Her type of arthritis is auto immune.  That is what Uncle Lynn had.  Rheumatoid Arthritis.  Hers is probably juvenille RA.  Rita just tested positive and mine is in the family of lupus which is auto immune.  Grandma Vivians real sister Martha had an auto immune disease Lupus also.  So yes it is in our genes. 
I don't know about the blog in Germany though.  It is probably settings but I wouldn't know how to start on that...  I will message her on FB though.  We do chat that way though!
Still praying for that job!  Don't yall give up on me!  I am not actually trying to lose weight it just comes off.  My sugars are high with the steroids so I really have to watch that and I am walking to keep the sugars down.  You know what they say, All things work together for good :)

Can anyone answer this question for Michelle? She is unable, from Germany, to get on and post to the blog because when she tries, the internet there reverts to German instead of English. She needs to know if anyone in the family has arthritis that tests have determined is caused by genetics? Victoria has been told that she has arthritis in her joints (knees and ankles) and the doctor asked Michelle that question, which she could not answer. It will help them to know how to treat Victoria. Thanks for any info we may give us. Please let us (her) know so that it may help doctors come up with a prescribed treatment. Trish, we are so proud of you for your deligence in losing weight. You look terrific and just wanted to say, "YOU GO GIRL!" How is you job situation? Hope good news is what you receive. We are doing okay here in Florida, getting rain today, which we sorely need.

Well PRAISE THE LORD!  So God used the "grass not growing" to get you there!  That encourages me Trish!  So glad for that peace God brings to you!  Don't ever let anyone talk you out of God's moments to you like that.  Write them down somewhere, so your children will have them in years to come.  Maybe that was Daddy whispering to you!  Sounds like you had a good day in the Lord never the less!  We love you Trish

Morning guys! I went to get my hair cut yesterday and I went to the shop where rita goes. The owner knows us both but the little gal that does my hair doesn't. She went to school with tanner and emily. Anyway she was telling me how much she liked my red color Nd I of course had to tell her about my beautiful sister vonda. Then out of the blue she says do you know rita mcclanahan? You look a lot like her ! Lol I had to laugh then fill her in:). I popped in to see Teresa where she works while in Rainelle then while walking past the restaurant who do I see having lunch? Lonnie and Bobbie shawn!

I have something I wanted to share with you from my visit to the cemetery. This is only the third time I have been there. I just couldn't go without feeling very bad. I was angry every time I looked at the grave. So therefore I didn't go. I didn't want my anger directed to danny or God so easiest just not get angry. The more the months went by I was dealing with everything but that anger would crop up and I didn't know what to do with it.
My doctor kept telling me I needed to go and to tell all this to danny. Well that felt silly so no.....I still didn't go. Tanner came home and told me he went and the grass wasn't growing so I thought I guess I am going to have to go anyway and Check on it. As I pulled in I was listening to Selah and the song You Deliver Me was playing. It's a beautiful song and I am sure was no coincidence. It was a cloudy overcast evening had rained all day. I am crying And praying but I feel a peace and no anger this time. I looked to the heavens and out loud I told danny we were going to be ok. We were gonna make it! And as I said these words the sun shone through on my face just like I had been touched by the hand of God! It was the most amazing thing Nd gave my heart a much needed revival inside!
I am not sure where we go from here but I know we are in Gods hand and he has a plan for each of us. Just pray that I can be patient and open minded to see it. Danny was always my eyes and ears and I know he is still there with me, but we got this just like he knew we would! Please keep your prayers coming You don't know how much they encourage me!
I love you all,
Trish

AMEN TO ALL OF THAT!

Trish, you may be the youngest daughter, but life has given you wisdom to impart to the rest of us!  I'm still asking for that peace, health and happiness for you. 1 John 5:14-15 says this to me  "Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.  And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him."  I know it is God's will for you to be at peace, have a healthy body to work and praise Him with and to be happy and joyful in the doing of it!  And I WILL have what I say, little sister!

Trish:  Danny would be so proud of the way you are putting everything into perspective--that our lives here are vapors and what matters is the eternal.  You are truly laying up your treasures in Heaven.  I am proud of you, too!

I posted this on facebook but I am reminded everyone doesn't have facebook:)
Danny undoubtedly has one of the most beautiful resting places for his physical body. But as I look back on this picture it is not the physical realm I see but his heavenly resting place just beyond that tombstone. I can just see him whole and peaceful there. It makes my heart smile <3

Teresa I have some exercise equipment you are welcome to use. Not sure what all I have but you can look and welcome to it:)

Teresa
I have a treadmill that you can try out.  You can change the incline, speed, and it measures your heart rate. It does alot more than that, if you read the manual!  It is in good working condition.  You know, it ain't like it's worn out or anything :)  You're welcome to use it

Does anyone in the family have a treadmill or stair stepper that you are not using, I would like to get one to try before maybe getting one of my own. I want to make sure I will even use it before investing in one. Thanks

Loved your poem Trish.

Hope everyone is doing well, love you all

He wants us to remember! It's getting easier everyday to remember him and not his illness ! There was so much he loved about life and I see it everyday. I didn't even mention football, red koolaid, pizza. Gospel music! And babies!! The list goes on and on:)

Trish, I remember those things too!  This made me cry and Remember!

Food for Thought

An old Portuguese proverb:

"God writes straight with crooked lines."

Trish , that is so beautiful, Danny would be proud of you.

Dear Danny

I remember you with sunshine and laughter
A twinkle in your eyes, a dimple in your chin
A mischievous heart melting smile

I remember your heart so big, so true, so full of love, so full of forgiveness
Always a kind word, always time for me.
I remember your hands so rough and calloused working in your shop
Creating, teaching, learning, always loving

I remember your arms and how strong they were always ready for an embrace
Ready to give, ready to receive. Whether deserving or undeserving, whether for comfort or love, always ready to give.

I remember you holding Jacobs hands his so tiny yours so big, so trusting.
I remember the countless hours of baseball you would throw to Tanner sitting on a bucket.
The endless hours of "read me a book daddy" to Emily.

I remember the smell of grass as you so eagerly rushed the first grass cut of the year.
Petting Gracie's ears all the while complaining of her slobbers. Rubbing bears chest at night before you would go to sleep. Throwing the cat out of the bathroom so he didn't hog the shower.

I remember peanut butter, had to be JIF! Boiled eggs, Kraft macaroni and cheese, homemade rolls, Kraft cheese by the slice, buttery toast, Mountain Dew, little Debbie's

I remember your compassion for your fellow man. Your willingness to do, to help,
All these things I remember so easily were so much a part of you, and I call on them everyday to make me a better person. I hear you in my head and my heart. Take time for Jacob, be a little lenient while other times "kick his butt". Help Tanner make decisions but don't do it for him, let him stand and make his own mistakes. Emily, help her be who she wants to be, be there for her. Love Zac for loving Emily-his better half. Remind them it takes 3 in their marriage and hope our example was enough here on earth.

I remember the love for your parents as they are growing older and I know you would take care of them. I do that with your love, just as you did for my parents.

I remember your feeble words the night before "I'm Scared" but also your strong words "I am so ready to go Home".

The memories of pain and anguish, sadness and despair are all fading and all I see is your happiness while kneeling in the presence of the King, the place you so longed to go for so long but didn't want to leave us. As you told me many times, it isn't goodbye, it is "I will see you all, my family, when you get here!" We are finding a happy place with your memories, your promises and most of all Gods Grace. Our days are full of life and thanks to you we can see it through your eyes and think this would make Dad happy.

Roger and Bessie's daughter and granddaughter address

phyllis and arlin martin hc 71 box 108 Smoot wv 24977

jami bush
hc71 box 106a smoot 24977

The pulmonary doctor I used to work with dr shamma was racing in the Boston marathon! She was 5 minutes from the finish line when the blast hit. She was uninjured. So sad:(

Isaiah 61:3  To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.