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Things are just a bit stressful. He is having a VCUG for kidney reflux on the 18th. He is also going through testing (again) for Asperger's. Both have me really running on low. Just typing this I am tearing up. It's hard for me to focus on anything else. Thank you for asking. That means a lot to me. I am praying for you and feeling bad I haven't answered your posts. I just feel totally drained.
 
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I can only imagine hun... I obviously don't have children so I don't know but I am sure I would be worried sick to. Let me know how things go okay? I tend to worry a ton to so I know what's it's like not to be able to focus. You just have that awful feeling in your stomach ugghhh... I'm sorry you're going through this!

Don't worry about replying to me. Not to much going on really. Probably gonna quit dancing soon I got my seasonal job back so I am gonna cut back to just dancing friday and saturday nights. Hope to maybe get a promotion soon and be able to quit. That's pretty much it.


Let me know how things go. Stay strong!
 
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I am so happy to hear you are doing well and got your seasonal job back! That's awesome! I would be so happy for you if you get to quit dancing! What a blessing that would be :) !

Yes, I shouldn't be so worried...should be trusting God more... but we were told after having my son tested at the local school district that he needs more testing. We went through this about a year or so ago. I am just praying that he is okay. I am also just worried about his upcoming VCUG too. I am praying God has healed him of kidney reflux- there's always that possibility!

So good to hear from you and I am really glad you are doing well!
 
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Thanks Court! I'm really happy to be working again. It can be a means to an end and gives me some big time hope that I can get out. It's funny, I rarely have ever thought of my life without stripping. It's scary how tied you can be with the industry once you get in and get isolated. So just hoping I get out soon but I will have to wait a little while.

I remember your son being tested before and how hard that was on you. I'm sorry you have to do it again. I will pray that he is okay to. It's okay to be worried it's your son hun. It's up to god and things happen for a reason but were human so we worry.

It's good to hear from you to!
 
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I am soooooooooo glad that you have hope and have found a job! It is funny that once you are in the industry it's hard to imagine being out of it. I know. It really is a sub-culture all it's own. But you are doing it! I am so happy for you!

Yes - I have always been the type of person that gets easily consumed by something. It's hard for me to focus on other things if something is troubling me. My son is my everything so the thought (again) that something is wrong is just agonizing. We are on a waiting list for the testing so it will be awhile. Part of me is wondering if we should even do the testing because we are going to home school - but the other part of me knows that if he needs outside intervention (occupational therapy for example) it's best to do it while he's young.

You are so right when you say things happen for a reason! I have to keep reminding myself of that.

Thanks for being here for me. I appreciate it!
 
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Oh my... I almost cried from reading your story.... I was shocked. God truly did bless you and was always by your side! Many more blessings to you!




And I still can't believe that Gary's still a pastor, but God will surely judge him so I won't.
 
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Oh my... I almost cried from reading your story.... I was shocked. God truly did bless you and was always by your side! Many more blessings to you!




And I still can't believe that Gary's still a pastor, but God will surely judge him so I won't.


Thank you so much for your encouragement! Yes, God has blessed me immensely!
 
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Wow.. I'm amazed to see this topic on this forum, about 4 years ago I came to this site looking for help reaching out to the many women that I love dearly. Congrats Court and friends I'm sure you are reaching a lot of women that need this. All of you have my deepest respect and all my love..
Thanks Mark71! I am glad you found us! Feel free to share as you feel lead...
 
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Wow BlondieLashes! A very inspiring story! I'm terribly sorry you had to go through all of that but the fact that you got out of it and turned your life around and rekindled your relationship with God is very inspiring. Praying for you and your family to keep going strong!
 
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Wow BlondieLashes! A very inspiring story! I'm terribly sorry you had to go through all of that but the fact that you got out of it and turned your life around and rekindled your relationship with God is very inspiring. Praying for you and your family to keep going strong!

Thank you for your prayers and encouragement! I really appreciate it! :thumbsup:
 
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I haven't been on the forums in quite some time. Mainly due to the fact that life has become way too busy and partly due to the fact that I have been a target for trolls and harassment and I seriously just don't have the time for that.

I just want to update this thread by letting people know that I have been diagnosed with Asperger's (a form of Autism). It explains so much of my life.

For those that have left me kind and encouraging messages while I have been gone, I want to say thanks.
 
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I haven't been on the forums in quite some time. Mainly due to the fact that life has become way too busy and partly due to the fact that I have been a target for trolls and harassment and I seriously just don't have the time for that.

I just want to update this thread by letting people know that I have been diagnosed with Asperger's (a form of Autism). It explains so much of my life.

For those that have left me kind and encouraging messages while I have been gone, I want to say thanks.

I'm sure your story will help others.

If you want to complain about trolls or other people bothering you on CF please contact one of our Admins or you can also start a thread in the Member Services Center (MSC) and CF Admins will help you there as well. Here is the MSC link: http://www.christianforums.com/f883/

God bless you and all the best,

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I'm sure your story will help others.

If you want to complain about trolls or other people bothering you on CF please contact one of our Admins or you can also start a thread in the Member Services Center (MSC) and CF Admins will help you there as well. Here is the MSC link: http://www.christianforums.com/f883/

God bless you and all the best,

CH Sacerdote

Thank you so much Sacerdote. Your kindness is appreciated!
 
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Court, thanks for sharing your journey its a real privileged to read how you have become such an awesome woman we all know and love today....


I dont know other ex workers get on, personally I have a really hard time when I see pastors speaking out about the moral decline in society, especially knowing some of them have a public face that is very different to their private face


I have received several PMs asking me if Gary is still a pastor. He is no longer a pastor of the church I met him in (a denominational church) but now pastors his "own church".
 
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