Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! After sunshine for a while, now it is raining and my dumpster is still at the end of the driveway, with the lid wide open! My yard man did not come this morning, so now with the rain, I guess he won't come at all. Sigh. The leaves really needed to be blown off the porch and picked up from the driveway. All down the street, the leaves are scattered everywhere, so I am not the only one with lots of them all over.
Hooray for me! I made it to church yesterday to see our new pastor installed and a good sermon by our SE conf. Supt., Robert Owens.It was so good to be back at church and see most of my old friends. Good singing, great worship!
I drove by Lynch Lake Park on my way to church, and it looked like a meeting place for water fowl of all kinds. Large flocks of seagull, ibis, ducks and one lone great blue heron were scattered around the lake. When I drove through the Park Sat. I saw the large gator sunning on the bank of the lake across from the weir. And the Park was crowded! The weather was beautiful, so it was a good day to be out.
Brian brought me some fresh strawberries bought from a roadside stand, and they are huge and beautiful! He also brought some of the Publix Hula Hula ice cream. Yummy! It will take me a long time to eat it , but I will do my best! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 16:20-25
God is able to make you strong just as the Good News
says. It is the message about Jesus Christ and his plan
for you Gentiles, a plan kept secret from the beginning of
time.But now, as the prophets foretold and as the eternal
God has commanded, this message is made known to all
Gentiles everywhere, so that they might believe and obey
Christ. To God, who alone is wise, be the glory forever
through Jesus Christ. Amen
(Yardman is here, Yay!)
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, February 9, 2015
Friday, February 6, 2015
More blessings
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! It was a little chilly this morning, down in the fifties, but now the sun is shining and we will have a beautiful day! We must have gotten all our rain during the night on Wednesday, because I did not hear a thing, but as I was driving across town, I saw lots of water in retention ponds and rows of leaves that had been washed from the gutters. I slept through it! This is great weather for the State Fair going on now, but my days of fair going are over. The one thing I miss are the corn dogs!
My PC was hit by a virus, so I did not have it on all day yesterday, until Dave, the computer guy came and cleaned it up. He is really good at what he does!
This is a day of remembrance for me and my sons. Louis would have been 88 today! He is waiting for me to join him and our daughter, which I will sooner or later!
I was bold enough to drive across town and get my hair done, which really needed it, and, having gone to the Library, have some books to read. I am still getting stronger, so I should be at church Sunday. It is supposed to be a beautiful day.
I was thinking of all the ways I have been blessed lately and there are too many to count. From the nurses and all the help at the hospital, to the caregivers service at home...different personalities, accents and countries of origin, and stories of what brought them here. It opened up my world a little more. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
How does the promise of blessing affect us when we are weary or discouraged?
1 Corinthians 15:57-58
How we thank God. who gives us victory over sin and death through Jesus Christ our Lord! So, my brothers and sisters, be strong and steady, always enthusiastic about the Lord's work, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.
Galatians 6:9
Don't get tired of doing what is good. Don't get discouraged and give up. for we reap a harvest of blessing at the appropriate time. When we are tempted to give up, new resolve comes from remembering that God promises to bring a harvest in his perfect time.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
My PC was hit by a virus, so I did not have it on all day yesterday, until Dave, the computer guy came and cleaned it up. He is really good at what he does!
This is a day of remembrance for me and my sons. Louis would have been 88 today! He is waiting for me to join him and our daughter, which I will sooner or later!
I was bold enough to drive across town and get my hair done, which really needed it, and, having gone to the Library, have some books to read. I am still getting stronger, so I should be at church Sunday. It is supposed to be a beautiful day.
I was thinking of all the ways I have been blessed lately and there are too many to count. From the nurses and all the help at the hospital, to the caregivers service at home...different personalities, accents and countries of origin, and stories of what brought them here. It opened up my world a little more. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
How does the promise of blessing affect us when we are weary or discouraged?
1 Corinthians 15:57-58
How we thank God. who gives us victory over sin and death through Jesus Christ our Lord! So, my brothers and sisters, be strong and steady, always enthusiastic about the Lord's work, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.
Galatians 6:9
Don't get tired of doing what is good. Don't get discouraged and give up. for we reap a harvest of blessing at the appropriate time. When we are tempted to give up, new resolve comes from remembering that God promises to bring a harvest in his perfect time.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
More Blessings
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! Rain is predicted for later on, but right now, the sun is shining and it is warmer than yesterday by several degrees. So far, a beautiful day!
I had my handyman come yesterday and he worked about thirty minutes, putting a new light bulb in, duh, my error, I felt dumb because I thought it was a faulty wall switch..and trimming my crape myrtle. He is a good man to know!
One of the people whom I met in the hospital was from the kitchen. He had thick dreads, and I admired them one day and asked how long it took to get his hair done. He told me, and then said "Wait until you see me Saturday!" I told him I would not be there Sat., so I am disappointed that I did not see the change.Another blessing was the BP tech. He brought me a warmed pack of body wipes and told me to use them however I saw fit. I was grateful to him, but the problem was, I could not get out of bed by myself. However, I did the best I could and was thankful.
The housekeeper came in my first day, and told me his name and said he would be keeping my room clean. He is the one who sang hymns while he worked and lifted spirits by the sound up and down the hall.
However, the night housekeeper was kind of creepy, and I did not feel comfortable around him. He was just a little old man, and it was probably me, but I did not speak to him much. He was the only one I came in contact with, that I did not like.
Today I go back to Dr. Proper, who will spend about 2and a half minutes looking at my nose and taking a pic, and then will not go back for a couple months. Since that office is in Largo, I will be glad not to go that far. I have a caregiver going with me to drop me off and drive me back in my van.
Well, I have been to the Park, which is crowded this time of year, and saw people surrounding the gopher turtle. lots of black turtles enjoying the sun on the banks of the weir, anhingas and ibis. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Jeremiah 17:7
Blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence.
We are tempted to base our hope and confidence on worldly circumstances such as a good job or financial security. But these cannot compare to the promises that we have in God, the Creator of heaven and earth. Put your hope where it cannot and will not be shaken.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I had my handyman come yesterday and he worked about thirty minutes, putting a new light bulb in, duh, my error, I felt dumb because I thought it was a faulty wall switch..and trimming my crape myrtle. He is a good man to know!
One of the people whom I met in the hospital was from the kitchen. He had thick dreads, and I admired them one day and asked how long it took to get his hair done. He told me, and then said "Wait until you see me Saturday!" I told him I would not be there Sat., so I am disappointed that I did not see the change.Another blessing was the BP tech. He brought me a warmed pack of body wipes and told me to use them however I saw fit. I was grateful to him, but the problem was, I could not get out of bed by myself. However, I did the best I could and was thankful.
The housekeeper came in my first day, and told me his name and said he would be keeping my room clean. He is the one who sang hymns while he worked and lifted spirits by the sound up and down the hall.
However, the night housekeeper was kind of creepy, and I did not feel comfortable around him. He was just a little old man, and it was probably me, but I did not speak to him much. He was the only one I came in contact with, that I did not like.
Today I go back to Dr. Proper, who will spend about 2and a half minutes looking at my nose and taking a pic, and then will not go back for a couple months. Since that office is in Largo, I will be glad not to go that far. I have a caregiver going with me to drop me off and drive me back in my van.
Well, I have been to the Park, which is crowded this time of year, and saw people surrounding the gopher turtle. lots of black turtles enjoying the sun on the banks of the weir, anhingas and ibis. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Jeremiah 17:7
Blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence.
We are tempted to base our hope and confidence on worldly circumstances such as a good job or financial security. But these cannot compare to the promises that we have in God, the Creator of heaven and earth. Put your hope where it cannot and will not be shaken.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Blessings
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! My indoor-outdoor thermometer read 48 this morning, and now the wind is blowing, so it is really chilly! But, the sun is shining and the temp. will surely warm up soon. Personally, I could use some heat myself!
I have been on a journey since Jan. 7 when I had MOHS surgery on my nose to remove basal cells .. After I came home, I started constant sneezing and then coughing which I thought was just allergies, but after checking in with my doctor, he thought I had bronchitis. Since I was already on an antibiotic for the nose, he told me about some over the counter remedies to help me sleep without the violent coughing, but by Saturday, I was having difficulty breathing, so the doc on call recommended Doctor's Express walk in clinic on 4th St. Brian took me there, and that doctor took chest x-rays and told me to check in Bayfront ER for lab work. I had pneumonia in the lower right lobe, so, after a long Sat. night wait, I was admitted to the hospital.
The care was great in most instances, but no one bathes the patient any more, and so I warned everyone not to get too close. I was unwashed and unshampooed for 4 and a half days. I could hear people coughing all along the hall, so I was not the only one sick!
After finally getting well enough to be discharged, Brian arranged for home health care for me, and so for a week I have had caregivers coming in for a few hours each day. I am now free of home care and only have one going with me to my last checkup for the nose on Wed. Afternoon. I do not wear a bandage during the day, but cover it up when I go out. It is not pretty! But seems to be healing. I had a graft from in front of my right ear, so that is also healing well.
My azaleas are blooming and very pretty, the balloon from my birthday flowers is still flying and leaves are falling, but I am blessed! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Numbers 6:24-26
May the Lord bless you and protect you.May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.
God's blessing encompasses all of life. We live in his protection, his presence, and his peace. Nothing this world offers can compare in scope or duration with the blessing of God.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I have been on a journey since Jan. 7 when I had MOHS surgery on my nose to remove basal cells .. After I came home, I started constant sneezing and then coughing which I thought was just allergies, but after checking in with my doctor, he thought I had bronchitis. Since I was already on an antibiotic for the nose, he told me about some over the counter remedies to help me sleep without the violent coughing, but by Saturday, I was having difficulty breathing, so the doc on call recommended Doctor's Express walk in clinic on 4th St. Brian took me there, and that doctor took chest x-rays and told me to check in Bayfront ER for lab work. I had pneumonia in the lower right lobe, so, after a long Sat. night wait, I was admitted to the hospital.
The care was great in most instances, but no one bathes the patient any more, and so I warned everyone not to get too close. I was unwashed and unshampooed for 4 and a half days. I could hear people coughing all along the hall, so I was not the only one sick!
After finally getting well enough to be discharged, Brian arranged for home health care for me, and so for a week I have had caregivers coming in for a few hours each day. I am now free of home care and only have one going with me to my last checkup for the nose on Wed. Afternoon. I do not wear a bandage during the day, but cover it up when I go out. It is not pretty! But seems to be healing. I had a graft from in front of my right ear, so that is also healing well.
My azaleas are blooming and very pretty, the balloon from my birthday flowers is still flying and leaves are falling, but I am blessed! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Numbers 6:24-26
May the Lord bless you and protect you.May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.
God's blessing encompasses all of life. We live in his protection, his presence, and his peace. Nothing this world offers can compare in scope or duration with the blessing of God.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
State of my health
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it!
This is just a note to let you who don't know, that I had plastic surgery (Mohs surgery) on my nose Jan. 7, to remove basal cell carcinomas. After I got home, the next day, I started sneezing and later coughing, which was so severe, I could not sleep. I went to the doctor, and they diagnosed bronchitis. I was already on the Z-Pak antibiotic to prevent infection because of the surgery, so was told to get muscinex (?) to loosen it up. By Sat. I was no better, so I called my doc. on call and he said to go to the Doctor's Walk In Clinic on 4th St,. which Brian drove me to. That doctor took x-rays and said go to the hospital for lab work. We went to Bayfront and Sat. night at the ER is interesting. When the doctor advised me to be admitted, I protested, but finally consented. So, around 11:30 PM they secured a bed and diagnosed pneumonia.
After missing the Packers game and having my birthday in the hospital, with no bath for 4 and a half days, I was ready to go home. The dozens of different nurses and techs who cared for me, have my gratitude and thanks for all they did. I had laughs with some, and commiserated with some. Most of them work very hard, some more than others. I even had a good time with the housekeeper, a big black man who brightened the halls with his singing of hymns.
I am home now, with caregivers for a few hours each day, but am getting stronger and hope to be back to normal in another week.
Thank you for all who prayed for me. God was busy with me and millions of others, but he is the Great Physician!
God is good!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
This is just a note to let you who don't know, that I had plastic surgery (Mohs surgery) on my nose Jan. 7, to remove basal cell carcinomas. After I got home, the next day, I started sneezing and later coughing, which was so severe, I could not sleep. I went to the doctor, and they diagnosed bronchitis. I was already on the Z-Pak antibiotic to prevent infection because of the surgery, so was told to get muscinex (?) to loosen it up. By Sat. I was no better, so I called my doc. on call and he said to go to the Doctor's Walk In Clinic on 4th St,. which Brian drove me to. That doctor took x-rays and said go to the hospital for lab work. We went to Bayfront and Sat. night at the ER is interesting. When the doctor advised me to be admitted, I protested, but finally consented. So, around 11:30 PM they secured a bed and diagnosed pneumonia.
After missing the Packers game and having my birthday in the hospital, with no bath for 4 and a half days, I was ready to go home. The dozens of different nurses and techs who cared for me, have my gratitude and thanks for all they did. I had laughs with some, and commiserated with some. Most of them work very hard, some more than others. I even had a good time with the housekeeper, a big black man who brightened the halls with his singing of hymns.
I am home now, with caregivers for a few hours each day, but am getting stronger and hope to be back to normal in another week.
Thank you for all who prayed for me. God was busy with me and millions of others, but he is the Great Physician!
God is good!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, January 9, 2015
Psoaring thru Psalms
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! There is a chilly breeze and the temp is about 55. We had sunshine for awhile and now it is overcast. Brrr!
This has been a different morning. I developed a cough yesterday, and my nose is running like a faucet, so I went to the doctor, because my medical group has 24 hr. service 24/7. I got in to see the triage nurse after a short wait, but because I started the Z-Pak yesterday, she said that would take care of any problem I may have. But, the doc recommended an allergy med, which I will pick up. Since I am not supposed to bend over for any length of time, I will have my hair shampooed and styled this afternoon. It is difficult to keep my nose dry with the huge bandage right on the end,. I hope I haven't damaged the graft by blowing so much!
Yesterday was so beautiful, with lots of contrails criss-crossing the sky! Paul, the meteorologist, says they are man made cirrus clouds. I learn a lot from him about cloud formation.
My yard man was here this morning, and I don't know what is up with that, because he was just here Monday!
After I picked up a prescription from CVS, yesterday, I rode down to the park and saw a couple from NJ delighted that they could walk right up to a gopher tortoise and take pics. There were lots of ibis, egrets and moorhens in the canal. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 119:41-48
Lord, give to me your unfailing love,
the salvation that you promised me.
Then I will have an answer for those who taunt me,
for I want to trust your word.
Do not snatch your word of truth from me,
for my only hope is in your laws.
I will keep on obeying your law forever and ever.
I will walk in freedom,
for I have devoted myself to your commandments.
I will speak to kings about your decrees,
and I will not be ashamed.
How I delight in your commands!
How I love them!
I honor and love your commands.
I meditate on your principles.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
This has been a different morning. I developed a cough yesterday, and my nose is running like a faucet, so I went to the doctor, because my medical group has 24 hr. service 24/7. I got in to see the triage nurse after a short wait, but because I started the Z-Pak yesterday, she said that would take care of any problem I may have. But, the doc recommended an allergy med, which I will pick up. Since I am not supposed to bend over for any length of time, I will have my hair shampooed and styled this afternoon. It is difficult to keep my nose dry with the huge bandage right on the end,. I hope I haven't damaged the graft by blowing so much!
Yesterday was so beautiful, with lots of contrails criss-crossing the sky! Paul, the meteorologist, says they are man made cirrus clouds. I learn a lot from him about cloud formation.
My yard man was here this morning, and I don't know what is up with that, because he was just here Monday!
After I picked up a prescription from CVS, yesterday, I rode down to the park and saw a couple from NJ delighted that they could walk right up to a gopher tortoise and take pics. There were lots of ibis, egrets and moorhens in the canal. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 119:41-48
Lord, give to me your unfailing love,
the salvation that you promised me.
Then I will have an answer for those who taunt me,
for I want to trust your word.
Do not snatch your word of truth from me,
for my only hope is in your laws.
I will keep on obeying your law forever and ever.
I will walk in freedom,
for I have devoted myself to your commandments.
I will speak to kings about your decrees,
and I will not be ashamed.
How I delight in your commands!
How I love them!
I honor and love your commands.
I meditate on your principles.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, January 8, 2015
God's Call
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! Brrr! My thermometer read 44 outside when I got up and now it is up to 45, so it is warming up! However, Daryl said it was predicted to be 9 degrees in Cleveland, TN, so we shouldn't complain too much. At least the sun is shining, even though the wind is blowing which is bone chilling.
Yesterday was a lesson in patience for me. I headed out to Largo for my appointment at 10 with the surgeon who does MOHS surgery, for the removal of a basal cell carcinoma on my nose. This means the spot is excised and the pathologist gets it and gives the verdict on whether more surgery needs to be done. So the waiting...and waiting. I was called back to have more taken off four times, and finally, the doc decided he would have to do a graft. The donor site was in front of my right ear, because I sleep on my left side mostly. So, after lying on the table for forty minutes due to a patient who was bleeding profusely, and needed emergency care because she was taking anti-coagulant meds. they finally got back to me. By that time, I was the only patient left, so the whole staff came in to watch the procedure. I even had a nice chat with the pathologist, who had long tats on each arm. I asked him if he had a Harley and he said not any more, but he used to. We talked bikes for awhile and he was familiar with Gold Wings and their comfort. He also told me that my particular cancer had spread across my nose, which is kind of scary. All this time I was lying on the table with a cover on my hair and a strip over one eye. I could see the heavy traffic going by on Bryan Dairy road.with people on their way home. After I got deadened again or more, I should say, the doctor talking all the time, he finally got it done. There were about six people in the room at the time, all chatting and laughing. They were all interested in my cane which has a headlight.
So, after getting a large compression bandage on my nose and in front of my ear, I was ready to go at 6:30. But first, I had to make an appointment to get the stitches out and I keep the bandage on for five days!
Brian was with me for a few hours and left about 2:30 thinking I would be leaving soon. The staff brought in a large pizza for all the patients waiting, so we got to eat some of that, plus, they had snacks, coffee and water, TV and magazines. It was a long day!
But, God is good and if I am careful, I will heal and all will be well!
What does God provide so I can fulfill his call?
Hebrews 13:29-21
Now, may the God of peace, who brought again
from the dead our Lord Jesus, equip you with all you need for
doing his will. May he produce in you, through the power
of Jesus Christ, all that is pleasing to him. Jesus is the great
Shepherd of the sheep by an everlasting covenant, signed with
his blood. To him be glory forever and ever. Amen
Where God calls, He equips. The Power of the resurrected Lord
ensures that we fulfill God's call in our lives.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Yesterday was a lesson in patience for me. I headed out to Largo for my appointment at 10 with the surgeon who does MOHS surgery, for the removal of a basal cell carcinoma on my nose. This means the spot is excised and the pathologist gets it and gives the verdict on whether more surgery needs to be done. So the waiting...and waiting. I was called back to have more taken off four times, and finally, the doc decided he would have to do a graft. The donor site was in front of my right ear, because I sleep on my left side mostly. So, after lying on the table for forty minutes due to a patient who was bleeding profusely, and needed emergency care because she was taking anti-coagulant meds. they finally got back to me. By that time, I was the only patient left, so the whole staff came in to watch the procedure. I even had a nice chat with the pathologist, who had long tats on each arm. I asked him if he had a Harley and he said not any more, but he used to. We talked bikes for awhile and he was familiar with Gold Wings and their comfort. He also told me that my particular cancer had spread across my nose, which is kind of scary. All this time I was lying on the table with a cover on my hair and a strip over one eye. I could see the heavy traffic going by on Bryan Dairy road.with people on their way home. After I got deadened again or more, I should say, the doctor talking all the time, he finally got it done. There were about six people in the room at the time, all chatting and laughing. They were all interested in my cane which has a headlight.
So, after getting a large compression bandage on my nose and in front of my ear, I was ready to go at 6:30. But first, I had to make an appointment to get the stitches out and I keep the bandage on for five days!
Brian was with me for a few hours and left about 2:30 thinking I would be leaving soon. The staff brought in a large pizza for all the patients waiting, so we got to eat some of that, plus, they had snacks, coffee and water, TV and magazines. It was a long day!
But, God is good and if I am careful, I will heal and all will be well!
What does God provide so I can fulfill his call?
Hebrews 13:29-21
Now, may the God of peace, who brought again
from the dead our Lord Jesus, equip you with all you need for
doing his will. May he produce in you, through the power
of Jesus Christ, all that is pleasing to him. Jesus is the great
Shepherd of the sheep by an everlasting covenant, signed with
his blood. To him be glory forever and ever. Amen
Where God calls, He equips. The Power of the resurrected Lord
ensures that we fulfill God's call in our lives.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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