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I, too, continue to pray for Beth, Janet.  I know this has to be a real trial of her faith (and yours) but we serve an awesome God ... and He is in control!

Jane

Janet, so sorry to hear of the additional problems that Beth is experiencing.  At least they have identified the problem and hopefully they will be able to do something to bring her relief.  How frustrating this must be for her (as well as her family) to think she has done what was needed to correct the problem and then find a new problem with her back.  I will continue to pray for her and for you all as you provide the support she needs through these trials.  Does she live close by to you?

Yes, Larry, thankfully Beth lives here on our property.  She bought her own mobile home, and is only about 150 yards away, so I can help her when she needs me.  She rarely ever asks, though.

Beth has been getting up and going to the pool with us in the mornings.  Just walking in the water is good exercise and doesn't cause pain like other types of exercises can.  She swims a little, too, what she can tolerate.  So she is trying!

Please keep her in your prayers today, as she has an interview with the SRS to try to get some temporary help until she can get the SS Disability.  As you probably know, money problems can bring a LOT of stress!

I am so happy you posted pictures of Beth.  Now we have a face to pray for.  Beth, I pray for understand, faith, guidance, perseverance ....everything you need to give you understanding of your problems.  I pray for your family also.  God knows all and He is with you always.

Thanks so much, Etta Sue.  Actually, I posted a new photo of Beth yesterday!

Father,I bring Beth to you now in the name of Jesus and I thank you for her healing, for by your stripes she was healed. Father I also ask that you would supernaturally heal the disks in her back and line her up with the Word Of God. I thank youand praise you for her speedy supernatural healing.
In Jesus name amen.

Amen!  And thanks, Marilyn.

Janet, they are always our children, no matter what size or age, aren't they?  We're keeping Beth in our prayers.

Dear Janet,

I just read about Beth's problem.

I am adding her to my prayer list.

I agree it is so nice to see photos of ones whom we are praying for.

Praying for you to keep up your strength and faith in the Lord for your needs.

HE is always there.

Reading your postings ; I see your love for the LORD so clearly.

HE will substain you.

Love in Christ,
Joyce

Beth has been falling again, she fell twice yesterday and again this morning, outdoors, and had trouble getting back on her feet.  She had bloody knees.

But I believe the Lord did touch her, as the pain is less in her back now.  Also, we are so happy she is finally receiving some help with her finances, through a government agency.  This is temporary until she can get on Social Security Disability.  I am still not ready to accept that she is disabled at the young age of 40, so I continue to pray and thank God for her total healing.

Continuing prayers will be so appreciated.  Thank you.

Happy note---Beth took Ruffles to the pet show at the fair yesterday and won a blue ribbon!  And today she took Cookie, and Cookie won Grand Champion, Reserve Champion and two blue ribbons!!  Beth was pretty pleased.

Her dog Sindee is still missing........

Janet< I will continue with my prasyers for Beth and for her to find sindee.

Beth is amazing!  Most people with her problems would be sitting home expecting someone else to take care of them.  But Beth, in spite of falling, takes dogs to the fair!  And wins with them!!!

Yes, Jeanne, she keeps going!  I am so thankful for that.  I would really have a problem if she were to just sit down and give up!  I give her pep talks all the time---sometimes she thinks I am hard on her, but after she thinks it over a while, she always comes areound to my way of thinking.  I really am a strong believer in doing all you can to help yourself.

I must go to the fair and pick up my stuff.  Later!

QuoteI really am a strong believer in doing all you can to help yourself.

Yes, Janet, I, too, believe that we should do all we can to help ourselves as much as possible.  I'm glad that Beth hasn't given up and still fights on.

Poor Beth has been through so much.  

Janet - I am so sorry to read of further trouble for Beth.

I agree with you.  You have to FIGHT and not give in.  I am so glad that I can attest to that as well.  I was never one to "give in" to my pain.  My dad was like that too.

I bet you are a fighter too, Janet., Beth needs a "boost" when her spirits get her down., its human nature.  I hope John is the "encourager type" for Beth....is he?  

I am really pleased that John and Beth have each other.  Thats a great friendship, for sure.

Oh, Judy!  You wouldn't BELIEVE how good John is for Beth!  He constantly calls, or encourages her on the computer (yahoo) and she is doing much better just knowing that he cares!  I thank God for John!  Really.

Janet, nice to read about the joy Beth is getting from her dogs and certainly hope that the missing dog shows up soon.  However, one must wonder if someone didn't pick it up and take it with them.  Also good to hear what a boost it is for Beth to have a friend like John.  I'm sure you appreciate his role in helping Beth keep up her positive outlook.  Also gald she is getting some financial aid.  

Beth saw two doctors again on Monday, and the news is not good.  They are still concerned about her thyroid, want her to have another sonogram and another biopsy.

The other doctor is a pain management doctor.  He said that in looking at her last MRI, he can see that there are many neurofibromas in her spinal column.  That is about the worst news we could get.  He also said it sometimes takes as long as 18 months for the nerves to recover from the type of back surgery she had, and that her pain is probably from nerve damage.  He was very kind and told her he will do all in his power to help her get her Social Security Disability because he doesn't think she will ever be able to go back to work.  He prescribed some new meds for her to see if they will help.

All of these things make me so sad.......I just never expected such a thing to happen to her.  I must tell you, she is taking it better than I am!  But I do not show my dismay in front of Beth.

Continuing prayers will be so appreciated.  Thanks.

Oh Janet, I am continuing to keep you both  in my prayers. Did you give Beth the email I sent for her on Self Esteem? I know your heart is broken for your daughter, no matter how old they are they are still your little children and our hearts break whenever  there is bad news.
But Janet, WE will NOT confess this news to be bad, her healing will be progressive just as you said and just as we have prayed for. Little by little her healing will come. Do not be  discouraged dear friend.

Thanks, dear Marilyn, I needed that!  And yes, I did give her your email message, thanks for that, as well.

Janet, I'm so sorry the news was discouraging.  We will of course keep you both in our prayers, and with renewed vigor.  Remember, our God is able!  

Janet, my heart goes out to you and to Beth in facing this additional bad news.  It seems that is about the only kind she is getting from the doctors these days.  I will continue to keep you all in my prayers.  

There is a fine book out by Rick Warren called "The Purpose Driven Life".   It has a chapter called "Transformed by Trouble" and it points out

Quotethat Jesus "learned obedience through suffering" and "was made perfect through suffering".  Why would God exempt us from what he allowed his own Son to experience?  

He also says

QuoteThe secret of endurance is to remember that your pain is temporary but your reward will be eternal.

Larry, what good quotes.  Hard to accept but oh, so true.

My prayers are continuing for Beth and her loved ones.  

Yes, Larry!  Those are excellent quotes!  Janet - Beth will, in all eternity, thank her heavenly Father for these trials here in this life.  They are indeed hard now, but they will be used to produce eternal fruit!  See Iain's devotional this morning - it's exactly geared to Beth's situation.

Larry - so very glad to hear that you are done with driving for those treatements every day!  I pray our Father to continue to bless them to you.

I will be remembering Beth in my prayers.

Yes, it is so very hard when you see your children suffering; my heart broke when you spoke of you heartache for I, too,have been suffering with my daughter's decision for her life.

But, with the pain, I know my God is in control for I feel peace knowing he is there watching and "holding us up"
to continue on.

HE is an awesome GOD !!!!

Love in CHrist,

Joyce

Janet:  It is so difficult for a parent to witness the pain of a child and I send my heartful prayers to both you. Beth and Darrell.  Carol

Thank you dear friends, for your continuing prayers for Beth and also for Darrel and me as we walk this hard path.

Larry, I have been mulling over the quote from the book that you posted re Jesus learning obedience through suffering.  It doesn't make sense to me at all, because Jesus was NEVER disobedient!  So why would He have to learn obedience through suffering?  I just believe that a loving Heavenly Father wants us to live in divine health, and that His will is to heal us.  Why that doesn't always happen, I don't fully understand, but I just believe it is His heart of love for us to be healed.

I hope you take these words in the loving way I mean them.  I am just trying to find my way in this dark time of Beth's problems becoming worse by the day, and I need to believe that God is there, wanting to heal her, even more than she wants to be healed.  Please know that I love you, and I appreciate you so much, and am praying for your healing as well.

Janet, you have known me here and on SeniorNet long enough to know I would never take offense.  I took those two quote out of an entire chapter of the book but didn't want to quote anymore in honor of the copyright.  I only hope that my posting didn't cause you any additional pain or concern as that was certainly not my intent.  I am so glad you spoke up about your concern.

Dear Janet. You go right on believing in Beth's healingin fact I will suggest that you go to the Precious Bible Promises and read the one we put in there on healing. Beth WILL have her healing. Remmember 1 Peter 2:24, "By his stripes you WERE healed". I think that Peter must have meant that when Jesus went to the cross and took all our sickness and diseases with Him that 's when we were healed.
Do not lose faith dear friend. Beths needs all the faith she can get right now, and that means yours and Darrels too.

Marilyn