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Good Morning All
I was here about 1 hour ago and started texting replies in our Chat Cafe.
I was here about 1 hour ago and started texting replies in our Chat Cafe; I left off with replying to Susan and hadn’t finished reading Linda and Marilyn’s post. So here I am bAck to finish texting my replies.
I posted a New Thread, Daily Devotions for Advent and Christmas, a Devotion each day related to the theme and will run though until New Years Eve. Hope you enjoy. This New Devotion is replacing the Daily Devotions for November.
Marilyn, I so agree with your last quote, nothing can replace persistence, if we want to see results we need to keep pushing forward and be persistent in what we are doing to see the positive results we hope for. Always have you close to my heart in thoughts and prayers.
Linda, will keep you in prayer as you prepare your lessons for the new school year. I sure remember those days in preparing my lessons every week. In between my Nursing and Counselling I taught in a Christian School for 3 years, taught the ABC’s of Learning to Read, ages 5 to 7. I also taught Geography to the Elementary School aged children and was responsible for all the Bulletin Boards in the school! The years spent at the school were such a blessing! I just read you are making 2 aprons and will deliver them on Christmas Day. So you have a few weeks to work on them. I am sure they will be so appreciated and a welcomed gift. Would love to see pictures of the aprons if you are able to share. So glad to hear the good news about your car. So glad it
wasn’t brake fluid leaking. The Lord sure looked after you. And He was with you as you travelled back home.
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Marilyn - This is so true. Giving up is letting go of the comfortable and going toward the unknown but if we never move, we will miss so many blessings that will change out lives. Comfortable may be safe but it can be stagnant also. I pray God will give me the strength to stretch toward the unknown all the while knowing He will be with me during this time and will bless my courage.
Judith - it is so good to hear from you. I agree with Susan about how the surgeries have damaged your body. Each surgery leaves a scar that builds on each new surgery. Your body is a wonder that it can manage to heal as well as it has. I will try to take a picture of the finished apron. Since it does not have any ties, it is a little complicated but since I made the first one, I do understand how to put it together better. I need to find some more double fold bias take in the right color before I can do much. It seems the colors I need as in great damand since I could only find a few of each color and I need four of each color.
Susan - I am sorry you are having problems with your caravan again. A leaky water valve can cause a lot of frustration. I assume you can still use the water, just have an anoying dripping.
My husband moved all the patio furnature to the storage shed today. I was afraid that he would hurt his shoulder so was planning to help him but he said he was fine. His arm is getting more movement and is stronger each week. He is so faithful to do his exercises each day although he does a lot of groaning and moaning with his effort when he does them.0 -
For Judith and anyone else interested in the Spoon story: Christine Miserandino used the closest objects at hand to illustrate her metaphor — the spoons on the nearby tables at the diner. Spoon Theory explains that someone who has a chronic health condition starts each day with a limited amount of energy — represented in Miserandino's example by a set number of spoons. You can read more details here:
https://www.optum.com/library/pharmacy/page.hub.spoon-theory-chronic-conditions.html#:~:text=Miserandino used the closest objects,a set number of spoons.
Thank you for the quotes, Marilyn. They are inspiring and thought provoking.
Linda, maybe you could get white bias tape and dye it? Unless the store could do a special order for you, or maybe you could find what you need on eBay or Amazon. Glad hubby is getting better though it sounds like a painful recovery.
About the caravan valve - we switched to using our tank water and pump instead of being hitched up to the main water supply. It isn't leaking. That means we need another kind of valve replaced. Colin spent the morning finding a plumber who can work on the van on site once we get to Hobart. That will be the week before Christmas. We'll just keep replenishing the tanks manually till then. Looks like we'll need to do our laundry elsewhere as our 3.5kg washing machine needed us to refill the tanks twice just to get one load done!
I'm having a quiet day as we went on a steep walk to a lookout yesterday, then did a steep rainforest walk, and I managed to fall flat on my front. I didn't get cut or break anything but did get bruised. Today there are a few places swollen and achey! I'll be OK, just need a few days to recover.1 -
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Susan - thanks for the spoon story. That makes perfect sense to me and is a good illustration of how much we have to be thankful for when we have health. I am glad that you have the water tank to fall back on to have water but it is true that laundry does take quite a bit of water. I am sorry you fell. I hope you Feel better soon.
Judith - I am sorry if people expect you to have more spoons like in the story. Those who do not understand may at some time have to deal with health issues like yours and then can understand. In the mean time, use your spoons wisely. When you are running low, we do not want you to spend your energy on things that are not as important as others.
Mariyn - kind words are always the best!
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Linda, you're welcome for the spoon theory. Yes, the water situstion is able to be mansged. I am still a bit stiff and sore today but will heal. Safe travels!
Marilyn, I love Linus' kindness. 💖
Judith, hoping you are keeping track of your spoons today. 🥄🥄🥄
We're still in relax mode here. I may groom the dogs then make some cards, or maybe bake. Take care everyone.1 -
Thank you Susan and yes I’m keeping track of my Spoons and using them wisely. One thing I have learned since dealing with my limitations is to take tests when I need them and I have learned all through the years to look after my Mental and Emotional health by putting my trust in Jesus to keep me strong in mind body and spirit, I allow God to encourage me through Scripture and through the kind people He brings a long my path. God is Good and He is the One who gives me just what I need to go through each day. Yes I use my Spoons wisely!
I am so sorry you had the fall, hope you heal up quickly and feel better soon. Hope you get the leak repaired soon but happy you have the water tank to fall back on. Take care my friend!
Linda, safe travels on the roads. You said you were travelling, where are you going? Look forward to connecting with you when you can sign in.
I left a message on our Monthly Team Goal page thread. Tomorrow night I will be posting our New Team Monthly Goals for December. We will focus on eating healthy over the holidays and keep up with maintaining our Daily Calorie intake and keep up with Cardio and Strength Training to keep healthy in Mind Body and Spirit through the Month of December!
Keep the Sparkle ❇️ and Shine 💖 On Together!1 -
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My Fitness Pal is being glitchy today. It shut the screen down while I was typing snd I lost my post.
Jufith, good to see you here, and to know how you are using your spoons wisely. Yes, I am healing. Volun has a bad back today and it is cold, so we're both resting.
Marilyn, so true. I hope your health gosls are getting closer.
Linda, hope your trip is going well.1 -
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Lovely, Marilyn.
Colin has a cold with headache today. We'll stay put. There's no Dr here till Tuesday and our Dr can't even do a Telehealth appointment till Tuesday. Hope I don't catch it too but we do have to live in close quarters, so what will be will be.0 -
This is my third time trying to post so it will be short. I will post more later but need to go to dinner right now. We had a safe flight to Dallas, Texas and are able to see many old friends
and make new ones.
Judith I hope you had a good day in Vancouver with your doctor appointments.0 -
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That's true, Marilyn.
Linda, glad you arrived safely. Enjoy your Dallas stay.
Judith, I hope your Dr appointment went well, too.
We're not doing much today. Colin is having another day of sleeping. He isn't normally someone who rests, except for a nap in the afternoon. He is eating small meals, thankfully. The first day he wouldn't eat. This is day 3.0 -
I hope Colin is feeling better. It is not fun not feeling well when you are traveling!
My husband had a round table discussion about the school and there were several people who were interested in signing up for classes. I am glad we can get out the word about the school at these conferences!
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Evening Hello,
Fitness Pal was giving me fits also but on our sign in thread, each time I tried to read a post and reply as soon as it posted the site closed on me. I persevered for a bit but finally came here and all was good, I started a new Team Bible Reading for December, Team Weight Loss and Maintenance Thread for December and posted our daily Advent Devotional! Then I had fun with the games and here I am here. So far all good.
Susan sorry Colin has a sore back, will keep him in prayer and hope he feels better soon. Good you are both resting. Stay warm!
Linda I saw you here on our game threads and yes you made me chuckle 🤭 with your comments. Hope you are enjoying your travels.
Marilyn, great quote! Heaps of inspiration with the things you post. Thank you!
Off to bed now! God Bless your Sunday! Enjoy your Sunday services… see you tomorrow! 🙏❤️0 -
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Marilyn, that's a good legacy to aim for.
Judith, good to see you feeling up to posting. Colin has also been sick with a cold for four days now. His back is still going to bother him due to structural damage, but rest lessens the pain. We have been resting four days now and I am wondering if I am catching his cold. We are here in one spot till Saturday. Hopefully we'll be OK by then!
Linda, that's great about Glenn being able to talk about the school with more people who may be able to support it. Hope you are both feeling well too.
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Marilyn, how true, yes we all will be a memory to some and yes we want to leave a legacy that will reflect the Lord Jesus Christ. That our memory will remind them the years we lived for the Lord and hopefully draw that one into the Lord also. Thanks for sharing my Friend.
Susan, so sorry to hear Colin is still sick with a cold. And sorry about his back. My prayers are with him and with you my friend that you both will be feeling well soon! Good you are able to stay in the spot you are in until Saturday. I am sure it’s a lovely setting where you are. And hope by Saturday you both will be well and be able to resume your trip.
Linda, great Glenn is able to connect with so many telling them about the school and in turn this is helping in bringing in the needed support. Hope you both are enjoying your travels and are both well!
Take care all, trust your day was blessed as you attended your Sunday services and spending time with your families! See you all tomorrow!
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We made it back to Colorado from Dallas this afternoon. We had a fairly smooth flight except over the mountain range but that is to be expected. The heat from the mountains raises into the air and causes turbulance as we fly. It does not last long so that is good. I am washing clothes now and unpacking. I took lots of notes so I need to go back over them so when we meet with the minister, we can have some ideas of what to do to help us grow.
Dallas was a little warmer than it is in Colorado by about 10 degrees. I brought cooler clothes and warmer because I did not know what weather to expect. The hotel actually kept the rooms very cool so I wore my warmer clothes with a sweater too. Walking outside was really nice but we did not have much time to do that except when we went to eat. We took lots of food to eat for breakfast and lunch so we only had to go outside for dinner.
Susan - I am praying for Colin to feel better and for you to stay well. At least you have a beautiful area to stay in as you re-cooperate.
Judith - good to see you on our threads again. You must have more "spoons" to use.
Marilyn - I do hope my legacy is one that makes people smile and think of me having fun in heaven waiting for them to join me.
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Hello everyone. Unfortunately I have Colin's virus. Fortunately he is feeling a bit better. I am going to stay in bed and sleep today.1
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Susan - it is difficult not to share viruses when you are in such close quarters. I am grateful that Colin is feeling better so he can help you out as needed. Can he cook or at least open a can of soup for you? Some husbands are totally unaware of what needs to be done or what to do. I pray that Colin is not one of those! 😊
Glenn woke up during the night with shaking chills. He could hardly stand up he was trembling so much. He said he felt like he was frozen although he was in the bed with flannel sheets, the heater on, winter pajamas and socks on his feet. He forehead did not feel like he had a fever at first but within half an hour he had a 101.6F fever. I think the shaking was caused by his nervous system being jolted with his fever going up so quickly. We had a daughter with febrile seizures that the doctor told us the seizures were caused by the rapid rise of the fever so maybe that is what happened to Glenn. I gave him some Tylenol and he drank water and about an hour later he was fine. He is having irregular heart beats today which usualy comes with stress. He was diagnosed with ventricular fibrilization which is problems with the bottom part of his heart, so I am hoping that with rest today that settles down too. He did have heart surgery for that several years ago but occcassioally still can have some symptoms.
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How scary for you both, Linda and Glenn. I am relieved hecseemed normal again this morning. Colin got Sepsis once and had similar symptoms. I got the ambulance to him and emergency staff had to work hard to save him. I am glad Glenn did not have that!
Marilyn, good idea breaking down hard tasks into littler pieces.
Judith, thinking of you.
I'm having another rest day trying to recover from our virus. Colin is pretty good now and can cook a bit. He put a roast in the crock pot this morning so we'll be fine for dinner. I didn't feel like breakfast but ate some lunch. Colin is able to take care of us when necessary. He's very handy and doesn't act like a lot of men who see domestic chores as women's work. He did the washing for us this morning too and even vaccuumed the caravan...0 -
Good Morning All
Susan, so sorry You have the virus that Colin had, my prayers are with you that you soon will be feeling better. Glad Colin is over his virus. Take care and God Bless!
Linda, so scary and unsettling to wake up to Glenn shaking like that and later having high fever. Hope things have settled down today. Glad you had good trip and made it back to Colorado from Dallas. My prayers are with you both.
Marilyn, yes I agree, breaking jobs down help and make it more manageable. Thinking of you and praying for you.
Today I’m at Cancer Clinic for treatment and consultation with Dental Surgeon regarding my Mouth and Jaw issues. Trusting they have solutions for both situations. Would appreciate your prayers. It’s a long day as my appointment is as long as last week with Neurologist. I’m still waiting on my CT Scan! Had Blood work done.
Will be back tomorrow to bring a favourable update from todays appointment. Take care all and God Bless you! 🙏❤️🤗1 -
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Marilyn - Dogs are so special. I miss our dog but as much as we travel we can not have any now. When we finally retire for good and stay at one place I would love to have a small dog as a companion.
Judith - prayers going up for your apointment and that you do not get too tired. It would be wonderful if they have some solutions to help with your jaw and mouth issues.
Susan - I hope you are getting better like Colin did. I appreciate you getting on here when you are not feeling well.
My husband is still not feeling well. The fever is gone and now has intestinal "issues". We were planning to have our Bible study at our house but he just does not feel like it. Our assistant leader is also sick and his wife is recovering from surgery so they can not do it either. I will be so glad when everyone is back to normal and we can meet together again.
On a brighter note, my geranium cutting from my potted plant I had outside (and is now frozen stiff) now has nice long roots on it. I will pot it in potting soil and will be able to put it outside next summer. Buying a new one each year can get expensive so I will be saving money this Spring.2 -
Linda, sorry to hear about all the sickness and sure hope Glenn starts to feel better soon. I feel for you, being the caretaker so much. The geranium plant sounds great. Glad you have a way to nurture the cutting through winter. Take care!
Marilyn, you're right, there's nothing like the devotion of a loving dog.
Judith, praying for good news for you and strength and stamina to go through the next round of treatments. I'll look forward to your updates.
The cold is still with me but I believe the symptoms are starting to subside. Still have little energy but hopefully that will come back in a few more days.1 -
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