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[Mackenaw]

Hello Kimberly,



Oh my gosh, you are something else. Yeeeeeehaaaaaaaa!

God bless you, dear sister.
Agape,
Mack

[kimberly]

You Girls!!!!

I love my afternoon tea times with Him, yes, Leyna

(Mack, we crack each other up :D)

[kimberly]

Dear Emo.....

Last night I had a dream. A note from God, because I had been wondering, (in my own mind....Whoops, some of that 'leaning to my own understanding')...about my marriage break up. (there, I said the words.) I was considering if it had been something God wanted to happen. Oh, come on, we all wonder about things like that. When one person believes in it, and the other does not.

The dream was this:

I had on a beautiful wedding ring set. It was the engagement ring that was particularly stunning. It had a deep purple gem in the center, unlike anything I had ever had- that was my thought-not'unlike I had ever seen, but, had. Around this gem were a ring of diamonds...'real, I thought to myself.

As I watched, the gem in the middle became dull, and cracked, falling apart. The diamonds, I saw, had become glass. Someone gently removed the rings from my hands. I woke up.

Well, it ain't rocket science.

I know in my spirit, God has shown that what was once real and dear, had become false and worthless. He removed it from my life at that point.

I could play the Blame Game, but I'll stop there. One finger might point at someone else, but three are aimed back at me.

I am aimed forward from this point on. Bless God :D

Love ya Emo, Kim

[kimberly]

Hi Emo....

Just when you think life is settled, get your running shoes on! My computer went out and I thought, "What will I do? I can't just sit around!"

I thought then.....well, I will have to. Lol, I thought of Mack then, cause I heard in my head a piece of song from long ago....

"Live a little, be a gypsy, get around! Get your feet up off the ground, live a little, get around!"

I have had the nicest week, spending time with mom before her trip.....going to daughter's house for campfire meals.....doing some necessary but enjoyable running, cause the weather is nice and the trees are beautiful. My granddaughter has remended me of the simple but meaningful joys of just being childish, reading stories, playing games, and pretending.

For the first time in 2 years, I bought candy and we answered the door, because she wanted to say "Jesus loves you", to trick-or-treaters. God is always there to remind me that problems are never what they seem, and are not always problems.

But now I am back, and I am so glad!

"Surely Goodness and Mercy shall follow me, and I shall dwell in the House of the Lord forever."

Where ever I may be, He is there. That is the true reason for joy.

Later, Emo

[kimberly]

Dear emo....

I have many emotions this day of thanksgiving. I am thankful for everything that God has brought me through, and for where He is leading me. I am thankful to be ALIVE. I am thankful for being the 'solitary' set in my family.Ten years ago, they called me the 'bible nut' (they were right!), today they asked me to give the blessing.

I am thankful for God being God, and that I am not left to my own devices. I am thankful He loves me, and wants the best for me. I am thankful for the laborers He has put across my path who enrich me and give me fellowship.

I am also a bit sad today, as it was the first thanksgiving without my dad, and though the food was plenty and wonderful.....we missed his humor and love for us. But we took comfort in knowing he is in a better place and we will meet with him again.I am thankful for that as well.

I am thankful for EVERYTHING that has happened in my life....for it has all brought me to NOW. God has used it all, and I am better spiritually for Him doing so. I am thankful I can still be excited to see what He will do next!

Thanks, emo, catch ya later.
Kim

[kimberly]

Dear Emo...

The Pity Party

I had a little party,
I invited everyone.
I planned all kinds of games,
it should be lots of fun.

I had it in a fancy place,
and put on my church gear.
I got out my cross and bible,
keeping them quite near.

I waited and I waited,
for all of them to come.
Until I heard Him call out,
"Pity, party of one."

It seems no one was ready
To play my selfish games.
"Poor,poor Me", and one I call
"You Can Take the Blame."

No one wanted to wipe my tears,
or take away my care.
They didn't want my misery
That I brought out to share.

I even decorated,
in drabby hues of blue.
I made lots of streamers,
out of white tissue.

I had this great big party planned,
for pitying moi, my dear.
But no one came except for me,
And a big old boy named Fear.

So take a hint and listen hard,
and never pity you.
It will open the door to Misery,
if you ever do.

Cause no one comes except for Fear,
but he will invite others,
Depression, Hate and Anger,
They are all his brothers.

So I took down my party,
I uninvited all.
I never want to go there again,
it's a horrible fall.

Instead I asked for Jesus,
To stay with me forever.
He said He would, and I believe
that He won't leave me- ever.

hehe....that tells it without me having to explain myself. I am so tempted to feel badly for me this time of year, but when I look at why....it's stupid. I have so much, why would I want to be unhappy about what I don't have??? I don't want to get caught up in that ever again...that's where I came from years ago...I ain't going back.

I am redeemed from sorrow and sadness... and that's how it's going to be! I'm so joyful in Him ...and that's how it's going to be! I am thankful for everything He has done ...and that's how it's going to be!

I walk in the Spirit of love, power, and a sound mind....and that's how it's going to be.

Later, Emo...Kim

[Ditto]

AMEN!!!! My Sissy Kim!!!

That's My Story and Stickin' to it!!!!

I've been redeemed by the Blood of The LAMB

Filled with the Holy Ghost...I Am
ALL My Sins Been Washed Away...I've Been Redeemed!!!

Love ya Forever

[kimberly]

"Broken"........Scott Stapp

Why are we overcome with fear?
What if I told you that fear isn't real.
Why are we overcome with death?
What if I told you my friends your doubt
You could live without!

There is a question I want to understand
Why can't everyone tell the TRUTH
and learn to love again?

Do you know...what it feels like
to be broken and used
Scared and confused
Yes I know

One more question...I know time is dear
Is what the world speaks of love really real?
The answers not of this world but very clear
Look above to find Love and you found Eternal Life

Street corner preachers you've heard before
Friendly advice just gets thrown out the door
There is a question that I want to understand
Why can't everyone tell the TRUTH...and learn to love again?

Do you know...what it feels like
to be broken and used?
Scared and confused
Yes I know...what it feels like
to be broken and used
Scared and confused
Yes I know
Yes I know.

I'm broken,
I'm broken.

Dear Emo....

The devil has tried to kill me several times. I am not giving in. First, it was my mind....then, my relationships (emotions)....then, my body.

It doesn't matter. God is on my side. Love of man might escape me, perfect physical condition might not be mine...yet. I am not swayed by what I see.

God's given me a Spirit of Power, Love, and...a sound mind.

But to get there, I had to realize how broken I was, how badly I needed Him to fix me. I had to admit, I was powerless to change anything.

Time and again, because I trust totally in Him, He has provided everything I need, sometimes with out me even knowing I need it. I have to watch closely, to make sure I don't miss a single blessing. There are so many.

If I never see this body transformed in this life, I will in the next. It's not about what my body is like...it's about what I'm doing for Him while I'm in it--here on earth.

For right now, I will rest in Him, I will let Him lead me by the peaceful waters, I will lie down in green pastures. I need to refuel. Physically, He's taken care of it. Spiritually, how much MORE He will provide!

Later, Emo.

[Mackenaw]

Hello Kimberly,

I love you.

Whenever I read what you write from your heart, I'm humbled, I'm enlightened and I bow to Him. I connect on the level of a woman's plight, as well as from a level of friendship, but then it goes further, I am pointed to Him -- by beloved Saviour Jesus. I love Him so very much.

Thank you for being there for me and for always lifting up His name. I pray for you, Kimberly. Jesus loves you.

God bless you, dear sister.
Agape,
Mack

[kimberly]

Backatcha, sister!

[kimberly]

Dear Emo,

Change has become the norm in my life. I have stopped thinking I have 'arrived' somewhere, because there is somewhere else to go the minute I do.

Some of it has been mental moving, ousting of old, dusty thoughts and opinions.....some of it has been physical....3 addresses in the last year......and some has been, yes--emotional.

How could it not be? Change of living spaces, change of loving spouse, change of mind sets, change in health. Some good changes, some not so much. I am stable enough in God that none of it absolutely knocked me flat....but some of it threatened my spiritual health.

I have learned that I am never alone, because in addition to the Father who will never leave me, others go through the same trials I face. It helps me to know this. It gives me insight into the fact that sometimes, I do not create the problem, more like it exists, and I have crashed into it.

Other times, someone hurting for about the same reason gives me more compassion. I tend not to have that for myself.....I want me to 'be strong' and suffer in silence, noble, eh? No way....very selfish and proud. My God is just waiting to be asked to help me....He actually is strong, and can fix it....me, not so much. When I finally admit that, all is on the way to being better. When will I finally know that He cares about ANYTHING that has to do with me?

All of these changes in the past year have made me= more understanding, more accepting, more compassionate, .....of me. And, of others, since I know more about how God sees me.

When it comes to God, I am more trusting, more involved, more inclusive, of Him.

Who says change isn't good?

Catch ya later Emo.