Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen †
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garrison .. ♥️
“tim” ca.1950
pallas cat
ca.1920
kingpin’s 👑 new bed
Annie
Ever notice people in photos never smile? Apparently kitties too!
lol
Success
Annie
Haven’t had tinsel in decades! This year we gave up on the whole indoor tree “thing” and lit up a tree outside the dining room window – much more peaceful!
well thats a good idea.. did you adorn it with birdseed ornaments ?
Good idea! Though, have to be careful with that picture window. We put up decals and such, but sometimes birds still fly into it and it makes you feel awful.
One of our cats used to eat tinsel (not the original leaded kind). She would do it when we were out, or when we were asleep overnight. We discovered her ‘taste’ for tinsel when my husband cleaned the litter box, and found bits of the silver stuff stuck into her products.
It was a glitter box!
We removed the Christmas tree’s tinsel, and went to silver garland the next year.
Way too cute!! 🙂
i’m thinking 💭 i remember jwoo ? saying she wished she lived close by to you ..?
so do i.
i would love to be able to stop in ..
come and go …… ♥️
Yep Annie! Our neighborhood in Heaven is going to be AWESOME!
I love good conversation and, especially now that I’m older, really, really, appreciate the
presence of good friends. So, you and dear ‘Woo would be most welcome.
She’s so precious!
Good morning, Garrison 💕 First time you’ve posted this artist I think 🤔 ? He seems to have quite a nice touch. Your ear is better than mine with the guitar, but toward the end he sounded very Pepe-ish to me. Very nice!!
Good morning little Tink aka Sweet Kitty💕
Happy CATURDAY!!!
(Could this be you?)
Ooh, a few of my kitties love the zen cat thing – but not all, and they let you know!
Afternoon, Corny. Our feral cat after years finally allowed me to brush him. Then quietly I substituted my fingers which I tried to give brush strength to. He loved it…but only at certain times , on his terms, and in a place of his choosing (which he would lead me to with a “come hither” look) He was the last of many litters deposited by a couple of females we could never catch although we did manage to get the babies.
I regret to say he has not made an appearance for a week now. Always here for breakfast and dinner and usually sleeps the rest of the day either in the garden or in the garage where he has a little lined cubicle which he fits only just…an extremely strong feeling, like a delivered message, that we will not see him again. Something his advanced years told me would happen one day…
Oh dear friend,
😔 This is hands down the most difficult thing about loving animals. I’m praying he pays you at least a few more visits. 🙏
I have a wonderful black kitty, Ozzie. His sister is Harriet. Trapped them both over 16 years ago. Two years ago, the vet told us that in addition to his heart murmur, his spine was in effect “crumbling.”
He is actually deteriorating day by day. But, we give extra food, extra treats every day. I want to make his remaining time the best it can be. I will be crying sooner than I would like, and you would think experience makes you tougher – it doesn’t.
Please let us know if your kitty returns. 🙏
Uuuugh…. I’m holding our aged Timmy right now. He only comes to me when his mistress isn’t home. It’s like a secret grandma visit. I don’t tell his mom.
I won’t tell. Promise
Betsy, I’m so sorry. It’s why I didn’t think I would adopt again. I can’t take the losses. I really miss the little dog. Can’t think of trying again. I’m keeping myself “busy” and wound up with getting kiddo into school. I just won’t think on it too much, but I kind of liked the little walks. I could harness the Maine Coon,
but I think Harold might get offended. 😞 😔 😢
Good morning.
Morning, Lizzie! 😊 Guaranteed he’ll be back now that he’s discovered it. Wonderful!! Wonder if he’ll ever try to get on it. Bet he does 😉
If you enjoy children’s books, and/or if you have younger grandchidren, check out the book “The Night Gardener” by Terry Fan. Your Topiary Cat brought the wonderful book to mind immediately.
An oldie but one of the best!!!
Bets,
My kitty can opener (one is dedicated to them) malfunctioned for a few minutes this am. Almost had mutiny!
LOLOLOL!!!! Quelle Horreur!!!!!
I’m getting all 😬😬😬😬😬😬 just thinking about it!!
Who knew cabinet tops weren’t just for collecting dust???
Good morning Bet! Lot’s of kitty pics you’ve got. 😻 I’m heading back home this morning. Accomplished pretty much all that needed to be done with the Lord’s mighty leading. Blessed be HisHoly Name! Long drive day today so that tomorrow’s drive will be easier. ❤️😍
Morning, bro 😘 Oh I am glad. You most definitely have not been alone on this journey 🙏🏻 I know you’ll be careful on the road and happy to be back home. I can’t remember exactly where in Florida you were…
When we went there for our son’s wedding we drove from the DFW area through to Pensacola, stayed the night, then finished the last short leg the next day. When we returned we left super early and drove the whole way back home arriving that night.
One mistake we made was to take an alternate route back which skirted “Nawlins” (can’t remember why we did that) and had to traverse a hideously long bridge. Traffic was either stuck or just crawling. I have never seen such a long bridge…miles and miles it seemed, and probably was. No way to get off either. Just had to endure. Don’t have any idea how on earth emergency vehicles would get to any accident that might occur (yes, I think of things like that).
May the Lord bless and safely keep you, dear, dear friend 😘
You mean this?
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/lake-pontchartrain-causeway
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Driving in a Honda Civic we could not see over the concrete walls. 🙀
Never used that thing a ma bob before, but I said, “Breaker breaker we got a scared, freaking out female driver who is afraid of heights and is cluster phobic…”
A whole group of people replied!
Thank God for the truckers who talked us across that bridge!
Those were the days. Making friends on the road.
GOSH YES!!!!! AWFUL!!!! By the time we knew what we were on it was too late, P!!!
😂 😂 😂 😂 😂
That just gives me the heebie jeebies
Safe travels, M. I pray the long drive today and easier drive tomorrow will be blessed with sights unseen and God’s generous gifting of blessings!
Maybe a new diner for breakfast or dinner and new acquaintances to strike up conversations with making new friends along the way?
Safe travels, Pa💖
Since today is Derby Day – My Old Catucky Home 🎶
High fashion, each and every one!! Gawgeous!!!
One more, Corny, though a bit down market.
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😃 😀 😄 😁 🤣 that face!
Oh she’d be right at home at Ascot, sis! Allowed in the Royal Enclosure even!
Sweet!! 😍😌
I was thinking it had a Princess Diana flair to it….
Ha!!!! In the 80’s definitely…in fact I think she had one that looked similar.
You have outdone yourself, Betsy. A very good morning to you.
Mornin’ Woo
Isn’t Bets amazing!
Blessed afternoon now, Corny! Betsy is the “Hostess with the Mostest.”
I just got in from taking kiddo to work. Grocery shopping ($100 for fruits, vegetables, and dairy WITH COUPONS… #$@%!% Joe Biden). 2 dozen eggs for $6 – we eat a lot of eggs for low calorie, high protein hits throughout the week. Spent $30 in gas for a 2018 Honda Civic! Kiddo and I went to coffee and a donut together and that was $30. Just about died.
She works until 8 PM tonight, so I’m squirreling around getting chores done.
Going to Aldi for fresh jalapenos later and I purchased a bunch of mangoes, strawberries, blueberries, fresh pineapple, cantelope and honeydo melons. Going to serve that with cod fish later today when she comes home.
We try to make big batches of fruits and salads for kid’s lunch throughout the week. She always packs her meals. Beats the heck out of the gray chicken they serve in the school cafeteria. Blahhhhh!!!!
Went to the Dollar Tree to get a poster board to make a “game plan / thought map” for her to write a personal resume for the Skilled Trades Open House at Vincennes University this coming Wednesday (she’ll wear a suit!), write a 1,000-word bio and a 500-word bio and a 100 word “elevator speech” for grant and scholarship submissions.
Let the games begin. We’ll be spending time on those tomorrow, so she’s ready for Wednesday.
You are the top contender for mom of the decade! I love hearing your and Savannah’s exploits. Warms my ❤️
I have the best recipe for cod. Slightly time consuming, but worth it. 😋
I want it. Give me the cod recipe. Give it up!! Lol
I will. It’s very old, from my time living in CT where cod is king! Let me see if I can get a decent picture – if not, I’ll just write it out.
Eggs are the best! So many ways to cook them and so good for you. All the nonsense in the past claiming they were bad for your health- were just that. Nonsense. I don’t know if you have a Sprouts store in your area, but you can buy free range eggs – 18 for $6.99! And, hard boiled in the Instant Pot, they peel like a dream.
Did you know you can soft “boil” them in the air fryer? Delish and so easy.
Also, they have a huge amount of organic produce. My go to.
The 99 cent store near us has gone out of business.😒. I loved that place.
Please let us know how things go for Savannah on Wednesday – it is so interesting and we are all pulling for your sweet girl 😊.
18 eggs for $6.99… ouuuuuch! No my dear… my budget simply won’t allow that. I push it hard by buying organic whole milk for $7/ gallon.
Had no idea you could put them in the air fryer. Don’t have a instant pot. I do well having a small and much larger pressure cooker. Been playing with those and the smaller one is the best at making bone broth. (Sorry… I know… no meat… but for us bone broth has nursed us to good health more than a few times. And to have it read more ready from frozen to fully cooked falling off the bone in 45 minutes… is a dream!)
Went to Aldis… $130 later… I forgot the jalapeños. I almost turned around but thought better of it.
Replenished the pantry staples. We have a lot there, but I buy in small increments to rotate stock and that helps the old budget.
I could probably stop buying groceries for a year and be a-okay… if not even longer. That’s the point though… when I get on one too many “lists” and they cut me off.
Sad to think like that, but I do… being a big terrorist soccer Mom, school board irritating, Constitutional combatant. /sarc
That’s SARCASM for the FIB stooges.
I think like that too, Woo. It is sad, but also terrifying. Figure I’m on a fair amount of “lists,” but they want us to be afraid. I won’t comply.
YIKES!!!!! We’re all feeling it, Woo. It’s AWFUL. We splurge on Sundays and go get doughnuts from the best little shoppe within walking distance to us…$1/ea. Only four. Coffee here.
On Tuesdays we bring in a pizza from a place called Papa Murphy’s. They put it together for baking at home. We can get two meals out of it with a salad I make here. But the pizza which is delish is $10.99. We could eat cheaply enough, but it’s all the other stuff we need that boosts the WalMart bill into the stratosphere, no matter how careful and calculating I am…we cannot win.
Sympathies, girl.
It was $9 for TWO donuts and a dozen donut holes. $16 plus tip for two coffees… but it is kiddo’s cohorts that work there and they brew delicious coffee. Super ouch on the budget.
My dream? To live in a collective. Wish I would have had that while kiddo was little.
Everyone has their own little cabins and then have a collective recreation and cooking quarters in the middle. Each family take turns cooking and cleaning up for everyone.
Yeah… I know… it sounds like a cult. Cult of patriotic Christians… so be it. I’m game and I can cook for an army!
Living alone sucks.
Good afternoon, dear Woo!!!😘 Got up at four with allergies and gathered my little collection and a cup of tea. I see the most wonderful contributions from others. We’ve Turner into a Cat House…at least for Saturday 😁😎. Jolly good!!
Sorry you were up so early. Geez. We can’t catch a break on sleep, can we?
Me too. Intermittent seems to be my favorite word. 💤
wow. The tiger has a heart above his nose. I want him.
Little ‘Tink came in last night from spending the day in the backyard. As soon as I went to bed, I felt the familiar “thump” as she hopped upon the bed and then curled up on my shoulder. Good kitty. 🙂
She’s got her person right where she wants him.
My Maine Coon does that too. Can’t take a little siesta anywhere without him sniffing me out and finding me. “Thump” purrrrrrrr.
Wouldn’t have it any other way . . .
You mean, THUMP purrrrrrrr?
Mornin’ Bets
Bet that little Tink already ate a cheesecake – they love it!
I would like the Tiger Tail, please. Meow.
Mornin’ Bet. 🙂 I post so often I find it difficult to keep track of how often someone appears. Chalk it up to the failings of an old person’s memory. And you are right, he does play with an exceptional virtuosity. I really liked this guy’s playing. But, then, in all honesty I usually feel strongly supportive of all the virtuosos I post. While the Siccas guys are very careful about their posting, I wouldn’t be much of a curator if I didn’t pay some additional attention to the players I post.
Thanks to the Siccas guys careful choices, we have a large population of very skilled players from which to choose.
That just makes the choices all the more satisfying, I think.
😎Happy Saturday, my man Garrison❣️
Toooo cute. Garrison never ages… though he often claims otherwise. That’s just silly talk.
Let’s just keep this our secret, ‘Woo. In my mind’s eye, sometimes anyway, I’m that little kid curled up with Prince in his doghouse. Halcyon days . . . 🙂
Oh you…….😂😂😂
Yo, Patience. Somewhere, I have a baby photo. I’m angelic— blonde haired, blue eyed, utterly charming. Little did they know what was coming next . . . 🙂
Oh my gosh!!!
LOLOLOL!!!! 💕🎶
Psalm 139 God’s Omnipresence and Omniscience
RadioWV… Soul of Appalachia…
Who hurt you..
Whistle…
Heroin…
Bible and a 44…
i loved all of these .. thank you
It’s obvious that you have great taste Dreamer…Does that sound biased?… lol…Some of these no name cats out of Appalachia have some great pipes and still know how to do the instrumentals… Most are onboard the dreamboat like the rest of us and I wish them the best because they continue to shine and show the world what makes America Great, despite the hardships they face.
no, no, no … not biased at all 😉
love your post ♥️
If I were the Devil, by Paul Harvey
The one impersonation that I can actually do – “Paul Harvey, Good day!” (No, I’m serious. I mean it. I sound just like him). 😍😎
Prove it. LOL 🙂
😀 😄 😁
H/T: The Gateway Pundit
You have undoubtedly heard the classic song ‘Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh (A Letter from Camp)’ by Allan Sherman.
The song has now been updated to reflect the radical, anti-Israel protests on college campuses.
Hello Muddah, Camp Intifada
Well done!
👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 !!!!
MAY 04 2024
Orthodox Church – Holy Fire Ceremony
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Fire
Happy Caturday, Shriners!
hi nim ♥️
Hi, Annie – that’s a mystic-looking one
puuurfect description nim !
I have seen some dogs that looked like that before they were groomed!
oh dear ! lol
My hair in the morning, Marti.
Morning, nim 💕
-🫖
Patience brought da beanz! Good morning, P and Ma!
😁 thought ‘bout you. Woo❣️
Wherever…
Blonde tabby confiding in his big horsey brother:
“and then, and then… the big ol’ mean dog, Travis… he started chasin’ me… and he GRABBED me… by the tail! He embarrassed me in front of the pretty barn cat. I’m gonna need you to teach him a lesson in manners. Do you see him? He’s right down there!”
“don’tchoo worry lil’ buddy… I’ll meet up with him in the pasture… he won’t pull your tail again…”
Oh Bets,
You know I love the horsey kitty pic. I used to watch my 16 hand mule pick up each hoof and very carefully and deliberately step over the kitty rolling on the ground in front of her. 🫏 ❤️
Our kitties do this. They give us little “hugs”. If we are standing, washing dishes, or working at the kitchen counter – they will come up behind us and take both paws and stand up and grab us at the hips and “hug”. LOL They are the doofiest, floofiest, most wonderful kittahs.
i want to know what love is …..
washington state
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living in a dream ripping at the seams
only so much we can bear … mmmm
till the truth comes spilling out ..
all the kings are humbled now
so we look for the good as we try and make sense
of the lessons we’ve learned in the wake of our sins
but the closer we get, the harder it gets to hang on ,
hang on , ooh ooh ooh ooh …..
i can’t keep you safe but i can keep you warm ..
ooh ooh ooh ooh ……….
for levi’s cereal and cartoon day …
Yes DA, for levi, and all other silent tree-branchers who are in our thoughts and prayers.
peace to all who gather here, and thank you Jesus for our joy in being together.
for levi
had my bowl of cereal and watched the Lone Ranger this am.
miss you levi and so many other silent tree-branchers who are not here anymore.
our thoughts and prayers are indeed with you.
thank you, Slowcobra for your post, I look for it every week.
thank you marti!
I remember those Saturday mornings many decades ago with my brother. We’d eat our cereal in front of the fuzzy screen tiny black and white tv: Lone Ranger, Ramar of the Jungle, Gene Autry, Sky King, Sir Lancelot, French Foreign Legion, Cisco Kid, Zorro, and so many more. My Bro had an outfit for each and would run to his room to change between programs. Good Times.
I remember those programs too. Covered Wagon Theater started the day at 8 am with a movie – Roy Rogers and Trigger, Gene Autry and Champion – all the great cowboys wore white hats and the bad guys had black hats. So many great shows. When the circus was at Harrisburg, Penny from Sky King was there too and I got to meet her. Really make my day!!
“Sky King and his neice, Penny.” She was so cute.
And, don’t forget Rin Tin Tin, Black Beauty, My Friend Flicka, Lassie. I guess what’s left of my brain doesn’t kick in till afternoon!
Amen
♥️
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Randy Travis Lost Most of His Speech in 2013. How Did He Record a New Song?
The Country Music Hall of Fame member released “Where That Came From” using AI voice technology
May 2, 2024
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https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/randy-travis-releases-first-song-since-stroke-1235014170/
Blessed morning, nwtex. I pray you are doing quite well!
AI technology will steal all of our voices and use them for whatever it wants. It’s a Tower of Babble to me.
How thoughtful of her to want to help. Awwwww
04 May 2019 (James) “J.R.” Cobb American guitarist and songwriter (Classics IV – “Spooky”; Atlanta Rhythm Section – “Champagne Jam”), dies of a heart attack at 76
Atlanta Rhythm Section – Spooky
04 May 2012 Mort Lindsey [Lippman], American pianist, arranger, musical director (Judy Garland, 1961-64; Merv Griffin Show, 1962-86; Barbra Streisand, 1968), and composer, dies at 89
488+ works currently held by ASCAP/BMI
JUDY GARLAND: ‘JUST IN TIME’ WITH MORT LINDSEY. A DEFINITIVE VERSION.
04 May
Adam Yauch
(1964-2012)
American rap-rock vocalist (Beastie Boys -“(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)”), dies from cancer at 47
Beastie Boys – (You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)
04 May 1987 Paul Butterfield, American blues singer and harmonica player (Paul Butterfield Blues Band; Better Days), dies of drug abuse at 44
Paul Butterfield Blues Band – Driftin’ Blues (Monterey 1967)
04 May 1984 Larry Stock, American singer-songwriter (“Blueberry Hill”; “You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You”), dies at 87
185+ works currently held by ASCAP/BMI
fats domino – blueberry hill
04 May
Moe Howard
(1897-1975)
American actor and comedian (The 3 Stooges), dies at 77
Oh, forgot to add “The Three Stooges” on Saturday mornings.
Good to see you post FDR.
indeed ♥️
Cat and horse….
The many cat memes brought this to mind:
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/are-cats-responsible-for-ldquo-cat-ladies-rdquo/
Toxoplasmosis ?
Good morning, Djork.
I think “people” are the greater cause of “cat ladies” than cats. It’s a choice and lately, I’ve been choosing the furry kind too. People are #$!%^@#$ crazy and a crazy cat costs less than a crazy human.
It seems there is research indicating that a cat with the toxoplasmosis infection can shed and infect the human in close proximity.
Causing the neuro disorders in the human, evidently including a cat-obsession syndrome which reinforces the cat support – leading to speculation that this may be some kind of evolutionary adaptation.
But who knows, the last 4+ years have revealed how untrustworthy most researchers and authorities are, corrupted by funding, warranting complete skepticism.
rates right up there with studies of the anti social behavior of the single-antlered antelope in the sub-Saharan Antarctica. / sarc
Just made that up. Think I’ll go write a grant request! Some idiot in the government is sure to approve it.
Hi Djork
Pretty sure I was “infected” with animal love by my parents. No matter the cause. Just love them. ❤️ 😺 🐕 🫏 🐎
VICARIOUS INTERCESSION
“Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus.” Heb. x. 19
Beware of imagining that intercession means bringing our personal sympathies into the presence of God and demanding that He does what we ask. Our approach to God is due entirely to the vicarious identification of our Lord with sin. We have “boldness to enter into the holiest BY THE BLOOD OF JESUS.”
Spiritual stubbornness is the most effectual hindrance to intercession, because it is based on sympathy with that in ourselves and in others that we do not think needs atoning for. We have the notion that there are certain right and virtuous things in us which do not need to be based on the Atonement, and just in the domain of “stodge” that is produced by this idea we cannot intercede. We do not identify ourselves with God’s interest in others, we get petulant with God; we are always ready with our own ideas, and intercession becomes the glorification of our own natural sympathies. We have to realize that the identification of Jesus with sin means the radical alteration of all our sympathies. Vicarious intercession means that we deliberately substitute God’s interests in others for our natural sympathy with them.
Am I stubborn or substituted? Petted or perfect in my relationship to God? Sulky or spiritual? Determined to have my own way or determined to be identified with Him?
Oswald Chambers
May 4th Devotional
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Rev.9.20-21 The rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, did not repent of the works of their hands nor give up worshiping demons and idols of gold and silver and bronze and stone and wood, which cannot see or hear or walk, nor did they repent of their murders or their sorceries or their sexual immorality or their thefts. (ESV)
Mornin’ all!
Hello, WeeWeed.
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… apparent suicide
… found shot in the head
… twice
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…wrapped in a rug
…in a park
…No bullet found
She might just do that
leaving a note
“t r u m p”
🤭
Arkaticide
Good morning fellow Treepers. I offer Lynyrd Skynyrd in their glory, I’m a Country Boy:
He could almost carry a tune. I’ve had huskies who could sing like that. So cool.
hi dixie .. chewbaccas languge in the movie star wars, was inspired by george lucas’ alaskan malamute.. named indiana, which also inspired the character’s name .. indiana jones
and they really do , ( they don’t bark ) but talk just like chewbacca !
Good morning all. Google banned this add.
verrrry cool!
Those security guards seem unphased.
stunning
all God’s beautiful creatures great and small
Psy Ops Kitty!
Patience
This is so true with mini blinds – had to replace them all with wood.
Patience
I think they were expecting refreshments.
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Be there in a minute@
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I’m curious too…
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Lord save us!
This guy has a PhD and is a former director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GMu215JWUAAHYFl?format=jpg&name=large
PhD = Piled higher and Deeper
yeah, sorry, no
evaporating moisture from the ocean HUMIDIFIES the atmosphere, it doesn’t “dry” it, you nimrod
he’s famous and has been a leading scientist in the field for decades,
but whatta maroon
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Corny,
I’ve not been able to keep up like I wanted, but I went to yesterday’s thread and saw this post from you:
“Lloyd is getting a bit discouraged, I think. He’s experiencing more pain rather than less (that is to be expected), but I removed his dressing as directed today and his wound looks just fine. Tincture of time (and patience)!
You and Bets had great comments on the political thread this am that resulted in very thought provoking comments. Haven’t much time today, so couldn’t get embroiled!
Yes, Greg is a wealth of information, and we both appreciate his input and encouragement. Thanks, Greg. ❤️”
I believe this is day three after his lumbar laminectomy. It has loooooong been my understanding that for some reason, day three after an injury or surgery hurts the most, then the pain gradually (VERY gradually in the case of lumbar surgery!) tapers off.
Y’all are or were medical professionals and will have far more technical info than I have. I can only relate what I experienced.
Lloyd is likely to find that today flat out HURTS.
All I can advise is to keep up on the pain meds, and do not get behind the pain curve. There are consequences. This *AIN’T* the time to play tough guy and not take the meds. Take the meds. If you are in so much pain that you stay tightened and tensed up, you just do not seem to heal as quickly.
Been there, done that.
Also, not to be crude about it, the pain meds constipate. What is merely an inconvenience at first starts getting quite painful after lumbar surgery. Yes, he needs stool softeners. Again, not trying to be crude, but it’s a rude awakening when this crisis hits.
I do not know what prescriptions were given to Lloyd. There was a concern about an allergy to certain pain meds due to something I said about a foot surgery when I was in the Army.
All I got for both surgeries was Lortab.
It didn’t do the job.
Particularly after the lumbar fusion of L4-L5. Lumbar fusion is a whole ‘nuther level of pain, particularly if all you are given is Lortab. At least that’s my experience.
Tell Lloyd not to get discouraged. This will pass. Better times are ahead, he just hast to get through some misery right now.
We called temporary misery and physical challenges “gut checks” in my Group in the Army.
Lloyd will pass this gut check.
Don’t get discouraged, things WILL get better.
When he gets to the point that he CAN move, he NEEDS to move. Particularly by walking.
DO.NOT.OVERDO.IT.
This takes time to heal.
I’ve always pushed myself and I’d be surprised if Lloyd does not do the same. He has to give this time to heal.
I used to hang deer and cut out the backstraps and think “one day someone is gonna do something similar to this to me”. Well, he did, and he did it twice, nine months to the day apart. Getting that long incision, separating the muscle from the bone, removing bone and doing whatever else his surgeon did is going to feel like someone put a chainsaw in his lumbar spine.
Not now, but eventually, just ask him if that’s a valid comparison.
Spine surgery, particularly lumbar surgery, is considered to be among the most painful you can have, as I understand it.
He will get through this. And when he does, it will have helped.
It is important to not do any damage along the way so as to allow maximum healing.
I’m clobbered for time, and may not be able to respond to anything you say today, but I’ll look for it when I can.
If there is any advise I can pass along that y’all think will help, I’m happy to do so.
Two quotes I made up for myself when I first herniated two discs 27 years ago, and that I still keep in mind five years after the two surgeries in 2019. These sound silly and circular, but they are true:
1. Hurt and hate it, but keep moving.
2. If you keep moving you can keep moving.
Lloyd and you are both in my prayers.
Greg,
What a good soul you are to check on us and be so open and thorough with your own experiences.
Yes, pain meds can cause unwanted, but not necessarily unexpected consequences. I always say, “every med has an equal and opposite reaction.” That’s not precisely true, but is the gist. Pain meds also cause urinary retention. Not comfortable either!
He definitely overdid everything the first day, despite my protestations. Being on the receiving side of medical care is a real eye opener to say the least, though this is not our first go round at being “the patient.”
Lloyd has been in healthcare since his days as a hospital corpsman in the Navy. He knows what recovery is like, but, actually experiencing it is a whole ‘nother thing.
Thank you for your concern, love, and prayers.
❤️
Lady, a basin of real warm (almost hot) water placed where Honey can play comfortably, and 2 washcloths or 2 large plastic glasses; one for Lloyd and one for you.
Squeeze or pour water starting below bellybutton and just above start of crack. No kiddin 😂
He does the front while you do the backside.
It relaxes and wakes up ‘parts’ to getter movin.
When Ma was in the predicament… and after the nurses & doctor
tried everything
-‘cept a jackhammer & or dynohmight— ,
once home, after two days, by golly, it worked!
Ma said it’s in the genes; as her mother in law was a candy stripper; known as the enema-queen (🤫).
Good luck💞
Side note:
Reading this to Lloyd may help too. Laughter is the best medicine.
Stand back !
Totally subscribe to laughter as medicine – or just for fun and enjoyment 😉 Nothing better.
Have to keep the incision dry a bit longer – then Niagara Falls!
Of course…. Dry.
Well, use a hot wet wash cloth on feet (on one foot at a time)
and lotion-massage feet and calves
(just past ankle if yer lazy) .
Gloves may help you.
Also: He may sleep like a baby .
I could tell ya stories about foot therapy!
Here’s one:
After 18” of colon removal (brother in law) there were 4 —goin on 5– days of no movement; misery.
I got the nurse to inquire about feet massage. Wouldn’t ya know, a 1/2 hour later a pro showed up.
She taped “do not open for 1 hour” with time afterward and left.
The very next day, 💥
Out came what musta been that large thick grilled cheese sandwich and HUGH bowl of oatmeal the idiots fed him. I couldn’t believe 🙄
Poor fella lived on (clarified with a coffee filter) chicken soup for two weeks before surgery.
She did that three days in a row and then every other day for 2 weeks.
Im a big believer in folk and “alternative” therapies (some of which have been around a lot longer than allopathic medicine). I do reiki on animals quite often, and people if they are receptive. Animals don’t have to overcome their skepticism!
Get one of yer animals to lick his feet
Thank you for the tip!
I’m supposed to get a new knee next month and they say to take the stool softeners (and major pain meds) – your tip might come in very handy!
🥰🥰🥰Have you ever….?
Lil stinker
😁 🤣 😂 😃 😀 😄 😁 🤣
Human Humiliation
-counter king
I will HAVE to show this one to my chem kids next year!
LOL!
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Thank you for the cat memes.
What people do….
So fun to pass it on.
Ps, Have a good day.
Niiiiice!
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These are the BESTEST!!!!
Definitely AI. He has 3 hands.
But good to have such a cat scan . . .
My wife and I watched “Flynn the Movie 2024” on Amazon Prime last night. Everyone please take the time, less than 2 hours, to see what was done to General Flynn and his family. Then after your anger has subsided send a note to everyone whom you know to watch General Flynn’s account of the character assassination performed against him by his and our own corrupt government. These people are completely and horribly corrupt.
Thank you for watching it.
Thank you, Slowcobra,
I saw General Flynn on Real America’s Voice discussing this movie – we’re on it!
He spoke at a Trump rally we attended in 2016, and got a roaring reception. He is an American hero.
hi gemstone .. thank you so much for posting this..
i went and checked out the movie website .. he has meet and greets at some of the showings .. and so far it looks like all the past showings sold out..
he’s in indiana today ..
didn’t sarah palin do something similar for a movie ?
around the time of her 2011 bus tour . i think ?
FLYNN movie trailer:
movie website/dates
https://www.flynnmovie.com/showings/
Dang it!!! He’s in Indiana – seriously?! That would have been a worthy field trip.
absolutely.
oh good. i found what i was remembering.. the movie premiere was “Undefeated “… and it was in Iowa , (2011)
the same day obama and michelle bachman were in the state..
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/sarah-palin-movie-premiere-inside-206352/
China blasts rocket to eerie far side of the Moon in new Chang’e-6 mission to grab mysterious rock sample
China blasts rocket to eerie far side of the Moon in new Chang’e-6 mission to grab mysterious rock sample before Nasa | The US Sun (the-sun.com)
Pelosi says Democrats intend to codify abortion nationally — and end the filibuster May 4, 2024 by Eric Utter
Murder for convenience and suppression of dissent, what a platform.
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/05/pelosi_says_democrats_intend_to_codify_abortion_nationally_and_end_the_filibuster.html
U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi says Democrats will eliminate the Senate filibuster and codify nationwide abortion-on-demand if her party keeps the White House, Senate, and takes back the House in November.
Appearing on MSNBC with Katy Tur recently, “High Brows” declared abortion a “democracy issue” and said that, for women, it is about the “freedom to make your own decisions.” She added: “It’s a personal decision, it’s an economic decision at the kitchen table of America’s families, if and when they could expand their families or even start their families.”
Exodus 21:21-25KJV
¶ If men strive, and hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit depart from her, and yet no mischief follow: he shall be surely punished, according as the woman’s husband will lay upon him; and he shall pay as the judges determine. And if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life, Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, Burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for stripe.
Matthew Henry :: Commentary on Exodus 21
References for Exo 21:22-25
Mt. 5:38,39; Jdg. 1:7; Isa. 33:1; Hab. 2:13; Mt. 26:52; Col. 3:25; Ps. 7:16; Rom. 13:4.
https://www.blueletterbible.org/Comm/mhc/Exd/Exd_021.cfm?a=71022
I. The particular care which the law took of women with child, that no hurt should be done them which might occasion their mis-carrying. The law of nature obliges us to be very tender in that case, lest the tree and fruit be destroyed together, v. 22, 23. Women with child, who are thus taken under the special protection of the law of God, if they live in his fear, may still believe themselves under the special protection of the providence of God, and hope that they shall be saved in child-bearing. On this occasion comes in that general law of retaliation which our Saviour refers to, Mt. 5:38, An eye for an eye. Now,
1. The execution of this law is not hereby put into the hands of private persons, as if every man might avenge himself, which would introduce universal confusion, and make men like the fishes of the sea. The tradition of the elders seems to have put this corrupt gloss upon it, in opposition to which our Saviour commands us to forgive injuries, and not to meditate revenge, Mt. 5:39.
2. God often executes it in the course of his providence, making the punishment, in many cases, to answer to the sin, as Jdg. 1:7; Isa. 33:1; Hab. 2:13; Mt. 26:52.
3. Magistrates ought to have an eye to this rule in punishing offenders, and doing right to those that are injured. Consideration must be had of the nature, quality, and degree of the wrong done, that reparation may be made to the party injured, and others deterred from doing the like; either an eye shall go for an eye, or the forfeited eye shall be redeemed by a sum of money. Note, He that does wrong must expect one way or other to receive according to the wrong he has done, Col. 3:25. God sometimes brings men’s violent dealings upon their own heads (Ps. 7:16); and magistrates are in this the ministers of the justice, that they are avengers (Rom. 13:4), and they shall not bear the sword in vain.
Verse of the Day for Saturday, May 4, 2024
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“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
John 14:6 (KJV)
Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered !!!
Happy Saturday, Duchess💞
PRAYING ON THE ARMOR OF GOD
Father God, I now follow your command to put on the full armor of God, because my battle is not against flesh and blood but against rulers, authorities, the powers of this dark world and against spiritual forces of evil in the unseen world.
I first pray on the Belt of Truth that it may be buckled around my waist, may I be centered and encircled by your truth dear Lord. Hem me inside all that is true and right, and may I be protected and held up by the truth of your living word, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Breastplate of righteousness, please protect my vital organs and my inner man, cover my integrity, my spirit, and my soul. Guard my heart for it is the wellspring of life, please strengthen and guard the most vulnerable places in my life with that which is right, good, and noble that I might not receive a fatal blow from the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Gospel Shoes of Peace. I choose to stand in the shoes of your good news, and on the firm foundation of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the solid eternal rock. All other ground is sinking sand, I pray that I will not slip or fall, but that my feet would be firmly fitted on your lordship, my Lord Jesus. I choose to stand on you, so that the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus, the eternal Rock of Ages. I receive your holy peace now my Lord, from the sole of my feet to the crown of my head, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray the Shield of Faith into my hand now. As I take up the shield of faith, I ask that you might extinguish every dart and arrow that is launched from the enemy to take me down spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, and every attempt of the enemy to destroy my joy. I ask that my faith in you would make it flame out. Extinguish every flaming arrow that would come against me, my life, my family, my home, or my ministry. May my faith always be out in front of me like a shield. Give me the courage to “faith my fears” by choosing to walk by faith and not by sight, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Helmet of Salvation, that you might protect my mind from the thoughts that can lead me astray. I choose to take every thought captive, and arrest all intentioned ideas and motives that would harm others, or distract me from your holy will for me. I submit every captured thought to the Lordship of my Lord Jesus Christ, and ask that you would imprison those thoughts that are not of you my Lord. Transform my mind and renew my thinking that I may think God thoughts, and have a sober mind that is focused on your glory. Please protect me from being double minded that I may allow my mind, I reject to live an earthly life, because I choose to live a holy one, governed by you My Lord Jesus, the prince of peace, please have my mind to be saturated with the holy mind of Christ, in my Lord Jesus name.
Finally, I take up the Sword of the Spirit which is the holy word of God, I pray this powerful offensive weapon into my hand, and ask that your holy word would be fitting for every encounter I face. As the enemy gets close to me, please give me the insight, wisdom, and skill to wield the word of God to drive away the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
May the enemy and his team flee from me, upon hearing the word of God spoken by the power and direction of the Holy Spirit. Give me the sword of the spirit to cut through the wiles of the devil, so that I may discern the schemes of the enemy when he is near.
With all kinds of prayers, supplication, and intercession I pray to you my Lord God as the one who fights my battles. Now that I’m in your holy powerful armor, I walk away covered and ready to face my day as you go before me, and please protect me in the midst of the spiritual warfare in this unseen world, in my Lord Jesus name.
Thank you my Lord, for the spiritual weapons of armor and prayer that you have given me. It is written no weapon formed against me shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses me.
Thank you Father God, my Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit, that I am more than a conqueror in my Lord Jesus. I pray all of this in the mighty name of my Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ, Amen.
BE MY VOICE
JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN
CHILD NOT CHOICE
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
PLEASE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER
GIFT OF GRACE
His Grace is abundant in meekness
His strength is made perfect in weakness
Gladly glory in your infirmities
And do not fear any adversities
When you are torn and worn from battle
Angels will remove the rote rattle
Lift you up and attend to your sores
The bruises and scars from many wars
When you are dejected defeated and down
Remember God’s mercy will soon abound
He will carry you gently while you heal
The power of His Love you will surely feel
By the Grace of God you are who you are
His Grace imparted on you left no scar
You labored more abundantly than many
More than adequate which was plenty
By Grace you are saved thru Faith it is said
And not of yourself but a gift instead
One of many God bestows upon those
Who obey His commands even en throes
When you are weakened spiritually
Be rest assured of God’s right remedy
Nothing that happens is ever too large
Be still and know that He is in charge
By your side He will always be ready
To raise you right up and keep you steady
By Grace through Faith you belong to Him
A loving gift He confers not on a whim
D01: 08/22/2023
Psalm 91.The most powerful prayer from the Bible. God’s protection, healing
#psalm91 #psalms #prayer
Pray Everyday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-8GLitn-KQ&t=0s
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Sleep Well with Psalms. Psalm 91, Psalm 121, Psalm 3, Psalm 4, Psalm 139.
#faith #god #psalms
Pray Everyday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKUPiqPMs8M&t=2s
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https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/05/start-court-martial-proceedings-dc-national-guard-whistleblower/
Texas Rangers. Serving Texas since 1823, Men like these made Texas and conquered Mexico. Mexicans called them “Los Barbaros del Norte” (“The Barbarians of the North”).
No wonder no one pays attention to our No Trespassing signs! WY too bland.
just up-grade them:
“KEEP OUT – TRESPASSERS WILL BE VIOLATED !”
😃 😀 😄 😁
^^^^^^ CORNY’S NEW FENCE SIGN ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Gonna needs subtitles in Spanish, Chinese, and Farsi – or just convert it to a cartoon.
Can my 357 carbine be part of the cartoon?!
I don’t speak Farsi, but almost everyone understands clicks click.
(It’s a lever action)
Ha ha!!!
Pretty sure if roadrunner can use an anvil, you can use a 357.
Yes, Woo
Specifically an ACME anvil.