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Dieters devotional for October 20, 2004
October 20
1 Peter 5:10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. Cliff felt content. He felt good about the diet. He knew it was time to do something, so it didn't feel like such a great struggle. He prayed for God's help, and he felt God's presence with him. Sure, there would be unpleasantness, as there was whenever a sacrifice was involved, but it would all be well worth it. The prospect of being healthy and trim was very appealing to him. Cliff had confidence that God would bless him with strength, courage, and peace. With that kind of assurance, how could he go wrong? Today's thought: If God will give me everything I really need, how can I help but lose weight? |
:coffee: well actually I am not drinking coffee as it is 01:43 here in England and I am downing a mug of Horlicks Lite as I don't feel as if I have been to sleep properly yet...boring boring boring!!! And exhausting to boot!! So I thought I 'd come and chat to you guys and gals...
Sprout thank you for that pondering question! Coo I do wosh it was as easy as it seems it should be! After all you are quite right...with God's help, His beievers should be able to conquer anything....Perhaps its true then that God waits until we are in His presense to make us perfect....:chin: Sunny D I am wondering how your friend got on with her hospital appointment yesterday? I am sure she felt very covered in prayer with you by her side and that you were a good source of moral support. Did the docs reach any sort of conclusion? Please let us know when you can. I have to say (feeling very pious especially at this time in the morning!) that I tend to feel quite excited to think I am praying with people who are also praying thousands and thousands of miles away...seems to bring our Christian family closer, somehow. Ok! Piousness over!!! Not like me to wax so lyrical!:angel: As for the absess...well it certainly feels heaps better now it is more out than in. Trouble is that I am taking such a concoction of antibiotics that I actually feel quite ill with stomach pains and the like. Yesterday I just couldn't shift the awful groin pain I have been struggling with since my injections three weeks ago now, and the back pain has been almost too bad to put up with as well :stress: On top of which my chest pain has also been very aggravating.....aaaaaargh!!!! At least the nurse who re-dressed the wound yesterday said I could see to it for myself from then on and gave me a load of dressings....saves me from travelling the 12 mile round trip into town as I have been doing daily this week. Mkay well done on your loss last week! Oh and please would you tell me, what happens at Shepherds? Mitchypoo I hope the thyroid meds are settling everything down again...with the right thyroxin levels running around your system, you will soon be running around the house prepsring for the holiday season and no-one will be able to sit you down! Hope you feel better very soon. Well I think its time I tried to get some sleep tonight. I know it is said that if you are resting the body, it is as benficial as being asleep, but I personally think the jury is still out on that thought!! Night night all. God Bless and keep everyone safe.....:wave: |
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...umnquilt21.gif Good Morning CER's, I went to the hospital yesterday with my pal, Peggy, and she had the ultra-sound done. She won't know the results for a few days yet, but before she left the room the radiologist carefully stated, "I see nothing to worry about" and that sure put both our minds to rest... now we wait. We went out to lunch afterwards and Peggy seemed very relieved and by the time I got home, I just felt spent. I found myself just sitting and staring out the window. I felt a peace just sitting and reflecting on the beauty out my window and watching our birds and not thinking at all. Thank you so much for your prayers and thoughts! We sure felt them. I told Peggy that she was being lifted up and she smiled and said it brings her so much of comfort knowing that people that don't even know her are praying for her health and well-being. *~*~* Now to try and catch up ;) Sprout ~ You are so very welcome for the instructions. Thanks again for the Devotion!!! Michele ~ Glad that you enjoyed the pictures, I knew you would ;) Yes, they do find the strangest places to find comfort :lol: How did your date go with Rick??? Was he what you thought he'd be like? And was he kind to you? I do hope you had a fun evening. Teel ~ I am so delighted to hear that what you had could be taken care of so simply and that it wasn't cancer :goodvibes How are you feeling today? I bet it is so very sore, huh :grouphug: Thank you so much for covering my friend in prayer yesterday --- I know she felt it, because she did feel relieved after it was all done even though she is still not sure about the results. Yes! It is awesome that we are connected by being children of God and Saved by His Grace & Sacrafice and are able to share it miles & miles away from one another over the Internet like we do. Awesome!!! As far as printing the instructions... just do a HIGHLIGHT of the instructions I posted; then Rt click over the highlighted area and Left Click on COPY & then Rt Click and PASTE IT on to your notepad or word and then it will print out for you. Otherwise, you will get all the pages from the thread printed out instead of the area you wanted :o Bunna ~ I am so sorry to hear that you are still not feeling well!!! I do hope that you will come back soon!!!!!!!!!! Telling us that your flare-up has eased up and that you are better. I know from experience that those flare-ups take a long time to quiet down!!! I am holding you close in *Prayer* Please come back and let us all know how you are doing soon! :^: :goodvibes Wilma ~ Ohhhh, it was such a nice Sunday too :smug: I love it when we are able to stay home and just chill out to a fav movie or the Sunday paper, not to mention... cuddling with a blankie and a kitty :goodvibes I am so happy to hear that your cabinet guy finally got there... but I know what you mean about *when* to complete it. I think if it were me, I would wait till after the holiday's (those are stressful all by themselves). Then you won't worry if the project takes longer (and they always do!). Just food for thought. Yeah :bravo: for DS and getting a new job!!! How's is it all going for him so far? I will continue to lift him up in prayer that all goes well... they make good money once he gets past the apprentice part. MKay ~ What a beautiful prayer! :angel: Thank-you so very much... when I showed my girlfriend, Peggy, she cried and was so touched by you and all the others here... thank you again! Finances are hard all over these days... us too. Please don't let them get you down, although I can comprehend your feelings. I have to pay bill's today and do everything in my power to dodge the duty :p I hope that you are feeling better today!!! *Happy Birthday* :hb: to your DD!!!! I am so happy to hear that you have been so happy with your DH... life is just too short to not enjoy all the moments we can with the ones we love. Sounds like you had an exciting day at court! What a witness you are for God :goodvibes The Lord will truly bless those who bring more into His fold... God will Bless You, Mary, for the wonderful job you have done through the guidance of His Holy Spirit. Angie-Wangie ~ I haven't seen *Hildalgo* yet but my hubby and I plan on renting it soon. We have been told by many that it is a great movie! Hope this post finds you doing well. Gary ~ Good to see you POP-IN when you can... I am looking forward to you coming back soon - holding you to your PROMISE ;) So sorry to hear that the weather didn't cooperate with your weekend and Angie's sales :( I bet she was bummed out! But at least she gave it a good go and you had a fun day anyway. *~*~* Well everyone, I have bill's to pay and laundry to catch up with :jig: :flow1: Thanks again for being here and giving me a place to come to for support and prayers :flow1: *God does Bless you all* Luvs, SunnyD <>< *~*~*~*~*~*~* |
Sunny~! How sweet of you to be with your friend. I pray that it goes well. I totally understand why you were spent, emotionally it can be very draining. I ended up not going on my date on Tuesday because it didn't work out with him. Something came up w/his daughter (7 yo) and it would have been too late before we could meet. He's calling still, but i'm not sure what to think. And now i've started talking to one in Las Vegas and we're really enjoying getting to know eachother on the phone. He wants to come out here to meet me. Trying to take it slow and listen to what the Lord wants for me. He seems to be a very caring, sincere Christian man. We'll see what happens.
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ALLOWEEN04.gifHi Michele ~ Thanks, she would go with me... that's the beauty of our relationship :^: whenever anything comes up in our lives one of us is there for the other. She has been there many times for me, that's for sure! I am only glad to be there for her now... we are still waiting for the test results, I hope it's not too long of a wait. It's always comforting to hear from the Dr. that all is well. I am sorry that your date fell through... are you going to set up another evening date with him then? Just remember to be safe and tell someone where you are going ;) and just have fun! Listen to me... I sound like a mom :lol: You have a great day! (((hugs))) SunnyD <>< *~*~*~*~*~*~* |
For SUE... where are you?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...yD57/ss-b2.gif *HaPpY BiRtHdAy, SUE!* http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...AKESLICE01.gif I don't know where you have been lately... but I know I have missed you coming around. I hope that you are well & have a WONDERFUL DAY today ~ celebrate with gusto! Here is a cake that won't ruin your diet ;) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...D57/CAKE08.gif *Thinking of you and missing you!* *Happy 42nd Birthday!* Luvs, SunnyD <>< *~*~*~*~*~*~* |
Yipee!!! Outta here at 12:30 today to go buy a house gift for my sister and my other sister will pick me up approx 2:30 and off to Indiana we go. Indianapolis area. 5 hour drive and a relaxing get away! Amen!
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:dance: Have a GREAT TIME, MKay!!!!! :dance: SunnyD <>< *~*~*~*~*~*~* |
:coffee: (tea) Hi guys. Feeling some better this morning thank God for that and thank you for prayers. The weather changed so quickly back and forth here for a few days I kind of think that brought on the flare-up, plus the stress of getting my kids moved out. Soon. :D
That birthday cake sure looks good, Happy Birthday Sue, whereever you are. :hat: Angie, I really liked Hildago too. :high: Sorry you aren't sleeping well Teel. That is a hard one I know from experience. Glad you aren't having to make that 12 mile trip all the time now. You are a strong lady. Mitchy, sorry about the date cancelling. Mkay, no you didn't scare me off. FMS just got the better of me and that doesn't happen too often anymore but every now and then I just cannot cope with anything other than the absolute necessities like work and sleep. Sounds like you are doing pretty good. :cheer: Glad to hear it and things with DH are good right now. Sprout, again a great daily. :thanks: Sunny, I copied the instructions for the graphics and will be working on that when we get back from the drag races next weekend. So happy to hear that your friend's test looks good, what a relief. :sunny: I am gonna be working toward getting a camera so I can post some pictures too. That way you can see my kitties, dogs, house, oh yeah me too! Gary, you are staying busy, thanks for letting us know everything is going well. Talk to us when you get a chance. :cofdate: We are getting ready to leave for Las Vegas next Thursday afternoon. Three days of drag racing and then of course a little playing too. Last time we went my dh was too sick to enjoy going out to Hoover so we will be doing that again and then just walking the strip to see all the casinos and their beautiful creations. Last year we went to see the show at Excalibar and it was great fun. They have a horse arena in the basement and Knights. I am so glad that I started feeling better this week. Well I am off to clean litter boxes, make the bed, and do some more laundry before I head off to work. Everybody have a wonderful day today. Love ya, |
http://www.ecards-gallery.com/ecards...begthr08/1.gif Hi :wave: Bunna ~ It's SO GOOD to see you back!!!! I missed you! :flow1: I hope it won't be too long before you feel yourself again. :goodvibes You will be feeling up-to-par in no time now.... I am sure that the trip to Vegas this week will help you recoup allot faster ;) :D Well, that is if you don't loose too much $$$$ while you are there... you could come back feeling very ill in a much different way ;) :lol: Again... it's so good to see you back :smug: and feeling almost all better. (((Hugs))) SunnyD <>< *~*~*~*~*~*~* |
Oh my goodness! Guess what just happened to me!? I just had the most beautiful red roses delivered at work! From the guy i've been talking to from Las Vegas.......what a nice surprise, the card said, Thinking of you...Doug :love:
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I could always check Doug out for you next week. :lol:
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Saturday
HI GALS :wave: :coffee:
It is 8:30 Saturday morning here in :flow2: SUNNY CALIFORNIA...BOY did we have a lot of :rain: for us this week. We sure needed it though...now if it only dries out so Ron and I can mow the grass...he sure is hoping so, he needs $$$ for the movies with his buddy...maybe I can float him some ;) . Angie and I are going to the Doggy bath place today with the puppies...she is out in the garage now cleaning up their blankets and bedding from this week's MUD....we have been able to fence them out of most of the area that is dirt, but last week-end while we were at the street fair and didn't "PLAN" enough for the rain....well, let's just say THEY HAD FUN!! I gave them the entire grass area of the yard yesterday while we were at work, they were getting cabin fever with the rain...all they had was a 8'X8' spot in the garage with beds and...out the doggie door to a 20'X20' concrete area with a couple of sand boxes I made for them....they are used to having about half the yard to run and jump in the flower beds...(WELL THERE USED TO BE FLOWERS IN THEM!!) aahhh-puppies! How did they repay me? THEY ATE 2 SPRINKLER HEADS!! and tore 3' of PVC pipe outy of the ground..."PUPPIES FOR SALE...PUPPIES FOR SALE...CHEAP!" :lol: Maybe if we get them real clean we can make a sale :lol: ...it is gonna rain next week though so we are probably just wasting our time...but then that is Ron's reasoning on bathing...WHY do I need a bath Uncle Gary, I'm just gonna get dirty tomorrow anyway? :dizzy: Ryan went to the local high school football game last night between his/my alma mater and the school he is student teaching at now...we were ranked 2 in the county and them 3...no more, they won 21-7...but there was a stabbing in the parking lot ...so there was a LITTLE EXCITEMENT. Darn kids and gangs, what is gonna happen to our youth! We have lost 4 kids in our area in the last few months to shootings alone, let alone FAST driving and racing. My step-D's homecoming (the cross town high school) is next week...she has a date! for the first time for a dance...at least here the kids go in groups to the dances boys and girls...no need for a date which is way cool as far as I am concerned! Our kids never missed a homecoming or other dance they wanted to go to because of a date...heck my kids and step-d have gone out to eat all dressed up to nice places in groups of 10 or more, and no one had a date. Of course it was always a little more special when they did...had to have one for the junior and senior proms! SUE :hb: :bravo: :hat: :dance: :gift: :cheer: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! How have you been? SUNNY Thanks for remembering and looking up the birthdays for us! Something I would never remember to do! Shoot it takes me an hour just to type these posts!! SLOW!! and BOY does my finger get sore ;) Have been praying for Peggy even though I didn't post. Sounds like you and Joe had a great week-end relaxing last week. MICHELE VIVA LAS VEGAS! maybe you should take Bunna up on her offer ;) you know... a second opinion :D The flowers were sweet. Sounds like a nice guy....but....I KNOW, MIND MY OWN BUSINESS!!! seems a little fast that he wants to come and meet you, all the way from Nevada to Minnesota, in such a short time...your a big girl...JUST BE CAREFUL!!!! man! I just have to "father" all my girls!! BUNNA I love Las Vegas, angie and I have gone 2 of the last 3 years around her spring break for Easter. Pretty cheap then, we have stayed the last 2 times at the Luxor but will stay somplace else next time we go...for a change. We have stayed at the Excalibar before with high school cross country teams...our son and his high school cross country team had a race in Las Vegas 4 years in a row. LOVE the buffet there! all I could eat at a reasonable price...plus the room (BED) was close...win-win...eat-nap!! Speaking of drag racing...ever hear of Carlsbad raceway? Just a couple of miles from me...growing up we used to go all the time to watch the races, used to love the funny cars! My dad would take us 4 kids and my uncle (dad's brother) would take my 3 cousins...spend all day!! They still have some races there...but I think they are closing it down. Sounds like the kids (may be out by now ;) ). Enjoy your VEGAS!! MAKY Ya coulda looked up SAMI while in INDY ;) Recognizing your problems (with a clear head) is the first step towards fixing situations..good luck dear. Sounds like "MOM" did her job raising DD...all unpacked and nothing to do...ahhh, shucks! GO SHOPPING!!! SAMI WHERE YOU AT? WILMA How is the cabinet work going? Sounds like you are having a pretty ggod time in detetion..family missing you yet...stay away from the tough girls ;) Is the DS working for an electrical, as in construction company or for the city/county? Either way..he's WORKING MOM...YES!! SPROUT How are the kids doing? You? MILES still coming!! great job!! ANGIE-WANGIE Good to see you from time to time. Stay. TEEL Get some sleep girl!! Goodness. I hope you are feeling better. How is the weather over there today? Is it always a little gloomy or is that just in the movies? Love the different expressions "YOU PEOPLE" have...hard for me to understand the english movies though, always asking my wife "WHAT DID THEY SAY?" I'm a little slow ;) ...OK a LOT!! Well gals off to bath the puppies. ANGIE has her website up...not sure if I can post it here but I will try. For those that don't know me..I have been here almost 2 years before my wife started this little side business...I am not trying to solicit business here and don't want in any way to jepordize my relationship on 3FC...but if I can post it and you can share with your friends her site I know she would appreciate any feed back on her comments page...thanks gals!! Here it is: www.fitnessmadesimple.net |
Hi All!
It's a dreary Sunday afternoon here in Winnipeg. It's been such a gloomy summer and with winter around the corner it won't get any better. I would love to see the sun again!!
I had a fun evening with coworkers. We went out for dinner and then went to see Shall We Dance. Loved it! Did you know it was filmed here in Winnipeg. We're very proud of that fact. One of my coworkers was an extra in it and wanted to see it with us. Fun!! Other than that my DH says I'm living and breathing my kitchen reno. I try not to talk about it too much but I can't help myself. I'm so excited that it will be a reality. Gary: I checked out Angie's site for a few minutes and know I will spend more time there. My DS is working for a private company and is loving it. He's doing mostly grunt work but how else will he learn right? He's worked at a number to different places, malls, penitentary, outdoor parking lots, etc. He's pretty sure this is what he wants to do. Well, gotta go. I think DH is wanting to do something. |
Sue, Happy Belated Birthday Wishes!!!! :balloons: Did you enjoy your day?
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http://p.webshots.com/ProThumbs/20/4...llpaper280.jpg Good Monday Morning CER's ~ *~*~* Joe & I did allot over the weekend (again): Saturday... we went out to breakfast with our pals, Mike & Peggy, and then grocery shopped as usual. Then I came home around 10:30 and Joe went to sing for a Memorial Mass at church. He got home at around 1:00 and then we went to the New *SAM'S CLUB* that just opened with Mike, Peg and their daughter, Lisa... what a great day shopping and looking at all the new things! Then we all went to dinner together and played video games on this BIG SCREEN at the restaurant - so much fun! Anyone in the restaurant could play for FREE --- trivia games... and I came in 5th from about 15 people playing (cool beans). We were there for about 3 hours :cp: Then we went to Wal-Mart to walk off dinner... we were exhausted when we got home at around 8:00pm! A very long day! We left the house at 7:45am that day and got home at 8:00pm. Sunday after church... we went to breakfast with Mike & Peggy and then just came home and chilled out for a bit. Well, we were not gonna do any work, but when I came into my office yesterday afternoon to check my computer --- what a stench!!!!:p!!! Something was rotting near the vent in my office. So poor Joe had to go under the house and there he found a mole DEAD in the vent near my room under the house and it was warm enough yesterday to make it begin to smell... it will not go away! Joe has tried everything. And this smell is terrible! Noooo, awful!!!! It's gonna take a long time for it to go away I think. Good thing he went under the house though, cuz he found allot of holes that many animals (mice, moles & chipmunks) chewed and had to tape them up again. Why don't these mobile home manufacturers incase these vents when they build these homes! Joe says that it is going to be a project he will have to do next Spring & Summer now. We have too many animals around here to leave the vents exposed like that. I have to leave my window open a bit so I am able to come in here and play on the computer :o :stars: *~*~* Hi Wilma ~ I am so very sorry to hear that you have had a season without allot of sun... I must say, I am so very grateful for all the sun we have had here this year... much better then in past years. I know how you must feel...when it's gloomy (like today here for us) I fight the want to sleep all day :^: But our weekend was beautiful, so I have no room to complain. I pray that the weather continues to be mild till after Thanksgiving! We hope to travel and see my family in Maine that week. Sounds like you had such a good weekend with your friends. Good for you ;) I will have to go see that movie for sure now :D Gary ~ I went to Angie's site too... what a beautiful, clean and easy site to look through. I am a fan of yellow to begin with and so I felt it to be easy on the eyes right away. I will go back later and check out some of her links later. Great Job Angie!!!!! :bravo: Sue ~ I do hope that you had a great birthday & that you will check in when you get a chance... we all miss you here and the newbie's haven't had the chance to get to know a great person ;) :wave: Hello's to all the MIA's today!!!! :wave: Sami, Sue, Sprout, Sherry, Angie-Wangie, Teel, On-my-weigh, Dalemarie, Lakegirl, Frugalchick, Kitten, Dawniebee, MKay & Michele... hope you all are doing well. *~*~* Well, I am going to catch up with my housework and laundry... never finished what I started last week :dizzy: Our weather this weekend was beautiful!!!! Sure hope you all had a great weekend too! I am plum tuckered out myself... looking forward to staying home and just catching up with household chores :smug: (((Hugs))) SunnyD <>< *~*~*~*~*~*~*~* |
My pal, Peggy
*~*~* Just wanted you all to know how Thankful I am for all your prayers for my pal, Peggy. She has not heard from her Dr. yet, but he is my Dr. too and if there was something for her to be concerned over he would have called her by now. She is feeling very relieved that it's nothing serious and that her Dr. is now watching out for her like he is - knowing her family history. Thank you again! (((Hugs))) :grouphug: Donna <>< *~*~*~*~*~*~* |
Okaaaaaay... where did everybody go :shrug: |
I am here!! :wave:
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Me Too!
I'm only here physically...mentally, I'm not in a good spirit today or last night for that matter either. I came home from IN first and DH came home from whatever about an hour later. An hour after that and we weren't talking again. I'm so tired of all of this crap. I'm not on my anti-depressant and boy oh boy, the "real" emotions, and feelings are like raw nerves. I am hanging on to anger, anger, anger, resentment, feelings of neglect and I just want someone to enjoy me and who would "want" to hang out with me. UGH! Probably hormones too. Sorry...
I had a great time in IN. My sister's house is cute as a button. We shopped and got bargins an JoAnn Fabrics (huge craft store as well). Old Time Pottery turned out to be a fun place for home furnishings and for anything and everything except clothes. Mitchy- pics of those flowers? May be the only ones I get. :lol: Sunny- Peggy hear anything yet? Boy, you sure had a fun weekend with DH. Bunna- How have you been feeling? Teel- You too...sleeping. EZ- You are a busy man. Well, gonna jet...don't know why...maybe I'll go do a piece of jewelry. Hugs and Prayers! Mary Kay |
Hi Gals--No time tonight, Ron needs computer for school. Went to church yesterday then had a wedding to go to....one of my son's good friends, Ryan was a groomsman..it was on the beach for the wedding (they got so lucky for a 5:30pm beach ceremony, it was beautiful with the sun setting and weather cool but not cold), the boys wore tux's and sandals, girls wore fancy dresses and jewlery(?) instead of shoes... then dinner at a fancy restaurant in town.
Thanks Wilma and Sunny for checking out Angie's site. Well gotta go..nephew needs PC...just picked him up from tennis practice...later PRAYERS TO ALL...MKAY (be still and know that He is God) Gary |
*What are YOU living for?*
*Our Daily Bread* Many people living in their twilight years suddenly realize how empty and pointless their lives have been. They've made some successful business deals and had some fun, but in terms of satisfying friendships or lasting accomplishments, their lives have been zero. They have climbed the ladder of success, only to discover that all the while it had been leaning against the wrong wall. As the apostle Paul looked back on his ministry, he saw that it had been rewarding but not easy. Measured by the world's yardstick of success, his life seems almost insignificant. Paul wrote his second letter to Timothy while languishing in a cold, damp dungeon awaiting execution. In a matter of weeks, the apostle would stand before Nero, the half-insane emperor of Rome, and his life would end. But he knew that after his death he would receive the crown of life from the King of kings. And we now know that the influence of his life changed the course of history itself. An ancient historian would have written volumes about the splendor of Nero and probably never even mentioned Paul. Yet today we name our dogs Nero and our sons Paul. I guess what we live for is pretty important after all. What are YOU living for? One life to live for Christ my Lord, One life to do my part, One life in which to give my all With fervency of heart. There are no losers with Jesus and no winners with the devil. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7 *~*~*~*~*~*~* |
http://images.ucomics.com/comics/ga/2004/ga041013.gif *Have a Great Day Gang :lol:* SunnyD <>< *~*~*~*~*~*~* |
*~*~* :wave: Hi Bunna ~ I was just thinking of you... in hopes that you are feeling better-er and better-er :^: as each day passes and had a great weekend. *God Bless* SunnyD <>< *~*~*~*~*~*~* |
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Hello :wave:
I was wondering why you were all so quiet and it happened again where i'm not getting notification of posts?..... Mkay~sorry you are down :( Praying for you... :grouphug: And if i can, i'll send a pic of the roses tonight. They are even more beautiful now. And good things are really happening between Doug and I. He is scheduled to come out the weekend of Nov. 12th. I'm nervous but really wanting to meet him in person. Went to PT last night and i'm having a little pain sometimes, my back seems to get tired. I bought a wedge to sit on at work, suppose to make me sit more correctly. Having trouble scheduling my PT visits, i tell ya, yesterday was a Monday, grumpy people, little things just didn't work. Aggravating. Going downtown today to get my license situated, need to show them my original paperwork to finalize my license. Sunny~Continued prayers for Peggy. She must be scared. How lucky she is to have a friend like you. You are so dear. How are you feeling? Prayers to all. |
Good Morning My Friends
Another day...still very distant with DH. Well, I set a boundary last night. Dinner was decided on for 6:45. I called DH and he said he'd be home at 7:00. I told him I'd probably be done eating because dinner is scheduled for 6:45. By 7:15, I packed up the food and put it in the fridge and went to the store. He came home as I was driving away. He KNEW what was discussed. This happens regularly. I guess without the anti stuff, I'm just tired of playing the game. I could feel different tomorrow. Who knows. Could be hormones too. Dinner tonight is 7:30.
Mitchy- How exciting for your upcoming date. :cb: Thank you for the hug...I really needed it. Bunna- Where are you? I'm up a total of 5 lbs now. Yup, gaining. Nope, not for long. Sunny- Any word on pal Peggy? Ez- I know, I say that to alot of people myself BUT I really should apply it to me. Thanks for the reminder. Everyone Else- Hi |
http://www.ecards-gallery.com/ecards...kvpyailyrv.gif Hi Michele ~ I am so glad to hear that all is going so well for you and Doug... my prayers are with you always for your happiness. Hope that the wedge helps you out... I have heard that they are great for taking pressure off the lower back. As for grumpiness... the times are a changing (this coming Saturday in fact!). it's that time of year when it's getting darker and we have less sunlight, so it play havoc on the mind! I think we should take some lessons from the plants and get a grow light to sit next to for a couple hours a day during the Fall and Winters on the East Coast ;) I am doing very well - thanks! Peggy is doing well too... she is just waiting for some word from the Dr. and hasn't yet that I know of. No news is good news with our Dr. And my Joe is going to the chiro for his back --- he injured it at work a couple weeks ago. He is doing better, but at the end of a day it catches up with him. Other then that I just miss everyone so much on here. It seems to be dying off slowly and this is so sad to me :cry: I have really grown to love you guys and worry when people don't stop in. Just call me *mom* of the thread ;) We haven't seen Sue or Sami in so long, ya know. I thought for sure Sue would stop in for her b-day :( but she's probably very busy. And I am just plain concerned for Sami! She wasn't doing well the last time she popped in. Hi MKay ~ I am so sorry... I did not go back and read your post (didn't realize you posted just before me :dizzy: ). I do hope that you have a better day today then you did yesterday! Great Big (((Hugs))) are being sent your way for a better day today ;) :goodvibes Luvs, SunnyD <>< *~*~*~*~*~*~* |
I think everybody is really busy right now Sunny. At least that is what I hope. By the way, I love the little doggies, all your graphics are great. You are right no news is good news regarding Peggy's test.
Thursday a.m. we are leaving for Las Vegas. Hooray!!! ((((((((((Mkay)))))))))) Gaining is probably from being depressed too. I know I eat more when depressed. My weight is also up but some of it is water cuz I am not drinking enough of it. You know, one of the decisions that I made with my marriage was to not let him control my feelings. You did the best thing by eating on time and then doing whatever you had planned for the evening. Does he suffer from depression? I just wondered why the no speaking. Dr. Phil was about relationships last week and he had some interesting things to say about controlling spouses, bullying spouses, and they had one husband on there who was less than complimentary with his comments about his wife. Gary staying very busy as ususal. We did not book any shows this time as we are going to walk the strip and see all the beautiful fountains. I also want to see the Fremont light show. Too bad about the violence in your area. Does make one wonder what they are thinking. Hello to everyone else, :wave: hope you have a wonderful day. |
I am here really! Sorry I have not been lately. I am still struggling with this absess. It is better but not gone completely. I saw my g.p. today and he wanted to put me on another course of antibiotics but I must have looked so horrified he relented! Said that he wanted to see me in 2 weeks and if it hasn't completely cleared up in that time then he will send me to the E.N.T. specialist who may well want to remove the offending gland before it has the chance to get up to any more mischief...:faint: I told him I felt generally unwell all over but it is very difficult to ascertain exactly why I am so ill at the moment...whether it is the after effect of the absess or the chronic Epstein Barr Virus that I suffer with....oh well I 'spose time will tell!
I did though manage to persuade the doc. to change over one of my meds from Oxycontin to Morphine Sulphate Tablets...hooray!!!I hope I will do better on these... Sunny D I love those little wagging tail doggies!! They are well cute!! And I loved the Grfield cartoon strip!!! Gosh I am glad I don't have to go "smell searching" under my house!!! Mkay sorry you are having a tough time of it with DH at the moment...I don't know what I can possibly say to help but I do pray that whatever is supposed to happen, will! It is hard when the emotions are raw and hurting like you-know-what but I hope you feel the prayers that hold you up and bring you peace..may your gaurdian angels lift you day by day and keep you and comfort you...:angel: It is difficult when one isn't talking to the other...not helpful at all. I do hope and pray that you and DH can come up with some middle ground that you can both start communicating from...:grouphug: Mitchypoo I hope your PT didn't do any harm? Also that this wedge helps balance things out a bit. Life is difficult enough without having added pain to put up with too.... Hello to Ez...the wedding sounds quite spectacular being held on the beach at sunset...must have made some great wedding photo backrounds!! I have never come across a "groomsman" before! Is it the same as the English "best-man?" Bunna I hope you have a good time away in Las Vegas...what is the Fremont Light Show all about? Is it with water and lazers? Enjoy it, whatever!! Ok. Time for me to go. It is cold and crisp here tonight but no, no snow yet to make it cold and crisp and even!! Hee hee!! The dog decided it was bed time about 45 minutes ago...trouble is she always goes to MY bed...not hers!!!! Take care everyone. Sleep well those who are thinking about going to bed...and I hope those of you who should be still wide awake still are too!!! God Bless. Love from Teel xxx |
Hey ya'all
Hi! My name is Sarah-Rachelle and I am a "baby" Christian, looking for some support on my weight loss goals. I really want to learn from you guys and God. I have been genuinely working towards my goals by working out, journaling, and I have lost five lbs. so far! The night time is the worst time of day for me, so I am here reading posts and trying to stay on track. I am scared to pray for losing weight, because I am not sure if I am partially wanting to lose weight for vanity reasons. I just feel miserable when I eat unhealthy, don't exercise, and gain weight. My self esteem suffers which effects my husband. My hubby Steve doesn't care about how I look. He just wants me to happy, and so do I. I am starting to get very self-councious around him, and I hate that feeling. Thanks for reading!
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Good Morning!
I too apologize for not being here more. I check in every day but don't always have time to respond. Right now I'm going through a little depression. I can't seem to find the energy to eat properly or exercise and I know those things would help me lift the depression. I have a bit more stress at work too and that doesn't help. I know I need to spend more time praying and letting God in on my problems too. I really appreciate all of you and how much you care about me. Thanks for your prayers. I really need them. I promise to be more positive when I post again.
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Good Morning To All
Kylesmommy- Welcome. You have certainly come to the right spot as Sunny's welcome says. It's not a vanity thing as we are a temple of God and the Holy Spirit lives in us. Let's make that the thought for today...a pleasing temple for the Lord. The positive side to that is...yipppeee...feelin' sexy for the hubby! Nothing wrong with that! Again, welcome.
Teel- Thanks for the lovely response. I go through real lows during the month and DH is right down there with the lows. Every neglect, rejection, lack of attention just brings me to the pits. I'm on the upswing right now...I also got out my Power of a Praying Woman book today and read/prayed for a clean heart before God. Gee...I even talked with DH this morning. Baby steps for right now, but I'm always leary of too much conversation because it usually does not end up well. Baby steps for me. Thanks again. Mitchy- I can't wait to hear how the rose man date went. How have you been feeling lately. I'll bet you're glad that the nasty cold is much better. Wilma- I'm sorry you have been depressed. Depression is one of the emotions that want me to feed feed feed...with food. My sister shared with me the Tactics of the Enemy...here they are...for all of us.... 1) The enemy will twist the truth. 2) He wants us to misunderstand the character of God (as in Eve's deception) 3) He attacks vulnerable spots. (This one is my weak spot) Ask yourself...Where am I vulnerable? 4) He isolates us. 5) He wants us to give power to sinful thoughts (thought life) and to get us to obsess about sinful situations. Our weapon...Look at what we have. Sunny- Have fun in Vegas. Be safe driving and playing. Bunna- How are you doing? Today...everyday...I think about starting out fresh. Then, like today, the lady I work with put a GIANT Hershey bar on my desk. UGH! I'm going to give it to someone at the Shepherd's house. Hopefully, I can hang onto it that long. :lol: For today...I will read God's Word and thank Him for all I have and not dwell on what I "think" I don't have. Believe me, this is not easy for me to do. Without the anti-dep I tend to dwell in the negative of my life. Hugs and prayers for all of you... |
*~*~* Hi MKay ~ I'm not going to Vegas, Bunna is ;) I am not a gambler either... never even played the lotto, just never felt the want to gamble. Bunna is leaving on Thursday... I'll be back later to catch up... (((Hugs))) SunnyD <>< *~*~*~*~*~*~* |
Welcome Sarah-Rachelle!! What a beautiful name! This is a wonderful group for support, i hope you post with us often. Thank you for telling us a little about you. :bravo: on the weight loss! When reading your profile i thought to myself, don't be so hard on yourself sweets.......you're a new mommy and you have so much going on i am sure.
Teel~Gosh, i hope and i'll pray for healing on that absess so you don't have to go through anymore with that. Things are going well here, going to PT, the pain is not too bad, sometimes i get tired at night and it aches. I'm enjoying getting to know Doug and things are well there. Must get to work, i'll try to post at lunch. |
Mkay, you have great ideas on what to do today to stay focused and i'm going to join you. Know that i'm thinking of you. :grouphug: Thanks for the inspiration.
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Hi my name's heather,
I would love to join this group you all sounds so wonderful and encouraging. Let me tell u a little bout myself.... hehe(always feel funny sayin that) I became saved at the age of 14 however, I did lose my way a few times. God has really hit home to me the last couple of years. I got on dialysis for renal failure( born with deformed kidneys) on oct 31, 2003 had a transplant jan 22 this year. my kidney was donated from a family friend from church. We have nothing matching so its a miracle that I'm doing so well I'm doing way above what the doctors excepted. So I'm thankful for that. anyways, i think that pretty much is all oh yeah I'm 20, married, no kids, hopefully be able to go to school this november not sure yet, husband is going to school he just got out of the army yipppppeeeeee. Mkay, Thanks for Tactics of the Enemy I was needing something like that today. take care all, Heather von hagel(love typing my new last name hehe) |
Good Thursday Morning!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...D57/Wagon1.gif :flow1: *WELCOME* to our little corner of the world Sarah-Rachelle and Heather :flow1: Thanks for sharing some of yourselves with us... it is always wonderful when someone new stops in... hope you'll stay ;) *~*~* Sarah-Rachelle ~ *Pray* and ask away!!! God wants us to take care of the "Temple" he has given us and he tells us to pray and ask! Don't you find that when you feel good about yourself that you reach out more to others? The devil does not want you to be in that space so we are tempted... and what an easy sly way then to do it with the very things we need to survive (like food!). Dumb like a fox! That's why prayer is very important when it comes to your daily routines from the moment you awake till you close your eyes in rest. Small *help me Lord* prayers... He hears them all ;) :goodvibes Do it for the Lord & then for Yourself; then you will be a better wife and mom too. *A little something to know... when there's an emergency on an air plane ~ did you know that you are to place the mask on YOUR face first; then take care of your child... what good are you to your child (or anyone else) if you are passed out! It's the same thing... put the Armor of God on yourself first (through prayer) and then you are able be there for others when they need you. You are a special Child of God :angel: Heather ~ My dear... you have been through quite allot already in your young life... I am sure that God has a special place in his heart for you too. I think it's wonderful that you were able to find & receive the gift of a kidney and are now doing well. How awesome is that! We ALL lose our way sometimes (what I call *the desert*)... but the best thing about GOD is that we know that HE IS ALWAYS THERE waiting for us when we return... with arms open wide :^: :goodvibes Glad to hear that your hubby is able to be home with you now - I bet you feel so relieved & blessed to have him close to you! MKay ~ I too *Thank-you* for posting the tactics of the devil and how he gets into our lives... it's so true and we need to be aware at all times of the ways he sneaks into our lives - especially in the times we live in today! :thanks: so much! There's another saying that I have on a T-shirt... Remember the next time the devil tries to remind you of your past --- you are to remind him of his future! Rev20:10 *Prayers* for you that you are feeling better today, and for you and DH to remember the love you once had for one another :grouphug: Teel ~ So good to see you return... I am so sorry :sorry: to hear that the abscess is not healing as well as you hoped it would. I will keep you close in *Prayer* that it heals up soon and that you don't have to go for more meds. Sounds like you & your Dr. are staying on top of things... Guess what :?: We found another dead mole!!! Now it smells in our dining-room too... this is terrible! I am so glad that the last few days here where we live have been warm enough for me to open up the house... otherwise it would be unbearable!! I am using citrus sprays to help cover the odor and it still comes through... it's just plain *stinky* in here :stars: Bunna ~ I realize that people must be busy and all, but in being a part of this thread for over a year I have never seen it this quiet is all... it's soooo nice to see you stopping in more... hope you have a WONDERFUL TIME in Vegas over the weekend beginning today ;) Come back soon and tell us all about it, okay :^: Wilma ~ Always great to see you too!! I hope I didn't give you all the impression to come by ONLY WHEN YOU ARE DOING WELL!!! ??? That's is what is so great about this thread!!! To come by when you are feeling *Sad* & need prayers (!) as well as when you have *Joy's* to share. Don't stay away when you are depressed... that's what the devil wants us to do! Note MKay's devil :devil: tactics: 1) The enemy will twist the truth. 2) He wants us to misunderstand the character of God (as in Eve's deception) 3) He attacks vulnerable spots. (This one is my weak spot) Ask yourself...Where am I vulnerable? 4) He isolates us. 5) He wants us to give power to sinful thoughts (thought life) and to get us to obsess about sinful situations. Our weapon...Look at what we have. I will cover you in *prayer* today as I do for you all everyday! I have all your names on a list (God knows who you are ;) ) and lift you up in my morning prayers. Michele ~ Thinking of you in hopes that your back feels better soon! Have fun getting to know Doug better... are you two setting up another date soon? *~*~* http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...rsandbirds.gif *God Bless you ALL!* SunnyD <>< *~*~*~*~*~*~* |
Be Transformed...Today!
First of all...Welcome Heather! My daughter was married this summer (21yrs old) and that tie is slowly starting to come untied from mom(my) (that's what my kids call me). I'm glad you came aboard. Sunny said it all in her post. Amen to that!
After yesterday's ultimately lousy day, I decided that TODAY was going to me my day of transformation. I will be honest and tell you that I ended Wednesday with tons of sugar and with a pity party (no one wanted to come but me). Anyway, I told DH that when I awoke today, there would be a new Mary. I MUST change my attitude and lifestyle. I really needed those tatics yesterday. Anyway, here are my babysteps to transformation: 1) Kill the sugar attitude. It will not be easy going through the detoxing again of the sugar, but I WILL make it. 2) Still not going on the prozac until I try WALKING! Yes, you all heard me...walking. Starting tonight right after work, I'm taking the headset and I'm walking. 3) Attitude about going to work. My job is a gift and I treat it as though it were not. I need to work and hold the medical benefits so I really need to shift the "thoughts" about working. 4) Cooking...I will cook healthy once again BUT this time make enough so we can have leftovers the next night. 5) I must remember that none of the above will happen unless I (as Sunny stated) put on the armor of Salvation! Now, I'm jumping off my crate that I just preached from to tell you goodmorning to all of my friends. I do love and care for each one of you but if I don't go get my coffee... :coffee: :lol: Thank you Sunny for that lovely lovely welcome! I need to be reminded Who it's about! Back to work! |
Good Morning!
Thank you all for your kind words and prayers. I am feeling much better about myself and know what I need to do to get back on track. Doing it is the key. Tonight I get my hair cut so maybe I'll feel even better after that.
Welcome to all the newbies. It's so great to have you here. As you can already see we have a great support group here. mkay: You are my inspiration. Keep us posted on how you're doing. What you listed is exactly what I should be doing too. The sugar thing is the worst right now and I haven't even bought halloween goodies yet. :dizzy: Thank you so much for reminding me that God is my biggest supporter. How can I go wrong. Sunny: I'm sorry you are having such a smelly time of it. I can't imagine it! Thanks so much for your encouraging words. Knowing that we are all praying for each other should be what keeps us going. Michele: Sounds like things are going well in your end of the world. Keep us posted about you and DOug. We're all hopeless romantics you know! Anyway, It's about the time I must leave for work again. Have a great day! |
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2..._butterfly.gif :wave: Good for you MKay!!! My hats off to you and your new beginning :cheer: Great Goals, girl!! I just love that God gives a new days to start again and again till we get it right, don't you ;) Maybe you should print up your wonderful new goals and place them where you will see them on a daily basis (like on the ref. or near your computer)... it may help to see them each new day. If you would like MKay... you could join in on the Walker's Thread :comp: that I keep going every month. It's not competitive at all, just set a reasonable goal and then try to do your best each day to meet that goal... anyone is welcome. I begin a new thread each month with new goals we set for ourselves. Walking will definitely help lift you out of the clouds... it's a natural high and you do it at your own pace... just 30 min a day is all you need, so if you do more - all the better ;) Maybe give it a look see :mag: We'd sure would love to have you :smug: and anyone else interested in joining us. Here's a LINK for you ---> http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/show...039#post703039 Hey there Wilma ~ I am so glad to read that you are feeling better today. It is so hard with the weather changing and it getting darker these days. I don't know about you, but I feel like a bear getting ready for the winter! I want to eat all the time (don't, but want to :o ) It always feels good doing something for yourself... I think a hair cut is a great way to feel fresh again :) (((Hugs for you))) *~*~* I really do care about ~all of you~ so much!! I may not know any more then what you tell me about you, but God asks that we just love, because we are all his children. He takes care of the rest ;) Just remember that GOD loves you ALL so very much... so simple and yet... so very powerful! *Big ole arms wrapped all around you - Hugs* :sunny: SunnyD <>< *~*~*~*~*~*~* |
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