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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited July 2011

    Meece -- that photo is truly a treasure!!!!

    How wonderful of you to share it with us. Thank you.

    I'm glad that Matt is safely back and will add to the prayers for his care to be brilliant as they sort thru whatever issues are determined.

    xx00xx00xx00xx

    P.S. My brother continues along in the hospital. Indications are that he will very possibly be released at the beginning of next week. He is making amazing progress and is now personally taking care of his burns (in anticipation of being on his own again.)

    P.P.S. My neice Kelly (that we prayed for some time back) is getting married tonight. Well actually I guess is now married as of this hour. It was a parents only affair on the beach. We will all join together for a celebration in two weeks.

    ((((((((((((Mum))))))))))))))) thinking of you in the waiting & watching mode. Tell your dear TinyFishy that we are all surrounding the both of you with our prayers of support.

    Lynniea...... I continue to hold you in my heart & prayers as well.

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  • kcl65
    kcl65 Member Posts: 1,156
    edited July 2011

    ((((Mum)))) so sorry you have to go through another anxious waiting period, I will continue to pray for you.

    Meece ~ So glad Matt is back safe and sound! I will be praying for him as he makes his way through the VA system! 

    Faith ~ What wonderful news! I am so glad for your brother's good recovery!

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  • 3jaysmom
    3jaysmom Member Posts: 4,266
    edited July 2011

    just  lurking, but wanted everyone yto know; im still holding y'all up in prayer.. it seems thid thyroid thing just gives me more time alone, to pray.... ....3jays

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

    Thank God for your brother's strength to progress Faith!! How sad it must have been for him lying there with no one even knowing it was him. That still gives me goosebumps.

    You're still pretty up there in my prayers 3jays, but you're kind of in a holding pattern, if you know what I mean.

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited July 2011

    Faith what a wonderful news.

    Meece....So happy finally....Smile

    (((MUM)))

    ((Barbe))

    ((All My Sisters))

    ♥       ♥         ♥

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  • kcl65
    kcl65 Member Posts: 1,156
    edited July 2011

    ((((mum)))) for tomorrow!

    ((((Lynniea)))) for Wednesday!  And of course prayers for both!

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

    video of DD's youth group Haiti trip.  My DD is the one lugging the big bags & up on the roof (several shots) wearing her pink colored skirt & white t-shirt.  Enjoy.

    http://terriblysweet.blogspot.com/2011/07/short-haiti-video.html

    (You might have to copy & paste)

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

    I loved it!!!! What an inspiring glimpse of their mission trip!  Eph, your "little one" is quite the gymnast!  Does it make you nervous to see what she was doing?  I would have been a wreck if were there in person watching my child walk the tightrope.

    I pray that the scan went smoothly, Mum.

    Lynniea, I miss you, hope things are going well.

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

    Since she was home safe when I 1st saw the video & I didn't know it was happening when it was, I am fine with it.  She's done stuff like that since she was itty bitty so I'm fairly used to it by now.

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  • kcl65
    kcl65 Member Posts: 1,156
    edited July 2011

    Joni ~ Loved the video! Like Meece I kinda cringed watching your DD on the roof... Yikes! SurprisedLaughing What great work they did!

    Mum & Lynniea ~ How are you both doing?

    Meece ~ How is Matt doing?

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

    Hi there finished all my scans will find out Aug 15on the follow up appt.Dh and i took off to Montreal from here we will drive through Maine for a few days then on to east coast NovaScotia to catch the ferry to Newfoundland I have always wanted to visit the beautiful Nature Park there.My husband likes to distract me from any worrying.UndecidedHope everyone is having a great week.I will keep in touch on line asmuch as I can.

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  • Faithroad
    Faithroad Member Posts: 432
    edited July 2011

    Hi kc and everyone!  My life has been a whirlwind of activity since my surgery. 
    Last week every night we had "Family Camp" at church.  A children's minister came, and kids, parents, everyone had a great time with skits, games, puppets, and bible teaching.  I take photos each night and prepare a souvenior take-home flyer for all the kids, with photos of our fun times throughout the week.  (And willl also make a photo album.) Then this week, I've had to work late every night and things are crazy busy in the office.  Wheh!  I"ve been learning that God's will can often be a lot of work. Smile  I may only be able to come here once a week for a while.  Thank you all so much for your prayer support these past months, your kindess, and all the sweet hugs.  You have all made a huge difference in my life.  I'm thanking God for you!

    So much as has been happening here.

    Eph, I'm going to watch your daughters video next thing.

    Mum and Lynniea, I'll be keeping you both in my prayers.  (((sweet hugs to you)))

    Meece, what a beautiful photo of you and your son.  Holding you and your son in my prayer as well.  Direction, provision, wisdom, healing....the whole works!!

    I'm healing up ok from my surgery.  I'll need an in-office "nip-tuk" in several months for a large pucker in the center of my chest.  It's like a third eye!!  LOL!!  Now that the ace bandage is off, my muscles are more sore.  But all is healing just as it is suppose to and I'm much more comfortable without the implants.  Whoda thunk it!!

    Here is a photo from "Family Camp".  At the end of the week someone gets "slimmed"--a girl or a boy. Which ever team earned the most points that week...that girl or boy get to pour green slime over the other teams girl or boy.  This year the girls won, so a boy got slimed.  See below:

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

    Mum, you'll LOVE the photo ops for you on the East coast!! I can't wait to see your shots. Have a blast, sweetie, and forget it all for a while.....

    Faithroad, glad you're coming around and congrats on a successful surgery!

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  • lynniea
    lynniea Member Posts: 611
    edited July 2011

    Home from surgery a little sore sometimes it grabs me and boy it hurts

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

    Lynniea, now is the time to be the LAZIEST you think you could ever be!!!! If you move too much, you'll get your drain tubes working on getting rid of the fluid you've built up by moving. Don't bend down, or up, remember as it is hard on your muscles. Don't drive. Don't do laundry or housework and for heaven sake, don't mow the lawn!!!! Sit in a chair and play Queen Of The House for a couple of weeks.\

    When the day nurse comes to visit, have her check your tube to make sure it's taped down comfortably now that you're moving around. It may need adjusting.

    You done good!!!!

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  • Raj20
    Raj20 Member Posts: 1,112
    edited July 2011

    Hi Lynneia ! I am including you for fast recovery in my prayer . Dont think too much , everything  is going to be well  if you are positive. Just take rest  with  big relief. You will alright  & recover soon. 

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

    Lynniea, great to hear you are on your way to recovery!  Although I had a segmental mastectomy, I did not have drains.  I had surgery on Friday, was down flat for two full days and went back to work on Monday.  I suppose if I had had drains it would have made me stay down longer. 

    Good to see you, Raj!

    Our cable and internet have been out, and I think it is going to take a lot to catch up on everything.  Matt is safely home, and a friend who is a disabled vet has been taking him to Southern California to get the VA ball rolling.  They went to the VA to have Matt's Cumadin checked, but they won't do it because he has not been released from the Dr. in Japan.  I am concerned that until all the red tape clears, he is unable to get medical supervision.  

    It's not easy reliquishing our empty nest.

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  • kcl65
    kcl65 Member Posts: 1,156
    edited July 2011

    Hi Ladies, so much to catch up on!

    Lynniea ~ Glad to see you on the other side of your surgery, look after yourself!

    Faithroad ~ ((((((((BIG HUGS)))))))) so happy to 'see' you again.  Camp sounds like a lot of fun but also a lot of work for the adults! The slime picture is great and yay go girls!! LaughingWink

    Meece ~ I will pray that things move quickly.  My mom is on cumadin and I know how important it is to check the numbers to make sure it is working effectively... praying that it is! Btw, totally understand the concerns, once you're a mom you will be, even when they have their own kids.  My MIL still worries over my hubby with his cholesterol numbers! :)

    Barbe ~ You are so realistic, yet so encouraging! What a great gift God has given you!

    Hugs to all!

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited July 2011

    ♥(((Matt)))♥

    ♥(((MEECE)))♥

    ♥(((ALL)))♥

    HUGS

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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited August 2011

    Today we were all loaded onto an airplane and had our security lecture, including how to buckle your seat belt etc. The plane was backing up when there was a sudden HUGE and unexpected crashing sound and a lurch.

    The towing machine broke it's arm and crashed into the nose of the plane.

    We were all just a bit startled, but everyone was fine.

    Made me SO aware of how much I travel with no stories to report.

    So this is a praise report of gratitude.

    We all switched concourses and got out only about 2 hours late overall.

    Feeling especially full of gratitude.

    Then I got on my laptop and here's the picture my daughter posted tonight on FB:

    This is my grand-daughter's hand in the back yard.

    I am brought to tears by this image.

    Hope that it brings a sense of hope to your heart.

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

    Wow!

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

    Butterflies are the souls of people who have passed!!! They 'borrow' the form, don't permanently live in them.

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

    Freaky, I just saw this as someones 'signature':

    We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty--Maya Angelou

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

    Wow Faith your daughter is very talanted with the camera as well.

    Lynn I hope you are feeling better and healing fast.

    ((hugs)) Ladies.

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

    How special that photo is!  So glad you are safe, Faithie.

     I Stand Amazed

    I stand amazed in the presence
    Of Jesus the Nazarene,
    And wonder how He could love me,
    A sinner, condemned, unclean.

    Refrain

    O how marvelous! O how wonderful!
    And my song shall ever be:
    O how marvelous! O how wonderful!
    Is my Savior's love for me!

    For me it was in the garden
    He prayed: "Not My will, but Thine."
    He had no tears for His own griefs,
    But sweat drops of blood for mine.

    Refrain

    In pity angels beheld Him,
    And came from the world of light
    To comfort Him in the sorrows
    He bore for my soul that night.

    Refrain

    He took my sins and my sorrows,
    He made them His very own;
    He bore the burden to Calvary,
    And suffered and died alone.

    Refrain

    When with the ransomed in glory
    His face I at last shall see,
    'Twill be my joy through the ages
    To sing of His love for me.

    Refrain

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  • kcl65
    kcl65 Member Posts: 1,156
    edited August 2011

    Faith ~ Stunning photo! And so glad you are safe!

    Barbe ~ I love that quote and how true it is!

    Meece ~ Love the song.

    Enjoy the rest of your day! :)

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  • 3jaysmom
    3jaysmom Member Posts: 4,266
    edited August 2011

    just passing thru. you ladies always give me a lift.. praying for Matt; Meece........3jays

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

    Good to see you 3jays.

    It's amazing how just having another person in your house limits your time to do things such as participate in these boards!

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

    That butterfly picture reminds me of a little song I used to sing to my boys.  There are hand gestures that go along with it for the children but here are the words.

    Fuzzy little caterpiller

    Climbing up a tree.

    He wiggled once

    He wiggled twice

    He wiggled right at me!

    I put him in a box

    Now, don't you move I said.

    But, when I opened up the box

    It was a butterfly instead!

    Now I could never make one

    No matter how I try

    For only God in Heaven

    Can make a butterfly!

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  • Faithroad
    Faithroad Member Posts: 432
    edited August 2011

    Amazing photo Faith!!

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