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No Sea or, Ocean, is without it's storm
and their Tides, will Ebb and Flow
so it is with all-things
ebb and flow....... two steps forward and one step back
and even one step forward and....two steps back, at times
It is, within Flow, that they locate their limits
and in Ebb, that they retire and recoup their energies
In a lifetime of promise....
marriages FEEL their way, to fulfilling hopes, to gaining of,
best mutual direction, with, giving and taking, and the sharing and caring
Shared-intentions, will have shared-joys and shared disappointments
Forever, two-heads, have been better, than one
AND
four hands, working in-unison and apart, to a common end/ purpose
unarguably, lead toward, most-success and happiness
However, when the 'road' gets narrow and tedious
encouragement, is more supportive
than announced disappointment of the other's efforts
Selfishness, has no place in a marriage that is built to last
[loving others, before-ourselves ?]
Let us
that our Sister, is led, to step forward in a strength
that will prevail for both parties, that peace and joy are never far-away
and that the seas, will calm so that full nets may be landed
amen
and their Tides, will Ebb and Flow
so it is with all-things
ebb and flow....... two steps forward and one step back
and even one step forward and....two steps back, at times
It is, within Flow, that they locate their limits
and in Ebb, that they retire and recoup their energies
In a lifetime of promise....
marriages FEEL their way, to fulfilling hopes, to gaining of,
best mutual direction, with, giving and taking, and the sharing and caring
Shared-intentions, will have shared-joys and shared disappointments
Forever, two-heads, have been better, than one
AND
four hands, working in-unison and apart, to a common end/ purpose
unarguably, lead toward, most-success and happiness
However, when the 'road' gets narrow and tedious
encouragement, is more supportive
than announced disappointment of the other's efforts
Selfishness, has no place in a marriage that is built to last
[loving others, before-ourselves ?]
Let us
that our Sister, is led, to step forward in a strengththat will prevail for both parties, that peace and joy are never far-away
and that the seas, will calm so that full nets may be landed
amen
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I wrote this for another,
but it applies to all
no matter whom, no matter where
just give it all up to Jesus
for, it's He, who will see you through
Thankfully, there are ANGELS,
that befriend us along the way
They bring out the very-best in us,
when, they show us 'brighter day'
We must trust in our Lord's forgiveness
for each time that we do stray
and remember that we are his children,
and in his footsteps we do play
I applaud you for your opened heart,
the truth I read you say
that Love is felt within our hearts
even when it cannot stay
Be glad the gift of fellowship,
brought colours bright, not grey
and thank the Lord, for these wonderful gifts
that do so help to take the pain away
Our Lord DID make us ALL you see
and gave us hearts and minds
He gave us eyes and ecstacy
and brains to read the signs
and most of all He gave us LOVE
in full measure of ALL kinds
The God of Love our shepherd is....
not of war, nor, of cruel binds
He made MAN and WOMAN
to love each other as-themselves
We 'shall reap, that, which we sow'
and when, that is only 'goodness'
then, what 'ill' should we then know ?
I have lived-through two marriages
one of 4.5 years ~ three sons
the other of thirty years ~ two daughters and four sons
both former wives, were unfaithful
and strayed from the marriage bed
what shall that mean to me ?
for I, am now impotent...
Despite this [to some a handicap]
I am in receipt of a much fonder and infinitely more-affectionate love
My now, more-limited physical ability
brings me no disrespect
alt. does not detract in any way from the love I receive today
and so, I am truly blessed with happiness
although my CONTRIBUTION be less [?] than ever I was able
in past years
The best gift that my former wife EVER GAVE ME
was to ask me to divorce her... for, until she did.....
my burden, almost crushed me
Above all else, you must
HONOUR THYSELF.../ always 'be truthful' with you [yourself]
Let, 'conscience' be your monitor
and, seek PEACE to be your guide
for God alone, will be your judge
and your angels, will be by your side
I wish you Love and Happiness....
and FAITH........ CAN... 'turn the tide'
Marriages [?] are 'a single shared direction' [?]
[back and forth]
It takes two to make, and to break, a BARGAIN
and 'two' to maintain it.... or,
it becomes a destructive lie
I pray, that, you accept
that the Lord MADE US [as we are]
that, as the humans we may be...
we do err [in so many ways]
that, we should in no way do harm
iow: 'protect' others from ourselves
for we, are the gifts, that God gave to his children
one, to the other
and ALL... no more or less, than one to another
your Bro'
dave
but it applies to all
no matter whom, no matter where
just give it all up to Jesus
for, it's He, who will see you through
Thankfully, there are ANGELS,
that befriend us along the way
They bring out the very-best in us,
when, they show us 'brighter day'
We must trust in our Lord's forgiveness
for each time that we do stray
and remember that we are his children,
and in his footsteps we do play
I applaud you for your opened heart,
the truth I read you say
that Love is felt within our hearts
even when it cannot stay
Be glad the gift of fellowship,
brought colours bright, not grey
and thank the Lord, for these wonderful gifts
that do so help to take the pain away
Our Lord DID make us ALL you see
and gave us hearts and minds
He gave us eyes and ecstacy
and brains to read the signs
and most of all He gave us LOVE
in full measure of ALL kinds
The God of Love our shepherd is....
not of war, nor, of cruel binds
He made MAN and WOMAN
to love each other as-themselves
We 'shall reap, that, which we sow'
and when, that is only 'goodness'
then, what 'ill' should we then know ?
I have lived-through two marriages
one of 4.5 years ~ three sons
the other of thirty years ~ two daughters and four sons
both former wives, were unfaithful
and strayed from the marriage bed
what shall that mean to me ?
for I, am now impotent...
Despite this [to some a handicap]
I am in receipt of a much fonder and infinitely more-affectionate love
My now, more-limited physical ability
brings me no disrespect
alt. does not detract in any way from the love I receive today
and so, I am truly blessed with happiness
although my CONTRIBUTION be less [?] than ever I was able
in past years
The best gift that my former wife EVER GAVE ME
was to ask me to divorce her... for, until she did.....
my burden, almost crushed me
Above all else, you must
HONOUR THYSELF.../ always 'be truthful' with you [yourself]
Let, 'conscience' be your monitor
and, seek PEACE to be your guide
for God alone, will be your judge
and your angels, will be by your side
I wish you Love and Happiness....
and FAITH........ CAN... 'turn the tide'
Marriages [?] are 'a single shared direction' [?]
[back and forth]
It takes two to make, and to break, a BARGAIN
and 'two' to maintain it.... or,
it becomes a destructive lie
I pray, that, you accept
that the Lord MADE US [as we are]
that, as the humans we may be...
we do err [in so many ways]
that, we should in no way do harm
iow: 'protect' others from ourselves
for we, are the gifts, that God gave to his children
one, to the other
and ALL... no more or less, than one to another
your Bro'
dave
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Let it... give comfort and reassurance, wherever it will
dated: July 03. 2008
Dear Sis'
I will, be adding your email, to my 'forwarding list'
for inspiring and humorous emails
that are sent to me, so-regularly these days
Please, do not worry about others seeing your email in a list...
because your addy,
is added to the Blind Copy section BCC
the 'original top copy' is always sent to me
Sis' whilst
'sickness' is a physically debilitating condition,
'wellness' on the other hand/foot
is a spiritually-influenced euphoria
A day to day 'state' of mind and body
that IS.....
the reward, called GOD'S PEACE
as examples, I offer some 'focussing ideas'
When a really good 'friend'
that you have known for many years fails, to keep an appointment with you
to go shopping, see a show, or, to go for a meal [?]
But, He/ She "FORGOT"...
and 'they' have met with, and, were with
this "very nice person' at the time, of your appointment....[?]
It would also have been
your first trip out for ages
You had ALWAYS enjoyed these trips 'together'
and you had so looked-forward to it.
You had had an extra long soak in the bath
shampooed and styled your hair
put on, your best Bib and Tucker, then
without apologies
without ANY prior-warning, it is, a NO-SHOW [?]
Sickness, it is, just like this
You begin your march through your life, dreaming/planning/hoping
to achieve so much [?]
and whilst you are young,
the odd TRIP-UP/ fall is, a little sore-making
but you get up and go on, forgetting then
this momentary discomfort
As you mature, you expect to be able to CARRY-ON as-before
BUT... wishing, just doesnt provide, that achievement
Then you realize, that even GENTLE SLOPES
can be as mountains in your life
Then you realize,
that only shirts/ blouses [top-clothes]
NEED to be ironed/ pressed
Then you realize,
that Mohammad... doesn't REALLY NEED
TO GO to the mountain
Then you realize,
that simply regaining your feet
WILL NOT be the end of the discomfort for days, now!!
As we get older
we accept, that even MORE will remain BEYOND REACH
[alt. we will become disappointed LESS]
we have LEARNED...
NOT to STRETCH quite so-far
that many things
are beyond personal reach or, attainment
These 'many things' are, the mountains in our lives
We will become SATISFIED more-easily
and will find life easier, ON THE LEVEL
We will gauge our needs
with an accountants eye... for, 'economy' in all things
THIS, is how ADAPTABLE a person can really be [?]
Our TRUE 'NEEDS' are, actually VERY FEW
When, we have MORE than we need....
we are then, TRULY BLESSED
Some people have GOOD DAYS & BAD DAYS
I am able to say,
that I, have SAD MOMENTS..
when, MY FEELINGS are overcome, by the 'disappointments' of-others [?]
WHY ? I ask myself, can they, not
put down their mountains
WHY ? can they, not 'count their blessings'
and give praise, and be happy
for, that which is THEIR'S
I, take my medicine [when at different times each, falls due]
If, I need some shopping
I will grab my coat, my crutch and my card and pin
and go to the shop...
That! will take me some while!
I will feed our dogs and myself, when, we get hungry
We... have this routine... EVERY DAY!
I dont have concerns for tomorrow... for I may never see it [?]
This, is my moment
to enjoy, that, which has been given to me to enjoy......
amen
Nowadays, I busy myself
in such things, as I can manage
I used to build garden walls
repair and replace roofs
decorate houses, [inside and out]
install bathrooms and kitchens
construct garden walls, garden pools
sheds and gazebos
Nowadays, the mountain will remain unclimbed
My having become unable to continue such work EVER AGAIN!
my LIFE, changed irrevocably
My family [of yore]
were deprived of, DECENT INCOME, and their resentment
was a huge contributory factor, to the ending
of my 30 year second-marriage
I aqquired a PC
and was enabled to converse with, others
of, my own age-group
I joined a forums, where, some folks [there]
eventually, called me
PROFESSOR
and they were not being cynical at-all,
[I had earned their respect]
I met an Angel on that forums...
indeed, she became a member
after, reading my posts for many months
just to be able to converse with me
I was able to meet this Angel
[maybe a half-dozen times]
and her fellowship with me
was, that medicine, I really needed
Although I was by this time, virtually impotent
she enabled me to consider my worth
by how much I meant to others
When, after some new-members joined,
the forums, then broke down
and members left because of obscene attacks that were unmoderated
My computer was repeatedly attacked, from the internet
and these attacks were directed at my IP address
They resulted in my losing my internet connection
within a day or so, of re-establishing it [again]
To overcome this this, I was driven to LEARN,
how, this was being done
and... how, I could prevent it
This, gave me further abilities and knowledge that I could, also, pass on to others
As I was then 'high and dry'
without a forums, to, contribute to, yet another Angel
who had befriended me...several years previous
showed me CF and referred me for membership...
On December 26th 2006.... I joined CF....
On December 27th 2006.... I became the NEW 'me'
I had become aware, that I am not and have not been alone
and also, would never, be alone, again
I have 'put-down' the burden of, expectancy
I have put my faith, in Jesus
I BELIEVE, that all 'needful things'
will be provided-for
by the Lord, my saviour
I TRULY BELIEVE, that I will be led through any darkness
and WILL arrive into the LIGHT
My sleep, is now restful and dreamless
for, I have learned, to LET GO
of, all earthly concerns
My SOUL-BUDDY 'Mary' here in Manchester
is a gift from God
My future wife, is also an angel...
COMFORT is mine
I can, only speak from 'my own witness'
I can, only 'give testament'
to His having saved me
I can, only 'share the joys' that I am given
Please read these:
Psalm 23
Isaiah 38... Hezekiah's Illness... verses 1-23
Isaiah 40... Comfort for God's People... verses 1-31
dave
dated: July 03. 2008
Lord, I come to my knees,
to pray for your peace
to be given to others
whom, need
to feel your presence
to pray for your peace
to be given to others
whom, need
to feel your presence
Lord, hold and protect them,
nurture them and annoint them
with, your everlasting love
nurture them and annoint them
with, your everlasting love
Shine your Heavenly Light into their shadows
and bring them through these mortal days
with, the comfort,
that only you can give
and bring them through these mortal days
with, the comfort,
that only you can give
As you were in the beginning
you are now, and forever more shall be
you are now, and forever more shall be
This I pray
in the name of your Son,
my saviour,
our Lord, Jesus Christ
in the name of your Son,
my saviour,
our Lord, Jesus Christ
amen
Dear Sis'
I will, be adding your email, to my 'forwarding list'
for inspiring and humorous emails
that are sent to me, so-regularly these days
Please, do not worry about others seeing your email in a list...
because your addy,
is added to the Blind Copy section BCC
the 'original top copy' is always sent to me
Sis' whilst
'sickness' is a physically debilitating condition,
'wellness' on the other hand/foot
is a spiritually-influenced euphoria
A day to day 'state' of mind and body
that IS.....
the reward, called GOD'S PEACE
as examples, I offer some 'focussing ideas'
When a really good 'friend'
that you have known for many years fails, to keep an appointment with you
to go shopping, see a show, or, to go for a meal [?]
But, He/ She "FORGOT"...
and 'they' have met with, and, were with
this "very nice person' at the time, of your appointment....[?]
It would also have been
your first trip out for ages
You had ALWAYS enjoyed these trips 'together'
and you had so looked-forward to it.
You had had an extra long soak in the bath
shampooed and styled your hair
put on, your best Bib and Tucker, then
without apologies
without ANY prior-warning, it is, a NO-SHOW [?]
Sickness, it is, just like this
You begin your march through your life, dreaming/planning/hoping
to achieve so much [?]
and whilst you are young,
the odd TRIP-UP/ fall is, a little sore-making
but you get up and go on, forgetting then
this momentary discomfort
As you mature, you expect to be able to CARRY-ON as-before
BUT... wishing, just doesnt provide, that achievement
Then you realize, that even GENTLE SLOPES
can be as mountains in your life
Then you realize,
that only shirts/ blouses [top-clothes]
NEED to be ironed/ pressed
Then you realize,
that Mohammad... doesn't REALLY NEED
TO GO to the mountain
Then you realize,
that simply regaining your feet
WILL NOT be the end of the discomfort for days, now!!
As we get older
we accept, that even MORE will remain BEYOND REACH
[alt. we will become disappointed LESS]
we have LEARNED...
NOT to STRETCH quite so-far
that many things
are beyond personal reach or, attainment
These 'many things' are, the mountains in our lives
We will become SATISFIED more-easily
and will find life easier, ON THE LEVEL
We will gauge our needs
with an accountants eye... for, 'economy' in all things
THIS, is how ADAPTABLE a person can really be [?]
Our TRUE 'NEEDS' are, actually VERY FEW
When, we have MORE than we need....
we are then, TRULY BLESSED
Some people have GOOD DAYS & BAD DAYS
I am able to say,
that I, have SAD MOMENTS..
when, MY FEELINGS are overcome, by the 'disappointments' of-others [?]
WHY ? I ask myself, can they, not
put down their mountains
WHY ? can they, not 'count their blessings'
and give praise, and be happy
for, that which is THEIR'S
I, take my medicine [when at different times each, falls due]
If, I need some shopping
I will grab my coat, my crutch and my card and pin
and go to the shop...
That! will take me some while!
I will feed our dogs and myself, when, we get hungry
We... have this routine... EVERY DAY!
I dont have concerns for tomorrow... for I may never see it [?]
This, is my moment
to enjoy, that, which has been given to me to enjoy......
amen
Nowadays, I busy myself
in such things, as I can manage
I used to build garden walls
repair and replace roofs
decorate houses, [inside and out]
install bathrooms and kitchens
construct garden walls, garden pools
sheds and gazebos
Nowadays, the mountain will remain unclimbed
My having become unable to continue such work EVER AGAIN!
my LIFE, changed irrevocably
My family [of yore]
were deprived of, DECENT INCOME, and their resentment
was a huge contributory factor, to the ending
of my 30 year second-marriage
I aqquired a PC
and was enabled to converse with, others
of, my own age-group
I joined a forums, where, some folks [there]
eventually, called me
PROFESSOR
and they were not being cynical at-all,
[I had earned their respect]
I met an Angel on that forums...
indeed, she became a member
after, reading my posts for many months
just to be able to converse with me
I was able to meet this Angel
[maybe a half-dozen times]
and her fellowship with me
was, that medicine, I really needed
Although I was by this time, virtually impotent
she enabled me to consider my worth
by how much I meant to others
When, after some new-members joined,
the forums, then broke down
and members left because of obscene attacks that were unmoderated
My computer was repeatedly attacked, from the internet
and these attacks were directed at my IP address
They resulted in my losing my internet connection
within a day or so, of re-establishing it [again]
To overcome this this, I was driven to LEARN,
how, this was being done
and... how, I could prevent it
This, gave me further abilities and knowledge that I could, also, pass on to others
As I was then 'high and dry'
without a forums, to, contribute to, yet another Angel
who had befriended me...several years previous
showed me CF and referred me for membership...
On December 26th 2006.... I joined CF....
On December 27th 2006.... I became the NEW 'me'
I had become aware, that I am not and have not been alone
and also, would never, be alone, again
I have 'put-down' the burden of, expectancy
I have put my faith, in Jesus
I BELIEVE, that all 'needful things'
will be provided-for
by the Lord, my saviour
I TRULY BELIEVE, that I will be led through any darkness
and WILL arrive into the LIGHT
My sleep, is now restful and dreamless
for, I have learned, to LET GO
of, all earthly concerns
My SOUL-BUDDY 'Mary' here in Manchester
is a gift from God
My future wife, is also an angel...
COMFORT is mine
I can, only speak from 'my own witness'
I can, only 'give testament'
to His having saved me
I can, only 'share the joys' that I am given
Please read these:
Psalm 23
Isaiah 38... Hezekiah's Illness... verses 1-23
Isaiah 40... Comfort for God's People... verses 1-31
dave
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I did post a prayer request a few days ago...thank you to any who saw it and prayed for me...I continue to be shakey and weak...I have parasites in my skin...not a pleasant situation...not much help either from doctors...all prayers are deeply appreciated.
Shirley
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Continuing to pray Shirley.
I'm sorry the doctors can't help more...aren't there ointments you can use? However we'll continue to pray for God's healing, and take authority against these parasites in the Name of Jesus. 
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Thank you so much for praying...my strength is very low these days, I have done everything the drs had to do for me...now I have an enzyme treatment, but...the bugs seem to be winning.
I have not given up in spirit tho.
Shirley
I have not given up in spirit tho.
Shirley
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I can't even begin to imagine what you must be enduring. So very definitely praying for you, dear heart. You can't guess how often I have bumped into the beautiful pictures you post for so many folk, and they always make me smile.
((And a very sincere, heartfelt thanks for the prayers sent our way as well.))
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I do appreciate everyone's prayers...I feel like a leper...the mites are called Black Pepper mites...they came in with our dog...who we had to put down...these mites do not need a blood host to breed and survive...they are in my house and yard...
I keep asking the Lord to deliver us from this plague.
My strength is not stable...but I manage to persevere in prayer as He gives me strength for that...
Shirley
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Dear Shirley, continuing prayer for your recovery. Having had both fleas -- from my cat -- and chiggers, I can appreciate your situation. 
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Continuing to pray Shirley . It must be wretched for you and I'm sorry to hear about your dog too. Sue
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
(Eph 3 v20,21)
. It must be wretched for you and I'm sorry to hear about your dog too. Sue Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
(Eph 3 v20,21)
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Oh you dear people...I do need your tender hearts and prayers...I have been a little stronger on some days...but the mite problem is still just a crushing weight to me at times...yet...last night at 2am...I had a song in my heart to the Lord.
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