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Thank you, Judith. It is good to have the appeal done. There is quite a backlog of appeals apparently so we will be waiting awhile for our answer. It could be weeks or months before we hear anything, but ART has acknowledged they received.pur submission at least.
Yes, it is exciting and nerve wracking to have the Demonstrator Development Manager, Emma, coming for lunch and a card class! I made her a card last night to thank her for coming. I'll get everyone to sign it. Outside is says "There is beauty in your history." Inside it thanks her for becoming part of our history:
I know you are familiar with SU colours and jargon, Judith, so for you the details are: The card base is made of Balmy Blue cardstock, dry embossed, then heat embossed in gold and inked with Petal Pink. I die cut the images from Kintsugi Inspirations dsp and blended Basic Beige over the chrysanthemum as it seemed too stark white. The sentiment is stamped on Basic Beige in Cloud Cover ink. The embellishments are Pressed Flower Motifs. The bow is twined around the stamped frame and is made of Linen thread. I enjoyed making this card after everyone else (including Sharon and Barry) went to bed!
I must go move furniture and set up.our dining room table as a craft table for 6 of us. I hope everyone likes the cards I have prepared for them to make today.
TThinking of you all.
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Susan. Prospers that the ART appeal goes your way or some help for Colin. Also,prayong that yiur stampin goes well. I’m sure with the regional managers from New Zealand and Queensland can be nervous. You got this with God’s help. Maybe a qpsquahy ball to help with stress you got this I’m sure.
Linda I can’t wait to see the piano runner cover sounds neat. Sorry about you running out of bags to bad we don’t live closer so I can give you some. I sometimes don’t use any at walmart as I have a green bag with me.
JC prayers for you. Hioe the pain can be less for you.Judith praying for you, especially with yiur health and pain. We are going through the book of Mark. It is interesting too.
So Harry 3 talked to KC Ability, the put patient place they like him to go, to, I’ve heard it’s good too, 3 called the, and KC ability told him that he would be there no later then 8/18. So we are praying it will be sooner. HH and him walk around the house with him using a w@lamer so that’s good. Guess that is his PT.
We went over today and Harry, dad helped him use Rest room WC, and shorts on. So glad he gets some PT. HH is not sleeping much and slept on the couch keep,praying she needs to rest in the lord easier said then done. I will be making some rice and meatballs for supper tomorrow. Mariposa wanted meatballs, for her bay so, that’s why I’m making some.
Prayers for all.
Pt with HH and 3.
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PS One of you asked about 3 & his work. His job is giving him 6 months & he can work at work at home. Pray all that works out. He’s getting some of if his pay in the meantime.
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The runner is done and I will download the picture tomorrow. I need to take it out of my phone, send it to myself in an e-mail then download it here. Maybe there is an easier way to do it but that is what I do now. I really needed it because it covers the damage that was done when we transported the piano to Grand Junction. It was in the back of the truck and a huge gust of wind opened the top and it was ripped off and landed on the road then skidded to the side of the road in the snow. As long as I have a cover, it does not look too bad but without it, there is a lot of conversation about what happened to it. I had covered it with just a piece of material but this cover is much nicer.
Susan - you said your great grandmother made quilts of your clothes. My aunt was a seamstress and she had lots of extra material so she frequently made quilts for people. Although I did not recognize some of the material, there would be a few pieces of clothing she had made for me. She also made some for our children. Having 5 unexpected visitors for lunch and with the busy schedule you had, I am amazed that you said it so calmly. I need to have some advance warning if people are eating at my house! I hope your visitors had a safe trip to your house and you have a wonderful visit. I am sure the Regional Manager for NZ and Queensland will be very impressed with your card creations as we always are.
Barb - I read in Caring Bridge how little sleep HH is getting. Being on "alert status" is going to wear her out until she can not keep going. I do remember bringing home each new baby and feeling that alert status feeling. I was checking to see if the baby was breathing multiple times during the night. Of course, back then, I had the baby sleeping with me in my bed so I did not have to get up. Now, it is really considered a safety issue and babies are not supposed to be in bed with the parents. Was she also nervous when Anabella came home? I remember there were hard days when the Annabella had reflux and could not sleep well. I hope things settle down quickly. Having you bring dinner tomorrow should help her some.
Judith - We are finishing a study at church on Matthew and it has been very interesting. On Tuesday evening when we have our small group study, Glenn taught on the same chapter that we had on Sunday and added highlights that were very interesting. He was looking at the Emotional Intelligence of Jesus and the people he interacted with. Jesus loved unconditionally, did not hold grudges against his accusers and keep his eyes on the Father. All of these things I need to cultivate in my life.
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Susan, Love the Card so much. Emma will love it. And it’s so special with everyone in the class signing it. And I have the Balmy Blue Cardstock, I have just started using the Heat Tool and the Powders, need lots of practice. I love embossing and using the Dies and have many embossing folders & the Dies in various designs. I don’t have the Dies or the Stamps for the Kintsugi Inspirations but I would love a set. I found the Kintsugi Inspirations on Page 58 in the 2025-2026 Annual Catalouge! I think I will buy the Suite Collection! Do you use the Uninked Ink Spots? I just bought a set beginning of the year. My Favorite ink pad colors are Pink Passion, Lovely Lipstick, Blueberry Bushel, Lovely Lilac, Tuxedo Black, Call me Clover! I will be thinking of you as your group gathers for the Card Class. Can hardly wait to hear all about what Emma thought about the group and the cards the group made. You have me inspired especially trying out the Kintsugi Inspirations Collection. I sit here with my Catalouge open to page 58. 😊
Barb, thank you for sharing the picture of Harry3 and Hong Hong. It’s good she is helping Harry3 with walking and getting some exercise. The new group for Physio you are telling us about sounds like it will be great for him. August 18th is not too far away but it would be nice if it’s earlier for Harry 3. I am happy Harry3’s Work have given him 6 months and he can work from home. This is good to hear. My Prayers continue for Harry3 and Hong Hong. You said you are going through the Book of Mark, is this at your Ladies Bible Study or is your Pastor taking you through Marks Gospel in his Sermon series?
Linda, Great to hear the Runner is done. That’s great! I look forward to seeing the picture tomorrow. So sorry to hear the top of the piano got damaged in the wind srorm while transporting the piano to Grand Junction! So glad the piano was not damaged just the cover. I am sure the runner you have made is lovely! Thanks for letting me know you are finishing a Study at Church on Matthew. I am sure it has been interesting! I like that Glenn touched on the Emotional Intelligenge of Jesus and the people He interacted with. I hear you about how Jesus loved unconditionally and did not hold grudges against those of his accussers but always kept His eyes on His Father. And yes we need to apply those same principles to our own lives.
It’s late gals. Will say Good Night God Bless! 🙏🤗
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Yesterday was so much fun! Emma loved our group and her cards. Sharon made her one, too. And the ones we made she enjoyed. There was lots of laughter and craziness, good food and company. We had a ball and I needn't have felt stressed. Emma is very down to Earth and fit right in. Here are examples of the cards we made though I gave them a variety of colours and patterns to choose from:
And one picture of the group for you. Emma is on the left in front, I am holding Jasper. My friend Sharon is on my right. The other three are also friends of mine but are not staying with me!
Judith, I am so glad you liked that suite! 😊 The girls want us to play with it next time too. I'll figure out a card for them before next month. I knew all the cours you mentioned, though they are all retired now e kept for Tuxedo Black. You'll have to let us see what you make!
Linda, how lovely that you also had a family member who made quilts with clothing pieces! Now I am really looking forward to seeing your piano cover, especially after reading the story about its accident. Luckily my visitors were more than happy with curried egg sandwiches. Lol!
Barb, I knew Hong Hong was stressed. She probably feels kind of alone in all this and the weight of responsibility for three lives must be heavy. I'm glad you could help her and know you will in the future. Maybe she will relax more as time goes on. It would be great for Harry3 to get more help sooner rather than later. I hope he feels up to working from home. It must be so hard to consider that right now. Happy birthday to Mariposa for the weekend.
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Susan, yes the Colors except Tuxedo Black have retired. I looked at what I posted and forgot to mention that. I am glad I bought them as sets with other ink pad colors I bought when I was told they were retiring. One thing that is great about Stampin’Up is they let you know so you have opportunity to purchase them if you really want. I love the cards the ladies made. And the picture of Emma is so nice, love her smile. Jasper is so wet sitting on his Mommy’s lap, and of course you always look lovely and have a nice smile Susan. Nice to see Sharon too. Now when you speak about Sharon and I pray for her I have a pretty face in my mind as I lift her up to the Throne Room of God! I sure love the Suite and when I buy it will let you know. It might be quite sometime before I make a card from that Suite as it might be near Christmas when I start ordering my supplies from Stampin’Up to make my Cards for the family. I have a lot of Card Stock, Ribbon, Paper, Punches, embossing folders, Dies etc etc but I like to get something new each season. And as you know it’s not hard to find something new at any time! 😁
I am on really early and don’t see Linda or Barb but I know they are around. I am at the Cancer Clinic tomorrow seeing the Oral Oncologist. Will update you when I can.
Prayers are with everyone. Love and God Bless you! ♥️🙏🤗
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2nd time and was almost done. 😫
Susan thank you for the picture. So glad you had fun and it’s nice to put faces to names thank you. Love seeing jasper being a good dog on yiur lap!
HH just has to realize that motherhood is hard, and she needs to get a routine. Well,her whining got her help from her church. Not really helping her depend on God & family. We were away and came back a day earlier than planned.
i made the meal and have not heard how it was good or ? I bought walmart salad for them she didn’t want it. I picked up lettuce on way home so, I’ve got lots of veggies. HH didn’t want any of my home grown cucumber either. Harry hubby, bought celery which I bought before we left so, we have lots of veggies here.When I got over there to bring the supper she had a.lady playing with the girls, the. She left and a couple came shortly after. Makes me feel real important. Her mom is here till next week. Crazy.
Judith I usually get on after I get ready for bed. When I can wind down the day. Praying for you tomorrow as you see Oral Oncologist. Wisdom for drs plus no pain for you Hioe you sleep well tonight too. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Linda. So glad that you got the piano cover made. Can’t wait to see it. I just use my phone or iPad to put my pictures on MFP. Hooe it works for you how you do it. So sorry your piano, was injured on the way to Grand Junction. Glad you got a fix!!
Well we got the heat here and we may get a break with rain, the the humidity comes back with 90’s temps. Our heat index is in the 100’s. Oh well fall will come some time.
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I am afraid that all your excitement about the runner will be less when you see that it is just basic but made with memories and love. It does cover the broken top so that is all I wanted it to do and hang over a bit.
Susan - I am so glad that Emma loved your card and was easy to be with. Your group looks like a fun group. I am glad that the ART appeal is done and now just the waiting. It seems that long waits are true with our government entities also. My daughter-in-law works with disability claims for the state. She says that they have very strict guidelines to go by since so many people lie about the extent of their injuries. It is sad that people who really need the help have to work so hard to get it. I pray that you will hear soon.
Judith - from your talk about what StampIn Up supplies, it sound like you could give classes also. I would love to see some of your cards that you have made for your family. I hope your appointment with the Cancer Clinic with the Oral Oncologist is able to give you new helpful information.
Barb - It is encouraging that the KC Ability will be able to help with therapy. I hope it is sooner than the middle of August but at least 3 has verification that it will happen. Thanks for letting us know about 3's job status. I assume that HH does not work right now since she is so busy caring for the three of them. What kind of work does 3 do? I am glad that he can do it from home. Why does HH not like your vegetables? Does she think they are not organic?
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Linda, the piano cover is pretty with its pops of pink! Thank you for showing us. It is a perfect size for the piano and I like the trim you chose. It's even better that it evokes good memories. Thank you for sharing. I love how crafty each of us is. Yes, the NDIS gets its share of fakers. I agree that it needs checks and balances but we had already done them and they lost the records. Now they are sticking with the idea that Colin does not have any disabilities other than hearing loss. Verbally, they agree he has significant physical challenges but in writing they are not budging. I think the government is finding NDIS hard to fund. That's the real cause of the withdrawn services but they are blaming us instead. It's frustrating so we have to take lots of deep breaths and pray.
Judith, I have been praying about you and your appointments today. I sure hope there is some good news for you soon. That's lovely that you add something new to your supplies every season. I do it every month so I have something fresh for my classes. If I weren't teaching, I would buy far less! Sharon and I are having some fun moments sharing ideas right now. Shevteaches classes too. We help each other.
Barb, I am sorry HH is finding it hard to accept family help. Does she let her mother help? I hope as time goes on, she will realise you all care for her, the girls and for Harry3. It's tough, I know. Hugs!
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Linda. Your piano, cover is so, neat and with the ,memories it is great! Thank you for,sharing t he pic with us.
Susan. Praying as ART will take its time. That is upsetting thinking that the NDIS thinks Colin doe t need anything when they are the ones that lost the papers. You need a squeeze ball besides prayers. We know God loves us all and He can work it out. Prayers.
Judith praying for you and hoping that the drs can help you soon maybe today. Prayers for Any pain you may have. Hoping you can get the ointment and shots maybe that you have talked about. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I helped today and the meatballs were a success. So that is good. HH had veggies and didn’t want any more so nothing about me just a bit disappointing as I bought some for her plus mine. Oh well.
Sounds like a couple from church and maybe others will help give 3 some PT each day one hour. 3 has argued with me that he get enough walking from wheelchair to bathroom and back NDIS walking in the walker is enough. Nine if which is a hour. So that’s good.
Harry hibby sister is a retired OT sis she may help with that. tTomorrow is a funeral that 3 like to attend so that may be fun. I hope to attend after helping with Jeans boys and lunch.
also pray as the 2 HH & 3 have fought more , as 3 doesn’t process it all yet. My mom mentioned that with him hearing Cantonese probably not helping him. HH talks Thant to Mariposa and Amy her mom. Maybe talk in another room. Pray as I can’t tell HH it. Pray HH figures that out. Hearing another language is not helping his brain heal.
Lots to pray for.
PT one hour today. 😊
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We just came back from the monthly church midweek summer activity. This month it was pickleball. There were benches that we could sit on to watch and cheer the players on. We had a some younger players (ranging from 12 years old to 26 years old) and three adults who were brave enough to get out on the court. The smoke from the fires were bothering several people's eyes including Glenn so we did not stay very long.
Barb - I am glad that the meatballs were a success. HH is missing out by not accepting your help. I have a DIL who is from Puerto Rico who also does not like to accept a lot of help. When our in-laws grow up in a different culture, they need time to adjust to our family traditions and ways we do things.
Susan - I am so glad you can talk and plan with Sharon about card making ideas. It is redicious that the NDIS says the only disability Colin has is his hearing. I have never met him or examined him but I know that is not true. My mom would say you have earned the jewels in your heavenly crown through all this. I appreciate your tenacity in your search for funding.
Judith - I don't expect to see you on here tonight after your day at the oral oncologist. I pray for a good rest tonight and look forward to any updates you want to share with us later.
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Evening Hello Everyone, I can home and spent a long time resting! Been up and worked in all the threads and now here with Chat cafe. Have enjoyed your posts.
So sorry Barb the way things are going with HH, it’s hard when our DIL and families culture doens’t fir in with our Western Culture. My friend told me once that is how they are raised to do everything for themselves and not accept help. Glad Harry3 is getting help with his therapy. My prayers continue. Thanks for sharing Harry3 having his Physio session.
Linda, thank you for sharing the picture of your piano top cover. Your cover is beautiful. The colors and design are lovely. You are so talented. God has given you a gift for sewing and design. So nice to have a piano to be blessed with! 😊 I am sure you get a lot of use of it.
Oops not finished yet! Posted too early!Susan, thank you for thinking of me and praying for me. So nice that Sharon teaches also and you both can get ideas from each other. So nice you both can support each other in the classes you teach with brushing ideas off each other.
My post is short but wanted you all know I read your posts! Love and appreciate you all. Off to bed now!
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Judith. Glad you got to post. Prayers for you in having a day with less pain and prayers the ends can help you. I hope you got to take it easy today.
Susann Prayers continue for Colin and for the ACT or NDIS and funding.
Linda. Sorry about the whites? Where are they? I know we had some from Canada fires but have not heard of any new ones..yet we usually get some smoke from the fires out west. Prayong for you. Stay safe. Smoke can bother me too I use drips/allergy for my eyes that helps.
Today was a big day helping, daughter with watching Evan during Blake’s swim lesson. I got a few pics for you. Evan has eczema, and theynatpre trying to find out why his stools are loose for a 2.5. So a friend, has a coworker in another state show with nail,clippings and hair can get some answers. Sounds like they need to clean him out due to the loose stools so a 3 week clean out and they will do the test again. The medical field has not been much help, for Evan.
The funeral was nice and 3 did good. Many pleased to see him, who have been prayong for him.
Then we got 2 good news,,his own wheelchair will be delivered next eeek. I was kind of hoping not neeed when it was made. Oh well his insurance should cover 80% of it. Plus ,airing his deductible it maybe free. The. KC Ability, called 3. This is the place where he will have his outpatient care. He will start 7/6. So that is 12 days early!! So that is good. God is good thank you for the prayers!!
hopefully the PT continues with his church, though with going down and up his steps, using his feet in the wheelchair, and getting in and out of the car 2 times to go, to, the funeral. He had PT.
I’m praying HH can sleep though for some reason she’s had this problem for some time. For some reason she pumps yet has no job. Oh well. If she can sleep,I think much would be better for her and house.
Pics of swimming.
Evan in baby pool
Blake on red short near steps. He forgot to, grab his goggles and i didn’t know. Oh well. A fun day.
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We just came back from a fun dinner with friends. The couple went to college with us and the husband was the best man in our wedding and Glenn was best man in his wedding. They have lived in the area for many years and got us caught up on where a lot of our classmates are now. We did note that there have been quite a few who have gone on ahead of us to heaven. It was good to spend time with them. We found out that they do not live far from us so we hope to see them more often. They just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary but we were out of town so this was out little celebration with them by ourselves. Thanks to everyone for the compliments on my piano cover. I am glad that this project is done.
Barb - I am sorry that Evan is having eczema and loose stools. I hope that the nail clippings and hair samples will give them some answers. I had eczema when I was younger and I remember being miserable because it itched so much. I am so glad that 3 is getting to start therapy 12 days early. I understand your thoughts that you were hoping that the w/c would not be needed by 3 but he might need it at a later time. I was so glad that we have a walker and wheelchair here at the house to use when I was having hip pain. We keep them just in case we need them later. The walker belonged to my FIL and the wheel chair was free from my work. They were throwing away some and getting new ones. I took two of them home and my son took parts off of one and fixed the other one and now I have a great wheelchair.
Judith - thanks for the update from your doctor's office. What is the doctor expecting to find on the CT scan? Will this help him see how he can make your jaw more functional so you can eat again? I am glad that you were able to get some rest yesterday.
Susan - I hope you are having a good time with your friends this week. Continuing to pray for a good outcome from your appeal.
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Linda, that is great you got to fellowship over dinner with old classmates so nice when you can connect with friends that were in each of your weddings with the husband being best man at your wedding and that Glen was best man at their wedding. I am sure you had lots of reminiscing of by gone days and shared a few chuckles too. Nice that the couple don’t live too far away from you and Glen, hope you can get together more often, that would be nice. You asked about the scan I had, when I am back next month the results will be discussed and what type of treatment is recommended! Right now I really don’t know what the Oncologist is planning. I hope the plan includes my jaw for getting it to function better! I leave it in God’s Hands! Appreciate you asking after me and your prayers.
Barb, thank you for sharing pictures of the boys, love Evan’s goggles, so cute. So glad the boys could enjoy the water. So sorry that Evan is has eczema and loose stools. I hope that the nail clippings and hair samples you spoke about will give them some answers. My Grandson Logan had it as an infant and toddler, he scratched his skin raw at times until they found right treatment for him. Today at 16 he has no signs of eczema. Hopefully it will pass with Evan. So glad Harry3 did well at the funeral. Glad the exercises he is doing at home is helping him. And pushing the wheelchair around with his feet is good also. So happy he has his own wheelchair now, yes I hear you that you were hoping he wouldn’t need it by the time it arrived. It’s great his insurance is covering the cost. I am sure Harry3 will do well getting around using his feet to propel the chair. This is great news he is getting his therapy 12 days earlier. The Lord has answered our prayers. We serve a Good God! Thank you for your prayers and asking after me.
Tonight I missed Susan here, I replied to her post last night but think I just missed it on my feed. Will check later.
Love you all, my prayers are with you always. 🙏🤗
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Hope all have a great weekend.
Susan. Hope you are enjoying the weekend with your friends. Also comtinue prayers for Colin and your appeal. In Gods time.
Judith. I hope you got some much needed rest. So, glad to see that with all you have going on you didn’t loose an ounce. Praying you gain another one too. So prayers continue as you wait till next month to hear what the Drs suggest for you. We also we hope it involves your jaw moving more.
How did your grandson parents know what to help him. We are all hoping his eczema gpes away with age They have been told that. Prayers & wisdom in meantime.Linda. Sounds like your fellowship was fun. Somglad you got together with friends who your hubby was best man. So neat. 50 year anniversary is nice. 🥳
Have any of you others been married that long? We only have 47.5 years. So getting closer.Some days I hope we don’t see it 50 years, as I hope the Lord comes and we are in heaven. All up, to God. Today I was there when 3 had some PT. I was a spotter with him doing the steps. He did good. He was doing some leg exercises on his back. The Neuro place gave him several pages of exercises he can do so glad it’s getting done. The more he does PT it the better it seems.
Tomorrow up we will celebrate Mariposa’s bday. So HH was busy making cupcakes. She had them decorated nicely. Elisabeth and family will be coming up too James won’t as his wife and kids are on their way to Canada to see her sister her town. (Toronto area Judith. )
Have a good weekend all. We got some rain last night and had a shower this evening, & we may have more.
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I didn't remember to post yesterday with all that was going on here. Our friends left yesterday and I needed to clean up after them and then prepare a card class I am running today. We had other visitors yesterday and today too.
All is well and I have read your posts. I need to leave for my classes in a few minutes a need to pack the car. There are several boxes, bags and my Big Shot die cutting and embossing machine to remember to put in the car.
Do take care, all of you, and I hope to post more tomorrow.
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