Fellowship and general chat

[Criada]

Completely lost the old one... so let's start again.
Maybe it's just me, but I'm feeling very out of touch with folks hee.
So - how is everyone?

[rmw8855]

I am blessed :) How about you Criada?

[Criada]

:hug:
Your dog makes me smile every time I se a post of yours. He is so cute!!
Yes - God is good.
Have been going through a difficult time.. but He never lets go, and His grace is always sufficient! And the light is coming back :)

[ladyt28]

Criada - that is so good to hear! You know I consider you a very special sister-in-Christ. I too have been facing some difficult times but have decided that I am NOT going to let the enemy win - I have God's grace and His love and No One can take that from me!!

[Criada]

Criada - that is so good to hear! You know I consider you a very special sister-in-Christ. I too have been facing some difficult times but have decided that I am NOT going to let the enemy win - I have God's grace and His love and No One can take that from me!!
Amen.

And thank you for your support, sis, you are a great blessing.:hug:

[Ishida]

School started back up, so far so good. I think I know what I'll major in now.. but I'm just glad I'm not a freshman anymore and hopefully all works out as I hope. Glad you are all doing well.

[Criada]

School started back up, so far so good. I think I know what I'll major in now.. but I'm just glad I'm not a freshman anymore and hopefully all works out as I hope. Glad you are all doing well.
Cool.
So are you going to tell us, or is it a secret? :D

[ladyt28]

yeah Ishida - what's your major and how much longer will you be in school?

[Ishida]

If all goes well, I should be done in December of 09. I've had a rough start you could say.. I think I'll be majoring in Religious studies actually.

[rmw8855]

:hug:
Your dog makes me smile every time I se a post of yours. He is so cute!!
Yes - God is good.
Have been going through a difficult time.. but He never lets go, and His grace is always sufficient! And the light is coming back :)

Criada - that is so good to hear! You know I consider you a very special sister-in-Christ. I too have been facing some difficult times but have decided that I am NOT going to let the enemy win - I have God's grace and His love and No One can take that from me!!

Praise God - he never leaves or forsakes us and yes his grace is sufficient. Satan is defeated and he is under our feet. :clap: :clap:

I am so happy things are looking up for your both :hug::hug:

[rmw8855]

If all goes well, I should be done in December of 09. I've had a rough start you could say.. I think I'll be majoring in Religious studies actually.

That's great :thumbsup:

[edb19]

This is my busy time at work (lots of respiratory infection, gastroenteritis, strep throat and such). On top of that we're in the process of updating our computer system - so I've been pretty darn busy. But that's ok.

Tomorrow I have an appointment with my oncologist to review some recent lab work - depending on the results I hopefully will be stopping my chemo drugs:clap::clap:

[Criada]

:hug:
Praying for you, Edie

[rmw8855]

:prayer: Praying Edie :hug:

[MrJim]

:wave:

[Ishida]

That's great :thumbsup:
I'll probably need tons of prayer, if you could. I suck at school, but now that I have my goal, I'm doing better. btw I got my Yellow belt tonight! :D

[Criada]

I'll probably need tons of prayer, if you could. I suck at school, but now that I have my goal, I'm doing better. btw I got my Yellow belt tonight! :D
Better not upset you, then!!

Will pray for the schoolwork. I'm sure you aren't that bad!

[Criada]

:wave:
:hug: :hug:

How's the foot?

[ladyt28]

Whoooo-hoooo! I just signed up for my first "official" cruise with the new car my husband got for me for Christmas (a TOTAL surprise BTW!). He got me a bright red 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP (named Lucy! lol) and I am taking her to the "Twisting to the River Run III" in NE Ohio in early May. To quote the announcement "200 miles of the nastiest bone-rattling, teeth jarring stomach turning twisties". There should be about 50 Solstices and Saturn Sky's participating from all over the country. I am So Excited about this!!

[rmw8855]

I'll probably need tons of prayer, if you could. I suck at school, but now that I have my goal, I'm doing better. btw I got my Yellow belt tonight! :D
:prayer: Praying you do well in school. Don't ever forget you have the mind of Christ Ishida. Ask him for help in school - he meets all your needs :thumbsup:

Congratulations on getting your Yellow Belt - That is so cool.

[rmw8855]

Whoooo-hoooo! I just signed up for my first "official" cruise with the new car my husband got for me for Christmas (a TOTAL surprise BTW!). He got me a bright red 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP (named Lucy! lol) and I am taking her to the "Twisting to the River Run III" in NE Ohio in early May. To quote the announcement "200 miles of the nastiest bone-rattling, teeth jarring stomach turning twisties". There should be about 50 Solstices and Saturn Sky's participating from all over the country. I am So Excited about this!!

Wow - I hope you and Lucy :D have a lot of fun :clap:

[~free~]

Hi everyone! :wave:

Criada, great idea, starting a new thread! :hug: I'm glad to hear you're doing better...I'm praying for you...God IS faithful!!! :clap:

Edie, I hope it goes well for you...I'm praying for you! :hug:

ladyt, sounds like a great time with Lucy!! :clap:

[Criada]

((((Free))))
Lovely to see you, sis.
And thanks for your prayers. :hug:
How are you?

[~free~]

:hug::hug::hug: Hi, sis!

I'm doing ok, thanks. :) My husband and I have been having a bout of bad luck lately, but we're really seeing God in it as well. I see how things and situations can be so much worse. God really does take care of us. :)

[MrJim]

:hug: :hug:

How's the foot?

Don't go back to Dr. until the 28th; doing ISO audits and safety updates for the company~no pain, not a bad deal actually I guess ;)

[ladyt28]

Tonight at church I was overwhelmed with a thankfulness to God for the challenges I face - these things truly do bring me closer to Him. Without our Lord, I am nothing.

[edb19]

my labs were very good

I get to stop my chemo drugs and I don't need to see the oncologist for 3 months (have been seeing him 1-2 times/month for the past year)

God has blessed me greatly

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[Izdaari]

Ishida,

Congrats on your yellow belt! -- from one martial artist to another. :thumbsup: :clap: :hug:

[Izdaari]

my labs were very good

I get to stop my chemo drugs and I don't need to see the oncologist for 3 months (have been seeing him 1-2 times/month for the past year)

God has blessed me greatly

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Awesome! Praise the Lord!:clap::clap::clap:

:holy:

[BAFRIEND]

:wave:

[Criada]

my labs were very good

I get to stop my chemo drugs and I don't need to see the oncologist for 3 months (have been seeing him 1-2 times/month for the past year)

God has blessed me greatly

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:clap: :clap:

Praise God!
:hug:

[rmw8855]

my labs were very good

I get to stop my chemo drugs and I don't need to see the oncologist for 3 months (have been seeing him 1-2 times/month for the past year)

God has blessed me greatly

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:tutu: :tutu: Dancing for joy. :clap: :clap: Praise the Lord. That is wonderful news ebd :hug::hug:

[rmw8855]

Good Morning everyone :wave:

[Criada]

Hi
:hug:

[~free~]

Good Morning everyone :wave:Good morning! :hug:

Hi
:hug:
Hi, sweetie! :hug: How are you?

[Criada]

Hi, Free :hug:
How you doing, sis?

[~free~]

my labs were very good

I get to stop my chemo drugs and I don't need to see the oncologist for 3 months (have been seeing him 1-2 times/month for the past year)

God has blessed me greatly

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff72/edie1917/graphics/453579s9uc63nqjv.gifAwesome, edie! I'm so happy for you! :clap: :clap:

[~free~]

Hi, Free :hug:
How you doing, sis?
Struggling, actually. We've had a few things going on here and it's really starting to get me down. Trying to see God in all of it.

[Criada]

Struggling, actually. We've had a few things going on here and it's really starting to get me down. Trying to see God in all of it.
:hug: :hug:
Praying for you, sis.
PM me if you want to talk.
Love you.

[~free~]

:hug: :hug:
Praying for you, sis.
PM me if you want to talk.
Love you.
Criada, you are very sweet. I thank God for you. :hug:

[rmw8855]

(((Free2be)))

[Criada]

Hi folks. :wave:
How's everyone today?

[ladyt28]

I am doing great - it is Friday, we are going to have a 3 day weekend and I am feeling VICTORY IN JESUS!!

[rmw8855]

:) I saw your post & started singing:

O victory in Jesus,
My Savior, forever.
He sought me and bought me
With His redeeming blood;
He loved me ere I knew Him
And all my love is due Him,
He plunged me to victory,
Beneath the cleansing flood.

Good Morning :hug:

[Criada]

I am doing great - it is Friday, we are going to have a 3 day weekend and I am feeling VICTORY IN JESUS!!

:)
Praise God. :hug:
why a three day weekend, is it a public holiday there?

:) I saw your post & started singing:

O victory in Jesus,
My Savior, forever.
He sought me and bought me
With His redeeming blood;
He loved me ere I knew Him
And all my love is due Him,
He plunged me to victory,
Beneath the cleansing flood.

Good Morning :hug:

Don't know that one!
Good morning :)

[rmw8855]

:)
Don't know that one!
Good morning :)

Here is the whole hymn:

VICTORY IN JESUS (http://www.angelfire.com/oh3/kwh/musicmorgan4.ram)
Words & Music by E. M. Bartlett (US 1939)
Sung by Phil & Pam Morgan

I heard an old, old story, how a Savior came from glory,
How he gave His life on Calvary to save a wretch like me.
I heard about His groaning, of his precious blood's atoning,
Then I repented of my sins and won the victory.

O victory in Jesus, my Savior forever!
He sought me and bought me with his redeeming blood.
He loved me ere I knew him, and all my love is due Him.
He plunged me to victory beneath the cleansing flood.

I heard about a mansion He has built for me in glory,
And I heard about the streets of gold beyond the crystal sea.
About the angels singing, and the old redemption story;
And some sweet day I'll sing up there the song of victory.

O victory in Jesus, my Savior forever!
He sought me and bought me with his redeeming blood.
He loved me ere I knew him, and all my love is due Him.
He plunged me to victory beneath the cleansing flood.

He plunged me to victory beneath the cleansing flood.

[edb19]

Hi folks. :wave:
How's everyone today?

a tad on the cold side - supposed to get to 0 tomorrow, so I'll just stay inside as much as possible - maybe light a fire in the fireplace

my grandboys are coming to spend the night - I love having them (they're so darn funny). Oh, and Hannah has a 3 day weekend at the university, so she'll come home tonight too:clap: :pink: :clap:

we'll probably go to dinner somewhere tonight - then I got fixings for a pancake breakfast in the morning (although I did forget bacon - remembered blueberries and forgot bacon - what was I thinking cause they have to have bacon)

not sure what else we'll do tomorrow - but we'll think of something - bless their hearts, they even like to help clean at my house

[rmw8855]

Sounds like alot of fun Edie :hug:

[Criada]

Hope you all had a good weekend.
:hug:s

[edb19]

other than being pretty darn cold (we're in the midst of an arctic blast) http://bestsmileys.com/cold/8.gif it's been great

My daughter is home through tomorrow:clap: We watched a couple of movies the past couple days (Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, Hairspray)

Had a great visit with the grandboys yesterday (the first thing Luke did when he woke up was give me a hug & kiss - what a nice thing to wake up to).

Last night my pastor & his wife came to dinner along with a visiting pastor (along with his wife and daughter). We had a great visit.

Lord's day services were really nice - Pastor Rich (the visiting pastor) gave a great sermon on Titus 3:4-7. Then we had a pot-luck and something that's become a habit of ours whenever we have a guest speaker - a question and answer session. Nothing like putting the visiting pastor on the spot;)

Too cold this afternoon to do much of anything - so I took a nap.

Now I'm watching Green Bay football http://bestsmileys.com/cheering/6.gif

All in all a very nice weekend

[ladyt28]

yes - the 3 day weekend is for Martin Luther Jr day
we went to the International Auto Show in Detroit yesterday and I got so tired of walking that when a young lady asked if I would like to donate blood, I grabbed the chance! LOL!! (actually, I'm working on my 3rd gallon pin)
our pastor came back from the Mayo clinic and needs a bone marrow donor. I'm going to find out how much the test is and try to pay for others to get tested along with me.

[MrJim]

Now I'm watching Green Bay football http://bestsmileys.com/cheering/6.gif

All in all a very nice weekend
I see on my widget they are up by a whopping 4 points~are they gonna win this thing? 'Cause no one is interested in a Giants/Pats superbowl ya know...:wave:

[edb19]

We love the Detroit Auto Show at my house - I haven't made it there for a couple of years (my husband and daughter have gone together a couple of times). I wonder if DH is off next Sunday - maybe we could go then.

[edb19]

I see on my widget they are up by a whopping 4 points~are they gonna win this thing? 'Cause no one is interested in a Giants/Pats superbowl ya know...:wave:

The giants just scored - but yes I think that GB will pull it out.

And you're right - no one is interested in a Giants/Pats superbowl.

Personally - I don't want to see the Pats there at all - but that's no longer an option.

[MrJim]

The giants just scored - but yes I think that GB will pull it out.

And you're right - no one is interested in a Giants/Pats superbowl.

Personally - I don't want to see the Pats there at all - but that's no longer an option.

Be cool for them to win the SB if only for the historical factor~most SBs of the past dozen years have been less than historical. A perfect season is something people will be talking about 20 years from now, unlike most of these yawners...

[MrJim]

weeelllllll if I was a packer's fan I'd be a little embarrassed about now..:D

[edb19]

weeelllllll if I was a packer's fan I'd be a little embarrassed about now..:D

I'm sad :(

Don't care much about either team who made it to the SB - so very well may not watch it - I'm sure someone will be playing hockey that night.

[ladyt28]

MrJim - how's the toe?

[MrJim]

MrJim - how's the toe?

Thanks for asking, no pain at all, just keep hobbling around till next week and they say it's OK I guess;)

[Criada]

I have spent the past half hour scooping water out of floods in the road in order to flush the toilet!!
Our water has been cut off due to flooding. :scratch:
And the advertised public water supplies have not turned up...

All good fun!

[MrJim]

I have spent the past half hour scooping water out of floods in the road in order to flush the toilet!!
Our water has been cut off due to flooding. :scratch:
And the advertised public water supplies have not turned up...

All good fun!

no, doesn't sound very fun to me...is this a common practice? I've heard plumbing things across the pond might not be as good as it is here, what with all the old pipes and well, just old stuff in the Old World ya know...;)

[Criada]

yes... must be them there dinosaur bones we used for pipes!

[rmw8855]

I have spent the past half hour scooping water out of floods in the road in order to flush the toilet!!
Our water has been cut off due to flooding. :scratch:
And the advertised public water supplies have not turned up...

All good fun!

Prayerfully they will turn the water back on soon. Other than the water, is everyone okay? :hug: :hug:

[edb19]

I'd rather have no electricity or gas (heat) than no water.

[Rochir]

Hi all! :wave:

[Criada]

Prayerfully they will turn the water back on soon. Other than the water, is everyone okay? :hug: :hug:

Yes, all fine - but no water yet :(
My husband was in the next county on business today and stocked up on bottled water, so we won't die of thirst! Apparently it may not be back for 48 hours, so please pray for those who are struggling with no heating or sanitation! We've advertised the fact that we have water, so all our neighbours have been round for it. But I'm sure there are some old folk who we don't know about.

I'd rather have no electricity or gas (heat) than no water.

Indeed! Though, since most heating here needs water, a lot of people don't have that either. We are fortunate tho, we have a coal fire in the living room, so we can huddle round that!

Hi all! :wave:

Hey! :hug: :hug:
Good to see you here. :)

[edb19]

Indeed! Though, since most heating here needs water, a lot of people don't have that either. We are fortunate tho, we have a coal fire in the living room, so we can huddle round that!

That's why I specified how we heat now - the house I grew up in had the old steam radiators and if the water went off - no heat.

[ladyt28]

I still can't get over the idea of no water due to too much water! What a crazy world we live in!

[ladyt28]

Rochir - so good to have ya join us! I was just thinking how nice it would be if more peeps joined us in this thread!

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[~free~]

Hi everyone! :wave:

Craida...praying you get water back soon!! :hug:

[foreveramanda]

Hello everyone! I am trying to get back into the forums now that I am back into a routine at school (2 semesters and I graduate with my BS :)) anyway Criada suggested this area of the forum so here I am and hello!

[rmw8855]

Hello Amanda :wave: It's good to see you again. :hug:

Only 2 semesters to go? That's wonderful. I forgot, what is your major?

[foreveramanda]

Hello Amanda :wave: It's good to see you again. :hug:

Only 2 semesters to go? That's wonderful. I forgot, what is your major?
Hello :)

I'm a history major and a sociology minor.

[Rochir]

Hey! :hug: :hug:
Good to see you here. :)

Good to see YOU here! :hug:

[~free~]

Hello everyone! I am trying to get back into the forums now that I am back into a routine at school (2 semesters and I graduate with my BS :)) anyway Criada suggested this area of the forum so here I am and hello!
Hi Amanda! I love your signature!!

[Criada]

(((((Amanda)))))

Glad you're back. :hug:

how are you doing, sweetie?

[Criada]

We have water!!!
:clap:

[~free~]

We have water!!!
:clap:
Awesome, sis! :clap: :clap:
:hug:

[foreveramanda]

Hi Amanda! I love your signature!!

hi! thank you :)

(((((Amanda)))))

Glad you're back. :hug:

how are you doing, sweetie?

:hug: I'm doing pretty good :) I'm really busy with classes but doing good :)

[ladyt28]

free - welcome!!!

:hug::hug:AMANDA!!:hug::hug: How have you been sweetie????

[foreveramanda]

free - welcome!!!

:hug::hug:AMANDA!!:hug::hug: How have you been sweetie????

I've been busy. I'm still not really used to having Brett deployed but I'm doing okay. Right now I have a headache from trying to figure out our taxes.

:hug:

[edb19]

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[foreveramanda]

BTW for those that don't already know me - I'm Amanda. I'm 21. I'm married to a wonderful man named Brett he is currently deployed to Iraq for the second time. ummm yeah I'm a college student and I have two kitties.

[Ishida]

I got 3 new books, apart from the ones I needed for class. One of them being an apologetics study bible, and another apologetic book. The other one is religion/science commentary. Still waiting on two books needed for class, both religion books. Speaking of which, I need to read up for my logic/psychology class. XD

[edb19]

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[Ishida]

Sleep well, I'll probably be up tonight.. because of an unexpected afternoon nap. XD

[Criada]

I got 3 new books, apart from the ones I needed for class. One of them being an apologetics study bible, and another apologetic book. The other one is religion/science commentary. Still waiting on two books needed for class, both religion books. Speaking of which, I need to read up for my logic/psychology class. XD
Sounds like you're going to be busy!

[foreveramanda]

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[Criada]

Hi folks.
:hug:s

[rmw8855]

Good Morning :wave:

[Criada]

Hope everyone is having a good weekend.
I have spent my Saturday in the usual way... taxi-ing kids around!
:hug: :hug:

[edb19]

Hope everyone is having a good weekend.
I have spent my Saturday in the usual way... taxi-ing kids around!
:hug: :hug:

I miss that - always considered car time quality time - for whatever reason I heard alot in the car. My kids would tell me stuff in the car that they might not share sitting in the living room at home.

[foreveramanda]

Hope everyone is having a good weekend.
I have spent my Saturday in the usual way... taxi-ing kids around!
:hug: :hug:

:wave: Just being lazy today :) going to go have dinner with my mom and step dad later today and tomorrow will be spent studying and getting ready for the week - and hopefully I'll get to talk to the hubby tomorrow :)

[rmw8855]

I'm at work, but since it's Saturday I brought my dogs so everytime I get up to go to the copier I have to throw their ball down the hall. :D

[foreveramanda]

I'm at work, but since it's Saturday I brought my dogs so everytime I get up to go to the copier I have to throw their ball down the hall. :D
The image this put in my head made me giggle :)

[ladyt28]

Oh Amanda - it is just good to hear from ya! Taxes can be a bear, can't they?
With all of the unhappiness on the forum right now, it is just good to be with friendly peeps!!

[edb19]

I'm at work, but since it's Saturday I brought my dogs so everytime I get up to go to the copier I have to throw their ball down the hall. :D

that's too funny

[MrJim]

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[edb19]

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Mr. Jim - now that's just sick:eek:

[MrJim]

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[foreveramanda]

Oh Amanda - it is just good to hear from ya! Taxes can be a bear, can't they?
With all of the unhappiness on the forum right now, it is just good to be with friendly peeps!!
It wouldn't be that bad if I didn't need stuff from Brett or didn't need him to do certain things. but alas since he deployed nearly a full month early we had some loose ends that never gotten taken care of and we are having to take care of them with me here at home and him in Iraq. Right now I'm at a standstill cause he has to take care of something from his end. *sigh* I'm ready for him to be home :p doing everything alone is stressful and exhausting

[foreveramanda]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/funny-pictures-doom-kitten-nursing-bottle.jpg
When I saw this one in my email this morning it made me saw aww :) I love the kitty macros :)

[rmw8855]

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[foreveramanda]

How is everyone doing?

[edb19]

How is everyone doing?

I'm pretty darn good - but it's getting to be my bedtime so I'm just here to say
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[foreveramanda]

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This weeks goals :P not to sleep through alarms and miss classes

[ralangley]

Hi Criada! I found you!

Just wanted to say "Hi" and let you know I'm thinking of you! We had snow last night and I just found out the schools are closed. Its one big bummer for me but a big yahoo for the kids.

Hope everyone has a great day!

[foreveramanda]

Hi Criada! I found you!

Just wanted to say "Hi" and let you know I'm thinking of you! We had snow last night and I just found out the schools are closed. Its one big bummer for me but a big yahoo for the kids.

Hope everyone has a great day!
I know you were saying hello to Criada but hello from me :)

[foreveramanda]

:wave: Well I am off to classes today is the History of the South to 1861 and Marriage and the Family :) I will catch ya'll later :hug:

[Criada]

Hi Criada! I found you!

Just wanted to say "Hi" and let you know I'm thinking of you! We had snow last night and I just found out the schools are closed. Its one big bummer for me but a big yahoo for the kids.

Hope everyone has a great day!
:hug:
Great to see you!
Have a great time in the snow... may be a bummer now, but think of the wonderful memories your kids will be building! :)
(We are too near the coast to get much snow... much to my kids' disgust!)

[Criada]

Today is a great day, Monday or not!
I have been struggling with something for a long time... and today God has broken a stronghold in my life and taken away the burden.
And I didn't realise how heavy it was or how much it was affecting my walk with Him until He lifted it.
:clap:
Feel like jumping up and down at the moment!
God is so good, and so merciful!!!!

[ralangley]

Today is a great day, Monday or not!
I have been struggling with something for a long time... and today God has broken a stronghold in my life and taken away the burden.
And I didn't realise how heavy it was or how much it was affecting my walk with Him until He lifted it.
:clap:
Feel like jumping up and down at the moment!
God is so good, and so merciful!!!!

Yes, God is good!

[ralangley]

I know you were saying hello to Criada but hello from me :)


Good to see you! :hug:

[foreveramanda]

Good to see you! :hug:
I'm trying to get back into the swing of things over here at CF :)

[ralangley]

I'm trying to get back into the swing of things over here at CF :)

Yeah, I know. I'm always moving around like a nomad searching for a home. I tried a few other forums but I keep coming back to CF. Your class on marriage and the family sounds interesting. I'm taking an on-line class on personal prophesy, and I've just joined two small groups. Always learning, always growing. Life is good.

[~free~]

Today is a great day, Monday or not!
I have been struggling with something for a long time... and today God has broken a stronghold in my life and taken away the burden.
And I didn't realise how heavy it was or how much it was affecting my walk with Him until He lifted it.
:clap:
Feel like jumping up and down at the moment!
God is so good, and so merciful!!!!I am SO happy to hear that!! And I say GO FOR IT!! If you wanna jump up and down, do it!! :D :clap: :tutu:

God bless you, sis!! :hug:

[foreveramanda]

Yeah, I know. I'm always moving around like a nomad searching for a home. I tried a few other forums but I keep coming back to CF. Your class on marriage and the family sounds interesting. I'm taking an on-line class on personal prophesy, and I've just joined two small groups. Always learning, always growing. Life is good.
Same here - CF has the best 'feel' of all the places I have tried

[foreveramanda]

:wave:
Popping in and saying hello and now I'm off to do my daily walk
:thumbsup:

[foreveramanda]

Can ya'll say a quick prayer for my hubby? He is sick and in Iraq :( I hate not being able to be there and give him hugs and rub his head when he has a headache.

[edb19]

praying for your husband Amanda - also for you that you have comfort and ease during the time of worry caused by his absence

[Criada]

You are both in my prayers, sis, always.:hug:

[rmw8855]

praying for your husband Amanda - also for you that you have comfort and ease during the time of worry caused by his absence

:prayer: :amen:

[MrJim]

Hey all,
Got the boot thing off my foot, walking around about 90% good I guess, thanks for your prayers :hug:

[Criada]

Hey all,
Got the boot thing off my foot, walking around about 90% good I guess, thanks for your prayers :hug:
:clap:
That's great!
Praying for the last 10%. :)

[edb19]

Hey all,
Got the boot thing off my foot, walking around about 90% good I guess, thanks for your prayers :hug:

I love hearing answered prayers:clap:

[JPPT1974]

Hebrews 13:8

[foreveramanda]

THANK YOU to everyone that has added to my rep and given me blessings you guys almost made me cry you have no idea how good you made me feel - no idea and thank you so much:hug: you made me cry (but in the good way) and would you please pass the word on to everyone how thankful I am :)

lol you almost made me cry and then I started crying :P

[foreveramanda]

I woke up sick this morning and depressed that I was going to miss another day of class (when I woke up the light hurt my head) I got up and came to the computer and signed into a yahoo and got a message about how we were supposed to get snowed in at Staci's house....I still wasn't awake why was Holly talking about being snowed in unless....I dashed to the window and I've never been so happy to see the white fluffy stuff that falls from the sky - I've got a day to rest - its a snow day :)

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee17/Rtm1137/snow.jpg

[Criada]

:)
Glad you won't miss anything, sweetie.
And praying for healing.
:hug:

[ralangley]

I woke up sick this morning and depressed that I was going to miss another day of class (when I woke up the light hurt my head) I got up and came to the computer and signed into a yahoo and got a message about how we were supposed to get snowed in at Staci's house....I still wasn't awake why was Holly talking about being snowed in unless....I dashed to the window and I've never been so happy to see the white fluffy stuff that falls from the sky - I've got a day to rest - its a snow day :)



:hug: Hope you have a wonderful day!

[foreveramanda]

Thanks for the wishes for a good day :) today was so relaxing :) I was able to be lazy and not feel guilty :) we are supposed to get more snow tonight and in the morning (but you never know since we weren't supposed to get snow last night) so there is a chance I'll be snowed in another day or so. :hug:

[rmw8855]

That's the one thing about Southern California - we never get snow days :sigh:

[foreveramanda]

That's the one thing about Southern California - we never get snow days :sigh:
lol we get maybe one a year :)

[foreveramanda]

YAY! I'm almost back to full health lol (on here that is) :tutu:

I just got off the phone with my daddy :) I was going to go to McMinnville to see them this weekend but we are holding out on that until we see what the weather is going to do.

Pray for me - I have that antsy feeling and I don't know how or if I can answer it - I've had a lot of ups and downs with God (more on my side) and to be honest I'm scared to answer His call - not because I fear he will do something to me - but because it feels/felt like when I needed Him most He was as far away as He could get from me.

[foreveramanda]

http://a484.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/10/l_e3154388801ef3ebe55a990540670113.jpg

If you follow that link it will show you a picture of my little family :) That was the night before Brett left we rushed out and bought a Christmas tree (he deployed a month early). Brett is holding our boy kitty KP and I am holding our girl kitty Tink. I love my little family.

[Criada]

YAY! I'm almost back to full health lol (on here that is) :tutu:

I just got off the phone with my daddy :) I was going to go to McMinnville to see them this weekend but we are holding out on that until we see what the weather is going to do.

Pray for me - I have that antsy feeling and I don't know how or if I can answer it - I've had a lot of ups and downs with God (more on my side) and to be honest I'm scared to answer His call - not because I fear he will do something to me - but because it feels/felt like when I needed Him most He was as far away as He could get from me.
:hug:
Praying, sis.
And God is right there with you... I know it's hard to feel that sometimes, cos of circumstances and such, but He will never leave you, even for a moment!

And your 'family' is lovely! KP is a big boy!! makes ours look tiny!

[foreveramanda]

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee122/sweetly_amanda/Praying%20et%20al/Banner.jpg

[StrawberryShortcake2]

Reps

[foreveramanda]

Reps

:wave:

[foreveramanda]

Does anyone know an area on here that needs my help? I feel like I should be helping some way but I can't figure out where....

[rmw8855]

Does anyone know an area on here that needs my help? I feel like I should be helping some way but I can't figure out where....


We always need pet workers. If you are interested, check out here (http://christianforums.com/t5155053-pet-workers-application.html).

[edb19]

Does anyone know an area on here that needs my help? I feel like I should be helping some way but I can't figure out where....

We always need pet workers. If you are interested, check out here (http://christianforums.com/t5155053-pet-workers-application.html).

you can apply to be a mod too (you could choose team longsuffering and be with Robin and me:thumbsup: )

[foreveramanda]

you can apply to be a mod too (you could choose team longsuffering and be with Robin and me:thumbsup: )
What all does that involve?

[edb19]

What all does that involve?

http://christianforums.com/t6422681-moderator-application-guidelines.html

[foreveramanda]

http://christianforums.com/t6422681-moderator-application-guidelines.html
Wow that looks a little intimidating...is it as scary as it looks?

[foreveramanda]

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee122/sweetly_amanda/Praying%20et%20al/blessed_night.gif

[edb19]

Wow that looks a little intimidating...is it as scary as it looks?

not even remotely

there used to be a link for the applications - but I can't find it right now - if you're interested let me know and we'll go from there

[ladyt28]

Amanda - join the Prayer Team - you'd be GREAT at that! You understand challenges and are such a compassionate person - that's my vote.

[ladyt28]

I'm a pet worker - it is amazing how attached you can get to the little critters!

[edb19]

Amanda - join the Prayer Team - you'd be GREAT at that! You understand challenges and are such a compassionate person - that's my vote.

great idea - she'd be perfect

or a CF angel (http://christianforums.com/t6126567-cf-angels-information-application-volunteer-list.html )

both right up your alley Amanda

[foreveramanda]

:eek: I'm filling out an Angels application
say a prayer that if this is what God wants me to do that I will have said the right thing - I've wanted to be an Angel for a long time ya'll just gave me that little nudge I needed to apply *gulp*

[edb19]

:eek: I'm filling out an Angels application
say a prayer that if this is what God wants me to do that I will have said the right thing - I've wanted to be an Angel for a long time ya'll just gave me that little nudge I needed to apply *gulp*

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[foreveramanda]

and begins the restless pacing :P maybe I should have mentioned that patience is one of the virtues I struggle with :P

I'm an army wife I have to wait A LOT and yet I am really bad at it :P

[Criada]

:eek: I'm filling out an Angels application
say a prayer that if this is what God wants me to do that I will have said the right thing - I've wanted to be an Angel for a long time ya'll just gave me that little nudge I needed to apply *gulp*
You'll be brilliant at it, sweetie!
:hug:

[Criada]

Hi folks, how is everyone today?
I've just officially become a mod, and am frankly a little daunted by it all! Pray that I won't do anything stupid!
:)

[ladyt28]

Congrats Criada!! Woot Woot!!

And Amanda - you're gonna be an Angel - PERFECT!!!!!

Things are looking better and better every day!

[~free~]

:eek: I'm filling out an Angels application
say a prayer that if this is what God wants me to do that I will have said the right thing - I've wanted to be an Angel for a long time ya'll just gave me that little nudge I needed to apply *gulp*Awesome!! :clap:

Hi folks, how is everyone today?
I've just officially become a mod, and am frankly a little daunted by it all! Pray that I won't do anything stupid!
:)Aw sis, you'll be wonderful!! :hug:

[Criada]

:hug:
Thanks sweetie.
Just a bit nervous!!
How are you, sis?

[foreveramanda]

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee122/sweetly_amanda/Praying%20et%20al/Good_Morning4.gif

We didn't get any more snow last night so looks like I will be having my (one) class today. I also think I will be going to my daddy's for the weekend. I may stay and do the super bowl there and then drive back early Monday morning but we shall see. I will be online this weekend (and more today) the internet is my connection to my husband. Anyway just wishing ya'll a good morning I'm about to go to the grocery store before I go to school. :)

[foreveramanda]

You'll be brilliant at it, sweetie!
:hug:

Now we are just waiting to see if the Chief Angel things that I am needed :)

Hi folks, how is everyone today?
I've just officially become a mod, and am frankly a little daunted by it all! Pray that I won't do anything stupid!
:)

:clap: You will be wonderful!

as for me I am sleepy and trying to wait patiently while my application is reviewed for angelhood :D

Congrats Criada!! Woot Woot!!

And Amanda - you're gonna be an Angel - PERFECT!!!!!

Things are looking better and better every day!

Hope so - waiting to hear from the Chief Angel :D

Awesome!! :clap:

Aw sis, you'll be wonderful!! :hug:

:D and amen Criada

[rmw8855]

:eek: I'm filling out an Angels application
say a prayer that if this is what God wants me to do that I will have said the right thing - I've wanted to be an Angel for a long time ya'll just gave me that little nudge I needed to apply *gulp*


:clap: :clap: :hug: :hug: You will do a great job as an angel :hug::hug::clap: :clap:

[foreveramanda]

:thumbsup: Looks like things are a go for a new CF angel :) thank you for encouraging me to apply :) :hug:

[Criada]

:thumbsup: Looks like things are a go for a new CF angel :) thank you for encouraging me to apply :) :hug:
:clap: :clap:

:hug:

[ralangley]

:thumbsup: Looks like things are a go for a new CF angel :) thank you for encouraging me to apply :) :hug:


Very cool!!!

[synger]

I think the Angels have a very important job on this site. I'm glad God has called you to this ministry. This place is SO big, and it's so easy to get lost and fall through the cracks.

[foreveramanda]

I think the Angels have a very important job on this site. I'm glad God has called you to this ministry. This place is SO big, and it's so easy to get lost and fall through the cracks.
I'm excited I can't wait to be an official angel and get to work :)

as a side note I'm so cold! *shivers* I thought it was supposed to warm up today and I'm sitting here barely able to feel my ears and what I can feel is pain from where they are thawing out from the 5 minute walk from my car to the building I am in. *shivers*

[synger]

Hi folks, how is everyone today?
I've just officially become a mod, and am frankly a little daunted by it all! Pray that I won't do anything stupid!
:)
VERY glad to have you on staff, Criada. Welcome.

[Criada]

Thank you!
:hug:

[foreveramanda]

Alright I'm about to drive across the state to spend the weekend with my dad, stepmom, and sisters. Please pray for a safe trip over to McMinnville I have to go through Nashville on a Friday :P

as a side note I talk about my dad alot and this year his church is doing what they call "One Year with Jesus" and my dad is doing a blog MOST days from the daily reading IT IS HERE (http://pastorsteve.christianblogsites.com/blog/) if anyone is interested. My dad says he has been preaching since 1973 he was called to a pastor at the age of 13.

[ForHisGlory]

Wow, what a cool, friendly thread :)
Can I join in?

Amanda I pray for you for safe travels, and for your hubby overseas. My daughter is Air Force and I know how I feel during those 6 month wiats.

[Criada]

Wow, what a cool, friendly thread :)
Can I join in?

Amanda I pray for you for safe travels, and for your hubby overseas. My daughter is Air Force and I know how I feel during those 6 month wiats.
Course you can !
Good to see you. :hug:

[ralangley]

Praying for a safe trip Amanda. Have fun!

[foreveramanda]

Hi! I made it safetly to my dads :)
Tomorrow I'm going to have to go and have one of my tires looked at it keeps going flat :(

In other news I got word today that there is an actual DATE that our guys are expected to by home by. Not just a time frame but a date. Now any good army person knows that a date means very little in the long run but this is around the time frame we've kinda been told so hopefully it will stick and I will be seeing my hubby home FOR GOOD this summer :)

[~free~]

:hug:
Thanks sweetie.
Just a bit nervous!!
How are you, sis?I'm doing great, thanks! Been a bit busy this week...have started a new bible study on Thursday and have had some preparation to do.

How are you doing? :hug::hug:

[edb19]

Hi! I made it safetly to my dads :)
Tomorrow I'm going to have to go and have one of my tires looked at it keeps going flat :(

In other news I got word today that there is an actual DATE that our guys are expected to by home by. Not just a time frame but a date. Now any good army person knows that a date means very little in the long run but this is around the time frame we've kinda been told so hopefully it will stick and I will be seeing my hubby home FOR GOOD this summer :)

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[edb19]

I'm doing great, thanks! Been a bit busy this week...have started a new bible study on Thursday and have had some preparation to do.

How are you doing? :hug::hug:

good for you - I started a women's fellowship this fall, but we stopped for the holiday and haven't restarted (bad me)

[ralangley]

Hi! I made it safetly to my dads :)
Tomorrow I'm going to have to go and have one of my tires looked at it keeps going flat :(

In other news I got word today that there is an actual DATE that our guys are expected to by home by. Not just a time frame but a date. Now any good army person knows that a date means very little in the long run but this is around the time frame we've kinda been told so hopefully it will stick and I will be seeing my hubby home FOR GOOD this summer :) That's wonderful news!

[ralangley]

Hi Everyone!

Hope everyone has a great day today! My girls spent the night at a friend's last night (:clap: ), so my husband and I had a night out. Ate Mexican food at our favorite restaurant and then came home and read the bible. Wild times.....

[Criada]

Hi! I made it safetly to my dads :)
Tomorrow I'm going to have to go and have one of my tires looked at it keeps going flat :(

In other news I got word today that there is an actual DATE that our guys are expected to by home by. Not just a time frame but a date. Now any good army person knows that a date means very little in the long run but this is around the time frame we've kinda been told so hopefully it will stick and I will be seeing my hubby home FOR GOOD this summer :)
Amanda, that's wonderful. It must make being separated a little easier if you have a definite end in sight. :hug:
Have a great weekend, sweetie.

[Criada]

I'm doing great, thanks! Been a bit busy this week...have started a new bible study on Thursday and have had some preparation to do.

How are you doing? :hug::hug:


Am doing OK, thanks. :hug:
God's doing a lot in me at the moment, and sometimes I wish He'd give me a break, you know?
But ultimately, it's all good, and His timing is perfect. :)

Bible study sounds good - is that a church thing?

Hi Everyone!

Hope everyone has a great day today! My girls spent the night at a friend's last night (:clap: ), so my husband and I had a night out. Ate Mexican food at our favorite restaurant and then came home and read the bible. Wild times.....

Who needs wild.. just having time to yourselves is so precious when you have children! Sounds like a lovely night. :)

[rmw8855]

Good morning :wave:

[ralangley]

Good morning :wave:

Good Morning! :)

[foreveramanda]

Morning :)

[ralangley]

Morning :)

'Morning. Are you still at your dad's? I'm just waiting for my children to be dropped off any second now....

[foreveramanda]

'Morning. Are you still at your dad's? I'm just waiting for my children to be dropped off any second now....
Yup I'll be going home tomorrow after church :) hopefully in time to get some grocery shopping done before the big football game

[~free~]

Hi! I made it safetly to my dads :)
Tomorrow I'm going to have to go and have one of my tires looked at it keeps going flat :(

In other news I got word today that there is an actual DATE that our guys are expected to by home by. Not just a time frame but a date. Now any good army person knows that a date means very little in the long run but this is around the time frame we've kinda been told so hopefully it will stick and I will be seeing my hubby home FOR GOOD this summer :)Awesome, Amanda! :clap:

good for you - I started a women's fellowship this fall, but we stopped for the holiday and haven't restarted (bad me)I wish my church had more people interested in womens fellowship!

Am doing OK, thanks. :hug:
God's doing a lot in me at the moment, and sometimes I wish He'd give me a break, you know?
But ultimately, it's all good, and His timing is perfect. :)

Bible study sounds good - is that a church thing?
I'm glad he's working in you, sis...I"m praying for you. :hug::hug: Sometimes is painful or tiring though, eh?

No, it's not a church thing...it's part of my Post abortion recovery councellor training. We had a full day today which was very draining....but very rewarding to see the healing and forgiveness happening.

[foreveramanda]

Good Morning :)

I hope everyone had a wonderful Saturday. I was able to spend some time with my middle sister - we went shopping and I got some stuff to go in a box for Brett. Last night was a rough night for me :( I miss Brett so much. It is hard sometimes - memories that you have to think on are a blessing as much as a curse :( though I am well aware that it could always be worse it still doesn't make it any easier during the night.

Today is a new day though and I will be leaving soon to go to church I enjoy going to church with my daddy he is my favorite pastor in the whole world :D (not that I am bias or anything :P)

Alright I shall be around later today.

:hug:
amanda

[rmw8855]

Good Morning :wave:

:hug: Amanda :hug:

[rmw8855]

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Happy Birthday Ralangley

[Criada]

Happy birthday, Ral
:clap: :pink: :clap: :pink: :clap: :pink: :clap: :pink: :clap: :pink: :clap:
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:clap: :pink: :clap: :pink: :clap: :pink: :clap: :pink: :clap: :pink: :clap:

[foreveramanda]

I have had TWO flat tires this weekend :'(

[Criada]

:(
That's odd!
Where were you driving?

[foreveramanda]

I ran over some nails at some point one tire went flat on Friday and one this morning at church

[Criada]

Ooops!!

[foreveramanda]

:sigh: It is times like this that really really really make me miss Brett. I get so tired of dealing with stuff alone and it just makes me feel really sad, lonely, and unable to take care of anyting.

[Criada]

((((Amanda)))))
It must be hard, sweetie. Things are much easier when you have someone to talk them over with and make decisions together.
God's with you, sis, and He will get you through this time. :hug:
And we're here whenever you need to talk!

[ralangley]

Thank you for the birthday wishes! Its been a great day! My kids and husband gave me wonderful gifts (a new espresso maker and a set of pasta dishes) and then for dinner tonight, we'll be going out for dinner with family friends.

Amanda, I know what you mean about being frustrated with Brett not being around. The other day, I had a flat tire (a complete blow-out) but luckily, I was able to call my husband at work and he was able to change it for me. I rely on him for so many things like that and its hard to remember that I used to handle all those things on my own when I was single. I'm keeping you in my prayers.

Take care everyone!

[Rhamiel]

espresso is soooooo good, I am glad to hear your birthday is going well

[edb19]

espresso is soooooo good, I am glad to hear your birthday is going well

do you like a little foam with your espresso?

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[foreveramanda]

do you like a little foam with your espresso?

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff72/edie1917/graphics/792955xueej77hsx.jpg
that looks so yummy :)

[Rhamiel]

i take a shot of espresso and pour it into a cup of coffee, gives it a little boost

[edb19]

i take a shot of espresso and pour it into a cup of coffee, gives it a little boost

and you sleep:eek: :swoon: :eek:

[ralangley]

do you like a little foam with your espresso?

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff72/edie1917/graphics/792955xueej77hsx.jpg

Yes, that looks yummy and so hard to do! Some people can create works of art out of anything!

[foreveramanda]

:wave::hug:

[rmw8855]

and you sleep:eek: :swoon: :eek:

I can do that. ^_^ Caffeine has no affect on me. I used to eat chocolate covered expresso beans right before bed & still sleep like a baby. :P

[rmw8855]

Good morning :wave:

[foreveramanda]

Good morning :wave:
Good morning :)

[foreveramanda]

yay! I got my wings :)

[rmw8855]

yay! I got my wings :)

Congratulations :hug::clap::clap: I always loved that angel smiley.

[ralangley]

yay! I got my wings :)

So cool. How do you become an angel? I couldn't find info on it.

[foreveramanda]

So cool. How do you become an angel? I couldn't find info on it.
http://christianforums.com/t6126567-cf-angels-information-application-volunteer-list.html

[foreveramanda]

it sure is quiet in here - :-P *looks around*









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[foreveramanda]

ok I'm off to bed I have to get up early tomorrow to make it to my 8am class

but before I go to bed I wanted to share THIS VIDEO (http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=ee73e63418003b47d7d5)

an AMAZING VIDEO if you can watch it

[rmw8855]

Great video Amanda. It's very powerful.

[foreveramanda]

good morning :sigh:
i overslept again and am missing class again for some reason im having a lot of trouble getting up and getting going for my 8 am class :(

[ladyt28]

Good morning my friends!! Amanda - you look fabulous! (tehe) I knew you'd look great as an angel!
It must be the time of year for sleep - I got a good nights sleep and am still so tired, I feel like I could sleep another 5 hours! Oh well, I'll sleep in on my birthday on Friday - I NEVER work on my birthday - should be a law!! LOL!

[ralangley]

Amanda, you DO look good in wings! (It's secretly why I asked how you get them.)

Hi Ladyt28. I always liked working on my birthday - its the one thing I missed this year. All the cake, cookies, "happy birthdays!". It was still fun. Hope you're planning a great day off!

Hope everyone's having a wonderful day!

[foreveramanda]

Good morning my friends!! Amanda - you look fabulous! (tehe) I knew you'd look great as an angel!
It must be the time of year for sleep - I got a good nights sleep and am still so tired, I feel like I could sleep another 5 hours! Oh well, I'll sleep in on my birthday on Friday - I NEVER work on my birthday - should be a law!! LOL!

Thank you :) I'm really excited today is really my first 'official" day as an angel :) I went to bed around 9 last night and slept until after 7 am I guess I was really tired

YAY! For taking birthdays off! I'm usually in school on my birthday.

Amanda, you DO look good in wings! (It's secretly why I asked how you get them.)

Hi Ladyt28. I always liked working on my birthday - its the one thing I missed this year. All the cake, cookies, "happy birthdays!". It was still fun. Hope you're planning a great day off!

Hope everyone's having a wonderful day!


Thank you!
I hope you have a wonderful day as well :)

[rmw8855]

Have fun today Amanda - You are blessed to be a blessing :hug::hug:

[Criada]

Amanda :hug: congrats... you are already a blessing, I'm so glad you will be able to extend that to more people.

[Criada]

How is everyone? For some reason I haven't been able to get onto CF for almost 24 hours.... then we had a brief power cut and it returned... most odd!

[foreveramanda]

Hey can ya'll send prayers my way? We are in the middle some pretty bad storm systems and we have one that if it shifts slightly will hit me dead on - so please prayers for safety.

I wasn't bothered till I went outside and the rain is coming down almost sideways :sigh:

[foreveramanda]

I'm so tired :yawn: it was a long night. We had tornados, high winds, hail, and flooding across the state. There were 24 deaths in Tennessee last night, and more in in Arkansas, Kentucky, and Alabama. My understanding is that they are still searching to see if any other victims are found. At least tally 47 deaths and over half of those came from TN. Midnight brought round two of the storms to where I live and it was loud and scary because I had no power to listen to the news. Mom still had power and so I called her and she kept me updated. It is going to be a long day across the south as more people are found by injured and dead. So please send prayers down here to everyone that has been touched by the tornados and storms.

[Criada]

Praying very much for everyone affected!
Glad you are ok, sweetie... it must have been frightening!

How is everyone else?
:hug:

[ralangley]

I'm praying for you too. For protection, courage and peace. Lord, touch your loving hand upon the state of Tennessee and the southern states. Bless everyone affected by these storms, and give them comfort and strength. In Jesus. Amen.

[Criada]

Hi everyone... how are you all?
:)

[ForHisGlory]

Sorry I haven't been back here since my post this past week. I've been ahving some tummy problems, and my appt. yesterday had me out when the last of the tornados/storms came through. He kept me safe by letting me feel I needed to stay where I was until it was over before returning home, otherwise I'd have been on the road during.

Today I'm playing catch-up :)
Hugs and hellos!!

[Criada]

Glad you're back, and OK.
:hug:

[ralangley]

Wow. Interesting weather. A couple months ago, the Pacific NW was hit with major flooding. I'd never, ever seen anything like it. In fact, it's being called a 500 year flood - this on the heels of another flooding event two years ago that they called a 100 year flood. The tornados seem more intense as well - or at least more frequent. In fact, we had a funnel cloud here in the NW a few days ago. Global warming, God's wrath, or the beginning of birth pangs? Perhaps a little of all three? Hard to say for certain, but I do know we live in interesting times.

[foreveramanda]

:wave: How is everyone today?

[edb19]

couldn't be better Amanda.

How're your angel duties coming?

[Criada]

:hug:
Hi all.

[MrJim]

:hug:
Hi all.
http://bestsmileys.com/waving/3.gifhttp://bestsmileys.com/waving/3.gif

[Criada]

(((((Jim)))))
You should drop in more often!
How's the toe?

[foreveramanda]

couldn't be better Amanda.

How're your angel duties coming?
So far its going great :) I'm really enjoying it and I was amazed how often people will respond to you :)

[foreveramanda]

:) I got to see Brett on webcam today :) I can't tell you how happy that made me :) I love talking to him without the webcam but to be able to see *happy smile//sigh*

[ralangley]

Hi Everyone!

Amanda, I hope you share with us what's happening in your state with the tornado damage. I noticed a college was hit and I thought of you. How are your classes going?

[Criada]

:) I got to see Brett on webcam today :) I can't tell you how happy that made me :) I love talking to him without the webcam but to be able to see *happy smile//sigh*
That's great!
It must make such a difference to be able to see one another.
Technology certainly has it's advantages!
:hug:

[foreveramanda]

Hi Everyone!

Amanda, I hope you share with us what's happening in your state with the tornado damage. I noticed a college was hit and I thought of you. How are your classes going?

Things are okay where I am. The college that was hit is in West TN and I am from Middle. My understanding is that things are going along nicely and that the Red Cross, the Governor, and the President are working together to take care of everyone.

That's great!
It must make such a difference to be able to see one another.
Technology certainly has it's advantages!
:hug:

I love being able to "see" him when he is so far away :) it makes things a little easier.

[LivingWorshipper]

Hey everyone, and goodbye xD.

My brother has to use the computer, and I'm going to be spending some time thinking about certain things.

Take care. :)

[edb19]

:) I got to see Brett on webcam today :) I can't tell you how happy that made me :) I love talking to him without the webcam but to be able to see *happy smile//sigh*

wonderful news - I know it isn't the same as him being stateside, but you got to see him (makes me a little teary just thinking about it)

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff72/edie1917/graphics/314734curbrfajf2.gif

[Criada]

mn




Have a good weekend.
:)

[foreveramanda]

wonderful news - I know it isn't the same as him being stateside, but you got to see him (makes me a little teary just thinking about it)

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff72/edie1917/graphics/314734curbrfajf2.gif
It was a MUCH needed pick me up Thursday night was really rough - I actually cried myself to sleep - just a lot of stress and a lot of missing him caught up with me - so I cried and got a lot of it out and then I got to see him and that made me smile so big :) and I got to see him smile :) that made me a little giddy I really do miss the small stuff like the smiles

[ForHisGlory]

Happy Sonday all :) I pray you have a very relaxed day with The Lord and your loved ones :)

[MrJim]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/funny-pictures-agnostic-cat-shadows-window.jpg

[rmw8855]

Good morning :wave:

[foreveramanda]

Morning :hug:

[rmw8855]

How are you doing today Amanda? :hug:

[foreveramanda]

How are you doing today Amanda? :hug:

I'm doing pretty good :) I've been really busy this weekend. Friday night some of us army wives had a sleep over (like I've never had before lol we were like teenaged girls trying on each others clothes, talking about boys (well our husbands), and laughing until we cried). Last night I stayed over at my mom's (actually still here) played games with here and my stepdad. Tonight Jim (stepdad) and I are going out for dinner :) so busy but doing good. I'm hoping to talk to the hubby today :)

How are you doing?

[rmw8855]

:D Sleepovers are a lot of fun - get a bunch of women together and we revert to girls. :D

I'm doing good. Work has been really busy, so I haven't been spending as much time online as usual.