Thanks very much for thinking about me.   I haven't meant to abandon friends in these posts, but with the terrible Weather we have been having in our area of Concord, North Carolina (North of Charlotte), we have had some REALLY enormously challenging weather for several days - which has been a bit better for the past few days.  Fortunately, the Sun has begun to shine again and that sure is a bit relief.

Friends here may recall that my son is still stationed in South Korea, but his wife and daughter remained in their home in Columbia, South Carolina.  Recently, that area was absolutely almost destroyed in many areas with the horrible torrential weather which surrounded the area.  When my son called from his Duty Station a few days ago, he told me that miles of
areas surrounding their home was absolutely devastated:  Houses flattened, huge trees split and fallen to the ground, parked cars outside smashed to the ground, etc.  He was almost crying while he talked about his concern for the safety of his wife and daughter (who jut began her second year of College.  Their son lives in Atlanta, but traveled quickly to check on his Mom and Sister.

I was able to reach my DIL a few days ago on her cell phone, so we are back in touch again.  Their house is still standing, but the ground around the house is like a river, trees are tipped over and also bent to the ground.  They are able to remain inside the house, but with no electricity.  Their dogs have been too frightened to go outside, so have been "camping" inside.  Things are a bit better now, but was not able to reach her yesterday or today.  I'll keep trying.

Folks in our local Church have contacted me several times in the last few days and today the Pastor came by to visit briefly.  Sure appreciate his taking time from his enormously busy schedule!  Many thanks to all friends here, too, for keeping us all in prayers.

Molly

Molly, it  SO good to hear from you and know you are o.k. but I am so sorry your DIL had so much devastation where she lives. It will take a long time to get things back to normal for her the children, and I know your son must be very concerned for their welfare. It must be very difficult for him being so far away at a time like this. I pray  all will be well for all of them before too long.

JaneS, I can't imagine YOU ruffling any feathers!  Never!   I come & read but don't always talk... and when I do I get carried away & have to apologize for being so long winded.  Besides, I've been doing yard w**k and know Joan will throw the book at me.   

Molly, glad to see your post & so sorry about all the water & your son's family's disaster. 

Prayers for all in need.  Hugs & God Bless.........

I am going to bed....  got a busy day tomorrow so up early, bright eyed & busy tailed.

JaneS.... 

I went back and read  a response that I made
to something you said about the weather. 

I realize now,   that my response did sound very
snippy.   

I apologize for my poor use of
words  at that time. 

I  want to assure you that in
the future I will edit my posts carefully,
so that I do not unintentionally offend you
(or anyone else.) 

I am sorry that I hurt you.
Sandy

Good Wednesday morning, Everyfriend.  There's egg, sausage and cheese croissants to accompany your coffee or tea. I wish everyone a good day!!




Surgery

Our 4-year-old daughter's surgery was scheduled for 11:30 a.m. We were becoming anxious as time passed and no one came to get her.

Finally at 12:30, the surgeon arrived at her room. Knowing my husband is a minister, the doctor asked us if many people were praying for this surgery. Edgy from the delay, I said, "They were praying for you an hour ago." With a smile, he shot back, "Thanks. That surgery went very well."


Present With the Lord
(By Adrian Rogers)

"We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." (2 Corinthians 5:

A man named Solomon Peas died. His tombstone in London reads:

"Beneath these clouds and beneath these trees,
Lies the body of Solomon Peas.
But this ain't Peas - it's just the pod.
Peas shelled out and went to God."

I like that. That's what your body is. It's just a pod. What happens to a child of God who has trusted Christ as his personal Savior? When he closes his eyes in this life, he opens them in the next. Jesus did not say, "After two or three thousand years, you'll be with Me in paradise." Jesus said, "Today, truly, you'll be with Me in paradise" (Luke 23:43).

Are you confident that, if you died today, you'd be with Jesus? If not, then confess your sins and believe upon His name to save you. Now, go and tell someone!


"Heaven goes by favor (grace). If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in."

- Mark Twain

Good morning everyone.

Went to the hospital yesterday and they said hubby may have to stay in another day,not because of his surgery but because of his bp!! As the day wore on it did settle down and was allowed to come home......boy talk about two happy people!!! The staff was amazing during his stay and i/we can't say enough about them. Now the hard part begins,making his do what the Dr said...no driving for 6 weeks is not going to make him happy but it is what it is.

JANIEEEEEEE.......so good to see you in here.......now please don't go AWOL again unless it is puter problems.....hugs to you. I missed you!

Need to pick up a few groceries and pay a garage bill.I also have some bananas that need to be put in some muffins.

Thank you all again for prayers and good thoughts.

Joan, thank you for breakfast.

Enjoy your day everyone..

Good morning, Amy.  I am so glad for you and your husband that he was allowed to come home.  I hope he follows doctor's orders.

Janie--I am sorry that someone caused you to take a vacation.  I sure have been missing you.

It's a bit cooler here this morning, and I will get out and do some errands.

Good midweek morning....still have signs of sun, but thankfully temps are more down to what I feel comfortable with...I do now put our radiator heat on first thing in the mornings...

Yesterday evening driving home from my MS social evening and just driving down our parkhomes private lane I spotted a Barn Owl perched on the low barbed wire fencing,...If we had our car windows down we could have reached out to touch it as our headlights did not frighten it off, this is the first time both myself and R have ever seen one out in the wild, unless it has been outside with its handler showing to the crowd...so quite a rare sighting for us...

I enjoyed our lecture talk last night on our local air ambulance volunteer service, it was a real eye opener to the amount that goes into the running of it, not just he money side but the organisation of having everything ready for its next call out emergency....I was quite shocked to hear that the cost for every call out comes to £2,500 ( $3064 )

Good morning Vanilla-Jackie.  What a treat that you and "R" got to see that barn owl.  I've heard hear that those trips on air ambulances are VERY costly.

Good MOrning Everyone!

Amy, that is good news, hubby is home and back under YOUR control.    Get a couple of those banana muffins down him and he will be feeling new as rain.

JaneS, we need an update on your adventures.  So get on your new computer, okay it isn't new, but it is all repaired, and tell us about the fall season and what you have put up for when: "the snow flies".

Well yesterday went nothing like I was planning.  First I went out to go get the car inspected and my flu shot and it wouldn't start.  Dead battery, seems like I had just put one in the car, but it was four years ago.  So called AAA and they were prompt (he had been in neighborhood replacing someone else's battery) and he got it replaced.  Another hundred plus shot.  But no way could this old man have done the job.  These newer cars make it a real chore to do simple jobs anymore.  After that I went to my doctors office and got my flu shot, which took longer than anticipated.  After that the morning was gone and the inspection station was stacked up when I drove by so I came home and called it a day.  Will try for the car inspection this morning, after the sun rises.

I did get an appointment with pain doctor, quicker than I had anticipated, and will get started with him and see if he I can get some relief from my aching back.

Tisie, you aren't long winded, I, and would bet everyone else, enjoys your description of what is going on in your life. (and adventures of the "kittens".)
So go Tisie, GO!

Joanie, how's your day going.  You never sleep it seems and always have a good breakfast for us, mind, soul and body.  Thank you.

Good Morning Everyone,  from the
cool but sunny rocky coast of Maine. 
The weather here is seasonal,  and it will
not be long before all of our beautiful
foliage has fallen to the ground....  (So sad)

But soon the holidays will be upon us and
for a while that will be enough for most
of us to forget about the changing
weather and concentrate on peace and
good will towards man.   

  Opp's,  I forgot about the fact that
fortunately we now  have less the four
weeks before,  hopefully,  the US
Election will be  determined,  and OVER. 
And then we can get on to  concentrating
on "peace and good will towards mankind" ..

(I am trying here,  folks...    )

I am off this morning to spend some time
with my daughter Kelly.     She comes once
a week and helps me with grocery shopping and
any other errands that I might have.   
I really appreciate her  being able
to dedicate some time to me.    I am
very lucky to have both my gals close to me.

Have a good day,  Everyone !

Peace!
Sandy

Good Morning everyone.
AMY do not take Hall's advice Let him enjoy being home. take good care of him for a few days before getting into the old retune of boss. Have a great day everyone. we are having liquid sunshine again today.

Lloyd

Good morning everyone,  another cool night and good for sleeping. Turned the heat up again this morning. Sunshine and blue sky will warm up into the mid 60's.

LARRY  glad Pat is getting better.

JOAN  love the temperature we are getting now. Just realized I need a new winter jacket. Will have to call my DIL to see if she can take me shopping for one. Has to be lightweight and warm. With my shoulders I have to get one I know will be too big but even the one that was replaced does not move normally and I never wanted the other one done. My oldest son did not like cooked peppers so I would make the filling separate and give him a raw pepper. I did not like cooked peppers when I was young either.  My MIL said I spoiled him. I would never force a child to eat what they did not like. I saw a BIL do that to a nephew and the kid would be sick after.

JUNE  when you can no longer do something it is worth the price to pay someone to do it for you.

JANE  good seeing you. I cannot picture you “ruffling a few feathers”. At times I think we all need a break from routine. We all missed you. You know we worry about our “family” members when we don't see them every day.

MOLLY  glad you and family are OK. Glad you posted.

JOAN  yummy breakfast. Food for Thought, a different way of looking at it. Good quote. Thank you for all today's goodies.

AMY  glad your DH is home. At least you do not have that drive to the hospital every day. I wish him a fast recovery and you the patience to make sure he does what he is supposed to do.

JOAN   enjoy your trip out this morning, don't rush, we will behave.

SHIRLEY  I think we all enjoy your posts. You have more going on in your life than some of us here that lead a boring life.

JACKIE  wonderful seeing that owl. I have heard one at night but never seen one out of a zoo. The rescue is called here often, if someone falls no one here is allowed to pick them up so they call the rescue. Just heard yesterday that the cost for each time it $2,000. The fire station is about 1 mile from here.

HAL  I have just changed my primary doctor so hope this new one is better. Also go a business card for a back clinic at a hospital in Providence. I know what back pain is like so know how you feel.

SANDY I wish my daughter was closer, 2 sons are but not like having her here instead of the other side of the country.

LLOYD  we have beautiful sunshine here.

Hi everyone.  Once again it is a beautiful, cool and crisp morning in my part of the world.  The painters are busy on the outside of the new house next door and know they appreciate the cooler weather.  There is no chance of rain in our forecast for today.  There are only two things on the schedule for today.  The first is Pat's chiropractic appointment at 4 pm and then I will meet Scott at the church for the Wednesday night dinner (Italian menu) and then we look forward to his spending a couple of hours with us afterwards.

Yesterday was a most enjoyable and laid back day.  We decided to go out for a late lunch and early dinner, which we did.  Prior to that I had the best afternoon nap I have had in a long time.  It was a very laid back day.

Joan, I certainly understand your hesitancy in making another move.  We thought we were set in the Atlanta area and then our son moved here to North Augusta and after Stacey passed we had no relatives in that area.  The move was not easy but would have been easier had we done what you did. However the movers put the furniture where we wanted it and it was just the packing and unpacking of everything that was the hassle as well as finding new doctors and the other things involved in moving between States.  For us the move was the right thing to do and our son assures us he has no expectation of moving away from here although I realize nothing is certain. 

June, I hope you will let the staff there do your laundry if it is becoming burdensome for you.  I see you did have a pretty active day. 

Jackie, sorry that your MS is becoming so troublesome for you.  Glad you attend the social evening. 

JaneS, I hope your vacation from posting here is about over as I know I have missed your postings.  I am sure we seldom, if ever, intend to say things that are offensive to each other.  However, written communication is sometimes difficult since we don't see facial expressions or hear tones of voices when things are said. 

Molly, so glad to see your posting.  I take it you had no problems at your home.  So sorry to hear of the problems being encountered with all the flooding and that your son's home has been so impacted by the Hurricane.  I expect your son is beside himself being so far away.  We haven't heard much about the problems in the Columbia, South Carolina area here in Augusta.  We were very fortunate to really not be impacted by the storm other than providing shelters for many folks who were impacted.  Glad your grandson was available to check on his mother and sister. 

Shirley, your postings are always interesting.  We are what we are and each have our own styles of writing.  I also write too much but know that folks are perfectly free to scroll on through my messages if they want. 

Amy, glad your husband is home and the recovery can begin in earnest.  Glad he had good care in the hospital. 

Hal, I know how frustrating getting in your car and having a dead battery or bad starter or faulty ignition can be having experienced all of these in the last four or five years.  I do hope the pain doctor will be able to give you relief from that back pain.   

Gloria, I like most vegetables raw rather than cooked but prepare peppers to be cooked.  I didn't like peppers when I was young along with several other vegetables.   

Good  Morning All, I see I didn't get in to say Goodnight. I am happy to see you all here, so you made it fine.

Janie, you are being missed by all of us. You received a very nice apology. I have said it before, and I say it again. No matter how we print out our thoughts, they can always be misconstrued by the reader. And what we feel is insulting, was not meant that way at all. I always worry that I may be careless, but I don't think any of us would intentionally mean to be cruel.

We are having another cool overcast morning. I enjoy that. I went to bed to read at my usual time last night, and needed a bathroom call after three hours of solid sleep, then I could not get sleep to come back again. Tried for two hours. Gave up and opened my book and read for a few hours. Tried again to sleep, no luck. So I gave up and just read. My son will be giving Bible study this morning and also delivering me some more Ensure, so I will have some more coffee and try to be alert. After Gary is finished I will just let happen what happens. Nothing else I am committed to do. Thank you, God.

I read this a few days ago, and it stuck with me, so I would like to share it with you. I felt like I was being spoken to directly.

"Trust me enough to let things happen without striving to predict or control them. Relax and refresh yourself in the light of My everlasting love. My love-light never dims, yet you are often unaware of My radiant Presence. When you project yourself into the future, rehearsing what you will do or say, you are seeking to self-sufficient: to be adequate without My help. This is a subtle sin-so common that it usually slips by unnoticed.
   The alternative is to live fully in the present, depending on Me each moment. Rather than fearing your inadequacy, rejoice in My abundant supply. Train your mind to seek My help continually, even when you feel competent to handle something by yourself. Don't divide your life into things that you can do by yourself and things that require My help. Instead learn to rely on Me in every situation. This discipline will enable you to enjoy life more and to face each day confidently."
                                      From the book "Jesus Calling"
                                                     by Sarah Young

I am having trouble with my computer and trying to get help.  Using my iPad just isn't the same.

Hello Everyfriend!  I didn't mean to imply that anyone had offended me.  What I feared was that I had offended someone with my offhand sort of humor.  And if someone indicated that, perhaps others had been offended and refrained for saying so.

Therefore, I did not mean to make light of anyone's suffering.  I just wanted to indicate that we in our generation deal with adversity so much differently than the young people of today.  Our fears were (and are) just as great but not impossible to overcome.  Our generation made adversity an adventure to our kids.  I sometimes wonder if the younger generation even knows how to turn things around for their kids. 

And if I've ruffled any more feathers with these remarks, let me add that I thank God every day for giving me the chance to "meet" all of you and I love you all for your diversity, your courage, your humor and your tenacity!  That's what makes friends!

I wish you all a good day today and a good tomorrow.....

Good afternoon, on another cloudy cool day.

Joan, i am sorry to read you are having trouble with your PC. I still have Vista, so my man was here the other day, as I was not able to get videos, now I can see videos, but had to start all over with new passwords.  He is going to look around for a new reconditioned PC, as I do not do any business on this one, only games and email.

Jane, of course we miss you, and as Larry said no one in here means to hurt anyone. Years ago there was one man, who did, but they got rid of him, He use to make fun of my spelling. I do not post every day, as Ido not have anything interesting to say, but I do love to read what other folks are saying.

Molly, I am glad you are OK, but sorry to read about your family in SC.

Hune you mention cole slaw the other day, to me I like it from KFC, if I cannot get home made.

Amy, I had a very dear husband, but he was a poor patient. He even signed himself out of the hospital where I was working.

Jackie, I would love to see and owl in the wild, when I lived in WaterMIll, I use to hear them.

Sandy, I do not think there is anyone in the US, that will not be glad when this elections is over, and we can get back to someone who will talk about important issues.

Gloria, if someone falls here in the park, the police come and pick them up, or puts them back in bed. If the officer thinks its bad, then he calls the ambulance. Sometimes they just cannot get out of bed or a chair, and the spouse is to weak to help them. If you call an ambulance, the police come first.

Good afternoon.

Sending you, Joan, a late afternoon hello!

Am slow moving today. I didn't sleep well, so after I ate my breakfast, I went back to bed for a while.

It will be a very lazy day today.  I have not accomplished anything important. Did have a nice phone visit with a friend.   She has been a widow for a couple years now, and her son and DIL insisted that she move in with them.   They are very good to her, but she is just not happy.   All her friends think she would be much happier in a senior living place, where there would be things that she could do.  She loves to sew , and play cards, but the family doesn't want her to go to a place like that. And, my friend is very timid, and won't speak up for herself.  I feel so bad for her, as she just is so down all the time.  Hard to have a conversation with her, but I try.

It is real pretty sunny day today.  The Fire Alarm company has it's inspectors here today testing the fire alarms.  Every once in a while the siren will go off and it is just deafening.  I can go into my bedroom and shut the door, and it is not so bad.  However, by the time I get myself in there, it goes off. 

Jane, I went back to some old messages, I have yet to see anything that made me think that you had said something  to "ruffle anyone's feathers".   You, of all people, seem like such a kind and caring person, that I am sure you would not say anything to hurt anyone. 

This is such a nice group that I am sure we all feel the same way.  I always enjoy all your messages about your days at Walmart, and all the cooking and preserving that you do.  Wish I had your ambition.  Just keep staying the way you are.  LOL

I made up some pie dough yesterday and I have some apples to use up, so I want to make "something" so that I will have a sweet dessert for later.  And, I have some chocolate ice cream to go with it.

Hope everyone  has had a nice day and will enjoy a nice evening.

Joy

That little two year old boy they found dead in the tiny village of Broadmayne near to us...they have charged the mothers male partner with his murder, he appears in court tomorrow....As I have previously mentioned, the sad thing about this is that the house is next door to a small church....Link...


http://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2016-10-12/man-charged-with-murdering-two-year-old-boy-in-dorset/

Janie--I understand.

Linedancer--My computer is hobbling along with a temporary fix.  I use Windows 10.  Glad you got your passwords straightened out.

Joy--Sorry you didn't sleep well.  I feel sorry for your widow friend.  My sister sold her home and moved to a lovely independent living facility.  She loves it.  Mainly she moved for social interaction.

Vanilla-Jackie.  Thanks for the link.  So sad.

Jackie, he was fine looking youngster.  We seemed to have our share of child abuse here in San Antonio.  I have yet to figure out why there is so much abuse of children.

But much of it occurs by couples who live together and not married.

Janie, I love you girl, as do many of us. We are Blessed.

Bis, my computer is getting very slow about opening. Especially if I shut it down at night, so I have leaving it on the "sleep" mode.

Gloria de, I too like KFC's cole slaw recipe…The best every. Rowntree runs a close second, but more coarse cut than KFC. Here we have the Paramedics to call in an emergency. They are well trained and can give emergency treatment to the patient on the way to the hospital. Nice guys too.

Hal, anyone who abuses a child, be the abuser male or female, are cowards. They take out their frustrations on a helpless little one that cannot protect itself. The worst kind of criminal in my estimation.

I went to Gary's Bible class today and enjoyed it tremendously. He also brought me two cases of Ensure, so that is much appreciated.
I have been home all day, reading and napping. Looking forward to seeing my older son and his wife, along with Dori and Gary. I'm hoping they will come in time for lunch here. Having all four of them at the same time is a mammoth treat for me. most of all, I hope my energy doesn't flag, where I have to go lie down. They would understand, but I would not like for it to happen.

I'm going to have some supper here at home, go down and check my mailbox, then home to an early bed and more reading. Hoping and praying for a strong, healthy tomorrow.

Have a good night my dear ones. I love you all. June

Good night everyone.
well cloudy and a little rain here today.the weather guesser says scrape frost in the morning. well it is about that time of year. sweet dreams.

Lloyd

Lloyd, I hope you are feeling better & up to your old tricks.... you have not sounded like yourself lately.

Jackie, that is such a darling little boy & can not understand how any mother could or would put their child at risk like that.  I doubt if it was the first time he was abused, so horrible to think about. 

Joy, sad that your friend can't explain to her kids that she needs to be around people, not just "kept" safe.  I know some families think it is a disgrace to not take care of their parents but are so busy with their own lives they don't realize how lonely life can be without friends.... especially if they don't use a computer. 

June, glad you will have your whole bunch together & know you will be so happy your body will dance with joy.  I know I do better when I NEED to.... and am lazy when no deadlines.  Right now I've put off doing laundry & will run out of clothes (not a chance~ ) maybe run out of space to pile the clothes up.... I do not like yard work so have been concentrating on that & then take a nap.  Just plain lazy. 

Joan, my computers have had so many ups & downs lately I just take advantage of when one works right.  Today I managed to get the best of the photos cropped & put on a SD card to take to Sam's Club & have prints made.... of the Baptism of the latest gr-grand.  One of the 5 of them came out really good so I had a dozen 4x6 prints made.  Usually I have some 8x10s made but nary a one mentioned if they frame them or even got a note of thanks.... I always have prints made for the other grandparents & families.  I will laminate one for myself to put with the other photos I keep in the RV for when I visit "back home".  Don't have to worry about finger prints or bent corners on the photos when laminated.  So that's all I have to show for my day. Good luck with your computer. 

Linedancer/Gloria, had to laugh at your husband checking himself out of the hospital.  My husband did the same one time.... they had to wait 24 or 36 hours before running a certain test so he wanted to sleep in his own bed. Doctor didn't show up to release him so he dressed & had the nurse in a fit, she told him he couldn't do that!  He told her if the doctor got there in the next 15 minutes "he'd see him, otherwise he was going home".  Believe it or not, the doctor showed up & signed the release.  Cas was a big man & nobody called his bluff.  This was before he retired & was not on Medicare....

Jane, I'm always afraid I will say something that "comes out wrong"..... with my long winded posts.  It probably would be a blessing if my next computer keyboard didn't operate as well/fast as these Toshiba ones.  I've never found any other keyboard that springs back & move along as fast.  Back in the mid '50s when I was training on a teletype they were set at 60 wpm & I would trip over my fingers trying to slow to that pace.  I have no idea what these computers can do but will have to get something different now that Toshiba is being sold.  Boo-hoo.... Since all are within 6 months of being the same age... old in computer years.... that day will come. 

Sorry about the dead car battery, Hal..... I am so pleased with the one I had to replace in the RV (accessories)  since the new one holds a charge much better than the other did when new.  El Cheapo lasted about a year & half & now I don't have to run the generator to charge it every 3 days!   

Sandy, you are lucky your daughter can spend that much time with you.  When my daughter comes to town she has to divide her time between her oldest son, wife & 3 of her grands, & her youngest daughter that just graduated from college but still loves to take Mom shopping for clothes & groceries so Mom can pay.... plus she is usually on a working trip so doing conference calls & giving lectures.... I get the late night visits & stops to & from the airport.  I try to have them all for at least one gathering, her brothers will drop everything for a chance to get together.  I had a neighbor that set aside one day a week to spend with her mother.... I thought that was so nice. 

Gloria, we had our kind of weather today.... even dropped too chilly to sit out when I walked across the street to visit my neighbor tonight.  Must have dropped 10-15 degrees in half an hour & I didn't have a coat on.  To be back in the 80s over the week end so summer is hanging on. 

Larry, you amaze me with all your activities & how well you pace yourself.  You are such a good sport about eating out and fixing meals at home.  You do a great job of rolling with the punches, making the best of each day without being stressed about it.  Sincere admiration for your control. 

I do think I learn from everyone in here, a super gang!  Sweet dreams & God Bless.  Shirley

Agree with Halkel, so many of these child abuse-killings happen by the child's mothers partners....

 Shirley I am same sweet me just busy helping the Nadie. sorry i missed you. you will be one of my best buddies.

Llotd

Good Thursday morning, Everyfriend.  There's omelets to accompany your coffee or tea. I wish everyone a good day!!






You Know You're In Trouble When...

... Your accountant's letter of resignation is postmarked Zurich.
... Your suggestion box starts ticking.
... Your secretary tells you the FBI is on line 1, the DA is on line 2, and CBS is on line 3.
... You make more than you ever made, owe more than you ever owed, and have less than you've ever had.
... The simple instructions enclosed aren't.
... People send your wife sympathy cards on your anniversary.
... The plumber floats by on your kitchen table.



The Five-Finger Prayer"
(Author Unknown)

1. Your thumb is nearest to you. So begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to remember. To pray for our loved ones is, as C. S. Lewis once said, a "sweet duty."

2. The next finger is the pointing finger. Pray for those who teach, instruct and heal. This includes teachers, doctors, and ministers. They need support and wisdom in pointing others in the right direction. Keep them in your prayers.

3. The next finger is the tallest finger. It reminds us of our leaders. Pray for the president, leaders in business and industry, and administrators. These people shape our nation and guide public opinion. They need God's guidance.

4. The fourth finger is our ring finger. Surprising to many is fact that this is our weakest finger; as any piano teacher will testify. It should remind us to pray for those who are weak, in trouble or in pain. They need your prayers day and night. You cannot pray too much for them.

5. And lastly comes our little finger; the smallest finger of all, which is where we should place ourselves in relation to God and others. As the Bible says, "the least shall be the greatest among you." Your pinky should remind you to pray for yourself. By the time you have prayed for the other four groups, your own needs will be put into proper perspective and you will be able to pray for yourself more effectively.



God has not promised to give us answers, but He will give us grace.

--Author Unknown

Good morning everyone.

I hadn't planned on getting up early but I guess at 4 am I had had enough sleep. Have laundry going but it will have to be dried inside as it is raining out.
Hubby has had some great sleep/naps..nothing like your own bed and and home.

Hal, he doesn't want to go back to the hospital so he had better behave.....or else I am going to make sure he behaves along with cast iron frying pan and rolling pins ..

I did manage to get the banana/pineapple muffins made along with some biscuits too so check the hidey hole for some.

I hear laundry calling me

Joan, thank you for breakfast

Enjoy your day everyone.