29 June 2007
Two guests and a fascinated pet
A hummingbird website says that to know how many hummers are eating at your feeder, multiply how many you see at one time X 4. We usually see 3 at a time, although Morgan saw 4 at one time today.
Cody climbed half way up the screen door to get a better view of the hummingbirds.
28 June 2007
Prayer Request
My next tx is Monday (which is my birthday, btw!), and I was dreading it more than the first three, because chemo side effects are usually cumulative--what happens the first time will be worse with subsequent treatments. HOWEVER, I am trusting God to do amazing things, and take care of me once again.
So, please join me in praying that this treatment will not be as bad as the last one, for His glory!
Thank you, my faithful friends and prayer partners.
God bless.
25 June 2007
24 June 2007
Praise God for music!
21 June 2007
16 June 2007
15 June 2007
11 June 2007
I couldn't resist sharing this email . . .
Funny UPS Mechanics
After every flight, UPS pilots fill out a form, called a "gripe sheet," which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft. The mechanics correct the problems, document their repairs on the form, and then pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight.
Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humor.
Here are some [supposedly] actual maintenance complaints submitted by UPS pilots and the solutions recorded by maintenance engineers.
P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.
P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.
P: Something loose in cockpit.
S: Something tightened in cockpit.
P: Dead bugs on windshield.
S: Live bugs on back-order.
P: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces 200 feet per minute descent.
S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.
P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
S: Evidence removed.
P: DME volume unbelievably loud.
S: DME volume set to more believable level.
P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
S: That's what friction locks are for.
P: IFF inoperative in OFF mode.
S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.
P: Suspected crack in windshield.
S: Suspect you're right.
P: Number 3 engine missing.
S: Engine found on right wing after brief search.
P: Aircraft handles funny.
S: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right, and be serious.
P: Target radar hums.
S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.
P: Mouse in cockpit.
S: Cat installed.
P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding on something with a hammer.
S: Took hammer away from midget.
Chemo Day--So Far, So Good!
New chemo tx today, and I feel good. No nausea, yet; not even a little, and it is now 10:20 pm. I worked at home all afternoon and evening (mostly work work, but some home work and a little church stuff, too). I'm sure I can credit the steroids for that :).
So many people are praying for me, and so many particularly for today. THANK YOU. I know you are the reason that I am doing as well as I am.
I was reading Colossians this week, and this scripture was in neon (don't you love when that happens?)--Paul gives instructions for several people at the end of Chapter 4. In verse 17, he exhorts Archippus, "And say to Archippus [read Mindy], 'See that you fulfill the ministry that you have received in the Lord.'" This journey is a ministry to me, and you--my faithful pray-ers--are the ones enabling me to be a witness to others. It is my heart's desire to honor God through every part of this journey, and it is only because of Him and your prayers that I have accomplished anything, as inadequate as I feel it to be.
Wonderful, well-meaning people encourage me to "be strong," "have faith," and "fight the battle." I don't know how. I am strong only in the Lord, any faith I have is in his Word alone, and the battle is His. The only thing I can do is to be obedient; to fulfull the ministry I have received. This I do only through His grace and mercy, and the support and prayers of His body. Each of you has as much a part in this ministry as do I, so I exhort you as well, and thank you with all my heart.
10 June 2007
09 June 2007
06 June 2007
Berry promises fulfilled & a prayer request
05 June 2007
Waves of Thunder this weekend!
04 June 2007
I met an amazing woman yesterday . . .
Amazon Heart Thunder sponsors the 1000-mile rides. All riders must be breast cancer survivors, and commit to raising at least $1,500 in donations for breast cancer causes.
Please join me in supporting Gail's fundraiser! Checks should be made payable to "Amazon Heart," and can be mailed to Gail Koch, 3498 Center Avenue, Finleyville, PA 15332. Tell her you're a friend of Mindy's!
(Big checks are wonderful, but please do not hesitate to help because you can only send a small amount. When I was raising funds for Mindy's No Hair Day, I can't tell you how much those $10 and $20 checks touched my heart. Every bit helps!)