*** OUR GATHERING PLACE *** Fellowship and Laughter - Welcome to RF!

[RayMan]

Sounds much more appetizing than your menu for last night. :sick:


I know, right? What's up with puttin' all them pie ingredients in chili? That's wrong on pretty much every level I can imagine.

[terri910]

Take care, guys.

I'm outta here.

[meggers49]

Thank God Hadassah can spell ya'll correctly. The rest of ya'll are just puttin' the "P" back in pathetic spelling-wise.

besides, when it's plural it's "all y'all". Y'all is singular (never in my life have i seen y'all spelled like that ray.....must be a san francisco spelling..:whistle:).

[Meriweather]

Take care, guys.

I'm outta here.

Take good care, Terri. We will be thinking of you.

[RayMan]

besides, when it's plural it's "all y'all". Y'all is singular (never in my life have i seen y'all spelled like that ray.....must be a san francisco spelling..:whistle:).



Arkansas, down along the Little Red River thank you very much.

[vir doctus]

Arkansas, down along the Little Red River thank you very much.

Arkansas is far better than California.

[RayMan]

Arkansas is far better than California.


True in many ways. The downside is that the weather in nice in October and April. The rest of the year it is either way too hot or way too cold. Plus which they have both chiggers and ticks in Arkansas.

The fireflies are groovy though.

[vir doctus]

True in many ways. The downside is that the weather in nice in October and April. The rest of the year it is either way too hot or way too cold. Plus which they have both chiggers and ticks in Arkansas.

The fireflies are groovy though.

Well, they don't know how to drive after an ice storm, but I doubt Californians could do much better...

"Too cold" never occurred to me... :think: Don't think so. :snooty:

[Mimiheart]

I'm a bad person, and even though daughter hadn't been on antibiotics for 24 hours, I couldn't get anyone else to watch her so I took her with me to work today. Other than the stomach ache, she's completely asymptomatic. I told her not to play with anyone. All they did was watch a movie.

Is it the weekend yet?

[Hadassah]

I'm a bad person, and even though daughter hadn't been on antibiotics for 24 hours, I couldn't get anyone else to watch her so I took her with me to work today. Other than the stomach ache, she's completely asymptomatic. I told her not to play with anyone. All they did was watch a movie.

Is it the weekend yet?


:hand::naughty: You are not a bad person! You simply did what you had to do.



:hug: :hug: :hug:

[noelle12]

I'm a bad person, and even though daughter hadn't been on antibiotics for 24 hours, I couldn't get anyone else to watch her so I took her with me to work today. Other than the stomach ache, she's completely asymptomatic. I told her not to play with anyone. All they did was watch a movie.

Is it the weekend yet?

Sounds like you did the right thing.

[RayMan]

:hand::naughty: You are not a bad person! You simply did what you had to do.



:hug: :hug: :hug:

Print this out and tape it to your mirror Missie.

[Mimiheart]

But it's STREP... you know, the thing they send home notes for anytime anyone has it because it's SO contagious!

And I don't have a printer.

[RayMan]

But it's STREP... you know, the thing they send home notes for anytime anyone has it because it's SO contagious!

And I don't have a printer.

Then write it on the mirror using lipstick.

[vir doctus]

Then write it on the mirror using lipstick.

:idea: With a better recipe than my children used, invisible ink is a possibility.

[Meriweather]

My youngest just got off the phone with her sister after spilling the ant story. We’ve had this thing going for years that I am brilliant. I nurtured it carefully. Tonight they both decided that anyone who didn’t notice she was covered with ants until she was (well, covered with ants) can’t be as brilliant as claimed. They’re deducting points. My youngest can’t stop giggling and she’s walking around singing, “The ants go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah…”

[vir doctus]

My youngest just got off the phone with her sister after spilling the ant story. We’ve had this thing going for years that I am brilliant. I nurtured it carefully. Tonight they both decided that anyone who didn’t notice she was covered with ants until she was (well, covered with ants) can’t be as brilliant as claimed. They’re deducting points. My youngest can’t stop giggling and she’s walking around singing, “The ants go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah…”

I like the youngest - must be her father's influence. :whistle:

[RayMan]

:idea: With a better recipe than my children used, invisible ink is a possibility.

Yeah but, the most common variety is kind of icky and Mimi is high class.

[Mimiheart]

My youngest just got off the phone with her sister after spilling the ant story. We’ve had this thing going for years that I am brilliant. I nurtured it carefully. Tonight they both decided that anyone who didn’t notice she was covered with ants until she was (well, covered with ants) can’t be as brilliant as claimed. They’re deducting points. My youngest can’t stop giggling and she’s walking around singing, “The ants go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah…”
I'm severely allergic to ants. When I was in high school, my mother forgot to turn the water off next to the chicken coop. She sent me out in the middle of the night to turn it off. There were no lights near there, so I was stuck using a little tiny flashlight to find the faucet. Somehow or another, I ended up standing ON an anthill while turning the water off. THAT was unpleasant.

I feel for you. Benedryl is a wonderful drug, btw.

[Meriweather]

I'm severely allergic to ants. When I was in high school, my mother forgot to turn the water off next to the chicken coop. She sent me out in the middle of the night to turn it off. There were no lights near there, so I was stuck using a little tiny flashlight to find the faucet. Somehow or another, I ended up standing ON an anthill while turning the water off. THAT was unpleasant.

I feel for you. Benedryl is a wonderful drug, btw.

Luckily, I'm not allergic--and besides these were the tiny variety of ants. I had rash for a few hours, but it's since gone down to a few welts that aren't too uncomfortable.

I often don't react well to medicine, but lotion seemed to soothe me through the worst of it. What I dislike as much as the itch is that sensation I have ants crawling all over me. I'm thinking I will take some aspirin tonight. That generally sends me into a deeper sleep. I don't think I want to wake up sometime during the night feeling like I'm covered with ants again.

[Mimiheart]

I'm thinking I will take some aspirin tonight.
I'm allergic to that too.

Sleep well.

[Meriweather]

I like the youngest - must be her father's influence. :whistle:

She was the difficult one to raise--but she's turning out quite nicely. However, she's starting to reconsider everything I've ever told her. For example, she's always been aware that she's difficult to live with, and therefore worried no one could love her. Long ago I told her that when God was deciding who was going to be whose child, He came to her and no one wanted her but me. "I'll take her!" She liked that story and I would come up with all these ridiculous sidebars to add to it. (She's always liked my stories.)

HOWEVER, a few days ago she came to me and said, "Remember that story about how you were the only one to choose me to have as your daughter?"

"Yes."

"Well, I've thought that over. I've decided it wasn't you who was the only volunteer to take me. I've decided what really happened is that God asked, Who will take this person to be their mother, and I was the only one who would choose you."

"That's very well and good," I told her, "but you have an older sister, so you can't be the only one who chose me."

She waved her hand dismissively. "You know how competitive Sis is. Once she saw I was volunteering, she just had to beat me to it."


I just love my kids!

[Meriweather]

I'm allergic to that too.

Sleep well.

Thanks, Mimi. Since aspirin is about the only thing I can take, I had a total feeling of horror that you had to do without it. Then I remembered there are other things you can take, and that reminded me: How is your head doing these days?

[Mimiheart]

Thanks, Mimi. Since aspirin is about the only thing I can take, I had a total feeling of horror that you had to do without it. Then I remembered there are other things you can take, and that reminded me: How is your head doing these days?
about the only thing I CAN take is tylenol. which does nothing... and it's horrible today

[Meriweather]

about the only thing I CAN take is tylenol. which does nothing... and it's horrible today

I hope you have a good night, too, and that you and your children rest well.

[Mimiheart]

I hope you have a good night, too, and that you and your children rest well.
So far, she's crying about her tummy again. Then she started crying because there was a moth in my room. Now she's in the room with her brother and sister... not good for germ control, but perhaps she'll sleep.

[Dancer]

I'm truly sorry. If I had known your experience with Cincinnati chli included cocoa, apple cider vinegar, and the like I wouldn't have mentioned it. I guarantee you would like my (non-cocoa, vinegar and other yucky ingredients) Cincinnati chili.My daughter and I love to add vinegar to our chili. The hubs and son, not so much. I usually make the chili without and we add ours in after.

However, the chili I had with cocoa in it...tasted odd to me. Perhaps they should serve that at the Hershey Lodge like they make the "chocolate catsup" (looks just like chocolate, tastes just like catsup)

[Meriweather]

Good morning, everyone! It is a splendid day. I'll bet you are all wondering what happened this day in history! Well, I'll tell y'all, ya'll, all y'all, or whatever was finally decided upon. Anyway, I'll tell you. Pay particular attention to 1865.


This Day In History

1594: William Shakespeare was born
1661: King Charles II crowned in London, England
1865: Confederate President Jefferson Davis wrote to his wife, “Panic has seized the country.”
1900: First known occurrence of word "hillbillie" (New York Journal)
1908: Theodore Roosevelt signed an act creating the U.S. Army Reserve
1939: Boston Red Sox Ted Williams hits his first homerun
1956: US Supreme court ends race segregation on buses
1985: New Coke debuts

[Hadassah]

Morning, all. ***rubbing sleep from eyes***


How is everyone?


What's for breakfast?

[Dancer]

I made ham and cheese croissants for the kids this morning. Turned out quite nicely. Want some?

[Mimiheart]

Dear telemarketer who decided to call at 6:10 a.m.,

I may have to kill you.

No love,
Miriam

[noelle12]

I made ham and cheese croissants for the kids this morning. Turned out quite nicely. Want some?

Looks good. I'll take one.

[Hadassah]

I made ham and cheese croissants for the kids this morning. Turned out quite nicely. Want some?

Yum! Yes, ma'am. And thank you! :hug: :drool:

[Hadassah]

Dear telemarketer who decided to call at 6:10 a.m.,

I may have to kill you.

No love,
Miriam



:clap::clap::clap:

[Dancer]

Looks good. I'll take one.What's the news on the little bun in your oven?

[Dancer]

Dear telemarketer who decided to call at 6:10 a.m.,

I may have to kill you.

No love,
MiriamAren't you on the no call list?

[vir doctus]

What's the news on the little bun in your oven?

No cheese in its near future.

[noelle12]

What's the news on the little bun in your oven?

I'm at 31+ weeks, back in the hospital, and likely here for the duration. The doctors don't seem to think I'll even make it to 36 weeks, and I'll probably not return home before then.

[Hadassah]

I'm at 31+ weeks, back in the hospital, and likely here for the duration. The doctors don't seem to think I'll even make it to 36 weeks, and I'll probably not return home before then.


Have they done a sono recently and gotten an estimate of her size?

[Dancer]

No cheese in its near future.What is the news on your precious Ruskie? How are you doing?

[Mimiheart]

Aren't you on the no call list?Yes. :twisted:

Edit: There are apparently certain types of calls that are still allowed. Apparently offers for service on my AC, which is working fine, thank you, are allowed.

[noelle12]

Have they done a sono recently and gotten an estimate of her size?

It's been 3½ weeks since I last had an ultrasound. At that time she was like 2½ lbs. She measured 4 days older than she actually was. I expect another one at some point, but I don't know when.

[Dancer]

Yes. :twisted:

Edit: There are apparently certain types of calls that are still allowed. Apparently offers for service on my AC, which is working fine, thank you, are allowed.
Not at 6 am they shouldn't be. I would have at least put the fear of lawsuit in them for harassing me while my family was still sleeping.

:hug: So sorry Mimi!

[Hadassah]

It's been 3½ weeks since I last had an ultrasound. At that time she was like 2½ lbs. She measured 4 days older than she actually was. I expect another one at some point, but I don't know when.


My professional opinion, based on what you're telling me, is that she'll be just fine. I don't think she'll be in the NICU for long, if at all.

[Hadassah]

Yes. :twisted:

Edit: There are apparently certain types of calls that are still allowed. Apparently offers for service on my AC, which is working fine, thank you, are allowed.


Too bad you couldn't have reached thru the phone and strangled the person.

[Mimiheart]

Not at 6 am they shouldn't be. I would have at least put the fear of lawsuit in them for harassing me while my family was still sleeping.

:hug: So sorry Mimi!They weren't sleeping after the call. My son answered it.:wall::wall:

[vir doctus]

What is the news on your precious Ruskie? How are you doing?

We thought we would have a longer honeymoon. Her behaviour is deteriorating to unmanageable very quickly.

Ugh.

[Meriweather]

Daily Devotional


Say unto this mountain, Be thou removed. (Mark 11:23)

How to Move the Mountain
How can you move the mountain in your life? By:

(1) Using God's Word: In the wilderness Satan tempted Jesus in three ways:

(a) Put your temporal needs ahead of your spiritual ones: "Turn these stones into bread."
(b) Use your power for the wrong reasons: "Throw yourself down from the pinnacle of the temple."
(c) Take the easy way, not the cross: "The world is yours, just submit to me."

Each time Jesus overcame Satan by saying, "It is written" (See Mt 4:1-11). Your most powerful weapon is God's Word - learn to use it!

(2) Being persistent: Jeremiah said that God's Word is "like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces" (Jer 23:29). Ever wonder how a hammer can hit a rock ninety-nine times, but on the one-hundredth blow it ****ters? That's because all the previous blows kept weakening it. Live in God's Word, keep speaking it over your situation and it will work.

(3) Forgiving: The story's told of a pastor who asked his congregation, "How many of you are willing to forgive your enemies?" Everybody was except one old guy. "Why not?" the pastor asked. He replied, "Cause I have none - I've outlived them all!" After speaking about mountain-moving faith and prayer that bring results, Jesus said, "Whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses" (Mk 11:25). Your mountain can't be moved or your prayers answered if you're harboring un-forgiveness. So ask yourself, "Is it worth it?" Whether you think the offender deserves forgiveness or not, for your own sake, forgive it and let it go.


waio.org

[noelle12]

My professional opinion, based on what you're telling me, is that she'll be just fine. I don't think she'll be in the NICU for long, if at all.

I'm with you. I feel pretty confident that she'll be fine, but I do want to her to hang IN there as long as possible.

[Meriweather]

I've been perusing Mark Twain quotes again today. I think most parents will smile, think of their children, and nod vigorously over this one:


My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.

[Andy]

Attention on Deck!




Everyone HAS to see this post. We're adopting Andy! Not only did he give us a math lesson, he paid us a compliment--all in the same post!


http://forums.hannity.com/showpost.php?p=53209321&postcount=453

The compliment is in the last line, Vir. You must read through the math lesson to get to it. Be strong.

Wow, thanks for the kind words Meri!

I'm sorry you had to read through all that math, I can't say I lurk around this forum for the math problems! It was just the first time I felt I could contribute. Naturally, it turned out my proof was incorrect! :doh::))

So I can promise, no more math from me. As I said in the other thread, I see now why many of you stick to debating the existance of deities, as it reduces the risk of someone literally proving you wrong! :D

[Mimiheart]

Son has strep as well. *sigh*

[Meriweather]

Wow, thanks for the kind words Meri!

I'm sorry you had to read through all that math, I can't say I lurk around this forum for the math problems! It was just the first time I felt I could contribute. Naturally, it turned out my proof was incorrect! :doh::))

So I can promise, no more math from me. As I said in the other thread, I see now why many of you stick to debating the existance of deities, as it reduces the risk of someone literally proving you wrong! :D

I thoroughly enjoyed the math discussion yesterday and the various reasonings behind all the proofs presented. Your proof was fine for the less nit-picky, but it was fun to watch everyone line up all the technicalities and put them into place.

So, I'm afraid I'm going to have to deliver you from your promise of no more math. One incorrect answer does not equal to all future solutions also being incorrect. We have a lot of faith here. ;)

[Meriweather]

Son has strep as well. *sigh*

Double hugs for you, then. How is your head today?

:hug: :hug:

[Mimiheart]

Double hugs for you, then. How is your head today?

:hug: :hug:so-so

[vir doctus]

I see now why many of you stick to debating the existance of deities, as it reduces the risk of someone literally proving you wrong! :D

Please, illumine the troglodytes.

[noelle12]

Son has strep as well. *sigh*

I'm sorry. :hug::hug:

[Meriweather]

Flowers for everyone. (I couldn't find a picture of cheer.) I was able to gather about three bouquets of flowers from the hill today, which cheered me right up.


http://www.plainwellflowers.com/images/imagecache/300x300_EV100-11.jpg

[Mimiheart]

Without ant bites, Meri?

[RayMan]

Flowers for everyone. (I couldn't find a picture of cheer.) I was able to gather about three bouquets of flowers from the hill today, which cheered me right up.




One picture of Cheer coming up.

http://www.google.com/images?q=tbn:edeSQ4jQkYTzwM::www.herbgreenefoto.co m/gallery/blue_cheer/blue_cheer.jpg


Oh wait. That's Blue Cheer. Sorry.

"Sometimes I wonder what I'm a-gonna do
Lord there ain't no cure for the summertime blues"

[Meriweather]

Without ant bites, Meri?

I went ten years on that hill before the incident yesterday. Trust me, I'm planning to go at least another ten before I'm ever so oblivious again.

However, what I was scolding myself for today is that I need to get my footholds anchored in more tightly before I take a bad spill. Winter rains and the like always cause a bit of shifting and erosion. I'm usually tightening things up out there in February, but I haven't quite gotten to it yet. All in good time.

[Hadassah]

I don't think believe in God anymore. I don't think that if He does exist that He cares.

[Mimiheart]

I don't think believe in God anymore. I don't think that if He does exist that He cares.
:hug:

[vir doctus]

What's so funny about peace, love, and understanding?

[vir doctus]

I don't think believe in God anymore. I don't think that if He does exist that He cares.

Psalm 38

A psalm of David. A petition.

1 O LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger
or discipline me in your wrath.
2 For your arrows have pierced me,
and your hand has come down upon me.

3 Because of your wrath there is no health in my body;
my bones have no soundness because of my sin.

4 My guilt has overwhelmed me
like a burden too heavy to bear.

5 My wounds fester and are loathsome
because of my sinful folly.

6 I am bowed down and brought very low;
all day long I go about mourning.

7 My back is filled with searing pain;
there is no health in my body.

8 I am feeble and utterly crushed;
I groan in anguish of heart.

9 All my longings lie open before you, O Lord;
my sighing is not hidden from you.

10 My heart pounds, my strength fails me;
even the light has gone from my eyes.

11 My friends and companions avoid me because of my wounds;
my neighbors stay far away.

12 Those who seek my life set their traps,
those who would harm me talk of my ruin;
all day long they plot deception.

13 I am like a deaf man, who cannot hear,
like a mute, who cannot open his mouth;

14 I have become like a man who does not hear,
whose mouth can offer no reply.

15 I wait for you, O LORD;
you will answer, O Lord my God.

16 For I said, "Do not let them gloat
or exalt themselves over me when my foot slips."

17 For I am about to fall,
and my pain is ever with me.

18 I confess my iniquity;
I am troubled by my sin.

19 Many are those who are my vigorous enemies;
those who hate me without reason are numerous.

20 Those who repay my good with evil
slander me when I pursue what is good.

21 O LORD, do not forsake me;
be not far from me, O my God.

22 Come quickly to help me,
O Lord my Savior.

[Meriweather]

I don't think believe in God anymore. I don't think that if He does exist that He cares.

:hug:

Hadassah, God does care, and He cares a lot. When one is hurting it is hard, even impossible, to feel the care that surrounds the hurt. But that care is indeed, there.

Sometimes when you're hurting you need to allow yourself not only time to grieve, but even while grieving to take brief breaks and travel into some happy memories. There is no escaping grief, you'll return to it all too soon--but work your way through, don't allow yourself to wallow in too much. Give yourself time.

Hold tight to, "Blessed are the sorrowing," because you will receive comfort. Comfort, not erasure.

[Hadassah]

:hug:

Hadassah, God does care, and He cares a lot. When one is hurting it is hard, even impossible, to feel the care that surrounds the hurt. But that care is indeed, there.

Sometimes when you're hurting you need to allow yourself not only time to grieve, but even while grieving to take brief breaks and travel into some happy memories. There is no escaping grief, you'll return to it all too soon--but work your way through, don't allow yourself to wallow in too much. Give yourself time.

Hold tight to, "Blessed are the sorrowing," because you will receive comfort. Comfort, not erasure.


Someone just told me that if someone sins against me, that person sins against Jesus.

If it's true, then it's some comfort.

[Meriweather]

Someone just told me that if someone sins against me, that person sins against Jesus.

If it's true, then it's some comfort.

Yes. Well, if someone has sinned against me, I think I'll take the hit and ask that Jesus not have to. Maybe there is a little sorrowing and suffering I can take on to lessen that which he takes on. I may then have a better grasp of the comfort he needs.

[Koushi Shinigami]

I don't think believe in God anymore. I don't think that if He does exist that He cares.

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[Meriweather]

A Prayer to Lift a Broken Heart


God of Mercy, I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word. Your word promises that you heal the broken hearted and bind up their wounds. Though I am sad, I can rejoice in the promises of the glory of God because if God closes a door, he opens a bigger one. If something bad has happened, God will restore me two times what I have lost. If I have to wait, God will give something better.

Thank-you that you are the God who is close to the brokenhearted and you save those who are crushed in spirit. Though I can not see it now, one day I will be so happy that I will not even remember the hurt. I will be able to forget the pain of my trouble, recalling it only as waters gone by.

You are the God, that if another caused my suffering, you will heal me and restore me better off than I was before, whereas the wicked shall fall by calamity. You will help me forgive so I can be free. You will pour love in my heart and I will love again. Help me think of the good things I have received from you. Make me glad by your deeds, O Lord; so that I sing for joy at the works of your hands.

Fill my mind with thoughts of whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let my mind dwell on these things, for you are the God of Peace.

Make me glad for as many days as I have been afflicted, for as many years as I have seen trouble, so that even the years I lost will be restored to me. I will be in awe of your power. I will say to God “You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy”.

In the meantime satisfy me with your unfailing love, that I may sing for joy and be glad knowing your promises of happiness and restoration. Many are the woes of the wicked, but they have no character and no hope. Yet those who trust in the LORD have his unfailing love to surround them in difficult times.

isnare.com

[Hadassah]

Oh, my heart isn't broken. It is destroyed.


What's really painful is that I just started trusting God again, despite all the unanswered questions, and this so-called Christian destroyed my very fragile faith.

[Meriweather]

Oh, my heart isn't broken. It is destroyed.


What's really painful is that I just started trusting God again, despite all the unanswered questions, and this so-called Christian destroyed my very fragile faith.


You are going through the worst of it now. I PROMISE you, it gets better. Grieve and get that out. Picture yourself vomiting out all the black anger, the hurt, everything--and Jesus holding you as you do rid yourself of all that is sick.

God can be trusted, but don't worry about that right at the moment. Grieve. Be sick. Cry. Get it all out.

[Koushi Shinigami]

Hey Ray. Clean out your inbox. It's full!!!

[Reeder]

Hadassah, you're in my prayers. I hope that whatever has happened to you - whatever it is you're going through - that you will be strengthened and comforted.

[RayMan]

Hey Ray. Clean out your inbox. It's full!!!

Me so popular...

[RayMan]

Hey Ray. Clean out your inbox. It's full!!!

Sorry. Box was full of all those requests I'd sent to Tislaw asking her to assimilate Reeder.

[Abe]

Oh, my heart isn't broken. It is destroyed.


What's really painful is that I just started trusting God again, despite all the unanswered questions, and this so-called Christian destroyed my very fragile faith. Hadassah, listen to my words: God loves you, and so do we. You are an exceptionally sweet person who feels alone and in pain. As one whose life was also ****tered one day, I grieve with you, but declare with all honesty, "God loves you, Hadassah. You bear the name of a great queen who suffered for her people. Grasp the courage that the original Hadassah had, and carry it through. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! We love you. We're all praying for you, and we'll all see you through this. Communicate with us."

[Reeder]

Sorry. Box was full of all those requests I'd sent to Tislaw asking her to assimilate Reeder.

I'm already LDS, what more do you want?........

[Abe]

Sorry. Box was full of all those requests I'd sent to Tislaw asking her to assimilate Reeder.It wouldn't happen. The Borg have standards. :)):))

[Semi-Sweet]

Oh, my heart isn't broken. It is destroyed.


What's really painful is that I just started trusting God again, despite all the unanswered questions, and this so-called Christian destroyed my very fragile faith.

Haddie, this is one of my favorite prayers.

Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi

Oh Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace!
Where hate is, may I bring love;
Where offense has been given or taken, may I bring pardon;
Where there is discord, may I bring fellowship;
Where there is error, may I bring truth;
Where there is doubt, may I bring faith;
Where there is despair, may I bring hope
Where there is darkness, may I bring light;
Where there is sadness, may I bring joy;
Master, let me seek rather to console than to be consoled;
To understand than to be understood;
To love rather than to be loved;
For it is in giving that I receive,
In forgetting myself that I find myself;
In pardoning that I receive pardon;
In dying that I am born again to the life eternal.

You are too much of a fighter to allow someone to destroy your faith. Now where is that spunky gal that we all love?

[texan_rep]

My mom always told me that God would never give us a problem He wasn't sure we could handle...

:hug:

[Meriweather]

A favorite song from/for Hadassah...

<Shout to the Lord> (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akDE3frTh4w)

[tislaw]

Oh, my heart isn't broken. It is destroyed.


What's really painful is that I just started trusting God again, despite all the unanswered questions, and this so-called Christian destroyed my very fragile faith.


Hey my love :)

I'm sorry your heart is hurt. I'll be home in about 45 minutes or so, I'll be around then if you want to talk. :hug:

[Hadassah]

Thank you all so much.


I thought I had courage. I thought I had spunk. But I honestly and truly believe that God lied to me. And if He didn't lie, I feel that it means that I wasn't given a gift after so many years of pain, but a posion instead. And who can have courage when one feels like God lied? Or when one feels like God gave her a cobra in a deceifully beautiful box?

[Meriweather]

Thank you all so much.


I thought I had courage. I thought I had spunk. But I honestly and truly believe that God lied to me. And if He didn't lie, I feel that it means that I wasn't given a gift after so many years of pain, but a posion instead. And who can have courage when one feels like God lied? Or when one feels like God gave her a cobra in a deceifully beautiful box?


You will get to the place where you and God can deal with this. Something to think about: God does not lie, so something else has to be going on--and you will need prayer/meditation to discern what that might be. Nor does any Father hand a child a snake when she asks for bread.

[Mimiheart]

I cannot help another find God. I don't see anything wrong with struggling with God, either. At least struggling with God is engaging with God.

However, I do wish you strength for whatever you are going through. Whether you get that strength from God or friends or family or anonymous internet boards, you should have it.

A Native American grandfather was talking to his grandson about how he felt. He said, "I feel as if I have two wolves fighting in my heart. One wolf is the vengeful, angry, violent one. The other wolf is the loving, compassionate one."

The grandson asked him, "Which wolf will win the fight in your heart?"

The grandfather answered, "The one I feed."

[CID_0687]

Thank you all so much.


I thought I had courage. I thought I had spunk. But I honestly and truly believe that God lied to me. And if He didn't lie, I feel that it means that I wasn't given a gift after so many years of pain, but a posion instead. And who can have courage when one feels like God lied? Or when one feels like God gave her a cobra in a deceifully beautiful box?
God doesn't lie. At times the deceiver appears as a beacon of light, we're fooled. I know you're discouraged but between us and God you're gonna get through this. We are your friends sweet Haddie we'll walk this road with you. :hug:

[tislaw]

Thank you all so much.


I thought I had courage. I thought I had spunk. But I honestly and truly believe that God lied to me. And if He didn't lie, I feel that it means that I wasn't given a gift after so many years of pain, but a posion instead. And who can have courage when one feels like God lied? Or when one feels like God gave her a cobra in a deceifully beautiful box?

You do have courage and spunk. You were given a gift, I promise. However, heartache can make it seem otherwise. Courage doesn't mean that you aren't afraid, courage, especially in faith, means facing it anyway. He didn't give you a cobra........He gave you us for when the cobra reared it's ugly head.

[meggers49]

My daughter and I love to add vinegar to our chili. The hubs and son, not so much. I usually make the chili without and we add ours in after.

However, the chili I had with cocoa in it...tasted odd to me. Perhaps they should serve that at the Hershey Lodge like they make the "chocolate catsup" (looks just like chocolate, tastes just like catsup)

putting vinegar in makes it more of a barbecue than chili......but i'm good with bbq.....would try it, though never make it that way...

[meggers49]

Yes. :twisted:

Edit: There are apparently certain types of calls that are still allowed. Apparently offers for service on my AC, which is working fine, thank you, are allowed.

they are NOT allowed if you tell them not to call again. They need "two days" to get that right and you may get more calls (time varies) if they continue to call after 2 weeks when you've said DO NOT CALL, use the words "ATTORNEY GENERAL" and you'll be amazed at the silence from the other side of the phone from then on.

[RayMan]

It wouldn't happen. The Borg have standards. :)):))

I hadn't looked at it like that. You could well be right. :think:

[meggers49]

I don't think believe in God anymore. I don't think that if He does exist that He cares.

good thing. wonder what he used all those prayers for that help you out of your pickles?? ;)

[tislaw]

It wouldn't happen. The Borg have standards. :)):))


Awwww, I'm so loved :mrgreen:

[meggers49]

Someone just told me that if someone sins against me, that person sins against Jesus.

If it's true, then it's some comfort.

ah Haddie, reminds me of the time my friend said (after I had been having troubles after troubles), "God prunes his healthiest vines". To which I replied, "There's practically nothing left."

Unfortunately, cliche after cliche is of no help, but fortunately, they hold true.

[RayMan]

Awwww, I'm so loved :mrgreen:

Yes you are Ms Borg.

[tislaw]

Yes you are Ms Borg.


If a Borg could experience such a thing as love, then, I'd love you all too ;) :hug:

[meggers49]

Oh, my heart isn't broken. It is destroyed.


What's really painful is that I just started trusting God again, despite all the unanswered questions, and this so-called Christian destroyed my very fragile faith.

ah, so one person destroys your faith, when you've asked God for help and it's come?

you've asked for resolution to problems and they've been resolved and yet a person, who does not live as Christ would will destroy a faith you've seen evidenced. Remember, Christ said many would say "lord, lord'' but he knew them not. Don't listen to what that person says they are. Look at what they are and know they are not what they claim.

Dear Lord, comfort our Hadassah, Give her strength to weather this storm. Amen

from Sunday's readings, "Lord, I believe, help my unbelief".

[meggers49]

Hadassah, listen to my words: God loves you, and so do we. You are an exceptionally sweet person who feels alone and in pain. As one whose life was also ****tered one day, I grieve with you, but declare with all honesty, "God loves you, Hadassah. You bear the name of a great queen who suffered for her people. Grasp the courage that the original Hadassah had, and carry it through. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! We love you. We're all praying for you, and we'll all see you through this. Communicate with us."

how are you?

( lol I can ask it in Hebrew, but I can only write it phonetically and I have absolutely no idea what the answers to it would be (i haven't gotten that far in my lesson from my friend at work ;) )

[Semi-Sweet]

Thank you all so much.


I thought I had courage. I thought I had spunk. But I honestly and truly believe that God lied to me. And if He didn't lie, I feel that it means that I wasn't given a gift after so many years of pain, but a posion instead. And who can have courage when one feels like God lied? Or when one feels like God gave her a cobra in a deceifully beautiful box?



You are courageous and spunky AND you are drawn that way. :hug:

We don't always understand but God knows what is best.

[meggers49]

This is a verse from a lovely hymn and it speaks to the moment and how we feel....you don't have the strength to believe right now? We'll believe for you until you do again.


The Servant Song

Will you let me be your servant
Let me be as Christ to you
Pray that I might have the grace
To let me be your servant too

We are pilgrims on the journey
We are brothers on the road
We are here to help each other
Walk the mile and bear the load

I will hold the Christ light for you
In the night time of your fear
I will hold my hand out to you
Speak the the peace you long to hear.

I will weep when you are weeping
When you laugh, I'll laugh with you
I will share your joy and sorrow
Till we've seen this journey through.

When we sing to God in heaven
We shall find such harmony
Born to all we've known together
Of Christ's love and agony




let us help you my friend.

[Hadassah]

I may be able to forgive God. I may be able to forgive this other person. But I will never be able to forgive myself for trusting him again and for letting him into my heart again.



I wish to God my brain tumor was cancerous. I do not want to be on the same planet as this person.



What makes me even more heart sick is that if I could say these things to him, he'd be angry and think I did him wrong, instead of realizing the damage he did and be ashamed of himself and repent. I feel sorry for anyone else in his life, because he will damage them, too.

[Meriweather]

Hadassah, you are co-creator with God of the self you will be. Don't beat yourself up; you are loved; you will become stronger.

[meggers49]

I may be able to forgive God. I may be able to forgive this other person. But I will never be able to forgive myself for trusting him again and for letting him into my heart again.



I wish to God my brain tumor was cancerous. I do not want to be on the same planet as this person.



What makes me even more heart sick is that if I could say these things to him, he'd be angry and think I did him wrong, instead of realizing the damage he did and be ashamed of himself and repent. I feel sorry for anyone else in his life, because he will damage them, too.

I'm sure you'll reconsider your second paragraph when you put that in the light of what that would do to your son.

It sounds like this person isn't worth this anguish Hadassah. You can only hope he repents, and if he doesn't....there's nothing you can do about it. But God created thorns on roses and weeds in gardens and allows there to be horrible people among the good. That doesn't mean the roses are bad or the gardens aren't lovely and that God doesn't exist and that he doesn't love you. It just means some people choose not to live a God-like life.

Don't throw away your life and your hope and your knowledge that God loves you for such as that.

[RayMan]

If a Borg could experience such a thing as love, then, I'd love you all too ;) :hug:

Poor little Borg. All her love got assimilated.

[tislaw]

I may be able to forgive God. I may be able to forgive this other person. But I will never be able to forgive myself for trusting him again and for letting him into my heart again.



I wish to God my brain tumor was cancerous. I do not want to be on the same planet as this person.



What makes me even more heart sick is that if I could say these things to him, he'd be angry and think I did him wrong, instead of realizing the damage he did and be ashamed of himself and repent. I feel sorry for anyone else in his life, because he will damage them, too.


Honey, the first thing is to forgive yourself. I know how hard that is, believe me, but it is essential and with time and distance, and with my support and others' support, you'll realize it. Besides, if Jesus can forgive all our sins, if we sincerly repent, why can't we trust that He has done so and forgive ourselves?

[tislaw]

Poor little Borg. All her love got assimilated.


It's relegated to the portion of the brain that is overcrowded by logic :razz:

[Hadassah]

He hurt me worse than anyone, even my rapist, hurt me.


What gets me is that I tried to lean on God in this........what is that verse about trusting not in my own understanding, but in God's?

[RayMan]

It's relegated to the portion of the brain that is overcrowded by logic :razz:

Borg engineering is suckier than I thought.

[tislaw]

He hurt me worse than anyone, even my rapist, hurt me.


What gets me is that I tried to lean on God in this........what is that verse about trusting not in my own understanding, but in God's?


Well God put you in our hands......I think that trust is justified.

The other person's actions are his own.........not yours.

I'm sorry that you are hurt so bad dearling, but you will be stronger for it......and you do know who will be there for you when it COUNTS

[tislaw]

Borg engineering is suckier than I thought.


For that comment, you will find out.......be prepared for assimilation.

[RayMan]

For that comment, you will find out.......be prepared for assimilation.


But, in a good way right? :eek:

[tislaw]

But, in a good way right? :eek:

Depends upon the amount of resistence.......which is futile btw

[Semi-Sweet]

He hurt me worse than anyone, even my rapist, hurt me.


What gets me is that I tried to lean on God in this........what is that verse about trusting not in my own understanding, but in God's?

Is this the one?

Pro 3:5 "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. "

[RayMan]

Depends upon the amount of resistence.......which is futile btw



That which thou doest, do quickly.

[tislaw]

That which thou doest, do quickly.


There, done......now drone, LOL......welcome to the collective. ;)

[Hadassah]

Is this the one?

Pro 3:5 "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. "

thats it. there's also another one about the Lord making our paths straight.....

[tislaw]

thats it. there's also another one about the Lord making our paths straight.....

But if I remember correctly, that our paths are straight to HIM......not necessarily here on earth.

[RayMan]

thats it. there's also another one about the Lord making our paths straight.....


It's the same opening.

Young's Literal Translation
Pro 3:5 Trust unto Jehovah with all thy heart, And unto thine own understanding lean not.
Pro 3:6 In all thy ways know thou Him, And He doth make straight thy paths.

[Koushi Shinigami]

Depends upon the amount of resistence.......which is futile btw

Apparently only if it is < 1 ohm. ;)

[tislaw]

apparently only if it is < 1 ohm. ;)


:d

[noelle12]

Apparently only if it is < 1 ohm. ;)

hey, that was mine! but that's okay. you can use it.

[vir doctus]

He hurt me...

I understand you are hurting, but I think he deserves better than the trashing you are giving him.

[Koushi Shinigami]

hey, that was mine! but that's okay. you can use it.

Yes, I admit, I got it from you.


Thanks. :)

[noelle12]

Yes, I admit, I got it from you.


Thanks. :)

Well, technically I stole it from my husband's shirt, so go ahead and use it with my blessing.

[Koushi Shinigami]

He hurt me worse than anyone, even my rapist, hurt me.


What gets me is that I tried to lean on God in this........what is that verse about trusting not in my own understanding, but in God's?


Once when I felt someone had betrayed me, it actually helped me to get mad at God. To rant and rave at him, to protest and vent all the anger at him. Didn't mean I turned away from him. I was just honest with him about how I felt about him at the time. As with all other relationships, honest communication is the key.

If you feel you can't do this or that it would be sinful for you to do so, then don't do it. Just offering something that helped me.

[Hadassah]

I understand you are hurting, but I think he deserves better than the trashing you are giving him.

He's not going to read this. He's not going to be on here. I've not mentioned names. I'm not going to tell people publicly if it's my cousin George, or a very close family friend who stole money from me, etc.


If I wanted to trash him, I'd tell everyone who it was and what he did right out in the open. If I wanted to trash him, I'd lie about him or expose all of his faults. All I am saying is how bad a so-called trusted friend hurt me.

[vir doctus]

:frown:

[Meriweather]

Did you guys see this yet? I kept a straight face until I got back over here.


<A Few Good Mods> (http://forums.hannity.com/showpost.php?p=53291861&postcount=1)

I thought this might be the safer place for smart (er, I mean good) remarks.

[Hadassah]

Anyone got a good place for me to just curl up in a ball and cry?

[Meriweather]

Anyone got a good place for me to just curl up in a ball and cry?

Yes. Right here. I'll sit beside you and pat your shoulder.

[vir doctus]

anyone got a good place for me to just curl up in a ball and cry?
111841

[Hadassah]

Yes. Right here. I'll sit beside you and pat your shoulder.



:(( :(( :(( It hurts so much. Not just because he was a friend, but because it cost me so much to trust God and to trust this "friend" only to be ripped apart.

[RayMan]

once when i felt someone had betrayed me, it actually helped me to get mad at god. To rant and rave at him, to protest and vent all the anger at him. Didn't mean i turned away from him. I was just honest with him about how i felt about him at the time. As with all other relationships, honest communication is the key.

If you feel you can't do this or that it would be sinful for you to do so, then don't do it. Just offering something that helped me.

+1

[Meriweather]

:(( :(( :(( It hurts so much. Not just because he was a friend, but because it cost me so much to trust God and to trust this "friend" only to be ripped apart.


I know. You are not in a great place tonight. You say it cost you so much. Tally it up. Exactly how much did it cost you?

[Meriweather]

<Shout to the Lord> (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akDE3frTh4w)


Listen to your song. Relax. Allow yourself to be grow tired. You need sleep.

[Hadassah]

I'm exhausted, but I can't sleep. I couldn't eat earlier when I was hungry, either. I started throwing up.

[Hadassah]

111841

Oooooh, purty!

[orbitaldecay]

:(( :(( :(( It hurts so much. Not just because he was a friend, but because it cost me so much to trust God and to trust this "friend" only to be ripped apart.


I'm so sorry that someone hurt you this much. I don't think that I've ever had to deal with such a trial of faith.

But there is something I do know: the Savior was betrayed even to His death by someone who He loved. While I may never know what pains you are going through, Jesus Christ does because He suffered below ALL things, He drank the bitter cup, so that we wouldn't have to. I promise that if you go to Christ, your burdens will be lifted and you will find comfort to your soul. Hadassah, we all love you if you need anything let us know. :hug:

[Meriweather]

I'm exhausted, but I can't sleep. I couldn't eat earlier when I was hungry, either. I started throwing up.


Do you think you could manage a little tea and toast now? I know aspirin has a relaxing effect on me, but as you know, it's not good to take it on an empty stomach.

[terri910]

But I will never be able to forgive myself...
The hardest thing for us to do, and the one thing we must do, in order
to move on.

I'm sorry I couldn't talk more earlier today, Hadassah. (Work is....yuck)

:hug:

[vir doctus]

Oooooh, purty!

Cry tonight.
Tomorrow make your list on what you want to do while you still can. (Like snorkeling!)

[RayMan]

Cry tonight.
Tomorrow make your list on what you want to do while you still can. (Like snorkeling!)

Or Savate.

[vir doctus]

Or Savate.

Dude. :snooty:

[RayMan]

Dude. :snooty:

What?

You know as well as I do that breaking things with your feet is a time honored tradition in Hadassah's family.

It's just one more reason why I always address her with the greatest respect and humility. I don't need any more broken bones.

[vir doctus]

What?

You know as well as I do that breaking things with your feet is a time honored tradition in Hadassah's family.

It's just one more reason why I always address her with the greatest respect and humility. I don't need any more broken bones.

But she already does that. Time to try something new - like St. Lucia!

[RayMan]

But she already does that. Time to try something new - like St. Lucia!


A week there with wife and without kids would be sweet.

Of course Hadassah doesn't have a wife so it would be different for her.

[Hadassah]

Morning everyone.

[texan_rep]

:hug:

[Meriweather]

Morning everyone.


Good morning, Hadassah. May God bless you and keep you. How are you doing today?

[vir doctus]

A week there with wife and without kids would be sweet.


When you take her, I have a resort recommendation for you. :cool:

[RayMan]

When you take her, I have a resort recommendation for you. :cool:

Cool. She will probably insist I take her to Paris first though.

[Koushi Shinigami]

Morning everyone.

Marnin' :hug:

[vir doctus]

Cool. She will probably insist I take her to Paris first though.

Paris sucks.

Euro-Disney sucks.

[meggers49]

Anyone got a good place for me to just curl up in a ball and cry?

come to my house. you were practically here a couple weeks ago.

[meggers49]

:(( :(( :(( It hurts so much. Not just because he was a friend, but because it cost me so much to trust God and to trust this "friend" only to be ripped apart.


Hadassah. don't put this on God. That person that you trusted did this all by himself. Now is the time that you trust God, after someone of their own free will does something to hurt you. God had nothing to do with it other than allowing this person to use free will. Now your free will gives you the right to be in pain and angry and want to cry and to never see this person again. It also allows you to be wary of others and to test.

But losing trust in God because someone did something is putting the onus in the wrong place.

It doesn't go on you for trusting and it doesn't go on God for allowing. It goes on the person who did this.

Be mad, cry, yell but don't give up hope, faith or trust....there are people who are worthy of all those things and there are people that aren't. You never know until you deal with it.

Like I said, the person who hurts you the most is usually the one you love the most, that doesn't mean you never love again, or forgive.

Forgiving, though, doesn't mean excusing or pardoning or forgetting. It means you don't burden yourself with it any more.

There is a phrase, "what comes around, goes around". Allow God the luxury of avenging your pain. It will happen one day.

[Meriweather]

Morning Devotional


Do all things without complaining. (Philippians 2:14)


Complaining

If somebody gave you a dollar every time you complained and collected one every time you showed gratitude, would you be rich or poor? You say, "If you had my problems you'd complain too." The Bible says: "Do all things without complaining," because the more you complain the worse things get. Notice:

(1) Complaining is addictive. The cycle goes: You've a problem; you complain and remain stuck in it; you feel bad, so you complain even more and you end up with stress, not solutions. How foolish is that?

(2) Complaining robs you of God's blessing. Instead of committing it to God, you're doubting His wisdom and His provision. God put twenty-three thousand Israelites to death for doing that. "Do not grumble, as some of them did - and were killed...These things...were written down as warnings for us" (1Co 10:10-11). Don't just check your attitude, change it!

(3) Complaining affects your health. "A calm and undisturbed mind and heart are the life and health of the body" (Pr 14:30). Be honest, how many calm, undisturbed complainers do you know? Instead of complaining, work on your attitude. Start counting your blessings.

A wise man once said, "I complained that I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet." Consider what author Barbara Johnston speaks about: "A hand-lettered sign nailed to a telephone pole said, 'Lost dog with three legs, blind in left eye, missing right ear, tail broken, and recently castrated. Answers to the name of Lucky.'"

The Bible says: "In everything (notice, it doesn't say for everything, but in everything) give thanks; for this is the will of God" (1Th 5:18).


waio.org

[Meriweather]

The Three Good Mods thread in TTTM reminds me...

Today I would like to know (for our list of threes), three of your favorite movies.

[meggers49]

The Three Good Mods thread in TTTM reminds me...

Today I would like to know (for our list of threes), three of your favorite movies.

do we go by genre or just three?
if it's JUST three,...wow......

Ghostbusters

Shrek

Patton

Has to be 4..........The Princess Bride.

i guess....that's a hard one...way too many to list in 3

in doing this i have no listed all the Mel Brooks movies, or Monty Python movies (both of which i quote constantly) or Sly Stallone movies or Mel Gibson movies or or or

[Koushi Shinigami]

Full Metal Jacket
A Few Good Men
The Siege of Firebase Gloria

[Meriweather]

do we go by genre or just three?
if it's JUST three,...wow......

Ghostbusters

Shrek

Patton

Has to be 4..........The Princess Bride.

i guess....that's a hard one...way too many to list in 3

in doing this i have no listed all the Mel Brooks movies, or Monty Python movies (both of which i quote constantly) or Sly Stallone movies or Mel Gibson movies or or or

Remember, Meri's rule is that you don't have to follow the rule. ;)

List as many as you wish; or for all you wonderful rule abiding posters, put three movies in as many posts as you wish to make.

[vir doctus]

The Three Good Mods thread in TTTM reminds me...

Today I would like to know (for our list of threes), three of your favorite movies.

1. Casablanca
2. That's Right, You're Wrong
3. Journey to the Center of the Earth (any version)

[Koushi Shinigami]

3. Journey to the Center of the Earth (any version)

Even Brandon's?

[vir doctus]

Anybody ever been to Idabel, OK?

[vir doctus]

Even Brandon's?

Pure cheese-whiz. Yes.

[Mimiheart]

I love going to the pediatrician's SO much that I went again today. And the other one has strep too.

[RayMan]

<snip>
Euro-Disney sucks.


I understand their motto is, "We 'ave your money. Now go away."

[Dancer]

Paris sucks.

Euro-Disney sucks.No such animal as Euro Disney anymore. They changed the rules and changed the name to Disneyland Paris (more Euro friendly rules now).

Good morning for those in the West, Good afternoon for those in the East.

[Dancer]

Morning everyone.:hug:

From what I've been reading, everyone has been giving you good advice hon. I think you just need to get enough peace in your heart to accept it. ;)

[vir doctus]

No such animal as Euro Disney anymore. They changed the rules and changed the name to Disneyland Paris (more Euro friendly rules now).



Have they made it non-smoking and installed an American friendly personal space rule?

[CID_0687]

Anybody ever been to Idabel, OK?
I have. My dad took me there when I was 12 or 13 he showed me where his grandparents lived, and the trainstation that his grandfather ran. The train station was in Bokhoma. They lived in Idabel.

[Mimiheart]

Apparently I'm overqualified to work at a day camp this summer.

[Dancer]

Have they made it non-smoking and installed an American friendly personal space rule?lol, it's European...not American. I don't think there is a personal space rule anywhere on the continent of Europe... lol

On the positive side, two things we were allowed to do there that we couldn't do in a stateside one are bring our own lunches and water bottles and when we had dinner, we (hubby and I) had wine with our meal.

[Meriweather]

Apparently I'm overqualified to work at a day camp this summer.

Being a mother and a teacher would definitely make you over qualified. They're probably looking for the big sister, big brother, baby-sitter types.

[RayMan]

I have. My dad took me there when I was 12 or 13 he showed me where his grandparents lived, and the trainstation that his grandfather ran. The train station was in Bokhoma. They lived in Idabel.


http://bestsmileys.com/sleeping/6.gif


Sorry CID. Were you saying something about Oklahoma?

[RayMan]

Apparently I'm overqualified to work at a day camp this summer.

Too many functioning brain cells, eh?

[CID_0687]

http://bestsmileys.com/sleeping/6.gif


Sorry CID. Were you saying something about Oklahoma?
Lady Vir axed a question....:snooty:

[Hadassah]

Good morning, Hadassah. May God bless you and keep you. How are you doing today?

even worse.


What I suspected in my heart was right. I suspected that I was once again being judged falsely by this person, who claims he doesn't judge. And sure enough, I was.

[RayMan]

Lady Vir axed a question....:snooty:

That would explain my http://bestsmileys.com/sleeping/6.gif

[RayMan]

even worse.


What I suspected in my heart was right. I suspected that I was once again being judged falsely by this person, who claims he doesn't judge. And sure enough, I was.

:hug:

[CID_0687]

even worse.


What I suspected in my heart was right. I suspected that I was once again being judged falsely by this person, who claims he doesn't judge. And sure enough, I was.
:hug:

[RayMan]

Freakin' great minds I tells ya.

[CID_0687]

Yep.

[Hadassah]

This is how it is
to be crucified and judged
without love.




I have my faults, but I expect my friends to be upfront with me and be loving and supportive while I work to change. I thought that we were supposed to do that for each other, because we were all on this journey to heaven together. I don't expect to be judged falsely and not even talked to. Am I wrong in this?

[vir doctus]

I have. My dad took me there when I was 12 or 13 he showed me where his grandparents lived, and the trainstation that his grandfather ran. The train station was in Bokhoma. They lived in Idabel.

Is that what you've got for me? Thank you, Good Sir. :shifty:

[vir doctus]

That would explain my http://bestsmileys.com/sleeping/6.gif

Your helpfulness is beyond words.

[Meriweather]

This is how it is
to be crucified and judged
without love.

I have my faults, but I expect my friends to be upfront with me and be loving and supportive while I work to change. I thought that we were supposed to do that for each other, because we were all on this journey to heaven together. I don't expect to be judged falsely and not even talked to. Am I wrong in this?


We are on this journey together. Because we humans are fallible and often wrong, there will be times when we will have to correct false judgments. Don't just take these false judgments and hug them to yourself. Correct them, and send them back. Keep the lines of communication open.

[vir doctus]

This is how it is
to be crucified and judged
without love.


Not really. Bad things happen. People screw up. People are mean. (BTW, mean people suck.) People get hurt. It gets done to us, we do it to others. A thoughtless word, a selfish act, our existence causes pain and strife to someone else. That same existence brings joy, and peace, and love to others. But even in the darkest meaninglessness of it all, we do not know what it is like to be crucified.

[CID_0687]

Is that what you've got for me? Thank you, Good Sir. :shifty:
What else do you want? It's a blip on the highway...I think I sneezed and we were out of town...not much to it.

[CID_0687]

We are on this journey together. Because we humans are fallible and often wrong, there will be times when we will have to correct false judgments. Don't just take these false judgments and hug them to yourself. Correct them, and send them back. Keep the lines of communication open.
:nod:

[vir doctus]

What else do you want? It's a blip on the highway...I think I sneezed and we were out of town...not much to it.

Is it close enough to the hills to see them? :rolleyes:

[CID_0687]

Is it close enough to the hills to see them? :rolleyes:
I seem to recall it being flat land...why the sudden interest in Idabel Lady Vir?

[Hadassah]

We are on this journey together. Because we humans are fallible and often wrong, there will be times when we will have to correct false judgments. Don't just take these false judgments and hug them to yourself. Correct them, and send them back. Keep the lines of communication open.


I cannot correct false judgments when the other party is not willing to listen.

[vir doctus]

I seem to recall it being flat land...why the sudden interest in Idabel Lady Vir?

Texas has a residential treatment facility, Idabel has a job... Could be dancing partners.

[Meriweather]

I cannot correct false judgments when the other party is not willing to listen.

What is true today may not be true always. Perhaps you can prepare for that time?

[vir doctus]

I cannot correct false judgments when the other party is not willing to listen.

May be irrelevant, but we teach our children that they don't have to insist someone else acknowledge their rightness - it is enough to be right.

[vir doctus]

What is true today may not be true always. Perhaps you can prepare for that time?

This is why I haven't given up hope for you yet. :angel:

[CID_0687]

I cannot correct false judgments when the other party is not willing to listen.
Cowboy Philosophy 101

Let the smoke clear
Let the dust settle
And when you fall off the horse, get back on the goat.

It makes sense in an alternate reality.

Bottom line though...give it a little time.

[Meriweather]

This is why I haven't given up hope for you yet. :angel:

Thank you.

[RayMan]

Your helpfulness is beyond words.


You're welcome. http://bestsmileys.com/innocent/1.gif

[Hadassah]

I am shaking here. I am getting the same words from so many different people about this situation.

[Meriweather]

I am shaking here. I am getting the same words from so many different people about this situation.

:hug:

To help the shakes.

[CID_0687]

Texas has a residential treatment facility, Idabel has a job... Could be dancing partners.
So, you'd be moving to Idabel? That would be cool, their population may finally break 600.

[Hadassah]

May be irrelevant, but we teach our children that they don't have to insist someone else acknowledge their rightness - it is enough to be right.



This is true.

[CID_0687]

Just got my confirmation email for my State Farm certifications...it's now in State Farm's system...now we need a phone call.

[Hadassah]

Just got my confirmation email for my State Farm certifications...it's now in State Farm's system...now we need a phone call.

:clap: :clap: :clap:

[RayMan]

TUSCARORA, Nev. -- The residents of this tiny town, anticipating an imminent attack, will be ready with a perimeter defense. They'll position their best weapons at regular intervals, faced out toward the desert to repel the assault.
Then they'll turn up the volume.
Rock music blaring from boomboxes has proved one of the best defenses against an annual invasion of Mormon crickets. The huge flightless insects are a fearsome sight as they advance across the desert in armies of millions that march over, under or into anything in their way.


http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124052112850249691.html?mod=yhoofront


Apparently they don't like the Stones. A pestilence with no music taste. That's just adding insult to injury.

[RayMan]

Just got my confirmation email for my State Farm certifications...it's now in State Farm's system...now we need a phone call.


Bravo hermano.

[vir doctus]

So, you'd be moving to Idabel? That would be cool, their population may finally break 600.

Sperlings has them at 6862. :cool:

[CID_0687]

Gracias

[CID_0687]

Sperlings has them at 6862. :cool:
Oh yeah, because the internet is always right. :rolleyes:

[RayMan]

You can't put anything on the internet that isn't true, can you?

[CID_0687]

You can't put anything on the internet that isn't true, can you?
Depends on your definition of right I guess. ;)

[meggers49]

I love going to the pediatrician's SO much that I went again today. And the other one has strep too.

if pediatrician was smart he would have had everyone come in for throat cultures just on general principles. save time and effort and write a script for everyone.......

"dispense 7 gallons of amoxicillin" or whatever he/she put them on.

[meggers49]

You're welcome. http://bestsmileys.com/innocent/1.gif

you'd best be careful with that halo, you may trip on it or something... or did you get the large one to accommodate that massive brain?

or was that swollen head?? i forget...

[meggers49]

You can't put anything on the internet that isn't true, can you?

I don't think so. I think the same rules apply to the internet that apply to the news media. So OBVIOUSLY they must be factual. :silenced:

[Mimiheart]

if pediatrician was smart he would have had everyone come in for throat cultures just on general principles. save time and effort and write a script for everyone.......

"dispense 7 gallons of amoxicillin" or whatever he/she put them on.
I saw the P.A. all three days. The other two were in school the first day. Yesterday when I left with my son, she asked if I wanted to set up an appt. for my daughter, who ALWAYS tests negative, no matter how obvious it is she has it.

She tested negative, but we put her on the zithromyacin (however it's spelled) anyhow.

[meggers49]

I saw the P.A. all three days. The other two were in school the first day. Yesterday when I left with my son, she asked if I wanted to set up an appt. for my daughter, who ALWAYS tests negative, no matter how obvious it is she has it.

She tested negative, but we put her on the zithromyacin (however it's spelled) anyhow.

azithromycin or zithromax.

how's her stomach?

[Mimiheart]

azithromycin or zithromax.

how's her stomach?Whose? Both girls seem okay.

My mother just pulled up. TTFN.

[RayMan]

I saw the P.A. all three days. The other two were in school the first day. Yesterday when I left with my son, she asked if I wanted to set up an appt. for my daughter, who ALWAYS tests negative, no matter how obvious it is she has it.

She tested negative, but we put her on the zithromyacin (however it's spelled) anyhow.

Hi Mimi,
Am I recalling correctly that one of your children is incapable of feeling pain?

[Mimiheart]

Hi Mimi,
Am I recalling correctly that one of your children is incapable of feeling pain?
She's not incapable of feeling pain, she just has a higher-than-usual pain tolerance. She's also the one that tests negative for strep, even when it's obvious she has it. (So today, when we went in, and she had a fever, and her throat was red and *****, and her glands were swollen, and the P.A. asked if her throat was sore, and she said, "No." we ignored her and put her on the antibiotics anyhow.)

[RayMan]

She's not incapable of feeling pain, she just has a higher-than-usual pain tolerance. She's also the one that tests negative for strep, even when it's obvious she has it. (So today, when we went in, and she had a fever, and her throat was red and *****, and her glands were swollen, and the P.A. asked if her throat was sore, and she said, "No." we ignored her and put her on the antibiotics anyhow.)

Thanks. When you mentioned she tested negative though she obviously had it that jogged my somewhat pathetic memory.

Were you trying to say her throat was red and full of pus? That profanity filter shows up at the darndest times.

[vir doctus]

:)) Never play poker with a person who has FAS. :))

[Hadassah]

:)) Never play poker with a person who has FAS. :))

Beat ya, did she? :))

[Hadassah]

Cry tonight.
Tomorrow make your list on what you want to do while you still can. (Like snorkeling!)

#1 Develop a stronger relationship with God

#2 Change bad habits

#3 Learn to love myself better so that I don't put up with the garbage I recently put up with.

#4 Learn to cook.

#5 Volunteer at the medical clinic (that was in the works anyway)

#6 Take those classes on First Aid (that also was in the works anyway)

#7 When the money comes in, which it will, start fulfilling my dream of going back to school to get my history degree.

[terri910]

Technology is great. You can bore people with still photos AND videos!

Stonehenge to ourselves!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1GO_oEnu9M

My favorite London hotel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1qhIM280zE

Having fun in London:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqmeq9wFQt0

[vir doctus]

Beat ya, did she? :))

The other Ruskie beat us.

FASer:

"Daddy, can we play the game where you pass out the cards and we hold them in our hand?"

"Daddy, how do you bluff if you have three fives?"

"Daddy, what poker games are there? Can you explain them all to me before I choose?"

"Daddy, what's a pair - two or three?"

"Daddy, I almost won - I only needed two more aces."

[RayMan]

The other Ruskie beat us.

FASer:

"Daddy, can we play the game where you pass out the cards and we hold them in our hand?"

"Daddy, how do you bluff if you have three fives?"

"Daddy, what poker games are there? Can you explain them all to me before I choose?"

"Daddy, what's a pair - two or three?"

"Daddy, I almost won - I only needed two more aces."


Now THAT's a poker game.

[vir doctus]

#1 Develop a stronger relationship with God

#2 Change bad habits

#3 Learn to love myself better so that I don't put up with the garbage I recently put up with.

#4 Learn to cook.

#5 Volunteer at the medical clinic (that was in the works anyway)

#6 Take those classes on First Aid (that also was in the works anyway)

#7 When the money comes in, which it will, start fulfilling my dream of going back to school to get my history degree.

#8 Check out nunneries for vir's eldest Ruskie. :whistle:

[RayMan]

Technology is great. You can bore people with still photos AND videos!

<snip>

Hey, that's just great Terri, thanks! http://media.bigoo.ws/content/gif/smiles/smiles_2.gif

[RayMan]

#1 Develop a stronger relationship with God

#2 Change bad habits

#3 Learn to love myself better so that I don't put up with the garbage I recently put up with.

#4 Learn to cook.

#5 Volunteer at the medical clinic (that was in the works anyway)

#6 Take those classes on First Aid (that also was in the works anyway)

#7 When the money comes in, which it will, start fulfilling my dream of going back to school to get my history degree.


History sucks. I have a mid-term on Egypt due by 8pm tomorrow.

[vir doctus]

#4 Learn to cook.



Really? Counting grass is more interesting - with a frappuccino in hand, of course.

[noelle12]

#1 Develop a stronger relationship with God

#2 Change bad habits

#3 Learn to love myself better so that I don't put up with the garbage I recently put up with.

#4 Learn to cook.

#5 Volunteer at the medical clinic (that was in the works anyway)

#6 Take those classes on First Aid (that also was in the works anyway)

#7 When the money comes in, which it will, start fulfilling my dream of going back to school to get my history degree.

I have a history degree. Look what it's done for me.

[Hadassah]

The other Ruskie beat us.

FASer:

"Daddy, can we play the game where you pass out the cards and we hold them in our hand?"

"Daddy, how do you bluff if you have three fives?"

"Daddy, what poker games are there? Can you explain them all to me before I choose?"

"Daddy, what's a pair - two or three?"

"Daddy, I almost won - I only needed two more aces."


Now that's a poker game! :))

[terri910]

Hey, that's just great Terri, thanks! http://media.bigoo.ws/content/gif/smiles/smiles_2.gif
Better than a sleeping pill for everyone but Candi and myself! *L*

[Hadassah]

Technology is great. You can bore people with still photos AND videos!

Stonehenge to ourselves!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1GO_oEnu9M

My favorite London hotel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1qhIM280zE

Having fun in London:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqmeq9wFQt0


Who's bored? Not me, for one! :mrgreen:


I think they're awesome! Thanks for posting them. :hug:

[vir doctus]

I have a mid-term on Egypt due by 8pm tomorrow.

One big dude had a cool red hat. Another super dude had a white hat. Poobah put them together* to make Egypt. :cool:





*The reader will note these colours remained separate and should not be mistaken for the founding of other, odder civilizations.

[Hadassah]

#8 Check out nunneries for vir's eldest Ruskie. :whistle:


Oops, how did I forget that one?! :doh:

[Hadassah]

I have a history degree. Look what it's done for me.


I've had a dream since before I graduated with my BSN that I would go back and get my BA in history and theology, with either an Associates or a minor in philosophy. The school where I can attend doesn't offer theology, so history it is. I'll probably take some philosophy courses and a few English courses, just because.


Am I going to do anything with it? Nope. Just have always wanted it and I'm going for it.

[terri910]

Who's bored? Not me, for one! :mrgreen:


I think they're awesome! Thanks for posting them. :hug:
Here's one of my favorites....in Liverpool...midnight and we were trying to sleep when we heard this....constant drumbeat coming from Mathew Street....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7er45vD5bek
....being serenaded, Liverpudlian style!

..and I like this one, just because...*LOL*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW83t7bJQ7M

[noelle12]

There is some kind of domestic dispute taking place in my neighborhood right now. I'm not there (obviously), but my husband and daughter are. It was just on the local news.

[terri910]

There is some kind of domestic dispute taking place in my neighborhood right now. I'm not there (obviously), but my husband and daughter are. It was just on the local news.
Can you call them? (your family, not the news! *L*)

[noelle12]

Can you call them? (your family, not the news! *L*)

I am instant messaging with my husband right now.
The police are there, and they are telling everybody to stay in their houses.
A 12 year old is being held captive by a man. Not sure if it is the father or not.

[terri910]

I am instant messaging with my husband right now.
The police are there, and they are telling everybody to stay in their houses.
A 12 year old is being held captive by a man. Not sure if it is the father or not.
Oh, heavens....:pray::pray:

[noelle12]

I'm not really worried about my family. The are inside, but I hope the 12 year old gets out of all this okay.

[terri910]

I'm not really worried about my family. The are inside, but I hope the 12 year old gets out of all this okay.
Yes, praying for him!

[Hadassah]

I am instant messaging with my husband right now.
The police are there, and they are telling everybody to stay in their houses.
A 12 year old is being held captive by a man. Not sure if it is the father or not.


Oh dear Jesus, keep that child safe! :pray::pray::pray::pray:

[RayMan]

One big dude had a cool red hat. Another super dude had a white hat. Poobah put them together* to make Egypt. :cool:





*The reader will note these colours remained separate and should not be mistaken for the founding of other, odder civilizations.

And sometimes one guy would take over the whole place and wear a two-tone cap.


The guy before Tut who ordered a type of monotheism, or monolatry in case any history majors show up, was interesting. Even if his statues make him look like a pregnant chick.

[Hadassah]

Hadassah's songs for the night.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bNDr1A6dTU


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNzLAGvzYKs


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONDc7Uog3NY




And Meri, I told you that I would start tonight, and I did.

[Meriweather]

Hadassah's songs for the night.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bNDr1A6dTU


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNzLAGvzYKs


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONDc7Uog3NY




And Meri, I told you that I would start tonight, and I did.

You make us all proud. Good girl. :hug:

[Mimiheart]

Thanks. When you mentioned she tested negative though she obviously had it that jogged my somewhat pathetic memory.

Were you trying to say her throat was red and full of pus? That profanity filter shows up at the darndest times.:eek: Erm, yes on the second part.