Today I was sitting in the doctor's office waiting for my appointment - because I had finally managed to sort out a good day for me and papa- I left papa in capable hands of g'kid, his brother and his friend- I was relaxing and just enjoying a few minutes of quiet-yes, quiet as there seemed to be a shortage of patients in our town--LOL - I was skimming a magazine as I have learned not to start reading an interesting article as that will be the day the doctor is on time-when I saw an page of hints- on hint was tabled ''tired towels'' and of course told how the said towels can be revived- well, I never noticed my towels getting tired before today but I do know what tired is....so tired that putting one foot in front of the other is work ......It made me wonder who in this world of the good and the bad and the ugly would worry about their towels being tired? I guess the hint person and the magazine certainly do/did- If I knew what tired towels were I certainly would do something to revive them beyond washing them and tossing them into the dryer--LOL- if you read to the end of the story I will tell you what to do with your tired towels-
Papa had a rough week and was unable to go for his chemo- he just did not have enough strength to even go for the blood work- we can no longer go for the mail as it is too far for him to go there and come back. We stayed at home until today and then he was able to go for a ride with a friend- he was tuckered out but also lifted up- he was able to see something beyond our four walls- our four walls are nice to see but looking at them day after day makes papa a dull boy- so the ride was a good thing for him as it gave he something to chat about...
Papa is still papa though- during most of our marriage when ever he got a spare dollar here or there he would always split the money between him and I( or is that me?). He sold one of his big saws and tonight he took the money out of his wallet and split it in half- half for me and half for him and he always gives me the bigger half. So now we both will have some fun---- and me being me I have already forgot where I put my half.....(smile).
there is not much other news beyond our four walls- we have had two hot days in a row and spring seems to have sprung in our neighbor hood-
oh yes, about the tired towels- put them in the washer with hot water and double soup and soak and wash and rinse twice- personally I think my towels will stay tired.......
Remember to have with a gentle spirit, a compassionate heart and quiet patience
and you will accomplish much moretoday and tomorrow.
have a great week end and Meme will return- and here is some strength for your journey:

"But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hateyou, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. If anyonestrikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who takesaway your coat do not withhold even your shirt. Give to everyone who begsfrom you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again. Do to others as you would have them do to you." ~Luke 6:27-31
Huggles Me, Meme aka Papa's wife.......
 

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• here we are in the midst of spring -today was a beautiful day - yesterday too- and we got no snow at our house on thursday but a whole bunch of the rest of Alberta did--10 inches at the farm place which is about 20 minutes from here if you are taking the way of the crow and 25 if you take the roads -
• we are living pretty quiet here unless the grand daughter and her boy who is a friend are hanging around-
• Papa David is weak and only able to walk short distances and stand for short times- the distance beyond 100 feet is now too much, standing shaving is too long- he seldom ventures any where in the house alone-
• he did have chemo again this week which is now a choice as either way does not change things - I think the chemo is now doing  more bad than good and the doctor said he will let papa decide if or if not........right now- papa is still hanging on to the chemo.
• we did want to go away some where some time where cancer did not follow but papa is now too weak to go very far.........his brother and wife with us may go for an over night somewhere close to home= it is hard because everything now is about cancer and health and papa- all our thoughts of what he can do or eat need to be considered -
• I am hanging on by the threads of my tears.....I feel so helpless to know what to do to make him comfort and joy.....sometimes I just sit and look at him - and he looks at me-- and that is our joy.
• Dogman has been running in and out all day looking for spring and a walk but he will have to chase the wind this spring
• we decided not to do any plants or gardening other than rocks this year- just too much for me to be outside too so we have some nice big rocks that I will rearrange and stick some potted plants out-
• things are different and adapting and accepting are the hard parts,,,,,but we  carry on forward with the Lord- trusting Him
• teddy bears reminds you and me that we need to have fun and yes. papa and I do still have some good laughs--mostly at his expense- he can still tease the grand kids and snitch some of their fries-
• huggles me, Meme and Papa too
• 'LITTLE THINGS'
  Dear God, please give to me
  A thankful heart for little things-
  For sunshine on my kitchen floor
  For news the postman brings;
  For memories in the making,
  Things the children say and do,
  That I will smile about, perhaps
  Some future quiet day.
  Grant me appreciation
  Of the small joys that are mine-
  The special birthday parties,
  My honeysuckle vine;
  The clean, fresh smell
  Of clothes just washed;
  The ivy on my wall,
  The children's thrilled delight
  To wake and find the first snowfall.
  For robins in the springtime,
  And autumn's crispy weather-
  For leaves that crunch,
  Friends in for lunch
  And laughter shared together.
  Give me enthusiasm
  To greet each brand new day
  With honest joy in living
  As I go my simple way;
  Let me love the little things
  and thank our Father for them when I pray.(authorunknown)
  

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The greatest among you will be your servant.  All who exalt themselves will
be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted."  ~Matthew
23:11-12

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• grand daughter slept over and shut off the alarm-
• woke up to a white world- about an inch of snow
• sun shining
• papa up and said he had a good night
• the boy who is a friend came to see his girl
• half of the snow melted
• friend came and took papa out for a while and they went shopping
• for a razor for papa- he likes the small ones because he says "" it is one thing to have cancer but it is another thing to have hair growing out of your ears''--LOL
• papa had a good day except for some stumbles
• brother Bill phoned and they got more snow than we did
• the kids went home
• the boy who is a friend found his wallet which he lost last week and now knows who he is when he is not here- (smile)
• not a lot of news in our corner of the world but that is ok too
• have a wonderful sunday evening
•  
• this is one of my house plants today
• "This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in
  it." ~Psalm 118:24
• HUGGLES ME-- MEME (PAPA'S WIFE)
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today is a new day and

I will be glad and rejoice=

nothing much has changed for us but sometimes a good rest can bring our blessings out to shine

David is having a good day again which is two in a row- he is puttering which he

enjoys but it is hard for me to stay quiet and watch him after his fall the other day-

his body often betrays him now with or with out notice-

the weather is gray and cloudy today with the odd snow flake falling-

the grand daughter is coming later to take us shopping- David cannot drive right now and may never drive again- so our outings depend on others -

"For this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal
weight of glory beyond all measure, because we look not at what can be
seen but at what cannot be seen; for what can be seen is temporary,
but what cannot be seen is eternal."  ~2 Corinthians 4:17-18

have a wonder day- hug someone today- you will be glad you did-

huggles me, Meme(papa's wife)

(aka  marilynchristine)

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we had some snow last night but the sunshine came and it is nearly all gone we had company today for david which is always so nice- he cannot get out often so it blesses him to have friends come yesterday david had a fall outside-and is now sporting a goose egg on the back of his head and bruises on hip and back I could not get him up so a little girl across the street went and got her mom- together we were able to help him up the fall frightened both of us as now our world is smaller- papa liked getting the mail which is only one house down but now we will have to go together he would not go to the hospital as he fears having to stay there again we both know he may have to go back in time but just not yet I am quite tired and more or less just sad in a joyful way sad because my man is not here as I know him but joy that he is here and able to be home being together is the blessing in all this we see blessings each day through out the valley- little flowers grow in the valley- and survive many challenges but keep on blooming Dogman is fine- a bit disturbed that mommy here gave him a bath- he is like all boys and likes to play in the mud must go and help papa as he has a mission of sorts and my mission is to go to bed "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea;  though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult."  ~Psalm 46:1-3 ashley and dogman taking their own picture about a year ago but Dogman wanted you to see just how handsome he is good night from Meme (papa's wife) the Lord is our shepherd

 

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so long for me to get back but my dear hubby is quite sick with pancreas cancer and on palliative care- my days and nights are quite busy

I try to share my journals on a more consistant base- here is today's

• had a sleepy morning and missed the alarm but did get up anyway- heard the grand daughter shut it off--gal after my own heart
• David was up quite early but kind of moves about quietly- he or a mouse get up every night and take a dish of something into his room - that is ok as whenever he can eat it is a good thing-
• a tiring day or maybe it was because I was tired but every thing was an effort to do
• company this afternoon
• some one some how snuck a unbaked apple pie into our freezer but I cannot for the life of me guess who but I do know I am baking it tomorrow :-)
• I really missed my man today that I knew before- but I love this new man too but sometimes I just want my old papa David back- sigh- I am praying for strength to look only forward right now and let the past go- I will always love both of my man as I know he loves me but oh, how I wish we had another day of just not knowing about the cancer - it seems that the day the doctor told us which was Dec.19 -2007 was the day he got cancer but of course I know that he had it long before the doctor told us that day but that date will always stand out in our memories
• David vacuumed today although it took him a long time and it is kind of patchy it will be a good memory
• I am blessed that I can have David at home even if he is a stranger at times- he is a good kind stranger-
• the family except for Ashley are slowly drifting away- I guess they do not know what to do for the new papa- sigh
• good friends took us to the city yesterday for Easter dinner- I do not know what we would do if we did not have them to lean on-----or be with
• please do not misunderstand me as I love the new man as much or more than the old man and many parts of the old man are still in the new man but oh, I do miss our gay times together -
• on the other side of the coin I think I have had to grow strong fast and I am much stronger than I ever believed I could be
• The Lord has give each of us much in this situation
• we can still laugh together especially at some of those funny things that dear papa does now and then
• we can still cry together as we talk about the past and the future and how the presence is
• pray for us to continue this journey with much love and time and that our steps together will not falter
• I am learning to :

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I keep saying that I am back and then another week or two goes past.........

I do write but it seems that the there is not enough time in a day

to pass it on....there are so many words in my heart ..........

I must be more faithful to read and write here as I have so many friends

who have touched my heart-

Lord- teach me to be faithful to those who have joined me as friends  ==

"I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God
that has been given you in Christ Jesus, for in every way you have
been enriched in him, in speech and knowledge of every kind--just as
the testimony of Christ has been strengthened among you--so that you
are not lacking in any spiritual gift as you wait for the revealing of our
Lord Jesus Christ."  ~1 Corinthians 1:4-7

huggles Meme

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• missed writing yesterday as time slipped away
• but still had a thankful Thursday
• fairly nice day here with some sunshine peeking in and out
• caught up on all my emails in my ''read later'' file
• dishes done
• supper late but potatoes are poky
• news all quiet here
• off to read my books that I am holding for ''read later''
• thinking of you all today and what a blessing to meet others even if only in our life for a short time
• sharing this again as winter is coming for a lot of us and soup is a great supper
  Fruit Of The Spirit Soup
  (Galatians 5:22,23)
  
  Pearl Barley - Love
  Split Peas - Joy
  Black Beans - Peace
  Red Beans - Patience
  Pinto Beans - Kindness
  Navy Beans - Goodness
  Lentils - Gentleness
  Black-Eye-Peas - Self-Control
  
   Smoked sausage or diced ham
  
  Directions:
  Rinse beans, Put in Crock-pot & cover with water. "About 3/4 full of
  liquid & beans total", - Add meat, turn on low, cook 8 to 10 hours. (   serve   with fresh bread. )
  
  NOTE: I buy 1 pound of each of these beans, open them and put into a
  large container, then I mix the completely so there always ready when I
  am, I measure out 2 cups and that's enough to feed 4 to 6 folks.
  
  NOTE: This also makes a lovely gift for someone if you layer each kind of bean in a jar, then attach recipe. 
•  "If God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow
  is thrown into the oven, how much more will he clothe you--you of little
  faith!  And do not keep striving for what you are to eat and what you are to
  drink, and do not keep worrying.  For it is the nations of the world that
  strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them.
  Instead, strive for his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as
  well."  ~Luke 12:28-31
• good night, friends
  
   

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