Ten Days Of Gratitude Day 6

Today I am grateful for good Christian fellowship and missionaries. Okay, so I this is a day late; I really didn't forget; I just got lazy and tried doing it on my Nook to avoid turning on my computer. Problem was; when I went to do it on my Nook it wouldn't let me see what I was typing. This may not be a problem for someone who is an accurate typist but I am not. So to finish my line of thought: We had a visiting missionary from Germany at our church and a Thanksgiving carry in lunch afterwords. The missionary was quite engaging and really made Germany seem like it was just around the corner. The lunch after was a wonderful time of fellowship make sweeter by the fact that I have been too ill to attend church for the three weeks prior and so many people came up to me and told me how much the missed me and asked how I was was feeling. I am very blessed.

Ten Days of Gratitude Day 5

Today I am grateful for my Magnavox  DVD recorder that my son bought for me over 6 years ago.  I have gotten a lot of use out of it and it is still working good..  I know, we now live in the age of DVRs and what I have is; to most, obsolete  Yet I am not one whom is easily persuaded to pay for television.  Local channels don't come in well where I live, so for some years I was paying for basic cable at $13.per month. When the cable company decided to drop basic cable from their line-up and therefore raised the rate; I called and told them to cancel my service.  The representative on the phone asked the reason and when I told I could not afford to pay the rate he asked if the could give me the same channels I had been  getting for $5 per month. Of course I said yes and happily paid that amount for the next 2 years.  When the cable company decided to raise rates once again, I canceled.  I like to watch television, but I know I don't need to watch a lot of it and don't see why I should pay over $30 a month to be lulled into watching more of it.  I do; however, have some favorite shows, and don't like to miss them when  I have to out or when two of them come on at the same time on different channels.  With my wonderful dvd  recorder I don't have to miss them; as long I don't forget to do it, that is!
Thank you son, for this gift that keeps on giving.

Ten Days Of Gratitude Day 4

Today I am grateful for BSF (Bible Study Fellowship).  BSF is a non-denominational, international  Bible Study program that takes one through an entire book of the Bible or group of books ie Minor Prophets, through notes, study questions, discussion groups, and lecture.  This fourfold approach works well to get into God's Word and understand how to apply it to one's life.  I have attended BSF for about 5 years off and on and it has been a huge blessing in my life.  I have learned so much about myself and God through these studies and have also made some great friends and prayer warriors.
If you are looking for something to make  you feel more connected to God, and the body of Christ; I highly recommend you consider  joining a BSF group near you. For more information go here

Ten Days Of Gratitude Day 3

Today I am grateful for my Bissell Steam Mop.  This is one of the most rewarding products I have ever purchased.  It makes mopping the floor ten times less the work it is with a mop and bucket.  It is also less expensive than something like the Swiffer  Mop. There are no cleaners to buy, no residue on the floor; especially important to me with pets in the house. One of my dogs gets in moods where she just starts licking the floor; I would worry for her if I were using cleaning products on the floors.  Yep Steam Mops are the greatest!

Ten Days Of Gratitude Day 2

Today i am grateful for every day I have not had a migraine. I have a migraine about once month on average and they usually last a day or so. I know people who have migraines at least weekly and that often last many days. I am so grateful I am not one of those people! I just wish no one had to suffer with them.

Ten Days Of Gratitude Day One

This is day one of ten I will attempt to post regularly from now until Thanksgiving day. Perhaps I will be able to form a habit that will continue. Today I am thankful for Veterans. Yesterday was Veteran's Day here the good old USA and i am glad we have set aside this day to honor those who make the sacrifice to serve our country knowing that in doing so they may be asked to pay the ultimate price. I grew up in a time of peace, for the most part. Vietnam fell when I was just coming of age and most people's view of Veteran's of that war were quite negative. I still am driven to tears to think of the shameful way our society treated Vietnam Vets. I wish I could go to each one individually; hold their hands, look them in the eyes and apologize and thank them. I am grateful for the sacrifice of so many soldiers, and to their families. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! I am grateful that our schools attempt to educate children on what Veteran's day means by having Vets come and speak at the schools on Veteran's Day. When I went to school we had the day off of school and I really didn't know why until my father sat me down one day and told me. He would have gone to fight in Korea had he not fallen ill with Rheumatic Fever just after boot camp. I think he felt guilty that he got to stay home while some many of his compatriots didn't make it back. I am grateful that many businesses honor our Vets by offering free meals and discounts on Veterans Day. It matters not if one supports war or not, the soldier deserves one's gratitude regardless. Many of those who are in the Military now signed up in a time of peace, simply to have access to educational opportunities, or to support their families. I hope you too are grateful to our Veterans and take every opportunity to show them that you are. HAVE YOU HUGGED A SOLDIER LATELY?

Am I Really That Picky?

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My definitions of cleaning and chores. Not all inclusive, if you have questions I don't answer here let me know.
Clean Kitchen involves gathering up all dirty dishes and washing them in the hottest water you can stand. If there are a lot of dishes use the white tub under the sink for rinse water. You don't need to dry the dishes unless you need to make room for more dishes in the drainer. On days you are going to wash the drainer you need to put away any dishes already in it and wash the drainer prior to washing dishes. While you still have dish water, wipe down counters. Use baking soda to remove stains on the counter tops and use appliance /glass cleaner to clean stove top if it is excessively messy. If you use appliance cleaner please put the dish rag you used in the laundry room to be washed after you are done. Also clean out microwave, and wipe off the outside of it. If inside is excessively messy put a tablespoon of baking soda in a 1 cup glass measuring cup and place inside the microwave and push the beverage button twice. When this is done carefully remove the cup and wipe out the microwave. Make sure you rinse your rag and wring it out well for final wipe down.
When you are done with the dishes, counters and table etc. you can ready for sweeping by putting chairs up on the table if this is a day for that. Then dust the top of the frig, and top and shelf of the microwave stand and the coffee cart. See dusting for more info.
Once all this is done you can start a load of wash and start sweeping.

Sweep swiffer and mop involves moving smaller furniture and sweeping under larger furniture. Kitchen table should be cleaned off as well as chairs and then the chairs placed in top the table before sweeping kitchen. Pick up and shake out all rugs and put them up until done. Sweep with broom, then use swiffer to catch remaining hair; taking care to get corners and under cabinets. Next you mop with the steam mop; USE ONLY DISTILLED WATER. If water is getting low please write on the grocery list on frig so I know to get it at the store. While mopping carry a couple of paper towels to wipe up hair that may accumulate in corners and under cabinets etc.
When I indicate just sweep then all you need do is sweep or swiffer, your choice, without the furniture moving

Vacuum applies to both bedrooms. Make sure you use attachments to get corners and against walls. Closet should be vacuumed as well. Empty the canister after every use of vacuum cleaner. Once a month you should remove canister and filters and wash them in warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly. Let dry on rag in laundry room.

Deep Clean Bathrm involves shaking out rug, examining it for dirt or stains , if dirty put in laundry room. You will have to wash it with the other scatter rugs, in cold water and on delicate. Use bluing. Use toilet bowl cleaner on the inside of the toilet and let is soak. Remove bath mat from tub and use the magic reach with pad dampened with water to clean tub, tile and wall above. Make sure you get the tops of the tile area all around and remove bottles from shelves and wipe them off with a rag and replace them. Remove any empty bottles you find in the shower curtain pocket and put them with the recycling. Throw away lids. Every other month you need to remove the clear shower curtains and wash them with bleach. While rod is down give it a good scrubbing.
Remove the wand from magic reach and scrub sink and counter top. Make sure you thoroughly scrub behind and around faucet. If cleaning baseboard use toothbrush from under the sink and pay special attention to corners and crevices. Go back over everything with a dry rag to make sure they are dry and hair free.
Replace magic reach pad with new one and wash down walls and door.
Use toothbrush to get into corners and crevices .
Use bowl brush on toilet and wipe down outside of toilet. Make sure you get behind toilet, move plunger and clean where it was throw away pad it was sitting on. Also wash out the caddy for the bowl brush. Go back over area with dry rags dry and remove hair. When you are finished with the magic reach pad use it replace the pad plunger was sitting on.
This should be the last place you mop when bathroom is all clean.

Light Clean Bathrm you can just clean the toilet and sink and tub. No walls etc.

Polish wood involves washing wood furniture, baseboards and wood finials etc. with Murphy's Oil Soap and using toothbrush in crevices etc. Go back over with non soapy damp rag and then let dry for a little while. Get the Liquid Gold spray and use generously and rub in with clean lint free rag.