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I thought he was out of Asea, but found a bottle in the storage room. It expired in May, does that matter? I'm going to give him both starting today, but have to build back up to the 1/2 cup he was on before. Just an ounce at a time, I guess. Thanks for your prayers!

KK's back! Well, I've been back, but just lurking and reading, no time to comment much any more. Mr. KK had several strokes in March and life is different now than it was before. He is, fortunately, able to walk and talk, etc... he just struggles now. He's not 100% and may never be, but I thank God every day he's still here. I'm here as his full time caregiver, and he's on disability, so an RV any time now would sure be nice... I'm told that there is a vitamin supplement (Military Micronutrient Formulation or MMF) that was developed and distributed to our men and women who served in the sandbox since 9/11 to help overcome and possibly combat the illnesses that they were exposed to there. Any truth to this claim? It's 2 capsules given in the morning and 2 in the evening in it's current form. My friend started taking them (nonmilitary) and suggested them to me... I've been taking them but wanted to verify the sales claim. I did start a thread in the Wealth Opportunity forum with more details... I'm not pushing it, just wondered about the claim that it was developed for and by the military... KK

There's a fairly new supplement available now called Military Micronutrient Formulation, or MMF. It was, apparently, developed for our military to use after September 2001. Since I don't have anyone in the military who can verify that claim, all I can do is pass on what I've read. However, I have taken the supplement and can tell you it works. I had such bad arthritis in my hands, I was nearly in tears some days. After less than a week taking MMF, the pain was almost entirely gone. I've been sleeping on the couch since April and would wake up in the morning with a horrible back ache, muscles so swollen I couldn't lean back against a hard-backed chair. The day after I started taking MMF, the swelling was reduced so much that I could lean back again! (Why have I been sleeping on the couch? Mr. KK had several strokes in March and we spent 6 weeks in the hospital/rehab. Since we've been home, he isn't able to get into our bed yet, so I have a day bed set up in the living room for him and I sleep on the couch so I can be here if he needs me. He is walking and talking, but has some deficits. If you want details, I don't have a problem sharing, just don't want to make this post a book...) I started Mr. KK on them a week ago. He's had some relief of his back pain that he's had for several years as well as relief from the stomach pain that the doctors weren't able to diagnose. He's not pain free, but he is feeling much better. I don't think he can put an accurate description on his relief at this point. I don't know if it'll help with his stroke recovery, but if it only helps with the pre-existing conditions, I'm ok with that. He was in so much pain. It's a vitamin formulation that is broken down to the cellular level that easily gets into your cells and helps strengthen your dna... that's the claim. If you'd like more info, the website is www.engagedna.com. I'd be happy to try to answer questions. In order to get them at a discount for us, I had to sign up to be a distributer, which is fine. It was free to do and saves me $79 a month. It's $106 a month for 2 people, plus they send you a free week to share with a friend or family member who might like to try it out. I actually got a full month of free samples by going to a meeting 2 weeks ago. I took one week myself, set 2 weeks aside for Mr. KK and gave the 4th week to our son who is struggling with ADHD. He doesn't take them like he's supposed to, so he's not getting the results I'd hoped. (I ran out of my week's worth and my arthritis is coming back, but my back is still ok. I took my last dose last Wed morning. I've ordered my first month but it's not been delivered yet. Hopefully it'll come Monday, but if not, my friend has an extra week she'll front me and I'll pay her back. Worst case scenario, I'll go to another meeting Wed and get more for free. Might do that anyway so I have some more to share with my other kids.) (Yes, Tankdude, he was taking his water and it didn't stop the strokes from happening, and he never really got any benefit from it. Not to say others won't, but he didn't.) KK

Thanks for the update, Barb... we've already got the dvr set for Sunday, been watching reruns just for kicks and giggles. Our son, the Squatch lover, is super excited to see the season opener. <3 KK

I haven't watched the video because I'm falling asleep at the keyboard, but just wanted to add that I read a newspaper article earlier this year about polygamy and the main commenter at the end was a polygamist. He said he had 3 wives and 2 of them were also commenting. One man was verbally abusing them and kept telling them to get off the welfare rolls and they repeatedly said that they were not on the welfare rolls. None of the wives. I don't remember if they had any children. Anyway, further on into the comments, another polygamist started commenting and she was also confronted by this angry man. At one point, all of the polygamists stated that they were not FLDS, but a Christian sect that was nation-wide and believed in biblical marriage which supported polygamy. They said they were not really familiar with the FLDS beliefs but that their Christian sect was happily practicing God's plan for marriage. No, they didn't mention young girls marrying old farts and no, they also didn't mention the particular religion they practiced. I just thought it interesting that they were not associated in any way with the FLDS (nor LDS, which no longer practices this) church and were pro-polygamy. Man, I'm so tired. I hope my rambling makes sense... KK

I'm so sorry to read this, Patty. Prayers for your family until they are no longer needed. KK

Thank you all for the well wishes and congratulations! Baby boy had a bout of jaundice and had to sleep under the bili light for 3 days but he's doing much better now. All is well and we are enjoying every second of him! Our other two grandsons came in today to meet him (they brought their Daddy, our #2 son) and so we had all 3 boys here today, it was so fun... and SO exhausting! They're only here for 3 days, so we're gonna try to pack in as much quality time as we can. My best to each of you! Hugs! KK

Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes, our sweet little grandson was delivered yesterday and Mom and baby are doing terrific! She did have a few problems, tho. Her placenta partially abrupted, which means it detached from the wall of the uterus (10%). She lost quite a bit of blood... well, she and baby both lost quite a bit of blood. Her blood pressure at one point was 105/49! I nearly passed out when I saw that, but it progressively got better. She was on oxygen all thru labor, had an epidural as soon as possible. Total labor was about 30 hours, but they don't really count when the pains first started, just the last part, so I'm not sure what the official time was. Her contractions were 2 minutes apart for the entire 30 hours! Baby boy doesn't want to nurse still, but that's expected because he swallowed a lot of meconium and bloody amniotic fluid. Overall, he's doing great. No symptoms from the strep, which is such a relief! They are coming home in the morning, thankfully! We appreciate everything y'all did in their behalf and just wanted to leave an update. Hugs, love and prayers! KK

:sniffle: thanks, Heavy... KK

Thank you all so much. Mom has a check-up at 9 am, we'll see if she's progressing at all. She's been dilated to 1 cm for 2 weeks. (If you aren't up to snuff on that stuff, she could be at 1 for the rest of her term, or farther... she's due 9/11.) I'm hoping she will deliver soon, but it's in God's time. I just hope she doesn't deliver on Saturday, my sweet Heather's second angelversary in our Heavenly home. Then again, if she is, it will give me more cause for celebration on that date instead of the deep dark sadness that prevails. God's blessings be upon each of us and our families as we seek to know and do his will. KK

Thank you so much, Boggle... she was told that she would be barren because of her female issues, just the fact that she is pregnant after 11 years of trying is a miracle from God... and the promises that all will be well truly bring peace to my soul. I think we sometimes overlook the Old Testament because we have the New, which we should all repent of, because there are truths in ALL scripture! Thank you everyone for your prayers, I am humbled by your willingness to bless our family with your faithfulness! {{{group hug}}} KK

As some of you may remember, we are expecting grandson #3 some time in the next couple weeks. (Betty, he didn't come 8/23!) Mom found out she is positive for Group B Strep. That means that when she checks in to deliver, they will immediately start a penicillin iv and as long as she has it on board for 4 hour, baby boy should be fine. There is always a chance for complications, so he will be in the NICU for 48 hours to watch him as a precaution. Please remember Mom and Dad and Baby boy in your prayers, they are so scared. Thanks KK

I'll be praying for the family of Laura as well as you, Patty, as you try to help them however you are led to. Hugs KK

Add me to the list of people praying for you, Divemaster! Keep the faith, He will guide you! KK

Yep, they do make peach jello, not sure when I'll try it, but it's on my list of recipes to try! KK

I wonder if peaches would work? They're awfully slimy from the can (too much work for fresh) Thanks for the recipe! KK

Here's the note I mentioned earlier; I'm not going to take the time to translate or understand the foreign words, if anyone would like to, feel free to share with the class! KK 25 Ways to Enter Jannah October 2, 2012 at 9:33am Our Beloved Prophet SalAllahu Alaihi Wasallam, said: 1. “Whoever meets Allah without ascribing anything to Him will enter Jannah.” [bukhari] 2. “Whoever believes (has Imaan) in Allah and His Messenger (sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam), and establishes the prayer and fasts the month of Ramadan, it is incumbent upon Allah that He enters him in Jannah.” [bukhari] 3.” Whoever builds a masjid seeking by it the Pleasure of Allah, Allah will build for him a similar place in Jannah.” [bukhari] 4. “Whoever prays the two cool prayers (Asr and Fajr) will enter Jannah.” [bukhari] 5. “Whoever goes to the Masjid (every) morning and in the afternoon (for the congregational prayer), Allah will prepare for him an honorable place in Jannah with good hospitality for (what he has done) every morning and afternoon goings.” [bukhari] 6. “Whoever can guarantee (the chastity of) what is between his two jaw-bones and what is between his two legs (i.e. his tongue and his private parts), I guarantee Jannah for him.” [bukhari] 7. “Whoever prays 12 rakaat in the day and night, a house in Jannah will be built for him.” [Muslim] 8. “Whoever treads a path in search of knowledge, Allah will make easy for him the path to Jannah.” [bukhari] 9. “Whoever repeats after the muadhdhin from his heart (i.e., sincerely) will enter Jannah.” [Abu Dawud] 10. “There is not one of you who perfects his wudu and prays two rakaat setting about them with his heart as well as his face except that Jannah would be mandatory for him.” [Abu Dawud] 11. Whoever says: “I am pleased with Allah as my Rabb, and with Islam as my Deen, and with Muhammad (sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam) as my Prophet, Jannah would be mandatory for him.” [Abu Dawud] 12. “Whosoever last words are: laa ilaaha il Allah, will enter Paradise.”[Abu Dawud, Saheeh] 13. Whoever says “SubhanAllah al-Adheem wa biHamdihi, Glorified and Exalted is Allah, The Great, and with His Praise”, a date-palm will planted for him in Jannah.”[Tirmidhi] 14. “Whoever dies and is free from three: arrogance, grudges and debt will enter Jannah.” [Tirmidhi] 15. “Whoever raises two girls, he and I will enter Jannah.” [Tirmidhi] 16. “Whoever calls the adhan for 12 years, Jannah will become mandatory for him.”[ibn Maajah] 17. Whoever asks Allah for Jannah three times, Jannah will say: “O Allah, enter him into Jannah.” [Tirmidhi] 18. “Whoever visits an ailing person or a brother of his to seek the Pleasure of Allah, an announcer (angel) calls out: May you be happy, may your walking be blessed, and may you be awarded a dignified position in Jannah.” [Tirmidhi] 19. “Indeed, truthfulness leads to righteousness and indeed righteousness leads to Jannah.’ [bukhari] 20. “Allah guarantees him who strives in His Cause and whose motivation for going out is nothing but Jihad in His Cause and belief in His Word, that He will admit him into Jannah.” [bukhari] 21. “O people, spread the salaam (greetings), feed the hungry, and pray while the people are asleep, you will enter Jannah in peace.” [Tirmidhi] 22. “(The performance of) Umrah is an expiation for the sins committed between it and the previous Umrah; and the reward of Hajj Mabrur (i.e., one accepted) is nothing but Jannah.” [bukhari] 23. “Allah has ninety-nine Names, one hundred minus one, and whoever believes in their meanings and acts accordingly, will enter Jannah.” [bukhari] 24. “I saw a man going about in Jannah (and enjoying himself) as a reward for cutting from the middle of the road, a tree which was causing inconvenience to the Muslims.” [Muslim] 25.“If somebody recites this invocation during the day, and if he should die then, he will be from the people of Jannah. And if he recites it in the night, and if he should die on the same day, he will be from the people of Jannah.” [bukhari] “Allahumma anta Rabbi la ilaha illa anta Khalaqtani wa ana ‘abduka, wa ana ‘ala ‘ahdika wa Wa’dika mastata’tu abu’u Laka bi ni ‘matika wa abu’u Laka bidhanbi; faghfirli fa’innahu la yaghfiru-dh-dhunuba ill a anta. A’uidhu bika min sharri ma sana’tu,abu’u Laka bini’matika ‘alaiya, wa Abu Laka bidhanbi faghfirli innahu la yaghfiru adhdhunuba illa anta” “O Allah, You are my Lord, none has the right to be worshipped except You, You created me and I am You servant and I abide to Your covenant and promise as best I can, I take refuge in You from the evil of which I committed. I acknowledge Your favor upon me and I acknowledge my sin, so forgive me, for verily none can forgive sin except You.” “Allah has promised the believing men and women estates with rivers flowing beneath it, in which they will abide, and pleasing homes in the gardens of Eden. And the acceptance from Allah is the most important; such is the greatest success.”[9:72]

Sweet dog, you're thinking of Kaduko... I try not to bash anyone... and I rarely rant... but I'll take the +1 KK

Thanks for sharing, Drop. Some day. Within the next 4 months would be spectacular. But, it'll happen when it happens and not a minute sooner. Appreciate you sticking your neck out like this... you're a lot stronger than me! KK

Back on topic for just a sec, the truth will out if they go ahead with the event. What we've been led to believe will happen and what they are now saying they are planning may be at polar opposites, perhaps both will be touched upon. Now, off topic again, thanks for the recipe... I love All Recipes, it's my go to site for recipes. Even have the app on my Droid. And pork is my third favorite food group, after Pepsi and chocolate. I have a few muslim friends on facebook and we've never talked religion. I did, however, read over a note one had, I believe it was the 14 Tenets of Jannah or something along those lines. THAT scared me. I guess it's a type of Ramadan devotional. Some of it was no big deal, even to the point of being positive, but there were a couple of things that gave me pause and I decided that if these were the things he practiced, he didn't need to be my friend. (Please don't ask for specifics, I unfriended him and don't remember clearly much of anything.) Just as in every other religion, followers have the choice to follow ALL of the tenets of their religion or pick and choose the ones they are most comfortable with. When one chooses to follow ALL of the teachings, they are considered fanatics or radicals. When they only follow parts, as is most often the case, they blend in with society. Will all of the muslims follow ALL of the tenets of their religion at some point? Who knows. But a religion that teaches that infidels must die and an infidel is anyone not muslim, that scares me. That scares me for my children and grandchildren, and the children of the world. Then again, perhaps Christ will return in His glory before they get the chance. KK

Not sure if it's considered alkaline water, as I've purchased that for him several times. This is the detox water one of our members here sells... My hubby's best friend is a dealer and sent him a case to try to get him feeling better. The friend is feeling great, hubby, not so much, but he has a lot wrong with him. KK

We're getting by. Docs now think that at least part of the pain hubby is having is related to the nerves regenerating from his back surgery 12 years ago. They went in anterior and posterior and the nerves in the anterior scar tissue are finally back together and causing him some pain. He had a cortisone shot there a couple weeks ago and it reduced the pain by about 20%. He swallowed a pill camera in July and they found some pill ulcers from taking Motrin etc without food, so he's off nsaids and multivites until they can heal. He sees the gastro doc tomorrow afternoon. Hoping for good news, but not really expecting it. He had an eye exam and has some DM issues in both eyes, had a shot today to try to get some of the water bubble to evaporate on the left eye. Poor guy's been thru the ringer and it keeps on going! He's drinking Asea water, supposed to heal from a cellular level. We'll see. I'm healing up well, tho! Look forward to hearing about your next seer visit! KK

Happy birthday, Doc! I was wondering this afternoon when I checked in if it was today or tomorrow, cuz I forgot. Maybe you might ought to stop in with your seers and see if there's another windfall after the baby daddy check clears... if we don't see an rv before then? KK

Thank you, Dude, for the opportunity to go before our Lord in prayer for your loved ones. They will be prayed for by the KK house as well. KK

LOL thanks for the grins KK