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eric:
Alesia: Thanks for the chapter comments =) I've replied answering your questions, lol. WHich I love to recieve...questions are the best! =D LOL
Bogart: Tom Thank You! I am so glad you visited & liked the recipe Alesia You know I am there I can't wait
Alesia: Hey. How are you doing? I posted the first 4 chapters of my book over at my blog if you are interested. =) God BlessAlesia
Tom: I`ve tried to cook your Catlna Cranberry Chicken. It is really tasty
mystic: hi my friend hope you are doing well
marya: just stopping by to say hi and catch up on you ...
Alesia: Hey! Thanks for reading my blog post. I commented to your LONG list of questions, lol. Glad you like it =) God Bless Alesia
eric: Many thxxx for visiting my blog, be hugged
Alesia: thanks for stopping by my blog again =D I've really enjoyed reading your entries...your life sounds allot like ours, lol. God Bless
mystic: tysm for the kind words and bday wishes you are so sweet
Kerri: Hi, Just doing some surfing and came by. In your story, as soon as you said it hissed and wasn't a cat - I KNEW it was a possum. I remember when I heard something at the back door once and thought it was the cat. I opend the door and there was a possum eating the cat food and it hissed loudly at me. I screamed and slammed the door. Not my favorite creature
Alesia: Thanks for stopping by my blog =) God BlessAlesia
Bogart : Well Good Golly Ms. Molly MARYA ! I have not "seen" you in a month of Sundays! What a grand Blessing this is indeed! I am so on my way over
mystic: passing through to wish you the best of days my friend
hrafn: hi bogart :) i used to be on here some years back, i'm marya from norway ... remember ? just wanted to say hello :)
Alesia: Thanks for the new comment =DThat would be great, I love hearing opinions of other people!God BlessAlesia
Alesia: Thanks for visiting my blog. I really like yours as well! I love to read another Christians blog, and see what they have to say about life =DGod BlessAlesia
mystic: tysm fall is my favorite time of yearhope this finds you well
mystic: tysm i am glad you are doing well and tysm for the kind prayers it is a rough time right now but all in all we are stronger by it
mystic: love the sunflowers so pretty
eric: Thx for care, I am ok but feel tire only, shall do more exercise, cheers
J'laine: Just stopped in to say have a really great, super, holiday weekend! See ya soon.
mystic: love the new shoes how cutethings are ok one step at a time is what we are all doing. cancer hits hard and fast. were doing it though tysm
mystic: I am as well truly blessed i love my girls they have come a long way have a great day my friend
mystic: yum yum they look good those tomatoes yummy
eric: tk, a 2cm diameter tumor found in liver, further blod test if it's cancer or not :(
eric: Thx for ur caring to me! Enzyme level in liver is high, need further scanning on this Wed. I feel good it's not worse. cheers :)
J'laine: Boy am I happy to see your post!!! Thought you were off line. No you did not miss my day(13). How are you doing??? Started new site-be sure to check it out, okay? Take care-work in am but will be on in pm. Take care my friend.
eric: I was weak today, as blodd test result was ready and nurse called me doctor urged to meet on next Monday morning. She said it's liver problem !
J'laine: Stopped in to see what you are up to. Hope all is okay. Have a great rest of the week & will check back soon.
J'laine: Just stopping by to say "HI"!
mystic: happy monday my dear friend
Dee: Wishing you a fun filled weekend!
Mike: Thank you for not doing what most people do, kill a bug. You saved one of God's creatures and I thank you for that.
J'laine: Thanks for the visit. I'm fine just have been really busy. Love the post about Schala! She is really pretty and looks like she is an angel. Take care & hope you have a great week. Going to try to post tonight. See ya soon!!
mystic: I love those monday momentshave a great day my friend
Lanie: Thanks for stopping by at my blog! ^_^
draxc0la: here.. visit me back ok thanks my friend
mystic: i love the cat pics ahhhtysm for stopping over i collect my favorite quotes as well in a very large book lol have a great w/e
mystic: that moth is amazin i never saw one tysm for sharing
J'laine: thanks for the visit-hope to write more over the weekend-chairs are great, what a wonderful find-have a great day!
Lisa: Thanks so much for the congrats message. YOUR BLOG IS BEAUTIFUL BTW:
toni: was here :)
J'laine: Just poppin in to say "hi" and see how you are doin. Been a really hectic week already but wanted to say hello. How all is going okay. Take care & see ya soon.
mystic: good morning hope your w/e was a good one mine was amazing
LottyAnimated: Congrats on JOTW you have a lovely blog.
J'laine: Hope you have a great 4th weekend! Sorry to read about all the neighborhood troubles. Try not to let it get you! You're right!!
mystic: happy 4th of july my friend
Dee: Wishing you a very Safe and Happy 4th of July weekend!
Chastity Brackeen: Congrats on winning blog of the week!

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Saturday, January 24th 2009

7:38 AM

~ I Need Your Advice/Thoughts/Suggestions Please ~

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 We shall not turn back from You; Give us life, and we will call upon Your name! Restore us, O Lord God of hosts! Let Your face shine, that we may be saved!
~Psalm 80:18-19 ESV
 
Yesterday as walking  the kids back from school we decided to detour to a wooded trail to do a bit of exploring before heading back to the houses  . . . it is a beautiful area of trees  & a small creek that have been subjected to abuse & neglect from other visitors, other words the liter  there is mind bogglin'  !
The kids had so much fun with the creek for it had frozen  over . . . I was okay with them "ice skating" for the ice was very solid & when some areas did crack it was layers that went down to about 1/2" - 1" so I had no fear of them drowning nor getting soaked  . . . I wished I had brought my camera  so I could show you the area, even with the trash  to me it was an area that draws you in . . .
 
As approaching the house  we noted an individual up the street with Madison  ( a dog that is a grand escape artist whom comes to visit with us ), at first we did not recognize  the individual so my oldest girl  went up there to see if she could help . . turns out it was the ex wife of the owner to the dog, Mrs. R, her back is not well  so it took her a bit of time to get to our area & when she did I asked "We have not seen you in quite some time! I almost did not realize it was you!How are you?" & that was when she broke down  . . . majorly! I was concerned she would collapse from the sobbing!
 
Some time back  , I believe it was near Labor Day, her son who was residing with her ex husband that lives just a few houses  over was arrested  . . . I wrote  of that incident, but briefly he was high on PCP & went to a park with over 13 stolen guns & ammunition & held a few people hostage for some hours, Thank God   no one was hurt! His actions have caused serious turmoil  in that household . . . his parents are elderly   & not in the best of physical health & now their spiritual strength has been strained greatly  . . . my oldest girl  & I stayed there for a bit of 45 minutes & I was completely exhausted  when we returned back to the house  . . . which gave me only the slightest glimpse of what they must be enduring each & everyday!!!! I listened & I talked but truth be told I found it was better I listened for I was not sure what to say  . . . my heart broke  for them . . . I Pray  for them . . .
Mrs. R has basically given up on God, which I can understand for from what she told me she is going through would be a test for many, especially when it seems they have no one to turn to for help or guidance . . . I tried to assure her that in her weakness she needs to turn to God for He is her strength but I know that was a hard thing for her to hear at this time . . . I gave her two of my most treasured books  that helped me during some difficult times, I enjoyed them for they helped me see some things better, differently without subjecting you to guilt . . . something no one needs during a hardship . . . I am so very hopeful they will be of some help to her . . .
One thing struck me  as listening to them during our brief visit & watching them . . . are there support groups for Parents who have Adult Children in jail? I know there are support groups for children with parents in jail, there are even support groups for spouses but what about the parents? Their son's lawyer  will not talk to them but gladly excepts any money  they pay up for their son's defense! The jails physcratist will not even discuss anything with them! The sons wife who he is separated from & has a child with does not inform them of anything for she is washing her hands  to the situation but gladly takes money  from them that they send for the child! This situation has even effected the dogs   . . . the parents   are presently trying to care for this animals but are having a difficult time . . . one due to their health as well as it now being an added expense, it is pretty clear the animals will have to be given to the Human Society  . . . so this sons actions are not only effecting the people in his life but the animals as well  . . . and he does not care one lick  !!! . . .  when the Mother speaks to her son he blames her, it is her fault he is there he yells at her, he tells her how there is ice on his window & how she can change places with him . . . she provides him with money  for his jail account, items he needs   , a lawyer  but yet he thrives on blaming her for all of this  . . . he is 38 years old & the effects his actions have on this family are heartwrenching!
 
While talking/listening/watching them I realized just how Blessed  I am . . . oh I have always known I am Blessed  & I always give thanks & praise to God & Jesus  but now I realize a bit more how Blessed I am  . . . do I judge them? No, how can I? Can I help them? I am going to try . . . I have them in my Prayers  & I ask that God shows me what He is wanting me to do . . . something that I feel was placed in my heart  is find a support group for them . . . thus far I am finding this to be a fruitless & frustrating search!
 
Mrs. R told me she is going to a physcratist . . . I asked her what this individual suggested . . . she says she is told to go out & be with people her own age . . . while that is not bad advice, when someone is hurting so deeply it is so easy for someone not in their shoes to suggest this, know what I mean? She tells me she is on many pills & I witnessed her drinking at the same time . . . not a good combination!
 
So far I have been able to locate & contact via the internet  4 Chruches of her Religion asking for any advice or suggestions they may have.
 
If any of you have suggestions/thoughts/advice I would greatly appreciate it!
 
 
 Oh, God, forgive my sins and bring light to my darkest secrets. Heal me, my God, and set me free. Thank You for helping me. Amen
 
 
~ May you ALWAYS be Blessed & may you ALWAYS Bless others ~
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