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    Margaret reacted to Friends just call me Ross for a status update, I'm retiring tonight. I've been a volunteer with our local fire department for 45 yea   
    I'm retiring tonight.  
     
    I've been a volunteer with our local fire department for 45 years.
    It's time to retire.  
     
    My body has been holding up great until this past year.
    Plus, the new firefighters on our department can't seem to speak in 
    complete sentences unless they insert the 'f' word. *eye roll*
    And I don't enjoy being in that environment.  
     
    We have our annual firefighter appreciation banquet in two hours 
    and I intend to announce my physical retirement then.   
    In my heart I will always remain a firefighter.  
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    Margaret reacted to Shawnster for a status update, I get to meet my first granddaughter in July!   
    I get to meet my first granddaughter in July!
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    Margaret reacted to Loopy for a status update, Finally got outside. Cleaned off the deck and walked out to the garage. I always try   
    Finally got outside. Cleaned off the deck and walked out to the garage. 
     
    I always try to use the scoop type shovel to clear some snow closest to the garage door. Well, that snow was sooooo heavy I couldn’t move it very far. 
     
    I knew I would be in a lot of trouble if the blower didn’t start. 🥴 Cause it would literally break my back if I had to shovel. Probably would have listened in tonight. 
     
    Well, she roared up like a storm. 😁
     
    So I got the driveway done.🤪 
     
     
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    Margaret reacted to New World Explorer for a status update, I had unusual morning in the ministry today, namely showing the video "Why study The   
    I had unusual morning in the ministry today, namely showing the video "Why study The B"  7-8 times, with 2 of them hinting  real interest. (But hey, that was Chinese territory... - should do this more often)
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    Margaret reacted to Loopy for a status update, Got my car back from the dealer today. I’ve been saving up dollars for the rear axle   
    Got my car back from the dealer today. 
     
    I’ve been saving up dollars for the rear axle seal and trying to for the brakes.
     
    Did I get a surprise. They put the seal repair against the warranty. 😳
     
    Which means I have more than enough dollars for getting the brakes done. I don’t have to wait 2 to 3 months to save up enough. 
     
    I definitely said a prayer of thanks.
     
    Getting the brakes done next Monday. Yipppeee!!!!!!
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    Margaret reacted to Friends just call me Ross for a status update, Got some out-patient surgery in the morning. Trying very hard not to be too nervous.   
    Got some out-patient surgery in the morning.   Trying very hard not to be too nervous.  
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    Margaret reacted to Loopy for a status update, I saw our cobe today. He said we passed the electrical inspection now we just have th   
    I saw our cobe today. He said we passed the electrical inspection now we just have the plumbing inspection.
     
    Ooooo, I hope we can have our meeting at the Kingdom Hall Sunday. 
     
    What a praise to Jehovah’s name.
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    Margaret reacted to Friends just call me Ross for a status update, We "may" be meeting in our totally renovated Kingdom Hall on Sunday!!!! Say "may" bec   
    We "may" be meeting in our totally renovated Kingdom Hall on Sunday!!!!
    Say "may" because our new hall needs to pass several inspections first.
     
    With the quality and care that goes into our sacred service in building for Jehovah, I cannot imagine the inspectors denying the necessary permits.
     
    Though we are all grateful for the use of the County Museum's basement, we will NOT be unhappy to vacate it.  


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    Margaret reacted to Friends just call me Ross for a status update, I am so excited about representing our Congregation at the LDC project tomorrow! On p   
    I am so excited about representing our Congregation at the LDC project tomorrow!  

    On past RBC projects, I worked security and safety but, this time, I am slated to work in demolition-- 7:40 am to 5 pm.  I have never demolished a Kingdom Hall before.
    I'm guessing we will be 'removing' the Library, or  the Elders Meeting room, or the washrooms...or the entryway.  
     
    Ahh...So little time and so much to demolish.   
    I'm counting on prayer, pacing myself and my Bayer Back and Body to  get me through the day. 
     
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    Margaret got a reaction from paulc for a status update, I found my Be Strong assembly that BOE sent me but didnt make it to Be Bold, my dad w   
    I found my Be Strong assembly that BOE sent me but didnt make it to Be Bold, my dad was in the hospital 
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    Margaret got a reaction from humble bumble bee for a status update, I found my Be Strong assembly that BOE sent me but didnt make it to Be Bold, my dad w   
    I found my Be Strong assembly that BOE sent me but didnt make it to Be Bold, my dad was in the hospital 
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    Margaret reacted to Loopy for a status update, My spiritual dad did it again. Tuesday I get a message (afternoon—happened in the mor   
    My spiritual dad did it again. 
     
    Tuesday I get a message (afternoon—happened in the morning) that he fell again and was in the ER. 
     
    Mom also saw he had a couple seizures along with it too. She slapped his cheeks a few times to see if she could wake him up. When he came to he asked: “why you slapping me, I didn’t do anything wrong.” Now we are chuckling about that. 😁
     
    By the time I got there he had been placed in the ICU. He was allowed visitors 😳 and he was talking but also falling asleep quite often. His body was tired from the beating it took.
     
    Well, after quite a bit of tests they figured out what happened and the cause.
     
    “Dad” having 4th stage kidney disease along with a very bad heart (pacemaker/defibrillator) the kidney doctor had him on a very high dose of lasix (water pill). Because of that he was losing most of his potassium (also on potassium meds).
     
    Anyway, his potassium dropped so low it triggered what they diagnosed as a “fatal heart attack” if it wasn’t for the pacemaker doing its job. 
     
    Tuesday night tho his complexion looked a great deal better.
    Yesterday (his complexion looked even more terrific) they told the family and myself if he continued doing well with new meds he could possibly come home today. 😁
     
    “Mom” just messaged me to tell me Dad’s not coming home today. His legs (below his knees apparently from the kidney disease) are red and were not looking good at all yesterday so they are trying to figure out how they can help him. 
     
    Hoping to pick up mom tomorrow and get to take dad home.
     
     
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    Margaret reacted to Friends just call me Ross for a status update, C.O. visiting this week and he made an announcement tonight: One newly baptized siste   
    C.O. visiting this week and he made an announcement tonight:
    One newly baptized sister and one reinstated brother brings our congregation puplishers' numbers up to 47.  Wooohoooo!!!! 
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    Margaret reacted to Friends just call me Ross for a status update, The other night, my hubby and I were discussing events we would actually travel to se   
    The other night, my hubby and I were discussing events we would actually travel to see and purchase tickets to.  He said he would be willing to go out of his way to watch "Riverdance On Ice" 
    LOLOL
     
    Then, this morning, I found one of my solar-powered critters on the floor.  I was perplexed as to how it had managed to fall off of the window ledge.  My hubby says, "He was probably taking a selfie."
    LOLOL
     
    If only he wasn't such a staunch atheist.  He'd make a fun brother. 
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    Margaret reacted to Victoria for a status update, I want to thank you all dear brothers and sisters who replied to my status! I feel mu   
    I want to thank you all dear brothers and sisters who replied to my status! I feel much better now (till I get next bad news:) Living here is very interesting and exiting! Hope to meet you all in person soon and tell you more. Thank you very much!!! 
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    Margaret reacted to Friends just call me Ross for a status update, My MRI is scheduled for next Tuesday. That is the day I was going to meet up with my   
    My MRI is scheduled for next Tuesday.
    That is the day I was going to meet up with my Mom
    and my Brother, brother, so I won't have to make two trips.
    My Mom has an appointment with her cardiologist in the same city.
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    Margaret reacted to Friends just call me Ross for a status update, Sitting in radiology sipping contrast dye. They asked what flavor I preferred. I said   
    Sitting in radiology sipping contrast dye.  They asked what flavor I preferred.  I said peach.  This doesn't taste peachy at all.😋
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    Margaret reacted to Loje for a status update, A 36 year old ELDER, with a seriously rock solid theo family background, beautiful wi   
    A 36 year old ELDER, with a seriously rock solid theo family background, beautiful wife, happy marriage, new home, trips around the world, very active in every way,... just took his own life and no one understands why.  There were no red flags, no known depression, no clues.  We are related.  I'm used to feeling sorry for myself, having a sub-standard life with non-believers BUT, in terms of pain, what pain could ever compare to this scenario??  A brother commented tonight "We may see more of this..." A reference to the times we live in.  It is terrifying to watch  a "stable" one fall.  May Jehovah help us all.  PLEASE, pray for our elders, we need them, each and every one of them.
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    Margaret reacted to Friends just call me Ross for a status update, Got to the Hall this morning and an elder points out that my rear driver's side tire   
    Got to the Hall this morning and an elder points out that my rear driver's side tire is going down--FAST.
    By the time the meeting ended, the tire was flatter than flat and I had no idea how to access the spare.
    The elder had just been to a yard sale two days earlier where, for the cost of a whole two bucks, he was able
    to purchase a brand new car battery powered tire inflator.
     
    Took a while, but he managed to get 40 lbs of air into the tire and then he followed me all the way to my house,
    to make sure I wouldn't be stranded somewhere along the 30 miles of rural highway.
     
    Such loving care for Jehovah's flock.
    We are so blessed. 
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    Margaret reacted to Friends just call me Ross for a status update, The letter we have been waiting for for several years was finally read tonight. The L   
    The letter we have been waiting for for several years was finally read tonight.  The LDC has given final approval for our Hall's much needed renovation!!! 
    Permits are being acquired and we will have a third contribution slot in use: Funds for Kingdom Hall Project.
     
    It is going to be a long, hard road, so we were also asked to pray for the project's success.  
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    Margaret got a reaction from hatcheckgirl for a status update, What can I say to encourage you my Sister. I will keep you in my prayers   
    What can I say to encourage you my Sister. I will keep you in my prayers

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