thread for middle age to older Christian women.

bandwoman1234

Good evening dear ladies,

I haven't been home long. I was able to attend a free Christian concert tonight at a local church. I had heard this artist on the radio and was NOT expecting the powerful messages she brought forth in her music and in her sharing her life. I have rarely seen someone so comfortable and unassuming on stage. He name is Ellie Holcomb and if you ever get a chance to see her go for it. I suspect that she will have a special ministry for young girls who are having self esteem issues.

She had a song about the Red Sea Road when God performed his miracle in the parting of the Red Sea. She spoke about having those Red Sea moments in her life and we can ALL identify when we are between a rock and hard place waiting on God.

I have not felt good the last couple of days being hit with this awful fatigue which comes out of nowhere. I wasn't sure if I was going to feel like going to this concert but I did anyway. It was such a blessing to me and like a balm to my soul.

Yes, I believe there are miracles every single day. Some amazing and some small that we don't even recognize them. Since coming back from my mom's I unpacked all my bottle of pills and supplements which I have many. I have to use a pill cutter on some of the supplements and drugs. After unpacking I could NOT find the pill cutter anywhere and I knew I had taken it to my mom's. I looked everywhere and the state I have been in coming back from my mom's I knew I could have put it anywhere!!!!

I went to Walmart the other night and bought one and it broke after using it on my heavy duty calcium pills. I went to Walgreens and the kind they had looked as cheap as the one I had already bought and broke. Finally today it occurred to me to pray about it. DUH !!! Why didn't I think of that days ago. I kid you not, the second I prayed the thought entered my mind that maybe it was still in the bag I had put away in my closet. I saw the bag folded up and I felt he bottom and..............you guessed it.......something was in the bag. Yes, it was my pill box. Maybe a small miracle but a huge relief to me and a big one in my mind.

Ade, I have been praying for a miracle for James every day and for peace for both of you. I am glad you were encouraged by your pastor's message. I loved your story about your son. Praise God.

Chris, I love your beautiful new kitchen. I would love to do that as well but there are many things in the upkeep of my house that require attention and that is not a have to at this point.

Regarding my mom's new care it has been a transition. I have not called my mom on purpose this first week. I am going to wait until the weekend and then see how she is doing. My sister has been giving me some updates and it has been a mixed bag. I would appreciate your continued prayers. This was SO difficult for me coming back during this time of new care.

I just posted this banner a few days ago but it just seems appropriate to post it again. Have a good night dear sisters.

Love,

Nancy

Lita57

Ade, my oldest brother has been battling congestive HF and COPD for over ten years, and he's still here!

He attributes it to God, as he is a strong Christian. His drs are amazed he's still here.

About 1-5% of all cancer patients have SPONTANEOUS REMISSION without Tx, and drs can't explain it. But we can explain it....GOD.

Lita57

Back yard is finally done...

Now we have to put the garden furniture back.

Lita57

DH and D dog on back bedroom landing with Lou Seal (Giants mascot) and mini Olaf.

IntoLight

Lita, beautiful! I love the flowers and that it will be easy care. I still have to do my little balcony but I can't decide how...I am a procrastinator because I want it perfect. Nice job!

bandwoman1234

Congrats on completing your backyard, Lita. It looks beautiful.

To be honest I have felt pretty awful for the last many months. My recent blood work has offered a very simple solution. My thyroid meds need tweaking. I won't see the doctor until the 30th but he has allowed me to do some minor tweaking in the past so I will do that.

I have posted this a long time ago and hope it is new to most of you. It has some good practical advice from Mother Theresa.

Nursing home day so I need to prepare. Have a great weekend dear ladies.

Love,

Nancy

bandwoman1234

bandwoman1234

Good morning dear sisters,

As we prepare for the experience of a lifetime (or so we are told) with the total solar eclipse on Monday it makes me think of how amazingly vast this universe is. With billions of stars and planets that haven't even been discovered yet how do we fit into this as mere mortals. That is the amazing mystery of God. He created EACH one of us and like us is no other. He knows everything thing about us. He knows our thoughts. He loves each one of us and fervently wants a relationship with each of us, His children. So when the eclipse happens tomorrow whether we get to see it or not we can take that moment when it happens and reflect on just how great our God really is. The scientists will of course make in into something completely different but we know the truth and we know who our Creator is!

Remember to be safe and DO NOT BE TEMPTED TO LOOK AT THE SUN WITHOUT SPECIAL GLASSES.

I will be watching on TV as all the glasses have been sold out for days in this area.

Have a great day dear sisters.

Love,

Nancy

bandwoman1234

The viewing of the eclipse was unfortunately a bust in our area but the clouds gave way to the sun AFTER the eclipse was over. I did watch on TV and it was pretty neat. I got some pictures of my flowers and my neighbor's sunflower instead. The yellow flowers are yellow begonias from different plants. The hibiscus is the weirdest and ugliest I have even had. This pic actually does looks better than it really does. It is almost an ugly gray when it opens fully. It is supposed to be a tropical hibiscus (an annual).

Hope you all had a good day.

Love,

Nancy

Lita57

Great flower pics, Nancy.

The eclipse was a bust out here in No. Calif., too. Overcast. Couldn't see a thing. But that was ok by me...I was at Kaiser having a PET scan the whole time during the "show."

Asking prayers. Dizziness and grey spots in vision getting worse. Also more nauseous than usual. These could all be signs of the cancer spreading to the brain. I certainly don't want to go THERE yet, so I'm trying not to get freaked out over a "future scenario that I might not have." I know it's the enemy trying to undermine my faith, but I'm already claiming victory thru our Lord and Savior. (Also prayers for the husband of a dear metastatic sister who just passed last week...she had brain mets and did the whole brain radiation deal. It didn't work - she was only 45 yo.)

Continued blessings and relief of pain and stress to you all.

Faith-840

Lita, sending prayers that no brain mets are found. We will claim victory and healing through Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Also praying for the husband whose wife just died and for all the needs of our sisters here. May God have mercy and send us His peace and healing

zjrosenthal

My grandson Bob has a job interview today. Please pray. Thanks. Love, Jean

bandwoman1234

Thank you Lita. I am praying that you do NOT have brain mets and that these symptoms can be explained in other ways and hopefully resolved. Praying for the spouse who has lost his wife as well.

Jean, praying for Bob's interview.

As I was typing I got a call from my mom's senior agency reporting the first week of care. I had a 45 min conversation with this person. I think the first week has been a success. It started off rocky and ended up more positive. Thank you for your prayers. It has been such a relief for me and my sister and everyone involved.

Have a great day dear sisters.

Love,

Nancy

IntoLight

Nancy, I am so glad to hear the positive progress report about your mom. God truly does answer prayer.

Lita, my prayers go out to you that God will provide peace from your fears and your reports will be positive.

Lita57

Very sad news. My cancer has progressed. Brain MRI scheduled and I will be starting IV Taxol in 2 wks.

I am devastated.

God has a plan, but I can't write anymore.

Faith-840

Lita, I'm so, so sorry to hear your news. Please know I and many others will be praying for you. May God grant you complete healing, peace and the strength you need at this terrible time. In Jesus name I pray

Gentle hugs and prayers,

Faith ( in the future).

zjrosenthal

Lita I just prayed for you. Love, Jean

bandwoman1234

Lita, I am so very sorry to hear this news. I pray that God will surround you with his arms of comfort and that he will breathe peace into your heart and mind. Draw as close to the Lord as you can at this time and I pray that He will speak to you.

Love,

Nancy

Ade

Lita, Our Heavenly Father is a miracle worker even today, as He is the same yesterday, today and forever. The little 9 year old, Nicholas, who goes to our church had an extremely aggressive brain tumor and was given a 10% chance of survival. Today - just a little over a year later - he is living a blessed, normal life! PTL!

We are praying, beseeching the Lord for a healing miracle on your behalf. Please know you are loved and lifted up to Him daily and more. He is with you, loving you always.

Sending you hugs with love,

Ade

This is Nicholas & his mom.

Blessedteacher37

Lita,

Praying for peace and comfort for you. We are also praying for healing, as nothing is too big for our God!

Ellen

zjrosenthal

All praise and glory to God! My grandson Bob has a job. Thanks for all your prayers. Love, Jean

bandwoman1234

Ade, it is good to hear from you. I remember praying for Nicholas. That is a miracle. I am glad you shared that with us. What a beautiful mom and son.

Jean, that is great news.

Angie M., how are you doing? When do you start treatments?

Hershey, how are you doing?

Aurora, the last time you posted I believe you were having more trouble. How are you doing now?

Chris, how are things going now that the remodel is done. At least one big stressor checked off hopefully.

I continue to pray for all of you and especially for you Lita.

Love

Nancy

auroaya200882

Hello Nancy et all, I've been feeling remarkable well as I'm praying for all of you to be healed. A few months ago I had a sleep study done and found I have light sleep apnea. Last week my "sleep machine" or CPAP machine came so this week I've wearing the mask to sleep. I do notice I'm sleeping better but I'm unconsciously taking it offf. When I wake up and realize I don't have it on I put it right back but I have no idea how long it was off. The kind I got is the one that only goes on my nostrils and I love the mask. The machine comes with wifi and the data is transferred to a support center they sent me an email saying the mask was leaking air and gave me options to readjust the mask to change to a mouth cover but I don't want to change I might move at night and that's why it leaks. Please pray that I adapt to this apparatus.

Lita I'm sorry about your progression but I believe you and your doctor will come up with a new treatment plan that will tame the beast back into submission. I'm praying for this in God's name.

Nancy hope you're feeling better as a whole. Will continue to pray for your mother aadjusting to her new care schedule.

Love in Christ

Aurora

Ade

Aurora, glad you're doing well and I pray you can get the C-Pap thing adjusted soon and that it will be effective. James wakes 5-6 times a night so I am wondering if a sleep study might help him. Dr. put him on a mild sedative for night temporarily to reset his sleep cycle - but it didn't work.

Nancy - are you feeling any better? Kitty behaving & Mom adjusting well by now?

Jean - Praise the Lord about your grandson's new job!

Lita - Nicholas and his mom Nicole - (a real prayer warrior!) - wanted me to tell you they're praying for you!

Tomorrow is exciting for us. The church is installing our new porch stairs - sturdy ones! When we built this house our first contractor did a "bait & switch" and we lost a great deal of our money - so James had to make us some "temporary" steps. That was 6 years ago. Now we will have safe ones! God is good!

May the Lord bless your day and may we be a blessing to Him.

Ade

HersheyKiss

Lita, I have been thinking a lot about you and praying for you. I started weekly Taxol a little over two weeks ago. Please feel free to reach out to me if you ever have any questions. I am here to be supportive.

HersheyKiss

auroaya200882

Ade, if your DH is having trouble sleeping I would definitely recommend a sleep study. Years algo bf Mbc dx a friend who works on the field of sleep dx told me he believed I had sleep apnea. And now it's been confirmed. Don't put it off the study can be done at home or at the clinic.

Continuing to pray for both of you.

Aurora

Ade

THANK YOU Aurora! (I have been after him about this - so now I can tell him you're on my side!) :oD

bandwoman1234

I will check in tonight. I have been gone most of this week.

Love,

Nancy

Lita57

Thanks for all your prayers...I got thru the day with minimal brain issues. This is our fire pit. We celebrated DD's graduation and DH's 60th b'day on our new patio this afternoon/evening. It was a wonderful distraction and helped me not think about my brain mets for a while.