Susan. Praying for cooler temps though summer is probably only half gone.
Praying for you & Colin too. God knows & He can make an earlier appointment, of course it in His time.
I’m sure it will be fun. Not all the family there as Mariposa & Annabella are not coming or son in Branson.


Judith. Praying for you too & all you are going through.

Linda. It can be so frustrating when all, our work just disappears. I then try & use the computer but iPad & iPhone are so much easier. I can multi task & watch the news too.

Tonight I made salmon on the air fryer. Oh my so 😋. It was so good! Plus so easy. The salmon was flaky & only took 10 minutes in the air fryer. Yumm

Praying. Stay well all. 🙏🏻

Had a great part.
Decided to vibe honest on our way home now.
So get home around 9:30.
I had to laugh at you Linda about wearing Glens coat bin my mind it was funny.
Anything to stay warm

Common the car so this short.

Happy Lords day all. ✝️🙏

We spent quite a bit of time traveling to a funeral today. The drive took 90 minutes one way. We took some friends with us so we had some interesting conversation on the way and back. She is very politically aware of things and was able to explain some things in the government to us. I am not sure I agree with some things she thinks is going on but it was interesting to see her opinion. The main roads were nice and dry but as we got up in the mountains to the little town we went to, the roads were slushy and snow packed. I do appreciate Glenn driving and that we have 4 wheel drive in the truck. The woman who died was 93 and was the last living of 13 siblings. Her grandson, who did the service. was our music leader when he was here in Grand Junction in college. His mother is part of our Bible study group we have on Tuesday evening.

Susan - I am glad you are finding resources to get Colin to a cardiologist sooner even though it may cost more money. His health and well being are much more important than money at this time. Happy Australia Day to you! Did you have a celebration in your community? Does Australia have a national song?

Barb - by my clock you should have gotten home about an hour ago. I hope you are not too tired traveling. Do you have pictures of the birthday girl?

Judith - thanks for stopping by in spite of having some difficult days. It really sounds painful. Are they able to numb the area? My M-I-L had lidocaine gel put on her leg ulcers before debridement. She said that did help with the pain. I don't know if they are doing the same type of procedure on your skin or
not. I'm sorry they were not able to do the biopsy.

Judith. Thank you for the update with you prayers that your ultrasound can be scheduled quickly. 2 weeks is a long time to wait. 🙏🏻. Prayers for your diseased skin to heal & inflammation come down.
Plus wisdom for drs.
Thank you for posting the veggies with air fryer.

Susan. Happy Australia Day. Though already Monday when you get this. Loved the picture.
Wednesday is Kansas day. The day Kansas became a state. I also believe it is China New Year’s Day that day 1/29.
Praying for Colin & see cardiologist asap. 🙏🏻
So did you like using your new Bible. We both got new Bibles. I am enjoying using mine though it is thick. I just got a new case for it too.

Linda. Sorry about your lost. 93 is a good life I’m sure.
We have a celebration of life on Wednesday Kansas day at our old church. So we will see lots of old friends. Prayers of the family.
So you have a Bible study on Tuesday like me, Yours is at night mine is in the morning. We haven’t had many this month due to the snow & cold.
Yes the snow is still around. Hardly anyone shovels or clears sidewalks so walking is still a challenge. We are to have some days on the 40’s so maybe more melting we hope. I am getting tired of it as it is 3 weeks old today.

Busy day with watching football games. Eagles is the team where I’m from & accent i have. Plus chiefs the team we live at now. Praying they win. Though it is close.

Sending pics from the party plus the sweater I made, my first knitted or sweater I made for myself.

Hello friends. It's a busy day here overlaid with a family crisis. We are going to the Dr for Colin this morning, then I have a haircut, a meeting with the producer of our play to write a bit more for the final scene, then friends are arriving to stay a few days.

Please forgive my distraction.

I have read everyone's posts and am praying. I thank you for praying for us.

Linda, I loved your photos and sweater. Your grandchildren are precious. I hope the snow melts soon. Yes, I love the new Bible and also have a new case! The old onecwas flaking away, being pleather and old. Th we new one is canvas.

Judith, your medical treatment and you are definitely on my mind and in my prayers.

Linda, I took both dogs to people who groom for a living from when they were puppies. I followed the advice of a groomer about what equipment to buy for grooming them and asked for a basic grooming lesson, then took it from there. I always have handled dogs as pets and can usually do anything I want to do with them as far as handling goes, so they trust me I guess.

We had our new washing machine delivered today. It was amazing how quickly they were able to get it out of the truck and into the house. Glenn said they had straps that they put under the machine and around their waists like a belt. They stood up and the machine was carried it between them with their hands only steadying it. I did not see it but Glenn was impressed with it. We were a bit concerned that they might scratch our floors with the wheels of the dolly moving it but they did not touch the floor at all with this contraption of belts. I have not tried the washer out but it has an agitator that can be removed when I put big items in it and it will still wash the clothes. I am not sure how it works. I will need to read the instruction book to see what to do.

We had two appointments cancelled this afternoon so I had extra time to do things around the house. I decided to do some sewing projects that had been waiting to be done. One was to make cloth bowl covers for a friend who does not like to use anything plastic like plastic wrap over leftovers. She is has also been canning all Fall and continues to do so even now so she does not have to depend on going to the store for food when her garden is not growing. Another project I worked on was that I had a towel that I did not use that I cut into squares to make dish clothes to use at the cabin during the summer. I usually take up my old kitchen towels and dishcloths but they have gotten almost worn out. Since it is very rustic, I do not like to take my good kitchen towels/dishcloths up there because they get so dirty. Now I have "new" dishcloths that were free and I do not care if they get stained.

Susan - I am praying for the family crisis that you are having. With all the things that you already have going on it your life, I pray as JC did in the prayer thread, that this does not disrupt what you already are dealing with in Colin's health. I look forward to hearing about the play that is coming up soon. I am sure everyone will love it. I love it and I have not seen it and probably never will unless you all become famous and you are on TV.

Judith - Thank-you for the detailed update. My heart breaks for you just hearing what you continue to go through, and it is inspiring to hear your strong faith in your healing. We are cheering you on as we pray every day.
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Barb - how exciting that it is warming up where you are. We also had warmer temperatures. It was almost 50F (10C) today. It was so nice not to have to wear a heavy coat when we went outside. A sweater was just all we needed.

Have a great day all
I will have Ladies Bible study only for the 2 time this month due to snow, cold and off for teachers inservice.

Prayers for all.

I make nnew knitted dishcloths for my family and me every year. Now you know some of what I give my family for Christmas. Your projects sound neat Linda.
Hope using the new washer will be easy for you.

Good morning maybe afternoon or early eve for Susan

So glad you got us updated Susan. Praying play turns out well. I was wondering if Colin would be able to,be still in it. So glad you got an earlier cardiologist appointment. God is good. Prayers for wisdom for the dr in treating him

Judith. Prayers that your ultrasound will be soon & drs will have wisdom in treating your prayers you are sleeping ok & for weight gain & less pain. Plus able some time to eat more food of your liking.

Linda so glad you like your washer & it’s quieter. Yes we are seeing more grass and more street curbs. I still need to wear bots in walking. I hope to be able to walk with Mariposa this morning. It’s encouraging that the snow is melting.
We are to get rain not snow on Thursday Friday & that should wash the salt from the street & maybe snow away.
Eggs are expensive here too. Harry just got jumbo eggs for $5.87 yesterday at a local grocery store here.
I heard that eggs will go up more to a new bird flu strain.
I also have a funeral to attend at our old church this evening so a busy full day.
Prayers for all.

We made the 3 hours round trip to COSTCO today. I am sad we have to travel so far but the one they were planning to build here in Grand Junction was canceled because the builders could not agree with the city on some details. As usual, when we go there we buy things that we did not expect to buy but it is such a great price being a large warehouse and selling things in bulk. We were able to buy 8 dozen eggs with the price being $4.06 each dozen. The eggs at Walmart today was $7 a dozen. We will not use all of them before they expire so I will freeze a lot to have for later when we need more. It is very convenient to do it that way although I blenderize them so if I wanted a fried egg, I would not be able to have that. The eggs work great for cooking and baking which is mostly what I need them for.

I have a busy day tomorrow with my last physical therapy appointment, donating blood, a TOPS meeting and some computer work to do. I am going to put my dinner in the crock pot so it will be ready by evening. I am making Chicken Azteca which is easy to just put in and let it cook until we are ready to eat.

Susan - I am glad that Colin is getting in earlier to have his stress test. Paying extra does help when our health is fragile. I am hoping that your play goes on without any problems. I'm sorry that Colin can not be in it but am glad that he can go to the Matinee to see it. I am praying for your son and his situation. God knows the details and it hurts his heart to see you all hurting and stressed.

Barb - I am glad that your snow is melting. It gives us hope that Spring is on the way eventually. I hope your and Mariposa have a fun walk in the warmer weather.

Judith - how do you make your dish cloths - knitted, crocheted, etc?

Judith Praying for you that you keep your ounces if not maybe gain a bit more. Also praying for your ultrasounds I hope they are soon. Then we w ill be pryaing for wisdom for your Drs and knowing how to treat you.

Susan, praying for Colin and so glad that you got a earlier cardiologist appointment. Prayers for wisdom for him. Praying for your son, and the situation with wisdom from God and His peace in knowing what to do.
Also as it wil be February soon and your performance coming up oh so soon.

Linda, you got a busy day I hope all goes well. Prayers. What does TOPS stand for? I use to donate my blood, and even earned a 5 gallon pin with Red Cross. Since here in KC we have a community blood donation I have given more than the 40 times. Most of my donations beiing done at a high school, while working. Each time you donate there is a scar so getting blood from me for Drs. can be challenging that I don't donate any more.
Hope your PT goes well too.
I hope you post your recipe, as I am to eat more chicken foods, and cooking in a crockpot make it so easy. Your recipe sounds yummy.

I also knit dishcloths, but also make scrubbies out of scrubby yarns. This I crochet. I make both every year for family for Christmas
Yesterday was China New Year or Lunar New Year. I will enclose Mariposa in in New Year's dress. Yes, we had a nice walk. Most of the snow is gone, except if sidewalks are not shoveled or the big piles. Today it's to rain and maybe that will wash the snow away plus the salt on the roads and our cars.

I will send Mariposa on my cell as I cannot pull it up on the computer, and since my earlier text disappeared I went tot the computer. So pic comiong.
Have a great day.

Today was my last meeting with the physical therapist, I donated blood, walked for 30 minutes and went to my TOPS meeting. I lost 1/4 pound but as Judith says, every ounce counts. In my case it was weight lost. I asked the phlebotomist at where I donated blood and she said that a unit of blood weighs about a pound. Of course they encourage you to drink lots of water as well as eat a high protein snack which puts back the pound lost during the donation.

Susan - how are you and Colin doing? I am praying for less stress for both of you. I hope the play is not giving you more stress. It will be over soon and just be a pleasant memory.

Barb - The name TOPS stands for Take Off Pounds Sensibly. We are not all doing the same weight loss program but all support each other. Marilyn from our group is also in a TOPS group. Mariposa is so cute in her special dress. Did you make it for her? You have not mentioned sewing but you are so talented, I thought maybe that was one of your skills too.

Judith - keep up the good work of maintaining your weight gain. We cheer you on with each ounce you gain. Do you have a special crochet pattern you are using for your Afghan? What colors are you using? How big is it going to be when it is finished?

Hello everyone. Sorry for not chatting yesterday.

We said goodbye to our friends who were staying with us in the morning, then I made a Caesar Salad from scratch.

My school friend Ian arrived for lunch so we chatted the afternoon away.

Then Colin and I went to a get together with all the Once Upon a Time people.

We also volunteered to help blow up helium balloons after that and I wound up giving a friend a lift to Officeworks to pick up a poster advertising a Murder Mystery dinner on Feb 15th. Officeworks is open till 9pm.

I kind of crashed after that.

Today is the show! Here I am as Alice in Wonderland with my magical book of fairy stories!



I'll tell you about it tomorrow!

Yes, Colin is resting and is even resting right now. He is determined to come to the matinee.

Judith, so sorry about your fatigue. Yes please, do rest.

Barb, Mariposa is so cute! I love her in her Happy New Year clothes.

Linda, what a relief to be done with the hip clinic. Congratulations on your weight loss too.

I need to keep moving today. Life should settle down a little after today.