Posted on 02/16/2015 11:29:19 AM PST by Mrs. Don-o
Dearest Mrs. Don-o, I love you and I thank you for this message, which is a universal message for everyone, and I pray this is not your last comment here but if it is, or is not, may God continue to protect You in the very best way that only He can.
I read once that God is like a loving Father who gives his child sweet milk to drink or sometimes bitter medicine, whichever the child needs. And the good child drinks it all.
Hugs,
me
Awesome!
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Could you please delete this one? It didn’t format correctly and it was a mistake for me to post it.
Thank you.
I've known some DeeDee's...in my career.
I can arrest to how bad cardiac arrest is—been there twice.When I was in arrest, I banged my head on the floor and ended up with brain surgery—not a wonderful thing, but is what has kept me here. I ended up with a brain bleed, which had to be drained.
The biggest problem I have noticed is loss of memory.
I suppose there are worse things—but having a loss of memory is no fun.
My husband and kids and folks I work with sometimes get tired of having to remind me of things I have forgotten.
It is what is is, and unfortunately, it isn’t going to change.
Brain surgery has a way of doing that.
Sending prayers your way for a complete recovery.
Thanks for the testimony!
God bless you, Little Jeremiah, and all the other FReepers of Good Will who have been praying for me. I have truly experienced my own vanity,emptiness, and nothingness -— and the great wealth of the Communion of Saints, those who in God share their spiritual goods with one another.
I’m recovering slowly in my little vacation venue in rehab. Got my husband here much of the time singing with me and popping pineapple tidbits into my mouth. Ain’t love grand!
And I went to the toilet my own self today.
O frabjous day! Calloo callay!
:o)
First, the anecdote about DeeDee was not to condemn DeeDee, but to show how frail and feeble my own mind and good intentions turn out to be. I am not confessing her faults, but mine.
Second. DeeDee was the single exception to the uniformly high standards of professionalism and kindness which I have encountered since my medical crisis.
God sent me DeeDee for a reason!
And I've seen bad turn to good....
And I've seen things..I never want to see again.
And I've gone against order's....to show someone common decency.
Enough said.............
I did a Divine Mercy Chaplet for Mrs. Dono. Amen.
What a blessing (in disguise) you were given! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It’s written so beautifully, I’ll be re-reading and re-reading.
So happy you’re back. God bless.
The conclusion of your story/testimony reminds me very much of the final portion of the Prayer of St. Ephraim, which the Orthodox say very regularly during Lent, with Prostrations following each petition:
O Lord and Master of my life, take from me the spirit of sloth, despair, lust of power, and idle talk.
(Prostration)
But give rather the spirit of chastity, humility, patience, and love to Your servant.
(Prostration)
Yea, O Lord and King, grant me to see my own transgressions, and not to judge my brother, for blessed are You, unto ages of ages. Amen.
(Prostration)
My prayers continue for you and yours there, Mrs. Don-o.
(And I know you like music, so maybe you'll feel just a little bit better about DeeDee if you hear her sing a few songs...)
Mashed Potato Time - Dee Dee Sharp(And here's a song you can sing to don-o when you're feeling stronger again - just change "Day-O" to "Don-O"...)Slow Twistin' - Chubby Checker & Dee Dee Sharp
Day-O - Harry Belafonte(And here's a little "ecumenical" humor which might bring you a little smile...) :-) (...this guy insults everybody!)
Denominations - Mark Lowry(And, finally, (from the ridiculous to the sublime, sort of), please be assured of this Mrs. Don-o...)
God Will Take Care Of You - Oak Ridge Boys (with Gaithers)
First, Mrs. Don-o, this is the depiction of death to grind Dostoevsky into dust.
Second, we rejoice and we thank God for granting you healing.
O Jesus Christ our Savior and our Lord, we love Thee and we adore Thee for from the mouth of death Thou delivereth Thy servant onto life everlasting.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, in the company of saints in heaven we pray, amen, alleluia, amen, amen.
You mentioned Ste. Anne, the Divine Mercy, the Communion of Saints, among others. I wish you could see all the prayers that stormed Heaven for you- like a blizzard in reverse, lol!
Thank you for taking the time and energy to share something with us that we all need to hear at one time or another: about forgiveness... God bless you both, and all those whom you love! You're a gift to us, both of you! May God be praised, and keep you together for years to come!
I am glad you are on you road to recovery and will continue praying for you.
Dearest Mrs. Don-o, thank you so much for your reply. I have been absent much of the time from FR and did not see your testimony up top of thread until yesterday.
I am grateful and happy to hear of your recovery and may you continue until you feel as good as new.
Your experiences as you describe:
“I have truly experienced my own vanity,emptiness, and nothingness - and the great wealth of the Communion of Saints, those who in God share their spiritual goods with one another.”
Are something every soul needs to go through and your honest (and I admit funny), touching, and awe inspiring, and frightening, description, touched my heart deeply and thought of my own inner journeys.
I pray for your well being and recovery.
Wow. Thank you for that. Prayers and hope to see you posting again soon.
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