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Thank you so much everyone. Kel gives his heart to you too.
FIL had asked for special prayers, last month on the 14th I think. Lord must have waited to make sure FIL's wish is granted, that I reconnect with him which was on the 28th. I can't thank Him enough.

A few days ago, on the 6th, we had a solemn prayer for Leslie, the middle son whose battle with brain cancer was finally over. It had been 9 years since he went to Heaven.
Last night, was the first time FIL refused morphine, saying he's feeling fine. Mil said that his eyes were scanning the room and that he saw our Lord hiding behind a curtain.
I'm glad that she thought of calling Kel at work.
But it was too late for Kel to say his last goodbye. But Leslie will be greeting him at Heaven's Gate.

The body will be laid out at the local funeral home. Then a graveside service Tuesday.
Kel and I knew that FIL wanted a church service, as this man loved the church. So once again, it's about what MIL wants. I was surprise to hear Kel telling his mother NOT to create any scenes at the funeral home. She had threatened to oust 'unwanted visitors'.
He told her it's his father's day, and she can do whatever she wants after Murdock's buried.

You know sisters, I was afraid that Kel might crumble as he's the one closest to Murdock, but this idiotic thing MIL wanted to do really upset him. It's okay to take away the church service, but not okay to reject well wishers, as Murdock's a very much liked local figure.
Your prayers, my sisters, believe me, they have boosted his confidence.

Another subject. My ex older sister caught another stroke Wednesday. Before this, she had caught a mini stroke which left her with a slurry speech and slow in movements. That evening, a big stroke took away whatever speech and motor skills that's left..
Please pray for Oline.

Thank you again for all your prayers.

Sending prayers for Oline.

Prayers for Oline from me, too. God's will be done... More hugs coming for you and Kel.

Adding Oline to my prayer list too.

I am so sorry Kel didn't make it to say goodbye but I am sure he had already done that in his way. Holding all close and prayers for the coming days. I am happy to see Kel speak up but so sadden by the lack of the church service. I think Murdock need this would be and in his way had accepted it.....doesn't make it any easier. Love u guys muchas!!

Hugs to Kel and Bravo for speaking up. I'm afraid his mother is going to end up with a sad and lonely existance. My hubby's mom did the same, at the end the ones she lavished everything on deserted her when the money was gone. Our kids, for their dad's sake were the only ones who even visited her or attended her burial.

So sorry to hear of your sisters stroke, peace to her, hugs to you.

Also sending prayers for Oline.

On behalf of Oline's family, I thank you sisters.

Marion, you should see Kel rolling his eyes when MIL said Murdock wanted a closed coffin and no church service. Very contrary to the character of a man who had given three fourths of his life to Gapway Baptist Church, and even held bible studies at their home..

Karen I won't say you'll be proven wrong. It's already starting. When her favorite son showed up around 11 this morning, Kel's not needed.

Previously, I had decided not to attend the funeral, prior to the reunion. Then Kel's been hoping the change would make me go. I was dreading this. When she started talking of ending her life and all that drama that followed with that declaration.... Lord gave me this inspiration.
I told her that I'll be staying home as Kel needs to attend to her only and I don't want to prevent him from doing that for I fear my legs would only be in the way.
There wasn't a thank you, but disbelief that I'm willing to do that.
Nope, I won't tell her it's a pleasure! I'll see Murdock in heaven anyway.

goig to revival tonite, will pray for oline. hugs to kel

Sending prayers Jaye for Oline. I still can't imagine anyone like your MIL. She is a piece of work that one. To deny a man his dying wishes is beyond my comprehension. Just be sure that Kel is good with you staying home. Your loyalty is to him not for her benefit. He may need you himself since she has the other brother..... That would leave your Kel alone and that's not good......

I agree with Barb, she doesn't matter at this point...Kel does. Stand at his side.

I 3rd that!!! Jaye,stand by your man!!!!

Evening sistahs.
I always stand by Kel that's why I am still with him. If not, I would have left him after what his mother tried to do to me. But, I really had let her go even after time spent with FIL.
Anyway, I understand what you are trying to tell me, but....
Kel insists I stay home after what happened tonight. He's so mad that he might not even show up for the funeral.
Moreover, James will have his wife by his side. Donna said she'd be there being that she had not seen Murdock for a year now..

James disagreed on MIL's decision on no church service, especially when FIL still has the honorary title of one of Gapway Baptist Church's deacons.
She threw a fit, and at the funeral home, she told the funeral director, there will be no public viewing, just a couple of hours for immediate family.
The 'rest' if they want to pay their respects can do so at the graveside service. We are pretty sure she won't be asking our pastor to do the service, most probably some one out of the phone book.

It will be a better day for Kel and James tomorrow.
Good night sistahs.





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Oh by the way, MIL's furious as there wasn't ONE visitor paying respect at the house today. Not even an aunt, an uncle nor her nieces and nephews.
I wonder why.

Murdock don't deserve this humiliating send off. Thank God, he's not suffering any more mental anguish from MIL.

Sistahs, I know it's all about FIL. But I've made my peace with him.
Believe me, Kel won't be alone. Since Donna's a primadonna, James have proven time and time again that he'd be giving her attention, not MIL. (That's one reason MIL can't stand her)
Kel and James are expecting more drama. I'm surprise that finally both brothers agreed that MIL was being selfish, and said that to her face.
For Leslie's funeral, Kel was all over the place. Talking to guests and making sure 'things' were running smoothly. I was sitting by myself.
Only difference now will be, I'd be needing him more with my bad legs. So, with James having to handle Donna, and MIL will be on her own... plus to avoid more drama, and for peace's sake, I'm staying home. That will be a form for support for Kel. He knows I love him unconditionally, and that should be enough.

Good night, and thanks again for Oline's prayers.

Awww so sorry Jaye, Hugs to you both.

....and so the drama has started. Please don't take that statement as disrespectful but only what I think we all knew would be coming. Does the woman have so shame?

Jaye, if this is truly what Kel wants then you must do that....stay home. The very fact you stand by Kel no matter what she does has got to really annoy her......such a sad individual.

I will be leaving in the morning to go be with Sue when she has her GI scope. She called today and actually told me for the first time I can ever remember, that she is actually getting excited about my coming down. We will be having a family reunion in mom's memory next Sunday, then attending our aunt's retirement dinner the 19th. Bless Kim's heart, that is her birthday and she wants me to stay and attend the retirement party for our aunt. Oh....please take care everyone, will check in when I can.

Hugs, love and prayers.

I know you will be relieved when all this with Murdock is totally over, Jaye. Such drama. Who could think this up? They say truth is stranger than fiction and that is certainly the case.

Praying for the requests and everyone else.

Take care.

Morning everyone! Coffee is ready!
Andy and family left about 6 last night, and we had such a great time. Andy made pork marsala from scratch, with fresh cooked baby spinach. Oh my that was so good. Then we had Todd's favorite carrot cake with cream cheese frosting for his Birthday cake. Heather decorated the top in a hot rod theme, and he really like that! I helped MaryAnne with a homework project. She needed some fabric to decorate a paper turkey for school. So I let he go through my fabric and pick out what she wanted. Then I cut the fabric and sewed it to the turkey.

Thinking and praying this morning of and for Jaye and Kel. My heart will be with both of you....
LK, I can't get over how Dylan has grown.....and Maryann is just adorable. Great job on the turkey!!!!

Morning everyone.
Brrr it is cold! In the low 30s outside and would you believe that Kel has the ac turned on in the bedroom?

Anything Marsala would make Kel happy, LK. I'll take the spinach. Andy a gourmet chef? You must be very proud of him. Heather sure did a great job. Todd must be beaming all day! Did he buy himself another hot rod?
Oh look at Dylan! That's a face whose cheeks I want to kiss over and over! MaryAnne will have the best dressed turkey for sure ;)

Do be careful driving. Don't give yourself any ideas to test the speed limit! Rather you drive five miles under than trying to keep up with traffic, unless Kim's with you.
Memories will be swirling around the table for you and Sue. Maybe she'd take a cathartic journey then. How very thoughtful of Kim to want you to stay for your Aunt's retirement party. WAIT!! Maybe she wanted the girls all to herself on her bd?? Hehehe.. Nahhh... you'd make up for it.

Thank you for the prayers sistahs.

Got boxes to mail, and forgot today is Veteran's Day!!

To those with family that has made the sacrifice and Thunder's sons, especially... THANK YOU!

Oh this is too early for more drama!! I'm pulling my hair here!

MIL called Kel up and told him that there'd be no family gathering at the funeral home.
Straight to burial.
But after burial, there'd be refreshments at the Gapway church fellowship hall. The gravesite is within a football's field length from the church. She can't stop that as the church elders insist.
She said she'd welcome visitors at her house. Guess she want Kel and me to pass that word around after no one appeared at her doorsteps yesterday.

Kel's livid, as FIL had been in the appliance business for 40 years, besides being a much loved church fellow. Everywhere we go in town, folks would stop us and ask of Murdock but never MIL. Kel said it's not his dad's wishes at all. He'd enjoy watching a group of familiar faces reminiscing over him..
She should be happy now, guess it's payback for her husband to be more popular than her.

So sorry for again talking of this. Yes Carole, Marion.. this woman has more plots than any soap operas.

Sorry to hear there is so much drama Jaye. What will she be doing after the funeral?

No new hot rod this year.

Hello Ladies,

(((((((Jaye)))))) sorry to hear FIL has passed, but he is in a better place now. WOW MIL is really something, selfish uncaring person, causing a lot of drama for herself. Is she waiting for a "poor Me" from someone????? Kel is one heck of a guy!!! I'm sure after all this is over he will have one BIG sigh of relief.

Our weather has been so nice, but dang chilly in the morns, brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Supposed to be 75 today so I am going to be outside hopefully finishing left side of yard. Got all the Iris, transplanted going to fill in between with other flowers to have blooms from Spring to next Fall (at least I hope). I was able to get neighbor to change her sprinkling system, but because her yard was so soaked the water is still creeping into my yard, but it's drying up little by little.

Hope you all have a wonderful day

Using. The android now .monitorr crashed. Hi ÇINDy.
Hate this,
I will be home if Anyone needs,
Love all

Sorry about your monitor Jaye.

sending you love Jaye and Kel with big hugs (((())))) . YOu will be in my meditation walk tomorrow . You too Marion for a safe trip.
We may get snow and i do love to walk in the snow. There is something about the fresh falling snow that i love. I walk with a rythm of meditation ( a friend taught me this ) . I love to think of the snow flakes as kisses from loved ones in heaven falling down and kissing my face when i look up into the sky and close my eyes. Its very healing .

Jaye, is any of your family still in the wake of that huge storm? I've been praying so hard for them.

I've been wondering the same thing. The devastation is heartbreaking.

Morning everyone.
Jaye we have been praying for your family also.

wll, I think it's time for a divorce.mike has been gone 226 days this year and when he's home hes busy so we don't do bany thing orgo any where, so i'm thinking devorce, then I can do as I please.

Oh come on.....you know he isn't going to let you go!!! He only works on the house when he comes home for YOU!!! Now admit it! I've never seen a man so smitten in my whole life! His world turns only because of you!

You can work through this.

ok, got my meds, and is feeling better

^_^

My thoughts were with Jaye & Kel today as Murdock is laid to rest. I

No sunshine today, but not cold out either. Looks like rain but none in the forecast. In fact, we are going to have 90 degree weather again.

We are having an arctic cold front that was pushed down.It is going to be in the 20's for the low tonight.
:-( Brrrrr!!!!

Cody

Too cold for me southgal. When I was a young gal in my early 20's I remember standing on corner after work in 30 below weather waiting for a bus. I never knew there was any other kind of weather. So glad I don't leave in that kind of climate any more.

It is 35 right now. Too cold for these old bones.

Pegi,i hate real cold weather.I am hoping it won't get as cold as they say it will.They are saying it will be in 50's for the high tomorrow.It going to be like this for a few days.I live in Louisiana,so it only snows every once in a blue moon.All i know is this cold front needs to go back to where it come from.Lol!!

Stay warm Linda Kay!!!!

Cody

Awww!!! We are always willing to share with our southern cousins Cody!!!
It was 19* this morning...

Lol Barb!!! They are saying its 35° now.The wind chill makes it feel like 29°.So its very cold out.We are under a freeze warning.



Cody

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