Everyone else was starting a bit late, so I went ahead and started SHARING 458

[myhaloisintheshop]

Got a call from my hubby--he's in the Er.   A binder hit him in the face--getting stiches and a possible broken nose.   


I think i may go by walmart and pick him up some pink camo bandaids.   

[Lynx]

A... binder?  When I hear binder I think of the thing you clip pieces of paper into.  A broken nose would probably be beyond that kind of binder's impact range.  What kind of binder was this?

[MelodyB]

I decided on a cake after all. Found this recipe for a cinnamon pound cake using a mix. Looks simple enough, and we have the ingredients.

http://southernfood.about.com/od/spicecakerecipes/r/bln255.htm


Poor Clint.

[Roscoe]

Got a call from my hubby--he's in the Er.   A binder hit him in the face--getting stiches and a possible broken nose.   


I think i may go by walmart and pick him up some pink camo bandaids.   

That's an International product for ya....Should've been a Deere. 

Praying for Barb. I'd pray for Cletus' nose, but I'm sure living with you means that it's not the first time it's been broken. 


And Glory to God- The replacement stove works terrific! I feel like dancing! I even got energetic and swapped out the dryer like I meant to do a month ago. The new one works perfectly and is twice as quiet as the one we had.

You know- God is really good to me. I swear everything I own has broken or been damaged since January 1, but when the dryer acted up- God kept it working until a better one was GIVEN to us. The stove acts up- God had someone in our church with one they didn't need. Price- come get it. You can't tell me God don't take care of His own! Even when we don't understand why and when it don't happen on our time, He's still right there, saying " I got this."

[myhaloisintheshop]

im not exactly sure what a binder is...i assume it is what they use to tie down tractors to trailers.

Believe it or not Ive never broke his nose.   Ive given him a black eye....lol

[Lynx]

You know- God is really good to me. I swear everything I own has broken or been damaged since January 1, but when the dryer acted up- God kept it working until a better one was GIVEN to us. The stove acts up- God had someone in our church with one they didn't need. Price- come get it. You can't tell me God don't take care of His own! Even when we don't understand why and when it don't happen on our time, He's still right there, saying " I got this."

Is THAT why I have an extra laptop floating around, cause Bro. Bryan needs one? 

Guess I can't complain - remember when a brother at church just GAVE me a car?  I'm still a bit in shock over that one.

[Roscoe]

im not exactly sure what a binder is...i assume it is what they use to tie down tractors to trailers.

Believe it or not Ive never broke his nose.   Ive given him a black eye....lol

I'm not sure what it is either, but that's what I've heard International products called all my life.  International trucks, tractors, you name it, I've always heard them called "binders" or Cornbinders".

You know- God is really good to me. I swear everything I own has broken or been damaged since January 1, but when the dryer acted up- God kept it working until a better one was GIVEN to us. The stove acts up- God had someone in our church with one they didn't need. Price- come get it. You can't tell me God don't take care of His own! Even when we don't understand why and when it don't happen on our time, He's still right there, saying " I got this."

Is THAT why I have an extra laptop floating around, cause Bro. Bryan needs one? 

Guess I can't complain - remember when a brother at church just GAVE me a car?  I'm still a bit in shock over that one.

I'm sure Bro Bryan would love it...

[Lynx]

I'm sure Bro Bryan would love it...

You hush, you're not making it any easier.  All the other computers I've ever found homes for were OLD computers.  This one is fairly new, Windows 7, good big hard drive, sweet screen and graphics... I'd keep it if I could find a place for it, but I don't need it anymore.  And four laptops is just too much, even if one of them is permanently in the church sound booth. 

[Roscoe]

I'm sure Bro Bryan would love it...

You hush, you're not making it any easier.  All the other computers I've ever found homes for were OLD computers.  This one is fairly new, Windows 7, good big hard drive, sweet screen and graphics... I'd keep it if I could find a place for it, but I don't need it anymore.  And four laptops is just too much, even if one of them is permanently in the church sound booth.

Have I mentioned how little Bro Bryan needs it-----and how bad I do!?!

[Chseeads]

I'm calling the cops to tell them I have drugs hidden beneath the manure in my bird pens.

They will send out a swat team to find the drugs.

My pens will be cleaned.

[Chseeads]

Oh, and the card training lady gets on my nerves.  She can be pleasant, but she can also be annoying because she'll not tell you how something is supposed to be and act like you're half stupid when you do it the best you can because you didn't know any better. 

[Melody]

Roscoe, when I ran out of appliances to break down, Nathan broke his foot.     lol

Oh no about Barb.  I've been wondering where she has been and how's she's been doing.  I almost called her yesterday, but I couldn't think of anything interesting to say. 

So, just to be transparent, and I really don't care who judges me, they can go pray through.  We are learning how to manage our finances *together* and it was a shocker to see on paper what the reality was.  We have been upside down since we moved here.  I think I've gotten more gray hairs... lol  I don't want to give the devil any credit but he sure has been taking advantage of everything he can. 

The last couple of years Nathan has had his own remodeling co. and keeping all that straight is a challenge when he's exhausting his energy actually working.  So we didn't expect a dime back from taxes, we knew we would just owe out the whazoo.  But low and behold, with his deductions and whatever else, we're getting a return! He told me last night and I just started crying and thanking God.  If it hadn't been so late at night I woulda shouted the roof off.  My faith in God's provision when WE are responsible for not managing what He's given us and made a mess of it was, well, one of those things that I professed but felt totally insecure about.  I "knew" it, I wanted to believe it, but I also know we reap what we sew. 

I don't feel like shouting today.  I feel quiet and secure.  My God is more than enough, and He is my portion.

[Roscoe]

Roscoe, when I ran out of appliances to break down, Nathan broke his foot.     lol

Oh no about Barb.  I've been wondering where she has been and how's she's been doing.  I almost called her yesterday, but I couldn't think of anything interesting to say. 

So, just to be transparent, and I really don't care who judges me, they can go pray through.  We are learning how to manage our finances *together* and it was a shocker to see on paper what the reality was.  We have been upside down since we moved here.  I think I've gotten more gray hairs... lol  I don't want to give the devil any credit but he sure has been taking advantage of everything he can. 

The last couple of years Nathan has had his own remodeling co. and keeping all that straight is a challenge when he's exhausting his energy actually working.  So we didn't expect a dime back from taxes, we knew we would just owe out the whazoo.  But low and behold, with his deductions and whatever else, we're getting a return! He told me last night and I just started crying and thanking God.  If it hadn't been so late at night I woulda shouted the roof off.  My faith in God's provision when WE are responsible for not managing what He's given us and made a mess of it was, well, one of those things that I professed but felt totally insecure about.  I "knew" it, I wanted to believe it, but I also know we reap what we sew. 

I don't feel like shouting today.  I feel quiet and secure.  My God is more than enough, and He is my portion.

I totally understand the whole -We-made-a-mess-not-managing-well thing...........We are currently making more than we ever have and have less than we have ever had, thanks to some not so wise decisions a couple of years back. Thank God we are trying to get it together....I've been listening to the Dave Ramsey show and working some of his ideas, even though I haven't had the time to go throgh the classes. I can at least see the light at the end of the tunnel. Now I'm worried that it might be a train. 

[kmymbir]

I got up and cleaned a bit then made a meatloaf and it wore me out so I ended up going to sleep. I just got up and I feel bad still but that's okay I will get through this.

[Chseeads]

Every time I look at the title of this thread I think "Everybody was kung foo fighting...."

[Roscoe]

 Trying out the new oven....found a receipe for "Blackberry Coffee Cake" that looked awesome, and simple to make. It's in the oven now.... I went to Walmart and as usual, spent way more than I needed to on food....Lord, we're eating ourselves outta the house and home.

[Chseeads]

When you get too wide to fit through the door you'll have to lay down and roll in on your side...since you're short enough to fit that way...

[MelodyB]

This cinnamon pound cake I made looks delicious. Smells great too. But it will have to wait till tomorrow to be tasted.

[Roscoe]

When you get too wide to fit through the door you'll have to lay down and roll in on your side...since you're short enough to fit that way...

You ever hear or preach a message about God providing for us prior to the need? Happened here.    Just so happens the house I bought was originally built for a man who was in a wheelchair, so in order for him to be able to get around, it's all one floor, level concrete, and best of all- the doors are three foot wide. I'm good for at least ten more years of pigging out. 

[Chseeads]

Well, after the ten years are up, you'll still be able to roll in sideways, leprechaun. 

[Melody]

I've been listening to the Dave Ramsey show and working some of his ideas, even though I haven't had the time to go throgh the classes. I can at least see the light at the end of the tunnel. Now I'm worried that it might be a train. 

Dave Ramsey is what we were advised.  They had showed the videos at church but we were helping with kids stuff during that time. 

We checked out the book at the library, "Total Money Makeover" and it is so sensible it makes me wanna smack myself.  Common sense that isn't so common anymore.  No get rich quick, no spend money to make money goofiness.  I see the light, it's just uphill.

You know what though, we had some friends move recently to help with a church and they said the ONLY way they could be doing this right now is because God showed them they needed to deal with their money in a Godly way.  They did the D.Ramsey thing, got completely out of debt and are free to do the will of God now.  Wouldn't have been able to do it if they had car payments and such.  They said this is how missionaries can actually GO. 

It hurts, but I'm thankful for the chastening.  Rice and beans, beans and rice... lol

[MelodyB]

I am TRYING! God knows I am, to keep a positive addtitude today. Everything has went WRONG WRONG WRONG. And there is still so much to do. I didn't say anything earlier, I was trying to put a bold face on it, but I can't take it anymore!

I sealed off the tub, now the mess is backed into the shower, and it made me sick. I had to go outside and now I think I've stripped my vocal cords cause I was dry heaving hard for the longest before I actually got relief. Lord. Now I sound lie a dying frog.

Dear lord, now what are we gonna do?



I just really really want to run away. It seems to be getting worse. I can't take this anymore.

[Melody]

Where are friends and church family to come help?  I don't remember knowing how many are in your church, is there NO one that would come and at least follow your dad's instructions?

[MelodyB]

Yeah, but no one knows how bad it is. We have about 80 regulars. But the ones that are willing to help are having health issues themselves, or they live too far away. It's just a mess. And I'm really trying not to complain.

[kmymbir]

Our toilet and tub does the same thing Mel. My dad is able to fix it and refuses and we don't have the money to get it fixed.