EARL BLUMENHAUER FOR REELECTION TO CONGRESS, because we need him !

PERSONAL

I awoke this morning at 6am after 8+hrs of sleep to a 3. I took my am pills and put out my flag. I am going for “Breakfast all Day” at the Farmhouse and I am going to make sure we have everything we need and call my accountant and schedule an appointment. I also have some interesting information on nephew Rhyon in Afghanistan and I had a great conversation with Brandee's Mom and Dad yesterday and her pregnancy is going well, but lets still keep them in our prayers.

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 cousin Brandee's baby, nephew Daniel, as he is back in Iraq, nephew Rhyon in Afghanistan, cousins Rita, Vibiana and Mark on the loss of their mom, Aunt Ruthie; 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, even though I missed a few times, and I am very pleased. It is supposed to be good for “gait” issues, even those with primary progressive. I still have to check up on that new pill (AMPYRA). My BP should make my primary care Dr. happy.

POLITICAL

I am going to put a new section in the blog for Local Political races. The first Local Announcement follows:

PUT OREGONIANS BACK TO WORK! RALLY ON THE STEPS OF THE CAPITOL
JOB CREATION BILLS ARE PENDING TELL THE LEGISLATURE:
OREGON’S WORKING FAMILIES WANT ACTION!

JOIN US at the front steps of the Capitol:
Wednesday, February 10th
11:30am-1pm
Sponsored By: Oregon State Building and Construction Trades Council and Oregon AFL-CIO
I hope to see you there.

Don't forget to respond to the census as there are 37 governors elections this year and we can't let them Gerrymander congressional districts and end up like we did in the 90's. One of those 37 is right her in Oregon and I'm sure, keeping a Democrat in the Governors Mansion is Paramount.

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. I just wish he would have been specific in his State of the Union speech.

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?

New question for the day. Even if it goes without saying, say it anyway.

YELLOW RIBBON SECTION

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

Welcome to ‘The Mansion’ Anyone who has spent much time in the Afghan war could guess the sights and the living-standard particulars of Combat Outpost Sullivan, the home in Helmand Province for much of Weapons Company, First Battalion, Third Marines.
Click above link http://atwar.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/21/welcome-to-the-mansion/ to see photos at end of the article.

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

Indy, Taylor, M.S. and I didn't fare too well yesterday but the game was a good one and I am happy for New Orleans.

Brandon Roy is sure in awesome company for the Trailblazers, in the number of All Star selections, and Andre Miller is also in special company with that 50+ point game.

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. And yes Tim I will send you a reminder. John did tell me I could come to the Building Trades and make a pitch; which I will be doing. The walk is on April 17, 10 a.m., Pioneer Courthouse Square. Here's the link to our 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 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 under 4 pages again today. Good night and Good Luck, I'll see you next time on my blog.