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August 22nd Edition

Published by the members of the World Wide Web Circle of Friends for the members of the World Wide Web Circle of Friends about the members of the World Wide Web Circle of Friends. We are everyday people doing extraordinary things on an International Scale on the web! We have different life experiences, different cultures, different ideas and some of us even speak different languages but by learning to see what we have in common, we can more easily overlook any differences. "We are family" and we care and love to share!

days until Reunion 2008 in
INTRIGUING SOUTH AMERICA !

The Discovery of Insulin

The most dramatic story in Canadian medicine had an inauspicious beginning. A shy part-time instructor at the University of Western's medical school, Frederick Banting, came to visit the august professor of physiology J.J.R. Macleod in his office at the University of Toronto. A skeptical Macleod listened to the shy and hesitant Banting describe how an idea had come to him, one sleepless night, of how isolating a secretion in the pancreas might hold the key to curing diabetes. This substance was nothing less than the holy grail of medicine and Macleod demanded to know why Banting thought he could succeed while so many had failed.

Diabetes is a debilitating illness caused by the body’s inability to metabolize food. Other researchers knew that the disease was related to the pancreas, but had no idea how. The prognosis for those who developed the disease early was dismal. They suffered intense hunger and thirst and faced coma and death. The only, highly questionable, treatment was starvation.

Banting, a farmer's son from Alliston, Ont, persisted and to his credit Macleod relented and provided the young man with a laboratory, some experimental dogs and an assistant, Charles Best.

Banting was not the first researcher to suspect that certain cells in the pancreas, called the islets of Langerhans, release a substance into the blood which holds the key to diabetes. Many had tried to find the substance, and failed. Banting got his idea for finding this elusive substance when he learned that although a dog gets diabetes if you remove its pancreas, it does not get diabetes if you just tie off the pancreas.

Banting and Best began their experiments in July of 1921. They operated on the dogs, tying off the ducts through which digestive juices leave the pancreas. Several weeks later, Banting removed the withered organs and then injected an extract from the islet tissues into dogs whose pancreas he had removed. The principal symptom of diabetes is a high level of sugar in the blood. To Banting's delight, his injections lowered the level of sugar in the blood of several diabetic dogs.

Charles Best (left) and Frederick Banting (right), with a dog used in their experiments to isolate insulin (Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, U of T).

The route to scientific discovery is rarely direct. Banting's operations on the unfortunate dogs were unnecessary. He soon realized that the substance can be extracted from a whole pancreas and the team found a less controversial source in cattle. But his experiments did show that there was a diabetes-fighting substance in the pancreas. And they encouraged Professor Macleod and biochemist James Collip to try to do what Banting and Best lacked the scientific skill to do -- to isolate and purify the mysterious substance.

On January 23, 1922, a 14-year old boy who was dying of diabetes in Toronto General Hospital was injected with an extract that Collip had made and purified from ox pancreas. The dramatic improvement in the boy's condition was convincing proof that the Toronto team had made a life-saving discovery.

While news began to spread about the breakthrough, the team suffered a huge setback. Incredibly, they lost the ability to retrace the delicate, complex procedure of making insulin (as Macleod had named it). When they finally did regain the knack, the effect of their discovery was sensational. A doctor in Boston likened the appearance of insulin to a religious miracle, as patients were brought back almost literally from the dead. A conference in Washington hailed the discovery as "one of the greatest achievements of modern medicine."

After the achievement came the bickering over who should get the glory. Banting was incensed when the Nobel committee ignored Best and made him share the prize with Macleod, whom he had never liked. Critics of Banting pointed out that his original idea was wrong and that his experiments were shoddy, but since the discovery would never have been made without him, his fame was assured. While Banting shared his prize money with Best, Macleod shared his with Collip.

The men had little to do with one another afterwards. Macleod returned to Scotland. Collip went on to be the first to isolate the parathyroid hormone. Best replaced Macleod as professor at University of Toronto. Banting, who died in an air crash in 1941, tried to bury the hatchet and perhaps gave the best epitaph: "I have always thought that Science was greater than the individual and that Insulin therefore spoke for itself and the story needed no further telling."

Although not a "cure" for diabetes, insulin has saved the lives of millions. Even with insulin, diabetes patients develop health problems -- such as blindness and kidney disease -- more frequently than healthy people, and diabetes remains a major cause of death. But thanks to the discovery of insulin, millions of people who suffer from diabetes now lead relatively long and normal lives.

James H. Marsh is editor in chief of The Canadian Encyclopedia.

Are you interested in reading about Canada? The most comprehensive and authoritative source on all things Canadian can be found on The Canadian Encyclopedia site.
Sharon from Paradise Island, aka Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

Special Celebrations

To find out who has a Special Celebration in August visit the Birthday Calendar or the August Trivia Pages

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND/OR ANNIVERSARY TO EVERYONE CELEBRATING!!

We look forward to hearing all about your special day.

If you are not listed in the calendar please be sure to email, if you find broken links, or incorrect info BigSisPatBC Canada. For celebration notifications email Jami from Maryland.

Craft Site Directory Newsletter: August 2008

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SECTION 1):*~*: What's New at CraftSiteDirectory.com?

SECTION 2):*~*: Newly Added Craft Project Ideas Find links to craft project ideas that have been added to various web sites for August 2008.

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SECTION 1):*~*: What's New at CraftSiteDirectory.com?

We have added many new links to the craft site directory lately. Here are just a few of the categories that have had new links added and have all received extensive updates. Enjoy browsing these newly updated categories:

Beadwork

Just for Baby

Hand Embroidery

Cross Stitch

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SECTION 2):*~*: Newly Added Craft Project Ideas Here are links to craft project ideas that have been added to various web sites for August 2008. This sewing project from Debbie Mumm shows how to make a summer time apron. Debbie Mumm

Here is an interesting new project at Free Craft Unlimited. Make a wallhanging flower bouquet using a hammer, nails, and paint. Free Craft Unlimited

Here is a cute 'Happy Football' cross stitch design from the Kreinik website. 'Happy Football

Block nine of the Debbie Mumm 2008 'Block of the Month Quilt' is fairly simple and would even make a nice Christmas throw pillow cover if you adjust the measurements. Block of the Month Quilt

For August at AOK Corral they have added a cross stitch scripture design with a beach scene background. AOK Corral

Marcus Brothers Textiles have added a new quilt block pattern for August. This design would be suitable for both boys and girls; tween to adult. Marcus Brothers Textiles

Crocheters, don't forget to check Annie's Attic free pattern of the day. There is a 'printer friendly' link available for these patterns if you look in the right hand margin of the page. Annie's Attic

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Happy Crafting from CraftSiteDirectory.com!

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Bea Barnett from NY, USA

Be sure to check out all the wonderful craft ideas in the WWWCOF Craft Site and let us get this group active and crafting. Any ideas, please send them to Aussie Jan.

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Australian Report

Here is a pic of the new member of the family born this morning at my daughters' place. They are new to animal husbandry, so it is all very exciting. No snow on the ground, but my daughter says it was minus 6 degrees celsius. She spent the night in the shed with the mother, then thought nothing was happening by 5am so went inside as it was so cold. They came back out at 8am, and the little one had arrived. They have just started out, and bought pregnant females, should be four more babies (crias) over the next few months. They will organise that the babies arrive in warmer weather in the future.

Aussie Jan.


Laughter the Best Medicine

The tiny Pianist

A man walks into a bar with a paper bag. He sits down and places the bag on the counter. The bartender walks up and asks what's in the bag.

The man reaches into the bag and pulls out a little man, about one foot high and sets him on the counter. He reaches back into the bag and pulls out a small piano, setting it on the counter as well. He reaches into the bag once again and pulls out a tiny piano bench, which he places in front of the piano.

The little man sits down at the piano and starts playing a beautiful piece by Mozart! 'Where on earth did you get that?' says the bartender.

The man responds by reaching into the paper bag. This time he pulls out a magic lamp. He hands it to the bartender and says: 'Here. Rub it.'

So the bartender rubs the lamp, and suddenly there's a gust of smoke and a beautiful genie is standing before him. 'I will grant you one wish. Just ! one wish~~ each person is only allowed one!'

The bartender gets real excited. Without hesitating he says, 'I want a million bucks!' A few moments later, a duck walks into the bar. It is soon followed by another duck, then another. Pretty soon, the entire bar is filled with ducks and they keep coming!

The bartender turns to the man and says, 'Y'know, I think your genie's a little deaf. I asked for a million bucks, not a million ducks.'

'Tell me about it!!' says the man, 'do you really think I asked for a 12 inch pianist?

wayne&jenny


Health Matters

Guide to Medicinal Herbs

Looking for an all-natural remedy for arthritis or a quick fix for the common cold? Find out more about medicinal herbs to treat or prevent what ails you.

There are a wide variety of herbal supplements to help prevent and treat many diseases, including heart disease, cancer, arthritis, low immunity, depression, common colds and menopausal concerns.

Adapted From: Foods That Harm, Foods That Heal, Reader's Digest Canada

Inspirational

Small Steps To Big Change

Making Big Change Easier

When we decide that it's time for big changes in our lives, it is wise to ease into them by starting small. Small changes allow us to grow into a new habit and make it a permanent part of our lives, whereas sudden changes may cause a sense of failure that makes it difficult to go on, and we are more likely to revert to our old ways. Even if we have gone that route and find ourselves contemplating the choice to start over again, we can decide to take it slowly this time, and move forward.

Sometimes the goals we set for ourselves are merely indicators of the need for change and are useful in getting us moving in the right direction. But it is possible that once we try out what seemed so ideal, we may find that it doesn't actually suit us, or make us feel the way we had hoped. By embarking on the path slowly, we have the chance to look around and consider other options as we learn and grow. We have time to examine the underlying values of the desire for change and find ways to manifest those feelings, whether it looks exactly like our initial goal or not. Taking small steps forward gives us time to adjust and find secure footing on our new path.

Life doesn't always give us the opportunity to anticipate or prepare for a big change, and we may find ourselves overwhelmed by what is in front of us. By choosing one thing to work on at a time, we focus our attention on something manageable, and eventually we will look up to see that we have accomplished quite a bit. Forcing change is, in essence, a sign that we do not trust the universe's wisdom. Instead, we can listen to our inner guidance and make changes at a pace that is right for us, ensuring that we do so in alignment with the rhythm of the universe.

In this issue ...

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Argentina Report

REUNION 2008
Meet TANGO, the Reunion mascot souvenir: (based on a graphic presented by Emma, when it was announced the Reunion was to be in Argentina

Who are we going to add to this group for reunion 2008 ?

The inscription form to take part in this unforgettable event can be found here: Inscription Form Look forward to getting lots of them!!

Our planet awareness site, Planet Kryzys has many interesting stories of different aspects of a planet under Crisis. Among them some brand new ones from our new correspondent in Perth Australia, Robyn, who has sent in stories about Australian animals like the Koala and kangaroo, as well as a national Park and the adventures of moving a huge tree hundreds of years old. Do please take a moment to visit it, and maybe it will remind you that YOUR area has something interesting to offer the rest of the world.

We have started a NEW SECTION in the Planet Awareness site, all about Regional, State, Provincial or National Parks. So a challenge is set to tell us about the one/those in visiting distance from you.

A new Nature Photo contest has started and as fitting with our Planet awareness site, it is of course nature based, and the theme this time is Nature's SKY. You have plenty of time to watch out for those sunsets, cloud formations, rainbows, storms, night skies etc etc
Photos sent in just have to be members' own or members 'family and friends. Look forward to seeing what you all come up with.
National Flower of Argentina "THE CEIBO"

The flower of the Ceibo tree - also called Seibo or buca r- was declared National Flower of Argentina in December 1942. It is a tree originally from the Americas, more particularly Argentina, Uruguay (where it is also the National Flower), Paraguay and Brazil. It grows along the banks of the Parana River and the River Plate, and can also be found near rivers, lakes, or swampy areas. It comes from the leguminous family, not too tall, 6 to 10 meters, trunk a browny-grey, its bark thick and rough with deep tracks. The tree top is irregular shaped, with twisted curved branches with needles, and its leaves are caduceus of an intense green. Its flowers are large and very red. The trunk is twisted and it has solid roots which grip the soil protecting it against erosion caused by the waters. Its wood, of a yellowish white colour and soft, is used to make things that do not need much weight, like boxes, orthopedic uses, floats, whittling, toys, model airplanes, etc Its flowers are used to dye cloths.

Its generic name is Erythrina of Greek origin from "erythros" which means red, according to the colour of its flowers.
Its specific name is crista-galli also comparing the colour of its flowers to the cockerel's crest,.


taken from: LEGEND OF THE CEIBO
LEGEND OF THE CEIBO.

The legend has it that on the bank of the River Parana, there lived a little Indian girl called Anahi�. Even though Anahi� was ugly with coarse features, her spirit was sensible and sweet. It is said that in the summer evenings, she delighted the people of her tribe with songs inspired by their gods and the love of the land that they owned.

But one day the conquerors arrived, white skins, war- worn and at the same time violent. These people invaded and destroyed the tribes and took away from these aborigines their land, their idols and their liberty.

Anahí did not escape being caught. Confined with others of her people, she spent many days crying, while the nights were insupportable wakefulness.
Nevertheless, in spite of the sadness and fear, Anahi� lay in wait like a wild animal.

One of these nights, what she had been waiting for happened... The guard who watched over them fell asleep. Without even thinking about it she started to escape, but the crackle of the dried leaves under her feet woke the soldier. Without missing a beat, Anahí buried a knife in his chest.

She quickly ran away towards the forest, but the screams of the dying guard woke the other Spaniards who chased after her. The persecution soon became a hunt, and it didn’t take them long to trap Anahi�. Wishing to avenge their dead companion, the conquerors decided to burn her at the stake.

They tied her to a tree and lit the fire. The flames crept nearer and near the young Indian girl, who bore the suffering in silence. Slowly, Anahí began converting herself into a tree, identifying herself with the plant in an amazing miracle. Next day, instead of the remains of a bonfire, the soldiers found a beautiful tree with shiny green leaves, and red velvety flowers which showed up splendidly as a symbol of courage and strength on facing suffering.

The Circle's Computer help site has had some new articles added recently sent in by Pat. Alphalist There are an incredible number of useful articles there to help you get the best from your computer or put things right that aren't working too well. Perhaps you also know of some trick we could all use, so send it in and get it added.

For example, Who knew??
Quick Internet tips

  • When you are are on a web site that you want to put into your "favorites", to be able to pull up later, just put your cursor anywhere on the page and hit CTRL D. This will automatically save the web address in your favorites.
  • Let's say you're looking for something on a long web page with Internet Explorer. You think it's there, but you're faced with seemingly insurmountable number of paragraphs, sentences, and words to hunt though. Just hit the Edit menu, Find (or CTRL+F for you shortcut lovers). You'll get a handy little "find" box that lets you type in a specific word. After you type in your search term, hit the Find Next button and Explorer will look for that word on the page. If it's successful, you'll be zapped right to it.
    The Ctrl+F thing works with AOL and Netscape too.

Recipe Corner

Members Favourites

All that will be left is a smile!

Our Recipe book has close on 2,000, not counting the many others in various links World Recipes There are several "cookbooks" in there, General, Regional/seasonal, Mexican, Oriental, and within those, recipes set out in many categories. If your recipe isn't in there I"ll be happy to add it for you. It has its very own search engine, so you can find things according to ingredient, origin, category etc.

Pork Lo Mein
Yield: 4 Servings, Preparation Time: :35
A Winter seasonal dishes recommended by Pat, Nov 07. Recipe Source, Kraft Canada

  • 260 g whole wheat spaghetti, -uncooked
  • 1/4 Cup KRAFT SIGNATURE Asian-Sesame Dressing
  • 1 Lb (500 g) pork tenderloin, cut into strips
  • 2 Clove garlic, minced
  • 3 Cup frozen stir-fry vegetables, -thawed, drained
  • 1/2 Cup 25%-less-sodium beef broth
  • 1 Tbl KRAFT Light Smooth Peanut Butter
  • 1/4 Cup lite soy sauce
  • 2 Tbl chopped cilantro
1 COOK spaghetti in large saucepan as directed on package.
2 MEANWHILE, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add meat and garlic; stir-fry 3 min. Add vegetables, broth and peanut butter; stir-fry an additional 3 to 4 min. or until meat is cooked through.
3 DRAIN spaghetti; return to pan. Add meat mixture and soy sauce; mix well. Spoon onto serving platter; sprinkle with cilantro.
Jazz It Up
Add 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper to the hot dressing along with the meat and garlic.
Note
To make the lo mein easier to serve and eat, break the spaghetti in half before cooking.
Chocolate Passion Bowl
WWWCOF COOKBOOK
Yield: 14 Servings
Serves: 14 Ready In: 1 hour 20 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Serve in a clear bowl in order to see the layers. Recipe Source: Kraftcanada.com Recommended by Pat Dec 06
  • 2 (?)cups cold milk - number missing from original
  • 2 pkg. (4-serving size each) Jell-O Chocolate Instant Pudding
  • 2 -1/2 cups thawed Cool Whip- Whipped
  • Topping, divided
  • 1 baked 9-inch square brownie layer, cooled, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 5-1)
  • 2 Cup raspberries
POUR milk into large bowl. Add dry pudding mixes. Beat with wire whisk 2 min. or until well blended. Gently stir in 1 cup of the whipped topping.
PLACE half of the brownie cubes in 2-qt. serving bowl; top with half of the pudding mixture and half of the remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle with half of the raspberries. Repeat all layers.
If you read this page write to me anyway, with your Comments and suggestions:
For now I'll leave you wishing you all a VERY HAPPY Week
Would love to hear from you all.

Daphne

Our Furry Friends/ Family Members

Guess who's coming to dinner?

A fawn followed this beagle home -- right through the doggie door -- in the Bittinger area. The owner came home to find the visitor had made himself right at home. Lena

The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue.

-Anonymous

Remember: Your pets are your most loyal family members, giving unconditional Love. So Don't forget to give them a big hug today.

I am looking for more stories about your PET ....... please submit to me so I may feature them in the newsletter Pet Column. email your stories to me, Jami from Maryland

And here is a request from BigSisPat:
I'd like to update out pet album so please send photos of your special member of the family to me.
BigSisPat


Keep this and use it every day for a different verse. VERY NICE!!

This is awesome!! When the tree comes up...click on a flower, close that one and click on another.

Scripture Tree

God answers knee mail Postage Guaranteed!

The best "GIFT" you can give Anyone is "PRAYER." Have you ever thought about how many souls are lost because no one took the time to even pray for them? Our #1 Prayer for everyone should be for Salvation. That NO Soul is Lost! Adhere to the voice and feelings you hear and feel. It is the Holy Spirit talking to you. Share the way to Heaven with everyone you know. Pray for their Salvation not just their needs. Healing and getting through trials and tribulations is nothing without Jesus Christ in their hearts. This is only a short term life on earth, help others have eternity in Heaven!

Please keep all those touched by the tropical storms Fay in prayer for their needs and may it be turned around to the Glory of God.

(No update)

Maxine: Maxine and George's daughter Mary Jo, is having a very hard time. FROM MAXINE: Mary Jo has had pneumonia twice while we visited her in sask. She phoned Sunday has pneumonia again Please Lord get her through this to watch over her children whom are only 16 and 19. As most of you know Mary Jo's husband Paul, was called home to be with the Lord recently. May God Protect this family and heal Mary Jo. In Jesus Name

Bea: Bea is doing much better and she and JB will be traveling to visit her daughter and grandchildren she has not seen in a long time. Please keep them in prayer for traveling grace and continued healing.

Carol Foster wwwcof: (Niece Murdered) Nina Ruberto: Please keep this family in earnest prayer as they go through so many trials with the murder of Nina. May Go surround them with His Angels of Mercy.

(No Update)

Ellen Skinner: Ellen's husband Eddy's Great Nephew Joe, is lost at sea and we haven't heard any more about it. We are praying that they find him soon, but it doesn't look good. They had to call off the search because of the storm. Joe's father-in-law is in the hospital with heart attack so we really don't know what happened. Joe knew how to handle himself in a storm because he worked on the shrimp boats in Mobil Al. They were on the Mississippi & Louisiana line when it happened. Joe is a young man that has battled cancer he lost his leg to the cancer but he was never bitter about the fact of losing his leg to it. Please pray for all of us.

Billie: Billie's cousin's husband, Don Tippit, died today. They had found out that he had a lung disease a few months ago at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. He had been home and they were treating him for it. He was on oxygen all the time, but still was able to go and do things. He had a portable unit. He got real sick about a month ago and had been in the hospital in Jackson, TN. He got some kind of infection in his lungs while there and they had been treating him for it, but about 4:00 this afternoon ( Tuesday August 19) he died. I talked to Joan, my cousin, tonight and she is doing as well as can be expected after all she has been going through. She had been staying with him at the hospital, only coming home to do laundry. Don was in his mid 60's. Please keep Joan and this family in prayer for Faith and comfort as they go through this time of grief.

Miss Hazel: (Billie's Mother) Just wanted you to know that Mother is doing much better after her surgery. I have to take her to the eye doctor tomorrow (today). She is really getting where she can't see very good at all. Please keep her in your prayers. Thanks for all your prayers.

Bobby Johnson: Please pray for Bobby Johnson in Hospital, with a mass in his right lung.This man is in his 70's and a very sweet man. He and his wife have only been married 2-3 years

(ADDICTIONS)

George: George's wife overdosed from Xanax 2 months ago and left behind a newborn baby girl. Please keep George in prayer as he is going through a very hard time and he is trying his best to get through this and be able to raise his daughter. George is in a recovery facility as he fell prey to this disease after losing his wife. Also keep George's Parents in prayer as they are beside him helping with this precious Angel.

Jonna Miller: Jonna is pregnant and we are asking for your prayers for a healthy baby and a clean and healthy Mommy. Please keep Jonna in your earnest prayers.

Kenny: A very dear high school friend of Jonna's has gotten caught up in this awful disease of drugs and is fighting very hard to overcome it. Please put him in your earnest prayers to allow God to guide him in his healing and recovery. Also Jonna asks that you remember all these suffering and sick addicts that are trying to recover and those that have not yet accepted they have a disease and are still using. Please pray for all the babies born to this awful disease of addiction. May God send His Angels of Mercy to surround them and to heal them once and for all.

(CANCER REQUESTS)

Pami Defraia (Breast Cancer) Pami is in (stage 4) and has begun chemo. Pami is very fatigued and in a lot of pain. Please Pray for God to touch Pami with His power of healing.

Lonnie England: Lonnie will be having her surgery for (stage 1) Breast Cancer on her second breast, September 3rd, 2008. She is doing very well from the first surgery on the first breast. Please continue to pray for Lonnie to be healed and cancer free.

Bonnie Beard: Bonnie was just diagnosed with (stage 4) Cancer and advised she has at the most 3 yrs. Please keep Bonnie in prayer for God's miracles as we all know HE can do anything!

Reg. Bowls: Will be starting treatment for his Cancer every Thurs. for next 7 weeks. His wife Joyce is also very sick but forgetting about her health until Reg. is finished with his chemo. There daughter Leslie is driving them to London Ont. Canada for the treatment. Please keep this family in prayer for healing and God's mercy.

Laura McCarty: Laura has been diagnosed with Lymphoma Cancer. Laura is in her 30's and the Mommy of three small children. Two boys and a newborn baby girl. FROM LAURA: We didn't get the news we wanted today. Apparently the Cancer started in the lungs and has spread to a couple other areas. We are going to get a second opinion w/ a Dr at IU Med.-- waiting to hear appointment time with him. The oncologist here wanted me to at least seek this other Dr. out - more cutting edge. Mike and I continue to feel peaceful - not to say we're not scared or crying our eyes out - we just know that God is in control. Please pray for wisdom, strength, and rest for us. We plan on telling the boys Friday night - please pray for that. Thank you so much for everyone who has pitched in to help us here at home or at the office - we have been so blessed with such good friends. Also thank all of you for your prayers . Love you, Laura Please keep Laura and her family in your earnest prayers God is able to heal all.

Tabby Lewis: Tabby is having Cervical Cancer surgery at the end of August. Please keep Tabby in Prayer for a safe and healing surgery.

Jack Davis: Jack found out recently he has Cancer and will be having surgery soon. He has two sons he is raising. Please keep Jack in prayer for strength, Salvation and strength.

Irene: Irene has Chronic Lymphocyte Leukemia (CLL) She was diagnosed in 2002 and is in (stage 1). She has to have a knee replacement soon. Please keep Irene in prayer for healing of her knee and for God to send a cure for CLL.

Jan: Please continue to pray for Jan, Reanna's Father in law. He has Colon Cancer. Please pray for God's healing touch.

Cindy Hogan: (32 yrs old) Cervical Cancer

Kathleen: Please keep Kathleen and her husband Jodie in prayer for SALVATION as Kathleen battles Cancer through out her body.

Muire : UPDATE (28 year old Mommy with Brain Cancer) Muire's reports are all coming back GOOD! PRAISE GOD!! Please keep Muire in constant prayer as well as her daughter and husband.

(PAIN REQUESTS)

Helen Bradley: Is very sick please keep Helen in prayer for God's touch. Helen has Pulmonary Fibrosis. The doctors say they have done all they can do. Those that are praying for me must be Thanked Very Much because I am starting to gain my strength back but my breathing is still bad. I have learned to not move to fast and just take extra time to do everything that needs doing.

Arlene: Please continue to pray for Arlene as she is in much pain daily. She is still in a wheelchair and at this time her faith is becoming very weak. Pain is a very debilitating tool that satan Loves to use. Arlene also asks we pray for her sister in law, Lorraine, as her husband passed away last year. Lorraine is not doing well she is still in deep mourning over her husband Richard. May God reach down and touch this family with His comforting and strength of His Almighty Hand.

Jami: Jami has been told she has an incurable problem with her spine which is causing pain in other parts of her body. Please pray for Jami to have relief from Pain and a cure to be found. Jami Sister Sue is still on crutches and unable to go back to work until she is able to be off them. Please pray for Jami, her family and her friends family as they go through these trials.

Wanda: Please keep Wanda in prayer for relief from her Fibromyalgia pain.

Marie Linder: Please keep Mom in prayer for relief from her Fibromyalgia pain.

Sue Romans: Please pray for Sue She is in constant pain from her Fibromyalgia. Sue has asked for us to pray with her for an UNSPOKEN request. God knows her need. Please lift Sue with our prayers asking God's help in whatever this may be.

Susan: (Haley's Nana) Please continue to keep Susan in prayer for God to make a way for healing her Parkinson's.

(GUIDANCE REQUESTS)

Emma: Please keep Emma's son in prayer for guidance.

Nicholas: Jami's friend Chris's grandson Nicholas, needs prayer for safety and guidance. Nicholas' family does not know where he is.

Linda Skeel: (Bonnie is Linda's sister and has terminal cancer). Please keep Linda in prayer for strength, guidance and faith. Linda lost a sister years ago through an awful robbery where she was working. Please lift Linda up for God's will to be done in her life, as well as her families.

Scott: Please keep Scott in prayer for God's protection and guidance. God has blessed Scott with a good job and as of now he is doing well.

Daphne: Please continue to keep Daphne and the wwwcof reunion in your prayers. May this be a good turn out and many meet for the first time. May God provide that many shall go.

(MILITARY REQUESTS)

Please keep "ALL MILITARY EVERYWHERE" and their families in prayer for safety and, an End to this War.

Erick Landry: Iraq combat engineer.

Nick Bradley: Iraq

Robin Smith: (Christine Mills requests) In Iraq

Robert Fleming (Peachy & Garnett's Grandson.) In Africa

Jamie Landon: ( Charlie & Marie's Granddaughter) Home from Iraq Still in service.

UNSPOKEN Prayer Requests. You don't have to do anything but give your name and through prayer God will do the rest. Please send any you may have to me and we will certainly pray for you:

Jami also asks for UNSPOKEN prayer for her niece Heather and Jami's sister Sue. God knows their needs.

Edith Matovu: Please keep Edith in prayer as God knows her needs as well as the needs of her country, Uganda.

Dawn Samuelson: UNSPOKEN PLEASE

Julie Murray: UNSPOKEN PLEASE

Joyce, Steve, Carl, Derek, Alan, Katie, Kirk, Kevin, Anthony, Charla, Karen, Tim, Jonna, Andrew, Joel, Frank, Bobby, George, John

Do You Know Someone Who Doesn't Know JESUS? "How about introducing them?"

We have many prayer requests that go beyond our circle. Although, as we pray and we add these, our "Circle of Prayer" becomes larger. Please send any Prayer Requests Updates or PRAISES to: AT: daischar777@msn.com OR: charsworld@embarqmail.com Have a wonderful Week!! "GOD BLESS"

Closing Thoughts

I hope you have enjoyed this week's edition of Global Express which I would like to close with something I received from sharon's much older brother, Wayne (lol)

Your Heart is your Love,
Your love is your Family ,
Your family is your Future ,
Your future is your Destiny ,
Your destiny is your Ambition,
Your ambition is your Aspiration ,
Your aspiration is your Motivation ,
Your motivation is your Belief,
Your belief is your Peace ,
Your peace is your Target ,
Your target is Heaven,
Heaven is no fun without FRIENDS

It's ' World Best Friends Week'

BigSisPat


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