hewonmyheart

So many people posted last night, I wanted to put this back to the top of General Discussion. I think it is an important message.

hewonmyheart

It was evening, but the sky was bright, lit by an amazing star that brought brilliance and joy to the darkness. The sound of a baby

Take my hand O Lord and let us be silent for awhile. Let me feel your breath as the wind blows and brushes gently against my cheek. I want to close my eyes and imagine you sitting beside me. The warmth of your presence exudes comfort and love allowing peace to overcome me. Let me never forget that you are always with me. You are my sweet adoration giving beauty to me amongst the ashes. My hand slips from yours as my knees fall to the floor. My lips purse together to kiss thy holy feet as salted drops fall onto your supple skin.

"What a friend I have in Jesus!" I sing to my Immanuel as my gaze looks up to admire his brilliant glory.

Thank you all for your words of encouragment, advice, but most of all your prayers! I am taking my daughter to a new doctor and also get some private O.T. for her. Our meeting at the school is at 2 PM today, central time. Please continue to keep us in your prayers.

Has anyone ever taken their child out of school to home school in such a situation?

Love and Peace,

hewonmyheart

I sat on the floor this afternoon with papers sprawled out all around me as if surrounded by the enemy engaged in battle. The papers (school assesments) and the education system are the battle I face these days. My daughter was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome (high functioning Autism) last December. She has had an IEP (Individual Education Plan) in place since last April, but we have changed schools moving to another state. They didn't change anything in the IEP yet the agreed upon plan has items yet to be implemented. I gave the IEP to the district at the beginning of August two weeks prior to the start of school. So what's the hang up I ask? In the mean time, my daughter is suffering with high anxiety and meltdowns without the approiate help she needs to get her through the school day.

I had two long conversations with the principal after school today. I told him I am angry with the system and why it takes so long to implement what is best for the child. I informed him that I am not a mom that is going to sit back and say , "O.K.", and go along with what ever excuse is given. I'm a mom that is going to fight every step of the way to get for my daughter the help she is entitled to and needs.

Please pray for my husband and me. We have a meeting tomorrow afternoon to again discuss why things are not in place. I need understanding, peace, grace, and mercy. I'm one angry mom!

The clouds of doom and despair appear to be lifting. I still long for heavens home, but not for the wrong reasons. I know I have much work to do here and now using the gifts God has given me to bring glory to his name. Thank you all so much for your continued prayers and support!

Love Ya All,

hewonmyheart

Thank you all for all your words of encouragment. Today seemed worse, but I know that I have a friend in Jesus. He will see me through!

I can't put a finger on it...I wish I understood how my mind works, thinks,...all I know is today and alot over the past few weeks I have just wished that Jesus would come real soon. I dream about heaven. I imagine in my mind meeting my Immanuel. I long to be with those whom I love who have gone on before me. I grieve for my children as I watch them encounter sorrows in life. I cry for my autistic daughter because their are people who are just not understanding or realizing there is a child of God behind her eyes and a sensitive good humored girl.

How much longer O Lord must we wait! My spirit and physical being groan and long for your arrival. I would welcome you to come as a theif in the night....I am ready! My soul is weary of sorrow and depression. Only you Lord God can pull me from the miry clay and make my feet stand strong once again. I am weak. I am weary. I need you and only you!

Well, I'm still on track with the help of the Lord. I did a 1.25 mile walk this morning outside. I walked and talked with the Lord thanking him for so much and where he has brought me thus far in my journey with him! I just need to spend some time reading the word today. I plan to do this a little later this afternoon.

How are you going with the challenge?

What Rose did is so much worse than Barry Bonds in my opinion. - Axxman

A sin is a sin....no matter which way you slice it....God see it as the same!

hewonmyheart

Well...he has broken the record....I'm not excited....are you?

hewonmyheart

I'm very surprised that more of you did not reply to this one....can you think of no attributes in a woman you know that reminds you of God?

hewonmyheart

After much hard work and determination this week....I have met the challenge thus far to a better physical and spiritual me. I struggled much these last twenty four hours mentally. I did not even want to go to church this morning. I did my workout and decided I needed to go. It was 9:38 AM and neither me nor my kids or husband were ready and church started at 10:30 AM. We were going to have to fly! We overcame and conquered the odds of four showers, clothes, hair, and make-up and arrived at church at 10:29 AM.

I've heard many say that God works in mysterious ways, but Satan does as well. Sometimes Satan can discourage us not to do what the Lord wants us most to do. I have learned that when I begin to feel this way, especially about church, I need to be at that place. God has a blessing waiting for me that Satan does not want me to receive from my Lord.

After the service ended, we had forgotten that we had been invited to a "get to know you lunch". We proceeded to the church hall to have some marvelous food and wonderful fellowship. God knew this is exactly what I needed after a long week of lonliness. I even got invited to go to breakfast with a gal! I would have missed all of this had I let Satan discourage me! Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

A very nice story!

Hewonmyheart

Hey, I remember "common sense"! I probably mean the same thing when I say to my kids...."it doesn't take a rocket scientist"....it's just different terminology. "Common sense" is hiding with a false identity.....lol!

hewonmyheart

The sweat has been running down my face.....my shirt has been soaked with salty perspiration.....and my body is a bit sore, but it is all for a very worthy cause.....to take care of myself as a child of God. I've been faithful thus far with my workout plan....physically doing my exercises & spiritually reading the word of God, praying, and quiet time to listen to the Lord.

Doing all these things daily really only takes about an hour of my time everyday. I think we need to tell ourselves we are worth that hour....God is most worthy of that hour! We must remember that our bodies are the "temple of the Holy Spirit" and we need to take care of the temple where our Lord abides.

A good book to help you get started physically is, "21 Day Jump Start" by Denise Austin. It contains wonderful stretching and toning exercises that are all planned out for you. Another great DVD I've been using is, Walk the Walk with Leslie Sansone....A Christian Inspired Workout. She has a 1 mile walk and a 2 mile walk. I've been doing the 1 mile walk this week. The music is Christian classics with an upbeat rythm....Amazing Grace.....How Great Thou Art....are just a few. I got this tape at Walmart for $9.99.

Well....bye for now....keep up the good work....and remember .....

YOU ARE THE ONE WHOM JESUS LOVES!

Blah....blah....blah.....is how my mood has been lately. After a month vacation in Pennsylvania with family waiting for our home to close in Iowa and finally getting all our boxes unpacked, my body is out of shape. I've had way to much fast food and high calorie home cooked meals (dessert included) these past few months. I've got the body bulge blues! The fall season is quickly approaching and my jeans are scream'in at me through the closet doors because they won't have a body to fit.

Well....this past Wednesday, August 22nd, I decided to start a twenty-one day plan to a better me....both physically and spiritually. I've decided to post my progress on a daily basis starting today. Here is my plan....

-20 minutes of physical exercise 3x per week - week one

-25 minutes of physical exercise 3x per week - week two

-30 minutes of physical exercise 3x per week - week three

-30 minutes of toning exercises, including stretches, 2x per week

-read at least one chapter of the Bible every day

-have focused prayer time for at least 15 minutes every day

-5 minutes of sitting in quietness to hear the things God wants to tell me

Would anyone like to join the challenge with me and see what God will do!

Adam was incomplete without Eve. Adam was not meant to live alone. God knew something was missing

Is anyone else annoyed with the fact that Barry Bonds is nearing the home run record and yet the grey cloud looms over him as to his use of steroids?

I have prayed and prayed for my nephew and several other family members who are intertwined in a situation that seems to have no clear answer. It is so sad and in order to protect those that I love I can not reveal the battle that rages. It seems to be a battle without end.

How we must remember even when there is no clear answer .....the battle belongs to the Lord! When tears fill our eyes in agony of bad decesions......the battle belongs to the Lord! When we don't understand the judgements that come down.....the battle belongs to the Lord! There is nothing greater than God. He knows all. He sees all. We must let his peace comfort our confused hearts knowing that despite what we see on the surface....He has a plan and love conquers all!

Let not your heart be troubled and do not be afraid, but continue to always pray......pray even when you do not understand the outcome of a situation knowing that God works all things for the good of those who love him!

Dear Child,

How heavy your burdens seem to bear this day. Could you possibly make it through one more rough day at work, one more trial with our child, one more conversation with a negative person, one more betrayal of a close friend, or the hurt of a loose tongue full of lies?

Remember when you go through these times, if it seems the world hates you, keep in mind that they hated me first. There is no trial you encounter that I have not experienced already.

A rough day at work

I'll take it as a postive about the Steelers seeing that nobody is commenting negative about my comment on the Steelers.

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO STEELERSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!

I'm from the town with the great football team....we are the PITTSBURGH STEELERS!!!!

I love pro football!!!

Bleeding Black and Gold,

hewonmyheart

I was born and raised outside the "Steel City". My blood bleeds black and gold! Although the Steelers had a poor season last year and Bill Cower has now retired, I am hoping the Steelers will get it together led by "Big Ben" and bring a winning season once again!

I do also love Tony Dungy (ex-Steeler) and Peyton Manning and expect the colts to have another good year.

I can't stand the Cowboys, Bears, Cleveland, or the Raiders!

Love and Peace,

hewonmyheart

I went on a field trip with my daughter the other day. We went to a dairy farm called, Fair Oaks. At first in the midst of about forty or so third graders on a school bus, my thought was

I went on a field trip with my daughter the other day. We went to a dairy farm called, Fair Oaks. At first in the midst of about forty or so third graders on a school bus, my thought was