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PERSONAL

I awoke this morning at 6am, to a 3 after 8hrs of sleep. It is a cool, dry morning. I took my am pills and put my flag out at 8am. I am down to just 20 pills a day counting my supplements and vitamins. I am keeping close track of my blood pressure (116/68/56 at 8am) and watching for leg swelling. I turned the T.V. on to C-span to see what was “important” today. send it to the On CNBC the DOW was up 55+ points. The good news is there is a new pill approved for M.S., AMPYRA and I will be doing some research on it. I did get signed up for Medicare and have my Medicare Card in my wallet and I still have to read the introduction booklet. It does not take effect until April 1st but I did get signed up before Judi! I did also update my Charities and put up a link for “Wally's Walkers” as some links have changed. Thank you Jonna Lynn as she was our second donation.
I did get to the retiree meeting and Dave was nice enough to give me 5 minutes to do a report on the information I have found out about the Mehrens's in the U.A. I think I will try to get the I.O. to put it in a “Local Union Report” for the U..A Journal.

God grant that I may live to fish until my dying day, And when it comes to my last cast
I then must humbly pray. When in the Lord's safe landing net I'm peacefully asleep.
That in His mercy, I be judged............Good enough to keep.

My daily prayer, is to Mary Mother of God…..”O Most Blessed Mother, heart of love, heart of mercy, ever listening, caring, consoling, hear OUR prayer. As your children we implore your intercession with Jesus your Son. Receive with understanding and compassion the petitions we place before you today, especially for the safe and successful birth of Brandee's baby, good friend Debbie Lee for her loss, nephew Daniel, as he is back in Iraq, Nephew Rhyan in Afganistan; and all in need. We are comforted in knowing your heart is ever open to those who ask for your prayer. We trust to your care and intercession, those whom we love and who are sick or lonely or hurting. Help ALL of us, to bear our burdens in this life until we may share eternal life and peace with God forever, Amen.”
Thank You, Mother Mary, for your help and assistance.

I know I have been repeating things, maybe too much, on my blog; but some of this stuff I need to be reminded of and some of this stuff others need to be reminded of, and I've cleared a lot so far.

LDN and AMP REPORT

This is my attempt to keep track of my experiences with my LDN treatment for my Neurologist and his RN. So far with the 4.5mg I think I'm noticeably better. I am experiencing better days and now that I'm doing the new dosage I am seeing a marked change. I have now been on that brand new FDA approved pill, Aminopyridine, and I am very pleased. It is supposed to be good for “gait” issues, even those with primary progressive. I will be checking up on that new pill (AMPYRA) also. My BP should make my primary care Dr. happy.

POLITICAL

I am looking forward to President Obama's State of the Union Wednesday. I am also going to put a new section on my blog for Local Political races.

I am still convinced ALL this health care “controversy” that was being generated was to take the publics mind off of the Employee Free Choice Act, American Rights at Work, “card check” legislation. Based on President Trumpka's speech at the National Press Club, and the President's meeting with Labor; I AM feeling much more positive.

How is it, our country is spreading “democracy” around the world, and because of a few U.S. Senators we don't even seem to practice it here in our own country. What was that threat made by the Republicans under Bush, (nuclear option)?

C-Span is reporting on the British Inquiry into the Iraq war and it seems Tony Blair did everything George W. TOLD him to do. It seems all the talking heads are giving grades to President Obama. He believes he has earned a B+; the talking heads last Sunday morning seemed to be settling at a B. I want to give him his B+ but, I will not, until we see the results of health care and E.F.C.A.. Based on what I have been hearing lately he is just a C+ and depending on E.F.C.A., which I sent another $25.00 to, a B+ is still possible.

I still don't know yet, if the “soft landing” bill is done but that is one issue I will keep harping on until I am sure.

Did you know that there were more vets that died last year because they didn't have health care, than have died in both the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars?

Question of the day. Who was it that came closer to destroying the American Financial System and the American Way? So far the count is, it's George W 7, Bin Laden 5, Madoff 4, Obama & Geitner 1 and a Jeff Grayson, who apparently taught Madoff.

YELLOW RIBBON SECTION

Check www.LetsSayThanks.com often to read feedback from the troops about the Let's Say Thanks program!

We now one nephew in Afghanistan, and his Mom did get a letter from him finally, it did take over a month to get, one back in Iraq and one in S. California getting ready to go; Who knows Where? Sounds like Afghanistan also. Be safe, hurry home.

At the 11th Hour, on the 11th Day, of the 11th Month a cease fire was signed to end the war to end all wars in 1918. How's that worked out so far?

SPORTS

All sports have superstars but I still believe Bret Farve is on a list by himself. I was looking forward to a Indy-Viking Superbowl but it is not to be.

Giz; You might want to let Peter know; his scouts in Pasadena should be paying close attention to that Mehrens kid, soon to be playing on Jackie Robinson Field.

The loss of Greg Oden and Joel apparently has not had too bad an affect on the Blazers, Joel sure stepped up after Greg went down and since he went down so have the rest of the Blazers.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS & CHARITIES

Judi has started on the M.S. Walk that comes up in April already, if you want to become a member of Wally's Walkers, the link has been updated, Jonna Lynn apparently found it. The walk is on April 17, 10 a.m., Pioneer Courthouse Square. Here's the link to the team page:http://walkorc.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?pg=teamlist&fr_id=13001
If folks want to join, they can just go to that page, scroll down to Wally's Walkers, and then click on the "join team" link.

The Cancer Center at Providence Hospital, as I know they were definitely a comfort to Dianna, her family and friends those last days. Their pink gloves advertisement is great. And because of Joe Lieberman the Susan G. Koman foundation will definitely suffer in their fight against cancer.

The American Rights at Work still needs help. We must not take our eye off the MAIN issue. E.F.C.A.

The U.A. Local 290 “Don Salee” Member Assistance Program.

OTHER STUFF AND COMMUNICATIONS“GET 'ER DONE” - SOFT LANDING ! And give them back their money, and their overdue raise!

Whether you attend a church service, a Mosque, GLBT gathering, or Synagogue service, please say a prayer that God; yours, mine or ours; keeps our service men and women in the Palm of their hand.

Mike; My blog is now 3 pages today. Good Luck, and I'll see you next time on my blog.