First: Last night I fell asleep (in my easy chair, in front of the TV) and missed the last ten minutes of Dateline.  How frustrating to watch a program for one hour and fifty minutes and then not know the ending!!

Second: My left arm is very sore from my second Covid vaccination (yesterday).

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Good news, you be the judge. I’ve dropped about fifteen pounds in three weeks!! Personally, I don’t miss all that belly fat!!

Overnight, the “charger” failed to charge the battery. This morning, a kind neighbor man (“Jerry”) removed the old battery and took it to Napa… and returned with a new $169.00 battery. ~~ I wish it were that easy to renew the power (“energy”) for this old lady. I don’t have a teaspoon of energy!!

It is a beautiful, sunny day and I enjoyed an hour outdoors. I did a few things in the yard, rode my three-wheeler, tossed trash in the dumpster, and delivered (returned) containers to the neighbors who brought food. Surprise, surprise, another package “smashed” into my mailbox.

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The KIA battery is dead. I was checking… because (Lord willing) I have an appointment tomorrow for my second Covid vaccination (postponed a week). Gratefully, “Mr. Red” was available and put a trickle-charger on the battery. ~~ I pray that I am able to make a solo trip to the doctor’s office tomorrow.

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THANKS to D.D.

In less than thirty days, these thoughtful gifts from Deb. Her loving kindness stretches all the way back to 2010, in New Hampshire. We met during my T@B Teardrop Trailer Travels.

Please join me in prayer for Deb because she recently experienced an injury—while rushing to assist another RVer.

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Above: Lorraine talking to Lorraine.

Yesterday, I spent many hours researching the family of a cousin. He emailed me with his request for help–but didn’t even say “thank you.”  Eliminate the negative, forget it.  “Accentuate the positive”—dwell on all the gifts–and prayers–I’ve received recently.

All morning, I have been climbing “the Apple tree.”  A cousin contacted me because he is having problems with Ancestry. (We’re all having problems with Ancestry since they made new changes!!) Look closely and you will see that I am NOT remotely related to the “Apple” family. However, if someone asks for help, I can’t say “no.” ~~ “Climbing the tree” (mental gymnastics) kept me from thinking about my physical condition. I’m feeling better… and no severe coughing spells (praise the Lord).

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Postscript @ 4:30 PM: I searched two alternate sources (FamilySearch and RootsWeb) and not a hint of additional information.

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The packages were shoved (“smashed”) into my mailbox. I ventured out in the cold and misting rain. I was eager for my “gifts”—and I had three weeks of trash for the dumpster (all those soiled Kleenex, etc.) ~~ With mail piling up in the box, it would have been nice if the postperson thought “Maybe she’s sick; I’ll put the mail on her porch.”

On the Praise program, on Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), I was comforted by the conversation with Rick Warren.

If that link doesn’t open the Praise program, try this link. (The program should start after the “beet” commercial.)

Perhaps a reader of my blog would like to read the message from another blogger? I met “Ed” in my RV travels and have followed his blog for several years. Here’s the link and here’s to inspirational reading.