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In His Steps — Posted by cndgsnr @ June 27, 2007 06:08
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I am supposed to blog frequently here, or the account might be deleted.  This blog is simply a writing to avoid that.  It's summer time and for some reason that means BUSY.  One thing that I am grateful for is that I have nothing of real importance to share with anyone.  This blog was originally begun to help keep family and friends informed of the day to day health reports on Grandma Foreman.  Praise God that we are all well and I have not the need to post those types of messages.

Hoping you all are being showered with blessings...Smile


Lester is well!

In His Steps — Posted by cndgsnr @ May 07, 2007 07:51
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Just in case you have come to my blog to see if what you've heard is true, I wanted to set the record straight for everyone by announcing that LESTER IS WELL!

There was rumor around our home town that my uncle Lester was in a vehicle accident.  This is not true.  There was an accident which involved a vehicle similar to his, but NOT his. 

But, your prayers are needed for the family and friends of Alicia Istre who was killed in a vehicle accident.  May the angels of God lift them and carry them with comfort and peace through this difficult time of mourning their loved one.

 


Be Careful What you pray for...

In His Steps — Posted by cndgsnr @ March 20, 2007 13:05
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Have you ever heard the phrase, "Be careful what you pray for"?

As a small child this made no sense to me because I had been taught that God answers all prayer - ALL PRAYERS.  What could be hard about that concept of faith AND why would we be careful of what we prayed for?  As my faith matured, I soon began to realize that the teachings instilled in me were actually true.  God does answer all prayers.  Not always the way that we expect, but answered they are.

With that maturity, I also came to believe that God has a sense of humor!  So much so that even in His answering my prayers, that humor would sometimes be quite evident.  This morning was one of those times!  As I was hurriedly going about my daily chores (those which seem to never end and when they do they need repeating), I began to become frustrated.  In that frustration, my thoughts soon turned to talking to myself and asking, "When will I ever get a break?  When can I just enjoy the air and beauty of spring without WORKING while doing so?"

God, in His divine wisdom and sense of humor soon answered those questions that were heard only by Him.  The task at hand was to repair an angel figurine that had lost part of its wing.  It is one of my favorite and it seemed that a little super glue might fix it right up.  I grabbed the figurine and carefully positioned it upon my desk.  I grabbed the super glue and carefully placed it upon my desk as well.  Everyone knows just how ADHESIVE that stuff can be where you don't want it to be!  While thinking this, I kept reminding myself to BE CAREFUL.  I opened the tube and ever so carefully began to GENTLY squeeze the tube.  I aimed the applicator to the exact place it needed to go.  When no glue exited the tube, I squeezed with a little more pressure.  Again, no glue, so I applied a bit more pressure.  Still, with no glue to be seen, I began wondering if it was the tube that I had used last and whether or not it was actually opened at the tip.  Immediately following that thought came my answer.  OH, YEAH!  It had been opened.  The stuff was now gushing out of the tube and spreading EVERYWHERE.  I scrambled to removed the important papers that were near it only to realize that it had gone all over my fingers.  OK, DO NOT TOUCH FINGERS TOGETHER!  DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING!

It was too late.  In the next moment, I was looking at my thumb and forefinger which had become SUPER glued together.  I hurried to the bathroom to try to wash it off.  NO SUCCESS.  So, there I stand in the bathroom, glaring at my fingers which were glued together, in quite a serious manner, and wondered what to do next.  At that moment, Scott realized my situation and came to my assistance.  All he could do was ask, "Mom!  What are you going to do?"....GOOD QUESTION!

After several minutes of very warm water and lots of soap, I felt the glue begin to give my fingers their freedom again.  Once they were no longer attached to one another, I began to apply a very thick hand lotion in hopes that the large globs of glue would come off.  There I stood, with white, lotion covered fingers which still had an enormous amount of hardened super glue on them.  I returned to to my desk fearing what damage I had done.  Droplets of glue are forever protecting my desk calendar.  Some of reminder notes are permanently attached to one another.  With great determination to repair my angel, I grabbed the glue once more and this time was able to attach the broken piece without bathing in the glue.  Proud of my success, I returned the angel to the place where it originally stood.

As the dust of this event began to settle, I sat with the HUGE container of hand lotion.  I began to apply as much as possible, and then some, to the areas of glue on my hands.  Under the fingernails, on top of the fingernails, from the tips of my fingers to the palm of my hands I could feel and see the dried glue.  As I massaged the lotion and began to peel away small bits. I could hear the birds of spring chirping in the nearby tree.  As I continued to massaged the lotion and peel the glue, I took several enjoyable moments to look outside the window and witness the beauty of spring.  I also took a few moments to proudly look out at the flower bed that I have spent several days working in.  It was during that time that I recalled the phrase “Be careful what you pray for!”  In my frustration, I was longing to do exactly what I was able to do with glue covered fingers.  And with that thought, peace entered my heart as I spoke the words, “OK, God!  I know…ALL PRAYERS ARE ANSWERED!

May all of your days be sunshine days and may they be void of SUPER GLUE events. 

 


Ash Wednesday

In His Steps — Posted by cndgsnr @ February 21, 2007 18:32
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Since today is Ash Wednesday, I thought that I would share a cute story, a true story, of a young child’s thoughts on “giving up” something during Lent.

 

This young child attended first grade at a Catholic school. Being Ash Wednesday, they attended Mass and received the ashes to their foreheads.  Their Religion lesson for the day undoubtedly had to do with the penance they would choose for this Lenten season.  While he and his mom stopped in at the grocery store on the way home from school, the mother asked her young son if he had given any thought to, or decided, what he would be giving up or doing for Lent.  The child paused for a while as though he were in deep thought.  After a few moments and a couple of more items in the grocery basket, he gave his mother his reply.  He said, “We need to give up coming to this place!”

Its Been a While

In His Steps — Posted by cndgsnr @ February 10, 2007 17:04
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Its been a while since I last entered a post to my blog, but not for lack of things to write about.  It's been a busy time for me and I simply haven't taken the time.

 I have been working on something new.  I have begun creating a web site.  Feel free to visit it when you get the chance.  It is a work in progress, so please forgive any errors you and visit again soon to see what I have added.

Here is the link to My Web Site.


Charlie Comes Home

Charlie — Posted by cndgsnr @ January 23, 2007 16:17
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During the late evening hours on Sunday, Charlie was moved from ICU into a private room.  He spent Monday in that private room and was discharged from the hospital during the evening hours.

 

Charlie is home and doing well.


Information on Charlie

Apologetics: The Secret, Charlie — Posted by cndgsnr @ January 22, 2007 12:34
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On Wed, Jan. 17, Angela and Charlie headed to New Orleans.  He was to be there by 8:30 AM for admitting, pre-op testing and to prepare for by-pass surgery on Thursday morning.  Everything went as scheduled and test results were good.  They were notified that he would be leaving his room around 5AM, on Thursday, and heading for the 7:30AM scheduled surgery.  His children and siblings made arrangements to be there prior to his heading for surgery. 

 

The surgery was successful and everything went well.  The surgeon advised them that he would remain in ICU for 2-3 days for the recovery process.  There was a minor set abck during Saturday which caused us a little concern.  The heart rhythm became abnormal and the blood pressure became elevated.  The staff advised the family that this was not uncommon.  The following day, those readings were better.

 

On Sunday, Charlie was moved into a private room.  The recovery continues to go well.

 

A great big thank you to all who joined me in prayer!

 

Romans:  12:36 – For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be the glory forever.  Amen.

 


High Five!

In His Steps, Apologetics: The Secret — Posted by cndgsnr @ January 22, 2007 07:51
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Whooohoooo!!!

A big HIGH FIVE to our blog site administrator!  Many hours of work were put into upgrading our features.  May he be blessed for the time, talents, and treasures that he is investing into this blog site.  A site that I truly appreciate!

  

Clapping Hands


New Email Address

Email — Posted by cndgsnr @ January 15, 2007 07:59
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The email address associated with this blog has changed and is no longer displayed within this blog.  The comments feature has been enabled and the option to moderate has been chosen.  Feel free to leave a message for me through the comments section.


Jan. 1, 2007

In His Steps — Posted by cndgsnr @ January 01, 2007 19:11
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Wow! 2007!

2006; what a year! I cannot say that it has been the easiest or the best of my life. In it came much difficulty and sadness. But, because of the faith that I have in God, many learning experiences came from that sadness and difficulty. I guess the most important learning that happened was within myself and about myself. I have learned what things are important to me, what things I have the most difficulty tolerating, what things I'd hoped to accomplish and haven't, and what things I continue to hope in.

May the new year bring to all of us new blessings for which we can be forever grateful to Our Lord.


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