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Archive for March, 2023

QUESTIONS RESOLVED

Long story shortened. Traveling on a snowy day, I picked up a prescription for blood pressure medicine . While at the store I researched computers. I sought the aid of a knowledgeable person in the department. I explained what I needed to do with the computer and the amount of money I wanted to spend. He broke down the advantages of two notebooks.

I wanted a light weight, reasonable priced computer that I could travel with. They had one lower cost computer but he had just sold the last one. More should be in on Monday. He explained the next reasonably priced computer and the advantages so I could make my decision. I planned to come back on Monday with my son. I trust his advice. I just wanted an idea of the choices available.

Leaving the department, I decided to take a photo of the computer I was interested in. I noticed it was on sale, $100 off but the sale would end on Sunday. I placed a phone call to my son confirming my decision. The computer left the store with me.

I hate to admit that my brain DOES NOT work as well as it used to. My son set up the computer for me. My first try was laughable Simple questions but the ANSWERS DID NOT STICK. How do I turn it on? How do I turn It off? All the apps had changed. My old computer was a Windows seven. The new one is a Windows 11. What do I use to search the internet? How do I connect to my old blog? ENOUGH for one day. It was evident I needed to start using my memory.

I have to admit that I’m stubborn. I don’t give up easily. Since COVID I attend Mass on television. It was the third Sunday of Lent. The gospel focused on the Samaritan woman at the well. The folk group Peter, Paul and Mary had a song of the woman at the well.

When I thought of returning to my blog — I asked for help connecting to my old one. John from Word Press came to my aid. Evidently I have more stories that I’m supposed to share. Sunday evening I posted TIMING.

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QUESTIONS CONTINUED

After the phone call from the promoter, many questions circulated in my mind. Did I want to republish? Did I want to write again? I’m RETIRED! I haven’t written in three years. I looked up copies written for my blog using my old computer. I had saved my writings on an external pad. I discovered that I wrote In The Timing on Aug. 20, 2000. I tried unsuccessfully to access my blog. I knew my old computer needed to be replaced. It was a Windows 7. I bought a new I Pad a few years ago. It is a version 4. It is also out of date.

More QUESTIONS. With the help of my children we discovered that both of my books To Pap With Love and Journey With Me are available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Why Republish? I’m happy with the content of both of my books as well as the covers. Did I want to write? Did I want to buy new equipment? Could I use my old blog. Thinking of those questions plus more. we asked the promoter what his plans were. Other than designing a new cover, republishing and lowering the price — no answer.

I realized I could try to market the books myself. My team on the other side — Mother, brother, father, and husband — plus others –KNOW I NEED HELP. They are often involved.

Having stories to share IS NOT A PROBLEM. The folks at Word Press sent instructions on linking my old blog. All my thought rambles are there. My son is going to help link. Things that I could easily do a few years ago are now a mystery. Maybe I NEED TO WRITE. Thankfully I have HELP on this side too.

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My father passed in 1995. His spirit continues to HELP me. (My introduction to his HELP is in my book JOURNEY WITH ME.)

I remembered his birthday this year and posted his picture on Facebook. In October I closed our camper for the year and signed up to have it winterized. I have used that company for YEARS. His father set up our new trailer in 1984. His son winterized my trailer the same day I closed. He tried to turn off the gas but the knob just turned. Although I just had the gas tank filled, I called the gas company with the problem.

Long story shortened, a problem was discovered in my gas stove making it unusable. I called a local company and ordered a new one over the phone. Josh was at my camper when the new one was installed. After the stove was hooked up, he checked that the gas was shut off. He noticed the guage read ZERO. I had paid over $300 for a gas fill up. Many phone calls to the company to discuss the problem. Thankfully the problem was resolved on my father’s birthday. My account was credited and plans for a fill was set up.

During the summer my hands lost feeling, becoming numb. During October I got cortisone shots in both wrists for carpal tunnel. The morning of my father’s birthday, my right hand started losing feeling, became hot. I wear braces on my hands at night while sleeping. I was concerned.

The evening of my father’s birthday, I received a phone call from a promoter who wanted to republish Journey With Me.

The night before the promoter’s second phone call — my right hand became hot again. I wondered if it was a warning from my father to be careful.

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TIMING

The last time I posted was August 26, 2020 — Titled IN THE TIMING. I won’t bore you with the long story of why I stopped or why I’ve decided to write again.

Again, the title is TIMING. On the anniversary of my mother’s and brother’s passing, Jan. 19, 2023, I got a severe cold. Then a tooth that needed repair hurt, making eating on that side impossible. My cold improved and the tooth was removed, and my gum became infected. Three weeks of medication before the gum finally healed– on the anniversary of my father’s passing, Feb 19. I spent over a month sitting on the couch resting, praying.

I’m normally a busy person. I’m active, enjoy shopping, seldom watch television. I did NOT have energy to do anything but sit. My son went shopping more often in one month than he had in years. I cooked — BARELY. I watched our dog’s fur cover the house without the energy to do anything about it. DEPRESSED? I don’t know!

Before the infection healed, I reached the conclusion that I still had work to do and better regain my health. The dentists worried that because of my age I would have trouble breathing. Thankfully that did not happen.

The last time I wrote, I posted EVERY WEEK. This time I will try for once a month. More often if I’m inspired. I have a team on the other side who HELP me with my life. Interesting things have happened since my husband has joined the team. I have MORE STORIES to share.

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