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vmginny -> RE: Magdaleine's Alabaster Atrium (5/26/2008 9:19:43 PM)
The smores around a campfire sound nice. I bought some marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers so I could have smores only I microwaved them. Pengie and Dove, may God's peace bless your lives this week. I read II Chronicles 20 today and I am going to try to follow what my life application bible said Jehospahphat did. When a situation seems impossible remember nothing is impossible for God. That's why I have the signature verse I have. Ginny

vmginny -> RE: Magdaleine's Alabaster Atrium (5/26/2008 9:23:43 PM)
Maggie, Have you had a good weekend? Are you well? Ginny

magdaleine -> RE: Magdaleine's Alabaster Atrium (5/26/2008 10:59:10 PM)
Dove, your campfire event sounds like fun. I will pray that your kids can realize the difference Dad being gone makes, so they understand why you did what you have. Ginny, I'm trying to remember what my weekend was like (and thanks for asking). Oh! Now I remember. Friday night dh, ds2 and me watched one of the Bourne movies (we'd watched the first recently). I enjoyed it. Saturday I went out for lunch with someone and then to a 25th wedding anniversary party for friends of dh that I'd like to get to know better. Turned out my pastor is cousin to the "groom" and was there so I went and introduced myself. He felt embarassed that he didn't know who I was but how could he? The church is large and though I had talked with him one-on-one briefly about a month ago, I didn't expect him to remember. Dh came and joined the conversation and took over. So know my pastor (who isn't dh's pastor) knows dh better than he knows me. Sigh. When we got home we watched the third Bourne movie, which got me to bed late. Sunday morning at church "Stone Soup Sunday" was announced for immediately after the service. It's something the church does from time to time to welcome and get to know newcomers. So I went. There were probably about eight of us newbies, plus two pastoral couples. I'm glad I went. I didn't really have any more interaction with the senior pastor but the other pastor wound up sitting beside me and we had a good conversation. He commended me on sticking with my last church for so long to see if it would be a fit and, interestingly enough, he gave the same assessment of that church that I had so that felt affirming. The senior pastor went around the room to each of us and introduced us to each other and said a few things about us. He made comments about my husband but he did say that he senses I'm a very determined person. I liked that. I went home to nap because I was tired and forced myself to get up so I could go to the prophetic prayer meeting. I've gone to every one of these I've been aware of and so these are the people I'm getting to know best. There were over 20 of us and the prayer meeting lasted 2 1/2 hours. I loved it, even though I have yet to contribute much to anything. At the end, the leader went around the room and gave a "word" about each person there. I guess she'd been writing little notes all evening. She said that I'm a ripe tomato, ready to be picked. She said that in more words than I used but I don't remember them all. But what she said fit. I've had this sense for several months, now, that I am on the cusp of something very significant happening; that God has been preparing the way ahead of me and that where he's leading me is about to be revealled. I'm not putting that very well. I got home late and I wonder if I overdid things on the weekend because I stayed in bed today until about 4:00. I had a lot planned for the day so most of it didn't happen. Oh well.

humbleinspirit -> RE: Magdaleine's Alabaster Atrium (5/26/2008 11:00:56 PM)
Hi Maggie, if you do not mind me asking, why did you leave your last church?

magdaleine -> RE: Magdaleine's Alabaster Atrium (5/27/2008 12:56:27 AM)
In a sense, the church I'm attending now is the fourth church in four years but it's not as bad as it sounds. The first church I had been part of for 24 years. More, actually, because dh and I were married there and attended for about two years before we stopped attending any church for a while. When I renewed my commitment to Christ I went back to that same church and stayed for another 24 years. During the last several years at that first church, I had been doing a lot of spiritual growing, separate from what was available at that church and so the time came for me to find a church that better fit where I was spiritually. I chose a small house church. A year and a half later, the leaders of that house church were burned out and shut things down. Most everyone disappeared but one person managed to find a new pastoral team for the church and so a few of us stayed on. The new leadership, however, created something completely different from what the church had been as a house church. They themselves considered that they had started a new church. I stayed for 2 1/2 years, in the hopes that I could adjust to the changes but it became increasingly evident that it simply wasn't a fit for me. It wasn't a matter of doctrine but more of style--both in what happened on Sundays and how the church was structured and governed. I left at Christmas and began attending this new church at the beginning of January. The first Sunday I walked in, I felt like I had come home. I had planned to check out other churches but within a couple of months I decided there was no need. This is where I want to put down my roots. I love it here and intend to stay a long time--maybe even the rest of my life. I really don't like moving from one church to another.

vmginny -> RE: Magdaleine's Alabaster Atrium (5/27/2008 6:34:55 AM)
Maggie, I'm glad you found your church home. Thanks for filling me in on what you did this weekend.

cherish405 -> RE: Magdaleine's Alabaster Atrium (5/27/2008 11:40:02 AM)
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magdaleine -> RE: Magdaleine's Alabaster Atrium (5/27/2008 1:27:20 PM)
Hi Ginny! Thanks, Trish!

Pengie -> RE: Magdaleine's Alabaster Atrium (5/28/2008 6:38:50 AM)
Hello again My cancer specialist dalled on Monday (a Holiday!) to tell me to come in ASAP. I already had an early morning dental apt with a very bad tooth that I couldn't put off any longer. So here is how my day went: Today was exhausting! I started at the dentist with a very large cavity that needed attention. While there my Internist called my husband's cell saying they needed me to come into their office today as well! ( I was already going to my cancer specialist.) So after the dentist, I go to the cancer Dr and learn that my blood levels are in the danger zone and my tumor in my head is out of control. My calcium level is too low and so is my thyroid level. Both my cholesterol and blood pressure are way too high. While at the Dr, my tooth that I had fixed began to ache very badly. So I called the dentist and went back over there to have it checked. Turns out it was simply the filling was too high and was an easy fix. (Thank God) Then on to the Internist who basically said the same thing the cancer specialist said with the exception that I am basically dying unless things change. All in all, a very draining day. I came home with a migraine and two hungry dogs that needed to go out. Tomorrow my daughter has a dental apt. Thankfully my hubby is taking her so that I can rest. I have another Dr apt on Thursday to prepare for.

cherish405 -> RE: Magdaleine's Alabaster Atrium (5/28/2008 1:39:06 PM)
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Doveflight -> RE: Magdaleine's Alabaster Atrium (5/28/2008 2:54:08 PM)
How stressfully painful a day you had Pengie. I am so sorry you are dealing with all this and emotional crises as well. I hope you have a restful day and your husband takes care of the details for your daughter.

Shaunii -> RE: Magdaleine's Alabaster Atrium (5/28/2008 5:58:11 PM)
((((((((((((((((((((((Dove & Pengie)))))))))))))))))))))) I am so sorry for all that you both are going through. (((((((((((((((((((((Maggie))))))))))))))))))))))) Just 'cause [;)] quote: ORIGINAL: magdaleine ...Shaunii, you explained well how psychotherapy works. Thank you. What you said makes sense. Would you return to your former employer when you have your license or will you be looking in other areas? That's cool about the insights you have gained about yourself in your own therapy and been able to make changes as a result. So, are you still driving with your leg half out the window? I'm not sure how I've changed from therapy. I'll have to ask the doctor what she's seen changed.... It's been a while since I could check in... I can only check internet if I come to the library or my brother's... I had some business to take care of today... so I'm at the library and reading/responding. Maggs, I realized, I believe Tuesday, how I really am not ready to stop seeing my therapist... new things/insights compile as new experiences are added... and my friends/family don't get it... and they hadn't in all this time... so I miss him. He's out there where I went to school though... roughly a 45 minute drive (each way-for an hour session)... and gas is high... so... we agreed I'd continue about once a month. Some things are different for me... but I'm trying to maintain my gains back in the enviroment that helped shape me into the way that I was... and it was fine I guess, but not best, IMHO. That's a good idea... they can see the changes before we can... but she may not give you a straight answer... that would be to easy [;)]

magdaleine -> RE: Magdaleine's Alabaster Atrium (5/28/2008 9:46:50 PM)
Pengie, I am so, so sorry to hear this bad news. How are you coping? I continue to pray for you but I sure wish I could do more. I guess I wish I was God so I could remove the tumour with a word and return you to robust health. Alas, I am not and never will be. (Well, not alas that I'll never be God because who could even come close? But you know what I mean, I hope.) Shaunii, I think that's cool that you want to continue your therapy. I'm thinking that it took a lot of guts to make that realization. I hope once a month will be sufficient. My doctor (in her indirect way) wants me to confront dh with some of the issues that are outstanding in our marriage. That will not be easy because there's a lot he doesn't want to face and he's very good at turning the tables to focus on my faults and contributions to the problems. Payday is at the end of the week and we have not discussed the whole financial thing that blew up when the financial person visited us over a month ago so that also needs to be adressed. I have no idea how to go about this or what words to use and I'm scared. Regarding my book, I have returned the manuscript to the publisher with changes I've made and 18 points to bring to their attention. I've started working on the back cover copy (that basically has to grab people and give them a desire to buy and read the book) and have sent some thoughts to them to get feedback on. I have a date for my gallbladder surgery: June 12. It would be good to have as many things about the book tied up before then because in the past I have been very slow to recover from things like this.

vmginny -> RE: Magdaleine's Alabaster Atrium (5/29/2008 12:14:17 AM)
Maggie, Turning tables and picking out the faults of the one talking to you about your shortcomings is a very human thing to do. My hubby does the same as well as anyone else in my family. This is why is so hard to discuss things because the simplest thing can be misconstrued. I once had someone tell me to speak in "I" sentences not "you" sentences. Your book sounds like it will be ready soon. How exciting! An author, you are an author. And I for one am glad they finally scheduled your gallbladder surgery. It's about time. Will be holding you up in prayer. And you must let us know how it goes as soon as you can. Keep in touch. Love ya, sis in Christ, Ginny

zondie -> RE: Magdaleine's Alabaster Atrium (5/29/2008 3:47:57 PM)
(((((((Maggie, Pengie, Dove, Trish, Shaunii))))))) Praying for you all.[sm=praying.gif] Maggie, what exciting news about your book![sm=funny.gif]I hope you'll make a way for us to purchase an autographed copy, when it's published! I'm thrilled for you! You go girl!!![sm=dance.gif]

magdaleine -> RE: Magdaleine's Alabaster Atrium (5/29/2008 3:50:42 PM)
Hmmm. I hadn't thought about autographed copies. Well, you all will have to convince your churches to invite me to come and speak. Then you, me and the book will all at the same place at the same time.

magdaleine -> RE: Magdaleine's Alabaster Atrium (5/29/2008 4:10:31 PM)
Yeah, Ginny. It's exciting. It's also scary. It will also be a big "coming out" and what if .... Well, my psychiatrist was asking me questions yesterday about my fear. What ARE the "what ifs"? People who know me but aren't part of my "inner circle" will be shocked, just seeing the title. But what if they are? What then? Will anything disastrous happen? What's the worst that could happen? Some acquaintances would snub me. So? The people I really care about already know my story and love me anyway. I'm still going to need a lot of courage, especially to market the book in my own city. Actually, shocking my acquaintances will probably propel them to buy the book, lol! I'm still scared. What a coward! Sigh. The hospital called just a bit ago. The anesthetist wants to meet with me several days before the surgery. I'm glad. I'm quite concerned about the general anesthetic and what it will do to me. When I had a laparoscopy about 16 years ago, the woman before me was at work the next day. It took me 6 weeks to recover and they didn't do anything except look (no slicing, dicing or pulling things out). Those "I" sentences don't work. He always hears them as "you" even when I say "I". Even when I ask a simple question for simple information (and no annoyance even in my thoughts) he thinks I'm attacking him. I really need prayer about this. It needs to be the right time and I need the right words.

vmginny -> RE: Magdaleine's Alabaster Atrium (5/29/2008 10:49:44 PM)
I will pray. Pengie, how are you doing? Ginny

Doveflight -> RE: Magdaleine's Alabaster Atrium (5/30/2008 6:47:05 AM)
((((((((((prayers for all)))))))))) It seems so much is happening in so many lives right now. I had chemo yesterday. Took children with us and they spent the day exploring Hershey. Went to Chocolate World and then found the zoo but too late to go in for the day, so they drove around until they found this fantastic park. There is all day swimming in an outdoor pool and a wood playground. So for next week's treatment they plan to zoo in the morning and swim in the afternoon until I am done. I also spoke to my doc about anticipated changes in income and insurance, he said he'd take of me anyway. When he heard the details, he also said, 'well, we'll just have to keep you alive (for the kids)" He's so cool. This will be a tiring day as post chemo, husband is coming to pick up his personal items, and kids orchestra party for retiring instructor. Tomorrow they both have games and h will be at son's for the first time in two weeks. This beginning to merge with new rules is emotionally hard, but especially for the children. The pfa has been modified to allow visits with daughter only sith supervision of her psychiatrist (about 1 hour a week or biweekly depending on her schedule) and only public events with son. He is to earn more time.

leah777 -> RE: Magdaleine's Alabaster Atrium (5/30/2008 8:28:44 AM)
{{{{{{{{{DOVE}}}}}}}}}} . . . it does sound like you have a great doctor. I hope tomorrow goes easy and peaceful for you. and the children. {{{{{{{{{{MAGGIE}}}}}}}}}}

Pengie -> RE: Magdaleine's Alabaster Atrium (5/30/2008 9:15:51 AM)
Dove, you are going though so much - I am still praying. I just keep going to see dr after dr like a revolving door. I'm getting exhausted! Now I am scheduled for a sleep study on June 9th. The theory is that a cpap may reduce some of my morning headaches and I'm all for that! The tooth that the dentist 'fixed' on Tuesday has ached all week. So looks like I'm headed for a root canal, only they can't get me in until Tues Morning. This dentist is a Christian and is preparing for a mission trip to the Amazon. Prayers for that would be appreciated. He leaves June 9th. I hope I get my tooth fixed before he leaves[&:]. Currently my blood levels and kidney function are what has all my drs in an uproar. My blood levels looked some better this week than last (Yea!). But I still have a long way to go. Maggie, praying for you as always. I want a signed copy too! lol

magdaleine -> RE: Magdaleine's Alabaster Atrium (5/30/2008 10:55:04 AM)
Wow, Dove! So much happening for you. I think it's really cool that there is something for the kids to look forward to on your days of chemo and YAY!!! for your doctor. What he said is exactly what I've been praying for you. Your husband certainly has some very strict visiting rules. I sure hope they're enforcable. I was going to ask how court went yesterday but I guess you've kind of answered that by talking about the new rules. Was your daughter able to testify? And how in the world did you manage to squeeze court into everything else you did yesterday? You're amazing! And so upbeat! Wow! Pengie, I would be exhausted going to doctor after doctor too. If they think the cpap would help, why don't they just give you one without the sleep study and see if it helps? Ouch! about that tooth! I sure hope it is well taken care of before your dentist leaves. Good for him for going to the Amazon, presumably to help people there with tooth problems. I have a friend who is an opthamologist and his wife is a nurse. They regularly travel to third-world locations on medical mission trips. I think it's so wonderful when people with needed skills not only volunteer their time but even pay all their own expenses. I am praying about your medical stuff and will continue. Has Hubby settled down about the divorce thing again? Thanks for your prayers. I'm tired of being tired. Part of me is hoping that when the surgeon goes in for my gallbladder that he'll discover something else that could explain why I'm rarely "up to snuff," and that it's easily resolved. It's a gloomy-looking day today but I have the house completely to myself from now until late Sunday afternoon. Dh has gone to a weekend retreat for men as cook and managed to convince ds2 to come along and be his kitchen help. I'm really surprised ds2 has agreed because he usually avoids anything Christian. So please pray that he will feel the tug of the Holy Spirit this weekend. And I need to find a way to celebrate having the house to myself. Maybe I'll see how much cleaning and tidying I can manage. Oh! I got some things resolved yesterday. I've had a parking ticket hanging over me for a couple of months. I phoned about it the day after I received it and then a week or two later and thought the person I spoke to was taking care of it for me but then I got a very formal and official letter that said I had to appear in court and my fine was suddenly increased from $10 to $217! Yikes! When I called again, I got the same person I had spoken with the previous two times and he assured me the ticket was cancelled and I can ignore the conviction notice. Whew! And ds2 drew me a cute little wee dragonfly with a wiggly line behind it, showing its flight path, that I'm going to use as the section breaker in my book. I've got to get that in the mail today.

cherish405 -> RE: Magdaleine's Alabaster Atrium (5/30/2008 3:38:51 PM)
Maggie, I'm so glad that you've got a surgery date, and that your book is closer to getting published. (((((((((((((((((((((((EVERYBODY)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

magdaleine -> RE: Magdaleine's Alabaster Atrium (5/30/2008 4:57:53 PM)
Thanks, Trish. Me too. Dh's absence is motivating me to do some things around the house, so I started in the kitchen--putting on a pot of ground beef to cook (for lasagna and to have some cooked on hand for "short order" cooking) and tidying things up a bit. I didn't do much and I'm huffing and puffing. [:@] But that's okay. I'll take frequent breaks on my computer. [:)]

rayofson -> RE: Magdaleine's Alabaster Atrium (5/30/2008 9:29:48 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: magdaleine So, Ray, does TooShy need a bit of ice cream fortification when she goes shopping? It seems that I've created an addiction to Cold Stone Creamery in Tooshy. Fortunately, they don't have one in our town. Since the diabetes, we've only had ice cream a couple times. The local soft-serve ice cream place here in town used to be called 'Tastee Freeze'. (I think the name has changed since then.) They close for the winter. One year the parking lot was being used to sell Christmas trees. Ever since then, I've been calling it 'Tastee Trees'. [8D]

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