tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11803180252292184362011-07-28T22:17:12.024-05:00Thoughts from me to thee....Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comBlogger441100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-18694244043692485692009-11-10T07:50:00.002-06:002009-11-10T07:58:32.446-06:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-40931170487127670692009-11-09T23:39:00.002-06:002009-11-10T07:59:10.186-06:00

Make a Smilebox greeting

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-68945965997552286242009-11-09T20:36:00.000-06:002009-11-09T20:37:40.405-06:00

Make a Smilebox postcard

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-34073066809187982292009-08-01T10:50:00.002-05:002009-08-01T10:54:53.119-05:00

Mom got a phone call about 1:00 am today from her sister, Nellie, in Colorado. Lloyd and Nellie's oldest son, Murray Phariss, died suddenly in Los Angeles on July 31. Murray was born July 13, 1950 in OKC. He married Laurie M. Larson on June 4, 2009. We do not know funeral arrangements yet. Please keep our family in your prayers.

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"God is with us, in good times and bad times; easy times and hard times; gentle times and turbulent times.When we face difficulties, God will sometimes remove them, sometimes He will show us the way to avoid them, and other times He will show us the way through them.Having God’s presence is more important than the circumstances we face or the people that are around us.When God tells you He will

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...Saul was given a very clear command from the Lord. Saul did what the Lord commanded him, but not fully. Saul added something that God did not tell him to do. When Samuel confronted Saul with his disobedience, Saul tried to explain. Samuel was not impressed with Saul’s explanation and told Saul, “Has the Lord as great a delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obeying the voice of the

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"God has foreordained the works to which He has called you. He has been ahead of you preparing the place to which you are coming and manipulating all the resources of the universe in order that the work you do may be a part of His whole great and gracious work."~G. Campbell Morgan

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MOST OF THIS WAS WRITTEN ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10:We had a tornado warning the afternoon of February 10! Yes--in February! Not just a watch, but an actual warning! The MDO (Mother's Day Out) director's Mom called her and told her the sirens were going off in Edmond and that there was a tornado warning. So, we all went over to MDO to help around 2:20 pm to make sure that the children were retrieved

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“I thank my God every time I remember you.”Philippians 1:3 NIV“Should auld acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind…?” I wonder how many people around the world sang “Auld Lang Syne” to welcome the New Year today. Although the language of this song is archaic to us, the question it asks continues to be one that those of us in this ninth year of the 21st century need to seriously consider.

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Thank you seems so inadequate to say to all of you who are praying for (and with) Mom and me, loving us, encouraging us, volunteering to do things to help us, coming to see us, calling us on the phone, sending us cards--the list goes on and on. We are both so very grateful to God for you and for all the things you're doing to help us during this difficult season in our lives.It is my

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-21074811798159466912008-12-05T07:42:00.017-06:002008-12-09T06:57:12.529-06:00

My "bride doll" had been missing for many weeks and I was angry that she was gone, yet fearful for her well-being. I knew without a doubt that I had carefully placed her (and the few clothes she owned) back into the third drawer of the marble-topped dresser. This was the bride doll’s "bedroom" and I was certain I’d put her there after my cousins and I had re-enacted yet another wedding with her

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-82761483738368325382008-12-05T07:35:00.011-06:002008-12-09T07:14:46.303-06:00

Even though the baby was born in His father’s hometown, no one but the novice parents knew of the baby’s exact moment of arrival. His parents were in every way fascinated with their infant’s tiny fingers and toes, His rosebud lips, His crinkly eyes, His hair that was softer than words could express. Everything about Him was absolutely perfect–a fact they would realize even more fully as he grew

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-10653667900124845792008-12-03T12:55:00.011-06:002008-12-03T13:10:56.523-06:00

Wow--God is SO amazing! I posted my "nevertheless" prayer this morning on this blog and on my CarePage. Then I talked to some ladies here in the church building about God showing me last night that I should pray "nevertheless." When I returned to the office, the phone rang and I told Janice that I would answer it for her. Guess what--it was Dr. Rahhal's office calling w/ a surgery date! God is so

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-54880254334771070512008-12-03T08:49:00.006-06:002008-12-03T13:07:53.591-06:00

God has shown me in the last two days that it is okay to continue to pray that this surgery could be done in December. In addition, He has shown me that I also need to pray "...nevertheless, not my will, but Yours be done."

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-18098776715036343342008-12-01T21:51:00.007-06:002008-12-01T21:58:52.473-06:00

12-01-08 UPDATE: Today I called both surgery schedulers at both doctor's offices to let them know that I would be willing to do surgery anytime in December, even if it means that I will be in the hospital recuperating over Christmas. I haven't heard anything back though.Please continue to pray that the surgery can be done in December so that I can start getting better sooner and so that the

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-47390671439279472022008-11-25T16:33:00.004-06:002008-11-25T16:36:48.694-06:00

~I just returned from my appointment w/ Dr. McMeekin. I will write more later about it, but this is simply to let you know that Mom and I feel more encouraged and our hearts are lighter than they were.~I WILL have surgery w/ complete removal of uterus, tubes, ovaries, and all lymph nodes. There is an 80% cure rate from surgery alone. After final pathology reports come back we will know whether or

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-38634281220143584082008-11-22T10:04:00.007-06:002008-11-22T10:15:50.759-06:00

I have an appointment with Dr. Scott McMeekin on Tuesday, November 25 at 1:15 pm. He is my new oncologist/gynecologist. I will have a 2-hour consultation/exam with him and my understanding is that by the end of this appointment I will know exactly what is going to happen medically for me. I do not know a surgery date, but it is certain that I will have surgery.Join me in thanking God that I was

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-8661766858562999642008-11-21T07:38:00.005-06:002008-11-21T07:42:35.004-06:00

This morning Mom read this to me over the phone:Build a little fence of trust Around today;Fill the space with loving workAnd therein stay.Look not through the protective railsUpon tomorrow;God will help you bear what comesOf jor or sorrow.by Mary Butts from Streams in the Desert by L.B. Cowman (November 21 reading)

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-51412204660058035892008-11-19T16:28:00.015-06:002008-11-19T16:52:52.641-06:00

UPDATE WRITTEN ON 11-17-08:I went to my pre-op appointment on Monday, November 17 thinking I would do blood work, etc. Instead, my doctor had thought of another procedure he could try in the office to get a biopsy! Those biopsy results should be back by Wednesday, November 19. Pray that they will be. You'll see why this is so very important as you read on. I may still have to have the surgical

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-91290642946387972202008-11-11T11:17:00.007-06:002008-11-11T11:23:57.018-06:00

In the "Outlook Today" calendar section on my computer at work, I have the following two questions pop up for me daily.1. Will I do today what God says to do?2. What lesson(s) is God trying to teach me today?Perhaps there are some spiritual things you'd like to be reminded of daily. This is a consistent way to do it. I also have my computer remind me throughout the day of different prayer

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-65747512497896033472008-11-05T10:41:00.006-06:002008-11-05T10:44:20.465-06:00

The next attempt to obtain a biopsy for me is on Thursday, November 20. Please pray that the procedure can be done without any complications this time. Pray for Mom and me to continue to have God's Peace that passes human understanding.

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-69630075932727712392008-11-04T08:17:00.005-06:002008-11-04T08:22:07.541-06:00

PRAYPray for our nation.2 Chronicles 7:14VOTE“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”Edmund BurkeTuesday, Nov. 4 from 7:00 am to 7:00 PMPRAYPray for those in authority over us.1 Timothy 2:2 

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-13764838159007091272008-10-30T21:58:00.010-05:002008-10-30T22:08:41.180-05:00

“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”Jeremiah 29:13, NIVRecently I was helping my aunt and uncle with a garage sale before they moved to Tulsa. Their neighbors next-door were having a sale also. It was a clear and bright Saturday in September, so bargain-shoppers were walking down the sidewalk between the two houses with their treasures in hand, like ants scurrying

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-27282783869524010532008-10-28T21:48:00.012-05:002008-10-28T21:59:53.718-05:00

Dear God,When we wake up each day, we never know what to expect. Thank You that we can confidently trust in You during each moment of our days and nights--in the fun times as well as in the difficult times.Thank You that You never leave us nor forsake us.Thank You that nothing surprises You about our lives, 'cause it sure surprises us sometimes. And every so often it's not a very happy surprise--

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-72698366097063436812008-10-28T20:18:00.011-05:002008-11-10T08:40:58.229-06:00

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine, and acts upon them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house upon the rock.”“And everyone who hears these words of Mine, and does not act upon them, will be like a foolish man who built his house upon the sand.”Matthew 7:24 & 26 (NAS)While thumbing through a new catalog tonight (11-22-04) I noticed a quote that said “Write your hurts in

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-18971018966519748452008-10-27T16:27:00.004-05:002008-10-27T16:33:36.505-05:00

Unfortunately, I could not have the biopsy on October 22 because as soon as I was under general anesthesia, I started throwing up. They had to pull all the tubes very quickly in order to prevent fluids from aspirating into my lungs, which would have caused pneumonia. As a result, the biopsy could not be done AND I have one very sore throat and mouth. I am used to a sore throat after a surgery,

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-2767481920951268372008-10-25T12:32:00.005-05:002008-10-25T12:40:47.665-05:00

"Come now, let us reason together," says the LORD."Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow;though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.”Isaiah 1:18 NIV I grew up on a farm near Crescent, Oklahoma and when it rained, trying to walk through the red clay soil was similar to walking through a giant batch of rusty-red Play-dough with an unexpected ingredient of

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-3671841497230851282008-10-24T22:27:00.004-05:002008-11-02T15:27:41.124-06:00

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above,coming down from the Father of lights....” James 1:17What a nice surprise awaited me today (10-12-04) upon my arrival home from filling out job applications all afternoon in Oklahoma City. When I pulled into my driveway on this crisp October day, I noticed that there was a very tall box by my front door. I thought perhaps something was to have

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-20407393381738859122008-10-24T01:46:00.029-05:002008-10-24T02:40:40.033-05:00

"Take life as it comes,not as you order it."~Dovie Velma Drye (Grandma) "None of us is as effectiveas all of us."~Janet F. Broyles "Never make a long-term decision based on a short-term emotion."~Janet F. Broyles~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~© by Janet Faye Broyles 09-29-04 & 10-23-08 Edmond, Oklahoma These quotes are protected by copyright

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-68678974978658237112008-10-23T19:15:00.006-05:002008-10-23T19:24:36.373-05:00

In 1994 I was privileged to go on a mission trip to Brazil with the Singing ChurchWomen of Oklahoma. We took Bibles to give to the Brazilian people we met, as well as several small items such as book-markers, ink pens, notepads, etc. One of their favorite items to receive was a pencil. I was perplexed and wondered why they'd want an ordinary pencil more than the other things we were giving away.

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-64962191856882797752008-10-23T18:59:00.009-05:002008-10-30T22:10:46.102-05:00

If we think of prayer to God as “knee-mail” we can draw some interesting analogies with that term and e-mail terminology. For instance, unlike e-mail, our “knee-mail” time is free-of-charge to us because God, our Eternal Provider, sent Jesus to pay the one-time price for us to be able to connect with Him any time of the day or night.Because God has called us by name, we have user names that He

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-20491383884378918482008-10-23T18:19:00.008-05:002008-10-23T19:03:29.056-05:00

“Since, then, we do not have the excuse of ignorance, everything–and I do mean everything–connected with that old way of life has to go. It’s rotten through and through. Get rid of it! And then take on an entirely new way of life–a God-fashioned life, a life renewed from the inside. . . .” –from Ephesians 4, The Message“. . .and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-19778371508120119002008-10-15T07:33:00.005-05:002008-10-15T07:45:03.645-05:00

Hmmm.... I am experiencing something unusual for me. I am at a loss for words. I know--you're in shock too! =o)I am having some health problems, which you know if you read the previous blog. Yesterday I went back to my doctor for ultrasounds since he wants to be absolutely sure what is going on inside me. Even though my biopsy was benign, he wanted more information.He came in the examining room

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-9653765859590506802008-09-25T09:53:00.025-05:002008-10-23T19:12:37.588-05:00

This morning I looked out my back door and saw about a dozen sparrows dining on my patio. Since there's only room for two at a time at the "drive-in" bird feeder, the rest were on the patio getting grain that had spilled out from the feeder. They didn't seem to have a care in the world as they hopped about and ate breakfast.This afternoon I have a medical procedure in my doctor's office that I'm

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-74558332614392594542008-08-20T09:45:00.007-05:002008-08-20T09:59:50.689-05:00

"Start with the realization that spiritual renewal comes from God. And don't seek the experience of spiritual renewal, but seek The One Who renews your spirit." (Steve Arterburn)I have this quote on my desk at work so I see it many times throughout the day.

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-25344667868321215252008-08-15T09:09:00.006-05:002008-08-20T10:00:16.265-05:00

This is one of the best things that I have read about prayer in a long time. Maybe years! Maybe ever!!"True prayer is when God's heart is expressed through your words. Prayer in its highest form occurs when the words I articulate, with my mouth or in my mind, are merely the containers for God's thoughts and desires. (Live A Praying Life)"I have put my words in your mouth and covered you with the

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-51077158493878227622008-06-24T19:45:00.006-05:002008-10-23T19:13:00.572-05:00

When I got home from work tonight I opened the blinds so that I could watch the birds at the bird feeders in my back yard. I saw a few birds, but the most surprising thing was--I saw something that made me think back to wheat harvest time on our farm. We usually tried to cut wheat around Memorial Day, but it was most often early in June when the wheat was ripe for harvesting. Daddy, Grandpa

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-66517632493802152232008-06-18T11:58:00.004-05:002008-10-23T19:13:18.012-05:00

"The Potter"by Janet Faye BroylesHere’s my broken life, Lord—broken like a cup;To my loving Father now I lift it up.Jesus, You’re The Potter—I am just the clay;You can make or break me—for I’ve no right to say.Just hold me in Your Hands, Lord,Mold me with Your Love;I trust You completely, Potter of Great Love.In my daily life, Lord, with Your Wisdom guide,Make my life more pure, Lord, wash me

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-1472814942924073002008-06-17T10:48:00.000-05:002008-06-17T11:44:14.328-05:00

Here's a great quote I read today:"Prayer is a habit. Worship is a habit. Kindness is a habit. And if you want to please God, you’d better make sure that these habits are your habits." Marie T. FreemanWhat do our habits say about us to God? To others?

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-5524657806855470052008-06-12T16:50:00.004-05:002008-10-23T19:13:39.321-05:00

This Sunday, June 15, is Father's Day. Memories are ready to be made every day, but especially around Father's Day. Don't miss out on making those memories no matter where you are or what you're doing. Even doing a chore for and with your Dad can turn out to be one of your favorite memories that you'll cherish for years to come. Here are some of my memories of Father's Day 2005.I had the best

Janet Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083548104994227656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1180318025229218436.post-11827027256298266232008-06-09T15:33:00.000-05:002008-06-09T15:33:03.112-05:00

This is my first blog on my first blog space. A friend of mine in Florida, Amber, started a blog space and I was inspired to do the same.I don't have much to post today. It rained all night Sunday night and up until lunch-time today. Now there are alerts for flash-flooding along the roads and the possibility of rivers flooding as well. I did fine on my drive into work today from Mom's house, but

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