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Name: Rachel
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Birthday: 12/24/1958
Gender: Female
Interests: My family, my fellowship, my community. I enjoy crocheting and knitting (basics), cooking/baking - especially for service rather than pay, music/lyrics to almost every decade, movies that are a study in relationships, historical movies, old movies - classics that you never get tired of no matter how many times you have seen them, letters from friends, shared cups of coffee/chocolate, crackling fires snuggled in a blanket with a book by my side, friendships that go beyond common understanding, the seconds in life when God gives you the knowledge that you have sought and all is right with the world, studies that take me to a new level or a new place, and lately, the constant study of my grandchildren and how I fit into their lives. YOU.
Expertise: Not one person I know is an expert in anything - there is always more to learn and to experience. Our interests drive us to be experts, but for the most part the never-ending need of a paycheck forces us to learn things we never thought we needed to learn.
Occupation: Caregiver, MOM, Grandmother,
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MSN: rachel_3strands@hotmail.com
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3/17/2005
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| Yesterday was pretty simple as days go. I went to work. "R" didn't want me to do much of anything because it was a holiday. So, I sat down with her and had a piece of pie and a cup of coffee.. We talked about what everyone was going to do for the day. After doing what I could there, I headed on home to wait for the clock to say it was time to leave again. Dan called and said he was on his way to the church, so Audrey and I took off.
The "Big Family" meets at my former church's Activities Building. It has a gym for the kids to play (and adults - basketball). It has a kitchen where most everyone gravitates to in order to snitch some type of food before we sit down to eat. We were actually on time this year! I barely had time to set my food out on the big table. My aunts fix much of the main part of the meal, but the rest of us all fill in with casserole dishes, vegetables, and desserts. Prayer was said. Then it was a free-for-all as most wanted to fill their plates. However, there are some (myself included) who are going through the motions, but having a conversation along with all that is happening. In my case, the conversation was a discussion on the effects of diabetes with my uncle who has been through it. His warnings and information were helpful. After eating, some end up leaving. I might have been one of them, except for the fact that Megan had Jaqulin and Franklin with her. I have not seen them in over a month, maybe more. My eyes could not soak up enough of them. I watched them all play on the gym floor. Sometimes the tussles with balls and hula hoops would get out of hand. Then, someone would have to step in and deal with the crying or hurt feelings. Dan was able to play basketball with Meredith and Megan and my three nephews. Watching them was fun, but it reminded me that we are getting older. Dan was pretty winded when he sat down. He admitted he wasn't keeping up like he used to. Jaq and Frank both sang and did the motions from a song Jaq learned in Kindergarten. It was so sweet! Good moments. I'm glad I did not miss them. Everyone started packing up and leaving. Audrey was ready to go.
The rest of the day was pretty "couch potato" type of stuff. I spent the rest of the day going back and forth between the TV and the computer. Nothing much to hold my attention, but also not any ambition to change the situation. I suppose I could have gone back in to Stanton and found the crew. I just enjoyed the quiet.
Now it is "Black Friday." A great deal of people are running out and going through the stores fighting for some bargain they think is worth all the hassle. I am not one of them. I did that one year and figured that if I needed something I could wait and avoid the crowds.
I am headed off to work. Maybe "R" will allow me to finish my jobs today.  Then it will be off to "G's". I am not sure what the rest of the day holds. Meredith is still down here. When she gets done visiting maybe she will head out this way and we can spend some time together. Hoping to spend some time with Susannah too.
It is a mixed up world this year. I have to look down the road. Next year it could be all different and life will be sweeter. We shall see what God has in store for us.
Take care.
Rachel
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Thanksgiving, and its original roots, seem to have been passed over. How often is it now, that we stop to remember a small ship crossing miles of ocean to reach a land where the people aboard wanted this "new land" so they could worship and live freely? My guess is that most people nowadays could not even list five people from that time period. Yes, the stories have changed over the years. The Thanksgiving that we grew up with as kids has changed. Even the Thanksgiving that I tried to instill in my girls has pretty much gone. I want to get back to just the basics of this compound word. Thanks = being grateful to Him that has provided us with life -- both physical and eternal, thankful for the love He has provided, thankful for the many blessings throughout the year. Giving = sharing with others the blessings we have received, giving back to God the worship He deserves, giving of ourselves as Christ gave to us. It is basic. It is universal. This doesn't just have to be an "American holiday", but then, would that be changing the story too?
"Happy Thanksgiving" to everyone!
I pray that the Lord has blessed you, and that you have been a blessing to others.
Rachel
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| Apparently, I am the only one working today. And even that, will be simple. "R" wants me to help her make a blackberry pie. Usually I do any of the baking for her, but I think she wants to be able to tell her family that she made it. So, that is what we will do.
Feeling more like myself this morning. I was a 400 count on the meter yesterday. Today I am at 174. It will get better. Yes, Michel, we do what we have to do because it isn't just ourselves that are involved. There are many surrounding all of us who would be affected...if something should happen.
We had rain in the night. It is wet, cold and dark. We are going to have to find something to perk this day up.
Take care. Wishing you all a week filled with more blessings than you can count!
Rachel
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| Medicine is a great thing. I know it can be overwhelming to some people. They have to take so much of it, that pretty soon you wonder if you are being over medicated? Today I had to go see the doctor. I have been out of my pills for a couple of days. It showed. Sugar was at 400. Blood pressure was up. Infection from the kidney stone still there. I assured my doctor that I would get the medicine tomorrow. He wasn't happy. I think sometimes he would like to strangle me, but being the kind person he is, he stops short of doing that. I thought about it and did some juggling. I picked up my diabetic meds today. I figured if I got my numbers back down, maybe that would take the stress off and my blood pressure would start to go back down. We do what we have to do to make it through. Tomorrow I will get the other medicine.
It has stayed kind of foggy all day. The sun did not burst through today. It is almost 4:15 and it is getting dark, with plenty of cloud cover.
Baking Double Chocolate Brownies with Pecans in the broaster. However they turn out, I am limiting myself - even though I did use 1/2 Splenda. Always a way to make things work.
Yes, I am my own worst enemy.
Rachel
Addition: Thinking about medicine also reminded me that there is a 18 year old girl who is my friend's youngest daughter. She had a stroke Sunday night. At first, I thought they were mistaken, but it is true, she did have a stroke. Apparently there might be something wrong with her heart. They want to do testing, but until her brain settles down, they can't operate. She also has a clot in her leg. She has regained most of the movement on her right side, but has tunnel vision. This is an extreme blow not only to the girl, but to her mother. I stop to think what I would do if one of my chicks was in this situation. There would be NO consoling me. I tell you this so that you can pray. I also tell you this so that maybe you will realize that in a moment, an instant, life can change. Be ready. Be aware. Love the ones around you.
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| Yesterday in church, we had a special speaker (Brent McClain). Always when he comes, great things tend to happen. At the end of the service, we were challenged to stand up if we believed in the power and performance of God. Did we truly believe that He could provide for whatever our needs were? I was on my feet yesterday before Pastor Carlson could finish. I came home to an empty house after the service. In my mind I was looking at all the issues and wondering how was God going to tackle it all? Well! I am here to tell you that God not only tackled it all, but He triumphed over it!
Yesterday, I had heard from almost all of the girls about whether to take the house or take the apartment. It was unanimous that the house was what we all wanted. Once that was decided things started happening pretty fast!
First, Dan brought Audrey back from having dinner at his mom's house. He told me that his Uncle Jake (his dad's brother) wants him to help out at his business (they sell modulars/trailers). He doesn't know how long. He doesn't even know what he is going to be doing, but his uncle was short on people, and he wanted Dan. Yeah!
Second, because of a friend from the school (BCA) I am able to pick up a cleaning job that will add about 5 to 6 hours to my week.
Third, I got a call from Janet (clerk at the city hall in Stanton), she has a family member that needs some help. I am not sure what all I need to do, but it has a bunch of hours during the week. I just have to wait for some paperwork to be settled on the family's side.
I truly believe God was just waiting for that exact moment to show me how powerful He is! I am in awe of YOU!
Well, now we just have to work out the whole week's schedule to see what needs to be adjusted. I may have to call on my aunt to drive Audrey to school. I am sure she will be pleased.
All praise to God! My words don't even measure up to what He has accomplished!
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