Here I am returning after 120 days of being gone again. Does not seem that long ago since I stopped in for a visit. Time is going by so fast and I seem not to be able to keep up the pace as well as I did when younger. When I am of heavy heart this site seems to be the place to come and share my sorrow. Now nothing terrible has happened, only a disappointment in my fellow man that has saddened me. I prayed to the Lord, asking Him in His goodness and mercy to give me a forgiving heart so that my days to come will be a bit brighter. What happened you might be wondering? I found a fun website where you trade credits for stuff that someone else does not want anymore, kind of like a on-line yardsale where everything is free but shipping to the winner of your stuff. One person got my stuff, then gave me a false address to sent it to. Now my package is being returned to me at my expense because I sent it media rate. The stuff is worthless to me, but the sadness comes from why would you say you want something if your not going to be honest and give the correct address. This one has me scratching my head wondering "what is going on"? It is like a sick joke at my expense. I had it tracked which is proably why the post office did not just leave it at this address. It just makes me realize how far we have fallen as a country where honesty is hardly seen, hard to come by and seldom used. I pray that good times are ahead.....where the words of Jesus.... keep calling out to us.....to come and return to Him.   

Dropped in to wish everyone a  HAPPY  NEW  YEAR !!!!!
Hope all had a good Christmas and all are keeping warm. It has been very cold up here in PA, and be are in the mist of a winter blizzard
lots of snow strong winds and low temp's. But I am keeping warm in my new apartment.

My favorite old TV shows are:

The Walton's

Little House on the Prairie

Lscarlette,
I agree totally with your belief "Marriage is a holy union created by God."  I would add that no matter what age you are the danger of catching all sorts of diseases is always present.  We as women should be more mindful of our reputations and character, if we profess to be Christians then it is our actions that the world sees first. If we can not stand up for our beliefs then what type of example do we set for the world to follow.

Thanks for your post Tom. 
I was really interested in reading about the hypersensitivity section. Although, this is about animals and the fact they have allergic reactions too, the explanations helped me as well, because I am allergic to everything. From peanuts to cat hair and lots of medications. So even through this is a animal site it can work in explaining somethings to us humans as well so we can explain it to our pets.  lol

I just noticed there are 466 pages of coffee time. Not a bad way to spend time, coffee in one hand and typing on my key board with the other. Now where's my plate of cookies. Hope you all had a grat day.   

I have a feel things would really get bad in a hurry without kind-hearted volunteers. Our hospitals and nursing homes, all kinds of organizations and fundraisers for the poor would go down the tubes. It is a great service to our country the hard work volunteers do.
Thanks for adding to this post Tom. I agree whole-heartily with you.

This topic may hit home for many of you. I have been there so many times with pets of my own and with friend's when we go to the vets office with a sick animal and after it is examined, the vet tells us what is wrong. We find ourselves nodding our heads, asking a few questions and all the while praying like crazy that the vet knows what he is talking about and knows what he is doing. Cause we sure don't. The language is sometimes beyond our scope of understand and so not wanting to look dumb we pretend we know. The other day a friend came to me and told of her trip to the vet. i could well understand the way she felt and so I did a web search trying to find somewhere, anywhere I could learn just what these terms meant. While looking at www.univetmedicine.com  I learned about why vaccine and vaccinations are so important. And about hypersensitivity in animals and how it affects them. Told me about pathology and disease occurrence in different areas of the country. Mostly I liked the tips on how to keep my pets healthy and avoid a trip to the vet.
I know I am sharing a lot lately but i hope I am not the only dumbo at the vets office.   

I am happy to share this important information. Even though our small town is packed with volunteers there are always room for more.
From small tasks to bigger ones volunteer labor helps brighten the days and hopes of many people.

Thank you for all the nice comments. Things are improving. i am often now so busy helping my mom I have little time to think of me. And I am going to church and helping out where ever I can otherwise. I have found some little jobs to keep me busy that help others as well, so life is good at this point and time.
The weather is colder now. Daytime highs are in the 60's and nighttime lows in the 40's. We had one morning a week or so ago where we awoke to a small scattering of light snow. We all prayed that it was just a mistake or something. No snow yet please.   The leaves are really beautiful this fall. Reds and yellows, oranges and coppers, and a few golds and greens. Mom and I comment each time we are out in the car that we would love to have a sweater with all those colors intertwined. I hope all is well with everyone on this forum and that your all healthy and keeping warm.

Acts of charity come in many different ways. Some folks donate and some volunteer. Some folks try too help by writing grants and others help by running non-profit charities. Some manage pet projects and others fill in the blanks helping folks who need it the most.
All charity efforts except for ones that are scams, show how much of a caring generous country we are and that no matter how hard times are there are folks willing to help other folks who are having a harder time of it than most. In searching the web I ran across a website with really good advice on the importance of volunteers and figuring how much to give, how to decide where to give of time or money and lots of good advice on the operation of charities and other non-profits. This site is by Jason Hope. He does not sell anything.
I read quite a bit on his site and came away with lots of good solid knowledge. So I thought I would share this thought, as well as, the link to his site in case you want to take a peek at it yourself. http://www.jasonhopegives.com    I enjoy doing volunteer work in my community, in fact there are so many organizations in our area that normally might be paying jobs elsewheres, but here are run by totally volunteer staff. I will enjoy your comments on this subject.

Our local library had a book sale and I found this little treasure. Its not a religious book, but it speaks well of a subject that has been on the news and in our minds a lot these days with whats been happening around the world. This book "Two Ways of Life" is about The Communist Challenge to Democracy. It was published in 1964. The author William Ebenstein was a professor of Political Science at the University of California at Santa Barbara. He was an author of many widely used collage books. The book speaks of the differences of thought between communism and socialism, and Democracy. It is a easy book to read surprisingly because it is a collage book, but it gives a fair illustration of each thought pattern and the ways Karl Marx was confused and mislead in understanding the way a free country is run and the hows and whys of this. i think the book is out of print, but it is a worthwhile read in this day and age where young people think communist leaders are somehow role models due to improper teachings.

I know my post sort of sounds like I don't do much, but my days are filled with helping my mother and volunteering my time talking with the elderly folks I see on the street and doing what I can to help others. Once while visiting at our local senior center an older man walked up to me and ask if I would make him a apple pie. My mother was with me and she asked "Who is he?" And "Why did he pick you?" I told her  I did not know him and things like this happen to me all the time. And yes, I made the man a pie and delievered it to him free of charge. I have put my name in different places to volunteer, but my top priority is helping my mother. It is when I return home that the lonely times set in. A lot of my friends are elderly or young and married with husband and children to care for. I guess since I am disabled it is hard to get out and do the things people my age do. Plus no car of my own does not help. This town is  small that the biggest entertainment around is bars of which I do not enter. So yes I am left with my church which is small and filled with young families. I don't know what else to say this is starting to sound like a pity party but I don't want it to be nor do I feel that way. I am trying very hard to be content in my life, but sometimes it is harder than I would want it to be. Thanks for your words of encouragement. i will take them to heart and do some more praying. Hope you all had a really good day.

I was wondering, what does the Bible say about loneliness? I thought moving home was the right thing to do, but I am finding I am just as lonely here as I was in Florida. Sure I have a few friends and family, but seeing them and spending time with them is few and far between. I often feel like I was born on another planet and no one cares whether I am here or not. I spend my days helping others, but come home to my apartment where no one ever visits or calls me unless they need something. It's not that I feel sorry for myself. I just have this yearning for someone who cares enough to spend sometime with me. I have spent many hours reading my Bible and praying about this, but this sadness only goes away for a short spell, then comes roaring back.
As I write this I almost feel foolish for sharing my burden here. But I have always valued your friendships and I know that your words will give me some cheer for a little while. Are people as swamped in their lives as they say or is it just a easy excuse, a way of saying no I have no time for you without really saying those words?
I think I should stop writing this here for I know my help comes from the Lord, but He has not arrived yet. Wishing you all a pleasent evening and a goodnight.

Seems some of you have changed your names and I am having a hardtime figuring out who is who. How have you all faired as far as the weather goes. Between tornadoes and floods, windstorms and hurricanes, and earthquakes and fires, there isn't many places out there left untouched. The farmers this year are having a tough time with crops and hay for animals, and caring for those animals. Saw a sign today on the road that said "No Farmers, No Food". That is so very true. I think soon we will be having food shortages for all the crops that have been destroyed this summer. So now is a good time to stock up before winter. Have plenty of food and water and paper products on hand, plus take good care and stay safe.