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Things are still happening here.

The weather has been exceptionally nice. We could still use some rain, so here goes that special prayer for rain and that special dance we all need to do.

Capital Area Food Bank was here on the 21st. We actually enjoy seeing them come to us. They supply us with much needed food items to help us make it till the end of the month. Combine this with the Catholic Charities program that came on the 21st and we have a great day with great services. Both of these programs are for anybody.

We also have the Texas Department of State Health Services providing FLU vaccinations at the United Methodist Church Activity Center @ 105 N LBJ Drive, Johnson City, Texas on November 7th, 2008 from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. We have a flyer available for anyone that needs one @ the JCHA Office, 304 S Ave F, Johnson City, Texas. DSHS recommends the flu shot for: people who are at risk of serious influenza or its complications, and for people who can spread influenza to those at high risk; anyone 50 yrs of age or older; anyone who has long-term health problems (Heart disease, lung disease, asthma, kidney disease, muscle or nerve disorders, metabolic disease such as diabetes, anemia, and other blood disorders); anyone with a weakened immune system due to HIV/AIDS or other diseases affecting the immune system, long-term treatment with drugs such as steroids, cancer treatment with X-rays or drugs; women who will be pregnant during influenza season; residents of nursing homes and other chronic-care facilities;

health care providers, family members, or anyone else in close contact with people at risk; household contacts and out of home caregivers of infants 0-5 years of age.

A limited amount of Pneumococcal Vaccine will be available.

COST: individual – Flu $10 donation fee, Pneumococcal $20 donation fee. If you have Medicare or Medicaid, filing will be available. If 0-99% poverty income level, donation fee will be deferred.

Mark your calendar and get that Flu vaccination.

I went to the hospital for a short stay. They removed some fluid and got me to feeling better. Thank God for hospitals and doctors, family, and friends.

Next week is an exciting week for all of us. We are having a Halloween Luncheon and we are being judged for the best costumes. After the luncheon we will meet at 4:00 PM outside and hand out candy for the Halloween trick-or-treaters. We have so much fun seeing the kids dressed up and stopping by to see us. I think we enjoy it as much as the kids.

Food for thought: Hardships happens to us all. We survive and become a little wiser and we learn to lean on one another in the process.

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