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  • LosinSusin
    LosinSusin Posts: 5,735 Member
    edited July 24
    Good morning. We have a helicopter flying over our retirement village asking is to look for an 82yo man with a blue cap, dark sunglasses, blue sweater and dark jeans. We live on the river bank so I hope he hasn't fallen in. Poor man. Quite a few men in the village could answer that description too. We'll all be on high alert now. He must be at high risk for them to send put a search helicopter.

    Linda, we groom the dogs every 4 to 6 weeks. It cost me a lot to get the tools I needed to be able to do that, but it sure doesn't cost me anything now. I think I am ahead! I also have cut Col's and our two son's hair and even trimmed our daughter's but I am not a trained hairdresser. I don't mind grooming our dogs as mistakes don't matter so much with them. Lol! The only thing with the dogs is that it takes timevand my wrist/hand is feeling sore today. Glad your blood sugar numbers aren't too bad and glad you are aware of the iron issue too. Your friend sounds like a grateful person who loves her family. You are so good to take care of her.

    Judith, that's a major overhaul on your suite. I have the same questions as Linda about furniture storage. You and your belongings will have to be absent for thevrepairs to be done. The dust alone would be horrendous. How do you feel about not having carpet anymore? I would like that. Plank floors will be easier to keep clean but it might be colder in winter? Thinking of you as you have more clinic days. 🙏 ❤️

    Barb, sorry to hear you are insmokey conditions today. I hope
    that clears for you soon. Bush fires over here are a constant threat in our Summers (from about October to March) so I know how uncomfortable smokey days can be. Take care!

    Sending greetings to Marilyn and Sandi. I hope you are safe, Marilyn.
  • LosinSusin
    LosinSusin Posts: 5,735 Member
    edited July 24
    The dogs before their groom. 🥰

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  • Paraest
    Paraest Posts: 686 Member
    Judith. What a lot of repair you will have. I hope they find a nice place to stay that they give you in the meantime. It was nice to see your name again.

    Linda. Sounds like you are busy & will be with the guests having gone back to TX.

    Susan. I hope you had a good day. Our daughter has to groom her dog. Not sure how often.
    Hope your husband gets better soon too.
    Marilyn & Sandi. Hope you had a good day.

    I saw gynecologist as I have Linchen Simplex Chronicus (LSC). I had it before & got rid of it, but it came back. 2 years later. I had some spotting a few times which I believe is from the LS C. So my dr did a biopsy on my vulva. She had to stitch it to stop the bleeding. She gave me stronger meds to get rid of the LS C.
    Guess I may get it throughout the rest of my life. Fun getting older.
    I will have a pelvic ultrasound to check uterus as she was thinking cancer of uterus. I think & now her too that it is from the LSC.
    Heat is coming back & the smoke haze. Not as bad as Nebraska & Dakotas with smoke.
    Oh well it’s summer. So far it’s been a nice cooler summer than usual.
    Prayers for it.
  • Healthyme7410
    Healthyme7410 Posts: 10,651 Member
    Barb - I am sorry that you are needing treatment by the gynecologist. The biopsy sounds painful. I pray that it heals up soon as it has in the past. We are also having a lot of smoke in our area. It is hard to see the mountings in the distance due to the white haze. People with allergies and asthma are told to stay indoors until things clear up.

    Judith - praying for your appointment today that it is not too painful and all this treatment is effective.

    Susan - Your boys are so cute! I hope that they find the man that they are looking for near your house. That is scary to be near the river and he might have fallen in it.

    Thinking about you Marilyn and the fires. How close are you to them?

    Greetings to you Sandi!

  • Paraest
    Paraest Posts: 686 Member
    Susan the dogs are so cute. Reminds me of Sadie dad dog. Part poodle &something.

    The smoke is here too Oregon & Idaho border 450 square miles. Largest fire in USA I heard. Then California & Canada are having fires too.
    Prayers as those with breathing problems ie asthma may have difficulties. So here in Kansas we have the haze from them. Most of USA has them except east coast I believe.

    Judith hope appointment went well prayers for condo fixing up.

    Marilyn & Linda stay well. Hope no smoke? Prayers.

    I had a bit of pain yesterday. None today. Less bleeding so that’s good. I got to wait a week to start the new ointment to get rid of LSC & the healing of the stitch. It will dissolve in 4 weeks then I can put ointment there
    I just want to get rid of LSC for good. Or have it under control. Guess I’ll be able to get it at all times. But can control it.

    🙏🏻🙏🏻
  • LosinSusin
    LosinSusin Posts: 5,735 Member
    Barb, good spotting. Both my dogs have poodle and bichon frése in them. The white one also has Maltese and the brown one has Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. They are lovable little fellows. I'm sorry about your health issues and hope you feel better soon. I also hope the smoke clears for you.

    Linda, they found the missing man. He is safe and well! It was worth loud hailing us by helicopter with an outcome like that.

    Judith, I know today will be a trial. Sending prayers and gentle hugs.

    Marilyn, hoping you are alright. You too, Sandi.

    We have a lunch with an old school friend today. I hope you all have something nice planned too.
  • semsmith5408
    semsmith5408 Posts: 1,043 Member
    Barb, that procedure does sound very painful. Praying for good results. I had a prolapsed bladder a few years ago and the urotack it up and did some other procedure and I’m using a crème twice a week to hopefully keep everything in place. Getting old is no fun.

    Susan, your dogs are adorable! I’m still pet sitting my friend’s Cavapoo puppy and she is wearing us out but we love her! So thankful to hear they found the man safe. That is a scary situation.

    Judith still saying prayers for you!
    Praying everyone stays safe and cool these days!
  • Marilynsretired
    Marilynsretired Posts: 5,524 Member
    For those that don't know - I live in Canada - on the west coast in the province of British Columbia - not all that far from Judith

    We are completely surrounded by wildfires - over 400 of them now in the province

    One of the fires is in Jasper which is onthe border of British Columbia and Alberta. It is in a national park and 3/4 of the city is now burned completely down. 25,000 people have been evacuated. All around us people are being told to get out. Another place called Barkerville which is in the north of British Columbia new Quesnel has fire all around it. It is a historic town all built out of lumber - they have now put fire hoses all over that small tourist attaction trying to save it

    Air quality - not good at all. Thunderstorms with lightning are everywhere but no rain. We are in the high 80s today and by the end of the weekend it will be getting back to 90+

    Please pray for those that are fighting the fires and all those that have been evactuated - many have lost homes and business - not nice as this has been happening every year now for 3. People are really suffering in so many ways.

  • LosinSusin
    LosinSusin Posts: 5,735 Member
    edited July 26
    Sandi, sorry you have had a painful time health wise and hope things are improving. Glad you like my dogs! They are lovable and naughty. How fun to be looking after your friends' Cavapoo! Our brown dog is a Cavapoochon. I bet they have similar temperaments. Ours just loves to play, play, play.

    Thinking of you all and praying for you.

    We're going out to both lunch and dinner today so I better go get ready.

    Have good days, everyone.
  • Paraest
    Paraest Posts: 686 Member
    semsmith5408 I'm not sure what you name is, sorry.
    Thank you for the hep. The procedure wasn't that painful. I only took a Tylenol 2 times the day it was done Wednesday. Almost done bleeding so maybe tomorrow I'll get there?
    Then start the cream except where the stitch is. Only one, and in 4 week or after the stitich I can put cream there too.
    Hoping to make it down to not at all or so, maybe Aquaphor for maintenance? Which I had but I was not even using that.
    Once you get LSC you can get it again. That would have been nice to know as I had it 2 years ago. Oh well. Live and learn.
    Yes prayers for Judith. So sorry that you have to go through all this. Hopefully you can feel God's arms around you as HE loves you a LOT!
    Prayers for those in the heat which I willhave next week and those in fires or near. I know we got some haze. Prayears for the fire fighters too. What a job in the summer with summer heat and heat from fires.
  • Healthyme7410
    Healthyme7410 Posts: 10,651 Member
    Marilyn - Praying for the safety of the fire fighters and that the cities will be protected. It would be horrible if the historic city would be destroyed. You are right the fires seem to be more frequent than they did several years ago. I am watching the news now and it is showing a lot of damage from the fires both in California and Canada. They are showing pictures of Jasper. I am glad that you and your family are feeling better. You have had a lot of illness lately.

    Susan - You are busy going out to eat two times today. I am getting with a friend for coffee soon.

    Judith - praying for the appointment today. Rest well tonight.

    Barb - I am glad that your procedure was not too painful and will heal quickly. Maintenance after it is healed is so important.

    I had my doctor's appointment today and he was pleased with my weight loss as well as my blood work improvement. I tried to donate blood today but was rejected again. I am more anemic that I was a week ago in spite of eating lots of red meat, leafy green vegetables, and taking iron supplements. They are going to do more lab work to see what is causing the anemia. He said maybe I just need to take the iron with something acidic like orange juice so it is absorbed more completely.

  • 316Judith
    316Judith Posts: 9,040 Member
    Linda, Grooming does cost a lot. I have my cat groomed almost shaved twice a year and it costs over $80.00 each time, and this is only 1 cat! I also same day have her checked at Vet Yearly, annual check-up vaccinations and those Bills run well over $100.00 and that’s if no meds are needed, if meds are required it would be an additional cost of med! I buy Zgrain Free Dry Food and Tin wet food, costs me mega, but my baby girl is worth it.
    I guess with your guests back to Texas you have the clean up now, bedding and other things. Hope you can rest in between! We’re you able to give Blood when in Denver? Hope the anemia has resolved itself!

    I have an update in the Prayer Request Thread on my appointment Thursday with Surgeon. And also shared what news I know so far on the repairs. Will let you all read the report.

    It’s bedtime 🛌 so will say Good Night 😴 and God Bless! 🙏😇🤗
  • LosinSusin
    LosinSusin Posts: 5,735 Member
    It is Sunday here so I need to get ready for church. Our previous Pastor is visiting us. He n ormally lives in Chesapeake, VA but is over here helping to train up new Pastors. It will be good to see him.

    Judith, hoping you get better news soon about your health and suite. It's such a process but we're with you every step.

    Linda, hope they can sort out your anaemia. You must be feeling tired.

    Waving to everyone....
  • Paraest
    Paraest Posts: 686 Member
    Saturday eve
    Just got a text from my ds. Her ddil's aunt lives very close to the fires in CO. In fact their house is right on the path.
    (Pls pray and for all those in line of fires all aound. In California, Washington state and Idaho, CO and many in Canada.)
    Right now they are visiting in Wyoming so there is nothing they can do about the fires.
    I think my bleeding has topped. PTL on that. Now for the healing.
    We had a bit of rain so that was nice.
    Our heat will really be hitting us with temps heat index in the 100's, plus 2 days in the 100's. Our dd in Wichita area will be worse. Oh well, it is to be cooler by Friday. Plus Oklahoma and Texas as they are south of Kansas
    We have a church picnic after the service tomrorow. so I amde a corn bread salad. It has lots of veggies, jiffy corn bread, frozen corn, and then a may and sour cream with Ranch dressing powder mix plus bacon & cheese.

    Praeyrs for all, and especially Juidith and all that she is dealing with. Her health and her condo. I hope you feel God's arms around you Judith. We love you & God loves you MORE!!

    Healthyme7410 So glad for a very good Dr. appointment. So wonderful. Prayers that continues. It is so good news LInda. Prayers for wisdom for Drs that they can figure out why you are more anemic.

    Prayers for all.
    May we all be blessed with God's word tomorrow too.

  • Paraest
    Paraest Posts: 686 Member
    PS my sister daughter in law aunt lives in Northern California. CO is where her daughter in law lives. Sorry for the confusion.
  • Healthyme7410
    Healthyme7410 Posts: 10,651 Member
    When we left out house in Denver today, it was thundering, lightening and raining. It continued to do this on and off during the drive. The traffic was really busy and our GPS had us take what usually was a longer way but was faster due to less traffic. We got to our house in Grand Junction about 7pm, brought out things in from the truck and had dinner. it is now 9pm so I had better get on here so I do not loose my streak. The people staying at our house stripped the beds and put a load in the washer. Unfortunately with the heat and the clothes staying in the washer for two days, they were smelling "unpleasant". I rewashed them and now I am working on the other sheets that need to be done. Something happened to the sprinkler system when we were gone. We think that there was dirt in the water (it comes directly out of the river) that clogged up our hoses that go to water the tomato plants. The plants had quite a few red tomatoes but look pretty droopy from no water for several days in 100 degree weather. The beets and carrots may not make it but that is what happens here in the desert when they do not get the water they need. I do not blame the people staying here because I did not think to ask them to watch the plants and they may not be gardeners that would know what to do anyway. We watered them really well and we will see what happens.

    We are watching the Olympics this evening. Are any of you watching them? It is amazing how flexible the gymnastic teams are! I can barely reach down to pick something up off the floor and they are turning their bodies into pretzels.

    I have not heard back from the doctor to see if they could use my old blood sample to do further testing. If they can not do it, he will send a message to the hospital here and I can go there to get the blood work done. Maybe if they can get the anemia under control, I will have more energy and breathe easier in the higher altitude at our mountain trailer.

    Judith - that is a lot of money to pay for grooming plus the vet appointment. Our fur babies are very important to us so I understand how important it is to take good care of them. I will check the prayer thread next to get the update on your health and the condo.

    Barb - I do not think I have ever heard of a cornbread salad. I would think the cornbread would get soggy. I am sure it is delicious and I hope you enjoy the picnic after the church service.

    Susan - I am glad you are able to reconnect with your previous pastor. It is so good to keep these relationships strong. Waving back at you!

  • 316Judith
    316Judith Posts: 9,040 Member
    Waving 👋 Hi to Everyone!

    Barb praying about the Fires and the Heat Wave that is happening at your end. Praise God the Bleeding has stopped. Enjoy your Church Picnic, the Corn Bread salad sounds delicious! Would you be able to share the recipe on the Recipe Thread please? Thank you in advance! Blessings on your Sunday Services!

    Linda, hope the storm passes soon. And I hope the Doctors are able to determine what is causing your anemia. Trusting they can use your recent Blood tests to check further tests for you. My prayers are with you my friend. I watched some of the Olympics this afternoon. It is amazing seeing the gymnastic team perform, they are so flexible. So sorry to hear about the sprinkler system, hope your tomatoes 🍅 thrive now they are getting water. Sorry about the carrots 🥕 and the beets. Are you growing other veggies? This year besides the tomatoes 🍅 I am growing Bell Peppers 🫑 and both plants are looking so healthy! Yay 😀

    Susan, nice you can meet up with your former Pastor. I am sure heaps of memories will be recalled and I’m sure you will make more. Enjoy your Sunday Services!

    Thank you all for asking after me and for all your prayers. God is so good. We serve a Mighty God!

    Blessings on your evening! Hope you are enjoying the Daily Devotions and Bible Reading. Barb I think yesterday we were posting at same time as you were wondering if I were expecting everyone to insert the Bible Reading Scriptures. I checked and see I posted about the same time. Neat eh! Thank you Linda for posting the Scriptures each day. As I have posted here I see you had posted for today. I will leave here and read the Scripture Verse you left for us.

    So it’s Waving 👋 to you all and wishing you God’s Abundant Blessings! ❤️🙏✝️📖
  • Paraest
    Paraest Posts: 686 Member
    Judith I have been enjoying your devotions. Thank you. Read today after my walk.
    I will che k your progress after a walk& share the recipe. Lots of cutting but so good! Not much leftover.
    Very nice picnic. Meeting people & the remembering names takes time.

    Susan. Glad you could meet up with your pastor.

    Linda sorry about having to redo the wash but smelly clothes & sheets not a good thing.
    Prayers for wisdom for drs that they can help you with your anemia. 🙏🙏🙏

    We dh & I did watch Olympic diving systematically. Interesting.

    I should hear news on the biopsy this week. Hope benign. Eye Dr tomorrow.

    Walk time then share recipe & che k w Judith.
    Praying for all.
    🙏🙏
  • LosinSusin
    LosinSusin Posts: 5,735 Member
    Good morning. We're packing so we can go on the road with our caravan tomorrow. We'll be on the road for a month visiting family up north. Colin is having a.lot of neck, back and leg pain. Praying it isn't permanent. He has very thin bones from severe Osteoporosis and he has Osteoarthritis and receives weekly physio. He will arrange some treatment while we are travelling. He really loves to be on the road...there are many other health conditions he has like Type 1 diabetes, coronary artery disease, hearing and sight limitations, epilepsy (controlled), but he is so much more than his medical conditions. I try to be his support but he is still usually very capable. One day we won't be able to travel this way and will sell the van. Meanwhile we'll have another month on the road.

    Barb, Pastor Bob is pretty special. We got to go out for lunch together yesterday after our service. He flies back to the US this week. Hope your Dr gives you good news this week. I know the fires can be devastating there. My grandparents used to get regularly surrounded by fire near Coarsegold, CA. I have other relatives in the Sierra Nevadas, down in Fresno, Bakersfield and in LA. There are relatives in Oregon too. There are others elsewhere. In fact, my whole extended family lives in the US. I am always concerned when I see fire or tornado season starting up there. Now you all are mostly in the line of fire too. Please do take care.

    Linda, sorry about your garden and hope your plants recover. Your visitors sound well-intentioned! Hope the sheets came out of their second wash smelling fresh. I also hope you get your blood work done so you can know what is causing your anaemia. I don't like suggesting this, but could there be internal bleeding? I hope not. Being tired and struggling to breathe is not good. You are always so busy too. I wonder when you get time to rest. Please take care. 🙏 💕

    Judith, you must be just taking one day at a time. Thinking beyond that would be overwhelming. I hope the Drs figure out a good treatment for you. I also hope your landlord takes charge of making as many decisions he can to make all your lives less stressful while the building is being renovated. Will continue to pray about all that is happening.

    I need to get busy packing up. Thinking of you both, Marilyn and Sandi.

  • Paraest
    Paraest Posts: 686 Member
    Susan prayers for your husband. Plus journey mercy safety. Wisdom for drs too.
    Yes hoping for benign results. Time will tell
    I thought my bleeding stopped , but I’ve had a bit light pink today.
    In Gods time
    Started medicine ointment on for the LSC. Hoping that gets rid of it, as the medicine is stronger than last time.
    Yes 2 years ago I had LSC. Light pink bleeding spotting then & now,
    That’s why my dr thinks it’s LSC. Guess we will know more this week after the pathologists report then ultrasound in mid August.
    Sleep well all
    Oh 2 days this week in the 100’s
  • Healthyme7410
    Healthyme7410 Posts: 10,651 Member
    Barb - thank you so much for the recipe for Cornbread Salad. I will try to make it with a few changes to match my dietary restrictions. It sounds good to take on a picnic because it has protein and vegetables in it also. It is a complete meal. I'm sorry that you have some bleeding today. I pray that the ointment will be effective on the LSC.

    Susan - Pleasant and safe travels as you start your month long trip visiting relatives. Will the weather be different where you are going than it is now? I'm not sure how cold your winters get although I know if depends on your location on the globe. Colin in very strong with wanting to travel with all his medical diagnosis. I am glad he does not let that stop doing what he really likes to do. With my medical background I do try to think of all the possibilities of what is causing my anemia. The knowledge I have can be a curse though because I can think of some pretty severe diseases that a layperson would not think about. (I have had some abnormal colonoscopies with pre-cancerous polyps too so that comes to mind for me.)The doctor said that some people with anemia crave eating dirt. So far I an not adding dirt to my menu. I am praying that it is just a simple thing to do to correct it.

    Judith - my garden has perked up a little with the extra water we gave it. The carrots are questionable about surviving but the others look better. Along with tomatoes, carrots, and beets we have some zucchini squash and grapes growing in another plot of ground.

    Marilyn - It was good to see you posting again a few days ago. Please keep us updated at you can as to the wildfires and your safety.

    Sandi - I hope you are well and had a relaxing weekend.

    🙋🏼‍♀️(waving)
  • 316Judith
    316Judith Posts: 9,040 Member
    edited July 29
    Good Morning All

    I posted all the Sunday Threads but started late and it went into Monday so I went around and posted in all the threads 2nd time. Now I am here reading all your posts. Hope you all had a Blessed Lord’s Day attending your Sunday Services and time spent with Family and Friends. I watched our Live Stream Service this morning, it was also Communion Sunday. My family came over Sunday afternoon and we celebrated my granddaughter’s 18th Birthday. A wonderful time. I will post pictures on my FaceBook Profile later Monday afternoon!

    Barb, thank you for your kind comments regarding the Devotions I am posting, so happy they are a blessing to you. You mentioned that after your walk you will share the recipe for the Corn Bread Salad: look forward to seeing it. I am praying for you that the bleeding will cease and you get the Pathologist report back soon so you know whether it’s the LSC so proper treatment can be prescribed. It’s good the Doctor has ordered an ultrasound! Please keep us updated on all the results, in the meantime I will pray. Please stay safe and hydrated in the 100 degree temps you are having.

    Susan, so sorry to hear about Colin’s neck, leg and back pain. Hope he gets some relief soon, but for sure my prayers are with him. You said you are on the road for about a month travelling in the Caravan. So happy you will be visiting family. I’m glad to hear Colin Is arranging for some treatment while you are away. Safe Travels my friend! Please tell Colin that we all back here will be praying for him. I am sure you will see lots of lovely scenery as you travel along, if you can it would be nice to see some pictures. You and Colin always take such beautiful photos!

    Linda, I replied on Saturday and scrolled back up and I think I am missing your post here, Insaw a lot of posts on most of the Threads earlier which I posted on next to yours. So I know you are around. Have a blessed rest of today and week ahead.

    Blessings all its now after 1:00am so heading to bed. It’s a good feeling that I posted 2 days in a row with starting late Sunday night and finishing up Monday early morning. Love Hugs and Prayers All… ❤️🤗🙏
  • Paraest
    Paraest Posts: 686 Member
    Linda
    Neat that your garden is doing well. Mine seems to be doing better. I’m seeing cucumbers; green peppers, & zucchini. I thought I got a red pepper but the tag most have been wrong as I’m getting only green peppers.
    Grapes sound yummy I’ve never grown them.

    Susan Colin’s neck, leg & pain. Praying for some healing, maybe prayers for wisdom for drs too.?
    Prayers you can enjoy your travels. Safety in your travels too.

    Judith continue prayers for your health & apartment repairs. Praying they can get it finished faster than thought.

    Sandi & Marilyn. Hope you have a great week.

    Trust all who try the cornbread salad enjoy it. It does make a lot & lots of cutting. Yet very 😋😋

    I heard from the Dr & the pathologist report it is benign. PTL. 😁
    In my eye dr appointment today, my eye dr wants to send my scans to a renal eye dr to check all ok. I have AMD.
    Not seeing any other big changes cataracts just like someone else checking it out. He has AMD too so he sometimes has his dr check scans to double check.
  • semsmith5408
    semsmith5408 Posts: 1,043 Member
    I don’t know everyone’s names either! I wish there was a way to learn everyone’s actual name. It’s hard to know unless it is included in the username.

    We have been resting up since taking the puppy back home. She is a joy to be around but a lot of work. Have a good week everyone!
  • LosinSusin
    LosinSusin Posts: 5,735 Member
    Sandi, I have a list you can copy and save:

    Semsmith5408 - Sandi
    Paraest - Barb
    316Judith - Judith
    Healthyme7410 - Linda
    LosinSusin - Susan
    I can' remember Marilyn's forum name but she is the only other one who usually posts.

    Having a puppy is sure fun but exhausting. Those puppy days go fast. Enjoy them!

    Barb, Judith and Linda, thank you for praying for my husband. He has had these conditions for 30+ years. The Drs are doing what they can but everyone gets older and his treatments seem to weaken over time. I am praying for all of you every day.

    Linda, on the coast it is warmer, inland it is colder. We are aiming to stay at Childers tonight which is going to feel colder than it is here, but when we get to Cairns in a week or so, it will feel warmer. The further north, the warmer as it is closer to the Equator. The Lamd Downunder is the opposite to North America!

    Better not visit too long. I need to help do the last minute things so we can leave. Have good days, everyone.


  • Paraest
    Paraest Posts: 686 Member
    Thank you rot he list that was helpful Sandi
    Have a goreat day/eve!
  • Healthyme7410
    Healthyme7410 Posts: 10,651 Member
    I told MFP to save my draft posting when I checked something but it is gone now. I do not remember all I said so this may be short.

    Sandi - Marilyn's name here is Marilynsretired.

    Barb - I hope you are healing and am so glad for the benign report from the biopsy.

    The doctor said I need to have my blood drawn again so I will go tomorrow to get it done. Since I was so tired yesterday I was thinking that is had not improved but today after sleeping a bit longer I was not as tired so I was overreacting yesterday. Someone told me that grits are high in iron so I bought some today. They are similar to cornmeal mush my mother made. She would put them in a loaf pan and put in the refrigerator over night, sliced it in the morning then dipped them in flour and fried them in bacon grease. Once they were browned, we ate them with pancake syrup on them.

    It was only 98F today but we still stayed inside most of the day. No rain in sight for here.
  • 316Judith
    316Judith Posts: 9,040 Member
    Good Afternoon Everyone,

    We started out this morning with cooler temps and rain showers but later forecast says warmer and sunny skies. It is already brightening up out there now! Yay! 😊

    Barb, I am rejoicing and Praising God for the Benign results that you got back. This is such a Great Report! God is Good! Your Veggie garden sounds like it is doing well, my Bell Peppers that I am growing looks like peppers will be developing soon, the tag reads a variety but the leaves on the plant look exactly the same so it will be interesting to see what we get. My family love Red and Green Peppers so hope that’s what I get as I’m sharing them with all my Friends and my Family! I love Red Pepper and Tomato Soup.

    Sandi, great seeing you back, I hear you about the names, I know our Team Members names as I got to know you all on Spark People. I sure miss those days. It was great we could share on the Main Forum pretty much what we chose to say. That is how I got to know you Sandi by reading all your posts you shared. The same with Marilyn Susan Linda and Barb then there is JC Willow. Hope the List that Susan has shared has helped you, Linda shared Marilyn’s name so will let you read her post. Blessings on your day…

    Susan, thank you for sharing the names of our Team members so Sandi can fill in the missing links to our names. I know you are getting ready with last minute packing for your road trip that you are going on. It will be so nice for you, Colin Archie and Jasper to be travelling in your Caravan as you see the sights and more exciting to see family and spend time with each one, always nice to be with your grandkids! Safe Travels Susan! 🙏🤗

    Linda, continue to pray for you regarding your tiredness and anemia. Trusting things will get better for you. Hope these next blood tests come back as a good report. You spoke about the Cornmeal Mush your Mother made similar to the “Grit” recipe. Hope that will help you if you do make it for your Breakfast. Maybe that’s a recipe you could post on our Recipe thread? I have heard of the Cornmeal Mush, back of my mind I think my Grandma made it! However, sorry, but my Mother tried all kinds of these types of recipes and this gal didn’t like any of them. I was an egg bacon and toast breakfast gal! 😋😋😋 Glad your temps are a little cooler than being up in the 100’s that you spoke about before.

    Marilyn and JC thinking of you both!

    And to all the team members who are here. Some have not posted for a while, know you are missed and we welcome you all to share your thoughts here with us.

    Have a great Day, Hugs 🤗 and Prayers 🙏 to all
  • Paraest
    Paraest Posts: 686 Member
    Well today it’s just HOT. 🥵. In the upper 90’s. We got 2 more days of it.
    I am waking up early to have my quiet time, eat, water, & walk. Tomorrow I’ll do the same plus a dear lady from our other church who taught SS died. So we’ll attend the funeral.
    I have a few errands ie bank to do early too.
    Then pack. We will be going to Branson, MO to visit our ds family. His wife is an identical twin & she & kids have been to Canada 2 times this summer. Ds stayed home to work & pet sit.
    Our oldest ds & family will go down to Branson too. That is 🦋 family.

    Judith the green & red pepper tomato soup sounds interesting but my dh is very picky so he would not like it. I’m the adventurous one when it comes to food.
    Praying for your apartment redo & your health
    So glad you got some rain my sister in Victoria was excited with the rain too

    Linda. Prayers for your anemia & the heat. I guess we both got the same 3 H.s in weather. Our dad near Wichita is in the 100’s*. Plus there is Texas & Oklahoma that are hotter. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
    Anyone ready for fall & pumpkins yet with the heat? 🎃

    Susan prayers for your dh & safe travels. Enjoy the grandkids. How many do houngans and will see? Where & how far is the trip?

    We will see our older 2 grands in Branson.
    All stay well & safe.
  • LosinSusin
    LosinSusin Posts: 5,735 Member
    edited July 30
    Good morning all. I am not sure we will continue our trip. Colin is not feeling well. His body aches are back in force and he is developing a cold. I suggested we rest today and he will talk on the phone to his Dr this afternoon. I did ask if he wanted to cancel our trip before we left but he thought he could do it. We have plenty of food so can stay here, and we are only 4 hours from home. Going to Cairns would mean we would be another few days on the road.

    I'll be disappointed at not seeing daughter, son-in -law and two granddaughters plus my sister and brother-in-law but we cannot keep going if hubby is ill.