Dekrator48
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Good morning friends!
daisy,
Praying your energy level and strength will be restored very soon.
sammy,
Thinking about you this morning, and praying for healing for you.
Hens,
Praying for your family. How is your daughter?
Hi MDW and Lymetoo and phyl...hope you are doing well.
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34 (NIV)
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Good eve friends,
Praying that all my friends are resting their bodies and minds tonight. rest peacefully knowing the Lord is with you. good night.
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Good evening friends,
I was thinking about something that happened in the year 2000 and thought I'd share it with you.
I have only told close friends and family about this.
My husband's Mother died unexpectedly in May 2000 at the age of 66.
She was a wonderful and kind woman with alot of faith in God.
My husband was her youngest son and he was devastated by her loss.
I know he wondered if there was something he could have done to prevent her death. He wondered if her could have been a better son.
I assured him that everything was done for her that was medically possible and also assured him that he was a really great son to his Mom....but still I know he worried about this.
In September 2000, I had a dream...no, not just a dream...it was so vivid, so real, I had never experienced anything like it before.
Sort of like the difference between watching a movie on an old 19" tv versus watching a movie in 3D in a huge IMAX theater with surround sound.
When I awoke from this dream, I was speechless. It took me an hour to gather my wits to tell my husband about it before he went to work.
The dream went like this...
My husband and I were in an elevator with his Mother.
She was dressed completely in white...actually a white polyester button front top and matching polyester pants, like women sometimes wore in the 70's.
His Mother looked young....30 years old..., vibrant, healthy and happy.
We all went up in the elevator.
Suddenly his Mother was in a casket. My husband was standing at the foot of his Mother's casket.
I was standing beside the casket, like you might at a viewing.
Suddenly, his Mother sat up in the casket and reached out her arm and hand toward my husband.
He was not afraid, but I was horrified.
My husband reached out and took his Mother's hand, and he helped her to get up and out of the casket.
From there, she started running down a long hallway toward a very bright light.
His Mother's face was beaming with joy and she was waving goodbye wildly at us.
She kept running toward the light while smiling the biggest smile and waving at us.
Then she was gone.
That's when I woke up, speechless and absolutely startled by the deep meaning of what I had just experienced, and how this dream had been 1000% more real, more vivid than any other in my lifetime.
It took me awhile, but I knew I could not let my husband leave for work without telling him about this.
He listened, asked a few questions, seemed calm and then went to work.
He later told me that it was then, that he knew his Mother was alright.
I have always felt overwhelmed by the significance and vividness of this dream.
I often wonder why I was the one to have such a dream?
Perhaps it would have been much too overwhelming for it to happen to my husband.
I thank God for that dream and I learned alot that night about faith.
Friends, may you all sleep well tonight knowing that our Lord is always here for us now, and we will also be with Him for eternity in Heaven.
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MDW,
I see that you posted above me, just one minute before I did...and we both closed with the same sort of thought...to rest/sleep well knowing that the Lord is with us!
We must be on the same God wave length.
Good night friend!
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I have seen that beautiful Light. I tried so hard to fall into the infinite love that it promised, but something pushed me back. I knew I had a lot of unfinished tasks to complete and many depended on me. I was just a kid at the time (under 30). I wasn't pure enough and had to go back
In the many years that followed, I did what I was supposed to do. In doing so I learned so much, words can't describe it all.
Here are some hints: 1. God is pure and perfect infinite love. 2. There is nothing but God. 3. The darkness is man made out of pride and ignorance. 4. Life is infinite. It is yours for the asking. 5. If you wish to meet God, ask and He will come to you when you are ready. (remember God's time is not your time)
THE FIRES OF HELL FORGE THE STEEL OF GOD God Bless all
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Good morning friends!!
Welcome to God Thought, Tj33!!!
So glad you came here.
Wow, that must have been incredible to see that beautiful light and then come back and know exactly what you needed to do to in your life to know and love our God.
As hard as your circumstances may have been at the time, it must have been such a blessing to have this revelation.
Your hints are wise words.
Please continue to join us here whenever you can.
Friends...a scripture for today:
1 Peter 4:1-2 (NIV)
Living for God
1 Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin.
2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God.
Praying everyone has a blessed day!
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Dekrator.... Thanks for sharing your dream with us, and that you were able to comfort and help give peace to your husband, through a dream that was so very real. It's amazing how we can find answers in our dreams.Thank you also for feeling comfortable with your family here to share.
Tj33...I welcome you.Please do come and join us more often.
Daisy...You best be resting!and taking care of you, sometimes it is ok to put work on the sideline, and let God ref.
This morning let me tell you, yes I made it to my first class on The Gospel of Matthew. I sat nearest the door to run if need be. I was a bit wiggly in my seat. So much to absorb. Two chapters I must read in my resource book, scriptures to memorize and reading of Matthew to be done along with comparing other scriptures. Wow!
We started our class with Psalm 103 as a bible devotional then Pastor prayed. THEN I was slammed with so much. background and intro. a)Gospel not a biography, not history, but a faith story.
b)Author, c) context and culture, d) for whom written, e) the gospel centers on 5 discourses
Yeah! and I have to memorize 1. Isaiah 9:2-7 2. Romans 1:16-17: for I am not ashamed of the gospel etc.(got that part memorized) 3.2 Timothy 3:16-17. There was more than this in the class, but I would be here awhile if I told you all.
I already read the beginning of all 4 gospels... part of homework. I need to take a lamaze class before or after bible study...have not decided which I would benefit from best. Breathe!
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Tj, so glad to have you join on God Thought. WOW! That must have been an amazing experience you had. Thank you for sharing that experience with us and the words of wisdom. Hope to see you back often.
Dekrator, when I think about people having dreams, maybe some people would think that is weird, but the Bible says that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever. We read in the Bible of people having dreams...so it makes sense that God would communicate in that way..if He so chose. Of course, the dream can't be off from what God's word teaches...
Anyway...
That was very encouraging dream. God is so good to us...to help in our time of need or grief.
MDW, I did have a good night's rest, hey I might even get a nap today. LOL I have been a little tired fighting a cold.
Praying for everyone to have a blessed day too!
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Good morning friends!
MDW
Wow, it sounds like you will be very busy with your Bible study and homework.
I know you can do it!!
Then you can share what you have learned with us!
daisy,
What you say about God communicating with dreams makes sense. Thank you for that.
I hope you are feeling better today from your cold.
Friends, May you have a joyful day trusting in our Lord.
Jeremiah 17:7-8 (NIV)
7 ``But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him.
8 They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.''
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Good morning Daisy and Dekrator and...
Daisy I have a big question that I need answered simply....Synoptic gospel has three: Mark, Luke and Matthew...why not John? I hopped on bible dictionary and finding it difficult to find this answer for homework, or my brain is just tired from reading synoptic problem, Greco-Roman world and Herod the Great. No rush when you are up to it. I need a cup of my favorite coffee.
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Hi All, Just joined recently. Love God so much. I know He's never gonna leave me. Must say, I feel very alone with this illness.
I walk with my dog and talk to God. I want to be positive. I know once this really sinks in (just been told I have Lyme) I shall move forward a little better.
Elbow hurts so bad. Stopped seeing Ortho Dr. cause I know it's Lyme. Thank God for these supports groups on line!!!!!
Any tips on good foods? I love spinich salads. Are fruits ok seeing as they contain sugar? Sugar is bad I know.
Bless you all and have a super day! HorseHelper
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Good morning MDW!!
I'm glad you are asking daisy your big question instead of me...
Have a great day!
Hi HorseHelper!
Welcome to Lymenet and God Thought!
We are always excited to see new people join us here.
I can relate to feeling alone with this illness too, but not to worry...we are here and like you say God is never gonna leave you!
About food...
probably the best info can be found by going to the Search feature near the top of the board and type in different topics like "diet", "food", or something like that...and choose "Medical Questions" for the forum to search in.
It's best to avoid processed foods and eat whole foods.
Many people find that avoiding gluten helps alot because many are sensitive to it. Info on what gluten is and what foods it is found in is at www.celiac.com.
Many people avoid sugar, and sugar substitutes, not only because of yeast issues while on antibiotics, but because the bacteria thrive on sugar.
My Dr told me to avoid allergenic foods like gluten, soy, corn (especially high fructose corn syrup), dairy and sugar (disguised with many names in processed foods).
Some people do ok with fruits, and others not.
The natural sugar in fruit is not the same as processed sugar cane, but for some, it is not well tolerated and causes yeast problems.
Brown rice and quinoa are good things to eat,and green veggies.
Try the search and you should find lots of old posts about diet.
In case you have not seen Dr B's paper, here it is...on page 34-35 you will see diet info...there you will notice that Dr B does not restrict dairy.
Sorry your elbow hurts so much. I can relate to your pain.
You have found a good place to learn and get support.
May God give you His comfort and peace.
Please come back as often as you can.
Have a great day!
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OMG, thx. for commenting so soon, I get goosebumps when others care so much!
Thx. re: info on diet, much appreciated.
I have Herpes II which has been very very bad due to Lyme. Taking Herp med like I should finally.
Also have hyprothyroid,TMJ, IBS, osteomalacia,Bipolar, depression, PTSD, neuropathy and other things! Glad I have support right now.
God became a part of my life at 16. Now 52. I have a son 24. He's on SSD. Diagnosed with paranoid schz three yrs. ago.
I am a recovering alcholic, just in time; one year now Jan 6, 2010. I knew I had to stop!! Then after I did, all these problems seemed to arise. Guess I was to drunk half the time to realize there was any problem. How funny! NOT!
I was convicted of my wrongs and turned my ways! Praise God for that.
Blessings all!
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Dekrator, hey you
Have you been able to keep up with Genesis? I keep getting a bit lost and have to back up and re-read. Do not understand why God keeps giving to Jacob (Israel).
Is this because Jacobs mom Rebekah took his curse? but then again Jacob knew he was doing wrong, and again he fought with the lord in...hmm can't remember where in the scripture.
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Hi MDW,
I have been keeping up with Genesis, but I think I do not question things so much, I just read.
or maybe daisy or Hens will be along with better answers.
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Hi HorseHelper,
You're welcome!
You say..."Glad I have support right now."
Amen to that!!
We all need it.
Some of us are reading the Bible chronologically this year just in case you'd like to do that also...it's not too late.
Here are a couple sites where you can find chronological reading plans...
I am enjoying it so much more than I thought I might.
Blessings right back at ya!
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Dekrator... thank you thank you! That was a great help I misunderstood the struggle with God. wow!
"Israel is the one who wrestles with God to get blessing from God, not from men. Israel is the one who is determined to receive God's blessing no matter what. God took away Jacob's cursed character and gave him Israel's blessed character. When Jacob lived Jacob's life struggling with men, he made everybody around him angry. But when Jacob lived Israel's life struggling with God, he became a source of blessing distributing God's blessing to others. Israel's blessed character made him a blessing."
Thanks!!!!! So he was cursed!
ps... Dekrator, how do you navigate this link... I could answer my questions without having to bug for answer and wear my family out.
pss... see there I go again asking a question....sorry.
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so I don't think it's going to be helpful for other questions.
When you have a question you could try going to Google and entering key words in the search and see what comes up.
Sort through the results to see if there is something that looks like a reasonable and reliable answer...that's what I did.
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Hi everyone!
I feel like I've missed so much over these past couple days. Thanks again for your prayers for my appt this past monday. It is always an emotionally hard time for me because I really have to look at my symptoms and how they are affecting my life. I don't like admitting how sick I am still.
Dekrator, thank you for all of the encouraging verses Your dream story is amazing. I love that God spoke to you so that he could encourage, comfort, and uplift both you and your husband. God is so good.
MDW, it sounds like you are already learning alot in your new Bible study class. I look forward to hearing what you take away from all of it.
HorseHelper and Tj33 welcome!
Daisy, I do hope you feel better from your cold soon.
And guess what? I'm almost caught up with you all in our chronological readings! I'm at day 25 yay! I've been enjoying my readings so far. I like seeing how the stories flow from one to another.
Job 42:2-3 (Job speaking to God) "I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted."
Have a great evening all
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Good morning friends!
sammy,
You're so right, God is so good, and He will get us through whatever we are going through today, tomorrow and everyday.
So glad you were able to catch up with the chronological readings!
I agree about seeing how the stories flow...it makes more sense to me.
Thanks for sharing Job 42:2-3.
It shows that we must trust God's plan!
Psalm 25:4-5 (NIV)
4 Show me your ways, LORD, teach me your paths.
5 Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.
Friends,
For everything you are going through today, for all the trials and burdens you feel, trust in the Lord, for He is the God of all hope.
Hope everyone has a hopeful day!
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Need prayers today. Seeing Dr. 2:30 to get the course of action for thie booger illness.
pls. pray for me. I'm quite scared right now! Lots of anxiety.
Yes,I know! Give it to God. I'm not gonna lie, it's really hard being a new Lyme Head!!!!!! Hum...... Maybe I should make Lyme Aid!!!!!!
HA HA LOL LOL I love making myself laugh.
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Praying for you HorseHelper!!
Let us know how it went.
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand
Romans 8:28 (NIV)
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
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Confirmed. you can read the topic "It's confirmed".
I cried in the office. She's (Dr.) is compassionate! Doxy. is the treatment x 10 days. If non effective; IV port.
Thanks, I've been a tearful mess today!
I told God I was sorry the way I've been. I've been neglecting Him. I've been self indulged in this mess of Lyme!
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Good Evening Everyone,
So much has happened the last few days on God Thought. WOW and Whew! I have been so blessed reading your comments and am excited to comment.
I started a post, however tonight I am not able to finish it..so decided to save it and add to it later.
Not sure when I get back...in the morning or afternoon.
Thank you for praying for me. I am doing much better! Thank God!!!
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Oh, must add, Big Welcome to Tj33 and HorseHelper!!!
God bless you both real good!!!
And....it's great seeing all of you on God Thought!!!
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Have a wonderful upcoming wkend! God Bless everyone!!!!!
Welcome Tj33
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Good afternoon everyone!
HorseHelper,
I think we can all identify with how you feel...we've probably all been a tearful mess at one time or another.
Praying you will have complete healing with treatment.
daisy,
I'm glad to hear you are feeling better.
I look forward to reading your comments when you have time to post....I always learn so much from you!
Psalm 143:8 (NIV)
8 Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.
Have a blessed day, friends, trusting in our Lord!
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Good morning friends!
Praying everyone is feeling hopeful today and will feel comforted by this verse:
James 1:12 (NIV)
12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
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Good Morning Dekrator, MDW, hens, Lymetoo, sammy, HorseHelper, Tj, phyl, and all God-Thought Friends(I've probably forgot someone...sorry):
Sure hope and pray everyone is having a good weekend...a better day. I am doing better. Whew...thank God! I appreciate your prayers.
When I don't feel well it helps me to really appreciate it, and be thankful, when I do feel better. Also it helps me continue to be sensitive to the suffering of others.
One of my pet peeves is for a person not to be empathetic and understanding toward people who are going through a rough time...especially if the person has gone through a rough time...and even more so if they've experienced the same rough time. Fortunately, at this time, I don't know any people who are like that. Ha!
Bottom line, "keeps me human". Human I are.
Today in Oklahoma it is supposed to be 72 degrees! Yesterday was close to 70. I'm so glad it's warmed up. Next week temperatures are supposed to be in the teens and twenties.
So much has happened the past few days on God Thought...hmmmm...think I'll post this and then post separate posts for my comments...Make sense?
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Dekratur, I so appreciate you on God Thought. You always come through for others. You are a person who knows just what to say...with your words of encouragement and scriptures.
As always the scriptures you share are great.
Isn't that something how we share scriptures week after week, and although we do repeat, often they are different. God's word is full of nourishment for us.
I really liked Jeremiah 17:7-8 and am going to post it.
7 ``But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him.
8 They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.''
I should have called myself TREErlb instead of daisyrlb.
When I think about being planted by the water/stream it reminds me of reading God's Word. As we hide His word in our hearts we become stronger in His strenth. Fear and worry gone and we bear fruit. That's awesome!
Thanks for sharing the links of "reading through the Bible" for HorseHelper and others who may be interested in joining along. Seriously, it is not too late to start.
And if you've gotten behind, like I have, don't worry about it. Just keep reading and we'll catch up. I hope to be caught up by tomorrow. I am finding reading the Bible chronologically very interesting. I think next year I'll choose a different reading plan. Maybe the one where you read a little of everything...verses from the Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs.
You shared James 1:12,
12 "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him."
"crown of life" such beautiful words. Friends, we will live forever. Oh, I forgot to post yesterday TGIF...Thank God It's Forever.
OK, so TGIS, ummmmm, Thank God I'm Strengthened!
Have a super duper blessed Saturday and Sunday Dekrator, my friend.
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Good Morning MDW, I sure appreciate your prayers for me...God answered and I AM doing better.
Beautiful prayer you shared, "Praying that all my friends are resting their bodies and minds tonight. rest peacefully knowing the Lord is with you. good night."
I join you in that prayer for our friends...for this weekend.
You sure have come a long way. What a blessing you are!
FYI, one of my sons kept me on my knees and the other kept me on my toes. Ha! You keep me on my toes...and that's good. I like it! Keeps me thinking.
Your Bible Study sounds great. WOW! You'll be learning a lot, sounds like LOTS, LOTS, LOTS of homework and I'm sure you'll have some great input too.
Be sure to share. Others will be blessed...just like I've been blessed...just like the God Thought Friends have been blessed as you've shared and asked questions too.
So, ok...
Regarding the synoptic gospels...
Synoptic is referring to the areas of sameness. There are passages of scriptures in Matthew, Mark, and Luke that share about the same happening, the same story.
Just like today, suppose you, Dekrator, and me saw the same thing happen...we were there. Later we write about what we saw, heard, experienced. Each of us would share from our perspective, our vocabulary, the things that stood out to us to remember and share. And so it is with Matthew, Mark, and Luke.
To study those three Gospels "synopitically" is to compare those same stories that they experienced (or heard about). I must add that of course, the Bible says they were inspired to write what they did by the Holy Spirit. So what they wrote is what God wanted them to write.
Anyway, so when you read the three Gospels then you are able to compare what each has to share. What one might not have shared. What another might have left out. But by reading all three you will get a more full picture of each happening.
Just like if a person read about what you, Dekrator, and I wrote about regarding going to, let's say a Christian concert, they would get a broader picture, more information, about what happened.
John's gospel is different in that he did not share the same stories that were in Matthew, Mark, and Luke so there is nothing to compare. I can't say he never did, but for the most part, his Gospel is different in the information he shared.
Is that clear as mud?
You share, "We started our class with Psalm 103 as a bible devotional then Pastor prayed..."
I couldn't remember what was in Psalm 103 and was so curious, especially that Pastor would share that before going into the Bible Study...so I had to look it up.
OK, so it is long but it is so good. Want to share all of it for all of us. Here goes,
Psalm 103 (New Living Translation)
1 "Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name.
2 Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me.
3 He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases.
4 He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies. 5 He fills my life with good things.
My youth is renewed like the eagle's!
6 The Lord gives righteousness and justice to all who are treated unfairly.
7 He revealed his character to Moses and his deeds to the people of Israel.
8 The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.
9 He will not constantly accuse us, nor remain angry forever.
10 He does not punish us for all our sins; he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve.
11 For his unfailing love toward those who fear him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth.
12 He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west.
13 The Lord is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him.
14 For he knows how weak we are; he remembers we are only dust.
15 Our days on earth are like grass; like wildflowers, we bloom and die.
16 The wind blows, and we are gone-- as though we had never been here.
17 But the love of the Lord remains forever with those who fear him. His salvation extends to the children's children
18 of those who are faithful to his covenant, of those who obey his commandments!
19 The Lord has made the heavens his throne; from there he rules over everything.
20 Praise the Lord, you angels, you mighty ones who carry out his plans, listening for each of his commands.
21 Yes, praise the Lord, you armies of angels who serve him and do his will!
22 Praise the Lord, everything he has created, everything in all his kingdom."
Did you see what's in bold verse 3?! Hallelooo!!!!
FYI, Have you signed up for your lamaze class/breathing class yet? I think you better.
Have a great day, my dear friend.
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Tj shares, "THE FIRES OF HELL FORGE THE STEEL OF GOD"
WOW, that is profound.
I must say that the trials in my life, the valleys, the downers, the really hard times...it's been during those times when He has carried me (as that poem "Footprints in the Sand" is about) that I have grown the most. Usually it was in hindsight that I realized it thought.
And I've learned that God, my God, is faithful. I can depend on Him. And I've learned He is a very good God. Just typing this response my heart is overflowing with love to Him now.
That's what happens when we think about what He's done for us. WOW! Thank You Jesus!
This song comes to my mind, "Who Am I" by Casting Crown
Who am I? I am His! I am His bride...He chose me. Friends, He's chosen you too. He is so crazy in love with us. Thank God!
Tj, sure hope to see you posting on God Thought!
Blessings always!
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Just walking around praising the Lord for his goodness!!
He gave us a wonderful appointment yesterday with an RN nutritionist who believes in homeopathic medicine.
It was a wonderful (affordable) visit and she thinks if we follow her plan, (Castor Oil packs, mini flushes, a big flush, a very doable no dairy or white flour diet) DD will be feeling much, much better in about a month.
She said it will take 3-6 months to correct the whole liver and kidney situation and if we want to work on getting her entire gut healthy, it will take about 2 years (1 year of rebuilding for every 3 years of sickness).
The visit was 3 hours long. I came home and slept - concentrating for that long just exhausted me. But this lady was sooo awesome! I just know this is the answer I've been looking for!!
Oh, and she said somewhere in the middle of the appointment, "my husband and I are born again Christians." You should have seen me smile!
Thanks for praying for us, everyone!
The Lord keeps giving me this scripture over and over again. I know it speaks to me but as strange as it seems, I'm not sure why it speaks to me... I thought I'd share it with my God Thought Friends...
Isaiah 52 1 Awake, awake, Zion, clothe yourself with strength! Put on your garments of splendor, Jerusalem, the holy city. The uncircumcised and defiled will not enter you again. 2 Shake off your dust; rise up, sit enthroned, Jerusalem. Free yourself from the chains on your neck, Daughter Zion, now a captive.
3 For this is what the LORD says:
``You were sold for nothing, and without money you will be redeemed.''
4 For this is what the Sovereign LORD says:
``At first my people went down to Egypt to live; lately, Assyria has oppressed them.
5 ``And now what do I have here?'' declares the LORD.
``For my people have been taken away for nothing, and those who rule them mock,[a]'' declares the LORD. ``And all day long my name is constantly blasphemed. 6 Therefore my people will know my name; therefore in that day they will know that it is I who foretold it. Yes, it is I.''
7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, ``Your God reigns!'' 8 Listen! Your watchmen lift up their voices; together they shout for joy. When the LORD returns to Zion, they will see it with their own eyes. 9 Burst into songs of joy together, you ruins of Jerusalem, for the LORD has comforted his people, he has redeemed Jerusalem. 10 The LORD will lay bare his holy arm in the sight of all the nations, and all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God.
11 Depart, depart, go out from there! Touch no unclean thing! Come out from it and be pure, you who carry the articles of the LORD's house. 12 But you will not leave in haste or go in flight; for the LORD will go before you, the God of Israel will be your rear guard.
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HorseHelper, I am so curious how you got that name. We tend to be curious on God Thought...Ha! That's what happens when friends get together. We ask about each other. (I would like to put that Graemlin here that's head is shaking up and down "yes" but I don't know how.)
You share, "It's confirmed". So sorry you have Lyme Disease, at the same time, you've come to the right place to get answers--Lymenet--and you've come to the right place to get encouragement--God Thought.
Seriously, it is so easy to get wrapped up on reading all the threads posted, that one can get swallowed up, so to speak, in LD world. Definitely read all you can.
However, life is more than just LD (although it doesn't seem like it at times).
I gotta say that again, life is more than just LD.
The Bible says that life is like a vapor here for a brief time and then gone. So true.
So in spite of LD, LIVE, LAUGH, ENJOY the things you enjoy doing. Those endorfuns (heee heee) really do help to get better too.
And you know what, cry too. God understands our tears. There is a saying that tears are a language. I think they just might be. Is sure hope so cause I've cried buckets full.
Seems like your doctor is knowledgeable. That's great!
You shared, "I've been a tearful mess today!" well, a few days ago. Want you to know I'm praying for you.
Thanks for sharing about your love for God and knowing He's not going to leave you. Yeah, He's so good in that way. Always can depend on Him.
You may feel very alone with this illness, our feelings can deceive us. Really we are not alone.
You share that you want to be positive. That is so BIG! Positive makes a huge difference. It sure does for me! Not only about LD, but life in general.
I like walking and talking to God too. All the better if I can walk "in His creation". His creation so soothes and ministers to me.
Glad you're doing all you can to get better...Glad you got the support too!
Lyme Head!!!!!! Lyme Aid!!!!!!
You are definitely a Lyme Survivor and Life Survivor!!!!!
Here is two verses that has really helped me,
Philippians 4:8-9 (New Living Translation)
"And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me--everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you."
When the negative thoughts have come in...I have given them to Jesus and then exchanged them for happy thoughts....again, and again, and again...
May you think happy thoughts today and know that God IS in control. Yeah, He's with you!
Blessed day, blessed weekend. And again, Welcome to God Thought...our God Thought Friend.
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sammy, Big Hello to you!
I know what you mean about "missed so much over these past couple days."
Now it seems I'm writing a book. Ha!
Yeah, I am doing better. Thanks for asking!
I'm so glad you've joined with us in reading the Bible chronologically. I'm a tad behind right now...but should be caught up by tomorrow. It's so good to have accountability! I soooo look forward to December 31...having read through the whole Bible!!! AWEsome!!!
I love the verse you shared from Job 42:2-3 (Job speaking to God) "I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted."
AMEN! God's plans for us are good, in spite of the fact that we live in a broken world.
Psalm 139 talks about His plans for us...even before we were born...WOW!
Here are excerpts below:
Psalm 139 (New Living Translation)
1 "O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me.
2 You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I'm far away.
3 You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do.
4 You know what I am going to say even before I say it, Lord.
5 You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head.
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too great for me to understand!
7 I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence!
8 If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I go down to the grave,[a] you are there.
9 If I ride the wings of the morning, if I dwell by the farthest oceans,
10 even there your hand will guide me, and your strength will support me.
11 I could ask the darkness to hide me and the light around me to become night--
12 but even in darkness I cannot hide from you. To you the night shines as bright as day. Darkness and light are the same to you.
13 You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother's womb.
14 Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous--how well I know it.
15 You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion, as I was woven together in the dark of the womb.
16 You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.
17 How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered!
18 I can't even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up, you are still with me!
19 O God, if only you would destroy the wicked! Get out of my life, you murderers!
20 They blaspheme you; your enemies misuse your name.
21 O Lord, shouldn't I hate those who hate you? Shouldn't I despise those who oppose you?
22 Yes, I hate them with total hatred, for your enemies are my enemies.
23 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.
24 Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life."
OK, so there wasn't any verse I could delete.
Have a great evening all [Smile] But I did highlight that particular part I was talking about.
Have a very blessed day in the Light!
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hens, I see your post in the midst of my book. Hallelooo!
You share, "Just walking around praising the Lord for his goodness!!"
Oh, yes He is so good indeed!!!
Thanks for sharing with us about your RN nutritionist appt. So excited for you and your DD.
God has answered prayers! I believe that too!!!!
WOW, she sounds very knowledgeable, caring, a Believer too! Giving you that time line helps too. Three hours with her. Wonderful!
When you got home...am so glad you got some rest. You needed that!
I am smiling big with you sammy!!!!
Thanks for praying for us, everyone!
Thanks for sharing, Isaiah 52 with us. Makes me feel like marching for some reason. Oh, yeah, reminds me of a song I heard before. Let me google it. Found it. It's an old one...I really like the trumpets.
Trumpets...God Thought Friends, one day THE TRUMPET of God will sound and we will be outta here! Together...forever...everything perfect, INCLUDING US AND OUR BODIES!
Have a great day hens...I'm rejoicing with you!!!
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God Thought Friends,
17hens posted, I think it's 3 posts up...please be sure and read hens great report!!!
I don't want it getting lost in this book I've written.
When you said "I must say that the trials in my life, the valleys, the downers, the really hard times...it's been during those times when He has carried me (as that poem "Footprints in the Sand" is about) that I have grown the most. Usually it was in hindsight that I realized it thought."
That explains the year 2010 exactly for me....horrible trials....worst year in a very long time....but in hindsight it was the year I grew the most in my faith, and for that I am grateful.
You mentioned the song "Who Am I?" by Casting Crowns.
I was not familiar with that song so I had to listen...and it is beautiful.
Here is the link for anyone who wants to listen...
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Dear Hens,
So happy to hear your good report about the RN nutritionist who believes in homeopathic medicine, and how you and she believe she can help your daughter!
Thanks for sharing Isaiah 52 and how it speaks to you!
Have a fantastic hopeful weekend!
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Wow, I see daisy posted 4 more times since I read her other posts!
You are a super encouraging God Thought posting machine this morning daisy!
That is a compliment in case you can't figure out what I meant.
Thanks for the rest of all you shared. Lots more to read and think about today!
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Good afternoon my dear friends.
after reading all the thoughts and feeling of the emotions that have gone with the words; I have so much I want to say and I do not know how many words of thoughts it will take to finish, so here goes...
This week I have been struggling with myself, hearing the words of my mother in my head, "you are a dumb bunny, you have the brain God gave a goose!" Learning from a book does not come easy for me. I have found myself discouraged not understanding the bible and getting angry at God. I have asked Him so many times "why Lord are you doing this to me, you know I am not smart." I want so much to understand the bible, but it's not there like it is for many people.
My daughter told me she has FAITH in me and knows I have FAITH in myself. I wanted to tell her to shut up, she did not know what she is talking about.
I read many verses with God and myself, from scripture daisy, dekrator and Hens posted.
Suffering, I looked at from many angles... to TRUST God completely in the face of pain. God says, "Trust me, Look at me," and He also says "imitate me."
"Look at me, I will go through suffering too." He became man and went through every kind of human suffering: depression, loneliness, fear, anxiety, dread, physical pain, humiliation, persecution. How do I know this...I am human and He was too. I watched a couple of movies and there is one thing that really sticks in my mind...the worst pain of all, death of a child. Jesus saw to it that His own mother was present to watch His horrific ending, because He wanted the picture of suffering to be complete.... to tell us, "I hate pain as much as you. I am dealing with it all so that we know everything will be alright in the end. We can have HOPE that despite how bad things may seem, we will eventually be okay."
No matter what the crisis is, He is willing to walk right through the fire with us (thank you hens), and make sure that we get to the other side without being consumed in the flames.
God's going to give PEACE...it's the awareness that no matter what else may be happening around us, everything is going to be okay, because we are doing what God wants us to do.
Sometimes I find myself stressed out because of illness, conflicts...sometimes physical...ummm, lack of sleep, over-worked, or eat from a bad diet. sometimes over bad mental crud...like focusing on the negative and not the positive... getting irritated and angry every time things don't work in my time or liking.
"Do not let your hearts be troubled." (Thank you dekrator) God does not command us do do something unless He also gives us the power to carry that command out. So... no matter how stressed we become, we have access to relief.
Thank you Daisy....(I have read Peter many times) When evening came, the disciples went down to the water. they got into the boat and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was dark now, and Jesus had not yet come to them. The sea rose because a strong wind was blowing. when they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the water and drawing near the boat. They were terrified and said, "It's a ghost!" And they cried out for fear. Jesus spoke, " Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid." Peter answered him, "Lord if it is you, tell me to come out to you on the sea." Jesus said, "Come" So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind he became afraid and started to sink; he cried out, "Lord, save me." jesus reached out His hand and caught him. "O man of little FAITH, why do you doubt?" and when they got into the boat, the storm ceased, and those in the boat worshipped Him.
When faced with the problems of life, and stress that comes with them...I try and manufacture my own PEACE and security. I stop moving toward God and try and do it myself. Ok so maybe I have a little of Peter in me; instead of placing my complete TRUST in the Lord, I have been focusing my attention up, down, around and sideways, and became quickly overwelmed with fear.
I am not going to put my bible in a freezer bag and place it in deep freeze, like I had intended on doing, but to keep it thawed out and try and try as I might to understand the Bible. I will continue to go to Bible study and learn what I can and try as I might not to focus on the class knowing the bible and I am the "only" one who does not know the Bible.( Why are they here? they know it and talk circles around me?)
No matter what kind stressful problems we may encounter in life, no matter how aggravating they may seem or the terrible suffering we go through, we have the ability to face our challenges with CALMNESS and STRENGTH.
I am hungry... I need food... Hope everyone is having a great afternoon.
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MDW, I just absolutely LOVE your posts. Really, really.
And your mother was very, very wrong. I suggest you change the words in your head to, "Thank you, Lord, for giving me such a wonderful brain."
Much love to you, MDW. Really, really.
And much love to you my friends, Dekrator and Daisy. To all my God Thought Friends, I'm passing God's love around!
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I wanted to say just a few more words....Thank you for all the scriptures and music and friendship and love and thoughts shared. If not for all of you and your thoughts and input I would not be able to understand. So again, my thoughts are very much shared thoughts of your giving words, having experienced life with the downs with stitches and scars and wisdom of healing and growth with joys for a continued day.
And... welcome horsehelper.
daisy this is for you to give to horsehelper... and thank you for answering my questions simple for me to understand.
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Daisy, I thank you. I was blessed with 2 l/2 mi walk with my huge dog "Levi" I laughed as he rolled in the snow. Passer bys smile, I smile back. They see how I love my dog!
Because I'm new here, because I'm overwhelmed, I got an answer; There is nothing that God and I cannot do together.
I have to be careful listening to everyone's answers. There answers are individual and I am an individual. I don't want to consume myself with this PC.
Grateful beyond words, however, that everyone is supportive. It's almost like Doctor's information. Infact, I kinda believe you all are more knowledgeable.
God Bless. I do love Jesus and He loves me so also! We are all so special to Him, isn't it great!
The day I see Him, I cannot wait when He wraps His arms around me and says, "Well, done they good and faithful servent"
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Daisy, Your answer: HorseHelper. I am a volunteer at a local camp for a Theraputic Horsemanship Program for mental and physically challenged.
Just got home to a nice surprise. The paper published my story about the blessings I receive at the camp and what healing powers the horses have had.
I want to get the word out. The title of my story: "Volunteering Beats Depression" They put my picture in also.
I write to various magazines and the local paper, another thing I do along with singing professionally and taking my lab to a few nursing homes.
Not to release what I do, but just to share what power there is in helping another when I feel like doooo doooo sometimes.
HH
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HorseHelper....Thast is so inspiring what you do and give. Maybe you could share sometime your write. I would love to read.
When my mother was in the hospital battling lung cancer, people brought in their dogs. I thought how wonderful that was, and how animals have healing powers also for the family sitting with their loved one who is ill. Thanks for what you do. It is so beautiful.
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Yay Hens, thank you for sharing the good news with us. Isn't is amazing to know that the God of the universe hears our prayers and provides for us. I'm so glad to hear that He has provided for help for your daughter.
Daisy, welcome back! Thank you for posting Psalm 139. Such a beautiful, powerful, comforting passage. No matter what I think or feel or need, even if I don't understand and can't adequately communicate, God already knows. Hmm...so good!
MDW, I enjoy hearing what you have to say and I love your questions. Remember studying the Bible is a discipline. It's not necessarily easy for any of us. We all have to apply ourselves to learn. But we are not expected to do this alone. We are blessed to have the Holy Spirit to help us learn, understand, and remember the word. And we have each other and our experiences to learn from too. So hang in there OK.
HorseHelper, thank you for volunteering. The gift you give is priceless. MDW pointed out how much the visits help patients and families. They also help healthcare providers. The mental stress and physical exhaustion can be overwhelming when you are responsible for caring for others. The therapy dogs come in and interrupt all that. Seeing their gentle eyes, friendly face, and happy wagging tail, you can't help but feel better even if only for a moment.
You all are great and I feel blessed to be here with you Happy end of the week!
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I humbly rejoice in what I do, I only share as not to brag, but to express how I need this in my life. Diverting from my pain and helping another is where healing develops.
Smile!
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Writing and singing are healing tools for me. Thanks. I humbly share my thanks! God gave me the gift and I must share that gift.
In Fall , hopefully, another article/story will be printed about my son who is parnoid schiz and I being with bouts of depression myself. It's a NAMI (national alliance for mental illness) organization.
Now, the good news! I'm contiplating starting a support group for Lyme. There are none around that I know of. Pray for me!
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MDW,
I enjoy reading everything that you write. You ask the best questions....things I should be asking, but don't think of.
You are a very smart thinker and writer!
You write from the heart and speak honest, innocent words. I appreciate that. I learn from you.
If we were all the same here, it might get a little boring, so thank you God, that we are all different...and you have just the right uniqueness that we love to keep us on our toes.
Maybe Joyce Meyer's book, "Power Thoughts" would help you...like you don't have enough to read right now....smile. I have not read it.
Thought I'd share some of what I heard in church today...The Beatitudes...
Matthew 5:1-12 (NASB)
The Sermon on the Mount; The Beatitudes 1When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. 2He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying,
3"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
5"Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.
6"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
7"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
8"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
9"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
10"Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11"Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.
12"Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
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HorseHelper,
Congrats on the great volunteer work that you are doing, and getting your article published.
You say.... "to share what power there is in helping another when I feel like doooo doooo sometimes".
Amen to that! I couldn't agree more.
-------------------- The fibromyalgia I've had for 32 years was an undiagnosed Lyme symptom.
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Good morning friends!
Looking out my windows, I see pure white snow, with more on the way.
May you feel the Lord's pure love, hope and peace today.
Lamentations 3:22-26 (NIV)
22 Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 24 I say to myself, ``The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.''
25 The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; 26 it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.
-------------------- The fibromyalgia I've had for 32 years was an undiagnosed Lyme symptom.
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Good Evening,
Was blessed by all of your posts...once again. Great scriptures and stories! Encouraging!
Dekrator shares from Saturday, "You (daisyrlb) are a super encouraging God Thought posting machine this morning daisy!" [lol]
That really got me laughing. Yeah, and I haven't had a chance to get back sense. ...and I loved that TREErlb.
MDW, I'm so in agreement with everyone else about your posts. I love reading them. You share your heart in such an innocent, wide-eyed child kind of way. FYI, your mother was wrong, very wrong. You are special and precious to the Lord. (I tried to copy and paste the up and down "yes" Graemlin here but it failed. Ha!)
There is a verse that has been so very helpful to me. It is Proverbs 1:4, the first part reads,
"These proverbs will give insight to the simple." Another translation uses the word "wisdom" instead of "insight". Another "prudence".
I am not saying I know it all or that I always do the wise thing, but I can say that God's word has changed my life in an amazing way. I am a simple minded person. I worked hard for every "C" I got in school. I was not a lazy student. God's word is true. And His Word has given me wisdom that I would not have known.
I am so thankful we are reading through God's Love Letter together this year.
You present questions that I haven't thought about or haven't thought about in a while. It always gets me thinking...and that's good.
On a side note, but something you all will be glad to hear...I haven't had Lyme brain for ages. Thank You, Jesus! Although I am on a protocol Jesus IS The Great Physician...my Great Physician...and I'm so glad!!!
sammy, You are an encourager my friend. It really is so great that God knows everything...well, He is God!!!
Hens, Thanks for passing around God's love. I feel it, I feel it, I feel it (O, boy, I'm getting tired and silly now.)
HorseHelper, you are a blessing here. Great reading about your name. You're so caring. I just said a prayer for you regarding setting up a Lyme Support Group. Awesome! We are in this together...Together is better because there is strength in numbers. Look forward to your article. Great you're using your gifts...
Hey Friends, after all, using your gifts...that's what God wants us to do. He's blessed and so are others! That's a crazy thought to think we bless God. Ha!
Other subject, you're not going to believe this (but you will) that 72 degree weather in Oklahoma is changing big time. The weatherman says we're expecting a BLIZZARD tomorrow. Snow up to 12". That's unusual for Oklahoma.
I just may be forced to stay home from work tomorrow. Pray our electricity does not go off!
Blessings all, peace, rest well, and keep warm. FYI, be careful too!
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Good evening daisy,
I was blessed reading your post.
You always entertain AND bless me.
I am praying that you will be safe and warm there in OK. We are also going to experience bad weather here in PA.
There is an advisory from 1 am Tues until 1 pm Wed for snow, sleet and freezing rain with thick ice accumulations possible.
Our grandsons were over for a couple hours this evening.
When we were eating our dinner, Deven (age 7) expressed his fear that the electricity may go out with the storm.
I think he remembers when the electricity went out in his neighborhood one evening in December.
We assured him that they will be ok.
Hopefully all will be well by Thursday, when there is a talent show at the boy's school. We are looking forward to that.
Looks like this is a big storm that will affect many across the US. Prayers for all affected.
Be safe daisy, we need you here!!!!
You say "Blessings all, peace, rest well, and keep warm. FYI, be careful too! "...
...and to that I say ditto!!!
Goodnight!!
-------------------- The fibromyalgia I've had for 32 years was an undiagnosed Lyme symptom.
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Dekrator,
It is interesting what children remember. Our seven year old grandson, Beaux, has been sick. We haven't seen him for a week and a half. Sure miss him and his baby sister. He's been home from school and now for the next few days school is canceled.
That big storm affecting many across the US, well, here in Oklahoma it started snowing with ice mixed in about 1/2 hour ago. Already looks like 1/2" has fallen. It's not supposed to let up anytime soon.
Well, I guess that's it for tonight.
Blessings all! Posts: 2188 | From Oklahoma | Registered: May 2008
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Hope everyone is doing well tonight (midnight in Ohio).
Went to a wedding tonight and danced a little. It was nice. I was ready to go home by 9p,
Very snowy today, but so pretty!
God Bless you all!
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I have had a great weekend, HH.
Yesterday was our oldest son's 35th, THIRTY-FIFTH!!! Birthday...unbelievable...time has raced by!
Had a nice lunch with the family...plus today they're coming over after church. We're hanging out and watching the Super Bowl together.
I love getting together with my family.
One of God's greatest gifts is FAMILY!
We still have snow on the ground and expecting more this week. We'll see.
Keep warm and stay safe.
Have a blessed Lord's Day!
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Oh, enjoy the game! We're having another couple over, I'm not thrilled. I don't want to be negative, but I am selfish about time alone in my home, unless it's my 24 yr. son.
Because I very seldom see him, due to being mentally ill, I welcome him. Gosh I love him to pieces.
I have a coffee mug from school (age 5 or 6)which the class put their pictures on. The other day, I teared up looking at his little turtle neck that I put out for him to wear to school.
Yes, times flees! I have learned to tell my friends and family " I love you" all the time. We know not how long we have and expressing what others mean to us is a vital part of existing.
God Bless you and fmily today, thinkin of ya kiddo!
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I don't think I watched one play of the game...between talking with my family, holding and adoring my three month old granddaughter, and playing with my seven year old grandson. Ha!
Sure enjoyed the commercials.
It was so funny...we would talk DURING the game and when a commercial came on, one of us would say something like, "Hold that thought..the commercials on."
Awwww precious memories of when our children were little. Thanks for sharing that.
Well, as we ooh and awwwwed over little Estella...I went and got her daddy's baby book out (that daddy would be my 35 year old), we compared pictures...awwww nothing like memory lane when our children were little to put a tear (or two, or three, or more) in our eyes.
Our family, too, is very "I love you"...and say it every time we get together...along with hugs and kisses.
Hope you're sleeping already...that's sure where I should be. I work tomorrow at 7 am!
Thanks...and same to you...God bless you and your family.
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MDW, private msg. me. I'll try and figure out how to send you my stuff.
I'm not very good at this, really! Copy and paste if not working at times.
I will certainly share. Thx. for taking an interest.
Know why I do it? It makes me
I always feel better doing for others, it gets me out of me!
I'll keep my own baggage, I don't think I can handle another's baggage.
Blessings. hh
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horse h...daisy started another God Thought for 2/1 - 2/7 if you wish to join us there. Daisy will probably create a new week of thought for us today or tomorrow so might keep an eye opened for it. Pleased you smile when you do something for others. Good day to you.
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