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Mom talk for an intense physical hurt of some kind; much bigger than a booboo.

Dearest ex70s

Life can really stink sometimes, and I'm praying that you experience our Lord's love and care for you in a touching way, every day. Love from our house to yours.

LOL, lifted!! Belle, I suppose Paw can turn his ringer off if he wants to, or not. ;)

My Internet connection just got healed.

I talked to Paw, and he is okay, just in pain. I was very worried last night, but turns out, his big owie isn't as serious as first thought. Still, it hurts, and probably will for a few days longer.

Thanks friends, for the prayers. Although I can't speak for Paw, I'm sure your care and concern means much.

Hopefully, soon he will be his charming self again.

I'm praying that he knows how much he is loved and cared for, even in his time of distress.

So it's good he knows, that we are thinking of him, praying, and here for him when he needs us, just like he is here for us. :wub:

Pawtucket is on his way to the hospital for a severe physical problem, and really needs our prayers. I don't know details, but he is in pain, and needs medical attention.

Thanks, you guys, for praying for our beloved Paw.

Ha! sisex. That would be true if she spoke English. And she doesn't come all the time, just when I'm overwhelmed...... :o

And fortunately, Tom Strange, since my last conversation with the landlord, the exterminator comes every month. I asked J is she had seen any of the scarier variety of critters, and she said except for the token cockroach, all is well.

I'm glad my days in the student slum are over. :blink:

Best wishes to you both for another 28, friend!

Ha, George, thanks for the tip! I'll save the dryer lint for the campfire at the BBQ.

By way, how was your pig roast? We ended up spending yesterday at A&M painting daughter's bedroom maroon and purple. (I know, I know, she chose the paint colors.)

Well, I just as my dearly beloved of 25 years this question, and his reply......"Of course." He says, "People are flawed, we all have issues to work through over the years, but the bottom line is, I would still rather be with you than anyone else on the planet."

Guess that answers it for me.

I wonder if she has any ideas for dryer lint? :B)

Aw geeze, thanks everyone.

I guess now I can gag my inner Martha Stewart. :D

Well, as BBQ time draws near, I feel the urge to put a disclaimer, warning all attendees:

Please forgive me while I become totally self-indulgent here:

I'm a busy Mom, with the obsessive/compulsive gene. As much as I wish I could be June Cleaver, that I ain't. I apologize right here, right now for that.

When Ya'll come here, pleeze be aware that the top of my fridge hasn't been dusted since 2004, the year we had my oldest's graduation party. I think the last time I cleaned my windows, was um.....maybe like in 2005 when we had a family reunion? I have a large dog, who sheds and leaves tumbleweeds of dog hair everywhere, and our cat sheds as well. I can't seem to keep up with vacuuming his laying spots.

I did clean out my fridge, I think it was maybe sometime during the summer, can't remember. The house cleaner cleans the bathrooms, no worries there. I can't remember the last time I dusted the living room, but nobody sits in there anyway.

I guess my disclaimer is, pleeze don't come here expecting Way Perfection. It doesn't exist. But we will have lotza good food, good company, and fun times. Come one, come all, and bring your allergy meds if cat hair and dust are a problem. :B)

Ah, I feel much more better now.

Hope you had a lovely day, and your evening is even more delightful! Looking forward to seeing you soon. :wub:

All ya'll are so sweet, and put my nervous Mom heart at ease!! Thanks for lettin me brag, be exited, be anxious, and encouraged by the kind words, all at the same time.

What an awesome thing it is, to be young, (like my precious children) and have a lifetime ahead, of living a "life's dream." Thanks for sharing in my excitement. Life is so excellent.

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Ha! dmiller. Yes, indeedy do. That twould be the same daughter. She has grown up a bit since then. She actually googled Dr. Borlaug last night, so she would recognize him. :B)

My oldest daughter is a junior at TX A&M, and is majoring in Agricultural Leadership and Development with an emphasis in International Studies. Today was a very memorable one for her, probably one of the highlights of her 19 year old life.

Dr. Norman Borlaug was at A&M for a conference, (the Norman Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture is at A&M) and she was chosen to accompany Dr. Borlaug, to his meetings and the press events for the day. She was posed with Dr. Borlaug for all the pictures, and actually got to help set up the display of all his medals, notably the Noble Peace Prize and his Congressional Gold Medal. She was thrilled and couldn't believe how spry he is for a man in his 90's. She also got the news that she has qualified for one of the internships offered by the Institute. She still has to apply and compete to get the internship. Of course, I'm thrilled!

But I'm also a bit scared. If she does qualify for an intership, she will spend three months in either Rowanda or Uganda. As a mom, I can help but be a bit apprehensive about her traveling to the other side of creation by herself, and a third world country no less. We'll see what happens. I'm thrilled with her chosen profession and course of study, yet concerned at where it could take her. :blink:

Wow, maybe I should go post in the prayer forum. :unsure:

Anyway, I just had to share the excitement at our house. :)

Happiest of days to you Sudo! Surely dinner at the Rendezvous is in order.

Hope it was a memorable one, Billy!

Oak, I would love to meet you and your beloved if you feel inspired to take a road trip! This year will be especially fun, as we will have so new faces, yet old friends here. Mr. and I are excited about having everyone, and hopefully the weather will cooperate, and all guests from the frozen northern regions can enjoy warmer temperatures.

And of course, the BBQ will be delicious, as will the Shiner Bock. Tonto has been dubbed wine goddess, for those who prefer a more genteel beverage.

And George, I need some new (blond) jokes. :B)

Someone suggested we have a web cam, but that's probably Paw or Tom Strange's department, and frankly, that thought scares me. But at the very least, we can post pics. Volunteers?

And Twinky, if you can come, you will get the prize for traveling the furthest to be here. :)

Dove, my friend, I'm drinking a Coke in your honor today. :) Hope it's a fantastic birthday for you!

Hey Tommy. It's almost BBQ time again. Hope it cools off by then.

So many posts, so little time. :B)

Being one who likes to cut to the chase.....please forgive me for my concision.

Maybe just maybe, God knows how we are, and how we humans like to slice and dice and put conditions on things that God has made unconditional.

Maybe that's why we need Jesus. I don't know for sure, just guessing here. <_<

But it seems to me that Jesus has given us many examples, and words of wisdom, on the topic at hand. Maybe it's just up to us as individuals, who follow his lead, to work it out for our own selves? Maybe, he thinks that much of us.

Discussion on the topic is very good. Maybe that's what was intended in the first place. Jesus gives us the general parameters, and we strive to be as forgiving as he was/is? And we just work it out our own way with him? and others who are striving for the same goal? being more like him?

Thanks, Hope.

I know a few 6th here in the Houston area. I'm definitely forwarding the news.