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RE: Reflecting with Terri - 8/18/2008 7:14:25 AM
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AngelInWaiting1983
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With the diet i'm on now Brenda, if I eat any more protein i'll puke. Its fairly new, so maybe the hair will thicken soon.
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RE: Reflecting with Terri - 8/19/2008 11:15:04 PM
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Reflecting...
I looked into the mirror today and I barely recognized the person looking back at me. I've looked into this mirror a thousand times before, but never once has it affected me like it did today. There stood this pale, ghastly looking creature that had no hope in the world. It brought me to tears. I leaned in close to see if it really was me.
Memories of what I looked like in the past came flooding back. I cried even more. I've changed. Remembering all the other times i've looked into that very same mirror, not all the change is bad, not all good either. I remember times looking into that familiar glass and being so happy and full of life. Other times being so upset and downtroaden that I didn't know if I would make it through the night. Today was one of those times that I reflected on who I was, who I am, and who I will be.
I'm not always proud of where my life has lead me. I've done things that would put my mother to tears if she ever found out about it, but all those things are forgiven. I've changed. God has changed me for the better. I kept thinking as I gazed at myself. I thought "well once I get some make-up on i'll look better". I applied all the stuff as normal, but when I finished I still saw that I was different. Then I realized what it was. I've lost the joy in my life.
I have to admit that this year has been one of the hardest years of my life. Its had some great times, but its had some really bad times too. The old me of yesteryear would have dealt with things a lot differently. I would've 'forced' the pain to go away. This year i've had to find new ways of dealing with it. I've prayed, i've cried, i've complained. All of you have been there to listen to it. Mostly God has been there to listen to it.
I've decided today that i'm going to get my joy back. The music of my life needs to continue on. I can never let the devil still my joy again. I can't let him stop me from praising God even in the storms of my life. A year ago if i'd make this realization in the mirror I would've ended up in the bottom of a bottle. Today I can say though, the Anchor holds. I am so blessed.
Even as I write this I feel a lightness and happy feeling coming over me. I know that God is going to take care of everything. Thats all I need to know. Thank you all so much for being an encouragement to me. I know you are in my life because God has placed you here.
Love you all, Terri
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RE: Reflecting with Terri - 8/19/2008 11:17:54 PM
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RE: Reflecting with Terri - 8/20/2008 6:52:30 AM
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Absolutely! We can't let Satan still our joy! Perhaps the Lord will put you in a position at the public school in the music area.... wouldn't that we great???
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RE: Reflecting with Terri - 8/20/2008 8:35:34 AM
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Terri, you are so, so precious to Him.
I don't know you that well... But I think that you're a wonderful woman of God. That's more what I've noticed chatting to you - There hasn't been anything necessarily specific I can point at that says it, but I don't at all doubt you love Christ. I'm sure you have your moments, sure. So do I (that tends to happen when you have a 15 year old as a brother)....  .
Continue praying, continue reading the Word, continue listening to the Holy Spirit - because none of these things will lead you wrong.
I like that you said joy and not happiness - happiness is fickle. It comes and goes. It has its time, and certainly should be enjoyed, but happy doesn't describe our every living moment. I know. I'm human. 
There is a time for everything. Keep venting, sometimes you just need to let it out. And we're all quite happy to hear you out. Heck, I'm quite happy to read an essay of it... PM me if you want my email to send said essays...
God will complete what he starts. He may not do it in the timeline we like, but He always works for our good.
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RE: Reflecting with Terri - 8/20/2008 2:41:18 PM
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RE: Reflecting with Terri - 8/22/2008 4:33:54 AM
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Thanks Cam. *smiles and giggles*
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RE: Reflecting with Terri - 8/24/2008 1:12:02 AM
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RE: Reflecting with Terri - 8/24/2008 11:49:38 AM
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hey, sweetie. sorry i haven't gotten back in touch. i was having a lil down time. not a full-fledged pity-party or anything...just overwhelmed and worn down...and fighting another bad headached FRI and SAT.
i've missed you...and everyone else...here. read and got caught up on you PFY here. i know you're fighting some of your own demons. just hold strong, gf. you know i'll be praying...along with so many others here.
so what IS the word on a job? anything from the school? i've been praying about that, ya know.
i promise i'll be around more this week. i'll see ya on IM, missy!
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RE: Reflecting with Terri - 8/25/2008 3:31:34 PM
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Terri, I saw your signature and like it so much I'm going to hang around your thread a bit to learn more about you.
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RE: Reflecting with Terri - 8/25/2008 3:33:11 PM
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Welcome Maggie! Feel free to join us anytime. We just kind of hang out and talk various topics.
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RE: Reflecting with Terri - 8/25/2008 3:36:07 PM
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Thanks for the welcome. I may lurk more than post but we'll see.
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RE: Reflecting with Terri - 8/26/2008 6:18:07 PM
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The weather here is horribly icky! I haven't hardly been able to get online today because of storms.
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RE: Reflecting with Terri - 8/26/2008 6:20:18 PM
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AngelInWaiting1983
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Me too! I was getting tired of watching tv. I can only stand it for so long.
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RE: Reflecting with Terri - 8/26/2008 6:22:58 PM
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OOOOOOOOO TV.........gotta watch me some Law & Order: SVU reruns............love it!
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RE: Reflecting with Terri - 8/26/2008 6:25:25 PM
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I know! I love CI too. I think its funny they have 2 teams for CI that have the same boss, but you never see them at the office at the same time.
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