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Post by Leigh on Jul 16, 2016 17:17:53 GMT -5
What's everyone up to lately?
Hello Cindy, and everyone else. Hope everybody has had a good week. Thank you for the prayers for my Uncle Bill. As posted on FB, he passed away early yesterday (Friday) morning. I am so thankful that my mother and I went to Louisiana earlier in the week to see him. It was a hard trip for just the two of us... we had adventures every day (and not always good ones!!), but God protected us and allowed us one last visit with him (actually a couple of visits if you count Friday night and Saturday during the day).
By the time we arrived, Bill had his eyes open but was not able to speak any longer. I think he knew we were there, though, and he had tears in his eyes when we left, so we feel certain he heard us just fine. I prayed over him and said he could pray along in his heart, if he wanted to, asking Jesus to forgive his sins.
Later we found out his main nurse is a Christian, so privately I told her to feel free to pray with him, talk to him about the Lord, do ANYTHING that she thought might make an impact, because obviously his time was short. She was thrilled to find out he had Christian family members and wanted to go pray over him right then, so she did. She leaned down close to his face so he could hear, put her arms gently around his shoulders (he was in lots of pain), and said the most beautiful, powerful prayer for him. (I joked later, "Billy Graham couldn't have said it any better!")
Anyway, we have no way to know if he silently made a decision for the Lord... we will just have to wait until Heaven to find out. This is very difficult for my mother, losing her only sibling only two months after losing my daddy. We are back home and finally recovered from the trip (nearly 2000 miles in four days... a lot for us!).
A church friend from our small group has had her two year old in the hospital this week with seizures; I went to visit them one day and our group is doing supper for them tonight because the baby went home today. (Actually didn't cook anything myself, but coordinated it; I'm sending a store-bought pie.) We have VBS next week and am trying to get ready for that.
Margie -- the BBQ sandwiches sound delicious for supper, but please go get some ice cream! You need it!!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2016 18:17:44 GMT -5
wow Lorrie, your plate has been full! and your mom? oh my, loosing both so close.....Glad you were able to be with her though all this and see your uncle. I pray you do get to see him in heaven. Wicked glad the Lord was with you on your travels as well...and that your home safe and some what sound... Hi Cindy....how are you feeling? I know you weren't up to par the other day. today we got Jazzy a dresser with a mirror ....a pretty nice one for only $10 from our neighbors yard sale. Jazzy helped me organize her room, and it's starting to look like a young lady's room!!  she's off with Rebecca and the kid for a little bit. Matt's at work and Ron's napping... this morning it was breakfast at church, Ron and I cooked for about 15 I think. Then Ron did a quick verse study. it's good to be home with our church and fellowship with them again.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2016 19:06:52 GMT -5
That is a lot of driving 2000 miles in 4 days. Leigh I am sorry for you and your mother to have to go through yet another family member dying, that is not easy to deal with. Hopefully it may have been very well worth the effort to drive to your uncle and see him right before he died. Some nurses are so precious and such a blessing.
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Post by sevenofnine on Jul 16, 2016 20:32:23 GMT -5
BTW I put refinish my wooden floor in living room I been procraste I did for my bedroom my parent bed room two years ago now I working on front room going look nice last week I have order out the kitcken part is not finish yet so I go to Ma and Pa Mexican restaurant to order Big burttio or Chili fries which really good this place been year for years ever since my elementary school year this place I go to my mom would take me to after I get shot I love their home made Mexican food and ice cream LOL!
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Post by sevenofnine on Jul 16, 2016 20:33:02 GMT -5
Let me put this way Cops, drug dealiers gang bangers high school kids mom and papa bratty littler sister even Hollywood celebs went to this called El Taputio
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2016 22:08:15 GMT -5
That must be nice having that same Mexican restaurant serving good food all those years. I like Mexican food. There are no restaurants near me. One sandwich shop which is so crowded that they turn away people sometimes. I almost never go there but one time when I did I was turned away, so I don't bother anymore, besides I don't eat meat and that is what is on a sandwich.
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Post by Cindy on Jul 18, 2016 10:59:41 GMT -5
I'm cleaning house. Our son returned from vacation and picked up his dog yesterday. She's a sweet dog but sheds a lot so she left a lot of hair behind. He and his family went to Washington DC and had a great time. Hubby was watching The British Open golf tournament early this morning. I noticed that the golfers and spectators were all bundled up in long sleeved jackets and sweaters. It is still so hot here. We're having an easy supper of BBQ sandwiches tonight. I wish I had bought some ice cream. A bowl of ice cream would taste so good now. Hugs to all.  What's everyone up to lately?
Hello Cindy, and everyone else. Hope everybody has had a good week. Thank you for the prayers for my Uncle Bill. As posted on FB, he passed away early yesterday (Friday) morning. I am so thankful that my mother and I went to Louisiana earlier in the week to see him. It was a hard trip for just the two of us... we had adventures every day (and not always good ones!!), but God protected us and allowed us one last visit with him (actually a couple of visits if you count Friday night and Saturday during the day).
By the time we arrived, Bill had his eyes open but was not able to speak any longer. I think he knew we were there, though, and he had tears in his eyes when we left, so we feel certain he heard us just fine. I prayed over him and said he could pray along in his heart, if he wanted to, asking Jesus to forgive his sins.
Later we found out his main nurse is a Christian, so privately I told her to feel free to pray with him, talk to him about the Lord, do ANYTHING that she thought might make an impact, because obviously his time was short. She was thrilled to find out he had Christian family members and wanted to go pray over him right then, so she did. She leaned down close to his face so he could hear, put her arms gently around his shoulders (he was in lots of pain), and said the most beautiful, powerful prayer for him. (I joked later, "Billy Graham couldn't have said it any better!")
Anyway, we have no way to know if he silently made a decision for the Lord... we will just have to wait until Heaven to find out. This is very difficult for my mother, losing her only sibling only two months after losing my daddy. We are back home and finally recovered from the trip (nearly 2000 miles in four days... a lot for us!).
A church friend from our small group has had her two year old in the hospital this week with seizures; I went to visit them one day and our group is doing supper for them tonight because the baby went home today. (Actually didn't cook anything myself, but coordinated it; I'm sending a store-bought pie.) We have VBS next week and am trying to get ready for that.
Margie -- the BBQ sandwiches sound delicious for supper, but please go get some ice cream! You need it!!
wow Lorrie, your plate has been full! and your mom? oh my, loosing both so close.....Glad you were able to be with her though all this and see your uncle. I pray you do get to see him in heaven. Wicked glad the Lord was with you on your travels as well...and that your home safe and some what sound... Hi Cindy....how are you feeling? I know you weren't up to par the other day. today we got Jazzy a dresser with a mirror ....a pretty nice one for only $10 from our neighbors yard sale. Jazzy helped me organize her room, and it's starting to look like a young lady's room!! she's off with Rebecca and the kid for a little bit. Matt's at work and Ron's napping... this morning it was breakfast at church, Ron and I cooked for about 15 I think. Then Ron did a quick verse study. it's good to be home with our church and fellowship with them again.  My flesh reared up real ugly at that point but i shoved it back down. I simply said that it was already almost 1pm (church had been over for a couple of hours) and I was still unable to move about very well, so how late could I come? I explained to him when I first started going there that I was disabled and lived with pain, but it's like it went in one ear and out the other, or maybe he just doesn't believe me.. I don't know. I just went and copied what I actually wrote to him, maybe you can tell me if it was too awful.... here's what I actually wrote: "I'm sorry. You don't understand. I know I don't look disabled, but I'm still unable to get around well today right now and it's 12:30. How late are you there? I've wanted to explain, but I hate writing about it and advertising it to the world, and would rather talk about it on the phone since I can't do it in person.." He hasn't replied and I kind of doubt if he will. I'm used to being ignored. What's really sad is that the first time I called and left a message, I just wanted to thank him. Still wanted to the second time. The third time I called, I needed some godly advice. I called Catt the next day though and she gave me wonderful advice, so at least I didn't have to go without any. At this point, I feel like just giving up on the whole church thing, but I know the Lord doesn't want me to. So, I'm looking for another one that hopefully starts a little later, and is nearby.....
Sorry for dumping that on you Lulu..... I sure wish we had our old board.... I really miss it and all the people....
That is a lot of driving 2000 miles in 4 days. Leigh I am sorry for you and your mother to have to go through yet another family member dying, that is not easy to deal with. Hopefully it may have been very well worth the effort to drive to your uncle and see him right before he died. Some nurses are so precious and such a blessing. BTW I put refinish my wooden floor in living room I been procraste I did for my bedroom my parent bed room two years ago now I working on front room going look nice last week I have order out the kitcken part is not finish yet so I go to Ma and Pa Mexican restaurant to order Big burttio or Chili fries which really good this place been year for years ever since my elementary school year this place I go to my mom would take me to after I get shot I love their home made Mexican food and ice cream LOL!  Let me put this way Cops, drug dealiers gang bangers high school kids mom and papa bratty littler sister even Hollywood celebs went to this called El Taputio That must be nice having that same Mexican restaurant serving good food all those years. I like Mexican food. There are no restaurants near me. One sandwich shop which is so crowded that they turn away people sometimes. I almost never go there but one time when I did I was turned away, so I don't bother anymore, besides I don't eat meat and that is what is on a sandwich.
Well, my kids and grandkids are coming over soon as they couldn't come over yesterday. Gracie had a birthday party to go to. I've got surprises for them today! So guess I'd better get my work done so I can relax and enjoy them when they get here!
Love you guys!
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Post by Leigh on Jul 18, 2016 11:42:47 GMT -5
(((Cindy))) -- it is terrible the way the church is not responding to your requests.  YOUR message to them was perfectly fine and not at all awful. They are wrong to ignore you -- isn't that one of the MAIN functions of a church, to care for one another?! I realize there are all kinds of pastors, with different strengths and weaknesses. That pastor doesn't sound very compassionate, but if he personally is unable to make calls, at the least he should have another staff member or church member contact you. Obviously he's never been sick, or he would realize how important it is to reach out to you in Christian love and concern. That is heartbreaking.   |
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Post by sevenofnine on Jul 18, 2016 12:56:44 GMT -5
NO I didn't get shot I was in bad car accident when I was little few years ago I was in another one those idiot girl ramp me back of my car while yada yada on cell phone which is common in SO CAL count on it
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Post by dogstaff on Jul 18, 2016 14:40:00 GMT -5
You're right, Leigh! I need ice cream! I'll get some on Friday when I go to Kroger's and I'll eat a big bowl of ice cream in your honor.
Still cleaning house, but only one bathroom to go!
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Post by Leigh on Jul 18, 2016 16:32:07 GMT -5
You're right, Leigh! I need ice cream! I'll get some on Friday when I go to Kroger's and I'll eat a big bowl of ice cream in your honor. Still cleaning house, but only one bathroom to go! Well hey, if it's in my honor, why not get my favorite -- Turkey Hill *All Natural* (and that is THE key -- their "all natural" variety because only a few of their flavors are "all natural" - in case you didn't already know  ). Their vanilla bean flavor is my favorite, smothered in chocolate syrup; can't beat that! And, it's on sale at Kroger this week, at least here in SC.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2016 21:10:35 GMT -5
Sorry for dumping that on you Lulu..... I sure wish we had our old board.... I really miss it and all the people....
your reply to the pastor was wonderful! Cindy, it's so different today then it use to be. I remember the pastor of my mom's church, lived right across the street, and NEVER went to see her or check up on her....matter of fact the last TWO pastors that lived across the street! So, although sad, not surprised. I would be looking for a different church also....a LOT of churches these days have stopped looking after their elderly,sick, and single moms. it just takes to much time.....just like a lot of churches no longer preach the WHOLE bible, the good and bad....the unpolitically correct gets left out.....and after listening to that other post of yours, *We will not bow*....it's all about the end times! I will send up some pray for you and finding another church...Look for a Baptist church if there are any more back east. Iloveu I also miss our old board..and your not dumping.... |
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Post by Cindy on Jul 19, 2016 11:18:33 GMT -5
(((Cindy))) -- it is terrible the way the church is not responding to your requests. YOUR message to them was perfectly fine and not at all awful. They are wrong to ignore you -- isn't that one of the MAIN functions of a church, to care for one another?! I realize there are all kinds of pastors, with different strengths and weaknesses. That pastor doesn't sound very compassionate, but if he personally is unable to make calls, at the least he should have another staff member or church member contact you. Obviously he's never been sick, or he would realize how important it is to reach out to you in Christian love and concern. That is heartbreaking.
What really gets me too is that this pastor frequently said how great this church was doing and that other churches were calling him and wanting to know what he was doing to make such a difference in the church. I'd look around the church when he'd say things like that and wonder what in the world he was talking about since I didn't see any difference at all. Then I wasn't able to go anymore due to the time change, but saw him talking about it on facebook, like it was some huge thing. I'm still scratching my head, as I still don't see any difference at all, but they sure seem to think that they've started some huge revival. I may not get out hardly at all, but whenever anything is going on in the town I hear about it from Bruce since he knows everyone LOL. But he hasn't heard anything at all either.
My lack of success which churches in my area has actually caused me to wonder if I said or did something years ago that caused some pastor to blackball me from all the churches in the area. I know that sounds ridiculous, and that's what I tell myself, but I'd almost rather have it be that, than to think that all these churches really don't care about anyone.
NO I didn't get shot I was in bad car accident when I was little few years ago I was in another one those idiot girl ramp me back of my car while yada yada on cell phone which is common in SO CAL count on it You're right, Leigh! I need ice cream! I'll get some on Friday when I go to Kroger's and I'll eat a big bowl of ice cream in your honor. Still cleaning house, but only one bathroom to go! You're right, Leigh! I need ice cream! I'll get some on Friday when I go to Kroger's and I'll eat a big bowl of ice cream in your honor. Still cleaning house, but only one bathroom to go! Well hey, if it's in my honor, why not get my favorite -- Turkey Hill *All Natural* (and that is THE key -- their "all natural" variety because only a few of their flavors are "all natural" - in case you didn't already know ). Their vanilla bean flavor is my favorite, smothered in chocolate syrup; can't beat that! And, it's on sale at Kroger this week, at least here in SC.
Sorry for dumping that on you Lulu..... I sure wish we had our old board.... I really miss it and all the people....
your reply to the pastor was wonderful! Cindy, it's so different today then it use to be. I remember the pastor of my mom's church, lived right across the street, and NEVER went to see her or check up on her....matter of fact the last TWO pastors that lived across the street! So, although sad, not surprised. I would be looking for a different church also....a LOT of churches these days have stopped looking after their elderly,sick, and single moms. it just takes to much time.....just like a lot of churches no longer preach the WHOLE bible, the good and bad....the unpolitically correct gets left out.....and after listening to that other post of yours, *We will not bow*....it's all about the end times! I will send up some pray for you and finding another church...Look for a Baptist church if there are any more back east. Iloveu I also miss our old board..and your not dumping.... |
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Post by sevenofnine on Jul 20, 2016 13:41:02 GMT -5
Try find a church in Bush Alaska that pretty bad Lulu just saying most Churches are run by Russian Orthdorx faith and Cathoicism seriously and Lutherism
That reason why all Deadliest Catch crewmember hang out in Seattle Wash during their breaks
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2016 20:15:29 GMT -5
A pastor is like a servant housekeeper, he serves everyone, he is the master servant, and feeds the people. The pastor is not above the people, he serves the people.
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Post by sevenofnine on Jul 21, 2016 11:06:37 GMT -5
Yeah something like Mr Carson from Downton Abbey
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2016 12:07:39 GMT -5
Yeah something like Mr Carson from Downton Abbey I have never watched Downtown Abbey, but you reminded me of a beautiful childhood friend, Mr Carlson, every time I think of him I feel positive and encouraged. |
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Post by sevenofnine on Jul 21, 2016 14:05:59 GMT -5
Yeahh that what people tell me I am like positive friend I do get down and out
THen I go all Deadliest Catch captain f-bombing on famiy and friends that my Alaskan side coming out LOL!
BTW we getting dangerous heat the AC is on the house I just came from Office depot in less than three weeks I be at work at school clinic they start in mid August this year
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Post by dogstaff on Jul 21, 2016 15:02:13 GMT -5
Vanilla Bean is my favorite flavor too. I put whole vanilla beans into the sugar container and use it for baking. Gives a great vanilla taste to cookies and cakes.
I don't attend church services anymore but still go to Sunday School. I'm in a great class. The ladies all pitch in to help each other. We met today at a local seafood restaurant for our July birthday lunch.
Way, way hot here. I have to water hanging plants on the patio almost every day.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2016 19:40:18 GMT -5
Yeahh that what people tell me I am like positive friend I do get down and out THen I go all Deadliest Catch captain f-bombing on famiy and friends that my Alaskan side coming out LOL! BTW we getting dangerous heat the AC is on the house I just came from Office depot in less than three weeks I be at work at school clinic they start in mid August this year  family and friends, besides you might do that at the clinic. |
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Post by Cindy on Jul 22, 2016 11:30:52 GMT -5
Sorry I wasn't in yesterday, but it was a hard day as I hadn't slept much and my eyes were really hurting. I slept for over 11 hours last night though LOL, so I'm good to go today!Try find a church in Bush Alaska that pretty bad Lulu just saying most Churches are run by Russian Orthdorx faith and Cathoicism seriously and Lutherism That reason why all Deadliest Catch crewmember hang out in Seattle Wash during their breaks
A pastor is like a servant housekeeper, he serves everyone, he is the master servant, and feeds the people. The pastor is not above the people, he serves the people. Yeah something like Mr Carson from Downton Abbey Yeah something like Mr Carson from Downton Abbey I have never watched Downtown Abbey, but you reminded me of a beautiful childhood friend, Mr Carlson, every time I think of him I feel positive and encouraged. Yeahh that what people tell me I am like positive friend I do get down and out THen I go all Deadliest Catch captain f-bombing on famiy and friends that my Alaskan side coming out LOL! BTW we getting dangerous heat the AC is on the house I just came from Office depot in less than three weeks I be at work at school clinic they start in mid August this year Vanilla Bean is my favorite flavor too. I put whole vanilla beans into the sugar container and use it for baking. Gives a great vanilla taste to cookies and cakes. I don't attend church services anymore but still go to Sunday School. I'm in a great class. The ladies all pitch in to help each other. We met today at a local seafood restaurant for our July birthday lunch. Way, way hot here. I have to water hanging plants on the patio almost every day. Yeahh that what people tell me I am like positive friend I do get down and out THen I go all Deadliest Catch captain f-bombing on famiy and friends that my Alaskan side coming out LOL! BTW we getting dangerous heat the AC is on the house I just came from Office depot in less than three weeks I be at work at school clinic they start in mid August this year
Well I guess I'd better get busy and check out the bible study threads!
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Post by sevenofnine on Jul 22, 2016 12:31:35 GMT -5
Yeah this if I go all Deadliest catch captain f-bombing it among my friends who know me veryyyyyy welllll LOL!
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Post by sevenofnine on Jul 23, 2016 10:18:59 GMT -5
BTW if you haven't hear Santa Clarity Valley fire is still out of control
BTW where I live is heavy smoke we almost next door up in hill mountain area but skies turn red last night before sunset it was crazy that my big story right now
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Post by Leigh on Jul 23, 2016 12:58:34 GMT -5
My goodness 7of9, praying you stay safe in that fire! Hope you are able to enjoy the rest of your summer break.
Margie, where do you buy vanilla bean?
Cindy, I am sure that Elijah and Grace must be a delight to their teachers at church, and a help to the other children also. It is always obvious to the teachers, which children are taught the Bible at home. 
Speaking of churches & SS classes and all, we just finished VBS week at our church. I taught preschool music this year. The preschoolers were divided into two groups, and each group rotated through my room for 20 minutes a piece. We did the Lifeway "Submerged" VBS and the music was, in my opinion, quite disappointing, so I ditched it and used an old tape of "WeeSing" Christian songs... centered on the Lord rather than the children, which is what I felt the Submerged songs did (focused on how great the kids are, moreso than the greatness of GOD).
The Bible stories were good - they were 5 stories from the life of Jesus, so I borrowed some of the beautiful old SS pictures from a lady who has been teaching children for 40+ years and filled the bulletin board with those, rather than ocean decor. I also did a table display of different Bibles... since it is actually BIBLE school, and the preschoolers LOVED it! It actually surprised me that the little ones were so interested in all the Bibles. So every day we sang the kids songs, reviewed the Bible stories (the actual lesson was taught in another classroom), looked at the Bibles, some days played rhythm instruments.... (I did do the overall Submerged theme song a time or two).
Even though we had fewer children this year than ever, it was the best year of VBS I've ever worked!
Hello to everyone else... hope you all enjoy your weekend.
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Post by sevenofnine on Jul 23, 2016 17:39:30 GMT -5
To me it was end of the world with all smoke and clouds mix up with each other
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Post by Leigh on Jul 23, 2016 21:27:17 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2016 9:49:45 GMT -5
 Kelly... Melissa Cook wanted to pass a big HI on to you! so I said I would do this for her here on fresh hope... be safe! |
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Post by dogstaff on Jul 24, 2016 13:13:24 GMT -5
Margie, where do you buy vanilla bean?
At either Kroger or WalMart in the spice section. Vanilla beans aren't cheap but their flavor is great. It's usually $10-$12 for one bean. Usually near Christmas there will be a $1.00 coupon available, and I know that isn't much off but it's something. Several years ago the price was doubled because the amount dropped from two beans per bottle to one bean. But I don't throw away the old beans when I add a new one. I keep them buried in a well-sealed container of sugar. I add liquid vanilla (real vanilla extract, not imitation) to the recipe as well. |
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Post by Leigh on Jul 24, 2016 15:23:53 GMT -5
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Post by sevenofnine on Jul 24, 2016 16:07:56 GMT -5
OHHH tell her I am on FB
MANN I just saw NFL schedule first pre season game going be less than 3 weeks Colts vs Packers on NBC network at 8pm est
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My flesh reared up real ugly at that point but i shoved it back down. I simply said that it was already almost 1pm (church had been over for a couple of hours) and I was still unable to move about very well, so how late could I come? I explained to him when I first started going there that I was disabled and lived with pain, but it's like it went in one ear and out the other, or maybe he just doesn't believe me.. I don't know. I just went and copied what I actually wrote to him, maybe you can tell me if it was too awful.... here's what I actually wrote: "I'm sorry. You don't understand. I know I don't look disabled, but I'm still unable to get around well today right now and it's 12:30. How late are you there? I've wanted to explain, but I hate writing about it and advertising it to the world, and would rather talk about it on the phone since I can't do it in person.." He hasn't replied and I kind of doubt if he will. I'm used to being ignored. What's really sad is that the first time I called and left a message, I just wanted to thank him. Still wanted to the second time. The third time I called, I needed some godly advice. I called Catt the next day though and she gave me wonderful advice, so at least I didn't have to go without any. At this point, I feel like just giving up on the whole church thing, but I know the Lord doesn't want me to. So, I'm looking for another one that hopefully starts a little later, and is nearby..... 
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family and friends, besides you might do that at the clinic. 
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