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Hello Paul
1. There is absolutely nothing free on this forum. The collection bag will be going round shortly, please be prepared to pay double because of trying to get out of paying.

2. Please read answer to question 1

3. Mr. Moose has no need for such things, his faith is enough.

4. Yes, but you will be put into prison
Please see rule 377.

5. No but you will go to jail

Blessings Paul
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Hello Paul
1. There is absolutely nothing free on this forum. The collection bag will be going round shortly, please be prepared to pay double because of trying to get out of paying.

2. Please read answer to question 1

3. Mr. Moose has no need for such things, his faith is enough.

4. Yes, but you will be put into prison
Please see rule 377.

5. No but you will go to jail

Blessings Paul


1. "Does this mean I get bonus points if I actually do pay? I love points!"

2. "Reading it again gave me flashbacks to my student loan repayment plan"

3. "Maybe I should follow Mr. Moose's lead. How do I sign up for the 'faith-only' plan?"

4. "Prison? Do I at least get free room service with that?"

5. "If I pass 'Go,' do I still collect $200?"
 
1. "Does this mean I get bonus points if I actually do pay? I love points!"

2. "Reading it again gave me flashbacks to my student loan repayment plan"

3. "Maybe I should follow Mr. Moose's lead. How do I sign up for the 'faith-only' plan?"

4. "Prison? Do I at least get free room service with that?"

5. "If I pass 'Go,' do I still collect $200?"
1. We used to give 🌟 but they were too expensive - mow you get nothing!

2. LOL

3. To join tge club of Mr Moose you have to buy him lots of peanut butter.
You already have the faith.

4. No! You have to pay for your food (if you are given any) in the canteen, there is no room service ! Rent for your room $250 per day.

5. No you collect nothing!
 
1. We used to give 🌟 but they were too expensive - mow you get nothing!

2. LOL

3. To join tge club of Mr Moose you have to buy him lots of peanut butter.
You already have the faith.

4. No! You have to pay for your food (if you are given any) in the canteen, there is no room service ! Rent for your room $250 per day.

5. No you collect nothing!
hehehe.
 
Hello to my Faith filled friend.
Just sharing sad moment. I have volunteered at my moms place in memory care along time as I have mentioned and now sorta work there.
But when I volunteer and have I never really explore the living areas of the residents.
Oddly my wives office and where my mom lives are in the same area. So I seldom have ventured into other areas.
The resident I do so are when they come out into the Lobby and we have special events etc. And that is where I see them.
Today as and employee are actually ventured to the living areas as my Job has me doing this too.

I did my job and was leaving the area and saw a familiar face. And was more like a flash back to when I was a supervisor at a Drug Inpatient Facility.
It was Liz. But she was at the memory care as a resident. I actually worked with her just about every day that I was there. She was Bus driver for decides and then in her 60's worked where I was. She enjoyed taking the clients we had on short trips and to outing.
It was her inspiration that I planned a unheard of trip to the coast. with 30 of our clients at the recovery center. Which is one of my most found memories there. Liz was to be one of the drivers. But could not go. I remember thinking how much she would have enjoyed it.

She was and old school personality and working with addicts was interesting for her.
Seeing her at the memory care facility, I was at first happy. As I had not seen her in 12 years.
And then my glee, dropped as I realized I could not even talk with her as she was pretty far gone. I smiled and did say hello.
But even seeing me each day as she had. She did not remember me. I was not sad that she didn't know me.
I was sad that I could not share a moment, and ask her how she was after leaving where we both worked. I never saw her in the town we live.
My wife was there with me and notice that my face went blank and then she told me Liz has been there years.

I am there and have been almost every week. And some how. Just never looked past what I was doing to notice who was there.
There are 60 people in the memory care facility. The tell me when she arrived she was not that bad.
I wish I had noticed her and could have again thanked her.

So I am doing it here with my friends in Christ. Letting you know, she was a very kind, and nice person that always wanted to serve others.
From driving a school bus, to taking the clients we had on scenic trips. She always tried to make what she did fun.

So Liz, thank, you. And I will pray for you that God find you and gives you comfort.
This illness is nasty, and horrible, I know it all to well. And yes why my mom does have the same illness.
It was different seeing someone I had not seen in over a decade.

Thank You for sharing Liz's story with me,
 
Hello to my Faith filled friend.
Just sharing sad moment. I have volunteered at my moms place in memory care along time as I have mentioned and now sorta work there.
But when I volunteer and have I never really explore the living areas of the residents.
Oddly my wives office and where my mom lives are in the same area. So I seldom have ventured into other areas.
The resident I do so are when they come out into the Lobby and we have special events etc. And that is where I see them.
Today as and employee are actually ventured to the living areas as my Job has me doing this too.

I did my job and was leaving the area and saw a familiar face. And was more like a flash back to when I was a supervisor at a Drug Inpatient Facility.
It was Liz. But she was at the memory care as a resident. I actually worked with her just about every day that I was there. She was Bus driver for decides and then in her 60's worked where I was. She enjoyed taking the clients we had on short trips and to outing.
It was her inspiration that I planned a unheard of trip to the coast. with 30 of our clients at the recovery center. Which is one of my most found memories there. Liz was to be one of the drivers. But could not go. I remember thinking how much she would have enjoyed it.

She was and old school personality and working with addicts was interesting for her.
Seeing her at the memory care facility, I was at first happy. As I had not seen her in 12 years.
And then my glee, dropped as I realized I could not even talk with her as she was pretty far gone. I smiled and did say hello.
But even seeing me each day as she had. She did not remember me. I was not sad that she didn't know me.
I was sad that I could not share a moment, and ask her how she was after leaving where we both worked. I never saw her in the town we live.
My wife was there with me and notice that my face went blank and then she told me Liz has been there years.

I am there and have been almost every week. And some how. Just never looked past what I was doing to notice who was there.
There are 60 people in the memory care facility. The tell me when she arrived she was not that bad.
I wish I had noticed her and could have again thanked her.

So I am doing it here with my friends in Christ. Letting you know, she was a very kind, and nice person that always wanted to serve others.
From driving a school bus, to taking the clients we had on scenic trips. She always tried to make what she did fun.

So Liz, thank, you. And I will pray for you that God find you and gives you comfort.
This illness is nasty, and horrible, I know it all to well. And yes why my mom does have the same illness.
It was different seeing someone I had not seen in over a decade.

Thank You for sharing Liz's story with me,

In my experience with Alzheimer Dementia men and women, we did weekly visitations. Some of the elderly guests attended our Church (es) or we saw them out and about in our community. As time went on their mental ability declined from Dementia and neurodegenerative disorder progressed from Alzheimer's.

We would visit at 11am and found that 40 minute visits of leading praise and worship songs and shaking their hands with a gentle "God bless you and thank you" was helpful because of their short attention span before they were served lunch.

The ones we knew before they entered the residency was a bitter heart warming.

But we learned that a smile, a look from eye to eye contact, a handshake and gentle tone of our voice registered with the guests and it went a long way with them. This genuine love offering actually stimulated their memory the next week, the week after and the next when we visited the residency.

I found the look from the eyes and smiles from these men and women also ministered to me and uplifted my spirits. I still have those memories today.

God's work in this residency has been amazing. He is magnificent, marvelous and wonderful. Praise His Wonderful Name.

Bob
 
In my experience with Alzheimer Dementia men and women, we did weekly visitations. Some of the elderly guests attended our Church (es) or we saw them out and about in our community. As time went on their mental ability declined from Dementia and neurodegenerative disorder progressed from Alzheimer's.

We would visit at 11am and found that 40 minute visits of leading praise and worship songs and shaking their hands with a gentle "God bless you and thank you" was helpful because of their short attention span before they were served lunch.

The ones we knew before they entered the residency was a bitter heart warming.

But we learned that a smile, a look from eye to eye contact, a handshake and gentle tone of our voice registered with the guests and it went a long way with them. This genuine love offering actually stimulated their memory the next week, the week after and the next when we visited the residency.

I found the look from the eyes and smiles from these men and women also ministered to me and uplifted my spirits. I still have those memories today.

God's work in this residency has been amazing. He is magnificent, marvelous and wonderful. Praise His Wonderful Name.

Bob

I have prayed on this switch the last year.
From pastoral to unemployed pastoral. To freeing up time. Then this facility just opened up for me on all levels.
I remember coming here looking for grounding at CFS and why I did. It was not the result expected.
God had other plans. And why I love it here. He placed me at that facility for grounding as it has my whole perspective changed.
From being lost, to having purpose. I have known all of these people there most over 20 years.
But its different to be there now then it has ever.

I have studied Alzheimer's and Dementia, even wrote some clinical papers for them. But seems God is now making this a huge part of my life.
Actually been writing a book about this, and I am very active in help groups for other families and loved ones. As many are very lost.
We forget that the residents also have family members, who do not understand the reality of what occurs.

Bob, what actually is happing in their lives is they are simply on another life journey.
People can have life change by cancer, accidents and of course ALZ/DEM . The key is to be on their Journey, not our own.
Not our agenda, but theirs. If one is willing to put away agenda and wanting follow where they can be taken. Its quite and
amazing journey. Christ wise, I think many that love Christ and those accepted prior to their illness. I know for a fact will seek him even in illness.
As God is faithful and in purpose as in In John 9:1-3, Matthew 11:28. Pastoring at these facilities is indeed remarkable.
As you can see the Holy Spirit awake in them, it very clear they are not alone. And its a remarkable thing. I actually believe,
that every Christ Follower should once in their life time visit one of these facilities and volunteer to read scripture.
Because there will be times they awake for a time in front of you. That and Neil Diamond, I am not sure if its his purity of Music and style
but I always see a smile when he is played there.
I actually am a big fan myself. :)
 
I have prayed on this switch the last year. From pastoral to unemployed pastoral. To freeing up time. Then this facility just opened up for me on all levels. I remember coming here looking for grounding at CFS and why I did. It was not the result expected. God had other plans. And why I love it here. He placed me at that facility for grounding as it has my whole perspective changed. From being lost, to having purpose. I have known all of these people there most over 20 years. But its different to be there now then it has ever. I have studied Alzheimer's and Dementia, even wrote some clinical papers for them. But seems God is now making this a huge part of my life. Actually been writing a book about this, and I am very active in help groups for other families and loved ones. As many are very lost. We forget that the residents also have family members, who do not understand the reality of what occurs. Bob, what actually is happing in their lives is they are simply on another life journey. People can have life change by cancer, accidents and of course ALZ/DEM . The key is to be on their Journey, not our own. Not our agenda, but theirs. If one is willing to put away agenda and wanting follow where they can be taken. Its quite and amazing journey. Christ wise, I think many that love Christ and those accepted prior to their illness. I know for a fact will seek him even in illness. As God is faithful and in purpose as in In John 9:1-3, Matthew 11:28. Pastoring at these facilities is indeed remarkable. As you can see the Holy Spirit awake in them, it very clear they are not alone. And its a remarkable thing. I actually believe, that every Christ Follower should once in their life time visit one of these facilities and volunteer to read scripture. Because there will be times they awake for a time in front of you. That and Neil Diamond, I am not sure if its his purity of Music and style but I always see a smile when he is played there. I actually am a big fan myself. :)

Hello Paul;

We appreciate you sharing your testimony and view with us.

I've listened to Church, community volunteers and staff at these residencies, especially Alzheimer's / Dementia, Nursing homes and recovery programs, and I'm taken aback when they confess, "I serve at these facilities and it feels good to get "recognition" for my efforts. Or, I serve but am miserable when I'm there and can't wait to get it over with." I agree it's not their journey nor agenda. In both instances it's not about them.

When they bring it up I'll reciprocate, why do you seek recognition? "I like it when people praise my willingness to serve where most people won't." Or, why are you using your serving time only to be miserable? "I feel guilty if I quit."

I tell them gently, seeking recognition at the expense of people's conditions, or feeling miserable is best to step aside and make opportunity for another who has the zeal and heart to serve. Sure, it's hard work but when a positive, truthful heart is exposed it brings glory to God.

Yes, Alzheimer's Dementia, Parkinson Disease, etc..can be a life journey. Still, life journeys and people can still bless those who serve them. For example;

a person's life journey may bring about suffering but God's unconditional love continues in them and we are to offer the love of giving our all in all. These men and women are smart and can discern our serving intentions. They may not respond being chipper but from their eyes we can discern their smile inside. There's nothing short of blessings breeding blessings.

Paul,
your study of Alzheimer's Dementia is to your advantage as you take on this new direction. I want to encourage you. You can be a gentle spirit in their journey, again, bringing glory to God.

Your looking for grounding at CFS and finding it here are kind words. Let me respond with congratulations on 3 months.

God bless you, Paul.

Bob
 
Surprised its not snowing yet. Rain and 29F High 42F today.
Rain and cold.
I love the rain, just glad I don't have to work in it like when I was younger.

Great weekend, got allot done.

Feel bad for my father in law.
He is still not doing well. And one thing he enjoyed doing was driving my Granddaughter to school each day.

If I knew God in the beginning, I would have highly suggested making Thou Shall Not Smoke, specifically stated.
I have in my life time lost so many people, because they just do not stop.
I know God can stop addiction, and yet people do not turn to him. I know because God has intervened on addiction in
my own life. And my Father In Law who is always names Paul, was told ten years ago when he go Cancer he needed to stop.
Then had a triple by pass and they told him stop. He has permanently blocked arteries and was diagnosed 3 years ago with emphysema.
Last year they gave him 4 year to live if he stopped smoking. Less then 2 years if he didn't.

He does not like God, much he does fear him is is very scared now and wont repent. Is is just about clinically narcissistic.
So nothing me or anyone can do, will help him as he faces death. He is mean, and nasty to many people. Will go out of his way to
mock and hurt others. Yet the only light I ever saw in him as from my Granddaughter who loves to talk about Jesus and God.
So why I can not connect to him directly, I pray that the Holy Spirit enters him in a way to help him, because it may be too late very soon.
A whole other level of missing the big picture. His wife who I knew long before him when she was married to her third husband.
She is and amazing person, loved God and was deeply devoted once. This was her 4th husband. And its been hard watching him turn her
away from God. I feel when he dies which may be very soon he will be away from Christ, as he is close to being immobile.
Its hitting him harder medically the last 6 month. He has almost died about 10 times in the last ten years from medical complications.
Some were miracles, I feel like God is trying help him see. The Bible is so very clear that God does not give up on us.
I really see it first hand in his case.
Not sure why this became topic in my postings. I do pray for him, and at times I am reluctant. As he is not a very nice person.
Just being honest. As we are human. I just have a hard time watching him treat people so poorly and just being mean to do so.


I pray God helps him, and also helps me stay at peace with him. I truly do want him saved. I pray for people all the time that I do not like.
Like we all do. I even pray for Biden in his end year as its clear he has Dementia. God is not political :)
 
WOW..... Did I miss a lot or what???

The time has just gotten away from me. So glad that there are people here to carry on when I am absent. Thank you PaulisSaved for your heart-felt and deeply moving posts. I have to say that you are blessed with a deep understanding of a world where most simply GRIEVE the loss of a loved one... and often times just don't seem able to grab onto the thought that their loved ones are simply on another journey. They want the old journey to finish in a way that makes sense.

Good afternoon my beautiful frum ( ok... that was a funny typo so... I'm keeping it ) FORUM family.... HAHAHA.

As for the topic of addiction... that is tough one. I think we can all say that we know someone who just doesn't seem able to break the cycle. I know for myself... I have struggled deeply with this issue. My heart goes out to those who are battling this demon ( in whatever form that haunts and taunts them ). I think addiction is the illness that truly does highlight the battle we have with our flesh. God bless us all. Every day when I walk... I see someone stoned out of their tree. It breaks my heart. It's a real problem and getting to be a HUGE problem.

On that note..... THANK YOU FATHER that your mercies are new every morning. Oh how I love that scripture. I think of a blank canvas.... just waiting to be painted.... the possibilities are endless... and the fresh start is so comforting for those of us who have messed up.... and we are coming into the holidays and this time of year is NOT so happy for so many people.

So.... for anyone who is struggling.... please be comforted by the TRUTH of SCRIPTURE that HIS MERCIES are indeed NEW.... each day.... It's never too late to do better... to try again... to lay it all down at His Feet.
Scripture also states that HIS burden is light and His yoke is easy... He does not place GUILT and SHAME on us. He simply tells us to go and sin no more.... and with this I think of yet another scripture that states.... Who the Son sets free is free indeed.

These last few posts have given me food for thought.

A quiet week has begun.... and then next week I get Mr. Louie for a week. I am having a friend over for supper on Thursday. His mother just passed away recently and he took a leave of absence at his work place to care for her. I'm sure this situation has CHANGED him. I am looking forward to engaging in a good heart to heart with him. He is not a believer... so it has to be extra tough for him.

Anyways... It's beginning to look like something is happening in my apartment. HAHA. I do NOT have the gift of decorating. I moved the lamp... OH YEAH!!!! I have the entire top of a dresser that needs some magical inspiration that I do NOT possess. I guess Pinterest... here I come. HA.

Anyways... AGAIN... sorry for the absence... I have gotten quiet. Love you guys!!!!!

I noticed the cupboards are getting rather Mothery Hubbardy... so I will call the delivery service to fill up the stash of peanut butter cups and fizzy drinks..... I will be talking to Bert and Gert because I do think the snails have a stash somewhere. Just saying.... :D
 
WOW..... Did I miss a lot or what???
The time has just gotten away from me. So glad that there are people here to carry on when I am absent. Thank you PaulisSaved for your heart-felt and deeply moving posts. I have to say that you are blessed with a deep understanding of a world where most simply GRIEVE the loss of a loved one... and often times just don't seem able to grab onto the thought that their loved ones are simply on another journey. They want the old journey to finish in a way that makes sense.

Good morning, In Awe of Him;

Your post is a good encouragement for our brother and hopefully will uplift him.

Lately, I've been enjoying hot soups or stew.
🍲

Here in Daly City it's getting pretty cold in the evenings - high 40s to low 50s and during the day its in the mid 50s to mid 60s. My wife won't let me turn on the heater and we keep the bedroom windows a crack open to bring in a flow of fresh air. 🥶

God bless you, sister.

Bob



 
A man was ordering a coffee at a Starbucks.
The server got the order and gave it to the man. The man corrected the lady.
And said this is not what I ordered. The lady got the correct order and gave it to the man.
The man grumbled and said you are simply to dumb to even serve coffee.
Turned and walked out the door, the man was in such a hurry he forgot his change.
Walked out the door, and stepped off the curb to get to his car.
He was struck and killed by a passing van.

Minutes later, he was greeted by God........

Think about what you say, and how you act. Your last words of Judgment and ridicule may be the very last ones
you have until you stand before God.

Even though I wrote this, upon re-read I got chills to the bone, and cringed as how horrible that would be.
to see God right after such a selfish act.

( the story was fabricated, the lesson wasn't :) )
 
A man was ordering a coffee at a Starbucks. The server got the order and gave it to the man. The man corrected the lady. And said this is not what I ordered. The lady got the correct order and gave it to the man. The man grumbled and said you are simply to dumb to even serve coffee. Turned and walked out the door, the man was in such a hurry he forgot his change. Walked out the door, and stepped off the curb to get to his car. He was struck and killed by a passing van. Minutes later, he was greeted by God........Think about what you say, and how you act. Your last words of Judgment and ridicule may be the very last ones you have until you stand before God. Even though I wrote this, upon re-read I got chills to the bone, and cringed as how horrible that would be. to see God right after such a selfish act.
( the story was fabricated, the lesson wasn't :) )

Reminds me of one of my anthem verses. This includes remaining silent from unwholesome talk, verbal attack, cursed at or backstabbed in secret.

Ephesians 4:29, 29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. - ESV

It's wise to sprinkle our words with salt and light. God hears every word spoken.
 
They tell me a cyclone is off the coast here. Rare, very rare here.
We are expecting 40-70 MPH depending where you live.
The wind speeds are not the problem here, as must as what speeds above 35 can do to tree limbs.
And we are basically a state covered with trees and power and communication lines are all above ground.
I have back up power generators just in case. I actually do not mind the storms we do get.
I do not like that however how it far too often ends up effecting people. We have had high winds before.
But a cyclone is allot more rare. On the coast even had a tornado touch down. Very odd weather.
 
They tell me a cyclone is off the coast here. Rare, very rare here.
We are expecting 40-70 MPH depending where you live.
The wind speeds are not the problem here, as must as what speeds above 35 can do to tree limbs.
And we are basically a state covered with trees and power and communication lines are all above ground.
I have back up power generators just in case. I actually do not mind the storms we do get.
I do not like that however how it far too often ends up effecting people. We have had high winds before.
But a cyclone is allot more rare. On the coast even had a tornado touch down. Very odd weather.
Storm is gone.
We were lucky, only gust 35-69 MPH in the area.
Near a million lost power. There is downlines and trees but our city area got bypassed the brunt.
Thank God today our family is safe.
I am grateful God has always been there. More times then I can count.
Not worthy of the watchful hand that has always been there.
 
Is this a phrase used by Canucks? Eh?
Mother Goose nursery rhyme... Mother Hubbard's cupboard was bare....

I'm a little concerned about this.... I have learned how to watch out for the wolves... BUT the pigs???
I'm smelling a conspiracy theory here.... and it has real undertones of deception.

 
Mother Goose nursery rhyme... Mother Hubbard's cupboard was bare....

I'm a little concerned about this.... I have learned how to watch out for the wolves... BUT the pigs???
I'm smelling a conspiracy theory here.... and it has real undertones of deception.

Wolves and pigs and bare's........oh my! I vote we keep the bares out of the cupboards.
 
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