Marsha

ARI THere is a way to report posts that you think are abusive, inconsiderate, bashing etc. Use it and the moderators check it out and determine whether it is one to either edit, move or delete. All the "staff" here are volunteers and have other jobs, families and interests, that being said, there is no 24/7 LDSTALK 'police' to sit and read this. We are online at different times and catch what we can. Now, how fair is it for you to call names and then complain about someone else? Not in my book. Your trying to defend yourself just doesn't cut it in my book. Kinda like the pot calling the kettle black? Marsha

Thanks for the memories.........I needed this today!

Not sure who this is but Congrats.

OK everyone needs to lighten up. I didn't see Jason's post either so can't comment on that one. Why is it that when people come here and post and misspell words everyone is quick to jump on them? Do you not think that they have feelings as well? Guess not. But a lesson learned I suppose, use spell check. It works and we haven't had it all that long on this board. Good post username. Good luck on your goal of becoming a missionary. Marsha

I guess I have never heard of a cancer donation group. Do you have any information on that? Thanks

Thank you all for your prayers. There IS power in prayer. When I hung up from talking to him last night the last thing that he said was "remember no news is good news."

Today we did a RAOK.....my daughter and I were having lunch at Cracker Barrel. I said, "Why don't we pay for that elderly couple's lunch?" We asked their waitress for their check and asked her to only tell them it was a RAOK and to have a great day. My daughter (18) said "Wow that is so neat. Let's do that every month." So we not only surprised a couple of people we also learned a lesson - better to give than receive. (Although we already knew that but it put it in perspective for her.) AND it was fun to watch their expressions and try and figure out who the culprit was. Marsha

I talked to my brother yesterday. A couple of months ago he was diagnosed with cancer - of the esophagus, colon and liver. He has never smoked a day in his life. They gave him 8 weeks to live. He is on his 17th week starting today. He is on chemotherapy, once a week for 6 weeks and then off 2 weeks then back on. The costs are almost unbearable. For instance the weekly cost for the chemo is $3800 and he has to have one shot per week that is $9000. Yes $9000! He has cobra insurance that covers some of it but not all of it. We as a family are helping out with his monthly expenses. This is a man who has worked for 45 years, never asked for assistance from anyone, including the State. He went to medicaid and they turned him down. Seems like his wife's Social Security check of $900 a month is too much for a family of 2 to qualify. I was shocked. He applied for Social Security Disability and that is approved - FOR DECEMBER. Seems as though there is a 6 month waiting period, then it takes another month for any checks to arrive. He told them "I have been given only 8 weeks to live." They said, "Well apply and there is a waiting period - 6 months." Just asking for prayers. His name is Doug, and he is only 57 years old. Marsha

I too am sorry to hear of your cancer. You and your family are in our prayers. Please keep us posted, as we do care. Marsha

LT, You and your father are in our prayers. Keep up the faith in our Heavenly Father. He knows what is best at this time. If there is anything that you need, please get in touch with me. Love, Marsha

I watched this one last night. Nothing spectular but interesting. Not worth the $13 bucks plus shipping costs. Marsha

Thank you all for the birthday wishes. It was great! Got a couple new critters to add to the menagrie here, family was here for a bit as well. I don't get here to post often but it is nice to be remembered. Marsha

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Snow, My condolences to your wife and yourself. It is very difficult to standby and watch someone that you love pass away. No amount of "knowing" this is it prepares you for the finality of it all. I agree 100% with you that if you know what you want done for or to you, should you ever become incapable of making such decisions, it needs to be well known now. Not just in a conversation with someone, put it on paper, have it notarized at the very least. Make a living will. Give copies of it to all members of your family. Discuss NOW what arrangements are to be made - don't leave the final decision up to someone else to guess what you wanted. Good luck in the next few days/months Snow. Your wife is going to need your strength to carry on.... and of course the kids. Be that rock that you can be. Love, Marsha

begood2Thank you very much. I learned today that he has very few days left. I only pray that his passing is quick and painless. I feel sorry that he will not watch his new grandaughter grow up, graduate, get married and make him a great-grandpa. I will miss him very much but nothing near what his own daughters will. The passing of my own father in 1999 left a void in my heart, but I did have him for many more years than his kids will have him. Our Heavenly Father is calling him home, I understand that, but do the wee little ones? Not yet but maybe someday.... Marsha

SF, I am still around, lurk more than anything. As Maureen said life and stiuations sometimes take over. In my world, I am battling a couple of things with myself and some days even getting out of bed is a chore. Have found out that my brother is racked with cancer and I am amazed at that as he has never ever smoked or been around second hand smoke - unless at a restaurant - never at home. I hate seeing my mother going thru this as you don't ever expect to bury a child. I know, I know, it happens but doesn't make it easy.......but at 83 years old she is a trooper. On the lighter side of life, I am enjoying my 3 month old grandson. He is so precious and such a gift from Heavenly Father. Thru all of this I thank God for being here when we most need Him. I will try and post more.... Love, Marsha

Jenda,And that I understand, but you know as well as I do that putting him on moderated status will cure all of that. I don't believe that he can come in and delete any more threads...posts. We have seen this board completly deleted by one ex-moderator and have seen many a thread deleted by Tao. It just gets old. But thanks for your reply. Marsha

Where are all the moderators? Again, Tao is deleting posts in the middle of threads and they no longer make sense. Every so often this happens, can you please delete the whole thread then this happens? Put him on mod status or something? It only takes one person to de-rail a thread........I already see a couple of crashes. TAO, What you don't understood is that others put in some thought to your replies and to just delete till your happy fingers are tired is very much childish. You got your one topic pinned as you requested, then you go and delete once again. Moderators, where are you? Marsha

Tried but it didn't work. Thanks everyone Marsha

At 5'2", Paula doesn't have an immediate physical presence, but she makes up for it with some of the most sculpted legs in the business. She also has the honor of owning one of the nicest smiles in the music industry. And of course, we can't help but mention "the mole" in discussing her natural beauty. It's a beauty mark, isn't it? http://www.askmen.com/women/singer_60/83b_...aula_abdul.html

Can someone please tell me how to upload a picture here? Thanks Marsha

PDAre you saying that meatcutters don't take any pride in themselves? I bet if you look at your local grocery store, butcher shop you won't find their hands unkempt. Marsha

The initial reports stated that the finger was not "cut" off but "ripped" off. My first thoughts on it was that it happened at the meat processing plant and belongs to an illegal immigrant who was/is afraid of being deported. NOTE: THAT IS MY THOUGHTS, NOTHING I HAVE READ. I still don't understand how this gal could have actually bit in to the finger. If you have ever had Wendy's chili you know they use small plastic spoons - a finger pice that size would naturally 'stick' out among the chili. Marsha

May she rest in peace now. My heart goes out to the entire family and loved ones.

Just updated, Federals courts reject Terri's parents request.