1:43am Friday, June 5, 2026

​Armando’s body is getting stronger. The therapists are impressed with his progress particularly with his right arm moving a little more. He’s very determined. 

Coughing fits were tremendous today, more so towards evening eventually vomiting his food - something we were hoping the new medication would help. Even so, I still feel like he tolerated it more today than before, It could be that they increased his intake too much, too soon, something I will ask the gastro doctor tomorrow…. today. I didn’t realize it is already the next day.

Them men was looking at the circumstances, and Caleb and Joshua was looking at the Word of God. That made the difference.

And if you go to look at the circumstances around you, you’ll faint. But if you’ll take your eyes off the circumstances and look at what God said about it…Oh, you say, “But Brother Branham, the doctor told me I had cancer.”

Ah, yes, that’s all right. But God said, “I’m the Lord that healeth thee.” Now, what about that?

36 You know Moses led that group of children of Israel for forty years in the wilderness: over two million. How many babies was born every night? How many people got legs broke and everything else traveling? The sickness and diseases among them…And when he brought them out, in forty years there wasn’t one feeble one among them. Say, wouldn’t you—some of you doctors here tonight, like to look at his medicine kit and find out what he had in there, what prescription he give them all? How did Dr. Moses make all them trips every night to childbirth and the old and afflicted and every…How’d he do it? Would you like to look in Moses’ medicine kit? How many like to see in it? Let’s see your hand? All right. We’ll turn it over and see what it’s in.

Here’s his prescription; I found it. “I’m the Lord that healeth all thy diseases.” That’s what he give every one of them. That’s all they needed. “I’m the Lord that healeth all thy diseases.” And two million people made a forty year journey without one feeble one coming out. Hallelujah. God still lives and reigns, and He’s still God. He’s as much Jehovah tonight as He was Jehovah then. Amen.

56-0615 - "An Exodus"

Rev. William Marrion Branham

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El cuerpo de Armando se está fortaleciendo. Los terapeutas están impresionados con su progreso, particularmente con su brazo derecho moviéndose un poco más. Él es muy decidido.

Los ataques de tos fueron tremendos hoy, más hacia la noche y finalmente vomitó su comida, algo que esperábamos que el nuevo medicamento ayudara. Aun así, todavía siento que lo toleró más hoy que antes, podría ser que aumentaran su ingesta demasiado, demasiado pronto, algo que le preguntaré al médico gastro mañana... hoy. No me di cuenta de que ya es al día siguiente.

Los hombres estaban mirando las circunstancias, y Caleb y Joshua estaban mirando la Palabra de Dios. Eso marcó la diferencia.

Y si vas a ver las circunstancias que te rodean, te desmayarás. Pero si quitas los ojos de las circunstancias y miras lo que Dios dijo al respecto... Oh, dices: "Pero hermano Branham, el médico me dijo que tenía cáncer".

Ah, sí, está bien. Pero Dios dijo: "Yo soy el Señor que te sana". Ahora, ¿qué hay de eso?

36 Sabes que Moisés condujo a ese grupo de hijos de Israel durante cuarenta años en el desierto: más de dos millones. ¿Cuántos bebés nacieron cada noche? ¿Cuántas personas se rompieron las piernas y todo lo demás viajando? La enfermedad y las enfermedades entre ellos... Y cuando los sacó, en cuarenta años no había uno débil entre ellos. Digan, ¿no les gustaría a algunos de ustedes, los médicos aquí esta noche, mirar su botiquín y averiguar qué tenía allí, qué receta les dio a todos? ¿Cómo hizo el Dr. Moses todos esos viajes todas las noches al parto y a los ancianos y afligidos y cada... ¿Cómo lo hizo? ¿Te gustaría mirar en el botiquín de Moisés? ¿A cuántos les gusta ver en él? ¿Vamos a ver tu mano? Muy bien. Lo daremos la vuelta y veremos en qué está.

Aquí está su receta; la encontré. "Yo soy el Señor que cura todas tus enfermedades". Eso es lo que les dio a cada uno de ellos. Eso es todo lo que necesitaban. "Yo soy el Señor que cura todas tus enfermedades". Y dos millones de personas hicieron un viaje de cuarenta años sin que saliera uno débil. Aleluya. Dios todavía vive y reina, y Él sigue siendo Dios. Él es tanto Jehová esta noche como Jehová entonces. Amén.

56-0615 - "Un éxodo"

Reverendo William Marrion Branham

*** Traducido usando una aplicación de traducción

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Update

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Hospital delirium is a real thing and he’s been affected here and there by it. This causes me great anxiety especially when he angrily tries to take off his wires, peel back the tape holding in the IV. It’s so pitiful hearing him plead for water but I can only swab his mouth or coffee,

Armando was moved out of ICU late last night. That was an adventure in itself.

The surgeon is holding off inserting the J Tube. He feels to try a stronger medication to possibly help him tolerate tube feeding better. If he continues to have issues, then the Dr is planning to insert a nose tube like the first one they tried (and gagged constantly with) but this time directing it down past the stomach and into the jejunum. He will then see if Armando  tolerates receiving the food there better instead of his stomach. If so, then he’ll go forward with the J Peg. If he can’t tolerate that, then the J Tube won’t even work and the Dr doesn’t want to put him through the risks involved with surgery if his stomach wouldn’t even handle it. 

We’ll be here at least for a few more days. 

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

~ Isaiah 40:31

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El delirio hospitalario es algo real y él se ha visto afectado aquí y allá por él. Esto me causa una gran ansiedad, especialmente cuando trata enojado de quitarse los cables, quitar la cinta que sostiene la vía intravenosa. Es tan lamentable escucharlo suplicar por agua, pero solo puedo frotarle la boca o café,

Armando fue trasladado de la UCI anoche tarde. Eso fue una aventura en sí misma.

El cirujano está retrasando la inserción del tubo J. Tiene ganas de probar un medicamento más fuerte que posiblemente le ayude a tolerar mejor la alimentación por sonda. Si continúa teniendo problemas, entonces el Dr. está planeando insertar un tubo nasal como el primero que probaron (y amordazados constantemente), pero esta vez dirigiéndolo hacia abajo más allá del estómago y hacia el yeyuno. Luego verá si Armando tolera recibir la comida allí mejor en lugar de su estómago. Si es así, entonces seguirá adelante con el J Peg. Si no puede tolerar eso, entonces el tubo J ni siquiera funcionará y el Dr. no quiere someterlo a los riesgos involucrados en la cirugía si su estómago ni siquiera lo manejara.

Estaremos aquí al menos unos días más.

Mas los que esperan á Jehová tendrán nuevas fuerzas; levantarán las alas como águilas, correrán, y no se cansarán, caminarán, y no se fatigarán.

  ~ Isaías 40:31

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 UPDATE

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The Lord willing, Armando will be moved out of ICU and into a room tomorrow.

With all the issues with the feeding tube, it looks like they’re planning to take the PEG tub out tomorrow and insert a J Tube instead. They feel this is going to be better so that he’ll still be getting the nutrients absorbed into his body but preventing all the acid backup and vomiting he’s been going through causing extreme risk of aspiration. 

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

~ Jeremiah 29:11

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Con el favor de Dios, Armando será trasladado de la UCI a una cuarto mañana.

Con todos los problemas con la sonda de alimentación, parece que están planeando sacar la bañera PEG mañana e insertar un tubo J en su lugar. Sienten que esto va a ser mejor para que aún absorba los nutrientes en su cuerpo, pero evitando todo el respaldo ácido y los vómitos por los que ha estado pasando, lo que causa un riesgo extremo de aspiración.

Porque conozco los pensamientos que pienso hacia ti, dice el SEÑOR, pensamientos de paz, y no de maldad, para darte un fin esperado.

~ Jeremías 29:11

2026-06-01 UPDATE

​Day 21 - “Wax and Wane” is how the neurologist explained symptoms during the process of recovery from a stroke. It’s definitely been like a roller coaster to ride with all the highs and lows. 

Armando was surprisingly very awake and alert after a very sleepless night for both of us. He did get a little bit of a break from hiccups this afternoon but not much. So far, all tests are coming back with excellent results. Still waiting on blood cultures and trusting the same results.

 The reason the doctors are keeping Armando in ICU is because of the secretions that are staying at the top of the throat. He’s concerned of aspiration which will cause pneumonia and other complications.

Armando also continues to have issues with the tube feeding. As long as they give it to him slow and then give him a good break in between, he seems to tolerate it better. Otherwise he starts vomiting.  

5pm - All blood work and tests this far have come back normal. However, fever and white blood count (WBC) have been abnormally on opposite sides. When fever is high WBC is down but when fever is controlled, WBC elevates. The team of physicians are currently trying to determine the cause.

I want to say that I love and appreciate everyone’s prayers, texts, meals, comments and speaking the WORD sending me Quotes! I may not be able to reply right away but don’t hesitate to keep them coming! ♥️ 

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Día 21 - "Cera y caer" es cómo el neurólogo explicó los síntomas durante el proceso de recuperación de un derrame cerebral. Definitivamente ha sido como una montaña rusa para montar con todos los altibajos.

Armando estaba sorprendentemente muy despierto y alerta después de una noche de insomnio para los dos. Esta tarde tuvo un pequeño descanso del hipo, pero no mucho. Hasta ahora, todas las pruebas están volviendo con excelentes resultados. Todavía estoy esperando los cultivos de sangre y confiando en los mismos resultados.

La razón por la que los médicos mantienen a Armando en la UCI es por las secreciones que se quedan en la parte superior de la garganta. Le preocupa la aspiración que causará neumonía y otras complicaciones.

Armando también sigue teniendo problemas con la alimentación por sonda. Mientras se lo den despacio y luego le den un buen descanso en el medio, parece que lo tolera mejor. De lo contrario, comienza a vomitar.

5 p. m. - Todos los análisis de sangre y pruebas hasta ahora han vuelto a la normalidad. Sin embargo, la fiebre y el recuento de glóbulos blancos (WBC) han sido anormales en lados opuestos. Cuando la fiebre es alta, el glóbulos blancos baja, pero cuando la fiebre está controlada, el glóbulos blancos se eleva. El equipo de médicos está tratando actualmente de determinar la causa.

¡Quiero decir que amo y aprecio las oraciones, mensajes de texto, comidas, comentarios y decir la PALABRA de todos que me envían citas! Puede que no pueda responder de inmediato, ¡pero no dudes en seguir viniendo! ♥️

2026-05-31 Update

​Still in ICU but possibly moving tomorrow, Armando’s response has been lower for the past couple days. A low to mid grade fever has been prevalent since after surgery. They’re trying to figure out why. Constant hiccups day and night with hardly a break. Pain throughout his body from lying in bed so much plus consistent pain in the head. The nurses have been amazing doing all they can to make him more comfortable. 

Another CT scan was done to rule out if he’s still bleeding in the brain or continuing to still have more strokes. That seems to be stable. 

I’m praying and believing that the cyst in the kidney which has grown since being here and the kidney stone they had saw as well the nodule in his lung all be dissolved and gone before we leave. These are not emergent so they will not be diving into those until later. 

Pneumonia remains a concern since he can’t swallow and is unable to get up and move at all. X-rays reveal that he has had some aspiration a couple times. The most recent strokes have affected his ability to speak and he seems to have some paralysis in the right arm and leg. 

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Todavía en la UCI, la respuesta de Armando ha sido menor durante los últimos días. Una fiebre baja a media ha prevalecido desde después de la cirugía. Están tratando de averiguar por qué. Hipo constante día y noche con apenas un descanso. Dolor en todo su cuerpo por estar tanto acostado en la cama. Las enfermeras han sido increíbles haciendo todo lo que pueden para que se sienta más cómodo.

Se hizo otra tomografía computarizada para descartar si todavía está sangrando en el cerebro o si sigue teniendo más accidentes cerebrovasculares. Eso parece ser estable.

Estoy rezando y creyendo que el quiste en el riñón que ha crecido desde que estoy aquí y el cálculo renal que habían visto, así como el nódulo en su pulmón, se disuelva y se vaya antes de que nos vayamos. Estos no son emergentes, por lo que no se sumergirán en ellos hasta más tarde.

La neumonía sigue siendo una preocupación, ya que no puede tragar y no puede levantarse y moverse en absoluto. Las radiografías revelan que ha tenido alguna aspiración un par de veces. Los accidentes cerebrovasculares más recientes han afectado su capacidad de hablar y parece tener algo de parálisis en el brazo derecho y la pierna.

Tools of the Gardening Trade

I love gardening! There’s just something therapeutic and satisfying about being outside, listening, smelling, breathing, living nature that revives my very being. Each season brings new experiences and I hope to learn more.

After a very inspiring email I received from my Mom, I decided to post some of the tools etc that have been very helpful in my gardening endeavors.

I do a lot of weeding on my knees so, this wonderful squishy knee board really helps a lot! I don't always use the gloves, but they seem to help grip the weeds better than my bare hands as they have a anti slip coating on them. Aren't those Million Bells lovely!

I've had these crocks for YEARS! They were given to me by an elderly friend as a thank you gift for helping her pack when she was moving. They are the most comfortable footwear I own! Sometimes, if my feet are hurting, I'll even wear them inside when I'm washing dishes or cooking. I wear them in the garden all the time. Some of the vegetables I grow I get as plants that have already been started at the greenhouse. The trowel is perfect for digging the right size hole to plant them in!

Of all the tools I have, the roto tiller has to be my favorite! I just can't imagine how I've ever gotten along without it. You may notice that it's called "Super Bronco"... They didn't name it that for no reason, but I have managed to tame the bucking machine. It's rather temperamental in that, if you don't maneuver it correctly, it will really take off! Fortunately for me, it has a safety mechanism so if you let go of it, it'll stop, Notice I said, 'IF you let go'. One day, I was tilling doing just fine when, all of a sudden I hit a patch that 'spooked' my tiller and it jumped and galloped away... with me holding on for dear life. I felt like my daughter when she was little walking our dog who was actually walking HER! All she could've done was let go of the leash and she would've been fine but, she held on for dear life and soon she was being drug across the yard until I hollered at her to let go. Now, said dear daughter was watching her mother do the same thing and laughing rather hard about it. 

Now that I have mastered the skill of tilling with it, it has really been a blessing! I till just before planting my row to make the grown freshly soft. I till between the planted rows periodically to keep the weeds down so my garden doesn't get out of hand.

Here's the ever faithful hoe for those narrow places that the tiller can't get into such as between the rows of corn. Eventually, the corn, which is planted just a little closer together, gets too big and it's not a good idea to till between them even if you fit through because it could damaged the spreading roots below the ground. 

This is another must-have! Diatomaceous Earth consists of fossilized remains of diatoms, a type of hard-shelled algae. This fine powder has many uses and can even be taken eternally. What do I do with it? I sprinkle it on the leaves of my plants and it helps stops unwanted pests from eating the leaves. I have been told that when the beetles etc eat the leaves, they eat the D.E. which slices their intestines causing them to die. Sounds barbaric, doesn't it! According to Wikipedia it dries the little culprits insides up and causes them to die. However it works, I only know that it DOES work. 

This is a picture of my bean plant. Notice that the older leaves on the bottom are full of holes while, the upper newer leaves look nice and healthy!

My dear hubby brought this compost tumbler home for me. It has a vented lid on both ends for easy access adding scraps such as egg shells, coffee grounds, fruit peelings, vegetable scraps. I've even plopped a few earth worms in there! Ever so often, I flip it the over putting the fresher scraps on the bottom. If you have a good compost, it should not have a foul odor but a nice earthy smell.

My childhood love for wagons overtook me this past spring. I was bound and determined to buy one and had it delivered to my door. My sweet boy assembled it for me and I wheeled my green buddy out the door and into the garden! It has been so convenient to have! Until I got a hose, I had to haul the water down to the garden and water each plant by hand (a rather time consuming chore) so I was able to haul 3 5-gallon buckets at once instead of just one. I pull it around as I'm weeding. The sides come down and I can sit in it while I harvest or weed, or prop my feet on it while I sit under the tree and shell peas.

When my little friends come over, they have a blast pulling each other around in it.

When you have a garden as large as mine, (104' x 68') rain is a real blessing? Living where it's humid and we usually see lots of rain, there are still times in between that I need to water if I want my pantry filled. Even though my wagon was a great blessing in hauling all that water to the garden, a hose was a quick addition to my "tool chest". But I was still spending HOURS watering with the hose and so a sprinkler was gifted by my dad who didn't want his daughter turning into a lobster standing in the blazing sun. It works GREAT! You see, ever since I got it, hooked it up, turned it on -  it rained! It's been raining pretty regularly ever since! Amazing, isn't it? Sorry, I don't have a picture of the sprinkler, but I guess everyone knows what a sprinkler looks like anyway!

Diatomaceous Earth works great for certain pests but, not for furry cute ones such as rabbits and squirrels! I watched one such long-eared cutie pie take his liberty on one of my biggest marigold blooms the other day! Dad said it was time for me to get a BB gun. I was a little worried about it as I don't want to actually KILL the critters, just scare them off. Dad assured me that it wouldn't harm them so, I was excited to try it out. Only problem is, just like the efficiency of my sprinkler, I haven't seen on single critter since I got the gun! Actually, I take that back.... My husband was out there pounding stakes in for my tomatoes to be strung up when I saw a CRITTER!
ME: "OOOH! A target!!!"
HUBBY: "Where?"
ME: "There!" pointing to a black cat on the far side of the garden
HUBBY: "that's not a target! That's the neighbor's CAT!"
ME: "I just want to see if I could actually hit it!"
HUBBY: "Are you crazy??
I didn't answer that as I realized I would have to be a good aim if I were to avoid shooting my husband. I don't think he would've appreciated it too well.

Well, this is the end of my list of tools for now. Do you have a favorite tool you like to use in the garden? I'd love to hear about it. 

First Canning of 2016 ~ PICKLES!

I really enjoy canning the fruit of our labor. It's such a joy to see my shelves fill up with fruit and vegetables that we will use for the next year. I also love sharing with others what the Lord has blessed ME with!

This year I planted only 1 row of Straight Eight and Marketmore. Not all of my plants did very well as the farthest half of my garden doesn't have very good soil. I'll need to work it more as time goes on.

After a few pickings of cucumbers and storing them in my fridge, I had enough cucumbers to pickle! I was pleasantly surprised to end up with 14 pints of dill pickles to store away! I've tried a recipe or two for dill pickles and I will keep trying till I find one that I like but, for today, I just used Mrs. Wages mix for this batch.

One thing I have learned is that it's important to pick the cucumbers before they get very big. I like to use them when they are about an inch in diameter. If you let them get too big, the pickles will be mushy and the seeds a bit tough. It's also important not to over process them (like I did last year!)

If you have a recipe that you have tried and love, I'd love to try it out!