shazza

Me: Sometimes life is so hard

Lord: Keep your eyes on me and I will set your path straight and strengthen you

Me: You were there even when I thought you weren't

Lord: I never left you even for a second, I love you too much

Me: Thank You Jesus

Here in Australia, we have a book exchange you can take books you have read and exchange them, but storage is a problem, that's why I love my e-reader.

I am so encouraged by the posts here. Thank you so much, its like a virtual hug. I appreciate it to the depths of my heart.

Nice to see another Aussie here MarilynC.

I have started going to a new church and its been like a breath of fresh air.

FaithGirl, consider me a friend

I am also a mum of 3 boys (now grown of course) but they still make lots of mess!

That was wonderful Other One! Thank you for sharing

Thank you all! I am encouraged by scripture, particularly Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11. The Lord has really being laying them on my heart.

My worse chore would have to be bathrooms/toilets!!! Sweeping, mopping I could do without but its necessary I guess!! This will be weird for some but I enjoy ironing!

I LOVE books in any format but I have a e-reader (I am an Aussie so we do not have kindles so much) but I have to admit I love my e-reader but there's  nothing like the feel of a real book in your hands. I do read both but I am leaning more toward the e-reader being my favourite. Travelling is great, e-readers can hold so many books where travelling with a bundle of books totally adds to your luggage weight

Thanks heaps Rustyangel! I appreciate your prayers so much.

Hugs,

I haven't been on this site for quite a while. I was married 27 years and devoted to my husband and 3 sons. Like any marriage we had our ups and downs. About 15 years ago he was unfaithful to me on 2 occasions however I forgave him and we reconciled. I never really trusted him completely again but I did my best to work on that. Late last year I found out he was unfaithful once again and I told him enough is enough and asked him to leave. He confessed to me at this point that there has been numerous women over the years as he wanted to cleanse himself! I truly believe he is a sex addict and addicted to porn. We were both Christians when we married however within 2 years he had completely backslidden, I prayed for years and years.

I have felt God's hand in this decision and that I did the right thing. I have received counselling and I have turned my life around after a really tough year. My marriage is now no more and we be divorced in the next couple of months. Australian laws state we have to be separated 12 months before we divorce.

I just wanted to share my experiences, its been the most devastating year of my life, however I now am content with my life and God's Grace and His Peace and so grateful I had Him carry me through this. I have 3 wonderful sons who are devoted to me and trying to reconcile their relationship with their dad. At some point in the future I would like the chance to meet a Christian man I can share my life with but just relying on God and his plan for my life.

Hugs,

Count all the ones that you remember-not the ones you were told about!

Ratings at the bottom:

1. Blackjack chewing gum

2. Wax Coke-shaped bottles with colored sugar water

3. Candy cigarettes

4. Soda pop machines that dispensed bottle

5. Coffee shops with tableside jukeboxes

6. Home milk delivery in glass bottles with cardboard stoppers

7. Party lines

8. Newsreels before the movie

9. P. F. Flyers

10. Butch wax

11. Telephone numbers with a word prefix (Olive - 6933)

12. Peashooters

13. Howdy Doody

14. 45 RPM records

15. S&H Green Stamps

16. Hi-fi's

17. Metal ice trays with lever

18. Mimeograph paper

19. Blue flashbulb

20. Packard's

21. Roller skate keys

22. Cork popguns

23. Drive-ins

24. Studebakers

25. Wash tub wringers

If you remembered:

0- 05 = You're still young

6-10 = You are getting older

11-15 = Don't tell your age,

16-25 = You're older than dirt!

I fell into the don't tell your age group..

I will be 48 next month..

I was told never to lie.

I fell into the 6-10 category~

3. Candy cigarettes - I LOVED these~

4. Soda pop machines that dispensed bottle

5. Coffee shops with tableside jukeboxes

8. Newsreels before the movie

14. 45 RPM records - Brings back soooooo many memories

16. Hi-fi's

17. Metal ice trays with lever - I remember if you put your tongue them it would stick to it LOL

23. Drive-ins - So many fun times with high school friends

24. Studebakers

25. Wash tub wringers

I can't remember some on the list but could be cuz I am Aussie

Hiya Bolts

I too have been away awhile, nice to see some familiar names. Always LOVED the humour and encouragement here.

Nice to be back.

Sorry Bolts if I have hijacked your thread

Aussie signing off for now

BREAKING NEWS.....

The Mayor of Mount Isa is seeking a divorce....

His wife is not ugly enough..........

JOKING!!!!!! LOL.!!

I LOVE that Aussie humour HIS Girl

A public flogging would be too good for the likes of him I wonder what his female work colleagues thought of his comments?

I have heard the term " cute" means Interesting but ugly

Anyway, beauty is on the inside. Its the heart that matters!

I have to agree with buckthesystem, men ARE very visual.

Shazza (40 something ageing gracefully)

Do you recall the first time you came to worthy? The reason that you happened to have stumbled into this amazing place? I started my days at worthy in the chat room. Eventually, I dared to enter the world that is the boards. So many of you had such an impact on my life. It is now 2008. I joined in 2004. wow. It doesn't seem that long ago. I was such a mess when I was 16. In so much pain that I couldn't breathe, that I couldn't see what was in front of me. I look back and realize that if it weren't for some of you people- that truly I wouldn't not have made it. I would not be sitting here today. I sit here with a huge grin on my face. I think of all of those insane nights- when insomnia and nightmares kept me from sleeping. I would come onto worthy and find the love and encouragement that I so desperately needed. The love of God poured through my computer screen and into my heart- it began a process of healing that I am still going through. Some of you I still talk to- it has been nice to re-establish contact. I mainly wanted to say thank you. Thank you for your time, and patience, and your willingness to listen to what God was telling you. Thank you to about 20 special people. I don't want to list them...you all I would hope , remember how you helped me.

I wanted to provide encouragement to those of you that might be mentoring someone younger- or someone hurting. Do it. Keep at it. Don't give up on them- you may never know the impact you have on them- but you very well may be the one to save their life.

Thanks worthy friends.

Beth

Is this the same darling girl I met those years ago?? Oh but it is! God has done amazing things in you Beth and its only going to get better, He has called you to live an abundant life! Go do it darl!! You are an inspiration to me and I know many others. What a true blessing you are.

Your surrogate mum,

Shazza who loves you to bits

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With some guess work I figured them all out. Now, I would be happy if I could sing the words to "Waltzing Mathilda" and know what I'm singing about

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Nathele

That was a beauty mate!!!!

I loved it!!!!!!!! Finally someone that speaks my own language!

No Worries!!!

P.S I dont have a toilet dolly not since I left home.

I KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love to stuff themselves with all that food, but........ I think they will be suffering afterwards. Did you see the gas explosion happening in that direction?????

A little jelous perhaps?????

Now why would I be jealous????? You eat turkey, and ALL the trimmings, pie, pie and more pie, mashed taters and pistachio pudding.

Then a month later ya'll do it again at Chrissy!! I could just see my waistline double in size

I KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love to stuff themselves with all that food, but........ I think they will be suffering afterwards. Did you see the gas explosion happening in that direction?????

Thank you soooooooooooo much.

That was sweet of y'all!!

Have you ever tried going for a walk and praying as you walk??

I have a 3 sons and pretty much any place I go they WLL find me so the BEST place I find spending time with the Lord is walking, I feel a real closeness with HIM.

I know its not always possible with weather conditons but its worth a try.

In Christs Love,

Shazza

You go Rosie!!!

Ya gotta love her

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AKABU

Hope you have a great day

Australia sounds cool, I wanna go there.

Are Americans beat up there when they visit or is it still safe?

t.

Hey Ted,

Your very welcome to visit but.......... when you get off the plane one of our traditions is to ride on the back of a kangaroo with one hand whilst throwing a boomerang with the other.