God sends people to our lives for a reason Serenity . And sometimes, after the fact, we might see that we are also that "someone" sent into others' lives. I think it's great so many here are paying it forward.
Me 42 W 39 Married: 11 Jan 1998, T: Since 1992 First Bomb: Sep 2007 Confirmed A/OM: 4 Nov 2007 Kids: D10, S5 Reconciled and together again after (alot of) time and heartbreak. 3rd kid, S, born 2 Jan 2010.
I cherish the fact that I am someone that God chose to put in someone else's path at just the right moment...
There is no greater feeling (to me) then knowing you made the difference for someone else...
Some may think it is just an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry one, a hand to lend or arms to hug - However to the receiver it could mean all the difference in the world.
Some people do this and never, ever know the difference they have made so that is why I make it a point to let that person know how much they truly mean to me and to thank them for whatever it is they did.
If you are grateful because someone was there for you at a point when you really needed it, then I believe that person should know...
I am also a firm believer in thanking God for that person and their kind heart.
May All Who Seek To Take My Life Be Put To Shame And Confusion; May All Who Desire My Ruin Be Turned Back In Disgrace. ~Psalm 40:14~
(((Serenity))) Thanks for the heads up in my thread; I'll reply here, since it makes better sense.
Originally Posted By: Serenity13
Just remember your words can affect someone else in a very good way and you may never even know it.
You put this very well, and it's what I was trying to get at. I just wanted to let you "know it" that you affect me/us.
I've been posting in other threads now, trying to "pay it forward" as Deep just posted. I worry about saying the wrong things, but then I just remember how many times I've wished for any reply just to know that someone was out there, so I post something.
It takes me a long time to post anything, so when I think about the contributions that Puppy (and others) make it's overwhelming. Yes, I thank god for their presence here, and for you too.
M:42|W:40|D:17|S:13|Bomb:10/23/09 Awoken's Current Thread
I worry about saying the wrong things, but then I just remember how many times I've wished for any reply just to know that someone was out there, so I post something.
If you think you have nothing to add to the thread, just a simple "Hang in there" or a hug will always do...
Never worry about saying the wrong thing - If you happen to think something you added was "wrong", someone will be along to word it a different way/add something to it...I can't see anything wrong other then advising to go against what is said here on a daily basis.
I have been around the board tonight and saw a couple of posts you have made - Your advice is wonderful and heartfelt so no worries... Have Faith in yourself and your contribution to others.
It can be overwhelming and granted Puppy has been at this a lot longer then us, however even he needs a break...We all do at times...
I think you are doing a wonderful job and I am happy to be adding another person to my prayers tonight.
May All Who Seek To Take My Life Be Put To Shame And Confusion; May All Who Desire My Ruin Be Turned Back In Disgrace. ~Psalm 40:14~
Hi Serenity. I was wondering if you could drop by the Affairs section. D2D is having a very hard time right now and could use some of your advice. If you could read back a few pages on her thread...
And for you a song... I really like this band. Well their earlier stuff... More Punky... Did I tell ya I am an old punk rocker...
Eyes at night never see the day Because it's not in my nature Golden wings rise from the plane They burn above the red earth Scale these walls in front of me Have you ever stopped to wonder Why they forced your voice to turn From silence to a caterwaul?
Never knew I could feel this way So old and and unremembered Never thought it would slip away And fall like September Scale these walls in front of me Have you ever stopped to wonder Why they forced my voice To turn from silence to a caterwaul? Heard your caterwaul...
And what has tried to bound me I've severed every tie Place your arms around me And we'll leave the rest behind
What was I to say? How was I to know? Was it your soft voice that said so?
Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul. unconditional love is awesome!
I want to be done - I want to cut all ties with my H and never look back however for some reason, God has other plans right now...
The signs - There are so many...My MIL has been by my side since this all began and her Faith has been a gift for me to see...She has quoted verses to me over and over again and now 11 months later, they are starting to show up in other areas of my life...
She has stated from day one - This isn't about me and my H...This is a spiritual battle for his soul between God and Satan - Today I received an email from a ministry that stated "You must understand that you and your spouse are in a spiritual battle between light and darkness."
My Pastors' wife told me yesterday I needed to get up each day and put on the full armour of God - Same email has a quote from Ephesians 6:11-12 that states "Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms."
When all this started, I asked God for a sign - a red cardinal to cross my path - To let me know He was there, to show me everything would be ok & He was hearing my prayers...Took a week however the cardinal was indeed there...This morning I went outside...It was 18 degrees and sitting in my backyard was the reddest cardinal I have ever seen - Just waiting...It never flew away, it just sat there watching me the whole time I was outside...
My Pastor - That man was sent from God Himself - My Pastor has been used to show me that He is still there, right beside me and not going anywhere...
Puppy - God bless him...If you have read any of my thread you know how I feel about him...
Gardener, Kara, Rocked, Trent, Coach, Greek, Wifey, SDF, MO3, Awoken, Cutter, You Tulsa, Mind, GIMA, Tristan, Deep (and anyone I missed - no offense) - All of them sent from above to help one another in their darkest time of need...
I once told someone (and I can't remember who it was) the following...
Originally Posted By: Serenity13
The people here I believe are God's best...
Sent here for different reasons...
Think about it...
We are all basically going through almost the exact same thing, found ourselves losing it all, came upon either the book or the website, connected with one another to then draw strength, faith, empathy, compassion, encouragement, love and friendship and we are all strangers...
We share thoughts, fears, worries, doubts, things that some consider TMI, we laugh, we cry, we mourn, we rejoice...
We help one another out all without ever meeting...
If you don't believe in God, that right there should at least put a seed of doubt in your mind.
(Yes I just quoted myself - I am cool like that lol)
The signs (big & small) are there - All around - All you have to do is seek them - Or better yet, ask God to point them out to you...He will if you ask - I did because quite frankly I can be dense and I needed something concrete that I could grasp...Now I seek Him in everything I do and they may be subtle, however the signs are there each and everyday.
May All Who Seek To Take My Life Be Put To Shame And Confusion; May All Who Desire My Ruin Be Turned Back In Disgrace. ~Psalm 40:14~
. And sometimes, after the fact, we might see that we are also that "someone" sent into others' lives. I think it's great so many here are paying it forward.