My husband came home for lunch today with a piece of paper in his hand. He said, "Someone asked me to give this to you".
It was 'A Day for Kaye' invitation. A party was being planned for a former employee and friend of mine to support her in her battle with melanoma. I had heard that she was being treated for a cancerous mole on her back but did not have many details.
I asked my husband who gave him the invitation to give to me and he said her sister. When I inquired if her sister had shared any details about her recovery he informed me she was dying and not expected to make it until Christmas. The doctors had declared her cancer free after removing the mole but a recent bone scan showed the cancer had spread via her bloodstream to her liver, lungs, and brain.
I immediately broke down and sobbed. This party, he continue to explain, is a chance for everyone to say goodbye and to celebrate her life.
She is going through radiation trying to get the tumor in the brain reduced and if they can they will then begin to try to do the same in the other areas. When I asked why they are treating her and at the same time giving her a death sentence, he said the doctors informed her that if they don't try to treat it now she faces intense pain as she gets to the end. So, she suffers now with all the side effects of radiation treatments, while trying to maximize her remaining time with her family.
She is only 37 years old and has a 10 yr old daughter and a 8 yr old son. She is divorced and remarried, so the kids have already gone through that and now this. I cannot imagine what this does to a family. I am so grieved for her and for her family.
Kaye is such a wonderful person. I enjoyed working for her at the convenience store almost 20 years ago and then later in our careers she worked for me at another company. We remained friendly throughout even with all the struggles of the workplace. I have always admired her strength, determination, and perseverance. If I remember correctly her own mother died when she was a young girl and her father died early, too. She is like the rock of that family, always sensible and moving on, never dwelling. I, not only grieve for her, I grieve for her sister and brother.
Friends, please say a little prayer for Kaye and her family for comfort and peace. I also ask for the Lord to be present and working in Kaye's heart and the heart of her family.
Friday, September 11, 2009
WORLD Magazine | Planned parenthood | Janie B. Cheaney | Sep 26, 09
WORLD Magazine | Planned parenthood | Janie B. Cheaney | Sep 26, 09
Interesting how times have changed. I never considered how riding a bike and experiencing freedom to navigate and explore your community prepared you for life.
My friend shared with us how their control and fear of allowing their kids to ride their bikes while living in Wisconsin went right out the window when they moved to Wyoming. In Wisconsin, they wouldn't let the kids ride without them or if they did they were confined to their street only and the kids they rode with had to be okayed. In Wyoming, the kids gather in packs in the morning and ride all day, exploring and enjoying freedom. The parents don't worry either.
What is the difference? Is it because our Wisconsin community is filled with worldly people, and even worldly Christians, and their new Wyoming community is comprised of families who are all associated with the bible college in town, either as students or college employees? Is it in the comfort of knowing your neighbors share similar beliefs and values, will be raising kids you won't mind your kids hanging out with, and knowing that others in the community will watch out for and be protective of the kids running loose in the town?
I think that makes a huge difference and easily explains how they were able to adapt and change to their new surroundings.
Anyway, the last sentance of the article is one to really contemplate.
Interesting how times have changed. I never considered how riding a bike and experiencing freedom to navigate and explore your community prepared you for life.
My friend shared with us how their control and fear of allowing their kids to ride their bikes while living in Wisconsin went right out the window when they moved to Wyoming. In Wisconsin, they wouldn't let the kids ride without them or if they did they were confined to their street only and the kids they rode with had to be okayed. In Wyoming, the kids gather in packs in the morning and ride all day, exploring and enjoying freedom. The parents don't worry either.
What is the difference? Is it because our Wisconsin community is filled with worldly people, and even worldly Christians, and their new Wyoming community is comprised of families who are all associated with the bible college in town, either as students or college employees? Is it in the comfort of knowing your neighbors share similar beliefs and values, will be raising kids you won't mind your kids hanging out with, and knowing that others in the community will watch out for and be protective of the kids running loose in the town?
I think that makes a huge difference and easily explains how they were able to adapt and change to their new surroundings.
Anyway, the last sentance of the article is one to really contemplate.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Godly Wisdom versus Worldly Wisdom
See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ. Colossians 2:8
As the earthly guardians of our children, it is our charge to mold the hearts, minds, and souls of our children. We are to teach them about God and His ways, we are to instruct them on God's wisdom, and we are to be an example to them on how to live and serve under God, our King.
In today's culture, parents have many outside influences competing for our children's attention. TV, radio, movies, video games, print media, etc. all want to influence and mold our children into thinking/believing worldly lies that lead to destruction. How to dress, how to wear make-up, how to treat others, how to treat authority, when to have sex, how to grab power, how to have it all. The list of lies trying to grab our children is growing every day. However, we have the option of what, and if, our children get to view any of these outlets. We control what they view and listen to on a daily basis.
Well, now there is another industry vying for our children's attention. The government! An institution created by God for the good of the people - IF - the authorities acknowledge a Sovereign God.
An authority system that does not acknowledge a Sovereign God will create laws and agendas based on human reasoning and logic, and identify it as wisdom and evolutionary enlightenment. They will most definitely cross the established line of authority for this system and venture into areas that they have no business being in.
Our Federal Government is an institution created by God and one we should respect as a God given authority system. However, I believe you can respect the offices of the institution while at the same time disagree wholeheartedly with the persons who hold those offices. The current agendas of this government are humanistic and deadly lies and they will destroy us if they get their way.
As adults, we need to carefully weigh everything coming out of Washington these days and filter it through God's Word. Where necessary, speak up when plans are made outside the realm of the authority given to them by God. Remind them of their boundaries.
It's difficult not to get sucked into the lies unless we are staying in God's Word so that we are not deceived. Now, imagine how hard it is for our children to distinguish right from wrong when it comes to government intentions and interest.
The President wants to talk to our children next week.
He wants to force them to listen to him by making it part of the school day and curriculum. He wants to control the curriculum and discussion points.
He wants to talk to our children while they are away from their protective parents. It's like the sleazy guy who tries to lure away your child while you are not looking. The thought of that makes your skin crawl because you know the sleazy guy has nothing good in mind for your child. This President, talking to your children next week, should make your skin crawl, too.
If this President has something to say to my children, he should say it through me. I do not appreciate someone trumping MY God given responsibility to mold and protect my children. I show his office respect by not trying to topple the government, I think he should show my position in the home the same respect by not trying to influence in an area he was not granted authority to do so by God.
The values and morals, the instilled wisdom and motivations, and the sense of right and wrong will come from us, as parents, not from the government.
If, as parents, we are not vigilant in protecting and exercising these rights, we leave our children open and vulnerable to an outside interest coming in to influence our children according to their own agenda. There are many people counting on you falling down on your responsibility so they can have a shot at influencing your child for themselves.
No one cares about you child they way you do. No one else could possibly have their best interest at heart the way you do. No one else would put your child above anything else especially their own selfish ambitions.
For these reasons, my husband and I object to the Presidents request to have our children's full attention next week. We have already contacted the Superintendent for our district and voiced our concern. If the school chooses to participate, our children will not be in school that day.
Yes, we could allow our kids to participate and discuss it with them later, and counter anything he has to say by pointing out our views and why we disagree, etc. However, this is not the only point.
We believe the President has overstepped his bounds and is venturing into territory that he does not have the God given authority to operate in. If we do not take a stand here and now, he will not understand he overstepped, and he will continue to invade our realm of responsibility until he has taken complete control of it.
I hope the public school system takes offense at his forwardness as well. And I hope both institutions remember they exist to serve the needs of the people - not to control them.
As the earthly guardians of our children, it is our charge to mold the hearts, minds, and souls of our children. We are to teach them about God and His ways, we are to instruct them on God's wisdom, and we are to be an example to them on how to live and serve under God, our King.
In today's culture, parents have many outside influences competing for our children's attention. TV, radio, movies, video games, print media, etc. all want to influence and mold our children into thinking/believing worldly lies that lead to destruction. How to dress, how to wear make-up, how to treat others, how to treat authority, when to have sex, how to grab power, how to have it all. The list of lies trying to grab our children is growing every day. However, we have the option of what, and if, our children get to view any of these outlets. We control what they view and listen to on a daily basis.
Well, now there is another industry vying for our children's attention. The government! An institution created by God for the good of the people - IF - the authorities acknowledge a Sovereign God.
An authority system that does not acknowledge a Sovereign God will create laws and agendas based on human reasoning and logic, and identify it as wisdom and evolutionary enlightenment. They will most definitely cross the established line of authority for this system and venture into areas that they have no business being in.
Our Federal Government is an institution created by God and one we should respect as a God given authority system. However, I believe you can respect the offices of the institution while at the same time disagree wholeheartedly with the persons who hold those offices. The current agendas of this government are humanistic and deadly lies and they will destroy us if they get their way.
As adults, we need to carefully weigh everything coming out of Washington these days and filter it through God's Word. Where necessary, speak up when plans are made outside the realm of the authority given to them by God. Remind them of their boundaries.
It's difficult not to get sucked into the lies unless we are staying in God's Word so that we are not deceived. Now, imagine how hard it is for our children to distinguish right from wrong when it comes to government intentions and interest.
The President wants to talk to our children next week.
He wants to force them to listen to him by making it part of the school day and curriculum. He wants to control the curriculum and discussion points.
He wants to talk to our children while they are away from their protective parents. It's like the sleazy guy who tries to lure away your child while you are not looking. The thought of that makes your skin crawl because you know the sleazy guy has nothing good in mind for your child. This President, talking to your children next week, should make your skin crawl, too.
If this President has something to say to my children, he should say it through me. I do not appreciate someone trumping MY God given responsibility to mold and protect my children. I show his office respect by not trying to topple the government, I think he should show my position in the home the same respect by not trying to influence in an area he was not granted authority to do so by God.
The values and morals, the instilled wisdom and motivations, and the sense of right and wrong will come from us, as parents, not from the government.
If, as parents, we are not vigilant in protecting and exercising these rights, we leave our children open and vulnerable to an outside interest coming in to influence our children according to their own agenda. There are many people counting on you falling down on your responsibility so they can have a shot at influencing your child for themselves.
No one cares about you child they way you do. No one else could possibly have their best interest at heart the way you do. No one else would put your child above anything else especially their own selfish ambitions.
For these reasons, my husband and I object to the Presidents request to have our children's full attention next week. We have already contacted the Superintendent for our district and voiced our concern. If the school chooses to participate, our children will not be in school that day.
Yes, we could allow our kids to participate and discuss it with them later, and counter anything he has to say by pointing out our views and why we disagree, etc. However, this is not the only point.
We believe the President has overstepped his bounds and is venturing into territory that he does not have the God given authority to operate in. If we do not take a stand here and now, he will not understand he overstepped, and he will continue to invade our realm of responsibility until he has taken complete control of it.
I hope the public school system takes offense at his forwardness as well. And I hope both institutions remember they exist to serve the needs of the people - not to control them.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
President Obama to Address Students on Sept. 8th
Question #1: How do you feel about President Obama's plans to speak to K-12th graders on Sept.8th?
Question #2: How do you feel about the prepared outlines for teacher discussions created by Teaching Ambassador Fellows?
I'd like to know your thoughts.
http://forums.hannity.com/showthread.php?t=1621571
Question #2: How do you feel about the prepared outlines for teacher discussions created by Teaching Ambassador Fellows?
I'd like to know your thoughts.
http://forums.hannity.com/showthread.php?t=1621571
WORLD Magazine | Lutheran leap | Alisa Harris | Sep 12, 09
WORLD Magazine | Lutheran leap | Alisa Harris | Sep 12, 09
A friend of ours has an ELCA Pastor as a brother-in-law who was in attendance at the National ELCA meeting where this vote took place. He relayed to our friend, who shared with us, that during the vote a tornado popped up out of nowhere. The roof of the hotel where the vote was taking place was damaged and the steeple on the church across the street that was serving food to the visiting members was toppled enough that the cross hung upside down.
If that's not enough to make the hair on your arms stand up here's one more tidbit he shared with my friend. The 2/3 majority vote needed to pass this resolution was 666.
If this is true, and I wasn't there to experience it first hand but believe it to be true because it came from a most reliable source in my book, then it is clear to me that God made his presence and position known. If an upside down cross and the numbers 666 are associated with Satan, then I think God made it know whom this resolution was serving, and it wasn't Him.
How prideful of us to think that God's Word can be changed to meet the times. We are putting ourselves above God in thinking this way, and that never turns out good for us as history clearly shows.
Lord, Forgive our arrogance and our ignorance. Humble us as a Church and show us your Truth in all these areas that are under debate and trying to divide your bride. Don't take your lamp stand away from us but rather discipline us and bring us back to your Truth so that we may be an effective representative of your Son, Jesus Christ to the world. Amen!
A friend of ours has an ELCA Pastor as a brother-in-law who was in attendance at the National ELCA meeting where this vote took place. He relayed to our friend, who shared with us, that during the vote a tornado popped up out of nowhere. The roof of the hotel where the vote was taking place was damaged and the steeple on the church across the street that was serving food to the visiting members was toppled enough that the cross hung upside down.
If that's not enough to make the hair on your arms stand up here's one more tidbit he shared with my friend. The 2/3 majority vote needed to pass this resolution was 666.
If this is true, and I wasn't there to experience it first hand but believe it to be true because it came from a most reliable source in my book, then it is clear to me that God made his presence and position known. If an upside down cross and the numbers 666 are associated with Satan, then I think God made it know whom this resolution was serving, and it wasn't Him.
How prideful of us to think that God's Word can be changed to meet the times. We are putting ourselves above God in thinking this way, and that never turns out good for us as history clearly shows.
Lord, Forgive our arrogance and our ignorance. Humble us as a Church and show us your Truth in all these areas that are under debate and trying to divide your bride. Don't take your lamp stand away from us but rather discipline us and bring us back to your Truth so that we may be an effective representative of your Son, Jesus Christ to the world. Amen!
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