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  • KAJDerby
    KAJDerby Member Posts: 310
    edited April 2011

     I Am Peace by Abigail Miller 

    When I feel afraid, and dark is my way,
    When I cannot find the words I should pray,
    His voice comes to me, a song in the night, 
    And all the fears and shadows flee before His light.

    Chorus:

    He says, I am peace.  I am joy.
    I am all in all. I am strength to stand.
    I am truth, I am love, 
    I am all you need, for I am that I am.

    The world cannot give the peace of my Lord.
    Their words cannot bring the joy of His word.
    His burden is light, and easy His yoke,
    He gives me rest, He gives me life, He gives me hope.

    (Chorus)

    I am courage in the fight, I am He that holds your hand.
    I am refuge in the night, for I am that I am!!

    I am peace, I am love,
    I am all you need, I am all you need, I am all you need,
    For I am that I am ---
    I am!

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited April 2011

    Absolutely beautiful, Grace.

    (((((((((((((((((((((barbe)))))))))))))))))))))))))  You are entitled to more than a little meltdown.  Hope you can relax this evening.

    Juanita, friendship is a two way street.  Just knowing someone for that many years really doesn't mean she's a friend.  My BF drove 50 mile one night at midnight when I was very sick from chemo.  She brought Gaterade and her companion who was an ER doctor.  That is something a friend would do.  Can't recall her ever comparing anything in her life to what I was going through.  She tried to make my life fun.  She sat with me through chemo even though I was sleeping.  You have nothing to feel guilt for, except maybe not rteleiving yourself of this burden long ago. (Even that, you shouldn't feel guilt for.)

    (((Juanita))))

    Pop in any time, Shiny.  Thanks for coming by.

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  • mbtlcsw01
    mbtlcsw01 Member Posts: 744
    edited April 2011

    When my boys were in rehab, the family group was so very helpful.  One thing I knew, but learned again is that NO is a complete sentence. 

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  • lynniea
    lynniea Member Posts: 611
    edited April 2011

    I am having my 3rd chemo tomorrow.

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    lynniea Member Posts: 611
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  • lynniea
    lynniea Member Posts: 611
    edited April 2011

    It is to big sorry

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  • lynniea
    lynniea Member Posts: 611
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  • lynniea
    lynniea Member Posts: 611
    edited April 2011

    What a beautiful morning today.  God's handy work

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited April 2011

    Good morning ladies. What beautiful words Grace!! I would love to hear that sung. (sang? singed? Undecided)

    I have a weird question. I don't know if I am in denial, but I don't have "darkness' and never feel "without His love". Am I over-medicated? Seriously. I know He is always with me and have never, ever felt alone. Is that denial or true love? I figure He is sharing the bad times right beside me and knows what I am going through so I don't have to whine about it. Am I missing something? Or is it so egotistical of me to think that He is with me at all times? This is really bugging me and I finally had to ask. Sometimes people ask questions here that make me wonder why I don't feel that way, so I have built up the courage to ask. Please respond.

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  • mumito
    mumito Member Posts: 4,562
    edited April 2011

    Barbe I feel the same way.Its how  we are able to cope durring bad times and I think our faith really influences our personality.Personally I have never feared death either just the  suffering that it brings to loved ones around.

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited April 2011

    That does help. But I hate (being raised Catholic) that people believe they can sin all week because they'll be forgiven on Sunday! I believe you have to walk the walk. I am not an extrovert on my religion as I know a lot of people get uncomforable with it, or with someone else's interpretation of it, so I don't talk the talk. That in and of itself, is a sin, in some people's book, I know.

    I believe that God is everywhere in everything and to love those things validates our love for Him. Look at Mumyans' DH's photos! That is God in a photo op if I ever saw it!!! I look every day for my "Oh God" moments and sometimes it's as simple as the way a bird is sitting backwards on the phone line while every other bird is facing the other way. God has a great sense of humour!

    I am not afraid to die. I truly believe this earth is Limbo. We have to learn something here to move on. I never have to question if what I am thinking is good or not. I truly know the difference in most things. I think that church (above post) that denied the daughter who is gay is NOT Christian. My God would not deny one of His children from making a public display of love for Him (by going to church). Perhaps I am missing something..... I don't have internal fights of right or wrong.... I DO make mistakes. I'm far from perfect. It's not that. Maybe I'm further along in Limbo and about to get my ticket out of here! Who knows?

    See y'all on the next level....Innocent

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited April 2011

    As a footnote: I will gladly suffer in this life to be able to meet my God in the next one.

    Perhaps that's why I don't get so stressed out with all my ailments. I figure He just keeps piling them on to test my faith (or Satan does - it doesn't matter). So far it hasn't budged!

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited April 2011

    Another beautiful one JO! Thanks.

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  • KAJDerby
    KAJDerby Member Posts: 310
    edited April 2011

    Beautiful picture, lynniea!!!

    Had my appt with surgeon.  He thinks the problem is in my spine.  See the spine doctor in 3 weeks.

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  • lynniea
    lynniea Member Posts: 611
    edited April 2011

    Thank you Grace I finished my third chemo of AC yea.  A little nausea but ok.  I had stomach ache all night but went bathroom this am Thank God I feel a little better.  Prayed for the Lord's help and always seem to come through there is nothing like our God.  From the big things to the very small things.  I will be praying for you Grace that all is well.

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited April 2011

    HEY!! We just hit 100 pages!!! All for the Glory of God!! Wonderful.....well done ladies!

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  • mumito
    mumito Member Posts: 4,562
    edited April 2011

    Another shot of god's work to celebrate 100 Pages

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  • mumito
    mumito Member Posts: 4,562
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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited April 2011

    Wow as usual! That orange one has his little eyes closed!!!

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited April 2011

    Doesn't it look like the little orange one has eyelashes?

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited April 2011

    Sometimes I feel down because of things coming at me in my life, but it also makes me happy.  I am happy because my faith is such a threat to Satan that he needs to spend extra time on me to try to make me falter.  I do not lose faith,

    I sin at times, and although I know I have already been forgiven, I acknowledge that sin before Him  and endeavor to not repeat that sin.  God is always with me.

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited April 2011

    Please remember my DS1 in prayer.  He left yesterday for Iraq.  He will be there for at least three weeks.  Baby-Boo is due in less than 10 weeks.  Poor DIL is having to go to birthing classes with a friend.  I pray for his safety while there and safe return.

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited April 2011

    What is his name Meece, so I can be specific in my prayer.

    I, too, love that satan is trying to dislodge my faith, but it won't budge!! That says it better than when I said God in my former post is trying to test me. So even if satan tests me to the end, I know who the winner will be, ME!!!!  It is very freeing to know that He is by my side. Just before my surgery a woman at work came up to me and said that everyone was so amazed at how calm I was. I said "I have a very strong God holding me up!" She started to cry as she walked away. In those small ways I know I can bear witness. Innocent

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited April 2011

    His name is Drew.

    I agree, I believe cancer opened a door for more open witness to His love for me.

    Juanita, I stand here today, showing that being a TN is NOT a death sentence.   You've done the protocol that God allowed the doctors to develop, there are no more "safety rails" on your journey, so you must lean fully on Him for peace and comfort.  Be aware of your normal, keep up with your follow up appointments, and let your dr. know when you don't think something is quite right.  ((hugs))

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  • Padiddle
    Padiddle Member Posts: 853
    edited April 2011

    Morning ladies:  I so agree with you all that when God's people go through trial and tribulation, others notice and see the peace that God brings to his children.  Psalm 116:5-7 "The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion.  The Lord protects the simplehearted:  when I was in great need, he saved me.  Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the Lord has been good to you." 

    God bless you all this day.  It is a beautiful day here in NH with sunshine and birds singing.  The hummingbird posts were awesome! 

    Jean

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited April 2011

    100 pages!  YAY God!

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited April 2011

    Wow!  and closing in on 3,000 posts! 

    God is good!

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  • KAJDerby
    KAJDerby Member Posts: 310
    edited April 2011

     

    A Goldfinch that came to visit our daughter while we were in New England!

     

    A pair!!!

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  • lynniea
    lynniea Member Posts: 611
    edited April 2011

    Nice pictures Spring has sprung.  I love that it is spring.

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited April 2011

    Those are so pretty, Grace!

    How is your daughter doing?

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