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Topic: RE: Dose Of Reality
Hi Karren, it is nice to meet you. I just got a new computer so I am "trying" to get in touch with every person that has answered my posts. I am not a JW yet I am studying the bible with a very nice lady. I have to struggle with my feelings because I was raised Catholic and to be honest my family doesn't approve. I wish to please God and nobody else so I am trying to become a strong Christian woman.
Thanks for writing,
Celi
Topic: Where is God????
He Is here amoung us and Loves us even if we mis spell words...LOL.... But I have to wonder what has happened to the real world.... WHERE IS Prayer???????????????? Cyndee
Topic: RE: JUST WAITIN' TO HEAR!!
I'am definently sorry to hear of your loss and I want you to know that my heart goes out to you I would never want to experience the pain of losing a child I spoke with my daughter about this issue she is 12 years old and I told her about the danger of this deadly game know that your son is with god and you will see him again god bless you
Topic: RE: Dose Of Reality
Celi
When did you become one of Jehovah's Witnesses? I noticed you wishing people Merry Christmas a few months ago. Are you associating with a particular congregation?
Wishing you well.
Karren
Topic: RE: WHAT DOES THIS MAKE ME?
Christal, the very fact that you are on this board asking questions, is evidence that God is tugging at your heart. Of course you believe in Him. However, you want physical evidence that He loves YOU. I am praying for you that He gives you this evidence soon. He Will!!
As for the Bible, it is given by inspiration of God and is profitable.... anything you need, you can find in there. Okay, so if for right now, you say you don't think it is something we should live by, use it for instruction as to how to raise your girls. The instructions are there.
Sometimes we get discouraged thinking everything has to be perfect when living for God. Our marriages, our families, etc.... look to the Word. It is full of dysfunctional families that with God's help made success out of chaos. I love to read it to see myself in its pages.
Try this..... find time to get by yourself. Not just five minutes, make a date with yourself. No interruptions, no kids, no phones... just you. Go somewhere quiet...just you. Find your solitude, and just pray. Ask God for that evidence that HE IS. If there is no God, what have you lost?? But if there is... Look what you have to gain. Trust me, living for Him beats the alternative all to pieces.
He really does exist, Christal. I know Him, I have felt Him in my life. I am a Spirit filled Christian and He is a part of everything I do. No I'm not perfect, I am still learning every day. Even though I have had His Spirit living in me for 45 years, I am still learning. There are times when I fail at my journey, but He is so patient and still picks me up and helps me get back on track. I cannot imagine my life without Him.
Please try what I have asked you to do. He is trying to get your attention, I can read between the lines in your post. Don't go by past church experience. We don't do that in "real life" anyway. We go to the same restaurants, supermarkets, department stores, (I can't tell you how many times I have been ticked off at Wal-Mart, but I still go back) our jobs, the list goes on. But if we get offended at church, we never want to go back. How many of us would be without families if we quit them when they hurt us. I know for one, I would probably be living by myself under a rock somewhere. But with God and His people, everything has to be perfect. It will be when WE ARE!!
I didn't mean to sound like I was singling you out in that last paragraph. I think it was as much for me as it was anybody. Sometimes we just forget we live among people as fallible as ourselves.
Thanks for listening.
Patricia
Topic: RE: Thank you, A favor in honor of my son, Adam - Cross Post - Caution!! Difficult Subject
Amber, Thanks so much for this post. I teach the Youth Class at our church and the parents and pastor have given me pretty much "carte blanche" in my subject matter. I have copied your profile posts, and the links you gave. Believe me, they will be on the agenda for this weeks class. We can never give too much info. Lack of it is what carries the danger.
You are in my prayers. I know that even though we have hope in tomorrow, the pain and grief are part of today. God has tremendous confidence in you though. He said He would not make our load heavier than we can carry. He thinks you are STRONG!! DOesn't that encourage you?? I have had to lean on His Word many times and I always find encouragement there.
In Christ,
Patricia
Topic: Project Patty Thanks
Patty
Original Post by Loraine May at 8:47 AM EST on 03/22/2006
Byesville, OH - RNY (05/06/2005) - Dean J. Mikami, M.D.
I want to thank those of you who are still sending items for me to pass along to Patty and her brother. You have no idea how much this has meant to her and Leonard.
Also cards of support and encouragement are still very much welcome and can be sent to me and I will get them to her. Personal care items such as diaper wipes, facial cleansing clothes, gold bond powder, deoderant ( his and hers) dish towels,wash clothes. bath towels, paper towels are still needed.
To those of you who sent clothes to her and Leonard, I can never thank you enough and if you could see how tickled she gets every time I take a box down you would know this has all been worth while. And this couldnt have come at a better time in their life. !!!!
Thank you all again
Love and hugs
Laura
Topic: Thank you, A favor in honor of my son, Adam - Cross Post - Caution!! Difficult Subject
Greetings my OH Family,
Thank you so much for all of your support and thoughts and prayers for me and my family during this time; it has meant so much to us (especially me). I wish I had time to respond individually to all of the emails that I've received but I am still finding it very difficult to sit at the computer especially if I am alone and it is already hard enough to write this letter.
In honor of my son, Adam, I am asking that you take an uncomfortable step and talk to someone you love TODAY that isn't aware of how dangerous the "Choking Game" is. We talked to our son in depth about sex, drugs, and smoking. We briefly discussed the game after seeing a news program about kids "going too far" but never realized we needed to discuss it again and again and in much more depth.
He was only 11 years old and taken from our lives way too early; however, I do not want to let another day go by without letting you know how important it is to talk to your kids, nieces, nephews, neighbor kids, all kids so hopefully one less family will have to go through this horrible experience.
The things we "missed" during the estimated two weeks he had been doing this was he was complaining of being lightheaded or blacking out (since he has the same heart condition that I have, we thought he needed more fluids and salt) and he started wearing a hooded sweatshirt all the time (the thick fabric around the neck helps reduce the likelihood of marks that would be easily noticed around one's neck). I am sure a google search would help you find points to bring up when talking to a child, recommendations on how to talk to the child(ren) important in your life, and the warning signs that they might have already tried it.
I'm sorry to start your morning off this way but I have put this off way too long.
***psa*** If you believe in organ donation and have not taken the time to sign up to be a donor, please do so. I have found some comfort in knowing we were able to help some other families. (I mean absolutely no offense to anyone whose views differ from mine so please do not take it that way).
I am sure I have forgotten something, probably a lot of things but since this is an important post, I will check my email more often so if someone needs information they can email and know that I will get back to them.
Have a Blessed day,
Amber
Topic: RE: Looking for other JWs....
Hello, I am JW from Ohio. I haven't had my surgery yet. In fact tomorrow I go in for an appointment at the dietician and excercise lady. I should have my date real soon because everything has been approved.
How are you doing now?
Topic: Need Help for clothes for Ohio Family
Need clothes for a neighbor
Original Post by Loraine May at 10:02 PM EST on 02/14/2006
Byesville, OH - RNY (05/06/2005) - Dean J. Mikami, M.D.
I have a neighbor lady who is just my age and is fast approaching around 600 pounds. She recently lost her funding for home health care and housekeeping and can no longer do these things for herself. She has asked me to help her with grocery shopping and laundry. Last night I went to the laundromat for her and I was almost in tears as I folded her clothes and those of her mentally retarded brother she cares for. They were stained and tattered. I felt so badly for her. I noticed that her clothes are a size 6 x and he wears size 56 jeans and 3 x men's top. IF anyone would happen to have access or have decent clothes in any of these sizes I would be so grateful. I want to help this family out in any way I can. I feel so badly for this young lady that she is going to die an early death and wls could save her life. I just don't know how to approach the subject with her, or even if it is my place to do so. I just love and care about her and would love to see her have a better quality of life. She is completely housebound now at 44 years of age. Feel free to send letters or cards of encouragement to her as well. They are also in need of personal care items, gently used towels and washclothes and undergarments. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. We are planning an extreme makeover for their house ( cleaning etc)and a beautician is donating her time to come and give Patty a full beauty treatment and a hair cut for her brother. I cant wait to see the joy on her face... It is going to make all of this worth it. I will keep you all informed how things are going.
Any ideas how I can help her and her brother, without being a nosy busybody...I want to share my happiness about my weight loss and the wls but I dont want to force my opinion on anyone. It has to be her choice and her willingness to stick with the new way of life forever. All I can do is offer her this help and the rest is up to her.
HELP..
Love and Hugs,
Laura
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