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  1. One final update from Linda:

    "I would like to do one last update. He was buried yesterday. I really don't know what to say other than that. A chapter in my life has ended as his is now gone. I will miss him for a very long time.
     
    I wanted to give an update on the official cause of death: Acute ischemic stroke.
     
    I will again say my condolences to those who loved and cared about him. I am having a gravestone made for him. It is white, about the size of legal paper. It will take months for them to make it, but they will place it on his grave once it is finished. Nicole, Jim jr, and I have decided to have this wording on it:
     
    In memory of James David Foley Sr.
    Born December 6, 1942  -Died July 29, 2023 at 80 years of age
    Beloved by all who Knew him  
     
    I also want to thank all those who donated money so he could have his wish of being buried next to his late wife Marcia Foley. 
     
    Thank You
    Linda"
  2. 3 hours ago, BrotherTony said:

    Nothing wrong with that! We do that quite often, especially when it's a night loaded with a lot of things we have to do. 

    I'm not usually a soup person, but I've been hankering for some. Bean w/bacon is my fave. So I picked some up and voila! Dinner. Hubs was glad. He'll eat his plate of raw veggies as well, but he's fond of bean/bacon also. 

  3. 3 hours ago, TheGloryLand said:

    I agree, and thank you very much. Have you ever run to a brother or sister in Christ, that said, he or she listens to for example, Joyce Myers. Why can’t Christians realize, who is doing it for money, and the lifestyle of the ones they are listening too , are also false teachers. Many Christians don’t even check the back grounds, to see who they are listening to these days. Sad

    Yes, I have run into Christians like that. Again, it's a matter of growth. I agree that it is indeed sad. But I've seen folks grow beyond listening to/reading from false teachers...many times these false teachers are promoted by pastors/spiritual mentors who don't have the discernment to see the false teaching. But the Holy Spirit can teach folks to see things. IF folks want to. But, as Tony said, too often there is a carnality amongst Christians.

  4. 5 hours ago, WellWithMySoul said:

    We are on the road now.  Our stay in WA is going to be fairly short. We have 2 sons up there in the Lacey area. Tomorrow we will be going to see Tim's 102 yr old mom in Enumclaw (she still ministers to others).  Saturday we will going to our youngest son's retirement from the military ceremony. Our daughter in law is having a party for him too.  We leave on Monday to return home.

    It would've been great to meet you and visit your church, but it looks like time will be too tight.

    Oh, too bad! Although it sounds like your days are going to be well-packed! We are actually on the peninsula, so a few hours away from where you'll be. Have a great time!

  5. "It has taken time for Jim's daughter and I to get this put together and organized. Jim will be laid rest on:
     
    Date: August 5th 2023 
    Time: 10:30 am 
    Place: Happy Camp Cemetery, California
    Address: 123 Buckhorn Rd, Happy Camp CA 96039
     
    There will only be a prayer said at the gravesite. His pastor will pass out flyers to direct those who want to attend Jim's memorial to the church where it will be held. 
     
    All who want to attend are welcome.
     
    Linda"
  6. "It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted..."

    Funny that God doesn't say that it's not for kings and princes to BE DRUNK...but that it is not for them to drink. Yes, we know that some folks can take a drink and it doesn't affect their minds. So they think. But then we get to the "how much is too much?" When you're sloppy drunk and falling down, slurring your words?  Or maybe it's subjective, situational (cuz we all know God deals in situational ethics, right? No...)? Y'know, like the man who could drink ONE beer and turn violent...yet display no symptoms at all of being drunk. 

    Rev. 1:6 and 5:10 tell us that God has made us kings and priests...It is NOT FOR KINGS to drink wine...as the children of God, we are princes/princesses...is not NOT FOR PRINCES STRONG DRINK.

    It is not wise...and that is enough for me.

  7. 11 hours ago, robmac68 said:

    God said it is not wise to be deceived by wine or strong drink.  How are we deceived?  By getting drunk and being excessive.  The drunk smokes more cigs than when sober.  The drunk will spend more money at the gambling tables than sober.  That is why a lot of casinos used to offer free drinks.  I already mentioned above he will drive faster.  The list goes on and on.  This is the person deceived by alcohol.  How is he deceived?  He thinks he is having a good time.  Meanwhile, he wakes up hungover and broke.  Yep!  He is deceived.  

    I don't think anyone here is looking for reasons to imbibe, at least I hope not.  I just do not want to call something a sin that is not.  My wife grew up in a church that said roller skating was sin because it was "too entertaining".  Playing "old maid" was sin because it involved cards and all cards are sin because it leads to gambling.  My wife telling our children that roller skating is not a sin is not looking for a reason to skate, she is way to clumsy and would hurt herself, but just trying to stay biblical.

     

    LOL...roller skating and playing old maid don't compare in the slightest to alcohol.  I get the principle you're mentioning, but there is no comparison between something God does not mention that men have made tradition and something God does mention that men try to make ok.

    I know what God said...and far too many well-meaning people think they've not been deceived by wine or strong drink just because they don't get drunk. But they have. Because they think it's ok in moderation cuz they're strong enough to resist it. And not all drunks smoke at all...I've known people who smoke that smoked multiple packs a day while sober and nothing while drunk...so that's a strawman.

    And, yes, when we try to make it ok to drink a little as long as we don't get drunk we ARE trying to justify imbibing.

    BTW - God doesn't say smoking is a sin, so it's ok. Right? No? Why? Oh...because of the principles taught in  God's Word about our temples. Same applies to alcohol, which rots the body. 

  8. I have always understood why you post what you do. I have to disagree, though, that there is any Admin (there are only 2 of us) or moderator who would like to see you leave. I know some of your posts rub some folks the wrong way, but you do often deflect it with humor and humility. But you do enjoy stirring the pot at times and there are folks who don't see that as uplifting. I think there are some who would miss sparring with you if you were to leave. lol.

    And I'm not sure what prayer request you listed that didn't even get a like. I'm sorry about that. I know I try to check  prayer requests often but don't always see them.

  9. 12 hours ago, Napsterdad said:

    I did not know Jim too well and don't know if he had ever served in the military. If so, a commonly forgotten vet benefit is burial costs. Contact the Veteran's Administration if Jim served.

    While not knowing Jim well, I did enjoy his fellowship here. He will be missed. I have been and will continue to pray for Jim and his family.

    Linda said Jim was not in the military, but she thanks you.

  10. 8 hours ago, Napsterdad said:

    I did not know Jim too well and don't know if he had ever served in the military. If so, a commonly forgotten vet benefit is burial costs. Contact the Veteran's Administration if Jim served.

    While not knowing Jim well, I did enjoy his fellowship here. He will be missed. I have been and will continue to pray for Jim and his family.

    I passed this on to her just in case she doesn't hop on here again.

     

    @BrotherTony, Linda asked me to thank you and your wife.

  11. "I received news Jim will probably pass away within 24 hours. 
    Again I will give my condolences to those who loved and cared for him.  My heart is weighed down and extremely sad for my loss as well. I don't know how I am going to get through this, but I know Jehovah God knows and understands my sorrow and will give me peace. But I also know that will take time. I do pray I have the strength to get through this and continue on without him. It will not be easy. 
     
    Linda"
  12. "They have moved Jim to a new room on the same floor where he will get more Palliative care until he passes. He is unchanged from yesterday. He's breathing comfortably and relaxed. He is still comatose. I won't be giving any more updates in email after this one.
     
    I am grateful Jim set in drafts all your emails so I could just update everyone with just one email. He tried to think of everything. But that was his way wasn't it? He was a kind and gentle man. I love him deeply. I will miss him for a very long time.
     
    I am going to try very hard to bring him home and make it so he can be buried next to his late wife Macia, I know he really wanted that. I ask that those who pray, pray for me to be able to accomplish that. 
     
    Linda"
     
  13. I'm sure this email was hard for Linda to write:

    "I have set up donations for Jim's burial:
     
    To Jim's many friends and family
     
    Please know that your support means everything to me as I navigate this painful time. Even though I realized his life was coming to an end after 80 years, nothing prepared me for it happening so soon. We both thought we would have a few more years together.
     
    We did not even consider Jim going to surgery and not coming out feeling better and having more energy. However he never woke up. He had several small strokes during the surgery. As you may know by now, he is off life support and being kept comfortable till his body no longer can sustain his life. As hard as this time is, I are still continuing to honor his wishes as to where he is finally laid to rest and where he wanted that to be.
     
    Many of you have reached out to me and have asked how you can help me during this time. I really want to honor Jim’s wishes and I plan to do everything I can to make his wishes come true. One of his long standing desires was to be buried next to his late wife Marcia. 
     
    Someone has donated the plot for him, and another is building a casket. However, it is going to cost around another $5,000 more to actually get him laid to rest. If you are able to, and comfortable doing so, I would really appreciate any donation, big or small, towards fulfilling his desire to be buried next to Marcia.
     
    Funds for his funeral cost may be sent to: https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8WcvSEZEvi
     
    Thank you again for your support during this time.
     
    With appreciation,
    Jim Foley’s, wife Linda"
  14. This morning's update from Linda:

    "I am going to try my best to explain. They took his ventilator out today. It is true Jim  hasn't passed away yet. But I want to make it perfectly clear - he will pass away at some point. He isn't "ok". Yes he is breathing comfortably and he is relaxed. But this is because he is heavily drugged with morphine and some other strong drug. He isn't in pain. He is still comatose. That isn't going to change. But because he is breathing on his own, the dying process will be prolonged. They do not have him hooked to an IV. Nor are they feeding him through a tube. 
     
    They will be moving him to a new unit so he will have more Palliative care. And because he is breathing on his own, it could take up to 3 weeks or more for him to pass.
     
    To me, his condition has deteriorated since a few days ago when I saw him. He still responds to them suctioning his mouth out, but it is a much less of a response. He didn't respond to me at all. I don't really think he knew I was there.
     
    I really don't know if I will go back until after he is gone to get his belongings. He IS NOT ALONE. Really he isn't, the nursing staff is in and out multiple times a day. And when they do anything to him, they talk to him. 
     
    What will happen from here on or how long it takes is unknown. But I know in my heart he is getting the best care he can."
  15. Social security needs to be done away with for younger americans. Let them learn to save and take care of themselves rather than trusting a "government" to do it for them. Then, because pols have robbed SS, let THEM get their salaries cut and the "monies saved" go into SS to take care of the current SS receivers who paid into it believing (naively) that it would still be there for them in their retirement. And I say that as one who is receiving their "retirement."

    But as one who never believed that the government is honorable and my money would be there whne it's time.

     

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