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fluffmonkey -> RE: Fireworks, S'mores & Great Company! WO July Chat! (7/10/2008 10:27:49 AM)

Hey Ladies, How is everyone doing today?

Yesterday after I got off work I went home finshed cake and tried to find all kinds of ways to get to his house safely...and when I got to his house he wasnt home which was odd but because he missed yesterday I thought well he must be having to work late well sat and waited awhile...and he got home late and said they had him working as tech today because one of their workers is now running from law and one was in bad accident...no one had told him happy bday and he didnt get any sleep ...he came in ate dinner then I gave him piece of cake and afterwards he was asleep... and his sister came in saying she had bad birthday as well..

Well if you have any time today ladies please check Womens Pray thread my sister could use your prayers today as she goes to court.

Praying for all you today and all your situations.





cherish405 -> RE: Fireworks, S'mores & Great Company! WO July Chat! (7/10/2008 11:54:47 AM)

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ORIGINAL: 29redballoons

Hey ladies, my dd came home today and said that her friend didn't have several needed items in their home. We knew her dad had not been working but did not know how bad it was. We went to store and picked up groceries to take over...dd got scared and begged us not to take them cause they would be mad at her for telling. So we bought a gift card for the grocery store and took it and put it in their mailbox...what else can I do and salvage my dd's friendship at the same time? Any suggestions on how to help proud people...and I know we are all proud at times, I am not meaning that in a detrimental way.


Red, been in that situation, and cash or gift cards have been really useful. I'm sure they'd be really grateful.

Other than bra or swimwear shopping, I don't mind shopping at all, if I have the finances. Sometimes I feel God telling me to buy groceries or other items for people who need it, and to me, I have such a ball! I'm a mercy person, so to be able to meet somebody else's needs is a real blessing to me. It's such a buzz!

It hasn't been a good 2 days. Yesterday was the 7th anniversary of my dad's death. Today has been extremely painful. I can barely walk due to pain, and even lifting a cup to have a drink is almost enough to make me scream. [:(][:(][:(]



Roberta_ -> RE: Fireworks, S'mores & Great Company! WO July Chat! (7/10/2008 10:11:14 PM)

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ORIGINAL: cherish405
It hasn't been a good 2 days. Yesterday was the 7th anniversary of my dad's death. Today has been extremely painful. I can barely walk due to pain, and even lifting a cup to have a drink is almost enough to make me scream. [:(][:(][:(]


((((Trish)))) I'm so sorry. I will certainly be praying.



cherish405 -> RE: Fireworks, S'mores & Great Company! WO July Chat! (7/10/2008 11:41:19 PM)

Thanks Roberta.

((((((((((((((((((((((((ROBERTA))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))



29redballoons -> RE: Fireworks, S'mores & Great Company! WO July Chat! (7/11/2008 7:56:53 AM)

Not sure how the card was accepted, not sure if we gave enough, but we put one in their mailbox. The friend told dd that she gave it to her mom and her mom cried. I really wish we would have put more on it.

We are on vacation and I don't mind telling you all, I feel very guilty blowing money when they need groceries. How do we make sure we, ourselves and those in our immediate circle of exsistence, have adequate amounts if we aren't able to be honest with each other? Also, how do we know when to help others or when the Lord is working in their lives and we should stay out of the way? Am I way over thinking this?
Do any of you struggle with this?



Roberta, how are things today?
Sorry that I seem so self centered...



car2ner -> RE: Fireworks, S'mores & Great Company! WO July Chat! (7/11/2008 8:05:58 AM)

When we are not sure, follow the leading of the H.S. (easier said than done sometimes) Last Christmas my friends and I were having a Yankee Swap gift exchange. M'love bought some sliced salted ham, the kind vaccum packed in plastic and can be stored on the shelf until opened. I thought that it was a crazy present BUT our daughter, who is struggling like most young adults on their own, chose that gift from under the Christmas tree. She opened the present and yelled out, "MEAT" and hugged it. Noone had the heart to exchange it with her.

And here I was thinking m'love was nuts for chosing that as a gift. He was listening to God and I missed it. God is good.



cherish405 -> RE: Fireworks, S'mores & Great Company! WO July Chat! (7/11/2008 10:07:42 AM)

I have to agree with just trusting the Holy Spirit in situations like that. I've been in the position of both giving and receiving. Pray about how much to give, when to give and in what form to give. I can give you an example of something I did a few years ago. A friend who is a single mum was really struggling with finances. I felt led to get her and her kids some groceries. I prayed before I went to the supermarket and picked out some things for them. To me, it seemed like a weird combination of groceries, but I was obedient. When I took them to her that afternoon, she was completely flabbergasted. She'd been shopping that morning and had to put things back because she didn't have enough money for those items. They were the things that I'd brought her. I hadn't had a clue what she needed or even liked. I wasn't even sure they needed groceries. God led though. If God wants you to give, just ask Him to show you and to make you alert to when and how. I don't know how many times that happened just with that friend alone.

Don't feel guilty about having money for a holiday. God gives you money to bless others who need it, but He also allows you to use it for your own needs and blessings. If God's led you to have a holiday, He'll provide the money for it too.

car2ner, that's so great about the meat for Christmas!

I know of another couple who were given meat for Christmas years ago. They had just had their 7th child, and the husband had just lost his job. A lady I know gave them a particular cut of meat, and the parents just sat down and cried. The husband had been a chef, and he'd really been wanting this particular cut of meat so that he could cook it for his family. God knows our needs and desires, even down to a particular cut of meat.



Roberta_ -> RE: Fireworks, S'mores & Great Company! WO July Chat! (7/11/2008 10:26:21 AM)

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ORIGINAL: 29redballoons

Not sure how the card was accepted, not sure if we gave enough, but we put one in their mailbox. The friend told dd that she gave it to her mom and her mom cried. I really wish we would have put more on it.

We are on vacation and I don't mind telling you all, I feel very guilty blowing money when they need groceries. How do we make sure we, ourselves and those in our immediate circle of existence, have adequate amounts if we aren't able to be honest with each other? Also, how do we know when to help others or when the Lord is working in their lives and we should stay out of the way? Am I way over thinking this?
Do any of you struggle with this?



Roberta, how are things today?
Sorry that I seem so self centered...



Go easy on yourself! I don't think that it's self-centered or bad for your family to go on vacation.

Things are OK today. I have a drs. appt. that I have to leave for in about an hour. I'm nervous about that.



cherish405 -> RE: Fireworks, S'mores & Great Company! WO July Chat! (7/11/2008 10:29:41 AM)

I hope everything goes well at your appointment, Roberta.



fluffmonkey -> RE: Fireworks, S'mores & Great Company! WO July Chat! (7/11/2008 10:56:01 AM)

Trish are you feeling any better today?

Red- pray and God will let you know what you need to do.
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Don't feel guilty about having money for a holiday. God gives you money to bless others who need it, but He also allows you to use it for your own needs and blessings. If God's led you to have a holiday, He'll provide the money for it too.
agree

Roberta- hope all goes well

I think I am getting sick or something I thought it was sinus's yesterday but all through day and night my throat just got worse... its swollen and feels like its on fire and my nose want stop running or sneezing :/ and sneezing makes my throat hurt

I hope all you of ladies have a wonderful day



cherish405 -> RE: Fireworks, S'mores & Great Company! WO July Chat! (7/11/2008 10:59:44 AM)

Let's just say that I'm looking forward to the day that I am better. Fibromyalgia is not a fun thing to have, and I've got a head cold on top of things. [:'(][X(][&o][:(] One day, I have to be better! I hope it's soon.

I hope you're feeling better soon, Jennifer.



daughter_of_faith -> RE: Fireworks, S'mores & Great Company! WO July Chat! (7/11/2008 12:11:18 PM)

My day isn't going all that well, but it will get better....at least I pray it is so!!! The Holy Spirit definitely does lead....we just have to be conscious of His leading & follow him.

I need to go work out...maybe that will help my day improve!

Have a great day everyone!!!!



ThursdaysChild -> RE: Fireworks, S'mores & Great Company! WO July Chat! (7/11/2008 1:01:46 PM)

Oh, when will today end? Both kids have had tantrums (H is in the middle of hers now) and even E is about to get grounded for the weekend with his whining. Where's Calgon when you need it?

Tomorrow's Saturday and I'm glad. Hopefully after taekwondo I can get the twins to rest a bit. Then Sunday is church if the car cooperates this time.

Right now I just want to get them to bed and watch a movie. Something tells me I'll be lucky to stay awake that long. {sigh}

Have a nice day, ladies.



fluffmonkey -> RE: Fireworks, S'mores & Great Company! WO July Chat! (7/11/2008 1:45:12 PM)

Ty :)

Megan, I hope your day gets better

Thursday, your weekends always sound so busy lol



daughter_of_faith -> RE: Fireworks, S'mores & Great Company! WO July Chat! (7/11/2008 1:47:54 PM)

Beth, I need some Calgon here too. I'll try to settle for a run here after a bit. Just need to get a bottle of water cold first. Guess that starts with me getting OFF the computer and filling one up to put in the freezer....

TY, Jennifer...I do hope my day goes better as well. If it hasn't been the kid acting up, I've been having disagreements with DH and he's at work! So...that tends to get drawn out as we don't get to talk as much as if we were both at home. He was home for lunch & we apologized whatnot...so all is good now.



29redballoons -> RE: Fireworks, S'mores & Great Company! WO July Chat! (7/11/2008 2:14:26 PM)

Thanks ladies, I know all about waiting, and I mean no disrespect, but we were leaving the next am so we kinda went with our gut feelings...I guess we will know tomorrow when we get back if things are any better. bless their hearts, I hate that they are going thru this...they are the sweetest people.

Here...calgon for all!!!!!!



fluffmonkey -> RE: Fireworks, S'mores & Great Company! WO July Chat! (7/11/2008 2:28:00 PM)

Ooooh Bubble bath sounds good :)

Red, if you dont mind me asking what is their last name so I can keep them in my prayers



29redballoons -> RE: Fireworks, S'mores & Great Company! WO July Chat! (7/11/2008 9:47:04 PM)

Jennifer, I pm'd you...thanks for the prayers.



Roberta_ -> RE: Fireworks, S'mores & Great Company! WO July Chat! (7/11/2008 10:10:47 PM)

It must be one of those days for a lot of people!

My drs. appt. went pretty good - overall. I did find out that I have hypoglycemia, hypertension and anemia. However, I don't have any detectable heart problems. He told me that overall I'm quite healthy for a 43 year old woman. Then I told him that I didn't think that was such good news because I'm only 28! [;)] No, I'm just kidding, I didn't really tell him that! [:D]

He said that I'm a very young 43 year old.

Then I came home. J-8 has thrown a fit over just about everything. Sis is in pain and is letting her have her way. The problem is that I am the one who has to give her what she wants. (Like after she destroyed about one third of my Avon catalogs and back talked myself, my dad and step-mom I still had to take her swimming.)

I talked to a friend whom I've known since high school and found out that her marriage is in serious trouble.

My dad has had a very hard time with his radiation treatments the last few days.

I found out that they've put a temporary hold on my unemployment because they aren't getting the vouchers on time.

So, a drs. appt. was the highlight of my day.

I am so grateful that I've found a great church to go to on Saturday nights! Now I'm just looking for a great one to go to on Sunday mornings too!



cherish405 -> RE: Fireworks, S'mores & Great Company! WO July Chat! (7/12/2008 7:15:32 AM)

((((((((((((((((((((((EVERYBODY))))))))))))))))))))))))))

I hope everything is going better for everybody.



car2ner -> RE: Fireworks, S'mores & Great Company! WO July Chat! (7/12/2008 7:33:19 AM)

thanks Cherish... new day, a chance for things to go a bit better. Today we are moving a washing machine out of our house... still not sold. sigh.
Good neighborhood and a nice house. God has some family in mind for it. I hope He sends them soon.



cherish405 -> RE: Fireworks, S'mores & Great Company! WO July Chat! (7/12/2008 10:19:42 AM)

What's everybody got planned for the weekend?

It's already Saturday night here. Don't think I'll be going to church in the morning. Need some more rest time.



fluffmonkey -> RE: Fireworks, S'mores & Great Company! WO July Chat! (7/12/2008 10:27:05 AM)

((roberta)) glad that dr. appt. went well sorry to hear that your dads having a hard time with the rad. treatments still praying for him and your family.

yep new day and new challanges lol

I must have one weak immune system to get sick in the summer time :/ Last night I couldnt even get on my computer I felt bad and all night couldnt sleep just tossed and turned and this morning was really hard I had to sit down alot of times I thought I would never get the mail put out but Im starting to feel a little better then this morning anyways Im ready to go home anyways I hope all of you ladies have a wonderful weekend

I found out a friend of mine from church just lost her baby :(



cherish405 -> RE: Fireworks, S'mores & Great Company! WO July Chat! (7/12/2008 11:05:46 AM)

Jennifer, I hope you're feeling better soon.

So sad about the baby. [:(]



daughter_of_faith -> RE: Fireworks, S'mores & Great Company! WO July Chat! (7/12/2008 4:25:16 PM)

Jennifer...take it easy and get to feeling better soon, hun. God bless!!!

I'm sorry your friend lost her baby [:(]



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