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  • mbtlcsw01
    mbtlcsw01 Member Posts: 744
    edited October 2010

    i've learned when I tell someone I will pray for them, I need to do it right then as I will probably forget later.  My DH and I pray together everyday on the way to work.  I have no problem in my belief system that God hears my prayers whenever and where ever I am.  He's always wating and willing to listen.  I don't always get what I want, but I always get what He needs for me.

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  • dawney
    dawney Member Posts: 211
    edited October 2010

    I pray in the shower a lot, Sometimes it's my only alone time!  I pray in the car and at my desk and where ever I might be.  I have also learned, like Mary said, that when I tell somebody I will pray for them I need to do it then also.  I have said many prayers while sitting here using my latop, mostly for friends on fb and this website.  It is so easy to say we will pray for somebudy and then so easy to forget.

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited October 2010

    I agree.  I find I need to stop sometimes and pray right then.  I have chemo brain 6 years after I finished it.

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  • 3jaysmom
    3jaysmom Member Posts: 4,266
    edited October 2010

    hey ladies,had a "touch" of something been gone for a few days. refuse to wear pin in pinktober, but if it gets one person, to one mamogram to get the BEAST in time, it's all worth it...light and love,  3jaysmom( if you look carefully, you'll see all 3 of them safe in their nest) you dont get to see when they dive OUT< which is often!!lol

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  • mumito
    mumito Member Posts: 4,562
    edited October 2010

    Pink used to bother me at first but 2 years later I will actually join in I guess it is easier to handle when one is feeling healthier.   I agree I always say my prayer  right away that way it is okay if i forget later..

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited October 2010

    Being around seeing an overabundance of pink also means I am around to see my family grow.  At least it does bring awareness that there is something that needs to be solved.  One in eight women get some form of BC.  It touches so many people. 

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited August 2013
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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited October 2010

    Good Morning.

    My Faith Looks Up to Thee

    My faith looks up to Thee,
    Thou Lamb of Calvary, Savior divine!
    Now hear me while I pray, take all my guilt away,
    O let me from this day be wholly Thine!

    May Thy rich grace impart
    Strength to my fainting heart, my zeal inspire!
    As Thou hast died for me, O may my love to Thee,
    Pure warm, and changeless be, a living fire!

    While life's dark maze I tread,
    And griefs around me spread, be Thou my Guide;
    Bid darkness turn to day, wipe sorrow's tears away,
    Nor let me ever stray from Thee aside.

    When ends life's transient dream,
    When death's cold sullen stream over me roll;
    Blest Savior, then in love, fear and distrust remove;
    O bear me safe above, a ransomed soul!

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited October 2010
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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited October 2010

    I deleted the above post because the picture was no longer there.

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited October 2010

    I tried to shrink that picture, but it is being stubborn.

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited October 2010

    it's beautiful!

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited October 2010

    It makes you want to lift your hands to Him, doesn't it?

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  • samsue
    samsue Member Posts: 757
    edited October 2010

    Meese thanks for the pictures and songs. I keep this post in my favorites although I don't post often.

    Blessings sent to anyone that is reading thru this post..... Love is the greatest gift!

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  • PauldingMom
    PauldingMom Member Posts: 927
    edited October 2010

    Dealing with some forgiveness. I'll share later. Right now working through it myself. (no family member)

    I love this topic. Thanks again Meece for opening it for us. 

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  • mumito
    mumito Member Posts: 4,562
    edited October 2010

    God bless everyone this thanksgiving weekend.This is the first one in years that i am enjoying with my parents and both of of my brothers families. I am very Thankful.

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  • mbtlcsw01
    mbtlcsw01 Member Posts: 744
    edited October 2010

    Meece, after spending a beautiful weekend apprecaiting the beauty of God's creation, we listened to a new CD we bought of the Gaithers.  We lifted our hands and hearts to God as we listened to You are My All in All:


    You are my strength when I am weak
    You are the treasure that I seek
    You are my all in all
    Seeking You as a precious jewel
    Lord, to give up I'd be a fool
    You are my all in all

    Jesus, Lamb of God
    Worthy is Your name
    Jesus, Lamb of God
    Worthy is Your name

    Taking my sin, my cross, my shame
    Rising up again I bless Your name
    You are my all in all
    When I fall down You pick me up
    When I am dry You fill my cup
    You are my all in all

    Jesus, Lamb of God
    Worthy is Your name
    Jesus, Lamb of God
    Worthy is Your name

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited October 2010

    I love this song, especially done with a room of harmonizers & as a round!

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited October 2010

    That is a beautiful song.

    I am just so thankful to have wonderful friends like you who share the love of Our Lord and enjoy this place where we praise Him.

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  • 3jaysmom
    3jaysmom Member Posts: 4,266
    edited October 2010
    i have been in a really dark place today, and  am so glad to have a place to come: to ladies who understand, and understand as i do, the savior is the only answer to darkness. my sons' have recently just gotten tired of my cancer, and all the infections, and problems. instead of increasing their support for me, they have decided to "blow me off" and tell me it's because they are just burned out with "the drama in my life.my oldest son was supposed to bring grandkids over sat., and show me how to post oix from phoitobucket onto this site. i've so enjoyed yours, and am trying to "catch up" to the 21st century... he said he'd be here 1o, 1030  we waited, called twice, but he never answered till late night.THEN , he said he called, and i didnt pick up..since i have only a cell phone, every call is recorded, and he never did. then , he says, he just cant stand to be around me till i'm Fully healed, and it's no longer an issue.. he says "Daves'( his best friend) mother is 8 yrs cured from cancer" and then i reminded him she had 2 reoccurences, and a dbmx., and another chemo..so, i got nowhere fast... about 6 yrs ago, he did this; and he didn't speak to me for over a year... i may have to settle for that; but i miss my grandkids so much, i don't know what i'll do not seeing them! i texted his wife, and asked if we could scheduale a day we could take the kids, and they could go out together..i thought would entice them.. BUT she never answered. no answer IS an answer, in this case. please, please pray foe me, ladies.. this will be the hardest thing i've done for awhile, staying away from the grandkids. i am praying its' Gods Will that i won't have to, and if it is; that He'll give me the strength to do it gracefully. i have to believe He has the situation in His hands, for my good. but, it was a bleak day, none the less.coming here, with you ladies, i at least know some of you also, have lost relationships, etc. and that you will understand. im not angry; just incredibly hurt. one of my sons keeps in touch, but its' more he needs our help; and i'm glad to do it, and he's an encouragement to me, as well. the other two..not so much..i will figure out how to proceed, with a lot of prayer, and i see my counselor this thursday. please, please pray for me!  in the meantime, i'm trying to learn how to download some nature pics for you. i so enjoy all the pics hhere. my faith is expanded everytime i see HIS HANDIWORK IN NATURE; AND IN LOVING WOMEN, SUCH AS YOURSELVES, WITH SUCH FAITH..   LIGHT AND LOVE,  3JAYSMOM
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  • 3jaysmom
    3jaysmom Member Posts: 4,266
    edited October 2010
    Jo i also wanted to say to you, Joni has been one of my heroes for yrs. and yrs..i've been dealing with MS for yrs..in wheelchairs, out, scooters, walker..you name it. she has her own website and she's on t.v on sun am at 6am here in fla. i'll look it up, and let you know what station. she's an inspiration big time to me, so i was glad someone else knew of her. whenever i tell ple "the lady who paints cards in her teeth" they know who i'm talking about...3jays
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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited October 2010

    3jaysmom, sounds like a tough, rough day. here's some words to remember...

    Come unto Me all you who are weary
    Come unto Me all you who need rest
    Take up My yoke and learn all about Me
    And I will give you rest

    Why do you linger
    Why do you wait
    You carry on without Me
    I have always been here
    But still you hesitate
    I have much in store for you
    If only you would

    Come unto me..................

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  • PauldingMom
    PauldingMom Member Posts: 927
    edited October 2010

    3jaysMom-  I can't imagine your pain. The emotional pain of BC is hard on everyone in the family. I'm glad you are seeking help both spiritually and from a counselor. Don't give up on your family. They will come around. You have a right to see your grandchildren and given some time I am sure your family will recognize that. Sending one up for you and your family.

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited October 2010

    3Jays.  I am so sorry that you are experiencing such a dark time.  During my chemo, I was single and lived next door to my mother.  She got to a point that when she introduced me to her friends, she would say "This is my daughter who I take to chemo, or this is my daughter who has cancer.  (I was/am much more than cancer, and I could have been intro-ed as her youngest daughter, or something) She also acted so put upon when my boys would go over to her house and eat anything, because "I wasn't taking care of them."  Teen boys just eat all the time.  When I told her how these things hurt me, she got mad and said she would just back off.  So I went ahead and started driving myself to chemo, and made sure the boys never ate anythign when they went to visit, and actually barely spoke to her for months.  She finally came around and we are doing just fine now.

    Ihope that your family will also come around.

    I listen to Joni Ericson-Tada everyday on the radio.  She is an inspiration.  She has been a quardapalegic for over 40 years.

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  • mumito
    mumito Member Posts: 4,562
    edited October 2010

    ((HUGS AND PRAYERS))) 3Jay mom

    I keep trying to add a beautiful photo but this laptop will not cooperate.YellI have to figure out this problem.

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  • mumito
    mumito Member Posts: 4,562
    edited October 2010

    I think I figured it out.

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  • mbtlcsw01
    mbtlcsw01 Member Posts: 744
    edited October 2010

    3jaysmom, I too have three sons and they were not there for me during my journey.  They are now.  About 5 1/2 yrs ago, my oldest did his thing telling me what a horrible mom I was, etc.  We had very little to no contact for about 2 years.  It was a dark place.  I saw my therapist and hung on to God and my DH.  This song below, sung by Amy Grant, was what I needed to hear to remind me to try to lay it down.  You are in my prayers.  BTW, saw the oldest yesterday and had lunch with him.  Time can heal many things.  God is an amazing God.  Blessings to you. The last line says it all.  "Some lessons hurt to learn."

     LAY DOWN YOUR BURDEN

    CHORUS
    Lay down your burden I will carry you
    I will carry you my child, my child
    Lay down your burden I will carry you
    I will carry you my child, my child

    Cause I can walk on water ..
    Calm a restless sea
    I've done a thousand things you've never done
    And I'm really watching
    While you struggle on your way
    Call on my name, Ill come

    Repeat Chorus

    I give vision to the blind
    I can raise the dead
    I've seen the darker side of hell
    And I've returned
    I've seen those sleepless night
    And Count every tear you cry
    Some lessons hurt to learn

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  • 3jaysmom
    3jaysmom Member Posts: 4,266
    edited October 2010
    thank you, ladies, i am just "taking a breather" for today. yesterday, and today hiding in bed. i just wanted you to know i deleted that because my son knows i come here often. don't want to fan any flames he may have. i'm laying low with him, it never helps to nudge. its really my stuff; to try and sort out. my grandkids, of course, are the " kicker" so i'm pretending to myself they're 500 miles away right now...i'm so glad so many of you are familiar with Joni; she's been a hero for years, and years.. will be thinking of all of you.how grateful i am to know your in my corner.. light and love, 3jaysmom..
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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited October 2010

    Matt has arrived in Honolulu for his surgery.  it will take place at 2:00 pm (Hawaii Time) tomorrow the 13th.  He has another military person traveling with him, but he really doesn't know this man.  The plan is to send him back to the hotel about 5 hours after surgery.  I am praying that the dr. is planning on this surgery being more precise and effective, that he will recover well.

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited October 2010

    will be praying Meece!

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