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Hi Apple - unbelievable isn't it!!!???
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Good evening sisters,
Janet ~ God is miraculous. Amen!! {{{Hugs}}} so happy for you.
Patowens ~ I certainly remember those days when we have to kneel on the floor for the nuns to measure the uniform. LOL - those were the days. And yeah, sometimes they measure you with the arms straight down on your sides. Swallow the gums if you are caught chewing it. But the nuns are truly selfless. God bless them!
Lovemyfamily ~ Sorry about what you had to go through. Today is our 22nd wedding Anniversary and it is not without bumps and bruises, ups and definitely downs. I hung in there (and at times thought that I was weak because my sisters had had their divorce and I stayed). But I am very glad that I did, it's bitter sweet. We are supposed to go out but we are both exhausted from what happened to our son yesterday. He ended up with the hives appearing on his face and I had to wait till the Zyrtec started working (which was 2 hrs later) before we went to bed. That was 1am already and honestly we didn't sleep that well. So I told my husband that he'll have to take a rain check.
I also got a phone call from my rad's office, tomorrow will be my 1st radiation. I am nervous.
God Bless us all!
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Janet: wonderful, wonderful news!!!
Pat: I think you're right about the senility thing and I personally think it starts after we leave the nest and realize that senile Mom and Dad weren't so senile after all! :-)
Lovemyfamily: Your doggie avatar puts a picture to your words! I wasn't married as long as you were before my divorce, but I know what you mean. If my first husband and I had stayed together, we would have been married 26 years this year. Life is just strange. You think you're marrying for life, you want to marry for life, and then, well, it's next to impossible to predict what path our own life will take, but put in the mix another person and all bets are off. If you know in your heart that it was the only option you had (as I did), then you will get better and heal. Yes, hold onto Jesus and Mary. You know who helped me all through my single years and I still call on him for help? St. Joseph. He was there for Mary and I asked him to be there for me too and I felt comforted. {{{Hugs}}}
Sisters, good night. I'm going to finish my rosary. End of Novena Day One.
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Ladies Here is an updated list of the intentions to be prayed for, have had an overwhelming response. So happy this is happening. Please print this updated list for the prayers each day. The Intentions are below and we can add to them today if I have forgotten any or you just have new to add:The Ladies of this Catholic Thread and their specific intentionsPat, her Grandson's well being and CouragePrayersareanswered, success of surgery, health upon surgery, and positive prognosis of PathologyTheresa, Peace of mind and Health, for her 4 children to return to the FaithLMFSM, Health and Safety of her familyPaula, Return to health, relief from fatigue. For her Mother Terry's return to health, and for her Husband and children as well.Rose, Return to Health, recover from Coma.Marylee and MJ, Peace and financial help, health of familyMichelle, return to health, intentions for Husband Rick, and family. Support for personal spiritual project. AMG!Laura, for her son Taylor and her friend on BCO here that needs support.Kindone (Betty) for her Husband's return to health, successful outcome of her upcoming surgery, and friend Debbie that is dealing with brain cancer. Patty and Steven, healing from Cancer For Sheila's dear Husband Greg, that he has found heaven and is at Peace.Traci, a return to health and her pain addressed, for her disabled Father, and for her Sister to find the true spirit. Torigirl, for complete response to surgery and therapy and complete eradication of bc.,for her brothers and sisters and all here on bc.org needing healing and support, end of bc for good. PatMom, for her brother's eternal peace and the healing of her family For all of the ladies here: Laura, Jeannine, Apple, Carol, Barb, Judy, Sheila, Jan, Janet, Traci, Nita, Betty, Nancy, Pat, PatMom,Camul,NoniJones, YATCOMW,Pure.Paula..........and prayers for an end to breast cancer!!!!!!!!!!!!0
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Ladies here is the Novena for Day 2 Tuesday October 11th.
Invocation Day 2
Mary, Mother of America, hear the many voices of our land, pleading for the mercy of your son, seeking the shepherd's voice to lead them home. Hear the praise of your sons and daughters and bid your Son to free us from the scourges of addiction,selfishness, and want
Refrain: O Lady of Guadalupe, pray for the Church in America and walk with us in the new millennium of faith.
Our Father, 3 Hail Mary's and a Glory be.
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Paula your son has something serious going on--I realize you are aware of this , but i don't like the progression of his symptoms. By now he should have had mucho bloodwork done. CBC, Complete metabolic profile, Blood cultures, Evaluation by an infectious disease doc--
If i count right, he was seen by his pediatrician today. What was the outcome? do not let them talk you into considering minor stuff---like allergy without ruling out the big stuff first. Full body progressive rash, numb chin , hand swelling.
If he has any of the following symptoms ---call EMS---do not second guess me on this.
Sudden Difficulty swallowing or sudden feelings that the throat is closing up, or sudden itchiness in throat.-- means angioneurotic edema
shortness of breath or tightness in the chest. --Means airway tubes are swelling
Passing out or confusion --means possible brain swelling
Falling blood pressure and elevation of heart rate.
Each individually can mean trouble together they indicate a cascade leading to anaphyllatic shock----Ems squads have the necessary drugs on board to begin treatment.
There are three types of allergic response. Immediate -seconds to a few hours, Intermediate- hours to several days, delayed several days to one week+ -.
I'm closing this now , ssssssssssssso sorry I should have been watching closer. If it were me, I'd be asking why isn't he in the hospital being watched because symptoms are progressing not resolving. Sorry if any of this scares you. BUT PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS I'HAVE WRITTEN----EMS IS YOUR CHOICE OF TRANSPORT. DO NOT GO BY CAR. GET THE SQUAD TO THE HOUSE.
SHEILA
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Well I hope this reaches you Paula went to submit at 1135 and it says __SCHEDULED MAITANENCE. ----S(&%&. Since I didn't know when the maitenance started sitting here hittong submit every 10 minutes. Back on line at 11:17.
MMM5- we had the statue of Mary in our home in the late 50's. Wouldn't it be something if it were the same statue.
LMFTM. so, sorry about the divorce memories they suck.
Paula -happy anniversary even amongst the worry. Prayed for a good rad experience
MMM5 I did get a full rosary said. I pm'd you with an intention for Greg. I felt I have had three contacts from him since he passed. The second was a distress call. So, that is why I worded it the way I did.
Squid did you have rads---there is someone who did that did a superlative skin care job that was unusual to standard routine. I can't think who it was?
Namaste sheila
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Hi Sweet Ladies,
Well, my post got dumped with the site construction. I'll just give my first part, and Janet I was writing how happy I am for you, and how there are no coincidences. beautiful.
I'll catch up with the rest later
Sheila,
I did very well on the "outside" with my skin. I had some lung stuff (I don't want you to worry Paula, my life has always been "like that." I am interested in what they give you for skin care Paula, and make sure they do.
till tomorrow, sweet dreams all
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Hi all,
Sheila ~ a million thank you for making sure that I get the information that you gave me. Michael did well today, he woke up (no hives), gave him his steroid pills (qty 2). Then made sure that he's eating plain, and made sure he's just lounging by the couch, not allowed to move around much. Thank Lord Jesus, no rach, no hives today. Gave him Zyrtec this evening. We didn't get to go to pediatrician today. Both DH and I were sooo fatigued, and we both agreed it was the stress from the whole day yesterday. But I will write down all the things that you've mentioned and ask for a blood test. Do you think it will give a false result because he's taking Prednisone now?
Oh, Michael did say that he touched a flower last Thursday afternoon at school, with the index finger that swelled first! I have no idea what kind of plant/flower he touched, but will try and take a picture of the shrub when I take him to school. It may be Wednesday when I will let him attend school.
Sheila, why do you think that Greg was signaling distress in the dream?
Traci ~ thanks for asking, they told me to use Calendula cream (sold at Whole Foods and natural stores), Miaderm (miaderm.com) and Aquafor. Either one of these are good. I have all 3 products (i bought the Calendula and Aquafor and they gave me samples of Miaderm).
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PAULA---eureka---that would be so very very cool if that flower is the culprit. Please let us know. It may sound crazy to say that it's cool because it is a real cause and effect thought. The old line if it looks like a duck etc. So very happy for you that s/s are going away. I was behind enough in time I didn't know where you were at. But it didn't sound good. Yeah!!!!!. IMPROVEMENT---
If plant is outside try and get gardner to identify. I would not suggest you breaking a piece off to take to a gardner/ county extension type. because if this is the culprit michael will want to become very familar with this plant and avoid it like the plague. Even you handling it and touching something, then Michael touching the same thing after you could set off trouble.
The other thing you want to ask the school gardner was anything recently sprayed on the shrubs. If it was you want to get a complete list of ingredients. Do not touch the container. Get principal to give you the MSDS sheet on the product. Then take the list of ingredients with you to the allergist. If anyone is not cooperative in this regard enlist the help of the school nurse and principal. If there was a spraying by an outside agency the principal will help solve the problem of getting the MSDS sheet. Companies as you may or may not know are required by law to provide these on demand. I forgot were on the CAth thread not nurses . MSDS---MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET. All chemicals used on any premises have to be kept on file in a specified place. These sheets describe ingredients, exposure risks, handling, treatment if exposed.
Have gardner inspect schrub for any bugs because they also could be a culprit. Does Michael remember anything like a bite or sting? Are there any unusual bugs that just by touching them can cause a problem that are particular to your region.Does he remember ever touching this plant before. If you read the posts on Foobville, remember I said you have to have and initial exposure to develop a true allergy. But some plants can produce an irritant that can cause a skin reaction like poison oak/ivy
I do not think labs would be warranted now because the picture you are presenting now, is that he is improved in all symptoms. Such a major relief. The allergist will have suggestions re: action once you produce the name of the plant/ chemicals applied to the plant/ and bugs associated with the plant.
I would suggest a Sherlock Holmes approach until you have satisfied yourself as to what it was he reacted to. His reaction was not minor. This "whatever" should be consider a major reaction. He had such a system wide response, That once identified he should maybe get a medic allert tag. It should be entered into his medical records at the hospital and doctors office.
When I say system wide response, The skin is the biggest organ of the body. To have a reaction that progressed over several days to cover basically his whole body is a signal, that a strong antibody/antigenic reaction has occurred. The other things I mentioned above are the severe end of the spectrum of an allergic response.The symptom of numb chin is unusual. Ask him if he had numbness around the mouth, Itching of the nose, itching of the palms, itching of the soles of the feet. With the chin , he could have touched the chin with his finger that was exposed. The chin thing frankly scared me because hadn't heard that one before, don't like it when that happens because I'm used to knowing stuff. Plus to close to throat area -angioneurotic edema is a medical emergency- cut and dried.
I am seriously curious as to what you find out about this. So, please keep us in the loop. I know you mentioned Squid PM'd you and then off to the urgi care center you went. I know she gave you similar advice and you were very smart to follow it.
AS to your ? re:GREG. Three days after he passed he woke me up and all he said was HOW-----I responded HOW what. The night before the funeral he woke me from a deep sleep with my name --the tone was one of fear and distress. I woke with WHAT---scared my SIL . walked around house and everything was in order.???? Third time was after the funeral when I was doing the paper trail. " LOOK AGAIN". So , I went through all the paper again. I found a big insurance policy on myself, that i'd forgotten about which is being paid for by my old company and called to clarify whether he was covered- he wasn't. If I had still been employed he would have, but I was glad to have had the clarification. Plus it's now with the insurance papers in case something happens to me.
What the distress call was I don't know. So, I asked MMM5 to add an intention that if he's in purgatory that these prayers will help. I've never been much of a believer in purgatory. But at this phase of my life and his tone was so distressfull, and everyones praying.........Got any ideas?
Good luck with rads, so happy Michael is improved big sigh of relief , Happy Anniversary!
Namaste L&H and Faith Sheila
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Paula and Squid-- I know calendula has a similar base to caladryl. BUt there is something in memory that says it can be a problem and would suggest a google search before use. I actually thought it was taken off the market. Please advise if my memory is faulty--thanks SAS
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Sisters - please keep Dann in your prayers. DH talked to his Mom last night and found out that his sister's husband was just diagnosed with an "aggressive bladder cancer." We don't know what that means, but DH will be calling his sister this week to find out details. Dann is a sweetheart and it breaks my heart to hear this sad news. I pray for a good prognosis. He is only in his mid sixties.
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Good Morning Dear Ladies-
I have updated the intention list again, the one on this page is most recent. I ask that you use this for your prayers today and recite the novena then read through the intention list offering these prayer up. Thanks so much.
I hope this finds you well this morning, what I have found in receiving these intentions is that we are all going though pain and worry and we need to continue to lift each other up. i am very inspired each day to come on here and find the prayers and the support and the honest outpourings on this thread. I am not much wanting to concentrate on bc these days it is just something I want to move on from if I possibly can but I will always come here because I think it is much more than about bc here.
I hope you ladies will stay a part of this very wonderful group.
Michelle
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Sheila,
I am trying to meditate on your post about Greg. May I share a few thoughts and beliefs?, take them or leave them
Ours is a loving God, first and foremost. If Greg is coming to you, perhaps this is out of worry for you? If indeed there is something he needs to share, I would recommend meditating and praying on this before you go to sleep, and have a pen and paper at the bedside should you receive any messages. Do you feel comfortable sharing this with your Priest that you liked so much? I am not sure how the Catholic faith receives this kind of information. Again, come back to what you know and feel about Jesus, Mary, and God. Remember their loving spirits, non judgemental and healing. Are you ready to let Greg go? Where ever you are in this, you are perfectly where you are supposed to be. Imagine Greg being surrounded by white light. See him enveloped in love, with his loved ones who have passed at his side. Think of a way that he will always be able to show you he is by your side. Something that you both shared, a song that might play on the radio, a word or a phrase that you might see, a flower you both loved. Buy a special Cross or Angel, perhaps something that has been blessed and show Greg that this is yours together. Put it in a place where it is displayed beautifully, with your Bible next to it. Have pen and paper and write him any messages you want to share. Have this be your sacred place for times he looks in on you. He is in a good place Sheila, fear not. You know his heart, his life and his works while on earth. Do not be afraid. Namaste.
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Sheila
I want to say I had the same thought as Traci, when I saw you pm. Our God is loving and peaceful so I have to believe that Greg is ok! Maybe the dreams are a reflection of the agony going on within you, which is what most of us would be feeling. I also would meditate and ask for direction and peace on this topic. I have added Greg to the list of intentions and I just know you will be receiving some peaceful news soon.
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Theresa,
I am sorry to hear of this. He is in our prayers.
Michelle and all,
Although I have to hurry away soon (life is like that
I will be praying this evening, and adding Dann to our collective prayer. I agree, this is beyond BC, and sometimes BC is more of an afterthought if that makes sense. This is about Spirit, personal growth and seeing each other's challenges. When we appreciate the struggles for others, I know it can bring about a sense of balance and renewed strength. I can because others can, and it is about climbing this mountain together. I look here to help expand my ministry in daily life. This is good work. Many Blessings for you, and your ministry.
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Good morning, So sorry I have not been active on these boards. Just thought i would pop in today to tell especially Michele that I am alive and well, now almost 24 yr. survivor, PRAISE GOD.
I have been away, due to very busy summer. We have a summer home in the Berkshires and my daughter lives in Cape Cod so between the two homes I am away most of the summer months. I also spent much time with my dear sister-in-law who just passed 2 weeks ago from lung cancer. It was a very hard time for us but she experienced such peace and acceptance which was such a wonderful grace. So many prayers were answered during this time and GOD was so present to us in so many ways, how is it that people can survive without the knowledge of our wonderful FATHER who promises us I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS. The question I am always asking myself is why do we fear. GOD did not give us a SPIRT OF FEAR. LADIES KEEP YOUR EYES ON JESUS AND TRUST IN HIM WITH ALL YOUR HEARTS, HE WILL GUIDE YOU IN ALL YOUR WAYS.
Michele I think of you often and just last week for the first time i got back on these boards and saw your agrument, forgot what the discussion was about, but i was proud of you. KEEP THAT POSITIVE ATTITUDE, you were 100% right-on. The Devil is alive and well and will try to take away your joy and boy is he alive and well on these boards. REMEMBER THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HAS MADE, REJOICE IN IT LADIES, and trust when the times are tough HE is right by your side, not to mention we as Catholics have a MOTHER too. PRAY, PRAY, PRAY go into that secret place and seek HIS peace. LORD HEAR OUR PRAYERS
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and for our Paula,
It sounds like you have your Miss Marple hat on. I hope that's the right reference. That plant sounds like a winner, or a loser. Sheila, you would pass all JACHO regs with your MSDS knowledge. I only have one bit of advice to add to all of Sheila's concerns, and that would be the old Epi pen. Mike's reaction sounds severe enough that this would be important to have in the house, car and purse. The school Nurse would be important to keep in the loop as well ( I believe this was mentioned) and just make sure they carry an Epi pen as well. This is epinephrine, that is used to prevent or turn around anaphylaxis, and many people carry them. Easy to use, and just having it will bring peace of mind.
I don't know much about Calandula formulations, but it is truly one of my favorite flowers
I was prescribed Biafine and used it twice a day, once right after Radiation and once at night. Week five I did start to need to use Aloe gel, which were given to me by the Nurse. It's called Skintegrity hydrogel, and I would cover the area under by breast and put a dressing over it and let it be. The coolness was very soothing.Wishing you the best Paula. Anything new is scary and intimidating, please let us know how it goes for you, K?
To all a great day!
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just sharing a mom dream. She recently passed. I was close to awakening and I hear a knocking on the outside of my head. My mom asked... 'Mary - are you in there?' It was nice to hear her voice. If anyone went straight to heaven it was my mom. It would be just like her to stop in purgatory tho, just in case.
prayers for all my sisters.
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Apple,
so sweet. love it.
Prayers for all my Sisters as well
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I love it when I have dreams that include loved ones. Mom and I used to take trips together and brings the kids, of course. She LOVED her grand and great grandkids. So when I lived in NJ, never failed, I'd dream of her either helping pack or getting things together just before we'd drive back to VA to visit family. I'd always tell my DD, Grandma's coming too. :-) A couple of weeks ago I had a dream that I was having coffee in the kitchen with my Mom and Grandma, then my husband woke me up to go to work. :-\ I told him about my dream, and he was so disappointed that he woke me up!
If I'm not mistaken, Scripture is full of references to good and evil spirits. Our loved ones are good spirits, of course!! :-)
Anyway, when we were going through all the deaths in my family, my kids were young teenagers and our priest friend gave us an analogy about purgatory that's stuck with me. He kept it simple. He asked the kids if they ever dropped a glass of milk or soda, either intentionally or through careless behavior. He asked how they felt when it happened. Scared, regret, fear of Mom, sorrowful? Hopefully, because those are healthy feelings to have when you've done something wrong. What happened when Mom/Dad found out? A merciful Mom/Dad would probably forgive what you did if you were really sorry. But that still leaves the mess on the floor to clean up. You have to clean it up. You have to carry that cross. Purgatory is the place we go to to clean up any messes we've made in life before being pure enough to go to heaven. Some of us have bigger messes than others. But the beautiful thing is, you're in the presence of God, the angels and saints and your beloved loved ones. I also believe that God will forgive and wipe away any trace of that sin and bring you right to heaven. Like when my sister and I were goofing off and I accidentally broke my Dad's ruler with my careless behavior. I was SOOOO scared and my sister told me that I was in BIG trouble!! Wait til Dad gets home!!!! I was shaking in my boots when he got home and showed him the ruler and told him I was really sorry and would pay to get a new one from my allowance. He gave me a big hug and said it was just a plastic ruler and all was forgiven and I didn't have to pay to fix/replace it. Jesus died on the cross so that can be a reality for us!!
Thank you for your prayers for Dann!
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Good morning all
Sheila, Traci ~ I thank you so much for the detailed explanation and the to-dos, I wish the doctor would have 50% of the knowledge to pass on to us, thank you again. I will check with Principal and definitely alert the school nurse. The flower that Michael touched was a tiny purple flower, he told me that it is identical to the ones we have in our backyard. It has tiny green leaves and it will flower about twice a year with an abundance of tiny purple flowers. (This is based on his account but I will drive to his school and personally check it out tomorrow). Great idea about the epi pen, my DH has to carry that because of shell fish allergy. He had to use it during one International trip and had to use 2, then call the hotel doctor and had steroid shots and iv. He had no idea he was eating crab fried rice because he was so busy talking business. That almost killed him, yikes.
I also agree with both Traci, Mary (apple) and Michelle, meditate and pray and ask for guidance. I was not able to attend my father's funeral 19 years ago, my immigration papers were in limbo then, I was also 5 months pregnant and we have a belief that pregnant ladies should not attend funerals. I was very sad and I kept praying to be able to see my late father in a dream and to say my good-byes. After about 30 days, he appeared in my dream, dressed in his PJs and was bringing his favorite bowl of noodles out of the kitchen and sat down at the dining table to eat. He was in a coma for 2.5 years with feeding tubes etc. Prior to his coma, he was not able to eat due to a stroke and he choked on food in the hospital and went into a coma (so I guess that's why he was always wanting to eat). He loved eating too.
We embraced in the dream, and everything felt real, just like how things were except he was a bit younger. He never spoke a word and I was just there with him. I wasn't even aware at the time that he had passed on already. I guess people don't realize that until one wakes up from the dream (so that one is not scared). When I awoke, I had to think about it and when I realized what that dream was about, I was crying happy tears and I tell you, it really felt like a million bucks. I had never felt that kind of happiness before. In that dream, my father was trying to tell me that he was OK. Then when I told my mother about it, she told me that the PJ that he was wearing was in fact laid inside his coffin along with his favorite rosaries, bible, reading glasses etc. Now this would give other people goose bumps because I wasn't there and no one mentioned it to me before that.
In my humble opinion, I think that Greg is trying to tell you to locate some thing. It may be a reminder that you need to do something because of a deadline, a note that he wrote to you, money or keepsake that he stashed away. It may be that something
Pray and ask God to allow you to meet him in your dreams, that's what I prayed for about my late father. My wish was granted.In 1992, I was near death after giving birth to our first born, I hemorrhaged and had 0 bp, heart rate was 6. I was outside of my body and watching. When I was flying in the tunnel, there were 3 human shapes waiting at the end near the Big Doors. Before I got there, someone told me to turn back (now my mom insisted that I told her it was my late father telling me, but honestly I cannot recall very well).
In 1994, he was in my dream but he was frowning and looking out the window into the streets, the dream was vivid but I didn't get what it was all about. That afternoon, I was in a car accident. luckily I wasn't hurt but the lady t-boned me at 40mph.
The last time I dreamed of him was the night before either the mammogram and ultrasound or the biopsy (June 2010), and he was just in my dream, never spoke, just there.
I've also have experiences where strangers will be chatting with me and their late loved ones will be mentioned, and I told them that I've read in a book that they are opportunist, when their names are mentioned, they are actually surrounding you
I think Greg is reaching out to soothe you and not calling out for help, the other side is very peaceful, I had a brief stay, please don't worry. Just tell him that you are not understanding what he's trying to say and perhaps he will try something else.
Theresa ~ will be praying for Dann!
Apple ~ thanks for sharing your mom dream.
Nonijones ~ 24 yrs, Praise God!!
Michelle ~ thanks for the updated list.
I also love the Spiritual Growth here, love this thread and love you all.
Prayers for all our intentions every morning, Amen!
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Hi Ladies
One more update today so look for that and good luck with prayers today! I am so happy to be doing this right now and love hearing from all of you.
Michelle
NoniJones.....I LOVE hearing from you! You really are one of the main people that have helped me through this journey and I love your spirit and your posts. I knew you were out there and had added you to our Novena because I think of you fondly all the time. God Bless you and your family!
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I guess I watch too many Discovery channel programs. But the shows that get into relativity, time and space are pretty amazing - Hawking, Einstein, etc. I don't even pretend to understand all of it. We live in a 3 dimensional world, but time is outside of that. And time actually changes as you travel in space (not the same as "time zones" on earth). There is so much we don't understand about the universe. Sometimes I think the dimension that separates heaven from earth must be like a semi-transparent veil - that you can stick your hand through to the other side if we only knew how. I think those departed are a lot closer than we think and you absolutely can feel their presence and vice versa. The belief in a spirit world after death is well documented throughout the centuries of ancient peoples around the world who were never connected to each other until modern time but had common belief systems- Aztecs, Native Americans, Celts, etc. In fact, All Saints Day in the Catholic tradition has its roots in that(Halloween).
This is a little off subject, but Native Americans also believed in spiritual world BEFORE you are born. I have forgotten which tribe, but the saying is something like each child's name is whispered in the wind even before conception. I always thought that was beautiful.
Lord, let us rejoice in your mysteries!
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Janet,
I just love pondering the Universe, and knowing full well, I won't get it until I am allowed to understand. But wow, and I mean wow, then you have another world right here on this very planet called the Ocean. I absolutely believe believe that there is much going on around us, and perhaps quite close at hand as you say. There is a story I will share later, which is from my Angel book, and talks of that very thing. It's a good one! For some reason with me, mom has not been in my dreams or otherwise. I think I got one really cool message, and that was on a list I had made for groceries, and I found what looked like a code in her handwriting, except this was after she passed. Then I figured it out...it was a phrase my father and I would say to each other before going to sleep, and it was written like a crossword puzzle, and that is something mom and I did a lot before she passed. I wish she would come to me more, but I figure she is "busy" in heaven. I speak of her often here, and we didn't always have smooth sailing, but my illness pre BC brought us together, and I finally let down my guard. Maybe I will start dreaming of her more? There is just so much we don't know, but we intuit about many things...feeling like we have been there before a thousand times over a thousand years, and these are (I hope) messages of our lives long lived. I am also a sometimes student of Native American spirituality, and appreciate the humility that comes from being at one with earth, not better than or above all other animals. That is one of my takes on Native American beliefs. There are common themes amongst all of our religions, and that is respect, and love. There is many more, and I don't feel educated enough to share, but do know of some references. We are closer than we are separate.
Paula,
You have had many spiritual experiences, and thank God you were turned away. Has this helped you in your daily life as far as not fearing death, or the unknown? My grandfather described something similar, saying it was the most wonderful feeling he had ever felt when he was close to passing and chose to come back for Grandma. Your dream with your father sounds like it was so affirming for you, and you had knowledge that you would not have had unless your father had truly visited you. Have you had these experiences since you were a little girl?
(and on a very different note, not sure the dosage for epi-pen for child, but you clearly have a lot of experience with them. Thank God your husband had it!)
Theresa,
Will you keep us posted about Dann?
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Janet: Amen to Lord, let us rejoice in your mysteries!
I agree with you and Traci, the universe is spectacular - the spirituality of the world's religions have a root in love and that's how we all identify with each other and can call each other brothers and sisters.
Traci: that note sounded like a touch from your Mom! I don't know why some people dream of loved ones and others don't. My oldest sister, who was always told that she had special senses, has never dreamed of Mom. I think of Mom all the time and "talk" to her. My mother in law says that she talks to her mother too. I wished my Mom was physically around when I went through my cancer treatment, but that prednisone made me have really strange dreams... sometimes I didn't want to go to sleep! It would have been nice to talk to her and ask her what was normal and how she dealt with her cancer.
My great grandmother was Native American and could read tea leaves, so I've been told! But that's totally off topic.
Yes, I will keep you up to date on Dann as soon as we learn something.
Deuteronomy 30:11,14
This Law that I enjoin on you today is not beyond your strength or beyond your reach. No, the Word is very near to you, it is in your mouth and in your heart for your observance.
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I just got home from my 1st rads, yes 1 down and 32 more to go!! I was nervous at first but I just kept praying and I could count the tick tick tick like 15 times or in this direction and another 15 or so ticks another direction and then I was done
I just pray that it will be this easy each and every time! And I do have a prayer (that I copied from Catholic prayer book for Chemo/radiation/and other painful treatment) ~ anyone who wants this prayer, please PM me and I will send it to you.Theresa ~ that was a good dream with your mom and grandma, although it was cut short by your DH waking you, you are surely blessed to have it, that was a beautiful thing that happened.
Janet ~ how are you healing so far? I love your analogy about the heavens and the earth. I am often intrigued by it.
You see, I am Asian and although born and raised Catholic, we can't help but get somewhat influenced by Buddhism because we lived in Asia. I just respect other religion and was never prejudiced about it. My mom especially liked to tell us that when she was fleeing the pirates when they were moving from Philippines to Hong Kong, their boat almost sank. Days before she boarded the boat, a gypsy gave her a reading saying that he saw that the people were dumping suit cases off of the boat because it was close to sinking. Lo and behold, it was true. And my mom would go to palm readers now and then. I know I'm not supposed to visit any psychic medium but curiosity kills the cat and I did go to a few of them. One time when I was tagging along with my mom to see a Chinese psychic medium/fortune teller, my mom had a reading and afterwards, he gave me a quick reading. At that time, I was out of a job and was getting anxious. I had already been to a few of the temp agencies and was awaiting a call to get a job. Days had past and nothing. So when I sat in front of the guy, I only gave my birthdate, and that was it. He was able to tell me that I will get a job in a day or so. (mind you, I never disclosed anything to him, only my birthdate). After I left his office, my pager rang and I got a job that same day. The 2nd time I went was at a psychic convention in Anaheim California. I sat in front of this psychic and thought, ok here we go, just for fun. He said that I was pregnant and I just looked at him and laughed. I didn't even know that I was already conceived. The 3rd time, was actually my mom going to a Chinese fortune teller and all she did was give my birthdate. He was to use the dates to calculate and decipher what had gone on and what will be in the future. (I know as Christians, we should not be doing this and I haven't been ever since - a little confession here). By his calculation, he was able to figure out the ages of my parents and the ages of my siblings, if any one of it is wrong, he would not go forward and the money will be refunded. He calculated that I will marry someone foreign to my race, he's good with his hands as in fixing things (my DH is a computer engineer) and I will have a daughter at 30. All were true. Now, when this was done, I was already married for about 2 years and this guy is all the way in Hong Kong and I was in California. We never met and there was not pictures.
Back to Traci's question ~
You also have good intuition, and yes ever since I was little, I could see things or feel them. I was often scared to be alone at night. Before I could even read, my mom had tried letting me circle number in horse races and she will win money big time. She somehow knew it and I think I knew it all along too. I have a good recollection of when I was a baby and the things happening while I'm looking out of my crib. I was probably 5-7 months old. It's just scenes that I can remember.
After my near death experience, my senses heightened even more. That's when I had strangers chat with me while we were shopping and like one lady, she brought up her late daughter with me and we both teared up. My psychologist told me that when she talked to me, she wanted to tell me about her own life and experiences. I don't know but I get that a lot. And I think that since I'm so novice at this, but anything that I can do to help other people, I'm happy to do it.
I really find this group very nurturing, I hope my sharing of my encounters did not offend anybody here. I don't mean to and I apologize ahead of time (and being off topic). I just wanted to share, because that was part of my experiences.
I have friends that wanted to convert both myself and my husband, but we don't like to stray. I do believe in the Holy Trinity and our Holy Mother and all their Saints.
Is anyone interested to do a pilgrimage to Lourdes? That would be awsome!
God Bless us All, Amen!
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i have really enjoyed your sharing diamondgirl
thank you
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Hi dear ladies, I'm so far behind. My brother passed away last night, and I've been at my Dad's with no computer access. The funeral is Friday, so I won't have much chance to catch up before then.
You have inspired me to have a much richer prayer life, and that is definitely helping me now.
You all remain in my prayers.
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PatMom,
You have my deepest condolences, I am so sorry. May Jesus hold you all close as your Brother is well again and with God. Bless you all.
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