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| Mel 10/12/2009 2:46:14 PM Hiya All, Welcome-as always! This question was first asked on Sept 17th., and I have taken a long time in responding. We all have a private side to our being and may not wish to disclose every little detail about our personal lives. This was a struggle for me, as it may well be for others. As evidenced in my bankruptcy appearance of October 1, 2009, in which the court appointed trustee dismissed my case. I am not sure if she felt bad for me because the way I walk or because of the hundreds of visible scars on my neck. Nonetheless, when I got to my car, I cried like a baby, much as I am now as I reveal this to you all. In life we all have choices, so this is what I did: I stopped using my car, cut down use by 90% (gas is not going to get cheaper), and changed my diet completely. The diet change was healthy and saved me money as the wrong foods actually cost more. I could then afford my medications and supplements. Remember, "If you do not have your health, you have nothing"! I will not discuss this further, nor do I want your pity. I am healthy once again and I am sure with the big Guy's help, all will be well. Toughen up, one must be brave to beat our disease! God bless you all, mel Kim S 10/14/2009 6:16:41 PM Thank you Mel, that is very true. If we don't have our health- we have nothing! You are right! Thanks for sharing and God bless YOU. I agree we need to do all we can do to get well! We need to get rid of as many expenses as we can and use what money we do have wisely! Much love! Kim Pamela Mae 10/13/2009 2:58:48 AM Mel man, It is very true we all have choices,and we are the only ones responsible for those choices. You are fearless big man,bold. Please forgive me for being so distracted today. This is beautiful and I have seen so much growth and the beauty of Gods love through the comfort and support given here. Make me sit still when I need to read...hey? Bless you my sweet friend, Pammie Mae Auntie M 10/12/2009 11:21:57 PM Dear Mel, I went through bankruptcy due to illness 10 years ago and felt profoundly humiliated at the time. More recently, I did not have the proper insurance for hospitalization so again, my inability to pay my medical bills has placed me back in the position of no credit worthiness. Living without money and not being able to work to earn it, is forcing me to have far greater faith in the spiritual realm as the source of my Supply. I am being forced to CHANGE the way I perceive the world. Ralph Waldo Emerson, an American philosopher said in his essay on Compensation, 'Such...is the natural history of calamity. The changes which break up at short intervals the prosperity of men are advertisements of a nature whose law is growth. Evermore is the order of nature to grow, and every soul is by this intrinsic necessity quitting its whole system of things, its friends and home and laws and faith, as the shellfish crawls out of its beautiful but stony case, because it no longer admits of its growth, and slowly forms a new house...But to us, in our lapsed estate, resting, not advancing, resisting, not cooperating with the divine expansion, this growth comes by shocks...' Okay, that's enough philosophy. But for me, I am growing and learning so much because of this M experience. I am grateful to individuals like you who have had the courage to go public with your process to help so many others. I believe we are 'canaries in the mine' and that we will be helping so many others who will face this in the future. You give me hope. Thank you. Susanne 10/12/2009 8:21:22 PM Ditto Psalm 107:20 ld 10/12/2009 7:14:11 PM Many kudos for Mel and John's company. It is wonderful how you support us all and giving of yourselves. The time and information that you have given shows what truly caring people you are. Johnb 10/12/2009 4:46:55 PM Dear Mel, Your willingness to humble yourself so that others might be inspired provides Hope to a community that desperately needs it. The same source of courage and determination that led you out of this wilderness compels you now to serve others as they follow your lead. Your unconditional love and concern for those fortunate enough to have been gathered here (not by accident)is evidenced by the sacrificial efforts you have consistently made on their behalf. It has truly been a blessing to witness what God is doing in and through your life. |
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