Rhet's Cuddles

[jwil59]

Thank you all so very much.

Just back from the VA: Bear says he NEVER had so thorough a going over in all his life -- the doc was with him personally for over 1 1/2 hours. And they redid every single test done by the other docs and the other hospital.

Doc spotted several things and has fired off referrals to 4 different specialists, including a dermatologist to take care of the skin lesions (he's a red head and hates sun screen and hats --- gee, melanomas, maybe even?) Including getting him a prescription to stop smoking, a pneumonia vaccination (heck, didn't even know that existed), tests for hearing, eyesight, EKG, EEG, == you name it, they're doing it. :))

The doc says when they put him in the hospital sometime in the next week or so, they're going to DO IT ALL while he's there and he's going to walk out in better health than he's had in 20 years. If it's busted or might be trying to get busted, they're fixing it.

I don't know what to say or think: first, I want that growth GONE asap -- but taking their time and getting EVERYTHING put right does make sense -- and I'm so happy because he LIKES the doc and LIKES the nurses and didn't even mind the lab techs. HE"S HAPPY with the way he was treated and VERY POSITIVE -- so guess what I'm feeling, too? :))

At this rate, I might even have to go find my own DD 214 and give these guys a whack at me, too. :))

As long as the Bear Who Cuddles thrives, all is right in my world!

Thank you all so much. Your forbearance and loyal, loving support throughout this trial is indescribable comfort and encouragement.

Not to mention you guys talking the LORD into so positive a development! :hug: and :hug: and :hug: and :hug: until the end of days!

Ok then that is good news...........

So we keep praying

[TheFallGuy]

Thank you all so very much.

Just back from the VA: Bear says he NEVER had so thorough a going over in all his life -- the doc was with him personally for over 1 1/2 hours. And they redid every single test done by the other docs and the other hospital.

Doc spotted several things and has fired off referrals to 4 different specialists, including a dermatologist to take care of the skin lesions (he's a red head and hates sun screen and hats --- gee, melanomas, maybe even?) Including getting him a prescription to stop smoking, a pneumonia vaccination (heck, didn't even know that existed), tests for hearing, eyesight, EKG, EEG, == you name it, they're doing it. :))

The doc says when they put him in the hospital sometime in the next week or so, they're going to DO IT ALL while he's there and he's going to walk out in better health than he's had in 20 years. If it's busted or might be trying to get busted, they're fixing it.

I don't know what to say or think: first, I want that growth GONE asap -- but taking their time and getting EVERYTHING put right does make sense -- and I'm so happy because he LIKES the doc and LIKES the nurses and didn't even mind the lab techs. HE"S HAPPY with the way he was treated and VERY POSITIVE -- so guess what I'm feeling, too? :))

At this rate, I might even have to go find my own DD 214 and give these guys a whack at me, too. :))

As long as the Bear Who Cuddles thrives, all is right in my world!

Thank you all so much. Your forbearance and loyal, loving support throughout this trial is indescribable comfort and encouragement.

Not to mention you guys talking the LORD into so positive a development! :hug: and :hug: and :hug: and :hug: until the end of days!
This is such excellent news. It takes a load of worries off our shoulders to know that things are getting better and are on their way forward. We'll still keep a prayin' though!

[Calibabe]

You have cause for pride.

Strong, decent, honorable parents ARE bringing up the strong, decent, honorable citizens of tomorrow.

He's not the only one: I've recently encountered MANY like him --- very young but NOT deceived by the drivel they're sold by Liberal media and Liberal anything-but teachers.

There IS a remnant -- and that means American -- and Christian -- society is FAR from doomed.

I give thanks for the kids like your son. And for the parents who taught them so well.


You know just when I think my day is going really crappy, I read what you post and it makes all the difference.

God bless you. Thank you for those nice compliments about my son. He is a decent young man and we are very proud of him. Has a good head on his shoulders and really truly knows the difference between right and wrong. I felt so bad for him yesterday. He was literally a human pin cusion. He went to the neurologist for an EMG/NCS and boy did it put him in pain but he took it well (especially since he absolutely hates needles). Funny thing is he does better watching then not watching. Has been like that since he was 4 years old and cut his leg and we had to have him sutured because the cut was so deep. Well all these nurses and orderlies are holding him down and he is fighthing like Oscar De La Hoya and the doc finally says "Ok, everybody, back off" Young man, sit up". My son sat up and the doctor said "Do you want to watch" and he said "Yes, I do". So the doctor told him step by step what he was gonna do and when he numbed him up he didn't move a muscle. Then he comes at him with the suture and hook and my son says "Are you gonna put that fish hook in me doctor?" with these big blue grey eyes that he has and the doctor just melted and said "Yeah buddy, I have to do it 3 more times, do you think you can hang in there with me?". He response "Sure doctor, it doesn't hurt anymore". Needless to say he walked out of the hospital with a bag and I do mean a bag of toys (a camera, teddy bears, cards, action figures, you name it thay gave it to him. The doctor said to me he was one incredible kid, usually they scream no matter what and he was wanting to watch. However the best part was when we got home. He put on the television (remember this is a child who at 4 yrs old watched the Discovery channel, the History channel, etc., never did like cartoons) and he curled up in my lap and just drifted of to sleep. Oh how I long for those days. Now he is bigger than me but nobody and I mean nobody mess's with his mom. That much I can tell you. I have seen him go after people at our church (this one lady said something really rude to me one day) and he walked right up to her and told her how it was and that was she did was wrong. Our priest was talking to someone and heard him tell her and he said to him afterwards "That was a very noble thing you did in defending you mom".

So yeah, we are a tad bit proud of him around here if you couldn't tell. He will always be and I know that he hates it but he will always be my "sweetpea". That is what I called him because that was his disposition as a baby. He was just the sweetest kid around. Always had a smile on his face. I try to watch where I say that to him because I don't want to embarrass him in front of his friends. He has also always gravitated towards older people. Even when he was little. He would make friends with young adults. He wasn't around that many kids of his own age where we lived so he always made friends with younger guys in their mid teens early twenties. We always knew he was because my husband worked on the property we lived at. He became very good friends with a policeman and his police dog and they always would talk and he and Mako (that was the dog's name) would play. It seemed like such a simplier time and it wasn't that long ago. But they sure are nice memories to have.

Again, thanks for making my lousy day a little brighter. :hug: You know that I am there with you in spirit. You are both in my prayers every day. I just know that God will take this and cure it and all will be well. As our priest says "God's timing is perfect". No better statement than that. Now I just need to get my son well and then things really will be perfect for me and my husband.

[rhet 2]

You know just when I think my day is going really crappy, I read what you post and it makes all the difference.

God bless you. Thank you for those nice compliments about my son. He is a decent young man and we are very proud of him. Has a good head on his shoulders and really truly knows the difference between right and wrong. I felt so bad for him yesterday. He was literally a human pin cusion. He went to the neurologist for an EMG/NCS and boy did it put him in pain but he took it well (especially since he absolutely hates needles). Funny thing is he does better watching then not watching. Has been like that since he was 4 years old and cut his leg and we had to have him sutured because the cut was so deep. Well all these nurses and orderlies are holding him down and he is fighthing like Oscar De La Hoya and the doc finally says "Ok, everybody, back off" Young man, sit up". My son sat up and the doctor said "Do you want to watch" and he said "Yes, I do". So the doctor told him step by step what he was gonna do and when he numbed him up he didn't move a muscle. Then he comes at him with the suture and hook and my son says "Are you gonna put that fish hook in me doctor?" with these big blue grey eyes that he has and the doctor just melted and said "Yeah buddy, I have to do it 3 more times, do you think you can hang in there with me?". He response "Sure doctor, it doesn't hurt anymore". Needless to say he walked out of the hospital with a bag and I do mean a bag of toys (a camera, teddy bears, cards, action figures, you name it thay gave it to him. The doctor said to me he was one incredible kid, usually they scream no matter what and he was wanting to watch. However the best part was when we got home. He put on the television (remember this is a child who at 4 yrs old watched the Discovery channel, the History channel, etc., never did like cartoons) and he curled up in my lap and just drifted of to sleep. Oh how I long for those days. Now he is bigger than me but nobody and I mean nobody mess's with his mom. That much I can tell you. I have seen him go after people at our church (this one lady said something really rude to me one day) and he walked right up to her and told her how it was and that was she did was wrong. Our priest was talking to someone and heard him tell her and he said to him afterwards "That was a very noble thing you did in defending you mom".

So yeah, we are a tad bit proud of him around here if you couldn't tell. He will always be and I know that he hates it but he will always be my "sweetpea". That is what I called him because that was his disposition as a baby. He was just the sweetest kid around. Always had a smile on his face. I try to watch where I say that to him because I don't want to embarrass him in front of his friends. He has also always gravitated towards older people. Even when he was little. He would make friends with young adults. He wasn't around that many kids of his own age where we lived so he always made friends with younger guys in their mid teens early twenties. We always knew he was because my husband worked on the property we lived at. He became very good friends with a policeman and his police dog and they always would talk and he and Mako (that was the dog's name) would play. It seemed like such a simplier time and it wasn't that long ago. But they sure are nice memories to have.

Again, thanks for making my lousy day a little brighter. :hug: You know that I am there with you in spirit. You are both in my prayers every day. I just know that God will take this and cure it and all will be well. As our priest says "God's timing is perfect". No better statement than that. Now I just need to get my son well and then things really will be perfect for me and my husband.

I do pray your son is healed soonest. No suffering is so grevious as that of the young and pure of heart, not yet hardened by the grief the world can throw at us.

And I thank you for your prayers, you and Fall Guy, both. ALL the many who give of their time and energy to bend the LORD's ear in our behalf.

Latest STUNT: we've had some extremely dry, hot, and WINDY weather -- the two huge old trees out front took a hard beating Wednesday night, so I hired the young man (much like your son, I fancy) who mows the grass to help me climb up in them and cut out the broken branches and all we could reach that looked in danger of the same damage.

We stacked all the dead wood in the alley where it reached up fence high, there was so much of it. I called the city, asking them to send a trash truck to haul it off and was told two weeks, minimum, and 500 bucks! So, I start snipping and breaking it up to put in the dumpsters all up and down the alley. Worked on it for two days straight. (AND prayed HARD to keep the boy and me both from killing ourselves to get that much done!)

So, guess who -- catheter and all -- can't stand watching his wife work like a dog and gets out there at dawn this morning to finish the pile! I don't know which is greater, my terror that he's hurt himself, my mad over him taking such a risk, or my relief to have the mess gone!

And now he's sitting in his recliner, barely able to walk. I DON'T want him back in the ER !!!!!!!

The LORD just has to put the man back together before his male ego causes PERMANENT injury!

[TheFallGuy]

I do pray your son is healed soonest. No suffering is so grevious as that of the young and pure of heart, not yet hardened by the grief the world can throw at us.

And I thank you for your prayers, you and Fall Guy, both. ALL the many who give of their time and energy to bend the LORD's ear in our behalf.

Latest STUNT: we've had some extremely dry, hot, and WINDY weather -- the two huge old trees out front took a hard beating Wednesday night, so I hired the young man (much like your son, I fancy) who mows the grass to help me climb up in them and cut out the broken branches and all we could reach that looked in danger of the same damage.

We stacked all the dead wood in the alley where it reached up fence high, there was so much of it. I called the city, asking them to send a trash truck to haul it off and was told two weeks, minimum, and 500 bucks! So, I start snipping and breaking it up to put in the dumpsters all up and down the alley. Worked on it for two days straight. (AND prayed HARD to keep the boy and me both from killing ourselves to get that much done!)

So, guess who -- catheter and all -- can't stand watching his wife work like a dog and gets out there at dawn this morning to finish the pile! I don't know which is greater, my terror that he's hurt himself, my mad over him taking such a risk, or my relief to have the mess gone!

And now he's sitting in his recliner, barely able to walk. I DON'T want him back in the ER !!!!!!!

The LORD just has to put the man back together before his male ego causes PERMANENT injury!
:shakes head:

All this time you've invested in prayer.

You should've invested in manacles. :eek:

Lord, don't strike me down, yet....

You tell cuddles to stay in line! Give him a good tongue-lashing.

[rhet 2]

:shakes head:

All this time you've invested in prayer.

You should've invested in manacles. :eek:

Lord, don't strike me down, yet....

You tell cuddles to stay in line! Give him a good tongue-lashing.

I did -- AND informed him that he wore me out so much helping him and praying for him there's no way I could make that cobbler he wants tonight. :wall:

[TheFallGuy]

I did -- AND informed him that he wore me out so much helping him and praying for him there's no way I could make that cobbler he wants tonight. :wall:

No cobbler??? :eek:

Now that's cruel and unusual!! :naughty: ;)

[rhet 2]

No cobbler??? :eek:

Now that's cruel and unusual!! :naughty: ;)

And DESERVED. He risks my happiness and expects me to make him an apricot cobbler? Uh-uh. (he's pigging out on it right now)

[jwil59]

And DESERVED. He risks my happiness and expects me to make him an apricot cobbler? Uh-uh. (he's pigging out on it right now)


LMAO.................

I was reading through the last few posts knowing you were gonna make that cobbler............

Well done you faithfull servant, when you do it for him you do it for God................. From God's heart to his belly

[TheFallGuy]

And DESERVED. He risks my happiness and expects me to make him an apricot cobbler? Uh-uh. (he's pigging out on it right now)

:)) :hug:

[rhet 2]

LMAO.................

I was reading through the last few posts knowing you were gonna make that cobbler............

Well done you faithfull servant, when you do it for him you do it for God................. From God's heart to his belly

He's earned my love over and over again.

[jwil59]

He's earned my love over and over again.


Yeah he sounds like a keeper to me Rhet. A man who is after God's Heart.

There is nothing on Earth more dynamic than a Godly male

[JenT]

Yeah he sounds like a keeper to me Rhet. A man who is after God's Heart.

There is nothing on Earth more dynamic than a Godly male

I agree. I think of Kevin Costner and think he's handsome. I think of Kevin Costner on his knees in sincere prayer and it's a whole different reaction. Makes all the difference.

[rhet 2]

I agree. I think of Kevin Costner and think he's handsome. I think of Kevin Costner on his knees in sincere prayer and it's a whole different reaction. Makes all the difference.

In this case, Sean Connery in The Medicine Man -- with the beard-- on his knees and praying, then standing up and teaching.

:))

[jeepers]

Thank you all so very much.

Just back from the VA: Bear says he NEVER had so thorough a going over in all his life -- the doc was with him personally for over 1 1/2 hours. And they redid every single test done by the other docs and the other hospital.

Doc spotted several things and has fired off referrals to 4 different specialists, including a dermatologist to take care of the skin lesions (he's a red head and hates sun screen and hats --- gee, melanomas, maybe even?) Including getting him a prescription to stop smoking, a pneumonia vaccination (heck, didn't even know that existed), tests for hearing, eyesight, EKG, EEG, == you name it, they're doing it. :))

The doc says when they put him in the hospital sometime in the next week or so, they're going to DO IT ALL while he's there and he's going to walk out in better health than he's had in 20 years. If it's busted or might be trying to get busted, they're fixing it.

I don't know what to say or think: first, I want that growth GONE asap -- but taking their time and getting EVERYTHING put right does make sense -- and I'm so happy because he LIKES the doc and LIKES the nurses and didn't even mind the lab techs. HE"S HAPPY with the way he was treated and VERY POSITIVE -- so guess what I'm feeling, too? :))

At this rate, I might even have to go find my own DD 214 and give these guys a whack at me, too. :))

As long as the Bear Who Cuddles thrives, all is right in my world!

Thank you all so much. Your forbearance and loyal, loving support throughout this trial is indescribable comfort and encouragement.

Not to mention you guys talking the LORD into so positive a development! :hug: and :hug: and :hug: and :hug: until the end of days!


:clap: :clap:

:hug:

Seems like the VA has it handled..except for one thing.

GET THE MAN A HAT! And sunscreen EVERY day.

[itsrea]

The LORD just has to put the man back together before his male ego causes PERMANENT injury!Been there done that, am going through it now with Rick... you have my sympathy and prayers sister.

[itsrea]

And DESERVED. He risks my happiness and expects me to make him an apricot cobbler? Uh-uh. (he's pigging out on it right now)After a particularly trying episode my mother said, "MEN!!!" and my father said to my mother, "Aww, come on Betty, what would you do without us men?"

My mother looked him straight in the eye and warned, "... give us time...."





I think us women moving slower then she anticipated, cause this last generation of women is STILL saying, "MEN!!!"

[Mrs Chug]

Rhet, sorry, just came in on this, but I've read from the start.

How is cuddles?? have you heard when they are going to do the op yet??

And have you got your va form back yet???


:pray::pray: going to you and cuddles, keep strong.

[rhet 2]

Rhet, sorry, just came in on this, but I've read from the start.

How is cuddles?? have you heard when they are going to do the op yet??

And have you got your va form back yet???


:pray::pray: going to you and cuddles, keep strong.

Too soon on the DD214. I couldn't risk going down before he's back up and running at full speed, anyway.

We're waiting for all the blood tests the VA ran last Thursday. Should hear any day now. No surgery till the tests results confirm what the other doc decided. Then, they'll either transport him to a VA hospital or pay a local to do it. I'd rather the local, just so I could stay home but at this stage, I'll camp out in the VA hospital parking lot if I have to.

Rea: MEN! They complain about PMS, when they suffer from Y Chromosome Syndrome (the YUCKS) 24/7, 365 1/4 days a year!

Jeepers: Sunscreen and hat offered repeatedly -- and rejected, ignored, growled at repeatedly -- part of why I have called him BEAR Who Cuddles for over 30 years. YUCKS symptom. :wall:

It's a really GOOD thing that the LORD made us different than men -- because that's sometimes the ONLY reason men survive long enough to get in the mess my Bear is in! :))

[Rhonda]

Too soon on the DD214. I couldn't risk going down before he's back up and running at full speed, anyway.

We're waiting for all the blood tests the VA ran last Thursday. Should hear any day now. No surgery till the tests results confirm what the other doc decided. Then, they'll either transport him to a VA hospital or pay a local to do it. I'd rather the local, just so I could stay home but at this stage, I'll camp out in the VA hospital parking lot if I have to.

Rea: MEN! They complain about PMS, when they suffer from Y Chromosome Syndrome (the YUCKS) 24/7, 365 1/4 days a year!

Jeepers: Sunscreen and hat offered repeatedly -- and rejected, ignored, growled at repeatedly -- part of why I have called him BEAR Who Cuddles for over 30 years. YUCKS symptom. :wall:

It's a really GOOD thing that the LORD made us different than men -- because that's sometimes the ONLY reason men survive long enough to get in the mess my Bear is in! :))

Love and prayers rhet:pray:

[jwil59]

Too soon on the DD214. I couldn't risk going down before he's back up and running at full speed, anyway.

We're waiting for all the blood tests the VA ran last Thursday. Should hear any day now. No surgery till the tests results confirm what the other doc decided. Then, they'll either transport him to a VA hospital or pay a local to do it. I'd rather the local, just so I could stay home but at this stage, I'll camp out in the VA hospital parking lot if I have to.

Rea: MEN! They complain about PMS, when they suffer from Y Chromosome Syndrome (the YUCKS) 24/7, 365 1/4 days a year!

Jeepers: Sunscreen and hat offered repeatedly -- and rejected, ignored, growled at repeatedly -- part of why I have called him BEAR Who Cuddles for over 30 years. YUCKS symptom. :wall:

It's a really GOOD thing that the LORD made us different than men -- because that's sometimes the ONLY reason men survive long enough to get in the mess my Bear is in! :))

You hang tough child of God................Ou prayers are being answered

[TheFallGuy]

Too soon on the DD214. I couldn't risk going down before he's back up and running at full speed, anyway.

We're waiting for all the blood tests the VA ran last Thursday. Should hear any day now. No surgery till the tests results confirm what the other doc decided. Then, they'll either transport him to a VA hospital or pay a local to do it. I'd rather the local, just so I could stay home but at this stage, I'll camp out in the VA hospital parking lot if I have to.
Sometimes we do what we have to do. Looking back over this I re-realized a truth. God puts us where He wants us, not necessarily where we want to be, but where He wants. And there's damn little we can do about it. That's how I met my wife.
Rea: MEN! They complain about PMS, when they suffer from Y Chromosome Syndrome (the YUCKS) 24/7, 365 1/4 days a year!

Jeepers: Sunscreen and hat offered repeatedly -- and rejected, ignored, growled at repeatedly -- part of why I have called him BEAR Who Cuddles for over 30 years. YUCKS symptom. :wall:

It's a really GOOD thing that the LORD made us different than men -- because that's sometimes the ONLY reason men survive long enough to get in the mess my Bear is in! :))

You love us and you know it. :mrgreen:

[rhet 2]

Love and prayers rhet:pray:

:hug:

You and the others in this OO forum are the greatest blessing..........

Well, not the Greatest -- that would be Christ......... and then there's the Bear and the kids....... and being born into the greatest nation ever in the history of mankind........ and .....

Okay, you're in the middle of a whole basket full of blessings so numerous I can't count them all. :))

[rhet 2]

Sometimes we do what we have to do. Looking back over this I re-realized a truth. God puts us where He wants us, not necessarily where we want to be, but where He wants. And there's damn little we can do about it. That's how I met my wife.


You love us and you know it. :mrgreen:

Truth.

Another miraculous proof that God really does love you guys...... a lot! :)) :hug:

How is your wife? And the boy? Thriving, I hope! :pray:

[rhet 2]

You hang tough child of God................Ou prayers are being answered

This they most surely are!

I have no grounds to complain -- about either my brothers and sisters in Christ or about how the LORD is dealing with us.

He reigns

and His mercies abound.

[TheFallGuy]

Truth.

Another miraculous proof that God really does love you guys...... a lot! :)) :hug:

How is your wife? And the boy? Thriving, I hope! :pray:

It's not just us He loves.

Family is doing great. For father's day my wife gave me a neat little photoshopped booklet with pictures of my boy and me and a cute storyline to go with it. I loved it. Now, if I can just get him to quit eating dirt and hitting the cats with spatulas....

[Mrs Chug]

Rhet, I don't go to church that much, here in the uk, it's only once a month when my beaver scouts show their colours, the next time is sunday and I'll say a silent prayer for you and hubby, to get you both sorted.

[rhet 2]

It's not just us He loves.

Family is doing great. For father's day my wife gave me a neat little photoshopped booklet with pictures of my boy and me and a cute storyline to go with it. I loved it. Now, if I can just get him to quit eating dirt and hitting the cats with spatulas....

Why ever for? If you'd wanted a daughter instead of a son, complete with dirt and spatulaed cats, you should have donated the X instead of the Y. Then, like my Abigail, your offspring could yammer 20 miles and hour and put everything except dirt, including her mother's leg -- and not-dead bees -- in her mouth. :))

I love young families -- worth the pain we grandmothers go through to create you, every last one. :hug:

[rhet 2]

Rhet, I don't go to church that much, here in the uk, it's only once a month when my beaver scouts show their colours, the next time is sunday and I'll say a silent prayer for you and hubby, to get you both sorted.

Thank you, luv. :hug:

Because of physical disabilities, I don't go often, either -- but the LORD listens anyway. :)

[Mrs Chug]

Thank you, luv. :hug:

Because of physical disabilities, I don't go often, either -- but the LORD listens anyway. :)

Thats ok when you've got a friend in need you can overcome everything.

My beaver scouts on sunday prayed for the scouts that you lost in the tornado while on camp. As we are all one big family.

[rhet 2]

Thats ok when you've got a friend in need you can overcome everything.

My beaver scouts on sunday prayed for the scouts that you lost in the tornado while on camp. As we are all one big family.

My mother did what you do -- and my brother made Eagle Scout. I know what you mean. Scouting builds comradeship -- and not just for the boys, but for their families, too.

[TheFallGuy]

Why ever for? If you'd wanted a daughter instead of a son, complete with dirt and spatulaed cats, you should have donated the X instead of the Y. Then, like my Abigail, your offspring could yammer 20 miles and hour and put everything except dirt, including her mother's leg -- and not-dead bees -- in her mouth. :))

I love young families -- worth the pain we grandmothers go through to create you, every last one. :hug:

Well, as I recall, I donated all of them Xs and Ys. This time the Y was quicker and beat the X to the punch. Better luck next time X. :D

Actually it's fun watching him get into everything. One time my wife and I were absorbed in a video game and we heard him going through the pantry. No problem. Everything is sealed and there's nothing he can hurt himself with. We came over after a minute to find him covered head to diaper in flour. He had such a wonderful time doing it and I laughed my butt off.

I hope Abigail's not allergic to bees. Ouch! It seems every year I've been married I've been stung by a bee. The first was on my honeymoon in Hawaii as we were going through the scriptures and talking about natural trials and tribulations. Guess it turned out to be an object lesson. :))

[rhet 2]

Well, as I recall, I donated all of them Xs and Ys. This time the Y was quicker and beat the X to the punch. Better luck next time X. :D

Actually it's fun watching him get into everything. One time my wife and I were absorbed in a video game and we heard him going through the pantry. No problem. Everything is sealed and there's nothing he can hurt himself with. We came over after a minute to find him covered head to diaper in flour. He had such a wonderful time doing it and I laughed my butt off.

I hope Abigail's not allergic to bees. Ouch! It seems every year I've been married I've been stung by a bee. The first was on my honeymoon in Hawaii as we were going through the scriptures and talking about natural trials and tribulations. Guess it turned out to be an object lesson. :))

:)) A natural object lesson. Kids make life worth living, that they do. You should see the grandsons cutting up firewood for their grandpa. He could do it in a nanosecond with a chain saw -- but he's got them out doing it with a couple of pruning saws -- and it is hilarious to watch the competition between 11 year old Jacob and 10 year old Caleb. Even so old, the fun continues. Especially when they're old enough to share the Scriptures with.

[Mrs Chug]

My mother did what you do -- and my brother made Eagle Scout. I know what you mean. Scouting builds comradeship -- and not just for the boys, but for their families, too.

I've only been a leader since Sept of last year, and already one of my beavers is on his way to being the first in our group, to get his chief scouts bronze award, the highest award a beaver can get.

How is cuddles doing??

[rhet 2]

I've only been a leader since Sept of last year, and already one of my beavers is on his way to being the first in our group, to get his chief scouts bronze award, the highest award a beaver can get.

How is cuddles doing??

Hanging in there.

Appointment with a neurologist next week. It's a two hour + drive away from home, but he will be able to make it.

And I refuse to wonder why they want him into a neurologist first.

BP is still elevated, but weight is coming off steadily and surely and he's more and more mobile, with greater endurance and energy than before -- way below normal, but I am encouraged.

[doodle5]

Th doctors have their reasons, they check everything!!

Carlene

[itsrea]

Well, as I recall, I donated all of them Xs and Ys. This time the Y was quicker and beat the X to the punch. Better luck next time X. :D

Actually it's fun watching him get into everything. One time my wife and I were absorbed in a video game and we heard him going through the pantry. No problem. Everything is sealed and there's nothing he can hurt himself with. We came over after a minute to find him covered head to diaper in flour. He had such a wonderful time doing it and I laughed my butt off.

When my oldest was about six months old I read a bit in a magazine.. a woman commented to her friend that she (the friend) showed so much tolerance and patience to the constant interruptions of her four year old.. the friend said, "well I figure I brought him into the world, I should let him show it to me."

I tried to remember that every time one of my kids 'got into the flour' type thing.

:)

[itsrea]

Hanging in there.

Appointment with a neurologist next week. It's a two hour + drive away from home, but he will be able to make it.

And I refuse to wonder why they want him into a neurologist first.

BP is still elevated, but weight is coming off steadily and surely and he's more and more mobile, with greater endurance and energy than before -- way below normal, but I am encouraged.I know I'm not here hardly at all but I'm hanging with you my friend.. so you are not hanging alone :)

[repchick]

Hanging in there.

Appointment with a neurologist next week. It's a two hour + drive away from home, but he will be able to make it.

And I refuse to wonder why they want him into a neurologist first.

BP is still elevated, but weight is coming off steadily and surely and he's more and more mobile, with greater endurance and energy than before -- way below normal, but I am encouraged.

They're just checking him from stem to stern. I wouldn't get too upset about it. They sent me to one too. Just to check things out.

I'm really glad he's feeling better.

Still praying on this dear friend. :hug:

[rhet 2]

They're just checking him from stem to stern. I wouldn't get too upset about it. They sent me to one too. Just to check things out.

I'm really glad he's feeling better.

Still praying on this dear friend. :hug:

Thank you. I count on that, I surely do.

Pray for me, too, would you? I'm doing all the gardening and house remodeling heavy work he would normal have done -- tree pruning, raised bed building -- next is the grape arbor we've always wanted -- and the raspberries against the side fence. And I get to learn how to hang sheetrock and lay tile in the front bathroom, which should be just WORLD'S of "fun" -- especially for someone scared to death of ladders and power saws.

Good thing I LIKE hand saws, huh?

I've never been so physically stretched in my life. But we both really feel the need to asap finish up several home improvement projects that we started in January and February. He stands by to advise, but he CANNOT bend and lift -- and sure shouldn't be climbing ladders or shoveling dirt.

[JenT]

Thank you. I count on that, I surely do.

Pray for me, too, would you? I'm doing all the gardening and house remodeling heavy work he would normal have done -- tree pruning, raised bed building -- next is the grape arbor we've always wanted -- and the raspberries against the side fence. And I get to learn how to hang sheetrock and lay tile in the front bathroom, which should be just WORLD'S of "fun" -- especially for someone scared to death of ladders and power saws.

Good thing I LIKE hand saws, huh?

I've never been so physically stretched in my life. But we both really feel the need to asap finish up several home improvement projects that we started in January and February. He stands by to advise, but he CANNOT bend and lift -- and sure shouldn't be climbing ladders or shoveling dirt.

oh RHET! :hug: all your regular work and that on top of it! you must ache. Hanging sheet rock? I wouldn't have a clue!

Still praying for him and for you to not ache and have loads of energy, refreshing God's strength!

[TheFallGuy]

Thank you. I count on that, I surely do.

Pray for me, too, would you? I'm doing all the gardening and house remodeling heavy work he would normal have done -- tree pruning, raised bed building -- next is the grape arbor we've always wanted -- and the raspberries against the side fence. And I get to learn how to hang sheetrock and lay tile in the front bathroom, which should be just WORLD'S of "fun" -- especially for someone scared to death of ladders and power saws.

Good thing I LIKE hand saws, huh?

I've never been so physically stretched in my life. But we both really feel the need to asap finish up several home improvement projects that we started in January and February. He stands by to advise, but he CANNOT bend and lift -- and sure shouldn't be climbing ladders or shoveling dirt.

Prayers have always been for the both of you.

[doodle5]

The sheetrock , is it heavy? it used to be unless they have made it lighter. It took two or more quite stable men to do the job. You know anyone that can help? especially the heavy duty work. I always did gardening and dug up a flower bed and more when I was younger until I went to work in 95, good for the body. My grandfather taught us manual work. I was always planting new flowers and etc. The laying of tile could be challenging. Do only portions per day, that might help. Since my back problem has improved, I will start digging up the dirt and turning it over and adding nutrients and etc. Then the plants and flowers will really grow!! Have fun!!

Birds singing bright and early!! Another hot one!!!!!

I signed a petition to ban offshore drilling, it is on the top of the page of hannity.com. I also emailed senators, congressman and councilman!! Fax them today.

Beautiful flowers in both front and back yard. Beautiful day.

Rhet, hang in there!! Do your improvements, not all in one day.

Carlene

[repchick]

Thank you. I count on that, I surely do.

Pray for me, too, would you? I'm doing all the gardening and house remodeling heavy work he would normal have done -- tree pruning, raised bed building -- next is the grape arbor we've always wanted -- and the raspberries against the side fence. And I get to learn how to hang sheetrock and lay tile in the front bathroom, which should be just WORLD'S of "fun" -- especially for someone scared to death of ladders and power saws.

Good thing I LIKE hand saws, huh?

I've never been so physically stretched in my life. But we both really feel the need to asap finish up several home improvement projects that we started in January and February. He stands by to advise, but he CANNOT bend and lift -- and sure shouldn't be climbing ladders or shoveling dirt.

You can't even use a hammer. How the hell are you going to do all this. Who are you kidding me or you. Stop thinking about this stupid ****. :mad:

[rhet 2]

You can't even use a hammer. How the hell are you going to do all this. Who are you kidding me or you. Stop thinking about this stupid ****. :mad:

No choice.

One shower is disintegrating all by itself -- and the other one has a huge hole in the wall courtesy of a plumber -- tile comes off, new sheet rock goes up, new tile goes up -- I cannot stand living with holes in the wall and black mold and other nasty stuff. What we started, I must finish -- that's what I swore to do, "in sickness and in health, for better or for worse," I WILL be his strong right arm during the tough as well as his fluff and sugar during the sweet times.

Besides which, the last veggie bed went in today, wall complete, plants all snuggled in and happy happy. The landscaping work is done for a while, except for my usual maintenance -- watering, deadheading, pruning type stuff.

Tomorrow, I shall do NOTHING but piddle.

Then, Saturday, I start tile removal in the front bath. That shower MUST be up and operational before the other one can go down for complete tear out and replacement. I'll have to trust the LORD for supply of the required materials and labor and smarts to use both effectively.

Miracle: I didn't ONCE get myself, not even with the pitchfork when turning in the peat moss and compost and pulling out still more fruitless mulberry roots. And NO SUNBURN, no blisters this time around, either. And no hammer and chisel on foot bones!

Bear says I did a GOOD job, he's proud. We've now got more food in the ground than we've had in a very long time, which, with money flying out for medical and food costs soaring and him not working, is going to make a HUGE difference -- I hope. If it lives and bears fruit. And neither rain nor hail nor this blasted hundred degree heat or the vicious wind gusts do it in. :pray:

Color me happy as if I had good sense. Tired out of my ever-living mind -- and don't ask about the manicure and hair do, which no longer exist -- but I'm so grateful to the LORD for what I've been able to do with only Bear's kibutzing.

Now, if I could just learn to sell candles, as well as make the darned things! :((

[jwil59]

No choice.

One shower is disintegrating all by itself -- and the other one has a huge hole in the wall courtesy of a plumber -- tile comes off, new sheet rock goes up, new tile goes up -- I cannot stand living with holes in the wall and black mold and other nasty stuff. What we started, I must finish -- that's what I swore to do, "in sickness and in health, for better or for worse," I WILL be his strong right arm during the tough as well as his fluff and sugar during the sweet times.

Besides which, the last veggie bed went in today, wall complete, plants all snuggled in and happy happy. The landscaping work is done for a while, except for my usual maintenance -- watering, deadheading, pruning type stuff.

Tomorrow, I shall do NOTHING but piddle.

Then, Saturday, I start tile removal in the front bath. That shower MUST be up and operational before the other one can go down for complete tear out and replacement. I'll have to trust the LORD for supply of the required materials and labor and smarts to use both effectively.

Miracle: I didn't ONCE get myself, not even with the pitchfork when turning in the peat moss and compost and pulling out still more fruitless mulberry roots. And NO SUNBURN, no blisters this time around, either. And no hammer and chisel on foot bones!

Bear says I did a GOOD job, he's proud. We've now got more food in the ground than we've had in a very long time, which, with money flying out for medical and food costs soaring and him not working, is going to make a HUGE difference -- I hope. If it lives and bears fruit. And neither rain nor hail nor this blasted hundred degree heat or the vicious wind gusts do it in. :pray:

Color me happy as if I had good sense. Tired out of my ever-living mind -- and don't ask about the manicure and hair do, which no longer exist -- but I'm so grateful to the LORD for what I've been able to do with only Bear's kibutzing.

Now, if I could just learn to sell candles, as well as make the darned things! :((


I tiled my shower surrond using a book from Lowe's. I had never done it but it actually turned out nice. Some of the people at Lowe's and Home Depot can be very helpfull. My wife and one of her friends from Church actually tiled the floor in that bathroom themselves. You can do it my friend and I am praying God will remove any barriers from in front and behind you cause I know these projects can be difficult.

I wish you lived near me as I could have 3 or 4 young men from our youth group come and help you out with the heavy stuff. That isn't the situation so I will pray these projects go well and turn out beautiful. You should post some photos of your work when finished.

You hang tough sis, we're going to pray you guys right through all this. WE have seen some blessings and are asking for and expecting more in faith and faith alone. He is in control

[doodle5]

I'm proud of you Rhet!! Do it and then you will have reason to rejoice!! It iwll be so beautiful when you have completed the project!!

You have accomplished something good!!

love and huggs

Carlene

[rhet 2]

I tiled my shower surrond using a book from Lowe's. I had never done it but it actually turned out nice. Some of the people at Lowe's and Home Depot can be very helpfull. My wife and one of her friends from Church actually tiled the floor in that bathroom themselves. You can do it my friend and I am praying God will remove any barriers from in front and behind you cause I know these projects can be difficult.

I wish you lived near me as I could have 3 or 4 young men from our youth group come and help you out with the heavy stuff. That isn't the situation so I will pray these projects go well and turn out beautiful. You should post some photos of your work when finished.

You hang tough sis, we're going to pray you guys right through all this. WE have seen some blessings and are asking for and expecting more in faith and faith alone. He is in control

Oh, but I wish you were! The fellowship with those young men, working with them together, that alone would be so delightful! That is one of the worst parts of having been ill for so long: I couldn't bear to sit through services, so we gradually have lost church friends bit by bit. But, as my health and stamina improve, I desperately pray that when he is well again, we can find a new fellowship to serve -- it is the second greatest hope in my heart.

And, with Stephen (my SIL) working three jobs and fighting his own physical problems, I do not ask, though I know he would risk far too much to help us do such things. Better the holes and the mold and the leaks than that others should pay too heavy a price for our gain.

I thank you and everyone else so much for your prayers. I am convinced that your prayers are the cause of so much blessing as we have received these past weeks. And I KNOW, beyond doubt, that being able to come here and share the deepest concerns of my heart has become the second greatest joy in my life. Only family is more dear to me. I should grieve much were something terrible to happen that blocked me from the soul-to-soul contact we have with one another. I never imagined such a thing was possible, to never see one another's faces, but see one another's hearts and minds so clearly, cleanly, in pure and delicious fellowship with each other, sharing and caring and carrying each others' burdens!

How much Paul and Peter, James and John and all the other Apostles and early pastors, like Timothy, would have achieved had the LORD given them this technology of near instant communications!

Surely, He IS in control and has provided so much cause for thanksgiving and praise and sheer joy in His love and companionship.

I did not mean to complain, only to share.

I don't know how to take photos and post them to the Web, but I shall try to learn. Technology is NOT one of my talents, I'm afraid. :(

[jwil59]

Oh, but I wish you were! The fellowship with those young men, working with them together, that alone would be so delightful! That is one of the worst parts of having been ill for so long: I couldn't bear to sit through services, so we gradually have lost church friends bit by bit. But, as my health and stamina improve, I desperately pray that when he is well again, we can find a new fellowship to serve -- it is the second greatest hope in my heart.

And, with Stephen (my SIL) working three jobs and fighting his own physical problems, I do not ask, though I know he would risk far too much to help us do such things. Better the holes and the mold and the leaks than that others should pay too heavy a price for our gain.

I thank you and everyone else so much for your prayers. I am convinced that your prayers are the cause of so much blessing as we have received these past weeks. And I KNOW, beyond doubt, that being able to come here and share the deepest concerns of my heart has become the second greatest joy in my life. Only family is more dear to me. I should grieve much were something terrible to happen that blocked me from the soul-to-soul contact we have with one another. I never imagined such a thing was possible, to never see one another's faces, but see one another's hearts and minds so clearly, cleanly, in pure and delicious fellowship with each other, sharing and caring and carrying each others' burdens!

How much Paul and Peter, James and John and all the other Apostles and early pastors, like Timothy, would have achieved had the LORD given them this technology of near instant communications!

Surely, He IS in control and has provided so much cause for thanksgiving and praise and sheer joy in His love and companionship.

I did not mean to complain, only to share.

I don't know how to take photos and post them to the Web, but I shall try to learn. Technology is NOT one of my talents, I'm afraid. :(

I don't know how to post pics either my friend.

I agree this is a special club and it means alot to benefit from the love of people that we have never seen. It's special indeed.

[bella-day]

Thank you. I count on that, I surely do.

Pray for me, too, would you? I'm doing all the gardening and house remodeling heavy work he would normal have done -- tree pruning, raised bed building -- next is the grape arbor we've always wanted -- and the raspberries against the side fence. And I get to learn how to hang sheetrock and lay tile in the front bathroom, which should be just WORLD'S of "fun" -- especially for someone scared to death of ladders and power saws.

Good thing I LIKE hand saws, huh?

I've never been so physically stretched in my life. But we both really feel the need to asap finish up several home improvement projects that we started in January and February. He stands by to advise, but he CANNOT bend and lift -- and sure shouldn't be climbing ladders or shoveling dirt.

rhet,
I wish we lived much closer together. You are talking about some of the things I know how to do.

I've got a good deal of sheet rock experience. Doing the bathroom? Make sure you get the green board. It can handle the humidity very well.

The black mold you mention has me very concerned. It is toxic to elderly people, babies, and people who have immunity problems.

I've had a cough that has held on since Katrina thanks to a combination of black mold and tons of bleach.

Which brings me to my point. You have to treat the mold before the new rock goes up. Otherwise it will just keep right on growing and spurting those nasty spores into your home.

Bleach does the job. Spray the stuff right on the mold and let it dry completely (this will take a couple of weeks) before putting the sheet rock up.

You really need to treat the mold even if you are unable to put the sheet rock up right now. That is some really dangerous stuff.

Don't work yourself to death. You have so much on your plate right now...taking on that bathroom will be overwhelming.

But treat the mold please!

Keep you and your Bear in my prayers. The very best to both of you.

[rhet 2]

rhet,
I wish we lived much closer together. You are talking about some of the things I know how to do.

I've got a good deal of sheet rock experience. Doing the bathroom? Make sure you get the green board. It can handle the humidity very well.

The black mold you mention has me very concerned. It is toxic to elderly people, babies, and people who have immunity problems.

I've had a cough that has held on since Katrina thanks to a combination of black mold and tons of bleach.

Which brings me to my point. You have to treat the mold before the new rock goes up. Otherwise it will just keep right on growing and spurting those nasty spores into your home.

Bleach does the job. Spray the stuff right on the mold and let it dry completely (this will take a couple of weeks) before putting the sheet rock up.

You really need to treat the mold even if you are unable to put the sheet rock up right now. That is some really dangerous stuff.

Don't work yourself to death. You have so much on your plate right now...taking on that bathroom will be overwhelming.

But treat the mold please!

Keep you and your Bear in my prayers. The very best to both of you.

I promise you, I shall! I know some people poo-poo the black mold thing -- but I KNOW it can hurt -- and spread with great determination.

We planned to tear out the entire back bathroom, including replacing the wall studs and start from scratch with entirely new materials AFTER the bleach dries. And this time, we'll install PROPER ventilation, including a sky light (I hope and pray!) -- which will require a professional contractor -- and I'll hire a professional electrician and plumber for those types of jobs, of course.

We've had the entire ventilation system cleaned, already -- but replacing it entirely is also in the plans for immediately AFTER the moldy mess is removed. I just KNOW the spores will invade there, too, and from there reinfect the newly cleaned areas.

But that is part of why I've got to do as much of it myself as I can, so I can pay pros for what I wouldn't dream of trying myself.

I think I can handle the green rock and the tile work, but the wall studs worry me.
The first thing is to get the other bath back to code.

I dread even going into that back bath at all -- but, it's what the LORD provided -- and the Bear CANNOT take baths, not now, anyway. The fastest solution is to get the shower installed in the other bath, so he can use that one instead. Which means, I need to move as quickly as I can to get that job done asap.

The problems of buying an older home. It was what we could afford at the time -- because it WAS in such bad condition -- but NOT what we wanted, not at all. Which said, we've already put so much into it to make it nicer, I'd hate to ever move again. It IS "home" and I've been grateful to have a roof at all.

[repchick]

No choice.

One shower is disintegrating all by itself -- and the other one has a huge hole in the wall courtesy of a plumber -- tile comes off, new sheet rock goes up, new tile goes up -- I cannot stand living with holes in the wall and black mold and other nasty stuff. What we started, I must finish -- that's what I swore to do, "in sickness and in health, for better or for worse," I WILL be his strong right arm during the tough as well as his fluff and sugar during the sweet times.

Besides which, the last veggie bed went in today, wall complete, plants all snuggled in and happy happy. The landscaping work is done for a while, except for my usual maintenance -- watering, deadheading, pruning type stuff.

Tomorrow, I shall do NOTHING but piddle.

Then, Saturday, I start tile removal in the front bath. That shower MUST be up and operational before the other one can go down for complete tear out and replacement. I'll have to trust the LORD for supply of the required materials and labor and smarts to use both effectively.

Miracle: I didn't ONCE get myself, not even with the pitchfork when turning in the peat moss and compost and pulling out still more fruitless mulberry roots. And NO SUNBURN, no blisters this time around, either. And no hammer and chisel on foot bones!

Bear says I did a GOOD job, he's proud. We've now got more food in the ground than we've had in a very long time, which, with money flying out for medical and food costs soaring and him not working, is going to make a HUGE difference -- I hope. If it lives and bears fruit. And neither rain nor hail nor this blasted hundred degree heat or the vicious wind gusts do it in. :pray:

Color me happy as if I had good sense. Tired out of my ever-living mind -- and don't ask about the manicure and hair do, which no longer exist -- but I'm so grateful to the LORD for what I've been able to do with only Bear's kibutzing.

Now, if I could just learn to sell candles, as well as make the darned things! :((

Since you are determined to do this I will pray for strength and sucess.
May the lord bless your garden that it will bear multitudes of fruit for you to enjoy the whole winter. :hug:

[rhet 2]

Since you are determined to do this I will pray for strength and sucess.
May the lord bless your garden that it will bear multitudes of fruit for you to enjoy the whole winter. :hug:

Thank you, dear friend!

Already, the LORD has answered Yes! That horrible 100 degree plus heat is back down into the high 80s and low 90s where it's supposed to be and we're getting some desperately needed rain -- FREE water!

But the best of all is being able to again sit with the Bear of an early evening and simply breathe in the beauty that only the LORD can make while tired muscles and aching bones rest and hearts torn by all the stress heal with renewed hope.

I NEED that so desperately: just to sit and watch the birds and know that the LORD once created the most glorious Garden ever -- and we have helped do what little we can to restore some tiny measure of that first glory, obeying His commandment to "subdue the earth and have dominion" by NURTURING what only He can create -- and by eating courtesy of the sweat of our brows! :))

[JenT]

Thank you, dear friend!

Already, the LORD has answered Yes! That horrible 100 degree plus heat is back down into the high 80s and low 90s where it's supposed to be and we're getting some desperately needed rain -- FREE water!

But the best of all is being able to again sit with the Bear of an early evening and simply breathe in the beauty that only the LORD can make while tired muscles and aching bones rest and hearts torn by all the stress heal with renewed hope.

I NEED that so desperately: just to sit and watch the birds and know that the LORD once created the most glorious Garden ever -- and we have helped do what little we can to restore some tiny measure of that first glory, obeying His commandment to "subdue the earth and have dominion" by NURTURING what only He can create -- and by eating courtesy of the sweat of our brows! :))

Rhet, I love the sitting and appreciating and watching...its the aching muscles and tired bones I kinda skip...

shoot now I can't stop thinking about my frontyard, look what you started!

[rhet 2]

Rhet, I love the sitting and appreciating and watching...its the aching muscles and tired bones I kinda skip...

shoot now I can't stop thinking about my frontyard, look what you started!

It's an ill wind that blows good to only one person.

I'd feel sorry for you, but, just since Spring Break, I've lost 20 pounds and am back in my size 8s.

Yeah, the bones hurt -- a LOT -- especially the left leg and ankle -- but, know what? I don't think I've actually felt so over-all good in years, not even when the insurance was still paying for physical therapy. The negative effects of all those years of sitting and pounding my head with book knowledge are actually going away -- and not just in physical terms, either -- and that is a good thing. A very good thing.

[TheFallGuy]

It's an ill wind that blows good to only one person.

I'd feel sorry for you, but, just since Spring Break, I've lost 20 pounds and am back in my size 8s.

Yeah, the bones hurt -- a LOT -- especially the left leg and ankle -- but, know what? I don't think I've actually felt so over-all good in years, not even when the insurance was still paying for physical therapy. The negative effects of all those years of sitting and pounding my head with book knowledge are actually going away -- and not just in physical terms, either -- and that is a good thing. A very good thing.

As you progress through this you'll find it amazing how the Lord will make your burdens light.

Wish I were in your neighborhood (except for your 100+ heat -- no way, no how). I may not know what I'm doing, but with direction I'll help fix anything. And I've done that many times. Still praying for you and Cuddles.

[rhet 2]

As you progress through this you'll find it amazing how the Lord will make your burdens light.

Wish I were in your neighborhood (except for your 100+ heat -- no way, no how). I may not know what I'm doing, but with direction I'll help fix anything. And I've done that many times. Still praying for you and Cuddles.

Thank you!

Good news? Bad news?

Bathroom repairs are OFF -- got a HUGE medical bill today (NOT the VA) and no money for the materials -- AGAIN. Should have made it to Lowe's last week after all.

I figure the LORD agrees with my friends around here and thinks I shouldn't push the envelope quite that hard yet, anyway.

:))

Some of the test results came in today: EKG is excellent, no syphilis, no gonorrhea, etc. WHY did they just waste time and money on such stuff? Not a chance of such a thing, not with him.

The EKG is a huge relief, given how overweight he's been before all this started melting the waistline so much.

But they also sent a BP machine and instructions about keeping a precise log. It's elevated a bit, but not nearly as high as when he went to the ER both times, so that's good, yes?

At least he's taking the diet changes very seriously these days -- also a huge relief for my own mind.

[jwil59]

Thank you!

Good news? Bad news?

Bathroom repairs are OFF -- got a HUGE medical bill today (NOT the VA) and no money for the materials -- AGAIN. Should have made it to Lowe's last week after all.

I figure the LORD agrees with my friends around here and thinks I shouldn't push the envelope quite that hard yet, anyway.

:))

Some of the test results came in today: EKG is excellent, no syphilis, no gonorrhea, etc. WHY did they just waste time and money on such stuff? Not a chance of such a thing, not with him.

The EKG is a huge relief, given how overweight he's been before all this started melting the waistline so much.

But they also sent a BP machine and instructions about keeping a precise log. It's elevated a bit, but not nearly as high as when he went to the ER both times, so that's good, yes?

At least he's taking the diet changes very seriously these days -- also a huge relief for my own mind.

Ouch on the medical bill...........

I am praying all that and more will be taken care of, by His grace.

I am sooo praying, you hang tough child of God

[doodle5]

The LORD give you strength Rhet!! He will provide your every need according to his grace!!

Carlene

[TheFallGuy]

Thank you!

Good news? Bad news?

Bathroom repairs are OFF -- got a HUGE medical bill today (NOT the VA) and no money for the materials -- AGAIN. Should have made it to Lowe's last week after all.

I figure the LORD agrees with my friends around here and thinks I shouldn't push the envelope quite that hard yet, anyway.

:))
;) The Lord does what He will and puts us where He wants us. You've been an amazing example to me in humility and remembering the Lord in times of trial. Wish I were half as good about that as you are. Put that on the 'to do' list. :D
Some of the test results came in today: EKG is excellent, no syphilis, no gonorrhea, etc. WHY did they just waste time and money on such stuff? Not a chance of such a thing, not with him.

The EKG is a huge relief, given how overweight he's been before all this started melting the waistline so much.

But they also sent a BP machine and instructions about keeping a precise log. It's elevated a bit, but not nearly as high as when he went to the ER both times, so that's good, yes?

At least he's taking the diet changes very seriously these days -- also a huge relief for my own mind.

Not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV or in the movies. (I'm the stuntman. :D) My guess is the reasons they check those things is because he could've been exposed to those in a myriad of fashions. It's best to eliminate them from the checklist so they can have a more precise target. It not only covers Cuddles, but them as well. He was in the military and there are more ways than one to pick up nasties.

I'm glad you've got him on a BP machine. Elevated probably means he's under duress. He's ill, can't do what he normally does, watches his wife do the chores he normally does.... I'd keep an eye on signs of depression while I was at it. Let him do what he can and let him know how wonderful he is. Set some goals and keep focused on them.

Talk it over with your doctor and express the concern. It is probably nothing. Have him do some relaxation/breathing techniques. This will improve his circulation and hopefully help him get on the road to recovery a lot faster.

Keeping our prayers going.

[rhet 2]

Ouch on the medical bill...........

I am praying all that and more will be taken care of, by His grace.

I am sooo praying, you hang tough child of God

Trying to. "Yea, though He slay me, yet will I trust." You're prayers make all the difference in the universe, they surely do.

:) Wouldn't dare "flake out" and disappoint so many wonderful brothers and sisters in Christ, now would I? :hug:

[rhet 2]

The LORD give you strength Rhet!! He will provide your every need according to his grace!!

Carlene

Thank you.

I would LOVE to see the solution to the bathroom mess soonest -- but must wait on His own good time just because I suspect He knows a lot more than I do about the future as well as the past. :))

[rhet 2]

;) The Lord does what He will and puts us where He wants us. You've been an amazing example to me in humility and remembering the Lord in times of trial. Wish I were half as good about that as you are. Put that on the 'to do' list. :D


Not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV or in the movies. (I'm the stuntman. :D) My guess is the reasons they check those things is because he could've been exposed to those in a myriad of fashions. It's best to eliminate them from the checklist so they can have a more precise target. It not only covers Cuddles, but them as well. He was in the military and there are more ways than one to pick up nasties.

I'm glad you've got him on a BP machine. Elevated probably means he's under duress. He's ill, can't do what he normally does, watches his wife do the chores he normally does.... I'd keep an eye on signs of depression while I was at it. Let him do what he can and let him know how wonderful he is. Set some goals and keep focused on them.

Talk it over with your doctor and express the concern. It is probably nothing. Have him do some relaxation/breathing techniques. This will improve his circulation and hopefully help him get on the road to recovery a lot faster.

Keeping our prayers going.

Makes sense, this does.

Yes, the BP is probably because of emotional stress -- plus, he just can't get up and move around like he's used to -- bound to have an impact on blood circulation patterns.

You are wise about the depression.

I shall be very careful to consciously seek his verbal input on things to demonstrate by doing how much I respect and rely on his judgment and knowledge -- better to show by doing than to say it only with words. Words count -- but never so much as the actual doing.

AND I shall ask him to do some lighter, easier things, as many as I can think of that won't hurt him physically or emotionally. Not so much as to make him think of us swapping roles, him becoming the weaker of our team -- but some to make him feel useful and significant in the greater scheme that is our family.

In point of fact, now that I think of it -- THANK YOU for the suggestion -- we were discussing landscaping help for our daughter and her husband -- brand new house -- and how their two eldest boys could/should be taught to take charge of some of those tasks for their own spiritual development as well as to take some of the time/energy demands off their parents. Supervising and teaching the boys would be PERFECT: Grandpa/grandson bonding, training up a new generation, taking demands off overworked adults, AND letting him use his knowledge and expertise to good effect -- but also letting him sit and watch when he needs to, pull off and rest entirely when needed -- without having to "cut and run" leaving somebody else to cope without his help.

I was hesitant, afraid of butting my nose into grown kid business........... but, if I mention this to our Beth, she and Stephen would be on board with it in a nanosecond, I think, seeing the same potential benefits for the entire family I think the LORD just used YOU to help me see.

Must think and pray on this, yes, indeedy! :hug:

{Please excuse me for "thinking out loud" like this -- but, I'm really too lazy to go back and pretend the idea didn't just leap into my head this very minute! :)) )

[TheFallGuy]

Makes sense, this does.

Yes, the BP is probably because of emotional stress -- plus, he just can't get up and move around like he's used to -- bound to have an impact on blood circulation patterns.

You are wise about the depression.

I shall be very careful to consciously seek his verbal input on things to demonstrate by doing how much I respect and rely on his judgment and knowledge -- better to show by doing than to say it only with words. Words count -- but never so much as the actual doing.

AND I shall ask him to do some lighter, easier things, as many as I can think of that won't hurt him physically or emotionally. Not so much as to make him think of us swapping roles, him becoming the weaker of our team -- but some to make him feel useful and significant in the greater scheme that is our family.

In point of fact, now that I think of it -- THANK YOU for the suggestion -- we were discussing landscaping help for our daughter and her husband -- brand new house -- and how their two eldest boys could/should be taught to take charge of some of those tasks for their own spiritual development as well as to take some of the time/energy demands off their parents. Supervising and teaching the boys would be PERFECT: Grandpa/grandson bonding, training up a new generation, taking demands off overworked adults, AND letting him use his knowledge and expertise to good effect -- but also letting him sit and watch when he needs to, pull off and rest entirely when needed -- without having to "cut and run" leaving somebody else to cope without his help.

I was hesitant, afraid of butting my nose into grown kid business........... but, if I mention this to our Beth, she and Stephen would be on board with it in a nanosecond, I think, seeing the same potential benefits for the entire family I think the LORD just used YOU to help me see.

Must think and pray on this, yes, indeedy! :hug:

{Please excuse me for "thinking out loud" like this -- but, I'm really too lazy to go back and pretend the idea didn't just leap into my head this very minute! :)) )

Sounds like a plan! If your chillun's are up to it, it'll be a marvelous bonding opportunity. Just make sure he's not invovled in the heavy lifting and stuff. I'm glad I could be of some use. Other than smoking the brisket today, I've done absolutely nothing of what I wanted to accomplish. Bah!

[rhet 2]

Sounds like a plan! If your chillun's are up to it, it'll be a marvelous bonding opportunity. Just make sure he's not invovled in the heavy lifting and stuff. I'm glad I could be of some use. Other than smoking the brisket today, I've done absolutely nothing of what I wanted to accomplish. Bah!

Sometimes, what we think we should accomplish and what the LORD wants us to accomplish are not the same, yes?

Spend any time with the boy and the wife? That brisket says, yes, you did. THAT is a major accomplishment -- "marvelous bonding opportunity" -- the single most important "accomplishment" there is, IMO

I'll be there to do any heavy lifting, I think. The 12 year old is gaining strength almost daily -- as am I -- and he LOVES to "rescue Grandma" -- we're also learning the value of stuff like wheelbarrows and dollies. :))

[TheFallGuy]

Sometimes, what we think we should accomplish and what the LORD wants us to accomplish are not the same, yes?

Spend any time with the boy and the wife? That brisket says, yes, you did. THAT is a major accomplishment -- "marvelous bonding opportunity" -- the single most important "accomplishment" there is, IMO
Ahhhh. Justifying my indolence. :D
I'll be there to do any heavy lifting, I think. The 12 year old is gaining strength almost daily -- as am I -- and he LOVES to "rescue Grandma" -- we're also learning the value of stuff like wheelbarrows and dollies. :))
Yes, wheelbarrows and dollies (not the china ones) are very important. With the wheelbarrow remember to concentrate the load in the front. Makes for easier lifting, transporting and dumping. 'Though I've broken the handles on them a time or two (nothing a two by four, some nails, and duct tape couldn't fix) with the greater load.

[jwil59]

Ahhhh. Justifying my indolence. :D

Yes, wheelbarrows and dollies (not the china ones) are very important. With the wheelbarrow remember to concentrate the load in the front. Makes for easier lifting, transporting and dumping. 'Though I've broken the handles on them a time or two (nothing a two by four, some nails, and duct tape couldn't fix) with the greater load.

The wheelbarrow is an age old invention. My neighbor and I cut up an old tree stump today and was hauling away the wood with a wheelbarrow. We even blew the tire. We were up to date with his kick ass Craftsman chain saw though.

Rhet are you guys doing well tonight?

[rhet 2]

The wheelbarrow is an age old invention. My neighbor and I cut up an old tree stump today and was hauling away the wood with a wheelbarrow. We even blew the tire. We were up to date with his kick ass Craftsman chain saw though.

Rhet are you guys doing well tonight?

Ah, so ! Wouldn't have thought of that one -- or keeping the weight to the front!

We are doing well as can be hoped for. Counting down till Thursday and the new urologist.

His weight is down and so is his BP -- and his energy levels are up, so he's walking more, doing just a bit more every day. Nothing heavy, of course -- but it is good to have him out of that recliner and able to participate in more with us. Today, he actually cooked lunch -- a pot roast as only he can do them. He was almost too exhausted to eat it, though. :((

[jwil59]

Ah, so ! Wouldn't have thought of that one -- or keeping the weight to the front!

We are doing well as can be hoped for. Counting down till Thursday and the new urologist.

His weight is down and so is his BP -- and his energy levels are up, so he's walking more, doing just a bit more every day. Nothing heavy, of course -- but it is good to have him out of that recliner and able to participate in more with us. Today, he actually cooked lunch -- a pot roast as only he can do them. He was almost too exhausted to eat it, though. :((

I praise God for this progress.....................

It's slow but progress none the less. I know it's tough, but you guys are hanging tough like only a child of God can.

I thank God and am praying for more energy and overall continued improvement every day, and of course for Thursday and some concrete answers

[repchick]

Well, I get my eye done tomorrow. The only good thing is I'm taking tomorrow off and can sleep in if I want.

[repchick]

Well, I get my eye done tomorrow. The only good thing is I'm taking tomorrow off and can sleep in if I want.

OOPS! put this in the wrong thread.:wall:

[repchick]

Makes sense, this does.

Yes, the BP is probably because of emotional stress -- plus, he just can't get up and move around like he's used to -- bound to have an impact on blood circulation patterns.

You are wise about the depression.

I shall be very careful to consciously seek his verbal input on things to demonstrate by doing how much I respect and rely on his judgment and knowledge -- better to show by doing than to say it only with words. Words count -- but never so much as the actual doing.

AND I shall ask him to do some lighter, easier things, as many as I can think of that won't hurt him physically or emotionally. Not so much as to make him think of us swapping roles, him becoming the weaker of our team -- but some to make him feel useful and significant in the greater scheme that is our family.

In point of fact, now that I think of it -- THANK YOU for the suggestion -- we were discussing landscaping help for our daughter and her husband -- brand new house -- and how their two eldest boys could/should be taught to take charge of some of those tasks for their own spiritual development as well as to take some of the time/energy demands off their parents. Supervising and teaching the boys would be PERFECT: Grandpa/grandson bonding, training up a new generation, taking demands off overworked adults, AND letting him use his knowledge and expertise to good effect -- but also letting him sit and watch when he needs to, pull off and rest entirely when needed -- without having to "cut and run" leaving somebody else to cope without his help.

I was hesitant, afraid of butting my nose into grown kid business........... but, if I mention this to our Beth, she and Stephen would be on board with it in a nanosecond, I think, seeing the same potential benefits for the entire family I think the LORD just used YOU to help me see.

Must think and pray on this, yes, indeedy! :hug:

{Please excuse me for "thinking out loud" like this -- but, I'm really too lazy to go back and pretend the idea didn't just leap into my head this very minute! :)) )

This may help both of you. It will keep him busy and make him feel productive. You in turn will not worry about him feeling he is unable to contribute anymore.:think:

[rhet 2]

Well, I get my eye done tomorrow. The only good thing is I'm taking tomorrow off and can sleep in if I want.

That's okay.

We SHARE in this forum -- and we're darned well praying about that eye of yours today.

The LORD guide the doctors' hands -- give them more wisdom than they ever dreamed of -- the wisdom to see and to repair what this old world has overburdened. Give you strength, and courage, and peace of heart and mind, hope and determination.

Rely on the LORD, my sweet sister. You'll come through this healthier and happier than you were yesterday -- and I'm not the only one who will be with you in heart and mind, praying throughout the day.

MAJOR MAJOR MAJOR unending HUGS that never end!

[jwil59]

That's okay.

We SHARE in this forum -- and we're darned well praying about that eye of yours today.

The LORD guide the doctors' hands -- give them more wisdom than they ever dreamed of -- the wisdom to see and to repair what this old world has overburdened. Give you strength, and courage, and peace of heart and mind, hope and determination.

Rely on the LORD, my sweet sister. You'll come through this healthier and happier than you were yesterday -- and I'm not the only one who will be with you in heart and mind, praying throughout the day.

MAJOR MAJOR MAJOR unending HUGS that never end!

Amen, I join in this prayer for Repchick

Hope you guys are doing well today.

[rhet 2]

Amen, I join in this prayer for Repchick

Hope you guys are doing well today.

I goofed and got the day wrong. It's TOMORROW.

I know you and the others will remember our Repchick.

Yes, indeed, we will.

[jwil59]

I goofed and got the day wrong. It's TOMORROW.

I know you and the others will remember our Repchick.

Yes, indeed, we will.

I got it. I will remember.......

[TheFallGuy]

I goofed and got the day wrong. It's TOMORROW.

I know you and the others will remember our Repchick.

Yes, indeed, we will.

Crossing fingers, eyes, toes, hearts, etc. Keeping you in the prayers.

Hope everything goes well.

[rhet 2]

Crossing fingers, eyes, toes, hearts, etc. Keeping you in the prayers.

Hope everything goes well.

:hug:

Not the Bear. He's Thursday. Repchick's eye -- see the cancer sticky.

I really have to be more careful in my verbiage. Precization: I preach it enough to my students, you'd think it would be automatic reflex on my part by now. :wall:

[TheFallGuy]

:hug:

Not the Bear. He's Thursday. Repchick's eye -- see the cancer sticky.

I really have to be more careful in my verbiage. Precization: I preach it enough to my students, you'd think it would be automatic reflex on my part by now. :wall:

:redface: It happens. :hugs:

Hope and pray everything goes well for Repchick.

[rhet 2]

:redface: It happens. :hugs:

Hope and pray everything goes well for Repchick.

Not your fault: mine. :hugs: right back at you.

[rosiegirl]

Hugs for Repchick!!

[jwil59]

:hug:

Not the Bear. He's Thursday. Repchick's eye -- see the cancer sticky.

I really have to be more careful in my verbiage. Precization: I preach it enough to my students, you'd think it would be automatic reflex on my part by now. :wall:

Have we heard anything yet?

[rhet 2]

Have we heard anything yet?

Not yet.

I'm worried.

Shouldn't be. But I am.

[jwil59]

Not yet.

I'm worried.

Shouldn't be. But I am.

OK let me know as soon as you hear please.

How are you guys today.

[rhet 2]

OK let me know as soon as you hear please.

How are you guys today.

Okay. Must push laundry catch up today and get ready for tomorrow. Dread it, but must be done. Beth, the eldest, said she would go with. Hope she can.

Will try to phone Repchick's home for an update in a little bit. I hate to intrude on the family, but I think I'm darned well going to, anyway. Hope and pray the surgery went well and she is resting comfortably.

[Calibabe]

Okay. Must push laundry catch up today and get ready for tomorrow. Dread it, but must be done. Beth, the eldest, said she would go with. Hope she can.

Will try to phone Repchick's home for an update in a little bit. I hate to intrude on the family, but I think I'm darned well going to, anyway. Hope and pray the surgery went well and she is resting comfortably.

Rhet,

Let me know how she is doing. We have exchanged pictures and all and I always pray for her. Now her eye. Here I am sitting feeling sorry for myself and there are others out there that have it far worse than I do.

If you speak to her or her hubby tell them I send my love and hugs :hug: but more importantly my prayers which are always with her.

[rhet 2]

Rhet,

Let me know how she is doing. We have exchanged pictures and all and I always pray for her. Now her eye. Here I am sitting feeling sorry for myself and there are others out there that have it far worse than I do.

If you speak to her or her hubby tell them I send my love and hugs :hug: but more importantly my prayers which are always with her.

I will.

STILL no answer on her cell phone. NOW I begin to climb walls, screeching at the LORD with every inch up and back down again.

[rhet 2]

Just a quick reminder: we leave for the VA hospital at 6:30 am, central time. He's scheduled to check in no later than 9:45.

I would so much appreciate prayers that tomorrow will begin the last phase of a final cure so we can get back to life that somewhat resembles normal.

[jwil59]

Just a quick reminder: we leave for the VA hospital at 6:30 am, central time. He's scheduled to check in no later than 9:45.

I would so much appreciate prayers that tomorrow will begin the last phase of a final cure so we can get back to life that somewhat resembles normal.

I will so be praying early and all day long. He has brought us this far, and I suspect He will continue to bless us.

It's gonna be a long day so you hang tough with it and have faith.

[TheFallGuy]

Just a quick reminder: we leave for the VA hospital at 6:30 am, central time. He's scheduled to check in no later than 9:45.

I would so much appreciate prayers that tomorrow will begin the last phase of a final cure so we can get back to life that somewhat resembles normal.

We're gonna be praying all day tomorrow. Know that the Lord will hear all our prayers.

May God bless and keep watch over you and Cuddles. May He provide you with the strength, endurance, and patience to weather this storm. He has already provided you with love, not just from Him, but from all of us. Trust in the Lord and know He walks at your side.

[doodle5]

Just a quick reminder: we leave for the VA hospital at 6:30 am, central time. He's scheduled to check in no later than 9:45.

I would so much appreciate prayers that tomorrow will begin the last phase of a final cure so we can get back to life that somewhat resembles normal.

Rhet,

I haven't been on the board much or internet much for a couple of days. I worked in the yard both days and yesterday I worked tonight.

You will be both in our prayers starting now!!

Normal, what is that? So much has happened to alot of people I know this year!!

MAY GODS PEACE BE WITH US ALL AS WE TRUST IN HIS WISDOM!!

Prayer and GOD'S presence brings me peace in hard times!! Also working in the flowers and praising God for all the beauty around us everyday.

Carlene

[rhet 2]

Thank you all so very much.

You give me both peace and energy to face the day.

[jeepers]

Rhet just to let y ou know that I'm thinking and praying about you and your husband today. :hug:

[rhet 2]

Rhet just to let y ou know that I'm thinking and praying about you and your husband today. :hug:

Thank you, luv.

All of you.

Just back home.

Again, the bp was not where the doc wanted to risk the surgery -- more meds, more tests, more delays. :((

Next Wednesday, another biopsy, and still more tests. Plus he's GOT to monitor that blood pressure and GET IT DOWN. From what he said, this doc is VERY worried about a previous surgery before we were married and a nearly fatal reaction to the anesthesia and evidence from one of the tests of other conditions that makes the surgery more risky. Especially since they'll have to make such a long and wide incision.

Does this make sense to anyone else?

Our daughter went too: she tells me the second biopsy is merely the VA doing it's own testing to confirm the first results, being very careful, and that, if this were life-threatening, they'd have acted immediately, risks or no risks.

Am I just impatient to see this trial over and behind us?

Because all this delay is beginning to BUG ME greatly, make me concerned about what's happening to his poor body in the meantime..........

I apologize for dumping on you kind folks, but ............ if I don't dump the anxiety here, I think I'd shatter from the stress.

[jwil59]

Thank you, luv.

All of you.

Just back home.

Again, the bp was not where the doc wanted to risk the surgery -- more meds, more tests, more delays. :((

Next Wednesday, another biopsy, and still more tests. Plus he's GOT to monitor that blood pressure and GET IT DOWN. From what he said, this doc is VERY worried about a previous surgery before we were married and a nearly fatal reaction to the anesthesia and evidence from one of the tests of other conditions that makes the surgery more risky. Especially since they'll have to make such a long and wide incision.

Does this make sense to anyone else?

Our daughter went too: she tells me the second biopsy is merely the VA doing it's own testing to confirm the first results, being very careful, and that, if this were life-threatening, they'd have acted immediately, risks or no risks.

Am I just impatient to see this trial over and behind us?

Because all this delay is beginning to BUG ME greatly, make me concerned about what's happening to his poor body in the meantime..........

I apologize for dumping on you kind folks, but ............ if I don't dump the anxiety here, I think I'd shatter from the stress.

From what I know I think I agree with your daughter.

The waiting is always the hardest part, but you and I know what the Bible says about waiting for the Lord so we can handle it, right. ;)

My prayer focus will be about that blood pressure. So the meds are not helping with that? I can relate as my BP has not dropped to the point that my heart doc wants it to either.

Dumping the pressure is good and trust me when I say that each and every poster here is more than happy to help with that. We love you sis

Keep hanging tough, He is in control

[rhet 2]

From what I know I think I agree with your daughter.

The waiting is always the hardest part, but you and I know what the Bible says about waiting for the Lord so we can handle it, right. ;)

My prayer focus will be about that blood pressure. So the meds are not helping with that? I can relate as my BP has not dropped to the point that my heart doc wants it to either.

Dumping the pressure is good and trust me when I say that each and every poster here is more than happy to help with that. We love you sis

Keep hanging tough, He is in control

You're right.

He IS.

I will.

:hug:

And mega thanks.

[itsrea]

Thank you, luv.

All of you.

Just back home.

Again, the bp was not where the doc wanted to risk the surgery -- more meds, more tests, more delays. :((

Next Wednesday, another biopsy, and still more tests. Plus he's GOT to monitor that blood pressure and GET IT DOWN. From what he said, this doc is VERY worried about a previous surgery before we were married and a nearly fatal reaction to the anesthesia and evidence from one of the tests of other conditions that makes the surgery more risky. Especially since they'll have to make such a long and wide incision.

Does this make sense to anyone else? :clap: Thank you Lord for being in control. :clap:

Our daughter went too: she tells me the second biopsy is merely the VA doing it's own testing to confirm the first results, being very careful, and that, if this were life-threatening, they'd have acted immediately, risks or no risks.

Am I just impatient to see this trial over and behind us?

Because all this delay is beginning to BUG ME greatly, make me concerned about what's happening to his poor body in the meantime..........

I am so sorry my friend.. but I want to reassure you that if things didn't happen today there is a REASON it didn't.. more than once my son's surgeries were delayed for the stooooopidest reasons, with us sometimes traveling great distances that we couldn't afford - and then the surgery was finally performed (by a stand-in because our regular surgeon was taken ill) the Lord told him how to do the surgery so that my son's tummy looked like everyone else's (which was his seven year old hearts desire).

The story is that my seven year old son, from the confines of his hospital bed, begged this new surgeon to make his tummy look like everyone else's. The surgeon told him he could not because there was not enough skin there to do that. After the Dr left my son asked me what we could do and I told him pray is the only thing I knew of.. did he want me to pray with him? He said no, I'll do it myself... and the next day, when he came out of ICU and we walked into his room he jumped up, ripped off his bandage, and hopping up and down in his bed yelled at us 'HE DID IT, HE DID IT, HE DID IT!!" and he had.. Shannon's tummy looked just like everyone one else's... the surgeon said I really don't know what happened - right in the middle of the surgery I knew what to do and how to do it and I can't believe none of us ever thought of it before!

I wrote my aunt that the Lord had performed a miracle and she wrote back that the REAL miracle was the Lord's working around into position a doctor that would listen to Him.

So, maybe, just maybe, for whatever reason, the Lord is working on whoever so that he or she will LISTEN?

I apologize for dumping on you kind folks, but ............ if I don't dump the anxiety here, I think I'd shatter from the stress.Good thing the Lord knows your heart hunh? ;)

:))

[doodle5]

Rhet,

1. Trust the doctors.
2. They have their reasons.
3. We don't want them to jump into something we'd all be sorry about.
4. Sounds like the docs. are not wanting to take a chance now.
5. Tell cuddles to get a hobby snd occupy his mind.
6. God can perform miracles like he did in New and Old testament, only at his time.
Read Is. 58:9,10 to cuddles and you.

7. Go to your yard where all the flowers are, look up at the sky, God did this, all we have to is water and prune once in a while.
8. All the multitrillions of stars, He God did it!!
9. The resurrection God did it.
10. Trust Rhet! In Gods wisdom in everything!!

LOVE AND HUGGS

cARLENE

[rhet 2]

Rhet,

1. Trust the doctors.
2. They have their reasons.
3. We don't want them to jump into something we'd all be sorry about.
4. Sounds like the docs. are not wanting to take a chance now.
5. Tell cuddles to get a hobby snd occupy his mind.
6. God can perform miracles like he did in New and Old testament, only at his time.
Read Is. 58:9,10 to cuddles and you.

7. Go to your yard where all the flowers are, look up at the sky, God did this, all we have to is water and prune once in a while.
8. All the multitrillions of stars, He God did it!!
9. The resurrection God did it.
10. Trust Rhet! In Gods wisdom in everything!!

LOVE AND HUGGS

cARLENE

Thank you.

Wise words.

The LORD sent two cardinals into the yard this evening to tell me the same thing: if He makes cardinals so glorious and feeds them, how shall He do less for my Bear?

[rhet 2]

:clap: Thank you Lord for being in control. :clap:



I am so sorry my friend.. but I want to reassure you that if things didn't happen today there is a REASON it didn't.. more than once my son's surgeries were delayed for the stooooopidest reasons, with us sometimes traveling great distances that we couldn't afford - and then the surgery was finally performed (by a stand-in because our regular surgeon was taken ill) the Lord told him how to do the surgery so that my son's tummy looked like everyone else's (which was his seven year old hearts desire).

The story is that my seven year old son, from the confines of his hospital bed, begged this new surgeon to make his tummy look like everyone else's. The surgeon told him he could not because there was not enough skin there to do that. After the Dr left my son asked me what we could do and I told him pray is the only thing I knew of.. did he want me to pray with him? He said no, I'll do it myself... and the next day, when he came out of ICU and we walked into his room he jumped up, ripped off his bandage, and hopping up and down in his bed yelled at us 'HE DID IT, HE DID IT, HE DID IT!!" and he had.. Shannon's tummy looked just like everyone one else's... the surgeon said I really don't know what happened - right in the middle of the surgery I knew what to do and how to do it and I can't believe none of us ever thought of it before!

I wrote my aunt that the Lord had performed a miracle and she wrote back that the REAL miracle was the Lord's working around into position a doctor that would listen to Him.

So, maybe, just maybe, for whatever reason, the Lord is working on whoever so that he or she will LISTEN?

Good thing the Lord knows your heart hunh? ;)

:))

I think your aunt a very wise woman.

And I LOVE the story of Shannon. I can see it in my mind's eye, and it brings such joy to my heart.

You are right. If Bear needed that surgery NOW, the LORD would surely have seen it done NOW. And the delay MUST be the LORD's will.

I see that now. Should have seen it sooner myself -- LORD knows He's shown me how perfect His timing is often enough. I just flat freaked out over my poor Bear having to endure still longer.

Thank you.

[mboncher]

Know that I'm praying for you and Cuddle's, Rhet. Even though I've been relatively quiet as of late, it's not out of lack of care or concern. Too damn busy to be able to do much.

More love for you two than you know.

[TheFallGuy]

Thank you, luv.

All of you.

Just back home.

Again, the bp was not where the doc wanted to risk the surgery -- more meds, more tests, more delays. :((

Next Wednesday, another biopsy, and still more tests. Plus he's GOT to monitor that blood pressure and GET IT DOWN. From what he said, this doc is VERY worried about a previous surgery before we were married and a nearly fatal reaction to the anesthesia and evidence from one of the tests of other conditions that makes the surgery more risky. Especially since they'll have to make such a long and wide incision.

Does this make sense to anyone else?
Yup, makes sense. If he's had a near fatal reaction to anasthesia, it might occur again. And if there are other results from one of the tests that might make it even more risky, then it's best to follow the doctor's advice.

Get his bp down. Do what it takes. I know you're stressing, so I'm going to tell you to stop, hon. We feed off each other's anxiety and if you're feeling anxious and nervous, he's going to sense that subconsciously and his bp is going to go up. Take the next step. You believe the Lord is going to help. Now, know the Lord is going to help and rejoice in it. Be calm sister. As the Lord said to the troubled waters: Peace, be still. Know that the Lord loves you and will take care of both of you. Everything will be as He wills it. I may not be there physically at your side, but I will be in spirit and thought.

As I said, do what it takes to get his bp down. Laugh, love, cut the salt down. If you want, I can give you some breathing excercises that really help me when I'm stressed. PM me if you want the detailed instructions.
Our daughter went too: she tells me the second biopsy is merely the VA doing it's own testing to confirm the first results, being very careful, and that, if this were life-threatening, they'd have acted immediately, risks or no risks.
True.
Am I just impatient to see this trial over and behind us?
Patience, the virtue that drives us all nuts.
Because all this delay is beginning to BUG ME greatly, make me concerned about what's happening to his poor body in the meantime..........

I apologize for dumping on you kind folks, but ............ if I don't dump the anxiety here, I think I'd shatter from the stress.

Dump the anxiety anytime. We're here for you. Shoulders and all.

[JenT]

Praying for you both Rhet, that His hand would hold you both so close you can feel His touch and for healing.

[rhet 2]

Yup, makes sense. If he's had a near fatal reaction to anasthesia, it might occur again. And if there are other results from one of the tests that might make it even more risky, then it's best to follow the doctor's advice.

Get his bp down. Do what it takes. I know you're stressing, so I'm going to tell you to stop, hon. We feed off each other's anxiety and if you're feeling anxious and nervous, he's going to sense that subconsciously and his bp is going to go up. Take the next step. You believe the Lord is going to help. Now, know the Lord is going to help and rejoice in it. Be calm sister. As the Lord said to the troubled waters: Peace, be still. Know that the Lord loves you and will take care of both of you. Everything will be as He wills it. I may not be there physically at your side, but I will be in spirit and thought.

As I said, do what it takes to get his bp down. Laugh, love, cut the salt down. If you want, I can give you some breathing excercises that really help me when I'm stressed. PM me if you want the detailed instructions.

True.

Patience, the virtue that drives us all nuts.


Dump the anxiety anytime. We're here for you. Shoulders and all.

You are right -- kind and wise and gentle and ever strong in such advice.

I had forgotten about those breathing exercises -- used to use them all the time not to long ago to help control my own response to pain and mega stress over academic stuff. I will review and implement IMMEDIATELY -- beginning now.

I pray the LORD will make me a pool of quiet still waters from which my Bear and all my family and all my friends may drink and find strength and peace that comes only from the LORD Himself.

"Rejoice and give thanks, for this is the will of the LORD concerning you" -- yes, I MUST get out of petition mode and into thanksgiving mode.

Absolutely.

As Yul Brenner's character SHOULD have said, "So it is written. So let it be done."

[itsrea]

I just flat freaked out over my poor Bear having to endure still longer. Been there done that so often there are those that might call me freaking, period... esp some on these boards.

:))

[itsrea]

Yup, makes sense. If he's had a near fatal reaction to anasthesia, it might occur again. And if there are other results from one of the tests that might make it even more risky, then it's best to follow the doctor's advice.

Get his bp down. Do what it takes. I know you're stressing, so I'm going to tell you to stop, hon. We feed off each other's anxiety and if you're feeling anxious and nervous, he's going to sense that subconsciously and his bp is going to go up. Take the next step. You believe the Lord is going to help. Now, know the Lord is going to help and rejoice in it. Be calm sister. As the Lord said to the troubled waters: Peace, be still. Know that the Lord loves you and will take care of both of you. Everything will be as He wills it. I may not be there physically at your side, but I will be in spirit and thought.

As I said, do what it takes to get his bp down. Laugh, love, cut the salt down. If you want, I can give you some breathing excercises that really help me when I'm stressed. PM me if you want the detailed instructions.

True.

Patience, the virtue that drives us all nuts.


Dump the anxiety anytime. We're here for you. Shoulders and all.Seems I'm tearing up about every post today.. good thing I'm only stopping in OO hunh?

Lovely words FG.. and applicable to all of our situations. Thank you from me too!

[jwil59]

I am still in prayer for my dear friend Rhet and Cuddles.

You two have a blessed and great weekend together. There is no greater blessing the Lord could have given you two than each other. Two people after God's heart, that's a special union.

[rhet 2]

I am still in prayer for my dear friend Rhet and Cuddles.

You two have a blessed and great weekend together. There is no greater blessing the Lord could have given you two than each other. Two people after God's heart, that's a special union.

Thank you, dear brother.

My Bear completes me, beyond doubt.

May your own weekend be filled with joy and laughter, bright but gentle sunshine, birdsong and roses in full bloom to fill your ears with music and your nostrils with sweet aromas that only the LORD of Lords can make.

[TheFallGuy]

You are right -- kind and wise and gentle and ever strong in such advice.

I had forgotten about those breathing exercises -- used to use them all the time not to long ago to help control my own response to pain and mega stress over academic stuff. I will review and implement IMMEDIATELY -- beginning now.

I pray the LORD will make me a pool of quiet still waters from which my Bear and all my family and all my friends may drink and find strength and peace that comes only from the LORD Himself.

"Rejoice and give thanks, for this is the will of the LORD concerning you" -- yes, I MUST get out of petition mode and into thanksgiving mode.

Absolutely.

As Yul Brenner's character SHOULD have said, "So it is written. So let it be done."

Yul Brenner's character didn't have instant messaging. :D

I hope that post helps. But remember: if you got to get it off your chest and vent the anxiety--do it! No sense in bottling it up. We're here for you. I'm still digging around for some pom poms. ;)

[TheFallGuy]

Seems I'm tearing up about every post today.. good thing I'm only stopping in OO hunh?

Lovely words FG.. and applicable to all of our situations. Thank you from me too!
Thank you. :hug:

[rhet 2]

Yul Brenner's character didn't have instant messaging. :D

I hope that post helps. But remember: if you got to get it off your chest and vent the anxiety--do it! No sense in bottling it up. We're here for you. I'm still digging around for some pom poms. ;)

don't forget the cute little TIGHT spandex shorts to go with those pom-poms, son. :))

Yes, the post has helped a LOT.

I'm out of panic freak out petition and into Rest and Give Thanks due largely to what everyone here has said, including that post -- and so many prayers interceding for us.

Yes, indeedy.

I'm glad I vented and let my Family in Christ know what was REALLY going on in my skull.

Before I found OO, I would NEVER have exhibited the real me for folks to see but would have done, as I was taught by my family, the old Bottle It Up: deal with it yourself and don't oppress others with your own private mess.

Ladies, don't you know, NEVER slump in a chair or cross their legs (only the ankles, tucked neatly beneath and behind the edge of the chair), wear clothes or act or speak in ways designed to stir male hormones, cuss like a farm hand, guzzle drinks (especially alcohol) or eat like pigs that haven't been fed in a week. NEVER roar in laughter, but smile with a tiny upward quirk at one corner of the mouth, let the eyes twinkle just a bit, and SOFTLY chuckle just loud enough for someone immediately next to you to hear. Shoulders back, help others, NEVER admit you yourself are hurting. If you MUST cry, even at funerals, gently dab the misting eye and smile bravely, but don't you DARE sob your heart out getting others all sloppy wet when they are forced to try to comfort you. BE STRONG, gentle, pure and innocent as the driven snow, wise and SELF RESTRAINED, quick to serve and sympathize and help, and NEVER EVER ask for help from anyone, not even your spouse.

I'm so glad I don't HAVE to be a lady around here. Makes all the difference in the universe.

[itsrea]

What was today's sermon about at your church Rhet? Mine was waiting on the Lord.. the story of Moses in Exodus 5 and how Satan rebelled against God and now rebels against the spirit of God in his people by attempting to rob them of His peace.

Then the pastor read a verse from Isiah (40:31) and low and behold I already had it dated (12/92) with a postscript about my back and my dr dragging his feet. Not long after that I bent over, experienced AWFUL, excruciating pain, and ended up admitted to the hospital - and after a short recoup period almost all my lower back pain was gone... and it stayed gone until I broke my back 10 years later.

The message is the Lord's timing is perfect.

Claim your promise :hug: Rhet :hug: Then hang on to your peace like glue.

[rhet 2]

What was today's sermon about at your church Rhet? Mine was waiting on the Lord.. the story of Moses in Exodus 5 and how Satan rebelled against God and now rebels against the spirit of God in his people by attempting to rob them of His peace.

Then the pastor read a verse from Isiah (40:31) and low and behold I already had it dated (12/92) with a postscript about my back and my dr dragging his feet. Not long after that I bent over, experienced AWFUL, excruciating pain, and ended up admitted to the hospital - and after a short recoup period almost all my lower back pain was gone... and it stayed gone until I broke my back 10 years later.

The message is the Lord's timing is perfect.

Claim your promise :hug: Rhet :hug: Then hang on to your peace like glue.

Truth.

He is unable to sit through church because of having to empty the catheter bag so often -- so we studied Rms. together -- chapter 8 for this week.

In His time, in His way: we shall "lie still and know" that He is God and that no evil shall befall us but such as is common to man and he will surely provide a way of escape that we may endure whatever the world throws at us.

Thank you, dear sister. I shall read Isa. 40 as soon as I've checked my prayer partners here. :hug: and :hug: again, yours for me returned in full measure.

[Bolshevik Hunter]

Truth.

He is unable to sit through church because of having to empty the catheter bag so often -- so we studied Rms. together -- chapter 8 for this week.

I feel your pain rhet, even though you and I bump heads alot. More less than often. My Father just got his catheter removed last week after his prostate surgery. The bag was leaking before too. I wish your family member the best though my friend. All of us, and our families face the devilish cancer. Best wishes, Your friend no matter how we disagree on a few issues, ~Willliam (BH)

[TheFallGuy]

Truth.

He is unable to sit through church because of having to empty the catheter bag so often -- so we studied Rms. together -- chapter 8 for this week.

In His time, in His way: we shall "lie still and know" that He is God and that no evil shall befall us but such as is common to man and he will surely provide a way of escape that we may endure whatever the world throws at us.

Thank you, dear sister. I shall read Isa. 40 as soon as I've checked my prayer partners here. :hug: and :hug: again, yours for me returned in full measure.

So, this week you're going back? Wednesday, I think?

How are you hanging in there? Just checking in.

[rhet 2]

I feel your pain rhet, even though you and I bump heads alot. More less than often. My Father just got his catheter removed last week after his prostate surgery. The bag was leaking before too. I wish your family member the best though my friend. All of us, and our families face the devilish cancer. Best wishes, Your friend no matter how we disagree on a few issues, ~Willliam (BH)

I can stand at your side and fight for you, William.

We share more, I think, than we know.

Thank you for the comforting words. Means a lot, it does.

I pray your father recovers quickly, with minimum hassles, to enjoy many years yet.

[rhet 2]

So, this week you're going back? Wednesday, I think?

How are you hanging in there? Just checking in.

Yes, Wesnesday a.m., bright and early. They biopsy to confirm the benign status.

I'm okay.

Just terrified it's malignant after all.

He's not discussing this too much, but I overheard him talking to one of our daughters. He seems absolutely fine with the possibility of the worst -- which wouldn't be the worst, at all, would it, since he's a Christian?

I keep lecturing myself about that word "scared" and trying to claim the promises. But it isn't as easy as it sounds.

Amazing what power to heal the heart is in David's songs, isn't it?

[jwil59]

Yes, Wesnesday a.m., bright and early. They biopsy to confirm the benign status.

I'm okay.

Just terrified it's malignant after all.

He's not discussing this too much, but I overheard him talking to one of our daughters. He seems absolutely fine with the possibility of the worst -- which wouldn't be the worst, at all, would it, since he's a Christian?

I keep lecturing myself about that word "scared" and trying to claim the promises. But it isn't as easy as it sounds.

Amazing what power to heal the heart is in David's songs, isn't it?

No it's not easy. Remaininf faithfull during the hard times is tough indeed.

As tough as it is, I cannot even think about where we would be without that faith.

Yep it's hard so you have to hang tough with those promises you mention, in faith and love.

God bless you both

[rhet 2]

No it's not easy. Remaininf faithfull during the hard times is tough indeed.

As tough as it is, I cannot even think about where we would be without that faith.

Yep it's hard so you have to hang tough with those promises you mention, in faith and love.

God bless you both

Thank you.

Today is our anniversary.

I thank God for another year to share my beloved brother's life. It's been a good year for us both -- a totally blessed 35 total to date, full of fights resolved, fears and tears shared, hopes and hearts blended by the grace of the LORD our God, to seek each other's gain in service to the ONE Who Is.

[jwil59]

Thank you.

Today is our anniversary.

I thank God for another year to share my beloved brother's life. It's been a good year for us both -- a totally blessed 35 total to date, full of fights resolved, fears and tears shared, hopes and hearts blended by the grace of the LORD our God, to seek each other's gain in service to the ONE Who Is.

Congrats my friend. :clap::clap:

What you described is a Biblical marraige.

[JenT]

Thank you.

Today is our anniversary.

I thank God for another year to share my beloved brother's life. It's been a good year for us both -- a totally blessed 35 total to date, full of fights resolved, fears and tears shared, hopes and hearts blended by the grace of the LORD our God, to seek each other's gain in service to the ONE Who Is.


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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY RHET & CUDDLES!

[rhet 2]

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY RHET & CUDDLES!

Thank you.

But the real congratulations belong to the LORD: He put us together and kept us that way.

When we first started dating a long time ago, we were both part of the same church youth group. The entire group used to go out to the same coffee shop after services and talk about anything and everything, from school to jobs to church and theology.

He and I started slipping out early to meet in the park and walk for hours, talking about lots of things, but mostly about where the LORD was taking each of us in our own lives -- where we'd been and what we thought He wanted us to do with His gift of life.

Out of fear of sexual temptation, we never even held hands, though. sometimes, we'd sit on the grass, him on his side of the tree, me on mine.

Then, one night, he told me that he was convinced, after a great deal of prayer on the subject, that we were meant to be together. Then, after he told me why, he sent me home to think and pray about it myself. We deliberately stayed far apart for an entire week, just so we wouldn't influence each other.

I prayed HARD, just like my Bear told me to, looking for any reason I could think of to say no and walk away. I listed all the reasons why and all the reasons why not on a sheet of paper. And the more I prayed not to love him, not to cherish him as more than just my brother in Christ, the more I fought to find reasons to say no, the more I knew I did love him and wanted to share his life, have him share mine, knew that this union would please the LORD and was a blessed thing.

The first time we held hands was when he put the engagement ring on my finger -- just before we shared the first kiss and he held me so tenderly in his arms in that park near the school.

It took years for us to learn how to disagree constructively -- but the LORD got us through those times to bring absolute contentment in one another -- love that transcends what so many seem to think is love, but isn't -- just a deep abiding joy in one another's companionship.

He's always there, at the back of my mind, even when we're separated.

He's part of my very soul -- and always will be.

[Rhonda]

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY RHET & CUDDLES!

Oh Happy Anniversary Rhet :clap::clap:

[doodle5]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

RHET AND CUDDLES!!!

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carlene

[TheFallGuy]

Yes, Wesnesday a.m., bright and early. They biopsy to confirm the benign status.

I'm okay.

Just terrified it's malignant after all.
I'll pray its benign and operable. Hopefully this'll be resolved soon.
He's not discussing this too much, but I overheard him talking to one of our daughters. He seems absolutely fine with the possibility of the worst -- which wouldn't be the worst, at all, would it, since he's a Christian?
No, and even if he weren't Christian it wouldn't be the worst. From what you've told us, he sounds like a good man. God does not waste good people. He uses them for His purposes here and in the post-mortal realm.
I keep lecturing myself about that word "scared" and trying to claim the promises. But it isn't as easy as it sounds.
No. Nobody ever said that step would be easy. It's one of the hardest steps to take. As soon as I can figure out how to do it then maybe I'll be able to share the secret. ;) :hug:
Amazing what power to heal the heart is in David's songs, isn't it?
:D

[TheFallGuy]

Thank you.

But the real congratulations belong to the LORD: He put us together and kept us that way.

When we first started dating a long time ago, we were both part of the same church youth group. The entire group used to go out to the same coffee shop after services and talk about anything and everything, from school to jobs to church and theology.

He and I started slipping out early to meet in the park and walk for hours, talking about lots of things, but mostly about where the LORD was taking each of us in our own lives -- where we'd been and what we thought He wanted us to do with His gift of life.

Out of fear of sexual temptation, we never even held hands, though. sometimes, we'd sit on the grass, him on his side of the tree, me on mine.

Then, one night, he told me that he was convinced, after a great deal of prayer on the subject, that we were meant to be together. Then, after he told me why, he sent me home to think and pray about it myself. We deliberately stayed far apart for an entire week, just so we wouldn't influence each other.

I prayed HARD, just like my Bear told me to, looking for any reason I could think of to say no and walk away. I listed all the reasons why and all the reasons why not on a sheet of paper. And the more I prayed not to love him, not to cherish him as more than just my brother in Christ, the more I fought to find reasons to say no, the more I knew I did love him and wanted to share his life, have him share mine, knew that this union would please the LORD and was a blessed thing.

The first time we held hands was when he put the engagement ring on my finger -- just before we shared the first kiss and he held me so tenderly in his arms in that park near the school.

It took years for us to learn how to disagree constructively -- but the LORD got us through those times to bring absolute contentment in one another -- love that transcends what so many seem to think is love, but isn't -- just a deep abiding joy in one another's companionship.

He's always there, at the back of my mind, even when we're separated.

He's part of my very soul -- and always will be.

Congratulations on your anniversary. I love your story on how you two became one. It's wonderful.

"Just a deep abiding joy in one another's companionship."

I may have to steal that one. :D It's perfect.

[repchick]

May you and Cuddles have many more my dear friend.:clap::clap:

[doodle5]

Beautiful story how you met!!

J G and I were engaged 8 months before we married. There are rough places, we enjoy being with each other now and always have.

Our sons are a joyous reward!!

The Lord bless both of you!!!!

Carlene

[itsrea]

I know I'm late.. I got the email showing me you'd posted and what you said, but either my server or Hannity didn't want me in Hannity, cause it wouldn't load. :(

So I'm here late to say Happy Anniversary my friend.. :)

[rhet 2]

Thank you, my dear friends.

Just home from the biopsy -- will know that report by Thursday.

They also did a sonogram -- the VA doc agrees: no sign of cancer.

Just another week or two, and they'll remove at least 2/3 of the prostate.

He's sore and hurting, but he's doing fine.

Thank you all so much. Your prayers and your sweet counsel are making all the difference in the world.

I don't know what we'd do without you all.

[jwil59]

Thank you, my dear friends.

Just home from the biopsy -- will know that report by Thursday.

They also did a sonogram -- the VA doc agrees: no sign of cancer.

Just another week or two, and they'll remove at least 2/3 of the prostate.

He's sore and hurting, but he's doing fine.

Thank you all so much. Your prayers and your sweet counsel are making all the difference in the world.

I don't know what we'd do without you all.

So we keep praying in faith....................

You gotta keep hanging tough, things are moving along now. I have a good feeling.

[repchick]

So we keep praying in faith....................

You gotta keep hanging tough, things are moving along now. I have a good feeling.

Wise words Rhet.
So happy about the outcome. :dance::dance::hug::hug:

[jwil59]

Wise words Rhet.
So happy about the outcome. :dance::dance::hug::hug:

Hey you............

How ya feeling

[doodle5]

Waiting is the hard part!!

If at all possible do something.

When my husband was in the hopital waiting for tests, I walked 5 miles in the hopital and outside,around 6:30pm, my middle son and I drove to the Beach. Relaxing.

Sounds like you are more stuck thsn I was.

Carlene

[rhet 2]

Waiting is the hard part!!

If at all possible do something.

When my husband was in the hopital waiting for tests, I walked 5 miles in the hopital and outside,around 6:30pm, my middle son and I drove to the Beach. Relaxing.

Sounds like you are more stuck thsn I was.

Carlene

Like fine wine, I don't travel well, not at all at all.

But I'm laying in a broken stone sidewalk around the outside perimeter of my garden -- lots of digging and lugging of heavy concrete blocks, sweat pouring in a hot sun. Lots of very quiet soft alone time for prayer and meditation.

Does that count as a frustration reliever? :)) :hug:

[doodle5]

I wasn't expecting that. You did say, you were planning on doing this didn't know how soon. Love the out of doors and it really envigorates and blesses at the same time.

Carlene

[repchick]

Hey you............

How ya feeling

I'm doing pretty good.

How about you?

[jwil59]

I'm doing pretty good.

How about you?

Feeling pretty good. A little short of breath but overall good.

I'm praying for you friend.

[jwil59]

Like fine wine, I don't travel well, not at all at all.

But I'm laying in a broken stone sidewalk around the outside perimeter of my garden -- lots of digging and lugging of heavy concrete blocks, sweat pouring in a hot sun. Lots of very quiet soft alone time for prayer and meditation.

Does that count as a frustration reliever? :)) :hug:


That's it my friend stay busy and keep having faith............

You 2 are an inspiration for us all.

[JenT]

That's it my friend stay busy and keep having faith............

You 2 are an inspiration for us all.

In the extreme! (rushes by the front yard with hand over eyes)

Well reading it makes me FEEL more like working on the yard anyway...

HAPPY 4th of JULY! Keeping you in His hands with prayer! (wait, you would be there anyway) well it sounded good for a second...

Mega blessings!

[JenT]

Feeling pretty good. A little short of breath but overall good.

I'm praying for you friend.

Circles of prayers, bless you too Jeff!

[repchick]

Feeling pretty good. A little short of breath but overall good.

I'm praying for you friend.

As I am for you.

[rhet 2]

It is good.

It is very good.

As the LORD Himself pleases, for each and every one of us.

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY, my friends.

Remember to pray for His mercy for our father's father's father's father's children, generations unto generations, that our own children and grandchildren and, by the grace of God, our great-grandchildren shall know all the blessings that we ourselves have seen, especially the freedom to know and serve Him without persecution and obstruction from those who hate His Children so very unjustly.

[TheFallGuy]

Sorry I've been gone all week.... birthdays and family reunions to survive.....

So, have you heard anything? Hope you had a wonderful 4th of July.

[rhet 2]

Sorry I've been gone all week.... birthdays and family reunions to survive.....

So, have you heard anything? Hope you had a wonderful 4th of July.

Not yet. :((

We wait.

Meanwhile, our second daughter -- mother of my 6th grandbaby, 1 year old -- is having major marital crises -- husband becoming increasingly abusive psychologically, beginning to respond with shoves and physical -- physical is barely starting, but it's definitely escalating -- very emotional man, isolated spiritually, pushing his wife into isolation, too -- NOT HEALTHY -- not in the least.

I need HUGE wisdom to preserve and protect not just baby and daughter, but SIL and the marriage itself -- they both need counseling BIG TIME -- and he's obstinate as hell, refusing, blocking her attempts to find a new church, find a Christian counselor for herself, even.

Please pray.

With the Bear down and out, this is going to land square on my shoulders -- but abuse is NOT acceptable, whether physical or emotional. They either get help to make this a true marriage, where "they two become one," or her dad and I WILL intervene, not as her parents but as older Christians who refuse to allow two young Christians to fall into sin out of neglect.

[itsrea]

Not yet. :((

We wait.

Meanwhile, our second daughter -- mother of my 6th grandbaby, 1 year old -- is having major marital crises -- husband becoming increasingly abusive psychologically, beginning to respond with shoves and physical -- physical is barely starting, but it's definitely escalating -- very emotional man, isolated spiritually, pushing his wife into isolation, too -- NOT HEALTHY -- not in the least.

I need HUGE wisdom to preserve and protect not just baby and daughter, but SIL and the marriage itself -- they both need counseling BIG TIME -- and he's obstinate as hell, refusing, blocking her attempts to find a new church, find a Christian counselor for herself, even.1.) He cannot block her access the THEE Counselor so she is going to have to turn directly to the Lord Rhet.

2.) She will have to access a spiritual counselor without her husband.

I'm off to those tests so won't be able to respond, but tell her a woman-who-has-been-in-an-abusive-relationship-friend-of-yours says the next time he shoves she is to call the police. Period. No in, ands, or butts. It just might shock him enough to stop, and if not she has started the process of notifying the authorities.

[rhet 2]

1.) He cannot block her access the THEE Counselor so she is going to have to turn directly to the Lord Rhet.

2.) She will have to access a spiritual counselor without her husband.

I'm off to those tests so won't be able to respond, but tell her a woman-who-has-been-in-an-abusive-relationship-friend-of-yours says the next time he shoves she is to call the police. Period. No in, ands, or butts. It just might shock him enough to stop, and if not she has started the process of notifying the authorities.

Thank you, dear one.

Am praying about those tests.

Her dad's talking with her now, trying to get her to call the Abused Women's hotline where she can get professional advice anonymously. Her sister is hunting down Christian counselors both in Dallas and here -- if we have to, we'll have her and the baby here by Wednesday night, in counseling first available appointment. SIL can deal with his own reactions -- his choice: start forming constructive, God-honoring response/initiation patterns or lose what he should cherish most next to God Himself. If he chooses to fight this, we'll help him with a whole heart. But first and foremost is to secure all three of them from further disintegration into chaos and violence.

[TheFallGuy]

Not yet. :((

We wait.

Meanwhile, our second daughter -- mother of my 6th grandbaby, 1 year old -- is having major marital crises -- husband becoming increasingly abusive psychologically, beginning to respond with shoves and physical -- physical is barely starting, but it's definitely escalating -- very emotional man, isolated spiritually, pushing his wife into isolation, too -- NOT HEALTHY -- not in the least.

I need HUGE wisdom to preserve and protect not just baby and daughter, but SIL and the marriage itself -- they both need counseling BIG TIME -- and he's obstinate as hell, refusing, blocking her attempts to find a new church, find a Christian counselor for herself, even.

Please pray.

With the Bear down and out, this is going to land square on my shoulders -- but abuse is NOT acceptable, whether physical or emotional. They either get help to make this a true marriage, where "they two become one," or her dad and I WILL intervene, not as her parents but as older Christians who refuse to allow two young Christians to fall into sin out of neglect.

:mad:

I definitely don't like the sound of that. Sounds like they need to take a little break before he goes too far. I've seen too many times where this escalates and whole families are torn apart. Tell your daughter to take a vacation away from the abuse--she probably still loves him, and that is why she needs to take a vacation from him. She needs to step back from the emotion and see truly what is going on. Abusive relationships are a disaster for all.

She cannot allow this behavior to continue, so she needs to get away from it. Don't enable the behavior and excuse it. He NEEDS counseling and anger management courses. That is not a desire, but a MUST. If he's an emotional person and has started into physical attacks, and pushing is physical aggression.

If she truly loves him she needs to get away from him for a few days and break the cycle of abuse. She needs to understand that he MUST treat her as an adult, and she MUST treat him as an adult. I would not tolerate this from a co-worker. (I actually had a manipulative, emotionally abusive co-worker that I dealt with recently. I didn't understand what was going on at first. But, after I recognized it for what it was, we parted ways and I've been happier since.) And she shouldn't either.

That sort of childish, abusive behavior is intolerable on so many levels. If she loves him she needs to break the cycle of abuse and curtail that behavior. He needs to control his emotions and step aside from the abuse to prove he loves her.

Make her understand that this is NOT NORMAL. This is not acceptable. She probably still loves him, but to prove it, changes must be made. She needs to understand that he needs to respect her as a person, as his wife, and as the mother of his children. This goes beyond whatever excuses he may have for the emotional outbursts. Do NOT excuse the behavior. Do NOT enable the behavior.

:mad: Grrrrrrrrr........

[rhet 2]

:mad:

I definitely don't like the sound of that. Sounds like they need to take a little break before he goes too far. I've seen too many times where this escalates and whole families are torn apart. Tell your daughter to take a vacation away from the abuse--she probably still loves him, and that is why she needs to take a vacation from him. She needs to step back from the emotion and see truly what is going on. Abusive relationships are a disaster for all.

She cannot allow this behavior to continue, so she needs to get away from it. Don't enable the behavior and excuse it. He NEEDS counseling and anger management courses. That is not a desire, but a MUST. If he's an emotional person and has started into physical attacks, and pushing is physical aggression.

If she truly loves him she needs to get away from him for a few days and break the cycle of abuse. She needs to understand that he MUST treat her as an adult, and she MUST treat him as an adult. I would not tolerate this from a co-worker. (I actually had a manipulative, emotionally abusive co-worker that I dealt with recently. I didn't understand what was going on at first. But, after I recognized it for what it was, we parted ways and I've been happier since.) And she shouldn't either.

That sort of childish, abusive behavior is intolerable on so many levels. If she loves him she needs to break the cycle of abuse and curtail that behavior. He needs to control his emotions and step aside from the abuse to prove he loves her.

Make her understand that this is NOT NORMAL. This is not acceptable. She probably still loves him, but to prove it, changes must be made. She needs to understand that he needs to respect her as a person, as his wife, and as the mother of his children. This goes beyond whatever excuses he may have for the emotional outbursts. Do NOT excuse the behavior. Do NOT enable the behavior.

:mad: Grrrrrrrrr........

Good point.

For HIS sake, she needs out at least for a while -- in order to push him into the reform he MUST make for his own benefit.

And that's the only way she CAN save the marriage, by fleeing the abuse and pushing him to the edge.

And so she WILL hear, asap.

Thank you again, brother.

The Bear and I and the other kids are all determined to find a way for Christ to be glorified in this building mess born in hell itself, turning yet another human crisis into something positive and healthy instead.

[TheFallGuy]

Good point.

For HIS sake, she needs out at least for a while -- in order to push him into the reform he MUST make for his own benefit.

And that's the only way she CAN save the marriage, by fleeing the abuse and pushing him to the edge.

And so she WILL hear, asap.

Thank you again, brother.

The Bear and I and the other kids are all determined to find a way for Christ to be glorified in this building mess born in hell itself, turning yet another human crisis into something positive and healthy instead.

We train others how to treat us.

Sorry. This nonsense makes me mad. I've seen too many relationships where this type of stuff ruins not only the adults' lives but their children's as well. My older brother has dealt with this except on the receiving end of psychological and emotional abuse.

It's not pushing him to the edge. It's stopping the cycle and issuing a wake-up call. A "Hey, I'm an adult and will not be treated this way. Grow up! Act like a man!" type of thing. Intervention before it becomes irrevocably damaged.

Again, wishing I could do more than be a keyboard commando....

:hug:

[rhet 2]

We train others how to treat us.

Sorry. This nonsense makes me mad. I've seen too many relationships where this type of stuff ruins not only the adults' lives but their children's as well. My older brother has dealt with this except on the receiving end of psychological and emotional abuse.

It's not pushing him to the edge. It's stopping the cycle and issuing a wake-up call. A "Hey, I'm an adult and will not be treated this way. Grow up! Act like a man!" type of thing. Intervention before it becomes irrevocably damaged.

Again, wishing I could do more than be a keyboard commando....

:hug:

You're right again about that word "edge" :hug:

Without you "keyboard commandos," how many major booboos would I commit? "A word of wisdom in due season..........."

[jwil59]

Not yet. :((

We wait.

Meanwhile, our second daughter -- mother of my 6th grandbaby, 1 year old -- is having major marital crises -- husband becoming increasingly abusive psychologically, beginning to respond with shoves and physical -- physical is barely starting, but it's definitely escalating -- very emotional man, isolated spiritually, pushing his wife into isolation, too -- NOT HEALTHY -- not in the least.

I need HUGE wisdom to preserve and protect not just baby and daughter, but SIL and the marriage itself -- they both need counseling BIG TIME -- and he's obstinate as hell, refusing, blocking her attempts to find a new church, find a Christian counselor for herself, even.

Please pray.

With the Bear down and out, this is going to land square on my shoulders -- but abuse is NOT acceptable, whether physical or emotional. They either get help to make this a true marriage, where "they two become one," or her dad and I WILL intervene, not as her parents but as older Christians who refuse to allow two young Christians to fall into sin out of neglect.

Wow, I am praying about this sis.

Enough already, yall don't need this right now.

[rhet 2]

Wow, I am praying about this sis.

Enough already, yall don't need this right now.

Thank you.

She's gone back into denial, pretending she didn't call her sister nearly frantic with fear this morning.

I want to weep. :((

But, I'll trust my LORD and Savior. He knows. And He IS all sufficient for those three, too.

[JenT]

Thank you.

She's gone back into denial, pretending she didn't call her sister nearly frantic with fear this morning.

I want to weep. :((

But, I'll trust my LORD and Savior. He knows. And He IS all sufficient for those three, too.

Praying for wisdom for your whole family Rhet, and that husband too. Is he under financial stress or something? Just wondering what's going on with him.

I'm also a little unclear, is it your sister-in-law's husband AND your 2nd daughter's husband?

[rhet 2]

Praying for wisdom for your whole family Rhet, and that husband too. Is he under financial stress or something? Just wondering what's going on with him.

I'm also a little unclear, is it your sister-in-law's husband AND your 2nd daughter's husband?

It's my 2nd daughter's husband. Carol (my "Song of Joy") and Michael.

His father was very abusive, I think, and his relationship with his mother and sister (only family) is quite strange in their relationship patterns.

And, yes, there are financial stresses. And job related pressures, as well. Plus adjusting to a new baby.

But, more than that, he does have problems: control issues and problems being open with others. He tends to shut down and close himself off when issues arise he feels threatened by and thus unable to control -- a fear response that's quite unhealthy, in some ways, IMO, combined with a sort of twisted, knotty, tangled miscomprehension of the Biblical male head of family doctrine.

But prayers are already paying off.

She stood her ground about a purchase she made yesterday, the organization of her kitchen (they just moved to a new apartment), and conflict over how to treat the minor fever the baby started running last night: he wanted to dictate the meds, she insisted on following the doctor's instructions -- he got angry over the Motrin vs. Tylenol issue and locked himself into a computer game -- but he yielded on the other two potential conflicts without apparent anger reactions and actually took out the trash for her and cleaned up some of the sloppy messes he had made around the apartment.

She has agreed -- verbally at least -- that she MUST find a church and BE THERE, regardless of his reactions and dictates -- and needs a counselor to at least teach her better response/initiation habits of her own.

I hope and pray she's not lying to herself and thus lying to us over the phone.

Dammit, being a six hour drive away from her in this situation, with the Bear down and out for the time being, is MOST discomforting, since I cannot see and evaluate the situation with my own eyes. (Talk about "control issues" -- man, do I understand what's going on in Michael's head! -- maybe. The LORD alone is the only ONE Who truly sees the heart and mind of any single one of us. sigh BIG sigh.)

But, Michael's a Christian brother -- and he MUST NOT fall by wayside. Neither must Carol or Abigail. Whatever the hell's going on, this cycle MUST be broken once and for all, order and godliness and peace and joy and thanksgiving restored, rebuilt, brought to a new and solid foundation that will never again be shaken like this, no matter what the future holds.

When Christians cannot rejoice and give thanks in the LORD and in each other, Satan's been messing around in the Garden again, tearing down what the LORD wants built -- and that's not good, not at all at all, especially not in my own family.

[jwil59]

Thank you.

She's gone back into denial, pretending she didn't call her sister nearly frantic with fear this morning.

I want to weep. :((

But, I'll trust my LORD and Savior. He knows. And He IS all sufficient for those three, too.

You are right, His grace is sufficent and He does know. I know it still hurts though, and for that I am sorry.

I am praying about all this sis

[jwil59]

It's my 2nd daughter's husband. Carol (my "Song of Joy") and Michael.

His father was very abusive, I think, and his relationship with his mother and sister (only family) is quite strange in their relationship patterns.

And, yes, there are financial stresses. And job related pressures, as well. Plus adjusting to a new baby.

But, more than that, he does have problems: control issues and problems being open with others. He tends to shut down and close himself off when issues arise he feels threatened by and thus unable to control -- a fear response that's quite unhealthy, in some ways, IMO, combined with a sort of twisted, knotty, tangled miscomprehension of the Biblical male head of family doctrine.

But prayers are already paying off.

She stood her ground about a purchase she made yesterday, the organization of her kitchen (they just moved to a new apartment), and conflict over how to treat the minor fever the baby started running last night: he wanted to dictate the meds, she insisted on following the doctor's instructions -- he got angry over the Motrin vs. Tylenol issue and locked himself into a computer game -- but he yielded on the other two potential conflicts without apparent anger reactions and actually took out the trash for her and cleaned up some of the sloppy messes he had made around the apartment.

She has agreed -- verbally at least -- that she MUST find a church and BE THERE, regardless of his reactions and dictates -- and needs a counselor to at least teach her better response/initiation habits of her own.

I hope and pray she's not lying to herself and thus lying to us over the phone.

Dammit, being a six hour drive away from her in this situation, with the Bear down and out for the time being, is MOST discomforting, since I cannot see and evaluate the situation with my own eyes. (Talk about "control issues" -- man, do I understand what's going on in Michael's head! -- maybe. The LORD alone is the only ONE Who truly sees the heart and mind of any single one of us. sigh BIG sigh.)

But, Michael's a Christian brother -- and he MUST NOT fall by wayside. Neither must Carol or Abigail. Whatever the hell's going on, this cycle MUST be broken once and for all, order and godliness and peace and joy and thanksgiving restored, rebuilt, brought to a new and solid foundation that will never again be shaken like this, no matter what the future holds.

When Christians cannot rejoice and give thanks in the LORD and in each other, Satan's been messing around in the Garden again, tearing down what the LORD wants built -- and that's not good, not at all at all, especially not in my own family.

It might appear that Satan wins a couple battles along the way but actually that was a part of the greater plan anyway. We are on the right team sis :)

[JenT]

I wish their children were a little older. Every time I lost my temper with my kids when they were young, I asked them to lay their hands on me and pray for me not to act like that. It really broke that generational pattern, big time.

I mean I could feel it, an irrational anger would come over me with expectations beyond what any child could be expected for, and afterward I would kick myself for it. I never abused them or anything I would just get cranky and short. After two or three times of their praying over me, and also knowing that that was not how God would have them be treated (huge relief for me that they understood that) that anger was gone and it never came back.

Prayers of children are powerful. God really listens to their sincere hearts.

[rhet 2]

I wish their children were a little older. Every time I lost my temper with my kids when they were young, I asked them to lay their hands on me and pray for me not to act like that. It really broke that generational pattern, big time.

I mean I could feel it, an irrational anger would come over me with expectations beyond what any child could be expected for, and afterward I would kick myself for it. I never abused them or anything I would just get cranky and short. After two or three times of their praying over me, and also knowing that that was not how God would have them be treated (huge relief for me that they understood that) that anger was gone and it never came back.

Prayers of children are powerful. God really listens to their sincere hearts.

Now THAT is truth.

Perhaps why Christ said, "Except as you become like little children........."

Children TRUST without question, without objection. They just TRUST.

[TheFallGuy]

I wish their children were a little older. Every time I lost my temper with my kids when they were young, I asked them to lay their hands on me and pray for me not to act like that. It really broke that generational pattern, big time.

I mean I could feel it, an irrational anger would come over me with expectations beyond what any child could be expected for, and afterward I would kick myself for it. I never abused them or anything I would just get cranky and short. After two or three times of their praying over me, and also knowing that that was not how God would have them be treated (huge relief for me that they understood that) that anger was gone and it never came back.

Prayers of children are powerful. God really listens to their sincere hearts.

Very sage advice. I think I'm going to use this for when I get angry. I love it. Thanks!

[blazer]

Praying for you and your family, Rhet!:hug:

[TheFallGuy]

Any updates? We're still praying for you on both fronts, hon.

[rhet 2]

Any updates? We're still praying for you on both fronts, hon.

Thanks.

Right now, I'm just fretting a tiny bit about why no biopsy results yesterday. Won't get really icky over it until Monday, though.

And money is getting a tad bit squeaky, since he's able to work so very little. Not panicky ... yet -- and I'm betting on the LORD being a WALL on that one, too.

I HATE WAITING. super growl -- not at the LORD, just at the dad-nab-it medical profession, God love 'em.

LORD, give me patience, PLEASE!

Thank you, Fall Guy.

Thank you, Blazer.

Knowing we've got so much prayer working on this makes all the difference in our ability to hang tough and not panic.

[doodle5]

Rhet,

This waiting in the medical especially when one of your loved ones is envolved, GETS STICKY WHEN IT'S YOUR LOVED ONE THAT YOU ARE WAITING FOR XXXX TO HAPPEN.
I don't know which is slower: Government or Hospital's or the Specialist!!

In the meantime we pray and trust in the Lord's wisdom. Is. 55... His ways are higher than our ways and His thoughts are higher than ours. He created the world, He will take care of your situation!! He carries us by the Word of His Power!!

LOVE AND HUGGS

doodle

[ExDem]

Thanks, folks.

BIL suggested could be prostate, colon, or gall bladder -- or just impacted bowel. ONLY a doc can know and only after several tests. All possibilities require medical treatment.

No dice. He won't go in.

And all I can do is pray and pour him water and juice.

Prayers for you and Cuddles. I know what you are going through, Rhet.
I am married to a man, as well.

[blazer]

I know about the waiting. Sometimes I rattle their cages for them. I have been known to go to medical records at the hosspital and request them!

[repchick]

I know about the waiting. I always look at as no news is good news.

Still praying about this. Praying about the $ situation too. :hug:

[rhet 2]

I know about the waiting. I always look at as no news is good news.

Still praying about this. Praying about the $ situation too. :hug:

You are ALL such darlings, I don't know how to say thank you enough.

I am so weary of watching him struggle to find the energy to do some little something that just a few months ago would have been done with hardly a thought. And then fretting about the money he's not earning, trying not to ask me to do things for him because he knows how tired I, too, am...............

But, the LORD knows tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow -- and His charity never fails.

So, we wait and do what we can.

and your love, your patience, your own charity towards us in those prayers and these words of encouragement so many give us each day -- the difference you all are between surviving and shattering under this one.

[Yasuo]

Rhet,...

I think we forget sometimes that we as Christians are heirs to the Abrahamic covenant. Specifically: I will bless them that bless you, and curse those who curse you.

We, are God's kids!!! We have a heavenly father who looks upon his children with same feelings of an earthly father. And what good and kind father smiles in sadistic glee when he sees his children being picked on?

He sees Bear; your daughter; your son-in-law, and you. He sees what Satan is doing to you, and He is righteously P.O.ed. Satan, or whatever imps are doing his bidding, are so enjoying picking on you, that they forget that our Heavenly Father is keeping track of every pinch they inflict. And at the time of His choosing ---Now; Later, or The Judgement--- there will be PAYBACK, with interest.

And as God is the Supreme Judge ---yea and amen--- His is the discretion as to how Satan renders said payback. I ask you to let your imagination run righteously riot and consider what Abbadon might be compelled to forfiet as a result your family being attacked.

Dominions,... little groups of people,... individuals,... and who knows what else. All because Satan picked on you and your house, and other Christian houses. Lucifer gets mad,... attacks others,... and he has to forfeit again! The chump can't win!

I'm not going to say rejoice. Not with what you're going through. But mayhap, you'll able to righteously smirk, knowing Ye Olde Great-Granddaddy of Liars is going to have to cough it up for the grief he's been giving you and your house. And if it's not a blessing to you, it will be a blessing to others.

Hope this helps.

Yasuo

[rhet 2]

Rhet,...

I think we forget sometimes that we as Christians are heirs to the Abrahamic covenant. Specifically: I will bless them that bless you, and curse those who curse you.

We, are God's kids!!! We have a heavenly father who looks upon his children with same feelings of an earthly father. And what good and kind father smiles in sadistic glee when he sees his children being picked on?

He sees Bear; your daughter; your son-in-law, and you. He sees what Satan is doing to you, and He is righteously P.O.ed. Satan, or whatever imps are doing his bidding, are so enjoying picking on you, that they forget that our Heavenly Father is keeping track of every pinch they inflict. And at the time of His choosing ---Now; Later, or The Judgement--- there will be PAYBACK, with interest.

And as God is the Supreme Judge ---yea and amen--- His is the discretion as to how Satan renders said payback. I ask you to let your imagination run righteously riot and consider what Abbadon might be compelled to forfiet as a result your family being attacked.

Dominions,... little groups of people,... individuals,... and who knows what else. All because Satan picked on you and your house, and other Christian houses. Lucifer gets mad,... attacks others,... and he has to forfeit again! The chump can't win!

I'm not going to say rejoice. Not with what you're going through. But mayhap, you'll able to righteously smirk, knowing Ye Olde Great-Granddaddy of Liars is going to have to cough it up for the grief he's been giving you and your house. And if it's not a blessing to you, it will be a blessing to others.

Hope this helps.

Yasuo

It does help. Very much so.

You're right. I do forget that.

I just want all the pain and misery that bastard wanna-be god has caused the world to stop.

There's been too much blood, too many screams of real agony. What I saw in Egypt and in Africa, what others have told me about in India and Indonesia and the Philippines -- I want to bawl my eyes out and just scream in frustration and rage at the brutality -- not just of Satan and his vicious little nasty cohorts -- but at what mankind willingly helps him do.

And what horrifies me even more is how mankind does such evil yet claims its all for the good. They praise themselves while working such iniquity.

Hell is not vicious enough to payback some of the things we ourselves have done.

Yet Christ died even for hell-born monsters like the imams, even for Hitler and Stalin and Diocletion and Caligula. And prayed, "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do."

Such love as His flattens me, it truly does.

But, you are right. Along with absolute and unlimited love, there is also absolute and unlimited justice and mercy -- mercy for those who repent and seek Him, mercy for the victims of such horror -- mercy that will see the evil doers, angel and man alike, removed forever from power to do still more harm.

He told us to pray to "shorten the days" till His coming. And, man, do I ever!

Just yesterday, I had to dispose of a dead baby sparrow lying in the driveway. What a horrid, stupid waste of life and beauty. I know He weeps even harder than I over that poor little innocent. Yet, for our sakes, He holds His hand and waits, delaying and enduring such loss until the last of us who will accept His gift has done so. I am torn, dreading what comes next -- and the agony of the innocent during the reign of AntiChrist -- and yet it must be before our LORD returns to end it forever more. For the evil of man has not yet reached its fullness and there are still those who will repent even during the very last days.

I just wish those days would come and go quickly quickly quickly so all this suffering and heart ache we cause will stop forever more when He takes His throne at last.

So, I thank you for reminding me of His sovereignty and the promise that justice will be done, that the workers of iniquity will be removed from power to inflict such harm, and that there is a reason why we must endure yet a little longer, waiting for the Day of Glory when peace is as last restored.

If Christ can wait and endure such sorrow, if He can hold His Hand, then surely so can my Bear Who Cuddles and I.

As the LORD wills -- and in His time, not ours. I shall trust His Judgment. Especially with such help as I receive here from others like yourself who share the faith and the hope which holds us all up through terrible events, things far worse than what my Bear and I face right now.

We do, he and I, have so much to rejoice and give thanks over. So much. And I can, indeed, rejoice at the promise of Satan and his minions being forever removed, never to wreak such hell on earth again.

That is, indeed, a good thought. A very good thought.

[jwil59]

It does help. Very much so.

You're right. I do forget that.

I just want all the pain and misery that bastard wanna-be god has caused the world to stop.

There's been too much blood, too many screams of real agony. What I saw in Egypt and in Africa, what others have told me about in India and Indonesia and the Philippines -- I want to bawl my eyes out and just scream in frustration and rage at the brutality -- not just of Satan and his vicious little nasty cohorts -- but at what mankind willingly helps him do.

And what horrifies me even more is how mankind does such evil yet claims its all for the good. They praise themselves while working such iniquity.

Hell is not vicious enough to payback some of the things we ourselves have done.

Yet Christ died even for hell-born monsters like the imams, even for Hitler and Stalin and Diocletion and Caligula. And prayed, "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do."

Such love as His flattens me, it truly does.

But, you are right. Along with absolute and unlimited love, there is also absolute and unlimited justice and mercy -- mercy for those who repent and seek Him, mercy for the victims of such horror -- mercy that will see the evil doers, angel and man alike, removed forever from power to do still more harm.

He told us to pray to "shorten the days" till His coming. And, man, do I ever!

Just yesterday, I had to dispose of a dead baby sparrow lying in the driveway. What a horrid, stupid waste of life and beauty. I know He weeps even harder than I over that poor little innocent. Yet, for our sakes, He holds His hand and waits, delaying and enduring such loss until the last of us who will accept His gift has done so. I am torn, dreading what comes next -- and the agony of the innocent during the reign of AntiChrist -- and yet it must be before our LORD returns to end it forever more. For the evil of man has not yet reached its fullness and there are still those who will repent even during the very last days.

I just wish those days would come and go quickly quickly quickly so all this suffering and heart ache we cause will stop forever more when He takes His throne at last.

So, I thank you for reminding me of His sovereignty and the promise that justice will be done, that the workers of iniquity will be removed from power to inflict such harm, and that there is a reason why we must endure yet a little longer, waiting for the Day of Glory when peace is as last restored.

If Christ can wait and endure such sorrow, if He can hold His Hand, then surely so can my Bear Who Cuddles and I.

As the LORD wills -- and in His time, not ours. I shall trust His Judgment. Especially with such help as I receive here from others like yourself who share the faith and the hope which holds us all up through terrible events, things far worse than what my Bear and I face right now.

We do, he and I, have so much to rejoice and give thanks over. So much. And I can, indeed, rejoice at the promise of Satan and his minions being forever removed, never to wreak such hell on earth again.

That is, indeed, a good thought. A very good thought.

THis is ture, hang onto those promises my feind.

I am praying for you guys, hang in there

[bella-day]

You and your Cuddles remain in my thoughts and prayers rhet.

[itsrea]

It does help. Very much so.

You're right. I do forget that.

I just want all the pain and misery that bastard wanna-be god has caused the world to stop.

There's been too much blood, too many screams of real agony. What I saw in Egypt and in Africa, what others have told me about in India and Indonesia and the Philippines -- I want to bawl my eyes out and just scream in frustration and rage at the brutality -- not just of Satan and his vicious little nasty cohorts -- but at what mankind willingly helps him do.

And what horrifies me even more is how mankind does such evil yet claims its all for the good. They praise themselves while working such iniquity.

Hell is not vicious enough to payback some of the things we ourselves have done.

Yet Christ died even for hell-born monsters like the imams, even for Hitler and Stalin and Diocletion and Caligula. And prayed, "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do."

Such love as His flattens me, it truly does.

But, you are right. Along with absolute and unlimited love, there is also absolute and unlimited justice and mercy -- mercy for those who repent and seek Him, mercy for the victims of such horror -- mercy that will see the evil doers, angel and man alike, removed forever from power to do still more harm.

He told us to pray to "shorten the days" till His coming. And, man, do I ever!

Just yesterday, I had to dispose of a dead baby sparrow lying in the driveway. What a horrid, stupid waste of life and beauty. I know He weeps even harder than I over that poor little innocent. Yet, for our sakes, He holds His hand and waits, delaying and enduring such loss until the last of us who will accept His gift has done so. I am torn, dreading what comes next -- and the agony of the innocent during the reign of AntiChrist -- and yet it must be before our LORD returns to end it forever more. For the evil of man has not yet reached its fullness and there are still those who will repent even during the very last days.

I just wish those days would come and go quickly quickly quickly so all this suffering and heart ache we cause will stop forever more when He takes His throne at last.

So, I thank you for reminding me of His sovereignty and the promise that justice will be done, that the workers of iniquity will be removed from power to inflict such harm, and that there is a reason why we must endure yet a little longer, waiting for the Day of Glory when peace is as last restored.

If Christ can wait and endure such sorrow, if He can hold His Hand, then surely so can my Bear Who Cuddles and I.

As the LORD wills -- and in His time, not ours. I shall trust His Judgment. Especially with such help as I receive here from others like yourself who share the faith and the hope which holds us all up through terrible events, things far worse than what my Bear and I face right now.

We do, he and I, have so much to rejoice and give thanks over. So much. And I can, indeed, rejoice at the promise of Satan and his minions being forever removed, never to wreak such hell on earth again.

That is, indeed, a good thought. A very good thought.:hug: Rhet :hug: I know that it's VERYVERYVERYVERYVERYVERY hard to do because I struggle with it ALLLLLLLLLLLL the time, but try to pray FOR those that carry out satan's works.. it's very hard to be angry AT or WITH someone when praying FOR them, and the Lord does NOT want our souls and lives filled with anger.

In order to please the good God we follow we should at least TRY.

[rhet 2]

:hug: Rhet :hug: I know that it's VERYVERYVERYVERYVERYVERY hard to do because I struggle with it ALLLLLLLLLLLL the time, but try to pray FOR those that carry out satan's works.. it's very hard to be angry AT or WITH someone when praying FOR them, and the Lord does NOT want our souls and lives filled with anger.

In order to please the good God we follow we should at least TRY.

Truth.

Unfortunately, rather like Jonah, I don't WANT to "go to Nineveh" by means of prayer so the nasties get saved and escape the consequences of their nastiness after all.

But you are right. I think I'd like the inside of a big fish even less.

And praying for the nasties and trying so very hard to share what I know to be true, that does make me dislike them less.

I think I'll redouble the prayers for Ahmahdinejad and the mullahs of Tehran and Nasrallah and Pelosi and the Clintons and Obama. Certainly, old Kennedy has seemed a lot less despicable lately. Pity CAN soften the human heart. Heck, I might even pray hard enough for them I'll stop thinking of them as Obamanator and Clintoneesta and maybe even not as Baal worshipers offering human blood sacrifice to Molloch.

And that is not meant to be satire but an honest hope.

Right now, mostly because a change of attitude would make me closer to the LORD -- which would be a selfish motive -- but maybe, if I live long enough, I'll be able to do so for their sakes too.

:hug:

[rhet 2]

Biopsy results just in.

Two of the twelve show malignancy. The doc says this is the most common form of prostate cancer.

They will do a bone scan sometime in the next two weeks to see whether or not it has metastasized, then remove the entire prostate and see where to go from there.

God, strengthen our faith and our hope and let not dismay or fear entire into our hearts. Endurance and courage and peace of soul; provision for the food we eat and the bills we face just to stay alive, but,mostly, the grace to continue singing the glories of the ONE Who IS. For surely HE IS WORTHY. He is God, and who are my Bear Who Cuddles and I that He should be mindful of us? As He wills, so be it, so long as Christ is glorified, for the Day of our Redemption surely comes in His own Time and according as He Knows Best.

And, still, we have not faced the tiniest measure of the test of faith that our LORD did.

So be it.

"He is my Refuge and my Fortress, my God. And in Him will I trust."

Let David's words echo in my heart and mind, LORD. Let me not forget.

Amen.

[itsrea]

:hug:Biopsy results just in.

Two of the twelve show malignancy. The doc says this is the most common form of prostate cancer.

They will do a bone scan sometime in the next two weeks to see whether or not it has metastasized, then remove the entire prostate and see where to go from there.

God, strengthen our faith and our hope and let not dismay or fear entire into our hearts. Endurance and courage and peace of soul; provision for the food we eat and the bills we face just to stay alive, but,mostly, the grace to continue singing the glories of the ONE Who IS. For surely HE IS WORTHY. He is God, and who are my Bear Who Cuddles and I that He should be mindful of us? As He wills, so be it, so long as Christ is glorified, for the Day of our Redemption surely comes in His own Time and according as He Knows Best.

And, still, we have not faced the tiniest measure of the test of faith that our LORD did.

So be it.

"He is my Refuge and my Fortress, my God. And in Him will I trust."

Let David's words echo in my heart and mind, LORD. Let me not forget.

Amen.:hug: Rhet :hug: You and your Bear, and all of your family are in my prayers, and I will pray in agreement with you by adding my Amen to your prayer.. and I'll add my own and ask you to pray in in agreement with me (keeping in mind Jesus promises where two or more are gathered in My name....) and ask the Lord to hold you both close to His heart while He works in the doctors minds and hearts and leads their hands and decisions and course, and that, while He does all that, keeping in mind that He loves you both as much as He loves Jesus, He will see fit to heal your Bear.

Amen

[jwil59]

Biopsy results just in.

Two of the twelve show malignancy. The doc says this is the most common form of prostate cancer.

They will do a bone scan sometime in the next two weeks to see whether or not it has metastasized, then remove the entire prostate and see where to go from there.

God, strengthen our faith and our hope and let not dismay or fear entire into our hearts. Endurance and courage and peace of soul; provision for the food we eat and the bills we face just to stay alive, but,mostly, the grace to continue singing the glories of the ONE Who IS. For surely HE IS WORTHY. He is God, and who are my Bear Who Cuddles and I that He should be mindful of us? As He wills, so be it, so long as Christ is glorified, for the Day of our Redemption surely comes in His own Time and according as He Knows Best.

And, still, we have not faced the tiniest measure of the test of faith that our LORD did.

So be it.

"He is my Refuge and my Fortress, my God. And in Him will I trust."

Let David's words echo in my heart and mind, LORD. Let me not forget.

Amen.

Amen........................

I am praying really hard about this. Your faith is a blessing to me.

[rhet 2]

:hug::hug: Rhet :hug: You and your Bear, and all of your family are in my prayers, and I will pray in agreement with you by adding my Amen to your prayer.. and I'll add my own and ask you to pray in in agreement with me (keeping in mind Jesus promises where two or more are gathered in My name....) and ask the Lord to hold you both close to His heart while He works in the doctors minds and hearts and leads their hands and decisions and course, and that, while He does all that, keeping in mind that He loves you both as much as He loves Jesus, He will see fit to heal your Bear.

Amen

Thank you.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

My amen to your prayers, as well.

[rhet 2]

Amen........................

I am praying really hard about this. Your faith is a blessing to me.

And your's to me, my brother.

And your's to me.

May He come quicklyquicklyquickly. May He come.

[repchick]

Rhet my dear ,dear friend who has helped me through so much. I will pray for you and yours.

Most of you don't know but Rhet and I keep in contact daily. She has been a great help to me. I Don't know how to thank her. I'm saddened she and her family must go through this. :cry:

[rhet 2]

Rhet my dear ,dear friend who has helped me through so much. I will pray for you and yours.

Most of you don't know but Rhet and I keep in contact daily. She has been a great help to me. I Don't know how to thank her. I'm saddened she and her family must go through this. :cry:

No worse than you and yours, my dear friend.

The LORD gave us the Body of Christ, the fellowship of all who believe in Him, to be there for one another to help each of us endure what we must.

You help me a great deal, more than you can know this side of Heaven.

Together, we will all of us not only survive but thrive, not just now in this life time, but through all eternity.

MAJOR HUGS

[JenT]

oh (*(*(*(*( rhet )*)*)*)*) so sorry to hear this. Will be lifting you and Cuddles up in prayer, please keep us posted.

I gotta admit I'm a little confused, I thought the test results were coming back tomorrow? Or wait, that was Curtis' wife...

Okay, two weeks. Will be praying until then. :hug:

[gattaca]

rhet omg im sooo sorry =((

im sorry i dont know much about cancer, does this mean he has colon cancer? ughh i hate this damned disease, how can we in 2008 still not have a cure for this dreaded disease..

stay strong rett there many who love you, and most importantly, GOD loves you.

[mboncher]

:eek::eek:

:((:((:((:((

:pray::pray::pray::pray:

[rhet 2]

rhet omg im sooo sorry =((

im sorry i dont know much about cancer, does this mean he has colon cancer? ughh i hate this damned disease, how can we in 2008 still not have a cure for this dreaded disease..

stay strong rett there many who love you, and most importantly, GOD loves you.

Probably not in the colon.......... yet.

If it's still localized to the prostate, removing the prostate plus chemo to stop spreading will fix it.

If it's spread, whole different ball game entirely.

The major risk the oncologist seems concerned about is whether it's reached bone marrow or not.

I think. Maybe. Not that I know that much -- or understand what I've read so far. But my research on the disease is VERY skimpy, at best.

[mboncher]

Oh no... Please God don't let it have reached bone marrow. You aren't kidding when you say if it metastasized and spread it's a whole new ballgame. My uncle had lung cancer, and had it beat, but he couldn't stop smoking and they missed some of the cancer, it spread and he was never able to recover.

You've no idea how hard I'm praying for you two. makes all the **** in my life seem insignificant.

[rhet 2]

Oh no... Please God don't let it have reached bone marrow. You aren't kidding when you say if it metastasized and spread it's a whole new ballgame. My uncle had lung cancer, and had it beat, but he couldn't stop smoking and they missed some of the cancer, it spread and he was never able to recover.

You've no idea how hard I'm praying for you two. makes all the **** in my life seem insignificant.

Thank you, dear one.

But, your **** isn't insignificant at all.

We need you to thrive.

The Bear and I cannot live forever -- and we need men and women of character and strength and faith in the LORD to take our place as we wear out and lay down the Cross.

You've got to pick that Cross up and carry it for us, each generation in its own turn.

[bella-day]

Biopsy results just in.

Two of the twelve show malignancy. The doc says this is the most common form of prostate cancer.

They will do a bone scan sometime in the next two weeks to see whether or not it has metastasized, then remove the entire prostate and see where to go from there.

God, strengthen our faith and our hope and let not dismay or fear entire into our hearts. Endurance and courage and peace of soul; provision for the food we eat and the bills we face just to stay alive, but,mostly, the grace to continue singing the glories of the ONE Who IS. For surely HE IS WORTHY. He is God, and who are my Bear Who Cuddles and I that He should be mindful of us? As He wills, so be it, so long as Christ is glorified, for the Day of our Redemption surely comes in His own Time and according as He Knows Best.

And, still, we have not faced the tiniest measure of the test of faith that our LORD did.

So be it.

"He is my Refuge and my Fortress, my God. And in Him will I trust."

Let David's words echo in my heart and mind, LORD. Let me not forget.

Amen.


I'm so sorry to read of the biopsy results.

The strength of your faith is amazing rhet. Your faith in God will carry you through this. Stay strong in your faith.

You and your Bear have been in my prayers each and every day.

:hug::pray::pray::hug:

[jwil59]

And your's to me, my brother.

And your's to me.

May He come quicklyquicklyquickly. May He come.

I gotta say I am about ready too my friend, In His time.

I am sooo praying for you guys

[doodle5]

Rhet,

http://mayo clinic.com[/URL]

Carlene

[mboncher]

Well if you come to the Mayo, you have at least one friend in the area. ;)

[rhet 2]

Thank you each and every one so very much.

I wish we COULD afford the Mayo. But the VA is doing good by him, I think. He LIKES this doc, anyway. And that counts a TON in my book.

To tell the truth, I'm so sick and tired of all the hurt and pain and misery in this world, I'd like to scream and howl with rage and beat something to shreds.

But that's the old me, not the one Christ recreated when I believed on Him and accepted His gift.

So, I just pray He fixes problems, one by one by one -- and HURRIES UP getting Himself on that Throne in Jerusalem. "Pray for the days to be shortened" is becoming a constant any more.

None of this crap -- not just my problems, LOTS of pain and sorrow and stresses and strains for so many lovely people -- IT"S WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG. And He's just got to fix it NOW.

[jwil59]

Thank you each and every one so very much.

I wish we COULD afford the Mayo. But the VA is doing good by him, I think. He LIKES this doc, anyway. And that counts a TON in my book.

To tell the truth, I'm so sick and tired of all the hurt and pain and misery in this world, I'd like to scream and howl with rage and beat something to shreds.

But that's the old me, not the one Christ recreated when I believed on Him and accepted His gift.

So, I just pray He fixes problems, one by one by one -- and HURRIES UP getting Himself on that Throne in Jerusalem. "Pray for the days to be shortened" is becoming a constant any more.

None of this crap -- not just my problems, LOTS of pain and sorrow and stresses and strains for so many lovely people -- IT"S WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG. And He's just got to fix it NOW.

It's all for our good and His glory. What He didn't promuse us was a rose garden. It's all kinda trivial when you look at it up against eternity.

I'm with you though friend, enough already.

In His time, I promise you it's worth the wait

[doodle5]

Rhet,

go to the link and get on the link of mayclinic.com. We find alot of information there!!

mayoclinic.com.

We go to the link about medication and side effects or symptoms we are having.

Check the medications you have now.

Carlene

[TheFallGuy]

Biopsy results just in.

Two of the twelve show malignancy. The doc says this is the most common form of prostate cancer.

They will do a bone scan sometime in the next two weeks to see whether or not it has metastasized, then remove the entire prostate and see where to go from there.

God, strengthen our faith and our hope and let not dismay or fear entire into our hearts. Endurance and courage and peace of soul; provision for the food we eat and the bills we face just to stay alive, but,mostly, the grace to continue singing the glories of the ONE Who IS. For surely HE IS WORTHY. He is God, and who are my Bear Who Cuddles and I that He should be mindful of us? As He wills, so be it, so long as Christ is glorified, for the Day of our Redemption surely comes in His own Time and according as He Knows Best.

And, still, we have not faced the tiniest measure of the test of faith that our LORD did.

So be it.

"He is my Refuge and my Fortress, my God. And in Him will I trust."

Let David's words echo in my heart and mind, LORD. Let me not forget.

Amen.

Oh rhet, my dear friend. :(( :hug:

May the Lord send the Comforter to abide with you, to bless you and to hold you up. May you feel the love our Lord has for you. Know he has His eyes and mind on you, not even a sparrow can fall from the sky without His knowledge--you are much greater than the birds and fowls.

Know, we are your brothers and sisters, though blood and distance separates us. We love you dearly--both you and Cuddles. Never forget that.

[rhet 2]

It's all for our good and His glory. What He didn't promuse us was a rose garden. It's all kinda trivial when you look at it up against eternity.

I'm with you though friend, enough already.

In His time, I promise you it's worth the wait

You're right.

If I, being fallen, hate the evil of this world so much, how much more so must He Who IS the Lamb of God?

There must be good cause for His delay. I just can't see it because I'm not as Wise as He Who IS Wisdom itself.

I just wish I had more of His Patience and Strength and Determined Endurance.

And His Not Scared. I need a LOT more Not Scared. I've got to get in the face of this crap, call it what it is, CANCER, and defy it with a raised fist that refuses to roll over and let the thrice damned curse of Adam win without a fight.

No way in Adam's hellish perversion is this crap going to take my Bear down and out. Because he, too, has the promise of Eternal Life and Victory through Christ.

The worst that can happen is he moves on to a new ministry while I stay behind to finish up the one we've been working on together for so long. Then, I'll join my brother who is the Bear -- and we'll keep on working together to glorify and serve some more.

[rhet 2]

Rhet,

go to the link and get on the link of mayclinic.com. We find alot of information there!!

mayoclinic.com.

We go to the link about medication and side effects or symptoms we are having.

Check the medications you have now.

Carlene

Will do, my sister, just as soon as I've finished this morning's prayers and base checks with you all to see what I may do for others.

Thank you for the link.

It WILL help, I'm sure. Time to face my ignorance and get the details down straight.

[rhet 2]

Oh rhet, my dear friend. :(( :hug:

May the Lord send the Comforter to abide with you, to bless you and to hold you up. May you feel the love our Lord has for you. Know he has His eyes and mind on you, not even a sparrow can fall from the sky without His knowledge--you are much greater than the birds and fowls.

Know, we are your brothers and sisters, though blood and distance separates us. We love you dearly--both you and Cuddles. Never forget that.

Thank you, my brother.

Prayers like these keep us strong and determined not to fail the LORD in this trial.

The unity of the Body of Christ is not weakened by distance, but strengthened through prayer for one another as we help each other carry each our own portion of His Cross.

This I see demonstrated every single day right here in OO.

[blazer]

we are lifting you up dear love like you have been lifting us up all these months!

[rhet 2]

we are lifting you up dear love like you have been lifting us up all these months!

Thank you, dear one.

Bone scan scheduled for next Wednesday a.m.

[jwil59]

Rhet,

go to the link and get on the link of mayclinic.com. We find alot of information there!!

mayoclinic.com.

We go to the link about medication and side effects or symptoms we are having.

Check the medications you have now.

Carlene

Good idea, most if what I know about my heart disease I have not learned from my docs, but by my own research. I even found a good ole V-Bulletin ran message board

[jwil59]

You're right.

If I, being fallen, hate the evil of this world so much, how much more so must He Who IS the Lamb of God?

There must be good cause for His delay. I just can't see it because I'm not as Wise as He Who IS Wisdom itself.

I just wish I had more of His Patience and Strength and Determined Endurance.

And His Not Scared. I need a LOT more Not Scared. I've got to get in the face of this crap, call it what it is, CANCER, and defy it with a raised fist that refuses to roll over and let the thrice damned curse of Adam win without a fight.

No way in Adam's hellish perversion is this crap going to take my Bear down and out. Because he, too, has the promise of Eternal Life and Victory through Christ.

I feel you pain my sister, i wish I had His Patience and Strength and Determined Endurance myself. I work at it but still fall short. I guess that's cool though cause He tells me His grace is sufficent while I am working on that. We'll get there in heaven, but probably nor before.


The worst that can happen is he moves on to a new ministry while I stay behind to finish up the one we've been working on together for so long. Then, I'll join my brother who is the Bear -- and we'll keep on working together to glorify and serve some more.


Lets not stick ole Bear in eternity just yet my friend. :) I thought about you tonight at work while I was talking to one of our employees who had the same problem and he is 61 years old and doing great.

In His time child of God, In His Time

I am praying hard for you and the bear, hang tough

[TheFallGuy]

Lets not stick ole Bear in eternity just yet my friend. :) I thought about you tonight at work while I was talking to one of our employees who had the same problem and he is 61 years old and doing great.

In His time child of God, In His Time

I am praying hard for you and the bear, hang tough

Bumpity bump!

Hear, hear!

We'll cross that veil when we get there. Until then, let's think positive. Rhet, you've done so amazingly well. This group is going to continue praying hard, and I know I'm going to pray even harder for you.

[rhet 2]

Bumpity bump!

Hear, hear!

We'll cross that veil when we get there. Until then, let's think positive. Rhet, you've done so amazingly well. This group is going to continue praying hard, and I know I'm going to pray even harder for you.

You're both right, of course.

That's just the fear talking -- trying to face it so I can defeat it once and for all.

I've just GOT to shift to "oh, yes, we CAN! With God, all things are possible" mode.

And that's going to take some knowledge about exactly what we're dealing with plus a whole different, "Nope, not going there" mentality on my part. Not denial. Just not wallowing in fear, not accepting defeat, getting really feisty and ticked off and Scot-mad determined.

With God, all things are possible. And, if He be for you, who -- or what -- can be against you? And NO WAY He isn't right here working on this to see it come out right for me and mine.

Or, as another favorite novel of mine put it, "Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!"

[Mrs Chug]

So sorry Rhet.

How are you and cuddles doing???? you know if we lived closer we would be round helping, but it's a hell of a flight, so we are with you in spirit.:hug::hug:

[rhet 2]

So sorry Rhet.

How are you and cuddles doing???? you know if we lived closer we would be round helping, but it's a hell of a flight, so we are with you in spirit.:hug::hug:

I thank you.

And I am with you and your family and your scouts in spirit as well.

We're doing okay.

Bone scan scheduled for next Wednesday am. Evidently, prostate cancer most often spreads through the bone marrow and the scan will show how much else is involved.

But I am greatly encouraged. A missionary friend we seldom get to see or talk with called today: out of 12 biopsies, 6 of his showed malignancy. Total prostate removal fixed him up just fine -- not a sign one in the past 2 1/2 years.

[JenT]

I thank you.

And I am with you and your family and your scouts in spirit as well.

We're doing okay.

Bone scan scheduled for next Wednesday am. Evidently, prostate cancer most often spreads through the bone marrow and the scan will show how much else is involved.

But I am greatly encouraged. A missionary friend we seldom get to see or talk with called today: out of 12 biopsies, 6 of his showed malignancy. Total prostate removal fixed him up just fine -- not a sign one in the past 2 1/2 years.

That IS encouraging.

I didn't pray very much yesterday, seems some days I pray all day long and other days not so much, but I'll really get on the ball for this one and a few others rhet. You are such an encouragement to so many, we certainly will pray hard about this. And I pray the Lord come quickly that we can all rapture outta here at the same time, that would be ideal, nobody leaving anybody behind even a moment. Praying God keep Cuddles with you right up until that time. You just need him too much, so praying for that.

[jwil59]

I thank you.

And I am with you and your family and your scouts in spirit as well.

We're doing okay.

Bone scan scheduled for next Wednesday am. Evidently, prostate cancer most often spreads through the bone marrow and the scan will show how much else is involved.

But I am greatly encouraged. A missionary friend we seldom get to see or talk with called today: out of 12 biopsies, 6 of his showed malignancy. Total prostate removal fixed him up just fine -- not a sign one in the past 2 1/2 years.

Well that is indeed promising. I know a couple people like that too.

[itsrea]

You're both right, of course.

That's just the fear talking -- trying to face it so I can defeat it once and for all.

I've just GOT to shift to "oh, yes, we CAN! With God, all things are possible" mode.

And that's going to take some knowledge about exactly what we're dealing with plus a whole different, "Nope, not going there" mentality on my part. Not denial. Just not wallowing in fear, not accepting defeat, getting really feisty and ticked off and Scot-mad determined.

With God, all things are possible. And, if He be for you, who -- or what -- can be against you? And NO WAY He isn't right here working on this to see it come out right for me and mine.

Or, as another favorite novel of mine put it, "Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!"Even tho I'm not real reliable or consistant lately (in the other forums) I want to check in and see how your day went today... and to let you know I am thinking of you and praying for you.

And as for getting used to the idea - it aint gonna happen. What does happen is you learn, each in his or her own way, to just move on. Today is today. You breath in and you breath out and you take each event and issue as it happens and you live your life just like you did before all this hit you in the face and the heart only now you have better priorities.

I'm reminded of myself when the news first hit us. Aubrey got up and went to work and told them what was going on, and then went fishing. I had a brainstorm and went to work on the phone. I lined up that Montana hunting trip he'd wanted for years and years and years and that I'd said no to because he could hunt here for less. I booked the Alaska fishing trip that he'd wanted for years and years and years and that I hadn't budgeted for because we had four kids that needed shoes and house payments and vehicle payments and besides, he could fish the Sacramento and the Feather Rivers and get JUST as good a fish. And last, but not least to my aching heart, I booked that cruise that I had wanted since we first married and planned to buy that long backless gown so we could waltz in the moonlight out on the deck.

Then when Aubrey got home I laid the plans before him. He sat there looking at the list of things and then looked at me and shook his head 'no'. Shocked that he'd turn down his two dream trips I wailed at him, "then what DO you want to do??" and he took my face in his and said, "I just want to live my life just like we were yesterday." And that's what we did. Day by day, with the help of the Lord, we lived the best years of our lives.

Don't try to do it yourself.. don't try to do what YOU think need be done - don't crawl into your shell and don't try to defeat it: My Aunt asked me once, "who are we to fall before the Lord on our knees? We should be prostrate on our tummies before him." Keep that in mind my friend.. Turn it over to the Lord.. with His help He'll guide you into living the day-to-days just like you did before.

God bless :hug:

Hugs,
Rea

[TheFallGuy]

I thank you.

And I am with you and your family and your scouts in spirit as well.

We're doing okay.

Bone scan scheduled for next Wednesday am. Evidently, prostate cancer most often spreads through the bone marrow and the scan will show how much else is involved.

But I am greatly encouraged. A missionary friend we seldom get to see or talk with called today: out of 12 biopsies, 6 of his showed malignancy. Total prostate removal fixed him up just fine -- not a sign one in the past 2 1/2 years.
Very encouraging news.

Hope that helps bouy up your spirits. Patience, dear one, patience.

[rhet 2]

Even tho I'm not real reliable or consistant lately (in the other forums) I want to check in and see how your day went today... and to let you know I am thinking of you and praying for you.

And as for getting used to the idea - it aint gonna happen. What does happen is you learn, each in his or her own way, to just move on. Today is today. You breath in and you breath out and you take each event and issue as it happens and you live your life just like you did before all this hit you in the face and the heart only now you have better priorities.

I'm reminded of myself when the news first hit us. Aubrey got up and went to work and told them what was going on, and then went fishing. I had a brainstorm and went to work on the phone. I lined up that Montana hunting trip he'd wanted for years and years and years and that I'd said no to because he could hunt here for less. I booked the Alaska fishing trip that he'd wanted for years and years and years and that I hadn't budgeted for because we had four kids that needed shoes and house payments and vehicle payments and besides, he could fish the Sacramento and the Feather Rivers and get JUST as good a fish. And last, but not least to my aching heart, I booked that cruise that I had wanted since we first married and planned to buy that long backless gown so we could waltz in the moonlight out on the deck.

Then when Aubrey got home I laid the plans before him. He sat there looking at the list of things and then looked at me and shook his head 'no'. Shocked that he'd turn down his two dream trips I wailed at him, "then what DO you want to do??" and he took my face in his and said, "I just want to live my life just like we were yesterday." And that's what we did. Day by day, with the help of the Lord, we lived the best years of our lives.

Don't try to do it yourself.. don't try to do what YOU think need be done - don't crawl into your shell and don't try to defeat it: My Aunt asked me once, "who are we to fall before the Lord on our knees? We should be prostrate on our tummies before him." Keep that in mind my friend.. Turn it over to the Lord.. with His help He'll guide you into living the day-to-days just like you did before.

God bless :hug:

Hugs,
Rea

This is wise.

And it cheers me that we are continuing to work on home improvements just like this isn't happening.

I've been concerned that we were just in denial, refusing to face the problem.

Perhaps that isn't true. Perhaps we're just continuing as you and Aubrey did.

Mind you, I've been reading about this on the net and trying to understand what we're looking at.

But, at the same time, the nasty thought sneaks in every now and again that he won't be here to enjoy the results of our labors, so why bother -- and that just takes the heart right out of me.

Yet, as Repchick pointed out to me, we must NOT allow this to sink us into a Black Hole of depression -- and continuing to do what we have dreamed of for so long despite this threat can and does help counter that depression.

[rhet 2]

Just so those of you praying for us can give thanks, the LORD has heard and said yes to some of our concerns.

Daddy had taken out a life insurance policy that I didn't know about. The check arrived this afternoon -- enough for several months if Bear Who Cuddles can't work.

Plus, we had forgotten, but there's one more payment due on the farm -- it won't come for another couple of months, but it, combined with Daddy's gift, will make the difference for some time to come.

And I surely thank the LORD with a whole heart. I literally wept in stunned gratitude for some time.

And I thank you all for your part in beseeching the LORD for this relief.

[JenT]

Just so those of you praying for us can give thanks, the LORD has heard and said yes to some of our concerns.

Daddy had taken out a life insurance policy that I didn't know about. The check arrived this afternoon -- enough for several months if Bear Who Cuddles can't work.

Plus, we had forgotten, but there's one more payment due on the farm -- it won't come for another couple of months, but it, combined with Daddy's gift, will make the difference for some time to come.

And I surely thank the LORD with a whole heart. I literally wept in stunned gratitude for some time.

And I thank you all for your part in beseeching the LORD for this relief.

(*(*((rhet))*)*) you are such a dear sister. Praising God for you continually, and for Cuddles. That's what I want to see and am praying for, many many many more years, until He comes and takes us all home.

[rhet 2]

(*(*((rhet))*)*) you are such a dear sister. Praising God for you continually, and for Cuddles. That's what I want to see and am praying for, many many many more years, until He comes and takes us all home.

Thank you, dear sister.

All those years when he worked overseas and was gone for weeks at a time.

I was so lonely, so miserable -- and the last few years with him coming home most nights has been so wonderful.

I just need to see his face coming through the front door, just need to know he's in the house or the garden with me.

My head tells me the LORD will not ask me to endure what I cannot -- but my heart fears that it could not endure the lonely empty days again.

Fear is wrong -- and I'm fighting it -- but sometimes it wins for just a few minutes until I can get it under control again.

[jwil59]

Just so those of you praying for us can give thanks, the LORD has heard and said yes to some of our concerns.

Daddy had taken out a life insurance policy that I didn't know about. The check arrived this afternoon -- enough for several months if Bear Who Cuddles can't work.

Plus, we had forgotten, but there's one more payment due on the farm -- it won't come for another couple of months, but it, combined with Daddy's gift, will make the difference for some time to come.

And I surely thank the LORD with a whole heart. I literally wept in stunned gratitude for some time.

And I thank you all for your part in beseeching the LORD for this relief.

Well there we have it, Praise God

Don't be mistaken my friend, these events are a product of you guys faith. Well done

People can learn from that

[Yasuo]

First, thanks be to God for the breakthroughs, Rhet. Hopefully, they're the first of more to come.

Now, .... This is not Scripture verbatim, but I think it has the essence of the verse I've been thinking about since I posted my last post here: To the downcast, a cheerful voice sounds like fingernails scratching a chalkboard. What I wrote was true enough. Yet, in my enthusiasm and desire to lift you up a bit, I forgot that said enthusiasm might come across like those fingernails scratching a chalk board.

Mayhap I'm imagining such. I have a tendancy do so. But if it is so, then, despite my intentions, I have been unkind, and I humbly apologize and ask your forgiveness.

[TheFallGuy]

Just so those of you praying for us can give thanks, the LORD has heard and said yes to some of our concerns.

Daddy had taken out a life insurance policy that I didn't know about. The check arrived this afternoon -- enough for several months if Bear Who Cuddles can't work.

Plus, we had forgotten, but there's one more payment due on the farm -- it won't come for another couple of months, but it, combined with Daddy's gift, will make the difference for some time to come.

And I surely thank the LORD with a whole heart. I literally wept in stunned gratitude for some time.

And I thank you all for your part in beseeching the LORD for this relief.

In His time, all in His time. And most assuredly, you deserve it.

We're thanking him, too.

Isn't it interesting to stop and look at the moves God (the ultimate chess player) made to bring about this one event? Some time ago your father was inspired to take out life insurance in the event of his death. The Lord knew this money would come and when it would come, He knew Cuddles would be stricken with this prostate problem, and He knows you so well and loves you so much He gave you the opportunity to turn to Him. This you have done and the windows of Heaven have been opened and the blessings poured onto you. The Lord is great! Patience and love. Such horribly wonderful gifts to learn. Horrible because it is hard for some, like me, to learn.

The Lord is Great!

[rhet 2]

First, thanks be to God for the breakthroughs, Rhet. Hopefully, they're the first of more to come.

Now, .... This is not Scripture verbatim, but I think it has the essence of the verse I've been thinking about since I posted my last post here: To the downcast, a cheerful voice sounds like fingernails scratching a chalkboard. What I wrote was true enough. Yet, in my enthusiasm and desire to lift you up a bit, I forgot that said enthusiasm might come across like those fingernails scratching a chalk board.

Mayhap I'm imagining such. I have a tendancy do so. But if it is so, then, despite my intentions, I have been unkind, and I humbly apologize and ask your forgiveness.

Oh, sweet sister! I heard no screeching of fingernails, only the truth which was a deep comfort to me! Your sincere concern for our well-being glows from your posts.

Enthusiasm is never wrong. If we cannot be enthusiastic about the LORD of Lords and all He says to us, what can we rejoice and be glad in?

Especially in the knowledge that the yucky slime and all his helpers are gonna get what they've earned when the time comes -- and be forced to turn loose of those they've tortured for so long. It is a promise of great hope, indeed it is.

[rhet 2]

In His time, all in His time. And most assuredly, you deserve it.

We're thanking him, too.

Isn't it interesting to stop and look at the moves God (the ultimate chess player) made to bring about this one event? Some time ago your father was inspired to take out life insurance in the event of his death. The Lord knew this money would come and when it would come, He knew Cuddles would be stricken with this prostate problem, and He knows you so well and loves you so much He gave you the opportunity to turn to Him. This you have done and the windows of Heaven have been opened and the blessings poured onto you. The Lord is great! Patience and love. Such horribly wonderful gifts to learn. Horrible because it is hard for some, like me, to learn.

The Lord is Great!

It is, indeed, stunning! I had no idea, none at all. And, had this money been available right after Daddy went home to be with the LORD and Mama, it wouldn't be available now in this crisis time.

He KNOWS exactly what He's doing, yes He does.

And you're right: patience is, for me at least, the toughest virtue at all. I want things fixed NOW, thank you very much, and have so hard a time waiting for a mess to get cleaned up.

But, as He just demonstrated, all in His good Time.

[blazer]

Just so those of you praying for us can give thanks, the LORD has heard and said yes to some of our concerns.

Daddy had taken out a life insurance policy that I didn't know about. The check arrived this afternoon -- enough for several months if Bear Who Cuddles can't work.

Plus, we had forgotten, but there's one more payment due on the farm -- it won't come for another couple of months, but it, combined with Daddy's gift, will make the difference for some time to come.

And I surely thank the LORD with a whole heart. I literally wept in stunned gratitude for some time.

And I thank you all for your part in beseeching the LORD for this relief.
Praise God!

[jwil59]

It is, indeed, stunning! I had no idea, none at all. And, had this money been available right after Daddy went home to be with the LORD and Mama, it wouldn't be available now in this crisis time.

He KNOWS exactly what He's doing, yes He does.

And you're right: patience is, for me at least, the toughest virtue at all. I want things fixed NOW, thank you very much, and have so hard a time waiting for a mess to get cleaned up.

But, as He just demonstrated, all in His good Time.

The patience part is hard for me too my friend.

The timing on that is something special for sure. He knows indeed

[Yasuo]

Sweet Sister?

Uh, Rhet, I'm a guy. ;)

[rhet 2]

Sweet Sister?

Uh, Rhet, I'm a guy. ;)

Oops. :redface:

My deepest apologies.

But you are then a dear brother in Christ. And that's just as good, if not better.

We need all the male spiritual leaders we can get.

May the LORD give you still more wisdom, courage, and strength for the days to come.

And I still thank you for your encouragement.

[jwil59]

Oops. :redface:

My deepest apologies.

But you are then a dear brother in Christ. And that's just as good, if not better.

We need all the male spiritual leaders we can get.

May the LORD give you still more wisdom, courage, and strength for the days to come.

And I still thank you for your encouragement.

I hope you guys have had a good weekend together.........

So tell me what this week holds for yall. Do you have an updated schedule of events as far as the docs and stuff go? I know how to pray, but are there any specific concerns we need to pray about that hasn't been mentioned? You know I am a detail hound when it comes to prayer

God bless

[rhet 2]

I hope you guys have had a good weekend together.........

So tell me what this week holds for yall. Do you have an updated schedule of events as far as the docs and stuff go? I know how to pray, but are there any specific concerns we need to pray about that hasn't been mentioned? You know I am a detail hound when it comes to prayer

God bless

Wednesday am they pump him full of gunk for the bone scan and he sees the cardiologist sometime a day or so after that. And then the skin doc for possible skin cancers.

I'll say this, the VA are THOROUGH and really giving him the total work over.

I'm truly impressed with their care. They even bring me coffee while I'm sitting in the waiting area and ask if I need anything. Last visit, one of the orderlies saw me, winked, went into the office where Bear had gone, and came back to tell me how much longer the nurse thought he'd be. And it's a beautiful hospital, too -- not at all run down like we've heard Walter Reed and some of the others are.

We were both so unhappy with our local county hospital and the first docs. The VA has been such a blessing!

[jwil59]

Wednesday am they pump him full of gunk for the bone scan and he sees the cardiologist sometime a day or so after that. And then the skin doc for possible skin cancers.

I'll say this, the VA are THOROUGH and really giving him the total work over.

I'm truly impressed with their care. They even bring me coffee while I'm sitting in the waiting area and ask if I need anything. Last visit, one of the orderlies saw me, winked, went into the office where Bear had gone, and came back to tell me how much longer the nurse thought he'd be. And it's a beautiful hospital, too -- not at all run down like we've heard Walter Reed and some of the others are.

We were both so unhappy with our local county hospital and the first docs. The VA has been such a blessing!

I am soo happy to hear that. Being comfortable with the docs and such is very important. I am pleased to know he is getting top notch care. And then there is the care from the Master Physican, which we are all begging and pleading for.

[rhet 2]

I am soo happy to hear that. Being comfortable with the docs and such is very important. I am pleased to know he is getting top notch care. And then there is the care from the Master Physican, which we are all begging and pleading for.

Thank you.

I think I'm finally gaining some peace over this. maybe

[Rhonda]

Thank you.

I think I'm finally gaining some peace over this. maybe

Peace is your shadow rhet...:hug:

[doodle5]

The VA is excellent!! So glad you are more than pleased with them!!
That is more than half the battle!!

My father was always taken well care of there!!

So you are living home part of time and VA the other part.
You will learn to adjust to this.

Have a great day!!
LOVE YOU AND LOTS OF PRAYERS!!

Carlene

[blazer]

Thinking of you and praying earnestly!:hug:

[JenT]

Peace is your shadow rhet...:hug:

Amen!

[bella-day]

Wednesday am they pump him full of gunk for the bone scan and he sees the cardiologist sometime a day or so after that. And then the skin doc for possible skin cancers.

I'll say this, the VA are THOROUGH and really giving him the total work over.

I'm truly impressed with their care. They even bring me coffee while I'm sitting in the waiting area and ask if I need anything. Last visit, one of the orderlies saw me, winked, went into the office where Bear had gone, and came back to tell me how much longer the nurse thought he'd be. And it's a beautiful hospital, too -- not at all run down like we've heard Walter Reed and some of the others are.

We were both so unhappy with our local county hospital and the first docs. The VA has been such a blessing!


It's good to know your Bear is getting the best of care. It's great to hear they are there for you as well rhet.

You guys are in my thoughts and prayers.

[repchick]

Wednesday am they pump him full of gunk for the bone scan and he sees the cardiologist sometime a day or so after that. And then the skin doc for possible skin cancers.

I'll say this, the VA are THOROUGH and really giving him the total work over.

I'm truly impressed with their care. They even bring me coffee while I'm sitting in the waiting area and ask if I need anything. Last visit, one of the orderlies saw me, winked, went into the office where Bear had gone, and came back to tell me how much longer the nurse thought he'd be. And it's a beautiful hospital, too -- not at all run down like we've heard Walter Reed and some of the others are.

We were both so unhappy with our local county hospital and the first docs. The VA has been such a blessing!


:hug::hug::hug::pray::pray::pray:

[jwil59]

:hug::hug::hug::pray::pray::pray:

Hey you.......

How you feelin?

[rhet 2]

You're all so very sweet! I don't know what I'd do without you folks, I surely don't.

One more day, then the bone scan, then the results to tell us more about what we're looking at and what can/cannot be done to make my Bear happy again.

I want it over with ........ and I want to hold exactly what I've got right now forever, too.

Mostly because I'm just scared of what the scan will reveal.

Dumb, I know. :wall:

[jwil59]

You're all so very sweet! I don't know what I'd do without you folks, I surely don't.

One more day, then the bone scan, then the results to tell us more about what we're looking at and what can/cannot be done to make my Bear happy again.

I want it over with ........ and I want to hold exactly what I've got right now forever, too.

Mostly because I'm just scared of what the scan will reveal.

Dumb, I know. :wall:

No it's not dumb, it's human.............

He knows the level of your faith my friend, and so do we

[rhet 2]

No it's not dumb, it's human.............

He knows the level of your faith my friend, and so do we

:hug:

"No Fear" is rapidly becoming a major family motto around here.

With the LORD's help, we'll lick this, too, just like He's licked a lot of past problems.

And, with so many faithful Sheep praying for us, we'll have that help for sure!

[jwil59]

:hug:

"No Fear" is rapidly becoming a major family motto around here.

With the LORD's help, we'll lick this, too, just like He's licked a lot of past problems.

And, with so many faithful Sheep praying for us, we'll have that help for sure!


That's the spirit sis..........

[JenT]

Okay it's WEDNESDAY (at least on the East Coast) let us know asap, kay?

BIG PRAYERS

[rhet 2]

Okay it's WEDNESDAY (at least on the East Coast) let us know asap, kay?

BIG PRAYERS

Thank you, luv! I got up early just to ask, and here you'd beaten me to it.

Should have known you wouldn't forget.

He's showering now, and we'll leave for the LONG drive in just a bit. Don't fret if you don't hear back till late this evening. Three hours just to get there and 3 more to get home again.

MAJOR SUPER HUGS to every last one of the OO Prayer Warriors!

[blazer]

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

[repchick]

Thank you, luv! I got up early just to ask, and here you'd beaten me to it.

Should have known you wouldn't forget.

He's showering now, and we'll leave for the LONG drive in just a bit. Don't fret if you don't hear back till late this evening. Three hours just to get there and 3 more to get home again.

MAJOR SUPER HUGS to every last one of the OO Prayer Warriors!


Praying hard about this. :hug:

[repchick]

Hey you.......

How you feelin?

Not bad. There are a few issues that need taking care of but that's the Doc's decisions. They let me know and I do.

[bella-day]

Thank you, luv! I got up early just to ask, and here you'd beaten me to it.

Should have known you wouldn't forget.

He's showering now, and we'll leave for the LONG drive in just a bit. Don't fret if you don't hear back till late this evening. Three hours just to get there and 3 more to get home again.

MAJOR SUPER HUGS to every last one of the OO Prayer Warriors!


Prayers, prayers, and more prayers going up for you guys.

:hug::hug:

[gattaca]

Please god let these tests come back negative!!!

[jwil59]

Not bad. There are a few issues that need taking care of but that's the Doc's decisions. They let me know and I do.

I'm praying for you friend...........

[jwil59]

I am soo hoping we get some good news in this thread today..........

[doodle5]

Rhet,

praying for you and family. We pray tests positive.

All thing work together for good that love God and are called to His purpose. Romans 8:28

See ya

Carlene

[blazer]

Waiting patiently and praying!:hug:

[rhet 2]

Okay, just through the front door.

LOOOOOOOONG day, but GOOD NEWS.

First, the doc doing the bone scan said he saw no evidence of metastasis. NOT OFFICIAL, though.

The official diagnosis and treatment recommendation will be done during a mega conference on August 21.

So, yeah, I get to work on that patience problem some more! :((

However, the cardiologist officially declared his heart and BP to be OUTSTANDING for a 63 year old guy. He was stunned at the changes between when the county doc had done some workup and now when the VA did a really thorough heart exam. Whatever the problem had been, it's GONE.

If and when the tired goes away, I think I'll be walking on moonbeams for an hour or two. Right now, I'm just hugging my soul real tight snuggled in this quiet quiet still place reciting the psalms of David to rejoice in the LORD's promise of deliverance.