Think I'll sit down here for a bit... (2)

[ctay]

Sorry ctay...can I help? :( :)
Just woke up sick coming out both ends. Guess I got whatever my son had the other day.

[seajoy]

Just woke up sick coming out both ends. Guess I got whatever my son had the other day.
Well, I can at least pray for you....and I will. :prayer:

Keep as hydrated as you can. And rest.

[seajoy]

I'm just thinking, and typing here at the same time......but as others have mentioned before.........I sometimes wish we just had a confessional Lutheran forum, and a liberal one. Each time someone has questions concerning the Lutheran faith (in the general forum), or just attending a Lutheran church....it becomes a debate on close/open communion...and questions also arise on if all of Scripture is inspired :doh: ......these things would just be a 'given' if we had our own place in which we could just minister to folks.

The longer I'm here...the more I see it as nessasary. Am I wrong? Sorry, if I offended anyone here.

[synger]

Just woke up sick coming out both ends. Guess I got whatever my son had the other day.
Definitely drink a lot of fluids. My husband had that last month, and ended up in emergency care, dehydrated, within a day. By the time he started to drink a lot of liquids, he couldn't keep anything down and it was too late. We had to call 911. It's amazing how delicate our fluid balance can be.

[KimLCMS]

Just woke up sick coming out both ends. Guess I got whatever my son had the other day.
Hope you feel better soon. Being sick like that is the pits!

[DaRev]

Just woke up sick coming out both ends. Guess I got whatever my son had the other day.

Heh... a little more information than we needed. :o

I pray that you feel better. I know that it's no fun being sick. I was down for nearly two weeks either side of Easter. It was horrible. :sick:

[C.F.W. Walther]

No truoble really, I'm just getting bored of school. (Well getting probably isn't the right word. I was never excited about it in the first place really.)

But it's OK, it's better than a public school.
I can't even imagine being 15. I didn't have a brain in my head yet. now I'm lucky. I got half a brain :)

[C.F.W. Walther]

I have a wee problem and could use a bit of advice. See my friend is a Nazerine and extremely legalistic. She keeps giving me these books asking me to read them. For instance, she gave me Living Beyond The Limits, a devotional by Franklin Graham, and wants me to go through it. Billy and his son, Franklin Graham are fine men. Still, I don't believe what they do. I keep telling her this. Paula gave me one today that had to do with living the sanctified life, or something like that. I can't quite remember the name. She also won't stand even the mildest of profanity, getting really adamantly offended. Now, before anyone starts jumping down my throat, Hell and Damn are the worst words in my public vocabulary. For instance, I jokingly told her that I was Damned to Eh, Oh, Hell. She was offended. Told me that I was 'grieving the Spirit with my unseemly speech.' Another time, she said that they (she and her fiance') might get stuck with a new home they were in the process of buying. I responded, again jokingly, "Oh damn! You'll just have to suffer with the nicest home on this side of the lake!" Again, she was offended.

I've been trying to get out of this house. It's bleeding me white and the driveway is destroying my cars. Yet, she constantly waxes poetic about how beautiful the setting is, the view, the privacy, etc ad nauseum. All of which is true. Still, the place is bleeding me and the driveway is terrible (long too)! Just today, she was saying, "are you sure God wants you to move from Lewiston? Look how beautiful this is. Why do you want to go to a place you've never been?" This less than ten minutes after holding on for dear life whilst going up my driveway and complaining how bad it is.

Paula trys to get me to go to church with her. She is getting more and more agressive with her prosthelyzing. How do I deal with this? The woman has pulled my chestnuts out of the fire and been more of a Christian sister to me than anyone else I've ever met. What she is doing is in sisterly love, still sometimes, it's suffocating.

She has worked her way into my heart and I have no wish to hurt her. She is kind, there when I need help, encourging, suffocatingly leagalistic, and drives me crazy. Any suggestions on how I can deal with this? All the Nazarenes and Pentecoastals and non-denoms, charismatics and AoG's are legalistic. They are like the OT Jews that had to live by the law. Dot every "I" and cross every "t". Tell her you don't live by the law and have God's grace and mercy through Jesus Christ. She probably won't understand but it might get through that you don't have to keep the letter of the law because you have to. You try to do what God wants you to do because you want to because He saved and loves you. Grace and mercy are there in case you screw up your life.

[LilLamb219]

Reps to Rad!

[DaRev]

:sigh:

It's going to be boring around here for the next couple of weeks.

:sigh:

[seajoy]

:sigh:

It's going to be boring around here for the next couple of weeks.

:sigh:
Thanks! :)
But we will try and keep ya entertained as best we can. :sorry:

[DaRev]

Thanks!

You know what I mean.

[seajoy]

You know what I mean.
yep

[WildStrawberry]

Here, Rev, go to:

http://moon.google.com/

Then scroll as close as you can...

Have fun! :D

Kae

[Studeclunker]

She probably won't understand but it might get through that you don't have to keep the letter of the law because you have to. You try to do what God wants you to do because you want to because He saved and loves you. Grace and mercy are there in case you screw up your life.

:sigh:

You're right Rad. She doesn't understand. She thinks I'm copping out. Yeah, I pointed out that the leagalism she was espousing is exactly what Paul refers to the Judeisers doing in the early church. She doesn't get it.:scratch: I think the only solution to save any friendship is distance.

Paula's latest reading assignment (the one I couldn't remember earlier); The Pursuit of Holiness, by Jerry Bridges. I've only got so far as beginning the first chapter, but it sounds like a treatise on Piety.:sigh: Add to that it has her notes and highlighting all over the place. I hate reading books that are all marked up.:sigh:

[Studeclunker]

Ctay, my children wouldn't drink the electrolyte solutions available in the stores, like Pedialite. So we used to give them their choice of Gatoraide. It has the electrolytes and other trace minerals you need and it tasts good. Pick a flavour any more!;)

[seajoy]

Legalism is huge in my family. Your friend should meet my father :doh:.

Here's a couple of his latest:
"The devil has a hold of my cousin because she still smokes." :eek:

"Can't have a Christmas tree because pagans of the old testament had trees in their houses." :scratch:

Christ took care of all this for us. We can never keep the law. Thank you Jesus for saving us!

[DaRev]

Here, Rev, go to:

http://moon.google.com/

Then scroll as close as you can...

Have fun! :D

Kae


That was cute. But they goofed. The cheese wasn't green.

[seajoy]

That was cute. But they goofed. The cheese wasn't green.
Go Packers!

[BreadAlone]

"Can't have a Christmas tree because pagans of the old testament had trees in their houses." :scratch:



Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition as we now know it in the 16th century when devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes. Some built Christmas pyramids of wood and decorated them with evergreens and candles if wood was scarce. It is a widely held belief that Martin Luther, the 16th-century Protestant reformer, first added lighted candles to a tree. Walking toward his home one winter evening, composing a sermon, he was awed by the brilliance of stars twinkling amidst evergreens. To recapture the scene for his family, he erected a tree in the main room and wired its branches with lighted candles.


you should show THAT to your family........

[seajoy]

you should show THAT to your family........
Thanks BA.......there's no talking to him...trust me...he's way worse than any teenager I ever came across! :D

My parents aren't Lutheran, by the way.

[BreadAlone]

Thanks BA.......there's no talking to him...trust me...he's way worse than any teenager I ever came across! :D

My parents aren't Lutheran, by the way.
yeah that's what you said. someone said to me that the Christmas tree was a heathen tradition but I was taught in school that Martin Luther had something to do with it so I went and looked it up. I was right for once . (Just Kidding I'm ALWAYS right!! lol :) )

[ctay]

Feel a little better this morning, weak and tired but better. I don't think I would have wished that on my worst enemy

[KimLCMS]

Feel a little better this morning, weak and tired but better. I don't think I would have wished that on my worst enemy
Glad to hear you are feeling better!

Good morning everyone!

[C.F.W. Walther]

Reps to Rad!
:)

[seajoy]

:)
mornin' bro

[LilLamb219]

Glad to hear you're feeling better ctay!

[DaRev]

Good morning everyone!

Mornin'. :sigh:

[LilLamb219]

Whatsa matter Rev?

[DaRev]

Whatsa matter Rev?

My pillow target is away.

[seajoy]

My pillow target is away.
Maybe there is a lib in the general forum you could belt this afternoon....just a thought. :sorry:

[seajoy]

Bye everybody :wave:................just for a couple of days. I'm going to my daughter's home for a visit.

God Bless,
seajoy :)

[dinkime]

have fun seajoy!!

[Jim47]

Is she gone already?

[DaRev]

Is she gone already?

Anyone else going? :confused:

[WildStrawberry]

Are all the girls going away? Am I left all alone with the guys? :swoon:

Well, I guess I should be a good hostess and crack open some beers for you guys...but do y'all mind if I stick to just water? Alcohol reacts badly with my meds so I try to only have it at Communion.

:D

Kae

[LilLamb219]

I'm still here, Kae :) Been busy, but I pop in here for a few moments every now and again!

[dinkime]

i have been popping in as well, nothing much to say lately...........

[seajoy]

Is she gone already?
Back sooner than expected. Hubby wants to get that deck done, as the sun is shining high and bright here in WI!

Anything exciting happen while I was gone?

[Jim47]

Are all the girls going away? Am I left all alone with the guys? :swoon:

Well, I guess I should be a good hostess and crack open some beers for you guys...but do y'all mind if I stick to just water? Alcohol reacts badly with my meds so I try to only have it at Communion.

:D

Kae


I guess we could allow that but you still have to help us eat the beer nuts :P

[Jim47]

Back sooner than expected. Hubby wants to get that deck done, as the sun is shining high and bright here in WI!

Anything exciting happen while I was gone?


Well its certainly nice weather here to be outside working. I'll be back at it as soon as lunch is over. My Darling made me a couple of grilled cheese sandwichs but my tummy is vrying for more :yum: so now I get omse puddin :)

[seajoy]

Well its certainly nice weather here to be outside working. I'll be back at it as soon as lunch is over. My Darling made me a couple of grilled cheese sandwichs but my tummy is vrying for more :yum: so now I get omse puddin :)
Just took my guy some hot dogs n' beans. He wouldn't even come in for a break! :doh: He and his friend are really working hard today. It is going to be a beautiful deck!

[seajoy]

Since they were so appreciative of my lunch.......I'm surprising them with ice cream bars for dessert! :clap:
(I never work too hard in the kitchen, I guess) :blush:

[LilLamb219]

I made a horrible lunch from a recipe I got off the web. It should have tasted better considering the things that went in there...but the flavor was just blah and probably needed twice as much garlic than it called for!

Set off the smoke alarm at one point though LOL ;) had to "brown" some flour in the oven and the smoke alarm didn't like that!

[seajoy]

now I get omse puddin :)
What's omse puddin'? Can she send me the recipe? :D

I have a very important job while the guys are out working, by the way. I get to holler out the window as each NFL draft guy gets picked! Good thing I love football! GO PACK! :clap:

[LilLamb219]

OMSE stands for OH MY, SOME EDIBLE pudding!

[seajoy]

OMSE stands for OH MY, SOME EDIBLE pudding!
LOL :D :D (unlike what I make, I guess) :)

[Jim47]

What's omse puddin'? Can she send me the recipe? :D

I have a very important job while the guys are out working, by the way. I get to holler out the window as each NFL draft guy gets picked! Good thing I love football! GO PACK! :clap:


I think my fingers got tangled up. "some puddin" like LilLamb said. Maybe I should just use one finger instead of 2 and I wouldn't have that problem? :)

I'm taking a break from my saturday chores. It seems like everything I do anymore is a struggle. Things that should take me 30 minutes take 5 hours :cry: Anybody got a towel for me ;)

[LilLamb219]

Did you ever consider taking typing lessons? There are programs to help even! I learned typing in high school, so I'm fairly fast...but you know that Jim from watching the typing on MSN Messenger during my trainings for mod LOL

[seajoy]

I'm taking a break from my saturday chores. It seems like everything I do anymore is a struggle. Things that should take me 30 minutes take 5 hours :cry: Anybody got a towel for me ;)
Awwww, poor ol' Jim. :( :)

[DaRev]

Set off the smoke alarm at one point though LOL ;) had to "brown" some flour in the oven and the smoke alarm didn't like that!

You know, deary, that the food is done before that particular buzzer goes off. ;) ^_^

[dinkime]

i am finished with my errands for the day, including cleaning my car out! i also have been doing laundry (yuck!) and cleaning...such an exciting life i lead!

[Studeclunker]

Speaking of beautiful weather, it's breezy and upper seventies today. Hard to believe that we had snow just a few days ago. Wonderful Kiting weather today! Wish I still had my Maui kite.

I finally got both cars going again today.:clap: Don't know how long it'll last... But at least I'm mobile for now. I think I'll work on my friends RV this evening. Just don't feel like moving chores. Of course, that means another month's rent, but oh well.

Dearie, your'e supposed to brown the flour, not blacken the flour. Sigh, it's a delecate timing thing. Then again, smoke alarms are terribly rude critics. Can't tell you how many times I've made mine scream in agony(LOL).:help:

You ladies ever make your own 'Master Mix'? I've found that Bisquick has been bothering me, so I've started making my own. Sure glad I took that class with Mrs. Utley in the ninth grade! Here it is, um, well... a lotta years later,:o and her recipies are coming in handy, still!;) :D

[LilLamb219]

Oh, trust me, guys, it was brown not burnt. It's just that the place where the smoke alarm is, near the attic opening, any smoke or heat goes right to that location and sets off the smoke detector. I need to remember to cook with the exhaust fan running! :doh:

[dinkime]

i still pull out some of my home ec. recipes from junior high!

[seajoy]

I've had something in my eye all day...it's driving me nuts! Hope it's not a log :eek: (or plank, depending on your version).

[Studeclunker]

You know, my Mum used to have a smoke alarm in the stairwell that would go off if the bathroom door was open whilst one was showering. Really annoying to be halfway through a shower and the silly thing going off. Even more annoying was mum shouting up the stairs, "Oi, close the bloody door!"

Seajoy, sometimes I have a great deal of trouble seeing round my own plank.:sorry:

Anyone here ever try Coconut Oil shortening? I'm trying it out (gasp, choke, expeeeeensive:sick: ), because the others have soybean oil in them.

[Jim47]

i am finished with my errands for the day, including cleaning my car out! i also have been doing laundry (yuck!) and cleaning...such an exciting life i lead!



Sounds like you accomplished more then I did yesterday. I worked on my sons tractor all day and I think I went backwards, plus I ended up giving myself a shower in diesel fuel. Such a pleasant arroma :doh:

[seajoy]

plus I ended up giving myself a shower in diesel fuel. Such a pleasant arroma :doh:
:sick: :swoon:

[ctay]

Still trying to get over this crud. Missed church this morning, I didn't want to give this stuff out. Its been nice weather here too. May go sit out for awhile.

[C.F.W. Walther]

Something wrong with soybean oil?You know, my Mum used to have a smoke alarm in the stairwell that would go off if the bathroom door was open whilst one was showering. Really annoying to be halfway through a shower and the silly thing going off. Even more annoying was mum shouting up the stairs, "Oi, close the bloody door!"

Seajoy, sometimes I have a great deal of trouble seeing round my own plank.:sorry:

Anyone here ever try Coconut Oil shortening? I'm trying it out (gasp, choke, expeeeeensive:sick: ), because the others have soybean oil in them.

[Studeclunker]

Rad, yes. I'm apparently allergic. I eat anything with soy in it and get sick. Soybean oil and Soy sauce particularly. Aparently, bio-diesel is not a food source.;)

[seajoy]

So many folks in TCL tonight, but nobody is talking? We are staring at each others names, I guess. :confused:

Or maybe everyone is reading threads...like I should probably be doing...but I'm too lazy tonight to go back and read stuff I already read. :sigh:

Wow...this post makes no sense at all :scratch: , I better go to bed early tonight.

[dinkime]

lol, i am tired and my throat is starting to hurt some, so i am hoping it will pass and not get worse -- going to go to bed in just a few moments

[DaRev]

http://www3.christianforums.com/images/mood/Bored.gif

[Jim47]

So many folks in TCL tonight, but nobody is talking? We are staring at each others names, I guess. :confused:

Or maybe everyone is reading threads...like I should probably be doing...but I'm too lazy tonight to go back and read stuff I already read. :sigh:

Wow...this post makes no sense at all :scratch: , I better go to bed early tonight.


Thinkg ytpically slopw down when nice weather arrives, but you can keep things going by just coming with an interesting topic. For instance a new theological topic or new things happening at your church. Sorry, I'm not good at starting conversations either, can you tell? :scratch:

[seajoy]

Thinkg ytpically slopw down when nice weather arrives, but you can keep things going by just coming with an interesting topic. For instance a new theological topic or new things happening at your church. Sorry, I'm not good at starting conversations either, can you tell? :scratch:
Morning Jim! I slept like a log......and ready to start my day. I really did need to get to bed early last night.
Join me in some coffee?

[LilLamb219]

Morning!!

I have a tub refinishing guy here today to reglaze our tub! Finally! I'm hiding out here this morning LOL I'll probably be around most of the morning...popping in and out of this thread. :)

[synger]

Mmm.. coffee... *Homer Simpson voice*

http://www.coffeelab.com/coffee/coffee_roaster.jpg

I had a very fun, productive weekend. Did errands with Gem, got to go to the library, got half my dining room carpet cleaned (cat keeps spraying the baseboards on that side *sigh*), finished all my laundry.... AND eased Gem further into neighbor social interactions.

We've been rather isolationist, and don't like her playing out in the front yard, so she knows a few neighbors, but not many. When we went for a walk on Saturday, we stopped by a house that had a little girl Gem's age playing outside. We've waved at her before but didn't know her. Before I knew it, the girls were playing in the backyard together. Her family is Hispanic, so there was a bit of a language barrier, but I was able to ask if Gem could stay here and play a while, and to point out where we lived (three houses down on the right). So she had some play time and made a new friend. Then after church on Sunday she wanted to ask another friend on the other side to come play, so I walked out with her and watched her cross the street and go to their door. Soon, we had Desiree over playing in our backyard with Gem. It was a first, on both counts (her playing at Daniella's and Desiree coming over to play). Before this we did "play dates" that were set up ahead of time.

[DaRev]

Morning!!

I have a tub refinishing guy here today to reglaze our tub! Finally! I'm hiding out here this morning LOL I'll probably be around most of the morning...popping in and out of this thread. :)

Does anyonehere know anything about those bath tub re-fits, like Bathfitter or Re-bath or any of those, where they come in and basically put a bath tub shell over your existing tub and install new surround?

The tub here in the parsonage is absolutely gross and I can't get it clean. The church can't afford to re-do the bathroom here and neither can I. I was just wondering if those re-fits were expensive and even worth it.

[LilLamb219]

That's great that she's making some neighborhood friends!! Don't forget to set healthy boundaries for these new friends as sometimes it can get out of hand with little girls banging on the door at all hours...or just walking in unannounced! :eek:

We didn't let our daughter play in the front yard until about 2nd or 3rd grade. I just never felt comfortable about it and we have a fenced in back yard with a swing set, so that was always the best place for playing anyway. Her best friend until Kindergarten was a boy next door her age, so that was VERY convenient!


We've been rather isolationist, and don't like her playing out in the front yard, so she knows a few neighbors, but not many. When we went for a walk on Saturday, we stopped by a house that had a little girl Gem's age playing outside. We've waved at her before but didn't know her. Before I knew it, the girls were playing in the backyard together. Her family is Hispanic, so there was a bit of a language barrier, but I was able to ask if Gem could stay here and play a while, and to point out where we lived (three houses down on the right). So she had some play time and made a new friend. Then after church on Sunday she wanted to ask another friend on the other side to come play, so I walked out with her and watched her cross the street and go to their door. Soon, we had Desiree over playing in our backyard with Gem. It was a first, on both counts (her playing at Daniella's and Desiree coming over to play). Before this we did "play dates" that were set up ahead of time.

[LilLamb219]

I've never heard of anyone using any of them (edited to say locally, even though I've seen the ads for those things).

Our refinishing is costing $400.

But we had another company come in and tear out the old shower doors and tub surround and the tub surround has been replaced along with all the new plumbing parts and the new shower doors will go on once the tub has dried in a few days. But this company is outrageously expensive for their work...but I trust them and they are meticulous!

Does anyonehere know anything about those bath tub re-fits, like Bathfitter or Re-bath or any of those, where they come in and basically put a bath tub shell over your existing tub and install new surround?

The tub here in the parsonage is absolutely gross and I can't get it clean. The church can't afford to re-do the bathroom here and neither can I. I was just wondering if those re-fits were expensive and even worth it.

[seajoy]

Does anyonehere know anything about those bath tub re-fits, like Bathfitter or Re-bath or any of those, where they come in and basically put a bath tub shell over your existing tub and install new surround?

The tub here in the parsonage is absolutely gross and I can't get it clean. The church can't afford to re-do the bathroom here and neither can I. I was just wondering if those re-fits were expensive and even worth it.
I have a friend who just painted her shower floor, that was in the same yucky shape. Just could not get it clean.

I was at her home a couple weeks ago, and it looks like a brand new shower!

I'll email her and find out what kind of paint she bought. I guess they have certain kinds for this type of thing.

[DaRev]

I have a friend who just painted her shower floor, that was in the same yucky shape. Just could not get it clean.

I was at her home a couple weeks ago, and it looks like a brand new shower!

I'll email her and find out what kind of paint she bought. I guess they have certain kinds for this type of thing.

The tub is a bit of an issue, but I have stuff to clean it. The real issue is the ceramic tile. The mildew has become imbedded in the caulking and grout and it won't come clean. It's disgusting! But I can't paint that. I would either have to replace it, which I don't want to do, or go over top of it with something.

One time my mother used Contact paper to go over a tub surround that had become cracked and modeled, and it lasted in that tub for years. I don't think that would work over tile, though. It would look tacky.

[LilLamb219]

Real tile? Is the tile in good shape?

You can always remove the grout in between the tiles and regrout! I did that with my dad over at the house they bought last year and now the bathroom looks wonderful! It takes a while to do, but it's super easy!

[seajoy]

The tub is a bit of an issue, but I have stuff to clean it. The real issue is the ceramic tile. The mildew has become imbedded in the caulking and grout and it won't come clean. It's disgusting! But I can't paint that. I would either have to replace it, which I don't want to do, or go over top of it with something.

One time my mother used Contact paper to go over a tub surround that had become cracked and modeled, and it lasted in that tub for years. I don't think that would work over tile, though. It would look tacky.
Sorry Rev...it needs new grout! :) Maybe it's not too hard to do....ask at the hardware store.

[LilLamb219]

OOooooh Jinx! We posted at the same time LOL

[seajoy]

OOooooh Jinx! We posted at the same time LOL
silly Lambie! :tutu:

[KimLCMS]

Real tile? Is the tile in good shape?

You can always remove the grout in between the tiles and regrout! I did that with my dad over at the house they bought last year and now the bathroom looks wonderful! It takes a while to do, but it's super easy!
Re-grouting and putting down new caulking isn't a bad job. The hardwear store should be able to give you a pamphlet on how to do it. Caulking is really easy. Just scrape it out with a box cutter and a putty knife and apply the new stuff.

[seajoy]

Sorry Rev...it needs new grout! :) Maybe it's not too hard to do....ask at the hardware store.
Rev,

My friend emailed me back, and the paint they used for the shower cost about $20. They got it at Menards (don't know if you have that where you are). Anyway, she said the fumes were horrible, so you would need protective gear, and fans, and open the windows.

But it looks beautiful, and is holding up just fine. Perhaps you could paint over the tile with this stuff.....my sister in law did that in her kitchen, and it turned out fine.

[Studeclunker]

Revrand, have the tile re-grouted. A good tile man should be able to do the job for a very reasonable price if you aren't willing to do so. There is no good reason to yank out a tiled tub surround if it isn't coming apart. Yes, the grout can get nasty when it isn't properly cared for. Have you or any of the previous tennants sealed this tile? Yes, it wants doing every few years. This is the secret to keeping the mould and mildew out of the grout. Is yours a porcelian tub? For far less than having the whole thing re-done the tub can be resurfaced and the tile re-grouted and sealed. Anyone who tells you the whole thing needs removing is trying to sell you something.

Check with your parisioners. There might be a tiler lurking about.;)

[Studeclunker]

About playdates and children hanging on the bell all day...

My wife and I always had an 'open gate policy' when it came to our children's friends. Yes, it was rather a bit of a surprise to come into the living room and occasionally see a strange child watching the tele. But the kids had a lot of fun. We had a large place for the most part. I rather loved having the young people coming and going. It was a lot of fun.

We had a fenced front yard up till our last house. That one was only twenty feet from the sidewalk, and there wasn't much room for play space (what with the roses and herbacious plantings). So the children played in the back yard and what they called the back-back yard (the property was cross-fenced).

[Flipper]

There is an epoxy type grout out now that doesn't have to be sealed - once it dries, it's waterproof, and still looks like regular grout. It's a little more expensive, but if you don't want to worry about messing with the sealing, it might be worth it. Also, you won't need as much for a shower enclosure than, say, an entire kitchen, so you won't need a whole lot of it (and it comes in smaller containers anyway).

[DaRev]

The tub really isn't an issue. The tile grout and caulking is absolutely horrid. And if I waited for someone in the church to do it, I'd probably be at another church before they got to it anyway. If I suggested that I hire someone to do it the council would just say "Oh the trustees can do it." I'd be better off just paying for it myself and writing it off as a donation to the church.

[ctay]

How do you handle rude people at church? :swoon: :sigh: :sigh: :(

[DaRev]

How do you handle rude people at church? :swoon: :sigh: :sigh: :(

Smile and say "Jesus loves you."
It's hard to do sometimes, though.

[seajoy]

The tile grout and caulking is absolutely horrid. And if I waited for someone in the church to do it, I'd probably be at another church before they got to it anyway. If I suggested that I hire someone to do it the council would just say "Oh the trustees can do it." I'd be better off just paying for it myself and writing it off as a donation to the church.
When my husband was a trustee, he did make sure all that stuff got done at the parsonage. The pastors were always so appreciative. I just don't understand not taking care of church property...it does not make sense, and also...why is it your responsibility to pay for fixing things?...that is not right.

[DaRev]

When my husband was a trustee, he did make sure all that stuff got done at the parsonage. The pastors were always so appreciative. I just don't understand not taking care of church property...it does not make sense, and also...why is it your responsibility to pay for fixing things?...that is not right.

The treasury is low, and if I want it done... :sigh:

[seajoy]

The treasury is low, and if I want it done... :sigh:
Even if the treasury is low...grout or paint is not expensive. It will cost way more in the long run when things aren't kept up...that's all. I guess this is the sermon I get from my Mr. Fixit hubby anyway! :preach:

[ctay]

Even if the treasury is low...grout or paint is not expensive. It will cost way more in the long run when things aren't kept up...that's all. I guess this is the sermon I get from my Mr. Fixit hubby anyway! :preach:
Usually hubby gets this sermon from me. LOL

[ctay]

Smile and say "Jesus loves you."
It's hard to do sometimes, though.
My mouth just dropped open this morning.. didn't say a word

[seajoy]

My mouth just dropped open this morning.. didn't say a word
Was someone mean to you today at church?

[dinkime]

there is a man at our church i choose to ignore...

[seajoy]

there is a man at our church i choose to ignore...
Good idea...if he's a nasty dude.

[ctay]

Was someone mean to you today at church?
You could say that, its going to be hard to ignore her cause we're working on VBS together. Had a witness there too.

[WildStrawberry]

there is a man at our church i choose to ignore...

I have someone at Church like that. I sometimes feel badly about it. I just can't like him.

Kae

[seajoy]

You could say that, its going to be hard to ignore her cause we're working on VBS together.
Kindness...it gets them everytime! Don't let her get to you.

[ctay]

Its like your trying to fit in a social club instead of everyone trying to work together for God. I'll probably go back to my old church after VBS is over with at the end of may

[seajoy]

Its like your trying to fit in a social club instead of everyone trying to work together for God. I'll probably go back to my old church after VBS is over with at the end of may
Like I mentioned to you in another thread...my husband and I left a church like that a year ago. We just couldn't take that kind of attitude anymore.

We feel so blessed to be where we are now. Christ is the center. :)

[DaRev]

Sometimes the rudest ones are the ones we need to show love to the most. It's difficult, I know (trust me!) but it does indeed work in their heart when the Holy Spirit moves from us to them.

[seajoy]

Sometimes the rudest ones are the ones we need to show love to the most. It's difficult, I know (trust me!) but it does indeed work in their heart when the Holy Spirit moves from us to them.
Very true.........we really tried that, but one can only take so much stress when going to church. When church is the most stressful place you attend during your week, it's time to move on, and just pray for them.
We prayerfully considered our move to the new church. The whole thing was very hard on my husband...it was easier for me when we left.

[dinkime]

we had a HUGE ordeal about 10 years ago -- a group of 18 people came up with a long list of things that others were doing "wrong" (it was petty things that had no bearing on doctrine or truth) -- the people they blasted are still at our church, the complainers are gone...

[Jim47]

we had a HUGE ordeal about 10 years ago -- a group of 18 people came up with a long list of things that others were doing "wrong" (it was petty things that had no bearing on doctrine or truth) -- the people they blasted are still at our church, the complainers are gone...



Its so sad when people gte their priorities mixed up, and leave church over the littlist things and even go to a hetrodox church just for spite. :sigh:

[filosofer]

About 20 years ago I was serving a dual parish, and the one decided to move to LW from TLH. I had done it already in another church and knew that it would take appropriate planning and preparation for the congregation. I wrote in the newsletter every month about worship, liturgy, etc. We practiced many parts of the liturgy, the choir led our practices (right before services started).

Right at the beginning of the process, one couple asked to have me visit them. They were SO irrate about the new hymnal: "Why can't we stay with the truly Lutheran TLH! It is part of who we are!!" Any words I spoke fell on deaf ears. They gave me an ultimatum: "Either give up this 'non-Lutheran LW' or we will leave this church."

Well, of course, they weren't in Bible study, they hadn't attended any kind of Catechetical instruction in 50 years... Anyway, threats don't do too far, and they left.

A few months later I saw them in town and asked where they were attending worship. "Oh we found a very nice church home. Just what we were looking for - they don't have any worship wars. The Baptist church on the other side of town." :D

Good thing they found a solid Lutheran liturgical service!! ^_^

In Christ's love,
filo

[seajoy]

That's funny filo. :) :doh:

[dinkime]

oh, ours did not leave on their own accord -- after months of meetings (including with the district prez!) -- they were "removed from fellowship" -- they were suppose to repent to our pastor/church about their wrongs before they could attend/hold membership in another WELS church -- i know of 2 of the families that are WELS members in other towns, no repentance, nothing (and one was a family that said "i will never join another lutheran church again")

[DaRev]

:sigh:

[WildStrawberry]

Poor Rev.

Do you want me to flirt with you until Porter comes back?:D


Kae

[seajoy]

Poor Rev.

Do you want me to flirt with you until Porter comes back?:D


Kae

:eek:

[LilLamb219]

Poor Rev.

Do you want me to flirt with you until Porter comes back?:D


Kae

^_^ Go for it, Kae!

[WildStrawberry]

:eek:

well, I'd never poach, dearest. I'd just keep him in practice. ^_^


Anyway, just teasing you, Rev. Don't want you to become too depressed. :(

Kae

[WildStrawberry]

^_^ Go for it, Kae!

He is quite the cutie isn't he?

Kae

[seajoy]

He is quite the cutie isn't he?

Kae
:D
I have no clue, since I stopped looking 26+ years ago!

[DaRev]

Cut-It-Out :blush:

Besides, my heart is tied up at the moment.


..."lassoed", more like it. ;)

[seajoy]

...lassoed, more like it. ;)
those Texans!^_^

[WildStrawberry]

Cut-It-Out :blush:

Besides, my heart is tied up at the moment.


..."lassoed", more like it. ;)

Can I squee in admiration for the utter CUTENESS of that??

Oh heck...

SQUEEEEE.

I think it's awesome, Rev.

Kae

[LilLamb219]

Cut-It-Out :blush:

Besides, my heart is tied up at the moment.


..."lassoed", more like it. ;)

Aw, Rev! You know you love having a fan club :tutu:

[DaRev]

Aw, Rev! You know you love having a fan club :tutu:
:)

[QuiltAngel]

I have not been on here much the last couple of days. I did notice Rev's post about his bathroom. I have to say that we have been in the position he is in where it is much easier to fix something ourselves than to go through the hassle of not enough money, or someone will do it (ah, when?), or that it doesn't really need done. We did so much in our last parsonage. The thing that really got me was that the members were building new homes and then they left the parsonage go.

Yes, it does happen in our churches. There was much more going on there too. I know seajoy knows a bit about it as I had shared with her when she was going through a hard time at their former church.

Let's just say that I can not believe the pettiness sometimes. They fight and leave over things that have nothing to do with their salvation, although in the end it does.

Ok, I think I need a nice bottle of cold green tea.

[seajoy]

:hug: for you QuiltAngel

[WildStrawberry]

I'm sorry you're going though all that, QuiltAngel. (and Rev)

Kae

[ctay]

We have a tutoring program that I help in. Someone has to be there to when one of the men tutor too. I woke up sick thursday morning and called the guy I was supposed to be there with, we were both supposed to have someone to tutor. He was easier to get a hold of and as sick as I was I didn't feel like trying to call the lady head of the tutoring because she is very hard to get a hold of and I didn't think I could. We were sitting there working on VBS yesterday morning and she told me not to call them again to get a hold of the other lady. Told me what was I thinking, did I think she was going to help? Said she had to much stuff to do to help. She asked one lady if she'd take over her SS class Sunday, the lady said no. I said I'd do it, she told me no, the kids were used to her. The other lady there asked if I'd take over for the summer for the education since she's moving. This other lady said no she'd do it. I didn't need to do it.
I didn't say much to her. I don't like fighting, I like peace. The only problem I've ever had with the church is when the pastor said he was leaving and the president thought he could do everything. Plus it being a fairly young church and most of them been there from the beginning and if your new its like you either fit in or you don't instead of everyone working together. They don't have much going in programs to get involved in. Womens groups, couples groups, bible study's, etc., big church you can avoid people better.

[seajoy]

Sorry ctay...some people are just so hurtful, and spiteful. The church we had problems in was a fairly large church....so one never knows. Small or large...there can be some not so nice folks. :(

[LutherNut]

Things have been dull in here lately. What gives? :confused::scratch:

[dinkime]

Things have been dull in here lately. What gives? :confused::scratch:

well, YOU weren't here!! :wave:

[DaRev]

Things have been dull in here lately. What gives? :confused::scratch:

What gives with you,'Nut? You just pop in to stir the pot and dash away again. :scratch:

[QuiltAngel]

I'm sorry you're going though all that, QuiltAngel. (and Rev)

Kae
Oh, we have been gone from there for 8 years now. We went from that to, "whatever you need, let us know." Usually, we make a need known and it is taken care of right away, unless it is mega bucks. They want to do everything they can to keep their Pastor. They seem to like him lots here.

[QuiltAngel]

ctay, that sounds so frustrating.

The older I get, the more I think we don't grow up, or at least some people don't. Some seem to be stuck in High School.

Oh, I want planting season to be done. Sneeze, Sneeze, Sneeze. Oh wait, they just started! Guess it will be a while.

[WildStrawberry]

Oh, we have been gone from there for 8 years now. We went from that to, "whatever you need, let us know." Usually, we make a need known and it is taken care of right away, unless it is mega bucks. They want to do everything they can to keep their Pastor. They seem to like him lots here.

Oh good!

Kae

[LilLamb219]

The older I get, the more I think we don't grow up, or at least some people don't. Some seem to be stuck in High School.


You got that right! That high school attitude makes me roll my eyes!!!

[seajoy]

You got that right! That high school attitude makes me roll my eyes!!!
More like Jr. high.......my kids didn't even act like that in high school.

[ctay]

One of our poms had 2 puppies, some lady sent a deposit on the male and got an email today asking about the female. I sent her one back, maybe they'll take it. Internet works sometimes.

[Flipper]

I need to put this on the calendar.

In the next 5 or so years, we plan to build a house in the country near where my husband grew up. I had always figured once we get out there, he would push for us to go to the Methodist church he grew up in since his whole family goes there. I had my issues about it but I was going to wait until we knew for sure where we would be building before I said anything. Why start an argument if we won't even end up out there, right?

Just yesterday, out of the blue, he suggested that when we move out there, we try the "Lutheran church in Union" or maybe the one further out on Lutheran Church Road - both LCMS. I asked him why, and he said it doesn't seem like we'd be a good fit at the Methodist church because it just didn't seem like it was growing and we would be looked upon more as financial contributors than valued members. However, he's always hearing of the different Lutheran churches doing more, and the people going there really seem to be getting something out of it. :eek: There are other UMC churches out there too, but he suggested looking at the LCMS churches first.

So, I then asked him if that was so important, why doesn't he seem to want to get involved more with our own church now, and he said he just doesn't feel right because of the types of committments they want out of you (which he has a point - volunteering to do sound, which would be his forte, would mean getting to church at 6:30 in the morning, and not leaving until after 12:00, just about every other Sunday and he already has to work every other Sunday).

So, I think he really is paying attention. He never ceases to amaze me. :D

[DaRev]

I need to put this on the calendar.

In the next 5 or so years, we plan to build a house in the country near where my husband grew up. I had always figured once we get out there, he would push for us to go to the Methodist church he grew up in since his whole family goes there. I had my issues about it but I was going to wait until we knew for sure where we would be building before I said anything. Why start an argument if we won't even end up out there, right?

Just yesterday, out of the blue, he suggested that when we move out there, we try the "Lutheran church in Union" or maybe the one further out on Lutheran Church Road - both LCMS. I asked him why, and he said it doesn't seem like we'd be a good fit at the Methodist church because it just didn't seem like it was growing and we would be looked upon more as financial contributors than valued members. However, he's always hearing of the different Lutheran churches doing more, and the people going there really seem to be getting something out of it. :eek: There are other UMC churches out there too, but he suggested looking at the LCMS churches first.

So, I then asked him if that was so important, why doesn't he seem to want to get involved more with our own church now, and he said he just doesn't feel right because of the types of committments they want out of you (which he has a point - volunteering to do sound, which would be his forte, would mean getting to church at 6:30 in the morning, and not leaving until after 12:00, just about every other Sunday and he already has to work every other Sunday).

So, I think he really is paying attention. He never ceases to amaze me. :D

:clap:

[seajoy]

Cool Flip!

[LilLamb219]

All Right!!

Ok, now come help me with my RC husband and convince him to start attending a Lutheran church ;)


I need to put this on the calendar.

In the next 5 or so years, we plan to build a house in the country near where my husband grew up. I had always figured once we get out there, he would push for us to go to the Methodist church he grew up in since his whole family goes there. I had my issues about it but I was going to wait until we knew for sure where we would be building before I said anything. Why start an argument if we won't even end up out there, right?

Just yesterday, out of the blue, he suggested that when we move out there, we try the "Lutheran church in Union" or maybe the one further out on Lutheran Church Road - both LCMS. I asked him why, and he said it doesn't seem like we'd be a good fit at the Methodist church because it just didn't seem like it was growing and we would be looked upon more as financial contributors than valued members. However, he's always hearing of the different Lutheran churches doing more, and the people going there really seem to be getting something out of it. :eek: There are other UMC churches out there too, but he suggested looking at the LCMS churches first.

So, I then asked him if that was so important, why doesn't he seem to want to get involved more with our own church now, and he said he just doesn't feel right because of the types of committments they want out of you (which he has a point - volunteering to do sound, which would be his forte, would mean getting to church at 6:30 in the morning, and not leaving until after 12:00, just about every other Sunday and he already has to work every other Sunday).

So, I think he really is paying attention. He never ceases to amaze me. :D

[porterross]

Hi everyone. I'm checking in to say hello from England. The weather is lovely here, but I am sick of Anglican cathedrals. :sick: ^_^
Oh, how I would love to be surrounded by those with a more Christ-focused doctrine. I will explain further later, but let's just say that these bishops certainly have no problem honoring themselves within the walls of the church. It's truly mind-boggling.
I'm thinking of you all and taking plenty of photos to share when I return.
Keep Rev company and take heart in knowing our faith is refreshing and worthy of our appreciation more than you might realize. :amen:

[DaRev]

Keep Rev company

They're trying awful hard! :D

[ctay]

All Right!!

Ok, now come help me with my RC husband and convince him to start attending a Lutheran church ;)
Has he ever been?

Tell him its Catholic-lite. Everytime I hear that, sounds like a beer commercial.

[ctay]

I need to put this on the calendar.

In the next 5 or so years, we plan to build a house in the country near where my husband grew up. I had always figured once we get out there, he would push for us to go to the Methodist church he grew up in since his whole family goes there. I had my issues about it but I was going to wait until we knew for sure where we would be building before I said anything. Why start an argument if we won't even end up out there, right?

Just yesterday, out of the blue, he suggested that when we move out there, we try the "Lutheran church in Union" or maybe the one further out on Lutheran Church Road - both LCMS. I asked him why, and he said it doesn't seem like we'd be a good fit at the Methodist church because it just didn't seem like it was growing and we would be looked upon more as financial contributors than valued members. However, he's always hearing of the different Lutheran churches doing more, and the people going there really seem to be getting something out of it. :eek: There are other UMC churches out there too, but he suggested looking at the LCMS churches first.

So, I then asked him if that was so important, why doesn't he seem to want to get involved more with our own church now, and he said he just doesn't feel right because of the types of committments they want out of you (which he has a point - volunteering to do sound, which would be his forte, would mean getting to church at 6:30 in the morning, and not leaving until after 12:00, just about every other Sunday and he already has to work every other Sunday).

So, I think he really is paying attention. He never ceases to amaze me. :D
Great!!!

[DaRev]

Oh, and Porter...

You missed all the fireworks in the main forum over your "ELCA Pastor" thread. It got closed down for a few days.

See what happens when you go away?:sigh:

[Flipper]

Has he ever been?

Tell him its Catholic-lite. Everytime I hear that, sounds like a beer commercial.


All the benefits, none of the guilt.

[DaRev]

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These guys are great!

[DaRev]

Gotta go teach my 3rd year confirmation class and do Vespers (maybe?).

Catch y'all later. :wave:

[LilLamb219]

Has he ever been?

Tell him its Catholic-lite. Everytime I hear that, sounds like a beer commercial.

Yes, he's been to my church a few times. He's my sister's children's godfather even :)

It's just that he won't leave the RC church...and I get tired of being a split family.

[LilLamb219]

Hey Porter! :wave:

[seajoy]

Awwww....I missed Porter. Hello a little late! :wave:

[ctay]

Yes, he's been to my church a few times. He's my sister's children's godfather even :)

It's just that he won't leave the RC church...and I get tired of being a split family.
I got one that won't go to church though he's been with me a few times. Don't know how to get him there and don't want to pressure him..

[LilLamb219]

http://www.christianforums.com/t5286754-born-again-are-we-really.html

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

It's things like this on Christian sites that REALLLLLLYYYYY Make ME MAD :mad::mad::mad:

[dinkime]

http://www.christianforums.com/t5286754-born-again-are-we-really.html

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

It's things like this on Christian sites that REALLLLLLYYYYY Make ME MAD :mad::mad::mad:


me too!

here is what i posted:

i do not need to be born again. Jesus lived, died and rose for me. belief in this is truth is what assures me that i will be living in heaven once i am dead and gone even though i deserve hell.

[seajoy]

Ok...I couldn't leave that one alone either!

[LilLamb219]

Thank you, Ladies!

But dinkime, you WERE born again at your baptism...it's just that you don't need to be born again...again after that :)

[WildStrawberry]

*laughing* I couldn't leave it alone either.

:mad: is RIGHT! :sigh: is right too.

Kae

[LilLamb219]

I love you guys!

[seajoy]

http://www.dog.com/breed/docgrafx/beagle13.jpgLook what LilLamb helped me do!

[LilLamb219]

OH LOOK! Look what my girl did! I'm so proud :) :clap::tutu:

[DaRev]

http://www.dog.com/breed/docgrafx/beagle13.jpgLook what LilLamb helped me do!

:thumbsup: :clap: :amen:

[WildStrawberry]

PUPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love puppies! And Kitties. And...well just about anything that has a leg in all four corners. *G*

Kae

[LilLamb219]

Seajoy is a fast learner at posting pics! :) What a proud mother hen I am LOL

[dinkime]

true, i was born again in baptism, but i am not going to go to their terms (which really make no sense)

[seajoy]

Seajoy is a fast learner at posting pics! :) What a proud mother hen I am LOL
Awww shucks...it was the teacher!

[dinkime]

yay! way to go seajoy :)

[LilLamb219]

true, i was born again in baptism, but i am not going to go to their terms (which really make no sense)

I know what you mean! Their born again isn't...well, I won't go there ;)

[LilLamb219]

Awww shucks...it was the teacher!

You did the work!

Ok, now I need to help my daughter finish up homework!

[dinkime]

I know what you mean! Their born again isn't...well, I won't go there ;)

i have read the left behind series, i know what they want people to believe, lol

(and i think i may order some "left behind" shorts from old lutheran, lol)

[DaRev]

I know what you mean! Their born again isn't...

Kosher?

^_^ ^_^ :P ^_^ ^_^

[DaRev]

i have read the left behind series, i know what they want people to believe, lol

(and i think i may order some "left behind" shorts from old lutheran, lol)

Never heard of those. Does it have "left behind / right behind"?

^_^ ^_^ :P ^_^ ^_^

[seajoy]

Kosher?

^_^ ^_^ ^_^ ^_^
:doh:

[dinkime]

Never heard of those. Does it have "left behind / right behind"?

^_^ ^_^ :P ^_^ ^_^

nope, just left behind on your left behind! lol

[dinkime]

http://www.oldlutheran.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=LB

[seajoy]

nope, just left behind on your left behind! lol
You're so cute!

[QuiltAngel]

Wonderful job Seajoy!! You did it!

As far as that post, good job everyone. I am not even brave enough to go there right now.

Can someone tell me how long this "decision" theoloy has been around? I know that in the Bible Jesus is asked what one must do to be born again, but that is not the same as this decision stuff, at least I think it is not.

Sorry Seajoy, just have to ask that quick question.

I have thought about those left behind shorts. The first time I saw them, I couldn't help but laugh.

[dinkime]

i want/need to get some gym style shorts for this summer -- to wear under my skirts in ukraine, lol -- and i thought the left behind ones would be funny :)

[LilLamb219]

Kosher?

^_^ ^_^ :P ^_^ ^_^

Yeah, that's a safe way of putting it so I don't get banned from CF !

[Studeclunker]

Have you been born a-gin a-gin, sisters and brothers? <gag>:sick:

I love what you folks did in that thread (LOL)!:D

Can someone tell me how long this "decision" theoloy has been around? I know that in the Bible Jesus is asked what one must do to be born again, but that is not the same as this decision stuff, at least I think it is not.


Quite a while. Luther had very little patience with it. In fact, this is one of the main reasons he didn't want to attend the Marburg conferrence. However, Melangthon convinced him to go. Both Zwinglii and the AnaBaptists adhered to this doctrine. In fact, Luther had so little patience with the AnaBaptists, if I remember right, he kept telling them to shut up. He didn't even want to hear from them and insisted on directing all of his dialog to Zwinglii. Course, it's been well over ten years since I read that book, so I may have my facts muddled. Still, I do remember clearly that this decision doctrine reportedly thoroughly annoyed Luther.

I'd love to be able to get away with those 'left behind' shorts. Unfortuneately, they'd deeply offend a very close friend. Ah, well. Musn't injure the conscience of the weaker bretheran...;)

[ctay]

Never heard of those. Does it have "left behind / right behind"?

^_^ ^_^ :P ^_^ ^_^
LOL Good one

[Jim47]

Good job with the pic Seajoy. Your litlle beagle is cute. And all of you did a nice job rebutting that guy. :thumbsup:

[synger]

true, i was born again in baptism, but i am not going to go to their terms (which really make no sense)
I always have fun with it. I remember one post in the Charismatic forum where they were talking about a poll. Some percentage of people who self-identified as "born again" also did/believed something else (I don't remember the details).

Anyway, my comment was that I would need to look at how the poll asked the question, because the term "born again" can be political as well as biblical. And that there was a whole raft of Christians who consider themselves "born again" according to the Bible, who believe that their second birth came from God's grace through their baptism... when they were infants. Sometimes they self-identify as "born again" on polls like this (I do). Sometimes they don't.

[LilLamb219]

Good job with the pic Seajoy. Your litlle beagle is cute. And all of you did a nice job rebutting that guy. :thumbsup:

Oops, it's not her beagle. It was a google image that we used for practice. Sorry to confuse everybody!

Ok, seajoy, now we have to work next on getting an image of your puppy here LOL It won't be hard, I promise!

[seajoy]

Oops, it's not her beagle. It was a google image that we used for practice. Sorry to confuse everybody!

Ok, seajoy, now we have to work next on getting an image of your puppy here LOL It won't be hard, I promise!
Well.....he looks just like that, anyway. :) Except more naughty...as I could never get him to stand still that long for a picture!
More lessons....and I'll get you a real shot of my Zebulon (Zeb). ^_^

[IowaLutheran]

Reps to all who posted in that thread!

[QuiltAngel]

Thanks SC, I thought that was the case, just wasn't real sure.

[ctay]

Well.....he looks just like that, anyway. :) Except more naughty...as I could never get him to stand still that long for a picture!
More lessons....and I'll get you a real shot of my Zebulon (Zeb). ^_^
You ought to try and get one of my poms standing still for a picture, thats a toughie LOL hyper little balls of fur..

[seajoy]

Hi all! Well, I'll be leaving soon to get my cortizone shot in the hip. This time a specialist is handling it...and I pray things go better than my last doctor's appt.
Of course, I've only had pain in my left hip since last august...so I can see why they are waiting to find out if it gets better on it's own!:doh: :eek:

[Jim47]

Hi all! Well, I'll be leaving soon to get my cortizone shot in the hip. This time a specialist is handling it...and I pray things go better than my last doctor's appt.
Of course, I've only had pain in my left hip since last august...so I can see why they are waiting to find out if it gets better on it's own!:doh: :eek:



Good luck :thumbsup:

[DaRev]

Hi all! Well, I'll be leaving soon to get my cortizone shot in the hip. This time a specialist is handling it...and I pray things go better than my last doctor's appt.
Of course, I've only had pain in my left hip since last august...so I can see why they are waiting to find out if it gets better on it's own!:doh: :eek:

Praying for some relief for you. :crossrc:

[LilLamb219]

How did it go, seajoy?

[WildStrawberry]

I'm hoping things went really well, Seajoy!

I've decided that I need to suck it up and get to a Rhumatologist. I'm not getting any better and, well, things are getting worse. I want to stop it in its tracks.

*fingers crossed for Seajoy's visit*

Kae

[LutherNut]

well, YOU weren't here!! :wave:

:blush:
You don't need me to have fun, though. I've read the posts. ^_^

What gives with you,'Nut? You just pop in to stir the pot and dash away again. :scratch:

Something like that. ;)

[DaRev]

You don't need me to have fun, though. I've read the posts. ^_^

Whatever would you be talking about? :scratch:

^_^

Something like that. ;)

Well, are you coming or going? Make up your mind for crying in the sink! :P

[seajoy]

How did it go, seajoy?
Well, I'm back! He stabbed me, as promised......and ohhhhh that hurt.:eek: He says I should feel relief within 48 hrs, if it's going to help. He's not sure if it's bursa related, or fibro. I've been walking with a limp for quite a few months. I'm hoping that this will help, and that I'll feel normal again, even if only for a little while.

Thanks for the prayers and well wishes. :)

Kae, you having joint troubles? Why do you want to see a rheumatologist? :confused:

[WildStrawberry]

Yep, been having joint troubles like you wouldn't believe. (or maybe YOU would considering. :D)

I was diagnosed with RA by a primary care doc about 10 years ago but the doc never did anything about it but give me Feldene which never helped. My new doc (that I've been seeing for about 10 years now...) never followed up on it. Then, at my last appointment, we were talking about how tired I've been lately (more so than the usual 'you just had chemo of course you're going to be tired' stuff) and how I ache EVERYWHERE. Joints, back, hips, feet, neck...you name it, it aches.

So, she said a rhum. would be able to diagnose fibro, chronic fatigue or RA.

It's just a matter of not having insurance or I'd have gone before now. *G*

Kae

[seajoy]

Yep, been having joint troubles like you wouldn't believe. (or maybe YOU would considering. :D)

I was diagnosed with RA by a primary care doc about 10 years ago but the doc never did anything about it but give me Feldene which never helped. My new doc (that I've been seeing for about 10 years now...) never followed up on it. Then, at my last appointment, we were talking about how tired I've been lately (more so than the usual 'you just had chemo of course you're going to be tired' stuff) and how I ache EVERYWHERE. Joints, back, hips, feet, neck...you name it, it aches.

So, she said a rhum. would be able to diagnose fibro, chronic fatigue or RA.

It's just a matter of not having insurance or I'd have gone before now. *G*

Kae
Wow, Kae...I sure know how you feel :hug:
Hope you can get to the proper doc soon!

[Jim47]

Yep, been having joint troubles like you wouldn't believe. (or maybe YOU would considering. :D)

I was diagnosed with RA by a primary care doc about 10 years ago but the doc never did anything about it but give me Feldene which never helped. My new doc (that I've been seeing for about 10 years now...) never followed up on it. Then, at my last appointment, we were talking about how tired I've been lately (more so than the usual 'you just had chemo of course you're going to be tired' stuff) and how I ache EVERYWHERE. Joints, back, hips, feet, neck...you name it, it aches.

So, she said a rhum. would be able to diagnose fibro, chronic fatigue or RA.

It's just a matter of not having insurance or I'd have gone before now. *G*

Kae



Prayers for you also Kae. :prayer:

[ctay]

Need vacation, pray, vacation, pray, new church, pray, vacation, pray. :sigh: :amen: :amen: :amen: :amen: :amen: :amen:

[ctay]

Thought I'd show off the 2 new pomeranian puppies, I already have them sold.

[seajoy]

Thought I'd show off the 2 new pomeranian puppies, I already have them sold.
Oh so cute! I like the little dark gray/brown one.

[ctay]

I like it too, thought about keeping it but no. My granddaughter is going to be upset I got them sold already

[Jim47]

Thought I'd show off the 2 new pomeranian puppies, I already have them sold.




They're cute CTAY. How big do they get?

[LilLamb219]

I love them!!! Puppies are so much fun!

[dinkime]

the girl i work with has 3 dogs & a cat

a beagle (bailey), a black cat (bella), a chihuahua (emi) and a POMAHUAHUA (toby)

[DaRev]

POMAHUAHUA

:eek:
Sounds like a Hawaiian swear word.

^_^ ^_^ ^_^ ^_^

[WildStrawberry]

Prayers for you also Kae. :prayer:

Thanks Jim!

Ctay, I sure hope you find a wonderful new Church Home soon! I feel it's really important to be a part of a Church Family. Many prayers for you!

Kae

[LilLamb219]

Hopefully you can find a good doc to help you!


Yep, been having joint troubles like you wouldn't believe. (or maybe YOU would considering. :D)

I was diagnosed with RA by a primary care doc about 10 years ago but the doc never did anything about it but give me Feldene which never helped. My new doc (that I've been seeing for about 10 years now...) never followed up on it. Then, at my last appointment, we were talking about how tired I've been lately (more so than the usual 'you just had chemo of course you're going to be tired' stuff) and how I ache EVERYWHERE. Joints, back, hips, feet, neck...you name it, it aches.

So, she said a rhum. would be able to diagnose fibro, chronic fatigue or RA.

It's just a matter of not having insurance or I'd have gone before now. *G*

Kae

[WildStrawberry]

Wow, Kae...I sure know how you feel :hug:
Hope you can get to the proper doc soon!

Thanks dear!
:hug:


I'm blushing so hard right now...I'm a bit het up from something that was said over in the "are you really born again" thread.

:mad:

*needs to cool down*

Kae

[LilLamb219]

Thanks Kae for the back up on the born-again thread!

And to everyone else I haven't thanked already!

:)

[WildStrawberry]

Thanks Kae for the back up on the born-again thread!

And to everyone else I haven't thanked already!

:)

Always glad to stand up for those who are right!!!

And thanks for the Diet barqs. Yum! *G*

Kae

[DaRev]

This place seems a bit dead tonight, don't you think?

http://www.luther95.com/SJELC-HPA/tombstoneCF1.jpg

^_^ ^_^ ^_^

[QuiltAngel]

Well, I had Aid tonight and then not long after getting home, my oldest showed up. He is going on a road trip tomorrow too and thought he would get a jump start by coming this far.

[WildStrawberry]

SOMEONE has a bit too much time on his hands lately...

LOL

Kae

[DaRev]

SOMEONE has a bit too much time on his hands lately...

LOL

Kae

^_^ ^_^
My pillow target is missing. Whaddya expect?
^_^ ^_^

[ctay]

They don't get real big, they fall under the toy breeds

[LilLamb219]

I think you misspelled Theologia ;)

This place seems a bit dead tonight, don't you think?

http://www.luther95.com/SJELC-HPA/tombstoneCF1.jpg

^_^ ^_^ ^_^

[DaRev]

I think you misspelled Theologia ;)

I did? :scratch:



^_^ ;)

[LilLamb219]

I did? :scratch:



^_^ ;)

Good to see the corrected version!

:thumbsup:

[synger]

I think you misspelled Theologia ;)
I've done that same misspelling a couple of times, in the Newcomers forum. When I see someone with a Lutheran icon, I send them a note inviting them here... and I noticed once that I had been spelling it "Theologica..."

[LilLamb219]

You know, I thought we were all posting in the born-again thread in a very loving, Christian manner. I didn't see anyone "debate" but give the truth as found in scriptures and now we have a guy saying otherwise.

You just can't win on a "Christian" board.

[WildStrawberry]

I agree, Lamb.

It's sad, huh?

Kae

[DaRev]

You know, I thought we were all posting in the born-again thread in a very loving, Christian manner. I didn't see anyone "debate" but give the truth as found in scriptures and now we have a guy saying otherwise.

You just can't win on a "Christian" board.

Which is why I RARELY venture away from TCL on CF, even though we do get into some scriffs here from time to time.

Besides, I kinda like the company. ;)

[seajoy]

Which is why I RARELY venture away from TCL on CF, even though we do get into some scriffs here from time to time.

Besides, I kinda like the company. ;)
I ventured a little too much over there today. I even ended up in PMs with one of them.....I probably could use a good Lutheran counseling session about now. Anybody up to the task?

[DaRev]

http://www.luther95.com/SJELC-HPA/warningsignCF1.jpg

^_^ ^_^ ^_^ ^_^

[LilLamb219]

Too late, I 'sploded already ;)

[LilLamb219]

I ventured a little too much over there today. I even ended up in PMs with one of them.....I probably could use a good Lutheran counseling session about now. Anybody up to the task?

Ooooh ended up in PM's huh? Those can get complicated!

[WildStrawberry]

My head threatened to 'aspload after the "my dear" comment...

instead, blood shot out of my eyes.

*sigh*

I unsubscribed from that thread. It was making me unhappy and very grumpy.

Seajoy!! PMs??? Yikes!

Kae

[DaRev]

Actually, PM's can be truly wonderful things...

...when PMing the right person.

;)

[DaRev]

My head threatened to 'aspload after the "my dear" comment...

instead, blood shot out of my eyes.


Then you got out just in time. That's usually a sign that your head 'asplosion could be atomic! :eek:


^_^ ^_^

[ctay]

Actually, PM's can be truly wonderful things...

...when PMing the right person.

;)
Thumbs up on that one!!!

[DaSeminarian]

http://www.luther95.com/SJELC-HPA/warningsignCF1.jpg




Maybe we should have tests like they do on Radio for the Emergency Broadcast System (EBS).

:yum:

[DaRev]

It's 10pm and time for the penguin on top of your television set to explode.

[Studeclunker]

This is a test of the Christian Forum system.
This is only a test.
If this had been a real emergency,
You would have been instructed to return to your own denomination's forum before rapid inner cranial expansion caused irrepairable damage.
This is only a test.
We will now return you to your regularly schedued argu... uh, um, discussion.
Thank you.
:P

[DaSeminarian]

This is a test of the Christian Forum system.

This is only a test.
If this had been a real emergency,
You would have been instructed to return to your own denomination's forum before rapid inner cranial expansion caused irrepairable damage.
This is only a test.
We will now return you to your regularly schedued argu... uh, um, discussion.
Thank you.
:P

NOW THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!

[ctay]

I'm going to look at some pomeranian puppies today. Fixing to go get ready and go to the early service today. If I like going to this one, I may keep doing it

[DaRev]

http://www3.christianforums.com/images/mood/Bored.gif

[WildStrawberry]

Here ya go, Rev...

http://www.addictinggames.com/

There are some pretty fun games on here. Some of them are:eek: though.

http://www.addictinggames.com/dailyjigsaw.html

and

http://www.shockwave.com/contentPlay/shockwave.jsp?id=sol_pyramid

and

http://www.quizland.com/cotd.htm

are three of my favorites.

This should keep you busy 'till Porter comes back! :D

Kae

[LilLamb219]

http://www3.christianforums.com/images/mood/Bored.gif

Poor Rev! Have you begun a countdown until she returns?

[TheCosmicGospel]

I really like how our characters look so thin. Hidden truth.

Have a great day all.

Peace & Cookies,
Cos

[seajoy]

I really like how our characters look so thin.
Me too! :eek:

[dinkime]

we are almost done with round 2 of this thread! wow!

[latebloomer]

I really like how our characters look so thin. Hidden truth.

Have a great day all.

Peace & Cookies,
Cos
That reminds me, going to make cookies yet this afternoon. The guys want chocolate chip.

You guys all did a great job on that born again thread. I kept thinking about it this morning during the baptism at church. Sometimes I wonder how other denominations come up with some of their theology. We had a little about it in "Thursday School" (my congregation's forerunner to catechism class) but it's been a loooong time since 5th grade.

latebloomer

[LilLamb219]

I really like how our characters look so thin. Hidden truth.

Have a great day all.

Peace & Cookies,
Cos

Yeah, I like it as well. But why are all the women so flat-chested? Totally unrealistic!

[dinkime]

Yeah, I like it as well. But why are all the women so flat-chested? Totally unrealistic!


it is to keep us modest, i suppose...i am guessing that is why our "under clothes" all look like boxers and a tank top, lol

[DaRev]

Poor Rev! Have you begun a countdown until she returns?

:D I started before she left! ;)

[DaRev]

Yeah, I like it as well. But why are all the women so flat-chested? Totally unrealistic!

A little more information than we needed, I think. ^_^

[LilLamb219]

A little more information than we needed, I think. ^_^

Oh, please. Don't tell me you didn't notice!

[DaRev]

Oh, please. Don't tell me you didn't notice!

To be honest, I'm not really into such things. That really is not the first thing I notice about a woman.

[DaSeminarian]

To be honest, I'm not really into such things. That really is not the first thing I notice about a woman.


Let me guess... You're a "sense of humor" kind of guy right?

[ctay]

I really like how our characters look so thin. Hidden truth.

Have a great day all.

Peace & Cookies,
Cos
Yeah I wish I was as thin as my character...... Sure would be nice.

[synger]

I really like how our characters look so thin. Hidden truth.

Have a great day all.

Peace & Cookies,
Cos
Yeah, even with the "plus sized" top and pants, my character looks more pregnant than fat. *laughs*

I've been reading the Four Day Win and working some of the exercises. It's been a real revelation for me in the area of weight loss. I mean, every diet tells you basically "eat less and move more", right? But this deals with more of the mental preparation -- the early stages of the theory of change (pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation) before you get to the "action" phase that most diets start with. It's been eye-opening to see not so much what I should eat or not eat, but why I eat what I do (and as much as I do), and to work through exercises that help me identify that and change it.

[LilLamb219]

To be honest, I'm not really into such things. That really is not the first thing I notice about a woman.

I didn't ask if it was the first thing you've noticed.

[DaRev]

How many more posts in this thread?