Diane elizabeth ballou's Comments

THANKS DAINE, YOU KNOW YOU ARE ALWAY DOWN ON SELF, AND THATS MY PROGRAM.PRAYING FOR PEACE TO MOVE UP. THANKS

Hello Diane:
Thank you soo much for the message. I am tired and weary from fighting and that is what Gods want s to be so that He can work in my life. I have spent alot of time in prayer and talking to other wise Christioan friends about the various issues in my life which is a blessing. But I have to have more faith in od even though things dont go my way, or the situation looks bad. I get disapointed, so when I screw up, I think God is disapointed in me. Its a vicious cycle. If I really think about it, God has never failed me. It may have taken a long time, or it worked out a different way than what I wanted, but He did come through. I worry excessivley, and it makes me ill mentally and through the years as I get older, it affects me physically. This isnt good for my kids to see, and that adds more stress. So, you can see now all that I have taken on. I wish God would just do a miracle and take this bondage of depression away from me.
Anyway, I thank you again for your time, and love. You are dear. and God loves you. he created a beautiful woman to share His love with me. Thank you
Paige

Thanks for adding me as a friend, Diane. Hope you really enjoy TheNET and make lots of good Christian friends here!

Grace be with you!
Greg

ok so what's it that exists that's better than luck, diane?

i am sorry for that. i am really sorry.

hello diane. good luck.

Thank you for such inspiring words and encouragment. I really appreciate your wisdom and insight. Its hard day in and day out to look at this positivley sometimes, but I must. I must try and I cant give up. I love my kids, but IM soo overwhelmed with the what if''s and the why's, and the who's that I cannot focus on life and the reality of it. I just float through I think. I better get it straight, or im not going ot have the life God wants me to have. I hope His mercy and grace pours over me when I feel like this. Thank you for your parayers and the time you take to write me. I love to glean wisdom off the wise women of God. and you are very wise.
Thank you soo much!!! God Bless!
Paige

Thank you very much for the message.
I never thought Id be like this, but now that I have children, I notice that Im a little more easily annoyed,frustrated,agitated, and downright moody!!! I had my son in 2004 and I was just fine. But after my second one, I have been a mess since. If it is postpardom depression, I didnt think it would last over a year!!
Maybe? hmmm Well, I know that I am taking every nesesary way to get well. Im not one to just sit back and pity party,so I know Im doing what I need to do. Above all I have God and thank God for that! I still cannot comprehend how He loves me unconditionally. Its really kind of strange to me after all Ive done.
Anyway, so I understand what you said about getting mad and all that. I hope I can get over this season of my life.
Thank you for your kindness and time. Be blessed my friend!!
Paige

Hello Dianne!
Good to hear from you . What a blessing.
You know, I dont even know how I found this website either! Hmmm gee, must be a God thing!
I was in your kids shoes as far as God is concerned. I thought I was going to heaven no matter what. I felt that way about everyone too. I was wrong most definately. To get me to be saved took some time. Well, a couple years actually. I had went to a christian church with a friend after battling an eating disorder, and it freaked me out to see these people happy and going into holy ghost fits and lying on the floor. I was absolutely blown away! Well, after experiencing all that the first time, I didnt go back. My friend was kind of disapointed in me. She wanted to help me and she knew that if I didnt accept Christ, Id die. 2 years later, I was homeless and weighing 86 pounds. I didnt do drugs or smoke. I was anorexic and I had addiction to sex and I made money at it. I know that kind of freaks you out, but its the Truth. It took me to hit that bottom in order to even try God at all. So I went with my friend again,got saved, and BOOM I had God. That was in 2002 after Utah winter Olympics. Well, what Im trying to tell you is that God can and will heal about anybody. No matter what they have done. Am I ashamed? well, sometimes, but I know that Gods got me in the palm of His hand. Yourkids will see Him and see HIm clearly. Lets keep them iin prayer.
Anyway, IM doing well. I had a hard Xmas because I didnt see my family like I always do, but change will happen and that is a part of life. Painting is going well. Im painting the Lion and the Lamb in a nursery. Its cute,. well, I better go. I loved getting a message from you. You are loved. Have a great day!
(yes, I have a 4 yr old and a 16 month old)
Paige

Hello my friend,
Good to see that you have been around because you changes your page. How are you doing? I hope the Lord is doing great and mighty things in your life and in your childrens lives. How are they? How was your holidays? There is soo much to catch up on, so stop in and say hello, ok? You are missed.
Paige

Dear Sister Diane
Yes dear, patience ADHERES to Jesus! And when we are learning to be patience, we are exercising our faith. Just stay blessed in Jesus' way, keep in touch with us all here and God bless you always.

With love in Christ: Christy Gabriel B

MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU.

Dear Sister Elizabeth Ballou
WELCOME TO THE NET where we can all share Jesus' love and make many good friends here, and strengthening each other. Nice to have you here and thank you for coming to my life and becoming my friend. Take Care. God bless you always.

With love in Christ: Christy Gabriel B

Dear Diane, which picture is scary dear? God bless you.

Dear Paige,
How are the kids?
Dear kathleen,
Are you a writer?
Love,
diane

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don't know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.

Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you're tired and weary,
because it means you've made a effort.


It's easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks.

Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings

Welcome Diane
Glad you joined our wonderful internet family, sharing the love of Christ, learning and growing in your spiritual life.And as a bonus making wonderful friends.

May you experience a wonderful fellowship and growth with all the others by joining in the groups and forums and share the love of Christ.
Blessings Nienie

Thank you for your message. It was so great to hear back from you so quickly. Your advice is definately appreciated. I worry excessively about how to raise my children in such a fallen world. I constantly compare myself to other mothers and it really does no good. But I dont know what Im doing. I guess I have always been insecure so raisung kids really gets the insecurity going. Please pray for me. Thank you. You are awesome. Keep pressing into the Lord daily. He loves you soo much no matter what you have done now or in the past. I have to remember that constantly.
Paige

Hello again Diane,
I read more about you and you mentioned that you didnt know what to do with your children, well, I have a 1year old and a 4 year old and dont have any idea what Im doing what so ever!!! Maybe you could help me. im sure you have great wisdom being a Christian so long, and raising a family. I tell you, I love my kids, but I get scared that I am not a good parent. I do the comparison thing with other moms, and I know I shouldnt, but I end up doing it anyway. I drive myself nuts? Do you think you could help a sister out? Maybe I can help you with your children in understanding what they may be doing and why if they are about my age which is 35. Believe me, I was really worldly and there was no hope for me whatso ever!! I was a real "pill", but God got a hold of me and saved my life in 2001. I am a changed person. Well, anyway, I need to shut up and let you go. Hope to hear back from you and welcome again!!
Paige