A Benefit from Frustrations

2011-07-05T13:25:00.007-06:00

Hello my friends.

HAPPY CANADA DAY!

2011-07-01T15:57:00.009-06:00

Today would also be Princess Diana's 50th birthday. There is a very nice article and pictures commemorating her life @ http://bit.ly/lb9EES. Some people have said I looked like her sister as a teenager. Pic on left is me @ age 16.Susie D. I'm not sure if you know how blogs work yet, but if you click on "3 comments" under the Wheelchair fiasco story, you will see where I replied to you. I will

THE WHEELCHAIR FIASCO

2011-06-23T10:25:00.004-06:00

Today I have to lift a wheelchair in and out of the car 6 times and push Mom around, when I have had to use a walker with a seat for many years. I have been shaking with weakness most days this month. I'm sure praying to get through that. One minute at a time I guess. I just dread passing out when I'm out in public, because then I'll be in the hospital and Mom will be left helpless. The Dr.

Thanks so much for your continued prayers my wonderful friends.

2011-06-23T08:00:00.004-06:00

Tag created by Moniquewww.pinuptoons.comhttp://amessyhappiness.com/Things are a bit tough here. Mom and I are both getting weaker, because Mom won't eat or drink more than a mouse eats. She can't regain her strength without eating. Also we found out the nurse comes 1/2 hour a WEEK and the housekeeper comes 2 hours a WEEK until she gets a summer job, then none at all. Time to go check Mom again.

Hallelujah!

2011-06-20T13:25:00.000-06:00

Hallelujah! One of the church leaders I called found me a very honest, reliable young lady who wants to be my housekeeper!! I know I'll have to teach her everything, but it's always been that way with housekeepers and I. Even if it's at the last moment, the Lord often does meet our needs. I am so grateful. I wish she could come help me today to get Mom home but she is writing her exams for

Trials Are Growing Pains

2011-06-19T21:26:00.001-06:00

Many people today have said they could not log into blogger. I'm having lots of troubles doing blogging too, so I am sending these by email, hoping they will show up. I can't add pictures to the posts until I can log in. Just when all seems to be going right, challenges often come in multiple doses simultaneously. When

I AM OUT OF ENERGY

2011-06-17T19:27:00.007-06:00

Today I am rolling in pain. I almost went to the E.R. but realized I couldn't if I needed to be strong tomorrow to bring Mom home. Also my brain is not working. Painfog, brainfog, fibrofog, choose a phrase. They are now going to keep Mom until Monday, which will give me a bit more time to rest and get things ready here. I couldn't get to the hospital today, and Mom saod she really needed

She Comes Home Tomorrow

2011-06-17T12:57:00.003-06:00

Mom will be released tomorrow. I'm glad I won't have to go there everyday, but from what the surgeon told me, it will be more work to have her home, so I guess I will be staying upstairs on the couch because I can't take the stairs 20 times a day. The surgeon told us all the details of what would happen if she lives or if she died in surgery. Both options described a very difficult life. I have

LGMS! LGMP!

2011-06-16T20:51:00.001-06:00

I remember a few years ago, a TV evangelist mentioned that his most common phrase he whispered under his breath is LGMS! LGMS! His son heard him and asked what is LGMS? The preacher said "Lord Give Me Strength!" So that has been my mantra today, but also LGMP- Lord Give Me Patience. It's always something, when it rains it pours.Today a Dr. that Mom doesn't even know, has never seen, has no

NEW HOSPITAL POLICIES

2011-06-15T19:08:00.003-06:00

To see today's update, scroll down to the post after this one. This is for those interested in what hospital policies were changed.Here are the frightening new hospital policies my Dr. told me about. I know it is in B.C. and Alberta, not sure how if this is a federal policy or not. The surgeon had no idea about them, so I guess it's quite new. It seems like a bad science fiction script from a

THE HOSPITAL LOST MY MOM!!

2011-06-15T16:09:00.007-06:00

I'm SO frustrated! Every time I leave Mom, something stupid/negligent happens. I can't stay with her 24/7. I'm so sick now that I saw her for 1 hour after 2 days away. This time, even if I had been there, I could not have gone with her to this test, where the incident happened. They took Mom for heart tests and ultrasound, then instead of taking her back to her room, the put her out in the hall.

Tuesday June 14 Night

2011-06-14T20:35:00.003-06:00

UPDATE SINCE I WROTE THE POST BELOW:Mom has more than one Dr. and the second Dr. said she won't be home this week, so I'm praying she'll be protected from these super-infections that the other Dr. is afraid of.I'm home struggling again today. Couldn't get to the hospital no matter how I tried.The Dr. shocked us by saying that Mom will probably come home in a few days. That's good news, but its

BAD CRASH, But a miracle too.

2011-06-12T21:33:00.003-06:00

It takes a storm to bring a rainbow!!Hello friends! Thanks for your compassion. I absolutely crashed this weekend, no voice, nearly impossible to walk, spending much of the time semi-conscious, which happens quite often, but I was freed from that for over 2 weeks, in spite of more heart damage due to not taking care of myself after that heart attack 2-1/2 weeks ago.I think I've also had a

TOTAL COLLAPSE TIME.

2011-06-11T14:23:00.009-06:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY OLDEST DAUGHTER, CRYSTAL!! Mom and I are both struggling today with pain and weakness and heart problems due to the strange weather. So sorry she has to deal with lupus pain and the surgical pain as well. My brother went early to see my Mom, and called me and told me not to come in for a few hours, Mom needed some sleep, because the hospital is so noisy most nights. I told

I'M A GRANNY AGAIN!

2011-06-10T11:26:00.007-06:00

Blogger won't allow me to center this photo right, so click on it twice and it will open so you can see the whole picture.My first grand daughter arrived at 6:30 p.m. Thursday night. I have 4 grandsons, but it will be fun to make girly things for a grand daughter. YAYYY! I wish so much that I could be there for my daughter and also here for my mother. I'm not doing a very good job of caring for

ANOTHER MAJOR LIFE CRISIS

2011-06-08T20:49:00.005-06:00

Lots of time in hospital waiting room!Hello my friends. I sent a letter out to most of you that said this:Dear friends;Due to my mother's emergency surgery last night and now critical condition, I probably won't be contacting people for a while, as our hospital's new policy requires that I stay with her as much as possible, or find others who will visit if I can't, because those without an

Optimist's Creed

2011-05-20T18:32:00.003-06:00

Cover of book by Christina Larsonand Welleran Poltarness. Below text is in this book.Below is the Creedof the organization called Optimist's Club International. They began in 1919. Our Culture has changed so much even in the past 15 years. Here is a look at how society used to try to believe and act. The Optimist CreedPromise Yourself ...cTo be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of

Tiny Tina's Mini World

2011-04-27T16:01:00.017-06:00

My youngest daughter was named Tina, because she was so tiny. She was 2 months early and only 3 pounds. She had to stay in intensive care almost until her due date, but she has been more healthy than her parents. Certainly she seemed like a miracle baby to the nurses and other mothers, whose premature babies had horrible life-long disabling conditions. I know how blessed we were, and I thank

I Am so very Thankful !!!!!!!!

2011-03-06T16:59:00.001-07:00

I am Thankful.... I can walk. There are those who have never taken their first step. I Am Thankful.... I can see the beauty all around me. There are those whose world is always dark. I Am Thankful ... I can hear music playing. There are those who

ARE YOU GRATEFUL?

2011-02-24T01:54:00.001-07:00

BEING GRATEFUL MAKES YOUR LIFE GREAT AND FULL! "Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it." ~ Groucho Marx I'm starting this discussion for those

THE WORLD CRACKED UP THIS MONTH! (physically and politically)

2011-02-23T23:35:00.009-07:00

PHILIPPINESPLEASE JOIN ME IN PRAYING FOR OUR DEAR FRIENDS IN THE PHILIPPINES WHO ARE SUFERING THE AFTER EFFECTS OF THE VOLCANO EXPLOSION. MOST MIDDLE AGE AMERICAN READERS WILL REMEMBER THE VOLCANO IN THE USA THAT EXPLODED 30+ YEARS AGO, AND BLOCKED OUT THE SUN FOR WEEKS. ASH FELL LIKE SNOW ON EVERYTHING, AND PEOPLE HAD TO MAKE SWEEPING OFF VEHICLES AND EVERYTHING OUTSIDE, A FULL TIME JOB. THE

DAY OF ACCEPTANCE

2011-01-18T13:53:00.003-07:00

DAY OF ACCEPTANCE FOR HANDICAPPED AND CHRONICALLY ILLJANUARY 20, 2011

Fibromyalgia CAN Be Proven!

2011-01-16T22:27:00.004-07:00

In reply to my friend E-patient Dave (Dave DeBronkart)'s suggestion to please share with others why it is a myth that Fibromyalgia (FM) can NOT be proven or diagnosed: Dear Dave I think I got the message late on Twitter that you wanted me to share some ideas about proof that Fibromyalgia CAN be diagnosed. So here's my humble offering.The problem is that when the term "Fibromyalgia" was coined in

Are we living in the tribulation period?

2011-01-13T18:38:00.000-07:00

Just this week we have seen floods, fires, massive snow, cold in India and other countries that have never seen frost or ice before. One scripture says "Men's hearts will fail them to see the news." Since watching the summary of all that happened in 2010, and now watching all that has happened in the past 12 days of this year, it is stranger than fiction! All of the other events that the

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME AGAIN

2010-11-06T12:09:00.003-06:00

FOR THOSE OF YOU HAVE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME. (Thanks to my friend Helen for making this tag.)

HAPPY CANADIAN THANKSGIVING!

2010-10-05T16:34:00.004-06:00

(Monday OCT 11 is Canadian Thanksgiving)MAY WE ALL LEARN TO BE MORE THANKFUL FOR MORE EVERY DAY!I AM SO VERY THANKFUL FOR MY MANY MANY BLESSINGS!MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL,

Secrets to Save $ on Medical Expenses

2010-10-04T16:51:00.002-06:00

This is for people living in the USA. If you don't live in the USA, feel free to pass on to people living there. Today Dr. Oz's show was all about how to get discounted and free medical services and medicines and dental or eye care. If you missed it, here's the link. http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/dr-oz-s-insiders-guide-cost-saving-secrets-doctors-offices?hs317=billboard_1The Surgeon General

Donations For Pakistan Flood Victims

2010-09-28T01:14:00.001-06:00

CLICK TWICE TO ENLARGEDear Friends~ The Canadian gov't has offered something great. If anyone in the world goes to a certain website and donates money for Pakistan's flood victims, Canada will match those funds, so it doubles your donation. I wish all countries would do this. If we give $5, Canada gov't will also give $5 to Pakistan flood

Serenity Prayer for the Chronically Ill

2010-09-20T22:18:00.004-06:00

A lesson worth remembering, by a wise and dear friend. Her words reflect all of my thoughts and feelings that I have not been able to put into words.Serenity Prayer for the Chronically IllBy Darla IsacksonI have a spirit that wants to run 100 miles an hour; it is housed in a body that can scarcely run at all. The mountains of worthy projects I would gladly require of myself must largely go undone

The Hardest Times=The Most Comfort!

2010-09-19T23:33:00.012-06:00

I got a very practical lesson in understanding this verse this week: 2 Corinthians 1:7 And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation. The harder the trials, the more we open ourselves up to feel the Lord's comfort and strength. The more we spend time listening when we pray, instead of just talking. All of

BEAT THE HEAT

2010-07-10T10:06:00.003-06:00

Hello, I am reposting this old post for those going through the hottest season in history right now. Eastern Canada and USA are getting history breaking temperatures of 60 celsius, which is 140 degrees fahrenheit, enough to make the asphalt roads buckle and to melt shoes to the asphalt, and warping railroad lines, causing train problems and accidents. God bless you all that have to deal with it.

Does God Break People on Purpose?

2010-06-07T00:27:00.001-06:00

Great article about suffering, and the whole website that this article is on has uplifting, enlightening spiritual articles. Does God Break People on Purpose? « Retirement With A Purpose Even if you are not retired, please read. It's not just for retired people. It is about anyone's suffering.Blessings, Sheila

FREE GIVEAWAY

2010-06-04T19:57:00.002-06:00

ok friends, Here is what you have to do. If you have a blog, do a post about my daughter's TinyTina creations (see her blog and links at http://tinytinacreations.blogspot.com/2010/06/free-giveaway_04.html) and add the etsy link about her store, a few pics etc and she will put your name in to win any free item of your choice of Tinytina creations! This includes jewelery or a custom made item!

Do You Enjoy Prophecy & Revelation?

2010-05-30T09:48:00.002-06:00

(This is a photo from http://www.amazon.com/ . There, you CAN click on it to see more inside, but it won't open here, sorry.) I have always enjoyed studying signs of the last days and various revelations from the Biblical prophets. Since I do proofreading for a living, a few years ago I was offered a job of editing and proofreading a book about prophecies by a man whose first language is not

Appreciating My Blessings

2010-04-24T18:06:00.006-06:00

I didn't mean to sound like I was complaining or whining. I KNOW that my life could be so much worse! I would rather deal with the problems I have than almost any problem that I see my friends suffering. If we all wrote down our problems on pieces of paper and put them on a table and told everyone around the table to choose which ever problems he wants, we would all pick up our own problems and

Sorry for Absence

2010-04-24T12:50:00.008-06:00

To update you, Lupus decided to attack my adrenal glands, which has been very tough to deal with for 4 months now. I will paraphrase an earlier post that mentioned it:Despite many trips to the hospital, they could not find out what was making me have so much pain and feel so weak that I felt 90% dead. Finally the Lord inspired me to contact a naturopath (natural Doctor) that I dealt with online 5

MOVE CLOCK FORWARD SATURDAY NIGHT

2010-03-13T20:06:00.002-07:00

MOVE CLOCK FORWARD SATURDAY NIGHT!I should have sent this early today (Saturday), sorry. Daylight Saving Time is 3 weeks early (last fall and now this spring) for N. America. Not sure what the rest of the world is doing about it. So those of you in N. America whose states and provinces follow Daylight Saving Time, Turn your clock Forward one hour. At 1 a.m. will be when the time changes.Blessings

2010- Beginning of Decade of Healing and Restoration!

2010-02-09T21:05:00.002-07:00

I keep getting confirmation from the Holy Spirit, from friends who are spirit filled; and from so many Pastors that it CAN'T be a coincidence, that I want to share with you why I think 2010 is the beginning of great things for those who love the Lord. The first person I shared these thoughts with was Pia, of http://www.piasjournal.com/A coincidence is God's way of saying "I planned this!" She

Life is good in spite of it all.

2010-02-09T17:50:00.008-07:00

Despite many trips to the hospital,they could not find out what was making me have so much pain and feel so weak that I felt 90% dead. Finally the Lord inspired me to contact the naturopath (natural Doctor) that I dealt with online 5 years ago who did such a complete exam that she has records of what every part of my body was doing at the time, and one of the biggest problems then was that my

PRAYER ALWAYS WORKS!

2010-01-29T12:16:00.004-07:00

THANK YOU PIA, MEL, TUTI for your comments and TO ALL THOSE WHO WROTE TO ME, praying for me. I woke up yesterday feeling like I was about 50% better. Such a big difference that I KNEW it could not be a natural change in my body. It was nothing less than our loving Heavenly Father answering your prayers...AND with a tear in my eye and a lump in my throat, I THANK YOU! I'm sorry for how often I ask

THANKFUL FOR MY ANGEL FRIENDS

2010-01-27T22:58:00.022-07:00

AGAIN, stating how thankful I am for the internet. I would not be alive without the friends God has sent me through this "box", my link to the world outside my house. I would not survive my hard times like I'm having now-- without Him working through people like you. ULLY ELY NOD Friends are quiet Angels who liftus to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly. MAY GOD BLESS

Co-incidence?

2010-01-26T21:28:00.003-07:00

When we woke up this morning, it was a very bad snow storm, so I didn't have to drive my Mom out of town. That was probably the Lord's protection. I might have had an accident while driving to another town while I feel the way I do. He is protecting me.May He protect all of you as much.Blessings, Sheila

Not Doing Well

2010-01-25T23:29:00.000-07:00

Thank you all who have written to ask about my absence. I'm not doing well. Many visits to the hospital, sometimes once or twice a week. One time with my mom in the bed beside me because we were both too ill to even check on each other or help each other for over a week, except to call each other on the phone. Finally we both got too dehydrated, too much pain, and mom had a kidney infection.

A Gift For You!

2010-01-10T12:33:00.002-07:00

For those of you who get tired of reading long articles or books online, or who have a hard time seeing the small print or the screen, A gift for you. It reads from your computer and you can choose which voice you want, it reads WORD, PDF and Internet Explorer. Its free. It can also help people learn English pronunciation better. http://www.naturalreaders.com/ Blessings,Sheila

Highly Sensitive Persons

2010-01-04T16:33:00.002-07:00

"The butterfly often forgets that it used to be a caterpillar." Swedish ProverbI love that quote, because right now I feel like I'm in ANOTHER caterpillar stage, and I am making a new life, trying to fix me emotionally and physically, soon I will be a butterfly! So if you could be a butterfly, what would you be? I would either be the little tiny pure white pearly one, or the big blue south

2010-01-04T10:22:00.004-07:00

There comes a point in your life when you realize:Who matters, Who never did, Who won't anymore... And who always will. So, don't worry about people from your past, There's a reason why they didn't make it to your future. There are too many people in this world to meet everyone, too many even in your city, so the Lord specially selects people to send into your life who you can teach or learn from

The Will of God

2010-01-03T12:58:00.003-07:00

The Will of God The will of God will never take you,Where the grace of God cannot keep you,Where the arms of God cannot support you,Where the riches of God cannot supply your needs,Where the power of God cannot endow you.The will of God will never take you,Where the Spirit of God cannot work through you,Where the wisdom of God cannot teach you,Where the army of God cannot protect you,Where the

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2009-12-31T13:18:00.004-07:00

I'M BEING BARRAGED WITH A CRISIS DAILY, AND ONLY SLEEPING 3 HOURS EVERY OTHER NIGHT, SO MY MIND AND BODY ARE NOT FUNCTIONING WELL, NERVES ARE RAW, SO I DON'T WANT TO LIST ALL THAT'S GOING ON RIGHT NOW, BUT I CAN SAY THAT THE LORD'S PRESENCE IS VERY REAL AND TANGIBLE, HIS GUIDANCE IS LOUD AND CLEAR, SO I REALLY HAVE NOTHING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT!! I AM MOST BLESSED AND MY CUP RUNNETH OVER!! I HAVE

I WILL PRAISE YOU IN THIS STORM

2009-12-15T08:18:00.000-07:00

Dear Internet Family; I wanted to share a song with you that comforted all night. It is a song for the first step of healing from one of the hardest things that can happen to a person. If you look at the music box on the right side panel, keep clicking the small forward button at the top until you see song #7, and these are the words to the song while you listen to it. ENJOY !

WHETHER THE WEATHER WILL CHANGE

2009-12-15T04:08:00.013-07:00

BOTH PHYSICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY. ABOUT THE WEATHER OUTSIDE AND THE WEATHER CONDITIONS IN OUR SPIRIT.DID YOU KNOW THAT YESTERDAY, THE COLDEST CITY ON EARTH WAS JUST 8 HOURS FROM ME? DID YOU KNOW THAT YESTERDAY MY CITY BROKE A COLD RECORD? -44 DEGREES WITH WIND CHILL!!! IT HAS NOT BEEN THAT COLD HERE FOR 116 YEARS! THAT TEMPERATURE WILL FREEZE YOUR SKIN WITHIN 1 MINUTE, SO

MY BIONIC SNOWMAN-MAYBE SNOWANGEL?

2009-12-13T16:25:00.008-07:00

(This is not the man that helped me)It's -28 Celsius, warmer than it's been all week, but we got 2 feet of heavy, water filled snow in 2 days. The city has a law that within 24 hours of a snow, you must have your sidewalks shoveled, or they will fine you, then warn you again, and if you still don't comply, you spend a weekend in jail and pay

A KEPT WOMAN

2009-12-07T16:56:00.008-07:00

The Lord has wrapped His arms around me, giving me comfort, insight, emotional strength. You, my wise earth angels, are the ones who spoke for Him, as if His words came through you. How do people survive without Him??I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH SUCH CHRIST-LIKE FRIENDS! I Am a ' Kept ' Woman!!You see, there were a few times when I thought I would lose my mind, But GOD KEPT me sane. (Isa. 26:3) Thou

I NEED SOME REST!

2009-12-06T00:17:00.003-07:00

I wish the Lord would give me more than 2 hours of sleep a day of He expects me to handle a new crisis every other day!My new tooth crown just broke off, so Monday or Tuesday I will be getting my 1 week old crowns remade, *4 joined together for strength), which put me in the hospital last week. I am worn down and raw! (No, not my teeth, Me! lol). Praying I don't react to this dentist trip. I

MORE BIG ROCKS, But Earth Angels and Heavenly Angels Lifting Them.

2009-12-05T15:55:00.000-07:00

Baptisms, Divorce Research and Walking an unknown path: Thankyou all for your thoughtful messages. I HAVE FELT YOUR PRAYERS & THE LORD'S COMFORT AND STRENGTH...just not sensing the guidance or answers yet. Walking an unknown path This feels so alien having the government separate a family. We still love each other, so there's nothing to distance my heart from him; He wasn't killed

LOST MY HUSBAND??

2009-12-04T02:38:00.002-07:00

Jeremiah 29:11"For I know the plans I have for you"declares the Lord,"Plans to prosper youand not to harm you.plans to give you hope and a future."No, I have not lost my husband to death (yet), but we have been devastated. THE GOV'T TOOK AWAY MY HUSBAND...and took his wife from him, and took our marriage, and our chance to be together.I am trying to rest in the scripture verse in the picture

A Post You Might Have Missed

2009-11-28T01:01:00.004-07:00

I started a post many days ago, and just finished it and posted it, but it posted below 2 of my most recent posts instead of here at the top. It's called OUTCASTS, if you would like to read it. Meanwhile I have ANOTHER draft that I am trying to figure out how to make it show up at the top of all these posts instead of pages down, like the other one. Does anyone know how to do that?A HELPFUL HINT:

In Hospital

2009-11-26T01:59:00.004-07:00

OH MY GOODNESS! Just now, Nov 27, I realized this post from when I was in the hospital did not post to my blog! Reposting now. Texting from cell.11.24.09 I'm in the hospital. Dentist decided to crown 4 teeth all in one sitting, which caused reactions to the multiple chemicals they used for taking mold shape of teeth, cement, then varnish on the new crowns. I had a lot of bleeding, and the rubber

www.Disease.com

2009-11-20T18:13:00.003-07:00

Posting this for a new friend of mine: Disease is a pathological condition of an organ or system of an organism, which results from various cases, and categorized by a vast group of symptoms. Presently, the World Health Organization distinguishes 14,199* diseases worldwide. Each year, millions of individuals are diagnosed with diseases. With 1 and 4 individuals becoming affected each year, it is

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO MY AMERICAN FRIENDS

2009-11-19T20:33:00.004-07:00

OUTCASTS!?!

2009-11-18T16:11:00.029-07:00

Why are the sick treated like they are sinning? My mother and I had a very hurtful thing happen. The church that my parents helped to establish, and helped to keep going, with multiple jobs for over 50 years, soon became the church to avoid us when we couldn't get to church anymore. Probably because they don't know what to say to us or what to do for us, and I know that every household has their

How Long Do I Have to Live With This Illness, Lord?

2009-11-18T13:09:00.003-07:00

I am revising this a little bit. People are getting the impression that I am the one asking this question. I am not. I know how long I have to live with it, and I know the Lord's help will always be with me. I named the post that title to promote an article of the same name, to be found here:Click below: How Long Do I Have to Live With This Illness, Lord? ...In order to help others who might be

God's Cake

2009-11-13T12:06:00.002-07:00

God's Cake -author unknown"Sometimes we wonder, "What did I do to deserve this?" or "Why did God have to do this to me?" Here is a wonderful explanation!A daughter is telling her Mother how everything is going wrong, she's failing algebra, her boyfriend broke up with her and her best friend is moving away.Meanwhile, her Mother is baking a cake and asks her daughter if

HAPPY HALLOWEEN//DESIDERATA

2009-10-31T17:41:00.011-06:00

There has always been a question whether God's obedient people should observe Halloween or not. Now that my children are grown, I don't observe it. I'm not a big fan of evil scary stuff or scary movies; but when my kids were growing up, it seemed cruel to make them stay home doing nothing when everyone else was getting candy, so I set some rules. No evil or scary costumes or decorations or movies

What Your Prayers Have Done

2009-10-23T12:29:00.011-06:00

"It is no secret what God can do,What he's done for others, He'll do for youWith arms wide open, He'll strengthen you...It is not secret what God can do" -Hymn "It is no secret" Thanks for your prayers!!! They are carrying me! HE is carrying me! YOUR PRAYERS ARE HEARD AND ANSWERED!! PRAYER HAS POWER!!Hello my loving, faithful friends;I KNOW your prayers are working. I can feel it when I

I BELIEVE THIS!

2009-10-19T22:08:00.002-06:00

Published in Slang DIctionary!

2009-10-19T00:30:00.001-06:00

Well, here is a little bit of good news to lighten my load. 2 of my silly words that I made up and use often were chosen to be published in the new English Slang Dictionary! Here is the link to the story. http://tinyurl.com/ylzkab7 . Blessings, Sheila

Not Done Yet

2009-10-18T18:26:00.001-06:00

Hi All; Flat in bed with fever and bad pain for 2 days now. Moved and sorted for 4 hours Thursday, then no slep that night, then 4 hours on Friday in the cold. I also felt a cold or flu coming on but we have anti-viral medicine here in Canada, so I took those and it chased the cold/flu away. We didn't get finished. Now it's down to the hard part where there is almost no space left in the

Need a Prayer Please.

2009-10-15T11:09:00.003-06:00

I KNOW the power of prayer. I have seen it do supernatural things, especially when many are praying. Therefore, I am asking for prayer. Today I start the multi-day task of sorting and moving out in sub-freezing weather. Would you mind praying that I stay as well as possible, and recover quickly so I will be well enough to prepare for hubby's homecoming? I am thankful for the days of blizzards

His Comfort is Delivered AGAIN!

2009-10-10T21:07:00.004-06:00

Just aftering hitting "publish" on my earlier post, I was led to reply to a commenter and friend of mine, Lori Laws. In her latest post, I found a message that seemed as if it was the Lord speaking directly to me. The perfect message for the perfect moment. That happens a lot to me through my heaven-sent internet friends...and so I would like you to be blessed by it too, here:http://

Thankful for Blizzards

2009-10-10T17:37:00.008-06:00

Warning: NOT a Pollyanna positive attitude right now! So if you dislike it when people are upset, and not well enough to think only good of the situation, don't continue reading. (Well, I guess it IS sort of positive to be able to see something positive about blizzards.) I am more positive when I am not so worn down physically. That makes you feel like you don't have strength for a normal day,

What a roller-coaster life is...in just a few hours!

2009-10-08T17:24:00.004-06:00

You won't believe this, but since I wrote the last post 2 hours ago, we went from a calm day to a full snow blizzard!!! I called the landlord that I talk about in the previous post, and he agreed that nothing can be done in a blizzard, so I have a while to move my things! GOSH! When will I learn not to panic and to just be calm and trust that God has it all worked out before it even happens?

ANOTHER CRISIS---ALONE!!

2009-10-08T15:07:00.001-06:00

PLEASE PRAY! I AM PANICKING! I wish I could sue Canada gov't for pain and suffering. They have kept my civilian husband (but working for gov't in the war zone) away for more years than should be legal...and it's been very cruel! The man that owns my storage unit just called and told me that because I had the door repaired and then charged him for the cost of having it repaired, he wants me

A Creed To Live By

2009-10-03T19:36:00.004-06:00

Don't undermine your worth by comparingyourself with others, It is because we are different that each of us is special.Don't set your goals by what other peopledeem important, Only you know what is best for you.Don't take for granted the things closest to your heart.Cling to that as you would your life, for without them life is meaningless.Don't let your life slip through your fingers by livingin

My Article Got Reprinted!

2009-09-12T14:08:00.003-06:00

A large organization by the name of Rest Ministries has chosen to reprint my post called "Self Consciousness and Other Thieves of Peace". Rest Ministries has about 600 websites and webpages, and is the instituter of Invisible Illness Week, which is going on now. I was tickled that they thought something I wrote was up to their quality. Lisa Copen is the President of Rest Ministries. To see the

MORE WAITING FOR MY GROOM!

2009-09-11T21:56:00.002-06:00

I WANT PATIENCE AND I WANT IT NOW! My husband got permission to get out of that war zone at the end of July. He should have been here by now, but the papers sent from Canada to the Canadian Consulate in Pakistan (He's working near Afghanistan/Pakistan border) GOT LOST IN THE MAIL!!! So now it has been 6 weeks. I'm sure the reason for the delay will be made known to us soon, but wow I am

A VERY STRANGE WEEK!

2009-09-05T14:57:00.009-06:00

I am still a bit numb and deep in thought from it all. I couldn't even think of what kind of picture to put with this post until hours after when I found one on another website. I can't even write anything profound about it yet until I ingest it all. So here are just the facts.Monday- My husband's dearest uncle is killed by a suicide bomber. (He was part of the security forces on the border of

BUSY?

2009-09-05T13:02:00.001-06:00

Many years ago, I created the acronym BUSY-Being Under Satan's Yoke. I told many of it and wrote about it online. Now someone has written a marvelous explanation of how and why Satan is keeping us too busy. I wish I knew the author's name! I really love this one! Satan called a worldwide convention of demons.In his opening address he said,"We can't keep Christians from going to church.""We can't

Self Consciousness and Other Thieves Of Peace

2009-08-27T18:10:00.003-06:00

This is for people who are almost socially crippled by self consciousness, either due to their illness or other flaws they think they may have. Most shy people fall into this category. I heard this quote on TV today and remember when I was told this many years ago and how much it changed my life. "YOU WOULDN'T WORRY SO MUCH ABOUT WHAT PEOPLE THOUGHT OF YOU IF YOU KNEW HOW SELDOM THEY DO!"

MANDATORY FLU SHOTS HAVE STARTED!

2009-08-22T17:12:00.007-06:00

I HAVE POSTED ABOUT THIS SCARY AND CONTROVERSIAL EVENT ON MY OTHER BLOG, BECAUSE NOT ALL MY BLOG VISITORS WOULD BE INTERESTED IN SOMETHING SO DRAMATIC AND SCARY. IF YOU STILL WANT TO VIEW IT, CLICK HERE: http://retro-ofg.blogspot.com/2009/08/if-forced-to-take-immunization.html

He Will Show Thee Miracles

2009-08-13T20:25:00.009-06:00

I am being led more and more to people who have experienced miracles and supernatural experiences. I find that many, if not most churches and congregations have stopped believing in such things. I have had multiple clergymen from different faiths attack my near death experiences and my multiple times that my mother and I were both saved from death when the doctors said it was not possible. When

HE IS MY STRENGTH AND COMFORT

2009-08-04T07:06:00.007-06:00

Mel left me such a touching comment on the last blog, that I wanted to share with you all that it was through no strength of my own that I got through those many years of Satan badgering me every moment to end the marriage because of my inadequacies. I give God all the glory if you saw any strength at all in me, because as soon as the approval letter came, a dark cloud over me lifted, and

THANK YOU!!!

2009-08-03T23:48:00.004-06:00

THANK YOU ALL who left comments and wrote to me with such sincere congratlations and sharing in my joy. It is a rare person who can be truly happy for another's good fortune, so I see what dear people the Lord has brought into my life. May the Lord bless you as much as he has blessed me! After the breakup of my first marriage, I didn't expect to ever be this happy again.

PHILLIPINES-SO SAD FOR YOU!

2009-08-03T23:39:00.003-06:00

Sympathy and Condolences Comments, GraphicsMySpace Layouts - PhotobucketTo all my dear Fililpino blogger family members, I am SO sorry to hear about the death of your beloved President. I know she was well loved and considered to do many good deeds. I will be praying for the future of your country. Bless you.Sheila

HE IS A GOD OF MIRACLES!

2009-08-02T02:42:00.003-06:00

After years of fighting government, lawyers and Satan, with delays and foul ups that should have stopped this blessing again and again...MY HUSBAND IS COMING HOME FROM THE WAR ZONE!!!We don't have the date yet, just the approval letter, so now I am wearing myself out doing all the things I want to have done before my new husband gets here, and I'm nervous like a new bride, but only more so,

Invisible Illness Awareness & Support

2009-07-28T14:52:00.026-06:00

For quite a few years now, I have been blessed by Lisa Copen who has started online ministries and help resources for people who have chronic illnesses that are not visible from the outside. Many health issues are visible, such as those who need to use canes or wheelchairs or oxygen or those whose appearance has been affected by their illness in some way. The majority of people with chronic

Free Gift of HOPE

2009-07-26T13:23:00.002-06:00

One of my favorite spiritual teachers is Joyce Meyers. Her books and CDs are a bit expensive, so I was so happy to see that she is offering a free 4 CD set about HOPE to people because of these difficult times. Its a $60 set if you were to buy it, but now its free!If you would like to download them to your computer or ipod or MP3 player or whatever, go to this page http://tinyurl.com/ajloxw about

MY STRUGGLE

2009-07-20T13:53:00.004-06:00

"The REAL Last Supper""My Struggles are About Him"by Max LucadoWhat about your struggles? Is there any chance, any possibility, that you have been selected to struggle for God's glory? Have you "been granted for Christ's sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake"? (Philippians 1:29) Here is a clue. Do your prayers seem to be unanswered? What you request and what you

HISTORY OF FIBROMYALGIA

2009-07-14T20:06:00.004-06:00

(not written by me) Thanks to Cynthia Martin for finding and posting this in a fibro support group.Although the term "fibromyalgia" was not coined until 1976, throughouthistory people have reported illnesses with strikingly similar symptoms.These reports can be found as far back as Old Testament Biblical times.Early Evidence:Depictions of chronic widespread pain have appeared in literature since

AMAZING FREE PROGRAM!

2009-07-09T17:16:00.000-06:00

I was just told about a free Bible program that has 200 Christian books, various versions of the Bible, dozens of classic Christian books, Bible dictionaries, and other commentaries! I wanted to share this great opportunity with you. If you go to this page http://www.bible-explorer.com/free.php It tells what books are included besides all the various Bibles that you can read or compare to

SLOW ME DOWN, LORD

2009-07-06T20:09:00.003-06:00

SLOW ME DOWN LORDSlow me down, Lord.Ease the pounding of my heartBy the quieting of my mind. Steady my hurried pace with a visionOf Eternal reach of time.Give me, amidst the confusion of my day,The calmness of the everlasting hills.Break the tensions of my nervesWith the soothing music of thesinging streams that live in my memory.Help me to knowThe magical restoring power of sleep. Teach me the

HAPPY CANADA DAY

2009-07-01T22:08:00.002-06:00

Too bad animated pics work only in the sidebar, not in the posts,because this sparkles and glitters.God bless my online friends. I'm so grateful for you and forthis wonderful country I'm in. Blessings, Sheila

NEW PAIN DRUGS INTRODUCED

2009-06-27T18:42:00.001-06:00

On 22 June 2009, DEA Drug Enforcement Agency approval was received in the United States for a new pain drug called Tapentadol. The brand name is Nucynta. (noo-SIN-tah) The new pain drug was especially approved for fibro and peripheral neuropathy because it affects opiate centers of brain and also noepinephrine in brain. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapentadol Another new drug that is the

Update

2009-06-17T17:24:00.010-06:00

(revised June 18)Dear Norma; (and to all others as well who have kept in touch with me) Thanks for asking about me in the comments of the previous post. Sorry I have been silent. I was literally "out of it" and overwhelmed. I have good news and bad news. Good News: I found a remedy for the fibromyalgia that made me feel so good that I thought the good health would be taken away from me if I

He will be..... (WOWSERS!)

2009-06-12T14:08:00.000-06:00

Please click here: http://www.andiesisle.com/He-Will-Be.html Blessings, Sheila hang in there!

Worthy of being on a poster!

2009-06-08T20:13:00.004-06:00

This is something we should all read at least once a weekWritten By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio, USA"To celebrate growing older,I once wrote the 45 lessons life taughtMe... It is the most-requested column I've ever written. My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more: 1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.2. When in doubt, just

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