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Topic: RE: Praying for Garbrielle Giffords and families in Tucson
Her condition was upgraded from critical to serious. She's off the ventilator.
Her condition was upgraded from critical to serious. She's off the ventilator.
Topic: Need Prayer
I would appreciate some prayer. I am bipolar, and have been diligent in taking my meds as prescribed. In spite of the good that is happening, like one year of sobriety, and planning a trip to Florida to visit my son and see a Phillies Spring Training game, I am sinking into the pit of a bad depression. I am isolating more and more, and not eating, which is rare for me. If I did not have to walk my dog, I would not get out of bed in the morning, nore leave my apartment.
I attribute some of it to constant chronic pain, as well as hating the bitter cold days we have been having where I live.
Thanks for your prayers.
Trish
I attribute some of it to constant chronic pain, as well as hating the bitter cold days we have been having where I live.
Thanks for your prayers.
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: Sunday's Purpose Devotion
What drives your life? John 14:6
Everyone's life is driven by something; many are driven by things like guilt, resentment, anger, fear, materialism and the need for approval. Job 5,:2; Ecclesiastes 4:4; Proverbs 13:7
There are other forces that can drive your life but all lead to the same dead end: unused potential, unnecessary stress, and unfulfilled potential. Isaiah 49:4; Job 7:6, 16; Genesis 4:12
The Bible has a remedy: Ephesians 5:17; 2Timothy 2:7; John 14:6
Knowing your purpose give your life meaning, simplicity, focus and motivation. It also prepares you for eternity. Psalm 32:1; 1 John 4:18; Jeremiah 29:11; Ephesians 3:20; Isaiah 26:3;Philippians 3:13, 15
This is from my devotional: Daily Inspiration for the Purpose Driven Life.
I posted this because I have struggled with focusing on why I am here. I lose focus and go back very easily to my old patterns. I no longer work, due to health reasons, and my kids are all grown and moved away. I struggle with depression, and motivation to work on myself. I am back to eating sugar, and falling into a bad depression.
So, focusing on why God has me here on Earth is a good place for me to be this day.
Hugs,
Trish
Everyone's life is driven by something; many are driven by things like guilt, resentment, anger, fear, materialism and the need for approval. Job 5,:2; Ecclesiastes 4:4; Proverbs 13:7
There are other forces that can drive your life but all lead to the same dead end: unused potential, unnecessary stress, and unfulfilled potential. Isaiah 49:4; Job 7:6, 16; Genesis 4:12
The Bible has a remedy: Ephesians 5:17; 2Timothy 2:7; John 14:6
Knowing your purpose give your life meaning, simplicity, focus and motivation. It also prepares you for eternity. Psalm 32:1; 1 John 4:18; Jeremiah 29:11; Ephesians 3:20; Isaiah 26:3;Philippians 3:13, 15
This is from my devotional: Daily Inspiration for the Purpose Driven Life.
I posted this because I have struggled with focusing on why I am here. I lose focus and go back very easily to my old patterns. I no longer work, due to health reasons, and my kids are all grown and moved away. I struggle with depression, and motivation to work on myself. I am back to eating sugar, and falling into a bad depression.
So, focusing on why God has me here on Earth is a good place for me to be this day.
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: RE: I'm sooooo late!
Good Morning Karen,
I will start a topic today, since you are not feeling well, and I have a devotional I can share from.
As for freedom in Christ, I am in a Beth Moore Bible Study called Breaking Free. It is about breaking free from the power of past traumas and sin that is a result of that trauma. It also discusses generational sin that is passed down from one generation to the next. I recommend it to anyone struggling with sinful patterns that have plagued a life time.
Good topic.
Hugs,
Trish
I will start a topic today, since you are not feeling well, and I have a devotional I can share from.
As for freedom in Christ, I am in a Beth Moore Bible Study called Breaking Free. It is about breaking free from the power of past traumas and sin that is a result of that trauma. It also discusses generational sin that is passed down from one generation to the next. I recommend it to anyone struggling with sinful patterns that have plagued a life time.
Good topic.
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: I'm sooooo late!
Sorry I'm so late and forgive me if don't make much sense cause I feel awful today. This blasted gall bladder is killin' me, I think I'm gonna take tomorrow off if you all don't mind and see if I can regroup a bit. If anyone else wants to jump in and have a discussion feel free, I won't be bothered by it at all.
Today's topic was about the freedom that comes with being a Christain. Now a non Christian will say "What freedom, you have to follow all those rules!". Well yes we do have to at least try to follow what our Lord has asked us to do but what they don't understand is that we don't look at it as a hardship because we love our Lord and really want to do whatever He asks us to because of that love. Not saying we are always successful but I think the majority of us try. I see the non Christians as having less freedom because they don't have many rules, it's whatever feels good do it. Well that leads to less freedom because there is no direction and everyone just bumbles around trying to find that peace that "our" freedom does indeed bring. Just because you can do what you want doesn't mean you are free. Blessings one and all! Karen
Today's topic was about the freedom that comes with being a Christain. Now a non Christian will say "What freedom, you have to follow all those rules!". Well yes we do have to at least try to follow what our Lord has asked us to do but what they don't understand is that we don't look at it as a hardship because we love our Lord and really want to do whatever He asks us to because of that love. Not saying we are always successful but I think the majority of us try. I see the non Christians as having less freedom because they don't have many rules, it's whatever feels good do it. Well that leads to less freedom because there is no direction and everyone just bumbles around trying to find that peace that "our" freedom does indeed bring. Just because you can do what you want doesn't mean you are free. Blessings one and all! Karen
Topic: RE: T.G.I.F.
And we're all so glad you are here and being such an active part of the forum. Thank you Lord for giving us back a healthier Trish!!! She is so worth it!
Topic: RE: First Consult Monday-Thanks for your prayers!!!
Wow looks like you've got all your ducks in a row! The only other test I had was a colonoscopy but they did my egd and that at the same time. It's hard telling if they will do both procedures at once since some docs fear contamination from the GB but it would make sense to do it at the same time. I'm sure we'll all be praying for you! Best of luck and hope all goes the way you wi**** to!
Topic: First Consult Monday-Thanks for your prayers!!!
I posted this to Main Forum and VSG forum, so if you saw it there, sorry. Just wanted to make sure it get exposure to you folks for sure. I am hoping to have wls and gallbladder removed at the same time. What is more, I want to have it done the middle of March so my sister can stay with me a week. ( She is a school nurse and will probably be with me on her spring break anyway) From what I've learned here, I will really be blessed to have everything in place and able to have surgery by my target date.
Who knows, the surgeon may have a different date in mind. I have a psych eval Feb 17, and nutrition counseling in the next couple of weeks. A friend of mine, has the same insurance/works for the same employer as my husband, did not have to do a 3 or 6 month pre-op diet. Just a good history of his weight loss attempts. However, that was 2 years ago. I don't think we have changed insurances or coverages since then, other than to include the VSG starting November 18, 2010.
I already have:
medical records showing obesity for 5 years
history of weight loss attempts, some supervised by doctors, for the past 30+ years
tests in last 2 months, stress test, EKG, ultrasound on abdomen, egd, and breathing test.
a letter from my PCP recommending me for wls surgery
the support and a letter if needed, from my GI doctor
My main concern is that the surgeon will not want to do the gallbladder at the same time. So, please pray that the doctor will be willing to do it, if it is appropriate
Who knows, the surgeon may have a different date in mind. I have a psych eval Feb 17, and nutrition counseling in the next couple of weeks. A friend of mine, has the same insurance/works for the same employer as my husband, did not have to do a 3 or 6 month pre-op diet. Just a good history of his weight loss attempts. However, that was 2 years ago. I don't think we have changed insurances or coverages since then, other than to include the VSG starting November 18, 2010.
I already have:
medical records showing obesity for 5 years
history of weight loss attempts, some supervised by doctors, for the past 30+ years
tests in last 2 months, stress test, EKG, ultrasound on abdomen, egd, and breathing test.
a letter from my PCP recommending me for wls surgery
the support and a letter if needed, from my GI doctor
My main concern is that the surgeon will not want to do the gallbladder at the same time. So, please pray that the doctor will be willing to do it, if it is appropriate
Dixie Darlin'
HW 252 / Consult Weigh 247 /SW 235 / CW 187 / GW 160
Topic: RE: T.G.I.F.
Sorry I am a day late in posting for Friday.
I am always amazed at how God works in my life. I can't think of a specific instance where He intervened for me, but I have had those moments where I have been able to point to Him and thank Him for something weird that took place.
I guess one example I can point to is rehab a year ago. I had trouble staying there the night I was admitted due to some problems with my health, but two family members refused to come get me, and there were no taxis where I was. I reluctantly stayed, and then thought I was being discharged a few days later, but my counselor spoke with my insurance, and they gave me more time than he had ever been given for a patient. I did not want to stay longer, and could have left AMA, but had met a Christian friend, and we prayed about it, and I surrendered to the Lord, and now, I have one year of sobriety today. I am not sure I would have learned what I needed to about my attitude and lack of willingness to stay sober had God not intervened in all of those instances.
Hugs,
Trish
I am always amazed at how God works in my life. I can't think of a specific instance where He intervened for me, but I have had those moments where I have been able to point to Him and thank Him for something weird that took place.
I guess one example I can point to is rehab a year ago. I had trouble staying there the night I was admitted due to some problems with my health, but two family members refused to come get me, and there were no taxis where I was. I reluctantly stayed, and then thought I was being discharged a few days later, but my counselor spoke with my insurance, and they gave me more time than he had ever been given for a patient. I did not want to stay longer, and could have left AMA, but had met a Christian friend, and we prayed about it, and I surrendered to the Lord, and now, I have one year of sobriety today. I am not sure I would have learned what I needed to about my attitude and lack of willingness to stay sober had God not intervened in all of those instances.
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
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