The Shriner's are flying J'Tiah back to St. Louis. She does not have swine flu, but they don't know what is wrong with her.
Her blood count is really wacky. Please pray, she is only 20 months old.
My mom is driving Nicki and her to Wichita to meet the plane. Joy and Mollie are having a hard time with all that's going on there.
My step dad Don is still in the hospital. He has an abscess.
Jeff's last day of his job is today. He does not have another one lined up. I wonder how long before they foreclose on your home?
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
New bread maker
Yesterday Mr. Olson bought me a new bread maker from Goodwill. The lady said to leave the price tag on and be sure to check it out right away because if it doesn't work I can bring it back within 6 or 7 days. I am going to make a loaf today to test it.
Last evening I listened in on a webinar for the online college we want Joy to attend. I am happy to know that I have helped her prepare very well for college in the courses I have had her take and reading I have given her. I know too to have the other girls read, read, read as well.
I am going to Goodwill today to look for a few books they suggested that I want to use for the younger girls to study this year.
Last evening I listened in on a webinar for the online college we want Joy to attend. I am happy to know that I have helped her prepare very well for college in the courses I have had her take and reading I have given her. I know too to have the other girls read, read, read as well.
I am going to Goodwill today to look for a few books they suggested that I want to use for the younger girls to study this year.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Roller coaster
Today has been a roller coaster. We got a phone call that J'Tiah had swine flu. That meant everyone who had been exposed to her had to be tested. That is our whole family. Apparently a couple of kids who stayed at the Harmony house at the same time as our family ended up with the flu.
J'Tiahs blood count is way out of whack. We prayed for her and the next thing we knew we got a call that she tested negative. Praise the Lord.
But what is wrong with her?
Please pray for her and my step dad, they are both in the hospital, across the hall from each other.
J'Tiahs blood count is way out of whack. We prayed for her and the next thing we knew we got a call that she tested negative. Praise the Lord.
But what is wrong with her?
Please pray for her and my step dad, they are both in the hospital, across the hall from each other.
Doctor appt. results
The doctor still thinks I need a ct scan. Then possibly a biopsy. He doesn't know why my blood tests were goofy. I asked him if he was just covering his butt and he said partly, yes.
When Jeff gets a new job and we get moved I may go ahead with the tests. In the mean time I will do a flush or two.
When Jeff gets a new job and we get moved I may go ahead with the tests. In the mean time I will do a flush or two.
Yesterday was a long drive
Yesterday I ended up driving to Minneola and mom met me there to pick up Joy and Hannah. As we were driving away I thought maybe Mollie should go help with J'Tiah so we called mom and she said yes so we turned around and mom took Mollie also.
Turns out my step dad Don doesn't have shingles, he has an abscess. He is in the hospital again. Bless his heart.
Nickitta is a little overwhelmed I fear with J'Tiahs dependency on her. That is why I thought Mollie would be of help.
So I drove 430 miles yesterday. I actually got to Tulsa at about 5:30pm. not too bad.
Today I go to the dr. We will see what he has to say that is so important.
Turns out my step dad Don doesn't have shingles, he has an abscess. He is in the hospital again. Bless his heart.
Nickitta is a little overwhelmed I fear with J'Tiahs dependency on her. That is why I thought Mollie would be of help.
So I drove 430 miles yesterday. I actually got to Tulsa at about 5:30pm. not too bad.
Today I go to the dr. We will see what he has to say that is so important.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Traveling
The girls and I are traveling this week. H. is going to her dad's. Joy is going to my mom's to help out there and Mollie and I are going to Tulsa. I have dr. appts. on Tuesday and Thursday. In between appts. we will be getting the 5th wheel ready to move. We are not sure yet where we will be moving it to. We are hoping to a new job site. Or maybe here, we don't have a clue.
Remember us in your prayers please, for a job for Mr. Olson and direction for our lives.
Kaleena's bridal shower and party are the 8th of Aug. There is also a wedding Joy would like to attend in Lavern early Aug.
In just over two weeks Joy will be starting Bible college. That means another trip.
Then In Sept. is Kaleena's wedding. I am working on the dresses. Joella is helping so much. I did find that once she had them fitted the sewing wasn't hard. The material is very nice.
The goats milk soap I made yesterday turned out very nice. The yogurt I made did not. Oh well.
Remember us in your prayers please, for a job for Mr. Olson and direction for our lives.
Kaleena's bridal shower and party are the 8th of Aug. There is also a wedding Joy would like to attend in Lavern early Aug.
In just over two weeks Joy will be starting Bible college. That means another trip.
Then In Sept. is Kaleena's wedding. I am working on the dresses. Joella is helping so much. I did find that once she had them fitted the sewing wasn't hard. The material is very nice.
The goats milk soap I made yesterday turned out very nice. The yogurt I made did not. Oh well.
Suicidal kittens
Aparently one of our wild cats had kittens in the greenhouse. When we saw them she moved them. They aparently are crazy and one jumped out of the tree and committed suicide. Mollie was the one who said it committed suicide. Another one was dead hanging by just a paw in the tree. That's wierd. Mollie said it was peer pressure from the other cats and that they were just mental.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Saturday
Its been a busy day already. Mr. Olson fixed the washer. Mollie had installed the part ok she just had a wire backwards and the part wasn't seated just right. He fixed that and we are back in business.
Mollie, Hannah and I went to the farmers market in Guymon. Business was slow today for some reason.
We are going to Tulsa this next week and I may bring my soap and try to sell some there.
Mr. Olson is working on the A/C right now. There is air flowing but I don't know exactly what the situation is on that front.
Joy stayed home this morning and worked in the greenhouse, did laundry and cleaned the bathroom. She did some other things too.
I am making yogurt. Erica Maddox told me how to make flavored yogurt.
BTW the man who was killed in the car accident turned out to be Erica's father. He was only 55. Erica was getting ready to leave for Europe to visit her sister who instead had to come to the states for a funeral. I felt so bad for the family.
My great niece J'Tiah is already home from the hospital and doing great.
My step dad is in the hospital in Tulsa, that's as far as he got when they were going to St. Louis to be with J'Tiah when he woke up in extreme pain and his neck was swollen and he couldn't talk or eat. Mom said this am that they think it may be shingles. She said he was in isolation and she had to gown and mask up to go see him.
Joy was suppose to go to my mom's for the week to help mom with the house and taking care of J'Tiah but Don may still be in the hospital so we will have to see on that.
The girls all went to the drive in last night with some sponsors and teen girls. They only stayed for the first movie because the second one was not a good one plus it was late. The first movie didn't start until 10:00pm
Mollie, Hannah and I went to the farmers market in Guymon. Business was slow today for some reason.
We are going to Tulsa this next week and I may bring my soap and try to sell some there.
Mr. Olson is working on the A/C right now. There is air flowing but I don't know exactly what the situation is on that front.
Joy stayed home this morning and worked in the greenhouse, did laundry and cleaned the bathroom. She did some other things too.
I am making yogurt. Erica Maddox told me how to make flavored yogurt.
BTW the man who was killed in the car accident turned out to be Erica's father. He was only 55. Erica was getting ready to leave for Europe to visit her sister who instead had to come to the states for a funeral. I felt so bad for the family.
My great niece J'Tiah is already home from the hospital and doing great.
My step dad is in the hospital in Tulsa, that's as far as he got when they were going to St. Louis to be with J'Tiah when he woke up in extreme pain and his neck was swollen and he couldn't talk or eat. Mom said this am that they think it may be shingles. She said he was in isolation and she had to gown and mask up to go see him.
Joy was suppose to go to my mom's for the week to help mom with the house and taking care of J'Tiah but Don may still be in the hospital so we will have to see on that.
The girls all went to the drive in last night with some sponsors and teen girls. They only stayed for the first movie because the second one was not a good one plus it was late. The first movie didn't start until 10:00pm
Friday, July 24, 2009
Another great email
Recently, in a large French city, a poster featuring a young,>
thin and tan woman appeared in the window of a gym.
It said:> > THIS SUMMER DO YOU WANT TO BE A MERMAID OR A WHALE?>
> A middle aged woman, whose physical characteristics did not> match those of the woman on the poster, responded publicly to the> question posed by the gym.>
> To Whom It May Concern:>
> Whales are always surrounded by friends (dolphins, sea lions,> curious humans). They have an active sex life, they get pregnant and> have adorable baby whales. They have a wonderful time with dolphins> stuffing themselves with shrimp. They play and swim in the seas, seeing> wonderful places like Patagonia, the Bering Sea and the coral reefs of> Polynesia. Whales are wonderful singers and have even recorded CDs.
They> are incredible creatures and virtually have no predators other than> humans. They are loved, protected and admired by almost everyone in the> world.>
> Mermaids don't exist. If they did exist, they would be lining up> outside the offices of Argentinean psychoanalysts due to identity> crisis. Fish or human? They don't have a sex life because they kill men> who get close to them not to mention how could they have sex?
Therefore> they don't have kids either. Not to mention who wants to get close to a> girl who's skin is all scaly and smells like a fish store?>
> The choice is perfectly clear to me... I want to be a whale.>
> P.S. We are in an age when media puts into our heads the idea> that only skinny people are beautiful, but I prefer to enjoy an ice> cream with my grandkids, a good dinner with a man who makes me shiver> and a latte with my friends. With time, we gain weight because we> accumulate so much information and wisdom in our heads that when there> is no more room, it distributes out to the rest of our bodies. So we> aren't heavy, we are enormously cultured, educated and happy. Beginning> today, when I look at my butt in the mirror I will think, "Good gosh,> look how wise I am!"
thin and tan woman appeared in the window of a gym.
It said:> > THIS SUMMER DO YOU WANT TO BE A MERMAID OR A WHALE?>
> A middle aged woman, whose physical characteristics did not> match those of the woman on the poster, responded publicly to the> question posed by the gym.>
> To Whom It May Concern:>
> Whales are always surrounded by friends (dolphins, sea lions,> curious humans). They have an active sex life, they get pregnant and> have adorable baby whales. They have a wonderful time with dolphins> stuffing themselves with shrimp. They play and swim in the seas, seeing> wonderful places like Patagonia, the Bering Sea and the coral reefs of> Polynesia. Whales are wonderful singers and have even recorded CDs.
They> are incredible creatures and virtually have no predators other than> humans. They are loved, protected and admired by almost everyone in the> world.>
> Mermaids don't exist. If they did exist, they would be lining up> outside the offices of Argentinean psychoanalysts due to identity> crisis. Fish or human? They don't have a sex life because they kill men> who get close to them not to mention how could they have sex?
Therefore> they don't have kids either. Not to mention who wants to get close to a> girl who's skin is all scaly and smells like a fish store?>
> The choice is perfectly clear to me... I want to be a whale.>
> P.S. We are in an age when media puts into our heads the idea> that only skinny people are beautiful, but I prefer to enjoy an ice> cream with my grandkids, a good dinner with a man who makes me shiver> and a latte with my friends. With time, we gain weight because we> accumulate so much information and wisdom in our heads that when there> is no more room, it distributes out to the rest of our bodies. So we> aren't heavy, we are enormously cultured, educated and happy. Beginning> today, when I look at my butt in the mirror I will think, "Good gosh,> look how wise I am!"
Bummer
The washer still doesn't work. Its not Mollie's fault. MR. Olson will work on it when he comes home tonight.
Mollie is the bomb
My 14 year old daughter Mollie replaced the part on the washer that was broken. Mr. Olson took it apart and ordered it and when it came in Miss Mollie replaced it. She is the bomb. I am so glad we have always had the girls working right along side of us and doing things most girls don't do. They are all capable young ladies who can take care of themselves and others. Always willing to lend a hand. Or most of the time anyway.
Joy and Mollie can both drive the forklift and Joy can drive the tractor. Hannah can fetch things from around the place because she can drive the autos.
They are all great helpers around the house and the yard. Not always willing at home but as is normal always willing for others.
I am quite proud of my daughters. They are an asset to our family.
Joy and Mollie can both drive the forklift and Joy can drive the tractor. Hannah can fetch things from around the place because she can drive the autos.
They are all great helpers around the house and the yard. Not always willing at home but as is normal always willing for others.
I am quite proud of my daughters. They are an asset to our family.
WD-40
I think I have posted this before but it never hurts to post it again. Plus it reminded me of a few uses.
Fr0m my email:
'Water Displacement #40'The product began from a search for a rust-preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a 'water displacement' compound. They were successful with the 40th formulation, thus WD-40.The Convair Company bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts. Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.
When you read the 'shower door' part, try it. It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as on glass. Then try it on your stove top ... Viola! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.
Here are some other uses:
1. Protects silver from tarnishing.
2. Removes road tar and grime from cars
.3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings
4. Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery.
5. Keeps flies off cows.
6. Restores and cleans chalkboards.
7. Removes lipstick stains.
8. Loosens stubborn zippers.
9. Untangles jewelry chains.
10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
12. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
13. Removes tomato stains from clothing.
14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
16. Keeps scissors working smoothly.
17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.
18. It removes black scuff marks from t he kitchen floor!
Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off.
Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
19. Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!
20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
21. Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers
.22. Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.
26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans
.28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicyclesfor easy handling.
29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
31. Removes splattered grease on stove.
32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
35. Removes all traces of duct tape.
36. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.
37. Florida 's favorite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.'
38. The favorite use in the state of New York , WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
39. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a little on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states.
40. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.
41. WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.
42. Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone!
43. If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.
P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL
Fr0m my email:
'Water Displacement #40'The product began from a search for a rust-preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a 'water displacement' compound. They were successful with the 40th formulation, thus WD-40.The Convair Company bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts. Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.
When you read the 'shower door' part, try it. It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as on glass. Then try it on your stove top ... Viola! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.
Here are some other uses:
1. Protects silver from tarnishing.
2. Removes road tar and grime from cars
.3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings
4. Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery.
5. Keeps flies off cows.
6. Restores and cleans chalkboards.
7. Removes lipstick stains.
8. Loosens stubborn zippers.
9. Untangles jewelry chains.
10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
12. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
13. Removes tomato stains from clothing.
14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
16. Keeps scissors working smoothly.
17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.
18. It removes black scuff marks from t he kitchen floor!
Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off.
Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
19. Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!
20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
21. Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers
.22. Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.
26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans
.28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicyclesfor easy handling.
29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
31. Removes splattered grease on stove.
32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
35. Removes all traces of duct tape.
36. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.
37. Florida 's favorite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.'
38. The favorite use in the state of New York , WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
39. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a little on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states.
40. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.
41. WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.
42. Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone!
43. If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.
P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Kaleena's Wedding
Joella helped me fit and cut out the patterns for Mollie and Hannah's dresses for Kaleena's wedding. The material is beautiful. It is lavender and the flouncy sleeves are a sheer lavender with a sparkle. The girls love it. I am so thankful to Joella. She is really good at fitting a pattern. I learned a lot from her. She cut and I sewed.
The style we are using is for the top, the second row of tops with the flounce sleeve and the skirt is the 8 panel style.
Joella said the material looks like silk but it feels like poly and sews great. I am going to work on them again tomorrow.
Dehydrating carrots
Today I am dehydrating 5# of baby carrots.
I am learning to dehydrate from the dehydrate2store.com site listed on my sidebar. Tammy is very experienced and will answer your questions directly when you email her.
Good News
My great niece J'Tiah had her surgery yesterday. They ended up not having to cut or break her femur's (Praise the Lord) so her surgery was shorter than anticipated. She will heal faster with out the bone having to heal too. When I talked to my sister she said that J'Tiah was being sewed up and they would then cast her. Please continue to keep her in your prayers along with her family.
I am so thankful they didn't have to mess with her femur, that is the largest bone in your body and I feel like anytime you can leave God's creation alone the better.
Thank God for the wisdom of the staff and surgeons at the St. Louis Children's Hospital.
I am so thankful they didn't have to mess with her femur, that is the largest bone in your body and I feel like anytime you can leave God's creation alone the better.
Thank God for the wisdom of the staff and surgeons at the St. Louis Children's Hospital.
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