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So much has happened that I really want to post about, and each deserves a separate post.
I had a vacation with some of my very best gal pals in San Francisco.
I spent several days just being with a friend who is mourning the loss of her 19 year old dear son.
I watched my dear daughter dance like an angel on stage, and complete a service project in fulfillment of her Bronze Award in Junior Girl Scouts.
I watched my dear son perform on stage, singing solo, playing electric guitar, playing acoustic guitar, dancing around like he was a rock and roll star, with all the confidence in the world.
My dear husband was nominated for an Emmy.
We bought a (new to us) used car, and promptly backed it into our old car that was still parked in the driveway.
And I have watched a couple of dear friends be publicly humiliated and terribly mistreated in the name of internet forum moderation. These friends, by all that is fair and just, had done NOTHING WRONG, and in the aftermath thereof, were terribly maligned.
In attempting to defend them, while still following all the forum rules, I received what to me was a completely humiliating "slap on the wrist", and I don't believe I ought to try to defend myself, for lots of reasons.
My body is reacting badly to all this: my stress comes out physically for me, and let's just say I am not handling it well.
If you would like to leave a prayer for me in the comments section, I would be ever so grateful to know that someone has prayed for me. My Mom isn't around to do this for me, and while my dear husband, the Big Bison, has been stalwart in his defense of me with those who have hurt me, I just would welcome the prayer. Truly, truly I would.
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26 comments:
Praying for you, Boonie gal!
Dear Father, I ask you tonight to hold Susan close. Let her see herself the way that you see her. Let her rest in the love that you have for her. Flood her heart and soul and mind and body with the peace that passes all understanding. Above all, show her now just how precious she is- and how you save every tear she cries and treasure her every smile. She is the apple of your eye. Remind her in tangible ways that you will never leave her or forsake and that nothing will separate her from your love. Give her body rest and health. Let her collapse into your arms and sleep safely and wake refreshed. She is yours, we entrust her to you. Amen.
Sooze,
Praying for you and the other two dear ladies from forum land. Lady M and I are getting together tomorrow for prayer and you can be sure we will be lifting you and the entire situation up to our Heavenly Father.
"Heather"
I'm praying for you!
MicheleR
Susan I am praying for you. (hugs)
(((((Sooze))))) prayed for you.
Love katiejane
Susan, I've been thinking of y'all constantly.
Praying for you ((hug))
Char (4mygirls)
May the peace of God be with you. I am so, so sorry for all the hurt this week.
Amy
For you, I am praying.
For you, I am praying.
For you, I am praying.
I'm praying for you.
Susan, I've been thinking of you a lot today. I'm so sorry your heart is aching like this. Praying that the peace that passes understanding will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Asking the God of All Comfort to hold you in his arms tonight and in the days to come. Praying for healing for the community that only he can bring. He is our peace.
Stephanie
(SHF)
Sooze!
What does the enemy come to do? Does he like to throw big parties for you? Or does he like to steal, kill, and destroy you?? Whatcha think? Hmm?
I think the enemy was trying to stir up things to affect your friendship and others involved. The enemy doesn't want you to have true joy. The crappy jerk is satisfied because you're stressed out.
My friend, rise up, shake off the dust and claim that the JOY of the LORD is your strength. You were blessed with such a witty sense of humor. Use it! :)
Much love,
Joy the PRAIZER in the storm! I love the song by Matt Redman - "Every Blessing You Pour Out".
Praying for you and everyone in our Sonlight family!
Connie/ggmom
Susan -
May our dear and precious Lord who is concerned with all things that burden us come beside you and take this yolk you have put on. May you be comforted knowing all of those praying for you and the "situation" on the forums.
Kristal (Speedy Mom)
Susan,
My prayers are with you.
Praying that the Lord would restore your soul and heal your body from all the stress you've been experiencing.
God bless~
Loren (Homekeeper)
Sooz, I no not what is the cause of this, but I am saddened to hear what you say. I am praying too dear one.
LaDonna
What you went to San Francisco?
Just kidding. Love you, Sooz.
Don't get sick or the Bison won't let you come out and play next year.
Praying for you, Susan.
I'm praying for us both my friend.
Father, hold Susan close and restore her calm perspective.
Guide those who have the power to affect change for the better "over there".
Help us to forgive the ignorant hurtful comments that have been said of us and by me.
amen
Wow, I had to scroll WAYYYYYY down to post a prayer for you! You are one loved woman, Sooze!
Much love & prayers for you. I hope that you can blog about your (awesome, I'm sure) trip to San Francisco!
I just read this and felt like you should read it:
"The more like Christ we are the more the world will press against us like a vice. But here is joy - for let the vice press you further into Christ, deeper into self-resignation."
From To The Lion
In recent days I've been encouraged to see seed you've sown come up and bloom.
May the King's barns overflow with harvest from seed you sow!
Thinking of all three of you - was away from the forums so missed all this. Just read your blog and another off to read the third.
Hugs and prayers.
Oh man - er....woman.
Will pray for you. I can't understand what's going on there (haven't been on for a while) and CANNOT understand why you would've gotten a 'slap on the wrist'.
Prayers for peace; physically, mentally, emotionally in the midst of the outside turmoil.
Praying for you. Praying that God would bring complete physical and emotional healing your way. Praying that HE fills you with the peace that you need and to feel the love that He and others feel for you.
Susan in WI
What Satan intended for evil God will turn to good.
Praying for all of you...
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