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Post by james on Aug 22, 2019 6:38:49 GMT -5
Hi Mark,
I know you will be alright and back soon. Your are in my prayers.
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Post by Cindy on Aug 22, 2019 13:56:39 GMT -5
Also praying Lulu for your house to sell.  Waiting isn't fun at all and I suspect it's one thing we can all agree that we love to hate. But Pastor Rob shared something that I'd never really thought about before.... that waiting is also a fruit of the spirit and something we need to work on toward perfecting. He reminded us of all the times we're told to "wait on the Lord" or to "persevere" which is simply another way of saying "wait". he reminded us of Romans 5:3â5 and that even God's love always "perseveres" (1 Cor 13:7). And of course Rob finished by reminding us of everyone's most favorite verse, âConsider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.â (James 1:2â4) (and yes, I was being sarcastic about it being everyone's favorite ) After doing some studying on my own, I had to admit that he was right and that as much as I hate waiting, that I'd better start looking at it as something I needed to work on and perfect as much as I can with His help. So I memorized a couple of scriptures to help me and remind me. I realized later though that the first one really doesn't show a lot of patience.... âI wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope. My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning.â (Psalm 130:5â6) But the 2nd makes up for it, I think... âBut I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me.â (Psalm 131:2) But in looking at it just now, I think I should add the first verse too because that way it makes a lot more sense.....or is my thinking still jumbled up? âMy heart is not proud, O LORD, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. But I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me.â (Psalm 131:1â2)
Loving you and praying for you my sister and my friend! 
Hi Cindy, Glad to hear your feeling better. Yes, All things are possible with the Lord!  Thanks James. How are you doing? We haven't seen you in a while, so I'm glad you stopped by!  What's up with you lately? I hope all is going well!Good Evening FH, I am typing this with tears and heart brake. While I was home, in Sanford, I had a fall that caused 3 wounds in my leg. I just got out of the hospital 30 mins ago. I have an infection , Bacterial. that was life threatening. It spread into my Kidneys and they had me on heavy antibiotics. The pain and infection is excruciating . I am home , with 2 antibiotics and a whole mess of pain killers and muscle relaxers. I am going to have home health care for the next 8 weeks and I am taking a break from the Tour , to heal. I am tired but I will go into this further on down the path of my healing.
For over a year now, my pastor's wife has been coming to see me regularly, usually spending an hour or two each visit. She tries to come every week. Since the sermons at church are recorded, I listen to them during the week. I also get the emails from church that talk about what's going on, different opportunities to serve, and of course prayer requests. If nothing else, I at least pray for the requests. But this month was a big party that my church puts on for the whole town each year. We give away back packs filled with school supplies to kids who need them, and have several beauticians set up who give free hair cuts to anyone who wants one. We also gave away a brand new bicycle to a lucky boy or girl this year. And of course we have other free stuff that's just for fun, like face paining, a rock climbing wall, bounce house, etc. As Pastor Rob and Stephanie say, it's our chance to love everyone the way Jesus does just for the one day; to love them in both words and actions. No one mentions our Church or anything to do with "religion" during this "party for the town." Obviously, if someone comes right out and asks one of us about our church, then we can answer them, but the point is that this day is to be our day to serve the town sacrificially for no other reason then that Jesus loves them. I wasn't able to be part of it last year and desperately wanted to be this year. I was supposed to be sitting at a table collecting the tickets for the bicycle give away. (the tickets were free too lol) I was looking forward to it because I knew I could then also be silently praying for each person I saw and for whoever the Lord wanted to give the bike to.
The party was to be on Saturday. On Friday evening though, I realized that I had an infection and at the least, had a nasty cold. I felt like I'd been hit by a truck. But I went to bed hoping for the best and praying I'd be better in the morning. When I woke up though, I felt like the truck had hit me and dragged me over to a train so the train could run over me!  And for the first time in well over two years, realized I could be contagious. There would be no party for me. Bruce went to bed early and a short time afterward, when I tried to get ready for bed, I realized I needed to go to the ER. I made it till morning as I didn't want to wake Bruce up, and that's where I spent our party day. Poor Bruce had to take me in a wheelchair as I couldn't even walk by then, and that's how I came home afterward too. By then I was exhausted (which is another time Satan loves to attack us) and his attack came fast and furious! The thoughts were along the lines of, "See, God doesn't love you, He not only doesn't want you to be part of His church, but He doesn't even want you to help out at the party!" I can't begin to tell you how much that hurt. At the same time though, I knew without a doubt that thought wasn't true and was Satan trying to harm me. So I took the thought captive and replaced it with the Truth, like we're told to do. I reminded myself that God loved me so much that He sent Jesus to die in my place, and that He works ALL things for my good and never works to harm me, because He loves me. Knowing how vulnerable I was because i was so sick, I also immediately asked the Lord to guard me heart and mind for me and to help me guard it as much as I could too. Which of course He did, and I felt His love and peace cover me as though I'd been wrapped in a blanket. Please understand though, that I did not put my trust in what I felt; but rather put my trust in God's Word, for we're told to never judge anything based on our feelings or experiences, as those are corrupted. Because the "feeling" was backed by His Word, I did accept it though.
Of course Satan didn't give up. He kept trying to wiggle his way back into my thoughts. But with the Lord on guard, he didn't stand a chance, and none of his arrows struck home. During this time, it was hard for me to think straight. When you aren't getting anywhere near enough oxygen it makes you feel exhausted and makes your thinking kind of "fuzzy" for lack of a better word to describe it. But after about a week when I was finally starting to feel better, I realized that the Lord had been taking care of me in significant ways that I hadn't even realized when it was happening. I'm afraid that writing all of this has taken all the energy I have for today, so I'll have to end it here. My thinking is going downhill again too . That's ok. I just wanted to let you know that God loves you, and would never bring harm to you. He's working even this out for your good. It may not look like what you or I think it should - but His plans are always a thousand times better than anything we could ever come up with! âMay the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.â (Hebrews 13:20â21)
Loving you and praying for you my brother and my friend!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2019 17:12:56 GMT -5
Good Evening FH, I am typing this with tears and heart brake. While I was home, in Sanford, I had a fall that caused 3 wounds in my leg. I just got out of the hospital 30 mins ago. I have an infection , Bacterial. that was life threatening. It spread into my Kidneys and they had me on heavy antibiotics. The pain and infection is excruciating . I am home , with 2 antibiotics and a whole mess of pain killers and muscle relaxers. I am going to have home health care for the next 8 weeks and I am taking a break from the Tour , to heal. I am tired but I will go into this further on down the path of my healing.  My prayers are already on their way up!! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2019 21:21:10 GMT -5
 we be lifting you up Mark! thanks for the prayers for our house to sell, we are hanging in here....it's really frustrating though. My job is frustrating also, so i'm a frustrated mess, but Ron still makes me laugh so we'll be ok! iloveu all!  |
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Post by Cindy on Aug 23, 2019 11:08:14 GMT -5
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Post by fearnot on Aug 23, 2019 12:00:12 GMT -5
Mark I will pray for you....I am so sorry that happened.
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Post by james on Aug 24, 2019 18:03:19 GMT -5
Hi Cindy and all,
I'm doing fine,just busy and don't get much time visiting fresh-hope as much as I would like. Have a great weekend everyone.
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Post by Cindy on Aug 27, 2019 12:42:28 GMT -5
sorry I was awol again, but had a bit of a setback and didn't feel well at all. Still not back to 110%, so if I'm not here, you guys know why.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2019 20:58:14 GMT -5
 We excepted an offer on our house today! Please join with Ron and I that this flyâs! It will be a 30 day escrow....đđđ |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2019 20:59:16 GMT -5
 For you Cindy! â€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïž |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2019 4:28:45 GMT -5
Hi Cindy and all, I'm doing fine,just busy and don't get much time visiting fresh-hope as much as I would like. Have a great weekend everyone.  James!! Welcome back!!sorry I was awol again, but had a bit of a setback and didn't feel well at all. Still not back to 110%, so if I'm not here, you guys know why.
We excepted an offer on our house today! Please join with Ron and I that this flyâs! It will be a 30 day escrow....đđđ  I said another prayer for you, that this will all go through!! How does a 30 day escrow work? I know I should know, but Ed took care of all of that stuff. But, bottom line.........does this mean that the sale will happen? |
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Post by Cindy on Aug 28, 2019 9:05:59 GMT -5
We excepted an offer on our house today! Please join with Ron and I that this flyâs! It will be a 30 day escrow....đđđ Hi Cindy and all, I'm doing fine,just busy and don't get much time visiting fresh-hope as much as I would like. Have a great weekend everyone. sorry I was awol again, but had a bit of a setback and didn't feel well at all. Still not back to 110%, so if I'm not here, you guys know why.
We excepted an offer on our house today! Please join with Ron and I that this flyâs! It will be a 30 day escrow....đđđ  Is that weird or what???? I'm not sure I can explain it, but if anyone wants to know what I mean, just ask and I'll try my best to explain.... |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2019 4:41:12 GMT -5
Cindy, I'm still praying for your complete recovery! A lesson about prayer is a good thing. It's about trusting in God's Will. It's about knowing that God is listening, and trusting that He is in control, and anything that happens is in God's grand design and to His glory.
Anything other than that, is man's desire to be in control, and is not of God. If we do not pray and ask God to help us, to watch over our loved ones, and to heal wounds and broken hearts, then we are not trusting our Father, and only trusting in ourselves. Prayer is a good lesson, indeed.
Did I get it right? 
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Post by oliverwithatwist on Aug 29, 2019 7:16:04 GMT -5
We excepted an offer on our house today! Please join with Ron and I that this flyâs! It will be a 30 day escrow....đđđ Praying this works out for you and Ron. |
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Post by Cindy on Aug 30, 2019 10:46:52 GMT -5
thanks Cheryl, and I'm praying pretty much the same for you lol. You know what's really weird? I think this whole thing about being so sick etc has been a lesson about prayer of all things! Is that weird or what???? I'm not sure I can explain it, but if anyone wants to know what I mean, just ask and I'll try my best to explain.... A lesson about prayer is a good thing. It's about trusting in God's Will. It's about knowing that God is listening, and trusting that He is in control, and anything that happens is in God's grand design and to His glory.
Anything other than that, is man's desire to be in control, and is not of God. If we do not pray and ask God to help us, to watch over our loved ones, and to heal wounds and broken hearts, then we are not trusting our Father, and only trusting in ourselves. Prayer is a good lesson, indeed.
Did I get it right?
During the next week, I learned that I could pray, but only if I asked the Lord to help me do so, and that I needed to ask for Him to help me before anything else. When I did that, I was able to pray some simple prayers for others. The Lord also reminded me of that conversation I'd had at church, where I'd said that, "no matter what happened, I'd always be able to pray." Then I understood that I really truly couldn't do anything good at all without God's help; not even pray! That there really was no good thing in me except what God Himself had put there. |
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Post by sevenofnine on Aug 30, 2019 15:52:59 GMT -5
Helllo FH posters lurkers well I caught summer cold so I force to stay home this week and last week got bit of stomach flu being going around now I am much better so I been binge watching Movies tv network on KCOP 13.3 while running to lady room to puke my guts out
I hate summer coldddd
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Post by anna on Aug 30, 2019 19:35:19 GMT -5
eeewww  I hope you feel better and that it is not contagious.
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Post by sevenofnine on Aug 30, 2019 20:48:00 GMT -5
OH no I have feeling I got from my nephrew or niece little friends it was around my birthday they have family togethers I share a birthday with my sister in law cousin it was over the brother pad
Yeah it was EEWWW
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Post by fearnot on Sept 2, 2019 8:09:24 GMT -5
That was very helpful Cindy. There is no 'good' thing in us, except what God has put there.
I had an 'interesting' Sunday....besides going with our grandson,
( and Hossanah's fiancee's 2 children to church....
And......I was so happy our granddaughter and her boyfriend went also!!
Then.....
one of the other children in our complex ( whose mom and mom's girlfriend don't 'seem' to spend a lot of time ...at least not outside, with this little girl)
Anyway, this little girl asked all the adults in our complex, to attend a 'funeral'
for her 'pet' bee that died.....
I had never heard of having a pet bee...but I digress.
Only one other child attended and no adults....
I figured I really ought to go, as I do not think this little one ever hears much ( if anything) about God, the gospel etc.
So I went to the bee funeral. She had dug a 'grave' and put flowers all around etc.
Then I said a prayer to God "who created even a small insect and gave it a purpose".
I said a few other things about God and then also thanked Him for the kind compassionate heart of S----- who had a such tender heart for one of the Lord's smallest creations....and ended it in Jesus name ( the Lord and Savior).
I did not really have any time to prepare the prayer,
but I pray that maybe ,
even as short and not the best prayer.....that God might use it, to plant a seed in this young child's heart.....
she has had a tough life
is a very bright child ( really at time totally like an adult.....so much so, it is funny at times to listen to her talk).
So how many of you have attended a funeral for a bee? LOL
It was a first for me....
other pets...yes,
but um ......not a bee
( and one of the adults who did not attend said it was actually a wasp maybe).....not my favorite 'bee'....
honey bees, bumble bees yes,
but NOT hornets, yellow jackets, or wasps!
I am also praying that my 'grandkids'
and sort of kind of...'adopted' grandkids ( Hossanah's fiancee children, who call us grandma and grandpa.......will begin to encourage S----- to come to church).
Our grandson....who turned 12 in June, had asked to be able to do anything the church might need him to do.....
so he is now the youngest 'greeter/helper' for mom's with children who are new,
and don't know where Sunday school rooms are, also He know all about the new ap the church has, and various events, missions etc etc. people can ask him about.
So he might be the one who will encourage S----- to come one Sunday prayerfully......and then maybe her mom might even come eventually.....
But it might take awhile.....
thus, I could not pass up the impromptu opportunity God blessed me with, to ''plant a seed.....
I only wish I had done a bit better prayer.....I think I did ok.....
but I could not think, on the spur of the moment, how to include and give more of the actually gospel.
Anyone one have any hints or ideas.....in case she gets another pet bee that might die ( I don't think they are long living pets?)
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Post by sevenofnine on Sept 2, 2019 10:58:47 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2019 12:46:36 GMT -5
 They canceled đ„
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Post by sevenofnine on Sept 2, 2019 13:02:00 GMT -5
What happen did their money fell through what was decision
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Post by anna on Sept 2, 2019 13:26:36 GMT -5
How lovely Barbra!
Going to the funeral for a pet bee. I am sure what ever prayer you said was perfect, it doesn't matter so much the words of the prayer it was that you cared about the little girl and her feeling about the bee, though I am guessing it was a wasp. I have always been around wasps and let the wasps crawl on me and have never been stung by a wasp, but I have been stung by a bee. If she gets another wasp be ready to go to another funeral. That is so cute.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2019 15:21:10 GMT -5
Not sure why 7of 9, but the reason given us is most idiotic.......because of the solar!? Just doesnât seem sensible, actually makes no sense at all..... the one biggest selling point for money saved on electricity and itâs WHY they canceled?
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a funeral for a bee? I would have come if I lived near you! I grew up around honey bees đ loveâem
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Post by Cindy on Sept 3, 2019 9:35:02 GMT -5
What a wonderful thing you did for that child Barbara! I'm sure your prayer was absolutely perfect and just what that little one needed to hear. You've given her a wonderful memory that I bet she'll always have; and who knows...maybe that's what will lead her to Christ one day! I have to admit though I've never gone to a funeral for a bee.... for other kinds of pets yes, but not a bee LOL.
I'm so sorry you got sick Kelley. I hope you're feeling much better now though.
Oh Lulu, I'm so sorry hon. I really hoped this was it for you! Well, I'll keep praying then, starting right now! 
I talked to Mark over the weekend and he wanted me to let you all know that he's home and doing OK. He's getting better, but it's going to take some time. He'll come and post when he's able and let us know more. Shirley's doing well though, which is good news.
I'm doing better today myself for which I'm very grateful! 
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Post by dogstaff on Sept 3, 2019 13:50:48 GMT -5
Our granddaughter has been visiting this week since her classes don't start until next week. She's driving back to Alabama today. This morning we met her for breakfast at Chick-Fil-A. I really miss her but she likes her school there and is very happy.
Still hot here. Hugs to all.
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Post by sevenofnine on Sept 3, 2019 14:02:34 GMT -5
Solar that is WOW must be one of transplant Hipster parents you see crusing around West LA I am not joking I have one of the complaint from a teacher that she can't wear try put little bit of perfume it really Nina Ricci La Air de temps seriously Beside I wear this same perfume too www.amazon.com/Temps-Nina-Ricci-Women-Toilette/dp/B000C1Z9EEIf good for Princess Leia mother it good for me |
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Post by sevenofnine on Sept 3, 2019 15:35:23 GMT -5
Just found on one of FB group I belong too talk about OTa channels and what coming Inspiration network losing the rights to Little House on prairie series that mean Cozi TV going be one get not only entire series run including season 8 and 9 which hardly not originally syndicated reruns something happen with NBC and Michael Landon estate so you could stll get Little House on Hallmark drama channel the second spin off series yeah Inspiration network losing the right on week of Sept 10 they show Little house movies
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Post by anna on Sept 3, 2019 22:21:25 GMT -5
Everyone seems to like the Little House on the Prairie series, but I never did like it, didn't watch it, maybe because I did not like the actor Michael Landon.
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Post by Cindy on Sept 4, 2019 9:34:32 GMT -5
Our granddaughter has been visiting this week since her classes don't start until next week. She's driving back to Alabama today. This morning we met her for breakfast at Chick-Fil-A. I really miss her but she likes her school there and is very happy.
Still hot here. Hugs to all. Solar that is WOW must be one of transplant Hipster parents you see crusing around West LA I am not joking I have one of the complaint from a teacher that she can't wear try put little bit of perfume it really Nina Ricci La Air de temps seriously Beside I wear this same perfume too www.amazon.com/Temps-Nina-Ricci-Women-Toilette/dp/B000C1Z9EEIf good for Princess Leia mother it good for me  Just found on one of FB group I belong too talk about OTa channels and what coming Inspiration network losing the rights to Little House on prairie series that mean Cozi TV going be one get not only entire series run including season 8 and 9 which hardly not originally syndicated reruns something happen with NBC and Michael Landon estate so you could stll get Little House on Hallmark drama channel the second spin off series yeah Inspiration network losing the right on week of Sept 10 they show Little house movies  Everyone seems to like the Little House on the Prairie series, but I never did like it, didn't watch it, maybe because I did not like the actor Michael Landon.
I felt like I got so much done yesterday, but now I'm hurting more. Oh well, I expected it. The only thing I wasn't able to do was get Bruce the help he needs. So I'm still trying to do that.
Praying for you and Ron to sell your house Lulu!
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Waiting isn't fun at all and I suspect it's one thing we can all agree that we love to hate. But Pastor Rob shared something that I'd never really thought about before.... that waiting is also a fruit of the spirit and something we need to work on toward perfecting. He reminded us of all the times we're told to "wait on the Lord" or to "persevere" which is simply another way of saying "wait". he reminded us of Romans 5:3â5 and that even God's love always "perseveres" (1 Cor 13:7). And of course Rob finished by reminding us of everyone's most favorite verse, âConsider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.â (James 1:2â4) (and yes, I was being sarcastic about it being everyone's favorite 
Thanks James. How are you doing? We haven't seen you in a while, so I'm glad you stopped by! 
My prayers are already on their way up!!
James!! Welcome back!!
I said another prayer for you, that this will all go through!! How does a 30 day escrow work? I know I should know, but Ed took care of all of that stuff. But, bottom line.........does this mean that the sale will happen?
Is that weird or what???? I'm not sure I can explain it, but if anyone wants to know what I mean, just ask and I'll try my best to explain.... 
I hope you feel better and that it is not contagious. 
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