Today Bill had his Dr. appointment. Blood work and everything came back good, but he wants him to see a rheumatologist and a wound clinic for the ulcer on his toe. It is actually caused by gout, so that's the reason for the Dr. He hadn't had a flare in about 18 months, but he had a flare last month. The flare was actually in the other ankle, but Dr. said they were related. He has had me dressing it and taking care of it, but I wasn't happy with it. He decided I was right (probably to appease me). His nurse didn't like a look of a mole on his elbow and said to also make an appointment with a dermatologist. Wow - If this had been a bad office visit, I wonder how many different doctors he would be seeing. Praise the Lord all was well.

Word of the year: HOPE

Hello everyone! It is rather warm here only at 88 degrees but the humidity makes it feel much warmer. Today a new refrigerator is being delivered so I transferred all the food to the fridge in our camper. Otherwise, we aren’t doing much but staying inside to keep cool. Yesterday was mow day and grocery day. I prayed to the Lord to get me through my portion of the mowing and He did. I have a hard time with heat and humidity and the last time I mowed, I had to stop and rest multiple times to get through it. This time, I got all of my portion done without having to rest.

Marilyn, so glad you had a good doctor visit. It was very interesting to read about the verses regarding meat and vegetables. I learn something new every day. It’s good that you have found a new church and are already connecting with the people. You’ll have to let us know what you think after attending this Sunday.

Connie, Glad to hear Bill’s blood work came out ok. Wow, I didn’t know a person could get an ulcer anywhere other than the stomach. I do like that scripture, thanks for sharing.

Restfinder, there are a lot of veggies I don’t like too. But I do try to eat as many of the ones I do like. I’m not big on meat so I eat a lot of chicken. Well, by a lot I mean mostly on the weekends when Bruce grills food. I will eat some steak and hamburger. Not a big fan of pork or seafood either. Anyway, I do like a lot of fruits so have incorporated them into my daily diet. I’m sorry you have migraines but glad the med are working. I have a friend who suffers from migraines. I’ll have to google chaffles as I’ve never heard of them.

Bren, hang in there. You’ll get through this. Prayers for you.

Well that’s all for now, I wish you all a beautiful peaceful day.

~Gail

Had a meeting with the boy bosses today after a grinding already by phone on Tuesday...the meeting wasn't so "horrible" but gee whiz, they made me wait until 3:00 for it and my job IS in danger of termination. They are discussing it and haven't made a final decision yet.

My "error"...the maniac who rented a large unit a few months back, under false pretenses, is a tweaker, beat up the girlfriend's car on our property, after their interaction with me on Saturday.
I should have had him sign a release form or vacate notice before I had her fill out a contract in her name, transferring the unit to her, which is what he said he wanted to do.
So legally...it's not binding and he is still the "legal" renter of that unit....and I may have put them (bosses) in danger of a lawsuit.
They asked her to move out of the unit and not tell him, (the tweaker) transferring to another location that she is keen to do....but is dragging her feet.
"They" are left wondering how many more times I have done such things, in the 23 years I've been there and can't trust that I have followed procedures in every circumstance prior to this.

While I'd like to tuck away some more money for "retirement"...I am hoping they don't drag their feet if they choose to cut me loose. I am in so much pain of late that it won't be a hardship to stay at home, you know? God is aware of all the details and while this in in the boy boss's hands, it's ultimately in God's hands and I will be OK...whatever the outcome.

Kim, I gave away my chaffle maker thing! I didn't have the patience to play with it and I enjoy my microwave omelets immensely...so hope whichever neighbor got it...enjoys it! My kitchen is so tiny and the space for my toys has been long outgrown so only the few things I love and use regularly are staples.

I'm still a few days away from full recovery again...foot/elbow etc. I look forward to a normal night's rest and walking upright again....ad being able to do the necessities without such a struggle.
I so appreciate thoughts and prayers for the days ahead. Thank you!

Thanks Kim!...(and Connie) Yes...nothing slips by Him and He is fully aware of all aspects of every issue!
So glad the storms passed by and you guys are OK! These are repeat performances...yearly. It's cloudy here today and somewhat cooler. I am quite comfy in here and had to turn one fan off already.

I've started a list of things I need to collect from here if they decide to let me go. I've made myself quite cozy over the past 2 decades plus....Bible/books, chargers, food items in the kitchen, a "personal" drawer with misc. stuff.

We've had an apparent break in per Chris....and I'm sure we have more than one maniac on property up to no good. Penning them down is the problem. Proof required and all that.

I didn't bring ice today so may dart out for lunch when Chris leaves, grab my tea and something to eat. Hope the day goes well for us all.
Kim...I used to have those times with David...talking about our beloved Spanky. We both loved him so much...we'd both be crying. The love and memories are treasures...and I'm thankful we have them. Love you!

I really need to get down to see my Mom. Since it is a 4 hour trip, we usually say for 2-3 nights. With all of Bill's doctor's appointments, it has been hard to get away. We are waiting for one more doctor to call to set up the appointment, then we may be able to make a plan.

We are planning a trip to Branson in late August, early September for a few days at Silver Dollar City and the Gospel Music festival. In the past we usually spent 7-10 days there and camped. This year we sold our camper due to Bill just not being up to it. We decided we could get a lot of hotel visits for what we got out of the camper. He also has a hard time walking the hills at the park, so we decided to only do 4 nights (3 days in the park). In order to miss crowds we decided to leave before the Labor Day crowds arrive. Our reservations are in the same area as our favorite campground so we are on the backside of the park and coming in without the traffic. It is a nice little "resort" with studio apartments.

So smoky in my part of the world - air quality is so bad they advise not going out in it. So will have to work at walking around the house to get in enough steps for the day. They are telling us that what we are having re weather (extreme heat and wildfires all around the city) is what we should expect for the rest of the summer -this is the 3rd summer in a row that sitting outside to have a BBQ was not something that people we doing due to the heat and wildfires - and then we spend all winter inside because of the snow and ice - wonder if it will every be back to where it was before when we could sit outside and enjoy our yard and enjoy visiting outside with family and friends. Ok, no more complaining, I am happy and grateful that I am alive.

1 Corinthians 2:6-14
Yet among the mature we do impart wisdom, although it is not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are doomed to pass away. But we impart a secret and hidden wisdom of God, which God decreed before the ages for our glory. None of the rulers of this age understood this, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. But, as it is written, 'What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him' - these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. For who knows a person's thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God. And we impart this in words not taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual. The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned. The spiritual person judges all things, but is himself to be judged by no one. For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?" But we have the mind of Christ

2 Peter 1:16-21
For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was born to him by the Majestic Glory, 'This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased,' we ourselves heard this very voice born from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain. And we have the prophetic word more fully confirmed to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts, knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone's own interpretation. For no prophecy was every produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.