Your welcome everyone -- actually, DH brought it home for me last Sunday from his church; it really spoke to me, and I was sure you all would like it too.
BARGOO -- I am also glad to see you back. My DAD is taking chemo pills every morning and night; plus goes for radiation Monday to Friday. I reminded him to take his nausea pills and he says that now he is taking them (esp the day before) that he is feeling much better. I hope you are feeling well too.
ALSO, thanks for those tips: I so agree about the credit card issue; some people actually think that is all they are supposed to pay each month (the minimum, I mean). That is a huge mistake. They should pay as much on it as they can afford after paying all their home expenses, food, and transportation, etc. If they have more than one debt, then pay the most on the one with the highest interest rate; but pay something on each one very month until they are paid off. Plus, I recommend something into savings as well, even if it is only $25.00 a month; something is better than nothing, but then up that as the bills are paid off.
Yes, I think that is a great idea about the music that reminds them of their family or childhood -- we have lots of music here that he likes to listen to like fiddling songs, and we even put the Christian radio station on as that seems to calm him too ...
RONNI -- glad to hear that DS2 is adjusting well at this time. With this his last year, you want him to be at peace as much as possible so that he can finish off well.
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THANK YOU for your prayers for the neighbour issue; I have been able to talk to the son more since then and between us, we are trying to smooth things over. He doesn't handle things the same way I would, but I told him I would do my best to see that DH behaves as much as I can anyways. The LORD has given me some excellent ideas that I have put into place and they are working for us right now.
I wanted to share a song with you all that really gives me a lot of comfort whenever something stressful comes into my life. It's the lyric version so you can sing along like I do; and I love to sing this when I am out doing my walks each day too ... enjoy!
Well, this day had some more surprises in store for me, but I will not get into that at this time or ever in fact; as the LORD gave me such a peaceful touch today. HE has instructed me to TRUST HIM in all things (and to just sit back and wait), and HE will work them out no matter how bad it seems, so I am ... and, no matter which way things go, it will always be HIS will, in the end. Now that is a great answer to my prayers (as I had asked Him how I would know what His will was for my life right now with so many crazy things going on at the same time). Again -- the answer was: Just wait & see what happens: THAT will be my will for your life.
I sometimes have worried that I may interfere with GOD's will becuz of my human weaknesses (or sin); and I was assured today that in our weakness, HE is stronger. When we are at our weakest, is when His power is strongest. And that HE is fully aware of what has been going on and will work something positive out of it for us in the end. Others may try to hurt us or even to manipulate us; but OUR GOD IS GREATER! It may feel like our lives are in a whirlwind and nothing makes any sense, but GOD is still in control, no matter what man thinks. All this turmoil just means that GOD is working in your life.
POSITIVE PRAISE REPORT -- Then GOD gave me the idea to walk uptown today and have dinner with DH; and afterward, we walked all the way home. I can't believe I did it, but HE gave me the strength even at the last hill. What a miracle this is for me. I haven't walked all the way up town since I was in my twenties; so to do that now at my age, and with canes is nothing short of a miracle for me.
A German man stopped us along the way as we were returning home, and told me to take my time and walk slower; that was a sweet gesture, and surely he was an angel sent to encourage us. I took his advice, slowed down and took more one-minute breaks; and that helped me a lot. THANK YOU GOD for that advice. I made it all the way and was still able to walk around the house tonight ...
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Rosebud-that's wonderful news about your walk! I'll be praying for you and your DH and all the situations surrounding. You're an inspiration to me in keeping faith when it seems that the darkness just wants to close in!
THANKS FOR YOUR PRAYERS FOR MY DH & I and my DAD at this time; it is so very appreciated ... DAD finds the gravol pills are helping him a lot with his chemo/radiation treatments. DH's new meds are helping him the longer he takes them; we upped the dose (the doctor) and that seems to be helping. I think some good plain talks have made some difference too. I have been arranging things for us to do each day and trips/activities throughout the week but it's so odd that he then asks to go back home after a while. I do all the tasks that he finds difficult and only get him to do really small, uncomplicated things or I just let him choose what he wants to do.
PRAIZE GOD, my walks are getting better and better as well. I have been pushing myself more each week, making new routes to try in different directions each day; it makes it more interesting too (one day up town; one day to the beach; one day to the park [although we really need a nicer park in this town]; one day to a restaurant or store; one day do a northern loop and another a southern loop, including various walks to and around our beautiful lake). Some day I hope to make it all the way around, but that will take some time yet.
PRAYER REQUEST: for our friend, MAGGIE (actually my SIL'S SIL), who hasn't been feeling well. She has fibromyalgia and other issues but they aren't really sure what was wrong with her; maybe just overdoing it on a hot days. Our neighbour's son is sick again and doctors don't know what is causing it, so prayers that they will find the cause & cure & spiritual growth (love & forgiveness & reconciliation of family members) for DANIEL and his mother. Thanks Warriors ...
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THANKS FOR YOUR PRAYERS FOR US AND FOR OUR FAMILY -- I was talking to my sister and her DH today, and there have been many amazing solutions to the issues around their house repairs. They received two huge rebates on jobs done or to be done on the house. What a fabulous answer to our prayers -- PRAIZE GOD!!!
My DAD is doing well with his chemo and radiation treatments; taking the gravol & nausea meds before and after is really helping him a lot. He is doing great!!!
And like I shared in the Encourager's Thread, my DH is improving a lot with the doubling of his medications. The hallucinations; and irrational fears and anxieties have lessened considerably over this month. Even my neighbour commented on how much more quiet he is now. So he is more at peace and that makes it more peaceful for the rest of us too.
PRAIZE GOD, we are seeing a lot of answers to our prayers; and we are so very thankful to Him and you all for that.
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PRAYER REQUEST -- this lady needs our prayers; her name is Angelic M; she has cancer and is an alcoholic; she came from a home with an abusive, alcoholic father (who has stopped both and changed drastically). She really needs to meet JESUS or she may pass away in a very bad state. She tries to reach out to her family but they are fed up with her and her ways. This whole family needs healing (including two brothers & a sister & their mother for GOD's Love in their hearts: to forgive past hurts and love each other today while they still can. There is so much bitterness & grudges being held in 3 generations of this family, so it is being passed down from one generation to another. They all have personal issues and/ ill health that I believe is directly related to this family disharmony, which pores out to those around them too).
I believe there must be a reason that I have met this family and feel so compelled to pray for them all. I really notice a need for love, compassion, and forgiveness towards one another and others as well. May they ALL meet our LORD JESUS CHRIST to learn about His amazing Love and compassion for everyone, including Angelic.
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Hi Rosebud,... my heart saddens the way Satan has attacked you and your family these last two years. I am going to ask Jesus to give him a good swift kick and tell him to leave your family and you alone. Jesus can do anything and I believe in him. Praying also for your friend and pray that Jesus showers her with amazing grace.
Praying the same for Bargoo and Ronni also.
THANKS BOOTSIE -- for your kind words of support and your prayers; yes, Angelic and her family really need to meet JESUS soon to learn of His awesome Love. Pray that I may help in some way if that is GOD'S will; the right words at the right time kind of thing. THANKS!
^PRAYERS^ continue for you and yours ... :hugs:
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YES, BARGOO -- that is for sure; so I am praying for them, which is what they all need most right now. Now I see why they have so many relationship difficulties: the whole family is that way (which stems from a lot of hurt and disfunction). How far-reaching alcoholism can go -- it is so sad really.
Just wanted to thank you for your prayers for Angelic ~ they are being heard for sure -- she had surgery on her ear on Thursday, and we are just waiting to hear how she is doing. She has lung cancer as well; and they were taking something from her ear so it wouldn't spread to her brain. I just wish her family was a bit more supportive of her. She came to stay with her brother when he had his heart attacks; maybe he forgot that -- I am puzzled by this. Anyways, I am praying that GOD will continue to work in this lady's life and the whole family. Mother thinks that tough love will help; but I think just some AGAPE LOVE would help them all. We don't walk in their shoes; but I am not sure their way has worked up til now. Apparently Angelic was afraid to have the surgery; and that is understandable. I think our prayers may have helped her get the courage to do it; that, and her mother told her to get it done asap. Her surgery was done in Hamilton like mine; and I am sure they did a great job. THANKS for your prayers everyone; it seems lots of families are in desperate need of a showering of GOD's LOVE and healing Grace.
MORE GOOD NEWS -- I received several calls back this week (including today) for services from the Red Cross and other organizations to help DH and I. Starting Monday, a worker will come in to help with his baths and such to give me a much-needed break. More is being arranged; and I am so grateful for that. It took a while but it is finally coming. I hope it all works out well for us (smoothly, I mean; with no hitches this time). THANKS for your prayers in this regard ...
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BTW, I found out something that concerns me a bit this week. I wonder if all Ontarians know that if they want any kind of public health services like an application for a long-term care facility (like a nursing home), mental health worker, home support services, Red Cross Services, etc -- that they have to go through an organization called the CCAC (Community Care Access Committee). They have to do an assessment on the person who requires the services and that includes snooping into your finances, plus asking for POA's for finances and health matters. I am allowed to make decisions along with DH's Specialist and his personal physician which is stated on the government site, but the CCAC asked for written permission. I her told that I don't have to have that at all and if they give me any trouble I won't have anything to do with them -- and I will fire them pronto.
The intake worker (Jessica from the Timmins office) assumed that I must have done something wrong if the PGT got involved in our case. I told her that's not the reason they got involved -- they did it becuz my DH has Alzheimers, and the doctor felt obliged (becuz he thought I was sick). Actually, I was doing quite well at the time -- my doctor (who was in the very same hospital as DH`s) said I was doing excellent, in fact. They just didn't bother meeting or talking with me or my doctor to find that out.
So she backed off, but I will tell every worker that comes here that if they give me any guff, they will be asked to leave immediately. If this government thinks that they are going to take over the care and financial affairs of every senior citizen in the province, there will be a revolution in this province like they have never experienced before. They had better watch their P & Q's and how they are treating the seniors, the mentally ill, and disabled becuz as a group they make up at least 50% or more of the population now.
I think maybe it is time that seniors form a coalition group to fight for their rights in this province and country, becuz a lot of stuff is going on in the background that they aren't aware of. The CCAC charges OHIP for all the services they provide (like the ones I mentioned above), although they inquire about your finances to see if you can pay for them yourself. Since the Conservative party was in power in the province of Ontario, they have been slowly taking over all the health services in our province. I have talked to so many people (esp seniors) who have no idea this was/is going on at all. It's time to wake up people ...
This is why I am asking for prayers that everything goes smoothly without any problems with this group here (the CCAC), as they are providing the services for DH. DH is fed up of going through assessments; as he has been assessed 3 times already. How many times do they need to assess him? This is going overboard, IMO. They upset him with their questions and tests every time they do it; and I have to stand by and watch it. Well, this time will be different. I won`t allow this anymore. They already have all the info they need. They ask questions that are not necessary and if they think I am spending hundreds of dollars on stuff that I cannot afford, it will not happen. If they want it, they can pay for it themselves or shut up ...
Gee, do I sound peeved; yes, I am. I have no love for this organization and their tactics, and for good reason. They have caused more problems for my life than was necessary, esp since I have never done anything wrong. I was just trying to get some help for my DH and I. And you know, that is a shame; becuz it could be something that is good for people rather than a nightmare. I believe the intention was to help (esp by most of the service providers) but instead it seems to be about money and control for some of them. The intake worker was unnecessarily snarky with me, and she was dead wrong in her assumptions.
So, I thank GOD that HE and others have been helping me so much; and I know that HE will continue to as well. Plus, I THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR PRAYERS TOO, as I know they are helping a lot ...
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