What's on your mind?

[bèlla]

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[somebodysangel_88]

I'm watching Jeopardy!'s G.O.A.T. tournament, and that has to be by far the worst version of the Think! music I've ever heard.

Agree! I enjoyed the show (Go Ken!) but the final jeopardy music was bad!

 

[bèlla]

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[Sketcher]

Trying to trust God and apply this:

 

[ReesePiece23]

I ask for everyone's prayers, as I am dealing with quite a bit of anxiety due to confusion and doubts over how things were to be handled today at work (we're all going through a difficult transition right now, so this whole thing is new to everyone - it's just that I still felt I acted more clueless than the rest overall; could all just be in my mind, I know). Please pray that God will put me at better peace, help me to do better tomorrow, and that I will avoid anyone's ire even if I did mess something up.

All of that just means you care - it'll show too, and I can't imagine that any boss is going to be scathing towards you for it.

And well, if they are, saddle a new horse to ride. They don't deserve you.

 

[MehGuy]

Nice to see my father doing better, but he does have some permanent organ damage. The doctors are optimistic but if he has another flare up (which is entirely possible) his health will be in serious jeopardy.

 

[bèlla]

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[MehGuy]

I’m glad to hear your father is improving. Is the damage reversible? How are you and your mom doing?

~Bella

No, sadly the damage he's had thus far isn't reversible. The inflammation is with steroids, but whatever damage to his organs he's had can't be fixed. And any further inflammation will cause more permanent damage.

I'm not doing so good.. just taking things one day at a time. I don't really trust the "optimism" going around.. especially since he has a rare disease that isn't very well understood that pretty much attacks his whole body.

 

[bèlla]

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[HisGraceAbounds]

I'm feeling frustrated. The CMS/LMS whatever thingamajobbie that is used for accessing course content online is being uncooperative. PEBKAC, but I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. It's frustrating to me. I'm losing my temper.

 

[alsughasoughaiuyfygh]

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[Niels]

We have a bike room but I keep my bike in the house for similar reasons. The probability of theft is high and it isn’t worth the headache.

What have you found?

~Bella

It's a purpose-built urban/commuter bike. One that shouldn't draw much attention to itself.

Keeping bicycles inside, when possible, is a good idea. Especially if you have a security system with cameras. Bike locks are too easily defeated.

 

[bèlla]

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[SarahsKnight]

Uh-oh. .... Just heard the rumble of thunder in the distance, so I guess this might be the start of severe weather I was warned about coming to Magnolia sometime tonight. Please pray for us.

 

[bèlla]

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[bèlla]

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[MehGuy]

@MehGuy

How are you doing? Is your dad home now? I don’t recall if you mentioned it.

~Bella

Yeah, he's out of the hospital now. Physically he seems to be doing a lot better, but when I asked him how much better he's feeling he says he still has a long way to go.

Just hoping for the best. At least a few more years of his life. He could live a normal lifespan, just depends. The inflammation could go away and never come back, or could come back suddenly and further chip away at his organs.

 

[bèlla]

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[MehGuy]

His recovery will take time. It sounds like he’s handling it well. How is your mom? Do you have support from family and friends?

Yeah they say it will take years for him to fully recover if everything goes well. Scary because if this happened a few decades earlier he'd pretty much have a death sentence on his hands.

I think it’s best to remain hopeful and consider what might be until you have a concrete reason to feel otherwise.

Yeah, but hearing some of the organ damage percentages probably scared me the most.

My healing occurred several years later. I was stronger and able to resume many activities by then. Once it happened, I went to the driving range to hit some balls. My swing was good and it didn’t hurt. I caddied for my daughter on occasion, celebrated my good health, and never looked back.

Stay positive.

~Bella

I didn't know you were sick. What happened if you don't mind sharing?

 

[HisGraceAbounds]

My mother has been on my mind today. That makes today very emotionally draining.