Amen! Please pray for my friend Mary. She has cancer and is on chemo and is alone. I have offered to come to Georgia from Texas but she has not said yes. And I am old too so I might not be as much help as she needs. She is also having difficulty in swallowing and therefore not able to eat much. Thank you!
I believe that our spirit becomes blended with everything when we pass from this physical life. I believe we are changed into something all together wonderful and new in God’s kingdom. God tells us in Scripture that we become an integral part of the domain that overcomes, to the point of non-existence, the evil that plagues physical life when we’re in Heaven. He explains that LOVE is how we get there. You and your friend Mary share the LOVE that God is talking about… whether you’re physically or remotely touching in spirit. ❤️
If you cannot be there with her because she has not given you permission, try calling and talking to each other at a specific time of day. Just being able to talk with you should help cheer her AND you.
And, BTW, per the UMC, here in Western Kansas, there are very few UMCs anymore. Some have changed their names, others have just dropped out of the UMC system. Even our former Bishop, now back in Texas, and a Bishop in one of the UMC replacement organizations.
Ours never was officially UMC, and due to population & the Covid Hoax, we are now a very small congregation, but the only Church left in town, so we keep our doors open for Seekers. We only meet 1st & 3rd Sundays, and Special Sundays. And, especially myself, have other Services to attend as regular congregants.
Thank you. I’m grateful. Almost all of my prayer warriors have passed on. (Meaning those who have prayed for me through my life or prayed me through my life!)
Thank you all for praying. Keep it up. No matter our situation prayer blesses us all and brings us closer to all the blessings God has to give us Thank you!
I have been blessed with many Luckys throughout my life. Right now they are helping with many daily activities due to what are hopefully temporary back-related health issues. But even before my bad back made their help a vital part of my life, I have been blessed to have them in my life, several for 50+ years. Their friendship, love, and support have been gifts from God. At first it was difficult to allow them to help me as much as I have needed help this time. But my #1 BFF reminded me of the many encouraging notes written, the hundreds of dozens of cookies baked, and the dozens of phone calls made all for others at times when they needed love the most. I said "But that's just what I do. I bake. I write notes. And I you know I can talk." She said "And this is who we are. Ok, so no one bakes cookies like you do, but we can run errands, carry groceries, take cardboard boxes off for recycling, run the vacuum, help clean out your closet, all those things that you can't do now that we can help you with. Plus, you do much more than bake and write. Let us help you like you've helped us for the past umpteen years. Remember what you've told us many, many times--no one can be a giver if there aren't receivers. Be a gracious receiver."
Cindy, great idea!! I bet Seaner will BOTH write and illustrate a children's book!! I'm bringing it would be wildly popular with adults, too!! Don't you think? What say you all??
I was crippled as a young child. I was in a wheelchair.
Our road was sand and I could not roll on it. I had a friend, Donna, and she would come and push me down the road. She and I were friends for a long time. I still love her and am thankful for her still.
As a recently retired teacher, I agree that this is indeed a wonderful story that would be a great children’s book! I was always looking for books that relayed the message of sharing and caring for others. Also teaches us that our gifts are given to us to be used to help others. Go for it, Sean! And absolutely yes to you doing the illustrations! And perhaps a companion song?!
Amen! Please pray for my friend Mary. She has cancer and is on chemo and is alone. I have offered to come to Georgia from Texas but she has not said yes. And I am old too so I might not be as much help as she needs. She is also having difficulty in swallowing and therefore not able to eat much. Thank you!
I believe that our spirit becomes blended with everything when we pass from this physical life. I believe we are changed into something all together wonderful and new in God’s kingdom. God tells us in Scripture that we become an integral part of the domain that overcomes, to the point of non-existence, the evil that plagues physical life when we’re in Heaven. He explains that LOVE is how we get there. You and your friend Mary share the LOVE that God is talking about… whether you’re physically or remotely touching in spirit. ❤️
Yes, we have been friends for 50 years. She has been a blessing to my life.
That’s a good long time Cynthia. I hope you make it to see her. Sounds like you made up your mind a good while ago. ❤️
Wishing for healing for your friend. I hope you are able to see her.
I was able to speak with her yesterday. A friend was there. I was so grateful! We all just keep walking.
If you cannot be there with her because she has not given you permission, try calling and talking to each other at a specific time of day. Just being able to talk with you should help cheer her AND you.
I text. She is on oxygen and with her esophageal problems finds it difficult to talk. Thank you for caring.
You’re not too old.💕Go!
I will but only if she agrees.
Go ahead and start packing, Cynthia. Then you’ll be ready when Mary agrees to let you come, because she will 🙏
I’ve been getting my ducks in a row!
‘Atta girl❣️
Praying for all🙏🙏🙏
I am in GA, what part of Ga is Mary? Near Columbus?
She is in Douglasville, suburb of Atlanta. Some of her family are coming mid July but now is when the help is needed.
Please go. I know u will be glad u did, even if it is till her other fam gets there.
🙏🙏
🙏😇tell her we are praying!👵🏻(I am old, too😄)
🙏Praying for Mary, and you, Cynthia🙏
And, BTW, per the UMC, here in Western Kansas, there are very few UMCs anymore. Some have changed their names, others have just dropped out of the UMC system. Even our former Bishop, now back in Texas, and a Bishop in one of the UMC replacement organizations.
Ours never was officially UMC, and due to population & the Covid Hoax, we are now a very small congregation, but the only Church left in town, so we keep our doors open for Seekers. We only meet 1st & 3rd Sundays, and Special Sundays. And, especially myself, have other Services to attend as regular congregants.
IF I'm not mistaken, our former Bishop, Scott Jones, is now with the "Global Methodist Church!"
I just said a prayer for both you and Mary. Im sure your offer to help her meant so much to her.
Thank you. I’m grateful. Almost all of my prayer warriors have passed on. (Meaning those who have prayed for me through my life or prayed me through my life!)
Thank you all for praying. Keep it up. No matter our situation prayer blesses us all and brings us closer to all the blessings God has to give us Thank you!
If it is CLL or lymphoma. Vinclexta stopped mine in its tracks when I wad having trouble swallowing. Ask her oncologist, at least.
It is pancreatic.
🙏🙏🙏
Prayers for Cynthia and her friend…. I’m praying that they might get together soon!
Wow! We can do anything as long as we work together! And, I might add, life is a lot more fun when we have a friend!
Tawanah, you have summed this up beautifully...
I have been blessed with many Luckys throughout my life. Right now they are helping with many daily activities due to what are hopefully temporary back-related health issues. But even before my bad back made their help a vital part of my life, I have been blessed to have them in my life, several for 50+ years. Their friendship, love, and support have been gifts from God. At first it was difficult to allow them to help me as much as I have needed help this time. But my #1 BFF reminded me of the many encouraging notes written, the hundreds of dozens of cookies baked, and the dozens of phone calls made all for others at times when they needed love the most. I said "But that's just what I do. I bake. I write notes. And I you know I can talk." She said "And this is who we are. Ok, so no one bakes cookies like you do, but we can run errands, carry groceries, take cardboard boxes off for recycling, run the vacuum, help clean out your closet, all those things that you can't do now that we can help you with. Plus, you do much more than bake and write. Let us help you like you've helped us for the past umpteen years. Remember what you've told us many, many times--no one can be a giver if there aren't receivers. Be a gracious receiver."
That was beautiful, Sean. I hope your publisher is busy making it into a children’s book dedicated to Anderson.
I thought the same thing. It would be a darling children’s book and you could do the illustrations, also.
Cindy, great idea!! I bet Seaner will BOTH write and illustrate a children's book!! I'm bringing it would be wildly popular with adults, too!! Don't you think? What say you all??
I think it would be a great children's book. It would be especially great to be used at a children's hospital for kids with disabilities.
Overcoming is a team sport. ❤️
I was crippled as a young child. I was in a wheelchair.
Our road was sand and I could not roll on it. I had a friend, Donna, and she would come and push me down the road. She and I were friends for a long time. I still love her and am thankful for her still.
Well, I don’t know Anderson or why you write this…. but , I’ll tell you this; It gave me a lovely vision of what humanity could be…..
This is so perfect there is nothing more to say.
What an amazing story my dear friend keep them coming 🙏
Sounds like your creativity is right on again! It’s an unlikely story that says so much. God wants us work together to help each other. 🙏🏾👏
Very lovely post. Thank you, Sean.
As a recently retired teacher, I agree that this is indeed a wonderful story that would be a great children’s book! I was always looking for books that relayed the message of sharing and caring for others. Also teaches us that our gifts are given to us to be used to help others. Go for it, Sean! And absolutely yes to you doing the illustrations! And perhaps a companion song?!
Yes!! Pam, a song, too.
Another sweet story! Thank you, Sean!❤️
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Oh, thank you. I loved this. I hope all things are well for Anderson.
Encouragement inspires! ❤️
Lucky for us you keep finding these stories so we can see how the world actually works!