St. Euphrosynos Taverna and Ouzeri (5)

[Photini]

Hey everyone. :) Here's a pic of the beautiful beach on Anna Maria Island.

[Khaleas]

I love the beaches and the area down there... How are the areas looking now after all the hurricanes? I just don't know if I could stand the tourists for very long when the season picks up...

[Konstantinos]

Well my pascha was wonderful!!!!! the weather in Sparti was perfect!! All my family from Patras and Korinthos came (who I rarely see) unfortunately i was designated souvla turner this pascha so I had to cook the lamb :D

[Matrona]

Good to know you had a great Pascha, Konstantinos! Nice to see you again!

[psalm94:17]

Congratulations Psalm! That's great news!

Thanks, Matona! By the way, Mothra ROCKS and so does Gamera!

[psalm94:17]

I love happy dances! :clap: ^_^:clap::D

Congratulations!

A dancing Panda! COOOL!
Thanks!

[Konstantinos]

Thanks matrona!!!!!! Im thinking of moving to hellas (greece) Its too dangerous here in Konstantinopoli :( I think God has forsaken the city (lord have mercy upon me)

[Matrona]

Thanks, Matona! By the way, Mothra ROCKS and so does Gamera!

Finally, someone noticed I said "Mothra's day" :)

[Konstantinos]

Mothra????

[Kolya]

Christ is Risen!!!

Hi All,
I'm up and about and at work. I won't enumerate all the ailments between Seraphima and myself. We will just pray for mercy to bear them. (Illnesses)
Please pray for us.

Kolya

[prodromos]

unfortunately i was designated souvla turner this pascha so I had to cook the lamb :D
I hope no-one noticed their car was missing its wiper motor and battery during that time ;) :P

Christos Anesti! Christ is Risen!
John

[Khaleas]

Christ is Risen!!!

Hi All,
I'm up and about and at work. I won't enumerate all the ailments between Seraphima and myself. We will just pray for mercy to bear them. (Illnesses)
Please pray for us.

Kolya

Truly He is Risen!

I'm praying for you and Seraphima. I'm sorry to hear that you both are not doing well. I'm still struggling with some difficult decisions but it should be gone by this week.
We've been blessed with some fine weather finally, although tomorrow I get to go to Finland to freezer for the weekend. Oh well!

Take care of yourself!

[Momzilla]

:wave: g'morning, peeps!

Kolya, I'm sorry that you and Seraphima have not been well. I will pray for you.

[PandaBear]

A dancing Panda! COOOL!


Quite an image, eh? :)

[PandaBear]

Christ is risen!

Just wanted to say good morning to all. If I have any deep thoughts as I get ready for the day, I haven't discovered them yet!

[Grand_Duchess-Elizaveta]

Howdy.:wave: Everybody order a drink! I'm buying. Umm.....will the barkeep accept wooden nickles?;)

[Marjorie]

GDE, I love your avatar of Archimandrite Sophrony! His face just screams sanctity...

In IC XC,
Marjorie

[MariaRegina]

I hope no-one noticed their car was missing its wiper motor and battery during that time ;) :P

Christos Anesti! Christ is Risen!
John

Is that how you turn the lamb? :D

[Kolya]

Thanks for the prayers Momz and Khaleas. I've broken a crown on my tooth and I hope I'm not getting an abscess. I have to get an emergency appointment at the dentist tomorrow.

QUOTE=khaleas]Truly He is Risen!

I'm praying for you and Seraphima. I'm sorry to hear that you both are not doing well. I'm still struggling with some difficult decisions but it should be gone by this week.
We've been blessed with some fine weather finally, although tomorrow I get to go to Finland to freezer for the weekend. Oh well!

Take care of yourself![/QUOTE]

Are you alluding to more cold weather?

BTW, I've posted my conversion in the sticky today for those interested.
Seraphima is better and will be back at work tomorrow, but please keep praying for us.

XB!

Kolya

[Kolya]

Good night America, Africa is going to bed.:yawn:

Please remember all those who watch over us at night, like the Medics, the Police and other essential services. (My son is on ambulance duty tonight)


XB!

Kolyal

[Alexis OCA]

Just wanted to say hello. Very busy days these are for me. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

[Lotar]

Man do I feel like such a dork... I like debating philosophy waaaay too much. :D

[Vasya Davidovich]

Christ is risen!

[prodromos]

He is Risen Indeed!

[MariaRegina]

Christ is risen!

Vasya

We have missed you!

[Vasya Davidovich]

Vasya

We have missed you!

:)

Thank you, Aria!

I needed a bit of a break.

[Kolya]

Christ is risen!

He is Risen Indeed!!!

Where you been man? Welcome back Vasya.:wave: We really did miss you.

Kolya

[Vasya Davidovich]

He is Risen Indeed!!!

Where you been man? Welcome back Vasya.:wave: We really did miss you.

Kolya
Again, thank you.

I really do appreciate the affectionate responses. :hug:

Where was I? Holy Week, Pascha, post-paschal internal conflict and inundation with crises.

A more specific answer would have to be PMed.

By His Mercy,
Vasya.

[nicodemus]

Nicodemus,

Congrats to you and the wife.

All the best!

P.S. Just a reminder, this would NOT be a good time to ask the wife if she wants another one.:D
After hours upon hours of labor and then having to have a C Section, I said to my wife later, "So...I suppose if we want more kids, that adoption is looking pretty good right now." :D

[nicodemus]

You'll also wonder at how you manage to get by on so much less sleep :D

Congratulations Nicodemus! That's one cute looking litle critter.

Christos Anesti! Christ is Risen!
John.
Yes indeedy. I've been "functioning" on 2-3 hours per night. It's magnified by the fact that my wife can do virtually nothing because of the C Section and we have no family here.

Ex.Haust.Ed.

[nicodemus]

Christ is Risen!




Nicodemus is going to try to sleep now

[Kolya]

Christ is Risen!

Nicodemus is going to try to sleep now

Happy Birthday Nicodemus!!! And many years.

I wish you a restful, peaceful sleep.

Kolya

[RobNJ]

Happy Birthday, Nicodemus!!!

[sin_vladimirov]

Happy birthday and many years!

[Khaleas]

:wave: :wave: :wave:


Hello my friends!
I've got an honor's luncheon with my department and then I'm off to Finland tonight. I'll be back Sunday...

Christ is Risen!! :clap:

[Kolya]

Hello my friends!
I've got an honor's luncheon with my department and then I'm off to Finland tonight. I'll be back Sunday...

Christ is Risen!! :clap:

He is Risen Indeed!!

Good morning Khaleas!!!:wave: Seems you like zipping back and forth across the Atlantic:D . Have a fun day.

Kolya

PS: I've fractured a tooth root... again! :eek:

[Khaleas]

He is Risen Indeed!!

Good morning Khaleas!!!:wave: Seems you like zipping back and forth across the Atlantic:D . Have a fun day.

Kolya

PS: I've fractured a tooth root... again! :eek:

Awww, poor you! I just hate going to the dentist but I'll have to go again this summer... hopefully I won't have anything major... they've pretty much gotten everything big done finally.

Yup, gotta go back for a stupid meeting... then my parents get here on Wed evening. Please pray for my sanity, my mom is already driving me nuts with regards to the wedding.

[Rilian]

:crossrc: for khaleas' sanity.

[Kolya]

then my parents get here on Wed evening. Please pray for my sanity, my mom is already driving me nuts with regards to the wedding.

Relax!! Just let her give her input, nod your head, and do it YOUR way. (But try to make like it was her idea.;) ) My sympathy anyway.

[Khaleas]

:crossrc: for khaleas' sanity.

Thanks, I guess I should have said Patience... but I'm short on that already with my mom... I hope I never turn out to be so self centered (with the purpose of making other feel bad)... UGH! I still love her but she drives me nuts!

[Khaleas]

Relax!! Just let her give her input, nod your head, and do it YOUR way. (But try to make like it was her idea.;) ) My sympathy anyway.

That's not the problem! My mom doesn't really want to have much to do with the planning at all. Her latest was: Oh, that date isn't very good. I was planning on going to Sweden to hunt then. I'll have to see what I do now...

I was ready to scream... but I've decided I'm just not going to let it get to me and just say: Well, you choose whatever is more important to you. At least I'll have my dad back me up this coming week. I just cry when I get upset and she of course gets a kick out of that... UGH UGH UGH!! My mom is soooo self centered!

[Kolya]

That's not the problem! My mom doesn't really want to have much to do with the planning at all. Her latest was: Oh, that date isn't very good. I was planning on going to Sweden to hunt then. I'll have to see what I do now...

I was ready to scream... but I've decided I'm just not going to let it get to me and just say: Well, you choose whatever is more important to you. At least I'll have my dad back me up this coming week. I just cry when I get upset and she of course gets a kick out of that... UGH UGH UGH!! My mom is soooo self centered!

Oh Khaleas!:hug: Seraphima's mom also backed out of coming to our Crowning, and it was a great dissapointment for us. But she has agreed to come to our English Liturgy this Saturday. I know how you feel, and you're in our prayers.

[gzt]

Another day. I've had a cough for over a week and I still don't feel like doing any of my work. I'm tired. But at least I've got rhythm. Except there's no vespers on Tuesday evenings anymore, the priest has a class and the reader services fizzled out. I wish I could get to the Thursday morning liturgies.

[Momzilla]

:wave:

Hello, everyone.

[Mary of Bethany]

Christ is Risen!


Hey, y'all!

Congrats and Happy Birthday to Nicodemus, and welcome back to Vasya!

Mary

[Matrona]

Woke up this AM to find Anna with a head-tilt and diarrhea. Rushing her to the vet. PLEASE PRAY!!!!

[OrthodoxSeeker]

GDE, I love your avatar of Archimandrite Sophrony! His face just screams sanctity...

In IC XC,
Marjorie

Screaming sanctity! What a concept. ^_^

[Momzilla]

Woke up this AM to find Anna with a head-tilt and diarrhea. Rushing her to the vet. PLEASE PRAY!!!!
:( Oh, dear. I hope she's okay.

[Rilian]

Nobody else may think this is funny, but it made me laugh. My daughter is interested in what her ethnicity is, so we've been telling her you're a quarter this, an eighth that and so on. So she asked yesterday if she's a quarter Orthodox. I don't know why, but I thought that was funny.

[Fotina]

Nobody else may think this is funny, but it made me laugh. My daughter is interested in what her ethnicity is, so we've been telling her you're a quarter this, an eighth that and so on. So she asked yesterday if she's a quarter Orthodox. I don't know why, but I thought that was funny.

It chokes me up. Did you answer she's Full Orthodox and growing Fuller?

Christ Is Risen!

[Alexis OCA]

Christ is Risen!


Hey, y'all!

Congrats and Happy Birthday to Nicodemus, and welcome back to Vasya!

Mary

Mega Dittos!!!!!:clap:

[Rilian]

It chokes me up. Did you answer she's Full Orthodox and growing Fuller?

We told her after she's baptized she'll be 100% Orthodox.

[Fotina]

We told her after she's baptized she'll be 100% Orthodox.

If you wish to share your daughter's first name, I will pray for her upcoming baptism.

[Rilian]

Sure, it's Danica. She has two saints she likes, but we haven't decided which will be her name saint.

Thanks!

[Matrona]

:( Oh, dear. I hope she's okay.
Caught an inner-ear infection early! :whew:

The vet plus the taxi to Harbison Blvd cost $120, but thank heaven my little princess is okay.

[contriteheart]

I just wanted to publicly thank Aria, Rilian, and Alexis OCA for the totally unexpected, and completely undeserved blessings with which they have blessed me. This was something I never, in a million years, expected.

The kindness on this site warms my heart. Thank you so very much.

With love,
GraceMercyPeace

[nicodemus]

My little one is showing signs of jaundice. :( His name is Isaac. Please pray for him. He's still isn't to the dangerous blood level of how they tell it's present, but he's about as high as you can go on the "safe end."

[Grand_Duchess-Elizaveta]

My little one is showing signs of jaundice. :( His name is Isaac. Please pray for him. He's still isn't to the dangerous blood level of how they tell it's present, but he's about as high as you can go on the "safe end."
Praying for little Isaac.:crosseo: Keep us posted on his condition, if you don't mind.:)

PS: Happy birthday, Nicodemus! God grant you many years!:liturgy:

[Vasya Davidovich]

Thanks, Mary of Bethany. Thanks, Alexis. :D

Congratulations, Nicodemus! Wow... I have missed some fun things, it appears. What an adorable boy. Many years to little Isaac, to your wife, and to you (double on that one, on account of your birthday.)

[Grand_Duchess-Elizaveta]

Thanks, Mary of Bethany. Thanks, Alexis. :D

I'm glad you're back, too.;)

[Vasya Davidovich]

Bother... I missed that one on the jaundice.

Nicodemus, your child and your family is in my prayers. :crosseo::hug: I am told that jaundice can be very scary. :crosseo:

[Marjorie]

Thank you so much, whoever blessed me!

In IC XC,
Marjorie

[Lotar]

Weekly Scoreboard


Lotar: 1 .............. Calvinists: 0





:P

[Orthosdoxa]

:D Silly Lotar.

[nicodemus]

My inlaws frustrate me so badly sometimes. While they're here, we're sleeping the bedroom with the baby and they're in our bedroom. Our prayer/icon corner is in our bedroom. I got up this morning and found spare change, sewing needles, credit cards and a face cream jar on the table scattered amongst icons, prayer ropes, The Holy Scriptures, prayer books, etc. If I went into their house and threw my wallet and keys on top of their shrine, they'd have a heart attack. They don't wear shoes in their house because they say their home is a temple due to the presence of the idol, yet they can't keep their clutter and stuff on the nightstand or the dresser? GRRRRRRRR. :mad:

[Vasya Davidovich]

What are your parents, Nicodemus?

Besides annoying, that is?

[nicodemus]

What are your parents, Nicodemus?

My wife's parents are Jain (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jainism)

(my parents are lapsed Methodists)


Besides annoying, that is? They're generally very nice people, but they do some unbelievably obnoxious stuff. For instance, when we got home from the hospital, we discovered that they decided to rearrange all of the furniture in our house and to do stuff like that (my mother in law is really into feng shui.) I can't find jack squat right now either. I asked them where something was tonight and they said they don't remember, but that it isn't that important right now. They're right that it isn't very important, but they're missing the point that I put it somewhere I wanted it and now I don't know where it is and that you don't rearrange someone's entire house without asking.

[MariaRegina]

My mother did the same thing to us the first time she visited.

It took us months to find things.

[MariaRegina]

My little one is showing signs of jaundice. :( His name is Isaac. Please pray for him. He's still isn't to the dangerous blood level of how they tell it's present, but he's about as high as you can go on the "safe end."

When my son had jaundice, they told me to breast feed him on demand at least every two hours and to place him near the window so that he could get sunlight.

As soon as my milk came in, he dramatically improved.

[Khaleas]

:wave: Howdy! Greetings from the moon....


no, wait, I'm in Iceland... but it looks about the same. :D

They were utterly slow serving dinner last night so I only managed to squeeze in just over two hours of sleep... hopefully I won't have any screaming kids on this next flight either and I should get in a few more :sleep: .

Well, I'd better get in on the free food and then get moving...

Nicodemus, I'll pray for your little Isaac! My ex had jaundice when he was little and they said the mom had too much iron during the pregnancy (that was a long time ago so who knows). She never took any extra even, just ate a lot of blueberries etc. At some point they had told her to stop eating iron-rich foods. In any case, I hope he gets better soon!

[Kolya]

Good morning! I'm late today because I've been looking for sheet music for St Thomas Sunday for our English Liturgy Saturday.

Jennie/Xenia, Are you still in Iceland, or have you moved to another airport? I see you're still on-line.

Kolya

[Emmanuel-A]

Good Morning Kolya, and to those that are awake.

[Kolya]

Good Morning Kolya, and to those that are awake.

Good day Emmanuel!:wave:

I'm trying to make my PPC work with BlueTooth to my Nokia Cell Phone, but they don't want to connect me to the net.:scratch:

[Emmanuel-A]

I'm trying to make my PPC work with BlueTooth to my Nokia Cell Phone, but they don't want to connect me to the net.:scratch:

:scratch: I'm affraid I can't help :scratch: Technology is not really my cup of tea. It's my little sister who taught me how to use my mobile phone.

[Kolya]

:scratch: I'm affraid I can't help :scratch: Technology is not really my cup of tea. It's my little sister who taught me how to use my mobile phone.

Yes, they always seen to know just how.:D

[Akathist]

:wave: Howdy! Greetings from the moon....




Hello. Which Xenia is your patrone? I also took Xenia from St. Xenia of Rome.

-thornygrace/Xenia
:)

[Stephanida]

Hi TAW! I live! Yeah what a beautiful place to come to (TAW) after a most painful experience! (knee surgery both knees same time ouchies!) Just poping my head in to grab some tea for my nice Tylonol 3's and to wave and just bask in the nice atmosphere of friends and comraderie. Yay TAW so glad to be part of this. Please excuse any embarrasing things I say that when I read them later......after coming off the morphine.....I am going to be wondering.....did I really say that?! :D Byes!

[Kolya]

Thornygrace, I hope you're still online for an hour or so, 'cause Khaleas is in a plane over the Baltic about now. She should log on at Helsinki when she gets there soon though.


Hi TAW! I live! Yeah what a beautiful place to come to (TAW) after a most painful experience! (knee surgery both knees same time ouchies!) Just poping my head in to grab some tea for my nice Tylonol 3's and to wave and just bask in the nice atmosphere of friends and comraderie. Yay TAW so glad to be part of this. Please excuse any embarrasing things I say that when I read them later......after coming off the morphine.....I am going to be wondering.....did I really say that?! :D Byes!
Last edited by Stephanida : Today at 02:43 PM. Reason: I am sooooo drugged up on morphine that it didn't make sense to even me!


Welcome back Steph!:wave: Hope those knees don't hurt too much when the Morf wears off. I'll be praying for you.

Kolya

[Matrona]

Stephanida, I hope you're feeling better now! :)

[Grand_Duchess-Elizaveta]

Poor Stephanida! Surgery on both knees at once??? What happened to you? How are things at home?

[Vasya Davidovich]

You might say that Stephanida didn't kneed that kind of physical torment.

[Photini]

:wave: Hi TAW!

[Matrona]

Hello Photini!

[Stephanida]

Thanks everybody for your warm wishes and prayers! :) Poor Stephanida! Surgery on both knees at once??? What happened to you? How are things at home?

I fell feet first over a cliff two years ago. Tore the cartilige in both knees. Things are same old same old at home.

Stephanida, I hope you're feeling better now!

I feel much better! Although VERY stiff and sore. Yay Tylenol 3's! They keep me sane!

You might say that Stephanida didn't kneed that kind of physical torment.

:P



Hi Photini!

[gzt]

stephanida, i always keep you in my prayers.

Now I'm going back to my massive mound of schoolwork.

[Alexis OCA]

:wave: Hi TAW!

Night TAW!:wave:

[Matrona]

Good night Alexis!

[nicodemus]

Good evening all! I actually slept five hours in a row today! :)

[Matrona]

Wow, lucky nicodemus! :)

How is your work situation? I've kept you in my prayers.

[Vasya Davidovich]

Yay!

What a productive day... Did nine loads of laundry!

[skips away, humming under his breath]

[nicodemus]

How is your work situation? I've kept you in my prayers.

Non-existant at present. When my wife went into labor the temp job told me to take a hike. Obviously I have to work at some point, but we're okay right now as my wife draws 100% of her paycheck for maternity leave so I'm just focusing on enjoying the baby right now!

[Vasya Davidovich]

Good night, all.

Blessings to all members and lurkers of TAW.

Christ is risen!
Vasya.

[prodromos]

Good evening all! I actually slept five hours in a row today! :)
See, getting married and having children can be just as much ascesis as becoming a monk :D
(wow, five whole hours. Luxury!)

Christos Anesti! Christ is Risen!
John.

[Kolya]

He Is Risen Indeed!!!
'G day John! Evening and good night Western Hemisphere.:sleep:
Hope you get some more sleep in tonight Nicodemus. Enjoy the baby while you can. They grow up SOOO fast. Mine are all out of the house now, and it seemed like yesterday...

Hi Vladimir! Are you on yet? And Emmanuel - good morning. :wave: Have I covered everyone?
Matrona, I see you're still awake, or fallen asleep infront of the monitor.:)

[Kolya]

Non-existant at present. When my wife went into labor the temp job told me to take a hike.

So many charitable folks in the world today!!!:mad:

They'll get what's coming to 'em. (Kolya needs to go to confession - Lord Have Mercy:crosseo: )

[prodromos]

'G day John!
Goeiemôre Kolya

[Kolya]

Goeiemôre Kolya

Ons is Wakker vandag! (We're sharp <lit. awake> today!)

Must be because it's Friday.;)

[Emmanuel-A]

XB !

Goedendag, hoe dat ?

[Kolya]

XB !

Goedendag, hoe dat ?

He Is Risen Indeed!!!

Good try Emmanuel. Sounds more like Dutch though.:) Did you use 'Babelfish'?

It should read: Goeie dag, hoe gaan dit? (Good day, how are you?<lit. How's it going?>) Hoe dat could also mean "How's that?

We should start a language lab thread here. lol

[Emmanuel-A]

It was an attempt to use the few dutch words I know.

A language lab thread would be a great idea.

[Kolya]

It was an attempt to use the few dutch words I know. Very Good !!!

A language lab thread would be a great idea.

We'll have to speak to Erwin to put one up in the "Social" area of this forum.

[Rilian]

Kolya, do you speak Dutch or Afrikaans?

[PandaBear]

Good morning everyone. About to leave for the day....

[Kolya]

Kolya, do you speak Dutch or Afrikaans?

Afrikaans. It's an offshoot of Dutch.

[Kolya]

Good morning everyone. About to leave for the day....
And I'm about to leave for the weekend.
Have a good one.:wave:

Christ is Risen!!!

Kolya

[Momzilla]

:wave:

Hello, everyone! Just popping in for a sec. Once I finish my Sunday school lesson, I'm headed home for a nap to see if I can beat this cold I have.

[MariaRegina]

Afrikaans. It's an offshoot of Dutch.

Dear Kolya,

Could you please kindly consider starting a thread here in TAW where we could learn a few words of Afrikaans. I have encountered a little in my linguistics classes and it's a very interesting language.

Is your language phonetic based?

I'll see if I can find my Language Files text - they have lots of examples of Afrikaans.

Thanks,
YSIC
Elizabeth

[Kolya]

Dear Kolya,

Could you please kindly consider starting a thread here in TAW where we could learn a few words of Afrikaans. I have encountered a little in my linguistics classes and it's a very interesting language.

Is your language phonetic based?

I'll see if I can find my Language Files text - they have lots of examples of Afrikaans.

Thanks,
YSIC
Elizabeth

Most certainly Elizabeth. Yes it is mostly phonetic. Many new words though are transliterated directly from english.
Just let me get past this weekend - I have two days of DL ahead of me - then I'll start with a rudimentary lesson.

I'm off to bed now. Have a great week-end.

XB!

Kolya

[MariaRegina]

Most certainly Elizabeth. Yes it is mostly phonetic. Many new words though are transliterated directly from english.
Just let me get past this weekend - I have two days of DL ahead of me - then I'll start with a rudimentary lesson.

I'm off to bed now. Have a great week-end.

XB!

Kolya

I remember looking at the language and wondering if what I was seeing was a transliteration (like Greek into English phonemes) or if it was the real thing.

Thanks, I welcome any input ... but I am studying for finals now until the end of May. So, if you need to take time to come up with the thread ... please do take your time. Since your language is based on the Dutch, it should be very similar to German and English. Isn't that true?

Perhaps we should cut and paste our posts here into a new thread? I wonder if Oblio (our Reader Chris) can help us out?

Thanks to all.

Elizabeth

[MariaRegina]

Have any of you completed this spring semester already?

I finish at the end of May, hopefully, as it all depends on when I take my last final exam.

[nicodemus]

the little ravenous one is awake! :eek: :D

[PandaBear]

Oh my, I awoke to a WINDY Saturday! I had remembered how windy New Mexico can be, but it had been a few years. I think, however, that the weather is a bit more pronounced this year than when I lived here last.

Tonight the newly illumined and me, the remaining catechumen, are meeting with Father before Vespers. I plan to spend a good part of the day doing laundry and trying to catch up on my reading for the catechumenate. If I could just stay focused I might be able to catch up.

Have a great day/night/in-between, everyone!

[Kolya]

I remember looking at the language and wondering if what I was seeing was a transliteration (like Greek into English phonemes) or if it was the real thing.

Thanks, I welcome any input ... but I am studying for finals now until the end of May. So, if you need to take time to come up with the thread ... please do take your time. Since your language is based on the Dutch, it should be very similar to German and English. Isn't that true?

Perhaps we should cut and paste our posts here into a new thread? I wonder if Oblio (our Reader Chris) can help us out?

Thanks to all.

Elizabeth

Christ Is Risen!!!

Good day America, it's 4:45pm here now. The day is almost done.

Fine Elizabeth. I'll take my time. Hope all goes well with your studies. I'll pray for you. I've saved our messages to a word doc, so we can take it later from there. It is a Germanic language, with input from slaves in the 19th century imported from Indonesia. Some interesting results.:)

Our English Liturgy this morning went OK, but there was a poor attendance, and nobody communed.:sigh: A little dissapointing for us, but we did it to the Honor and Glory of God. That is the motive anyhow.

Have a good day all!

Kolya

[MariaRegina]

Oh my, I awoke to a WINDY Saturday! I had remembered how windy New Mexico can be, but it had been a few years. I think, however, that the weather is a bit more pronounced this year than when I lived here last.

Tonight the newly illumined and me, the remaining catechumen, are meeting with Father before Vespers. I plan to spend a good part of the day doing laundry and trying to catch up on my reading for the catechumenate. If I could just stay focused I might be able to catch up.

Have a great day/night/in-between, everyone!

Remember, more than anything else, it's not what we read, but how we pray.

If your readings can enlighten your faith and increase your interior prayer so that the Divine Liturgy truly becomes the focus of your life, then you are becoming Orthodox.

Focus on Christ, our Light, who enlightens us all and do not worry about all the external political ramifications.

Forgive me a sinner.

[Khaleas]

Howdydoo!!

Greetings from Finland! Wonderful and glorious spring time... it's soooo darn pretty here right now. Fantastic weather on top of all.
Yesterday I went to the meeting I came for but ended up skipping out on the rather boring dinner with my pompous relatives and went fishing instead with a friend I hadn't seen for a year. Caught a rainbow trout! Pretty fish - put up a good fight!
I'm soooo tired tho, I've gotten very little sleep cuz I've been sitting up chatting with people half the night. It's going to be some very rough next few days with finals and stuff that I need to get done. YIKES!
Anyways, I'll head back to the US tomorrow and should be back to semi normal on Monday... although very busy the next few days.

Take care everyone!:wave:

PS: Now I'm going to hunt for the icon of St Nicholas my mom can't find. GRRR! Grandma bought me a new book about Icons and internal and external journies of the faith. :thumbsup: Now I just have to keep my hands off of it til I'm done with school.

[nicodemus]

My inlaws are going to drive me to drink! They're trying to institute more of their pagan customs on my son! They want to put a black dot on him to ward off the "evil eye" and they've collected his precise birth information (which I wanted to conceal from them) so they can go to an astrologist to get his "life prophecy" deciphered.

:mad:

I've repeatedly told them I don't want my child involved in any of that stuff. I KNOW they are going to pull these stunts later in life when we let him spend the weekend with them or something like that. I hate having to be firm and/or rude, but they were warned in advance that we didn't even want to talk about it, much less be petitioned to entertain these wild notions.

[Matrona]

My inlaws are going to drive me to drink! They're trying to institute more of their pagan customs on my son! They want to put a black dot on him to ward off the "evil eye" and they've collected his precise birth information (which I wanted to conceal from them) so they can go to an astrologist to get his "life prophecy" deciphered.

What kind of black dot? Permanent? :confused:

[Matrona]

Is Isaac their first grandson, btw?

Your inlaws are probably afraid that since your wife converted to Christianity, Isaac will not know anything of his heritage. Do what you can to allay their fears, and make sure he learns about the culture your wife's family is from. If your inlaws speak a language other than English, perhaps Isaac can be taught that language growing up. They might not be so pushy with the religious beliefs then.

[MariaRegina]

My inlaws are going to drive me to drink! They're trying to institute more of their pagan customs on my son! They want to put a black dot on him to ward off the "evil eye" and they've collected his precise birth information (which I wanted to conceal from them) so they can go to an astrologist to get his "life prophecy" deciphered.

:mad:

I've repeatedly told them I don't want my child involved in any of that stuff. I KNOW they are going to pull these stunts later in life when we let him spend the weekend with them or something like that. I hate having to be firm and/or rude, but they were warned in advance that we didn't even want to talk about it, much less be petitioned to entertain these wild notions.

Please don't let them have him alone for the weekend. I never did allow that because my parents were into Benny Hinn. Tell them that you can come and visit with them or have a family outing but never leave him alone, not even to baby sit. Otherwise, you might find a permanent black tatoo on his forehead.

Have you heard about kidnappings by grandparents?... it is done especially by religious fanatics.

Is your wife an Orthodox Christian? Will she allow you to baptize the child?

[MariaRegina]

Dear Nicodemus:

You can try the Greek custom of stringing a garlic clove around his neck every time that they say the baby is cute. :eek:

Tell them that the sign of the Cross is the most powerful way to ward off the Evil One, but that their incantations and rituals may actually bring your son under the influence of the demonic.

Please get your son baptized as soon as possible and I sincerely hope that your wife is behind you on this.

My prayers.

[Alexis OCA]

HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU ALL AND HOW MUCH YOU HAVE MEANT TO ME ON MY JOURNEY TO ORTHODOXY.

Soon I will posting solely on OrtodoxChristianity.net, Monachos, and Cross and Flame.

Perhaps I will see some of you there.

I will post as long as I can here....but the choice may not be mine.;)

I just cannot abide by the rules anymore.

God Bless You All.

ORTHODOXY ROCKS!!!

[MariaRegina]

Dear Alexis:

What is your user name at OC.net and Monachos?

I stay away from Monachos - I just don't like it except for the online articles which are quite excellent. I wish we could have a section here at CF where we could generate good articles. I suggested it, but it went nowhere quickly.

There are a lot of us who know how to research and generate good scholarly papers. I'd sure like to see that here. However, there would have to be some way to edit and combine the posts in an orderly method utilizing moderator privileges in a special forum or area of the board that is inaccessible to others and also to protect by having copyrights, etc. I guess that was a big issue as some people may copy our hard earned essays and then sell them on those special student paper websites. Monachos does copyright their online articles, but Monachos is more like a website than just a forum. The forum is just one part of their website. The same set-up appears at the Byzantine Forum. CF appears to be only a Forum, but Erwin may have some areas that I don't know about.

Neither do I frequent OC.net as there are some types there that just complain and whine all the time about the postings of others. It spoils the whole forum.

What is the Cross and Flame?

If you cannot post this information without violating the rules here, which keep changing weekly or even daily, then please PM me. Perhaps that would be best and preserve your confidentiality.

Thanks. Try not to violate any rules at CF because we love you. Just stay in TAW where hopefully you will be safe.

Lovingly in Christ,
Elizabeth

[Alexis OCA]

Dear Alexis:

What is your user name at OC.net and Monachos?

Carpatho-Rusyn and Alexis OCA in that order.

What is the Cross and Flame?

A Christian Forum where some real inter-religious dialogue takes place. For those that can handle that kind of thing


. Try not to violate any rules at CF because we love you.

Now what fun would that be?;)

I love you guys too.

[Alexis OCA]

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Things are bothering me. I really need to spend less time online and more time with my children. I am still an infant when it comes to orthodoxy and I need to focus on that as well without all the periperhal things that I can get emotionally and intellectualy preocccupied with.

I will stay in touch with whoever wnats to and will be happy to give my email address to anyone who would like it. I don't want to seem unappreciative for the way you welcomed me and helped me grow in the faith but I just cannot give this forum the time that I gave these past few months. Forgive me.

With deepest love and affection.
Alexis (Douglas)

[Orthosdoxa]

How very Orthodox of you, Alexis - to put your relationship with Christ and with your family ahead of fun pursuits like the internet. :thumbsup:

Love and prayers.

[nicodemus]

What kind of black dot? Permanent? :confused:
Not permanent, but it is something that would be repeatedly applied until they are older.

[nicodemus]

Is Isaac their first grandson, btw?
Yes.

Your inlaws are probably afraid that since your wife converted to Christianity, Isaac will not know anything of his heritage. Do what you can to allay their fears, and make sure he learns about the culture your wife's family is from. If your inlaws speak a language other than English, perhaps Isaac can be taught that language growing up. They might not be so pushy with the religious beliefs then. They know we want Isaac to be proud of his Indian heritage. That's why he has an Indian middle name and why we named him after an Asian saint. They know that I'm very supportive of him knowing Indian stuff too (we have quite a collection of Indian music.) Yes, they do speak another language and we will encourage him to learn it as much as is possible (though I'd rather he put effort into learning something edifying like Greek...maybe he can do both.)

Regarding the religions stuff, they pull a trick or two with that stuff. They say things like "You have to let him decide, he's our grandson, you have to let him be open minded." I'm skeptical though because these are the same people that told me I should "marry a white girl and make her happy because it's is fine to be friends with other people but people should marry their own."

[nicodemus]

Please get your son baptized as soon as possible and I sincerely hope that your wife is behind you on this. We are scheduling it as soon as the 40 days are up. I just wonder who we'll choose as a godparent since we don't really know anyone in our parish very well.

[nicodemus]

CF has some might authoritarian rules it seems at times.

In an unrelated story, my little son gets the hiccups about 5 times a day. :eek:

[nicodemus]

Midnight rolls around and the boy wants to scream his lungs out.

1) How come he sleeps all day long?
2) How can an air raid siren come out of something that small? :D

[rhyddid_rose]

Christ is Risen!

Hello. I cannot believe my birthday is here again so soon. Being 40-something is an adventure. Some days, you feel like 62; other days, you feel like 12! ;)

I plan on celebrating my name day on the 21st by eating some of my favourite foods and planning my favourite MUD games.

Christos Voskrese. Voistinu Voskrese!

Babochka

[Grand_Duchess-Elizaveta]

Happy b-day, Babochka!:) May God grant you many years!

[nicodemus]

Many years Babochka!

[nicodemus]

Met a guy and his fiance at Vespers tonight that are getting chrismated soon. He graduated Presbyterian seminary and as he was about to get assigned, he said he felt the Presbyterian church was too scholastic and too business-like. He said he wanted to be a part of a church of prayer. Said he looked up "ancient Christian prayers" on the internet and found that many/most of them were still in use in Orthodoxy, started investigating about 10 months ago and will join in about a month's time!

[MariaRegina]

In an unrelated story, my little son gets the hiccups about 5 times a day. :eek:

My son did also and the doctor said it was normal. He eventually outgrew it. But I noticed that sometimes when I would go to the store ... and there was a lot of new fabric order (formaldehyde) then he would hiccup again.

My son also got intrauterine hiccups before he was born and that was something else. There was this rhythmic bump, but again the doctors say that is normal and to be expected. If the child doesn't have hiccups, ever, then they worry. Don't ask me why. It has something to do with a normal nervous system.

Hope this helps.

Lovingly in Christ,
Elizabeth

[PandaBear]

Remember, more than anything else, it's not what we read, but how we pray.

If your readings can enlighten your faith and increase your interior prayer so that the Divine Liturgy truly becomes the focus of your life, then you are becoming Orthodox.

Focus on Christ, our Light, who enlightens us all and do not worry about all the external political ramifications.

Forgive me a sinner.

Thank you for these thoughts, Aria! I told Father last week that I somewhat regretted not getting Chrismated on Pascha, because the experience of all those services brought me to a very "convinced" place.

Since then, of course, watching the tapes and reading have brought up questions and concerns and blah blah blah...I've done the "concern" thing for a long time now and, while I know Orthodoxy has that "all or nothing" aspect going for it, I may need to jump on in, doubts yet intact. Maybe it's time to trust God instead of my human reason.

Peace and all good,
PB

[PandaBear]

Vespers was amazing last night. One of our Romanian members and two of her relatives brought food to share. If I understood correctly, part of the service was on the six-month anniversary of her grandmother's going to the Lord, and it is a Romanian custom to share blessed food with neighbors. It was very touching!

Orthodoxy is so many wonderful things. It's right under everyone's nose, and it's a way to get to know the world. I feel so lucky!

[Alexis OCA]

Wishing you all a wonderful Sunday.

[Kolya]

Since then, of course, watching the tapes and reading have brought up questions and concerns and blah blah blah...I've done the "concern" thing for a long time now and, while I know Orthodoxy has that "all or nothing" aspect going for it, I may need to jump on in, doubts yet intact. Maybe it's time to trust God instead of my human reason.

Peace and all good,
PB

Dear PB,
I progressed to that point, and decided to jump. God very soon took care of the doubts, and I can truly say today a year later, I can't understand why I doubted beforehand.
Put you hand in God's hand and jump - He'll catch you like a true Daddy will.;)
Kolya

[Kolya]

Happy birthday Babochka. (Gelukkige verjaarsdag!!!):clap:

May God grant you many years.

XB!

Kolya

[Kolya]

HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU ALL AND HOW MUCH YOU HAVE MEANT TO ME ON MY JOURNEY TO ORTHODOXY.

Soon I will posting solely on OrtodoxChristianity.net, Monachos, and Cross and Flame.

Perhaps I will see some of you there.

See you there brother!


ORTHODOXY ROCKS!!!

:amen:

[Photini]

Hey everybody! Just dropping in for a second before I go to bed. I'm on vacation all this week. Hooray! No big plans though. Probably some major spring cleaning and a few movies. :)

[Photini]

Oh you have to be kidding me....Is that balloon thingy gonna follow me around ALL week? Oy!

[Photini]

Christ is Risen!

Hello. I cannot believe my birthday is here again so soon. Being 40-something is an adventure. Some days, you feel like 62; other days, you feel like 12! ;)

I plan on celebrating my name day on the 21st by eating some of my favourite foods and planning my favourite MUD games.

Christos Voskrese. Voistinu Voskrese!

Babochka
Your birthday too huh? :) Mine is the 20th.

[RobNJ]

Oh you have to be kidding me....Is that balloon thingy gonna follow me around ALL week? Oy!


BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!


HAPPY BIRTHDAY WEEK!!:thumbsup:

[Khaleas]

Happy (early) Birthday Photini!!


I'm back in the US! I'm pretty darn tired but it was a good trip.

Please pray for Sister Glykeria!!! She is one of the sisters at the women's monastery attached to our church and she went through emergency heart surgery on Friday... she did fine and is now resting, but could definitely use our prayers. She is very a very special person. :crosseo:

[Photini]

BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!


HAPPY BIRTHDAY WEEK!!:thumbsup:

:) Thanks.

[gzt]

Sister Glykeria had surgery on Friday? Wasn't Friday her name day?

[Matrona]

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Things are bothering me. I really need to spend less time online and more time with my children. I am still an infant when it comes to orthodoxy and I need to focus on that as well without all the periperhal things that I can get emotionally and intellectualy preocccupied with.

:hug:

Don't worry, there are plenty of us left here to throw boiling oil on the marauding barbarians. ;) :D You know my email address so be sure to write!

[Khaleas]

Sister Glykeria had surgery on Friday? Wasn't Friday her name day?

Yes, according to the calender on GOARCH it was.

I just emailed Father to get an update...

[Grand_Duchess-Elizaveta]

Good evening, all.:wave:

[nicodemus]

Oh you have to be kidding me....Is that balloon thingy gonna follow me around ALL week? Oy!
It followed me around all last week! Your turn! :P

[nicodemus]

Bunch of good new quotes, photos and icons on my Orthodox Wisdom (http://orthodoxstuff.blogspot.com/) page.

[Kolya]

Oh you have to be kidding me....Is that balloon thingy gonna follow me around ALL week? Oy!
Christ is Risen!!!

Hi Photini, to temporarily disable this feature, go to User CP and take out your date of birth. That will stop it.:) You can put it back next week.

Hi all, have a great week. I'm praying for all those who have requested it.

Kolya

[Kolya]

Happy (early) Birthday Photini!!


I'm back in the US! I'm pretty darn tired but it was a good trip.

Please pray for Sister Glykeria!!! She is one of the sisters at the women's monastery attached to our church and she went through emergency heart surgery on Friday... she did fine and is now resting, but could definitely use our prayers. She is very a very special person. :crosseo:

Welcome back Jennie/Xenia, we missed you.

I'm praying...:prayer:

Kolya

[prodromos]

Morning everyone :wave:

[Photini]

Good Morning! :)

[Khaleas]

Morning crew!


Just popping in to say Good Morning! Hope you all have a good day!
I won't be around much the next few days as I am getting ready to take my finals and I have to clean my whole apartment before my parents get here on Wed. YIKES!!

[PandaBear]

Good morning! I think it will be busy today at work, and I intend for it to be a good day. Of course, that means I should get ready instead of sitting at the computer!

[Kolya]

Good morning friends:wave: Have a happy day!


XB!

Kolya

[xenia]

Good morning dear friends!

[Matrona]

Good afternoon everybody :P

My mom is making noises about putting me back on dope. Strattera produces effects indistinguishable from cocaine in low doses, and it produces all kinds of other side effects, mostly in places I already have problems with (dizziness, sleeping problems). Please pray. I hate this.

[Suzannah]

Good afternoon everybody :P

My mom is making noises about putting me back on dope. Strattera produces effects indistinguishable from cocaine in low doses, and it produces all kinds of other side effects, mostly in places I already have problems with (dizziness, sleeping problems). Please pray. I hate this.

You're 21. Refuse the dope and tell your mother that you appreciate her concern but that whatever medication you take, or don't take, is your own business!

[Bizzlebin Imperatoris]

You're 21. Refuse the dope!

Agreed. I usually refuse all medicines actually, from Tylenol to prescriptions.

[Matrona]

You're 21. Refuse the dope and tell your mother that you appreciate her concern but that whatever medication you take, or don't take, is your own business!
Thanks, but I don't really have a choice.

[Bizzlebin Imperatoris]

Thanks, but I don't really have a choice.

Well I hope it works out :hug:

[Khaleas]

Good afternoon everybody :P

My mom is making noises about putting me back on dope. Strattera produces effects indistinguishable from cocaine in low doses, and it produces all kinds of other side effects, mostly in places I already have problems with (dizziness, sleeping problems). Please pray. I hate this.

Blech! I had the same problems with Strattera. I can't do any of the extended release ones and am back on Adderal, minimal dosage that I can control as I feel needed. Works great for me (I was only diagnosed 2 years ago, but ADD definitely runs in my family). I only take it on days I need it (school days and when I need to study/get something done). It makes me worry less about getting addicted in any way. But I sure as heck keep away from it after 6 pm... A lot of the extended release really depend on your metabolism so they can last a lot longer than they should (mine didn't last long enough).
But if you feel you won't benefit from it, then don't take it. It's not for your mom to pick... I see direct benefits from it and people who spend time with me while I'm on Adderal and off notice a clear difference in focus. Never take it on weekends, but Divine Liturgy gives me no problems (good sign there :D ).

[Khaleas]

Thanks, but I don't really have a choice.

She's gonna come and check you each day that you take your meds? Or pill you like in that story about how to give the cat a pill??? :D
Take care girl and stay strong! :hug: Just because you go to the doc and get the meds doesn't mean you have to take them.

[Photini]

Good afternoon everybody :P

My mom is making noises about putting me back on dope. Strattera produces effects indistinguishable from cocaine in low doses, and it produces all kinds of other side effects, mostly in places I already have problems with (dizziness, sleeping problems). Please pray. I hate this.

:crosseo: Prayers for you Matrona.

I've recently went back on my Prozac. :sick: Sounds like the side effects are similar. I've actually stayed on it long enough this time for it to begin working (I think)...but still it makes me feel nervous and restless most of the time, so I wonder if it's really worth it. I'm going to give it a while longer, then decide for sure.

[Photini]

It feels so good to be on vacation this week. I actually got all the little errands that I usually can't fit into my day accomplished. Got me a paper shredder, so I'm going to attack my file folders tonight. I think I still have old bill stubs and paychecks from 4 & 5 years ago hanging around. I'm so scared to throw stuff away.

[Astronaut]

Speaking of drugs, I have a doctor's appt this evening to get onto an SSRI antidepressant/antianxiety. My brain is just too analytical and obsessive, gotta slow it down. I was on Paxil (paroxetine) before, but it really had no effect. I am not expecting much from a new prescription -- I actually expect to recover mostly through growing up, maturing, deconstructing lies I've believed and becoming Orthodox :)

[Rilian]

My brain is just too analytical and obsessive, gotta slow it down.

I never would have guessed that by reading your posts. :D

Prayers for everyone not feeling well. :crossrc:

[Marjorie]

Speaking of drugs, I have a doctor's appt this evening to get onto an SSRI antidepressant/antianxiety. My brain is just too analytical and obsessive, gotta slow it down. I was on Paxil (paroxetine) before, but it really had no effect. I am not expecting much from a new prescription -- I actually expect to recover mostly through growing up, maturing, deconstructing lies I've believed and becoming Orthodox :)

:crosseo: Praying for you, Astronaut!

I also have been on anti-depressants and I did not notice any change with them.

In IC XC,
Marjorie

[Matrona]

Whew, I've escaped the strattera monster for now. I got another migraine drug instead. Depakote helped, but it knocked me out so badly I felt half-asleep all the time. I'm trying something else now but I can't remember what it's called--it starts with a T.

[Khaleas]

:crosseo: Praying for you, Astronaut!

I also have been on anti-depressants and I did not notice any change with them.

In IC XC,
Marjorie

Back in the day when I was on them my doctor said the efficiency has a lot to do with your metabolism (Paxil made me horribly sick from just one pill, while others very similar worked ok - well minus the out-of-body experiences which led to me just flushing all pills down the drain). They did help me but it actually just overshadowed the real problem. Depression is very closely linked to ADD/ADHD and when I got treated for ADD my depression went away. I still have to fight Seasonal Affected Depression Disorder (SADD-Winter blues) but it's a lot 'lighter' than what I had to deal with before and more linked to light and such than anything else. Anyone can look at my grades to see the difference between pre-ADD and after I got diagnosed.

[Khaleas]

Whew, I've escaped the strattera monster for now. I got another migraine drug instead. Depakote helped, but it knocked me out so badly I felt half-asleep all the time. I'm trying something else now but I can't remember what it's called--it starts with a T.


Topamax? It can also make you tired and dizzy and disoriented, but supposed to work well. I've taken Relpax for acute migraines/when they are coming on with good results although, it does knock you out sometimes. Zomig and Axert knocked me out like no other, better than any sleeping pill ever (like cold out for 8 hrs).

[Kolya]

Christ Is Risen!!!

Good day all! Just popping in to say hi, I've a busy day!

I'm praying for all those who have made requests.


Topamax? It can also make you tired and dizzy and disoriented, but supposed to work well. I've taken Relpax for acute migraines/when they are coming on with good results although, it does knock you out sometimes. Zomig and Axert knocked me out like no other, better than any sleeping pill ever (like cold out for 8 hrs).


Seraphima is so bad, that Zomig and the others don't even kill the "devil". There is a suppository - Cafracott - that kills the migraine, but THAT leaves her drained for 48 hours (And nausious). She is on Epilim - an anti-epileptic drug - that seems to keep most of them at bay. Just one or two a month get by that. Then its bad.

Keep well, and all the best with the exams!

Kolya

[Emmanuel-A]

XB !

Good morning

I'm on holidays for 2 weeks :cool: ! So I might not show up very often in the coming days.

I'll try to take more time to pray, and you'll be in those prayers (especially for those who are on Paxil and Zomig, I know these drugs too well).

Emmanuel

[Khaleas]

Christ Is Risen!!!

I'm praying for all those who have made requests.


Seraphima is so bad, that Zomig and the others don't even kill the "devil". There is a suppository - Cafracott - that kills the migraine, but THAT leaves her drained for 48 hours (And nausious). She is on Epilim - an anti-epileptic drug - that seems to keep most of them at bay. Just one or two a month get by that. Then its bad.

Keep well, and all the best with the exams!

Kolya

Truly He is Risen!

Good news for today is that Father emailed me late last night and told me that Sister Glykeria came home from the hospital today and is doing very well. She can still definitely use some prayers to make a complete recovery.
Please say a little prayer for me too today (well, yea, I'm still up) as I need to finish reading and the write a paper. I doubt I'll sleep any until maybe Wed night or Thursday except for an hour here and there. Shouldn't have gone to Finland... really getting me now, reading for finals and I need to do some massive cleaning before my parents come. My apartment looks like a Cat 7 hurricane and some tornadoes went thru. UGH! I just hope I can get it all done. Make up test tomorrow, then to the library to read a bunch and then write a 4-6 page final exam paper. Another one of those 'history of the world in two pages'. I felt like I was on top of things... but I guess not. Boo Hiss on me...
I'm not so bad yet that I need preventive meds, I've been able to control a lot with diet (esp fluids). I have dispensation to drink water on Sunday mornings, but it seems like as long as I drink a lot late in the evening I'll be ok. And if I get a bit of a headache it's something that will just take off with a bit of ibuprofen. I know I'm setting myself up for a massive migraine with no sleep, but I don't have much of a choice... Well, back to work... I'll check in a while when I take another break.

[Photini]

Good morning everybody. :)

[vanshan]

Happy Birthweek Photini!

Many years.

Basil

[Lotar]

It looks like CF just created some Lutheran cyber-martyrs...

[Rilian]

It looks like CF just created some Lutheran cyber-martyrs...

Wah?

[Lotar]

Wah?

They just got slapped with at forum specific rule that forbids them from telling liberals that they are wrong about anything, or criticizing any Lutheran denomination.

Nearly all of the good people there are leaving or ignoring the rule until they get themselves banned. :sigh:

[nicodemus]

This site is becoming a totalitarian cyber-state. Granted, I can't imagine how difficult it is to police all of the trolls on religious boards, but still.

[Lotar]

Some of the ecumenical tactics of this board are starting to make me question whether I should continue posting here.

[Annabel Lee]

Lotar,
You weren't always an Eastern Orthodox, were you? I could swear a few years ago you were a Lutheren or a Methodist.
I may have you confused with someone else.

[Matrona]

Nico and Johntar: I've been there. Seems like everyone but the Orthodox has the inalienable right not to be offended here.

[Lotar]

Lotar,
You weren't always an Eastern Orthodox, were you? I could swear a few years ago you were a Lutheren or a Methodist.
I may have you confused with someone else.

I used to be Lutheran (then Evangelical, then Lutheran again).

[Annabel Lee]

I used to be Lutheran (then Evangelical, then Lutheran again).

Well, nice to see you again. :)

(Did we ever argue?)

[Lotar]

Nico and Johntar: I've been there. Seems like everyone but the Orthodox has the inalienable right not to be offended here.

I can stand being offended. Though it's almost impossible to offend me over the internet anymore. What I can't stand is all these "I'm okay, you're okay" policies being implemented.

We have Nestorians, Arians, Spongites, ect. flooding these boards, and now they are restricting members from telling these people that they are wrong.

It doesn't matter if you have female/gay clergy, it doesn't matter if you think Scripture has any worth, nothing matters, so long as you have some vague belief in this guy Jesus, whoever He may be.

There is no wrong, there is no right, the circle only has one side...
Good ol' fashion ChristBuddhainism.

[Dust and Ashes]

And yet the one thing that strikes me the most clearly in all that is how Orthodoxy on CF maintains a purity and unity that I have never seen on any other board, especially the Orthodox only boards. I tried a couple of the Orthodox boards and was shocked by the disunity and unChristian behaviour that was the rule, not the exception.

On CF, the Orthodox Church is immersed in a sea of heresy (just as in life) and She seems to draw together and be the Church rather than splintering and falling into bickering. Interesting.

:crosseo::bow::crosseo:

[Bizzlebin Imperatoris]

Some of the ecumenical tactics of this board are starting to make me question whether I should continue posting here.

We all make a difference here. We are the light. It maybe tough, but I don't think we should give up just yet. I don't want Satan taking over the largest "Christian" site on the net, at least anymore so than he has.

[Lotar]

Well, nice to see you again. :)

(Did we ever argue?)

Good to see you too. :)

I don't think we ever did argue. Other than one time when I told you that you shouldn't care whether your daughter turns out Catholic or Protestant. :D

I'm generally pretty liberal when I venture into the open forums; so I think we didn't really bunt heads.

[Lotar]

And yet the one thing that strikes me the most clearly in all that is how Orthodoxy on CF maintains a purity and unity that I have never seen on any other board, especially the Orthodox only boards. I tried a couple of the Orthodox boards and was shocked by the disunity and unChristian behaviour that was the rule, not the exception.

On CF, the Orthodox Church is immersed in a sea of heresy (just as in life) and She seems to draw together and be the Church rather than splintering and falling into bickering. Interesting.

:crosseo::bow::crosseo:

That much is true.

I generally only lurk on other boards. I posted on orthodoxchristianity.net 3 or 4 times, way back when.

[Bizzlebin Imperatoris]

On CF, the Orthodox Church is immersed in a sea of heresy (just as in life) and She seems to draw together and be the Church rather than splintering and falling into bickering. Interesting.

:crosseo::bow::crosseo:

Indeed. Look at what happened in the west without persecution. It reminds me of some interesting "things" I have found:

In my prayer book, it says "Help Orthodox Christians to struggle." Not through struggles, but -to- struggle.

In the New Testament, Luke 21:12 states "But before all this, they will lay hands on you and persecute you...." What if this was in fact taken to mean (though unknown to the persecutor) a blessing?

[Matrona]

I can stand being offended. Though it's almost impossible to offend me over the internet anymore. What I can't stand is all these "I'm okay, you're okay" policies being implemented.

Tell it, Lotar! :clap:

It's bad enough to see anyone fall to that "I'm okay, you're okay" mentality, but there are Orthodox here who have succumbed to it, also. I think the Orthodox would be more likely to say No, You Are Not Okay But Here's How To Get Better.

None of us can afford to become complacent while cacodox teachings infiltrate our Church and possess the souls of the faithful.

[Lotar]

Tell it, Lotar! :clap:

It's bad enough to see anyone fall to that "I'm okay, you're okay" mentality, but there are Orthodox here who have succumbed to it, also. I think the Orthodox would be more likely to say No, You Are Not Okay But Here's How To Get Better.

None of us can afford to become complacent while cacodox teachings infiltrate our Church and possess the souls of the faithful.

Indeed. :thumbsup:

Though I think you might get banned for that now...


Unrelated:

I was watching the Family Guy last night on Adult Swim, and I just thought this was a hilarious line:
After Peter gets saved by the hillbillies;
"I think the lesson here is, it really doesn't matter where you're from, as long as we're all the same religion."

[Oblio]

Man, I need a stiff drink.

Battling heresies over in GH, sometmes I wonder if it is worth it. There is a gang that firmly believes that Christ's Divinity separated from His humanity when He died (haven't got a response on where His Divinity hung out, or when it was reincarnated). As usual, this all started with the denial that Mary is the Theotokos. Funny how denying that leads to all maner of heresy :(

[gzt]

I like how I made a reference in GH to "working out your salvation in fear and trembling" and somebody corrected me, saying essentially, "If you're working out your salvation, you're making your own false salvation rather than relying on the salvation worked out by Christ." Um, right...

[Dust and Ashes]

I can't even bring myself to read any of the posts in GH anymore. It's so sad but not at all surprising since we were told it would happen. 2Tim 4:3 :sigh:

[nicodemus]

I rarely venture outside of TAW. When I do, it's in the marriage forum, sports forum, outdoors forum, or other such similar things. Occasionally politics.

[Oblio]

I like how I made a reference in GH to "working out your salvation in fear and trembling" and somebody corrected me, saying essentially, "If you're working out your salvation, you're making your own false salvation rather than relying on the salvation worked out by Christ." Um, right...


It can get mighty frustrating over there. I post 80% for the lurkers and 20% to strengthen and learn my faith.

[Khaleas]

I gave some of my professors Save the Date magnets today for our wedding and my advisor (his daugther just got married this weekend and he was in a super mood today :) ) asked what church and when I told him Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox he got very excited. He called his wife and told her they finally get to go to an Orthodox Church.... I told him he's welcome any Sunday... They are episcopalian and their priest is very good friends with one of the Orthodox priests here Baltimore (not Greek one) so he's going to try to figure out who it is because I know the OCA, the Antiochian, my MP Father, and I doubt it's the ROCOR priest as he is Russian. It was just so sweet how excited he got...

Well, I've been up since 8 am yesterday so I'm treating myself to a two hour nap... UGH... I hate finals and I felt I was on top of things... that was until my one prof dropped 40 more pages to read and another 4 page summary/analysis.... I was about ready to start crying at that point... I'm looking forward to Thursday night when I can actually sleep again... My parents come tomorrow too so I need to clean a lot more...

[nicodemus]

How is it that little babies have such boundless energy for crying. It's like they don't get tired.

[Matrona]

How is it that little babies have such boundless energy for crying. It's like they don't get tired.
He cries a lot now because he's had to hold it in for nine months. Right now he's making up for lost time but don't worry, he'll catch up sooner or later. :) :hug:

[nicodemus]

He cries a lot now because he's had to hold it in for nine months. Right now he's making up for lost time but don't worry, he'll catch up sooner or later. :) :hug:
Here's hoping. I'm so sleep deprived that I'm beginning to get really irritable and cranky. Not good. Pray for me.

[Matrona]

Here's hoping. I'm so sleep deprived that I'm beginning to get really irritable and cranky. Not good. Pray for me.

Once you and the wife are comfortable leaving Isaac in the care of someone else overnight, perhaps you should take a weekend together for some R&R. Best to avoid leaving him in the care of your in-laws since you might be worried the whole time about coming back and finding your son covered in pagan markings. :eek:

[PandaBear]

"All you need is love"...:clap: :D ^_^ :thumbsup: Sing along!

I love the Beatles. Worked quite late tonight. Really tired and bit silly. And realize that I need to pray for a stronger instinct and/or determination (okay, what's God's will?) to love.:crosseo:

[vanshan]

Here's hoping. I'm so sleep deprived that I'm beginning to get really irritable and cranky. Not good. Pray for me.

My sleep deprivation is already beginning now with my restless wife, who's in her final month of her pregnancy. If we're lucky this next baby will be as quiet and restful as the first two, who rarely cried. We set alarms to feed them at regular intervals so they would never have to cry for food. I'm sure some babies will cry all the time, regardless, but we were blessed.

Take care, nicodemus.

Basil

[Photini]

How is it that little babies have such boundless energy for crying. It's like they don't get tired.
I went through that with my daughter. I never knew what exactly she wanted...food? new diaper? WHAT? WHAT?? WHAT??? I would finally get her to sleep...then as soon as I placed her in the crib.....crying AGAIN.

My son was exactly the opposite. He slept ALL the time. I could barely get him to wake up to eat. Turns out, Noah was a very fitting name. I think I read somewhere that Noah means "restful" or "peaceful" or smth like that.

[Kolya]

And yet the one thing that strikes me the most clearly in all that is how Orthodoxy on CF maintains a purity and unity that I have never seen on any other board, especially the Orthodox only boards. I tried a couple of the Orthodox boards and was shocked by the disunity and unChristian behaviour that was the rule, not the exception.

On CF, the Orthodox Church is immersed in a sea of heresy (just as in life) and She seems to draw together and be the Church rather than splintering and falling into bickering. Interesting.

:crosseo::bow::crosseo:

That is SO true. I'm so thankful for all you guys here. I've hardly seen such un-christian stuff over on some other Orthodox only boards. And If you tell it to them like it really is and tell them they can critisize you if they wish, then they just ignore you.

I think we do make a difference here, in spite of the restrictive rules. Dear Astronaut has really gone clear through the catecism with us already.:D

[Oblio]

Nicodemus,

Believe it or not, you need to cherish this time of rest. Wait till he starts to crawl and walk. You think you are tired now :D

[nicodemus]

Nicodemus,

Believe it or not, you need to cherish this time of rest. Wait till he starts to crawl and walk. You think you are tired now :D
I don't need your reality check! IS OUTRAGE! :D

[Photini]

I don't need your reality check! IS OUTRAGE! :D
And dont think it's far off either....Kaylee was rolling around all over the place by 3 months, crawling like a pro at 6 months, and walking at 9 months. :D

[nicodemus]

And dont think it's far off either....Kaylee was rolling around all over the place by 3 months, crawling like a pro at 6 months, and walking at 9 months. :D
He's only about 12 days old and is already turning over during a diaper change. I know it is coming soon!

[vanshan]

What's his name, Nicodemus?

[nicodemus]

What's his name, Nicodemus?
Isaac Anastasios Nikhil [last name ommitted]

[nicodemus]

Isaac Anastasios Nikhil [last name ommitted]
named for St. Isaac of Syria

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/silouan92/orthodox_blog/Isaac_syria.jpg

[Marjorie]

Wow Nicodemus! What a beautiful icon of St. Isaac!

In IC XC,
Marjorie

[Matrona]

:clap:

Beautiful icon!

[nicodemus]

I found that icon on the OCA's page.

There's one on the cover of a book I have about St. Isaac that I'd love to have, but I've never seen it anywhere. It may be taken from a church though...

[Kolya]

I found that icon on the OCA's page.

There's one on the cover of a book I have about St. Isaac that I'd love to have, but I've never seen it anywhere. It may be taken from a church though...

Beautiful icon Nicodemus. But you've just reminded me why I like being 50 something - the kids have flown the coop. (Not that my pocket isn't still hurting though);) [Daaad! I need...]

[vanshan]

Isaac Anastasios Nikhil [last name ommitted]

My wife and I have almost settled on Isaac, as well, for our son who will be born June 13. I love the quote on the icon. Always a good reminder.

We are also considering Symeon, Simon, and Maximus. He will be born on the Synaxis of the American Saints, so I'd like to consider John, after the Wonderworker, but my wife thinks it's too common and plain.


Basil

[Kolya]

Good night all:wave:
Its nearly midnight here in Africa, and it's only Thursday tomorow:sigh:

Those still up when I get to the office, I'll wish you good night as always.

Nitey Night my....:sleep:

[Matrona]

Good night, Kolya!

[Matrona]

He's only about 12 days old and is already turning over during a diaper change. I know it is coming soon!
LOL! He sounds precocious! ^_^

[Akathist]

Please say a prayer for me. The doctor's found a "mass" in my abdomen and I have no insurance. I am using a free medical clinic and they have found a way for me to have some tests and to consult with a urologist (as I have blood in my urine) for no cost. However, with my husband off in Europe and not in contact with me (and not supporting me financially), I am really worried. I am in my own business so I have no benefits. I don't fear the "mass" or what it is... I fear financial ruin.

Pray for me to trust God more! Lord have mercy!

[Matrona]

Please say a prayer for me. The doctor's found a "mass" in my abdomen and I have no insurance. I am using a free medical clinic and they have found a way for me to have some tests and to consult with a urologist (as I have blood in my urine) for no cost. However, with my husband off in Europe and not in contact with me (and not supporting me financially), I am really worried. I am in my own business so I have no benefits. I don't fear the "mass" or what it is... I fear financial ruin.

Pray for me to trust God more! Lord have mercy!
I'll pray for you, Thornygrace... Lord, have mercy!

[Alexis OCA]

Please say a prayer for me. The doctor's found a "mass" in my abdomen and I have no insurance. I am using a free medical clinic and they have found a way for me to have some tests and to consult with a urologist (as I have blood in my urine) for no cost. However, with my husband off in Europe and not in contact with me (and not supporting me financially), I am really worried. I am in my own business so I have no benefits. I don't fear the "mass" or what it is... I fear financial ruin.

Pray for me to trust God more! Lord have mercy!

Storming heaven for you!:crosseo: :prayer:

[xenia]

Pray for me to trust God more! Lord have mercy!

Praying for you!

[Dust and Ashes]

Please say a prayer for me. The doctor's found a "mass" in my abdomen and I have no insurance. I am using a free medical clinic and they have found a way for me to have some tests and to consult with a urologist (as I have blood in my urine) for no cost. However, with my husband off in Europe and not in contact with me (and not supporting me financially), I am really worried. I am in my own business so I have no benefits. I don't fear the "mass" or what it is... I fear financial ruin.

Pray for me to trust God more! Lord have mercy!

Count on it. :crosseo:

[Lotar]

Praying

[Photini]

Lotar...your profile pic is great. That was my favorite movie when I was a kid. I used to think David Bowe was SO HOT in that movie.^_^

[Matrona]

What movie is that from? :scratch:

[Photini]

What movie is that from? :scratch:
The Labyrinth :)

[Photini]

I used to have a bunch of M.C. Escher prints and one of them was of that crazy stairway. I've lost them somewhere along the way over the years.

[Matrona]

What's the Labyrinth? I've never heard of it. (I mean, I know about the legendary one at Knossos with the Minotaur and all of that, but I know nothing of the movie. :) )

Anna panicked while I was holding her and just gave me a huge gash across my abdomen. :(

[Photini]

THe Labyrinth is a movie from the 80s. Jim Hensen created the monster muppets in it. It's great. :)

[Lotar]

Lotar...your profile pic is great. That was my favorite movie when I was a kid. I used to think David Bowe was SO HOT in that movie.^_^

What are you talking about? That's me. :P

The Labyrinth and the Dark Crystal were two of my favorite movies when I was a kid. I still think they're awesome, and rent them whenever I have kids around. :cool:

[Kolya]

Hi all my friends,
Those still up, have a pleasant night's rest. Those writing exams, may God's Holy Spirit be with you as you write.

Please say a prayer for me. The doctor's found a "mass" in my abdomen and I have no insurance. I am using a free medical clinic and they have found a way for me to have some tests and to consult with a urologist (as I have blood in my urine) for no cost. However, with my husband off in Europe and not in contact with me (and not supporting me financially), I am really worried. I am in my own business so I have no benefits. I don't fear the "mass" or what it is... I fear financial ruin.

Pray for me to trust God more! Lord have mercy!

Prayers going up as I type.:prayer:

May our Sweet Lord Jesus and most Glorius and Undefiled Mother of God have mercy on you. May all our collective Patron Saints pray for you too.

XB!

Kolya

[prodromos]

Please say a prayer for me. The doctor's found a "mass" in my abdomen and I have no insurance. I am using a free medical clinic and they have found a way for me to have some tests and to consult with a urologist (as I have blood in my urine) for no cost. However, with my husband off in Europe and not in contact with me (and not supporting me financially), I am really worried. I am in my own business so I have no benefits. I don't fear the "mass" or what it is... I fear financial ruin.

Pray for me to trust God more! Lord have mercy!
You have my prayers Xenia.

God bless,
John.

[prodromos]

The Labyrinth and the Dark Crystal were two of my favorite movies when I was a kid. I still think they're awesome, and rent them whenever I have kids around. :cool:
And when you don't have kids around? Inconceivable! (or has that been surpassed by Napoleon Dynamite?)

[Photini]

What are you talking about? That's me. :P

The Labyrinth and the Dark Crystal were two of my favorite movies when I was a kid. I still think they're awesome, and rent them whenever I have kids around. :cool:
The Dark Crystal is awesome too. :) One of my other favorites was/is the Secret of Nimh

[Khaleas]

Ok, I've finished my paper... now if I could figure out how to cram 160 pages of ultra boring text into my head in an hour... any suggestion except for mild violence :D ... but the stuff is pretty much current events so I should have a decent grip.

This is my last exam before graduating... WHOO HOOO!!! :clap: Now I just have to survive first... grr boo hiss...

Then I get to come home and clean, pick up the parents and my bro from the hotel (they got in last night) and get their rental car... fun.

Well, I'm out of here... Have a great one! :wave:

[Lotar]

The Dark Crystal is awesome too. :) One of my other favorites was/is the Secret of Nimh

I love that movie. :thumbsup:

[Photini]

I just found out this morning that my son is now too old to continue attending daycare. I have no idea what to do with him this summer while I'm working.

[Matrona]

I just found out this morning that my son is now too old to continue attending daycare. I have no idea what to do with him this summer while I'm working.

Is there a day camp? That's where my parents dumped me and my sister. :P They have them at schools around here and they keep kids busy all day with trips to the library or making arts and crafts.

Noah's about nine or ten, isn't he? Maybe you can get him work doing odd jobs, raking yards and stuff. He'll hate having to work his butt off, but he might make good money.

[Bizzlebin Imperatoris]

I must just be out of the loop or something, but where has Michael been?

[Matrona]

If he's old enough and relatively non-rambunctious, you could also have him do volunteer work at an old folk's home or a homeless shelter. If worse gets to worse, does your school district offer elective courses during summer school?