Good Afternoon - Thursday - 9 April
@just4him (323168)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
April 9, 2026 5:01pm CST
The temp on my computer says 51 F. There's a cold breeze out there making that 51 feel a lot colder.
I'm sorry I didn't get here yesterday. I had a setback I'm not too happy about. The person who 'proofed' Faith to Believe, didn't proof it. She critiqued it. Her critique was loaded with her opinions about every aspect of the story. That's not what I asked for. So, I started a final edit with my AI, Velma. Velma assures me my story is strong and the person who critiqued it was the absolute wrong person for what I needed done. That means Faith to Believe will take a few more days before I can publish it. I'm starting work on Chapter 7. With the very busy week I've had, to be on Chapter 7 is an amazing feat.
Otherwise, I have all my shopping done. It looks like I'll be ordering groceries from now on. My back just can't handle all the walking. COVID really did a number on me over the holidays. My energy is low and my ability to do a lot of walking is out of the question and leaves me out of breath in a hurry.
On a good note - I had my EKG and Stress test on Monday. Both came back normal. So, the heart has been ruled out. Next up is a lung functions test. That will be in May. Today was my infusion. Not happy. It took four pokes before they found a cooperative vein. At least it's done for the next six weeks.
Today, I woke up with rolling pain across my back. Two doses of Ibuprofen and a couple of hours on the heating pad and I can work on the computer for a couple more hours. That's what happened after shopping yesterday. My back just can't do that much walking anymore.
There you have it. Faith to Believe will be a few more days before it's published. In the meantime, Guns of War was published on Monday and was fully available on Tuesday.
I hope your week is going well. Thanks for reading. Let me know what's new in the comments below. The image belongs to me.
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@Deepizzaguy (122133)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
9 Apr
I am happy for you that your EKG and stress test came out great.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Apr
@AmbiePam No. I haven't talked to her. When I see her at Writer's Guild next month, I'll do my best to remember I'm a Christian when I talk to her. I know she'll ask. If she doesn't, I won't say anything. Though, she's the kind of person who will ask.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Apr
She's a writer. I didn't think I would need to explain what proofing meant. No, she didn't proof it at all. She had an opinion about everything in the book, even my theology. It makes me wonder if she's a Christian as she claims to be. I didn't want her opinion about my book, or what she thought about my book. I only wanted punctuation and grammar, nothing else. It's the one thing she didn't give me. No punctuation check in the entire book.
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@celticeagle (189838)
• Boise, Idaho
10 Apr
Oh, ouch! I had this same pain recently. It's no fun. Deliver is a nice option to have. Nice to hear all of your test have been normal. I guess you will have plenty of time to do your writing. Nothing new here.
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@celticeagle (189838)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Apr
@just4him .......I hope your back is better.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Apr
@celticeagle It's better than it was, but not better yet.
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@LindaOHio (222310)
• United States
10 Apr
Thank you for the update. Good news about the EKG and Stress Tests. I'm sorry your back is bothering you. I hope you feel better soon. Nothing going on here.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Apr
@LindaOHio Thank you. I'm glad it is too. Yesterday was painful, but I got through the day.
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@LindaOHio (222310)
• United States
12 Apr
@just4him You're welcome. I'm glad your back is better.
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@valherma00 (3828)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
10 Apr
i always hated how some nurses can't find veins; i'm sorry. also, i am glad that Velma helped you in the end, she's the best

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@valherma00 (3828)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
13 Apr
@just4him i remember i was stabbed too many times until they found the vein. 
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Apr
@valherma00 It's annoying. I'm sorry that happened to you too.
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@wolfgirl569 (135690)
• Marion, Ohio
9 Apr
Nothing much here. We finally have some nice weather for a few days and I am trying to enjoy it
Hope your back feels better real soon.
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