tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15437418.post152459662711286086..comments2024-01-05T06:22:43.015+00:00Comments on Rocking Chair Reflections: Keeping it real...Lindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141761866483224572noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15437418.post-38393877006980920252008-08-12T16:21:00.000+01:002008-08-12T16:21:00.000+01:00I would feel the same way--I HATE being sick or la...I would feel the same way--I HATE being sick or laid up in any way. I have a bias for action--as you do too, it's clear!<BR/><BR/>God knows--and He does teach us things through these times that we couldn't learn any other way, right? Like resting, receiving, waiting...not our strong points. :)<BR/><BR/>JeanneAt A Hen's Pacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02244490539003130874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15437418.post-80773603976491708792008-08-10T23:34:00.000+01:002008-08-10T23:34:00.000+01:00So sorry for your troubles but... At last, someon...So sorry for your troubles but... At last, someone else saying "Watch out for turning 50!" Yes! I remember it with terror myself!<BR/><BR/>And I've seen this same syndrome or whatever, with others. <BR/><BR/>Hmmm, what is it with 50? Yish!<BR/><BR/>Miss Mari-Nanci<BR/><A HREF="http://smilnsigh.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Smilnsigh</A>smilnsighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207943167502354530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15437418.post-60137371698259116552008-08-06T02:57:00.000+01:002008-08-06T02:57:00.000+01:00Hello dear Linds:-)Just got back from visiting my ...Hello dear Linds:-)<BR/><BR/>Just got back from visiting my sons and now trying to catch up with everybody! Oh dear, it doesn't sound like you were having a good day but then I don't blame you at all for feeling that way. When I went through the agoraphobia for 11 years when I couldn't go out and had to rely on everyone else to do things for me like grocery shopping, etc, I absolutely hated Carole Buranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497329055251626140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15437418.post-72108302257826212062008-08-06T01:40:00.000+01:002008-08-06T01:40:00.000+01:00After all you've been through in the last 6 weeks,...After all you've been through in the last 6 weeks, and are STILL going through, I think you're allowed to throw a fit and have the grumps for a while. <BR/><BR/>They (whoever THEY are!) that adversity builds character. Personally, I'd rather have less character, just to be honest here. <BR/><BR/>Here's to a better day tomorrow, and to getting that MRI done SOON! And God bless your dear friends Diane@Diane's Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919687116633720697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15437418.post-50518487648422733982008-08-06T01:31:00.000+01:002008-08-06T01:31:00.000+01:00Sorry you're having a tough time of it. I'm 45, so...Sorry you're having a tough time of it. I'm 45, so I'm experiencing some changes, too. Not just the pear stuff, but also the hot flash stuff. I'm sorry you can't move around easily. And I do hope coffee helps; I'd love you to come join me for a 2nd Cup!2nd Cup of Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05478944775613602625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15437418.post-46660810849952141112008-08-06T01:14:00.000+01:002008-08-06T01:14:00.000+01:00Yes, coffee and venting do help and are necessary ...Yes, coffee and venting do help and are necessary once in awhile.<BR/><BR/>I get SO frustrated with physical limitations at times.Brenda@CoffeeTeaBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02719695370857675146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15437418.post-9561733045527884202008-08-05T23:14:00.000+01:002008-08-05T23:14:00.000+01:00I agree with everyone else - your friends are wond...I agree with everyone else - your friends are wonderful. I'm so glad you can get the private MRI done. You've certainly done enough waiting.<BR/><BR/>I totally understand how you feel, Linds. If I were incapacitated and had to ask othres to do for me, it would make me extremely uncomfortable too.<BR/><BR/>Now let's see what you find out from that MRI - I hope it's something that's easily repairedBarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13078572615133867629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15437418.post-91291654082454223992008-08-05T18:57:00.000+01:002008-08-05T18:57:00.000+01:00You certainly have amazing friends, that's wonderf...You certainly have amazing friends, that's wonderful :)Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00448386993712122412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15437418.post-88437451822854495612008-08-05T18:49:00.000+01:002008-08-05T18:49:00.000+01:00Linds, That your friends would do this great thing...Linds, That your friends would do this great thing for you about the MRI says wonderful things about you. <BR/><BR/>I so understand the upset and anger for how your injury's been tossed around, and having to be on the receiving end of all this is extremely hard for those of us whov'ed been helping others most of our lives. I will be praying God sends whatever you most need, to get through this. Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11127746214155107976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15437418.post-18467854765912073192008-08-05T18:38:00.000+01:002008-08-05T18:38:00.000+01:00How wonderful to have such caring friends. I'm no...How wonderful to have such caring friends. I'm not sure what they charge for an MRI in England but in the U.S. it entails giving up either an arm or leg or both.<BR/><BR/>I agree with Vicky-this is your time to recieve and for others to recieve the blessing of being able to help. <BR/><BR/>What is it they say ...when you feel the most out of control is when God is able to do his best work.<BR/>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15437418.post-67777783029925424172008-08-05T14:59:00.000+01:002008-08-05T14:59:00.000+01:00Sometimes, it's so hard to be the receiver instead...Sometimes, it's so hard to be the receiver instead of the giver. At a particular time in our lives, we were the receivers and it was hard until a little old lady shared this idea with us. We were always givers, helping when and where we could. Sounds like you. Well, we were blessed by helping and doing. Who were we to deny others the opportunity to be a blessing to others? Were we going to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15437418.post-27379635357368252702008-08-05T14:53:00.000+01:002008-08-05T14:53:00.000+01:00I can so relate to hating to ask for help - trying...I can so relate to hating to ask for help - trying to figure out how to do things yourself. I've been there and done that also...<BR/><BR/>So thankful for your friends who were able to bless you with the funds for a private MRI. Looking forward to hearing the results...and the plan for moving ahead. <BR/><BR/>Have a blessed day.Edithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11904025280425788514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15437418.post-26512037570551008242008-08-05T12:15:00.000+01:002008-08-05T12:15:00.000+01:00Isn't it good to know that you have awesome friend...Isn't it good to know that you have awesome friends? I can understand how you feel frustrated by the lack of control - I think that you and I are fairly similar in a lot of ways and that is something that used to drive me crazy - and to other things which I won't mention here! I have learned to let go and let God and just to trust that everything will be alright. I know that it sounds easier to Janinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04999806972813361374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15437418.post-12565304692872206792008-08-05T11:35:00.000+01:002008-08-05T11:35:00.000+01:00Coffee always helps...a little. Venting can help, ...Coffee always helps...a little. Venting can help, too. There have been these vile times in my own life so it's the ebb and flow of things, Linds. We have the rough patches at the most inopportune times. Things will get better. They will. Now, in the meantime, repeat my most recent mantra when good things are coming my way..."Welcome it, welcome it, welcome it, welcome it." You'll be the giver Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.com