*** 11 YEARS AGO TODAY***

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012




PERSONAL:


I awoke this morning at a little after 6am, and took my am pills. (10). I took my B.P. at about 8am and I am back here in the computer room to get hooked up and check my email, and this wonderful (NOT) computer program is messing with me again. My B.P. was 145/77/62 at 10:45am, pretty good considering this damn computer is messing with me again. I put out my flag this morning for the anniversary of 9-11 and I missed the lawn guys this morning, and Judi is heading over to see David this morning and has her date with Maurge tonight but I did put together my list of what and when I am taking my pills for Dr. Zarelli and my appointment on Thursday, and I did request a walker, as I have fallen three to four times in the last few weeks and an appointment with my primary care Dr. to talk about my knee; it would sure be nice if she would schedule me for the same day ?


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:



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, and from what everyone is saying, we better. THANK YOU ASHLEY.
ou can view the details of any event by going to:
https://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gps2mb !


I 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. And I also understand his lawn signs are ready, but I did miss the function last Saturday.
ww.kurtschrader.com




Philosophy:



IF YOU TELL YOURSELF A STORY LONG ENOUGH, PRETTY SOON YOU WILL HAVE YOURSELF BELIEVING IT. I am no longer a smoker !!


If other people think you are crazy, is it possible you could be ?

Is it easier to lie after that first one ?


No matter how bad you think things are for you, and it pains me to say it, but; it's worse for many others, right here in the so-called “richest” country in the world, and it will be worse under a ro-money/ryan presidency.


I will put the prayers I have been posting again right here up front again, especially the repose of the soul of Uncle Hank, and for sister Danni, brother Gil. And thank you all for Rhyon, Christopher, cousin Amy, cousin Brandee and soon, nephew Rhett..


FOR THE SEAL TEAM THAT GOT BIN LADEN ! AFTER 11 YEARS TODAY !


“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.”


FOR THE FAMILY OF UNCLE HANK BURGESS a 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 and Aunt Mary, brother Gil 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 Uncle Hank Burgess. 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, “BECOMING 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:



SUNDAY IS THE SUSAN G KOMEN WALK FOR CANCER AND YOU CAN SUPPORT JUDI, WHO IS WALKING HERE IN PORTLAND BY GOING TO THEIR WEBSITE.


THE BULL SESSION DINNER AND AUCTION IS TONIGHT AT THE CONVENTION CENTER.


SAVE THE DATE, OCTOBER 17, FOR AN OREGON NATIONAL GUARD FUNDRAISER, HOLLOWEEN PARTY, 6pm AT THE 290 HALL IN TUALATIN; ALL DONATIONS APPRECIATED, and the responses seem to be coming in good.


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 I did win one of the “BULL SESSION” drawings at the last Union meeting and told Dave S. to give it to Justin May and now I need to call Ed Ellis to ask him to use my 1st installment as an auction donation starter for Justin at the dinner Auction.




UNION REPORT:



SUNDAY IS ALSO THE 290 PICNIC AT BLUE LAKE PARK AT NOON.


SENATOR WYDEN, WE NEEED THOSE GOOD UNION JOBS ON THE PIPELINE AND COAL TERMINALS !


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


We need to remember Brothers Jimmy Walters, Brother Bill Edens, brother Dennis Hutzenbieler, (who looked pretty good at Kara's wedding), Brother Sonny Newsom, brother Gil Freeland for their speedy and successful recoveries who are recovering from surgeries, and I saw Gil Labor Day and he looked great.




SPORTS:




MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL WAS SURE A GOOD GAME, AND APPARENTLY ERIN AND CRYSTAL ARE HAPPY THE SEASON HAS STARTED ALSO.

PATRIOTS WON BUT SEATTLE LOST THEIR FIRST GAMES.




FAMILY & A.O.H. REPORT :



I DID UPDATE THE MEHRENS MONAHAN BLOG BUT FORGOT TO PUT IN THE PRAYER TO SAINT JUDE FOR UNCLE HANK.


HE A.O.H. MEETING IS THE 18TH AT THE NEW KELL'S BREW PUB. I THINK NEPHEW DANIEL MIGHT EVEN MAKE IT?


I DID UPDATE THE MENRENS MONAHAN BLOG, AND I DID E MAIL THE FAMILY MEMBERS WITH WHAT I HAVE AS FAR AS MOST POPULAR NAMES, I HAVE RECEIVED MORE THAN 50 RESPONSES ALREADY !


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


Bobbie, my blog is 4 Pages and 1,200+- words, and I do think I saw Dennis in the crowd at the Oregon game Saturday.