Linedancer--I keep praying for your grandson.  I'm sure rehab will be lengthy.

angelface--Wish we'd get some wet and soggy.

Chia--Thanks for the link.

Shirley--Sorry you had trouble with the Gallery and the new cat avatar.  Finlay has never been in the care of anybody but his parents and relatives.  I hope he's doing OK.

Chia, that is a very touching link, thank you.  I had no idea this went on. 

Neither had my friend's son, Joan, and in spite of having to re-start her heart a few times, they both survived!

Good Afternoon,

Shirley,  Loved the pix of your darling gr-grands over in Photos.  Your red-haired ballerina reminds me of mine at that age.  I have pictures of her and her sister dressed for their first recital in similar tutus and with their hair in the ballerina's bun surrounded by flowers.    Miss Ellen is in perfect position but Miss Emily looks like a sumo wrestler.  Not surprising that one turned out to be a dancer and the other an athlete!!

Heavy rain overnight lowered the temperatures so much that the a/c hasn't run as much today.  I probably won't have to water the "pot" garden for several more days.  Nice for the water bill!!!!

Hoping Everyfriend Everywhere has had a lovely day.

My daughter Kelly had the four girls,  Maddie,  Maggie,  Maeve and Maren and I do not recall them ever having
a baby sitter that was not a family member... 

But at 16 Maddie went to Europe to be an Au Pair for
friends of the family ....   She traveled around pretty
much on her own ....    Kids are amazing and they tend
to preform exceptionally when in the care of others,
or themselves.   (Or at least these four have)...   

I hope that Finley has a great time and a great
experience.

Sandy

Bis, I have failed so far to do a bit of snail mail. I just seem to be wiped out after that wonderful day yesterday. So I have spent the day reading and napping. I feel like a real slug. I'm sure Finlay will have so much to report on his camp experience, and it must be heart warming to hear from you each day at mail call. You are a good Grandma.

Gloria de, I am glad you had the stitches removed without any problems. Now we can hope the infection clears up more quickly.

Gloria, there is so much in the medical field now that we do not understand, so we have to take the word of those in charge. Patricia made it reassuring as to the assisted living phase so we can have hope that they do a good job.

Chia, thanks for the post re: the Arizona. It was a welcome message, knowing this action can be done.

Chia, that is a very touching video of the Arizona.  Thanks for posting it.

Mary Ann

It is after 10, and I am still here. I want to thank all my dear cyber friends for there prays. This realy family and everyone cares.

Prays also to all my other friends who are in need.

Well, I had my appointment with Dr. today and he is starting me on PT and gave me some pads for my back.  And ordered an xray for my back.

My two daughters came in from Del Rio this afternoon and they along with my daughter here along with other family members went to a Greek restaurant for dinner.  It was pretty good, but did like the belly dancer they had performing.
I ask my wife if she was remembering all the moves.   

I am off to bed, Nite, Sweet Dreams and God Bless. 

Before I forget..... I've got a brain teaser for all of you that used to sing songs when we were kids.... remember the alphabet one, remember "Mickey Mouse's Birthday Party.... and another one that my neighbor just brought up laughing about her sister who is in a rehab place right now, got everyone singing along.  It goes like... "Playmate, come out & play with me, slide down my cellar door, .... dee dee dum dum... can't remember the words, a rain barrel in there somewhere... but "I can't come out & play, my dolly's got the flu ... boo hoo, boo hoo, boo hoo".. and so on.  My sister would sing all day long & would perform for everyone that came to the house.  I sometimes would sing with her when we were alone but I didn't perform for anyone... for any reason.  She was the bashful one ... I never met a stranger & wasn't afraid of anything... and now she doesn't remember every doing it.  I just called her.  She has very selective memories.... can always remember things I did wrong.     Anybody recall those songs of the early '40s?

Sandy, girls are way more cautious and careful than boys.  I really believe that.  Your girls were raised to be independent and so was I.... but my brothers could find trouble no matter where they went.  Boys tend to want to "one up" the other kids, dare each other or just want to explore.  I was surprised how different they think & react after having a girl & then 2 boys.  I realized my brothers had a lot more fun than my sister.... she was catered to & pampered but they had more chance to do what they wanted.  At least that's what I thought growing up & raising my own kids.

Thanks, Callie, I sure know the difference in kids.... my sister & I were as different as possible and our mother let us all "just be us".  Mom was a "prissy" little girl and her younger twin sisters were terrible tomboys. Since her mother died when she was 7, she felt a lot of responsibility for her younger sisters, including a third sister  a few years younger than the twins.  They had 3 older brothers & an older sister, had plenty of help, but their father was hands on all the way and they adored him.  He remarried a few years later, his wife's cousin whose husband died and left her with 2 sons about the same age as my mother.  The twins were identical but if you looked at their photos through out their lives, one was serious & the other always gazing off... a dreamer. Mom always thought my sister was like her and I was like the twins.  I like to think I let my kids be free to be themselves as well...  and I still think my boys are more naive than my daughter, and can still miss judge people more than she does.  One son is "bluster" and the other quiet.  I enjoy tales about your grands & their adventures. 

Time for midnight snacks for the cats.... none of them wanted their usual foods... maybe they need to go a little hungry, no question they are getting spoiled.  God Bless & sweet dreams to all.  Shirley

Haha, Hal, I had a neighbor many years ago that taught belly dancing... and no, I didn't take lessons!  Did you not try the exercises I told you about?     Seriously, hope the PT works.

Hal, If you ended up with a black eye for suggesting your wife do the belly dance, you deserved a good whack. I'm sorry about the back problem, but it sounds like you have a very good doctor.

Tisie, as I recall it goes.

Playmate. come out and play with me
And bring your dollies three.
Climb up the apple tree,
Look down my rain barrel,
slide down the cellar door
And we'll be jollly friends
Forever more.
I'm sorry playmate, I cannot play with you,
My dollies have the flu,
Boo Hoo, boo hoo , hoo, hoo.
Ain't got no rain barrel,
Ain't got no cellar door,
But we'll be jolly friends, forever more.

My Mom taught me that song when I was just a little girl, and I loved it. My two sons are exact opposites Tisie, and both are so valuable to me, and I too wanted my boys to have the freedom to live their own lives, and I still do, that's why at my age I can live here and be cared for day and night if needed. Sleep well dear friend.

And love, hugs and prayers to all of you. June

Chia, I echo Shirley, " very touching, " had no Idea that a memorial service like this was taking place, how comforting for family and comrades past and present........

Posting much too late....but wanted to stop in and say HELLO.

Patti had some issues but did get released from the hospital late this afternoon. She is at her son's home recouping....and will head back to Wyoming on Sunday.  I wanted her to come here but she didn't want to hurt her son and dil's feelings.  They cared so much that they both went out tonight and left her and her husband there.  They never mentioned that they would not be there.  Oh well, what can one do?  BTW, he could not be bothered to get to the hospital to visit her either.  I just feel bad for her.  See JACKIE, just another issue that you and Patti share! 

We took it easy today...Bob took me out to breakfast... we did a bit of shopping then came home to enjoy our 49th wedding day in peace and quiet.   We just can not believe we have been married and together so many years.  How blessed we are.  If we are in town we normally go to the chapel where we were married.  It was just too hot today so we will go and visit it soon.  Believe it or not I fixed a meatloaf for dinner and it sure tasted yummy.  We will go out to dinner tomorrow night before we head to the Willie Nelson Concert.  We have to pick up Mark from the airport early afternoon....he is flying home after completing level 2 of his PGA training.  He had to admit the heat and humidity in Florida was worse than any hot day when he lived in Cabo!  His best news for is is h got a call about a job he was hoping for and will start the 1st of August.  It is a teaching position as a pro at a exculisive course here.  Sadly, it is temporary as golf courses are seasonal here in Colorado.

I must get to bed.....goodnight EVERYFRIEND!

Jenny

Jenny, all I can say is nasty and uncaring...his turn will come....thank heavens Patti has caring son and dil.....

Jenny look out for surprise e-mail....

Good Saturday morning, Everyfriend.   There's a breakfast buffet to accompany your coffee or tea. I wish everyone a good day!!





You Know It's Summer in Florida When...

- When your car is overheating before you drive it.

- Your computer won't work unless it has it's own AC blowing on it.

- Hot air balloons can't go up, because the air outside is hotter than the heated air in the balloon

- Airplanes can't land because the asphalt runways are too soft.

- You discover that you can drive the car using only two fingers on the hot steering wheel.

- The ducks in the park are designated "original recipe" and "extra crispy."

-More hot water comes from the cold water tap than the hot one.

- Your pool water boils so much in the sun that you can boil potatoes in ten minutes in it.

- You burn the grass by watering it with the hose.

- The hotdogs sold outside the Home Depot are actually hot.

- A hot shower cools you off.

- The politicians have to take their hands out of your pockets to fan themselves.

- You cover the leather seats in the car with cloth or sit on towels.

- At noon in July, the kids are on summer vacation, and no one is moving on the streets.

- Sunscreen is sold at the front of the checkout counter, a formula less than 30 SPF is a joke, and you wear it just to go shopping.

- You burn your hand opening the car door and your rear end wearing shorts on the hot seats.

- You notice the best parking place is determined by the shade under trees instead of the distance to the door.

- Your dog refuses to go outside so you are forced to build and inside a/c toilet facility for it.

- All picnics feature hot food like it or not.

- There is no such thing as "Cool Aid."

- The beaches are over populated with natives instead of tourists.



The Pastor's Worst Enemy: PRIDE
(Author Unknown)


*The Particular Causes of Pride*

Public gifts: As your gifts are exercised in public (unlike those with more private and unseen gifts and ministries), they are more likely to be recognized, admired, and praised.

Official status: As many of God's people respect and honor the "office" of pastor (sometimes regardless of who fills it), you may be inclined to think it is you they respect and honor.

Man-centeredness: When people are blessed under your ministry, they will often attribute it to you rather than to God.
Worldly ideas of leadership. You see yourself as "in charge of all these people," rather than their servant.

Inexperience: The Church is quite unique in how it places untested and inexperienced young men into positions of the highest responsibility without going through the "humbling school of hard knocks." Having never been led, they sometimes do not know how to lead.

Misunderstanding of call to the ministry: Paul did not see the pastoral ministry as a prize he had earned. For Paul, it was as much a grace, an unearned gift, as salvation (Eph. 3:.

*The Pastoral Consequences of Pride*

If you fall into pride there will be serious consequences in your ministry.

- You will start depending on your gifts rather than on God.
- You will become impatient with your less gifted brethren in the ministry or eldership.
- You will become thoughtlessly insensitive to the traditions and customs of the past.
- You will resist personal criticism and mature counsel.
- You will become discouraged and discontented because "I deserve better than this crowd!"
- You will regard yourself as above the small/dirty jobs in the congregation.
- You will stop learning because you know more than everyone else anyway.
- You may fall into the "condemnation of the devil" (1 Tim.3:6).

*The Personal Cure of Pride*

Let these two phrases be the double heartbeat of our ministries.

1. I am a sinner

- Remember what I was (think on the sins you've been delivered from)
- Remember what I could be now (if God had not stopped you)
- Remember what I still am (research your own heart )
- Remember what I could yet be (if God removed His restraining grace)

2. I am a servant

- A servant of God (not independent but dependent on God for commission, authority, blessing)
- A servant of God's people (not their lord or sovereign)
- A servant of sinners (do not look down on the unsaved but get down on your knees for them)
- A servant of servants (don't compete with other pastors but serve them)
- A servant of the Servant (who said, "I am among you as one who serves," and, "the servant is not greater than his Master.")





"All we want in Christ, we shall find in Christ. If we want little, we shall find little. If we want much, we shall find much; but if, in utter helplessness, we cast our all on Christ, he will be to us the whole treasury of God."

- Henry Benjamin Whipple
   

Good morning everyone..

Going to be another hot one here but I don't think the humidity will be as bad. While picking the beans yesterday I heard a sound above my head only to find out it was a wild goose flying low and the sound was the wind going through its wings.Then when in bed last night a group flew so low and honking by the house . Usually when they start the flying like that they are getting ready to head south.Hope not for a while!!
Will go to town to pick up a few groceries this morning before it gets to be like an ant hill with people. Then home to do laundry  and cleaning up.

Joan, thank you for breakfast, love buffets as one can take just a wee bit and try new things.

Enjoy your day everyone

Good morning, Amy.  You were lucky that sound was the wind going through the wild goose's wings and NOT the sound of it dropping a "present" for you.   I have to get some groceries, too, and find early in the morning is the best time to go.

Oh, Amy, I love the sound that the wind makes as geese go flying by.  We have not seen many geese this year, guess the ones that stop during the winter talked our locals into going north with them.  Smart birds, they only spend winters here that are mild & go on south when it's really going to be cold.  So sad the "highway improvement" (new off ramp) took the rookery of the egrets & herons, they were hilarious to watch the young practice formation flying..... I have a series of photos taken one year, of a whole V of young learning, as one lost formation it was like a bunch of kids collapsing & giggling.... the whole V fell apart. 

June!!! Thank you, thank you! You made my day with your wonderful memory!  I copied and will send to my sister & brag about my 90 year old friend!  She (sister) always "Lords it over me" being 5 years older when it suits her & 4 other times.  She is 4 years & 1 month but since that month is from Dec.25 to my Jan 16.... the birth years were 1930 to '35 so I narrowed it down to 5.  Sometimes it gets her goat. 

Good morning, Joan.  So has Finlay had any adventures you can share?  His parents are so smart, giving him the chance to be on his own at this stage.  They are making him a well rounded person. 

I'm at the opposite end of the house & can see the cats waiting for me to call them in at the family room door.  Better get a move on, another hot-hot day.

Glad your friend is home but sorry she has such an indifferent husband, Jenny.  Poor Cas made it to visit me once & had to stop & rest on every bench along the way.  I begged & threatened him to NOT try it again.  The nurses showed him a shorter way out but he agreed to let the kids come & report to him. It was such an effort for him that it still means the world to me that he tried. 

Hi everyone.  It looks like we might get a little break in the weather in that it is forecast for a high of 94 today and a 30% chance of an afternoon rain.  As far as I know neither Pat nor I have any plans to leave the house today and I have the outside watering done for today.

I had high hopes for yesterday but the weariness and hip joint pain changed that.  As a result I spent a large part of the day in bed or in my easy chair with heat on my hips.  I did sleep OK last night.

Hal, there would be something amiss if you were not biased concerning your Granddaughter.  Hope that PT helps the pain.  I don't think I have ever eaten in a Greek restaurant although have had a few Greek dishes. 

Jenny, it sounds like you had a nice 49th Anniversary Day.  Hope you enjoy the concert tonight and are able to breathe during the performance.  Is there another level of the PGA that Mark will have to accomplish.  Nice he is getting the pro job there in your area.  I bet he was glad to get back to Denver. 

Joan, being away from his parents or family for the first time will probably be a bit tough for Finlay but a good learning experience.  I hope he really enjoys the camp.  Two weeks is a long time and I bet those letters and cards are greatly appreciated. 

deAngel, I hope your grandson does well in the assisted living.  He must be better if he is able to do a lot of things for himself.  How long has he been in the hospital?  Glad you got your stitches out and hope that infection is soon cleared away. 

Shirley, I can relate to the experience that Cas had coming to visit you in the hospital.  I used to have to do the same thing in the big hospitals where Stacey was often admitted.  Pat was in the same hospital and it was a long way from the parking garage to her room.  A time or two I had to ask for a wheelchair and volunteer to help me.  When Pat was in the hospital here last year it wasn't such a long walk from the parking garage to her room so made it OK without having to rest on the way. 

Good morning everyone. My grson spent 3 hours working on this lemon yesterday. Things seem to be working OK for now. Wonder how long it will be before something else goes wrong. Would be shocked if every thing goes good from now on. The up to 4 inches of rain predicted here sure was not even an inch here. They said it would be worse in the afternoon but by noon the sun was shining.

SHIRLEY  glad you are OK from the wild weather you had. Will have to go to photos and look for the ones you posted.

LARRY  I have asked to talk to a manager at HP but the ones I have talked do not know anything either.

JOAN  thank you for today's goodies.

Cannot sit here longer. Will turn on the TV and look for something to enjoy and just lay on the couch.

Good morning, Shirley.  I got a letter from Finlay yesterday.  He said he was having lots of fun and the food was good.

Larry--Good morning.  Sorry you're having all that hip pain.  I hope Finlay is REALLY happy at camp.

Good morning, Gloria.  Sure hope this is the end of your PC troubles.  Hope your back feels better if you lie down on the couch.

Good Morning Everyone!

Late getting in here this morning.  Had coffee with my middle daughter and wife on the patio and then came in and gabbed for awhile before she took off to go to a meeting.  My youngest daughter gave her a life and will return shortly to get her Mom and head out shopping.  I will hold down the fort.

Joanie, had to laugh at you grandson liking the food.  At his age and eating away from home everything taste good.  I would bet he doesn't slow down from the time he is up till his head hits the pillow.  I know about redheads, I used to be one, now I am a blonde.

No Janie this morning.  Hope she is okay.

Jenny, congrats to your son on the new job.  It must be hard getting established as a pro.  Takes a lot of "other" talents, other than skill, to do that job.  And some of the folks they teach....wow.  Hello, patience.

Larry, Tisie, I can relate to the have to stop and rest.  That is why I dislike going to Wilford Hall Hospital at Lackland.  Parking lot is a long way from entrance and inside you have to walk, it seems, miles to get to the clinic you are going to.  Between shortness of breath and my back it seems almost impossible.  One problem is no place to stop and sit to catch your breath.

Amy, you speaking of the Geese on the move, you know it really isn't that long till the fall will be there.  August on Monday.  Our best weather here is in the later part of September and October.

Better get off here.......

Hal, I agree once they start exercising the wings of their young they soon move south!!
I think Miss Jane is busy with her pickles this morning...guess that is better to say than Miss Jane is getting pickled

Good morning, halkel.  There's lots of activity at your house this morning.  Finlay has always been a good eater willing to try anything new.  He's a very active boy.

Amy--Maybe Janie and her friend are "getting pickled".  If I remember correctly, her friend was coming to visit.

Amy, what a delight to have heard the sound of wind in the wings of the Goose. I envy you.  The skies seem too busy here to hear the sounds of nature. Right now, with my windows open it seems I hear the sound of someones' air conditioner running. Nothing pleasant in that.

Tisie, I must admit there were a couple of lines of the ditty I had mixed up, so I googled it, and sure enough dear old google had the words. My brain will be 92 years of age come Dec, so it surprises me at times what is still available back there.

Larry, you are still called upon to  be active in shopping and driving, etc. Maybe it is time for you to look into getting an elec. scooter. We have several of them here at Rowntree. They are small enough to take anyplace, and there are "lifts" you can buy to tote it on the back of your car. It can be pretty stressful having to walk any distance when our physical body is tired.

Gloria, may God Bless your Grandson for being able to sweeten up your lemon of a computer. Is there anything you could add to the computer to keep it in good operating order ? I still think the company owes you a refund or a replacement.

Bis, that must have been a pleasant jolt to have heard from Finlay. Surprising to have someone his age take the time out to write. He must be very happy with the daily missives from Grandmother.

Hal, you are sure Blessed to have those good daughters that are there for you and your wife. You both did a good job in raising them.

Amy, I love your great sense of humor..keep it coming.

None of us are "pickled".  Only the zucchini is pickled!  And it looks gorgeous!  My only complaint was that it made exactly 5 pints and there's none left over for me to try. 

I'm now waiting to take Frankie to the bus so she can meet a friend.  My friend arrives tonight around 10:30.  As soon as Frankie is gone, I'm going in there and clean that room.  She says she'll be back in time to do and not to touch her stuff but she's visited this friend before and spent the night.  I'm not going to wait and if she doesn't like it she can "whatever"!

I have some beans and ham and potatoes in the crock pot and that's going to be dinner tomorrow

June--I know when I was at camp at Finlay's age I sure looked forward to "mail call".

Janie--Too bad there were no pickles for you to "taste test".  Enjoy your friend's visit.

Good morning.....well it still is here in the Mile High City.

Mark made it out of FL and arrived in Atlanta.  The same plane was to bring him to Denver...that did not happen...they set on it for 40 minutes waiting for a repair....the got everyone off and are waiting for them to bring in another plane.  EVERYTIME he flies Delta through ATL he has problems.  He was just thankful he got to ATL safely.

Excited to read about Finlay and him being at a camp for two weeks, JOAN.  Did I miss a post about the family and maybe even Linda visiting you? 

I am sorry my post was confusing last night, but in this case it was Patti's son and DIL that went out and left Patti and hubby to fend for themselves...so the comparison l was making to you, JACKIE, is she also has issues with her only child.  DIL is a RN, and that is why she was to go to their home to re-coop.  DIL and son are at work today so she is still struggling with getting food and meds.  She is in the basement of the home and can hardly do stairs normally let alone after stomach being sore from surgery. 

I hope you all enjoy your Saturdat.

Jenny

Jenny--Flying sure isn't what it used to be.  I saw on Faceback that Linda got stuck in Dallas overnight this week because of plane problems.  Joe & Family and Linda are going to try to come for a visit before Finlay starts school again.

Not sure how this post box showed up, maybe 'cause I've been thinking about not feeling at home because I still haven't mastered getting an avatar in (that pleases me so can't be me) and the temp thingy.  That reminded me that I don't recall when Jeanne Lee checked in, she always helps everyone.... did I just miss her posts or is she missing in action? 

June, my neighbor that was singing the song last night called her sister to tell her about you getting all the words to the song and "singing around the world"....  delighted her sister.  My neighbor reads but doesn't post in here.  She is a character... you'd love her.  (Sylvia, I'm telling on you!")   Besides, don't know why I thought you were 90, my brother, neighbor's husband and dear friend's husband are all 90 & think they are special, so they will have to bow to your years!  I think Mary Ann is also about the same vintage, right?  Really proud of your showing the young pups up using computers like y'all do. 

Shirley--I was thinking about Jeanne Lee earlier today and am worried about her.  She hasn't posted here in the SS in about a week.  Hi to your friend, Sylvia.