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BIBLE MEDITATION:
"Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defense is departed from them, and the LORD is with us: fear them not." Numbers 14:9



DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
Joshua and Caleb faced formidable foes in the Promised Land, and yet what was their response to their enemies? "They are bread for us." (Numbers 14:9).


What is bread? It is the staff of life. What happens when you eat bread? You are strengthened by it and you grow by it.

Paul also faced formidable foes. He wrote, "For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries" (1 Corinthians 16:9).

Why isn't the door to victory easy? Because if it were easy, then you would become weak in your effort to work out your faith in God. God places obstacles in your path to give you strength. "Wheaties" is not the breakfast of champions— giants are. God wants you to feed upon your difficulties and depend upon Him to make you a conqueror.

ACTION POINT:
What does it take to strengthen your body? What does it take to build your intellect? What does it take to grow love in relationships? Work. Read Philippians 2:12-13 and apply it to your life today.

LWF Daily Devotional
Adrian Rogers

WELCOME HOME, JANE!!  ISN'T GOD GOOD, TO SEND A LOVELY RAINBOW, JUST FOR YOU??




This has been one mixed-up Sunday for me!  I heard at least a dozen times, "Be sure to set your clocks back tonight"......and still forgot!  :-[  So I was getting a little ticked this morning, thinking the TV schedule had all changed and none of the programs I like to watch on Sunday morning were on, then finally, the realization hit me!  DUH.  Since we took Beth to church last night, we didn't go again this morning.  I finished a book I was reading on my Kindle, then got dressed and worked on decorating my new sun room!  I am going to enjoy that little haven so much!  I bought two new chairs for it, and both are very comfortable.  I sat in the sun and read a while this afternoon, between 'decisions' of what else I want to do in there.  My blinds came yesterday, which surprised me as it hadn't been that long since I ordered them!  Lon is supposed to be back tomorrow to finish up some things, and I sure hope the replacement windows have come.

Larry, how nice that Pat was able to make a nice meal and you could have friends over.  We don't often entertain, as it seems all our friends are always busy.  We called a couple today that we sometimes do things with, and invited them out to eat, but they had their grandson there and he was sick, so that didn't work out.  I miss having close friends to do things with, but do understand everyone has their own things to do.  Hope your daughter-in-law will soon be well and back home again.  Not good for her or for your son to have the added stress.

My sister told me this week that our brother's wife is in the hospital and not doing well at all.  Always there are so many needing our prayers.

Darrel is watching the Chiefs play.  They are doing surprisingly well this year!  :)

I'm expecting some "atta girls" for this next statement.  The care home was calling me early this morning to come and work (12 hour shift!) And I didn't go!  Yea, me!

 :lol:  Thanks, Pat!  Darrel was pleased, too!

Ditto Pat's message to Janet! 

Larry:  So nice that Gord called to chat with you.  He and Maureen have heavy loads of health concerns and so much pain.  It is never fair, is it? 

Chatted with daughter and granddaughter tonight and daughter has an appointment (work) near us on Wednesday so she may have the afternoon free - we will change anything just to be with her if she has the time  :thumbsup: 

Time to turn off the football - it is never ending, otherwise.   ;)

Hi everyone.  It is another beautiful and sunny morning here in Georgia starting out at 42 degrees.  We had a very nice combined church service yesterday, communion, and then making our pledges to the church for next year.  After that we went to our fellowship hall where a Low Country Boil dinner was awaiting us.  There was a very large turnout and the food was delicious.  We did not stay to learn the Carolina Shag dance as there is no way either Pat nor I could physically stand up to it.  Today is the normal things I do on Monday.  On the positive note, I spoke with our son yesterday and his wife is doing better.  Hopefully all the test will reveal what the problem are.  He hopes she will be able to come home today. Good for you not taking a 12 hour shift. 

Carol,  sure hope it works out that you can be with your daughter on Wednesday. 

Jeanne, thanks for the new devotional for this week.  I haven't read it yet but will after I get home from coffee. 

Janet, sure you are not the only one to forget to get back the clocks.  I realized last night that I need to change the time on the thermostat for the furnace.  I think we got everything else changed yesterday morning.  Your new room very pleasant and relaxing.  We eat out with friends a lot and find it very pleasant.  We will do that again on Thursday when the two couples we play Mexican Train with come over. 

It's a pretty day today, but Larry it looks like your starting temperature will be close to our high this afternoon.   :D  The news about your daughter-in-law sounds encouraging.  I'm continuing to pray for all your family.

Good news about the health improvement for your son's wife, Larry.  Hope it continues!  Carol, I sure know what you mean about never-ending football.  Another reason I will enjoy my new space--can't hear the TV from in there!

I have been to the gym, and just waiting till time to go to lunch.  Nothing extra on our calendar for tomorrow, but Wednesday is Darrel's checkup with his surgeon, and we have three appointments on Thursday.

Don't forget to listen to Billy Graham's message to America this week!!  I am praying it will spark another Great Awakening in our country--and the world.

I will probably check back in later.

Amazing news.  I feel so blessed - I called my youngest brother on his birthday a few minutes ago and invited him to visit.  He actually said he would try.  This is the brother who has not spoken to any of us for years.  I have called for years and never get a response but my cousin told me to keep on trying.  I am so thankful -

Praise God, Carol.  What wonderful news!

Hi everyone.  It is after 4 pm so I am late getting here today.  Yesterday I finished making about 28 CD's and went to fix the labels for them this morning and discovered I didn't have enough blank cd labels.  So I make a quick trip to Walmart but they didn't had them or went down the road to Office Deport and got them.  I came home and got busy and got them all made but didn't have time to apply them before we left.  We attended a meeting and then went to Arby's for lunch and then to a floor covering store and finally stopped and voted on a local sales tax that must be used on road, libraries and other public buildings and parks.  I voted for this, as I have in the past, as we can actually see what the tax is used for in our county.  I have rested for a couple of hours and finally getting to the computer.  It has been a beautiful fall day. 

Jeanne, we haven't heard anymore from our son but follow the rule that no news is good news. 

Janet, I haven't seen any advertisements for the Billy Graham program although knew it was upcoming.  Thanks for the reminder. 

Carol, so happy you had a good conversation with your brother and hope it leads to a renewed relationship in your family.  We just never give up on folks.

I voted, too, this afternoon.  Not much change in local government offices, but there were 7 propositions I wanted to be sure to vote on.  I especially wanted to throw my weight against establishment of up to seven gambling casinos in the state.  :yikes:  Not that I expect that amendment to fail, but I can always hope.

 

To day has been a most lovely day and I think that tomorrow is to be the same.  I will enjoy every bit because snow is on its way.

I went to the chiropractor this morning and now I am starting to be
told that things are starting to improve. 

Doug came to help his dad on sunday and before he left for home we
had a nice little visit. 

Judy have you gone on a long vacation,


It is getting late so bye for now.

Hi Ruth!

It was a really lovely day here in Guelph as well today.  I went to the Dr. and then to Michaels and picked up a few things there.  Then home as Phil (son-in-law) was coming for supper and staying the night here.  He's sound asleep and I'm shut up in my bedroom here reading the posts.


I don't think Judy is on a long vacation! :D  I always enjoy her phone calls and I had one yesterday I think.  ;)  I know she's doing a lot of knitting (more than I could accomplish) for Christmas presents.  Both her daughters are doing the same and I'm so proud of them.   I had a lovely visit with John down at his truck on Saturday night.  I took him some soup as he'd just come from Atlanta, Georgia and was out of food and you can't just park those huge semi's anywhere to pick up a loaf of bread (I know John could though!!!  Fantastic driver as he is).

Well, off to see the results of the elections in your fair country.  I sure don't understand the meaning of "gubernatorial" though. 

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Pat:  Thanks for your good night note in here with the lovely picture and song - I will hum it in my dreams tonight. 

Tomorrow is bible study and I had to miss two weeks but should make it most of the time - daughter is coming for a quick visit after her meeting schedule - and we will go along with whatever time she can free herself.  She rarely has a meeting in this area as it is almost an hour drive. 

Larry:  Thanks for your remark on my chatting with youngest brother.  He really thinks differently - well, we are all made to be different, aren't we?  He can be so congenial and then never call any of us - we shall see. I think he is lonely and he does have health problems now so he may be thinking more of what it is to be alone and not with family.     

Pat, "gubernatorial" refers to the office of governor of a state. 

The amendment to allow establishment of gambling casinos at up to 7 locations in New York State did pass, although not by as big a margin as was expected.  In fact, there are three counties here in the northeast in one of which a casino is expected to be built and in all three of those counties the vote was slightly against. 

hello friends:
I was out earlier his morning yes a chiropractor appointment, I feel that the adjustments are starting to work
but it is going to be a slow and long process.  I took a different route home and found a new to me Wal-Mart store upon asking the cashier she said it is has been there for almost a year.  Then continuing on home it started to sprinkle now I am home to stay for the day.

Hi everyone.  It is another beautiful fall day here in Georgia.  We had a busy morning as went to Bible study and then to Dunkin' Donut with the group and then out to lunch at Chic-fil-a.  We came home and I rested for a couple of hours while Pat went to have her massage.  We are staying home tonight.  Pat has a call from our DIL while we were at Chic-fil-a telling her she had just been released from the hospital.  Apparently they have decided the gastric by-pass is part of the problem and too much prescribed medication.  She has put on 15 pounds this week, which they wanted her to do as she was going in the wrong direction with her weight.  They have adjusted her medication again and want her to eat more. 

Jeanne, at least you had a number of things to vote on and expressed your opinion with your vote whether your side won or not.  We had just one item on the ballot and the one-cent county sales tax and it passed again and I am glad.  I would think there would be a limit to the number of casinos that can be supported in the NE but perhaps not. 

Ruth, glad the chiropractic treatment is beginning to show progress in how you feel.  Stacey goes to the chiropractor about twice a month. 

Pat, nice that your SIL came to dine with you and spend the night.  Beautiful graphic.  In the Garden was my mother favorite hymn and we had it played at our funeral. 

Carol, with your brother you are willing and it is up to him what he will do with your willingness. 

Well, where in the world is everyone?

I've been to the dentist and my mouth is still all frozen up and I came to read all the posts and there's only one!!!  Thanks Larry!  (I had seen yours Ruth just before I left for the dentist).

Larry, where is Woodstock, Georgia in relation to where you live?  Is it far away?

I don't know about "everyone", Pat, but I'm here!   :)

I'm here too, Pat, but had to google the site to get here.  :(  I sure wish the email notifications would work for me...so much easier!

We went to Liberal today to see Darrel's doctor again.  He is going to have 6 weeks of therapy, once a week, starting next week, and continue the testosterone injections.  I will be happy for him when he feels like doing something other than sitting in his chair all day!  We made a Walmart run, and so are stocked up on groceries again.

Hey, everybody!  If you  haven't visited there yet this week, please go to "Our CP Family" to read the latest story!

I will talk to you all tomorrow!

Hi everyone on a cloudy but mild 61 degree morning here in Georgia.  We have showers predicted for today. This afternoon we are playing dominoes at our house and then will have a quick evening meal so that the other two couples can get home before dark, which is about 6 pm here now.  Both of the other men are over 85 years old and don't drive at night and the one couple is going by to pick up the other.  We will probably order a quick pizza or get a sub to share.  A man is coming this morning to measure our kitchen for the new floor covering.  This is a different retailer than from the first we looked at.  Pat is having a hard time deciding what she wants but they need to have the measurements on file.  That will be plenty for today.

Pat, we few who have been posting have also been wondering where the others have gone and sure would like to see some new people join in. 

Janet, I will certainly be pulling for Darrel that the therapy and shots helps him to get back his energy and desire to do something as sure he doesn't like where he currently is in this health journey.  I will check out the latest story this morning. 

The rain that was falling when I woke up seems to have stopped, but as promised, now it's the temperature that's falling.  :) I guess winter is on the way.  But at least my furnace is keeping me warm and my roof doesn't leak any more and I have food on my table.  Thank you Lord!

I agree, Larry!


I was reading this morning and I really like the way  Ivor Powell handled John 3:16. See if you agree:

• A Great Love - For God so loved the world,
• A Great Gift - that he gave his only begotten Son,
• A Great Opportunity - that whosoever believeth in him
• A Great Deliverance - should not perish,
• A Great Possession - but have everlasting life.

That's a great way to learn the full meaning of John 3:16.  Thanks, Pat.  :thumbsup:

I sure liked that treatment of John 3:16

Hi Al!

It's so good to see your post.   

How are you?  Are you doing alright? <3 <3

Hi everyone,

Judy I really enjoyed reading you story that Janet  put together so well.

It sure did pour rain this morning it has  stopped for the time being but I sure got wet when I stopped by the church this morning.

Phooey, I lost my post.  Busy morning, with two Dr. app'ts and a hair app't.  Back home now and in need of a nap!  Good to see the posts today!

Hi, friends,

Well, those first days of rest have come about. I was so exhausted I slept almost 24 hours straight. But, when I awakened today, it was early, and life seemed much less like drudgery. :)

I have an "ouch" in my right foot, but will see the doctor in a few days.  Wish it had been yesterday, but doctors really are over-busy these days. It's wonderful to be thankful for such a good doctor that I'm grateful he will be able to see me early next week. :)

Y'all have a good rest of the day.

Ruth Ann

Hello friends

Pat the explanation of John 3:16 is so true but so sad because not everyone realizes salvation is for life
even if they go astray.

Janet; I sent you a new or updated forward.

Larry: Sounds like you and Pat will have a beautiful home, changes are always nice.

Al; Hello

Pat: Has your jaw thawed yet?

Have a great evening 

Thanks for asking, Pat.  Yes, doing ok.  I'm in a healthcare place, have a room with one roommate.  Thankfully, I have a room with a desk, computer, etc, from which I'm writing this.

Hi everyone.  I am writing early this morning as have a lot I want to tackle today.  Pat's computer came back yesterday from the Texas Lenovo repair depot and now it has to be set up and all the programs installed again as well as her files. I expect this will take today and probably tomorrow as well since I will be gone to the ROMEO's lunch part of the late morning and early afternoon.  We had a nice, if short time, with our friends playing dominoes and sharing a pizza before they left. 

Jeanne, it sounds like you are set for winter as you have the basics covered. 

Pat, I liked the John 3:16 description as well. 

Al, good morning and it is always great to see your posting and comments.  Hope you are doing OK.  Glad to read you have a computer desk and computer in your room.  Does your roommate also use the computer?

Marilyn, I hope you got tried out without getting too chilled from the rain out your way.

Ruth Ann, glad you were finally able to get the rest you need but sorry to hear of the pain in your foot. 

Ruth, we have a very livable home that suits us very well.  It isn't large and I don't think it qualifies as beautiful as it is not fancy in any way and we have things where they are comfortable to us and not for show.  However, Pat, with the help of our housekeepers, keeps a very clean house that we manage to clutter a bit in the two weeks between cleaning.   

A pretty sunny morning, but chilly.  And I guess from now, on for the next several months, we can expect more and more chilly until it gets downright cold.   :o

 :groupwave: for Al!  Do you do any pastoral care at the home?  We miss your daily messages. 

Ruth:  That rain your are experiencing must be rather cold at this time of the year. 

Larry:  We have a Chick-fil-a in our area and it is really hard to drive to that spot  so we wish it was more convenient.  On my youngest brother - he has been this way all his life.  Funny and so smart, easy to talk with anyone and just doesn't show up for the family gatherings at all.  He does have a "different" path in life. 

Pat:  Your message of John 3:16 with the addition by Ivor Powell is so "right on".  It is copied and printed and I will pass it on to my Wednesday bible study group. 

It has been a gloomy day of sad news as a dear and old friend in Minnesota is failing.  There is another chemo 8 week program they will discuss or otherwise, hospice will be discussed as well.  Wishing we could be there to help and we are looking at driving back to visit but that opens a realistic talk about weather issues at this time of the year.  Don is taking a long walk right now - I just napped for a few minutes.  It is so stressful having to absorb reality at times. 

Back to the gym today after two days' absence for me and several weeks for Darrel.  Got to do whatever we can to take care of our health.

Carol, sorry about your sad news.  As we get older, so many dear friends change residence from earth to eternal homes, it makes me homesick for heaven.

I like Chick Fil-A, but the nearest one I know about is in Amarillo, Texas.  That's a little too far to drive for a sandwich!

Larry, I am thinking your home is probably quite nice, even if not a McMansion.  And having a home suited to our individual needs is such a blessing.  And we can tell from your posts that you take very good care of your house.  Ours is certainly not fancy, either, but I love it.  It is quite unique, and I am certain there never was nor ever will be one like it!  So that's special, in a way.

Another lovely day here today.  I went to the high school musical last night, and it was a tremendous disappointment.  Stupid, dumb, no plot, bad language, sexual innuendos, etc.  I sat there wishing it were over, and that I hadn't gone.  Why don't they choose good, wholesome, fun, entertaining things for the kids to do?  It is just so sad for the kids to put in so much time and work learning their lines, etc. and the material is rubbish.   :ticked:  :idiot:   :crazy:  Okay, off my soap box now.

Pat, I am sending you an email, hope to hear back ASAP.  Thanks!

Ruth Ann, hope you get relief for your foot really soon.

I went in and read to Beth for quite a while this afternoon, also took photos to show her.

I need to check my email, as Beth said John has sent his itinerary for his Christmas visit.

Hi everyone.  We are suppose to have a truly beautiful weekend but then turn pretty cold by midweek next week.  Yesterday was a lovely day.  I enjoyed the ROMEO's luncheon group and had a quiet evening.  I started working on Pat's computer yesterday morning but now find that they didn't get anything fixed as it is doing the same thing it did before I sent it to the repair depot in Texas.  I talked to the support person yesterday and will call them back today and get the process started.  It is obvious this computer is a lemon but they assured me they will get the problem fixed.  In the meantime Pat has no desktop computer to use.  She still have her laptop so isn't in a panic.  I don't know what if anything I will do today and may just stay home after I get back from coffee at McDonald's. 

Jeanne, we are beginning to see that colder weather is on our way as well, especially in the early mornings.  It is leather coat weather. 

Carol, regarding your brother I believe it is the right every individual to choose how they wish to live their adult lives.  Sometimes others can't understand and certainly can't know why they do as they do so all we can do is accept things that we cannot change. So sad about your old friend.   I learned yesterday that a friend from church, who has aggressive brain cancer, is failing fast and his wife has called in hospice.  He has gone from probably 275 pounds to 140 pounds in just a matter of weeks.  I sang in the choir with his wife, Virginia,  for many years.  They just suffered the lose of their son within the last month, who was probably not yet 30, with a bacterial infection.  The had been working in the Phillipines, where his mother was born, as a missionary and she was there with him when he became ill.

Janet, glad you were able to get back to the gym.  The important thing about our homes is that they meet our needs and I am sure from your descriptions and your eye for beauty that your home is gorgeous.  I just feel very blessed to have a home in a lovely place to live surrounded by many good friends.  I guess the play you saw is an indication of the decline of our society.  When I was in high school plays many years ago we did silly little comedies that everyone loved and didn't have to feel uncomfortable with.  So glad to hear that John has his Christmas trip planned as sure Beth could not receive a more welcome gift.

 :coffee: Sipping a cup of coffee with hazelnut dry creamer.  Yum  Don set all the clocks forward and I just looked at the thermostat because it looks like it has leaped an hour back today.  Must be reset today. 

Larry:  Sorry about Pat's computer problems.  What did we do before spending so much time on trying to "fix" things. 

News from the typhoon in the Philippines is tragic - prayers for all.  I had a friend in school from that country and also knew another friend who went there as a missionary but probably they are back in Seattle now. 

It looks like a banner day here and the week ahead.     

Got to put more firewood in the basement today and it is snowing here Uggggg. Was hoping to get that done this year before the snow, but had to many of my weekends messed up with work. Well will have to get at it and get it done, then next week back to the bush for more wood. At least it is over half done. Been very busy with work and training of a new driver. He is out on his own now so I have my truck to myself again. Got a long weekend this week so the dealership can change the wiring harness on my truck. that is going to be a 12 hour job. Got to love the age of electronics. But a good thing about it is that if something goes wrong with the truck the computer will shut it down before anything is damaged. well of to do firewood I go for now Blessings everyone.

John, as I read your post, I was thinking that you and Judy are living with one foot in the cyber age and one foot in the past, with your need for wood to burn for fuel.  I miss many things from earlier years, and I love the smell of a wood fire, but I don't want to go out in the snow to get wood to burn!  Probably doing things like that keep us grounded, and closer to nature.  But I guess I am spoiled.  Hope you get good weather to finish the job!

Larry, why in the world don't they just admit defeat and give you a new computer?  That is crazy to waste so much time trying to make that one work.  With wages as high as they now are, it would probably be less costly for them to just replace the computer...IMO, of course.  What do I know?  It looks like another pretty day here.  I have been up since a little after four, but haven't ventured outdoors yet.

Carol, yes, I'll share a cup of coffee with hazelnut creamer--sounds good!

My plan for today includes typing up at least one more of your stories!

I have been rereading in a book I labeled "Words to live by" in which I have kept all sorts of quotes from all sorts of people over a long period of time.  I think I'd like to start sharing one a day with you, so here is the first:

Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on, or by imbeciles who really mean it!.......Mark Twain

John, as I told Judy, every time I hear on the news of a trucker with problems I offer up an extra prayer for your safety.

Larry, I agree with Janet that it's ridiculous for the Lenovo people to keep insisting on repairing rather than replacing Pat's computer.  I think by this time I would just say "Take it back and give me back my money.  I'll buy a different brand."

Brownies in the oven and tea or coffee ready to be started - just had a call from a quilting friend and they want to stop by and watch Don in his work shop - the son is interested in making pens.  What a perfect time - Don is downstairs with wood shaving all over his clothes & face, floor etc.  He has been working away.  He sure doesn't have the stamina for it as before though so it is fewer and fewer days he goes down to work. 

I pushed the wrong key and every I wrote is gone I wish all of you a good evening.

Oh, Ruth!  Be careful of those keys you push!  We want to hear what you have to say!   :D

Ruth, I did the same thing yesterday, after typing a pretty lengthy post!  Hate it when that happens.  So after you rest a while come back and tell us again, as Jeanne said, we want to hear what you have to say!

We are just home from church.  Pastor was gone, Assistant youth pastor spoke for the first time and did a great job.  We are invited to Country View Baptist church in the morning and for dinner following.  They are starting their revival services.

I'm excited!  I think I'm on the verge of publishing the children's book that's been in the works for a long time!  Then maybe a volume of the bio sketches I have been doing here for the past year.  Don't get excited now, I won't put your stories in it!  ;)  But it would be nice if folks here knew you!  Oh my goodness!  I just realized I should write my own for on here, too!  Hmmm :thinking:

Janet. Doing the wood saves a lot of money We do have an oil furnace as well, but oil cost about 900 to 1000 dollars to fill a 200 gal tank and this old farm house would use at least 6 or 7 tank fulls a year. So we burn a lot of wood seeing as we have 40 acres of bush. Yes it also keeps us in touch with nature.
Jeanne. I appreciate your prayers. Things happen quick sometimes on the road with traffic and weather changes. Just coming home yesterday I went past 2 accidents due to weather. 1 of them was a police car.
Well 14 face cords of wood is in the basement. Need to get about 10 more from the bush Will be starting on that next weekend. Gods hand is in so much that is going on in our lives. Hoping to retire soon and stay home, and certainly looks like God is putting the necessary factors in place to make that happen. It is exciting to see this come together.   :)

John, I realize that by using wood you are saving a lot of money.  It just struck me yesterday what a contrast that is with the technology in our world today. I hope doing all the hard work of "harvesting" the wood keeps you in good physical condition, too, as a bonus.  I meant no criticism in any way, I hope you know that!  We would be in a heap of hurt if we had to depend on wood, as trees are few and far between out here on the prairie!  God bless....and come on, retirement!  :)

Going to watch Joel Osteen now!

Decide exactly what you want in every area of your life; you can't hit a target you can't see.

A few minutes before early (7:30 am ) church and this will be our first sermon from our new pastor.  I was at church twice last week - for bible study and for a funeral.  They did a wonderful job of having a huge number of counselors out for the college kids and believe me, the children stayed because they wanted to talk. 

The sunrise is very pink this morning.  Now, the sun is blinding through the kitchen window because leaves have fallen.  Have a wonderful Sunday. 

Carol, by way of contrast, our sky is totally overcast!  I have a cake in the oven to take for the church dinner.  They told me not to bring anything, but I feel better doing it, the invitation is appreciated.

Hope you enjoy your new pastor's sermon.

Hi everyone.  I will try not to write a whole book for a posting as I seemed to do yesterday.  I slept late this morning but am now ready to leave for church in a little while.  This evening friends have invited us to go with them to their church for a dinner theater where after a good dinner they will present the play "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat". Yesterday afternoon I did talk with the Lenovo Tech again and told him I wanted a new computer as this one is obviously a lemon.  He is sending my request and information on to management.  Unfortunately, a lot of my case for the past several weeks isn't available as they are located in the Philippines and some of their servers must not be available.  I wrote on the other boards yesterday about the terrible wreck my niece had late Thursday night when she tried to avoid a deer and rolled her car.  She broke her neck in two places, her wrist and her shoulder.  She is in the hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.  We talked with my sister last evening and they had performed the surgery on the first break in her neck and pined her wrist.  The second surgery will be sometime early this week.  She is in for a long recovery.  The doctor told them she was very fortunate not to come out of the wreck paralyzed and he has seen this happen in many similar situations. 

John, I recall from my youth working one end of the crosscut saw as we cut up wood to burn in our stove on a snowy, wintry day.  We then went to coal oil and the folks finally ended up with propane on the farm.  Hope you were close to home when the computer shut down on your truck.  With the price of oil these days can sure understand why you want to burn the wood. 

Hi Judy, been missing your postings. 

Janet, I look forward to your "Words to Live By".  My mother often clicked out things like that from the newspaper or magazines.  Exciting times for you with another book in the wings.  Will you self-publish this one?

Jeanne, unfortunately I had only 14 days to return the computer to the store (Office Depot) since I didn't buy their extended warranty.  So I have to deal with Lenovo.

Carol, I bet Don will enjoy demonstrating his pen making to someone else but will need to rest afterwards. 

Ruth, I lost a posting a couple of weeks ago and it takes the  desire to write it again.  However, don't beat yourself up over it as we all do it on occasion. 

Hi Janet  No criticism taken from your post. I'm not that thin skinned. And yes working with the wood does help to get me in shape physically although in the beginning it is a tough go. But as the body gets used to it things get a little easier. Have also learned to pace myself to age appropriate level. Not trying to keep up to 39 year old's.
Hi Larry The truck computer  didn't completely shut me down I was able to get it back to the dealership near where I live and now I wait fro it to get repaired. It was a ruff ride home though because with these computers there is no telling when they decide that enough is enough and go into shut down mode. But they always give enough warning to get it off the road safely.

OK I am here, I check in frequently, however not much to say.  I will start next weeks devotional soon.......really soon.......I hope I don't bet sidetracked!! :lol:  I am a true SHE.

I have a size 4 sweater done for mu grandson.  It has been harder to do that a fill sized adults. K7 P6 then the next row knit with the K6 turning into a cable....I have had my fill of cables and this pattern.  I have torn it down and built it up and torn it down again.  It is together and I found a mistake.  Only Pat or someone who really examines it would find the mistake.....I hope. 

Church today was good.  Pastor was away and a friends husband spoke. 

I'm off back to knitting and sewing on buttons.

Meant to tell you that John has picked the sweater out that he wants...... :ticked: :ticked: it has cables!!!

I intended to write y'all yesterday, friends, but apparently got called away and forgot to get back to the computer. :) Ah, these senior moments seem to collide sometimes, with one leaving out the back door while another one sneaks in through the window.

I'm babying my hurting foot till I see the dr on Tuesday. so, it won't be too much longer to wait.

I've been concerned about my family in the Philippines. Just wondering if the typhoon had effect on the island where they live.

It won't be long till our area may be graced with its first snow flurries - maybe as early as Tuesday afternoon. My goodness, how time flies!

Must go, I'm awaiting a call from one of my sons.

Love to all,
Ruth Ann

Judy I wish I was a fantastic knitter like you and Pat. But fortunately I can do that with crochet. I still would like to be a better knitter

I'm not a knitter; not a crocheter; not a quilter; and rarely do any sewing these days.  But I must still be good for something!

A smile of encouragement at the right moment  may act like sunshine on a closed-up flower; it may be the turning point for a struggling life.
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The sweaters I most enjoyed knitting were the "fisherman" pattern ones I made for my boys - two different designs.  They each had several patterns, all of different rows and I had to keep track with pencil and paper.  But they were so interesting they just flew!  And there was such a sense of accomplishment when they were done. 

The sweater was torn down and rebuilt again......for the last time.  Buttons are on I will post a picture tomorrow

I just saw Judy's latest sweater she's completed on Facebook and it's so gorgeous!  I love the colour and I love the pattern.  I just might ask you, Judy, for a copy of that pattern.  :)

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