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Hello my Godthought family, I too am praying for all of you. I was so moved last night at the Casting Crowns - Come to the Well Concert. I am so filled with the Holy Spirit, I feel like I may burst at any moment. I wanted to share a piece with all of you. Remember all who are suffering, this is temporary, listen and believe the voice of truth....Jesus is the voice of truth.
These arent my videos but just wanted to share the feeling with all of you with hope that you realize just how much God loves you today and always will. Blessings of healing to all of you ! xoxoxox
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The latest on Gage... will update on Caleb soon.
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We are back home and doing good. We actually had a really good trip. The first day in Boston we walked around the main shopping strand and also did a Duck Tour of the city. Gage got to drive the boat and was so cute all day. We are so thankful for the wheel chair that Gage's therapist provided. He didn't like sitting in it but he liked going around the city so it worked out.
Day two we hit the ground running. We ate breakfast and went to the aquarium all morning. Gage had a 1:30 appointment with Dr. Wolff but when we got there and waited a hour they told us it would be a while so we left and they called us when he could meet. We started our meeting at 4 and ended around 6:45. I was hungry and we couldn't all decide on the best plan. Dr. Wolff needed to think and we needed to think.
Today we got up and left. We hadn't been home for 5 minutes when Dr.Wolff called. He was thinking the same way we were. He had jumped even more out of the box. We were hoping Gage would be able to do a hedge hog treatment along with the other and sure enough Dr. Wolff says yes he should. So, here is the challenge . . . we need an oncologist here in town to follow Dr. Wolff's plan. Yikes. All things are possible with God!! We are believing. Most of the pathway inhibitors that Gage would be taking can be taken the rest of his life with little to no side effects IF it works. So, pray for us. Some of the treatment is available at Whole Foods. In fact a lot of it is.
------------ We have huge decisions to make and hard ones to make for Gage so please continue to pray. We will update when we have a plan.
Believing,
Missy
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flutter,
I love Casting Crown's music. That must have been so awesome!
Thanks for sharing the links!
Lymetoo,
Thank you for the update on Gage. It is wonderful that Gage was able to have some fun and be a normal kid.
I am also praying and believing!
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Please pray for Alice's family. She went to heaven this morning at 6 am after a 3 1/2 year battle with colon cancer.
She was only 50 yrs old and leaves behind a husband and 2 school age children, along with sisters, brothers, her father and many others.
My dear friend Carolyn is Alice's sister.
The family really needs prayers right now. Thank you.
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I'm so sorry to hear about Alice. God's blessings upon her family!!
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Hi All,
Continuing prayers for Gage and also Alice's family. How sad to leave her family so soon. May God wrap his loving arms around them and give them peace.
As always praying for all of you.
TUTU, how was the aquatic therapy? I hope it has helped you.
soccermama praying for you and both of your daughters.
God is everywhere in my life, He is my strength and shield. Things are going well. I am flaring a little but, I feel better somehow. My daughter is tolerating her treatment well. No herxing or flaring.
The owner of my company has rented a yacht and taking us all on dinner cruise. Transportation also included to and from the boat. God is good, it is something to look forward to, We will cruise the Hudson and see the Statue of Liberty. I am truly blessed.
Normalcy, Thank you Jesus.
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flutter, God bless you on your dinner cruise...that sounds like sooo much fun!! And thank you for the links...being with so many worshiping must have been awesome! I just downloaded the Glorious song...wow!!
Prayers for Gage & Alice families...
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Thanks for the prayers for Alice's family, Tutu, flutter and DKat.
Oh flutter, how wonderful...a dinner cruise on the Hudson to see the Statue of Liberty! Enjoy!!...and can't wait to hear about your cruise.
May God continue to pour out His blessings on you and your family!
Praying for everyone's needs and healing!
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TUTU, how was the aquatic therapy? I hope it has helped you.
- It's helped some. I went for PT on my feet today and a re-eval. They put my feet in this nice warm machine which surrounds your feet with ground corn husks or seeds (??)
Very nice .. then did exercises on the feet. Will do pool therapy again next week.
Pain level is down to a 5 or 6 most of the time.
Thanks for asking!
Reminding myself to be thankful in all circumstances today!
(please continue to pray for my neck pain)
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update on Caleb... yesterday was a bad day as he was very depressed... so I was happy to read this today. (they did take him off some meds, so I'm hoping he will actually be doing better now .. he has not had an outburst since being off a few meds)
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Caleb's day was a good one. He did not rise in a joyful spirit this morning. Yet he did get up and stayed up most of the day. He walked and participated in some activities, ate double lunch, and was sleeping on the couch in the den area of his house when we arrived.
He was tired but he came outside with us to eat his Oreo Blast. We had time with him and he answered our questions but really preferred not to converse unless asked. It's just good to have time with him and hug him. Thank you God for Caleb's life.
Please continue in your prayers for Caleb and his healing. It's such an encouraging time in creation to see the wonders of things coming to life which once appeared dead. Not only are they alive but they are showing themselves beautiful and they are fragrant.
It's the time of year when it seemed the most grim for followers of Jesus Christ, but it was not so. The TRUTH is He is alive. Celebrate wherever you are.
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Lymetoo, God bless you with perfect full healing and Caleb with hope and healing.
The last sentence in your above post is awesome!!
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to see yesterday's post.. click on "read journal history"
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Praying for your neck pain to resolve, Tutu. You and I could form a "pain in the neck club"
Thanks for the update on Caleb. I am always in awe of their posts on the Caringbridge page. They are so faith-filled even during the most difficult times. They are an inspiration for sure.
I was also very struck by her quote, "It's the time of year when it seemed the most grim for followers of Jesus Christ, but it was not so. The TRUTH is He is alive. Celebrate wherever you are."
Wow! That is powerful!!!
Praying for everyone and hope you enjoy a great SONday!!
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Had to share Deborah's journal entry today...
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Let go??? I have Jesus Calling on my iPhone and usually try to read it before my feet hit the floor. I have had several confirmations that it seems to be speaking so specifically to our journey at this time.
Each time we feel led to share it on Caringbridge as our update. I know God has been teaching me to let go for years and I am still in His school for letting go. I am so glad He is patient and kind. I will follow up with specific prayer requests for Caleb.
Jesus Calling, March 24,2012.
This is a time in your life when you must learn to let go: of loved ones, of possessions, of control. In order to let go of something that is precious to you, you must rest in My Presence, where you are complete.
Take time to bask in the Light of My Love. As you relax more and more, your grasping hand gradually opens up, releasing your prized possession into my care.
You can feel secure, even in the midst of cataclysmic changes, through awareness of My continual Presence. The One who never leaves you is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
As you release more and more things into my care, remember that I never let go of your hand. Herein lies your security, which no one and no circumstance can take from you.
Psalms 89:15. Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O LORD. Hebrews 13:8. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Isaiah 41:13. For I am the LORD, Your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
Caleb did not mention a dream today..... Answered prayer. Thank you God Caleb has been less agitated even with reduced meds. Thank you God He seems very tired at all times.... Pray for his energy and for no depression.
Pray that Kurt and I will trust God in our letting go and for the relationships we are building at Touchstone. Have a blessed Sunday in your home of worship!!!
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Dear God thought friends,
I could use your prayers right now. I don't know if you follow many posts in medical. If so, this is old news to you, sorry.
I've been having excruciating back pain and recently found out that I have 6 vertebral body compression fractures. There is strong suspicion to believe that I now have 2 more... (one broke when I was violently ill and one broke when I fell yesterday, distinct horrible crunching sound).
So this is why I've not been able to be here much. I've not been able to sit up in a chair for more than a couple minutes at a time. The pain is too great. I'm on a small amount of pain medicine mainly so that I can breathe and eat and drink.
My doctors have done a ton of tests to try to figure out why I've had so many of these sudden rare fractures at such a young age (29). It is common for one or two to happen in the elderly.
I'm also scheduled for a DEXA scan today. This is very important. My bones have to be strong enough to withstand the necessary surgical repair.
Tomorrow I will finally get to go see my neurosurgeon for the first time. I am excited and anxious. I'm scared of surgery. But I can't handle this excruciating pain. I really need help. I hope and pray that he can fix my back, make it like new again.
Dear friends, please pray for me. That God would be with me. That He will bless all my doctors, guide them as they make their decisions and treatment plans. That He will touch and heal my body. That as always, he will use this for his good.
Thank you so much
I love you all and am praying for you too!
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Definitely praying for you, dear sammy!
May God lead all your Medical providers with supernatural wisdom.
Praying for your complete healing in all ways, and especially for healing from pain.
Love you too, sammy. I wish I was there to help you and pray with you. Thanks for your prayers too.
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Sammy: My heart goes out to you. Father, In the name of Jesus, I ask for complete restoration and healing.
Send your miraculous power through her body, through her mind, and her spirit.
Visit her as she slumbers. Reveal Yourself to her in such a dramatic, real way that invigorates every cell of her body.
Do what only You can do!!!!
Well, my llmd wanted me to see a surgeon about my gallbladder. She thinks the abdominal pain may be associated.
I went to see the surgeon on Friday. Despite all the tests coming back normal, he wants to do the surgery because I have been dealing with pain and nausea since June of last year.
Surgery is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. I am having a tissue sample sent to Igenix for testing.
Praying that this decision will leave me in less pain and end my nausea issues.
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Praying for you too, soccermama!!
Praying for a successful surgery for you, an easy recovery and an end to the pain and nausea.
May you experience peace tonight.
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Guess what, gang? Gage's uncle just died of a sudden heart attack. Age 50. It's his dad's brother. I think he had fairly young children. His wife is 42.
What do people do without Jesus? I would not be able to cope, myself.
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Oh, Lymetoo, that's such a tragedy!
I will pray for the family.
I agree, I don't know how anyone gets through anything without faith in God.
He is my Rock.
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Thank you for your prayers friends. They are much needed and appreciated. My appt did not go well today. Not at all.
The neurosurgeon said that with the "7 vertebral body compression fractures" (yes, you caught that, I did fracture another one...) surgery would be too risky because I could potentially develop a bone infection due to my primary immune deficiency.
I got the distinct feeling that he simply did not want to be liable for treating me because I was a complex patient with the immune deficiency and the multiple compression fractures.
I asked if he would have treated me differently if I did not have the immune deficiency and he hesitated for several seconds then said "well... no...". That long hesitation was a big "yes" to me.
He said that my DEXA scan results were -3. So I do have osteoporosis. Which again I was told is unusual at my age.
I broke down and cried in his office because I have been waiting so long for this appt, waiting to hear his treatment plan.
When I learned that there was no treatment plan, my hopes were crushed. I told him that I can't handle the pain. It is truly unbearable. It's excruciating. I asked, what am I supposed to do? How long will this pain last?
He told me that I should restrict my movement and stick with bed rest. He gave me a prescription for a back brace to wear when I have to be up. Said that will take the pressure off my back and support it. Said the pain will gradually get better but it may never go away, I will "get used to it".
I just continued to cry. I tried to ask a few more questions. Enough to see that he was clearly uncompassionate, totally unempathetic. I cried all the way out of the office. I couldn't help it.
You probably would too if you were in this much pain and had been waiting for almost 2 months for someone to take your pain seriously and treat you!
This doctor that I saw is a part of a very well known and highly respected neuro group.
I'm stuck in a nightmare and I really need a miracle.
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soccermama, I've been praying for you too. I hope that your surgery went well and that you are at home resting now. I'll be praying that you heal quickly and completely, with no complications.
Hugs everyone.
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Praying for sammy and soccermama and all of you in need. May God bless you with the miracle you need. May God strengthen your bodies and heal your pain pain.
Also praying for Gages family. Boy they are being sifted like wheat. that poor family.
When we are being `sifted', there are several things we need to realize. Satan will ask for us by name. There is only so far that he can go, because God sets boundaries that he cannot cross. And we need to really know that God is in control of the situation. Peter, after his sifting, was a changed man, and the things that he did is detailed in the book of Acts. After `our' sifting, we can become bitter or we can become better. We can learn and grow from being sifted, or we can become discouraged and `give up.' I pray that we are the ones that learn and grow and are even more fruitful for the cause of Christ.
Hugs and Love,
Flutter
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sammy.... My heart breaks for you!! Severe pain is so hard to deal with on so many levels. It changes everything.
I will continue to lift you up in prayer.. that you can find something that will help. I left you a message on the other thread.
flutter.. that is a great explanation of "sifting".. thanks for that!
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Praying for you, sammy.
I also replied on your other thread.
Huge, gentle hugs!!!!
flutter,
I also enjoyed the sifting explanation...thanks!
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Asking The Lord to prepare Our Hearts for Easter,
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Good afternoon God Thought family, It's been too long since I last chat with. I continue with my prayers for all of you.
I have a write I would enjoy sharing with all of you, but will take a long bit for me to post this share, being that I am not fast at typing. So hang in there and I will be back. I might en have coffee sips along the way ......
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That was a great read, payne! Thanks for the link.
It provided much food for thought during this Holy Week.
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Hi MDW,
I look forward to reading your write...you never fail to capture my interest!
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Some years ago, on a hot summer day in South Florida, a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as he went. He flew into the water, not realizing that as he swam toward the middle of the lake, an alligator had plunged in and was swimming toward him.
His father, working in the yard, saw it all happen. In fear, he ran toward the water, yelling to his son as loudly as he could. Hearing his voice, the little boy became alarmed and made a U-turn to swim to his father. Just as he reached his father's grip to pull him to safety, the alligator grabbed his legs. That bgan an incredible tug-of-war between the two. The alligator was strong; the father was much too passionte to let go.
The boys brother heard the screams, got the family rifle, took care of the alligator. Remakably, after weeks and weeks in the hospital, the little boy survived. Upon realease from the hospital, a newspaper reporter intervieved the boy, and asked if he could see the alligator scars on his legs. The boy replied by pulling up his shirtsleeves and saying, "I'd rather show you my arms. It's these scars that remind me that my dad was never going to let me go."
You and I can identify with that little boy. We have scars, too. Not from an alligator, of course, but the scars of a painful past. Some of those scars are unsightly, but some wounds, my friends, are because God has refused to let go. In the midst of your struggle, He's been there holding on to you. He did not and will not ever let you go.
A friend shared that devotional as a pick-me-up and reminder of God's care as I've been going through trials and Lyme Disease...to remind me of God's love for me...even in life's most difficult times...a reminder of the scars of God's love even as I am scarred by life in this world.
As you may imagine, that image has been a helpful reminder of God's hold on me during the struggles of Lyme Disease...and I'll think of it again, no doubt, as other struggles come my way. It even makes since as I reflect on readings in my Bible...and connect it to the disciple's struggle of faith in the days after the Resurrection.
I think the eleven disciples are in a situation not too different from the boy in that story...caught between two powerful forces... doubt and fear on one hand...and God's redeeming work on the other hand.
Their doubts. Those doubts must have been written on their faces, for that's the first thing off Jesus' lips, "Why do doubts arise in your hearts?" Notice the doubt is not just Thomas's face. Thomas: "Doubting Thomas." In Luke, it's the whole lot of them. All if them swimming in those post-crucifixion waters...frightened by Jesus' death and then by the news that he had risen. They had not seen him yet. Could they believe it? What were they to think? Would someone be there to pull them out of their doubts and fears?
Along comes the risen Lord...reaching out to them...and from the first...holding them tight. Showing them proof to fight off their doubts. He was there, knowing there was no power in them...nor in any human being...to save themselves... from doubt or fear or death. Before the crucifixion, they were second hand witnesses as Jesus reached out and healed others or cast out demons. But now...they were the ones to save.
I find in Luke's story an interesting word change...from the word doubt to disbelieving. Disbelieving...like flabbergasted. Those words appear after the disciples have looked at Jesus' hands and feet. Luke writes: "While in their joy, they were still disbelieving and still wondering." Those words seem to me a shade closer to belief...not " I doubt that," but more like, "Can you believe this?" Belief was growing, hope was growing. They could feel God's redeeming work holding onto them...embracing them.
More belief took hold of them as Jesus ate fish in their presence...and then, then...with enough belief working, he could open their minds to understand the scriptures. I see as a sort of reboot...like we do with computers. You know, the computer freezes...too much is going on or programs are getting crossed. Or even better, after an automatic upgrade of Windows or Norton.
This whole event is a disciple-reboot. They had been told the good news...programmed by Jesus' teaching. They had received downloads of grace as people were healed or as Lazarus was raised. All that made some sense a kind of sense before the crucifixion, but it now had to make sense in a new way...in light of the resurrection. They were discovering just that.
I say "discovery" because they are not simply taught, not just told "Okay class, this is how it is." No, there in the waters of doubt the truth unfolded in front of them as Jesus showed his scars the reptilian Pharisees but also, more prominently and thankfully, he showed his redeemed body...a sign that evil did not and will not defeat love.......
To be continued....Are you reading my long chat? I have a short bit left to write...whew!
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So in their reboot, the disciples discovered the true meaning of what Jesus had said... that he would die and rise in three days (5 times He say). They discovered more as he opened their minds to understand the scripture in light of God'd newest and boldest work.
They also discovered something about themselves...that they had more strength than they realized. More faith than before. The proof. All done in Jesus' name. They discovered they had support from the holy Spirit. They discovered that they had new lives...new work to do. That God wasn't nearly done with them yet.
What do we discover? What do we modern disciples hear? What do we discover about God's hold on us? What do we discover about being re-booted by God through grace?
For one, I hope that every time in nature, church, in quiet time...are a simular type of discovery for you. To see the risen Christ....somehow, someway. To feel the embrace of God...that right now, you are being loved. He is holding on to you with tremendous passion....particularly if you are in the middle of one of life's stuggles. That passionate hold of His is what defines you...and not old scars from the world, nor the traces of pain from the past.
As you discover all that, I hope that you not only know His embrace, but that you proclaim it. God's grace supplies, a re-booting that gives strength and new vision, a re-booting that turns doubt and fear into hope...and then joy.
I hope that you, like the disciples, or like the boy in the story, see that God is not done with you yet. I hope that you discover chances to proclaim His goodness, his loving embrace, and His saving power...and in doing so, help others in their struggles, their doubts... so we all can proclaim our ALLELUIAS!!! AMEN!!!!!
Healing prayers for all my God Thought family...I have missed you. This may not be your story today, but these words have been placed in my heart....for me...might us.
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God Thought family, I have much time on my hands. My family is in Florida enjoying fishing, swimming in the most beautiful blue ocean, the salty breeze blowing in their hair, and the sun shinning on their faces.
I too, have this...A warm light bulb glowing, epson salt, blow dryer on cool mode, and a blue tablet dropped in my tub for color. And, I have relaxation with only one towel to pick up.
So this being said, I read a story about J.C. Penny. I will share with you. Please do excuse typos, as my fingers wear from typing and drag along the key board...as you have noticed in my previous writes above ( makes them special that way). This is not my write, but a share....
God is the source of our hope, strength, and peace. He has a way of making Himself real to us in the most personal ways and at the most needed times.
In 1929, a legendary retailer J.C. Penny became severly ill. Hospitalized in Battle creek, Michigan, his conditioned worsened. Hope slipped away. One evening he decided to write farewell notes to his family. He doubted he would make it through the night, and he wanted them to know of his love for them.
To his surprise, Penny made it through the night. the next morning he managed to climb out of bed and make his way down to the chapel where devotions were held each morning. As he made his way down the hallway, he recognized the hymn "God Will Take Care of you." He quietly crept into the service. Though his heart and body were exhausted and spent, something incredible happened.
Describing the moment, Penny said, "I felt as if I had been instantly lifted out of the darkness of a dungeon into a warm, brilliant sunlight. I felt as if I had been transported from hell to paradice."
Penny described feeling the power of God as he had never felt before. In His love, God was there in a real and tangible way to help him.
Like J.C. Penny, many of us find ourselves, at one time or another, overwhelmed and losing hope. We may wonder where God is in the middle of our situation. But like Penny, we may discover that God is closer and more involved than we ever imagined. Not only did Penny awake with the strength to make it to the chapel, but the words of the hymn the congregation sang were personally meaningful to him. They spoke right into his situation. And in the midst of the chapel service, God met J.C. Penny in a profound way.
No matter what situation we find ourselves in, God has a way of meeting us there. He may use songs, prayers, a sermon, an encouraging word from a friend, or something even more surprising to speak right into our situation at the place of our greatest need. When it comes to caring for you, God makes it personal.
Faith is like radar that sees through the fog the reality of things at a distance that the human eye cannot see.
Think I will pour a glass of cool refreshing water...with a twist of lemon for taste, now. Good eve. Chat another day.
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Payne...I just read The Tree of Mystery. Wow, how Angie persuade my heart to continue reading her beautiful write. Angie stated that The Gospel of John was her favorite. Mine too. I have read it so many times in the last month...It was the very first Book I read in the Bible, when I had asked where do I begin reading, daisy say, "John is a great place to begin." She was so right. I watched the movie the other night....The Gospel of John.
Thank you so much for sharing this devotional of Angie's. Oh yes, prepare my heart this night and the next and the next and..
ps.... Gosh I be a jabber jaw this day, sorry.
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MDW,
I very much enjoyed the alligator story, the JC Penney story and all your thoughts about God's love and embrace.
I was blessed by your writes, thank you for taking all that time to share!
You can jabber, jabber, jabber anytime, ok??
During this Holy Week, we have so much to be thankful for.
God's unending grace, His suffering and sacrifice for you and me, His promise of eternal life made possible by his death and resurrection....
Jesus has a merciful heart....Thank you, Jesus!
Our scars, wounds, and sins are healed.
Only He can do that. Jesus, I Trust in You!!!!
Have a wonderful Holy Week, dear friends.
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MDW... Bless you for finding the strenght to write this for our souls to drink, Thank You Lord for MDW putting GOD'S Love on this sight for all to share... John is a good start. blue food coloring for color, hmmm, NOT
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Good morning God Thought family.
If I jabber too much, just read what dekrator say...I can jabber, jabber anytime...good thing it is silent chat..you might would need ear plugs for yourself and duct tape for me.
Dekrator...thank you for reading my long chat. It is so wonderful that Jesus has a kind, loving heart.
Payne...Very sweet what you say. I do have strength these days. I have been on a new protocol for a month now. It has given me much energy...to the point I over do some days. I have less pain, but with some days, I fall back a few steps. All and all, I have more and more healthy good days. I thank my Jesus as He continues to heal me. Praise the Lord.
Well my family comes home this eve from Florida and I am looking forward to seeing and spending time with my boys. I miss the green bear...My youngest man shares with me nightly. The bear sings, "Jesus Loves Me." I know He loves me, but I sure miss the special time with my child, and the tucking in time.
Good day family.
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MDW,
It's nice to have some quiet time to rest and reflect, but it's also great to have your loved ones near.
Hug the boys and give that green bear a hug too!
Enjoy your family as they return home!
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Thanks for all you wrote, MDW!! I'm glad someone can type all that! I have lots to say and no one to type for me!!
Have a beautiful week, everyone!
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MDW, thank you for sharing with us.
Your ability to write and express your thoughts as you do is a true gift. It is a blessing. It is not "jabbering".
Thank you for taking the time and the effort to come here and share your "writes" with us.
God always uses something that someone here has shared (songs, verses, stories,...) to speak to my heart. So thank you God thought friends, for everything!
I'll share a quick update, don't want to be selfish. I'm still waiting on insurance approval for the Kyphoplasty procedure. The doctor that I saw last thursday wants to try to repair 2 of my most damaged vertebrae. He can only repair 2 at a time with this procedure and is hoping that will be enough to provide stability to the rest of the fractured vertebrae and to help reduce pain. Thank you so much for your continued prayers!
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Sammy,
How are you being selfish? I think not. You know, I watched my mum suffer so much with pain. Her vertebrae, several of them, continued to deteriorate...her ribs cracked, and pelvic bone. Mum had to wear this funky back brace that kept sliding up on her...very frustrating...but it sure help with some pain and the prevention of another bone breaking. she was like Dr. House on tv...popping Vicodine like they were tic-tacs. Well, she had the back surgery. What a beautiful difference it made.
I do not know how your pain must feel to you, but I can understand through tending with my mother, the tornment you must be enduring. I am so very sorry. Yes, dear sammy, I will continue praying for you. Gentle hug to you.
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Still praying for you, sammy!!
Wishing everyone a blessed Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday!!
Hugs to all!!!
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Good Evening God Thought Friends,
It is so good to come here and see you all here and read your posts....be encouraged to pray for you, be encouraged to rejoice with you and laugh with you, and be encouraged to cry with you.
Sammy, sorry for your deep suffering. I'm very disappointed in your doctor being so uncaring. There is no excuse for that. May God make a way where there seems to be no way. May you be encouraged by God's loving care and presence.
Payne, I was blessed by your recent share by Angie.
MDW, thanks for sharing your thought provoking writes. Always a joy to read. Always inspiring.
Lymetoo, thanks for the updates. God does answer prayer.
Dekrator, as always...you faithfully post and encourage us.
Flutter and everyone...thanks for your prayers.
Blessings to all.
Sorry I have not been around much. I'll start a new God Thought thread and share an update. Much is going on with GWB and me.
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