thread for middle age to older Christian women.

zjrosenthal

Praying for Jo.

auroaya200882

Prayers for Joanne sent up to heaven.

Aurora

zjrosenthal

Good morning ladies. Just prayed for all here to have a blessed Sunday. I am grateful for a lovely time with my great-granddaughter yesterday. She has gotten very comfortable with me and goes out with me happily for a walk without my daughter who is back with her husband and things are working out for them. She spoke to John, Valentina's father, and it seems they will be able to work out custody and visitation amicably. God is good. We had a dusting of snow overnight and the woods are beautiful. I feel very content. Praying you all feel a sense of God's peace today. Love , Jean

mysunshine48

Hello All,

I have been reading posts and pray for all of you. Ellen, you are a strong woman. Aurora, great on your good news. You will love Naples. Jean, praying for you....and Joann. Nancy, you are amazing.....keeping up with everyone.

I had my 3 month checkup with oncologist and surgeon and all is good. Thank you God!

Getting ready for daughter and family coming for Thanksgiving.....staying for 5 days.

Happy Thanksgiving to All. God is so good......Be Thankful and continue to trust Him.

Lynn

bandwoman1234

Jean, I am glad you are having peace about Valentina and glad the custody is being worked out without issues. That is lots of answered prayers.

Joanne, was able to get their water problem fixed for a premium off hours price. She is feeling a bit better. I am sure she appreciates your prayers.

Lynn, you look amazing in your new avatar. I think your life is agreeing with you for sure! Glad you will have family coming for Thanksgiving. I will be leaving for my mom's tomorrow. She had a tree limb blow over into her driveway yesterday and miraculously her car had been moved over to my sister's because there is a prospective buyer. God is good.

Take care dear sisters and I pray that all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving week.

Love,

Nancy

Lita57

Please join me in prayer for Stephanie. She is a beloved woman on these threads. I just read that she is now unable to rise from her bed, is being cared for on a 24-hr basis, is not talking, and is probably going to transition over in a couple of days, or possibly hours. She has touched so many lives with her writing and support of all women on these threads.

God speed and flights of angels carry you home, dear one.

Lita57

I just read that Stephanie passed away at 9:26 Pacific Time this evening. She taught us so much about facing death with love and acceptance. The warmth and power of her soul will resonate here for years to come.

She is finally home. She is no longer in pain

May the love of God, the peace of Jesus Christ and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all as we remember her great contributions to this board.

Blessings to you all,

Lita

Faith-840

Lita, thank you for letting us know about Stephanie's passing. She has been on my mind and in my prayers everyday. I'm glad she is finally at peace with our dear Lord. She was such a font of information and wisdom and will be greatly missed.

I've been reading and praying for all the needs here as there are so many and it makes me count my own blessings even as I deal with my own cancer and the mostly minor issues compared to others here.

Hope everyone has a blessed Thanksgiving. Nancy, enjoy your week at your mothers and prayers that you can get her affairs settled.

Hugs, Faith (in the future)

bandwoman1234

Lita and Faith, I am sorry to hear about Stepahie's passing. I didn't know her but she was obviously a source of inspiration to many ladies. I remember when I joined this thread Sue who was a pastor passed away and I had known her only three months but in that short time her life made such an impact on me. I pray for comfort for Stephanie's family and friends and her BCO family.

I made it to my mom's but traffic was only going 15 mph on a three lane highway for about half hour. There was a terrible truck accident and it didn't look good. I am thankful that I made it safe and sound.

It is always nice to spend the holidays with family and something I don't take for granted anymore like I used to when I was younger. I will get to meet my mom's new caregiver on Wednesday. I am praying that she works out well. We loved the one who left and will miss her.

I will write when I can and I pray that we can all find many reasons to be thankful this week and always.

Love

Nancy

Ade

So thankful Ellen is doing so well - answered prayer - as well as Lynn's good report. Thankful for Jean's peace and contentment and that Joann's situation is better now. Nancy, have a blessed time with your mom. Lord, we lift up Stephanie to You and pray You would take her Home gently in Your arms, where there will be no more suffering or tears. Comfort her family and grant them peace knowing she fought the good fight and is whole and full of joy in Your presence.

Had to miss an early Thanksgiving with our son's family here as I have the flu and may miss the real Thanksgiving Thursday it seems. When you have no energy in the first place and get this stuff it knocks you for a loop! The bad sinus & gland pain are much better & fevers less so I am hopefully on the mend now. Please pray James doesn't get this as it's be pretty hard for me to be a good nurse for him right now (I slept 4 hours yesterday) & I don't want him to have to go through this. I'm SO thankful his fevers have not returned since the last bout and am thankful that you all prayed for him. We have 2 old cars - a '95 and a '99 and the '95 just died. The '99 has a terminal problem in the rear and now it has to bear the 3 hour each way trips for medical care. Please pray that like the Israelites' sandals this old car will will hold up as there is no money to fix or replace it. Our Father set the stars in the sky and knows them by name, so making a car last is not a big deal for Him.

May you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving. No matter what our situation right now we will lift up our gratitude and praise to the One who is worthy.

Blessings,

Adrienne

zjrosenthal

Prayers of gratitude that Stephanie is home. Continued prayers for my granddaughter Alexia's safety and return. Also for our nation. We are on our way down to the city to see my hubby's neurologist and get test results. I'm grateful for my son driving us. The light dusting of snow is beautiful. We had a wonderful time Sunday at the church Senior Saints Banquet. Great to go somewhere other than a doctor's appointment. Love, Jean

bandwoman1234

Dear sisters,

We have so much to be thankful for. I know this is not an easy time for so many of you. Ade, I am sorry to hear you have the flu and have already missed a Thanksgiving celebration. I hope you feel better soon and do pray that James does not catch this from you. I am praying your one and only car now holds out with your much needed trips for your medical needs.

I have to share a praise. My mom does not have a garage and her old car was sitting beneath this old maple tree. There was a prospective buyer for the car so my sister took it over to her house on the other part of town. In the mean time in the heavy winds a big limb blew down where the car WOULD HAVE BEEN. We are so thankful it didn't hit her house or the car. Thank you Jesus.

If I don't have a chance to check it tomorrow have a blessed Thanksgiving whether it be with family or sipping some ginger ale and watching a holiday movie on TV if you are under the weather or recovering from surgery.

I am posting a great Thanksgiving Hymn for you. I LOVE this arrangement of this great hymn.

Love,

Nancy

Oops. Sorry, can't seem to delete the second one.

Mini1

I just wanted to stop by to let you all know that you are one of the things I am thankful for. I hope you all find peace and joy during this holiday season.

Blessings

auroaya200882

Hi everyone, still prying for everyone each time I read a post.

Well, my family and I are confused, after much prayer and requests for prayers from others, it seemed God was willing to let us leave Orlando and move to Naples to what I considered a great opportunity for my daughter's career. It seems I misread the signs because at the beginning my daughter's father said he would help with the moving expenses, he and my daughter went to Naples TWICE to scout for a house to rent, and it wasn't until she was ready to submit an application for one of them that he decided to tell her that the "help" was really a loan ($6000) and was expecting my daughter to pay him back. We can't afford another debt even with the new job, so we've had to drop the matter entirely and my daughter will have to write the nice people who offered her the job and decline it. All three of us (daughter son-in-law and I ) are not sure how to interpret spiritually this change in plans. Fortunately God did not leave us high and dry because the law firm which she has been temp part time has offered full time employment and once she gets her Law Bar license which should be by the end of this month, they'll hire her as an attorney, right now she is a legal assistant.

I am telling you all this because I feel inadequate to answer my daughter's and son-in-law questions and doubts of faith regarding God's will. The reason I feel inadequate is because I myself was never able to learn to make good decisions according to God's will. The whole issue of God's will vs our freedom of choice is confusing to me as a Christian even after years of following Jesus as my savor.

So if any of you have any ideas, suggestions, books to read on the subject I would appreciate the help, and as always please pray for my family. As the oldest one both chronologically and spiritual I feel I should be a guide to this children that God has put under my care but like I said I feel like I am inadequate.

Thank you for listening to me.

Aurora

 

bandwoman1234

Aurora, I found this article which might be helpful. I agree with everything he says. I know this is a subject that many Christians have wrestled with. I hope this helps to shed some light on this subject. I have had to walk though doors when I didn't have clear direction but I always knew that God would either close the door or open it. If I stay close to God I know He will not allow me to stray. The Bible says your word is a lamp unto my feet. Seek God always and stay as close to Him throughout the day as you can. Stay immersed in His word and He will not fail you. One of the points in this article which I think is key is that you must be open to God's will even if it is not your will and your plans. I think that contentment comes when your desires align so closely to God's will that your desires are His desires for your life.

God bless you dear sister. I have had God close a door that I was sure was going to open and as I look back at how it all worked out I would have been very unhappy if he would have allowed me to go through that one door. He had something much better in mind for me. I have to believe that is the case for your daughter as well.

Love

Nancy

http://www.biblestudytools.com/blogs/chris-russell...

auroaya200882

Thank you Nancy I'll share these keys with my daughter. One aspect in my walk with God that has been failing is church attendance since I depend on my daughter to drive me if she doesn't feel like going I don't get to go. I need to pray about that.

Auror

zjrosenthal

Today I am very grateful for everyone of you on this thread. You've been a support and a blessing to me through all of my breast cancer treatment and beyond. We had a wonderful visit yesterday with my husband's neurologist who gave us the great news that his disease is in remission. May our good Lord God be praised. Thank you Jesus. I wish every one of you here a blessed Thanksgiving. Love, Jean

bandwoman1234

Thank you Mini.

Jean that is great news about hubby.

Have a blessed Thanksgiving everyone.

Love,

Nancy

ARCats

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. No matter what we are going through God is faithful and deserves our thanks and praise.

God Bless

Lita57

Aurora, does your church have an active board of Deacons? I used to be a deacon at my church b4 cancer, and the deacons would provide rides to parishioners who were sick or elderly and couldn't drive. We'd provide rides to Dr appointments too.

Blessings to you all for Thanksgiving.

Lita

bandwoman1234

Today I am thankful for the snake that tried to crawl up the bathtub drain as I was getting ready to take a bath at my mom's house. It showed me that I am alive and still capable of a blood curdling scream even at my age!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stay tuned for Part 2 in the snake saga.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!!

Love,

Nancy

bandwoman1234

I am glad I amused you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOL

The part 2 may be one of these scenarios

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Faith-840

Nancy, thanks for the laugh. Happy Belated Thanksgiving everyone!

Praying for all your needs.

Hugs, Faith (in the future)

Lita57

Blessings to everyone surviving T'day. I had a decent two days. Cooked my Italian family's lasagna yesterday and turkey thighs & legs with homemade cranberry sauce today. Back and hip held up pretty well, and Mr. Cancer didn't invade my thoughts too much. Went for a nice long walk with my rescue Bulldog, Sofia, and DH. Haven't done that in over seven months (cancer has invaded the bone marrow of my right hip and given me five compression fractures in my spine, so I have to be very careful walking or doing anything for that matter), and it was nice to do something semi "normal" for a change.

Sofia loved being out and about for a change.

Please pray for all the other St IV ladies who are having a really tough time with nausea/vomiting and Mr. D this week. What an awful way to spend the "foodie" holiday! No Black Friday shopping for us; we wanted to spend time together as a family. I am really happy that TJ Maxx and the Home Store put out their commercials saying they would NOT be open on Thanksgiving. It's all getting too darn commercial. When I was a kid, no one went shopping on Friday...we just stayed home, watched football and ate leftovers!

Blessings to you all,

Lita

zjrosenthal

Lita, how wonderful. Considering the challenges you are dealing with, doing all you did over the holiday was amazing. I'm glad you had some "normal" time. Nancy, your snake story was too funny. I once found one in my washing machine! Today I'm grateful my bleeding issue wasn't a return of cancer, my hubby is in remission and Thanksgiving with the family was a joy. Yesterday I was pretty much a slug. Did very little except gorge on leftovers! Love, Jean

bandwoman1234

Dear ladies of faith,

So glad to hear from all of you and for some that we haven't heard from for a while.

Lita, I am so glad you were able to get out for a walk. Love your pic with you and Sofia. I am glad you were able to do all that cooking and have some good days. That is surely a blessing.

Faith, I hope you had a good Thanksgiving and glad I could give you a laugh.

Ellen, praying for you as you have your PT and praying a for a good recovery.

Patty, I sure hope you are doing well in your recovery after your surgery.

Charlotte, hope you are doing well from your surgery.

Jean, so glad you are to a place of rest and a place where you can see the blessings around you.

Aurora, I hope you had a good Thanksgiving with your family.

Arcats, hope you are doing well and good to hear from you.

Mini, hope you had a good Thanksgiving.

Joanne, hope you are feeling better each day.

I hope all of you dear ladies have a wonderful weekend and I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Love,

Nancy

zjrosenthal

Still praying for the salvation and safe return of my granddaughter Alexia and for salvation for my great granddaughter's father John. I took my sweet great granddaughter Valentina out today and we spent time exploring the toy aisle in a local store. We had such fun together and I am grateful she is willing to go with me and give my daughter and son in law a break. What a gift. Love, Jean

bandwoman1234

Since it is officially the start of the Christmas season I thought in saying goodbye to fall I will post some of my favorite photos I have taken the last few weeks. Enjoy.

Faith-840

Lita, I'm so impressed that you were able to do all you did for Thanksgiving, just hearing about it wears me out. You look wonderful!

Nancy, I had a good Thanksgiving with half of our kids and grandkids, the other half live too far away. Thanks for asking. Your pictures are beautiful!! Safe travels back home.

Jean, still praying for your family and your granddaughter's return.

Joanne, praying you feel better soon. I've never heard of such a terrible reaction to a flu shot. I've only had to deal with a nasty bruise that is taking forever to go away.

Keeping everyone here in my constant prayers.

Hugs, Faith (in the future

auroaya200882

Reading all the posts seems that everyone had something to be thankful for. Nancy your pictures are excellent they have professional quality seriously! We had the traditional turkey dinner Thursday and today my daughter made empanadas with the leftovers. Things have been a bit crazy because my daughter has two job offers one here in Orlando and the other in Naples Florida. No sooner we reach a decision and something happens. First we had no money for moving, the employer in Naples agreed to pay moving expenses but only if my daughter became accepted by the law bar association before November 30th. No sooner we had resolved to stay in Orlando when my son in law went to get the mail and my daughter's acceptance to the bar was there. Now we need another miracle, we need a second car because in Naples we would be living outside town and only one vehicle wouldn't be enough. So my daughter applied for financing of a second car and we will know Monday if the bank approved the credit. I know some of you or perhaps all of you have been praying for my family and I'm grateful for that. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Aurora