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Cyclones go up to a Category 5 (which is the strength of Hurricane Katrina). Cyclones are what we call Hurticanes. They spin in the opposite direction to Hurricanes, being in the Southern Hemisphere. They often cover vast areas and Cyclone Alfred is no different. The storm is almost as long as California right now. We do have alphabetical names for Cyclones, alternating between boy and girl names. We do get inland twisters (sometimes called willy willies) but much of inland Australia is not heavily populated so they don't tend to do as much property damage. Most of Australia's people live along the coast of the continent, so Cyclones and water spouts affect many more people. We don't have a Tornado Alley like you do in the US. Inland twisters can pop up anywhere. We do have terrible fires like you have in California and there can be fire storms that are terrifying. Awful Floods happen too. We're known as a land 'of drought and flooding rains'....
Linda, sorry to hear of the terrible loss your friend has had. Glad you and Glenn could comfort her. It would have been a delight to see your grandchildren in a play. Life is full of sunshine and shadows.
Barb, I have trouble remembering about potty training too. I can't add to Linda's suggestions, I'm sorry, other than I remember being involved with a mother's group at the time. All the little ones kind of noticed about potty training at the same time and copied each other a bit. That actually helped, I think.
Judith, I am thinking about you and praying for you.
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Linda. My mom was wondering that too due to Annabella though she 🦋 was never potty trained. Right now stickers are not working or a high 5. I used cloth, diapers which I think makes it easier. Plus, you had panties terry cloth that had a plastic cover. You can’t get them anymore as they have pull ups. The disposable do keep, one so dry compared to cloth. I’m praying.
Sorry about your friend that is nice you brought over a meal. We have another funeral to attend tomorrow morning from our old church he was 96 & a widower.
So happy spring fall meteorologist tomorrow now for Susan.
Susan. Thank you for all the info on cyclones. I knew you had them instead of hurricanes. That’s neat opposite wind direction & named make or female names.
We also, will use the Greek alphabet after we get to Z. So it sounds like it’s similar. Thank you.
Enjoy your weekend.
Good news my mom got her package today!!! The food was all ok me she got to treat herself tonight. So ll good!, thank you for the
prayers. We were 70* today & it will be in the 40’s tomorrow. Closer to normal temps.
I cleaned 2 windows since it was so nice. I’ll have to wash curtains but may wait till warmer weather days.
Judith. Praying for you as I’m sure you are very tired. Prayers you had some good news. If not remember God is in control. He loves us all & every day gets us closer to heaven.
Craft morning went well & I was encouraged to start my day with some stretches. Something I’ve not done on our bed sitting up. I do practice balancing every day when I brush my teeth so that’s good.
Stay safe all.
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Today we spent time with a friend who is a widow and gets very lonely. She is fairly young (63years old) and loves to get out with people. She had a rough marriage but near the end just before her husband died of brain cancer, they had finally worked out their differences. She has a lot of regrets that they were not able to work things out sooner and then have some good years of their marriage. We went out to lunch with her and then talked quite a while about things on her mind.
Susan - thanks for the clarification on Cyclones vs Hurricanes, tornadoes vs inland twisters. We lived in "tornado alley" so we have seen a lot of damage from them first hand. We lived in an area that was surrounded with hills and I remember one time that the tornado just went over the top of us from hill top to hill top and only took off the tops of the trees around us. We were in the basement corner in a safe spot hearing what was going on above us.
Barb - what a relief to know that your package arrived at your mother's place finally. I am glad that the food was not spoiled although it took a long time to get there. I have been looking through dirty windows all winter and considered washing them in the good weather but I know that they will get dirty again. It looks like March will come in like a lamb so I expect we still have quite a few more winter days as it goes out like a lion.
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Linda, your story about your 3 year old and potty training. You gave me a chuckle. Glad you were able to spend time with your friend who is grieving the loss of her Mom. The situation is hard but I’m sure you were able to encourage her. Thank you for sharing the new ultrasounic Teeth cleaning tool you had done. When I attended my own Dentist they just started using that and it was great but the flow of colder water on your teeth is not pleasant. Sorry it gave you pain.
Susan, I read all your reports about the Cyclone. It sounds so dangerous, you mentioned the possibility of Landfall and of course the high winds and you said you could lose Power. I am praying for you and Colin and your community to be safe. And of course your family. How is Colin doing? Is there still pain? Have you heard from the Cardiologist on any further suggestions on how to help Colin. I continue to keep you both in prayer.
Barb, I am so sorry you are having trouble with potty training Mariposa. She is still young, some train quicker than others. Have you tried Reading a Book to Mariposa while she sits on the Potty?
I did that with my Grandson starting at 19 months and by the time he was a little over 2 he was trained for daytime. It took a few more months for my daughter to get him trained for night but by the time he went to daycare at 3 he was fully trained. He loved reading books and we also sang little songs that kept him amused. When he did pee we’d say in loud voice YAY Good Job You Did it. He was so proud of himself and he would run around the Condo saying Logan did it! I have to say it was cute!
Sorry that I didn’t log on here last night. I logged on MFP and was heading here but I just couldn’t as my body was in pain and I was emotionally spent. I will update you all on my health but need time to take it all in. Thanks for your prayers.
I posted our new Monthly Goals for March. Hope you will join for another successful month. Will say good night 😴 and God Bless! 🙏♥️0 -
Good morning. The Cyclone is still out at sea but is far less threatening. It's va Category 2 this morning g and unlikely to cross the coast till maybe Tuesday. We can go ahead with church and outdoor baptisms today.
Judith, it good to hear from you. I know you will be feeling the effects of Thursday's procedures. Colin is much the same. We'll start the process of getting referrals to more specialists next week.
Linda, wow, living in tornado alley would have been a bit scary. I'm glad you were alright.
Barb, yay that the package fir your Mom finally arrived safely!
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Happy March 1. Meteorologists say it’s spring or fall for Susan. We say spring begins 3/21 per 3/22.
Glad the put down the cyclone threat Susan. Prayers. No power lost.
Trust all have a good day.
I hope by time Mariposa is 3 in July she is potty trained.
Stay well all.
Prayers for you Judith as you recoup from Thursday ordeal.
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We were able to celebrate with the angels in heaven today as our granddaughter was baptized today. It was a family affair as our daughter helped with the baptism by holding her shoulders and Glenn and I were watching to make sure her knees and feet did not come up out of the water as she was going down. We had a small group of family and friends with us at the church and then went out to eat at Culvers for lunch. Going out to eat two days in a row added extra calories to my days so I will need to be careful for the next few days so I do not gain weight for my TOPS club on Thursday.
Susan - I am glad that the Cyclone has slowed down and you were able to attend church and have your outside baptisms while the weather was still good. I am praying for the future medical appointments that you will be making with the specialists for Colin.
Judith - Thank-you for posting new March threads. I know that used extra energy to do that and I really appreciate your dedication to this group. We continue to pray for you as you regain your strength and hopefully have less pain as the days go on.
Barb - As several have stated, each child is unique and will develop at the right speed for them. It will take a while for Anabella to have normal esophagus mobility and Mariposa will take a little while to be potty trained. When they are physically and mentally ready it will happen fast. This was true when I was homeschooling the children. If I waited until they had questions about reading or wanted to do what their older sibling was doing, it came very fast also.1 -
Susan, I am rejoicing that the Cyclone has been down graded to Category 2 and a less of a threat to your Community as it once was. I am still praying for your safety for all of your family and community. So happy you are able to enjoy Baptisms and your Church services while the weather holds for you. Continue to pray for Colin and yourself as you start the process of getting referrals to more specialists next week. Praying for open doors and for the Right Specialists will be arranged for Colin to see who will offer the best treatment for Colin. And thank you for your prayers and encouragement.
Linda, so happy you were able to be at your Granddaughters Baptism. Yes I can see the Angels of God Celebrating with you and the whole family watching and being a part of her Baptism! Nice that you all could go out to dinner after the Baptism. A Glorious Day you all will remember as you watched your Granddaughter enter the Waters of Baptism. Thank you for your kindness and comments about my dedication to the team. I totally rely on God’s leading, guidance, wisdom and His Abiding Grace. You and all the Team are so Kind and the Prayer Support you give me so freely helps to keep me Focused and as Strong as possible. God is Good! I will pray for you that the extra Calories won’t hinder a good outcome at your Tops meeting.
Barb, Thanks for your kindness and for your prayers. I know Mariposa will be trained soon. Will keep you and family in prayer. You mentioning Spring gives me that Boost just thinking about warmer weather and the Spring flowers coming up. New Birth and New Life: how I love Spring Time and Harvest. Can’t come soon enough.
Wishing you all a Blessed Coming Lord’s Day! Enjoy your Sunday Services and Time Spent with Family. God’s Blessings on your Coming Sunday!
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Sunday Morning Blessings all
May your day be filled with the Blessings of the Lord! Enjoy your Church Services and time with your families.
Please Note the Following issues with MFP:
I am being censored for posting Devotions, not sure why but when trying to post my New Devotion I was denied, a note came on saying it would be posted once approved.
I tried starting a New Devotion thread it worked for March 1st thread but not permitted for March 2nd. Not sure what is going on. Please pray and I will keep trying to fix the thread.
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Judith, that's not good about being censored for a devotions thread. What on earth? I hope it is hustva glitch and will be alright again soon. Enjoy your Sunday. Pur services went very well yesterday with nine being baptised. It was such a beautiful day. Yes, the Cyclone has remained at a Category 2 and is now predicted to cross the coast near us on Wednesday. There will likely be a lot of rain and floods. We're safe enough here from floods.
Linda, we see the GP tomorrow and will find out more then about ways forward. Colin is regaining fluid. He has gone from 69kgs to 71kgs this week. We'll have that looked at again. How wonderful about your granddaughter's Baptism. What a lovely day for you all!
Barb, yes, autumn has started here. It still feels like hot summer though and the Cyclone has made everything feel more muggy than usual. It's like autumn happens on paper. Yes, I think Mariposa will be trained soon. Our Inara is 2 and is also fighting being potty trained. It will happen.
I ha e Uke practice this morning and Starlight Singers recommences this afternoon.
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Susan. Prayers as it’s Monday already there that you are finding out why Colin is regaining fluids. Prayers you find out asap. Plus can get the test we have prayed about soon too. Prayers for both of you with all your health issues. Prayers you see the right dr & get all the help, you need quickly. 🙏🏻
Hope the cyclone stays away.
Judith sorry about the post. I love post about the Bible & song we all sang growing up & maybe to our kids. I sing that song to Mariposa with my hands to sign the letters in sign language. I did this to Blake & Evan too. Plus taught them I love you or 🤟
I can’t believe all the censoring, but then when you consider what all is going on & it is satan’s world we shouldn’t be surprised. Many prayers.
You need post March on weight, so, we can record what we weigh each morning or day. Thank you. praying you have kept the 2 ounces or maybe more.
I cannot get the book markers I made off taken away from old months. Oh how we all love MFP.
Linda. So you home schooled your kids. Jean, Blake’s, mom plans on starting that this august as he would be in kindergarten.
So neat about your granddaughter get baptized today. Congratulations on her doing That!!
So neat to see our grandkids grow in learning about God.
We were not as mild today but it was very nice. 70* was to warm. It’s to be 61* tomorrow. I like to wash my winter coat as it’s so dirty with all the cold & snow we’ve had.
We are to get rain Tuesday which will be nice to wash the salt away I hope. We got some white from salt on our front porch. So,I hope that rain will wash it away.
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Well Satan is at work in our granddaughter's life already. After the baptism, she said that her throat was sore and by bedtime, she was feeling like she was getting a cold. This morning when she woke up she said she was aching all over and just could not go to church. She really was looking forward to going. I know a virus is going around with several of my friends but I was hoping our family would be spared from it. She has tryouts for a part in the play "Legally Blond" for school tomorrow so she is hoping to be able to do that although there is a singing component to the part that she may not be able to do with her cold. After church we started getting ready to go back to Grand Junction. I packed quite a bit of things I could do ahead and did several loads of laundry that needs to be folded and packed when it is dry. If we leave in the morning, we should be able to miss the snow storm that is predicted in the mountains.
Judith - I am so sorry that MFP is giving you problems over your devotions. That is just silly!! I look forward to reading them so I hope it gets fixed soon.
Susan - I hope that the GP was able to give you some help with the reason for Colin gaining water weight again. It is so frustrating to not know what is happening. I am sure the doctors are frustrated also.
Barb - I know what you are talking about when you say you need to get your winter coat washed. With the magnesium chloride on the roads and puddles that splash, I also have white marks on my coat, car and house. Prayers for Maraposa and the adults involved for patience during this potty training.0 -
Thank you for all your comments and your kindness, I tried again and I was BLOCKED again! Not sure why as when I posted about being censored it was posted but next post for Devotions they blocked it. Very strange.
My prayers are with you all. It’s late so I’m off to bed. Good Night God Bless! 😇😴🙏0 -
Linda
Prayers for your grand daughter. Sounds like she has the flu, which is Influenza A. Aches all over. Usually it is short lived. Prayers
Judith. Prayers as you keep trying to post a devotional. So sorry as I’m sure is very frustrating.
Prayers for your health too.
Susan. Prayers for you & Colin. I hope you have seen or there seeing your GP.
Wisdom for drs too.
We know in Gods time& Mariposa ready the potty training will come. Not really doing much. Thank you for all your help & encouragement.
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Good Tuesday morning. We head off to our Dr appointments soon.
The Cyclone is still out in the ocean but late today it may turn towards land near us. It won't cross the coast till Thursday or Friday so in preparation we'll be putting away small, light items (especially pot plants) into the garage this afternoon. They can be so damaging and damaged in high winds and heavy rain.0 -
We may have a blizzard tomorrow- Wednesday. Not much snow but wind up to 60-70 mph. With pouring rain tomorrow. The rain will become snow on Wednesday we get a bit of it. With visibility low & lasting over 3 hours with the wind it’s considered blizzard. Our meteorologist here has never seen anything like it the 30 years he’s been here. Many power outages maybe with the wind. No leaves on trees so that’s good tornados maybe.
Plus rain tomorrow most if goes anyway
Prayers for you Susan with maybe cyclones plus all with Colin & your hearing
Did you see or hear from Colin’s Dr?
Stay safe all
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PS. My winter coat got washed oh it smells so much better! May need it Wednesday as 38* high. Near 60* today & Tuesday/tomorrow.0
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We made it over the mountain to Grand Junction safely. We left early because there was a snow storm scheduled to happen at 11am but it was only cloudy when we went through that area. We did have some rain for 45 minutes about 1 hour away from getting home. The storms are so unpredictable in the mountains especially when there is wind that can change the course of the storm as it did. When I got here I had to do some degreasing of jeans, socks and shoes for Glenn. When he was packing the truck he hit a shelf in the garage that held some of my oil for my oil lamps. One bottle n(it was plastic) fell off the shelf and broke and the oil got all over his clothes and on the floor. The garage reeked with the smell and his clothes were also pretty smelly. I sprayed them liberally with degreaser and washed them in really hot water. They still have a faint smell so I hung them outside to see if the sun and wind will take the rest of the smell away. We had a zoom elders meeting and I had a phone call after that so I am done with the day and look forward to my nice warm bed.
Barb - I am praying for you safety as you anticipate the snow storm in your area. I am glad that your family was safe from the earthquake too.
Susan - I am glad that the storm is still out in the ocean and gives you a little time to protect your property. How did the appointments for Colin go?0 -
Evening Hello All
This is about the Earthquake here in BC today:
The News reported it today, and it occurred at 5:00am Pacific Time Zone. The Earthquake was a 4.1 and involved Victoria BC, parts of the Island, Washington State, Vancouver, BC and in various places of the Lower Mainland felt the shaking, I live in the North and did not feel it but my friend who lives near me did. This is the 2nd Earthquake in 2 weeks here in BC. Please pray for the Families who live closer to the Epicentre. Thank you all. 🙏0
