Glad Alice is doing ok Tell her we are still praying for her and Danny we are still praying for you and Trish too, My eye surgery went real well the dr. said, I didn't know how blind I was till they removed the cataract. Then it was like night and Day. Hope all is well with everyone else , love you All.

Hi Everyone, We got the report from the CT scan and all looks well except the left lung which has some fluid. The Dr. said that as long as there was no shortness of breath that they would leave it alone and see if the next chemo would take care of it. The Dr. said they would do one more chemo and then check everything with another CT scan.
Trish and Danny we are still praying for a miracle on your behalf, hang in there.
Vonda, how was the eye surgery?
Praying for the family always.
Love and Prayers
Joe and Alice

They found a new tumor on his r lung. The one on the left is larger. I am trying to talk him into going to md anderson cancer center in Texas. They specialize in sarcoma.

We are at Charlottesville waiting on the doctor! Danny had his ct scan this morning and waiting now for results. He is scheduled for chemo but he isn't physically able to get it. Still coughing and weak as a kitten. Speaking of cats, we were getting ready to leave this morning and I put the dogs out and then here come my cat with a MOUSE! He wouldn't turn it over to me or take it outside before we left so I am sure he will have it laying beside the door proudly displaying it when we get home:)

Please remember mom today.She is having cataract surgery
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Trish, I like the new look also. Very easy to read the posts, also. Bobbie, perhaps they celebrate the "new birth" days in Heaven.

Trish, I love the new look!  You are so talented!

I doubt they do birthdays in Heaven, I wonder just how young Daddy looks! 30's maybe?  I can hear you guys laughing!

Hi Bobbie, We had the CT scan yesterday and we are waiting the results. We will let you know when we know something. Love and Prayers

Happy Birthday Adam and Corey!  Daddy would've been 90!  WOW!  Also Ariel has one coming up this week!  Man you kids are getting old!

My email was hacked!  So if you got something from me and it looks suspicious, it probably is!

Happy Birthday Cory and Adam And God's Blessings on you Both.

So glad David is coming around!

Alice have you heard any news yet?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my favorite sons today!  They are my Hugo babies I almost lost!  BUT GOD, I love those two words, had other plans for them! We are thankful for their 22 years upon this earth today!  You have blessed our lives and we want God's best for you on your birthday! Both of you!

Just wanted to up date you all on David, as far as we can tell he prouably had a light stroke , His speech is kinda slow and he has a hard time saying what he wants to say some times but other than that he seems to be back to normal some what.so I am thankful for that.God is good, Trish and Danny and Daniel and Alice we are still keeping you guys in our prayers . love you All.

I love the new porch :)  Lori, how is your dad doing today?  When will they get the results back from the tests?

Old porch made new

 We took some of the garage wood and rebuilt both porches on the old house.

Hi All, I just wanted to check in. Please remember mom and dad in your prayers. When mom went to feed dad breakfast yesterday she could not rouse him. They think he may have had a stroke or something like that. They did bloodwork and will wait to see. Mom said when he did open his eyes he had a blank stare and could not communicate with her. He finally came around after about a hour and a half. We will keep you all updated. Alice and Danny we lift you in prayer always.Daniel and Trish I pray God continue to give you strength to be His caretakers for your loved ones. Praising God this beautiful Sunday for my family..near and far.
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Hi Trish, Sorry to hear that, Yesterday we got a call that they wanted a CT scan on Monday to evaluate the progress of the chemo. We are hoping for a good report. All of the chemo has caught up with Alice today, please say a prayer for us.

We spent the afternoon in the outpatient dept aT the hosp. His magnesium was quite low so he got some iv and they checked his blood which has come in the 10 area which is good for him. I have sprained my ankle trying to walk. Didn't turn it or anything else just walked. Alice hang in there, we aRe praying for you. He goes back on the 26th.

Ruth, We have it in Madisonville, which is about 18 miles away. They just called this morning and said Alice is to have a CT scan on Monday to evaluate the progress of her chemo. We are praying for a good report. Please keep us in your prayers

Daniel, does Alice have her chemo locally?

Who are all those little monkey's in my apple trees. hehe Man, can you imagine what Daddy would be saying if they climbed them when he was still here...I don't think they would be climbing in them.

Alice

Hi Everyone, Alice had her chemo today and all went well. This makes the 4th treatment and I think they have her scheduled for 2 more so far. She is tired but resting, the effects from the chemo will not hit her until tomorrow we hope. Thanks for the prayers.

Love and Prayers for All

If you want to know how you did on The Money Quiz, go to the original posting; the answers are in all caps. (If there are numbers for answers, the a, b, c or d is capped.)

Brooks

Clara

We are always keeping you ALL in our prayers, Love you All.

You all remember Alice in prayer today, she is scheduled for her treatment.  I remember how it was with Blain and he said about the time he started to feel human again, it was time for another treatment.  Danny, I'm praying for you, as well.  Psalm 103:1-5  Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His Holy name.  Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;  Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;  Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagles.

~Rita~

THE MONEY QUIZ

What’s Your Score?

25-30 correct: Move over, Warren Buffett!
16-24: More like Jimmy Buffett
8-15: Still can afford a weekly lunch buffet
0-7: Time for Financial Literacy School


Answers will be posted tomorrow, April 18, 2012


1. America’s financial epicenter—Wall Street—is named after:

a. The Wall Street Journal
b. James Haverford Wall, who conceived the short-lived $3 bill
C. THE WALL BUILT BY DUTCH COLONISTS TO DEFEND AGAINST INVADERS

2. Which statement about a certificate of deposit is false?

a. A CD is an interest-bearing savings certificate insured by the FDIC.
b. It pays a fixed interest rate for a fixed term.
C. IT HAS NO FIXED TERM AND USUALLY HAS A VARIABLE INTEREST RATE.
d. Penalties result if money is withdrawn before the term ends.

3. Which of the following is false?

a. An IRA and a 401(k) are both retirement savings accounts.
b. A 401(k) is offered through your workplace, usually with employer contributions.
c. An IRA is funded with your own money, sometimes with contributions by employers.
D. AN IRA CAN BE OPENED WITH $1,000; A 401(K) REQUIRES $401.

4. What does APR mean?

a. Annual penalty rate, what you owe if you don’t pay in full
B. ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE, THE TOTAL COST OF CREDIT OVER A WHOLE YEAR, INCLUDING INTEREST RATE AND FEES
c. Annual payoff rate, how long it takes to pay a debt
d. Average payment ratio, what other people pay in debts similar to yours

5. What does it mean when your house is “underwater”?

a. Your basement frequently floods.
b. Your mortgage has been paid off.
C. THE HOME’S VALUE IS LESS THAN WHAT YOU OWE ON THE MORTGAGE.

6. If interest rates increase, what typically happens to bond prices?

a. They rise.
B. THEY FALL.
c. They stay the same; bond prices don’t change.

7. Most credit scores range from 300 to 850.

A. TRUE
b. False

8. At what age can you generally start to take money from a 401(k) or traditional
IRA without early-withdrawal penalties?

A. 59 1/2
b. 62 1/2
c. 66 1/2
d. 70 1/2

9. After what age must you start taking minimum withdrawals from your 401(k) and most other retirement accounts, or face heavy tax penalties?

a. 59 1/2
b. 62 1/2
c. 66 1/2
D. 70 1/2

10. A mutual fund is:

A. A POOL OF ASSETS OWNED BY MANY INVESTORS AND OPERATED BY A MANAGER
b. A group of people who mutually agree to sponsor the same single stock
c. A group of people who mutually agree to sponsor the same charity

11. The Down Jones Industrial average is named for whom?

A. WALL STREET JOURNAL FOUNDER CHARLES HENRY DOWN AND STATISTICIAN EDWARD JONES
b. Emerson Dow and Hereto Jones, who donated land to build the New York Stock Exchange
c. Dow Chemical and Jones Apparel, the first stocks offered to investors
d. Railroad maven Dowetta Jones, Casey Jones’ mom

12. For late savers in their mid-50s, what’s the recommended amount of an $80,000 annual income that should be contributed to an IRA or other retirement account in order to retire comfortably at age 65?

a. 22%
B. 37%
c. 43%

13. What is the difference between a stock and a bond?

a. Nothing. They are the same.
b. Investing in stock means you’ve bought part of a company; investing in bonds means you’ve loaned money to companies, governments or other groups in exchange for interest payments and redemption of the bond when it matures.
c. A stock has no expiration date; bonds are issued for specified time periods.
D. B AND C

14. How much are you liable for if your debit or ATM card is stolen?

a. No more than $50, if the loss is reported within two business days
b. Up to $500, if reported after two business days
c. The total amount, if reported after 60 days
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE

15. AnnualCreditReport.com is the only authorized source for the free report that’s yours by law.

A. TRUE
b. False

16. With no catastrophic illness, how much does a typical retiree pay out of pocket for health care, with Medicare and private insurance covering the rest?

a. 10%
B. 20%
c. 40%

17. What should you include in a basic retirement budget?

a. Income and regular expenses
b. Savings goals
c. Unexpected or infrequent expenses
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE

18. There are how many federal income tax brackets?

A. SIX: 10%, 15%, 25%, 28%, 33%, 35%
b. Four: 15%, 25%, 28%, 33%
c. Two: 15% and 35%

19. If you have a high credit score – 750 or better – how much lower would your mortgage rate be than for someone whose score is around 620?

a. About 1/4% lower
b. About 1% lower
C. ABOUT 1.5% LOWER

20. If your credit card is stolen, federal law says that you’re responsible for what amount of any fraudulent charges?

a. All of it
b. 10 percent
C. $50, BUT MOST CARD ISSUERS WILL WAIVE ANY LIABILITY IN CLEAR CASES OF A STOLEN CARD OR NUMBER

21. A credit report is:

a. A list of your financial assets and liabilities
B. YOUR BORROWING AND BILL PAYMENT HISTORY
c. Your available credit line at banks and other lenders

22. What is a reverse mortgage?

a. An agreement to sell your home, once its mortgage has been paid in full, directly to a bank or other lender. That lender then pays the seller monthly “mortgage” installments.
B. A LOAN, FOR HOMEOWNERS 62 AND OLDER, THAT ALLOWS THEM TO CONVERT HOME EQUITY INTO CASH WITHOUT HAVING TO SELL OR VACATE. THE LOAN IS REPAID WHEN THEY DIE, MOVE OR SELL THE HOME.
c. A one-time cash payout by lenders to reward homeowners who pay off their mortgages before their due dates

23. Which of these statements about debit cards is false?

a. The money for purchases comes out of your bank account.
B. YOU WILL GET A BILL FOR YOUR PURCHASES AT THE END OF EACH MONTH.
c. You can use your personal identification number (PIN) or sign for your purchases.
d. You should treat your debit card like cash.

24. Which of the following statements about credit cards is false?

a. There’s a preset limit to how much you can spend.
b. A credit card expense is a short-term loan, and by signing the receipt, you’re
agreeing to repay.
C. YOU’RE CHARGED INTEREST EVEN IF YOU PAY YOUR BILL IN FULL AND ON TIME EACH MONTH.

25. Who can access your credit report?

a. Employers considering you for a job
b. Lenders considering issuing you a loan or credit card
c. Insurers issuing you an auto policy
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE, AS WELL AS GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

26. What currency is used by many European nations?

a. Pound
B. EURO
c. Rupee

27. Which statements about the benefits of a 401(k) are true?

a. You get “free” money, since your contributions are usually matched by your employer.
b. You get tax-deferred growth—no annual taxes on capital gains, interest or dividends.
c. You get the immediate tax break, because your contributions come from your paycheck before taxes are withheld.
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE.

28. The word “tax” originates from:

A. THE LATIN TAXO, MEANING “I ESTIMATE”
b. The Greek taxum, meaning “to take”
c. The Old English taxus, meaning “to fee the coffer”
d. “Taxi,” a vehicle that takes you places for a fee

29. Who wrote “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes”?

a. William Shakespeare
B. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
c. Uncle Sam

30. Which is better?

a. Getting $100,000 at once
B. GETTING A PENNY THAT’S DOUBLED EVERY DAY FOR A 31-DAY MONTH (A penny whose sum is doubled daily for 31 days will yield nearly $11 million. )

The next Evil Knevil

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~Rita~

I don't know when it was built , I just remember it always being there, never knew the rocks were they either. It may have been built after the house was , if so Uncle Lin and Gramdpa may have helped build it.

Whoa! Our parents ROCKED!

Now that I see it, I believe I remember the garage as it now stands. Vonda, do you remember when it was built and by whom?

I didn't realize before that the bottom of the garage was rocked! What year would this have been? Did the boys help when they were little or did Dad build the garage before the boys were born. It looks so primitive! I bet our father picked each and every rock with his own hands and turned them just so so! Steve are you sure you don't want to keep the garage? Maybe just the foundation?
I heard that!!

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Hi Everyone, Thanks for all the prayers, Danny, we are praying for you and Trish. I pray you are doing better. Alice goes for the next treatment on Wednesday and I think they have her scheduled for two more. She is loosing her hair but she is doing as well as can be expected. She had to take magnesium when she had her blood work and that has make her sick. Thanks again for all the prayers. Please remember us on Wednesday.
Love and Prayers

Checking in

We hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful Sunday. The girls are watching the Food channel and waiting for mom to get home from the nursing home. The weather is so warm here today. I need to start working on my pond. I am thankful for each and everyone of you. We are praying for you Danny, Alice and Trish. Hope everyone can take a minute to check in and say "Hi"
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Nice Steve! I have never seen it this way before. Have the sheds always been there? Love the rock foundation:)