Dekrator48
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daisy,
Thank you for your beautiful prayer for John (and Jessica's) family on last week's God Thought.
That is an interesting quote from Tozer!
I am so glad I found God and still pursue Him.
Matthew 22:37 is beautiful.
Hope everyone has a day filled with faith, hope and love.
1 Corinthians 13:13 (NIV)
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love
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Good Morning Dekrator, I enjoy meditating on 1 Corinthians 13:13..."faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love." Oh, AMEN!
Today may each person reading this be encouraged in faith, filled with hope, and overflowing in love.
Blessings to all!!!
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Love the Lord...Serve the Lord...Trust the Lord...with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength...
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One detail that is never mentioned is that in Washington , D.C. there can never be a building of greater height than the Washington Monument .. With all the uproar about removing the ten commandments, etc., this is worth a moment or two of your time. I was not aware of this amazing historical information.
On the aluminum cap, atop the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., are displayed two words: Laus Deo.
No one can see these words. In fact, most visitors to the monument are totally unaware they are even there and for that matter, probably couldn't care less.
Once you know Laus Deo's history, you will want to share this with everyone you know. These words have been there for many years; they are 555 feet, 5.125 inches high, perched atop the monument, facing skyward to the Father of our nation, overlooking the 69 square miles which comprise the District of Columbia, capital of the United States of America
Laus Deo! Two seemingly insignificant, unnoticed words. Out of sight and, one might think, out of mind, but very meaningfully placed at the highest point over what is the most powerful city in the most successful nation in the world.
So, what do those two words, in Latin, composed of just four syllables and only seven letters, possibly mean? Very simply, they say ' Praise be to God!'
Though construction of this giant obelisk began in 1848, when James Polk was President of the United States , it was not until 1888 that the monument was inaugurated and opened to the public. It took twenty-five years to finally cap the memorial with a tribute to the Father of our nation, Laus Deo; 'Praise be to God!'
From atop this magnificent granite and marble structure, visitors may take in the beautiful panoramic view of the city with its division into four major segments. From that vantage point, one can also easily see the original plan of the designer, Pierre Charles l'Enfant ....a perfect cross imposed upon the landscape, with the White House to the north. TheJefferson Memorial is to the south, the Capitol to the east and the Lincoln Memorial to the west.
A cross you ask? Why a cross? What about separation of church and state? Yes, a cross; separation of church and state was not, is not, in the Constitution. So, read on. How interesting and, no doubt, intended to carry a profound meaning for those who bother to notice.
Praise be to God! Within the monument itself are 898 steps and 50 landings.. As one climbs the steps and pauses at the landings the memorial stones share a message.
* On the 12th Landing is a prayer offered by the City of Baltimore ; * On the 20th is a memorial presented by some Chinese Christians; * On the 24th a presentation made by Sunday School children from New York and Philadelphia quoting Proverbs 10:7, Luke 18:16 and Proverbs 22:6. Praise be to God!
When the cornerstone of the Washington Monument was laid on July 4th, 1848 deposited within it were many items including the Holy Bible presented by the Bible Society. Praise be to God! Such was the discipline, the moral direction, and the spiritual mood given by the founder and first President of our unique democracy. 'One Nation, Under God.'
I am awed by Washington 's prayer for America . Have you ever read it? Well, now is your unique opportunity, so read on!
' Almighty God; We make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy holy protection; that Thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government; and entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow citizens of the United States at large. And finally that Thou wilt most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility, and pacific temper of mind which were the characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed religion, and without a humble imitation of whose example in these things we can never hope to be a happy nation. Grant our supplication, we beseech Thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.'
Laus Deo!
When one stops to observe the inscriptions found in public places all over our nation's capitol, he or she will easily find the signature of God, as it is unmistakably inscribed everywhere you look.. You may forget the width and height of 'Laus Deo', its location, or the architects, but no one who reads this will be able to forget its meaning, or these words: 'Unless the Lord builds the house its builders labor in vain.. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain' (Psalm 127: 1)
It is hoped you will send this to every child you know; to every sister, brother, father, mother or friend. They will not find offense, because you have given them a lesson in history that they probably never learned in school. With that, be not ashamed, or afraid, but have pity on those who will never see this because someone failed to send it on..
(This was in an email I received. If you want the email, PM me with your email addy!) --complete with pictures--
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God only writes beautiful music. For now, may I see each new day and new stage of my life as an opportunity to sing new melodies. It's time to start learning the new songs He's written just for me.
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I haven't been on in a while, I have been so sick. I just read and don't post.
But reading is SO helpful and I want to thank each of you for your wisdom, faith and willingness to help people like me.
I have great news, and I wanted to share it. My oldest daughter just had her first baby, my first grandchild.
This is a true blessing.
I was so worried, because I felt that I wouldn't be able to help her like I want to.
But that isn't what matters. God has brought a new life into this world.
I can't wait to tell her about our Lord.
much love to all. sjo
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Lymetoo,
Thank you for sharing "Remember Me". So peaceful and beautiful. The choir is beautiful and also the instrument--flute? It is always so good to remember Jesus and what He's done for us and continues to do. I had never heard the song before.
Blessings to you and your husband. Pray things are going well.
Laus Deo...all the details...powerful...Praise be to God! Thank you for sharing that Lymetoo. I am patriotic...my two brothers served in the war (oldest in Vietnam and youngest finished his third tour in Iraq and retired from army). My dad is retired navy, plus all his brothers...
Inspiring prayer by Washington...amazing the roots of our grand USA!
Dekrator,
Another beautiful song, "You Are Mine". WOW! Really something to say about the traditional hymns. That song really blessed me. Yes, we are His and He is ours!!! Wonderful amazing truth. No matter what He is always with us.
Wonderful prayer you prayed for everyone, "This morning I am praying that everyone who is suffering feels the love and hope of Jesus Christ.
May you feel physical, emotional and spiritual healing as our Lord wraps His arms around you."
I join you in worshipfully, slowly praying that to our Lord too, Thank You Jesus.
Tracy,
God sees the desires of your heart, our hearts! May your life be filled with His beautiful music and melodies. Sing a new song unto the Lord. May your life be filled with joy.
God Thought Friends,
Praise to the Lord the Almighty with lyrics. Also starts out with a brief story about the author. I would like to find another version that would be more slow and with instruments/perhaps a symphony. But for now...be blessed by these words:
Healing in body, grace for your souls, peace for your mind in the almighty name of Jesus.
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sjo.... That is so WONDERFUL!! What a blessing indeed!!!!
Thanks for all you do and say, daisy. You're a real blessing to us all!
hi Tracy!
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Good Afternoon God Thought Friends,
Lymetoo,
Wow, I had no idea about Laus Deo! thanks for sharing that!
Hello Tracy! Beautiful music...hallelujah!!
sjo,
Big congratulations to you! Grandchildren are such a blessing! Do you have a little girl or little boy grandchild?
The joy you will experience from grandchildren is infinite. So happy for you!
daisy,
Thanks for sharing that song "Praise Ye the Lord, The Almighty". It is beautiful and I don't recall hearing it before.
Friends,
I will not be on the boards for several days...going to NYC.
I will be praying for all of you even when I am not here.
I think of you often and it warms my heart to think of my supportive God Thought Friends.
May God Bless all of you!
Corinthians 13:14 (NIV)
14 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
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Amelia, Joahsark, MDW and others,
We're all so quiet this week... are you all OK?
I'm thinking you're either on vacation or not well. Hope you're on vacation!
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Hi friends,
Just reposting a list of some songs that can give us inspiration...I added some more also.
I saved them to my favorites list to make it easy to listen to them anytime I need the encouragement and hope.
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sjo,
First of all, wished I had seen your post before I posted the last time. You and I were typing about the same time and I didn't go back to double check if anyone had posted in the meantime.
Sorry you've been so sick. Glad you are coming to God Thought to read and especially that it helps.
I am so thrilled for you great news. Oh, yeah, that IS great news. Grandchildren are a gift from the Lord. I have three and one more on the way. Grandchildren have been such a blessing to my husband a me.
As much as there may be things that you want to do...you so have your priorities right. Those "things" really don't matter...enjoy your time with your family and especially the latest addition!!! Halleloooo!!!
She is blessed to have a Grandma like you...already ready to tell her about the Lord. AMEN!!
Have a wonderful weekend with your family and friends celebrating new life!!!!
Blessings God Thought Friend.
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Good Morning Dekrator,
Have a blast in NYC. Oh, would love to go there. My hubby and I went there for our 30th wedding anniversary, several years ago, and had so much fun. Great memories...theater, food, fun.
Appreciate you posting the songs for all of us. Music ministers to me and God uses it to even bring healing to my body, soul, mind, and spirit. It amazes me there is always new songs being written.
Again, have a great time!!! Enjoy!!! See you when you get back.
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17 hens,
It HAS been kinda quiet. Well, as for me...we are in Florida visiting our son and his precious family. We'll fly back to Oklahoma next Wedesday. I do have my laptop and are coming to God Thought from time to time...as I have opportunity.
We are here because our granddaughter will be one year old, we are celebrating tomorrow with a Princess Birthday Party. Awwww, gotta say it again, children and grandchildren ARE a gift from the Lord!!!
Healing prayers to all, have a great weekend, focus on what really matters, focus on the blessings, and by God's grace live in each minute.
TGIF...Thank God It's Forever!!!!
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I know the Lord has us in His grips and his love will never fail. I am so grateful for this page. I am so thankful for my blessings and I will choose faith and not fear.
Praise you Lord, you have given us so many miracles in our lives and I know you have a purpose for me. I trust in you forever.
God bless you all!
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Dear God Friends,
Daisy I love listening to Fernando Ortega, Praise to the Lord, The Almighty. Lets see if I can type and listen at the same time.
My friends I have tired eyes today and so much reading I have done to get caught back up...so..I am going to bunch us all into one write.
I am so blessed to have all of you in my life. God friends are a connection to life, and to God our Father. We can allow ourselves to be human here on God Thought...to laugh with each other and to cry. We pick each other up when we feel we have lost the fire within. We rekindle this fire in our inner spirits and once again the flame begins to roar.
We accept each other the way we are, but we help each other be what we should be. Our Father has placed us all together for a special purpose and one I shall not take for granted. I cherish all of you.. you are my family God has given to me.
Dekerator quoted to me..."We are like huge hugs." That truely touched my heart.
Going to end with this line.. not sure who wrote it, but again I like.... Friendship is precious, to live not only in the shade but in the sunshine of life.
Diane
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fflutterby,
Beautiful all that you shared. It is good to remember, "I know the Lord has us in His grips and his love will never fail." Thank you for sharing that!
Surely I would not be able to live without being in His grip! How I praise Him for His abiding love, care, compassion, encouragement, joy...and everything else.
I am with you--"I choose faith and not fear!"
If God be for us who can be against us?!
Romans 8:37, "...in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us."
What a joy to serve a miracle working God!!!
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MDW,
I think I may have found the version of the song you posted about...and just listened to it...the one with Fernando Ortega singing "Praise to the Lord, The Almighty".
Such a beautiful song!! The Lord DOES so wondrously reign! How I praise, worship, adore Him. The Lord is worthy. Following is the link.
I am blessed by your writings. What a beautiful gift you have...you are a blessing to all of us on God Thought!!
You share, "We can allow ourselves to be human here on God Thought..."
It really is great, especially since we ARE "human" Ha.
Being who we really are is so really great...and I believe is a great blessing to our family, friends, and even ourselves to be who God made us. Be who God made--YOU.
God Thought Friends--each of you, just who God made, is very special! (Do I say that a lot? Yeah, I thought so. Smile)
Living, laughing, and loving in the sunshine and the SONSHINE is really great! Praying you are able to do a lot of that this weekend!
Blessings to all!!!
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I am THE worst lurker here. I just want to thank y'all.
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daisy had to come back and listen to Fernando just one more time. Gets the tail a wagging, learned how to do that hoola-hooping with a three year old.. not really...I tried hard. Just wasn't made like that good night friends.
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Good Evening Misfit,
Welcome, it's always great to have lurkers...the more the merrier. Chime in anytime. Pray you're encouraged and blessed!
Good Evening MDW,
Oh, yeah, reminds me...about the hoola-hoop...OK, well, I'm not bragging or anything...I did teach my grandson how to hoola-hoop. He can hoola-hoop really good now. I surprised myself that I could still do it after all these years. I guess it's like riding a bike...if you are made like that.
I like your snoopy.
I know it looks late and in Florida (where I'm visiting my son and his family it is) but it is my bedtime in Oklahoma (make that my bedtime goal).
Night all...see you soon on God Thought.
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My Dear God Friends,
Morning to you all. I was reading this book last night on praying. The chapter I am on is...Why I Should Get Involved.
In this chapter it says this prayer is so potent it should have a warning label, "Don't pray this unless you are prepared for instant results!" So...you know this grab my attention and I had to read more. The story goes on to say that God says YES to this prayer quickly. Once you let these little words escape your lips, within seconds, hours,days even maybe weeks I am going to be answered. Someone in need will show up in dire straits. Family member, friend, enemy, a stranger.
I am thinking to myself, yeah right! So...I said this little prayer with sincerety.....
"Please Lord, make me an instrument to carry out some important mission of mercy for you."
Guess what?....God plays hard. He pinged me with several hail balls this morning. Do you think I am joking? I'm not! This morning I had a neighbor in need, a client emergency, and my daughter came over in need of money. It's not even noon.
I am learning, there is a warning label on praying....be careful for what you pray.
Do you think God has patience for Peter-ettes?
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MDW, What a great word! How true!!! God's middle name is "patience". Ha Seriously, this daughter of His is so glad!
Celebrating my granddaughter's first birthday. Great day in Florida!
"The blessing of the LORD makes a person rich, and He adds no sorrow with it" (Proverbs 10:22, NLT). Friends, I am so very rich!!!
Everyone have a great day filled with the blessings of the Lord!!!
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MDW, your heart is lovely but maybe you should add to your prayer, "...without adding any stress to my life" and see what happens. It's good to cover all the bases!
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Misfit, I challenge you for the "worst lurker" award! Get in line, lady!
Daisy, make sure you take plenty of pictures. There is nothing like a 1st birthday cake all over hands and face!
Those are some of my favorite pics of my kids...my son was shoveling it in, my daughter was crying because she didn't like to be messy. Those were the days!
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17hens,
We arrived Wednesday and I have been taking pictures non-stop, along with a couple of videos. The memory card on my digital camera flashed "full" right before the cake episode. Fortunately, my son got lots of pictures of that.
My granddaughter very much enjoyed her little cake. She stuck both hands in, again and again, eating her fill. It was so funny, fun and QUITE A MESS!!!
The highchair was carried out to the backyard to be hosed off, and she was carried off to the tub.
It's been a great day with family and friends...lots of love, laughs, giggles, and hugs.
I am so blessed!
It's good to remember our blessings as the song says,
Count your blessings name them one by one. Count your blessings see what God has done. Count your blessings name them one by one. And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.
Blessings abounding to each of you!
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quote:Originally posted by Misfit: I am THE worst lurker here. I just want to thank y'all.
No, it's ME. (really .. it IS you) jus sayin' ..
Enjoyed all the comments and talk of grandbabies. I'm so jealous.
MDW.. I love Snoopy! and I'm off to hear Fernando!
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Have a blessed Lord's Day Friends and be encouraged for...
"Your unfailing love, O Lord, is as vast as the heavens; Your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, Your justice like the ocean depths. You care for people and animals alike, O Lord. How precious is Your unfailing love, O God! All humanity finds shelter in the shadow of Your wings. You feed them from the abundance of Your own house, letting them drink from Your river of delights. For You are the fountain of life, the light by which we see"� (Psalm 36:5-9� NLT). Posts: 2188 | From Oklahoma | Registered: May 2008
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Daisy, You write....."How precious is Your unfailing love, O God! All humanity finds shelter in the shadow of Your wings."
I am finding this difficult to swallow today.
Seems like God is only around when it's in His favor. Patience? I do not have today. Seems to me we have to be more patient waiting on an answer from Him when we are hurting. When we do for Him like....help your neighbor...Wow! there He is!!!! God can hear those prayers!!! Where is He when I need Him? I don't ask much. Triple dog dare is over, Bologna!! Promises??? I am keeping mine. Is He???
I need to go get my suspenders, my britches are full today. Sorry just how I feel today. Seems like when I try to be closer to God,and keep my promises to Him, I am having to dodge land mines and my life is crumbling. fight...this is a tough one today.
Ps...I even went to church this morning, I kept my promise. No, I did not hear much of the sermon but I was there! I played with the boys last night at the corn maze and kept my promise to them. So I did the same for God. Did I do something wrong? He isn't listening.
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His only promise is to be with us through the storm, not to take the storm away. He is always there. That is our comfort.
He is listening, but he is waiting for you to hear Him. His messages are there. I can hear some wonderful blessings in what you posted.
I have been bedridden for about three years and very ill for six years. A group of women from my church recently got me out to hear a Christian speaker, Beth Moore. The theme was finding treasures in our lives.
You played with your boys at a corn maze! What a treasure. I was crying this morning, saying to my husband, "This is 7th Fall I've been sick. I have missed out on the entire second half of our son's childhoods. I can't do anything that I love anymore, anything that defines me. I love to bake, cook, entertain, be with friends. It's fall. During the month of October, there are things to do you only get to do during that one month. I want to take my kids apple picking. I want to go on a Haunted Hayride. I want to whip up Halloween cupcakes and make brownies with fall sprinkles all over them like I used to.
I WANT TO TAKE MY KIDS TO A CORN MAZE."
I see a real treasure here in that you got to take your kids to a corn maze. I've parented from bed, when I was able to be awake, for years now and it sucks. Everything that I love to do has been taken away from me.
I have an autoimmune disease resulting from Lyme and Bart called Small Fiber Neuropathy. The only thing I can really do with my hands is type. I have very little feeling in my hands and feet. I can't open pill bottles, hold onto anything, even get my pills to my mouth without dropping them. I can't drink or eat without spilling. I now require assistance for everything.
Yesterday, I was able (with MUCH difficulty and pain) to get to my grandson's first birthday party. As I was holding him, I tried over and over to feed him a tiny bite of cake. Each time I tried to pick up a little piece, it just crumbled as my fingers would not work.
I just wanted to feed him a little bite of cake. I couldn't. But I got to hold him, kiss him, get great pictures, and be there. I'm not mad at God. I'm glad he gave me the blessing of a grandchild in my life.
He is my stepdaughter's child from a previous marriage that ended in divorce almost 15 years ago, and it is only through her love and our close relationship all her life that I have this beautiful baby she placed in my arms and called me "Grandma." I am so blessed to still be a part of her life, to be able to be there at his first birthday party alongside her mother, to be given the status of "Grandma" and welcomed into his life like that...so what if my fingers don't work and I can't give him a bite of cake?
I am not trying to minimize your pain, at all. There is always someone who has it better, and there is always someone who has it worse. I am just trying to say that I am learning to look for the treasures that God is giving me and recognize them. I see a treasure He gave you in giving you the ability to go to church this morning, which I didn't have after yesterday's outing. He gave you a blessing in being able to play with your boys in a corn maze! That is so wonderful! I am so happy for you! I remember doing that and am grateful we got to do it before I got too sick to do anything.
I hope God gives me back some of my abilities. But I'm learning not to miss the treasures he is giving me now.
Please listen. He is talking. He is with you. That is his promise to you, and He's keeping it.
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You just gave me an ear full. Sorry, I am not there yet in my crawl. Treasures I did not see till you pointed. I told you I was full of poop today.
Sorry you have to go through all the anguish and pain. I will say a prayer for you.
My grandchildren are sleeping now...I can go to bed. Long day, again I am sorry.
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Dear MDW and Tracy,
I just read your posts and now have tears in my eyes. I am saddened for the pain and suffering you are both going through...and for what you have missed. You both are an inspiration for not giving up!
God Thought is a place to come and be real. Being real is so important! Thank you both for being real. Be real with no apologies. We CAN be real here! Being real is something I really like about the Bible...it is full of real! And sometimes real is full of...ummm...heart ache and pain and suffering and waiting and patience and a lot more including love and joy and peace and...
Through all the real joys and sorrows...this one thing I know for sure...God is with me, with us, whether I, we, can feel Him or not. I don't know why some of the stuff happens...it just happens...yet these three remain faith, hope, and love, but the greatest of these is love.
MDW and Tracy, I just said a prayer for both of you. When you wake in the morning may your mind be filled with peace and great hope for all the new possibilities before you and may you see the love all around you...especially the love of the Lord!
Acts 17:28,
"For in him we live and move and have our being" (NIV).
"For in him we live and move and exist" (NLT).
Thank You Father God that we do live, move, and exist in You...And, Father, when life makes it hard to see You or feel You...help us remember the times we could almost see You with our very eyes and touch You with our very hands because You seemed so very close. Posts: 2188 | From Oklahoma | Registered: May 2008
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I have no doubt, whatsoever, that you, Tracy9, are building up treasures in heaven.
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Daisy, You say I can be real? I don't have to say I am sorry?.... Good....I am angry! and I hurt. Got a bandaid and a tissue? Now are you for sure it's ok to be mad?
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momindeep, Thank you for sharing. AMEN!
MDW, I keep bandaids and tissues on hand. Mad? Sure. Jesus got angry. Emotions happen...but we don't have to let them control us.
Ephesians 4:26, "Be angry and do not sin. Do not let the sun go down on your anger."
Blessings to all as we remember what our Lord has done for us. Grace and peace on this new day that the Lord has made.
Beautiful song, In moments like these, I sing out a song I sing out a love song to Jesus. In moments like these I lift up my hands I lift up my hands to the Lord. Singing I love You Lord Singing I love You Lord Singing I love You Lord, love You!
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My dear God Thought friends,
Tracy... Thank you for helping to open my eyes. God does hear me, and loves me. I was being a sour tart. I still hurt, but I hurt with a different attitude.
Daisy.... You can still pray for me, Like I get a whole lot of say so over this battle. Thank you for praying and the beautiful song. I rolled off the couch this morning grumpy but after the song, well I changed my out-look for the day.
Took a shower, put my face on and did my hair (I saw a thin spot..NO!)Thank God for make-up! hate to scare someone. The boys are out of school today Columbus day. We had a Peter Pan Day. I don't want to grow up! I like to play...play hard hurt later...well..I won't tell them. I will hurt with a smile. We played peter pan baseball; walk the plank and ate chicken nuggets and french frys. Okay... I am going to go rest on my comfy couch with ice packs on my head, the boys said it was ok, and they said thanks with a hug. Oh yeah...we have to go get ice-cream later, and mine won't be peter pan cream....It's going to be the real thing!
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Momindeep, thank you...you brought a tear to my eye. That means more to me than you know. I'm struggling with lots of things.
MDW, sorry, I didn't mean to give you a earful! I just wanted to share with you some things I myself just recently learned. Of course you can be angry! I think it's great to be able to LET yourself be angry; and to be able to share it here is a wonderful step. You put it out there because you wanted other people to help you get through it!
Hurting with a different attitude; that's a GREAT way to put it. I am finding that the only way my struggles seem less insurmountable is when I do just that. And it always involves Jesus. But I am learning; every day. I'm in a new church with new people and it's opening my eyes in a beautiful way. My journey of awareness is just beginning. I'm just starting to get it.
I loved reading about your day. It sure made me smile!
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Ladies, since we're sharing our hearts about life and anger and all, would you mind if I shared? I could use your insight and encouragement. I've been struggling with this for a few weeks and it's become anger in me.
So many people on lymenet have shared that they have families who dont' support, don't understand, etc.
I've never felt that way and I'm so thankful. Until now maybe.
My husband is very supportive and when he says something hurtful, like "maybe it's not lyme" which I don't need to hear from my camp, or "you should get off lymenet, it's not good for you" which is so not true, I'm able to tell him and he gets it and is sorry.
So, back to the family. I'm talking about my parents, brother and family. They know I have lyme&co. They believe me and know I'm sick and they feel badly for me and "support me". OK.
BUT, they make no time for me, rarely help me, rarely ask how I am or if they do don't really listen to the answer (now I just say "been better been worse" and leave it at that). Anything longer makes their eyes glaze over.
(I should preface this w/ my parents and my brother live 3 houses away from each other. I live 1/2 hour away from them.)
I'm feeling sorry for myself, I guess. In my year and a half of illness, my parents came over and cleaned my bathroom once and brought me 3 meals. My brother's wife brought me 3 meals and brought me some things from a farmer's market once. It seems like I'm counting. Maybe I am.
My brother and his wife work and my mom watches their 2 little ones. I talked to my brother last week and he said they were all at my mom's eating dinner.
I talked with my mom last week and she said that she and dad were heading up to brother's for dinner and a movie.
We went over for a birthday lunch yesterday and everyone asked my hubby about his news (he found out last week that his job is being eliminated in December) and how he felt and what he is planning to do. Not one person asked how I was doing.
I don't expect them to understand. My husband doesn't really understand (even though he has it, he's just not nearly as sick as me). But I never thought I'd feel so left out, so forgotten, so lonely.
Even though I'd say my family's supportive, I do feel like I'm climbing this mountain alone.
Especially since my husband's become more tired (no energy since June), we get nothing done around here and in a lot of ways, I see the world crumbling around us. Well, at least our house crumbling and the property growing wild around us.
So much work to do and no one to do it. And no offers of help either. Maybe that's what's bugging me. No one makes time for us. Time to help.
-------------------- "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." Psalms 73:26
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Hi 17Hens,
Hmmm....Well....humdeehum...I'm a thinkin...well let me digest my ice-cream. I need to think. Think Think Think??? Well..Maybe you could listen to Daisy's song "In Moments Like These" Ask for prayer And say to yourself, what I say... "I will live, I always do" and
Diane
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17hens
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Diane,
Yes, I will live. I just wish I wouldn't get hurt/angry and could just get on with it. Life.
What kind of ice cream you eatin'? I bet it's good!
-------------------- "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." Psalms 73:26
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MDW005
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LOL...vanilla. Hens ...we can't fix them, only God can. I care and so does He.
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-------------------- "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." Psalms 73:26
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"My husband doesn't really understand (even though he has it, he's just not nearly as sick as me). But I never thought I'd feel so left out, so forgotten, so lonely.
Even though I'd say my family's supportive, I do feel like I'm climbing this mountain alone.
Especially since my husband's become more tired (no energy since June), we get nothing done around here and in a lot of ways, I see the world crumbling around us. Well, at least our house crumbling and the property growing wild around us. "
Whoa, did you hear me thinking????
Let's just say, I could have written this.
I understand. Completely. That's all I got. No answers. No explanations other than "compassion fatigue." Same old same old stuff, we're too close, it's been going on too long, it isn't cancer. I don't know.
I gave up scratching my head over my family long ago. They are never going to get it.
I'll never understand because it's not how I roll. I'm the first one to give, help, go way over and above and beyond for anyone who needs it, been that way my whole life. I'll never get how they can see us suffering right in front of their eyes and not be able to see past themselves to throw us a crumb.
But I have gotten over my anger. I let it out a few months back in an email after I'd been hospitalized. It was no biggie, but it was glaringly obvious on Facebook after I'd posted I'd been inpatient that my family was commenting on each other's puppies, classes, etc and NO ONE even mentioned my hospitalization! Not one, "are you okay?"
I sent them all an email telling them I was hurt. Both sisters wrote back saying "We're sick of listening to you whine and we're over it", one, my Mom, got more sympathetic, and my brother just re affirmed that he cared.
After that, I let it go. Since then one sister has apologized and is much more supportive, the other one is not part of my life and really hadn't been already for years.
I know I can never expect any help from my family. It is simply a waste of time to wonder why or be angry anymore. But I've been there and it's very valid. It isn't fair and it's lousy. I've always been there for them.
I think the vast majority of us have to take this journey alone. I think someone should write an article about this!
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Wow!
Inspiration, love, support...and at the same time empathy. I feel for all of you who are in pain... may it go away quickly. May your families support you unconditionally and may abundance and love surround you all.
Thank you for your support in my journey of learning about lyme and how it is hurting my son, my dog and so many of you... and many more who have not found this forum yet!
Sending my love, and a warm, healing hug to each of you!
-------------------- May health be with you!
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Diane, 17Hens, this is for you and all of us!
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Dear God Thought Friends,
Wow, I had fun reading everything I missed since I left on Friday.
I also love that we can be real here....because life and all it's ups and down's is real.
It is true that often we think that we are the only one who has problems with our health, our relationships, money, you name it....but it is universal because we are all human.
I find that there are only a few people that I can talk about my faith to. Most other people would look at me like I was a bit weird.
I think of my God Thought friends as my Faith Based Support Group.
I missed all of you when I was gone for a few days.
We had a great time in NYC. We did alot of walking around the city.
We did some shopping. Got our grandsons some things at Modell's Sporting Goods, Lids, and Toys R Us.
Some of that we will save for Deven's 7th birthday in Nov and then for both Deven and Kaden for Christmas.
I tried on some clothes in Ann Taylor Loft, but didn't buy anything.
Looked at clothes in the big Macy's, but didn't buy anything.
We bought purses for 2 friends who wanted us to shop for them, and also 2 scarves.
We ate 4 delicious meals in Little Italy.
There is nothing like a beautiful warm October day when you can dine outside and enjoy the "times-gone-by" atmosphere that Little Italy has.
It was 70-75 degrees each day.
I'll admit that when I go on vacation, I eat pasta and bread...but no sweets...just can't do sweets (causes too much pain)
Had some really great pasta bolognese, fresh homemade bread with the best olive oil dipping sauces with parmasean, garlic, etc.
Had some really great filet mignon too.
Also had a nice shrimp meal.
Ate one dinner on Restaurant Row in the Theater District. Had filet mignon medallions in a wine sauce.
Saturday would have been John Lennon's 70th birthday.
There was an all-day celebration at Strawberry Fields in Central Park West.
We went in the evening. There were lots of people crowded around musicians who were playing Lennon music and Beatles music.
The crowd was singing along....really cool.
There is a large mosaic there that says "Imagine"
There was also a free outdoor screening of a movie about the last 10 years of Lennon's life.
There was also a man who was a John Lennon look-alike.
On Sunday we went to see a Broadway show, "Rock of Ages".
It was really good, a story all about 80's Rock music. We listened to all of those songs in the 80's, so it was great.
One of the lead characters was actually the lead singer from a famous 80's rock band.
Of course we walked around Times Square. There is a new store there called "Pop Tart World". lol
It is incredible that they can make a huge store with the latest technology where you go in and create the pop tarts of your dreams....and that they must sell alot of them.
Went in a new store at Rockefeller Center..lego land. Lots of excited kids in there. There was even a lego replica of Rockefeller Center with all the flags and skating rink and everything.
We walked around Rockefeller Center. The ice skating rink just opened that weekend and there were lots of people skating, didn't even need a coat.
We went to Sullivan Street Bakery to get bread to bring home for my husband and a friend. They are supposed to have the best bread in NYC.
Got a freshly baked fruit pastry, chocolate dessert and a croissant to bring home for my dear elderly friend Irene.
We went to church at an old church that reminds us of a church in our hometown. We have been to this church many times and another one in NYC.
We have visited St Patrick's Cathedral but never went to mass there.
We visted a huge street fair that went on for about 15 blocks. We bought some pretty cashmere-like winter scarves (only $5 each).
My husband went into Amy's Bread and got some fresh baked slices of cake for his evening snacks.
Ohhh, that chocolate cake with chocolate icing looked soooo good!
He also had a lemon cake with mousse filling and a choc cake with white icing.
It's nice to go away and it's nice to get back home too.
On our way home, with 3 hrs to go, our older grandson called to see if we were home yet, so they could come visit...lol.
We picked them up when we got home. We missed our usual weekend activities with them, so at least we got to visit for a little while before they had to get to bed.
I am praying for all of you. I feel like my problems pale in comparison to many other's.
May God watch over all of you and give you peace and comfort.
May your faith be strengthened and may you never lose hope.
Thank you all for being here.
"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock." Matthew 7:24-25 (NIV)
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