Dustin has arrived in D.C. tonight and is on his way now back to Liberty U. by van. I'm very thankful for his safe return. I know I probably shouldn't refer to him as my baby, but I guess as moms, our children will always be our "babies".
Posted on Mar 19, 2007, 11:24 PM from IP address 151.199.106.12
Hi, friends,
I've been on the site, and have read a few postings about my dad's death. Thanks to those of you who have thought about me and said prayers for my family during this time.
Unfortunately, I was out of the country when Dad died and couldn't get back, but I was with my family in spirit, and kept in contact via phone as much as possible. According to my sisters, Mike Yates,who officiated, did an outstanding job. He told us things about Dad's past that we never knew!
A special thanks to Janice, Robert, Carolyn and Jenni for your messages. I truly appreciated your thinking of me.
I am enclosing my e-mail in hopes that anyone who wants to just get in touch can do so now.
Blessings,
Helen
Posted on Mar 17, 2007, 5:27 PM from IP address 216.145.85.9
I remember when my Daddy would come to your Father almost every year for a New Ford...Orbry was so good to Daddy, He would tell Daddy to just test drive the car, and of course, that is all it took. My family has always thought very highly of your family. Prayers and thoughts, Patti
Posted on Mar 17, 2007, 11:08 PM from IP address 208.107.106.238
The death of a parent is a defining moment in life. When it's the last one, it's especially life changing. Suddenly we find out we are the older generation in the family. It makes me admire my own parents more for the losses they faced and still stayed faithful in their love and duties toward us.
Posted on Mar 19, 2007, 1:41 PM from IP address 4.249.240.247
I hope you'll stay in touch with all of us on our forum. Seems like no one posts much anymore, but it's always nice to see someone new. You're in my thoughts and prayers, and one of my dearest friends, from way back.
Love you!!!
Posted on Mar 19, 2007, 11:28 PM from IP address 151.199.106.12
hanging in there. Dustin's wife had sent an e-mail today that one of the team members managed to get sent...saying they were all safe. Dustin had gotten 2 very brief messages to her last weekend saying they arrived safely. They return on Monday. Pray for safe journey. Your daughter did write me and encourage me. That was sweet of her and you. Thank you my friend, and God bless!
Posted on Mar 16, 2007, 12:53 AM from IP address 151.199.92.210
How is everyone doing? There is not much posting and I need to hear from home. How is the weather, we finally had a breakthru and it is around 45 to 50 which is spring time for us. There is a whole lot of melting going on which makes for messy cars but...who's complaining. I am just happy to see the ground again. Take care, stay care, and hug those around you. A hug says alot....
Posted on Mar 12, 2007, 6:14 AM from IP address 208.107.106.238
It isn't all the way here, but it's close. Yesterday we used the air conditioning in the car midday. Of course, by 8 p.m. when we headed home, it was time to turn on the heat--and it was quite cold this morning. Such is spring, we heard frogs hollering a few evenings ago, another definite sign; and my daffodils are blooming.
Clintwood is still here, and we are still blessed to live in such a place.
My husband preached at Dante this week, Castlewood next, and then he is open. So pray he will get more calls.
Along with the sunshine comes the inevitable need to clean the windows and everything else, but even that is a welcome change.
Blessings,
Kay
Posted on Mar 12, 2007, 4:11 PM from IP address 4.249.240.105
here today ,was a lil rain shower this morning lasted about 10 minutes sun came out was a beautiful day high in the low 70s , wind has kicked up this evening here on osbornes gap but a beautiful evening , cant wait to plant a lil garden .hows everthing your way .mabe you will get some of this weather soon take care godbless.....fred ps .. the flowers are blooming and the frogs is hollering so it want be long
Posted on Mar 14, 2007, 6:46 PM from IP address 207.69.138.141
I know some of you have posted your birthdays on here and some of you have emailed me your info. The great majority seem to want the birthday info posted on a web page. Send (email) me as many birthdays as you know with the name and email address of the victim and I will set up a page with this info on it. Put "Birthday" in the subject line of the email. Thanks.
Posted on Mar 10, 2007, 11:45 PM from IP address 24.54.221.114
I just dug out Not really, we ended up with 17 inches of snow and 60 mph winds so...needless to say, We will be happy with anything short of this. Thanks for asking....Take care...ME
Posted on Mar 8, 2007, 10:46 AM from IP address 208.107.106.238
As some of you know, our son Dustin is going on a mission trip to China, leaving next Friday, the 9th and back on the 19th. Please keep him and his fellow 11 team members in your prayers. Thanks!
Posted on Mar 1, 2007, 10:35 PM from IP address 71.254.40.151
Kay, and also Patti for your encouraging e-mail. Danny and I drove to Lynchburg...partway last night and the rest this morning to have lunch with Dustin and his wife. They are very busy with school and where he is a part-time youth pastor, and they were scheduled to have dinner last night with the senior pastor. We sort of went on spur of the moment, but I felt that I needed to see him, if only briefly. And it felt great to do so.
Posted on Mar 4, 2007, 9:23 PM from IP address 70.110.2.52
feel sorry for Patti We have around 12 inches of snow and today we are under a storm warning of another 12-14 inches. Enough already, seriously, it does get challenging at times. Love to all.
Posted on Feb 28, 2007, 2:58 AM from IP address 66.188.179.127
pretty weather here today patti in 60s sun is shining robins in yard sounds like we are in a different world doesn't it, hope your weather clears up for you patti.i feel for you as im drinking this sweettea on my front porch soaking up the sunrays.take care godbless .fred
Posted on Feb 28, 2007, 1:08 PM from IP address 207.69.138.135
I'm sorry you stuck in the snow when we're getting touched by spring. I know sunshine always cheers me up. Does everyone where you live have Seasonal Affective Disorder, I would if I were there, I'm sure....
Posted on Feb 28, 2007, 4:04 PM from IP address 4.249.240.161
for your empathy or sympathy, whichever. Yes, alot of people do suffer from seasonal disorder. I gets to the point you just want to throw snowballs as every passerby. :0 Take care, and we now have 17 inches of snow.
Posted on Feb 28, 2007, 6:16 PM from IP address 65.248.238.191
Julia once told me that my writing produces vivid word pictures. However, nothing I have composed holds a candle to a crazed Patti throwing snowballs at passersby, who can't go very fast because of the weather... Hang in there, spring comes, even where you live.
Posted on Mar 1, 2007, 5:24 PM from IP address 4.249.240.101
I AM TRAPPED IN A HOTEL, SOLO, IN SIOUX FALLS, SD. I HAD TO TRAVEL HERE FOR WORK, AND WHILE TAKING SOME INSERVICE CLASSES, THE BLIZZARD(AND I AM NOT TALKING ABOUT THE DAIRY QUEEN KIND EITHER) AND THEY SHUT DOWN THE INTERSTATE FROM HERE TO MY HOME TOWN IN BLUE EARTH, MN. SO.....IT COULD BE THREE DAYS BEFORE I GET OUT...THE WIND IS 45 TO 50 MPH AND WE HAVE 12 TO 13 INCHES OF SNOW.... are you lonesome tonight???? Heck yea...
Posted on Mar 1, 2007, 8:25 PM from IP address 65.248.238.191
I can't imagine such horrible weather. I would be holed up in Minnesota. I don't do winter driving!!!!!!!! I guess I would have to learn, but I wouldn't like it. Try to make the best of your situation. Try to relax, get a good book to read, maybe some movies...pamper yourself. It's also a chance for some prayer and meditation. I hope you can find some things to keep you busy. Ever once in awhile I like a little quiet and solitude. Take care and God bless.
Posted on Mar 1, 2007, 10:31 PM from IP address 71.254.40.151
thought waiting 30min in car till rain let up was bad enought tonight sorry patti to hear that your stranded just remember the (son )will shine upon you godbless take care .... fred
Posted on Mar 1, 2007, 11:10 PM from IP address 207.69.138.141
I am still held up, interstate is closed and may not open until Sunday, yes, Sunday. We now have approx a total of 17 inches of snow and 45 to 60 MPH winds so, there is no movement. Airport is shut down and so is the taxi, MALL!!!!!, and those important places. Oh well, that keeps me from stripping the gears on my credit cards. Love to all, Eskimo Patti where only the strong survive. Really...
Posted on Mar 2, 2007, 3:07 PM from IP address 65.248.238.191
you could have had some of the wind we had today. It would have blown your snow clear to Siberia. Hope you're well rested and not too bored. Missing shopping is a major tragedy--I went today and found two pairs of slacks and a nice top for $40--bless those markdown racks.
Posted on Mar 3, 2007, 7:15 PM from IP address 4.248.228.90
It's very nice to be remembered even though I do not do a very good job at sending wishes to everyone else but I do think of every one often. A lot of good people were born in February....there's Robert, Debra Mullins, Lanny, Peggy Branham, Ann Marie, yours truly and a few presidents.(That's all I can think of right now....remember I am a senior citizen...lol). So to all the birthdays I have missed here's wishing each of you a great birthday and a great rest of the year. I know I've had a wonderful birthday and still celebrating!!!!
Love to you all,
Marlene
Posted on Feb 28, 2007, 7:01 PM from IP address 67.22.163.116
WHAT A WONDERFUL DAY WE HAD HERE IN CLINTWOOD 60 DEGREES, DO YA BELEAVE THAT ?AFTER LAST COUPLE WEEKS .HOPE ALL OF YOU GOT OUT AND ENJOYED A LIL OF IT ,GODBLESS TAKE CARE ....FRED
Posted on Feb 21, 2007, 7:23 PM from IP address 207.69.138.141
snow and ice and snow and ice and rain and thunder and lightning and snow, all in that order. Strange, Strange, Strange but oh well, we deal with what we get. Love to all. Patti
Posted on Feb 24, 2007, 6:05 PM from IP address 66.188.179.131
It's been awhile since Henry asked our opinion. Since having the listing won by a considerable margin--isn't it time we got the list posted?
People who have some of them down could e-mail Henry what you have so he can compose a list and post that to replace the poll. Then those who are not listed could post their birthday to be added.
It's not like we don't know how old everyone is!
Posted on Feb 20, 2007, 8:08 PM from IP address 4.249.240.233
came across this highschool album i purchased a few years ago at a yard sell for a quarter bet you cant buy one for that now lol , (my wife says im a packrat )godbless take care
Posted on Feb 18, 2007, 11:08 AM from IP address 207.69.138.134
just wanted to drop a note, say hello and we are still in the Artic Cold. Sorry to hear about Helen's Dad, and Sharon, you take care of yourself. Welcome back, Freddie, and Happy Birthday Robert. You are like wine, I am sure. You get better with age :0 Stay warm all you Virginians and I hope to see you when Minnesota decides enough is enough and bring back that object called the "SUN" or the "SON" Love to all....
Posted on Feb 18, 2007, 8:29 AM from IP address 66.188.178.196
hope all is well your way , it has been the north pole here last couple weeks ,but spring is around the corner going to be in the high 60s next week yea!!!!!!!!. take care godbless . freddie and family
Posted on Feb 18, 2007, 11:00 AM from IP address 207.69.138.134
Glad to hear the Frozen Chosen are still alive and well. The meeting Jim was to speak in was cancelled due to the weather (rather isolated location); and we decided to take a Retreat time, just the Lord and us, and it has been profitable in that regard. Rarely do we ever miss a service, but sometimes the Lord needs to speak to you privately and directly, I think. We'll be out and about tomorrow. Have a good week.
Posted on Feb 18, 2007, 4:15 PM from IP address 4.248.53.75
are so sweet. I so enjoy when you post because whether you realize it or not, YOU, my friend, have been given much much wisdom....Enjoy the warm weather.
Posted on Feb 18, 2007, 5:13 PM from IP address 66.188.178.196
Friends were received from 2-4 pm today at Mullins Funeral Home, with service at 4. I didn't get to go. He will be buried in Nicklesville Monday. Helen wasn't able to be here. I will let you all know when I hear from her.
Posted on Feb 18, 2007, 12:02 AM from IP address 141.152.69.129
the death of Helen Dickerson McCoy's father. It's too late to do flowers, but a card would be good if there's an address on file. Of course, prayers for the family are always on time.
Posted on Feb 17, 2007, 9:40 AM from IP address 4.249.240.175
I hadn't heard anything about it. Helen may actually be out of the country. The last I heard from her, she was getting ready to move from and sell her house. She was going to visit her sister, Penny in Georgia and then was supposed to go to Costa Rica (I think or some other country in Central America) for a month. I know she asked me not to send her any e-mail forwards, as she wouldn't always have access to a computer. If anyone hears anything, please let me know. O. J. had been in a home in Kingsport. Debra lives in Big Stone and Mary in or near Meadowview. Right now, I wouldn't know where to send a card to Helen.
Posted on Feb 17, 2007, 2:34 PM from IP address 141.152.69.129
and it was Panama where she was going. She was to be there from Feb. 6th-March 6th. I talked to someone else and they said the other 3 girls are here in Clintwood. Still don't know any other arrangements. Will update when I do.
Posted on Feb 17, 2007, 3:37 PM from IP address 141.152.69.129
Happy Birthday yesterday! Hope you had a good one!
I was in the hospital yesterday having a heart cath. Praise the Lord; I got good news re heart. Now, more tests to determine where the pain comes from.
Hope you have many more birthdays!
Love,
Sharon
Posted on Feb 15, 2007, 9:05 AM from IP address 216.24.109.182
in dickenson county and i think i carried the cold weather here with me it been cold since i have been here but spring will be here soon. i have got movend in finally. beautiful home here in osbornes gap community of the county .and my 2 granddaughters im raising loves it also .they like the bus ride to school lol that will get old soon im sure but we are doing well looking forward to seeing old friends soon as we travel and shop in the area so godbless all .......fred
Posted on Feb 14, 2007, 6:52 AM from IP address 207.69.138.135
osbornes gap is over by camp jacob if you know where that is or in clintwood down brush creek at riteaid and turn right handed up osbornes gap road. grandmoms house would of been nice but baby brother has his office in there and some of moms things there also ,hope to see you soon god bless ...fred
Posted on Feb 15, 2007, 2:28 PM from IP address 207.69.138.135
for your prayers and praises to God for all His blessings.
As Kaye told you Spencer did not have infection, just inflamed hip joint! The doctor said it came from the same bacteria that caused his ear infection. I have never heard of this before, but the dr. said it happens all the time. As a matter of fact, another child came to ER, was beside Spencer with same problem. Both had been given Amoxicilin. I am wondering if it were Amoxicilin. ???????????
Nicholas went through lots of tests; Donna has not received reports on the MRI. We are waiting for those results. He has to have platelets every 7 days now; he has been transfusion dependent for 2 yrs. now, and he is accumulating too much iron in his body which can cause organ failure. So... now another med to get rid of excess iron.
We are still begging for platelets!! If you can't give, please spread the word. Call 423-224-5888 to schedule. It is a 2 hour process, and we know how much effort and time it takes; we appreciate it more than words can express.
Janice, would you email the Dickenson County teachers? Maybe someone can go on a snow day.
Praying for each of you--I check on you often--don't have much time to sign in.
Love,
Sharon
Isn't it almost time for a birthday???? HMMMMM.....
Posted on Feb 10, 2007, 11:39 PM from IP address 216.12.82.139
From: samjw [samjw@ntelos.net] Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 6:42 PM Subject: Pray for SpencerBoggs! PLEASE PRAY FOR SPENCER BOGGS. HE IS HAVING TROUBLE WALKING; FLUID HAS GATHERED ON HIS RIGHT HIP. HE HAD A REACTION TO MEDICINE LAST WEEK AND HAD HIVES ; NOW THIS. HE HAS BEEN ADMITTED TO CINCINNATI CHILDRENS HOSP. FOR TESTS. HE WENT WITH THEM FOR NICHOLAS' TESTS AND CHECK UP. THEY WERE GOING TO START BACK HOME TODAY AFTER NICHOLAS FINISHED UP, BUT NOW SPENCER IS BEING ADMITTED. PRAY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. THANKS, SHARON
Posted on Feb 9, 2007, 6:54 PM from IP address 216.24.110.133
Spencer is going to be okay, got a report from Sharon yesterday, and he will be allright without surgery or major intervention. So, it's time to praise the Lord! Perhaps Sharon will give us an update on both when it's convenient.
Posted on Feb 10, 2007, 3:07 PM from IP address 4.249.240.247
Thanks for much for the good news. It is great to hear good news for a change....love to all and we are above zero today. first time in 15 days.. Yeah......Sunbathing, here I come...
Posted on Feb 11, 2007, 10:03 AM from IP address 66.188.176.108
Just read your post Kaye, and I will be in prayer also for you and Jim. Speaking of prayer, Danny has a stress test scheduled for in the morning in Kingsport. Remember us, too. I know we all have situations in our lives that need prayer, so let's lift each other up daily. Love and God's blessings to all of you.
Posted on Feb 6, 2007, 11:28 PM from IP address 72.66.176.30
please let us know the results of Danny's stress test. And I agree that we all have daily stress in our lives - in some form - so let's remember each other in prayer.
Friends, I love you all!
Posted on Feb 7, 2007, 10:36 AM from IP address 216.24.111.123
Up here in the Artic circle as Kaye appropriately stated, we stay indoors as much as possible so will be praying for all. Spoke at the Funeral of my friend's son, very sad, especially since my own 21 year son accompanied me. I cannot imagine her feelings when she went down stairs to wake him up and he was gone...home to be with The Lord. Twenty five, oh my, how young but God in His infinite Wisdom...Love to all...PS: We have not been above zero for the past 14 days. :-0
Posted on Feb 7, 2007, 10:29 PM from IP address 66.188.176.108
although they ran several tests on him...fussed at him for not taking one of his meds as prescribed. He came home with a monitor that has to be worn for 24 hours. He'll return it tomorrow. I guess they'll get back to us soon. Thanks for the prayers.
Posted on Feb 8, 2007, 12:03 AM from IP address 72.66.176.65
Hope everything is ok with Danny's stress test. I had one done several months back before the blood clot incident and it was "normal." The only way to really detect a problem with the heart is a catheterization; not a bad procedure to undergo. I really dreaded it abut it wasn't nearly as bad as a lot of other tests that I have had done.
You remain in our prayers and the Hales also.
Posted on Feb 9, 2007, 11:11 AM from IP address 69.160.113.142
One of the blessings of this board is knowing we have friends who will support us in prayer.
Jim and I are facing an uncertain situation and important decisions. We want to be in the perfect center of God's will, and ask that you pray to that end.
Thanks!
Posted on Feb 5, 2007, 8:13 PM from IP address 4.248.234.75
will be in my prayers. I pray God will guide and direct you and yours by His Holy Spirit. And when you don't know what to do, stand still and wait upon The Lord. I have learned that one the hard way. love you.
Posted on Feb 6, 2007, 7:04 AM from IP address 12.210.129.173
Knew I could count on you all. Been thinking about you since the Artic circle moved south. I had so many layers on when I went out this morning, I felt like a toddler in a snowsuit.
Posted on Feb 6, 2007, 6:59 PM from IP address 4.249.243.171