[doitforme]

Margie B - Exercising before coffee helps me get my first bottle of water in, as I drink my bottle well walking on t-mill then shower and enjoy coffee, makes coffee a reward sort a anyway My youth group started doing yearly missions when our kids started being teenagers. We have done trips the last 4 years. We try to incorporate a few fun activities, and an educational piece. Last year we went to New Jersy and did a day trip to Philadelphia, where kids saw Liberty bell ect. My youth group has many members that are musically gifted they play instruments- piano, guitars, dulcimer, mandolin, harmonica ect.They start working on their program in January they do a specific theme and do songs and skits that revolve around that them. This years is Sharing Christ. They do church services, they volunteer to do sunday schools junior church classes, special music during services. They put there program on at retirement homes, and nursing homes. In order to participate in this trip they have to come every Wed. Night to youth group where we have prayer meeting, they have a bible lesson, group prayer for their concerns or needs, then practice. So it works out well. It has been a big draw to get them there on Wed. nights. Because they get to take a trip in the end. They have had friends from school come so they can go with them which gets them there on Wed. hearing the word.Mnewton- GREAT NEWS ABOUT CHANNON! My pastor had a rediagnosis of malignant melanoma 4 years ago, at that time he was given 8 months to live. They didn't believe there was anything medically they could do as melanoma is so resistive to treatment. When they removed the tumor they were unable to get clean borders. He had positive results of it being in his blood, and in the femur of his leg. He was healed miracuously by the grace of God he currently is a walking miracle, he has no signs or symptoms of melanoma today. He is at a extremly high risk of return but they can not explain had he made it.Some of his Dr's actually think he has a special in because he is a pastor, this experience gave him the opportunity to witness to people he would never have ran into, some at the worst time of there lives. I mention this to instill hope, as God puts us in situations for a reason, and He has the power to heal, He is the great physician, will keep her in prayer.

[doitforme]

Mitchy- prayers for Bruce, I am sure He will share when He is ready.
Sunny- SO GREAT YOU ARE FEELING BETTER! Prayers it continues. I can't wait to see the ground so I can get my site raked off and cleaned up, but weather has a ways to go to cooperate, as flurrying today. New shoes! Love shopping for shoes. a junior Mrs. Marcos. I am going to a dinner at the Elks tom. its a $100 dollars dinner which benefits the senior class helps pay for their senior trip. They have all kinds of prized they give away, during the dinner. The grand prize is $5000 in cash. Everyone is guarenteed to win something. Last year I won a free scratch off lottery ticket, which didn't win. But it is fun, and for a good cause. Then church on Sunday practice for missions tip after church evening service then home as I have an early morning on Monday. One of my patients was rediagnosed with cancer, she had breast cancer, but her tumor markers went up alot, her Dr. feels that it has metastisised somewhere in her body. So I have to take her for staging studies on Monday morning at 7am Then they will reconvene and make decision of treatment. Her name is Mary anne prayer would be appreciated. She is profoundly mentally ******ed. So, chemo may not be an option. She has exhausted all oral chemo meds. Prayers your good feeling continues
Sprout- I remember all the walking, you are still way ahead of most of us. Wilma- I agree witht he others, I don't think your supervisor would have said it if she didn't mean it. I supervise 7 other people and was friends with some of them before becoming their supervisor. The big thing is to set the guidelines of your expectations. {that things will not change from the job your supervisor is doing, since you said she is wonderful, you can continue with how she has been doing things. Just can't let friends get away with more or special treatment , I am sure you will do fine, prayers for a the right decision.
I am doing great myself I lost one more pound for an even 25 which is cool slow but steady. Got to go grocery shopping today, then r/r so easy fun day. Hi to all those MIA! E.Z. Happy Building remember those pics. See ya!

[mnewton]

Hello Everyone!! Once again it is a beautiful day out. 65 degrees today! My sons birthday is today so I am getting off work early and taking him some cupcakes up to his class so he can have a party with them. Then tomorrow he is having his birthday party. It is supposed to be nice tomorrow too, I pray that it is because all the games and the pinata are going to be outside! I tell you, God is just so good. I went to bed ast night just thanking Him for being who He is. Thanking Him for chosing me, for loving me and for saving me. I just was thinking, where would I be in my life right now if it had not been for him?? Scary thought! But thanks be to God who loves us all!

Wilma - You go for it girl! This is no mistake! Every good and perfect gift comes from above, so you reach right up and get your gift. God does not give us more than we can handle. Trust Him as He has trusted you! If you dont feel qualified, you ask God to make you qualified!! Can He do it??? Of course He can!

doitforme - Thank you so much for that testimony! I know God can and will do it for my niece. He IS the great physician, you are right about that. She is such a blessing to me. She has stretched my faith and made me so grateful for everything. I mean, I look at her and what she has gone through in her little time she has been here, and she still smiles when we talk to her and she still pulls through. So then I think to myself, "and I am complaining and griping ...?" Boy does this put things in perspective! So I am believing God and I will continue until we send the end of this thing. I already told her that she is a walking testimony!

SunnyD - I am so happy to hear that you are feeling great again today!! You cleaned up yesterday (literally). Shopping is always a good thing. I know it always makes me feel better!

[Margie B.]

Hello again ladies. . . .

doitforme - Your youth group sounds terrific. How many kids do you have involved and what age group does all this work? Do the rewards (trip) come at the end of the school year? Our group usually takes the summer off, other than maybe an occasional outing to the pool or something. One pound down, keep it going, that's one more toward your goal.

SunnyD57 - So glad to hear you're having another good day, hopefully they will add up. Also meant to add yesterday that I LOVE the pictures of your cats! I have always been a 'cat person', at one time I had 4 indoors! (Which was about 3 too many!) But I love them all, currently just one now, Miss Inquisitive, 'Quizzie' for short. She a long hair white and thinks she's Queen Quizzie! Usually in the bed, down under the covers before I can get it made of the morning and can't seem to understand why I don't leave her there all day!

MNEWTON - Happy Birthday to your son. How old is he? I always enjoy my daughter's birthdays but am also just as happy once they're over, they can be a lot of work! And you abraggin' on your 65 degree weather, we're looking at a snowy weekend. . . oh well, spring will be here sometime. . .

WILMA - I totally agree with the girls, - if you weren't able to do it, your boss wouldn't have suggested you go for it. Set the guidelines and expectations, and be sure and talk to the Big Guy, that's always the first step. Like MNewton also said, 'He wouldn't put more on you than you can handle', - sometimes I just wish He wouldn't trust me so much. . .

"This is a day the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it"

Best wishes to all for a great weekend, Margie

[Mitchypoo]

He emailed me again and said that he would keep in touch. How would a spinal tap verify a diagnosis? He's going to have one. I think he wants to be sure and know what he's dealing with. It's really bothering me that i can't help. I'm going to invite him to Alpha when we have healing ministry.

[doitforme]

Mitchy- they often use a spinal tap to test for an infection, such as meningitis, not sure this is what he is wrong because it is also used to test other problems as well, such as bleeding around the brain (subarachnoid Hemorrhage), or causes of unexplained seizures or headaches but infections are the big one. They are usually handeled with antibiotics, although they are considered serious and the procedure itself can cause meningitis. Will keep him in prayer. Pray he lets you know soon, sometimes knowing is better than not knowing.
M-Newton- 65 degrees send some my way! You are right He has the power, and He works all things to good, even when we don't understand why!
Margieb- My youth group goes from age 12-18 we usually go on our trip after the kids get out of school in July . But this year, we have to that will have graduated and are headed to college so we went early so they can be part of it. She ia our piano player and He is one of the guitar players. The kids work very hard at this for several months, and we decided that in order to be eligible to go on the trip you must be in the youth group working toward this goal, when we start not just before we go. Our teens are an exceptional group, they all most all go to Christian school, they almost all profess salvation. So we are blessed with that. I do the props and outfits for the skits and program. The other lady does the music and the songs ect. We both work on skit training, and Her husband does the bible lesson and prayer group so they have 3 adult leaders. We have a great time though.
I had baked chicken skin-less and a medley of veggies tonight. It was a tasty dinner. Now I'm going to go do dishes and r/r . So check back later, have good evening.

[wilma12]

Thank you so much for your support. Knowing that you are all praying for me gives me strength and confidence that I will make the right decision.

I know that I am not qualified for this job but I can learn it. I am also concerned about the feelings of a co-worker who is pretty sure she'll get this position and I'm pretty sure she won't.

I am meeting my supervisor for lunch one day next week and I'm going to ask her lots of questions. I'll keep you posted on what is going on.

Again, I really appreciate you guys. Thanks so much for your prayers.

[Angie-Wangie]

Becoming a manager over my friends has kept me from moving forward. But as time goes by I think that it is silly to KEEP FROM MOVING forward in my life and where God wants me to be. Pray Pray Pray and I hope the best for you and your career choices. Hopefully, your friends will support you and understand your new responsibilities.

[Mitchypoo]

Good morning all

I really miss you guys on the weekend, it so quiet around here then. I too haven't been online much on the weekends.

It's really cold today, i'd like to just stay home and hibernate, but i really should go do some laundry.

I was up with birthday weight, but i'm not letting it get to me. I weighed on Thurs, and was up, but yesterday i was down again. I'm just going to continue and see what happens next week, if i continue to lose, i think i'm doing ok.

Feeling rather homesick today. I've contemplated moving back to CA, how sick is that?

[doitforme]

Wilma- I am sure you will make an awesome boss, because you question the fact leads me to believe you would be concerned for your staff and that is what starts the making of a good boss, someone who cares to start with.
Hi there Angie, nice of ya to stop in, your doing great with reaching your goal, your almost there.Mitchy- I certainly understand the being homesick, I could never move that far away from my family. I see them at two, to three times aweek, and I am an hour away. Palm Sunday is next weekend, hard to believe Easter is that close. I gotta go to work early in the morning so just popped in to say hi, wo't be back till Tuesday, working from 6:30am- 12midnight tom. You gals have a good day. Cheer up, Keep smiling,

[wilma12]

How is everyone doing this morning? I hope you all had a great weekend.

I spent Saturday on the road with DH. He wanted to give me a taste of what the winter roads are like. I really enjoyed it and it gave me a new appreciation for what he does. We drove across a frozen lake and then through a trail plowed through the bush to get to a remote village. It was really eye opening to see how some people live.

I spent Sunday relaxing. I have been thinking a lot about this new position and have spent a lot of time praying about it. I was so tired from the stress that I slept 12 hours Saturday night. I never do that. I still haven't make a decision but I feel peace. PTL! I still plan to talk to my supervisor and get more info. Thanks so much for keeping me in your prayers.

I maintained my weight again this week but am retaining fluid because of approaching TOM so hopefully I'll be able to report a loss soon.

Thank you again so much for your prayers. Love to you all!

[mnewton]

Hello Everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. We had my son's birthday party and it was great! He turned 9 and had about 20 kids there. We only invited 10 but ended up with 20. But that was fine, I kind of thought that might happen so I was prepared. The weather was nice so we were able to have the entire party outside. So it all went well.

Mitchypoo - I am sorry to hear that you are homesick. I will be praying that the Lord will give you peace.

doitforme - Your youth group sounds wonderful! I love to hear about the youth doing good work for God. We have a youth group in our church. They are called Generation Church and they are on fire. They have their own bible study on Wed. and they have grown so much that they have kicked the adult bible study out of the sanctuary! It seats about 3000 people and they fill up the bottom half! You are doing a great job, keep up the good work! You are helping to build the future of the Kingdom!

wilma - Keep praying! The Word says that the steps of the righteous are ordered by God. So you pray that He would open the doors that no man can close and close the doors that no man can open! Acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.

Angie - 127 lbs lost?!! Congratulations!! How did you do it?


SunnyD - Are you feeling better?

Well, I am going to get back to work. Talk to you all soon! Have a very blessed day!

[SunnyD57]

I just wanted to pop in and let you know that I am doing great, feeling pretty good and I even ate a dinner out over the weekend I just have allot to get done today, so I'll be back this evening to fill you in on my weekend when I have some time to post to everyone. Joe has a practice tonight...

In the meantime... hope you all are having a great day!!
Loves,
SunnyD
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[SunnyD57]

Hi MNewton

I didn't see you till now...
I'll be back later to post to each of you

I'm happy to see you had a great weekend
Till later...

{{{Hugs}}}
SunnyD
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[SunnyD57]

I'm back to post to each of you...

Hi Sue, *CONGRATS!!!!* on an even 25 pounds down!!! I am so happy for you, Sue!

Keep it up!

Thank you so much!!! So far, everyday has been a better day I am still not up-to-par yet, but so well on my way I bet that you can't wait for Spring & Summer to get here... I wish I had your love for camping, but I don't fair up well in dampness of any kind. But I know how much you enjoy it and so I live though your stories of each trip you make I bet you are anxious too

Yep, New Shoes! I didn't get fancy shoes this weekend... but I need to for Easter. This shopping trip I got some Nike Airs for the T-Mill - what a difference new shoes make! I got my 30 minutes in this morning and am beginning to get back into the swing of things again. I am not going as far in the 30 minutes (1.25 miles), but I'll work up to what I was doing before It will just take some time.

Your dinner sounded great! Good for you and the Seniors... sounds like you both benefited

I am sorry to hear that one of your patients became ill with cancer again How old is Mary Anne? Just wondered... Yes, I will keep her in my prayers! How very sad My heart goes out to her, her family and to you -as I know they become family to you as well {{{Hugs}}}

Hi MNewton, I am so jealous ( I know... it's a sin ) but I can't help it! I want to see anything above 40*!!! We still have quite allot of snow here, it snowed all weekend! Thank goodness we had SUN all day today and will for the next couple days, but it's very COLD!!! The sun does help to get through it, but I'd love to open up my house again!

Yes, it did feel good getting out over the weekend We did do allot of shopping, but didn't really buy much, just did allot of looking and wishing. I want to update our home someday, but it has to wait till the new roof is paid for...

Belated Birthday wishes to your son !!! Sounds like he had a wonderful weekend for his 9th birthday parties

Oh my goodness Wilma, just the thought of going over a frozen lake walking makes me shaky... nevermind a truck! You are sure an adventurous person! I give you allot of credit! Good for you going with your hubby to work... I have done that too. I know what you mean abut appreciating what they do once you have done it with them. That's why I thank Joe as many times as it comes to my mine to.

Hi Michele, I am sorry to hear that you are homesick... are you sure it's for your family... could it be for their sunny weather?? You have had your share and then some of bad weather also. All kidding aside, I do hope you feel better.

I have been keeping your friend, Bruce, in my prayers... have you heard anything more?

Hi Angie-Wangie! Good to see you POP-IN!!! Do come again I like your Personal Profile picture of you with your critters

Hi Margie B, Thank you so much! It is great to feel well again, but I sure do get tired early at night! I am on Day 15 of the program and I am really beginning to see some good results... my skin is softer and not so dry, my hair looks shiny again, I feel like I can "think clearer" during the day - not feeling so exhausted through my day, I'm just not much good after 8pm. I am definitely getting more done in my day now I am still not up-to-par, but I am well on the way - so I am excited! This program is working for me All the stuff I had to go through in the beginning has now been well worthwhile

Oh... I do have 3 furry kids - Domino (9yrs) Guido & Zeppe (brothers-3yrs) and they all stay INSIDE. Sometimes I think I was insane bringing those two boys home - they get into everything! - but I love 'em to death. I would be beside myself if I didn't know where they were. I have an enclosed porch that they go out on to watch the birds and such anytime they want (cat door) - that keeps them happy. I love your kitty's name!!! Miss Inquisitive, Queen 'Quizzie' --- how cute!!! I bet she's adorable & treated lke a queen too. My furry kids like to be under the covers also, and the fresh warm laundry, our dresser drawers, boxes, bags... any place cozy. I am sure your Queen does too My mother told me that my very first word ever was "kitty" --- so I must have always had a connection to cats. But I love all animals!!

OKAY... MR. GARY... you have been away long enough... where are you these days???

And where did MKay go??? I know she went on a trip, when was she suppose to be back? Anyone know?

We are missing you guys... MIA's---> come back soon!

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As for Joe & I: we had such a nice weekend... we went out to breakfast with Mike & Peggy on Saturday morning (I ate before we left & just had my tea there); then we all went grocery shopping. We got home at noon-ish and I had to type up some things for Joe's Choir (Easter Celebration). then at around 4:30pm we also went out to dinner with our pals (our monthly dine out together ) and it was great, because we found an Italian restaurant that is willing to work with my food program... the chef actually came out and spoke with me! I can't believe I ate out and didn't get sick that night or the next day We'll be going back there again sometime soon! I had Chicken Marsala - but he broiled the chicken breast (no seasoning, he let me do that) & served it with the Marsala Wine Sauce & mushrooms on the side (no butter, he used very little olive oil instead) & steamed veggies (no butter). All served with a veggie salad (no cheese) and the oil & vinegar on the side - then I can control how much Oil is ON my salad Oh and one slice of their Italian bread (no butter)... too yummy to turn away

Sunday we went to church and then came home and just enjoyed a quiet day together reading the Sunday paper and catching up with some taped shows I just couldn't stay awake for, but didn't want to miss. It is gonna be very busy for us (mostly JOE) the next two weeks with Palm Sunday and Easter just around the bend. Joe has meetings & practices all this week - I'll be going to one of the practices on Tuesday (for our group), but most of my work will be typing & making photo copies of what Joe needs for his Choir. It's always so hectic two weeks before the holiday's (Easter and Christmas mostly). But... ohhhhh soooooo Beautiful when it all comes together.

Today I had some e-mails to catch up with (to my family) and then I had to begin my cleaning & laundry... I'll get that finished tomorrow, I am plumb tuckered out right now. Lately, anytime between 8 and 9:30 is a struggle to stay awake! I didn't think I had been gone all that long but the last time I was here was on the 10th I popped in just to try and keep up with the posts, but didn't have the time to post myself... so I guess I was a lurker too

Well, I am going to call it a night peoples... I think I wrote a book!
See you all later

SunnyD
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