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Re: Pat's Corner
By: Pat Date: August 9, 2023, 4:25 pm
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[quote author=Nancy link=topic=4.msg533#msg533 date=1691611197]
Absolutely! The men in my life have been very caring,
protective, generous, and strong, with godly strength. AND, I
have watched them bow low to love up on all manner of little
critters that return the affection. Adam, in deep contrast to
whom I would have believed to be right for me, is a hunter. :o
But, ... he is an ethical hunter, and has taught me much about
herd control, mercy, training, and being thankful for the
sacrifice of life. No, short of the apocalypse, I will not be
joining him on a hunt, but I do respect his ethics, which,
unfortunately, are not shared by all hunters. Long ago, I was
taught that 'dominion' is well defined as 'stewardship.'
A deer or rabbit 'harvested' from the wild has lived a much
better life than any hamburger on our plates. Factory Farming
in today's world is not merciful.
As Helen said, sometimes I deeply feel the suffering in this
world, as well as the fall from grace, and it can become
quicksand that grabs us.
Jesus said, "Take heart, for I have overcome the world."
I long for a kinder, gentler world ...
Let it be so!
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Hi Nancy, I'm glad in my heart that you have been blessed with
good men to care for you. My man is now 84 and very frail but I
know he still loves me after more than 50 years together.
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Re: Pat's Corner
By: Helen Date: August 10, 2023, 8:59 am
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[quote author=Pat link=topic=4.msg535#msg535 date=1691616326]
Hi Nancy, I'm glad in my heart that you have been blessed with
good men to care for you. My man is now 84 and very frail but I
know he still loves me after more than 50 years together.
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Amen Pat!
We just had our 62nd anniversary last weekend….it’s so strange ,
only a ‘couple of years ago ‘ we were just young and energetic
things ….Dave turns 86 this year!
It’s been a good ride ….❤️
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Re: Pat's Corner
By: Mike Waters Date: August 10, 2023, 11:12 am
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[quote author=Helen link=topic=4.msg537#msg537 date=1691675947]
Dave turns 86 this year!
It’s been a good ride ….❤️
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Just as well I know what you mean. ???
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Re: Pat's Corner
By: Nancy Date: August 10, 2023, 12:10 pm
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[quote author=Pat link=topic=4.msg535#msg535 date=1691616326]
Hi Nancy, I'm glad in my heart that you have been blessed with
good men to care for you. My man is now 84 and very frail but I
know he still loves me after more than 50 years together.
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50 years together is almost a miracle today. We're all
vulnerable to loss of health and strength. It truly has been
difficult watching Kevin, who was once big and tall and stronger
than most men, succumb to this awful disease that has robbed him
of almost everything. In my heart, I see him as he was, the boy
I knew some 45 years ago, with an Orange Crush tee-shirt, high
top basketball shoes, and unruly hair. People tend to
underestimate his mental capacities because he is so severely
disabled, but his mind is 100% and his memory is amazing. I
know the real Kevin. He's not the broken body in that bed.
I love to see photos of older people when they were young and
strong. I think that's how we will appear in heaven. Restored,
made new. Probably glorified and enhanced and perfected. As
Jesus said, we will be like the angels. Angels, I'm sure, are
magnificent. Congrats on a lifetime love and partner and
friend!
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Re: Pat's Corner
By: Nancy Date: August 10, 2023, 12:43 pm
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[quote author=Helen link=topic=4.msg537#msg537 date=1691675947]
Amen Pat!
We just had our 62nd anniversary last weekend….it’s so strange ,
only a ‘couple of years ago ‘ we were just young and energetic
things ….Dave turns 86 this year!
It’s been a good ride ….❤️
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62 years! Congrats to you and Dave, too!
Life is funny. You live through stages that, at the time, you
think will never end. But the only thing certain actually IS
change. Not to be inappropriate, but I think of Kevin and I
making love. It was something beautiful in our life. When was
the "last time"? Did we know the last time was the last time?
How do such monumental parts of our life fade away without us
realizing a door is closing, never to be opened again?
I guess my point in this is that I've learned everything
changes, things you take so for granted pass away, EVERYTHING is
always passing. We really do need to cherish the people and the
day to day life and the good and the beautiful and the love that
remains. Nothing is certain. We make our plans, but they can
easily be lost. Always say your 'I love you's' and your 'I'm
sorry's' cuz we just never know. Don't go to bed angry, and kiss
your love goodbye EVERY time you part.
Thank God we have every hope in Christ, because in this world,
"this, too, shall pass" applies to the good as well as the bad.
But, there is "faith, hope, and love ..."
There's a country song that expresses this well. Not sure if
anyone here enjoys country, but I'll post it, because it's
message needs hearing. (I know I'm preaching to the
choir.😉 Humor me, haha!)
HTML https://youtu.be/W4xNuO4T3w0
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Re: Pat's Corner
By: Pat Date: August 12, 2023, 2:32 pm
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[quote author=Nancy link=topic=4.msg547#msg547 date=1691689395]
62 years! Congrats to you and Dave, too!
Life is funny. You live through stages that, at the time, you
think will never end. But the only thing certain actually IS
change. Not to be inappropriate, but I think of Kevin and I
making love. It was something beautiful in our life. When was
the "last time"? Did we know the last time was the last time?
How do such monumental parts of our life fade away without us
realizing a door is closing, never to be opened again?
I guess my point in this is that I've learned everything
changes, things you take so for granted pass away, EVERYTHING is
always passing. We really do need to cherish the people and the
day to day life and the good and the beautiful and the love that
remains. Nothing is certain. We make our plans, but they can
easily be lost. Always say your 'I love you's' and your 'I'm
sorry's' cuz we just never know. Don't go to bed angry, and kiss
your love goodbye EVERY time you part.
Thank God we have every hope in Christ, because in this world,
"this, too, shall pass" applies to the good as well as the bad.
But, there is "faith, hope, and love ..."
There's a country song that expresses this well. Not sure if
anyone here enjoys country, but I'll post it, because it's
message needs hearing. (I know I'm preaching to the
choir.😉 Humor me, haha!)
HTML https://youtu.be/W4xNuO4T3w0
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Our church leaders used to say, 'Change is here to stay'. It is
so true. The only thing that doesn't change is the faithfulness
and love of our heavenly Father.
Sadly our church stopped changing and got into a bit of a rut.
Same old, same old. I used to be excited to go to church
gatherings and hear what God would say to me or what the Holy
Spirit would show me. Now I just go to sing songs on worship to
the One who love me. I can't hear anything else.
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Re: Pat's Corner
By: Pat Date: August 12, 2023, 2:33 pm
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it says I posted at 08:32 When it was actually 20:32.
Sorry I haven't posted earlier but I had my daughter here.
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Re: Pat's Corner
By: Mike Waters Date: August 12, 2023, 9:10 pm
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[quote author=Pat link=topic=4.msg558#msg558 date=1691868837]
it says I posted at 08:32 When it was actually 20:32.
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On my computer it says that you posted at 8:32pm
Which is 20:32 ( on the 24hr system)
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Re: Pat's Corner
By: Dave Date: August 13, 2023, 2:03 pm
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It's odd how a seeming discrepancy turns out to be the same
thing; as my mate would say, That'll preach.
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Re: Pat's Corner
By: Pat Date: August 21, 2023, 6:58 am
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After the disappointment yesterday as Spain beat England The day
improved as we went to the 40s event and Lytham with my daughter
and son-in-law. It was perfect weather for a mooch about at the
seaside and sitting on a bench eating chips and then ending up
at the pub.
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