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[John81 7,400]

Which reminds me of how a couple of friends and I would walk around the track in the evening practicing our memory verses.

[Chelle 1]

I can see how that would work. Exercise often has the effect of clearing the mind. :)

Good morning everybody! :wave:

[John81 7,400]

Good morning Michelle!

It's a windy day here today.

[Chelle 1]

It's partly sunny here (I like that better than "partly cloudy" :D ). Well, enough of the weather report. :lol: How are ya'll doing today?

[Jesuspaiditall4all 20]

Good afternoon everyone... :wave:

We have had freezing rain, sleet and snow, since last evening and the roads are a mess.... :(

[John81 7,400]

Well, now that it's night, it's dark and cold, but at least the wind has died down.

Beyond that, I'm trying to figure out why we keep having so much trouble with our 12 year old not getting his school work done on time and not following the instructions for the work he has to do.

Remind me, do they move out at 13 now or is it still around 18? :wink:

[GODsJOY 0]

[quote="Jesuspaiditall4all"]
Good afternoon everyone... :wave:

We have had freezing rain, sleet and snow, since last evening and the roads are a mess.... :(
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It makes me feel good to see you feeling so good with all that going on . May God bless you and your family . Oh! how good Gods Joy is :D

[Jesuspaiditall4all 20]

Yes, GODsJOY ....HE provides all we need and I am most thankful for that.... :mrgreen:


Remember John81, one day your 12 year old will grow up and the concerns of today will be but a memory. This too shall pass and in HIS perfect time these concerns you have today will have vanished. Mind you other concerns may arise, however, just remember in all things HE has a purpose.

Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

[John81 7,400]

[quote="Jesuspaiditall4all"]
Remember John81, one day your 12 year old will grow up and the concerns of today will be but a memory. This too shall pass and in HIS perfect time these concerns you have today will have vanished. Mind you other concerns may arise, however, just remember in all things HE has a purpose.

Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
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Yes, I try to always hold onto such. It's difficult at times. Our 12 year old and 8 year old are so different it's almost hard to believe.

I pray he outgrows this stuff because if he doesn't he will have a very difficult time when he is on his own.

[LindaR 649]

[quote="John81"]
Well, now that it's night, it's dark and cold, but at least the wind has died down.

Beyond that, I'm trying to figure out why we keep having so much trouble with our 12 year old not getting his school work done on time and not following the instructions for the work he has to do.

Remind me, do they move out at 13 now or is it still around 18? :wink:
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John--

What you said makes me chuckle. My mother used to tell me when my oldest son was a baby and crying in his crib, and I would get frustrated--"You think you're frustrated now--wait until he is 16 and getting home late from a date and he has your car--then you will wish he was that baby crying in the crib." That son is grown up and married and has a daughter of his own. Both of my sons were a handful, but eventually they do grow up and outgrow all this stuff--

[John81 7,400]

Thanks for the encouragement Linda!

[LindaR 649]

I actually thought they would not live past the age of 10 because of all the accidents and the trips to the ER we took! :mrgreen:

[John81 7,400]

That reminds me of the day when both my sons kept wrecking their bikes and scooters for some reason. Both of them had skinned up knees and elbows that day, but thankfully, nothing more serious.

[Chelle 1]

I remember being a kid and riding down this one hill on the street where we lived. It was a really steep hill, and I rode down it without putting on any brakes. If my mom ever knew I did that she'd probably have a heart attack. I look back now and thank God for His protection, because any one of those times there could have been a car coming the other direction and I was riding [b][i]in the middle of the street[/i][/b].

[size=18][i]*big sigh*[/i][/size] God is [b][i]so good[/i][/b]!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

[John81 7,400]

That's a fact Michelle! We would probably all be shocked to see how many times God has protected us over the course of our lives.

One spring a friend and I were running through the timber with spears. On one hillside we were coming up there was a bit of snow still melting and the ground around there was muddy. I slipped and somehow managed to stab my spear into my temple! It missed my right eye by less than an inch.

I picked up some snow and put on it to stop the bleeding and then I noticed my hat had fell off, had some blood on it and was in the mud! I forgot all about my head and took some snow to clean my hat! :lol: Back then I really loved my hat and wouldn't leave the house without it.

When I got home I went inside to tell my parents what had happened and my Dad started laughing his head off!

[Jesuspaiditall4all 20]

Good evening everyone.... :wave: :mrgreen:

[Chelle 1]

Good afternoon everyone! :wave: It's a beautiful warm, sunny day here!

:hide

Hey, I can't help what the weather is here! :mrgreen: :lol: Wow, it's pretty quiet on the boards today. I guess everyone's outside enjoying the beautiful weather, huh? Well, I think I'll follow your example and enjoy some of that sunshine too! :mrgreen: Have a great day!

[Jesuspaiditall4all 20]

I'm anxious for the nice weather to arrive here.....however it's not happening yet. :(
Where are you, Spring? :wink:

It is nice to know that the weather is great where you are Michelle... :D

[God_is_good 0]

Hi I am back

[Jesuspaiditall4all 20]

Hi Jessica...
It's great to see you back here with us!!!

[John81 7,400]

Howdy y'all! Been busy for a couple of days but now I'm back!!!

[Jesuspaiditall4all 20]

Just stoppin' by to say hello.... :mrgreen: :wave:

[John81 7,400]

Okay, you've said your piece. Now step aside! :frog

[Jesuspaiditall4all 20]

Awwww what's wrong....did I get in front of you... :frog :lol:

[John81 7,400]

Hey, excuse me, but I believe it was "I", who was in the lead here! Who said you could cut back in front? :frog

[Jesuspaiditall4all 20]

Sorry, I thought you didn't mind that I got in front of you....and since you really don't mind, here I am.... :lol:

[mortisham 0]

I have missed coming here to see how everyone has been doing and what you are up to. Time flies when you are dealing with too much stress. Have missed alot but will come in as much as I can take care

[John81 7,400]

I have missed coming here to see how everyone has been doing and what you are up to. Time flies when you are dealing with too much stress. Have missed alot but will come in as much as I can take care

I find a great deal of comfort, encouragement and stress relief here. Join us when you can and perhaps the Lord will use those of us here to help lighten your stress level.

[Jesuspaiditall4all 20]

I have missed coming here to see how everyone has been doing and what you are up to. Time flies when you are dealing with too much stress. Have missed alot but will come in as much as I can take care

It's nice that you were able to check in mortisham! I have been praying and wondering about you and your husband. Please stop by any chance you have. I miss your fellowship! GOD Bless you~

[John81 7,400]

The fellowship here is wonderful. This is especially so for those of us in areas with so few solid Christians.

[Jesuspaiditall4all 20]

AMEN John81 and we are able to have fun while we fellowship, too....... :mrgreen:
How did you get behind me again... :frog :lol:

[John81 7,400]

Yes, the fellowship is wonderful, but you have to be quick sometimes with fast folks like you around! :lol:

[Jesuspaiditall4all 20]

I know exactly what you mean... : :lol:

[John81 7,400]

Every time you're logged in here I hear this ZOOM sound! :lol:

[Jesuspaiditall4all 20]

Does it sound like a jet or a fly buzzing past?? :lol: