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This blog is called "Debbi's Palapa" because my family loves to travel to one particular little beach town in Mexico, we've been going since Jack and I went on our honeymoon 25 years ago. It's such a respite for us when life gets overwhelming, a place where I can clear my mind from writing projects and love on people from all over the world and literally gasp at the the colors of God's creation. Who knew there could be so many shades of blue and turquoise, anyway? It's a place to stand barefooted in the sand, to leave the cares of the world behind, to feel the Father's love pouring down with sunlight. All this, I want to share with you!

You can expect writing tips here and stuff about historical roses and Healing Hearts Ministries and Compassion and the uproar in Darfur and plenty of jokes, prayers and hugs. I'll post a 'book and family' update as often as possible so you'll know what's going on in the business and private life of the Bedfords. We ask you to register so you can join in (that's our only way to keep some pretty bizarre links from showing up...my administrator will tell you!) Can't wait to hear your tips, recipes, ideas for kids, prayers, everything!

While it's easy to use a blog as a marketing tool with readers, I want this to be so much more than that. Above all things, I promise to be open and vulnerable. It's easy to gloss over the pain we feel walking the Christian life; I promise to let you in on deep feelings when I'm struggling, and I hope you'll do the same. For the heavenly Father to get the glory, we all must be honest, open, real. To do any less is to gloss over the power of what God can do. And this world so desparately needs to know our powerful God in His fullness!

Above all, thanks for registering. And now that you've visited, don't be a stranger. Stop by often, let us know what we can be praying for, and tell us what you're thinking. Here's a big hug. May your adventure here be blessed!

Deborah]]> Fri, 25 May 2007 07:18:42 Debbi Bedford http://www.deborahbedfordbooks.com/forum/Blah.pl?m-1179755949/ http://www.deborahbedfordbooks.com/forum/Blah.pl?m-1179755949/#num1 Forum Helps



Registration:

On the top forum of the forum you will see Home, Calendar, and Registration. At first, you will be a guest looking at the different topics, but when you decide to be a member click on Registration. Here you will be asked questions like what screen name you would like to use. My screen name is EastCoastMama. Debbi Bedford's is mountainsong or Debbi Bedford. Then you will be asked your email address. There will be other questions like birth date. Many people do not choose to answer those and that is ok. Once you are registered you can continue your Adventure at Debbi's Palapa.

Viewing Forum Topics:

You can view forum topics by first Left clicking Weekly Rambling. Then left click the Thread that you wish to view. A thread is a post on a certain topic.

Reply:

To make a comment or reply to a certain Thread or Post click on New Reply, write the reply/comment, and then post it. If you want to change the Font, type size, or color, first highlight what you have written, then click the font, size, or color. Do the same with text that you want to make bold, underline, or italic. If you want to add a Smiley you can click the Smiley that you like. After looking over your reply you can then Post it. You have to be a member of the forum in order to post a reply.

Posting a Forum Topic:

To Post your own Forum Topic first Left click Weekly Rambling's and then Left click New Thread. Remember Threads are Posts or topics. Then type in your Message Subject. This is the title of the post you want to make. For example one of mine was called Happy Easter. Write your Message. Remember if you want to make sentence bold or italic first write your sentence, highlight it, and then click on bold or italic. There are also some posting options. You can make a Thread Sticky or not sticky. A Sticky Thread means that whatever you post will be the first post seen. You will want to click Sticky Thread if you want your post to be first. You should preview your Thread. Make changes and then save. You can modify a post at anytime. To learn how to add pictures to a post please go to Thread Forum Curve at the Weekly Rambling's. Also you will need to be a forum member to be able to Post a Thread. So don't forget to Register.

Viewing the Calendar:

You can view the Calendar at any time. Click on Calendar at the Top of the Forum Page. Left Click the event you are interested in Click the event and you will then read a description of the event.

Member Center:

The Member Center is the place you can go to check for messages sent to you. You can also send messages or email members from here. The Private Profile is the place to go if you want to change information about yourself like your screen name and email address. You can add your birthday here if you decide to. The Member Center has a place where you can change your password. Remember though, if you decide to change your password first put in your new password, confirm it, and then click the reset member password. Also, you can add your own signature to each post. This means that if you have a favorite quote or Bible verse you can write it here and it well come at the end of your post. You could add a picture as your signature. If you decide to do this please go to Thread Forum Curve. My friend Susan explains here how to add images. You can also add an Avatar to your post. This is a picture on the left hand side of each post you make. If you decide to do this you can go to the Thread Forum Learning Curve. This will explain how to add images.

This should get you started on your New Adventure in Debbi's Palapa. I am hoping that this has been helpful. If you have any questions feel free to send me a forum message or you could email me at kenandlouise@pa.net

Hope you have a wonderful day.  

Louise]]> Mon, 21 May 2007 06:59:09 EastCoastMama http://www.deborahbedfordbooks.com/forum/Blah.pl?m-1179753595/ http://www.deborahbedfordbooks.com/forum/Blah.pl?m-1179753595/#num1
Hope that all of you are enjoying your adventure at Debbi's Palapa. If you do have questions and need some Technical Support please let us know. We are here to help you. You can ask your question by posting a reply or you can reach me by sending a message here at the forum or by emailing me at kenandlouise@pa.net  

]]> Mon, 21 May 2007 06:19:55 EastCoastMama http://www.deborahbedfordbooks.com/forum/Blah.pl?m-1176865930/ http://www.deborahbedfordbooks.com/forum/Blah.pl?m-1176865930/#num1
The politicizing of these types of events by the pundits sickens me.  I was listening to Sean Hannity on the radio today and he played some quotes of Rosie's blaming the president and gun lobbyist for this.  She also had to bring to everyone's attention the fact that it took a week for him to get to New Orleans and only a day to get to Virginia.  It just occurred to me that whatever one's views are about these things they are better left unsaid so soon after the tragedy.  It just seemed to be in bad taste.  

That's all I've got for now.
Hope everyone has a blessed day.
Susan]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2007 20:12:10 skarppala