LIFE TESTIMONY

'I Love The Lord': 

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNPTHEy9CB8&list=RDeNPTHEy9CB8&start_radio=1)

Even though I am remarried, I will never stop sharing Bob's Salvation Testimony - because he never did.

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I had been listening to Lamb since 1979 - long before Bob; Bob did not get saved until 1981: it literally was a death experience salvation.

Bob was working away from home, living in a a pickup-bed camper he'd borrowed from his parents, in the back yard of friends in Toutle. One night, he went to their son's football game with them, and sat down to Supper with them when they got back. According to the story I was told later that night, he just killed over in his potatoes - no reason. One minute he was eating and laughing with the family … and the next minute, Bill hauled him out of his chair and onto the floor giving CPR while Punkie called the ambulance. 2 ambulances responded because the boundary line cutting between 2 counties was on Bill and Punkie's property. The EMT's worked on him for 24 minutes before calling the hospital to ask what they should do now - the reply they got was, "Call the mortuary; there s nothing else you can do." So while the 2 ambulance crews are fighting over who gets Bob's corpse, HE SITS UP AND SAYS, "Wow. I think God means business this time." Scared everyone out of their wits! The Cowlitz County ambulance decided he was going with them … so they slapped him back down on the gurney and rushed him to Longview's St. John's Hospital (Peace Health now), where doctors there ran tests on him for a full 72 hours straight to find out why what happened with Bob happened: they never did find out; all tests were inconclusive. But one thing was for sure, after those words Bob spoke when he was resurrected, he did not speak again for 6 months - and then, only haltingly and sparingly. When I was driven to the hospital to bring Bob home, I was told, "Your husband was dead for 25 minutes Mrs. Hargand, you need to look for a Nursing Home. He will never regain cognitive abilities. He is brain damaged." Well, I looked at the doctors, and said, "Thank you for your care and diagnosis, but I am taking my husband home. And God will heal him." Bob was 31 years old. I was NOT putting him in Nursing Home! Other than not speaking, he was functioning as usual. I could see by the way his eyes responded that he could hear just fine, and he wanted to speak. Desperately. So we went home and I loved on him … and waited for him to heal. He wasn't an idiot, he just could not speak. He was driving. He was physically able to take care of himself. After about 6 months, he started to speak a little bit. Haltingly. His brain was working; he knew what he wanted to say, but the connection between brain and tongue was sketchy. Sometimes, he would be talking in a stuttering conversation, and then - he would just stop. Like the plug had been pulled. This went on for a while before he started talking smoothly and fluently.

During all this time he was listening to my Lamb cassettes and reading my Bible from front to back and back to front (I later bought some Israel's Hope cassettes that Bob listened to, too: he preferred Israel's Hope): by the time he could talk in a comprehensive and coherent manner, he knew the Bible by heart and asked if he could get one of his own. YOU BET! So next time we were in Longview, we came home with a brand new Bible for Bob 😃 10 months after being released from the hospital, he was working full time again - AND MINISTERING TO THE CREW. His speech was still halty, but understandable; and the crew knew him … they had all grown up together, the older ones friends with the family, and the younger ones, school mates. By this time his crew were all living in Glenoma-WA. Including Bob. He met a few log truck drivers who were Christians and they started getting together after work. They were good for each other.

About this time, I started looking for another Church to fellowship with because the Assembly Of God in Cathlamet wasn't very accepting of Bob (he'd been divorced before we married - a big religious "no-no" at that time). I found a little country fellowship in Lexington, and stared going there, and shared Bob's miraculous story with them. I told Bob about the fellowship one weekend he was home and he started going with me. He was invited to go to a Jail Ministry with 2 other fellas one Sunday and he was hesitant because he was embarrassed over his talking abilities. But they encouraged him and he relented and went. The story that relayed to me afterwards, was that when Bob stood up to give his story to the inmates, Ken and Terry (the 2 that talked him into going) stood up too, and prayed with him and for him that he would be able to talk without embarrassment. AND HE DID! They said that when they opened their eyes and started to sit down, they saw Bob's body begin to quiver from the top of his head to his waist and he started speaking clearly and fluently without any trouble at all.

He was healed that day and never had any trouble with speech from that day forward.

Bob always used to laugh and say, "And I was never quiet again." And I always followed that statement up with, "That's okay. I like the sound of your voice."

He even told the doctors at OHSU what I have just relayed in this post.

Until his last day on Earth, Bob told people how Elohei got his attention, and how he got saved. Bob lived his life, from 1981, as a staunch ambassador for Yeshua, without apology or embarrassment like some feel they need to do - Bob NEVER APOLOGIZED for being a Christian, and he NEVER watered the gospel down to make sinners feel comfortable in their sin. So when the pastor of the little Lexington fellowship told us in 2016 to leave "his church" because we were no longer welcome (the pastor there liked to water down the Gospel, single people out for favoritism, & refused to teach the Book of Revelation), Bob felt sad; but he also knew that if the pastor there was willing to allow sin to prosper in {his church} instead of allowing the Gospel to take root and grow in GOD'S HOUSE, it was time to go.

Bob was a solid Christian once he decided it was better to have died, been brought back to life, and to live for God … than to die, KNOW you are on a fast track to Hell and be fearful of death. When Bob's physical body died December 14th, 2018 at OHSU, Bob was not afraid. He KNEW beyond a shadow of a doubt that he was going Home.

And I believe with all my heart, that Yeshua came to take his hand and walk him through the Pearly Gates, and Elohim greeting him, saying, "Welcome Home, Son."

2004~Longview-WA: Bob at a family gathering, in his sister Merry's, livingroom.

2012~Merritt Drive, Kelso-WA: Bob & Dave Hargrove; from 1982 to 1984, Dave lived with us following a serious motorcycle accident that resulted in a head plate & shin plate - the motorcycle was in pieces. He was saved 1983 listening to Bob's testimony & they were fast friends for life. Dave's spirit left Earth on May 24th, 2014 & Bob's followed on December 14th, 2018

Jan Markell - 'Prophetically Ground Shaking'

Jan Markell - 'Prophetically Ground Shaking': 

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TeLfbExHlc)

Human cloning = millionaire FB designer, Mark Zuckerberg, is creating a clone of himself so he can be everywhere, at once, with everyone he is currently in contact with = forerunner for acceptance of the Mark of the Beast?

Neuralink, which promises Jesus-like healings & promises immortality, envisions a future where humans could interact seamlessly with artificial intelligence, potentially enabling advanced cognitive enhancements and even forms of technological telepathy = Atlantis rising?

Sketchy Days.

HIGHWAY STAR; Castle Rock-WA

Deep Purple - 'Highway Star' sing: 

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr9ie2J2690)

Listening to this song always reminds me of our Metallic Enhanced Corvette Sunset Bronze 'Cuda - it shimmered like desert heat in the sunshine. That thing was hot! 

Of course, nothing topped Bob's first love, his '68 Camaro … but that 'Cuda came pretty darned close 😉

Every time I drive past the Faith Temple Church across from Wal*Mart on Ocean Beach Highway I grin thinking of the night we were going home to Cathlamet from Longview and some smart-ass kid in a VW ass-ended us, locking bumpers - right there where the stop lights overhang; there used to be a vineyard to the left (where the Liquor Store is now).

Bob would have let it go … but when he looked in the rear view mirror and saw that kid howling with laughter, he got steamed.

Maybe the kid was stoned (don't know) - maybe the kid was scared and letting that fear dissipate by howling (don't know); but laughing wasn't the smartest thing to do at the particular moment.

I was watching the kid as Bob opened the 'Cuda's door and started unfolding himself from the low riding bucket seat to his full 6'2" height: as Bob straightened up and started for the back end of the 'Cuda, the kid's crazy laughter stopped and he slowly started slinking down in his seat.

It was funny. Because anyone who knows Bob knew he was a gentle giant - it took a LOT to ruffle his feathers and make him lose his temper; a locked bumper wouldn't make him go ballistic.

Bob - timeframe of the 1978 incident.

But the situation wasn't so funny.

Both cars had been damaged - nothing to laugh about.

Bob walked up to the VW's window and rapped on it with his knuckles and the window came down a crack; Bob asked the kid to get out of the car - and the kid looked at him for a long minute before getting out. Bob told him he'd let the whole thing go if the kid would unlock the bumpers.

It was a job: those bumpers were really locked.

Bob never offered to help.

He just stood by and watched as the kid struggled.

I was chocking on laughter I was struggling to hold in; let the smart-ass sweat it a little.

After about 20 minutes of watching the kid sweat, and huff-n-puff trying his best to get those 2 bumpers apart … Bob finally shook his head and told the repentant kid to get down off the bumpers. When the kid did, Bob lifted his foot and - I am not sure what he did at this point because I could not see what he was doing - as he brought his foot down on the locked bumpers, the car rocked, and it was free!

I hope the kid learned a lesson and was more careful after that incident.

We drove home, and YES! I laughed the whole way rerunning that scene through my head until we dropped into bed.

And, STILL, 4 decades later, driving past that specific spot makes me grin.

And, I swear, I can see Bob opening that 'Cuda's door and unfolding himself like it was only a second ago …

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME; Castle Rock-WA

June 3rd: The Plan today was to drive to Rainier-OR, and collect our mail - but we got a late start.

Between wake up/coffee time, rain time, and leaving the house time; I managed a quick cardio workout:

Always warm up (5–10 minutes of light marching or arm circles) and cool down (stretching) before and after.

Shoulder Shrug Warm-Up is generally safe when performed correctly, but it should be approached with caution and awareness of individual health conditions. A gentle shoulder shrug warm-up is safe and beneficial, provided it’s done slowly, without pain, and with proper form. Shoulder shrugs help loosen stiff upper back and shoulder muscles, improve circulation, and prepare the shoulder joint for activity. For seniors, they can also help relieve tension, improve posture, and support daily movements like lifting or reaching. When done slowly, with light effort, and without resistance, they are low-impact and unlikely to cause harm. Start slow and use light effort: especially if you’re new to the exercise or have stiff joints. Focus on form: keep movements controlled, avoid jerking, and ensure your shoulders move without strain. Warm up gradually: combine with gentle arm circles or shoulder rolls before doing shrugs. Use support: stand or sit with a sturdy chair or wall nearby if you feel unsteady. Listen to your body: Avoid if you have a history of shoulder injury, arthritis, rotator cuff problems, or any joint instability. Stop immediately if you feel sharp, aching, or burning pain during the shrug.

Shoulder Shrug Warm-Up~12-15 reps to loosen tight muscles.

Arm Circles are generally safe for a senior woman and can be beneficial for improving shoulder flexibility, mobility, and circulation. To ensure safety, start with small circles, avoid pushing through pain, and be mindful of any pre-existing conditions.

Arm Circles - keep arms at shoulder height~12-15 reps

Darebee After Breakfast Workout can be safe for a 69‑year‑old woman if she is already fit, can perform standing circuits, and can adjust intensity. This workout is a no‑equipment, aerobic and cardiovascular routine. Purpose and Benefits - Cardiovascular boost: Increases heart rate and blood flow, helping you feel more energized. Weather independent: Great for days when outdoor workouts aren’t possible. No equipment needed: Uses bodyweight movements, making it accessible anywhere. Workout Style: Home fitness, full‑body, no‑equipment. Focus: Aerobic conditioning and endurance. Frequency: Can be done 2–3 times per week depending on fitness goals and recovery needs. This workout is perfect if you want a short, effective way to kickstart your fitness routine without needing gym gear or outdoor space. Listen to your body: stop if you feel dizzy, short‑breathing, or joint pain.

I also included an alternate Darebee Step Jacks exercise, marked with an # that follows the original step jacks exercise.

Do as instructed on the Worksheet.

Step Jacks are a generally safe and effective exercise for senior women, but safety depends on their individual fitness level & joint health. As a low-impact alternative to traditional jumping jacks, step-jacks reduce stress on the joints while improving cardiovascular health, bone strength, and overall stability. However, anyone with pre-existing joint issues, muscle injuries, or other health concerns should consult a healthcare provider to ensure the exercise is appropriate for them. This exercise engages your quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, calves, and core muscles for the stepping motion, while the shoulder and back muscles are worked by the arm movements. The exercise also strengthens hip abductors and adductors for the side step and smaller ankle and foot muscles for balance, making it a full-body workout. This low-impact exercise is a versatile cardiovascular and full-body strength move that benefits the entire body. Consider Alternatives: If you have severe knee pain or other serious joint issues, other low-impact exercises like walking, cycling, or swimming may be more appropriate.

Side Step Jacks~Aim for 20 ct. reps x5 - modify by cutting time, if necessary

#Darebee Step Side Jacks exercise is likely okay for a senior woman, as it is a low-impact and joint-friendly alternative to regular jumping jacks. This exercise primarily works your lower body muscles, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves, with the core (abs and obliques) stabilizing the movement. The exercise also engages your shoulders and chest as you raise your arms overhead.

Darebee Step Side Jacks~Aim for 20 ct. reps x5 - modify by cutting time, if necessary

March Steps exercise is generally considered safe for a 69-year-old woman, provided she is in good health and has a stable cardiovascular system. The march steps exercise involves walking briskly, which can be beneficial for cardiovascular health and overall fitness. It is recommended to start with a comfortable pace and gradually increase the intensity to avoid overexertion. Additionally, staying hydrated and wearing appropriate footwear can enhance the safety and effectiveness of the exercise.

Marching In Place~Aim for 20 ct. reps x5 - modify by cutting time, if necessary.

We got over the bridge from the Longview side with no problem. We collected the mail. Immediately after heading Betsy's nose toward home … we saw there was a problem: a major problem. Traffic was backed up every way possible:

Traffic backed up from Rainier Log Yard & across the entire length of the Bridge.

Traffic backed up from Rainier Log Yard & across the entire length of the Bridge.

So, we turned around and drove back into downtown Rainier, and enjoyed tasty lunch fare. Holland likes this restaurant, but it seems that when we are back up north, we never have time to stop and get a bite to eat when we are over in Rainier.

This afternoon, we had time.

We stopped in.

We enjoyed.

I considered the reroute a silver lining blessing. Holland rarely allows himself a personal pleasure … I was glad for the backed up traffic while he enjoyed his fancy meal.

Change of plans - mexican lunch.

El Tapatio Restaurant; #117 W A St, Rainier, OR

Nachos - made different than usual, but GOOD.

Holland's Carnitas Enchilada.

My Taco Salad & Margarita on the side.

While we ate, Holland glanced every now and then out the window, to see if there was any movement on the bridge.

He said, "I'm glad to be retired & I don't want to work any more." (Yes, Lord! Thank You, Father!) He continued, "We have a good life, Baby. We have the means, the strength - it's true I'm hobbled up somewhat, but I can still get things done that needs doing, & the opportunity to go places & see things other people only dream about. And we're doing it, together." Music to my ears  - feeling the same vibes, finally harmoniously in sync. He's stopped chasing the $$$$$, he's relaxing in relaxing, and he is focusing on running down The Dream: that's where the real wealth is. His overburdened 14 year old self is finally settling up with his 64 year old reality: he doesn't have to fend for himself to survive anymore: he has a helpmeet, in me - this is not a weakness, it's a strengthening element in his life. He doesn't have to race from job to job in survival mode: his disability ended all that - he's allowed to rest now. There's no shame in that & I knew it when I married him as he is. As he is , is enough - and plenty, in all the ways that really matter the most. He is no longer under the unfair burden of being responsible for his parent's children's' safety & provision anymore (well, he says I'm his responsibility, now - but, I know how to adult and give him a rest; I know how to be responsible for myself & for him, if necessary) - he can rest his body & thoughts. Praise be to Almighty God for this revealing revelation to him … that real wealth has very little to do with money and everything to do with how one feels at the end of the Day. A peaceful home, a grateful heart, someone to love on & be loved by; and the freedom to enjoy Life’s simple moments. These things are what makes for a rich Life. These things are where true treasure lies.

We both asked for food containers to ferry the other half of our meals home, to finish later in the evening.

Leaving downtown behind, we could see that there had been very little traffic progress forward.

Holland's leg was starting to hurt.

We needed to get home.

Holland was thinking we'd go up the Rainier Hill, turn around, and slip into a shorter line.

The uphill slip was cancelled when Holland decided to  aggressively nose Beast Betsy over into into line.

Once traffic started moving, it was smooth traveling.

We were never so glad to get home!

I did an online search to find out why traffic was at a stand still for so long:

{{On June 3, 2026, traffic was stalled around noon on the Lewis and Clark Bridge (SR 433) because specialized rope access teams were working on bridge tower repairs as part of scheduled maintenance www.eastendcrossing.com.

According to East End Crossing’s traffic updates, between mile markers 38.9 and 38.8 (SR 433) in both northbound and southbound directions, a single lane closure was in place during the day. This work was part of a multi‑day maintenance period (June 5–8, 2026) where rope access crews were repairing the bridge towers. While the posted schedule for June 5–8 mentioned daytime closures, the June 1–4 period had nightly closures, and June 3 fell within the earlier maintenance window, so daytime work could have been ongoing.

If you encountered the delay, it was due to scheduled maintenance work rather than an incident, and similar lane closures were expected during the maintenance window.}}

Road Signs would have been nice - a lot less guessing, a lot less tempers flaring as drivers suddenly found themselves stuck in miles-long-lines … and no clue "why".

And there was a wreck that caused traffic stall after we'd been home - 

{{Reason for Traffic Stalls on the Lewis and Clark Bridge Today

Traffic on the Lewis and Clark Bridge has been stalled today due to a two‑vehicle crash on KY 841 South that occurred around 9:39 p.m. on Wednesday. The collision blocked the left two lanes and the left shoulder of the bridge, creating significant congestion.

Authorities have confirmed no injuries have been reported, but the lane closures are expected to last about an hour. Drivers are advised to allow extra travel time and consider alternative routes while the incident is being cleared.

If you are traveling on the bridge, check live traffic updates or WSDOT’s real‑time camera feeds for the SR 433/Lewis and Clark Bridge area to monitor conditions and any changes in lane status}}

We're thinking we'll just avoid mail collection for a while.

Home seems the wisest thing, at the moment.