At least not all of it. My friend who runs the computer repair shop was visiting to talk with G-pa today. I just kinda had to mention what this set up was doing to me. She wanted to see. Clink, clink, click, and I and OK again... Love that brilliant woman.

Well, school is back in session for sure. I am having to fight Billy to try to get him to do his homework. It really upsets me as he is very capable and just plain LAZY!!!! It will most likely be a miserable year again with the stress. Why oh why can't he just do what he is supposed to do?? When he does, it only takes him a half hour most times. Just doesn't care!!

As Miss Terri has announced her birthday is in a few days, one week, but who is counting??? October 20th to be exact... I am wondering if there is going to be a celebration as she will be.... "38".... Getting closer to that 40 mark.... Oh well we will just wait and see...

OK, I am done and out of here. This old brain just isn't working tonight. Too many political ads I guess. Oh how happy I will be to have them gone!!!

Hugs all around to all,
Granny

Posted at 7:37PM PDT...

My computer is running so slow I can't even send email.. I think I am going to have to take it to the doctor. This makes me Soooooo mad. When I try to go online I have to wait and wait between each step. Good thing I gave up smoking or I would have lots of time to smoke waiting... Right now I am still waiting for this page to finish loading. I have 17 of the emotions at the bottom. They are still coming.

I went in for my annual doctor visit today. I frustrate him as I am so healthy. I also do what I need to do to take care of myself. Now, If I could just lose about 30 pound I would be perfect!!! How about 10???

Yahoo, Miss Terri passed the written part of her driving test. Now she has to wait until Nov. to take the driving part. Oh well, everything takes time.

G-pa just gave me a nice laptop. Now, I have to buy office to install on it. I have always wanted one, with the idea that I could use it for my embroidery machine. But no "A" drive. I tried to open one of my disks tonight on this computer, no dice. So I think I will be making a trip to the sewing store again. That is FUN!!! Minor problem.

OK, I want to keep this fairly short as I know it will take forever to post. My computer not the stream. Just wanted to let everyone know I am still alive and well...

Hugs all around,
Granny

Dear Lord,
I thank You for this day,

I thank You for my being able to see and to hear this morning. I'm blessed because You are a forgiving God and an understanding God. You have done so much for me and You keep on blessing me.

Forgive me this day for everything I have done, said or thought that was not pleasing to you. I ask now for Your forgiveness.

Please keep me safe from all danger and harm. Help me to start this day with a new attitude and plenty of gratitude. Let me make the best of each and every day to clear my mind so that I can hear from You. Please broaden my mind that I can accept all things.

Let me not whine and whimper over things I have no control over. And give the best response when I'm pushed beyond my limits
I know that when I can't pray, You listen to my heart. Continue to use me to do Your will.

Continue to bless me that I may be a blessing to others. Keep me strong that I may help the weak...

Keep me uplifted that I may have words of encouragement for others.

I pray for those that are lost and can't find their way.

I pray for those that are misjudged and misunderstood.

I pray for those who don't know You intimately.

I pray for those that don't believe.

But I thank you that I believe that God changes people and God changes things. I pray for all my sisters and brothers. For each and every family member in their households. I pray for peace , love and joy in their homes that they are out of debt and all their needs are met. I pray that every eye that reads this knows there is no problem, circumstance, or situation greater than God. Every battle is in Your hands for You to fight.

I pray that these words be received into the hearts of every eye that sees it.

Amen

Last night G-pa came up with the idea that the apples on our tree just might make a good apple pie. (Hint) So today he brought me in a bucket of apples. I started making a pie. The pie we had for dessert tonight after dinner. No one wanted to missed out on that.

About this time Branden came in asking about Johnny Cakes. I told him to get online and find out. So then he had to make some. At first I didn't want to have him fussing in the kitchen while I was, but then I figured, oh what the heck. So he got busy and started mixing them up. They were to be fried in hot oil so I felt the need to supervise. Them puppies are good!!! We tried one plain, then Branden said the guy on TV had said to put cheese in them, so the boys tried that. Now seeings as I had made raspberry jam, I suggested putting that inside them. That was the topper. They were gone in a heartbeat. It was like having our own warm scones. Nummy!!!!

I was very pleasantly surprise at watching Branden in the kitchen. He was having a ball. Of course it took a couple gentle reminder when it came to the clean up. Why do the prefer to just walk out and leave the mess??? Do they know something i don't know??? Do we have an elf that comes in and cleans up after us??? Oh wait a minute... That is me!!!!

All in all it has been a good weekend. The boys have gotten alone and we have had peace and fun. Can't ask for more. I also had a wonderful message from Blogstream Community Church, and then several other messages I needed to hear. I has left me feeling very up tonight. Isn't our Lord wonderful???

OK, I am not going to take off and start on a soap box. But I am happy and up tonight and I don't realize that very often. Guess I am being still lately.

Big Hugs to all,
Granny

PS... Miss Terri has another interview Monday afternoon with the school district. Please say a prayer and keep a positive thought for her. She really needs to get out of fast food.

Posted at 10:20PM PDT

Mr. Branden

This is the choice Branden made for his picture this year. I was going to keep this a secret until Christmas, but what the heck, I had to show off. Pretty cool huh?? It is so hard to believe that he is a senior this year. I just pray he passes all his classes and doesn't have to go another semester. But that would be natural consequences wouldn't it??

The two boys have gone to the annual Fish Bowl tonight. It is the football game between the two high schools in our area. No, it does not include Billy's alternative high. I just hope they behave and have a ball!!! This is what 16 and 17 year old guys should be doing!!!!

Billy just started his allergy shots today. I don't know how long it will take to finish the series, but all I know is I hope they help. He has been so miserable this year. It seems to have gotten worse each year. Also I am sitting here and worrying IF we should have kept him close in case he has an adverse reaction. OK, I know I am a 100% worry wart!!!

This week has been slower. I have had to work to keep busy. To top it off, we had a "guest" Principal as ours was out this week. Wouldn't you know, it was a retired principal that I had fought tooth and nail when the boys were in his school. But working together as professionals and fighting as a parent are two different worlds. This was a very good lesson for me. This man was wonderful with our kids and the staff. But, we all miss our own Principal.

We are having a royal down pore here tonight. But that doesn't slow anything down except the traffic. I am hoping that our winter isn't all rain this year. Snow would be fun too... Of course around here if we get a couple inches they close the schools. I know real pansies. But we have to remember that most people here are not used to driving in the snow including the bus drivers. Guess I can have every thing... Darn.

OK, my brain is empty for now. I need to go put my feet up and wait for G-pa to get back home. Then we will have to run and pick the guys up. I think I will ride along. They will completely wired and G-pa may need some sanity along with him.

Hugs all around,
Granny

Posted at 6:47PM PDT