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Karen
2/19/2017
4:37:32 PM


Thank you Ashley, Laura, and Peter for your kind words. Ashley...I read your response a while back and was so touched by your words. I'm so honored if anything I wrote helped you in any way...but I think you're every bit as strong as I am...hang in there, Sister...it's just a matter of time and consistent application of doing what we all know to do to get well...though...as you will read on my latest post on "Through the Fog" I'm not always that good about doing things consistently. What I am good at doing is getting back up, dusting myself off and starting again. I'm not always prompt...and I apologize for not writing back sooner...I've been in a bit of a time crunch the last few weeks.

If you get a chance, please read the post I just sent today in "Through the Fog" for an update on my journey. I love to read about everyone else's journey on this site...everyone's words and insights help me so much. I finally took some time today to do an update on my situation...want to make sure I do my part in encouraging others if I can.

On another note Ashley, I just want to encourage you to keep the faith that you'll recover financially. Like almost everyone else who has been dealing with M, my finances are stretched to the limit due to spending spending spending on things I hoped would cure me before finding this site. I'm occasionally frightened and discouraged, but I truly believe the only "cure" for this situation is prayer. I read somewhere that when we pray, we're talking to God, but when we meditate, we're listening for God to answer us. I believe this with all my heart. When I'm stressed about a decision I try to find time to go into that nothingness void that meditation gives you and try to clear any thoughts from my head. This allows me to connect with my inner truth...or God's words...or whatever one might choose to label it. I'm not saying I "hear voices"...lol...that would be a good one considering how the majority of the medical community considers this disease to be delusional...but...it's more like hearing that "small voice within." I believe there's a definite advantage to this type of quieting of the mind...with the biggest benefit being the break from worry for just a little while. Prayer combined with trying to listen for an inner knowing is, to me, the hallmark of faith. For me, a strong faith delegates the worry to God...I just need to be aware enough to make the best decisions on my end of it, and have enough courage and self forgiveness to get back up with a positive attitude if I fail to make the best decisions. So...again Ashley...hang in there...things are always changing...and in partnership with God, we all have the power to move things in the direction we want.

Blessings,

Karen


peter
1/27/2017
10:55:38 AM
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Dear Karen

Thank you for lifting me up with your kind words. I give all the glory to God, but to know that my efforts here are helping you gives me great joy. Now, you and I will continue to honor God together, firm in the knowledge that HE will deliver joy and return health to your body and your temple. Trust in this truth. He cannot lie. "Faith with works." Just show up each day and do the work.

He who lives in you is stronger than he who rules in this world. This is your assurance. God will fulfill the promise in your hope. "Stay the course!"

Godspeed,
peter


Laura
1/26/2017
9:18:02 AM
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Karen,

Such beautiful inspirational words. I feel many connections to you and your situation. Thank you for sharing meaningful parts of your life.

You have a vibrant and energetic voice on the phone. This leads me to believe you have the perfect personality to completely rid yourself of this disease. Stay in the race and persevere until you have successfully crossed the finish line.

Have faith and stay strong. Please continue to communicate with this community (Family)and one day you will once again know God's amazing plan.

I sought the Lord, and he answered me;he delivered me from all my fears. Psalms 34:4

In Christ Love,
Laura



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