Hi, Paige!
Thank you for sharing your story with me! I felt that going to a gym was so stressful for me...LOL! I also learned that many things I was taught, ie., sucking your tummy in while exercising, etc, etc, was how I was to work out appropriately. Boy was I wrong!!! Tai Chi is the exact opposite...I learned that sucking in your gut actually pushes all your internal organs up and can actually do harm than do any good! What I absolutely love about Tai Chi and Qigong is that you relax every part of your body and just let your gut hang. And the breathing...BREATH IS LIFE. There is a beautiful move in Qigong in the very beginning where you stand with your arms by your side, palms facing out. I call this the "surrendering to Jesus" move. Every move in the art of Tai Chi and Qigong has a beautiful meaning. While learning, I find that all of the moves is dedicated to Jesus, while others dedicate it to a "god". I cannot wait to receive my certification to start teaching. My brother owns a martial arts studio and is a master of Tang Soo Do. I grew up with the art. I'm also in a food healing program to help with health ailments by using food God provided us.

I say go and learn Tai Chi & Qigong. It is so spiritual but also can be lightly physical. We can workout at a gym and prime ourselves physically but if our mind/spirit cannot be healed then our physical body will still suffer. God bless U and keep in touch!

Love, Nancy

Dear Paige;n Thanks for those kind words you left me on our group site. I wish I could live up to those words all the time! But I am very happy that I help you dear friend. You are one of those most loving people here; despite many others, but I really care about you. I know the things you are dealing with; or at least for the most part. The kids at thier age, is enough to make you depressed, LOL. I think it will get better for you as your son gets older. But with girls, look out. My 12 year has started her cycle. Talk about DRAMA and hormonal imbalance!!!! She cries at the drop of a hat. I do worry about her though. But I still think it is stress with starting Middle school, her cycle. And this is the first time she has struggled with grades. Hope she doesn't turn out like her mama! lol. Iwill come back on later and talk to you. I'd love to chat on the box. But I can't figure it out. I think I am having early senility. HAHA. But I did manage to download the chat box. I'll be back later. Love ya girl. In Jesus Christ, your sister.

Hi There,

oh dont worry about the mail....it'll get here when it gets here!

My mom is here under the name 'Nana G'-----just stop by to say hello to her....she is loving meeting everyone from here!

Paige...i really recommend reading 'Having a Mary Spirit' and doing the study at the back o fthe book.

Chapter 10 gets in real deep about 'fear'.
Pg. 147 halfway down the page it says this "For you see, difficulties can't separate us from God---only fear can."
pg.145 "The only Fear you need"
pg.148 "Fear Busters"

Awesome stuff.....God Bless you today...~carla

Hi Paige I'm not to sure how to get into this. I'm just skimming.

Hi Paige I already sent you a message before I read you message to me. Thank you for sending me a message. I started with a family when I was 17. My eldest daughter is nearly 36. Then I had another daughter at 20, She is now 33. I was on my own at 22. Then remarried at 27. I then had 2 sets of twins in the next two years. They are now 22 and 24. So I have 3 daughters and 3 sons, and 7 grandchildren and 1 on the way. I have been on my own for 16 years. God had seen me through heaps. I dont know about advise , but if you want to ask me anything, feel free. Thanks again Paige. God bless you and your family.

Hi Paige,
How are you today.
My daughter is at home today she is sick, she has an aweful cold, she is supposed to play a hockey game but unfortunately she is ill. I told her she must pray and ask the Lord to protect her though.
I dont often let them stay home from school.
I told her this morning it is important to go to school and also to her team not to miss the game even if she just supports them from the side, but she said she is not well she rather stay in bed a day or so, then I know they are really sick, because she loves to go to school, I feel so bad sometimes like I am this aweful mother I should see when they are sick, I normally do, its just now that they are older I am sort of teaching them how to make decisions and how to prioritize. I dont know maybe its wrong way.

Love Tessa

hi sister
Always glad to hear from you! just finished washing up the lunch dishes! I hope youre doin ok? I had a thought about you and the lord showed me a beautiful flower with purple petals and a beautiful dark blue inner and this hand tried to pluck it from the ground and Gods hand came out of nowhere and grabbed the wrist of this hand and told it! Not this one you dont she is my creation,i have watered and fed this flower and when I have MY hand on something nothing else will touch it Paige,the Lord has His hand on you,nothing in this earth or beyond it can come near you. awesome God you reign!!

Well, you did scare me a little! haha...no offense but lately I have really been guarding my heart..I tend to wear it on my sleeve. a friend told me about this web site (she is trusted) but you never know about the internet. You have a wonderful page (Paige) ...Chris Tomlin, one of my favorites. (listening on your site now)
Have a Blessed Day! This is the day the Lord has made!

God lead me to this site also, and since yesterday I have been so blessed . Just reading your comment just filled my heart with joy. God is sooo good He just keeps blessing us over and over. I just wanna stay in touch with true believers in Christ. So keep in touch much love my sis!!
Liza

Hello Paige - just dropping a line saying things are going good. Hubby is feeling great. I have been busy spring cleaning...or should I call it "down sizing". LOL. Hope you are doing well. God Bless

I would love to chat with u anytime Im trying to learn how to do everything still lol. U are really a sweet person that I am glad to have as a friend. U were saying that your hubby isnt where u want him to be with christ, just be patient and know that when God places us with our mates He is gonna correct all the flaws that come with them too girl, just wait on Him to do it. My hubby is in church and he truly loves and seeks God each day. He plays drums at church and in other groups well, he is waiting on God to bless him to play fulltime without having to work yea and girl I know God is gonna do it , cause he has done so much. Before my hubby came in my life I never thought I would be married , but God knew who He had for me even when I wasnt ready. Now I just sit back and feast on everything that God is doing. And it aint got nuthin to do with money I just thank the lord for constantly making a way!! Just know that when u dont see change in any situation thats when He is gonna show up and work it out,
Luv ya liza

Im getting ready to go to bible study ,but maybe when I get in your on around 845 maybe. I would luv to chat more with ya. Have a blessed afternoon!!

Thank you.....i had a lovely day! It also got so warm here today...21 degress celcius..it was lovely!

LOL if I believed in luck, I would say "good luck", my sister has a 6 month old and though she is pretty much a calm one, it's impossible to watch her and get anything else done, I don't know how you do it. But like you said with God everything is possible, so no luck needed, if there is even such a thing...
I'm not artistic at all, it's a shame really, lol I'm going to try to make welcome sign with the rugrats on Sunday... sheesh, that will be an adventure...

Besides that, I think God is doing things that I'm not used to, so there's a bit of fear, maybe apprehension but God is faithful and I need to be reminded of that... so feel free to stop by and minister to me on HIS faithfulness

Your sister in Christ!

Hi Paige, what a beautiful photo of you and your children. I'm not that great on computers and understanding this site, but I will learn and will put some photos up of my family. Its called post natal depression here, and yes I had my twin boys. But I have to say I've always battled with depression one way or another. These days there's lots of help, and of course it all depends on how the Lord leads you. If it is chemical, then you need support. Its hard to put into words how it makes people feel and think. For me I felt scared and alone, anxious. It certainly is also a physical thing. So a lot of it belongs to the physical. Its not necessarily you, if you know what I mean. Talk to your doctor and step out knowing that your not alone. Talk more later Paige. Take care, and let God lead you through. xx

ahhh my other profile iz da 1st one and den could not get into it ,,,i left 4 my xams.........and here i am again read my old diss if you have time im sumwer at da end ........its candy ...yo a mom dats soooooo cool its a big deal dor ..lots of responsibilities .. . . .are you doin well .......how are all your kidds ..! ..... . . . . . . .really lovee your drawings .....and you r cute .... . . .no wonder you had so many boyfrnds ........ . . . . . . all gods children are blessed in some special way .... . . .i can see al wat he haz done in yo life ...........am glad you seen da light .. . . .love you 2 sis ......tc

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Hey girl how has your day been? Blessed I know, but just remember that u are loved and stay in touch,
Liza

Everything is good!! I had sort of a rough day at work but God kept me sane lol!! And how have u been today?

One Day Completely With God
Lysa TerKeurst
“Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere.” Psalm 84:10a (NIV)

Devotion:

Why do I often want to settle for less than what God has for me? What if I truly lived today completely obedient to God's word and in tune with His voice? What if before every choice I make today, I held up my options to the Lord and chose obedience over convenience and righteousness over my rights.

God has never asked me to do great things for him. All He has ever required of me is to allow His greatness to enter me, change things around in me, and be revealed through me. Not to do for Him, but rather to simply be with Him.

So, just for today I will live this way. Just for today, I am making the choice to not settle. Just for today, I will not let the subtle influences of pride, what is best for me, what is easiest for me, and what I want overshadow my desire for more of God in my life.

Today, I will believe with absolute certainty. Today, I will obey with complete surrender. Today, I will seek with complete abandon. For today, I want God to find in me a haven in which to rest.

Isaiah 66: 1-2 (NASB) says, "Thus says the LORD, 'Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. Where then is a house you could build for Me? And where is a place that I may rest? For My hand made all these things, Thus all these things came into being,' declares the LORD. 'But to this one I will look, To him who is humble and contrite of spirit, and who trembles at My word.'"

My soul jumps at God's question, "Where is the house you could build for me -- where is a place that I may rest?" He is the God of the Universe - so big and so mighty and so capable. Yet, asking almost a vulnerable question to a completely unworthy human - "Can I abide with you today?"



If the president of the United States called me today to inquire, "Can I come and stay for a while? I’d like to sit and find rest with your family today,” I would be left utterly speechless. How much more so that the God of the Universe actually desires that with each of us today.

Unimaginable. Uncontainable. Unfathomable. Yet completely true.

There are no great people in the kingdom of God . Just simple people. But every now and then a simple person makes a great choice. Oh God, let me make that choice today. Even if it is just for a day - how I long for it to be more - but even if it is just for today, may it be completely so.

For one day completely with You, is better than a thousand elsewhere.



Dear Lord, I desire You today. Surround me with Your presence. Remove the distractions from my heart and mind so I can see only you. Lead me, guide me and teach me today. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Galatians 2:19,20,21
For when i tried to keep the law, it condemned me. So I died to the law--I stopped trying to meet all it's requirements--so that I might live for God. My old self has been crucified with Christ. It's no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So i live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. I do not treat the grace of God as meaningless. For if keeping the law could make us right with God, then there was no need for Christ to die.

Hey there! sorry its taken me so long to get back to you, and whats this about me scareing Angie away HA! its the other way around...and i KNOW you guys talk about me on the phone!!! no iam just kidding !! so you havent been able to get ahold of her huh? I hung out with her a lil. today She is doing pretty good besides a cold. I think she cought it from my daughter shhhhhh! How are you doing? feel me in!!
many blessings
Brandi

he he he . wow you right lots ...and yes id be glad to giv you my happiness all of yoll make my happiness...........any waz i got some silly questions ..and could you pray 4 dz guy hz name is waylon and kinda close to me hz not keepin to well hz organs are all failing ....and is it wrong to have a boy friend ...and me a car ...... wow dat something great my dad hz a car dats all...i had a cycle some one robbed it and dey even robbed my 2nd cycle ,,,,,,,,PEOPLE.......here having a big is really sumting big .. . . . .id neve have a car may be after marriage ..hey did you read my diss on thoughts.? and kiss yo lil baba"s for me since am sooooo far ...i see god must have taken a lot of love to make you ....you have sooooo much in you ....ok dads shoutin will be back

Hi Paige...how are you? How was your walk last night? I hope you had a lovely time with your son. This morning i was reading in the book of Job...from Chapters 29 to 42. I have not read all of it yet....But it is an incredible reminder of just how POWERFUL God is. We are to trust Him....and bring all of our 'stuff to Him'. I urge you to read it!

Stand Strong in Him today....~carla

April 18, 2008---today's proverbs 31

Plumb Fearless
Luann Prater
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NIV)



Devotion:

James Cash Penney, the founder of the famed department store had a saying that was posted in every store, “If it is to be, it’s up to me.” That was never truer than the day my water pipes needed to be fixed. To a normal person this might not seem like that big of deal, but to me it was monumental. Allow me to paint the picture.



I was a single mom who had purchased an apartment house and was remodeling the two bottom units into my salon. With the help of friends, I demolished and built walls, pulled out nasty carpet, laid flooring and installed shampoo sinks. Now it was time to get everything hooked up. When the plumber came he looked at the 18” square in the floor that led to the crawl space, peeked down and discovered the dirt narrowed from about 18” to 12” of clearance. He told me he only had one guy small enough to get down there and if he would even go, the charge would be double.



My entire life I was paralyzed with claustrophobia, from being stuck in an elevator alone at age 9. I hated feeling closed in or even tight places. And now I was face to face with my greatest fear. My friends, who were willing to do it, wouldn’t fit. So I stared at this hole and resolved, if it is to be, it’s up to me.



I rigged up some cardboard to lay on with tools located on the side for easy reach. A rope was tied around me and the extension cord tested to reach the furthest point. I made several attempts to start the job and each time my sweat glands went into overdrive and I would jump back out of the hole.



My dad stood by watching his determined daughter racked with fear so he suggested, “Why don’t you take the cordless phone with you with the intercom? If at any time you feel trapped, or think you can’t stand it, I will cut a hole in the floor and pull you out wherever you are.” That was just the reassurance I needed; dad willing to rescue me.



I scooted across 35’ on my back with the floor joists getting closer and closer to my face. At moments when I felt like panicking, dad would beep me on the intercom to see how I was doing. I could hear his footsteps right above me as I worked. That day marked a turning point in my fear. Now, every time I face tight spots I remember conquering that task, and victory overwhelms the dread.



What fear is gripping you? We have a heavenly Father that has promised to be with us wherever we go! There is nothing we face that he cannot help us conquer. So is your lifeline in tact? Communication with God is so much more efficient than a cordless phone! It is simply our prayers to Him and His Word to us.



Dear Lord, thank you for giving us freedom from dread and worry. Teach us to trust that you have our lives in your hand. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Dear Paige;
Let go of the past. The past does not define who you are now. You are a beloved child of God. You have been created and chosen to be your son's Mom by God. Three year old children are very challenging for anyone my friend. My daughter has 4 kids and believe me I, we, know your tested constantly. Ask God for his grace. When you are with your Son it is like Christ being with you. Keep God by your side. Ask him as you struggle for his grace. My daughter loses patience too. She is a good Mom too. Choose to have the "attitude" of Jesus when with your son. I'm a Grampy and I seek patience daily. Its okay. God wants us to keep on keepin on. That little guy of yours is so precious. Letting go of what still follows you around will give you great strength.
May God Bless you my friend
journeymanhd

Hey Paige,

Thank you for checking up on me, I was happy to have read your letter. I want you to know that we are not that different. I have been there and I'm sure I'll be there again, you have to remember that the enemy wants to blow you out of the race. All those feelings represent the fact that he is after you and your security you have in Christ. I John talks alot about the stance we should take, the key is staying in HIm and connected to all of His goodness. Joy is peace, safety and life that comes from a loving father. Your joy is not gone but your zeal or passion may be low but thats okay, we don't have to stay on a high to serve. I had to learn that lesson the long and hard way.

I sure hope you're getting what I am trying to say., I'm not eloquent with words but my heart is to get it out there.Be encouraged and know that I will stand with you as a sister and friend.

In HIm alone,

Joyce

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Hello Everyone who is looking for Paige!

She wanted me to pass on that she is having computer problems..and will be back when they are resolved!

Hi Paige.
Remember "Baby Jesus and Mary?" They were just like you and your son, except that Baby Jesus was so holy and never broke His mother's heart in His Babyhood but on the cross. He is your blood, and needs you very much.He can not grow in Jesus if you do not help him, and you have to help him all his life, or until your death. He is so very vulnerable. So wake up dearest Paige, everybody around you needs you, including me. I'll pray for you dear so Jesus will loose your troubles and depression. If you feel your 3 year old son is a terror now, the root is from satan. Get down on your knees and call Jesus for helping you. Nothing bigger and more capable than Him. Once I felt the same, but I pushed myself to find Jesus for help. To get His help you have to move first in faith by kneeling down to show your action of faith. Surrender every burden to Him, let Him hold it for you and give you rest. I believe you can do it. A very small step to get Jesus help for you and your family. Everything will be ok dear sister. TRUST HIM. I see you are recovered already. Bless Jesus. Thank you Lord for your help and love for sister Paige. Haleluya. AMEN. With love in Jesus Christ: Christy Gabriel - Indonesia.

Yay! Praise God you are back! woohoo! Glad to see your computer is working..

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Hi Paige,
I wanted to tell you that I had an update on Mercedes. My friend Joan, who is her house parent emailed yesterday. Mercedes is well physically... mentally, emotionally, spiritually... she's not. She is not doing well in school, and she is often in trouble. Joan thinks she is "not bright"... I couldn't disagree more, I think she is VERY smart... she just has so many needs that are not being met... and she thinks she's bad. How damaging is it for a child to believe that they are bad?? She is so often compared to her little sister Erika, who is "bright, charming, beautiful." I also found out from Joan that Mercedes has not been receiving my letters, even though I have been faithfully sending them to the director's PO box every month. Nobody seems to know what became of them. :( The good news is I also found out that Mercedes father has been coming faithfully every sunday to visit her and Erika. (The baby, Jennifer, has a different father.) Its not much, but at least there is someone who is showing her that she is not completely abandoned. He's no gem, he's in and out of prison and has drug/alcohol problems... but God bless him for trying. He brings her a banana and a yogurt every Sunday.

Please pray... I'm not even sure what to ask for... more than anything I'd like to swoop in and rescue this child, mother her, heal her hurts. Its so impossible to do anything for her when I live on the other side of the contenent and can only visit her a couple times a year. And its disheartening that even my best effort to keep in contact via letters has fallen flat.

I hope you are having a beautiful weekend! God Bless you!

Hi! Its me again! I wanted to tell you I uploaded a photo of the girls on my page... its not the greatest... but Mercedes is NOT fond of having her picture taken either. You will probably be able to guess which is which... Erika is the one with the big friendly smile... Mercedes... if looks could kill... LOL

just wanted to say hi and let u know I am thinking about u!

Hi Pagie,
Are you ok sweerie. you are so lost. I pray that all is well with you and you are busy nothing big. I popped in to say Hi and looked at your babies. you have such wonderful babies. God bless them. Your art is so cute i hope you always remember to thank God for such a great talent. I have respect for artists.
Take good care of yourself. God bless you lots.
Love - Lorna.

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Hi Paige.
Sorry i haven't got back to you sooner, haven't been on the site for a while.
The last few weeks have been busy but Good. i help fund raise for charities connected to my fellowship, one of the charities helps Christians is third world countries, including supporting orphans in India and the Philippines.
i am also help organize Christain camps for family's we have one coming up this weekend and again july 18th.its great I love working for the LORD.

God bless you

Paige, how are you, im finally getting round to mailing you. things have got a bit crazy since i went back to work, ive only had the chance to send a message in the passing. But you know, ive just received a comment from you as i was typing this, isnt that funny, we were thinking of each other at the same time.
Honey you be quiet if you want or go into withdrawals, i will always be here, thats what friends are for.
are you coming to the womens chat tomorrow? it would be great if you could, we havent spoke for a while.
take care babes, love ya
moomins
xxx

Hi Paige
Sorry to hear that you are having difficulties with your 3 year old. you certainly do not have to accept his behavior as his personality ,it is not the way God created your son but the nature that the world would have you believe , that you can do nothing about.
i have a friend with a 3 year old and she brings him up in the way of the Lord, she has firm boundaries in place for her children and expects them to respect the authority that God has placed in her over her children. if they do anything that is against the word of God she sits with her children and explains to them why their behavior is not acceptable and then explains what would happen the next time their behavior is not good. proverbs 22;6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. The way i over came my then teenage daughters behavior was to place firm boundaries in to her live, which was a difficult time and things got worse before they got better . I attended a Christian parenting class called bring up children God's way which I found very helpful.as it explained that fact that when children are given choices at an early age and have wide boundaries by the time they are 10-12 they are making choices for them selves that their parents should be making.
I don't know where you stand on discipline or the type of discipline you apply , but but the word God's says (Proverbs 13:24
He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.) above all never discipline your child out of frustration or anger and always let them know it is because you love them and that God loves them that you want the very best for them.


i would also suggest praying over him, breaking him from all ties to you and all generational curses that may have been passed on to him, and if you haven't already release your son to God to allow God to work In his live.
i hope this helps i know God was the only way forward for my daughter.

God Bless you
Sue xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Blessings to you my dear friend; I am glad you had a better day. Praise the Lord. I think of you often. I was reading Colossians the other day and I thought of both of us. In Paul's letter he tells the people that he has a "Thorn in his flesh" he has prayed the Lord to take away. But the Lord tells Paul: I will leave it with you, for it keeps you humble and when others see how strong your faith is with the "thorn in your flesh" they will believe and grow in Faith. You see, we can survive having a "thorn" and still be a light to each other!! We know that God Loves us deeply and he has his plans! I will drop you a line tomorrow to see how you are. In love your Christian sister. Praise Jesus Christ