The Front Porch Swing

[OHhappychicks]

She is in my prayers...

Thank you!

 

[heartsizedfarm]

Aaa-nnn-dd...it's snowing!  Hot water heater died last night and we have to go to Billings to get a new one.  Great.

Does it usually snow in May where you are? Or is this a freak storm?

 

[OHhappychicks]

Aaa-nnn-dd...it's snowing! Hot water heater died last night and we have to go to Billings to get a new one. Great.

Are you that close to Billings? My DH, DS, DSIL, and a DF of DS's, and families, spent a month in Zortman, (very northern part of Montana) working. It's been about 4 years ago now. Then when that was done, DSIL and DF and families stayed in Gerry or is it Gary?, about half an hour or so east of Billings. They were there about 3 months. When we were in Zortman, we would drive 2 hrs to Billings (Civilization!

) and 2 hrs back, to Walmart! When DH and myself left Zortman, we took our time coming home and went west to Glacier

. When we left Zortman, it was 90. Stayed alnight in Browning and it was 42 and spitting snow when when we got up!! Then after a couple of days there, on to yellowstone, thru the northern part of Wyoming. We stayed all night in Cody when we came out of Yellowstone. Wonderful time and beautiful country! But I think I will wait to visit again when all threat of snow is gone!

It is supposed to be 85 here in Oh today!

 

[Blooie]

That would be Garry Owen, I think. Yep, we are close to Billings...most of our medical appointments are up there and we usually shop there for big ticket items (like hot water heaters <sigh>) because there's no sales tax. It's about a two hour drive for us too.

 

[LindaB220]

Dolly Parton's song Coat of Many Colors makes me think of my momma. Momma raised 7 kids by herself, daddy died when I was 10. I was the oldest child. I had an amazing childhood because she knew how to make life fun despite lack of money.

I really need to write down my childhood stories.............

Enola, you really do. My mama had a sad life and wouldn't tell a lot of stories. Usually just the bad ones. My dad was a wonderful storyteller, but mama hated to hear him talk about it. So he didn't much. I missed out on so many tales. We didn't make the 100 mile trip to visit daddy's family (again mama) so I never really knew them or their stories. That's why I love to read old books and tales of times gone by. (Along with my scifi of course)

 

[OHhappychicks]

I added your daughter-in-law the first day I read about her, and I haven't stopped yet! It's funny to be on both sides of the transplant fence - our Linda desperately needs a kidney and is very difficult to match. The kidney has to be very small to fit her tiny body, and she has a whole plethora of antibodies plus the RH negative factor to further complicate things. Your Stephanie is also in need of a life saving transplant. I'm so grateful that our grandson was able to help so many people through his death. I'm sure the folks who got transplants from him had mixed emotions, knowing they were alive because someone else wasn't, and I'm sure your family and mine will feel those same emotions - probably yours more than ours because in order for her to get a lung transplant the donor will be deceased. Our youngest sister has so far been the one family member who tested closest to Linda and stands a good chance of being a live donor, but she has quite a bit of weight to lose before they will continue the more detailed testing.

This is one of those times where prayer has two heads - while someone is praying hard for their loved one to live, another is praying hard that a donor organ becomes available and that usually only happens one way, except in the case of kidneys. But I trust the Good Lord to sort it out and then to set our minds and hearts at ease when it happens. Like Linda said, she has a town full of Mormons and a bunch of chicken farmers praying for her, and how can God ignore a combination like that?

Oh my goodness!! The same here! They told Stephanie that she has 3 strikes against her, her size, very small; the bacteria she carries in her lungs; and her weight, 90 lbs. I'm so sorry about your grandson. He did help, a lot. I'm sure those families are very thankful and grateful. I have it on my drivers license to be an organ donor. If they can use anything from this older body !! But if we could get the word out and more people would see the need of transplant donors. I've had that on my drivers lic. for a long time, but it didn't hit home until first Stephanie's brother, and now Stephanie. The need is very great. People sometimes have to wait years. There is someone she knows around here that has been waiting 3 years. Every thing has to line up perfectly, to be a match. It is very hard to be in this position. Knowing some one has to die, and in all likelihood, a child in our case. My sweet little DGD prays for the person who may be the one to donate, for their salvation. It is really conflicting, thinking about all of this. And yes, you are right, THE LORD will sort it out, in his time. And you are right, He can't ignore that combo!!!

Thank you for your prayers. Still have Linda in mine!

 

[OHhappychicks]

That would be Garry Owen, I think. Yep, we are close to Billings...most of our medical appointments are up there and we usually shop there for big ticket items (like hot water heaters <sigh>) because there's no sales tax. It's about a two hour drive for us too.

Yes, it is Garry Owen. Have a safe trip!

 

[Blooie]

Rats! We had spring, but I was out of town so I missed it.

 

[OHhappychicks]

Good old Wyoming, where ranch isn't just a salad dressing and the "Welcome To __________" and "Now Leaving _______" messages are usually painted on the same side of the town sign.

Sooo true!!! I've been in some of them places when in Montana!

 

[Oldmomma]

Been busy past two days and of course internet comes with its share of glitches around here so slow day online. Went to the house yesterday took a few pics, not nearly as many as I should have but enough to start planning things. I dont want to get high hopes had a house grabbed from out of our hands by a greedy bank so until I got keys to the front door its still a wait. But my bil liked it. Only two close houses and both people have them as second homes so its goingto be great if it works out. Posted one photo to my album until I get a better idea then I will give folks a tour. Its very rural 20 minutes drive to the main road from Tripoli and Tajoura so if I got an emergency I need to be prepared. Planning everything ahead. Road is dirt and no lights most of road. Thats my only worry but I just need to get to know neighbors. See everyone later.