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Colored eggs and the pooch

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Danny isnt going to make it today. we are going to go over to the hospital
sometime to get lab and xrays.

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Not so good day today. He is really tired and nauseated. Already starting to cough and his breathing not so good.

Finished chemo and doing good. Hope to be headed home soon:)

Just did get done with His doctor. He gave the green light for chemo so we just moved from one waiting room to another. Really gray and dreary here today but not raining!

We will be keeping you and Dan and Alice and all the rest in prayer.

Good morning all! We are getting ready to go UVA. Danny started running a slight fever last night and still has one this morning. A little nauseated but no other symptoms. Remember him in prayer today:)

Yeah, I'll make the Scalloped Potatoes...Fat Free?  Not So Much!!

~Rita~

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Boy did he get that right on the money.

This speech was broadcast by legendary ABC Radio commentator Paul Harvey on April 3, 1965:

If I were the Devil . . . I mean, if I were the Prince of Darkness, I would, of course, want to engulf the whole earth in darkness. I would have a third of its real estate and four-fifths of its population, but I would not be happy until I had seized the ripest apple on the tree, so I should set about however necessary to take over the United States. I would begin with a campaign of whispers. With the wisdom of a serpent, I would whisper to you as I whispered to Eve: “Do as you please. Do as you please.” To the young, I would whisper, “The Bible is a myth.” I would convince them that man created God instead of the other way around. I would confide that what is bad is good, and what is good is “square”. In the ears of the young marrieds, I would whisper that work is debasing, that cocktail parties are good for you. I would caution them not to be extreme in religion, in patriotism, in moral conduct. And the old, I would teach to pray. I would teach them to say after me: “Our Father, which art in Washington . . . ."

If I were the devil, I’d educate authors in how to make lurid literature exciting so that anything else would appear dull an uninteresting. I’d threaten T.V. with dirtier movies and vice versa. And then, if I were the devil, I’d get organized. I’d infiltrate unions and urge more loafing and less work, because idle hands usually work for me. I’d peddle narcotics to whom I could. I’d sell alcohol to ladies and gentlemen of distinction. And I’d tranquilize the rest with pills. If I were the devil, I would encourage schools to refine young intellects but neglect to discipline emotions . . . let those run wild. I would designate an athiest to front for me before the highest courts in the land and I would get preachers to say “she’s right.” With flattery and promises of power, I could get the courts to rule what I construe as against God and in favor of pornography, and thus, I would evict God from the courthouse, and then from the school house, and then from the houses of Congress and then, in His own churches I would substitute psychology for religion, and I would deify science because that way men would become smart enough to create super weapons but not wise enough to control them.

If I were Satan, I’d make the symbol of Easter an egg, and the symbol of Christmas, a bottle. If I were the devil, I would take from those who have and I would give to those who wanted, until I had killed the incentive of the ambitious. And then, my police state would force everybody back to work. Then, I could separate families, putting children in uniform, women in coal mines, and objectors in slave camps. In other words, if I were Satan, I’d just keep on doing what he’s doing.

Paul Harvey, Good Day.

Rita, will you make us some scalloped potatoes? Can you make those fat free too! I'll do some slaw and some dessert. Do we need anything else ?

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Put me down for green beans and fruit salad.

Put me down for banana pudding.

Ramps?  I was hoping you would forget those!  I will bring my tuna salad so I won't starve.  Haha

I will do finger sandwiches (pimento and chicken salad).  Me and Marleigh like brown beans and fried taters :P  No ramps!!

Hopefully it will be down and back. We have to be there at 630 and not sure when we get back. They certainly believe in taking their time.
My doctors seem more concerned with my lungs than anything else. I am scheduled for a CT scan of my chest and breathing studies then they will reevaluate for the chemo. my oxygen levels go quite low with walking or any exercise. So me and Danny are sharing the oxygen these days:) lol

I will bring mac n cheese and something else just not sure what yet.

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How long will Danny have to be at the hospital?

What did the doctors in Cleveland tell you?

Danny goes Thursday for his next chemo.

We have plenty of ramps come on up and dig you a mess, I know you love them Janet, and I'll make you a big pot of brown beans, corn bread, and fried taters. Now that is a feast of Kings, royalty would be jealous. lol

Teresa, you forgot ramps! hahahaha as Janet said, you guys can have mine!

Oh yes we just couldn't have Easter dinner without brown beans now could we?  YUCK!  You guys can have mine:)  Haha

I did not set a theme for food, I just ask that you bring your favorite food/dish. Suggestions: brown beans, corn bread, green beans, potatoes of some kind, a casserole, finger foods, chili, deviled eggs, baked beans, mac & cheese, some kind of salad or dip, etc. You guys know it doesn't matter, we just enjoy eating. Can't wait to see everyone. Don't forget we are also having a baby shower for Kimberly. Love you all!

I'm thinking we probably won't have time for coloring eggs :(  We are going to head back after the festivities so we can be at church Sunday morning.  Janet, it was good to see you too even if it was for a short time :)  If anyone has decided what they are bringing for Saturday will you let us know?  I'll try to figure mine out tonight :P 

Speaking of food, what are we having Saturday? What should we bring?

One more thing, this morning after church, Kaiden broke out in tears at the dinner table because he was worried about not taking all the poeple and things to heaven with him, mainly his puppy.  Of course, we had to call Nana.  I remember sitting under grandma's kitchen table and asking her if there would be enough food in heaven for everyone and I was worried that there wouldn't be anything I liked.  lol    Leave it to me to be worried about the food:) 

Bobbie, Monica & Marleigh,  So good to see you Saturday!  What a pleasant surprise that turned out to be:)  See you this weekend.  Addy said that I could have the commission back from those clothes...lol!  Monica, Don't forget to call/text me Friday when you figure out what you are doing.  Love ya!

Am I correct in thinking that we probably won't have time to color eggs this weekend?  If anyone thinks we will, let me know and I'll ge the stuff for it.  Amy?  Monica? Addy?  Emily?  I know this a tradition that is more for us than for the little kids so let me know.   

WOW.  That is Awesome!  I would like to see that on the TV show, "How It's Made".  

~Rita~

Here's a machine that Adam got to help build over the last couple weeks :)

Hello everyone.  Just wanted to let you know that although I do not post often, I have been doing better at reading daily.  Daniel and Alice, wanted to let you know that I love you and I am praying for you.  Trish and Danny, you are continually in my thoughts and prayers.  I love you!  Love the picture of grandma on the blog.   I have it set on my kindle.  Nothing like seeing grandma's smile on a daily basis.  :)  I am at school, but I just wanted to take a minute to tell you all that I am looking forward to seeing everyone next weekend.  Love you all!

Janet 

Sorry about earlier, I tried to post this and I don't know what happened!!!  LOL  My bad :P

Glad to hear that the chemo went good!!  Teresa, I can't wait to see yal's progress.  I'm sure it does make you feel good to be seeing the fruits of your hard labor :P  I'm excited about coming in next weekend, can't wait to see everyone :)

Alice

Hi Everyone, The treatment went well yesterday, there was no allergic reactions to the chemo and we made it back home by 5:00 pm. This treatment is supposed to make her feel tired and have flu like symptoms. They said the nausea and vomiting probably would not come back for a day or so. We are hoping for a day or so of normal Alice =).
We are so glad to hear that Danny and Trish made the trip to Cleavland and back OK. God is so good, Praise the Lord.
Love and Prayers
Joe and Alice

Me and Steve started cleaning out the old house today, got out everything that we could burn.....lots and lots of cardboard. Called Better Living thrift store to come and get a few things that they can use and Steve is going to have some metal to hall off and several bags of garbage. It feels good to be getting some of this stuff done. I'm surprised at the progress we have made in such a short amount of time. Love all this Spring cleaning.

Praying for you Alice and Daniel, and of course Trish and Danny! Love this picture of Mommy

Good morning

Love to see my beautiful grandma on the blog. She always had a radiant smile for you. Alice praying your treatment is quick and easy. How is everyone else doing? Trish how are both you and Danny feeling? Addy I love the new hound:) Janet we need to see some pictures of your kids :) Vonda and Vesta are taking swim classes now. They both seem to enjoy it
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Hi Everyone, Trish and Danny, we hope all is going well with the trip and your treatment and please pray for us today, Alice has her treatment this morning at 9:00. The place looks good Steve.
Love and Prayers to All

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The other two pics are of our rock wall, not quite finished yet but we have made great progress and also steps going down into the lower field. Spring is in the air....spring cleaning that is.

Garage clean up, how long has it been since you seen it this clean?

Don't cry over spilled strawberry drink.

Went to get in my car this morning and this is what greeted me.

Happy belated Birthday Alice HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT DAY lOVE YOU ALL.

Happy belated Birthday Alice, I do good to keep up with my own. Me and Steve worked out side all this weekend and today, we started building a rock wall next to our fire pit and we cleaned out the garage and some of the part next to the garage, he is excited about getting his garage so we are trying to get it cleaned out so we can tear it down. I wish it wasn't so close to the pines, I would just light a match and watch it burn. I can't wait to see everyone, April 7th at 1:00. Love you all!

By His Wounds (With captions)

Duh!!

I kept reading Trish's post and thought it didn't make sense.  I thought "Why is she talking about April?"  =)  I finally went back and read what I had written.  I meant to say March...I knew it was March 23rd and I knew she and Preslee shared a birthday.  Duh!

~Rita~

Alice and Preslee have the same b-day. March 23.
We will be praying for you guys tomorrow. So glad to hear Danny is doing better.
We pray for you every day.

So Alice this is still March so is your birthday march or April? Either way, happy birthday! I have grown to look forward to birthdays instead of dreading the fact of getting another year older:)

Danny is feeling soooo much better. His oncologist from UVA called yesterday just to check on him. He told him he was glad to hear he was among the living:). Danny doesn't realize how close to the other side he was.

He will attempt to get his next treatment on April 2nd at UVA. Which means he may not be able to come for the Easter get together.

We are headed north to Cleveland tomorrow for an appt I have at the clinic. We will appreciate your prayers!

I believe we missed Alice's birthday!  If I am not mistaken, it was April 23rd?  Happy belated birthday Alice.  And you too Ms. Preslee.  I can't remember my own, but for those of you who know and put it on, we can all be reminded.  I love the pics of everybody.  Is that Evil Knevil??

~Rita~

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Happy birthday Preslee!

Feeling better!

How adorable!!!  Is that Ladybird pouting on the steps?  And can you explain the last picture???  LOL

Alrighty Then!

~Rita~

The hounds are getting along great! Still getting used to each other. I'm guessing Queen is about 25 punds heavier than Ladybird.

Where's the pics Addy?????????

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Vonda got invited to a friend's birthday. She called the mom and asked if she could make the cake. The mom said yes. She did a awesome job. She loves to bake.

Addy, that's what I heard last night!!  Is she a puppy?  I hope so, I would like to see what Marleigh does with a little one :P  Can't wait to see the pics!!

Addy!!  You have got to be kidding me!!

 
~Rita~

Hey Everybody,

Steve, the old house looks good! I bet Teresa was a lot of help lifting those telephone poles!

Monica, like I even need to say it, Marleigh is just gorgeous! Paul is very excited to see her in a couple weeks. And Marleigh will have another friend to play with when she gets there! Ladybird has a new sister. Her name is Queen, we got her from Tina Midkiff last night. Thanks again Trish!

I will post pictures of her this evening!

Old house

I took the old posts off of the little house and put telephone poles in concrete with braces to keep it from coming down the hill anymore.  The weather has been wonderful!

Steve Treadway

Glad you made it home Danny. Hope every thing gets better. Marliegh you are really enjoying spring. That's great She sure is beautiful Monica.

Welcome Spring!!!!!!!!!!!!  :)

Good morning!!  What a beautiful morning it is!!  Thank you Lord :)  We went out to the wayside this morning and Adam took some pics of Marleigh.  The daffodils are in bloom as well as the magnolia trees and they are gorgeous :)  Danny, glad to hear you are home :)

We are home! So far so good!

We are just waiting on the doctor to tell us we can go home. The cardiologist said his heart is in good pumping condition and the pulmonologist was here this morning and said he doesn't think we need to drain the fluid from his lungs at this time. He was all for sending him home. I am sure he will be on oxygen at all times. Not sure what we do from here. I don't think they know either. Thanks for the continued prayers, we are seeing results here:)

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http://www.monumentalmovie.com/ Hey everyone. This looks good. Might want to check it out. I know Kirk Cameron is under fire now for what he said about gays a few days ago.

Thank God for answered Prayer. We are glad to hear he is doing better and we are praying for the heart to get it together with the rest of the body.=)

Danny is feeling some better. Looks like he has some congestive heart failure to go along with his pneumonia. We are waiting to see a cardiologist. He is eating better and drinking plenty. If it wasn't for breathing he would be in good shape:)

Thanks for the prayers and keep em comin!

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Update on danny

Just to update you on danny, we are in the hospital at GVMC. He has steadily gotten worse since his diagnosis of pneumonia on Wednesday. On Friday evening he still had a fever of 102 and his oxygen level was in the 80s. Today we came in and he was in respiratory distress. CT scan showed pneumonia, fluid on the lungs but no new tumors. They gave him steroids, changed his antibiotics. Needless to say he won't be getting chemo tomorrow.
Please say a prayer for him!