REMEMBER (Aaron) Steve's son

November 30, 2010

REMEMBER when Aaron was  little playing with his guys.  Welllllll! he is all grown up looking mighty good.  Check out Alyssa's facebook page and see for yourself.  I sent Aaron a message and he responded today saying he had to go to work after their meal.

The photo is of Aaron and his sister, Alyssa, on Thanksgiving 2010 at Alyssa and Bob's house.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

God knows what I need better than I do.

"REMEMBER, your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him!"

Matthew 6:8

Love, grandma

OCCUPIES

Monday, November 29, 2010

 

Today was pretty much taken up by morning swim and afternoon perm.

I set a goal for myself by trying to write out 5 Christmas cards each day hoping to have them done by the middle of December.  I'm updating a new address book at the same time so it pretty well OCCUPIES a good hour of my time.  I'm looking forward to getting our Christmas decorations out and up.  It calls for snow on Wednesday and Thursday so that should put me in the mood. "Ho Ho Ho"

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Every Christian OCCUPIES some kind of pulpit and preaches some kind of sermon every day.

 

"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."

Matthew 5:16

 

Love, grandma

DONATION

Sunday,November 28, 2010

 

Cleaned out the refrig this afternoon to see how much leftovers we had.  Found another dish of turkey, pie, potatoes and many more things.  Grandpa and I opted for a pizza this afternoon and more pie tonight.

We have another funeral dinner at our church Tuesday so I might find a few more things to DONATE for the dinner.  As of now I'm DONATING ham and scalloped potatoes.  A little doctoring up and they will be good as new.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

The measure of life is not its duration but its DONATION.

Corrie Ten Boom

 

"That men ought always to pray,

and not give up (b) KJV

 

Love, grandma

MORNING

Saturday, November 27, 2010

 

Grandpa let me sleep in this MORNING and I was shocked to see it was around 9 o'clock.  I haven't done that in a long time but I have to say it did feel pretty good.

I'm glad Grandpa likes leftovers because what I didn't freeze he will be eating for a few days.  I might have to double up on my swimming next week because we still have some pie left and I just can't throw that out or freeze it.  Yesterday MORNING our neighbor Dawn came over with a  pumpkin pie and a can of Reddi Whip.  We had a nice visit with her.  We don't have the donut days like we did so it was nice to catch up on what's going on in her life.

Well, It's time I head to the shower and maybe do a little quilting tonight.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

One who runs from God in the MORNING will scarcely find Him the rest of the day.

 

Seek the Lord while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near."

Isaiah 55:6 NASB

 

Love, grandma

BE STILL

Friday, November 26, 2010

 

Thanksgiving is all about families and giving thanks.  Our house was blessed today with John, Deb, Erica, Michael and Debbie's Mom, her two sisters and their families and I can't forget Red the cocker spaniel. 

I have to say I was really impressed and thankful on how Grandpa orchestrated the meal and seating arrangements.  It's amazing on what he will do when I BE STILL.  God is so good and I am so thankful.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

To wait on God, no time is lost.

 

"Be still before the Lord,

and wait patiently for him."

Psalm 37:7

 

Love, grandma

MEASURE

Thursday, November 25, 2010

 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY

 

It was so nice to have Tim, Kathy, Kasey, Jared and Tori here for Thanksgiving.  Kathy made the most delicious sweet potato casserole.  She left some for tomorrow's dinner that we will share with the Belden and Randby families.  Looking forward to seeing all of them. 

Tim started the traditional question of what we are thankful for.  We all shared something that we were thankful for but I think Kathy's got interrupted and we never did get to here all she was thankful for. All I can say is Grandpa is still the Patriarch of this family and when he speaks we all listen.  In consideration of him I will say he just wanted to know if anyone wanted more dressing.  Kathy you were just to cute on your response. :)))

I thank everyone for all the help I had in the kitchen.  On a MEASURE of one to ten you guys get an eleven.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

The true MEASURE of loving God is to love Him without MEASURE.

 

"This is love for God: to obey his commands.

And his commands are not burdensome, for

everyone born of God overcomes the world."

1 John 5:3 NIV

 

Love, grandma

BLESSINGS

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

 

The night before Thanksgiving and all through the house,

 not a person is working, only looking for a gravy bowl right now.

Dressing is made awaiting it's time

to be stuffed in a turkey to finish this rhyme.

Whoa there Grandma your ahead of yourself

That's not till tomorrow when morning I arise

Hoping by then I'll open my eyes

and to my wondering surprise

maybe Grandpa will do it before I arise

Not a chance that will happen

but I count my BLESSINGS

because I am loved.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Count your blessings;

see what God has done.

 

"And whatever you do or say, let it be as a

representative of the Lord Jesus, and come

with him into the presence of God the Father

to give Him your thanks."

Colossians 3:17 TLB

 

Love, grandma

THANKSGIVING

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

 

This evening I went to a community THANKSGIVING service at St. Michael's church in Windham.  It was pretty somber since this was the last service for the Priest at St. Michael's.  He was being transferred to another Parish and the Priest at the Catholic church in Garrettsville will commute back and forth and have Masses at both Parishes. 

It's sad but yet we have so much to be thankful for everyday.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

THANKSGIVING  was never meant to be limited to a single day.

 

"O Lord my God, I will give thanks to Thee forever"

Psalm 30:12 (b)NASB

 

Love, grandma

GRATITUDE

Monday, November 22, 2010

Our big event today was cleaning the bugs from our dining room light.  It's easier when two people do it so I asked Grandpa to help.  He thought about it for awhile and then decided it would be easier to do it then to have me remind him.  Sooooo, we got our light cleaned.  To show my GRATITUDE I gave Grandpa a back rub.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

GRATITUDE is the heart's memory.

"I will praise the Lord, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me."

Psalm 16:7

Love, grandma

ILL

Sunday, November 21, 2010

 

It was very cold this morning when I left for church.  I believe it was in the low 30s.  I had an outer sweater on for warmth but Grandpa said "wear your leather coat".  It was a lot easier just to say ok and put on my leather coat.  Our church service was over a little after noon and then I stayed to help count the offerings.  It was around 1 o'clock when I left the church.  There was warm sunshine that felt so good as I went to my car.  Got home and the first thing Grandpa said was "Did you forget your leather coat?". Yep! I did.  Won't need it tomorrow because the weather man said it will be 70 degrees.  Grandpa was looking out for my welfare so I wouldn't be ILL and it wasn't his fault I forgot my coat so I can't speak ILL of him.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Speak ILL of no one, speak all the good known of everyone.

 

"Don't criticize and speak evil about each other...if you do, you will be fighting against God's law of loving one another."

James 4:11

 

Love, grandma

HELP

Something is very wrong with me.  I need help!  I feel like cleaning.  I started to wipe the cupboards and countertops and loved the smell of Murphy Oil.  I started to organizes my desk top in the kitchen.  We went shopping this morning at Marc's in Ravenna so I should be tired and not wanting to do anything.  Kyle,  You are the one studying to be a doctor.  What's wrong with Grandma.  I'm just to happy, energetic, well fed, good sleeping habits and can't wait till Thanksgiving.  There must be something wrong with me.  Thank you for reading this email I really needed someone to TALK to.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

To TALK to God, no breath is lost.

 

"Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer; hearken to my cry of supplication."

Psalm 86:6

 

Love, grandma

I DECLARE

Thursday, November 18, 2010

 

I DECLARE:  We have two high school athletes who should be very proud of their accomplishments this Fall.

 

I talked with Michael on FB and asked if I could share his thoughts on his cross country sport and he said "sure"

I asked if he received an award or recognition at his sport banquet.

He said he came close 2 years in lettering but this year he got the "pity letter" ha ha. (Belden humor)

Grandpa said "he was proud Michael stuck it out for all 4 years.

Michael said: That's what I enjoy...I made a lot of good memories running cross. 

Proud of you Michael.

 

 

Tori we want to say Kudo's to you on your first year playing field hockey and all your accomplishments. :)  Glad you had fun and deserving of the recognition you received at your sport banquet.

Proud of you Tori.

 

I want to mention Kiersten had done very well with her band concerts and competitions this Fall.  Kiersten plays the clarinet.  They are now getting ready for their Christmas concerts.

Good job Kiersten.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

 

Other books were given for information, the Bible was given for transformation.

 

"For the Scriptures DECLARE that rivers of living water shall flow from the inmost being of anyone who believes in me."

John 7:38 TLB

 

Love, grandma

HARD WORKING MAN

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

 

Grandpa has always been a HARD WORKING MAN and I'm so glad he is enjoying his retirement years.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

To get the true measure of a man's capacity, note how much more he does than is required of him.

Grit

 

"Do you know a HARD-WORKING MAN?  He shall be successful and stand before kings!"

Proverbs 22:29

 

Love, grandma

THE RAINCOAT

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

 

Boy! Do I have a story for you tonight.  A lady from our church husband passed away unexpectedly over the weekend.  The calling hours were this evening and I wanted to be there to support her.  Welllll!  It was raining outside pretty hard so I went to the closet to get my raincoat which I haven't worn for some time.  It had DUST around the collar and the synthetic water repellent fabric kind of crinkled.  I asked Grandpa what he thought it looked like and he said "pretty good".  Ok, I'll wear it.  I'm at the funeral home standing in a long line and finally got to the front where the family was.  I looked down at my hands and they were completely speckled with black flakes.  I tried to brush them off before anyone seen them but nope they wouldn't budge.  I hugged my friend and hoped nobody saw my hands and then I had to shake her two sons hands and I just kept talking so they wouldn't look down at my hands.  I came home and showed Grandpa and my old raincoat is in the garbage bag never to be seen again.  I had to scrub my hands several times to get the black speckles off.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

The devil is not afraid of the Bible that has DUST on it.

 

"The whole Bible was given to us by inspiration from God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives; it straightens us out and helps us do what is right."

2 Timothy 3:16 TLB

 

Love, grandma

Happy 23rd Birthday Jess

Monday, November 15, 2010

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESS!

 

Hard to BELIEVE our grandchildren are no longer children. 

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

To BELIEVE is to be strong.

 

"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong."

1 Corinthians 16:13

 

Love, grandma

GLAD

Sunday, November 14, 2010

 

I am GLAD to see our Cleveland Browns finally playing like a pro football team should.  Today was a nail bitter to watch so I took a nap thinking I wouldn't feel the stress of a close ballgame.  Sorry they lost but GLAD they played well.

 

Thank you Deb and John for the gift subscription to Readers Digest.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

God has never ceased to be the one true aim of all right human aspiration.

Alexandre Vinet

 

"Be GLAD in the Lord, you righteous ones; and give thanks to His holy name."

Psalm 97:12 NASB

 

Love, grandma

GIFTS

Saturday, November 13, 2010

 

Three of my friends took me out on the Christmas Walk we have here in Garrettsville every other year.  It was a beautiful day to walk with Spring like weather.  Went to 5 different homes that were decorated in different themes.  We went into a couple of stores in town and had lunch at the Methodist Church.  After we completed the tour the girls wanted to give me my birthday GIFTS so we went to The Mill and had an appetizer and yes, Grandma had a glass of wine.  I can't deny it because it is very efferent in the picture.  It was a wonderful day.

 

On a sad note we were informed today of the passing of Ray Sheehan yesterday afternoon.  I don't believe they are going to have a memorial service until Spring when all their family could be there.  That's another friend Grandpa would stop to see and catch up on the town gossip.  He will be missed.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Love is the only thing that power cannot command and money cannot buy.

 

"All the special GIFTS and powers from God will someday come to an end, but love goes on forever."

1 Corinthians 13:8 (a) TLB

 

Love, grandma

THE BEST

Friday, November 12, 2010

 

I had the BEST day today.  It started out with Kathy taking Grandpa and I out for brunch at Bob Evans.  New item on the menu was meant just for me and that was a cup of oatmeal along with a crepe filled with low fat yogurt topped with bananas, cranberries, blueberries and pecans.  It was the BEST.  Thank you for the birthday brunch.

Grandpa brought the mail in and I had a birthday card from Steve and Tracy.  Thank you for the personal note you wrote inside. It was the BEST.

Went swimming and came home and their was a pink box on our front porch and a card.  I brought it in and as you can see in the picture there were 12 Heavenly cup cakes inside.  Grandpa and I dove into them and froze some for another day.  Thank you Beth Shale! They were the BEST.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

No one is living at his BEST who is not living at his BEST spiritually.

W.M. Craig

 

"If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit."

Galatians 5:25

 

Love, grandma

MAN

November 11, 2010

 

Time to remember those men and women who are serving in the armed forces.  I would like to thank one MAN in particular, Aaron, for his enlistment into the Army Reserves. 

 

Today I went to one of my classmate's mothers calling hours.  I went with my friend Becky and it had been 51 years for her and 52 years for me since we have seen him.  Becky and I were signing the book and saying I wonder if we will recognize him.  Todd Kline was standing right behind us and we didn't know it.  So glad we didn't make other comments.  It was nice because there were other classmates who were able to come and give support during this time.  I know Todd appreciated seeing friends and classmates.  We were able to get his current address and phone number to stay in contact with him.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

God has no larger field for a man who is not faithfully doing his work.

 

"Are you a wise and faithful servant of the Lord?"

Matthew 24:45 (a) TLB

 

love, grandma

KINDNESS

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

 

Went to bible study this morning and met with some dear friends for prayer.  It's amazing how God answers prayer.  Before we left at noon our prayers were answered.  It is so special to have someone to pray with and for.  The KINDNESS my friends show toward me is indescribable.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

KINDNESS has converted more sinners than zeal, eloquence or learning.

F. W. Faber

 

"Since you have been chosen by God who has given you this new kind of life, and because of His deep love and concern for you, you should practice tender-hearted mercy and KINDNESS to others."

Colossians 3:12 (a) TLB

 

Love, grandma

Quilters

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

 

Had A wonderful day today because 3 of my friends who are quilters came this morning for us to continue the work on A quilt for the Windham Historical Society.  It's not a big quilt but I think it will be very interesting with photo's from long ago.  We went to the quilt shop here in town and they donated all the fabric to make the quilt.  We are planning to meet in December to do the actual cutting and sewing of the quilt.  We do have till July to complete it.

 

Jon Johnson hope you had a blast for your birthday.

 

Love, grandma

WILL

Sue is our niece and her husband Dave is a former fireman who was in NY during 9/11/01

Monday, November 8, 2010

 

I copied the email Aunt Shirley sent to me in regards to Sue's husband Dave's time at the NY marathon.  I would say "Dave sure had the WILL to finish the race and beat his last year's time.

 

Aunt Shirley's email

 

You asked how Dave did in the marathon-so I am sending you this from Sue. They came over yesterday afternoon to rake leaves, etc.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: <susanwinter@roadrunner.com>
Date: Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 7:43 PM
Subject: race time
To: mom <sjcanty@gmail.com>


Hi,
Dave beat his time from last year!  He finished in 4 hours 30 minutes, last year was 4 hours and 55 minutes.  He's happy, but he is really sore!

Tell Dad Zach had so much fun playing basketball with him, he wants to come back next weekend and do it again!  He said, Boy grandpa sure is good at basketball.  Especially for a 81 year old man!

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Where there is a will there is an "A"

"I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."

Philippians 3:14

Love, grandma

CHEERFUL GREETING

Sunday, November 7, 2010

 

I guess the most exciting thing that happened at our house was seeing Grandpa getting excited over the Brown's Game today.  I was gone this afternoon and came home just as the game was over.  Grandpa met me at the door with the good news and better yet Grandpa said he had an optimistic attitude about them winning.  It was good to see Grandpa CHEERFUL and GREETING me with a fresh pot of coffee all brewed. 

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Nothing is as nice as a CHEERFUL word and GREETING.

 

"A man finds joy in giving an apt reply---and how good is a timely word!"

Proverbs 15:23 NIV

 

Love, grandma

PEOPLE

Saturday, November 6, 2010

 

PEOPLE make a birthday special and that's exactly what you all did including many friends.  So many wonderful singing phone calls, birthday cards and yes even facebook birthday wishes.   John, the floor mat in front of the sink is unbelievably wonderful.  It really does help my back.  Back to earth tomorrow from this overwhelming high.  Thank you all again for making my birthday full of joy and happiness.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

The foundation of understanding is the willingness to listen.

 

"But oh, that my people would listen to me!"

Psalm 81:13

 

Love, grandma

PIZZA TONIGHT

Friday, November 5, 2010

 

Had a nice surprise today.  John called and said he and Michael wanted to take us out for dinner tonight.   After thinking what restaurant to eat at, Grandpa and I decided it would be fun for a pizza night here at home. John and Michael picked up the pizza from Cal's and it was Deeelicious.  Debbie is in Harrisburg this weekend so John and Michael were planning to come here then go see Garrettsville's team in the playoffs at Chagrin Falls tonight.  Tomorrow down to Columbus to watch the state track meet and Sunday morning to the cabin and then on to see the Browns play.  WHEW!!!!!  They are going to PAVE the road with a lot of tread this weekend.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Use stumbling blocks as stones to PAVE the way to success.

 

"A righteous man may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all."

Psalm 34:19

 

Love, grandma

BELIEVE

Thursday, November 4, 2010

 

My tummy is full and I'm just about ready to get into my warm pj's and curl up on the couch.  What am I going to do when it really gets cold?  Grandpa and I have two Sun Twin electric heaters, an oil furnace, an electric mattress pad for our bed and last but not least Grandpa's warm strong arms.  I do BELIEVE we will stay warm if we don't lose power. :{

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Faith sees the invisible, believes the incredible, and receives the impossible.

 

"Blessed are those who have not seen and yet BELIEVE."

John 20:29 (b) RSV

 

Love, grandma

ENTHUSIASM MINDS

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

 

Today I took my 91 year old friend, Kathryn, out to lunch for her birthday.  Her birthday was in August and she had so many lunch dates for her gifts that I was on the end of the waiting list.  We finished lunch and went to visit her 94 year old friend, Marie Dutter, who is now in a nursing home.  What a hoot hearing their stories from younger days.   These two ladies had so much ENTHUSIASM remembering their days of playing sports.  One was a basketball player and the other a baseball player.  In their MINDS they were as active as they were in their teens.  When it was time to leave we had prayer and Marie slowly closed her eyes to rest.  My heart is overwhelmed knowing her days on earth are short.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Nothing great was ever achieved without ENTHUSIASM.

 

"Therefore, prepare your MINDS for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed."

1 Peter 1:13

 

Love, grandma

WEARY

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

 

Today I went to vote and 3 of the 5 machines were not working sooooo I chose to do a paper ballot.  I was a little WEARY when it came to the machines.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

To walk with God, no strength is lost.

 

"They shall run and not be WEARY, they shall walk and not faint."

Isaiah 40:31

 

Love, grandma

TRUTH

Monday, November 1, 2010

 

I have to tell you the TRUTH.  I'm tired and there is a nice warm bed waiting for me so I'm going to say nite, nite.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Opportunity never comes, it's here.

 

"Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, handling accurately the word of TRUTH."

2 Timothy 2:15 NASB

 

Love, grandma