***A PRAYER FOR UNCLE HANK IS DEFINITELY APPROPRIATE***

AUGUST 12, 2012




PERSONAL:



I slept in today until 8am, and awoke to a 2-, after 9+- hours of sleep. I took my am pills (10) at 8:15am. And went back to bed and slept for a couple more hours before I got up and took my energy drink at about 10:30am. I took my B.P at 11:45am and it was 169/91/79. I am still making some major changes, as you can see already; PROPAGANDA OUT, PHILOSOPHY IN. I did get to Kara's shower and had a wonderful time. I slept late because after I got home I went out on the south deck and watched the shooting stars. When I finally made it to bed I had counted over 7. I woke up to a 2- because yesterday was such a long day. I will also say that the wedding shower party put on by Bobbie and Dennis at the Hutzenbieler estate was first class. Dennis looked great and I really liked meeting Kara's new in-laws and wedding party guest's. It is too hot for me to even attempt Mass today, though I was awake in enough time to make the Noon Spanish Mass Lloyd at John The Baptist Church. I think the new Velcro on my brace I got yesterday after my massage worked so good that my brace was too tight and that caused me enough hurt that I overslept.


I have given up on that “Union for profit Web site”. I did get a face book message from Liz and it sounded like she was having a blast in Philadelphia.


I am still working on correcting mistakes, AND NOT ALL OF THESE ARE MINE YOU KNOW!


IT STILL APPEARS I NEED AN ELECTRICTAN AS THE POWER IN THE KITCHEN IS STILL GONE :-( .



POLITICAL:



They have been “announcing” that Ro-Money, has chosen Paul Ryan as his running mate, that hurts me on at least 2 level's; one he claims to be “Irish” and two he claims to be “Catholic”.


I did see a couple of reports from Tax professionals that did show how Ro-money might possibly NOT have paid any federal income tax for the last several years. Go get'em Senator Reid !


I did get an e mail from Senator Merkley that he has introduced a bill that would get Home Mortgages interest rates down to 4%, but he also knows that the Republican controlled house will be holding it hostage until Millionaires get a tax break for all they earn over $250,000, as soon as I get a bill number I will report on it here.


I must also say we have much to do before the November elections, but I will also say, as a life-long Democrat; it does appear we will have a real coordinated campaign this year. THANK YOU ASHLEY.
You can view the details of any event by going to:
https://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gps2mb !


I also received a fundraiser letter from Congressman Schrader and I will put his e mail address in here so you can help fight the “Rove Billions” ! And sign his petition to get us out of Afghanistan.
Www.kurtschrader.com




Philosophy:



My advice for the new couple, if you Love someone, shouldn't you tell them that; at least once every day ?


IF WE CONTINUE TO BUY IMPORTS, WHERE WILL OUR CHILDREN WORK??


I will put the prayers I have been posting again right here up front again, especially for sister Danni, UNCLE HANK and me, because I missed Mass today also. And thank you all for Rhyon, Christopher, cousin Amy, cousin Brandee and soon, nephew Rhett..


“Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen.”


Prayer to St. Jude for Eternal Life


You are my solace, St. Jude, in the face of loss and sorrow. I pray that you will guide my heart away from the darkness of fear and into the light of Christ. May the hope that St. Jude keeps alive in my heart be a source of comfort to all those who grieve. For in that hope, we know God's mercy, and we trust God's promise of eternal life. My soul longs for the fullness of life, which is only to be revealed when I meet my Maker in heaven. Stay by my side, St. Jude, so that my soul will always know the power of your healing love. Amen.


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. For sister Danni, nephews Steve & Daniel, cousin Dennis, sister Mary, Aunt Mary, and Uncle Hank and those who are having health issues; protecting Christopher, Rhyon, Brandee, Amy and Rhett, and all in need, and the repose of the soul of cousin Dan Monahan's sister-in-law, Patricia. 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.”


I did return the book to the church library, “BECOMMING MORE LIKE CHRIST”; it is a basic guide to daily prayer and meditation and it has been uncanny in the assistance it has given me almost daily. I still think all those, so called, Christians in congress, especially V.P. Candidate Paul Ryan; could use a copy of that book!


I BELIEVE JESUS CHRIST WAS THE FIRST “TRUE” COMMUNIST, BECAUSE I BELIEVE HE WAS THE FIRST TO SAY; EVERYTHING “BELONGS” TO EVERYONE. In that same vain, doesn't that include healthcare?


ARE “ALL” WOMEN & UNION MEMBERS THAT ARE REPUBLICANS JUST STUPID ?”
(rhetorical question), THAT MEANS, I KNOW THE ANSWER.



COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS & CHARITIES:



The American Rights at Work still needs help; now more than ever. We must not take our eye off that MAIN issue, The President?, and our two Senators haven't; E.F.C.A. And based on what I have been seeing and hearing, the Republicans have Organized Labor directly in their cross hairs and picking Paul Ryan means they are locked and loaded.


The Local 290 “DON SALEE” Member Assistance Program; and you can even make a donation through the U.A. Credit Union, and we will be doing a “BULL SESSION” drawing at the Union meeting's to help raise $ for them and I did send in my 1st installment, but I am relatively sure I will not be able to play in tournament.



UNION REPORT:



I DON'T REMEMBER EXACTLY WHICH DAY'S THEY ARE, BUT I AM PRETTY SURE BROTHER MEL DAVIS AND BROTHER MATT WALTERS BIRTHDAY'S ARE IN THE FIRST 2-3 WEEKS OF AUGUST, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEL, AND GOD REST YOUR SOUL MATT.


BROTHER JEFF LYLES DID GET ON MY BLOG, AND I DID PUT THE LINK TO HIS PETITION IN HERE (Will you sign his petition? Click here to add your name; I did:
http://signon.org/sign/people-on-social-security?source=c.fwd&r_by=1761362

Thanks! Jeff



I did hear from Barbara Smith Warner at Building Trades that Senator Wyden will be in State most of August; it maybe a good time to invite him to the Union Hall.


We need to remember Brother Jimmy Walters, Brother Bill Edens (who looked pretty good at the retiree meeting); and Brother Sonny Newsom who are recovering from surgeries and Brother Jim Zettlow who is fighting Mesothelioma, and brother Dennis Hutzenbieler who is doing well and heading off to a wedding in Anaconda, for speedy and successful recoveries so please add them to your prayers, and the family of Brother Jack Sundstrom.




SPORTS:



THE OLYMPIC'S STARTED AND WE HAD ONE OF OUR OWN, AN OREGONIAN GOLD MEDALIST; LEADING THE U.S.A. DELEGATION. U.S.A. U.S.A. ALSO I THINK candidate ro-money got the President a few more votes at the opening ceremony, and I think they agreed on Face The Nation this morning; and why do you suppose all those liberal TV and radio personalities love to bring up the fact that England, France, Germany and most of the rest of the enlightened world has free health care but forget to tell people they also have government's that SUPPORT unions, could one be tied to the other ?


I AM MORE OF AN AMERICAN LEAGUE FAN, ORIOLES & MARINERS, BUT I MUST SAY THE NATIONAL LEAGUE WAS VERY IMPRESSIVE WITH THAT ALL STAR WIN.


IT IS TOUGH BEING A MARINERS FAN, THEY STILL REALLY NEED SOME RUN SUPPORT, AND IT SURE WILL BE HARDER NOW THAT THE YANKEE'S HAVE STOLEN ICHIRO !



FAMILY & A.O.H. REPORT :



KARA'S WEDDING SHOWER WAS GREAT AT HUTZENBIELER ESTATE IN VANCOUVER, AND APPARENTLY WE NOW HAVE A FEW MORE SULLIVANS IN THE CLAN :-) !



AND I FOUND OUT UNCLE HANK IS NOT DOING SO WELL:-(


I DID GET THE MENRENS MONAHAN BLOG UPDATED, FINALLY, AND WHEN I GET THE OPPORTUNITY I WILL E MAIL THE FAMILY MEMBERS WITH WHAT I HAVE AS FAR AS MOST POPULAR NAMES, I HAVE 51 !


OUR CONDOLENCES SHOULD ALL GO OUT TO THE FAMILY OF COUSIN DAN MONAHAN ON THE LOSS OF HIS SISTER-IN-LAW, PATRICIA MONAHAN.


It still appears I am one of the few “followers” on most of my blogs !


Bobbie, my blog is 5 Pages and 1,600+- words.