janice bolick

Donnah
Believe me I know where you are coming from. For years I worked every day
and wasnt able to, but I knew If I didn't go to work I would have to work
extra time everyday when I got back just to catch up and when I did get
back everyone was wanting everything right "THEN".
Well, as you know, I did loose my job the 1st of march and almost lost my
mind over it. I still have bad times handling it. It was my life and was
stripped from me so unfair. My advise to you would be. Do your thing before
you get caught in their trap and them rip it all from you, including
insurance, and all benefits. Some way the Lord will provide. I haven't
missed any meals yet and haven't had 1 dime income other they My DH social
security since march. #Where there is a will, there is a way. It is not
worth your health if you aren't able to work. go ahead and turn in your
disability notice. you will be better off
janice

donnah

thank you, Ann!
everything that I could possibly do has been done...
I'm just gonna have to ride this out no matter how sore my butt gets <g>
It feels like everytime I get things settled in I run into the brick
wall...usually erected about two seconds before I crash into it...
donnah

donnah

thanks, Gwen...reality does have it' finer points, doesn't it? I keep
thinking that I should have learned all this by now and not allowed myself
to be side-swiped by it.
....not that I have any experience in doing that<g>
I guess the swiftness and severity of it was just a bit much for my
"guard"...I am supposed to be able to leap giant buildings in a single and
now I can't even see the darn buildings!
picking up the pieces and examine them carefully...donnah


surprised

me.

donnah

my thanks, Gary, on your thoughtful message.
I've been through the grief counseling, led sessions, and developed some
that are still in use at the Pastoral Center...it's not like I don't know
how...I am just too tired.
donnah

donnah

yep, Jesus is my best bud...donnah

donnah

Carol, you have such a kind heart...thank you for the encouragement.
donnah

ruth s. berry

I assumed you would answer yes, so I am typing this even before you respond.

First, I want to say that God did not intend our bodies to hurt and be in
sickness. it's the nature of our world.

be strong, be of good courage. in all things, give thanks to God....do NOT
let satan win in this!! he wants us to despair in response to our
cir***stances. You still have MUCH to do on this earth in the name of
Jesus! You have much worth and much to do!!

I know, I get discouraged too. I know! But when I think, God put me here
at such a time as this! this is MY season, MY time for the work that God
has for me! for ME. God wants to know that even in the hardship, we will
praise Him and worship Him for who He is.

it is at times like this when we *must* press in and rely totally on God for
our provision. God is able. He is able to change our bodies, and/ or to
change the heart of our employer.

I always think about Paul when I get discouraged. I think about how much he
loves God and how much He believed in and relied on Jesus, even though he
was in jail and beaten and sick. yet, through it
all, he gave himself to God for God's purpose. look what happened; he went
on to write 2/3 of the new testament. How many people are NOT going to hell
because of his perserverence for what God had for him? awesome, isn't it?

God has a job for YOU too. look beyond where you get your paycheck, I mean,
look at your *real* job, one that will effect people in a thousand years.

here are some words from God to encourage you:

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Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid
of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not
fail thee, nor forsake thee.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this
is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

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and a prayer:

Dear Lord Jesus, I thank you for Donnah, I thank you for her life that you
have given her and the time you have placed her here. I thank you that she
*will* make a difference for Your kingdom!

Lord, I ask that you encourage her mind, encourage her physical body to go
beyond what the doctors say. I ask Your wisdom always be present with her,
God that she will know that even in the direst or cir***stances, that YOU
are still in control and there is a greater purpose than what we see in this
day!

I thank you for her renewed mind that grows stronger in You each day; that
she will rely on and trust in You in ALL things! Lord, surround her
with people who will encourage and lift her up. Just as Moses' arms had to
be lifted up when he grew weary, I ask that you send people to lift her up
when she grows weary. thank you Father God for Your encouragement in our
time of need. I thank You and praise You! In Jesus' name, Amen.


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God Bless!
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Ruth Berry
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Psalms 27:14 Wait on the Lord:
be of good courage, and
He shall strengthen thine heart:
wait, I say, on the Lord.

donnah

thank you, Ruth....He's been carrying me for years....donnah

donnah

Debbie, yes or my LTD at work...but I am a stubborn old breaker of wind <g>
and that feels like defeat to me...
donnah

donnah

thank you, Sue.
I have been using the following saying:
I'm going to get through this day with a smile
if I have to do it five minutes at a time.

perky platitude and I hate them right now..lol
but I am trying..
donnah

will