Christians Caring and Sharing

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Hello Everyone,

It has been awhile since I've posted and I'm sorry. My mind has been in a tailspin and I needed some "time out". I can't seem to think straight and it takes me forever to write everything I want to say. I get this "overwhelmed" feeling and just "freeze up". It's like being in a deep hole but you know what? The only way out of a deep hole is UP.

Thank you so very much, Mary, for your sweet letter. I appreciate you and Trisha wanting to help me. That kind of surprised me about Trisha but I am very touched. We still have this group until MSN closes their groups on Feb. 21, 2009. Right now, I am not planning to continue the group. So far, as of Nov. 11, only 12 members out of 80 on the member list, have signed in for this month. I really appreciate those 12 people though.

I don't know how Brenda manages such a huge group as "Read the Bible" but she is doing great. I don't understand how Laurie manages all the things she does either .. I'm just glad I grabbed her when I did!

Mary, you amaze me that you always sense when I'm down a bit. I guess because we share a lot of the same feelings and things we have been through and are still going through. Yes, like you, things are hitting me a little hard emotionallly right now but it's not only the group. I'm so sorry to hear about all the grief you are going through. I'm so glad you let me know. I am praying for you.

Darlene, thank you for your sign-in message. I know you are having a great time with your 11-months-old great-granddaughter. Sorry, I forgot her name. How are your 2 granddaughters doing? I've missed seeing you here and I want you back as an assistant whenever you feel you can handle it. I love you too and think of you all the time.

As for the presidential election, it's like Kalani said in his profile, "If you can't say something good about someone then don't say anything at all". Frankly, I'm terrified of what the future holds for America. It breaks my heart.

Nov. 2 was the day my mother died and we buried her on Nov. 4, 1974. My twin son Roger died on Nov. 9, 1976. That also happened to be my grandson Jacob's 16th birthday this year. My son Ed's oldest girl, Courtney had her 13th birthday last Saturday, Nov. 8. I haven't seen either of my sons and their families in over a year and a half. Sometimes I wonder if they will ever come home again.

Last Saturday my granddaughter Holly came up to my house with her 2-year-old daughter Lexie and we went to DeRidder, Louisiana (she drove) to visit my granddaughter Bridgette in her brand new home. It's beautiful! My daughter Cindy, her husband Kevin, their younger daughter Natalie and Nat's hubby Brad were there too. It was so good to see them all. I hadn't seen them since Holly's wedding last May 10.

Well, my family just keeps growing and growing! My granddaughter Heather in Delaware is expecting a baby girl around Jan. 17. They plan to name her Cheyenne Nicole. Granddaughter Ginny is expecting a little brother for her 16 months old son, Ethan, around March 7. She needs prayer desperately as she and the boys' dad are not getting along so she is back home with her parents.

That's about it in a nut shell. Take care,, and have a nice day, with Jesus.

Love to all ~

Thankyou for bringing us up-to-date with your 'newsy' letter.

We are still waiting for 'Captain's' O.R. date.. but he is doing much better with

the dementia. The Dr. put him on some pills and they are definitely helping. His

memory is much better. Our eldest son & family came to visit for Canadian

Thanksgiving weekend. It was a most welcome surprise. We are hoping to go to

Edmonton Dec.29 - Jan3/09 if Ron's surgery permits. I went for some tests yesterday. I've been having alot of pain in the 'hiatus' area and some blood showing. No results.

We've had a beautiful day today after all the rain. It has been pouring down.

Tonight is 3 deg. C. and mostly clear.

We had our Bible Study at our house tonight. We are studying Phillipians. I love

Well, I had better head off to bed, so will sign off for now......

My apologies Monette.

Life has dealt me more than I can handle, but I am taking it one day at a time.

My son's mother decided to take him and I haven't seen or heard from him in a month.

I am going to court for a custody battle, hopefully I can at least get joint custody.

She has a new boyfriend who is a druggie.

I'm hoping that will be enough for me to get my son back.

Once again I apologize.

if you e-mail me your phone number I will call you one day soon.

To you all. I am so sorry to hear about everyones problems; it makes mine all seem so small. Going through my son's brake-up in March and not seeing my grandson's ages 16 and 20 (unless they want something - so much like their mother). My son has a girlfriend and has moved to NY after his divorce was final. My daugher; Angi's health problems and her son's autistic problems. Financial problems and so on; but they are just minor. I keep thinking this year will soon be over and hopefully the next year will be much better. You are all in my thoughts and my prayers; I'm sure GOD has his own plans for each and everyone of us and will take care of us as he see's fit.

Please take time and care for yourselves as we only have our families, each other and our LORD.

I'm sending you loving hugs and lifting you up in prayer.

I'm so sorry I haven't written, Seems like we share a lot, and yet as much as I've tried like you, I just freeze up and can't express myself. I've pretty much shut out the world, and have not had much contact with any one. I just finished talking with Angel, and it was the first time in a long time that I was able to talk with anyone.

I had been helping a friend, I met when both our hubbys were in Chemo. Her hubby died a few weeks before mine, I ended up helping her with her very old dog, and her dad, He became my adopted pop, Well she had to put down her dog and On July 17th Our pop passed away. since the day he died, I've been shut out a little more, I wasn't needed any more and she made that plain.. So I guess the hurt built up, and I found myself retreating more and more.. Because I dropped everything, and went to help her, I lost a lot of people that were there for me..

Things never change for me, I help, I give up my own needs to help others, only to be tossed, when not needed any more..

Well enough of that, You've always been the most patient with me and had never given up on me, now that I've come to believe that the best friends I've had have been my few on line friends.. I'm hoping you know that You were one of the few people I knew I could always count on.. Heres a hug for now just to let you know that I care, and I hope things are going better for you. I didn't even notice the date. I hope and will pray that your ok..

Love and hugs MJ

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