[jaycee]

Wanted to say hi and sorry I have not been with you all for the last few days but as wonderful as computers are, when they start with problems they absolutely drive us crazy...! Mine is a little better but not well yet. I did get on long enough to view some of the threads and they all are wonderful as usual.

My computer is on the back burner today though. My next door neighbor and good friend, Brenda, passed away yesterday morning. She had been in the hospital in July to have a hernia repaired and they spotted a mass on her right side. It was cancer and she had had no symptoms yet. It was in her liver and pancreas. I researched it right away and then stopped when I found out it was almost always fatal.

She has only lived 3 months with this terrible thing. They tried several chemo’s and she has suffered so much. I know she is at peace in Heaven today and I say Praise the Lord.
I visited with her husband and son a few minutes yesterday morning and of course, we all had our cries.

I will be fixing food for them today and will go to visitation tonight. Sometimes we need to get our priorities straight...when things like this happen in our lives, we sorta do put the computer on the back burner. Thanks for listening friends. Kitty Mittens and the Prayer Warriors have been praying for Brenda since it first happened. God Bless Them and that precious Kitty Mittens. Brenda was only 61 years old and had one son and two little grandsons. Whisper a little prayer for this precious family. And thanks for listening.....guess I needed someone to talk to this morning. And the best FRiends are FReeper FRiends!

[The Mayor]

Times like this are very hard Jaycee. You and her family are in my Prayers. So very sorry, 61 is the same age my Mom was when she went home to be with the Lord 12 years ago.

[The Mayor]

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October 30, 2008

God-ography

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READ: Hebrews 11:1-6

Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. —Hebrews 11:6

A National Geographic News survey in 2006 reported that many young Americans are geographically illiterate. According to the survey, 63 percent of Americans aged 18-24 failed to correctly locate Iraq on a map of the Middle East. The results for US geography are even more dismal. Half could not find New York State on the map, a third could not find Louisiana, and 48 percent could not locate the state of Mississippi.

Understanding geography is helpful in daily life, but “God-ography” (finding God) is infinitely more crucial—for now and for eternity.

In Hebrews 11:6 we are told that to find God and please Him, we first have to believe that He exists. How can we prove that God exists? Finding God is a matter of faith—confidence in Him and commitment to Him. This confidence and commitment should remain strong even though the objects of our faith are unseen. The writer of Hebrews and the apostle John agree that ultimately the way to find the Lord and please Him is by believing in His Son Jesus (Heb. 11:6; John 14:6).

Finding God is solely a work of God. Those who seek Him will find Him because God will give them a heart to recognize Him as Lord (Jer. 29:13-14).

I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew
He moved my soul to seek Him, as He sought me;
It was not I who found, O Savior true;
No, I was found of Thee. —Anon.

To find God, we must be willing to seek Him.

Bible in One Year: Ezekiel 10–12; Proverbs 11:12-21

[DollyCali]

Oh I am so sorry about Brenda! I got Kitty’s FR Mail yesterday but did not realize it was your friend/neighbor. I may have missed that info in one of her postings.

Yes life does have a way of smacking us in the face with reality & priority evaluation

My thoughts & prayers for you & for Brenda’s family

{{{ jaycee }}}

[MEG33]

John 14:1-3

Rest in God's Arms~Brenda
Putting my arms around you, Jaycee.
May the Lord comfort all who loved her.

[yorkie]

Jaycee, I am so sorry to hear about Brenda.
May her friends and family find consolance,
Knowing she is secure in His Everlasting Arms

[JustAmy]

Not you too!~!~!

I hope this is not contagious!
WayzataJOHNN reported in this morning with a computer trouble report.

Glad you are back, tho we will miss you today.
Have a Beautiful Day and enjoy your family.

[JustAmy]

PS: Please relay our condolences to Brenda’s family. Our prayers will be with them during the next few days.

[Billie]

[gardengirl]

((((jaycee))))

Losing friends is always tough.

[Kitty Mittens]

Dearest Jaycee, You and Brenda's Family are in my Thoughts and Prayers. (((((((Many Hugs from my Heart)))))))

[Diver Dave]

So sorry to read about your dear friend and neighbor Brenda.

May our Lord provide comfort to you and the family is our prayer.