LIFE IN JOHNS WORLD

They Want to run more test on Sis.

2012-02-05T00:34:00.000-08:00

Today was a nice sunny day here in California,In the 60's for Feb. I picked up my Sister Trisha and we went to Morris Nursery to buy some plants for my garden box.I thought it would be nice to get her out of the house.She had received her packet about the test there going to run for her liver transplant.Trish,Bonnie & Myself have to be in San Fran March 5th for three days.To go over different options.(Pray for her please) Shes been doing well.Sober a year and a half now.

                                               Anyways we walked around the Nursery.She had never been there before.Funny how you can live in a town 30 years and not take the time to stop and visit a place. She enjoyed it.I want to get her a garden box that she can hang.Her dog Spike will eat anything on the ground.
                                           We planted some flax,and some (Wedum)dragon blood andFestcue Blue(looks like grass)This is all new to me.A good friend of mine A. works at the Nursery and has been teaching me about plants. My Sister really enjoyed being out in the sun, Although she cant be out to long due to the medication.We laughed and made it fun.

I'll post pics as the garden progresses.I am still on my healthy eating plan, slowly...I'll .Post again in a few days.Thanks for the prayers for Buddy(Thank You Sugarshack for posting it on facebook as well)Hes doing OK for now..Meds. are helping some. And Nugg's doing good,She laid out in the sun today while we were outside.First chance she got she made a run for my room and jumped in her bed and slept the rest of the afternoon.Shes something else.I'll post again in a few days.Blessed week everyone...

CAN I GET A NUMBER 5&7 WITH A DIET COKE!

2012-01-28T23:56:00.000-08:00

Update
Hello Folks,
Just stopping by to Write an up date.This picture was taking last year after losing 45 pounds. Sure feels great when people start to notice,In the stores you shop at,Church, Family get together, etc."Wow, you look great,You lost some weight! "Well how did I look before?Now a year later and 30 pounds back on.

Last Year Feb 2010

SUPER SIZE THAT

I try and avoid THOSE people and places. You run into them (literally cause your face is buried in a bag of chips) They see you now.....AWKWARD!!! So you start wearing black,or heavy jackets,Nothing you can do about the three chins.A scarf around your neck in 65 degree weather,is a give away. All kidding aside. Hold on, dripping ice cream all over my keyboard:::::OK I'm back,I have started my healthy eating AGAIN,Lost 10 pounds in three weeks.And just 2o more to go. I cut out most meats and sugar.That usually works for me.Justifying it.I did keep the weight a year.Then BOOM is was back.
                                          On a lighter note,Its good to see people blogging again Myself included. I enjoy reading your entry's.I'll post another pic in the middle of February.Wish me luck,


                                                                    JOHN

R.I.P. DAD ONE YEAR A GO TODAY

2012-01-16T11:35:00.000-08:00

Dear Dad,
The day has come. Its been one year ago today we lost you. I say we Cause I'm speaking for your daughters,Also for your dog(Mouse) And Myself. Last night I was thinking.One year ago on this day the 19th.Dad you were here.You were right here with us.The guys were putting in the new wooden floors in the livingroom and hallway.You said it has to be done by that night.You asked me to call Bonnie,to drive down from Placerville To go with us to your appointment.Trisha and Dee both were here that night. And I went and got dinner for us all.And the house was full of comotion.And I didnt understand why you insisted on the floors being done.I was so worried about the procedure you were having done in the morning on the 20th.(But you werent)At home that night.Iremember you sneaking up behind Bonnie and blowing in her ear.You scared her so bad,she screamed at top of her lungs. You fell flat on your face .resting it on the back of the couch.I havent heard you laugh that hard in years. I dont want to get all emotional on this entry, its hard not to . Just know Dad I miss everything you use to do. Your keys jiggeling on your side when you would walk. How you always had a pot of coffee on day or night. How id be rushing out the door LATE for Church and you say you look handsome, And I know your going to have a good time with them good people.. Also you waited up for me to see how Church went.Our long talks. Sitting in the back yard(Back 40) in the new lounge chairs we bought.It took you three different chairs to buy the one you liked.You'd strectch out on your bed to rest and say Ahhhh this feels so good. And you say son your eyes look so tired,You better go lay down.You did that .knowing I say Dad Im not tir----im going to lay down to.I miss you so much.At first it was like life just stopped. I was fine driving home from the hospital, til I seen Nugg(Mouse) come running out to greet you in your truck.I remember just falling to ground in the patio holding Nugg. And I cried and cried. And was scared.She eased her way to me shaken and so nervous she peeed in the patioNow everything is on my shoulders.But you know what Dad God has been with me( us.) I feel him holding me when the hurt is so bad I cant breath. Anyways.I love you and we are going forward and getting after your girls like you would.I hope you know how, much and impact you made on us. Dance with Mom.Until were all reunited somedays. REST IN PEACE MY MENTOR
WITH LOVE,
John Pimentel Cline

BLOGGER MESSING UP ALOT

2012-01-16T11:30:00.000-08:00

Ok,
I have alot of questions.Who can help me?My domain email screen name changed and some of the blog sites dont reconize me,How do I change it back to my original website?Also Many people are saying they cant leave comments.Thats messed up.And where Can I go to get help on my blog?I use to be able to go on and change my blog look easily.If your able to comment please help me with these questions

POOR BUDDY'S ,NOT WELL

2012-01-12T11:36:00.000-08:00

Well,
Received some bad news yesterday.My roommates Dog Buddy has been having a hard time getting around lately.The other night he cried out in pain.Yesterday I took him to the Vet.( Room mate had to work)Doctor found a huge tumor behind Buddys right leg, The doctor thinks its bone cancer.Several Options, Pain/Arthritis meds to Keep him Comfortable, ( X rays would show for sure,Buts that's another$250. ) Buddys to old to have his leg amputated The third option would to do radiation .Very expensive.So my room mate Jerry (He use to be married to my Sister, Is a good guy, is having a hard time right now,He's had Buddy over 15 years.They've been Thur rough times together.Lived in their car a short time.Buddy's always been there for him.So I'm asking prayers for Buddy. Mostly for Jerry, God give him strength,May sound strange to ask prayers for a dog, But those of us who have pets know they are family as well.

If any of you know of another alternative,Please let me know.

JUST ONE MORE THING

2012-01-06T18:42:00.000-08:00

This will be a short entry tonight.Well after writing my PRAY IT FORWARD Entry My water pump went out on my truck.The same friend from Church came over and had it fixed in about and hour and a half.
Again he wouldn't take any money.Im Blessed that's for Sure. I have to do something nice for He and his wife,Just want to do a few quick updates. Yesterday was my Pastor/Friend Daughters' Birthday.She turned 14.I can't believe it.When she was a baby and I would be ushering during Services.(Her dad Preached and her Mom was a Praise Team Singer)
.So I would hold her and she would fall asleep on my shoulder.Wow, where did the years ago.Now shes becoming a beautiful young lady who love the Lord.She is now on the plat form and Praise sings and plays piano.
Today was 62 in California.Very strange for This time of the year.I still have Strawberry's growing in my knox box.
My friend Mark and his wife Amie and the two kids came over and we hung out,Love those two kids they are full of energy They bring my life into my home, that's for Sure.
Also I received a letter from my nephew.M. He's in prison.He got into drugs and stole a car.Its sad what drugs will do to people.He's asking me to pray for him.He's very intelligent and got caught up in it. I do pray for him.(Back to the letter )as I was reading it I had tears in my eyes. Does turning 45 make you sensitive?
I was home alone (WELL NUG WAS HERE)and it just hit me that my nephew was locked up behinds bars.And had to miss the Holidays.And Im missing him.His release date is is in March.Pray for him Please, Oh ya, One more thing I came home and my Bathroom window was broken,Very strange,Its a small window in the back of the house, Maybe a bird hit it,At first I thought someone tried to break in.while I was gone for awhile,Theres usually someone here.And I have the big guard dog.
Ive been reading a lot of new blogs.Very interesting,I need to learn how to add pictures, in between the paragraphs.Any suggestions?Well I better close for now.
JOHN

PRAY IT FORWARD

2012-01-02T23:56:00.000-08:00

                                     My truck was parked for two weeks,The supertine belt shredded.($40)Thank God for Friends offering rides,Then a good friend from Church came over on his day off and fixed it.Wouldn't except any money.I put a gift card in his hand to take his wife out for dinner..Pray it forward.
                                   Also my friend Mark paid for the belt and picked it up for me. Then yesterday I Opened a home care case. 7.2 miles from my house.The dang truck overheated.I barely made it home.
                                   It took almost an hour just to get home.By the time I parked that truck it looked as if someones was bar-b-quing under he hood.So I called my Pastor for rides and he and the brother from the Church arranged to come tomorrow and fix the water pump.Thank God for friends.
                                   At first I wanted to yell Whhhyyyyy Lorrrd Whhhhyyy.Instead I said Thank you Jesus, You will take care of me,as long as I do my part.Same goes for any of you who are going thru something.2012 is the year of Blessings.Claim it and receive.But remember to do something to Pray it forward.Pastor Preached if you have two gallons of milk,Take one to your neighbour and say here you go, thought you might need this. Imagine if we all started helping one another.
                            If you read this entry please comment even if it anonymous.Let me know if you prayed it forward ,Or are you are in need of a special prayer.Just try it and see what God does for you. 2012 will be filled with Joy,Peace,Happiness and Blessing from God.
HAPPY NEW YEAR BLOGGER BUDDIES..........

CHRISTMAS WITH FAMILY/FRIENDS

2011-12-28T14:43:00.000-08:00

Just three more days til all the decorations come down and the tree gets tossed out. Not ready to let December go.Is it a rule we have to put everything away Jan 1rst?.......... I hope you all had a Merry Christmas.Mine was awesome. Just being with friends and family made me feel so Blessed.
                                         On the 17th ,we had a dinner in the gym for our Church and their extended families.And the Community.We had over 200 for dinner,And plenty of food left over.Pastor was in Charge of the games, I assisted him and his wife.We had 37 gifts to give away as door prizes.(That made it exciting.)At the end of the evening.We showed a slide show of some of the activity's we did Thru out 2011.I enjoyed watching the people fellowing shipping and laughing and the littler kids running around having a good time.
                                          On the 23rd My Sister Bonnie & her Husband Scott drove down to spend the night at my house. I took them to dinner.A place called" Cool Hand Luke's."We ate and laughed and ate and ate, Good times.The next morning my best friend Mark stopped by to say hello to them.My Bro- in -law Scott treated the four of us to breakfast at a Little place called Nifty's.A Mom and Pop old fashion style diner.Breakfast is always good there.The diner is filled with regulars that sit around the counter and drink coffee and read the newspaper and talk.
                                           On Christmas Eve I was invited over to Marks and his wifes' house.Had dinner(a great ham and a string bean casserole) Did a gift exchange, They gave me a nice oil painting of a tree ,and in the background there is a Church.Love the painting.Something about trees I like,In my earlier blog posting I explain why and what they mean to me.Also got a neck rest for whenever I want to relax on the lap top or watch TV,Their kids bought me a nice razor,And Marks Mom sent me a DVD player...
                                             On Christmas Day I spent it at my other Sisters house(The one that God did a miracle on her liver, Trisha)Read my earlier posting on her story.Thank you Jesus,She was even able to cook the turkey and make pies.She gave me a nice 49er key chain.I had been eyeballing awhile back.We had a real nice time as a Family.Talked about our Parentso and our three Sisters that we had lost in the last ten years.But we all stayed in good Spirits.So to me the most important lesson this Christmas learned was.You make the best of any situation and learn to laugh and that Family&Friends are everything.
                                              I hope you all had a great Christmas

You will be missed.

2011-12-20T12:49:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone,
Sitting here watching my three year old and six year old God Children.Whew, where does all that energy come from?Found out the hard way how much power two Short bread cookies can do.I'm baffled at what a six year old can get from running from the couch to the wall 100 times.Sure is tiring me out, just watching them .Thank God for The Cartoon network,I can sit and a blog a minute.Spoke to soon.Now shes making airplane sounds and Counting the presents under the tree,While he's running a car up down the arm of the couch.Kids you gotta a love them.

Up date on my Client of two years. She passed away.She was 91. She had a stroke, While in the hospital they found several blood clots in her leg and wanted to amputate.But her heart was to weak for surgery.So the Family decided Hospice would take over and keep the pain under control.I sat with her awhile,She held my hand. Her mind was so clear,She the one with Alsheimers.She said you know Thanksgiving is in two days.And ishe was right.I asked her if she was scared? She said no.She said shes ready for Heaven and the Angels are coming. Wow, this is tough to let her go.Her Family asked me to be a Pall Beaer .What an Honor.She was One of the sweetest people I ever cared for.She taught me so much in two years.But she was ready to let go and go on..You will be missed A.W.

Merry Christmas to All and A Blessed...

DECK THE HALLS

2011-12-03T20:59:00.000-08:00

Sitting here at home. I'm watching Christmas movies and brought out another box to unpack. Christmas is fast approaching .In November I made up my mine.This year I will get out all the decorations.Last year I didn't even buy a tree. Just didn't feel like it.(I was missing the Family home and My Parent to much.) But now I've decided, what better way to have them be a part of this Christmas,then to bring out ALL Mom&Dads' decorations.So I unpacked seven Containers.I've got to say It made me feel better.And it feels like CHRISTMAS In My HOME..Funny how every ornament tells a story, or a Santa triggers a memory.I am greatful for the time I did have with my Family.
Enough of that.So I put on the Christmas Music the ol fashion way.Direct TV channel 300 something and Me and Nug began to deck the halls.I even put on my Dads Santa Hat.Nug ran &jumped in the chair,Trying to hide( or cover her ears.)Not sure. I busted out with fa la la la la la la la la. She began to shake.I said "C.Mon Nugg join in." It was all fun and game..... til I caught a glimpse in the mirrow.No wonder she shook.Nearly scared myself..Oh well ,it gave me a good laugh.After a couple hours of decorating I felt a sense of Peace.I have so much to be thankful for. Blessed with great friends.My friend Mark stopped by with lights he bought for me & he put them up,His wife gave me several Ornaments to add to my collection.Very nice.So it does feel like Christmas in Johns World.

PILLOW TALK......LOL

2011-11-23T10:32:00.000-08:00

Well,

The flu bug has been going around.Yesterday was day seven off/on for me dealing with it.I also had Church on Tuesday.So I took a mucinex tablet and some day quil tab Been very busy with activities at my Church. We are doing Pandamania."God is Wild About You" Its a ten week course for the kids.Singing and dancing.(based on Vacation Bible School) So on my way out.I put the baby gate up in my doorway, to my bedroom so Nugg could see out.The big dog roams the house watching over it..On my way out, (In a hurry and somewhat slightly medicated.)I told Nugg "Be good,I'll be home from Church soon and take you for a walk."I passed thru the living room, grabbed my keys.There laid Nugg in my recliner.I had to do a double take. If she could speak She's say "Are you talking to the pillow ..?" Boy, did I feel dumb.Picked up Nugg (shaking my head) and put her on the bed.
Made it to Church on time.We .had our biggest crowd of kids so far.Made it thru the evening.Got home Me and Nugg crawled in bed and called it a night.... At least I think it was Nugg.lol..

To all the Bloggers out there.Have a Happy Thanksgiving"

IF MY DOG COULD BLOG !!!!

2011-09-24T17:49:00.000-07:00

I had the day off and decided to go to the store to get a few things.One of the items on my list was Air freshner.(I know not exciting enough to blog about)But wait..... So Im looking down the aisle and I see Glade Air freshner had a machine, that you can hang on your wall and set a timer and it releases a mist of scented"Hawaiian Breeze". I like that Ideal.So I bought two of them. I have my little dog living in the house.And want to keep the house smelling fresh.So got home put groceries away.By the way The Air freshener kit $20 plus $6.00 for refill cans.Total $48.00. Nugg(My Dog jumped up on the couch to check out the new Toys) I put the batteries in.(Batteries included)And added the can of spray. It has an Option button that allows you to set it when to re leash the Scented spray 18, 30,45, So I set the first one and set it near the Couch.Maybe the swooosh sound will scare Nug to stay off the Couch.She appeared Clueless to why I placed it there.Or bored.We headed to the bedroom , Nugg jumped on my bed and curled up for a nap.She kept one eye on me.I found the perfect spot.Timer set for 18.Since Nugg hangs out in MY room the most.Holding the Container up. I looked back at Nugg."Whatcha think Nugg.?"Getting my dogs opinion about a household item.OK OK, Home alone to much. Unless were talking beef jerky,She could care less.I said "Be that way" Turning back to place the container.The Timer went off,And the spray got me in my eyes and mouth.Well the timer works and the swooosh scared Nugg out of the room.And I felt dumb.The warning label should reaD caution before using......If My Dog Could Blog.

Theres Humor thru the Sadness

2011-09-05T22:52:00.000-07:00

Well I got to tell you,I love my job.You never know what to expect.I am a caregiver for a 91 year old Dementia patient.Shes a very kind,loving,person. So every morning I have to give her, her meds.She takes 11 in the morning.(Mostly vitamins.)She was having me name each pill..She hates pills.So I explained each one to her.After taking them all.She looked up me and smiled.Well At least I don't have to take birth control pills anymore.I laughed so hard.Got to love my job.
The thing with Dementia patients is they all want to go home,Need to pack,Ready to go.They don't recognize their own homes.That's the sad part.You cant correct them.So you have to find ways to re-direct their minds.Other wise your packing China, and boxing up shoes.So I use my cell phone to call the house and I answer the house phone.say thanks for calling.Hang up and tell her, her house was just painted and the paints not dry yet.That usually works for a couple hours.But every day its a different situation and you have to be mentally prepared to come up with something.At the same time show respect and dignity.I do love my job and I pray for her.She can tell you in detail, trips she took as a young girl with her Mother on the Amtrack to Utah that would take four days.Then the next minute she asks are we in the way here at their house.(In her own home)
Anyone reading this.Be kind to others,you never know who might end up as your caregiver.
JOHN

TEX ME IF YOU WANT TO TALK

2011-08-18T22:55:00.000-07:00

I'm sitting here thinking about how advanced our technology is today.Everyone has a phone.A computer and can be found(GPS) Almost anytime.But as Humans we seem to be losing our Compassion.When I was growing up,It was very rare to to talk to Family long distance because it was very expensive.Yet today we have a plan with our cell Phone Company Un-limited talk.Yet we don't.We either Tex or keep up with Family Thur Social Media Networks like Face book.No longer going to Relatives houses to see pictures are Important Family gatherings.We can just click right thru them.Even Comment on them.No need to send out Christmas cards.Just send them a little dancing elf with our faces...via E.card.As for Birthdays Face book will remind us.And we can drop them Aline, regardless if we really know.them or not.We click on their page send a greeting.I think all this is a good way to communicate,But what happened to calling a friend? Visiting Family?Face to face talk time.(Never mind that one),You can do that Thur the new phones as well.I read a comment on Face book tonight.Hey everyone sorry my phone is broke,All it will do is make calls,Hit me up here.WOW.We are advancing alright.But at what Cost.Even now,I am Blogging all this on a website instead of in a journal.So I guess its Advanced Technology,Making a Difference,
Talk to you soon Or at at You,
JOHN

Santa Cruz Beach Board Walk

2011-08-06T21:08:00.000-07:00

I finally got to go to the Board walk.I've lived about 2 hours away from Santa Cruz Calif. for over 35 years and have never gone there.My best friend Mark planned out the trip.He and his wife and three kids and I headed out early in the morning with a packed lunch.Arrived around 11 a.m. The Beach was awesome.The water was cold but after awhile you kinda of got used to it.We boogie boarded (my first time),Then we had out lunch.Seen some Sand crabs.The kids played in the sand.After awhile we drove to the boardwalk.The kids loved the rides and it felt good to just get out and have a day away.In the evening we had hot dogs and sodas.Around 8 p.m. we were all getting tired and sunburned. We walked along the beach one more time.We stood there watching the waves and The Ocean.A nice breeze. And you could feel Gods presence.Only God could create something so calming and beautiful.I plan to go back often.Everyone needs a get away.Mine sure helped me alot.

John

Much Needed Road trip

2011-07-21T22:21:00.001-07:00

July 21rst 2011

Haven't blogged since April. Here's an update. My Sister Trisha is doing really well(Thank You Jesus). Last Friday after work Gassed my truck up and headed to Placerville.Hadn't seen My other Sister Bonnie since Thanksgiving.Bobbie and I headed up around 4 p.m We laughed so hard all the way up there.A much needed trip for both of us.We got to Bonnie's around 6:30 p.m. So good to see everyone.My nephew Larry and his two kids stayed the night.We had dinner out on the deck.I had planned on getting in the hot tub.But the night air as to cold.Shes about 45 mins from Lake Tahoe,Pine trees all around her Cabin. We laughed and played games,Nothing like Family time.The next morning we all headed to the park, My niece Shannon was having her co ed baby shower.Bar-b-Que and she was having labour pains.Around 3 p.m, Bobbie and I had to leave.We followed my niece Felicia out.She lives in Sacramento.Her two little red head girls are getting big.A very short visit,I had to be at work by 6:30P.m. At least we got to spend some time together.Not a lot going on.Going to try and post more.
JOHN

WHAT A MIRACLE

2011-04-29T00:10:00.000-07:00

APRIL 28TH 2011

Its been sometime since Ive written. Last post was about my Sister Trisha being so confused and her liver ws failing.The doctors gave her a 45 percent chance to live a year.Well I took her back after she had a sonagram done and more blood work,Which they were doing weekly.Doctors even wrote a letter to Social Security, trying to speed up the process to get her a liver transplant,So the doctor calls me back there.And hes going thru this huge file of paper work,Reading all these numbers.He told Us Im afraid I can explain it.She doesnt qualify for a liver transplant.She doesnt even need one now, A bad liver is at a 36 and Hers dropped to a 11.He was so amazed he called in another docotor and said read theses number.And the other doctor was smiling.My Sister and I kept saying its God, he did the miracle.Shes been sober 11 months, after drinking over 30 years,Gods given her another chance,He truly did a miracle before our eyes.Thank you Jesus,So those of you who read this.WHAT IS YOUR MIRACLE,WHAT CAN WE UNITE IN PRAYER FOR,TRUSTIN AND BELIEVING THAT GOD IS THE DOCTOR OF ALL DOCTORS

BRING IN THE HARVEST

2010-10-03T00:47:00.000-07:00

Well.
Its official fall is here..All though you cant tell it yet here by our California Weather.This has been a strange Summer.Today was a warm day and hasnt cooled down much.Yesterday I had to take My Sister to the doctor.She was so confused.I cant stand to see her like that.The doctor checked her and increased her lactulose.I didnt realize how much the liver affected the whole body.I sat with her til 7 p.m And she was already starting to do alot better.She was tired and wanted to rest in her recliner with her dog Spike laying next to her.So I hugged her and headed home to get ready for Church.I got there almost an hour late.But I thankful I went.My Pastor, Pastor Elias preached on "Dont Panic" God has the last word over any doctors,He looked over at me and said Dont panic Bro John,God has the last word.I felt such a relief. After Church I went home and took Nuggett for a walk, Nuggs always at the door,ready to greet me.Even that helps.I talk to her all the time.Shes my therapist,A Very good listener.After we got back from our walk I put things away in the house,If you read my journal awhile back I had to move they foreclosed on My Parents Home. I stood in the dining room looking around,A feeling of greatfulness came over me.NO,I dont own this house,I am renting.But I have a place to call home.Many people dont have that during these hard times.So yes,I am greatful.Life may be tough right now,But I am not alone.So I thank God for giving me a sound mind and joy in my heart.And will take one day at time.Its time to lighten this blog up and tell more of the good times, Thanks again for letting me vent.
HAPPY HARVEST
JOHN

Paperwork,Doctors,Appointments,More Doctors

2010-09-29T23:54:00.000-07:00

Hello Bloggers,Wanted to update you on my Sister Trisha's condition.She has been getting weekly office visits from a doctor.They are trying her out on different meds.She retained 15 pounds of fluid and they started her out on 20 mg water pill.They also had to insert a needle into her stomache and drain the fluids,She a strong woman She was told she cant eat any meat other then fresh fish,No breads and a 2,000mg sodieum a day diet,Shes really trying to get healthy.Wants to see her grandkids grow up;And we need our sister around.I am doing everything i Can to get her to appointments,get the right medical treatment she needs.A new diet plan. Call me selfish,But Im not ready to lose another family member anytime soon.And Im so proud of her for Not drinking any alcohol in almost four months.After years of drinking,She has chiroisis of the liver,Some might even look down on her because of her sickness,But to me Im proud that she didnt give up.She wants to live,And Thank God for his mercy.So please pray for me and Mainly for her.If you know of any helpful diet plans please share them with me.
Will keep you all informed,

GOD OPENED A DOOR

2010-07-30T01:22:00.000-07:00

Hello Bloggers,
On wednesday.I had to get my sister to Stanislaus Recover Center.The requirement was she had to be ther at 7:30 a.m And they only excepted five people a day. Well If shes had a bad night and just gets to bed at 2 a.,m, Its very hard, But wed morning,My other sister the Nurse called and encouraged us to make it down there. I woke up my sister and she said I got do this. So we drove SRC Got there at 8 a.m.I pulled over"lost" and asked for directions and if they were done excepting for the day.The woman said no come on down.So we arrived.My poor sister was weak and shaking.She had made the big step to rehab.We went in.Th lady said I'm sorry,All five slots were just filled.You gotta come every morning at 7:30a,m and hope to be excepted for an assessment. My sister said well can I please fill out the application?So we sat there as she filled it out. I seen her getting Little tired just from that.As I grabbed pamphlets to educate myself the phone rang. The woman called us over and aid.There's been a cancellation can you get across town by 9:30a.m THANK YOU JESUS,And we did, While waiting I finished filling out her paper work,My heart saddened by all the personal information of my beautiful sister.The counselor called her back.He told me o have seat for n hour. I explained shes getting confuse. After an hour they came out and he talked to me.He said e have her enrolled and she starts this Friday at 1p.m And said Ive seen some come Thur here trying to fake there way,But your sister seems determined.By the time we got to her house her feet were so swollen,Still retaining water and now her legs, GOD PLEASE HELP HER.I picked her up after work and brought her home with me.Day seven no alcohol.Shes in pain. Her son and his girlfriend came by for an hour.My sister had never met the baby.She enjoyed that,So tomorrow we go a class and Call on the list of doctors to get her insurance started and a liver specialist.please pray for her.Will keep you posted
Sincerely, John

Standing in the need of prayer

2010-07-27T11:17:00.000-07:00

Hello Bloggers,
Its been awhile since Ive been on here.Well I lost my family home. Done!!!! Its over. Not only did They take some of my belongings,They took $1,000 that they had me put down for the title.And I wont get that back either.Ive learned to move on.Now my sister is sick,She was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver. Walking into that hospital reminds of all the others times Ive been there with loved ones. Hospitals have become of a place of fear instead of healing for me. I'm asking prayers for my sister,And that we can get her the help she needs.She does want to get better,But its long road ahead of her.She no medical insurance ad some people look down Their noses at us. Two woman from KAISER HOSPITAL IN MODESTO CALIF, Looked me in the eye and said don't bring her back here again.This is expensive,Next time take her to a county hospital.Then she she threatened me with.I'm documenting this in the computer that I told you not to bring her back her. Some snotty nose 20 something Hispanic girl is going to throw threats at me when my sister laying there in pain...(Not that Im prejudice,I described her so you all can pray for her)Not only did I get her name I am going to report her.I know our rights,Cant turn anyone away.Anyways asking God for a Miracle.I don't even care about the house anymore.Family is everything. Its not where you make your memories,Its who you make them with. Thanks bloggers for letting me vent. I've got calls to make.Try and get my sister insurance and into a recovery place,Pray for me.I serve a mighty God.
John

GOD NEVER PUTS ON US MORE THEN WE CAN HANDLE

2010-06-04T21:45:00.000-07:00

Hello Bloggers,
Sorry it's been awhile.Been working like crazy.(that's a good thing,here in Calif) Lets see.Lets go back.My best friend Mark and his Wife Amie and two kids came out for Marks Cousins wedding.They stayed a few days at my house.(My rental) I was thrown out of my home.I was so happy to see them. Its been four years.And I got to get to know his two year old son Luke and even baby sit His four year old daughter Hannah.While Mark show ed his wife his home town.We had a great time at his cousins wedding.Mark was the best man. Bobbie went with me and everything turned out real nice. Also lost a total of forty pounds in a year and half.Ulcers and then I decided to get my diet under control.Nothing fried,No fast food.No more coffee and no Pepsi's.So that helped me a lot. I did move into a Nice three bedroom rental That my Pastor has.He handed me the keys and said here its yours.Its a Nice house and a garage, So God has opened doors for me.As for the house.They lied from day one. Written contract stating I didn't have to empty sheds.Then they cut locks and stole my stuff.THE BANK DID THIS. My dads tools and old family pictures scattered everywhere.Thank God my neighbor called me at work.I was able to get the pictures back.Now that I'm healthy I might fight them. I closed escrow,I did the final paper work.Paid $1,000 for the title.Got a congratulations letter on the purchase of my home. Then THE PHONE CALL yesterday from loan agent stating.One job wouldn't verify 2008's income. And now theirs a sign posted in the yard FOR SALE. I have no words for this mess. All I can do is pray and ask God's peace be with me.My Mother built the house with her bare hands in1974. I was the only bid $89,000 and got it.So what went wrong. I'm trying not to to be angry.Because God has a plan for everything.So I'm asking for prayers God direct me and help me.I better stop here. Enough venting.Theres a purpose for this...They say God never puts more on us then we can handle.I guess that explains the peace I feel.Other wise I would feel totally devastated and LOST.o.k Bloggers I Will go and read some of yours and take my mind off things.Thanks Readers?friends Until next time
John

Where Did All The Bloggers Go??

2010-04-08T00:43:00.000-07:00

Hello.
I will keep this short,I guess at this point Im really writng this for myself.Everyone seems to have flocked over to Facebook,My Space,Twitter.We live in the right now, Got keep it short and move on Time. So I will keep it short.My home that I lost.I moved out of Feb 20th.They called me today and excepted my bid and Im signing the contract friday.Im still half heartly believing this,Those few who have followed me, no the stuggles and heartache I've endured the past 15 months.We shall see.Just wanted to write it down. I guess I will see you somewhere out in the world wide web.My Pastor always said The internet is like a web.Once it traps you. your in.So anyways back to my online blog.Which no longer has readers to comment.Its now simply a journal with ones personal thoughts like they use to have in the olden days .So I guess I will get the key out and lock the cover so no one reads the contents.
Blogging off for now
JOhn

"Memories are in the Heart,Not the four Walls You called Home"

2010-03-17T22:44:00.000-07:00

Hello Bloggers,
Its been awhile since I've written.So much has gone on. My last entry I was told to move out of my HOME for two weeks .Now I I just finished moving the entire house out into a pod.Which is a rent a storage that sets at the end of your drive way.Spent over $300 on that.I was more then willing. I was getting my home back..... Right! They even exempted the sheds and said I could leave everything in them lock them up.But That I had to move out in order to buy the house.I got that in writing about the sheds.My parents pictures and dads tools are priceless to me.OK two Weeks ,turns into a month. So I'm told You need to Move as if your not coming back. Now I'm getting scared. I begin to pray Lord thy Will be done.The Real Estate agent calls me Says ,"You need to let me know when your completely out."Even the patio has to be empty.But the sheds are exempted, Your stuff willbe fine, your getting it back your buying your home again,This is all routine. So I call my Pastor and tell him I have to leave my home.He said If you have to you come live with Me and my Family.. I asked him about a little house my Sister once rented from his dad. He said you know what its yours come and get the keys.I mean he moved me and my room mate right in. A beautiful three bedroom one car garage.Everything new the tile the blinds the paint. And he said Bring your dogs Nugget and Buddy.And he never allowed pets.He said I know you,I know your circumstance. With me work 72 hours a week it was hard to do but got 22 truck loads moved and some in storage that I rented.Now I'm waiting for the appraisal and the escrow to go Thur to move back. If its Gods will. My house sits empty.But my heart rejoices.For God is surley with me easing the pain along the way..This is a long entry so the second part Ill write this week."THE BANK BREAKS MY LOCKS AND TAKES MY SENTIMENTAL STUFF" Thank you to all who have followed my story.My goal is to write again here.But know that God is Good. every obstacle that hit me.And believe me their were many.Gods hand carried me.. over them
Signing off for now
JOHN

They Say I get to keep my home

2010-01-13T15:23:00.000-08:00

Hello Bloggers,
Just wanted to post. Ive been fighting for my house over 13 months. So many times I wanted to walk away. But Ive held on and asked for prayers. II received that letter stating that I was being sued as an unlawful detainee in my own home. Well on Monday Jan 11Th. My loan agent had two letters writing for me. One from him and one from HUD. They said the house will be mine. I am buying it. My loan went Thur and HUD is working with me to buy it. I do have to move EVERYTHING out,Get and appraisal and then they'll let me move back in. I only have to pay what the home is worth now.And the Agent wrote should take a couple a weeks to get this done.Thank You Jesus, And to all who have been praying for me.Oh what a long difficult process this has been. I rented a storage bin and will move everything out into the portable storage that's parked in my drive way and I can stay in my Motor home till its all finalized.So please keep praying.And I'll update you all afterwards.May God Bless each and everyone of you
JOHN

TAKING MY HOUSE FROM ME

2009-12-22T22:46:00.000-08:00

Well I got the news today, After 13 months of paper work in the mist of grieving my dads passing. The papers came yesterday and the calls today. You have 60 days to be out, you are an unlawful detainer.The house your living in sold Oct 20Th,(ya idiots, to me) I got the loan. I got the attorney,I filed ,faxed, paid did everything I needed to do. And now they tell under FHA policy I have to move 30 years of my parents stuff and empty out the house.So they can take a picture of it empty.Someones been lying to me.And I'm going to court Feb 19Th and present my case.This is the home that my Mother built with her bare hands,Where every holiday was spent.many Christmas's and Thanksgiving dinners.And now they want to to rip me apart from it.Like losing my Parents and three Sisters all over again.I am angry,Hurt and mad.But threw all this I believe that God is in control.He; the Almighty. He has the last word.Is he allowing this to move me in a new direction?Is it to teach me to pray more,Believe you do.And I do feel his presence with me.I am going to park dads motor home at my friends.And me and Nugg will find our way out of this nightmare.To all those who have followed and sent prayers.They weren't in vain.Ive grown spiritually from this and I do appreciate the little things in life more.Like the word HOME. God please let this be home for awhile a longer.But your will must be done.And I will hold my head up and move forward,Though my heart is heavy I will go. blogging off for now JOHNMerry CHRISTmas to all.May you be Blessed 2010 with health.happiness.prosperity

God Daughter's Christmas Play

2009-12-06T22:09:00.000-08:00

Well last night Me ,My Sister Trisha and Bobbie went to watch Bobbies daughter Lilly in A Christmas play.The High school students did a real good job. The first play was a comedy called Mrs Claus Saves Christmas.And their was this one girl who was very tall and played a ditzy, Clumsy elf named Tiny.She was so funny.The sold out crowd laughed so hard. And the ironic thing is Lilly is named after my Mom Lilly.And my Moms nickname was Tiny.So in away my Mom was watching over her name sake grand daughter.The second play Lil was in She played one of the Angels who sang off key and at the end they pulled it all together,We took pictures afterwards.Then we all went out to dinner.Nice evening.Trisha and I stayed the night with Bobbie&Lil and They decorated the tree.While I supervised and took pictures Will add them here this week.Hope everyone is spending some quality family time. And lets stop a moment and say a prayer for a lonely person or a homeless family and ask God to help them.
Blogging off for now
JOHN

THANKSGIVING 2009

2009-11-27T22:01:00.000-08:00

Hello,

Not sure if anyone read blogs anymore.Now that were all on face book, And hooked on Farm town or Farmville. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving. Mine started Wednesday night.I picked up my Sister Trisha and we headed to Bobbies to stay the night.Trish wanted to get some of the cooking done.Bobbie had to work til 8 p.m. Shes a caregiver,Caring for an elderly with Alsheimer.And she works 12 hour shifts five to six days a week and comes home mentally drained.Its a very hard job.I know I to am a caregiver.I just started working for a Lady thats is 83 and shes in the middle stages of it I believe. Anyways Thanksgiving was real nice,My nephew and his wife came and my other nephew came solo.His girlfriend was with her family, So he was in and out.BORED. Bobbies Sister Ann and her boyfriend were there,I set my laptop up so my sister Trisha could see her daughter Misty and her two grandchildren in Texas live,SKYPE.It doesn't cost a thing and its the next best thing to seeing family.I was asked to lead the prayer.Then The neighbors came over.Everyone had a glass a wine and held their glasses up to a toast to all our troops .There was a nice family environment in the air.And I thanked God for another year with family and friends.And all that he has done for me,Now we move onto Christmas.Have a great week and be safe. Blogging off for now

JOHN

MY 43RD BIRTHDAY.GOOD TIMES

2009-10-29T15:00:00.000-07:00

Hello Bloggers,

Finally good news without complaints. Oct 25th was Mine and Bobbies Birthday.I picked up my sister Trisha and went to Oakdale,Then the three of us went to a nice resturant called Cindy's.Good food.Of course I had the grilled chicken Saled.(ulcers) And Trish had a huge cheese burger and fries.(mouth watering) And Bobbie had a plate of Enchiladas,rice and beans.(smelled good)And we were doing a lot of lauging.Ive been eating ginger root dailey to heal my Ulcer.(In Jesus Name) And I am feeling better.Thank you everyone for your prayers,Still waiting for the final on the house. Im still holding on to my faith(Hebrew 11:1) My prayers are with you all and hope everyones doing well. Stay healthy.NOTE.... I was told to gargle twice daily with warm salt water and use a Q-Tip to clean nostrols to help prevent getting flu or Swine flu.Blogging off for now

JOHN HAPPY HARVEST

P.S. The Church is having a huge carnival with games,jumping balloons.Shetlen pony, And lots of food,games and prizes. So the kids will have fun and be safe.I will post pictures in November.

Tried foreclosing on my home

2009-10-24T13:36:00.000-07:00

Hello Blogger's,

Let me up date you.Oct 20Th at noon my home went into foreclosure.13 months Ive fought this nightmare and I had the money to pay them off three weeks ago.How frustrating is that?.I cant even begin to tell you how helpless you feel.My lawyer dropped out of sight three weeks ago(hope he's doing OK) Thank GOD for my loan agent.He was down there at the court house.He said there were such cut throat people buying up other peoples homes.I was suppose to be there.Couldn't get out of bed.Ulcers got the best of me.So he handled it.There was a bid, but he stopped it.Now it seems I might get MY HOME at a lower cost.Will know in seven to ten days.Pray for me that this all goes Thur and this nightmare is behind me once and for all.i DO NOT want to lose my home my Mom built with her bare hands.We've had in the family thirty years.Its means everything to me.Again thank you for letting me vent.F.Y.I. I'm eating raw ginger root to heal Ulcer.I pray it heals me.Take care and stop by again My home would be the greatsest birthday present I could ever receive.Turn 43 on Oct 25th.GRANDPA John lol

Blogging off for now JOHN

GONE TO THE UNKNOWN

2009-10-14T21:06:00.001-07:00

OK folks Im back,Ive been away for awhile. I got sick,And sorry to say sarted farmtown.forgive me. But Wanted to blog about my weekend. Mt sister came down for four days.So much fun.We walked down town.Wanted to shoe her our new remoldeled downtown. Them our friend Bobbie.The one thats been on an an excercise eat right kick,(has lost 85 pounds in ten months) Anyways we went to the gym with her.We had a great time. And might start going,Well I got alot of blogs to read and catch up.Blogging off for now JOHN

"It's Alive.It's Alive"

2009-09-27T23:40:00.000-07:00

An elderly man walked into the mall carrying an old wrinkled bag.He made his way over to where people were standing in line to get there food.He sat the old wrinkled back on the floor.He let out a yell"It's a live,It's Alive"A few people looked his way and some made there way over to him.Again he yelled"It's Alive. It's Alive..Several more gathered around.After a few minutes there was a huge crowd gathered around this man and his old wrinkled bag on the ground.Suddenly he reached into the bag and slowly he began to pull the object out.Several people stepped back.Some even had their cells phones ready to capture a picture of the mysterious item in the bag.He reached in and pulled out the Holy Bible.He yelled Gods word is alive.This elderly man was right.We serve a living God .He's the same today.yesterday and forever more.B.I.B.L.E. Basic Instuctions Before Leaving Earth. God left behind our instructions.Thats how much he loves us.We can spend two hours watching a movie and anywhere from three to five hours blogging and searching the internet.Wont you just spend thirty minutes a day reading Gods word.?It's for your benefit.God Bless you all. We need more people like that little old man who didnt hestitate to show Gods Holy word is Alive.

Soccer,Bar-B-Que .and Good times

2009-09-24T15:25:00.000-07:00

PASTOR ELIAS GOALIE

THE GIRLS CHEERING ONTHE GAME

KAREN "OH SOMEONES GONNA GET HURT."

SOME OF THE YOUTH TAKING A BREAK,AND WAITING FOR THE FOOD.

SOME OF THE LADIES HANGING OUT VISITING.

SIS. YOLANDA STARTING THE BAR-B-QUE

ALL WORK AND NO PLAY WHEEEW

Hello Bloggers?Face book friends.Just wanted to say I am feeling better.I started taken Nexum the purple pill.Thank God my co pay is only $39, And today is day four.Starting to really work.And Im over the flu. No relapes Thank the Lord . Thank you all for the prayers.Today at 530 p.m. The Church is getting together for a game of soccer and a huge bar- b- Q.I am going Ill take My camera and be the photographer. And I will posr some of the pictures here. Just being around those positive caring friends is good medicine in it self.I am greatful to all who wrote and sent prayers.Lets hope the next several entries will be all good positive ones Im sick of being sick..Ok just wanted to stop by and keep you all informed. I have this linked to my facebook page.So thats why I greeted you both.Hope thats ok with all.Still waiting on the final papers for the home loan.And still hoping medical will work something out with me on my parents bill.I would be willing to sign a contract stating if I sell the house,I would be sure to pay them back.I just want to live in my home.But If God moves me out it will be for his purpose and and Honoe and Glory and I have to hold my head up high and stop dwelling.So the ulcer stays down,,(the monstor)O.k thaanks for stopping by.Hope your all well. Hers some pictures.

Whats Really Going On?

2009-09-21T22:39:00.000-07:00

Hello Bloggers. As I've been spending the last five days sick. Sometimes very sick.During those long nights when you cant find a spot to get comfortable.You find a spot to doze a while for fourty mintues.Fever and Chills cause your body to ache.Skin hurts from head to toe.At one point during the night It got so bad I texed five or six prayer warriors to pray for me.And there they were one by sending prayers and letting me know Im not alone.During this time,you lay in bed thinking.IDIOIT these are the times you really need a loving compassionate wife to sit thru the long nights with you.Now back to the title,I began to panic myself,laying there soaked in sweat." Do I have Swine Flu??" don t want to go to the hospital.I need to get out of bed and write my list of meds Im taking.Write down important numbers that My Sisters will need to call.By 4:30a:m after hearing a train for the third or fourth time.Then I start to reason with myself.Its either 1.My Ulcer,2.It's just a regular flu.Can't blame me,In the past few years(The Government)Is making us aware of. Anthrax,Avian flu,Mad cow disease,West Nile Virus and now Swine flu.Come on people whats really going on?You think about it,Whats the first thing we go out and do?We buy products vitamin D to fight colds,All kinds of remedies.Anyways just wanted to share with you how I was thinking in my delirious state of mind.I am getting better.I go for an upper G.I. On the 8Th of Oct. Hope all well with everyone.Write me and tell me your theory .Blogging off for now
JOHN

"GOD BLESS THE CHILD"

2009-09-12T23:52:00.000-07:00

I want to share with you what I seen with my own eyes. I am 42 years old.Having lived the first 21 years knowing there was a God.But not Knowing Him personally.The last 21 years I've been getting to know God.And recently thru my many trials. Health and Most of My Family passsing on.I've learned to trust him with my whole heart.My Pastor has been leading the Church on a seven day fast.Each group fasts on a certain day of the week.And a group of 47 plus people are up at 5a.m. for one hour, seven days a week. And the Church is reading the word faithfully. Pastor is focussed on Unity,and on love and extending a helping hand to person in need.And people let me tell you,We need God now more than ever.(No work,Foreclosures,Divorces,Dependancy on prescription pills to numb the pain.Its so bad that their are elderly selling their medication to supliment their income.) But getting back to my title of this entry.God has honored our fasting,Praying,reading the word.And zero tolerance for gossip in the Church.One Sunday I stepped into the Church and the presence of God was so strong, I could hardly contain it.Some of you might say What is he talking about?He's crazy.NO, I know what I felt and I know what I seen. Pastor called an altar call."He said people dont wait for a minister to pray for you.You have the gift inside you to pray for one another.Brother with Brother,Sister with Sister," I began to hear people cry out to God.Some were elderly crying in desperation for their grand daughter who tried to end her life ,And I seen children praying with children.YES children..Tears rolling down there little faces as they began to pray to GOD.And God began to heal the hurt,the broken hearted.The little child whose Father is doing life in prison.Im writing this because someone in bloggerville needed to read this today.Your hurting,your scared,you dont know where the next meal is coming from for your children.Your a grand parent trying raise your childrens children .Your depressed from the loss of a loved one.GOD HEARS YOUR CRY.My blog is not here to be a preaching.I may never speak of it again.But this entry had to be written.Please leave a comment and let me know how we can pray for you.And the best part. It wont cost you a dime.Just a little faith. Or email me privatly prioritypimentel@aol.com
GOD BLESS YOU,And thank you for your time.BLOGGING OFF FOR NOW.
JOHN

"Then and Now"

2009-09-09T01:19:00.000-07:00

Wow,I came across this picture of me the other day.I was around 21 in this picture and now Im 42.Where have the years gone.Life seemed so much easier then.I look in the mirrow,I see a few gray hairs, a receding hair line. And and more pounds packed on.But thats ok.Ive met great friends along the way.Some that just passed for season and some that stayed a lifetime. I am truly Blessed. I love spending time with my family.And all my nephews and neices are very special to me and now have kids of there own. Should I have married at a younger age...............Probably.Now Im set in my ways. But you never know what God has planned for me.I believe in Family values and living a good life. All in all Im happy.Not much different from the kid in the picture below.But its getting late so I better take my blood pressure,colesterol and ulcer meds along with a shot of B 12 for good measure.And rub a litttle icy hot. Shoulder acting up.Must be rain in the air, Where did I put that ace bandage ?my wrist strarting to hurt from typing.Sorry got off track.Any complaints .no nada, Im content and hope to be a making memories another 24 plus years,Remember that your living a best selling novel and Gods the Author.Have a Blessed night to all my readers and keep making those memories........

REVERSE MORGAGE NIGHTMARE

2009-09-03T21:58:00.000-07:00

Hello Bloggers, I've been off for awhile. Im asking for prayers.The past 13 months have been a nightmare. I got to vent for minute please.I had my name on the house for five years, then .I took it off in 2006 so my Dad could do a reverse morgage.Then when he passed away. I didnt have the chance to get my name back on the house.(The house that my Mom built with her hands in 1974. )So when Dad passsed I had to get an attorney.$5,0000 And then all the paper work.Had to put the house and belongings thru probate.It came back Medical said $0 I was so greatful.Got a loan to pay back reverse.Even took a picture of me in front of the house celebrating the Victory...And all of a sudden Medical shows up saying now they found a bill. I have to pay $68,000 for my parents medical bills.How in the world can I pay the reverse,the lawyer and now medical bills.When my dad had Secure Horizon,that should of covered his medical expensives, Please Pray that something good comes thru this.I need God to really help me out, I cant lose my :Home: I will keep you all posted.So if you know anything that will help me,Please let me know.
Blogging off for now
JOHN

''HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK"

2009-08-26T00:39:00.000-07:00

...........AUGUST 25TH 1976...............................
Was the day Mark, you were Today you turn 33.Wow.I hope you had a great day with your wife and kids.I was thinking back when we were first met at Church,You were 19 and I was 29,I had been working in the firework stand doing a fundraiser.I heard that at Church there a young man who got up and testified at Church..I was thinking who is this Guy.We ended up becoming best friends,Room mates a couple of times.Some people come unto your life for a Season and others are meant to stay a life time.You are my lifetime friend for sure.You stood beside me when i lost my three sisters and parents,You are a true friend in every since of the word.Even though were 2000 miles a part we still stay in touch twice a week and every hoiliday.Thank you Mark for the gift of true friendship.Hope to fly out soon.Love you Bubs

ALL WORK AND NO PLAY

2009-08-20T21:29:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone ,its been a few days since I wrote an entry.I have been working alot of hours.I've been doing 24 hour shifts for a client I assist.She had gotton sick ans spent eight daays in the hospital.Shes home now and requires 24 hour care for now.With Gods help she will be up and at it again in no time. We had a good laugh.She was tellin me the five balloons I took up to the hospital got away.Another caregiver was driving her home and rolled down the window.And all of them flew up up and away. She was laughing so hard she had tears.It was nice to hear her laugh.Sometimes she will do or say something that will remind me of My Mom. I miss my Mom so much my heart hurts.But I know she's looking down upon me and hapy that I continue to care for others that need it. Remember me writing about my great neice Shaylynn.Shes doing great.She never had to have the surgery.And her Mom.My neice Darlean was able to get a job.What a Blessing..I have the weekend off.Im looking forward to Church on friday and Sunday.Such an awesome place to be.I am Blessed with great friends. My side job is beginning to take off Doing photography.I got a booking in Oct for a huge family reunion and a wedding coming up.Well I hope everyone is doing wellI will get back here soon.Oh I am hooked on Farmtown on face book.I amfianally living out my dads dream,To live on ranch.even if it is a computer reality game.LOL
BLOGGING OFF FOR NOW
JOHN

HAPPY 46TH BIRTHDAY MY SISTER BON

2009-08-13T14:28:00.000-07:00

Today is my sister Bonnies 46th birthday.HAPPY BIRTHDAY BONNIE. Here are just a few pictures. Found this picture of our Mom&dad.Mom is 22 there.And the picture of you with your daughter Felicia on her wedding day.I like the picture of You wearing your green sweater, standing next to your son Larry. And then You and Mike.(thank God they found him alive and well.After his ordeal in the mountains. Also like the one of you and our sister Trisha shopping. Im greatful to God for all of our Family and how close we all are.And were not afraid to be goofy at times and laugh.Enjoy your dinner and movie with Scott.Next time you come down.Trisha , Dee and I will take you to lunch. Hope your day is great.Your the best. 46 46 46 46 46 ........LOVE YOUR BROTHER JOHN

MY NEPHEW MIKE LOST IN MOUNTAINS 17 HOURS

2009-08-05T22:40:00.000-07:00

LARRY ON THE LEFT. MIKE ON THE RIGHT.

Last weekend was my nephew Larrys Birthday.July 30th.So a bunch of my nephews and neices and freinds went up to Ice house to camp for the weekend and a celebrate Larrys birthday.Also Mike is engaged to be Married toEileen in May. So they were all hanging out.Mike and a couple of the guys decided to take their dirtbikes around 6p.m. Well on the way back.Mike made a left and the others made a right.And he ran out of gas.Within thirity seconds he was lost. They waited for him to come back.And hours went by.And they began to worry.So they all started looking in pitch black.Cold mountain air. Around Midnite They called the parents Eileen called hers and they were two hours a way and they were driving up to help search.She was scared at this point. Then they called my Sister Bonnie(the one that had the heart attack in Jan) And she headed up. Hours and hours going by,They called in a search and resue team.Camping next to them was a group Called Church of Hope.Mike&Larrys Sister Felicia went over and asked for prayers,They prayed with her. And By 1030 a.m. they found him;Alive and ok. A little shaken up.He heard bears all night.In fact right across the path a man had gotton mauled by a bear week earlier.And my sister waited till they found him to call me.Because of my Ulcer.Thank God he's ok and this weekend is his Engagement party wedding. Wow,you never know. Well take care and drop back by soon]

JOHN

''DAD'S YARD...'' ''THE BACK 40"

2009-08-01T13:03:00.000-07:00

Do you ever wish you could go back in time, and do something different? I do I wished I would of appriciated ALL the hard work my Dad put into his Back Yard.He mowed!He watered!He kept it up! And we would sit out back and have coffee together.He'd say "Oh Son Just close your eyes and listen to the birds, Aint it peaceful here." He would mow the back.And all he asked of me wasthat Id mow the front and sides with the push mower.For a year I didnt know the little knob on top would make the mower go for you.(cityboy) He laughed so hard one day when he seen me pushing that dang mower.Made his way over and tapped the button and smiled.....God, I miss the sound of hearing the riding lawn mower. And the smell of fresh grass cut.Nuggett(our dog) would come running in shaking,She didnt dare go out near the Monstor.When Dad would finish Id bring him a cup of coffee.Nug jump in his lap. We would make our way over to the lawn chairs and sit and talk.The sprinkler would be running.Dad was so content.He'd say "There, Now it looks better".Now it takes Me, My Sister,and room mate Jerry , TO DO WHAT ONE MAN DID. Take care of the back "40". Sometimes I stand there and water the trees. I've been planting flowers in Moms flower bed. And added shrubs along the back fence. It brings such Peace to my heart.When Im out back I feel My dads presence.(well its more of memories) I guess you'd say.But I feel close to him,when Im doing yard work.What a great man.A man who loved God, his Family and Life.I am so greatful to have had him 30 years of my 42 years.He was more then a step dad to me. He was a man that chose Me, My Sisters and My Mom to make a life. Readers love your Parents and if your not spending time together,I urge you to do so.Dont ever have a I wish I would of........ Well thanks for letting me ramble on.Here are a few pictures of the "Back 40."We are still working on it. I have plans that I hope to be able to do over the summer. Until next time JOHN

"PORTAGUE FESTA"

2009-07-25T21:42:00.000-07:00

This morning Bobbie.My Sister Trisha and I met up with Bobbies Boss and his wife.Mrs,G. was the Grand Marshal this year) in Oakdale Ca.(Cowboy Capital of the World) Today was the " Portugues Festa" They started with the Father of Saint Marys Catholic Church Blessing the Animals. They also did dancing. Kind of like square dancing.There were a lot of Animals and it was a fun enviroment. I hadnt gone since I was Around four.So naturally I didnt know what to expect. Trisha(my Sister) said it brought back memories for her as a young girl she wore the princess dresses and participated in the activities.After the Parade, we all met at the hall.Around 400 people attended. They served food and drinks. At no charge, ribs,portague beans,salad.sweet bread,All the sodas you wanted.Everone was very nice. I couldnt help feeling a bit nostalic.My family came from the Azores.I havent seen them in years.Im going to try and find My Aunt(my real Dads Sister) And go see her. I have a lot of questions about my Dad.He passed away when I was eight.All in all it was a great day.Any of you Bloggers ever attended.Write me and tell me about it. Thanks for stopping by and sharing my day.Until next time. John

"NOTHING LIKE FAMILY TIME"

2009-07-17T01:14:00.000-07:00

THOUGHT IT WOULD BE NICE TO POST AN ENTRY ABOUT OUR FAMILY DAY.WE HAD A GREAT TIME TOGETHER.MY SISTER BONNIE AND HER DAUGHTER AND S.I.L. CAME TO MY HOUSE FOR THREE DAYS.ALONG WITH THERE TO LITTLE RED HEAD DAUGHTERSLMY MOM WOULD LOVE THE RED HAIR.LOL WE WENT THRU SOME OF GRANDMA;S THINGS.BUT WE DIDNT WANT TO BE ALL DEPRESSED AND SAD. SO WE STARTED GOOFING OFF AND TAKING PICTURES. I GOT TO TO TELL YOU.I ENJOYED MYSELF.WE EVEN WENT DOWN TO JACOB MEYERS PARK AND HADA NICE BAR-B-QUE. JUST A GREAT FAMILY WEEKEND. THANKS FOR STOPPING BY AND READING MY BLOG. COME BACK ANYTIME., YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU WILL FIND HERE IN JOHNS WORLD. UNTIL NEXT TIME.STAY SAFE

Legend of the Dogwood tree.

2009-07-08T23:47:00.000-07:00

An old beautiful legend says that, at the time of the crucifixion, the dogwoods was comparable in size to the oak tree and other monarchs of the forest. Because of its firmness and strength it was selected as the timber for the cross, but to put such a cruel use greatly distressed the tree. Sensing this, the crucified Jesus in His gentle pity for the sorrow and suffering of all said to it: "Because of your sorry and pity for My sufferings, never again will the dogwood tree grow large to be used as a cross. Henceforth it will be slender, bent and twisted and its blossoms will be int eh form of a cross-two long and two short petals. In the center of the outer edge of each petal there will be nail prints-brown with rust and stained with res-and in the center of the flower will be a crown of thorns, and all who see this will remember.

GOOD 4TH OF JULY

2009-07-05T00:29:00.000-07:00

Pictures 1.Dereck&freind 2.Me Selling Fireworks$49.99 box!3.Angel Little boy.Who won the Bike Drawing.4.Customers 5.Banner My Nephews E.I.L. Made...

Happy fourth of July everyone. I had a good week.On the 29th My Church opened our fire

work Stand.We have been doing this 15 years now.Its our biggest fundraiser of the year. It was hot off and on. I didnt work alot this year.I've been working for Miss O Alot off hours and Im recovering from my Ulcer.So I didnt over do it.But I still went and fellowshipped with everyone.Its so nice to have a good Church group that becomes a part of your family. My nephew Larry's F.I.L made a Banner for our booth Community Praise Tabernacle.And his Brother Mike drove it down to my booth for me.That was vey nice of them.And the Owner George for donating his time and material for us.Anyways we almost sold out of everything tonight.Can you believe they had a $600 box and five guys walked up and bought it. We did a raffle .Gave away two bikes.One little boy was so happy to win it. Afterwards we had a Bar-B-Que and did fireworks in the Church parking lot.The kids were all running aroung,laughing having fun with thier sparklers.I did go back and forth to my home alot.The two dogs were home and I new Nug &Buddy would be scared.It felt so strange not having Dad home for me to comfort Nugg and for me to come in and tell him all about the sales and the get together. Saddens me that my parents arent here.Dad passed last June 20th.So hard without him.But I keep telling myself.Go fellowship.Laugh,smile and talk with everyone.Thats what they would of wanted. Cant stay home and mourn and get depressed.We have to go on. I hope everyone had a great Fourth,Will post pictures Soon.

Blogging Off for Now

JOHN

R.I.P. MY SWEET SISTER. JULY 3RD 2004

2009-07-02T22:19:00.000-07:00

Dear Barbara,
Im sitting here at work, its July 2nd.I hear people already setting off fireworks.And it reminds me of July 3rd 2004. The morning I got the call that you had passed away.Just four short months after being dianoised with brain tumors.The cancer had spread to your brain from your breast.Even though you had it removede and went thru all that chemo and radition.I'll never forget Dr Levy(Chandra Levys father,The missing intern)He said" O.k.Ms.Green have a nice life,Your all better now.". What went wrong? I wasnt comfortable with him treating you,when the whole world was searching for his missing daughter,He was a wreck,And rightly so.The day I went into his office and you My dear sweet sister was comforting him.As he sat their crying.And you prayed for him.Right after having your treatment. You were so brave.You took the battle head on.Even made jokes when you had your breast removed.I miss you so much.You were only 54.Way to young.I miss our roadtrips to Placervill.You always did the driving. Even became a truck driver. And you stood five feet tall.But No one could push you or your family around. I see alot of you in your two daughters Jeanette and Tammy.And your three Grandchildren are now 14 and 15.I miss going to your house watching Big Brother.Friday I will release a balloon to you and stop for a moment and Thank God I had You for the time I had. You never have to feel pain again my Sister.May you dance in Heavan with the others. And know that you made an impact here in this crazy world.
I love you Ompaloompa......
Love your Brother
John

MY NEICE INLAW STARS IN FAIRYLAND.....

2009-06-28T22:53:00.000-07:00

My sister and and I bonded with APRIL(dance Instructor And one of the main Stars OF FairyLand and her husband Eric(My nephew ,He's the lead singer for heavy Rock band S.E.I.P. Unlikely Couple huh? But they support each other.Second picture is of Trisha(My Sister) April my (N.I.L.)_ And Me.We had a really nice time. It was two acts, with about eight different dances productions. Of all ages and Style. April has been teaching for years at her Moms dance Studio.In Step Dance Studio in Modesto Ca. The props were very well done &Colorful. And the childrens costumes were awesome. My Sister and I really enjoyed the evening. First time for both of us. I told My nephew Eric. Reminds me of the time when he was in 4th grade we all went to see him in Scrooge.And he said You remember that?Of course I do.Just wanted to post this entry. We had a good time.In other news..... My Church booth opened today.We will be selling fireworks Now til the fourth.Its our most sucessful fundraiser for the Church.We've been doing it the past 15 years. Will post pictures of it this week. Question.......What was your most memorable fourth of July Celebration

Blogging off for Now

JOHN

DRIVE BY SHOOTING RIGHT IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE

2009-06-26T00:09:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone.Ok this is really crazy. Im sitting at home on tuesday night.Got my laptop out and relaxing on the couch.Got the curtain pulled back some. So Nugg(my dog) can look outside.(like she always does.)All of a sudden I get this weird feeling.I tell myself Im sitting right in front of the window and someone could do a drive by. So I laid down on the couch.Instead of closing the curtains(.And cutting Nuggs entertainment short.)So about 45 min goes by.Im enjoying reading your blogs.Room mate and Buddy decided to go for a quick walk its around 8p.m. and finally cooling down.So I log off and go out back. Watering the yard and thanking God for the house and for keeping my parents home so far.Jerry and Buddy come back and are sitting in the patio. Me and Nug are bonding and I hear five gunshots. I said come on Nug.And we headed for the patio.I didnt want bullets falling are way.Then I asked my room mate is that Gun shots? Are is it early fireworks.He wasnt sure. So we were sitting there. IAnd we hear sirens a few blocks over. I decideded to go in to the house.And i seen red and blue lights everywhere,ITS IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE. We run out.Come to find out two guys did a walk by and shot two guys.One guy had to hold his pants up to keep from tripping,The lady on my left seen everything. One on hit in the stomache and one in got hit in the butt. It was a gang retaliation.The 8 year old boy who lives next door to me was playing in his yard and he saw the whole thing.Come on,this is getting out of control.I prayed a hedge around my house. Later I remebered that weird feeling at the window. In 30 years we never had that on my street.The two boys lived and NO arrest are made. What has happened to our World.

'LITTLE OL LADY CAN SURE PRAY''

2009-06-23T19:59:00.000-07:00

There was a little old lady, who every morning stepped onto her front porch, raised her arms to the sky, and shouted: 'PRAISE THE LORD!' One day an atheist moved into the house next door. He became irritated at the little old lady. Every morning he'd step onto his front porch after her and yell: 'THERE IS NO LORD!' Time passed with the two of them carrying on this Way every day. One morning, in the middle of winter, the little old lady stepped onto her front porch and shouted: 'PRAISE THE LORD! Please Lord, I have no food and I am starving, provide for me, oh Lord! The next morning she stepped out onto her porch and there were two huge bags of groceries sitting there. 'PRAISE THE LORD!' she cried out.. 'HE HAS PROVIDED GROCERIES FOR ME!' The atheist neighbor jumped out of the hedges And shouted: 'THERE IS NO LORD; I BOUGHT THOSE GROCERIES!!' The little old lady threw her arms into the air and shouted: 'PRAISE THE LORD! HE HAS PROVIDED ME WITH GROCERIES AND MADE THE DEVIL PAY FOR THEM!'

hApPy FaThErS's DaY dAd

2009-06-18T23:23:00.000-07:00

Dear Dad,I just want to say Happy Father's Day.We love&miss you So much.There are no words to describe the emptiness.But you taught us how to survive in this world.And your parenting skills reflect how we handle our loss.You are now with the Father of all Fathers...I want to Thank you for choosing me as your Son, at the age of nine. You have taught me so much.Many many hours of talking.Ex specially after Mom passed in 2005. I hated to see you in pain.And you were there for me and all the girls.We are keeping up the" Back 40"Just like we promised you. I miss the little things you use to do. Like scaring me with your cane.Id be Reading the Newspaper and you would slap that newspaper and Id jump ten feet.Threatening to saw that dang cane in half. And I miss how you would talk to everyone in the store. And you'd say Son I like to be friendly and do business in my own town.Also when you would talk to your neighbor.yelling cause he was Spanish and you thought that by talking loud it would translate it to English. LOL. Now I catch myself talking to Nuggett (your dog)sometimes,just how you use to. She now follows my every step.You may not be here physically,But your in our Hearts and We think about you every day. You have around six more great grandchildren since you took your journey Home.Well Dad I love you and will be the man you taught me to be.LOVE ALWAYS YOUR SON.JOHNNY
Posted by John

2009-06-18T14:44:00.000-07:00

Hello Bloggers,
Thank you for your prayers and advice. I do have an Attorney. I went to see him yesterday. He said that $38,000 of my Dads medical should of been billed to Secure Horizon and NOT medical. But I still have to pay the $60,000 He asked me if I wanted to walk away let them fore-close and me try and buy it back.Thats to risky. I cant do that. Keep praying prayer warriors. God has brought me thru this 11 months and somethings going to work out. I just know it. Well tomorrow My Church is going camping for three days. I do get to go for the day.Since I have to work,I cant stay over night, But Im just greatfiul to be able to say I half to work.Its been hard here for alot of people.So sad.... Forecloser signs on every street.And tons of Estates sells.I went to one. And I began to see their items. things they collected.kinda seen how they lived.I could tell an elderly couple must of lived there.How sad. I felt like a Vulger rifling thru someones belongings and had to leave. So sad. I hope all of you are well and taking things one day at a time.Remember God never puts on us more then we can handle.Smile and enjoy every moment with a loved one. Trial comes your way Say here we GROW again.Cuz your going to come thru it smarter and stronger.As my good frien Sis. Monica told me WELCOME TO THE TRIAL CLUB.
Blogging off for now
JOHN

REVERSE MORGAGE AN MEDICAL LEANS.GOD....HELP ME"

2009-06-15T23:16:00.000-07:00

This was on Sun. You remember the movie American Graffiti.By George Lucas.Well he's from Modesto Calif. And we live near there as well.The pictures are of My sister Trisha and Bobbie(Missbehavensblog)I didn't go.But I'm blogging about it.Because Bobbie is living up to her blogger name.Miss B Haven ........HAS not BLOGGED in awhile.She came down with a flu bug called facebookities.She needs a dose of One good Sugar Shack followed by A chicken Chronicle and she'll be fine.Oh and One week of Johnsworld08.Just to be sure the flu bug is gone.I've been working in my yard a lot.I need all the prayer warriors to pray for me. My Attorney called and said medical is going to put a lean on My Parents home I inherited.They say they owe $60,000 in back medical co pay over the years.I would gladly pay it.I just paid $135,000 for my Dads reverse mortgage.The house is worth $100,000 if that. and theres over $200,000 in leans.I know This is personal.But I need some prayer warriors to start praying ,That home is the only thing I have left of most of my Family Don't get me wrong.I'm not being materialistic.It's up to God.But if any of you know more info about reverse mortgages or Part B medical Please help me.

Thank you. This was suppose to just be about them having fun at American Graffiti. Sorry couldn't help it.

Blogging off for now

JOHN

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2009-06-08T12:52:00.000-07:00

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Signing off for Now
JOHN

"REST IN PEACE GRANDPA TED FULLEN"

2009-05-19T00:46:00.000-07:00

Tonight is a sad night.I got the call from Mark.(Those of you who have been reading my blog know Mark is my best friend ,He lives in Missouri And you know Grandpa's been sick.)Tonight he called to tell me Grandpa passed away. I don't know all the details yet. But i do know my friend is hurting.And I'm here in California and hes 2000 miles away and all I can do is pray and ask God to comfort him.You see Grandpa Ted and Mark are very close.Grandpa would stop by every day and visit with the little ones. In an Earlier blog I posted pictures at Easter time on my blog.The whole family went to the Rehabilitation center to Spend Easter with"Pops".I was in Missouri three years ago for Easter. I can remember standing in the kitchen while Pops talked to me. He loved all his Grandchildren.But Mark is special.They have a unique Relationship ,Between the two of them the word Generation Gap didnt exsist.

I laugh just thinking about Pops driving all over town with that old broken down was machine that he was going to get to fixing some day.And how it would slide back and forth as Pops drove over a curve here and there.In that old truck. Mark Would follow behind to see that Pops made it home safe from having his breakfast at Pickle Jeans.Before Mark and I hung up the phone.His voice was deeply saddened and he said Now i know how you felt with all your losses. Bloggers please prayer for Mark and his Mother Kathy,and his Sister Brandy.That they hold onto each other and find comfort in one another.
Good night Grandpa Ted, The old broken washing Machine is now fixed!!!!

"Angel in the Room"

2009-05-12T23:53:00.001-07:00

I was told a story about a lady in the hospital who was near death when an area Chaplain came to visit her. This Chaplain was a very young female with long blond hair. She listened to the lady who was ill and left her a small gift for comfort It was a tiny ceramic frog. The next day one of the people from the lady's church came to visit.. The lady told her friend about the beautiful young Chaplain who had come to visit her. The friend was so impressed with the way the lady had improved and felt the need to talk to the young Chaplain. In her search to find the young gal, she was repeatedly assured that the chaplains are never very young and that there was never a gal that fit the description given. Upon returning to the lady in the hospital, a visiting nurse entered the room and noticed the ceramic frog. The nurse made the comment 'I see you have a guardian angel with you,' as she held the little frog. We asked why she made the comment and we were informed that the frog stood for: Forever Rely On God

MISS YOU MOM

2009-05-10T01:02:00.001-07:00

Dear Mom. Today is Mother's Day. Looking back, I use to run out and get you that funny card that brought you to tears,a balloon, and some little gifts.(frogs)..Thats why my blogs background is in frogs for you. A blog is another way of saying journal or diary..Crazy Huh. I think about you everyday.And I still cant believe its been almost four years July 10since you went to be with the Lord. . You were in the rehab after your gallbladder surgery and you insisted I fly to Missouri to Be Marks best man. I was afraid to leave you. Remember I went back in the room three times to say by and I love you and will show you Marks wedding pics when I got back.You said go Son .If anything happens to me,You'll know where I'll be. Only I didn't stay I got the call at 8 a.m. next morning saying you Had Passed.I wanted to die right then & there.But Mark sat right beside me and he held me.Kept me from losing it.Just like you knew he would.You adopted him right away. 11 years ago. I remember your lighting face up when I would bring you and Dad a chimichanga buritto home for lunch. And now Dad is there with you June 20Th 09.With out God Mom I would not have gotten Thur this.So much has happened. Oh and thanks for leaving me your ulcer.A painting or a lamp would of been great.LOL . Just kidding. well Mom today I will release a balloon with a special note. I'm going to go to Church and watch the People celebrate with their Moms.(You taught me not to be selfish .So I wont stay home and mope.).But I will carry you in my heart a little heavier this Day.I Love you and Thank you for being YOU.

love Always your son Johnathon

P..S. Does God let you clutter Heaven with Nick-knacks...

MY NEPHEW'S BAND SEIP SING IN MEMORY OF SANDRA CANTU

2009-05-04T01:02:00.000-07:00

"E R I C "

"S E I P"

Just wanted to write about something that touched my heart today.You know We hear so much bad in the world.That the good seem to get lost amongst the confusin of this society.Today My nephew Eric Doran.(Hes the lead singer for a heavy metal rock band (S.E.I.P.) had two important events to go to.The first was for his Uncle Johnny(on his Dads side)They gave him two months to live. So They honored Uncle Johnnys wishes by throwing him a huge bar-b-que. Eric and his wife April stayed awhile and then headed to to the local pub Fat Cats........To help raise money for Sandra Cantu's Mom.....
Eric's band Seip and ten other bands got together and put on a concert. All proceeds went to Sandra's Mother. Sandra's dissapearance made world wide news. We all have the image of this little girl skipping off to play. And what happened to her is undescribable. I just wanted to say Im proud of my nephew for taking time out to do a worthy cause.Seip is a local rock band from Modesto Calif. Im not sure if Sandras Mother was there.But Our hearts and prayers go out to her and her family As God begins to do the healing.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MELISSA,LOVE UNCLE JOHNNY

2009-04-22T19:29:00.000-07:00

Dear Melissa,
Happy Birthday.
I can still hear you at age two saying May 18th 1980. thats my Birthday.I wanted post these two pictures of you. I think you were seven in this one. And the other one .You were in your early teens,And living inOklahoma And now your married to a good guy Steven and have three kids of your own. Michael,Matthew,Gracie(lil Piggy)..... You got the name Ms Piggy because 7 months you would eat a whole home made burrito.(About the only thing your Mom ever learned how to make) I hope you had a great birthday. Thinking of you always and love and miss you. Love Uncle Johnny.P.s. Send me a recent picture of you and I'll add it here.

SONORA CALIF.

2009-04-17T00:04:00.000-07:00

Wanted to Blog about this for three weeks,Just now getting around
to it, Bobbie(Missbehavensblog,Myself,My sister Trisha and Bobbie's Client Mrs G. Went to Sonora to take Mrs G. to her massage appointement.This woman is 83 and has been married for 63 years. They invited my Sister and I to to lunch.We stopped at a litttle place called "Bon Appaitie"Very nice, its in an old historic building with wooden floors.Sonora is a small town.Has a lot of History tied to it.Bobbie really didnt have the sandwhich(MrsG) did.I just did that to give her a bad time,Shes been on a healthy diet&Exercises and has lost over 50 pounds.But that's HER STORY SO PLEASE STOP BY HER BLOG..The Church is from the 1800's and is a Saint James Luthern Church, Beautiful Building. We enjoyed our lunch.Then Bobbie&Trisha hit the Got chalks 60 percent off sale.I waited in the car with a full belly and a tooth ache.We picked Mrs G up and headed home,It started to rain.All the way home she asked Me Now where do you live?After the seventh time I just started naming different towns. We did have a great day.Keep Mrs G in prayer Alsheimer is setting in.Also for Bobbie.She gets kicked out of the house about 30 times an hour and this goes on all day.Takes a special person to be able to assist someone like that.But all and all Mrs G. laughed a lot and her stories with accurate with such detail of years past was excellent, she shared many stories with us...

"EASTER WITH GRANDPA TED&FAMILY"

2009-04-13T23:30:00.000-07:00

wanted to post an up date of Mark's Grandpa Ted. They spent Easter with him at the Rehabilitation Center.He's hanging in there. Getting tired,and having a hard time walking and eating. This is a Special Easter.Grandpa even had his Great Grandchildren there.

Mark and Grandpa Ted. This picture says it all.This Man has been a great influence and not just a Grandpa, but a friend. Marks Mom Kathy is Ted's daughter.She has put it in God's hands. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR PRAYERS....I Can't be there with my best friend Mark.We live 2000 miles a part.But prayer is Powerful.

JOHN

GOOD FOOD GREAT FRIENDS

2009-04-07T01:09:00.000-07:00

ME&JEAN

Saturday was a nice day. We all got together over at Bobbies, And had a B.B.Q. It's always nice when family can together and have a good time, We took advantage of the warm weather. Even Got Bobbie&Anns Mom Jean to spend the day with us, Bobbie made Pork Ribs and macaroni salad and Her Their friend Shanna brought Aram Sandwhichs.Everything tasted great.

Phillip and Lilly and little Bobbie Joe were Washing the trucks&Cars.Just a fun day,And lets not furget the three four legged furrs,They were happy to get all the attention, Nothing like Family,Freinds Fun ANN

Q.T.

BOBBIE

Q.T.
T.D.

ME&TRISHA

Nice day today

2009-04-04T22:09:00.000-07:00

Today was a nice day. Hung out with Bobbie http://www.missbhavensblog.blogspot.com/ (theres postongs on it now)
Stop by and add your self to her followers.Shes new and looking for a few blogs to read and get to know people. Not many postings lately. O.k. is everyone going to Face book, Tweitter or My space? We got to hang in there with our blogger buddies.Have a good evening all
JOHN

"HAPPY 52ND BIRTHDAY TRISHA"

2009-04-02T22:44:00.000-07:00

Trisha just want to say Happy Birthday to you. Im glad were still around to celebrate it. So many things have gone on. Anyways picking you up in the morning. Go to my house. Me you and Dee and Bobbie will grab some lunch and go down to Jacob myers Park and let the dogs run. It'll be nice just Bonding.I know you got your dinner date with Tom later at the Red lobster. How nice. Hope you have a great birthday.
Love your brother John

'Four Officers Killed in Oakland Ca. Shooting"

2009-03-27T21:01:00.000-07:00

A Memorial was held for four slain Officers.Mark Dunakin 40,Ervine Roman43, Dan Sakai35, JohnHege41.Thousands of Officers&firefighters from around the Nation&Overseas,turned out for the four veteran Officers.
On March 21 rst. they were shot in the line of duty in Oakland Ca.By a 26 year old parole violator,who was also killed.It began with a traffic stop and ended in gun battle. I thought the eulogy's were heart-felt and it at times difficult to watch. Living here in California justtwo hours from Oakland it hits close to home. My room mate told me that as he was driving to work. On every over pass there were officers and fire trucks with flags hanging at half mass in Honor of the Officers. It so sad that it takes something this tragic to pull us together and realize we must remember to pray for our locals hero's and ask For Gods protection to be with us All!!!!!!

Spring is in th air.(ahhhchooooo)

2009-03-26T00:14:00.000-07:00

Well folks , Spring is here. And so is the sneezing, sniffling, coughing, runny nose, stuffy head..But being able to go out doors sure is nice. If only my swollen red eyes would let me seeeeee. So take a little time and enjoy the Veiw(ahhhhchoooo0)

"WELCOME HANNA LOU HART"

2009-03-19T23:05:00.000-07:00

Well Bloggers, We got another girl.As you may remember about two weeks ago I announced my great nephew being born Grayson Grover Foss. This is Grayson's cousin Hanna Lou Hart. Her Mother is Andrea. Thats Bonnie's Grand daughter. (My Sister Bonnie is the one that had the heart attack back in Jan. We thank GOD that She is here to witness these miracles And be with her Grandbabies. Ok folks that going to be it for the baby announcements for awhile. >>>(As far as I know.) Hanna weighs 7lbs and 19 inches long.

My sister Trisha and I are going up to Placerville to spend Easter with everyone. We are looking forward to some Family "Bonding" time. Not a whole lot to say tonight....You all have a good night

BloggingOff for Now JP

JOHN

HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY

2009-03-17T14:47:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone. time to break out the corn beef&Cabbage and get ready to enjoy the luck of the Irish..Good Luck looking for the pot of Gold at the end of the Rainbow.....And please keep praying for Mark's Grandpa Ted He is going to have the hip surgery in the morning.20 percent chance of him coming out of it His heart might not handle the Anestassia.We are praying that God heal him or take him home. Just no suffering. Thank you everyone. Thank you Sugar for your kind words

JOHN

GRANDPA TED FULLEN

2009-03-16T13:48:00.000-07:00

Mark holding Grandpa's hand

Grandpa Ted Age 72

Hello Everyone. Im asking prayers for my Best Friend Marks' GrandpasTed. He's 72. This past saturday he fell and broke his hip. He's in the hospital now at Saint Johns in Missouri. They had to put the surgery on hold, His heart is not able to handle the surgery. He's is a strong Man very independant Always has been that way. There keeping the pain under control with medication. Im asking you to pray for God to give him strength, also for Mark, He is very close to His Grandpa, they spend alot of time together. And asking prayers for all the Family. They are going thru this stressful time right now. That God be with them no matter the out come. Thankyou evryone
JOHN

BABY SHAY IS DOING GREAT

2009-03-12T22:02:00.000-07:00

Hello, Got the computer fired up and made a fresh pot of coffee. Working a night shift tonight. Im a care giver. But this times its for two cats. Yes two Cats.....Willy and Dollie. They have their own three bedroom house. Huge pool out back.(For Us, not the cats) And each have their own bed room. Im not kidding. They are well taken care of. Their owner passed away back in June and His daughter who lives a bout two hours away hired a day shift person and a night shift person.Our job is to keep them company and make sure the house looks lived in. With the economy getting so bad and all the home's burgerized.She wants us to watch the house and make it look lived in............ Now in other news.Thank you to everyone for your prayers.Back on Jan 12th I asked for prayers for my great neice Baby Shaylynn.The Doctors said they were going to have to go in and open up her scalp That her soft spot didnt have any room to grow.. So Her Mom took her to Madera Calif. Doctors said she didnt think it was needed after all.Darlean(Shays Mom) Wanted a second opinion,And shes been so worried about all this. In the mean time I asked many bloggers to pray and you did, leaving heart felt comments THANKYOU . Today Dar took Shay to Palo Alto (Bay Area) And got another Doctors opinion ant they ran test and said NO surgery is needed.Praise God.We are so Happy.

You all have a great evening. Blogging off for now JP

JOHN

ITS TIME TO SPRING AHEAD IN CALI.

2009-03-07T13:26:00.000-08:00

....

Hello Folks,

It's that time again. Spring ahead....... What is it?Fall back?Spring head? Starve a fever, Feed a Cold. Feed a fever, Starve a Cold. I could never really figure all that out. I heard that some States don't even have to change their clocks. WHAAAAT!!!!! Ive never heard of such a thing. Anyways we here in California Must set our clocks ahead. And tomorrow will be the annual ritual. Families running late into Church.Service half over. Confused looks on their faces...(Not sure were the tag came from of the fairy.) I wish I knew how to create tags. Its not really appropriate for a 40 something single male to have a little fairy on his blog.(No offense to any one) At any rate you all enjoy your Spring.

Blogging off for now JP

JOHN

HAPPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY LUKE

2009-03-02T12:54:00.000-08:00

This is my best friend Mark's Son(Mark&Family pictures are on my side bar.) Mark was born and raised in California. He calls Missouri home(for Now)
HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY.LUKE DEFOREST ARTIGO. LOVE YOU ,UNCLE JOHN!

Blogging off for now JP

JOHN

"AND WILL THAT COMPLETE YOUR ORDER?"

2009-02-28T23:58:00.001-08:00

.Just wanted to write and share my story. More like WARN the innocent.After Church I decided to go to my local Jack-in-the-box drive thru. I pulled up and was checking out the nicely lit up menu board,I seen Fish&Chips for $3.99(Not Bad). The picture shows three pieces of fish, some fries,and a drink. So I placed my order."can I get the Fish&Chip combo for $3.99?I asked" "What size drink would you like with that?" she asked "Just a regular, and make that a coke please."I answered," Would you like curly fries instead regular fries?"She asked ".Sure" I said. "O.k. Your total is $8.67 At the window please.I pulled forward.Thinking to myself How did it go from$3.99 to$8.67.Almost to embarrassed to mention it.I decided in these hard times.I'm going to ask.She began to break it down for me Talking like I was three. Oh the Coke doesn't come with the meal and the curly fries is 30 cents extra to change the fries.I told her boy they are going to get you one way are another aren't they.! Cancel the coke.(I said politly) She kind of rolled her eyes and yelled to the back of the room Cancel the drink he doesn't want it now.Thank God I wasn't buying a car. You would of thought I asked to back out of my contract.Do you still want your curly fries are should I change that too?You should change your attitude,there is about thirty people waiting in line that would love to have a job right now.(I thought that to myself).Now I know why Jacks in the hospital,He probably made a customer angry trying to charge extra for sour cream for two 99cent tacos. All this complaining has made me hungry.Well I'm off to McDonald's.Blogging off for now JP

JOHN

"Newest Member of the Family"

2009-02-24T11:45:00.000-08:00

This is the newest member of our Family, He's my great nephew.(my Sister Bonnie's Daughter Shannon's Son) Those of you who have read my blog remember Bonnie had the heart attack last month. Well yesterday was a happy occasion.GRAYSON GROVER FOSS Born around 3:30p.m. 8lbs 2 ounces. Parents are Vince&Shannon Foss-Stone ..Isnt he Awesome. And yes thats Proud Gramdma Bonnie holding Little Grayson..........WELCOME LIL ONE..

Blogging off for now JP

JOHN

"Lady in the Rain"

2009-02-23T12:03:00.000-08:00

The rain has been pouring down hard all night. I hesitated to run out and grab the newspaper.
I grabbed my umbrella and made a mad dash for the end of my drive way. Of course the newspaper was under the truck.Where I couldn't reach it. Wind blowing hard. Running back to get the rake ,
I almost slipped on the cement. Using the rake I got my partially wet paper out from under the truck. All the while complaining . Dang paper should of been at MY front door.
Turning to head back in. My Hands were freezing cold, That's when I noticed across the street.An elderly Hispanic woman,around 60 or so, walking in the rain. Holding in her right hand, must of been her Grand daughter 5 or 6 years old Bundled up holding a small umbrella.
The other hand she used a cane to support herself as they walked. The umbrella could not cover them both. Feeling ashamed of my complaining over a wet newspaper . I walked across the street. Slowly not wanting to frighten them. I said Par done mi (excuse me) And I gave her my umbrella She had a look of confusion in her eyes. And I turned and walked off,
We were able to communicate with very little words.That evening there was a knock at my door. A man(the girls father I'm assuming ) Handed me a plate He said "Gracious por Mama" (thank you for My Mom) and then left. The warm plate wrapped in tin foil had the aroma of fresh tamales . On top was a note I read the note. It had the penmanship of a child.
My Grandmother thanks you for your kindness,She had been praying for the rain to stop long enough to get me to School and back home.And God answered her prayer by sending YOU.
Suddenly my wet newspaper seemed insignificant to me.
Blogging off for now JP
JOHN

"COFFEE TIME"

2009-02-20T12:32:00.000-08:00

Good afternoon
fellow bloggers.
Nothing like a good cup up coffee to start the day off. Asking prayers again for my Sister Dee.
Some of you may remember a while back she was sick. I took her in yesterday to the our Family Doctor and they gave her a shot for nausea.
Her blood pressure was exstremly high. Got her home so she could rest. Around 145 a:m Our rom mate Jerry yelled for me to come and check on Dee. I went n her room and she wasnt breathing right. I couldnt get her to respond are wake up. I checked her pupils to see if they were dilated.
She was burning up with fever. We Sat her up in bed and began to shake her and put a cold rag on her face. And I prayed over her.Took us a while, seemed like 30 mins to get her to respond. We were so scared. Im Still recovering from my Sister Bonnies heart attack.Thats enough of my life. Sorry I tend to go on and on.
Ok people I need to take a vacation. Somewhere where I can just relax,read a good book, And enjoy Gods Nature. That would be great. Im a little tired today I didnt get to bed til 4:30 a.m. Im off today. So thats good.Just going to hang out reading blogs.
Bloggers notice my side bar with the link. Go to it and look at the beautiful work by Greg Kiser. Water falls etc,
Blogging off for now JP
JOHN

"HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO ALL....."

2009-02-13T19:40:00.000-08:00

Hello to all you bloggers. And'' Happy Valentine's Day...'' Thought I post my blog tonight. Tomorrow is going to be busy. My Church has booked a nice Restaurant for us to go to and celebrate. This year we decided to gear the event for all the Adults in the Church,That way no one will stay home . We don't want anyone to feel left out.I'm assisting the Church Special Event Coordinator. Should be fun. We will have a nice background so couples could have their pictures taken. (I will be the one taken the pictures. )The menu sounds great. I'm having the Carne Asda, rice and beans with a green salad and dessert. I hope all who celebrate have a great time. And to those of you who are home and can't get out for whatever the reason may be. May YOU feel Gods arms around you as he gives you a great big hug...Cant wait to see your pics and read your blogs.
HAPPY VALENTINE' S DAY!!!!!!!!!!

Blogging off for now.JP

JOHN

SIX MORE WEEKS OF WINTER

2009-02-02T19:44:00.001-08:00

Hello, how is everyone doing?. Today it was very nice out. It was 62 and tomorrow its expected to be72 (here in calif.)Is it Winter or Summer? They say The Ground hog seen his shadow and that means six more weeks of Summer..Ahhhhh Winter. The confused ground hog was seen holding up the local Wal Mart demanding Sun screen. What is this world coming to.? The weather is even affecting the animals.

Blogging off for now JP

JOHN...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIS

2009-01-30T01:02:00.000-08:00

This is my Sister Barbaba Jean Pimentel Green. Today is her 60Th Birthday.Born Jan.29Th 1949, We lost her July 3rd 2005. I wasn't going to add her Birthday wish to My Blog. Since the last entry was of my Moms ,(There Birthdays are 4 days a part,. And both have passed on) I don't want to be writing sad stories all the time. But I've come to the conclusion that I must post this. You see My Sister was and is very special to me. She being the oldest and me the "youngest"...... one would think we wouldn't have anything in common or be so close.Oh but we were.. I love my "BIG" Sister, All 4'11'' of her. She could hold her own to anyone who messed with her Family.Or her two daughters,Jeanette and Tammy.(Ive posted their picture's on my side bar. (Each one resembles their Mom, in their own way. )Barb could swear like a sailor on friday and Sing like an Angel on Sunday. Her and I would take road trips to See our Sister Bonnie in Placerville. (Two hour drive) And we would be talking the whole way.And before we knew it we were pulling into Bon's drive way Even though she had a yearly mammogram they didnt detect it in time .Barbara passed away from breast cancer . Now days Woman can request a sonogram which gives a more accurate screening. To the woman readers please get your mamograms done and dont hesitate to ask for the sonogram test...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARB...LOVE YOUR BROTHER JOHN

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM..........

2009-01-24T23:06:00.000-08:00

LILLY TINY CLINE

JANUARY 25Th 1933
TO
J U L Y 10Th 2005

H A P P Y B I R T D A Y M O M

I MISS YOU SO MUCH. MAY YOU DANCE

IN HEAVEN WITH THE ANGELS!!!!!!!!!

WILL SEND A BALLOON UP IN HONOR

OF YOUR BIRTHDAY

love your son ,

Johnathon Christopher Pimentel

TREES,TREES........ AND MORE TREES

2009-01-22T22:21:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone. I just got home from Spending four days with my Sister Bonnie. We had a great time. She is getting stronger everyday. We laughed and talked a lot. And hung out. Placerville is such a Beautiful place. Its a bout one hour east of Sacramento and maybe one hour west of Lake Tahoe. I drove up on Monday. and on Tuesday she felt like getting out. So her daughter Shannon came over (Shes almost eight months pregnant.) And Bonnie's Co-worker and one her best friends Terry, stopped by.All four of us drove to the store to pick out a new diet plan for Bonnie. Shes watching her sodium intake her salt,sugar, and calories pretty much a whole new diet, Her Husband Scott has been right beside her.He to has changed his diet so they can eat the same meals together.Then on Wednesday I drove Bonnie to her job so she could see all her co workers. Shes a Med tech at an Assisted Living Facility.They were all happy to see her and amazed at how well she looked. From there her and I found a nice little place to have lunch."The Balla" We ordered Oven roasted turkey,she had fresh fruit and a diet Pepsi,I had turkey and a side of minestrone soup.Very good. The best part was being able to sit there with my sister and spend time together, Shes a miracle.Blogger 's I want to remind you to go up to your spouse, your brother or sister, o a loved one. and just let them know how much you appreciate them.Here's some pictures from my trip.

Until Next time

John

:A HEART OF GOLD:

2009-01-15T21:52:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone.I just wanted to say "Thankyou" for all the prayers...My sister has her surgery at 8:15a.m. this morning.Here is a picture of her heart.She had to have two stints put in one valve.Took a little over an hour.I was praying.And knowing that alot of others were praying as well.This experience is a life changing one for our whole Family.Thank God for saving her.I am forever greatful.Picture below is Bonnie having dinner last night.She looks alittle tired.But not bad considering everything she went thru.

Dr Shah was her Dr..at Sutter Memorial he was so good to her as well as all the Nurses there.Thank you Sugar Shack for posting it on the Prayer list.I told my Sister about it and she is greatful. Im back home and very tired.Im going to read your blogs now and call it anight.I will be going back up North on Monday to stay with her three or four days.So not sure when i can post.

LIV,LUV,LAGH

johnsworld

PLEASE GOD HEAL THEM BOTH

2009-01-12T12:18:00.000-08:00

Well here we go......AGAIN.The last entry was of my great get away trip to my Sisters Bonnies.I havent written since. On friday around 5:30p.m. Her husband Scott called me to say that Bonnie was in the Hospital.On thursday night she was having chest pains.So friday she went in just be safe.Turns out she had a slight heart attack .I cant believe Im writing this,Shes so active And I never would of imagime her having heart problems. So Friday her doctor rushed her to Marshal Hospital in Placerville where they shot dye into her and she had one artery blocked.So they had to put a stint in.I was at Church praying.She started bleeding out and had to rush her to Sutter Memorial.Scott called and said it doesnt look good.Shes got a 50/50 chance,I went into the Church office and dropped to my knees.Begging GOD from the deepest dept of my soul to please save her.I just lost my step dad six months ago to the same procedure,Im sure Bonnie was thinking of him the whole time.I could feel my mind slipping into a dark place. Losing three sisters and both parents in nine years it so hard.Not another Sister.Not Bonnie Shes my Rock.After and hour Scott Called and said they got her stable,critical but stable The dr. used all the blood that was on reserved and pumped it into her body.She They called code blue on her.Words you never want to hear.Dr. got in trouble for using all ther blood.Friday night they had to watch her every hour,Get her blood palets up to 12 and to stablize her Her blood pressure had dropped to 50. She made it thru thr night.I prayed like never befor all night.8a.m,. Scott called me and said vitals are stable they have a clamp on the arterie in her back that was bleeding and shes getting stronger.I cried out to GOD thank you God.I drove up yesterday to see my beautiful Sister sitting up talking and laughing.I just hugged her and kissed her forehead and am so greatful.She still has to have the stint on wed.This Dr will be doing it and should take about 15 mins.I am scared so please pray.I need them.Ive learned thru all my losses cherish and love your family and hold on to every moment.Tomorrow is not promised, And you know baby Shay has her surgery tomorrow morning.I never intended for my blogs to be so intense but it is what is.And I thankyou bloggers for helping me thru the hard times.Will post thursday or friday about Bonnie and Shaylynn,(and both will be fine in Jesus Name)
John

Weekend Get away

2009-01-08T23:00:00.000-08:00

BON AFTER INTENSE NITE OF GAMBLING AND UNO PLAYING..................

Hello Everyone,Ive been away a little while.I took a much needed weekend away.My sister Trisha and I went to Placerville.About 45 miles east of Lake Tahoe.My Sister Bonnie and her husband Scott have a two bedroom cabin on two acres there.It was so nice.The drive up was a little foggy.Got there around 5p.m. That night my sister made dinner and then we watched amovie called Eagle Eye. Very intense movie, About the government controling everything cell phones,laptops street lites etc.its just crazy..Anyways It was nice to hang out, Saturday they took us to the new Indian Casino.Called Red Hawk(SHHHHH ,Dont tell Pastor or let him read this .LOL I didnt gamble???I went there for moral support.My sister Bonnie has an addiction to the slots...(wink wink.) I did win $42 on the penny slots.Then we went to visit my nephew Larry. He lives a little higher up,They had snow.(Something you dont see where I live.)We all sat around playing the new Uno game.I laughed so hard at my Sister Bonnie.The game made her a nervous wreck.she would scream every few seconds.I took lots of pictures for you all to see. And then I discovered a new setting on my camera called FORMATTING.So i pressed it.Dont do that.I lost over 300 pictures.Instantly,I was so angry at myself. Well you live and learn.Now Im home and been reading all your Blogs. I love reading The Chicken Chronicles, Yellow brick Road and of Course Sugar Shack, theres really to many to name.I enjoy all of yours.Im now share your stories with my family.Hope everyone is doing well. And stay dry..Please continue to pray for baby Shaylynn next tuesday is her surgery.

Until next time

John

LAUGHTER,CHEERS,AND FOND MEMORIES

2008-12-23T22:54:00.000-08:00

Well I am a Happy Camper tonight(literally)Nug and I are out in the Motor home .Granted it is parked in the driveway.But one can dream of being Camped along a lake.

My niece and her Husband arrived today.Along with their two Kids,Connor age 6 Hunter age 3.They drove from Texas.We have not seen them in three years.My Sister Trisha(the one that had the hurt leg) couldn't wait to meet her Grandson Hunter and get reacquainted with Connor.My niece Misty with whom I nicknamed her" Nelly" (After Nelly Olsen on Little House on the Prairie) was glad to be back home.She grew up in Grandma &Grandpa's house.She looked around at the changes that Dad had done and the new ones I'm making to the house. She said it doesn't seem the same.She turned toward me and I could see tears in her eyes.This is her first time back Since Grandma passed in 03 and Dad June 29Th 08.That kind of saddens me that it doesn't feel like Grandpa&Grandmas house any more and more like "Uncle Johnny's"But I' ve got to keep moving forward that's what they taught me,So good to hear little feet running on Grandpas new wooden floors and the laughter of everyone talking and reminiscing of old times.Several of my nephews and their wives' came by.I have the Master bedroom so I put Misty and her family in there, and Me and Nugg are CAMPING.I haven't been in this Motor home since Dad and I camped a week before he passed.I do miss him.So many memories.In other news.I got a letter today from Wells Fargo,I knelt down and prayed before opening it asking Gods Blessing upon it.I opened it and it was GREAT NEWS.THEY GRANTED me an extension to allow me time to get my loan approved.Thank you bloggers for praying ,its working,I pray I get to keep my HOME. Well tomorrow is Christmas Eve, I cant wait to read your blogs and read your latest adventures.
Signing Off for Now
John

Its Merry Christmas,Not Happy Holiday

2008-12-22T23:12:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone.O.k I want to start off with a small complaint.Today I was at my local LONGS DRUG STORE (Im there three to four times a week.)I do all my developing there for our Church Pictures.I was at the check out counter,all around me.I read signs that said.Holiday gifts here,Holiday CardsHere,Holiday Trees Here. I cant stand the word HOLIDAY now.I know originally it meant Holy day. But not now.They have replaced Merry Christmas with Holiday.Back to my thought.So im a t the check out paying for my items.The clerk hands me my change.I tell her Merry Christmas.There was dead silence.You could hear a pin drop. And then there it was.She said NOTHING. Not a single word back to me.Not even a whisper of Merry Christmas,C'mon people.whats is this world coming to. Instead of Of being greatful for a Child that was born.We are now greatful for getting a deal on that lastest X Box.Our mentality is I must get it for little Timmy.Dont get me wrong,thats nice.But the true gift is reminding someone that their not alone,They dont have to carry a burden anymore,That God loves them and will never leave them nor forsake them. That Xbox is only good til the next I gotta have it item comes out.Please tell five people MERRY CHRISTMAS and say with a Smile
John

Journey To Bethleham

2008-12-15T22:57:00.000-08:00

On thursday.I rode with Elias ( My Pastor) We took some of the youth. To Ceres a small town near Modesto. A Church there puts on a re- inactment of Journey to Bethleham.They really do a nice job.We waited out in the cold 2 1/2 hours. There were so many people. Finanlly it was our turn, They use about 100 acres to recreate the Journey that Joseph&Mary took to Behtleham.We went in groups of 32.Two woman dressed as Bible charaters Sarah &Ruth were our guides..Our first stop was a man dressed in Bible Character ,As he walks out of his tent he explains to us to pass the Jordon river, And to beware of the the Roman Soldiers.So we began walking ..And The Roman soilders appeared on horses and on foot.They yelled at us and asking us where we going,Sarah spoke for our group.She said we are trying to get to Bethleham.The Romans made us stand shoulder to shoulder,One of the Soilders stopped at me. And asked where are you coming from?I got nervous and said from over there,My Pastor standing beside me tried not to laugh.The Romans yelled, hes the one take him away. So they took me away.I went into a tent out in a feild.My group waited for me.They were told to keep their eyes down.The purpose of this was us for us to feel what the Jewish people felt. After a short time I walked back to my group.We walked on .We stopped at the three wise man.They were dressed in charater and live animals stood all around them.An Angel appeared in the bushes(Just like the story in the Bible) And told us Of the Mesiah being born this night.It was an awesome expeience.We walked on and ended at the stable where Joseph Mary and baby Jesus were staying the night.It was a great night..And of course Elias was making us ALL laugh.If you have any Christmas stories share them here.
Blogging off for now
John

Baby Shaylynn need's prayer

2008-12-02T20:45:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone,I thought Id write about my great neice.Her name is Shaylynn.Im asking for prayers.She will be going in for surgery.They half to go in and strectch her skull.Her brain doesnt have any room to grow.They call it the soft spot area on the babys head.Im asking for all the prayers We can get.Gods hand be upon the baby.Also this is her BIG sister Lily(named after my Mother) And thats their mom Darlean.Asking for a lil prayer for her to for strength,comfort.Thank you all for stiopping by.Remember liv,luv,lagh
John

WHEN OUT SHOPPING BE VERY CAREFUL

2008-11-30T00:33:00.000-08:00

On Friday.We didn't have Church.Because 0f the Thanksgiving Holiday.So I hung out with one of my best friends.Who just happens to be my Pastor.We go waaaay back,over 20 years. This man is awesome. He has been there for me thru thick and thin.(The lost of both parents and three sisters.)Not only has been there for moral support he provided the Church and his services ,(at no cost Just out of friendship.I wasnt planning ON BLOGGING ABOUT A FRIEND. I guess I went a different direction,We hear and read about This Pastor and that Church Having scandels or ACCUSED of defrauding the Church for money,And its so sad.This man here(picture to the right)Is a true man of A God.He lives what he preaches behind the pulpit.I should know,I hang out with him .That brings me back to the title of this blog.He and I went to Wal-mart Friday night,(SugarShacks store lol)I had pulled out a$100 bill to ask my friend if it looked fake to him,There I am standing in line with my wallet open,The guy next to me is steering into my wallet. He moved closer to me,I had a weird feeling,and stepped away,We began to walk to the truck.Elias(Pastor)said:Be prepared ,the guy in the store was paying attention to your money.: We started to walk a little faster to his truck.Thank God nothing happened. But it makes me stop and think,With the economy the way it.No jobs, People are getting desparate.I just want to remind all you.Please be careful and watch your surroundings at all times. Try not to carry to much with you. What little you have,is hard to come by. And be Safe.We got to pray for this ol world. Its hard times right now

.Thanks for stopping by.

JOHN

THANKS FOR GIVING ME .......TEN MORE POUNDS TO LOSE.

2008-11-27T23:24:00.001-08:00

Nothing like Family.

I couldnt resist

Hello everyone,Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving.Lets see the foods gone,The dogs are content,and the Kids are asleep.Ahhhh Peace&Quiet, (time to call it a night)...Wait wasn't there a chocolate pie left behind.Poor thing. I'll be rightback.O.k.Im back that was great.Im stuffed.Had a great time today.This year we decided to spend Thansgiving with some great Friends/Family.Since both of our Families lost our Dad's this past year.We decided to be together,Moral support and get thru this Holiday. What we didnt realize is how much fun we were going to have. A very much needed get together.A lot food,laughing,food, Photo ops.Oh ya did I mention food.(Thanks Bobbie for opening your home)She the one to the left of me in the red/black blouse. And thats her Sister Ann.We grew up together 30 years.I can't say how important this day was.I guess I would have to say Im Thankful for good times.being silly, and just loving the company you keep.Thanks for stopping by,and please send a friend my way.

Liv,Luv,Lagh

John

FAMILY GATHERING TO PREPARE FPR TURKEY DAY

2008-11-27T00:26:00.000-08:00

Well we are here at our friend /family Bobbies house. She's the one in the top left wearing black and her sister Ann ,another life long friend/family member. We decided to get together this Thanksgiving,Having not done this in 15 years, Both lost our Father's in the past year,we thought what better way to continue our Parents life long friendships and to honor them by (not getting depressed )making new happy memories,So tonight we are doing a sleepover and reminsing of childhood memorie.Lots of laughter.Thats what our Dads would of wanted.

Its 1a.m. the turkeys in the oven and four of us just sneaked into the kitchen and shared a home made apple pie.And more laughing. Im thank God that we can still laugh after all our losses.But thats how our parents raised us .So I say to all of you liv luv and lagh..May You enjoy your day .And to those home alone for what ever reason.Just know you have people thinking of you We here in Bloggerville wish ou a Happy Thanksgiving,and Blessed Day

Goodnight and God Bless

John

WHEN IT RAINS IT POURS

2008-11-25T01:11:00.001-08:00

Hello everyone,Im sorry if this is picture is to graphic.On Sunday, I had gone to Church.(BATTLING A BAD HEADACHE.} But i managed.And I'm so glad I went. we had three Baptisms.Awesom service. Anyways after Church The Pastor took the Youth& Juniors bowling.I decided to go straight home and lay down.At 5;30P.M. I woke up. My head wasnt hurting as bad, A lot of it has to do with stressing&Worrying over my Sister Dee being in&Out of the hospital.THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOU PRAYERS AND KIND WORDS.Anyways Im home hanging out with my to room mates watching Monstor In Law With Jane Fonda &Jennifer Lopez.We were laughing and relaxing.My phone rings.Its my Sisters' Husband.He's drunk....Again and yelling on the phone(whats new) He tells me shes hurt bad and needs to get to the hospital, "I am to drunk to drive her"He's shouts.(No really??) He goes on and on about how shes hurt and you could see thye muscle hanging out of her leg.I got her on the phone Shes trying to remain calm.I can hear it in her voice,that shock is setting in. So I remain very calm and tell her to elavate her leg above her heart and we will call 9 1 1(An all to familiar number for me lately.(God help us) But then there friend Jim (the one that doesnt drink and has common sense} Talks to me and says its pretty bad,Im taken her to Hospital. Mean while her husbands' in the background slurring his words and yelling at her for getting hurt. To make a long story short. She finished her laundry and was carrying it in the house. When Her right ankle tripped in a hole,loosing her balance she fell up against the fence and a sharp nail sticking out caught her leg and ripped it open.(By the way her husband boarded up the fence and didnt think to bend the nails,(Hes got the I.Q. of a leaf.. Oh, wait even a leaf knows when its fall and when how to turn colors) After several hours at the hospital. Drs fixed her up. She has Ten staples and one sprained ankle. I wasnt sure how bad it was.I washome I knelt down in my room and began to pray.And God answered my prayer justentimee.She'll be ok. Bloggers Thank you for letting me vent.Any suggestions on making sure those staples dont get infected or pop out .Im bringingTrisha to my house Tuesday to take care of her.I and Dee and need to make sure Dee;s eating and getting stronger.Somewhere its written God will never put on you more than you can bare.I promise my next entry wont be so intense. You all take care,Looking forward to hearing from you'
John

Feeling no pain.For Now,Shes all smiles

Donations for our Soliders

2008-11-21T23:07:00.001-08:00

Well I went out today and was doing some shopping for Thanks-giving,Got to the check out counter..The lady working the register asked me "Would you like to buy an item to be donated for our soliders?" "I said next time im in I will." "She said then you half to buy two next time".I said "you know what I'll buy one she started clapping and announced over the intercome.And a group gathered around clapping.I said "you know what its for a good cause.Ill buy two."They all clapped.And I told her" o.k.Im doing my part now you got purchase one item too."If your representing the cause,You need to support as well.She stood there for a minute and said you know what your right,I clapped for her and everyone laughed, My point to this is,It is nice to give and support .WHEN YOU CAN.I did feel like I was put on the spot.But I got to admit it felt good to donate.And we do need to help out our Soliders with items,Letters and much needed prayer.They really need to come home soon. They are over there fighting for us to be able to live out our everyday lives So i want to encourage everyone to do what they can.

IN NEED OF PRAYER TODAY......

2008-11-19T22:44:00.000-08:00

sly fox

Got up late today.Had a hard time sleeping last night.I was up at 2:30a.m. watching CNN hoping to get myself sleepy.What is the best thing to get your mind to shut off long enough to sleep?Anyone have any suggestions? My sister Trisha stayed the night.We watched Ellen DeGeneres in her stand up act from 2000,She makes me laugh.

My other sister Dee was feeling sick.She was in the hospital last month some type of virus,They never did say what it was.Except for her to follow up with her Dr. She doesn't have insurance.To make matters worse the ambulance driver was very rude to her,Cursing at her. When I called 911 today she was hesitant about going. Afraid she would get treated that way again.But this group that came out were very nice.They even said they were going to check into the last one that were out and file a complaint. The hospital didn't do a whole lot for her,Got her an I.V. and oxygen and said they cant seem to find anything wrong with her.I can tell by looking at her she sick.She cant eat she gets weak and very tired. I thought maybe her ulcers came back. So please keep her in your prayers. Shes got to get better soon,Her little two month old grand-daughter goes in for brain surgery in January.Scary...

If you read my blog you know Have a dog named Nuggett.Before the Ambulance got there I had to get her into my room.Easier said then done...She argued with me.She did not want to go in the room.I had to raise my voice at her. Finally got her in the there. I went out front to wait for the ambulance in the yard.There was Nugg wagging her tail at me.She'd gone out Thur my slider.She took one look at me and ran back around the house .I ran down the hall and opened my bed room door just in time to see her jumping on my bed and laying down.Acting all innocent.I shook my head and laughed.I had to kiss her on the head. For yelling earlier.Sometimes I think shes in charge,instead of me.I closed the slider and close my bedroom door.grinning for second thinking about that little dog.

Well I hope to get this journal up and running. I read a lot of them with nice graphics and tags and borders and hope to accomplish that some day.Thanks for stopping by.Remember Gods always JUST INTYME

GONE TO THE DOGS

2008-11-01T23:57:00.000-07:00

The little ones is my Dog Nugget, Isnt she a good sport? She so smart. she even learned how to scooba dive. We enjoyed Our time Sight seeing and snorkling off the beaches of Waikiki. But it sure feels good to be back home. I didnt do a whole a lot today, Came down with a flu bug.I did spend the day home with the dogs. I get a kick out of Nug. Shes taking liquid antobiodic.shes alergic to Flea eggs. Ive never heard of that before. Leave it to her, Shes just like me .both of us are hypercondriacs.When she takes her medicine she grints her teeth the whole time. I tell her that $120 bucks you gotta take every drop. Shes good about it though. Im so greatful to have her here.

We also have Buddy now, He's protects our home. After getting burgerized last month and nearly loosing everything. I have a whole new respect for our four legged furry friends. He came is a Blessing. Well you all have a great night.

blogging off for now JP

John

Found My Way Over From J-Land

2008-10-31T23:46:00.000-07:00

October 31st 2008

Wow. I can't believe it,I found my way over from J-Land. of course I lost my journal and all my pictures. from"JOHNS WORLD" I didnt know how to transfer it over, So I must start a new one.

It rained today, we need it here in Northern California. I was concerned though.We had an activity planned for the kids tonight.We put it on, so the kids don't go out and trick-or-treat. Its just not safe anymore. So a group of us at my Church get together and have games, lots of candy,food, candy, Jolly Jumpers,candy. Did I mention the candy. We collected 300 hundred pounds of candy . Sorry Parents, remind them to dont forget to brush....As you read my blogs you will find out that Church is a huge part of my life. Dont know what I would do without God, I lost my parents in the last three years My Dad June 21rst. 2008 My Mom July 10th. 2005 But with the prayers and friend ship of my Family and Church, God gives me the strength somehow to get thru it. One day at a time. This tree is in memory of my Dad, It is a peaceful place

Well Im looking forward to hearing from you all, And taking this adventure together

. Blogging off for now. J.P.