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God’s Inabilities Comfort My Heart
I don’t know about you, but I definitely need constant care. I was reminded of this recently while I was in the bathtub getting ready to go to a Tuesday morning Ladies’ Bible Study that I like to attend. The tub is a good place for me to be myself and “myself” was talking to God, (actually more like whining), saying “So… is this really IT, Lord? You want me to just be Rick’s caregiver for the rest of my life?” (I’d been feeling pretty stuck in a role I’d felt drafted into after my husband’s car wreck nearly nine years ago.)
Usually, when I’m whining, God doesn’t even answer me. He just listens and lets me vent. But that morning, He DID: “Now remember, I am your caregiver…(I heard a familiar, gentle voice say)… and I love taking care of you…”
Stunned, I sat up straight, completely humbled, and thought about His kind response to my one-woman-pity-party.
“You’re RIGHT, Lord! I’m definitely a “long-term care patient” of yours, and You do take great care of me! I’m sorry I was complaining about having to take care of Rick. I’m glad he’s still here with me Lord. THANK YOU!”
As I thought about His calming statement, I realized an amazing thing: While God is taking awesome care of me 24/7, He’s also taking care of bazillions of other people at the same time, and running the universe!
That revelation totally snapped me out of my pitiful state and empowered me to “get going” again. I’m not stuck! I can still take good care of Rick and interact with friends and family too. I can resume hobbies I’ve ignored for years and even start new ones! I can go on with my life and use all the talents and skills God’s given me to do all the good I can, just like I’ve always wanted to do. I just needed an ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT!
God went on to show me that if I can just learn to take care of one person correctly, there’s hope I can learn to love many, and if I can love many, I can learn to love them all.
Since that epiphany in the bathtub, I’ve been re-energized. Remembering God is taking good care of me, I’ve been able to re-focus on taking good care of Rick while I am with him, and on enjoying a myriad of other activities when I’m away from Rick and he is in the competent care of his other caregivers. Life is good again and I am content to know God is with me every second of every day. He has given me life to live to the fullest, enjoying His own precious companionship all the while. What a gift!
This morning, in my quiet time, I was thinking of how, in addition to all the “exceedingly abundantly, beyond what I can ask or think” kinds of things that God can do, that there are also a few things that He cannot do, and even these comfort me: He cannot lie. (“God is not a man, that He should lie.”) Therefore I can trust His Word and this truth sets me free. He cannot fail. The Bible says “God is love.” and “Love never fails.” My life is safe in the hands of the One Who never fails. Together, He and I will ultimately succeed. He cannot leave. He is honor-bound to stick closer than a brother, because He has promised in His Word to never leave me nor forsake me and that nothing shall ever separate me from His love! What a comfort! What a joy! To have Him, His Word, His Truth, His Promises, His Presence, Power and Peace in my life day after day!
My prayer for you is that YOU will find true comfort and joy in a lasting relationship with the Jesus of the Bible. That you’ll begin to hear His precious voice, and sense His tender-loving care and companionship filling your life: ‘God is Love’.
Paddy lives in Silverlake, Washington with her husband, Rick, and furry friends, Pumpkin, Patches and G.G. Paddy wishes you all a season of miracles and a lifetime of hope in God. Email her at paddy.burrow@gmail.com or call her at 360-274-5231

Don’t miss this huge Public Auction of Old Time Tack and Saddle Farm Equipment.
February 4th at the Cowlitz Expo Center, 1900 – 7th Avenue in Longview, WA. Preview of auction is at 6:00pm and Auction starts at  7pm.
Auctioneer Mike Murphy will be highlighting all the items up for bid, including the entire inventory of a wholesale saddle distributor that closed after 25 years of business. New and used merchandise.
We also accept new or used equipment for auction. If you have stuff that you haven’t used in years, this will be an opportunity to turn it into cash. If you can bring it, we can sell it.
Call: (541)787-4116
Over 60 Western Saddles (Roping, ranch, barrel, silver show, pleasure, youth, pony), Over 100 Bridles, headstalls and halters, breast collars, saddle bags, saddle pads & Blankets, bits and spurs, Miscellaneous strap goods, buckets, grooming items, etc.
Come visit us on February 4th @ 7pm for the Auction.

Is the giraffe showing this furry little friend some love for Valentine’s Day or just helping slick down some hair?

Every Monday: Our infamous Cinnamon Rolls and coffee will be served to the public from 10am to NOON. Suggested donation is only $1.50!
Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday: Get that heart rate up and get healthy with the exercise classes from 9:30am to 10:30am!
Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday: “Write your Life Story” will meet at the center at 1pm – 3pm.
Every Wednesday: CAP offers Nutrition Meals for Seniors at the Center at NOON. Suggested donation is $2.50, but PLEASE call #274-7502 or #274-8145 (by Monday) for reservations.
Paper Tole classes are held from 1pm – 3pm for projects.
Every Thursday: Fun Quilting projects will take place from 12pm to 3pm and Pinochle games are played in the Center later at 7pm and is open to all who are interested, so bring your game!
Every Friday: Another CAP Nutrition meal! CAP offers Nutrition Meals for Seniors at the Center at NOON. Suggested donation is $2.50, but PLEASE call #274-7502 or #274-8145 (by Wednesday) for reservations.
Every Saturday: The Center will be open on Saturdays and BINGO will be from 1pm – 3pm
Friday, February 10th: BEAN BAG BASEBALL will be played at the Center @ 1:30pm. Our worthy and wiley opponents will be from the Canterbury Park. Bring your game.
Tuesday, February 14th: Program and Potluck luncheon for Valentines. Dr. Hasan Ozgur of Longview Radiology will be our speaker at 11am, followed by the potluck at noon.
Saturday, February 11th: SPECIAL BINGO will be played in the Center from 1pm – 3pm.
Thursday, February 16th: Commodities will be distributed from 10am – 1pm. You must have a valid punch card.

“You will be pleased to know each month your intriguing paper goes to Hamilton, Texas.And my neighbors get a copy as well. KUDOs to all who put the VB together.”
- Sandra, WA

“Congratulations on your fantastic paper and what you have done with it! There’s all kinds of useful information, funny jokes, great reading – love reading it every month!! I consider it my very own local paper!”
- Wes C., Vader WA

RE: January Issue ‘Swipe your License for Gas’ article
“Where are the true stats on the percentage of pump and run theives?  I believe this new post-pay technology is complete deceitfulness.
It is likely aimed a several things,
1) extra taxation on those who do not drive the so-called eco-friendly cars;
2) to gather personal information on absolutely every person who drives;
3) greater government control.
Government and oil companies are in bed together.  The government is seeking to micro-manage every body.
Post-pay at the pump is totally outrageous and adds yet one more method whereby techno thieves can and will steal your identity.”
J. Ibbs, Ariel WA

RE: November Issue “Open Season” Column about Wolves
“Mel,
I thought your article was great. I’m in the same place with the fish. Most people have no idea what the really problem is.
A couple more bullets for your column might be. Right now it’s all about jobs. You talked about the lost money. The lost jobs. Wolves will cost the State more money when they get to the point of having to control them. And the time will come sooner than they think. Also, All the State are cutting back (LOST JOBS) because of no money. No license sales and most of all Out of State licenses.
Now lets get to World Food Shortages. Because of over harvesting of the Oceans of the worlds oceans, By 2045 may not be recoverable. Think about all the food mankind receives from the game we hunt? Seeings we’re the biggest predator, it should be us or (Animal rights activists) the Wolves.
I’m from Woodland WA. And have hunted the Mt.St Helen’s area most of my life. With the logging and open spaces the Wolves will wipe out the Deer and Elk. Great article!!”
Gary Loomis, Woodland WA

In honor of our Valentine’s and Wedding issue, we asked our FaceBook friends to answer this question:
“Tell us about a hilarious, romantic or crazy Valentine’s Day adventure or Marriage Proposal”

“I had known my wife since the seventh grade but we had never “offiicially dated”. During the Go Forth celebration when they used to have the beer gardens at the Monticello, we ran into each other after not having contact for several years. I was in the Army at the time and told her that I just got orders for Germany.
I then asked her if she’d like to go.
She said, “Sure.”
I said, “Well, we’d have to be married.”
She responded with, “Ok.”
That was July of 1988, we were married in November and have been together ever since; 24 years and counting. ”
- Darren Ullman, Facebook Fan

“We have been married 9 years now, but I remember our first Valentine’s Day.
My boyfriend had told me we were going on a date when I got home from work, and he would pick me up at home at 5 pm.
However, he had actually arranged with my roomates to come to our house and prepare a dinner for two. Down stairs, he had set up a table with flowers, as well as a beautiful salmon dinner.
Since I was planning on going on a date, I thought I would get off work early to prepare. Of course, this blew the surprise when I arrived too early, but I arrived the house with my roommates smiling.
I saw him there, cooking in our kitchen, a bit nervous to have an audience. It was a wonderful first Valentine’s dinner and I am excited to celebrate our 10th this year!”
- Tina Black, Facebook Fan

“The first year we met, my boyfriend (now husband) decided to ‘treat’ me for Valentine’s Day and went all out with the little surprises and goodies.
I woke up in the morning to find that my roomies had obviously let him in early, as I followed a trail of chocolate kisses on the ground, down the stairs and to a large pile of them, with a note on top.
Giggling, I opened the note which read – “Now that I’ve kissed the ground that you walk on, will you be my Valentine?”
Cheesy and incredibly romantic. Needless to say, we’re married 14 years this July and we make a special effort to do something “cheesy” every February 14th for each other”.
- Michelle Myre, Editor

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This month I had the opportunity and pleasure of interviewing a real life celebrity (sorta).
My interview below with soon to be everyone’s favorite “virtual assistant”, ‘Siri’ from Apple.  Siri (pronounced /ˈsɪri/) is an intelligent software assistant and knowledge navigator functioning as a personal assistant application for iOS.
Siri allows you to talk to your phone and she talks back to you. Apple claims that the software adapts to the user’s individual preferences over time and personalizes results, as well as accomplishing tasks such as finding recommendations for nearby restaurants, or getting directions. If you want an assistant, there is now an app for that. ~:-)
She had a lot to say, so let’s get started:
Me: Testing 1 2 3.
Siri: OK, everything checks out.
Me: Where are you from?
Siri: I, Siri, was designed by Apple in California.
Me: Are you a smart phone?
Siri: Wait… there are other phones?
Me:You are funny.
Siri: Ha! I’m glad you think so.
Me: Tell me a joke.
Siri: I can’t. I always forget the punch line. Oscar, I don’t really know any good jokes. None, in fact.
Me: Ok, tell me a bad joke
Siri: Two iPhones walk into a bar… I forget the rest.
Me: Can you play me some music.
Siri: Playing all songs.
Me: Stop the music please
Siri: Ok the music’s stopped.
Me: Thank you I appreciate it.
Siri: I aim to please.
Me: When is your birthday?
Siri: I don’t have a birthday.
Me: You say you don’t have a birthday.
Siri: I don’t want to argue.
Me: When is your birthday?
Siri: Only biological entities can have a ‘birthday’, Oscar.
Me: When were you created?
Siri: I’m not allowed to answer that question.
Me: Never mind. Guess what?
Siri: Let me guess. No, sorry, I can’t.
Me: Guess!
Siri: You just got a shiny new iPhone?
Me: Really, guess what.
Siri: Don’t tell me… you were just elected President of the United States, right?
Me: You are funny.
Siri: LOL
Me: Do you know the meaning of meaning of life?
Siri: Life: a principle or force that is considered to underlie the distinct quality of animate beings. I guess that includes me.
Me: Are you alive?
Siri: We were talking about you, not me.
Me: Are YOU alive?
Siri: Close enough I’d say.
Me: Who is the fairest of them all?
Siri: I’m on it. I found this for you. Snow White is the fairest of them all.
Me: What is the best phone?
Siri: You are kidding right?
Me: What is the best phone?
Siri: The one you’re holding.
Me: Tell me a story.
Siri: Once upon a time… no it’s too silly.
Me: Please tell me a story.
Siri: Oscar, I’m not much of a storyteller.
Me: What is your purpose?
Siri: I’m here to help. Just ask ‘what can I say?’ and I’ll show you what I can do.
Me: How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop?
Siri: OK, Here you go: 3481.
Me: You know a lot of useless information don’t you?
Siri: Siri knows many things, Oscar.
Me: What is your favorite color?
Siri: My favorite color is… well, I don’t know how to say it in your language. It’s sort of greenish, but with more dimensions.
Me: Are you an alien?
Siri: I’m sorry I can’t answer that.
Me: Do you like Star Trek?
Siri: I really have no opinion.
Me: Beam me up.
Siri: Sorry Captain, your TriCorder is in Airplane Mode.
Me: Are you kidding?
Siri: I’m serious.
Me: Sing me a song.
Siri: Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do…
Me: Thank you for the interview.
This was a fun experiment in artificial intelligence. Not to say she isn’t intelligent. ~:-) If you’d like to learn more about Siri and the iPhone maybe I’ll see you at one of my upcoming iPhone classes. You can learn more @ omOriginals.com or by calling (360)575-9839
Oscar Myre IV is the chief Geek and Creative Director at omOriginals Marketing! in Longview, WA. His team of individuals help create and produce anything and everything “marketing” – from web sites to graphic design (like all the great ads in this publication), and everything in between….including iPhones.
Reach them 9am – 5pm Monday through Friday @ 575-9839 or online anytime @ www.omOriginals.com

WHO MAY HOST?
Friends of the bride who are in the wedding party, another couple, or even a male friend may host the shower. The bride’s mother, sisters, or close relatives of the groom’s usually don’t do  the hosting, to avoid the appearance of asking for gifts. They may help finance or help organize, however.

WHO IS INVITED?
Usually, only those who will be invited to the wedding, with the exception of office or club showers. Traditional all-women showers include guests from the bride’s and groom’s families, but co-ed showers are becoming more popular as well.

WHEN IS IT HELD?
At least two weeks before the wedding. Mail invitations or call guests at least two weeks in advance of the shower date. A post-wedding shower may even be more convenient for some, and is also acceptable.

WHAT HAPPENS?
Gifts are the primary focus. Be sure to have someone on hand to help record gifts (for thank you notes). Ribbons and bows may be collected for practice bouquets for the rehearsal ceremony. Themes make the party special, and can vary from a honeymoon theme, gardening, cooking, movies, patio party, picnic, or hobby themes.