HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOMORROW MICHELE JACQUES

PERSONAL

I slept in this morning until 9:15am today after 9+hrs of sleep to a 3-. I will not be blogging for about four days, as I am heading out this morning to Canyonville Oregon for the O.S.B.T. Convention and leaving my computer behind, I will have my cell phone and it is listed on my blog. I am going down there because it is Bob Shipracks last one and I believe they will be electing John Mohlis as the new head of the State Building Trades, which is a good move as far as I am concerned, He has done a fantastic job as my replacement at the Columbia Pacific Building Trades Secretary Treasurer. I would ask all to go down blog and say my Novena to Mary as we have a new addition and he needs the prayers. I did get to swing my new driver yesterday and I really like it. My Union meeting Friday night was eventful, because after I was able to contact the Kaiser rep that should have been able to help get my co-payment money squared away and she did say I was denied, but could appeal. All three H.& W trustees were at the meeting so I made my appeal directly on the floor and I must say the reception I received from the membership, at least they approved my appeal. I thought I had the Kaiser confusion straightened out and I did tell her (Angela) Lou would be contacting her. I think I found out what the confusion was and it appears it was the difference between 2 different prescriptions, one prescribed by my primary care physician and one by my Neurologist. I must also say that the drawing for the BULL session participants went well and between Gil F. and myself we managed to be the first two tickets pulled for the drawing. Finally Gil will be able to make it, and we will have a few “regular hands” there. .I did get an email from Mary Ellen and it sounded like Mick is getting settled in a rehab center and doing better, thats the good news; the bad news is, we need to add Brother in Law Eric's son to our prayers as he is in the hospital and they are trying to find out what is wrong, they believe he had a heart attack (24 years old). Michael Ross didn't make it by as he was swamped with family tasks, but he is also heading south today and maybe I will see him on the road. The Deck is actually finished and all that is left to do is move Judi's plants and the patio table and chairs back. I was hoping I had received my Kaiser refund, or my S.S. $250.00 to help pay my way but that didn't happen. I am still waiting on All in One Mobility at Columbia Pacific Airport Way, and the “shower guy” to send someone or come by to fix my walk in shower as it is still not shutting off completely and the drip, drip, drip at night was keeping me up.

My new driver is here and I am leaving to go to the OSBT Convention, I did get a few swings in yesterday, thank you Gil.

I still believe the U of O is ANTI-UNION, and it appears to me now that they are not alone. Keep up the heat.

NEPHEW CHRISTOPHER IS IN AFGHANISTAN STILL BUT SURE SOUNDED GOOD ON THE PHONE. Thank you for your service and you are in our prayers every day. It appears our prayers are being heard.

Cousin Larry Pahut's, run off election is in November and he will also need more help. I will say thank you to any and all that helped. That would be a picture of our grandfather there on the right, John L. Monahan, L for Larry? His sister, Patty Ann Sullivan is his Campaign Manager and must have done a fine job. I actually did send him a check, and saw that it had been cashed and would ask all to give what they can. (campaign H.Q. Are 400 Spruce, Anaconda, Montana 59711) Based on the fact he is in a run off they will probably still need more funds, maybe I'll get my checks from S.S. or Kaiser before November?

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, the welcoming of Uncle Sandy into the house of the Lord, for the safe return of nephew Christopher from Afghanistan; good family friend Pat Percin, cousin Larry Pahut in his endeavor to become the Deer Lodge County Justice of the Peace, cousin Mick, nephew Arron; 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, especially for BRINGING DANIEL HOME SAFELY, and protecting Christopher; for the safe delivery of Brandee's new baby girl, Mick; and those, NOW covered with Health Care.

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.

M.S., 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 have changed when I take it to coincide with my noon regimen. 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, I am very pleased. It is supposed to be good for “gait” issues, even those with primary progressive. My BP is 138/84/63 at 10:45am.

POLITICAL

HEY JOE, I'M STILL WAITING:

June 23, 2010

As I mentioned earlier, seniors who fall in the "doughnut hole" in Medicare prescription drug coverage are already starting to get relief -- in the form of $250 checks -- to help cover the cost of prescriptions. Next year, prescription drug prices will be cut in half when seniors hit the doughnut hole, and, within ten years, the new law will have closed the gap completely.

This is information that every senior should know. Click here to download a flier you can share with friends and family:

http://my.barackobama.com/ReformForSeniors

Thank you,

Vice President Joe Biden

If you are interested, we are creating a special email list that is focused on health care implementation. While HealthCare.gov has a ton of consumer-oriented information, there are often news stories, blog posts, in-depth reports and other implementation-related issues that we want to share from the White House.

Between 2007 and 2009, more than 25 percent of Americans reduced their use of
health care. Yet CEOs of the nation's health care companies made nearly $1
billion last year--enough to fund a doctor's office visit for every resident of
Philadelphia, Dallas and Minneapolis combined.

CHECK OUT PAST BLOGS FOR THE Top 5 Social Security Myths. I am only going to list the first one from now on, as it is the biggest, as far as I'm concerned and I will save the space.

Myth #1: Social Security is going broke.
Reality: There is no Social Security crisis.  By 2023, Social Security will have a $4.6 trillion surplus (yes, trillion with a 'T').  It can pay out all scheduled benefits for the next quarter-century with no changes whatsoever. After 2037, it'll still be able to pay out 75% of scheduled benefits—and again, that's without any changes. The program started preparing for the Baby Boomers' retirement decades ago. Anyone who insists Social Security is broke probably wants to break it themselves.

If you have been following my blog you must be aware that I am not the happiest with the actions or inactions of Congress or the President but I truly believe that in his year and a half he has got more done for me and working men and women of this country than has been accomplished in decades.

LOCAL

WELCOME AFL-CIO PRESIDENT TRUMPKA. I understand he will be at the Longshore Hall on Monday and a jobs rally. I hope that Liz Schuler is with him after all she is a LOCAL UNION MEMBER. I will be at the O.S.B.T. in Southern Oregon but Judi did wrangle an invite and if Liz is there I asked her to say hello for me.

FROM BRENT BARTON---- New Campaign Office
 
We have finally moved into our new campaign office, and it's great. We have our own phone bank area with cubicles, and ample space for volunteers to come in and help out. Come by and check it out anytime, at 6566 SE Lake Road, in Milwaukie. Phone# 503-985-8173

Best wishes DR. JOHN and good luck; although I did hear some disturbing news at my Union meeting, hey John, say it ain't so.

Instead of debating the issues, Chris Dudley is avoiding them – running glossy TV ads with empty slogans and stirring music. Oregonians deserve more: a real discussion about the issues between the candidates - and grassroots campaigns that take that discussion to the doorstep.

YELLOW RIBBON SECTION

ONE RIBBON STILL UP, FOR CHRISTOPHER, be safe, hurry home, and it was great to hear from you.

DON'T FORGET, SOFT LANDING BILL

Please check the sites I have under YELLOW RIBBON as they all could use help.

If you are flying the American Flag, please keep flying it until ALL our Troops return 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

It's MLB Time, Hey Chicago, what do ya say, go Cubs go, Cubs gonna win today,! Lou, we are going to miss you.

And yes Mark, I will check the Mariners schedule and try to get up there before the summers over, although their announcers have said they were in store to beat their worst record since they came into the league.

Speaking of struggling teams, besides the Cubs and Mariners and Orioles; Peter have your people keep an eye on that Mehrens kid that will be playing fall ball for the S. Cal Rangers, I have been trying to follow his progress on line and he definitely has the right stuff, although his team is really struggling. Based on what I've read he will be making a wonderful closer.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS & CHARITIES

The American Rights at Work still needs help. We must not take our eye off that MAIN issue, our two Senators haven't. E.F.C.A. Especially in light of that mine disaster in West Virginia and those Rig explosions in the Gulf.

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

OTHER STUFF AND COMMUNICATIONS

****Thank You Mary Ellen****
May love and laughter light your days
And warm your heart and homes
May good and faithful friends be yours wherever you may roam
May peace and plenty bless your world with joy that long endures
May all life's passing seasons bring the best to you and yours

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 4 pages, and over 2,100 words today, I think. I'll see you later this week on my blog.