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Daily Positive Thread for Friday

gloriajean — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 02:20:49 GMT

Hello my friends! The twins has their six week doctor's visit today - they are both over 8 pounds now. Aria a few ounces more than Alyssa. They are not sleeping as much as they should. I wonder how we can get them to sleep more? Being Darla is nursing, I texted her asking if she should drink beer? I doubt she will. But I do wonder how to get them to sleep as much as they should. Darla is keeping a record of the sleep they get.

Other than that, they are fine little healthy girls! I had the day off today - got my knee X-rayed this afternoon and I wasn't surprised there is some arthritis in there, was surprised to see in one place in the middle there is bone on bone, but spaces on the sides of that, and a little cyst in back of knee. I couldn't have gotten all that from just steps, right?

I am referred to PT, and have a follow up appointment in 3 weeks at the clinic. Prayers would be welcomed for healing. But at least it's not cancer or anything worse. I praise our God for all our blessings!

If your eye is healthy, your whole body is full of light: but if it is not healthy, your body is full of darkness. Luke 11:34

Meditation for the day:

"If your eye is healthy, your whole body is full of light; but if it is not healthy, your body is full of darkness." The eye of the soul is the will. If our will is to do the will of God, to serve God with our lives, to serve God by helping others, then truly shall our whole body be full of light. The important thing is to strive that our will be attuned to the will of God, a single eye to God's purpose, desiring nothing less than that God's purposes be fulfilled. We can try to seek in all things the advance of God's kingdom, seek the spiritual values of honesty and purity, unselfishness and love, and earnestly desire spiritual growth. Then our life will emerge from the darkness of futility into the light of victory.

Prayer for the day:

I pray that my eye may be healthy. I pray that my life may be lived in the light of the best that I know.

My Lord,

I offer you my thoughts: to be fixed on you;
My words: to have you for their theme;
My actions: to reflect my love for you;
My sufferings: to be endured for your greater glory.

I want to do what you ask of me:
In the way you ask,
For as long as you ask,
Because you ask it.

Lord, enlighten my understanding,
Strengthen my will,
Purify my heart,
and make me holy.

Help me to repent of my past sins
And to resist temptation in the future.
Help me to rise above my human weaknesses
And to grow stronger as a Christian.

Amen

Healing of the Spirit Special Intention

Gentle Jesus, with faith in Your healing powers and confidence in Your constant compassion, I ask you to heal my suffering spirit. May my soul find rest in Your comforting love and relief from sorrow and anguish. Relying on Your love, I especially ask Your help in (name your concern.) I place my trust in Your power to heal my spirit from feelings of hopelessness, unrest, and despair. Amen.

AGELESS LOVE

By: Joseph J. Mazzella

I saw a lovely old couple in the store the other day. Both of
them had to be in their late seventies or early eighties. What was so special about them was that
while many of the younger couples nearby were either arguing over something or not talking at all
the old couple was holding hands, smiling at each other, and talking sweetly together. I even saw
them sneak a kiss once.

They had a light in their eyes that was so beautiful to see. It was
clear that they were in love. Love really is an ageless thing. It is the only thing I know that
can grow stronger and stronger even as our own bodies grow weaker and weaker.

Some of the youngest, most joyous, and loving spirits I know live inside bodies that are old, weak, and
damaged. It is like we can grow younger and more joyous on the inside while our bodies grow older on the outside.

The key, of course, is love. No gray hair, wrinkles, or weak muscles has ever
taken the glow out of someone’s eyes who has love in their heart.

Let us all resolve then to choose love today. The love and joy in
our lives will grow greater with each loving choice we make. As we grow older in body we will grow
younger in spirit. Our later years don’t have to be ones of bitterness and disappointment.
They can instead be ones of ever increasing joy, love, peace, happiness, and oneness with God.

God put us on this world to love. God put us here to choose love,
to share love, and to grow in love. All the years of our lives can be full of love. It is up to
us, though. Will we grow old in misery and loneliness or will we grow old in happiness and love?

IT'S IN YOUR FACE
Author Unknown

You don't have to tell how you live each day,
You don't have to say if you work or play,
A tried, true barometer serves in the place;
however you live, it will show in your face.

The false, the deceit you bear in your heart
Will not stay inside, where it first got a start.
For sin and blood are a thin veil of lace;
what you wear in your heart you wear in your face.

If your life is unselfish,
if for others you live,
for not what you get,
but for how much you can give;

If you live close to God,
in His infinite grace,
you don't have to tell it,
it shows in your face.

Thought for the day...

Where is the progress?

AS WE ALL KNOW, someone once said, "You can't stop progress," but should it have been, "You can't stop greed?"

Have we progressed since the beginning? Can we truly say we are happier or wiser than humans from anytime in our history? I don't think we can. Maybe you are, but I don't see it. Do our foolish egos still rule us? Do we still not lust after power?

In this manner, progress has stagnated since our birth. Look what the onset of agriculture and cultivation has developed: class structure and more ways to feel like an outsider. All our technology has brought us is more ways to suffer, more ways to know we suffer.

I know, I know. Of course, we had to wipe out polio, just as in the present we have to go up against cancer and AIDS. We can't just let people suffer and die. But guess what? The suffering has never left us, has it? Will it ever? As soon as we wipe out the present bugs, more will arrive. If we kill them, more will come. What are we to do? Sure, our lifespan may be lengthened a few years or so, only to add to the taboo population problem. But in the end, we all die.

So where does that leave us spiritually? Do we feel any less angst when our computer crashes than a man in the 16th century felt when his grain grinder crashed in a thunderstorm? We still have all the pain and wonder any man has ever had. So how have we progressed?

We reach certain stages, plateaus, in our thinking. We might think, hey, we've got it made now! Everyone rushes to enact this model of thought until we see it is all wrong: people still suffer and the rich feel they aren't rich enough.

Then we scurry to change and to do things another way, thinking, yes, this is the answer. And then, again, we realize people are still suffering and the rich don't feel rich enough. We still eat live things and they still eat us.

Why can't we just relax, restrain ourselves and enjoy what we are? The fact that we are even alive is a miracle in itself.

Nature made us what we are, now it's up to us. Shall we choose to abide in that which created us, or shall we continue to enact our greed which we have conveniently labeled "progress?"

- - -
[by Jack Farranti - adapted]

THANKS FOR YOUR TIME
Author Unknown

A young man learns what's most important in life from the guy next
door. It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College,
girls, career, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved
clear across the country in pursuit of his dreams. There, in the rush
of his busy life, Jack had little time to think about the past and
often no time to spend with his wife and son. He was working on his
future, and nothing could stop him.

Over the phone, his mother told him, "Mr. Belser died last night. The
funeral is Wednesday." Memories flashed through his mind like an old
newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.

"Jack, did you hear me?"

"Oh, sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. It's been so long since I thought
of him. I'm sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago," Jack
said.

"Well, he didn't forget you. Every time I saw him he'd ask how you
were doing. He'd reminisce about the many days you spent over 'his
side of the fence' as he put it," Mom told him.

"I loved that old house he lived in," Jack said.

"You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Belser stepped in to make
sure you had a man's influence in your life," she said.

"He's the one who taught me carpentry," he said. "I wouldn't be in
this business if it weren't for him. He spent a lot of time teaching
me things he thought were important... Mom, I'll be there for the
funeral," Jack said.

As busy as he was, he kept his word. Jack caught the next flight to
his hometown. Mr. Belser's funeral was small and uneventful. He had no
children of his own, and most of his relatives had passed away.

The night before he had to return home, Jack and his Mom stopped by to
see the old house next door one more time. Standing in the doorway,
Jack paused for a moment. It was like crossing over into another
dimension, a leap through space and time. The house was exactly as he
remembered. Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of
furniture... . Jack stopped
suddenly.

"What's wrong, Jack?" his Mom asked.

"The box is gone," he said.

"What box? " Mom asked.

"There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk. I
must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All he'd ever
tell me was 'the thing I value most,'" Jack said.

It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack
remembered it, except for the box. He figured someone from the Belser
family had taken it.

"Now I'll never know what was so valuable to him," Jack said. "I
better get some sleep. I have an early flight home, Mom."

It had been about two weeks since Mr. Belser died. Returning home from
work one day Jack discovered a note in his mailbox. "Signature
required on a package. No one at home. Please stop by the main post
office within the next three days," the note read.

Early the next day Jack retrieved the package. The small box was old
and looked like it had been mailed a hundred years ago. The
handwriting was difficult to read, but the return address caught his
attention.

"Mr. Harold Belser" it read. Jack took the box out to his car and
ripped open the package. There inside was the gold box and an
envelope. Jack's hands shook as he read the note inside.

"Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack
Bennett. It's the thing I valued most in my life."

A small key was taped to the letter. His heart racing, as tears
filling his eyes, Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he
found a beautiful gold pocket watch. Running his fingers slowly over
the finely etched casing, he unlatched the cover.

Inside he found these words engraved: "Jack, Thanks for your time!
Harold Belser."

"The thing he valued most...was.. .my time."

Jack held the watch for a few minutes, then called his office and
cleared his appointments for the next two days.

"Why?" Janet, his assistant asked.

"I need some time to spend with my son," he said.

"Oh, by the way, Janet...thanks for your time!"

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the
moments that take our breath away,"

Thank you for your time.....

August 18 - Jesus Calling

Expect to encounter adversity in your life, remembering that you live in a deeply fallen world. Stop trying to find a way that circumvents difficulties. The main problem with an easy life is that it masks your need for Me. When you became a Christian, I infused My very Life into you, empowering you to live on a supernatural plane by depending on Me.

Anticipate coming face to face with impossibilities: situations totally beyond your ability to handle. This awareness of your inadequacy is not something you should try to evade. It is precisely where I want you—the best place to encounter Me in My Glory and Power. When you see armies of problems marching toward you, cry out to Me! Allow Me to fight for you. Watch Me working on your behalf, as you rest in the shadow of My Almighty Presence.

After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God”
—Revelation 19:1

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
—Psalm 91:1

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Friday

Chrystaltree2 — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 02:41:29 GMT

......and it isn't even Friday yet.

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Friday

Ruby Laine — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 03:20:15 GMT

Good evening, gloriajean. I'll read the meditation in the morning. With my coffee. On the deck!

Did the pediatrician have any suggestions for helping the twins to sleep? There are a couple of good websites for baby care that might have some ideas, too. Sometimes babies need a nudge with getting on a schedule. I know we all laugh about schedules, but when babies are gently guided into one, they sleep better. And mom can get her rest.

Sorry about your knee. I hope PT gives you some relief.

And I wanted to ask about your sister who was under the weather. I think it was pneumonia? I hope she's feeling better.

Prayers for you, Harlene, I think you get your shot next week.

Thanks for taking time to post, gloriajean!

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Friday

gloriajean — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 04:02:38 GMT

Ruby - I'll find out tomorrow when I go there about any suggestions the pediatrition may have said. Didn't really talk to her, it was just a text. I had the day off today of Twin Duty. I'm sure the PT can help me with the knee.

It was Darla's Mother in Law who had pneumonia - she is on the mend now, but still coughs so cannot come to take her days there yet. She and I would alternate days.

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Friday

KateE — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 04:39:44 GMT

You kindly welcomed me, something I am not used to, therefore with much saddness I will not continue to post. I think the verbal abuse from the toxic employment I retired from left it's mark on me. I think it best to give myself as much time as I need to heal and try to find myself again.

God's blessings to all.

KateE (pronounced like Katie)

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Friday

nj — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 07:25:49 GMT

Happy Friday! Hope you all have a blessed day and it is filled with much joy. Nothing special for me today except laundry, clean and few errands. Get to go to Staples and get some school supplies which is always fun. I do not need a lot so that is good but like to begin the year with a new notebook, pen and a few post its!

Hope the girls begin to sleep better. Also, hope your knee feels better with some PT. Take things slowly and give yourself some rest.

Many blessings ladies and joy for the day and many ordinary miracles.

Peace, Nancy

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Friday

meallen616 — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 09:14:56 GMT

gloriajean,

For your healing.

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Friday

meallen616 — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 09:17:32 GMT

To all,

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Friday

lovestopaint — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 11:14:13 GMT

Gloria, I pray the PT works for you, and the babies sleep better.

KateE, sorry you have to leave us so soon. I hope you can come back when you are feeling better.

Please don't let a couple of others on these boards scare you away.

meallen616, beautiful pictures and thoughts as usual.

Blessings to all.

Harlene(lovestopaint)

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Friday

Anonymous — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 12:14:49 GMT

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Re: Daily Positive Thread for Friday

HeresLucy — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 14:13:48 GMT

Good morning,

I hope all is well in your world this morning.

Gloria, just a thought. Could it be the babies aren't getting satisfied at each feeding so that causes them to wake more frequently? That happened with my son. It seemed like every hour he wanted to be fed. I gave up trying to nurse because he couldn't get enough. He consumed a lot of formula....piggy...LOL. Anyway, his doctor said he wasn't getting satisfied so he suggested putting in a little bit of baby cereal in his bottles. That worked, for a while. Formula alone wasn't cutting the boys appetite so I was allowed to feed him small amounts of cereal and certain baby food fruit. He got full and slept better. Just a suggestion for y'all. I know Darla and you are weary. Well, the little ones, too.

Hello to you other ladies. I tell you what. Don't let anyone steal your joy. There is too much drama, evil, sorrow, hate and disruption going on in the world. People that post on a blasted shopping channel forum will not take away my peace. Words are only words. If someone gets bent out of shape, that's on them. Don't let it rub off on you or rub you. God bless us all.

Go out and have a good day. Peace and blessings.

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Friday

nj — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 15:13:27 GMT

Well said, Lucy and just do not know what happened but life is far too short for negative comments anyplace let alone this thread!

Peace,Nancy

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Friday

SleeplessinSD — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 16:52:04 GMT

This is a beautiful thread. Although I don't post, I read it daily. Thank you, Gloria, for taking the time and for caring. You, and all who post here, are appreciated.❤️

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Friday

3suwm5 — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:48:54 GMT

Good morning ladies -- Gloria, beautiful inspirations today, Thank You!! It's always so uplifting to read your posts. I'm happy you take the time to post for us.

I wonder, too, if some cereal may be what the girls need. I started with some cereal early for our youngest, he was eating every hour and cried inbetween those feedings. Cereal was added and things were much better. He slept through the night shortly thereafter. That was not our premie, though, he was a different story. I hope the Dr. was able to give your daughter some good advise. Or maybe a PA in the office, often I would get better advise from them. MO

I hope your mother-n-law gets better and can watch the babies, so you can get some rest and get your knee healed up.

Crystaltree2 - hope your Friday is going well. Have a good weekend.

Ruby - have a good weekend. Hope you enjoyed the inspirations over coffee this am.

KateE - I am so sorry to read that you will stop posting. This thread has been so uplifting for many of us and I hoped it would help you heal and reset. I certainly hope you have not left because of what someone in other threads has said to you. Please reconsider, if that has been the case. If it is something else, please continue to read this post, if nothing else. I do believe, in the long run, it will help you. I sure do look forward to hearing from you soon. Take good care.

NJ - it sounds like you are feeling excited about the upcoming school year. Good for you. I hope it proves to be a wonderful year, good thoughts for just that. Hope those kitties are doing well. Blessings to you as you start the school year.

Meallan - beautiful pictures as always. Enjoy your weekend. Look forward to the new pics. ahead.

Harlene - blessings to you too.

Hereslucy - I agree, no one will take away our joy. We are stronger than that. I can't believe a post had to be removed from this thread. Peace to you, too.

Helen47 - welcome to you as a reader, even if you choose not to post. We welcome everyone here that wants to hear positive thoughts.

Having a slow, rainy day here. We need it, so it is a welcomed change. Looking toward a slow, quiet weekend.

Prayers for you all. God bless!!

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Friday

lovestopaint — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 22:15:52 GMT

Welcome Helen 47.

Blessings to you

Harlene(lovestopaint

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Friday

gloriajean — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 00:02:31 GMT

Welcome to Chrystaltree! It was Friday shortly. I always send this the night before.

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Friday

gloriajean — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 00:22:06 GMT

Ruby - I'm trying to find where I can quote but can't find it. Anyway, the suggestions was that she uses less beans, (she's vegetarian) and less fiber, and she doesn't agree with that, she won't go back to white bread and white everything else. She's out for a second opinion. And reading on line too. Told she can feed on demand. We had been doing that.

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Friday

gloriajean — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 00:24:12 GMT

KatE - I really wish you wouldn't feel you have to quit posting here. Please reconsider this, as we all want to be your friends and give you as much support as we can!!! Keep posting, ok? Did someone hurt your feelings? If so, I'm soooo sorry about that. Come back and be with us, if you can! If you just cannot right now, we understand and will pray for you. That you can count on.

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Friday

gloriajean — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 00:26:45 GMT

Hi Nancy, now you have school to look forward to - exciting and fun for you!! I have the weekend off as I always do, it's a challenge with the twins. that's for sure. This 76 year old Grandma can get worn out!!!

Re: Daily Positive Thread for Friday

gloriajean — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 00:27:23 GMT

Thanks much meallen!!! Need prayers for sure!!