hello precious Paige! I am praying for you! I understand the tantrums cause I have four children. It will get better as they get older. I pray your dizzy spells get better. Will you go to the Dr. if you don't get better? Pray for my daughter, Virginia? I think you knew she has crohn's disease? I have bad allergies too. Also financial blessings. I love you sis!

Hi Paige, how good it was to read your note. It filled my heart with so much gratitude that I can actually connect to God's children ALL over the word by means of this website!
Every story I write enlarges my territory, as in Jabes's prayer, because I get a chance to "quote" their testimony, and thus spread the Good News in my newspaper, which is a national one distributed in three separate editions countrywide. The best story I have written so far was about a girl (22) who was murdered earlier this year but her family gave such an extremely strong testimony of hope and love and faith that it lifted me high, despite the gruesome facts: that really meant a lot to me personally that they were so strong in God that they could actually make something positive of it.
The worst most recent report was about three teenagers who drowned in the sea quite near us, and I had to cover it. That was not pleasant and really depressed me. I haven't had a chance to speak to the parents, because they are in another part of the country, but God has given me a gift of compassion, and the parents/family members, if they are children of God, responds to Jesus's love in my approach. How blessed I am to be able to do my job thus AND love it!
Your art is beautiful, and so are you. Please let me know more about your kids, their names, their ages, etc.
My daughter, Rochelle, is 25, turning 26 in November, and is doing her masters degree in Geology. She just returned from a conference in Denver, and is leaving for Liverpool at the end of this week. We are best friends. My son, Jean Pierre, is 22, and he studied to be a vet, but changed his mind and became a profesional hunter instead, and is now training to become a helicopter pilot. I'm so proud of them: they have so much faith in their God-given qualities/gifts and are not afraid to venture out in faith. Personally I'm a bit more intimidated by life and challenges, but in God and the Holy Spirit, I'm being encouraged to step out and really use my potential.
Thank you for responding to my note: you are a precious gem.
Regards
Tisha

Paige, Thank you so much for the welcome! I love your profile page. You have a beautiful family. I hope you feel better soon, it is hard enough to keep up with kids wothout being under the weather! I worked EMS all weekend and thankfully nothing major or tragic happened in my little corner of the happened. I stumbled on this site "by accident" and I am so grateful I did! What an inspiration you all are! Thank you.

Hi dearest sister Paige... How are you?

With love in Christ: Christy Gabriel B

Dearest Sister Paige
I miss you a lot and now I am happy that you replied to my comment. That is great experience that the Lord led you to do. My internet is getting slower now, so I can be with my best friend more for she is in trouble about her moving to another rent house. I could not help a lot, but I have tried my best to help her. For I am in burdens too right now. Yes, the pics are my family and the baby son is my grandson who lives in Germany, for my daughter, Angela, got married with a German.
Please keep in touch with me whenever you can, for I miss you sister. Being a good mother and servant of God are a learning proses that we have in our whole life. We just stay hand in hand to each other, learning from each other and encouraging to each other as the body of the Christ. You are always in my heart and prayers. Just stay blessed in Jesus' way sister and God bless you always.

With love in Christ: Christy Gabriel B

Dear Paige.
I was definitely lost in cyber space and I hope I am back now At least I was not lost spiritually, like before I got saved. That was a lot of I's, was it not? So, as {oops}, I was saying, how are the kids?
Love,
diane

Paige, you're a nut! :-) So glad to have you back. No need to stir the pot, I like it quiet!

I want you to know that I'm doubling your salary: 2 x 0 = 0

Have a great day in the Lord and thanks for encouraging me and everyone else.

Hey Pagie Dear,

Welcome back on the net. I have missed you so much but I have also been inactive. Most of my friends went quiet dont know why but Iam not complaining. Well Pagie I am so sorry that I have taken long to reply your mail. I saw the message in my email inbox but I could not access AAG. The company has been carrying out a maintainence exercise on all the computers and had to block some of the programmes but I give Glory to God that it is now back.

Thank you so much Sis for the Pic with your baby. She is so cute. God bless Her lots to grow to know Him I pray. Amen. I just had my leave mid July to end and I travelled Home Upcountry and spent it with Mum. It was fun I thank God for that. Well Pagie here we do not have summers or Winter like you guys. We just have seasons like a rainy season and Dry season. Like now as we start October it is always arainy seasons and the rains have already started. I am glad that you enjoyed the summer though it was short..just be thankful for that my dear.
I have not been up to anything much of late. Just normal rourtine life. Nothing so exciting that is worth writing. But otherwise I am doing great with God's mercy.
I love you so much and please pass my Heartfelt regards to Your family.
Love you Always in Jesus's Name.
Lorna.

Hi, Paige!
I am sorry it has been a while since I have emailed (At least since you came back on the net) Welcome Back! I had to have emergency surgery on September 15. Feeling and doing much better now. The recovery has been rough, but I am taking one day at a time.
I miss you and just wanted to say hi and WELCOME BACK!
God Bless You!
Carla Starks

Hi Paige, thanks for the comments! I feel like a "newbie" , since I always believed the JW's I'm JUST starting to learn the REAL JESUS! My grandmother is a JW and has quit talking to me. My younger sister acts like she dosen't really want to talk with me no more either. My feelings have been hurt, but I don't let it stop me from learning about our TRUE GOD!!!! I'll keep praying for them.

Dear sweet Paige!; You are an accomplished artist!
You have been given a wonderful gift from God ,and I am so proud of you for using it ;in such a wonderful way,for His Glory! = )
Keep on staying close to His will;and not our will,and he will give you the desires of your heart; and Yes your children are saved Dear; dont worry about them. God has them,and He knew us before we existed; we were with Him in heaven . remember that He wont give us more than we can handle, and He is with us always. We just need to ask. Love in Christ dear Paige,rest in his love and know that He is God!<+>
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hello! .Good day Paige!. I'm so much flattered about your comments.. tnx for accepting me as a member in your site.. you gave me a lot of courage in continuing what iam now...iam very thankful that through the internet i can widen my knowledge about our great Creator.. He's really worthy to be praised...Rest assured that i will invite more friends to join our group... tnx again and Godbless!

You are most Welcome my Dear sister Paige! Your work is awesome!
I also am an artist ,and perfectionist as well as my younger sister Joan is Although i believe you are a little better than her even. We are perfectionists,and this can lead to depression sometimes as well as low self worth ; as though we should be doing more in our lives . I know where you are coming from.Love you Sis! = )

Your children are little ANGELS!

Hello Paige,
I would love to IM you. I don't have IM though but I can set something up. I'm busy tonight but this weekend is open and I can get an IM going and we can then talk. As far as my gifts...well, I think I have the gift of service because I'm always doing things for others without expecting anything back and when I do, I feel so much joy and all of my cares and troubles of this world seem miniscule when I think of others and do for them. I feel like I'm doing for Christ instead. The only problem with that though, is sometimes us Sensing Feeling Judging and Extroverts/Introverts can sometimes push the limits of thier availability. There are times I tell people I can do this or that for them, sincerely mean what I say and then not be able to follow through because I'm doing for others and can't get caught up! I too have a problem with self control and there are times my mouth runneth over. I always hear the holy spirit in my ear...he is usually telling me to politely shut up! By the way, I was able to look at your other pics. Your children are beautiful. I so wish my daughter was living here with me. The time flies by so quickly and then before you know it, they are gone, flying with their own wings. Enjoy your children (I can see that you do from your pics) for they will one day up and fly away. Mine lives in California. She's getting ready to start college there. She went to live there when she was 16 and moved in with her dad. Her grades were terrible here but there she was able to rise above whatever challenges were in her way and was able to graduate. We were able to go and see her graduation. What a blessing to see her and hold her once again. It was when she began crying the night before and called me "mommy" and clinged to me like she had never clung to be before that I knew that she loved me even though I wasn't a perfect mom. What a forgiving spirit she has! I am truly blessed by her presense in my life. I owe it all to Our Heavenly Father! Well, I've written a novel here.

I hope to keep in touch. Take care and God bless!
Mary

Hi, Paige!
Yes, indeed it has been a rocky road. But God has helped me through. That is ok. Please call anytime you need to. Yes, even to cry. I am better, now I can handle things. That is what friends are for.
You take care and Have a great weekend. I love you, too.
Sincerely,
Carla Starks

Hi Paige
So glad to hear from you; I am so sadden to hear of all you have been thru with your family and pray for all to turn to our Lord Jesus for salvation . Praise the Lord for HIS mercy and grace and His lovingkindness to wrap you in His protection.. May you always hold on and call on Jesus.
Girl, I love your music, Been a long time since I heard Kirk Franklin. Stomp. And Darlene Czsech WOW I saw her twice; such a powerful worship leader . She & Third Day, Chris Tomlin and Shelah are some of my favorite worship groups
Need to go now, Love and Hugs to you as a MOM and SISTER in CHRIST,
PAT

Hi Paige I'm Mark nice to meet you I was reading through some scripture and thought you might enjoy this. "The Lord is my rock, my fortress,and my deliverer; my God my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler,and the horn of my salvation,and my hightower." Psalm 18:2 ENJOY maybe we could swap some scripture. I hope I find you and your family having a BLESSED weekend. Your brother in Christ Mark

Hi, Paige!
Thank you for the email. When ever you want to call me, that is fine. I have a friendly ear just to listen.
I am sorry it took me all day to write back, but I just got home. I ran a lot of errands and met my Mom at Walmart. I wanted to do a little shopping. I am now at home resting. It was very tiredsome, but I had to get it done.
Today, the weather got up in the 90's. It was sure hot.
Well, I am getting tired. Take Care and I love you, too.
Blessings,
Carla Starks

Hi Paige, " Do not store up for youselves on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store for yourselves treasures in heaven,where moths and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there yout heart will be also." Matthew 6:19-21 I hope you and your family have a BLESSED LORDS DAY Your brother in Christ Mark

Dear page.

thanks so much for the encouragement. I have not touched anything arty in more the 3 years! I have tried but there has been nothing.... You know how you just get it in the mind and then it flows to the pencil or brush. Well the problem is, nothing even gets into the mind. I cannot even mix the colours anymore!!!
So much has happend.. I hope I can get it all back..

Missing you!!!!!
You are such blessing to us all!!!
Give the little ones a bug hug from me!!!
Love you!!!

hello precious! ty for the beautiful comments! My oldest daughter is 18. My youngest is 15. The teen years have been easier because of the lack of negative peer presure. Love you sis! how r u?

Hi Paige and thank you for the comment.

I know what you mean about the bleassing of children on us. Sometimes I'll refer to my daughter as my mother's revenge! - With a smile on my face of course. I have a 15 year old who is ready to take on the world on her own. She is one of my Saviors - and I do thank God every day for her. As odd as it may sound, she is the one who brought me to Christ - it was through her that I have begun this journey.

My 11 year old son is just beginning to see the world differently as he leaves the innocent elementary years and begins a new life of adolesnce. He is an awesome sports player - soccer being his favorite so many nights and weekends we spend at a soccer field.

Then there is what I refer to as my baby - but he'd tell you different as he is 6 now and as he puts it "not a baby anymore" - but I know he's my baby and I just can't see myself letting go. He's so smart - today he brought me his Bible he received in Church today and as we read the first words, "Genisis 1" pops out of him mouth. He too plays soccer and is starting in Tiger Scouts tomorrow night.

They are my gift from God and I cherish every minute I have been given to spend with them. If there's any advice to any parent - new or old - that would be mine - always cherish and never forget to Thank the One that gave the gift.

Hi Paige,
No worries...I am not very computer saavy anyway and probably wouldn't have been able to find your last mail even if I tried!
As far as my daughter, the journey has never been an easy one for the two of us, perhaps that is why we are so close now. We definitely had our good times but they were tarnished by some really tough times as well. There were times I was emotionally unavailable to her and that can be quite painful when a child needs you but you'd rather curl up in a ball on the bed and never come out. She was always there though, pushing me to be the parent God wanted me to be and though I thought I was a terrible parent, God saw me as someone who needed forgiving and mercy and because I myself was merciful and forgiving to those who had hurt me in my past, I believe God had given me the gift of forgiveness from my daughter. She is certainly a wonderful girl. I did tell her you said hello and she said hello back...she also thinks you are very pretty! I agree! Plus you have an amazing family and an amazing talent as an artist!

As I've said before life hasn't been real easy for me. Trust me, my life isn't something you need to envy, it's been wrought with pain and turmoil for as long as I can remember...but sprinkled with hope and plenty of blessings like that of my daughter.
I have a son who is going to be spending a very long time in prison. Even though he didn't grow up with me, it's difficult to acknowledge and take in. I lost my mother a couple of years ago to brain cancer and my dear baby brother a month before her. My father who I wasn't so close to but still loved deeply, died a few years before that. So, that is just a bit of what life has been like for me but I just try and give it to God as best I can. Sometimes I fall and usually I spend most of the time picking myself back up again! I'm not sure why you believe you are not
a good mother. I don't know the demons you suffer with everyday but know this...you are in my thoughts and prayers and that there are no "perfect" mothers, only mothers who try and do the best they can during the difficulties they are faced when raising their young. I think parenting is the hardest job I've ever done, that next to marriage...of course! The most important thing to remember when it comes to your children too, is to always remember to apologize for your wrongs to them. It used to be that back in the day, children were to be seen and not heard. You probably remember what I'm referring to. Their thoughts and feelings didn't matter. Well, I believe they do matter and I also believe that if we can show our children through apology when we do something that hurts or offends them, we show them empathy, we show them Love and Forgiveness as well. We also show them that their are NO perfect parents, only forgiven ones. It helps them realize that they too are not perfect and that it's okay NOT to be Perfect! It takes a lot of pressure off the relationship. Now, I've not always known this but came to know this a little before my daughter left to go to California to live with her father at age 16 (a move which broke my already tender heart). I share this with you because I Love Ya ta Death Paige and I don't even know ya to the fullest! It's gonna be okay! You're okay! God Loves Ya! He's not going to let you fall too hard and if he does let ya fall, he'll be there to help ya back up. Know that the falling is for your own good, be it emotional falling, mental falling...whatever. I hope that you really know how incredible you truly are! Your children already know that I'm sure and I'm sure you'll have the best relationship you can have. The only other advice I want to give you is when your children get old enough to be a pain in the butt (when they are teens ;) ) remember they are going through some really weird chemical imbalances in their brain. I had a microbiology proffessor tell me, teens are really stupid people not because their not bright but because they really are stupid! They are stupid because their brains are not fully developed so they have these emotional roller coaster rides from time to time. Patience, is the only thing that helps the relationship as well as a listening ear and acknowledgment and validation of their feelings. They want to be able to come to you about ANYTHING and I mean ANYTHING...pregnancy, birth control pills (ya know all the stuff we're terrified to talk to them about). Sometimes my daughter would say to me, "Mom, I don't want your advice, I just want you to hear what I'm saying" which really meant she just wanted me to acknowledge her feelings about a certain situation. Anyways, I could go on and on but I won't. I hope that I've not bored you to tears yet! Take care of yourself and stop being so hard on yourself! The devil does damage enough by putting those thoughts in your head. Look up when you hear those negative things about yourself and say out loud, "I am a child of the most high God and I will not stand for these negative thoughts!" Works for me, every single time...Lots of Love to You Paige...keep drawing for heaven's sake! You're excellent!

In Christ,
Mary

Hi!!! Paige got ur comment recently bcoz i went to Manila to see my youngest son bhong and his family who were basd in Batasgas... nice to know that when i used to open my page igot 32 msgs in my inbox...iam glad to tell my son that i joined your group, and he `s so glad too....he want also to join the group...so with my other friend in Valenzuela... so much for this time tnx again and regards...

sorry,my dear friend..... i wasnt aware that im using kathleen's account the time i write u a msg..... anyway.. its the same msg i put here... now its really meeeh.. emee hehheheheheh....Hi!!! Paige got ur comment recently bcoz i went to Manila to see my youngest son bhong and his family who were basd in Batasgas... nice to know that when i used to open my page igot 32 msgs in my inbox...iam glad to tell my son that i joined your group, and he `s so glad too....he want also to join the group...so with my other friend in Valenzuela... so much for this time tnx again and regards...

Hey Kathleen,
It´s a nice page you have.
God bless you,
Micha

Thank you so much for all of your kind words. I dont really think of myself that way though. I have always approached this as just something I do and figure somebody needs to! I usually enjoy what I do, and hope I can help people. Being a mother is a fulltime demanding job too! My daughters are teens now amd much more of a challenge than when they were young. They fall prey to everyhting it seems. My husband and I are challenged almost daily. It has been a rough time for a few years now. I will try to post pics as soon as I figure that out! Everyone on here has been just wonderful to me. Thank you!

Dear sister Paige
It has been a long time since we wrote comments to each other. I miss you a lot and thank you for the nice comment on my page that I read today. Just know you are always in my hearts and prayers. May God bless you and your family abundantly daily. Just stay blessed in Jesus' way always.

With love in Christ: Christy Gabriel B

this is the reason why we r doing our ministry here on earth... we r the reason.....

hello Paige! It was so goodto hear from you! I am not perfect by any means! We all have made mistakes and have regrets. The most important thing is that we have come to Christ and He has washed our sins away! He loves us more than we can even fathom! We can't raise our children by ourselves but with His help, we can! I love you sister!

Hi Paige

How are you, long time no hear, been very busy at work , resigned from my previous job but eventually stayed.
How are the family.

hi have a nice day..just add me maryann_1985@yahoo.com thanks and GOD BLESS

Thanks for sharing a piece of your work - it reflects much of the artist in it - beautiful / peaceful / giving.

Sending you wishes of a blessed and wonderful day.

Good morning... Have your read the book Fire Proof yet - or as many others out here have done, watched the movie. I haven't watched the movie so I cannot comment on that - but I did read the book. It is such an awesome book. Like you (and probably the better part of the human society) I too had a time before putting our Lord and Savior first in life (which I am still striving for). I had a first marriage that went down fast and hard and left me devistated - blamed everyone and everything except for the real one to blame - me. We came to terms with everything and have actually become wonderful friends - but it ends with that. Since then I have met my fiance Jeff and with him by my side (which I'm sure he'll say its the other way - with me by his side) - we have together starting growing in our life with Christ. He's in the Navy so he's out to sea and I'm missing him like crazy right now. I just keep focusing on the day that we'll be together again - but we aren't for sure when that will be. I just pray everyday that he comes home safely back to us.

Life out East is gorgeous. We've been blessed with a gift of wonderful weather. Its a long weekend so my kids, myself and their dad are going to spend the day at an amusement park (its easier with the both of us - one will take the older 2 to the bigger part of the park and the other stays with the younger one and does the stuff he can do). We haven't been all summer so they are really looking forward to it.

Hi Paige, of course all of us here love you, silly! :-) I'm sorry you are feeling neglected :-( You are doing a wonderful job! We appreciate you and all you do here. Let us know what we can do so you can "feel the love". Now I feel bad. Waaaaaah! Sob. Sob.

Stay crazy! :-)

Dear Paige,
Thank you, thank you for such a warm welcome to the women's network. I would also like to network with your brother in law if you have his email or website. Finally, I love your art work. Have a blessed day! Vivian

Hey Paige!! Am very anxious for my letter will be visiting the post office tomorrow again. YEs i love working with you! I have done the greetings tonight but an now on my way to bed!
Yes indeed is it an adventure to stay in South AFricam i just love my country and we would be honored to have you visiting our sunny country!! will tell you more about it later for this girl is now tired it is nearly 10h30. Please keep me in your prayers as i am feeling a bit down and tired lately,and i must hold on for the enemy wants to steal my joy and hinder miracles God has instore.Love you and blessings

Hi Paige I so love you and all my new online family. And I love my Jesus so much but I am so glad HE loves us more. Even loves us when we dont deserve His love. Actually we dont deserve anything but HE is so much a perfect and compassionette loving GOD HE never leaves us or forsakes us. And yet I have these pity partys Not necessary but I do it anyway. I am always asking God for HIS mercy and Grace cause I slack in knowing whose in control. Jesus is our LORD and I can shout to the Lord for HE is Worthy of all of our praise. I want you to tell me about your lil ones Being a grandma I love to share other children stories.

paige, are you coming to the womens chat, its on right now????
Pleeeeeeese come.....

Thanks again Paige and talk to you soon...

No I wasn't at Calvary Chapel and my book is brand new...

hello! friend..or maam.hehheheh thank you so much! I'm so thankful coz I'm so blessed i meet a lot of people here. thanks so much..hope so we can talk..or someday hopefully i can visit ur community or women groups. I'm so far away..here in Davao. thanks a lot network modrtor..and my dearest friend! GOD BLESS