Rejoice with me; my tears are turned to joy

[Catsmeow]

Romans 12:15

15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.

Many of you know me well. I've been on the boards here for 3 years and Worthy is a second family for me. You've seen me at my best and worst; in sickness and health; in sorrow and joy.

I cannot resist sharing a message to lift the spirits of those who are struggling right now.

I have wrestled with the fear of losing my poor husband, as his heart is very weak.

Recently:

1. My mother died suddenly from cardiac arrest; she was living with a boyfriend and wasn't saved

2. I've been extremely ill and have gone from doing aerobics to being needing a wheelchair or a cane

3. My husband's heart is so weakened, they've determined he needs a heart valve transplant but he's too weak to survive the surgery. He'd die on the table.

4. My husband's salvation has been seriously called into question, as his "fruit" has suggested him having backslid and rejected the faith

5. His two adult daughters despise me and have never accepted me into the family; they held me in contempt and said very hurtful things to me

6. My youngest sister is incarcerated for a drug charge

MANY OF YOU HAVE BEEN PRAYING FOR ME.....(and so have I, admittedly )

I just want to formally announce the fruit of your prayers. One kind man even said he was fasting a day for us, while another man has himself and others in his prayer group praying for me and my family.

Here's the results of your prayers:

*My husband has been FILLED with the Holy Spirit (Baptism of the Holy Spirit) and is a totally NEW man. I can FEEL the presence of the Holy Spirit living in him and we are now on the "same page" at last.

*My husband is savoring hymns, watching Christian movies, reading the bible on his own and praying TONS~ and hungering for the Lord. He now has RELATIONSHIP!!!

*One of his daughters who despised me told me on the phone that she loves me, considers me like a sister and is so glad I married her father. She said she was so grateful I was there to care for him in his time of need.

*My husband recently went into respiratory failure and just couldn't breathe. The ambulance took him to a local hospital, where he rec'd substandard care; I checked him out against medical advice and took him to Tampa (2 hours away) to the VA Hospital.

----- There he's rec'd outstanding medical care and attention and been stabilized and given the care he needs. He's home now and resting comfortably, spending much time with the Lord.

------He's at peace. The doctor's have gently indicated that his heart is deteriorating and there really isn't anything more they can do. Surgery would kill him instantly, so we have no choice but to wait upon the Lord. God is preparing our hearts for what is coming but has given us a wonderful peace.......my husband is securely in His Hand and nothing can separate my husband from Him.

My husband's daughter and her son (his grandson) are open to the gospel, have begun to pray and are listening intently to my husband when he talks to them about the blood of Jesus and about sin and repentence. Their hearts are tender and open and they are wanting to attend church now.

There's peace in the family. There's a remarkable calm.

After TWO YEARS OF WAITING I was finally accepted into the "Pain Management Clinic". The neurologist who I'm assigned to is a born again Christian. The nurse told me he prays with all his patients before they leave his office. She assured me that he can get me on my feet again and we can have victory over my disease (neuropathy).

With the right kind of meds and physical therapy, it's even possible I might be able to go back to work.

WAY TO GO, GUYS!!!

You all prayed and you must have brought down the walls, 'cause heaven has heard and answered!

Your prayers with mine have just opened up all kinds of doors. I'm not sure what the future holds but this I know.......they've been "hinting" that my husband's heart valves are giving out. That's not god news.

He knows where he's going now and has relationship with Christ.

HE'S BORN AGAIN!!!!

I wish I could thank everyone who's written and respond to all the emails or PM's - There's a lot going on but I hope you read this and know how grateful I am for your selfless giving of your time and prayers

BTW, my marriage could not be sweeter! It feels like we're on our honeymoon all over again, even though Bill's sick. He so loving and happy, I wonder who the stranger is I'm with, (LOL!).

He said it's the Holy Spirit that's come inside of him and made him a new person.

I agree.

Thank you...everyone. Catsmeow

[Keith]

Dearest Cats, I am absolutely thrilled at how things have turned around for you and your husband! Hey everybody... I have a new brother!!

Will be continuing in prayer for you!

[Catsmeow]

Keith,

He's changed so much, I think I married a different man!

[thereaperman]

i am very pleased to hear the lord is working such wonders in your life after such service, truely inspirational to us all

love paul xxxxxxxxxx

[O'Dannyboy]

Truely God has heard the prayers or your friend. I was unaware of anything beyond your mothers passing. Please forgive me. Know that all you you here at Worhy are in my prayers and thoughts throughout the day. I'm sure your husband would agree that the peace and love you feel knowing God is better than any drug and stronger than any pain. Just imagine what it will be like when we all finally go home to what he has wanted for us since the beginning.

[Avodah]

Cats, what a praise report, it brought tears to my eyes. I am so very happy for you and your family. Will continure praying for strength and healing.

Blessings!

[eric]

Hey Sis, I'm speechless, but I get like that when a lump comes in my throat.

What an awesome God we serve.

luv ya,

eric.

[Trinity]

Cats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhoooooooooooooooooooooooo

oooooooooooo!

Im am so happy for you!

parying for your hubs hearts

[Work in Progress]

So glad to hear your news. All praise to God!

[Botz]

That is a fantastic testimony to the glory of G-d Cats...you have endured a great deal over the years and this victory with your husband makes it all worthwhile...I am really happy for you and that the Holy Ghost is truely moving in your life and in your family. May you and your husband continue to know the favour of the L-rd and know His love that is given without measure.