Saturday 8-23-08

Went to Salina about Noon to take Jim to work. Saw the yellow Rolls Royce with the big eagle in front and 2 American flags flying from both sides of the car-headed towards Gypsum. Wonder where he was going?Somehow this all reminds me of Caddyshack. I am acquainted with the white-haired driver of the RR and he is a real gentleman tho.

Ate at Flying J before dropping Jim off at Smoky Hill Rehab. Didn’t know they close from 1AM to 5AM. They had been a 24 hr place.

A discouraging day at work for me. I asked a dying pt whether his/her sins are forgiven by Jesus (must make every attempt to keep this as confidential as possible). The reply was: ” I don’t have any sins”, later-”just forget about my sins”. As the shift went on the pt seemed restless. I asked if he/she has peace, and the answer was “no”, “Don’t cover me up, I’m not dead yet”, then, “I’m dying…let me die”.

This is a well-respected individual & one I have known a long time. I have heard it said that it’s easy to be saved, difficult to show people they are lost so they CAN be saved.

mikey

Friday 8-22-08

Spent about 6 hours on backups and making decisions about Sec 179 or regular depreciation on my next tax return. EIC will be a major factor here as opposed to wasting exemptions. Think it would be best to go heavy on Sec 179 & maximize EIC. Went to bed at 6AM & up again at 11AM for my next chiro appt.

Went to the chiro & quite a bit more sore than usual. Went to Sunset Park instead of the usual Oakdale Park to do my laps. Supposed to get up to 90 degrees or higher. Prob close to that at Noon. Then took Jim to work & ran a couple errands. Dropped off another tax return copy at Sunflower Bank. Then a quick stop at Dillons. Did some more pondering on various tax questions. Started on the tedious job of going over Quickbooks transactions to make sure they are posted in the correct account & making a list of those in question. Took a nap & headed for Hutch.

Tonight was my night with my good friend John Miller. El Potrillo was quite packed so Montana Mike’s was the next choice. Not so busy there and had a very nice relaxed time with John. First time for him to be in this rustic eating establishment. Later he treated me to a cafe latte with hazelnut. He had decaf & I had regular. A very delicious treat. Thank you John.

Rec a call from Jacob just before my turnoff at Roxbury/Lindsborg exit into cell phone no man’s land. Had a good chat with Jacob who had just returned from another exciting Friday night softball game. Heard Yoder Days is tomorrow.

Rejuvinated and ready to tackle those multi hundred Quickbooks transactions now.

mikey

08-21-08

Happy Birthday Eric!!!

Finished another big tax return & got that delivered at 9PM. A big load off my shoulders here. Ready for the next task & strangely up for it. Drove Jim around town since this is his day off. Did laundry & stuff like that. Did some shopping around & saved about $30 on necessities. That pleased me a great deal.

Off from the hospital since I worked Monday. Don’t mind a bit. Forgot to mention, yesterday at Center was a prayer service for the Church. One person prayed for each of about 5 age groups and then for various groupings, such as for the ministers and other groups. Lasted about 40 minutes while we were on our feet, those of us able to do so. That was good for my back Then a short song service. Later talked at length with Julian about some things on my mind, issues and all. He is a good listener.

Pilgrim School started today. Those of the student body that I talked with seem eager to get started again. I for one am glad I don’t have to go back to school. Public school here has been in session for over a week now.

mikey

Wednesday 8-20-08

Been about 2 weeks since I was last here. Guess that means there is nothing to write about. Life going on as usual. On Monday the 11th our SS class had a night out at Carriage Crossing. A good time & good food. Glad everyone could make it. Oh how could another SS year be almost over again??

Wishing Benji God speed as he travels to IGO in SE Asia. Planning to be there about 4 months. Will be missed here tho.

Glad to have Jeff N in SS last Sunday. Come again!

Yesterday delivered a HUGE tax return that has been rather difficult and has literally taken weeks to complete. Now there are others to take its place. Worked at the hospital Monday so don’t need to go in tomorrow. Said goodbye to one pt, at least on this side of eternity. Been in my life a long time. Hadn’t left yet by the time I clocked out at 3AM. Put 100 admission charts together, AND had an exciting ER-a bicycle crash injury at a culvert per scanner. These are the kind I like when they leave in much better condition than they arrive.

Looking forward to hearing all about the recent Nisly cousin trip to NYC. Details, details, details…..OHHH, and addresses also

mikey

Thursday 8-7-08

Worked my usual 3P-3A shift at the hospital today. Only 2 patients & relatively quiet. Only 1 minor ER today. I put 100 ER charts together last week, so with that job done I finished reading the “Tobias of the Amish” book tonight. I had read the ending already and finally got back to that part and read it all again. I have mixed feelings about this book and don’t wish to say what some of my opinions are. It was written by his son who was only 3 when his father was killed in a car accident. Many feel it is an accurate acccount of Tobe’s life.

About 5AM today a large lighting bolt fried some electrical equipment in the hospital which compromised the fire alarm system. Our maintenance crew was taking turns doing hourly rounds day and night to make sure of an early detection should a fire have occured.

With much sadness I have probably seen our departing DON for the last time while on the job. She is taking a job in a doctor’s office in Newton. I think she’s been here for 9 years as DON and several years earlier as a staff RN. Best wishes for your new job!

mikey

Wednesday 8-6-08

Another sleep filled AM & early PM. For some reason I have been much for tired lately & hard to get up and going. Recently had a refill of all my pills & am starting to wonder if some dosages have been changed, but too tired to check into that.

Took Jim to work at 2PM & dropped off a deposit at UMB. Also a stop at WalMart for several small items, etc etc. FINALLY, got the 2 tax returns efiled after making sure they are OK. This seemingly small task took days to complete as I just simply didn’t feel alert enough to send them off as is. A few very minor changes which really weren’t important anyway.

Went to my men’s meeting at 6:30 & today it was Alvin Y, Lorne K & me. Josh was helping get ready for visitors to their house later tonight. So many problems to talk over & so many prayer requests that we actually didn’t even have time to pray. Guess that can be done on our own time. Many heavy items on my mind lately.

Nathaniel Yoders from Ireland gave a program on their mission. His wife is Larry B’s sister. N has quite a strong Irish accent & we learned there may be 50 Irish accents in this small country that is only about a third the size of KS. My grandfather of at least 8 or 9 generations ago came from Ireland to Nova Scotia before my great-great-grandfather came to KS from NS in 1887 I think.

Had a bite to eat at Bayards late tonight.

mikey

Tuesday 8-5-08

Election Day!!

My parents and I are pleased that Kathy Martin won reelection to the KS board of education. She is a strong proponent of presenting creation in public schools. Lot of incumbent upsets in Saline County however, esp on the County Commission.

Took Jim to & from work again today. Trying to do everything possible to eliminate as much walking for him as we can. It’s a 2 mile walk one way to Smoky Hill Rehab where he was recently hired. Rec a compliment from one family member directed to the DON that she must always make sure they keep Jim working there as he a a Godsend. One other lady complimented his curly hair.

Almost ready to efile 2 large tax returns & made a call to someone else & have most of those questions taken care of, so another delivery of a very large tax return should be imminent.

Today Loyal & I went to Hog Wild Pit BBQ in Hutch to celebrate his birthday of some 5 months ago. First time for either of us to be there & I found it quite nice & was very pleased with my meal. Unfortunately we didn’t heed the 8:00 don’t be late warning, but still got in the door just in the nick of time. We weren’t hurried out either. Good to catch up with Loyal and his happenings such as the KS Youth Chorus tour & their many programs in various prisons which I am all for. Also had a tour of Craig & Rachel’s new house. I think they will have a perfect setup for watching sunsets with their large window facing an unobstructed view of the western horizon.

It was a good day.

mikey

Monday 8-4-08

Slept in quite late today. Didn’t get a whole lot done except taking Jim to work at 2PM & then back home again at 10PM. Ankle is doing much better with continuous Advil on board.

Spent a LONG time researching baptism to help me with a response to a certain young man I know. Grappling if salvation is in effect BEFORE baptism or after. I am of the opinion that a person is saved at the time of the new birth which should be before baptism.

mikey

Sunday 8-3-08

SS on Ecclesiastes Ch 4. Benji, John & Matthew in class along with Julian & Johann. Many are still on vacation. Julian had the sermon on embracing truth. Later discussed at length with Leroy about opinions on possible changes to the SS format. I would be in favor of a longer SS class period and shorter general assembly and use that as a sort of wrap-up or to share highlights between various classes. Also had a great conversation with Brian S.

Dinner at Marvin’s and a delicious meal as usual-meat and potatoes. I was also granted the honor of starting the lettuce salad All of Marvin’s children there except Josh, Phil & Steven Wagler & myself. Later us old 3 men talked the entire afternoon away without any of us falling asleep which rarely happens if I am in any way involved. Lots of politics, gossip and history and freinshaft, etc.

Had popcorn with Marvin & Rosa & youngest ones and more conversation with items close to my heart.

Went to Willards to sleep, but was sidetracked to bothering some young men swimmin. At least 2 had extended stays on the high dive before taking the plunge and took some extensive persuastion to get the task done. Those there: Grant (good to see you again, Kendrick, Lyle & Kristen, Cody & Steven (I think). One is soon getting married.

Singing at Elmer’s & a good time there & discussed the Tobias book with Elmer & made some more connections with that.

Then stopped to see Ryan who was spending the evening with some friends & got acquainted with them. Good to see you again Ryan. Glad to see you are diligently studying your Bible.

Then stopped to see Jim a bit & got some supplies 3AM. Home & to bed at 6AM.

mikey

Saturday 8-2-08

Slept most of the day away. Pain pills are catching up with me.

Jim called and said his ankle pain is really bad. Wanted to go to the ER, but finally took enough Advil to take the edge off and decided against it. Will try Stat Care on Monday & hopes to get a cortizone shot in the offending ankle.

Think I got all the new W-4’s faxed to New Hires for the recent new employees for those I do payroll for. Then picked up a new toner cartridge for my copier & had a meal at Hong Kong Buffet which always puts me to sleep, so guess that’s what I’ll do now.

mikey