WHATS HAPPENING ON THURSDAY

Dear Aunt Jan and OH Peeps~

Good Thursday morning to you guys! I have been thinking about all of you non-stop for 3 days now. I have thought about what you have all said to me, the PMs I have gotten, the emails I have gotten and then the posts. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!

I have been to churchs who arent as supportive and loving as you guys are. I truly believe that I could post that I needed someone to come and help me-and that some of you would be here for me. That sure means a lot. I believe in karma....and so something that I thought about the other day, when I did my angry post-is that the old Janet-I wouldnt have been able to count on many, because I didnt let many in-BUT....I have listened to my heart-and when the Lord lays something on my heart now, I do NOT ? him, I just do it. I know some say that I have to slow down, but....who am I to ? him???? I cant. Sometimes I dont "feel" like it, OR......Im tired, but I sure feel good when I do what he wants me to do and thus-I believe that I am being repaid. I dont do it to BE repaid, but you get the jest of what I am saying, right?

**Got a text from Sheilas DIL, Rachael yesterday when surgery was over. They put 6 pins in her collar bone-Geez, louise-she REALLY did a BANG UP JOB on that, didnt she? Well, I saw it for myself and it LOOKED horrid! Anyway-she is or was at Cox South in Springfield and in room 815. I dont think that she can answer the phone though, and I did get a text this morning that she was hurting really bad-BUT....she never responded to me afterwards when I asked if she was still in the hospital and so on....probably passed out. PLEASE pray for Sheila-for her complete recovery AND for her financial situation. When she was home after her last surgery, she used up all her time and money from work-and she was worried back then about them firing her because of time missed-She lives alone and so she has nothing for relief as far as ANY income, coming in. Thanks guys, I KNOW she appreciates your thoughts and prayers! Anyway-I knew I wouldnt be home for a few hours, so I text Renee and Tammy Ammy to see if one of them could post it for me-and I forwarded the text to Renee when she said she could-and because I forwarded the text from Rachael and it said she was at the hospital up there alone-LOL-Renee THOUGHT I WAS THERE!!! Renee text me saying-Im glad you got to be there for her today and I was like, huh? I cant think lately-so it wasnt until this morning that I realized WHY she thought I was in Springfield.....I started laughing-I was like, honey, if I cant make it to Purdy right now, WHY on earth would I go to Springfield? LOL....Only me....

We also have some that are traveling today-Renee and Lou to Columbia for their appt to get their drains out and their 2 hr class-pray that all goes well AND that they have travelers mercy. Sugar and Rick coming back from the mountains-for travelers mercy. For Jan and Joe-travelers mercy AND good weather for their first trike outing...real get away!! They deserve it SO MUCH! Deb (Pooh) traveling to her pain clinic today-for travelers mercy AND some relief-I PERSONALLY know what she is going through and she also needs strength. Constant pain CAN and WILL make you depressed-NO matter what an upbeat person you are!

~~Other prayer requests: We have Bec, STILL in pain-pray that she is better and that it is JUST a pulled muscle and will take a couple of days to heal. We have Peggy having health issues-please pray for her healing AND for her family (aunt specifically) that they are all doing okay as well. We have Jeanine and her family-please pray for all of them-a blanket prayer for all the different situations! Lori and her gb surgery coming up. I know she will feel so much better when its all over with! We have Peggy getting ready to have her gb out Oct 31st too. Pray that their surgeries are successful. We have Andy and his wife Susan. Please pray for their health. We have Susie and Jeanine, who are pre-op for their WLS-lets pray for their peace of mind and strength. Lynette, Lou and Renee for their recoveries. Lets also pray for Cor-who has been denied several times with the insurance company for her WLS and she is really down, guys! I was denied for over a yr and Bec was denied for 2 yrs-so we KNOW that things can change AND that God can intercede-lets pray that there is A WAY for her to get that approval!!!! I would also like to ask that you continue to pray for my family....what a rough time. Just a blanket prayer-theres just too much to list AND I am tired of listing it-but appreciate it always!!! AND.....THE PRAYERS WORK!!! Look what happened with Jan and Joes daughter, Michele!! PRAISE GOD!!!! Not only did her truck get fixed....BUT....she got her old job back AND at a higher rate of pay-BUT....she ALSO went to a Bible Study last night with her boss-a good, christian lady-AMEN, AMEN and AMEN!~!!!!! I feel like I am forgetting someone or something-so IF I am, PLEASE chime in and let us know so we can add you-ok? Would be great! Im sorry if your not listed! I TRY to keep up with all of it-but, I have an excuse this week for being absent minded-and I WILL use it-Im not too proud! Along with ditzy-LOL....The last request I would like to specifically ask for is for my children. Ecspically Jonathan...He is just NOT understanding WHY his grandpa isnt coming back and its been REALLY hard. He finally is understanding BUT....having a hard hard time....thanks.

I know what I forgot-remember last week that 12 car pile up on I-44 (it was right at the Diamond exit if you were headed towards Springfield....) well, anyway-one of my sons (and Stephs too) teachers, Allison Price-she was involved in that accident AND...is badly burned. She is in Springfield, Cox at the burn unit. Her face is unrecognizable-she has NOT seen her children since the accident happened. They arent letting them see her right now AND she is not allowed to look at herself. Thats not the worst part of it-the worst part is that we were told yesterday (Mike was-he has known her for 11 yrs through his job......) that her husband is not expected to make it. He suffered critical burns-when he got out of the car to pull Allison out! They are saying that he wont make it through the weekend now-PLEASE pray for this family. Their poor kids havent seen either parent-and its just a BAD situation! All of that, due to the dense fog-and I have seen it that foggy out here before...I told Mike that I will NEVER drive when its that foggy out again-never!!!!

Something else amazing is happening. As most of you know, that know me-I am not very close to my dad. Biological dad. I was VERY close to Mikes dad. He has always been MY DAD, to me. Anyhow.... Since I told my parents that we lost dad and how upset I was-my biological dad has stepped up to the plate-OR is trying to anyway. I have been MAJOR stressed about money. Extra bills coming in from ER visits and such-and Christmas is right around the corner. My ex is going after my disability, like HE deserves ANYTHING from me (butt another butt whooping!), you name it-so-I lost my clerking income a month or 6 weeks ago-and it was our extra for gas and food. Dad would give me a walmart gift card-and I could use to for gas, groceries, RXs.....so-he asked me 2 days ago if I could take a couple of clerking days until the end of the year. Could I handle that? Well, clerking, I can sit, stand-sit, sit, stand, stand....its like being at home, except I have to answer the phone when it rings and I have to check people in....thats about the only differences. I have been MAJOR stressed about Christmas, and presents. Then I have the grand-daughter making her appearance shortly after.....WOWZZA! So....thats just some of the stuff on my mind.

My dad has just been THERE. Feels good. Hope it lasts. Yesterday when I saw him, I had to talk to him about the laundry room and some other things and so, I said dad, can I talk to you for a minute? And he ducked and said-dont hit me! I was like, huh? Him and Aaron start laughing and I realized they were making a joke about the night before and Eric. HAHA! Everyone, just like Jan, has been saying they wondered how long it was going to be before I lost it with him and he got what he deserved! I still dont think he got the full effect of HOW frustrated I am, but then again-I really dont feel HE is worth going to jail for. I KNOW hes not!

Well, my son, Jonathan, as I stated-is having a real hard time with the loss of grandpa. Although they werent really close-the thought of him being in heaven-and when I said that grandpa was hurting for a LONG time and he isnt in pain anymore-and so we have to be thankful for that-Jonathan, in the wisdom of a 5 yr old-put it together that Mike and I hurt alot and that we are going to die too-and go to heaven-so I cant even go to the bathroom without him being in there-just to make sure that God doesnt take me...I guess he thinks IF he can see Mike and I-that we cant go anywhere. SO-I slept with him last Night...OR I should say-I laid in his bed with him, HAD to have my arm around him at ALL times-and 4 times during the night, last time at 5 am-we had lengthy conversations....2, 3, 4 and 5 am!!!! WOW.....AND... I cant tell you how many times I woke up because I got a foot (kick) to my back! He would be laying sideways-head by the wall-and a swift kick to my back. WHEN I finally TRIED to get out of bed this morning, all I could do was cry. Mike came in to kiss us on his way out the door to work-and had to help me stand up. This and the change in the weather, are doing a job on me, for sure!~ I would love to be able to comfort him by sleeping with him, but I know I just cant do that again.

Mike won a gift certificate a couple of weeks ago for Chatters (kind of like an applebees) restaurant, so I asked Megan yesterday if she could watch the boys overnite anywhere from tonite-Saturday night and I am taking Mike there and then to the movies. Not sure yet what we will see-but-we havent had a "date" in a long, long time-and then just to relax afterwards-its gonna be nice! Darrels been acting out this week-and Im sure its due to the stress in the house-or sadness or something, but-ARGH! Really, really looking forward to some alone time with my hubby!!

I need to get my responses done and get out of here. Have a BIG day today. Jon and I are going to the Audobon center for our field trip. We were suppose to go Tues and couldnt. Then yesterday it was raining too hard and I wasnt walking the trail in the rain and today, its at least sunny out-cold, but sunny-but maybe the walking will do some good for me. Sure hope so.

**Jan-Im so sorry about the rain... Yes, a light rain will leave welts on your face when your in back of the bike!! LOL....Could you imagine TRYING to drive in a hard rain? Im so sorry that happened. We are claiming good weather for you guys for the rest of the trip! Dont ya just love those out of the way gas stations and motels???? $3.65 a gallon? Good thing its a smaller vehicle, huh? I would have choked had I been in the Suburban!!! I paid $2.47 a gallon yesterday and rejoiced!! Loving it WHILE it lasts-and I am praying it will, at least through the holidays!

I cant even tell you how happy and overjoyed I am for your Michele! Isnt God just awesome? I just knew it would all fall into place-and I just cant wait to see the rest of the changes she goes through! Sounds like she is FINALLY getting the life she deserves and I hope and pray that Jason NEVER bothers her again! She deserves so much better!!! Im sure God heard your prayers alone-BUT....just like Andy said-where 2 or more are gathered AND...even though Im sure Joe was praying with you, and so many others, before the board was involved-there is just power in prayer and when you put MOST of this board on a prayer warrior request-well, there is just nothing as beautiful and amazing as ALL of us warriors coming together to pray for one another-no matter how far apart we are-we are there for each other and there is nothing to compare to that!! In my mind, anyway!

So, you got it all packed in the trailer, huh? Hey, take a pic of that too-I need a good laugh!! LOL..

Have fun, take pictures-enjoy!!! We love you and I cant wait to see those pics AND to get a aunt Jan and Uncle Joe hug from you guys this month-looking forward to it! Oh-and you mean A LOT TO US TOO-YOU GUYS ARE my family too! I thank God for you and Joe-and when I count my many blessings, your one that I can count twice-so thank you for that!!!

**Deb (Pooh)-PLEASE let me know how it goes today at the pain clinic. If they cant help you, I have a doc in KC that can. I know its a far drive-but she takes people from all over MO.....I just HATE that you hurt like that-because I personally understand it. In fact-I am physically worse off now-pain wise, than I ever was before WLS...the only thing that is better now-is my size. I guess my fat padded so much before-that I didnt "feel" a lot that I do now. Its VERY easy to get depressed-TRUST me, I KNOW!!! I DO NOT want that to happen to you. I know I need to get that email out to you-I have SOOOO MUCH to say to you and talk to you about-and kick myself every time I run out of time. Im sorry. Its on my priority list-so hang in there, girlie.....I am PRAYING for you-and I pray you get some relief.

You sure did do the right thing with Nikki-dont you doubt it...Yes, her heart may have been broken, but....she knows you love her!!! She will be all the better for it-count on that!!

Love you, sis and think of you OFTEN!!! I thank God for bringing you into my life-and I KNOW we must be related somehow! Talk to you soon! (oh....) I just wanted to say-THANKS for sharing. Thanks for the compliments. Thanks for the prayers. Thanks for always being there for me. You mean THE WORLD TO ME!!! I cant tell you enough how MUCH you MEAN TO ME!!!! Love ya, Deb!!!! (sorry about not giving Kleenex warnings-will try and remember-BUT-YOU HAVE TO, TOO-You made ME cry too!!!!)

**Jeanine-talk about making someone cry. When I read YOUR post-IT made me cry!!! I am no where near worthy enough for what you say about me! I wonder if you have ME confused with someone else? Yes, Jan and Deb are-I agree with you 100%-along with so many others here-and I am including you in that!! When you arent here-you are severely missed!!! Your such an inspiration, such a joy and I already know that I AM BLESSED TO CALL YOU FRIEND!!! I love ya already and I cannot wait to give you a hug!!

**Shannon-Yes, of course I really do love ya!!! LOL-I have to tell you that your Cassie story made me smile!!! Made me think of my dog!!! Thats too cute! Thank you for the Mom hug and I hope you have a wonderful day!!!

**Bev in KS-IF you ordered your shaper from Avon (I thought I read that) they CAN go back 2 campaigns at ANY time...IF your Avon rep wont do it-let me know-MINE WILL and I WILL ship it to you! But....just call and ask her-and then give her the campaign number it came in and price and thats what you will be charged-I do it all the time. Its not just because I have used her forever-its because thats what Avon allows she says-so try it and let me know how that goes. Have a good time this weekend.

Well, I have to go, guys.....I hope you all have a wonderful Thursday-Take care!!! As always, your in my thoughts and prayers. Janet