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We made the trip over the mountain to Denver today. The traffic was good but we did get rained on several times. Fortunately, we had all of the things in the back of the truck in plastic bins so they did not get wet. It is 10 degrees cooler here so that is nice also. The garden is so nice and green and we have a large zucchini ready to pick. Since it is large, I may stuff it with meatloaf mixture and bake it. That is one of my favorite ways to use this squash. Our grass is pretty dry and brown. One of the reasons that the grass is dry is that my mint has gone crazy growing and had covered one of the sprinklers. We will be cutting it back so the water can get where it needs to be. I really do not like this type of mint and wish I could dig it out and get rid of it but it just keeps coming back. It is lemon mint that someone gave me when I was still working. It tastes like the lemon scented furniture polish smells that I use. UGH!
Susan - it sounds like your are on way back to health. I hope you both feel better soon.
I have lots of unpacking to do and some of the work for the college so I need to stop. I hope you have had a good start of the week.
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Gratitude is sure a great positive in a person 's life, Marilyn.
Linda, sounds like a very busy and productive day for you. Take care.
Isolation is technically over but I feel naseous, still have a cough and am tired. Colin feels better so is running around doing things. I am considering going back to bed.1 -
It is 11pm and I am making an apple pie for a friend whose wife died last month. Her memorial service is Saturday. Most people would be in bed but I am wide awake so I might as well be productive.
Susan I hope you do take a nice nap whenever you need one. It helps build up your strength. I'm so glad that Colin is feeling better.0 -
Evening Hello, thank you all for your kind messages you have sent me regarding my recovery from my latest surgeries. It is a long and slow recovery so there are days that challenges prevent me from being here, just want you to know even if I'm not here you are never forgotten but always held close to my heart. Todays weather was hot and sunny, 80 degrees plus...we finally are getting our summer, my tomatoes and plants are loving sunny skies and are growing in leaps and bounds. Today I got my new screen door installed, so enjoying and really looks good. Sounds like you are making the best of your day!
Susan, happy you and Colin are getting better, my prayers continue for you. Snakes, oh my that is scary especially having pythons in your neighbours yard. Please be careful my friend.
Marilyn, your quotes have been so good and have spoken to me and ministered, thank you and God Bless!
Linda, happy you made it over the mountain and enjoying cooler temps in Denver. Sorry about the mint taking over your lawn and covering your lawn sprinkler system. Hope you can dig some of the mint away so you can water your lawn again.
Yes, I am so thankful for our Sunday Service Live Streaming on YouTube, I get to be apart of the discussions Worship and hear Pastor Preach. Such a Blessing in which I thank God.
Hope you all have a restful sleep tonight. Will be back again tomorrow or should I say Lord willing and catch up with you again. Good Nite Sweet Dreams and God Bless you all...🙏❤️😴
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I had to get up early (for me at least) to pick up my husband from the repair shop when he took our truck in for an oil change. While he was there they told him he was due for some checkups that will probably cost more than we expected but we need the truck to work well over the mountains. When I got home, I went back to be and slept for two more hours. I feel much better now.
Judith, it is always good to hear from you when you feel like it. I agree with the sunshine and rain, our whole garden has really flourished. Unfortunately so have the weeds. The hot weather has caused the lettuce to bolt and go to seed so we did have to pull that up since it was too bitter to eat.
Susan - I hope you are feeling better each day.
Marilyn - thanks for sharing the noodle information. That is very interesting.1 -
Afternoon Hello Everyone,
Today is a scorcher reaching to 90+ temps, it’s just under 90 degrees now but sure is sunny!
After all the cold cloudy and rainy days I admit I welcome the sunny hot days. My plants, hanging baskets and tomato plants are loving this weather!
Marilyn, your Noodle post was very interesting to see the calories that most pasta and noodles contain, thanks for sharing.
Susan, trust today you and Colin are feeling much better. My prayers continue for you.
Linda, hope the added checkups for your truck didn’t add too much more to your expenses but understand how important it is to have a good working truck when you use it for travel especial the amount of times you travel over the mountains. Happy you were able to go back to bed and slept for another couple of hours. I am sure it refreshed you to continue the things you needed to do the rest of the day!
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Hi everyone. Thank you for your prayers and concern for us. Colin is feeling much better. I am still getting over it all. I'll get there.
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Judith - your commentary by Tony Evans yesterday was so true. Discipleship is much more of a committment than just going to church and reading your Bible. It is a committment to make Jesus Lord in your life. He is in control of all of our activites and decisions. He is a constant companion who is daily changing our lives to become more like Him. Life is so much more calm when we know He has the best in mind for us no matter what.
Susan - I'm glad you are on the mend. I bet your dogs are glad you are feeling better also. 😀 The need fun and companionship too.
Marilyn - I love to read and ponder on Max Lucado thoughts. They are very deep and challenging. Thanks for sharing.1 -
Nice, Marilyn.
It's a cold, wet, windy day here and the ocean is acting up. That's what I see on TV. We're about 30kms from the ocean. I'm having a very slow start to the day, resting in bed, but the washing is calling my name. Today we're using the clothes dryer.1 -
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Marilyn: thank you for sharing Max Lucado, I really like him and have several books of his that has ministered to me through the years: one that a friend gave me last Christmas entitled; You’ll Get Through This; Hope and Help for your Turbulent Times, by Max Lucado. Perfect book as I have battled Cancer the past 2 years. Keep sharing the Inspirational Quotes Marilyn.. they are a blessing.
Susan; so sorry your weather has been stormy, hope it improves soon and glad you and Colin are beginning to feel better, this is great news, my prayers continue for you both.
Linda, so glad the Bible Reading I shared and Commentary by Tony Evans ministered to you and spoke. I get these Devotions on my Bible App on my iPhone that I find are such a blessing. Watch for tonight’s Bible Reading and Commentary, hope you enjoy.
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Yes Judith the commentary for today was also very good. Worry dies not accomplish anything good. It only takes away time that could be spent doing something constructive.
Marilyn - what age do you feel like acting? I don't have as much energy as I did so acting younger is not always an option.
My daughter and I are both night owls so we are staying up late watching cooking shows. We do get some good ideas from them but it is also a time where we can talk and share our thoughts and feelings. I love these times but tomorrow I may regret it when I have to get up early to get the food ready for the memorial.0 -
The memorial service was really nice. Michelle was loved by many people who came to share their memories. There were more people than we had thought would come but we did not run out of food for the meal and even brought home leftovers.
It is on to the second celebration - all 6 of the summer birthdays. We are grilling steaks and having the birthday people's favorite dishes. After that we will babysit the two grandkids until 11 pm so it will be a long day!0 -
You seem like you have so much energy, Linda. You are sure involved in lots of cooking and organising! Glad the memorial went well and now you get to celebrate birthdays. I am still recovering my energy.
Marilyn, have a great day being as energetic as you want to be.
Judith, nice to hear from you and am praying your recovery is continuing to happen, slowly but surely.
It's a sunny but cool day here. I am still coughing but it is nicer weather so that makes me want to sit in the sun awhile.
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Judith you asked what age I would like to be (as per the picture I posted) and I would think between 35 -42. Why? I got married when I was 35 and 2 months later I turned 36. Became a step mom so that was something new - a step mom to an 11 and 13 year old who lived with their mom but spent a lot of time with us. Then we started to foster - had 50 children (between fostering and the day care I did from home) for 5 years then we adopted 2 special needs children. Loved those times - would go back to when we brought our son and home to be part of our family (they were 2 and 3 years old) and looking back if I knew then how easy it would be to raise my daughter who has Down Syndrome I would have asked hubby to agree to go and adopt more of children like her - that has been the best think in my life - all the love and things she has taught us. She is now 33 and still lives at home - couldn't think of her living anywhere else.
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We had an outdoor service today for church. It was a beautiful day with a slight breeze and partially cloudy. We had folding lawn chairs and our daughter brought a canopy so we could sit in the shade. Near the end of the service a band at the other end of the park started practicing for a concert that was scheduled for a few hours later which was a bit disruptive to listening to the service. All in all, it was a good service and good to see a lot of old friends. We usually meet at three different regions throughout the city so every Summer we have a park service so all the regions can meet together and we can catch up with each other face to face. As we got ready to leave it did start to sprinkle some rain but not enough to get wet walking to the car.
We watched the 7 and 9 year old grandkids last night and will watch them again tomorrow night. Our 15 year old granddaughter was with us so she was a great help in entertaining the children. She has a great immagination and tells long stories to them, which they really love. They were also playing video games so all I had to do was dinner preparation and dishes.0 -
Marilyn, how beautiful that you and hubby were such loving parents and foster parents. What an amazing era in your lives. No wonder you would go back to that time if you could. I'm glad you now have the memories and also probably have an amazing extended family! The Lord has blessed you and many lives through you.
Linda, your day sounded so nice, band practice aside! I love thinking of you outside in a park with your church family.
It's a beautiful day here today and we are expecting someone over soon, so I shall go get ready for their visit. Judith, thinking of you. Praying for you all. Xxx0 -
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Our grass is looking so much better with the rain we had the last couple of days. It is amazing how much better it looks after rain rather than us watering it using tap water. God provides the best water to make things grow.
Finishing up packing all the things that need to go to the conference for the school booth. We borrowed two white tablecloths from the church but one had stains on it so I am soaking it in bleach before I wash it. I think the stain is from tea or coffee and has probably been there for quite a while. I will do my best to get as much out as I can. there will be displays on the table so the stain may not have been noticable but I feel better trying to get it out anyway.
Susan - I am glad you are feeling enough better that you can have friends over.
Marilyn - nice thought today
Judith - I would love to see all your flowers that are flourishing in the warm weather. You sound like you have a lovely flower garden.
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Marilyn, I think we will be humbled and amazed at what the Lord will have stored up for us in Heaven 💖
Linda, I hope you can get most of that stain out. We always have to wash the tablecloths here after we have dinners. The visitor yesterday was from a young woman who is going to clean house for us. She is coming over again this afternoon to do a few hours. It will really help me as I still have far less energy than I should have.
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Linda, Judith is exhausted tonight. She asked me to tell you she will answer your email in the morning. 💖2
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I'm doing the usual packing before a trip today but this is a much longer stay. We will be in Florida for 12 days so I have to pack more since we will not have access to any laundry facilities to wash clothes. The part I do not like about traveling is when we have to take a plane to get somewhere. For some reason, flying really makes me more tired than it does to drive. We will be flying about the same amount of time as we do traveling over the mountain. Maybe it is because it is hard for me to relax so my muscles ad mind are tense the whole way. This is rediculous because my stress is not helping me any and for sure does not help the pilot any since he does not need any help from me. I will take something that is interesting to read to take my mind off noticing every little bump or turbulence that we encounter. Most of importance, I will be praying for peace in my mind and for the safety of us all as we travel. I would appreciate your prayers also.1
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Afternoon Hello Everyone,
Today is hot and sunny in the high 90’s pushing to 100 degrees. Hope you all are staying safe and staying well hydrated.
Linda, yes lots of packing when going on holiday and especially when you don’t have laundry facilities nearby. I will pray for you as you fly to your destination that you will feel calm and at peace. Enjoy your 12 days away. You mentioned you would love to see my flowers and gardens. I will try and take some pictures and share them here.
Susan, praying your energy and strength comes back to you soon so you are able to do the things you are wanting to get done. Thanks for all your prayers for me and for asking after me.
Marilyn another group of great Quotes you are sharing. Sure am enjoying.
I have some updates for you as I was seen by a Specialist yesterday; a lot to take in here. Will share in our Prayer Request Forum!
Blessings on your day stay hydrated and find some cooler places to be so you are out of the direct sunlight. 🙏😇🤗0 -
I'm seeking the direct sunlight here, Judith. It's cold and windy! Lol! But I appreciate that the rest of you are enduring a hot summer and hope you have ways to keep cool and hydrated. Thank you for updating us all about how things are going for you. Xx
Linda, praying for peace in your journey. I think flying is stressful too. I think we give away most of our control and choices when we fly, trusting the crew to do what is best. Trusting in the Lord, too! Take care.
I'm about to wash the dogs for their groom. They are all combed out and just need to be bathed before the groomer clippers them.
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I think that's right about grief, Marilyn. And that's a positive way to move forward, being stronger than our excuses!
The pups got groomed and are a lot happier. I took a photo of them in the same chair. Their faces, legs, feet and bottoms have been trimmed but their coats need to be long till spring.
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