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Colleentinker
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Username: Colleentinker
Post Number: 10026
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Friday, June 19, 2009 - 12:02 am: |     |
No, I have not heard anything further. If I do, I'll notify everyone immediately.
Colleen |
Joyfulheart
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Username: Joyfulheart
Post Number: 625
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Friday, June 19, 2009 - 8:53 am: | |
Thanks so much, Colleen - I guess I figured you would, but just really want to know how she is. I've grown to love her and the people on this forum so much!
Thanks again!
Joyfulheart |
Toria
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Username: Toria
Post Number: 603
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2009 - 1:52 pm: | |
Hello Friends,
An update...
I came home late thursday evening. I have been in isolation in hospital for the past 18 days. Today I am weak, but doing alright. God is good.
My blood counts are way down all across the board. The doctors tried all they know to do... blood transfusions, platelet transfusions, neupogen injections, and on....The counts would rise some for a few days and then drop dangerously low again. They tell me I have weeks...mayby longer. What time God calls me home... I leave in His hands. I am greatful for this time, a true answer to prayer, as there are things I still must do. My friend Debra (I pray everyone has such a friend), will help me with that. She and my husband are caring for me. I will have hospis care here at home starting soon. It feels so good to be in my own bed.
This day when I read the response to Deb's contacting Colleen..(Thank you Colleen), I am overwhelmed with the outpouring of support in kind words and much welcomed prayer. My spirit is lifted...I feel the love folks here have for each other. My heart thanks you all.
I have always been greatful for being led to this forum. It was a great support to me when I first left Adventism. (Why do I keep wanting to say I left THE church?). I surely rounded-out my education on Adventism here. Again...thank you all!!
I have at times been moved to tears and prayer by postings here. At other postings, I have laughed until I cried. Always I feel blessed for being here.
I will read/post again as I am able. Do not worry for me. I have peace. I still covet your prayers, especially for my family.
Blessings,
Toria |
Flyinglady
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Username: Flyinglady
Post Number: 7040
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2009 - 2:39 pm: | |
Toria, It is good to see you posting again.
You wrote, "They tell me I have weeks...mayby longer. What time God calls me home... I leave in His hands. I am greatful for this time, a true answer to prayer, as there are things I still must do. My friend Debra (I pray everyone has such a friend), will help me with that. She and my husband are caring for me. I will have hospis care here at home starting soon. It feels so good to be in my own bed."
I am grateful to our awesome God for your attitude and belief in Jesus Christ. It is a great comfort to me to know that we just do not go into nothingness when Jesus takes us home. I will be praying for you and your family. Welcome back.
Diana L |
Snowboardingmom
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Username: Snowboardingmom
Post Number: 539
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2009 - 2:57 pm: | |
Toria,
I was so excited to see you pop up on the "last day" posts when I clicked on it. It brought a smile to my face to see you posting again. Welcome back!
Thank you so much for this update. I have been praying for you and your family. You have been such a blessing to me, in quiet ways that you don't even realize. I will forever be grateful for your friendship.
We love you!
Grace |
Helovesme2
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Username: Helovesme2
Post Number: 2075
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2009 - 3:09 pm: | |
So good to see you Toria! Still praying that God will work His awesome will for your best and ours! |
Jeremy
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Username: Jeremy
Post Number: 2821
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2009 - 3:10 pm: | |
Hi Toria,
It's good to see you post again.
Praying,
Jeremy
P.S. I just sent you an e-mail to the address listed in your profile.
(Message edited by Jeremy on June 20, 2009) |
Skeeter
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Username: Skeeter
Post Number: 32
Registered: 12-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2009 - 3:58 pm: | |
Hi Toria,
I havent "met" you as I have only been on here a few days, but in the short time I have been on here I have seen what wonderful loving people are here :-) It is very apparent that you are very much loved. I also will pray for you that you will be with your family as long as possible and that when the time does come for you to leave here and go home to see Jesus that the transition will be smooth and peaceful.
That change will no doubt be a great adventure. Kind of scary... maybe... but at the same time, to KNOW in your heart that once your eyes are closed here that the next thing you will see is Jesus and all the wonderful and exciting things he has prepared for you, to be able to sit at his feet and ask him all those questions and have him personally tell you all those things that we all would like the answers to... what an AWESOME God !
Blessings and peace to you and your family.
Francie |
Jrt
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Username: Jrt
Post Number: 644
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2009 - 4:16 pm: | |
Toria,
Thank you for posting and letting us know how you are and "where" things are at. I have to admit, I started crying when I read your post. Crying, because I feel the kinship that being in Christ gives between believers. You are dearly loved and cherished.
I'm sure this is a special time for you and your family and for your dear friend Debra.
I agree with you - home feels best and our own beds are wonderful .
I'm continuing to lift you and your family and friends in prayer. May this be a special time for you all - may it be filled with His peace, His presence and His love.
We will look forward to hearing from you as you are able.
I am praying that you will be pain free. And if God chooses to heal - praise the Lord, and if He chooses not to - praise the Lord. You are His and NOTHING can snatch you out of His hands. You are protected and safe in His gentle care.
Blessings to you, my dear,
Keri |
Sparrow
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Username: Sparrow
Post Number: 61
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2009 - 5:29 pm: | |
Toria,
This is one of my favorite scriptures. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27
I am praying that God's peace envelop you, your family, household, and friends. I am praying that God is glorified and that many come to know Him and His exceeding grace through you and your present circumstances.
If you are able, Toria, will you share one of your favorite scriptures with us?
With love,
Sparrow |
Grace_alone
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Username: Grace_alone
Post Number: 1472
Registered: 6-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2009 - 6:11 pm: | |
Toria, God bless you so much. Thank you for posting - It's great to see your beautiful smile again, but I can't imagine how exhasted you are right now. I'll be praying for everything you and your family need. If there's anything specific, please let us know.
In His love,
Leigh Anne |
River
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Username: River
Post Number: 5052
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2009 - 6:27 pm: | |
Toria,
I just don't know what to say, I am hoping that you will be able to read the book I just sent,it should get to you any day now. Know that I prepared it with loving hands and a prayer on my heart for you. I and my friends have brought you before the Lord daily for some time now.
I will update them in the morning. We love you Toria.
I am going to pray for you as soon as I hit the send button.
Know this, you have been such an inspiration in my life, I don't have words for it.
River |
Gcfrankie
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Username: Gcfrankie
Post Number: 482
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2009 - 7:31 pm: | |
Toria,
I praise God for being with you and holding you while in the hospital. He has certainly sent you very special friends in Deb and her family.
I am keeping you,your family and friends in my prayers.
I can relate as to how gooooood it feels to be in your own bed.
Gail |
8thday
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Username: 8thday
Post Number: 998
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2009 - 7:46 pm: | |
Toria,
So awesome to hear from you again. Thank you so much for sharing your update. I praise God for your peace and pray for your strength in being able to do what you need to do in the coming weeks and days. We are all still one in Jesus no matter where we are. You and your family are in my family's prayers!
Sondra |
Flyinglady
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Username: Flyinglady
Post Number: 7046
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2009 - 7:57 pm: | |
Toria, I have to say that I am so thankful you have the peace that passes understanding that our awesome God has given you. I know that God is holding you and your family at this time. God will never leave us or forsake us. What the Father has given to Him cannot be taken from Him. Thank You Almighty God for these promises.
Tears come to my eyes right now as I write this because I love this sister in Christ.
If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
Diana L |
Kathy23
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Username: Kathy23
Post Number: 55
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2009 - 8:15 pm: | |
Praying for you and your family. May The Lord's presence bring peace to you and your family! |
Mommamayi
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Username: Mommamayi
Post Number: 817
Registered: 12-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2009 - 8:20 pm: | |
I am grateful to hear you are home again, in your own comfy bed.
We will so miss you when you go to heaven. It just won't be the same here without you. I am praying for your family especially, per your request.
Love, Diana |
Javagirl
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Username: Javagirl
Post Number: 630
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2009 - 9:00 pm: | |
Toria,
I am heartsick to read your update, and at the same time I am encouraged. But mostly heartsick. I emailed you before I read this, so Ill email again later. I can't imagine not having you here, even though we have never met. Im still praying for your complete healing on this earth, and I will continue to do so. If Jesus doesnt heal this mortal body, then I will have to settle for seeing you in the new heaven and earth.
Ill never forget the day God gave me complete assurance of Salvation. I was in a Community Bible Study meeting, and I was thinking that I would love to have more time to spend with some of my new friends in the study.... I was just so busy.
God spoke to me in my heart very clearly. He said, "You are saved, and so are ALL the women in this group. You have ETERNITY to get to know them better". It was a life changing moment to me. I was fully Adventist, and didnt believe one should say they were saved, yet God was telling me that I was saved. Amazing moment. I was never the same. It was 5 years later that I left Adventism, but I never doubted my salvation from that day on.
I digress, but what I am saying is this: Im grateful that we have eternity to get to know one another, and look forward to many "girl" talks, whether in this life or the next.
(((((Toria))))))
Lori |
Joyfulheart
Registered user
Username: Joyfulheart
Post Number: 627
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2009 - 9:36 pm: | |
Dear Toria,
I'm so glad you're home and felt well enough to write. There really is no place like home.
I want you to know I love you and am praying for you and your family. You are one of the prayer warriors on this forum. Your posts and ministry here have touched me in so many ways.
Could I share one of my favorite passages?
Its Psalm 121
I will lift up my eyes to the mountains;
From where shall my help come?
My help comes from the LORD,
Who made heaven and earth.
He will not allow your foot to slip;
He who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold, He who keeps Israel
Will neither slumber nor sleep.
The LORD is your keeper;
The LORD is your shade on your right hand.
The sun will not smite you by day,
Nor the moon by night.
The LORD will protect you from all evil;
He will keep your soul.
The LORD will guard your going out and your coming in
From this time forth and forever.
Heavenly Father,
I ask you to be super close to Toria during this time. Fill every inch of her room with your Spirit so that all who enter will know Your peace. Show Toria how much you love her.
I know You are a God of miracles and can do anything. I ask for the amount of every ingredient of her blood to normalize. You are so strong and able!
I pray that you will give Toria more glimpses of who You are and a joy about the things that await her eventually. As she reads Your Word, I ask that it will come alive in fresh new ways.
I ask that as she goes through the days ahead you will fill her with deep, discernable peace and even joy. I ask that you will give Toria, her family and Debbie special and even fun times together. Be especially close to her family during this time. I ask God that you will love them in extra special ways.
God, I'm so grateful that you sent Toria to this forum to become part of our lives. I thank You for her and ask that Your will will be done in her life. I know You are preparing all of our mansions, but ask that Your will make hers extra special. We'll all be visiting it after You return.
Thank You Lord that Your will is perfect and although we don't understand, we can trust You with everything because You are strong and loving. Amen
I love you, Toria! (Keep posting when you can - OK!)
Joyfulheart |
Indy4now
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Username: Indy4now
Post Number: 569
Registered: 2-2008
| | Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2009 - 9:47 pm: | |
Toria... I will be praying for your family. God IS soooo good. His provision in His Son for us was so perfect... that we can have assurance of worshipping God in His presence. This is a peace like none other. I've only gotten to chat with you a few times on FB... decided that we were both computer challenged It's a good thing that is forum is easy to navigate! ... otherwise I would have never gotten to know you!
Love ya,
~vivian |
Colleentinker
Registered user
Username: Colleentinker
Post Number: 10029
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2009 - 10:50 pm: | |
Toria, I'm so happy to see you here. Please know I am praying for you and for your family, and I pray that you know and feel that you are loved. You are a blessing to me and to us, and I thank God for bringing you to Himself and to us.
With love,
Colleen |
Handmaiden
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Username: Handmaiden
Post Number: 50
Registered: 7-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, June 21, 2009 - 1:04 am: | |
Dear Toria
What a blessing and a JOY it is to see you!!!
God is so sweet to let us hear from you again.
You are a true inspiration to all of us here.
You have fought the good fight and finished the race...your days on this earth are coming to a close ....but rejoice and be glad beautiful saint of the Lord for ...eye hath not seen nor ear heard nor has it entered into the heart of man what God has prepared for Toria who loves Him so very very much.
i looked over Jordon and what did i see ...
a band of angels comin after you..
coming for to carry you home...
swing low sweet chariot coming for to carry you H O M E
OH WHAT A SWEET HOMECOMING IT WILL BE FOR YOU TORIA
i am so glad our God is the God of the LIVING and some glad day we will all join you in worship around the throne of God for ever and ever and ever and ever and ever .......
much love to you dear sister
handmaiden |
Handmaiden
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Username: Handmaiden
Post Number: 51
Registered: 7-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, June 21, 2009 - 1:25 am: | |
Colleen
i have missed you as well good friend...know that you and all the dear ones on this forum have never left my thoughts and prayers.
i continue to hold you before the throne of grace especially now that you are caring for your mother and are about to head off to join the tour of encouragement.
i dearly wanted to see you in Roseburg but God's timing is always perfect.
God willing i will be able to come visit here a little more often than in the past months.
Thank you for always being so very kind to me.
much love and prayers always
handmaiden |
Philharris
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Username: Philharris
Post Number: 1686
Registered: 5-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, June 21, 2009 - 5:58 am: | |
Toria,
Thank you for you kind words. Jan and I both have a special place, filled with God's love, in our hearts for you. If we ever have a chance to travel to the east coast, we will visit your special place.
You are truely blessed to have the Savior, a husband and that one special friend at your side. Like the many others here on the forum, I am looking forward to when we finally meet in that city where there is "no night there".
Your Brother in Christ,
Phil |
Randyg
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Username: Randyg
Post Number: 1118
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Monday, June 22, 2009 - 12:41 am: | |
My dear friend.
Big HUGS, and thinking of you often.
I just know there will be a Tim Horton's in heaven.....so it will be two double doubles...my treat!
Love you |
Blessed
Registered user
Username: Blessed
Post Number: 326
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Monday, June 22, 2009 - 1:13 pm: | |
Toria, I just sent you an email. You have truly been an inspiration to me as you have thought of others before yourself over and over again. I have always felt that you have been our "prayer warrior" and I even noticed you doing that just this week with River's prayer request. Thank you for being upward looking through all of this and setting an example for the rest of us. I continue to pray for you and your family.
You are very loved
Shirley |
Bobj
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Username: Bobj
Post Number: 430
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - 7:29 pm: | |
Praising God for the life he has given us in the Lord Jesus Christ!
Praying for you, Toria.
We will be with the Lord forever!
He will never leave us or forsake us.
Bob |
