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Hi, just peeking in the door for a moment.

What a great time we've had with lots and lots of talking.

I'm cooking dinner for the 2 sons who are in Nashville today. We get to try something new - my son brought a package of black rice, which he says is delicious. So, I get to learn "a new trick" in cooking today.

Y'all have a good day.

Ruth Ann

Ruth Ann, I know about white rice, brown rice, and Puerto Rican style red rice, but I've never heard of black rice.  Do let us know how it turns out. 

Have you tried sticky rice yet?  It is delicious the way they do it in Thailand!

Pat, when the weather warms up, how about coming down to Kansas for a long visit?  We would dearly love to have you!

When I got up at 4:30 this morning, it was raining softly, and I just sat "listening to the rhythm of the falling rain" and praising God for the moisture!  He is so good!  We got very little, maybe a couple tenths, but how very welcome it is!

Enjoy the time with those sons, Ruth Ann!

I did get the book finalized yesterday, so that's another thing to cross off my list!  The time to leave is quickly approaching!

Hi there, Larry!

I had Zeke to the vet today.  I was concerned because he has been showing signs of diabetes.  The initial urine test showed an elevated glucose level.  The next step will be in 2 weeks and that will be a fasting blood test.  I am not liking the sound of the $$$ signs rolling!

It is a nice day here, we had the township out twice today checking our road.  It is nice to know that they are staying on top of the runoff.

Have a great day folks!

Judy, that's just awful to think of the new puppy having diabetes!  I can't even think of it and yes, the $$$ will be many if this is the case.   

Ruthie goes through this with Jolson her cat.

Hi Pat!  It is always nice to see your cheery picture! 

Yes, we are in the midst of selling the condo and it went really fast but.... the buyer has been slow in getting a loan although she wants it - lender are known for being slow too so this is a waiting game. 

Our for a little meal tonight with good friends and we promise to visit each other but we will miss them and they will miss us as well.  She has beginning Parkinson's Disease and has slowed  down considerably.  She does well though and they travel to the mid-west to visit with family and will come to see us as well so that is a good thing. 

Missing my family - we will get going home early tomorrow. 

 





   

Hi everyone.  It is an overcast morning with rain on its way from the south that we will likely have with us until in the morning.  Tonight some high winds are also predicted.  This is going to be a good day to stay inside, which is what we plan on doing today.  We had good news yesterday from our DIL in that the latest blood test showed the infection she has been fighting is gone.  She was to have another IV this morning and tomorrow morning of the antibiotic and then they will remove the PIC line. She has also gained two pounds.  Hopefully they can remove the feeding tube before long.  Nothing exciting on the schedule for today and will just work here at my desk on some projects. 

Pat, the old TV is not a flat screen and is a projector type TV not a flat screen LCD.  Sorry to read that your hips are making it difficult for you to get in and out of your car.  Hope you can get a doctor's appointment soon. 

Ruth Ann, like Jeanne, I have never heard of black rice either.

Janet, glad you got your book finalized. 

Judy, my son and dil have had one and perhaps two dogs with diabetes and I have a friend who has or had a cat with it.  It is not fun to deal with.  Vets are getting very expensive anymore. 

Carol, glad to hear you have a good buyer for your condo.  Modern communications make it possible for real estate transactions to occur from long distance.  I know your family is going to be happy to see you back home again. 

Judy, that is one of the hymns I have always belted out - regardless of the fact that my voice should be put on "mute"!  I feel so sorry for the wonderful, musically gifted lady who always sat in front of me!   

I'm holding my breath that my TV keeps working just like it has for about 12 years.  With only "basic" coverage it doesn't seem reasonable to invest in a new flat screen.

Thanks, Judy!!  That is my all-time favorite Easter song!  And like Jeanne, I sing it with all my might, and probably more volume than I should! It just doesn't seem like Easter when we don't sing that one at church!  (And they haven't, here, for several years. )

Larry, I forgot about calling you during my busy and hectic day, and now it's time to go to the care home.  They are having Good Friday services, and I need to go early to see if Beth has John's sister's phone number.  We are very worried about John because he hasn't called Beth in over a week!  He usually calls her EVERY DAY!  I emailed him, and I tried his cell number already.

Talk to you good folks later!

Jesus Paid it All

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEon3Jb83xE

Hi everyone.  We really had a rainy day yesterday, not a hard rain but steady.  It is still forecast for today but less of a chance.  I have a quiet day planned.  I will go to coffee shortly and then plan on attending a meeting this morning and that should be it.  Pat has an MRI at 10:30 this morning but said she didn't need me to drive her. I did finish the first step of preparing the music for Calvin Cove and now just need to convert them to audio files so they will play on any player.  I have the sheets with the words completed. 

Jeanne, I would agree with you on the TV and what we have is fine for me but Pat watches it a lot and she will enjoy a better quality picture.  We have to find some way to dispose of what we have, which is really big, before getting another one. 

Judy, the "Christ Arose" has always been one of my favorite hymns as well.  I wouldn't be surprised if we don't sing it tomorrow at church or in the following few weeks. 

Janet, think not a thing about not calling as this is something that can be done at any time when you are not stressed with many things to do.  It is worrisome that you cannot contact John.  Does he have any family you might be able to contact?  I am sure Beth is really on pins and needles. 

How deep the Father's love for us,
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss,
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the chosen One,
Bring many sons to glory
Behold the Man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice,
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished
I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vmY2ztb5xc

Beautiful, Judy.  Thanks.

Larry, I wasn't criticizing your decision to replace your TV.  I was merely expressing my concerns about my own TV set and gratitude that I don't see any deterioration in the picture.  (Of course it may have faded some, but so gradually I don't notice it.     )

Another one for the season.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FekKpKgq86k&app=desktop

Hello everyone!  As a child I always found Good Friday a very difficult and disturbing concept.  I thought, "What could possibly be good about crucifying my Lord?"  As the years went on, I gained a better understanding, but perhaps if someone had shown me the BC comic strip below, my child's mind may have grasped the concept earlier!  A friend recently sent this to me, and I just wanted to share it with you.  Hope you all have a blessed weekend.

He Lives!

I met to share this link when I posted earlier as feel it is well worth the time to view it:
http://www.andiesisle.com/anirishblessing.html

Judy, thanks for the YouTube links.  Very nice.

Jeanne, I didn't see your comments on the TV situation in any way a criticism.  I certainly understood what you were saying.  I know that none of us would intentionally criticism one another. 

Ken, thanks for sharing that cartoon. 

My wife had a call a couple of hours ago that our DIL is back in the hospital.  They were removing the PIC line at the doctor's office when she had another seizure.  It had been a while since she had a seizure, as far as I know.  Please include her in your prayers today.  This has been a seemingly never ending nightmare for her and for my son but I know this is a part of God's plan for her life.   

Larry, your son and daughter-in-law are certainly going through trials.  I'm so sorry about this latest development.

Ken, thank you for that BC cartoon.  A great concept.

Oh, how blessed I am today!  I decided to take a little break from packing, doing laundry, and starting to prepare a meal for tomorrow, and I came here to find gorgeous, uplifting music along with gorgeous photography which exalts our Lord and Savior!  Thank you Judy and Larry for sharing those.  I love it!  And I also love the BC comic strip---thanks, Ken, for sharing that!  That really puts the truth into simple terms!

Larry, I'm so sorry about your D-I-L's latest setback, but am praying it is a minor glitch and won't cause undue harm or stress.  We do not yet understand why some seem to have far more than their share of burdens and problems, but it is comforting to know our Father has everything under control.

Larry, I went to the Care Home yesterday to see if Beth had John's sister's phone number in her address book.  She did; I called Vicky and she said John is fine and she couldn't understand, either.  She said "I know my brother looks forward to calling Beth EVERY SINGLE DAY, and I will call him right now and ask what's going on!"  She called me back in just a few minutes to tell me John would be calling me, which he did.  Seems he was getting offended because a certain gal who works at the home acted as if he was being a pest when he calls Beth, and he was quite angry.  I tried to settle him down, and also told him that I know she isn't working this weekend. wasn't working yesterday, either, and asked him if he would please call Beth in about an hour as I knew she was in the dining room for supper right then.  He assured me he would.  I haven't heard from Beth today to know for sure, but John is a man of his word, so I'm confident he did call.

The Good Friday service at the home was very nice, and we DID get to sing He Arose, which really made me happy!  Than last night I attended the service at my sister Jeanie's church, which was also very meaningful.   I'm just getting blessed from every direction!

We are having a small, quiet dinner tomorrow, just Darrel, Beth and me.  Our plan is to take her to church, then back to the home, come home and get the food and share it with her at the home.  That way we can include our friend Maxine, as none of her family will be with her.

May each of you be blessed in a special way and gain new insights into what Jesus did for us as we celebrate his resurrection tomorrow!

Happy Resurrection Day to all y'all. Just stopping by for a moment, to tell you I am sorry that I don't stop in more often. I don't have much to say. I created 3 new graphics today that are al to large to post here.  Tomorrow we are having a breakfast at church before the service. I am  making my version of Quiche Lorraine. I am making it crust-less, using Turkey sausage instead of bacon, and ½ and ½ instead of whipping cream. I've never made it from a recipe before but want it to come out perfect for  church.

Time to start a new week here!