Monday Thoughts...

I just finished a very interesting article on Polio in Manitoba. It actually lasted there for almost 25 years--from 1928 to 1953!

The cures proposed varied from gamma globulin research, blood serums, nose sprays (which often turned your nose yellow), and nursing therapies.

Just a thought from the article:

There was a nursing shortage in the last part of the epidemic because many nurses were either scared to work with "contagious" polio patients, or they didn't want to work the strenuous schedule. Power outages were often (mostly in the winter, I'm guessing) and THREE nurses were needed to manually operate ONE iron lung. Also, the iron lung patient (someone with bulbar polio [1953 polio that attacked the brain, spinal cord, and respiratory system]) was never allowed out of the iron lung until they had recovered enough to breath on their own. Nurses had to reach inside four little holes in the machine to wash the patients' bodies as well as they could.

This was the part I found most interesting, because of the book I read for school about five years ago. In the book, the main character's brother has bulbar polio and must stay in an iron lung. I'll Watch the Moon is a great read by Ann Tatlock, as well as the rest of her books. I have read A Room of My Own, I'll Watch the Moon, and The Returning.

I wrote an article about the virus, but I can't share it because I'm afraid my instructor might find it and think I stole it offline. It would probably bore you to tears, but I found it interesting.

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Yesterday, we went to White Top mountain and walked around. We found mushrooms and salamanders and plan on hiking the mountain again next weekend.

And this is my verse for right now:

1 Tim 2:1-6

"I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and
thanksgiving be made for everyone--for kings and all those in authority, that we
may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is
good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a
knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God
and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all me--the
testimony given in its proper time."

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• The Hawk in Paris: His and Hers
  


• Josh Garrels: Love, War, and the Sea in Between
  


• Steve Moakler --love this one!
  


• All About Worship --absolutely great!
  


• Plumb Sampler
  


• Andrew Peterson: the Far Country --love this one too!
  


• Sleeping at Last
  


• Weekend Warrior Worship: Your Word
  


• and (my sister loves this Cd) The Vespers

What is free now will expire from the website in the future, so get it while you can. About 1/3 of my iTunes is from NoiseTrade.
I've also found a few Christmas Albums, so watch for those too!

Well, it's been a long, hot summer. We haven't had any rain for weeks and now we're getting a downpour. I'm so thankful for the respite in the muggy weather. School has been in for a few weeks and, although it's been hard to make friends, we have enjoyed our classes so far. All of the framing, roofing, and most of the wiring is done...now for insulation! The sheet-rock can't be installed for a few weeks since the workers are VERY backed up. I'm itching for it to be done so that I can paint my room, start decorating, and MOST OF ALL, move in!

Looking back on all we've gotten done, I'm so thankful for my hardworking family. I didn't think we'd get this far since we don't have Noah or Josh to help.

I'm just SO glad for the fun things I did in the past few months. Although going to the beach tops them all, we also

• had many barbeques
• had Isabella and Wesley for two sleepovers
• went swimming
• went shopping
• had many birthday parties

• went to the Highland's Festival with this little Diva and her Mommy:

• Had two bonfires and roasted marshmallows:

Wes loved watching the fire.

He got marshmallows all OVER his hands!

Bella loved the marshmallows.

• And Noah visited before school started!

• The funniest part of the summer:

The pig at the pound!

• The prettiest part of the summer:

Granny's beautiful garden of Zenias.

God has REALLY blessed us with such a wonderful world--it's so hard to remember that this isn't our home.
We're sojourners, blessed by God's grace, looking for Heaven in His creation, and finding hope of Glory in Jesus' life and resurrection.

Kitty, where have you been today? In the meadows, asleep in the hay. Kitty, you are a lazy cat, If you have done no more than that.

Good Morning, Tiger Lily.

Here's your breakfast meal.
The aroma isn't quite as pleasing
as my oatmeal and peach preserves were;
I hope you don't mind.

What's that? A pudgy groundhog on a morning stroll?

Did you hear me whistle for him?
(The groundhogs usually stand when you whistle.)

All done, Tiger?

Good day, kitty. Stay dry in the wet weather.
And don't get struck by lightning.

post title: Nursery Rhyme, "The Lazy Cat"

"I read a book once that a rose

by any other name would smell as sweet,
but I've never been able to believe it.
I don't believe a rose would be as nice
if it was called a thistle or a skunk cabbage."~ Anne Shirley
Oh, Anne, I agree.

photo: Sarah

I'm on the merry-go-round of life I want to get off but I don't know how I could try to jump off right away But there's no guarantee I'd make it...

Life is so very hectic right now (so the Rosie-Daisy wont be daily for a while :P).
We're heading out on Friday...so every day until then is for packing. We're taking what we need for now--we probably won't see the rest for a year!! (aaaah!!!! What will I do without my piano?!?!)
We said goodbye for the last time to our friends on Sunday.
Meanwhile, my brother and his bride are on their honeymoon! I hope the weather warms up for them. Their beautiful wedding ceremony was on Sunday.
But while my life looks and feels so crazy, I really am blessed compared to others. Especially those recently hit with tornadoes.
Let's keep them in our prayers, for 'the effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.' (James 5:16)

post title: Tal and Acacia, "Merry Go Round"

The Rising Sun

One of my friends from RhapsodizeMusic wrote this beautiful song in tribute to Japan.

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts. The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah Come, behold the works of the LORD, how he has brought desolations on the earth. He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the chariots with fire. 'Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!' The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah"~Psalms 46

You see that sky today? Talk about blue!

Such a beautiful sky today!
The Photographer took this picture a few years ago, but the sky doesn't change much in Colorado--(I think it's the most beautiful feature of the West and I'll miss it when I move back East. It's also a great thing about Colorado--no matter how dry, brown, or cold it gets here, the sky is usually beautiful!)
I'm so glad there is a verse in the Bible for every subject. I haven't read Daniel in a while, so I thought I'd share from it.
Daniel 12:1-3:

"At that time shall arise Michael, the great prince who has charge of your people. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never has been since there was a nation till that time. But at that time Your people shall be delivered, everyone whose name shall be found written in the book. And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever."

post title: Kronk from The Emperor's New Groove