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willin_601
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| Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 4:56 pm Post subject: I've had several more health issues |
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fay47
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Linda,
It is good to hear from you but sorry you are having such a rough time. Hope things get better soon.
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Sheila
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Hi Linda,
It's always good to hear from you. I'm sorry to hear life is so hard for you right now. It will pass and one day you will look back and say Phew I'm glad that is over and done with.
I understand and can relate to some of what you have said. Life is not fair or easy but it gets better as long as you have faith. Which I know you do.
You have the new baby coming which if a blessing from God and Ash is at home with you now. You keep the faith and your strenght up too. This will all pass and you will be smiling again soon. The lord does not give us more than we can handle. I know it does seem so at times but maybe we are stronger and can handle it better. I don't have all the answers but I do have a lot of faith which keeps me strong. I say us because I'm sure we all have felt or had simular situations in our lives.
When you feel down remember you have friends here that care about you.You can always write me or come here. I'll always be there to listen and help in any way I can. I hope when you return here and read this you will know how much we all care about you.
God Bless my friend and keep the faith strong. My love to your hubby and Ash and the new baby coming soon. Wow that will keep you busy but what a joy... 
Warmest Wishes,
Always your friend,
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pepperpot
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I don't think I could have said it any better after I just read what Sheila wrote.
But Linda... you must know that you are terrible missed here too!! and when you don't come around, we feel helpless. However you and your family are in my prayers too.
Just like what Sheila said... we will be there to listen and help in any way we can
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willin_601
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To all my FRIENDS
I'm sorry I haven't written. I just get so overwhelmed with trying to handle everything and be strong for my family. It’s hard when it’s just yourself and husband to deal with everything and no friends or family are near you at all. My brother and sister live in Ga and Will’s brother lives in Texas. You just learn to get through everything with God, faith and sheer determination. I have a strong faith and it does keep me going. I could not make it a day without God. I know you all care very much and i am so blessed that you do. I just don't like to burden others. We all go through trials in life, we all have life dump many things on us at once. I truly don't want to burden anyone. I did not have a good childhood and had to take care of myself and it's so hard to break that habit. I do kick in to the “press on” mode and not let anything stop me because it’s the only way I know to survive and not break. I truly don't have enough hours in the day to take care of everything and it frustrates me. If I were healthier I could work faster and get more accomplished. If wasn’t sick I could work and would not have been put on disability. I hate that. BUT, in the last almost 7 years since losing the best job I ever had, I knew God had a plan and he knows all things from beginning to end and knew what was best for me even if I didn’t understand it. I do stop myself from thinking about what I wish it was and concentrate on what is and be thankful for what I have. I pray to God for guidance so much and so many times a day. My husband has never accepted my health problems, it upsets him so I think he pretends I’m well. I learned to deal with my disorder and other health issues and claim my healing and wait on God to heal me in his time. It's when several other things hit you on top of this that I get so upset. I hate that I just keep getting sick.  I feel like a burden to my family. I see the medical bills and all the money. My husband works so hard. 10 and 12 hour days or even longer. My daughter is here and she needs me. I'm her Labor and Birth partner and she's scared. I feel I'm pulled in many directions. The flooding devastated me. Even now. I had no idea it would affect me as it does. I drive through downtown and it's completely closed.  I feel so helpless. People are living in their tents on their property because they don't have the money to rebuild their homes. Hundreds of homes are gutted as well as the businesses and it's just so sad. Winter is coming and they need homes. I take this and remind myself how blessed I am and I know I am. It’s still hard and then I get mad at myself for getting upset to begin with. There are always people that are worse off. I get tired of the pain but God gave me strength to press through it. I break down and cry and then God is with me and He calms me. There was a time when I could multitask very well. I can’t anymore and that frustrates me. Ashley and my soon to be granddaughter ARE a blessing and not a burden at all. They never could be. Family is everything to me since I hardly have any. It’s precious but it does change your life and you have to make a lot of sacrifices and changes. I’m very willing but the body isn’t cooperative a lot of the time. I have not acted like a good friend to all of you and I’m shamed of that. Repa, you helped me week after week to get my pc working at it’s best. I can’t thank you enough and not coming back to post to just say I have to be away for a while was so wrong. What’s sad is that I am very big on manners and doing the right thing and I didn’t do the right thing. Everything just came so fast and I couldn’t process it all. I don’t make any excuses for my rudeness. I am deeply sorry. I love this board and all of you and you know who you are, well you’re the greatest friends a person could have. Repa, you are just a Godsend to many. I care about all of you and I thank you for always treating me so good. I will do my best to post as I can and time permits and when I get enough free time. I will finish the work on my pc. Please forgive me and just keep my family and the people affected by the floods and tornados in your prayers please. We also need to pray for those affected by the hurricanes. I can honestly say that ALL of you and your families have been in my prayers daily and always will be. I don’t forget that. GOD gets the first part of my day.
All of you are so very gifted and talented. You’re bright and so intelligent. Learning is something I love doing but it’s slower for me now. I do get it though eventually. I am proud to be part of this board even though I am not posting as all of you do.
Fay, thank you for always checking on me. I pray that work is going better for you sweetie. Thank you for caring. You always try to help or get answers that can help. You’re always kind to me. I thank you Fay. Hugs
Sheila, you and I have dealt with and still deal with many of the same things. I know you understand a lot of what I’m saying. You have always been a sweetheart and so sweet to me. I know you care sweetie. I pray things are better for you and as you and I have discussed many times. You hold tight to your faith and press on. It will pass and you’re right, it does. Thank you for being you.
Sam, you have been a great help to everyone too. You are always willing to help and your very kind. Sheila did say everything just the right way. Thank you for caring as well. I thank Ruth and Repa too. God kept saying post and just tell them what’s wrong. Don’t hide. I listened. I don’t know how often I can post but I will as often as I can.
I know it will pass and time will be available again. I know we have been given enough grace for today and I need not worry about tomorrow because I have enough to handle just in today. I didn’t mean to write a book but at least you know a tad of what’s been going on. Thank you all for being good people and great friends. God bless you!!
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janewm
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So sorry to hear of the problems. Do not worry, God dwill help you deal with them. Your are in our prayers.
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willin_601
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Thank you Jane. I really thank you all for your prayers and I DO know that God will see me through and bring my family through everything. he always has.
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Repa
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We're always here for you, Linda, and our prayers are with you.
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Sheila
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Hi Linda,
If it helps you to write what is happening go ahead and get it off of your shoulders...It is sort of like a therapy thread. Talk and we will listen.
My prayers are with you everyday. I remember writing a friend and saying I've been praying so hard my fingers are getting worn from the rosary beads. Remember the poem Footsteps in the sand. It is one of my favorites...I really love the part where the person asked our Lord where were you when I needed you. The Lord replied (because there was only one set of footprints showing in the sand)
I was carrying you during your time and that is why you only see one set of footprints in the sand.
Keep the faith Linda and know we all care and are your friends. I'll keep praying everyday as I have been.
God Bless You my dear friend...
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ruthsollid
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Linda,
I'm so very sorry to hear all of this!! But, I DO agree with Sheila, to get it off your shoulders and it being therapy to talk about it! Sometimes, just talking will help (in addition to prayer). Don't let it bother you one bit about being gone from here for a while...we TOTALLY understand!! You are loved and God WILL take care of you!!!! We ARE here for you and pray for you!!
Thanks for letting us know! !!!
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willin_601
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