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Hello friends. Yesterday I was with DD when she went or a scan that took a long time, but she liked knowing I was in the waiting room. I tell you, these old bones don't like sitting on hard-ish chairs for hours, but it's okay. Got out today to buy birthday and anniversary cards for the next 5 months. Do that 2 or 3 times a year.
Selah, we will be praying for you and eager to hear that all is well. I've prayed the doc will be able to give you something for the pain that doesn't cause the plumbing issues. You are a brave lady. I love all the pictures everyone posts. I have NO idea how you do that. Don't even know how to save pix that come with my emails although DD has told me more than once. The Mission Inn is quite famous, but as a native born Californian, I've never been there. It's very common here for people to put lots of lights outside on their houses, and many do more or less elaborate displays of toys or santa and some have nativity scenes. I don't go out at night to look, because the flashes off the lights hurt my eyes too much. We used to take our kids around the neighborhood to look at the lights. Some streets were called "candy cane lanes" and every house was lit up. It was a big deal. Don't know if it's still done. I remember Pearl Harbor very well. It was my sis's 1st birthday and we were at my grandparents house when we heard about it on the radio. Very sad. Many changes out here where they were worried about an attack from submarines off the coast. We had blackout curtains and block wardens would go around after dark to make sure there was no light showing anywhere. Rationing of everything. Victory gardens, War bonds sold at school and elsewhere. Complete unity among all Americans. Thank you for being interested in my SIL and my sis. No for sure sale of the unit, and my sis is having trouble with her buyer over termites. Oh dear. Praying for you, dear Selah. God bless and keep you and yours.
snappy 
Hi agnesann, I have an appointment for the Doppler study of my legs in mid January. DD#1 will take me. I see the ENT doc on the 18th of this month. I can drive there myself. Sorry you are having more rain, and I suppose it is what is headed our way. LOTS of it on Friday, or so they said last night. My sis says if it's raining hard, she won't come here, but if it's light, she will. The price of gas has gone down by more than $2.00 per gallon here, but a gas gift card would be great for you.
DeLaney, the pix are lovely. So glad your mom enjoyed herself. Lots of memories for everyone. Thank you for the well wishes with my tests. The lady said the Doppler test takes an hour and a half, but I can't imagine why. Will find out.
Anu, I couldn't be more sorry about your sis being in that group. Strangle hold comes to mind, and thought control. I know it affects the whole family. Praying your DS heals quickly. He won't be playing for a while. Also sad that your church building was vandalized. People don't know that the building isn't a church unless the people are there. But it costs a lot to repair. Prayed for CB. How very young to have a serious MI. Grateful he survived. Kind of you to help with their child. Still waiting on news about the sale or non sale of the unit my SIL owns. It will happen in the Lord's timing.
Rowan, we are supposed to get a very heavy storm. I like them, except that all the family is out driving and some like my DS and GS drive all day on their jobs. Yeah! You got the lamp. How nice. Hope it's just what you want. Glad they honor tradition where you are. It's important. We do have the Rose Parade which you've probably seen on TV. That's a very long-standing tradition out here.
WaJa, what a sad story about the history of your church. But the Lord told us to expect tribulation, so we shouldn't be surprised. There are 3 crosses on the hill outside our church building, but I don't know the history behind them. Need to ask someone. Thanks for praying or me and my family. How nice that you are invited out for Christmas Eve. Still I know you will be very busy on Christmas day. Glad for all the help. Gracie will so enjoy the geese napkins. Goodness. I used to use china, crystal, silverware, napkin rings, ribbons around the chairs, etc. Now we use paper plates and usually real silverware, but sometimes plastic. There was a time for that here, but it's not now. Sorry your SIL can't travel, but it makes sense knowing her condition. Is she still on a transplant list? Hope Zach has a good time visiting with BO, who no doubt knows he's coming.
Grateful your DS got moved into his house. Does he have a "man cave" or does he somehow think his new bride will want the whole house to function that way? Happy days ahead! I'd also be quite happy to turn all that over to the fiancée and her family. Goody.
Hope this posts. Take care everyone. Love to all, and special prayer for Selah.
snappy 
Hello, friends on this rainy day for me, and quite possibly you, too. The weather maps show BIG wet systems all over and high winds in AGNES area, too. Stay safe, all!
Glad you enjoyed the snow pics and the news on Mom. No one was more surprised than me--except maybe Dad--when she decided to join in the fun. I think it was the kids' energy and squeals of delight. My cousins' children, they kept egging her on. I sent some of the photos to relatives in IRE, too. Mom is saying she wants to plan a trip "home" for the Spring. That's also encouraging. She hasn't been back there since my brother passed away. Don't know how long she and Dad will be staying, but maybe I can manage to go with them for one week.
ANU: any time at all, you are welcome to come stay with me and go skating. The parks here have several awesome outdoor rinks. Maybe you could give me a few tips, too. Sure need them. I'm so sorry for the pain and fear--anguish--that your sister's decisions is causing your whole family. I pray she, and the baby she carries is at least safe and Christ will guide her home. Both in the human sense and spiritual. Could be that having a child involved will motivate her beyond her own safety and sanity. Any news on CB's condition? Have prayed for him, too.
ROWAN: I have no idea who made the snowhorse--it was already there, at the park, when we arrived. You are welcome to it! (I think you're safe from the gallows! 
) Maybe it will inspire one of your art students to sculpt one. Glad you got the lamp, thanks to savvy shopper SELAH--it's a beauty! Please let us know when you hear from Luke on how her surgery went. A quick "AOK" txt is fine on this work day. I can pop in here and spread the good news. Once SELAH can travel, anytime is the right time, AFAIC, for a ski/skate/tubing holiday! What a blast that would be! Just give me a couple weeks notice and Mike's younger brother can get us discount group rates!
JOY: "The Haunting" is a great classic flick-- it had it all. I will have to read the history of the Biltmore, but in general, building to such excess denotes a touch of madness anyway, imo. Relieved for you and happy that your son is all moved in now. Good luck to the happy couple with their decorating and landscaping! 
Oh, the trials! I'm going to try this cinnamon stick candle thing. I can buy large bags of the sticks locally. I think these would make nice hostess gifts and I will incorporate it into my table centerpiece, too. Still working on that. Have the menu planned out--and the schedule. I will run it by you later, Martha2! This geese napkin trick. . . Do you have instructions on hand? I'm thinking, if Gracie can pull it off, MAYBE I can, too. . . Right; it wouldn't be planet Earth, if Christ's church wasn't under constant attack. It's a given. . . until His return.
SNAPPY: I hope the results from your daughter's scan comes back clean. Nothing like waiting around in hospitals, huh? I spend a good amount of time doing that, as part of my job, too. But then, it often allows me internet time by cell phone. Silver linings! I would have loved the Candy Cane lanes. They use those on the lamp posts in downtown Kalispell and string bells overhead, crossing the main drag. I'll try to get a decent pic on a clear day, or evening. Thanks for sharing your memories from the Pearl Harbor attack, and beyond. A lot of good followed, for a time--according to my studies. Dad is a WW1 and WW2 history "guardian". I know he'd enjoy chatting with you extensively, but I can't get him to understand about this forum. "Ladies Shop Chats"--likely scares him! He knows, because of Mom about the home shopping channel. 'Nuff said! He did join up with a couple of the forums on Delphi, tho. Have to watch myself now. "Mind my manners."
The Doppler ultrasound is different and more thorough than the regular ultrasounds which use sound waves to produce images. Doppler can estimate blood flow thru the vessels by bouncing high-frequency sound waves off circulating red blood cells. It estimates how fast the blood flows by measuring the rate of change in pitch (frequency). Non-invasive and painless. Dad has to have this often to check for new aneurisms, but it can also help diagnose clots, narrowing or blocked arteries and other circulatory issues. The technician will gently press a small transducer against your skin, slowly moving over the entire areas being tested. This is why it takes so long. Nice of your daughter to drive you, and I'll be praying all goes well. Sorry your sister's mobile home has a termite problem. I don't know the exact cost, but if they tent it to exterminate, that should be the quickest solution. Good luck to her with this unfortunate snag.
DOUBLEJ: Hello to you, and thank you for remembering SELAH in your prayers. She will be comforted to know this. Good health and much happiness to you and your family during this blessed holiday season!
Back to work now, friends. I'll leave you with our old pal--from Radio City with the Rockettes. He does get around--William and Kate have nothing on him!
A Happy Hump Day to all! 
Yay!!! (~wild applauds~) There's our pal, I sure have missed him. Thank you, DeLaney!
Yes, we're having heavy rains and strong wind gusts here. It helps keep the protesters off the highways (runs them into the malls) but then, I could only drive 45 mph due to limited vision. There's always something, right? My cold turned out be an allergic reaction to the lavender oil! Wouldn't it just figure? I try the natural approach and I'm allergic to nature. I must be an alien or something! Thankful I didn't have to lose any time from work.
Thanks for explaining Snappy's test. The only Doppler I am familiar with is the weather radar system. Now it doesn't sound so scary, but really beneficial. Maybe they will let you read a book during the test, Snappy. Prayers for you, your dd and your sister, too! Yes, the gas prices are much better here now, too, but I figure a gas (or grocery) card will help me manage the budget, with the added expense for the basement work. Nice that you have all your greeting cards for the year. I see there have been more problems with the protests in your state, too. Maybe the weather will help. Scary though in the burn areas. Stay safe!
Was hoping for news on Selah. I'm terrible at waiting, but I'm sure Rowan will let us know when she can. I'm saving The Red Tent to watch this weekend. Avoiding Selah's thread on Delphi until after I see it.
Hi, DoubleJ! I hope the weather is nice in your area. Warm, I bet! And beautiful traditional Christmastime in Alabama. I sure appreciate your prayers on my behalf, and my son, Jacob's, too. Keeping you and your loved ones in mine. God bless and keep you!
Joy, I sent you the link to the nativity candles. Don't think they would allow that here. You have summed it up well on the Occupy bunch, and I am just thinking that as Selah suggested, I should be job searching and finding resources elsewhere for Jacob, too. His school and our new church are the only real benefits to living here - for ME. Others love it here. I am not cut out for it. Rowan has sent me some info on schools in other states and I'm going to research them after the holidays. I wonder if you would get the same bad vibes from the Biltmore estate, if you'd never seen that movie? Interesting! Thanks for the candle tip. I think I'll try one with the red apple scented. Hope it won't make me hungry!
I have Bible-study tonight, while Jacob will be at a play date. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Will check back soon for news on Selah. HiLo, too! Hoping she is okay and just still having computer problems. Hello, HiLo - if you are able to read here! Miss you!!!
Praying for Selah and her loved ones. Will be glad to hear that all is well. Went out to the store today. It's in the low 70s, but getting cloudy and looking like rain. The storm due on Friday is supposed to be huge. My sis won't try to come that day. I'd worry about her and it's not necessary.
DoubleJ, nice to see you today. Blessings on you.
DeLaney, I so appreciate your information about the Doppler ultrasound. It really has helped me to not be afraid. You did a good thing today, and I'm grateful. The unknown is a scary place. Somehow I can't imagine your dad posting here with us gals, but hey, maybe one of us gals is a guy! Thank you for your interest in my sis and her situation. Tomorrow there will be a termite inspection. The buyer was told of the termite action on the porch, and my sis is willing to pay for that, but not for a tenting. HEY.....my SIL sold his unit! For a good price! Escrow closes next month. They will have to rent a storage unit for his things and some of hers to make her place more saleable. Things started moving once they hired the new realtor.
agnesann, that heavy rain is headed our way. I can feel it in the air and see the clouds developing. Gift cards would be the best thing for you now. Very helpful when finances are tight. Thank you for praying for my family's needs. As you see, the Lord is answering and we are grateful. There have been lots of demonstrators, but not where we live, and honestly I just turn the channel or hit the mute button when they are spouting off their view point. They have that right, but I don't have to listen to it. Glad Jacob is staying involved with the play dates. I'm sure it would be hard to make another move, but maybe you need to for your work and his development. The Lord will guide you.
Hi to everyone.
snappy
Good evening all. Back with an update on Selah from the group email Rowan sent, for those friends here who are likewise praying for her. There was a delay, as the vascular surgeon, who must assist the orthopedic surgeon was involved in an minor car accident trying to get to work. Selah's surgery had to be postponed by a few hours. Then, another vascular surgeon did her thing--going in thru the abdomen, moving the organs and blood vessels aside, exposing this second disk space for the implant. I was relieved to hear that this allows safer access to the spine without moving the nerves. Apparently though, the position they must put her in during this 3-hr procedure is one reason for much muscle pain and spasms later, and can include inflammation of nerves. Probably helps to explain some of the problems she's suffered following the first surgery, though she did her gentle walking and stretching exercises as prescribed. She came thru fine again, but Luke told Rowan they may keep her thru the weekend this time, to better manage her pain and bringing in a PT by Friday. Not sure why, but one of her sons lives up there and can visit with her over the weekend. This will help Luke, too, since he can stay overnight with his son. Thanks to all for the prayers!
Hope you and Jacob are enjoying your activities this evening, AGNES. Take care on the highways--protesters, wind, rain and whatever else life throws at you. Godspeed, my friend.
You're welcome, SNAPPY. I'm glad you feel more comfortable about the upcoming Doppler ultrasound. Good that your sister won't attempt to travel in the severe weather. GREAT news on your SIL's unit selling! Yes, the new realtor hit the ground running and got the job done. Hope your dd's sells just as quickly. Will keep praying and will remember to give thanks for the results.
I told Dad I had seen a couple of (alleged) guys postings to these forums, but when he saw "QVC Community" that was it for him! 
So that'll teach him to not look over my shoulder when I'm reading/posting by tablet. He is just being protective, because yeah. . . You never know. Though I have chatted face-to-face by video phone multiple times with all the regular posters here who have my info. I guess when you grow up meeting ppl online, you develop a sense on who you can and can't trust on a personal level. I don't get there with many. I'm not putting myself out there to be catfished with. No way!
A nice, safe night to all posters!
Thank you, ((Lurky)) - Thank You! You always care to understand. But just pray, I don't want you worrying. Currently the weather is keeping the other situation at bay. We have some power outages, but not so bad as those to the north and south of us. Prayers for all in the path of this thing.
That young lady is so lucky to have you in her life, just as Angela was blessed with you as a mother. Over-protective, or not. I wish Jacob and I had been fortunate enough to move into your old home. We could be neighbors and I cold help you out while we visited and enjoyed things together there, where it's mostly peaceful and SANE. I wouldn't mind the snow one bit! When those feelings of guilt rush over you, remember they aren't due you. It wasn't your choice, you would have traded places with Angela, had it been. Your family, your personal friends and we here all love and need you. Your whole purpose here has yet to fulfilled before you go Home. God is blessing us through you! I love you. Call me any time.
We are with you in prayer, Selah! I know you are 'powering up' through faith and will be strong through your recovery. I would be very afraid, but you're so brave. I'm believing in you, because of the One you're believing in to help you.
Love your dad, DeLaney - he fits right in on those forums where he can be himself among those of shared interests. You can't blame him being protective - you still very much look the part of a little girl, though I know he's very proud of your strength, brilliance and faith! I told him recently that you are one of my role models, as well as my friend. He told me I chose well, and how I must be very wise for my years. Love the way he turns a phrase. And now, be honest, you are just as protective over him as he is over you - I've seen it!
Snappy, I am praising our Heavenly Father for prayers answered on your family's behalf! I'm trusting Him to protect you all through this storm, when it reaches you. Thank you for praying for us! Yes, moving again would be difficult and expensive. Will have to weigh everything very carefully, and trust in Him. Other than a few friends we've met through church, I just really feel like an outsider here. Going against the tide. I would like to feel more a part of a community - accepted and a part of something I can embrace and contribute to. I'm not going to compromise my beliefs in order to fit in among those who mock what I hold sacred. Or do as too many here, and join some weird cult to feel they 'belong'. I can see the direction that the majority here are wanting to go. It's the opposite of what I want for my son, and myself. God will lead me, I will be preparing. Thanks for always caring, friend! Blessings to you.
And to all here, with love! - Agie
ETA: the text from Rowan says that they have Selah up and walking a bit today!
DeLaney, thank you for the news about Selah. Poor thing. The whole thing gives me the willies, but the end must make it seem worth while for her. Grateful she can through it and that her son and hubby are there. I know she doesn't like hospitals, but it will be easier for them to control the post op pain there. I see they will get her up to walk a bit today. That's good. So your dad posts on other forums. Interesting. It seems like such a "girl" thing. My hubby would never, ever have considered such a thing, but he was the silent sort. Are you still with your folks, or at your own place? Stay safe in travels.
Lurky, survivor's guilt is a deadly thing. Sometimes I hear the Vets talk about that and pray for them. There is a plan and a time for each of us, and it's not wrong to enjoy what God has freely given us to enjoy. Our saved loved ones are in SUCH a better place. We are almost to be pitied having to stay here. Thank you for being glad for my DD and SIL. They will move ahead now with de-cluttering and preparing her place to show. The termite inspector was to be at my sis's place sometime today. She has agreed to do what is essential to code, but not the tenting. So the buyer will either be okay with that or back out. Maybe she could get more money for it with a different buyer. I can only pray. So nice that you were able to visit your house and see the changes. It's so interesting to get another person's perspective. Our pastor and his wife own a house just like this one. But they have it decorated in such a different way that it doesn't seem the same at all. We don't usually lose power in storms, but I have flameless candles in every room of the house and they really help. Also one of those Coleman lanterns with the removable panels that we can take around with us if necessary.
agnesann, thank you for being glad with us about answered prayer. Of course the move would be hard and expensive, but probably worth it considering how you feel. This world is so out of whack. We know it's groaning until the King returns to set things right, but it's hard to live and especially hard to raise your son in alien territory. Our state is on the whole very liberal, but there are places like where we live that are more conservative. So many changes taking place in schools. I know that when DD reaches retirement age, she will be more than ready to go. Has to hang on another 5 years. There is no compromising of her beliefs either. We will pray that the Lord will show you where he wants you and provide all you need to get there.
Blessings on each of you,
snappy
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