Jet Alert caffeine pills, 200 milligrams each ("equal to one cup of coffee" the box says). I cut them into 4 or 5 tiny pieces and take a little piece each morning, and sometimes one in the afternoon. Even though caffeine is a migraine trigger, taking that small amount seems to help keep me leveled out and keeps headaches at bay (since I have been unsuccessful in cutting caffeine from my diet). Sometimes a sliver of caffeine and a good slathering of Peppermint oil on my forehead will stop a headache, which is pretty exciting to me!
Caffeine is a main ingredient in most OTC migraine meds anyway but one has to be careful as it causes rebound pain when it wears off. It's a balancing game - kind of like what you and Barb were talking about in managing your pain meds.
Well, that's probably WAY more information than you wanted to know, but since you asked... twice... I answered!
I'm so glad your sister is doing better now. I'll pray about the stress for her too.
I'm especially glad to hear that you seem to be doing better with the headaches. I'm praying you won't have anymore!
I'm sorry I'm behind. David and I are doing well. We have started cleaning house, I packed up all our Christmas items into tubs, I am now taking down all the paintings and photos on all our walls and starting to pack them into tubs. David has started painting. It's getting real. and it's scary. VERY scary. The thought of moving really scares me. I've lived here my whole life. The families that do not speak to us are here. Once we move Thats it. I haven't told my mom yet that this is on our mind. I am waiting to hear from the real estate agent. Once we get the house cleaned up, painted, our bathroom updated we are going to schedule a walk through with an agent, see where the price is and go from there. If it's a decent price for us, it has to hit a certain mark, we will put our home that we have lived in for 27 years and move to another state. scared and unsure but taking a leap of faith. I am tired of the cold wet weather and the traffic. LA is Davids happy place. we will have each other and some of his cousins to help us get situated. I'm nervous so I am asking y'all to pray. I really don't know what to think or do. it's hard to leave my mom, even tho she doesn't contact me, I have to contact her. Which is so funny, her sister just passed and she complained that her sister would go years without talking to her and I said why don't you call her? Nope, its her game. I try with my mom. I always call. She use to call me. before the turbulence.. breaks my heart, but whether i stay or go I don't feel that situation will change. Devyn is ok. She is very private and has to deal with things. She knows how much we love her and are here for her. Killian and Megan will eventually move south. He doesn't want to live in WA. but they will wait for Megan's job to move them. and I hope they move close to us. I want to be a present grandma. I can hope and pray Devyn moves south. I love hanging with my little girl. and then the thought .. what if it doesn't work out. what happens when we move there. neither one of us has a job lined up down there. we look.. we've applied, no answers..
I'm sorry to hear that about Ron though and will continue to pray for him. I know how very frustrating it can be. We have to make a conscious choice to be content in our situation (like Paul said). That doesn't mean we can't seek to improve though. Do you want me to pray for a different job for you? I hesitate to do so unless it's what you want. I can understand your current job being boring, but since you haven't said you were interested in something else, I don't want to jump the gun, if you know what I mean.
Sorry I wasn't here yesterday. I injected the methotrexate Sunday and apparently there's a "hangover effect" the next day which makes you unable to do hardly anything but sleep. I didn't expect it to affect me as I'm not taking a normal dose yet, but apparently that doesn't matter.
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Post by fearnot on Jan 9, 2018 11:47:58 GMT -5
Kel: Hate to pile on, but I too was shocked you are going to LA? Like California.....Yipes!
You could not pay me enough money to live there. Like Cindy said, most states are not great with so many laws against God's laws....but Calif takes the cake and aren't they trying to not even be a part of the USA?
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I actually thought you were thinking of some place down south? Didn't you visit friends and relatives there not to long ago?
How did you guys go from there to LA?
The prices of rent and homes are sooooo much more, and with all the fires, I would think the market would be very very tight ( to buy or rent).
I have seen videos of the homeless there now which makes it look almost worse than a third would country.
I do know of a fairly young girl who did move there....she loves it ( she also is not a Christian so the life styles do not bother her)
Also she has been in the tech world and jobs most of her life so maybe that's an option? However this young gal, is living rent free in one of the homes an elderly woman whom she has known for years lets here live at...so no worries about a place to stay.
Still if God is leading you guys there, maybe it's to be evangelists to a place that needs it maybe more than anywhere else!!!!
But to me the most exciting thing would be maybe you could go to John MacArthur's church?
I don't know where his church is in relation to LA ,
but to be able to go even a few times a year would be such a blessing!!!
Anyway, You are young and brave and best of all you have the Lord Jesus....He can trail-blaze right into the heart of the enemy's camp....so fearnot.
I personally would rather go anywhere BUT....
but
thankfully
the Lord is not calling me there LOL
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2018 12:48:18 GMT -5
Hey everyone, Kel didn't write L.A. She wrote LA
LA is the state abbreviation for Louisiana. 
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2018 12:55:40 GMT -5
Oh much better! And the mud slides have begun....3 dead.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2018 14:07:10 GMT -5
Oh much better! And the mud slides have begun....3 dead.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2018 15:58:39 GMT -5
Up to 5 now....wicked sad....
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Post by Kel on Jan 9, 2018 23:44:38 GMT -5
oh how sad Lulu.. I saw that .. and with all the fires.. loss of vegetation.. causing the slides.. so very sad..
Thank you Cheryl!! I just didn't want to type out Louisiana.. lololol no way not ever ever would we move to California!!! We've got our own sanctuary state here in WA but yes.
LA not L.A. :) :)
Oh Fearnot.. we are not young.. lol that's why all of this moving scares me.
I'm sorry I didn't mean to freak everyone out..lol.. Cheryl my hero!
Louisiana is David's happy place. North LA is green like Washington. Lots of water, canals etc. Not too much traffic. No strangers roaming around, no homeless in the area we will be, the Ruston area. The town that we will live near will have one street and one stop.. lol We will have to go into Ruston to grocery shop and if we fill the desire to go to the bigger cities, it would be Monroe or Shreveport.
Speaking of Calif.. I think the "plan" is to combined California, Oregon and Washington together or with Canada. thats what everyone is talking about. Something about Cascadia.. Insert me rolling my eyes here....
From Wikipedia
Cascadia (independence movement)
Boundaries of the bioregion in respect to current political territorial entities (Washington, Oregon and British Columbia).
Boundaries of the bioregion in respect to current political territorial entities (Washington, Oregon and British Columbia).
Capital Undecided
Largest city Seattle
National language Pacific Northwest English, Spanish, Cantonese, Chinook Wawa, multiple First Nations languages, French dialects
Demonym Cascadian
^ a. *Statistics are compiled from US and Canadian census records by combining information from the states of Washington, Oregon and the province of British Columbia. If the entire Cascadian bioregion was taken into account, GDP and population would be much higher. Many values use exchange rates, which may vary
Cascadia is a bioregion and proposed country located within the western region of North America. Potential boundaries differ, with some drawn along existing political state and provincial lines, and others drawn along larger ecological, cultural, political, and economic boundaries.
The country might consist of Washington, Oregon, portions of other U.S. states and British Columbia, Canada. At its maximum extent, Cascadia would stretch from coastal Southeast Alaska in the north into Northern California in the south, and inland to include parts of Idaho, Western Montana, Wyoming, and Yukon. More conservative advocates propose borders that include the land west of the crest of Cascade Range, and the western side of British Columbia.
As measured only by the combination of present Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia statistics, Cascadia would be home to slightly more than 16 million people (16,029,520), and would have an economy generating more than US$675 billion worth of goods and services annually.[5][6][7] This number would increase if portions of Northern California, Idaho, and Southern Alaska were also included. By land area Cascadia would be the 20th largest country in the world, with a land area of 534,572 sq mi (1,384,588 km2), placing it behind Mongolia.[8] Its population would be similar in size to that of Ecuador,
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Post by fearnot on Jan 10, 2018 9:38:33 GMT -5
LOL how funny .....well thank goodness for Cheryl !!!! Louisiana much much better! I was thinking you and David had recently gone down south, so that confused me all the more, as to why and for what reason you would be going to LA ha ha.
Speaking of the mudslides now at least 15 dead but I think it's expected to rise plus many more injured!
California has really been getting hit, over and over it seems....it is very sad!
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Post by Cindy on Jan 10, 2018 10:37:30 GMT -5
So glad to hear it's not LA Kel, that makes me feel better.
That's awful about the mud slides there now.
I'm feeling pretty awful physically and could sure use some prayers myself for healing. I'm just not up to doing anything and haven't been for the last few days. I should probably go to the doctor, but I don't feel good enough to get dressed and go there. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it lol.
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Post by fearnot on Jan 10, 2018 11:24:50 GMT -5
Awwww so sorry you are feeling so poorly Cindy...I will continue praying for you,
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2018 13:10:13 GMT -5
Thank you, Kel. I do have a tendency to butt in, but I couldn't resist correcting that. I would panic too, if I thought you'd be going to Los Angeles. I'm not too keen on Jackson Louisiana, and really hope that you aren't going to be going there, but the rest of the state, I didn't have any issues with. Jackson was the first place that I experienced discrimination, because I was a white woman, and observed how they treat anyone white. It was shocking! Especially when I don't discriminate against anyone by reason of color, age or financial status. (whether poor or rich) Not just once, but every single time I had to stop in that city, when I drove a truck. I won't go into details, because it is behind me, but I felt like a fish out of water, there.
I just hope that the high humidity and the pollen level doesn't mess with your asthma. You've been there, so how is it for you?
Cindy, it was so great hearing your voice on the other end of the phone, yesterday.
I'm just so sorry that it was a moment of very high..........ummm....how can I put this.... very high adrenalin and really ticked of moment.... OK, that was putting it mildly, but you were the recipient of that rant, and I'm so truly sorry about that.
I wanted to hear more about you, but I was in panic mode about my own issues. I'm much calmer today, and have some hope for what may come next, but am still embarrassed that you had to hear my rantings. Now, you know what Ruthanne puts up with.
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Post by dogstaff on Jan 10, 2018 13:41:35 GMT -5
Cheryl, thanks for the explanation. I too read LA as Los Angeles.
Hope everyone starts feeling better. For Christmas I got the family cold and felt bad for about 2 weeks. I'm doing better.
Hugs
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Post by Kel on Jan 10, 2018 23:38:57 GMT -5
Cheryl, I actually live in a worst state for pollens. I am allergic to every plant and tree in WA.. The humid weather does not bother my asthma, the doctor thinks i should live someplace tropical like hawaii, and since that isn't a real option, i.e.: too expensive and island fever, the next best thing is LA. (we don't like Florida)
Nope we will be North LA. Jackson is pretty far south. I know the state is split in 3 demos , white, black, cajun. But the times we've been there have been good. We had one situation about 17 years ago.. I too won't go into details, but when we go in March we hope to get more ideas
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Post by Cindy on Jan 11, 2018 11:25:44 GMT -5
Awwww so sorry you are feeling so poorly Cindy...I will continue praying for you, Thank you, Kel. I do have a tendency to butt in, but I couldn't resist correcting that. I would panic too, if I thought you'd be going to Los Angeles. I'm not too keen on Jackson Louisiana, and really hope that you aren't going to be going there, but the rest of the state, I didn't have any issues with. Jackson was the first place that I experienced discrimination, because I was a white woman, and observed how they treat anyone white. It was shocking! Especially when I don't discriminate against anyone by reason of color, age or financial status. (whether poor or rich) Not just once, but every single time I had to stop in that city, when I drove a truck. I won't go into details, because it is behind me, but I felt like a fish out of water, there.
I just hope that the high humidity and the pollen level doesn't mess with your asthma. You've been there, so how is it for you?
Cindy, it was so great hearing your voice on the other end of the phone, yesterday.
I'm just so sorry that it was a moment of very high..........ummm....how can I put this.... very high adrenalin and really ticked of moment.... OK, that was putting it mildly, but you were the recipient of that rant, and I'm so truly sorry about that.
I wanted to hear more about you, but I was in panic mode about my own issues. I'm much calmer today, and have some hope for what may come next, but am still embarrassed that you had to hear my rantings. Now, you know what Ruthanne puts up with.
Cheryl, thanks for the explanation. I too read LA as Los Angeles. Hope everyone starts feeling better. For Christmas I got the family cold and felt bad for about 2 weeks. I'm doing better. Hugs Cheryl, I actually live in a worst state for pollens. I am allergic to every plant and tree in WA.. The humid weather does not bother my asthma, the doctor thinks i should live someplace tropical like hawaii, and since that isn't a real option, i.e.: too expensive and island fever, the next best thing is LA. (we don't like Florida) Nope we will be North LA. Jackson is pretty far south. I know the state is split in 3 demos , white, black, cajun. But the times we've been there have been good. We had one situation about 17 years ago.. I too won't go into details, but when we go in March we hope to get more ideas |
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Post by fearnot on Jan 11, 2018 13:44:22 GMT -5
Kel:
Interesting about your asthma being worse in Wash.
I am beginning to think that maybe some people may develop allergies/asthma to whatever they are exposed to, wherever they live.
Our son, Had the highest level of allergies to almost everything in Hawaii at age 3 ( our children were born there), he had to take Benadryl as a little child daily.
The allergies improved when we moved to the mainland ( Northern West Coastal areas),
but ....
since he and his wife moved down to Texas, the allergies have gotten bad again,
so that he just takes Benadryl every day....
again.
However, you have asthma and allergies to all things Northern Pacific but fair well in warmer climate....just the seeming opposite of Michael.
I wonder how either of you might fais, say where Cindy lives....on the Northern East Coast?
I know it would still be 'north'
but totally different florna etc.
So Michael very very long list of allergens were all Hawaiian native plants etc. ( along with things like cats and foods)....
but even at age 3 we did not get rid of our cats ( I know it sound like bad parents) but seriously....
Tho he was such a laid back, easy going, sweet, obedient child.....
On that one issue, he would have packed his little bags and left home, if we had gotten rid of the cats.....
and to this day at age 43...he has 3 cats of his own.....
he never wanted to live a life without his beloved cats.....
Strangely, Hossanah ( his 14 mt older sister, our daughter)
also has 3 cats ( they also both have black cats LOL).
I also wonder if over time, even tho for years, allergies and/or asthma may clear up for years with a move to a different location,
could in some cases,
find new allergies, over the years, then pop up?
But sort of like Michael and the cats, most folks find ways to live even with their enemy allergies ( but Michael loved his 'enemy' the cats LOL)
and really, you guys are happy with the South.... that is more important.
I had lived almost all of my life next to the ocean ( first the Atlantic,
the Pacific in Hawaii.....but for about 15 years inland in Calif.
and several inland when we moved to Oregon.....
I just hated not being by the ocean...
oh I had friends and of course the Lord....while living inland....
but my 'happy' place was by an ocean....
( maybe my genetics....Irish, Scotch,
English, French)
so that my blood, as the old saying goes, had sea water in it LOL
So I was not 'happy' stuck in a 'desert' ( anywhere inland is a 'desert' to me) HA!
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Post by anna on Jan 12, 2018 10:31:53 GMT -5
Hi, I am not writing much because I don't like typing on forums anymore. Scrolling chat is nice because I can type something and someone can respond and then it all disappears. I am guessing most new people that sign onto a forum just sign on to private chat with someone.
I have been busy doing outdoors painting. I am reading a book pastor Scott's wife wrote, that is at his site for free.
I have been having problems going to a small town near me so I have been checking out driving to a city. I have just noticed how it is becoming more necessary to have a cellphone that can have apps put on it, I am behind, I don't have that and have never used apps before, I might have to make that change in the future and get a better cellphone other than a tracfone.
I have seen deer around here lately and have been enjoying taking my dogs for walks.
Good day to you all.
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Post by Cindy on Jan 12, 2018 12:15:33 GMT -5
It's way past time for a new thread, so I finally started one.
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Good thing that you won't have to clean the B&B any more, too! 
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California is getting wicked bad...and to start a business...not good at all! Heck it's a sanctuary state! criminal's from all over the country will be moving here also! one of the reasons we want OUT!!!! just my 2 cents.... 
is doing better. but he'll over due then be sore or mentally out of sorts for a couple days. He was out cutting the tree last week, up a latter with a chainsaw...got half of it done...but had to stop. body not keeping up with him. His chest if fine. it's the rest of his body....he gets frustrated. and I pray... 
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