SIPEDO and YOU

Hey, Sipedo,

So sorry to hear about the passing of Jordan and Jim. It sounds like they were faithful souls, just like you are.

I have to tell you, I admire your strength and conviction when you say: "I know I have to trust God". I believe that your answer is there.

My best friend was diagnosed with bone cancer in January. This came as a surprise after she fell and broke her leg. Thereafter, she found out that the cancer was not only in her bones, but in different parts of her body. It was devastating news, but she is a fighter and I love her for that.

I have been praying for her, but at the same time, I know God has her in the palm of His Hand and is taking care of her. I'm sure God is doing the same with you.

I know a lot of times I feel 'rebellious' about my faith, but then something happens that shows me who is in control.

Please keep on being strong and don't let your faith fall.

My prayers are with you ... God Bless,

First, may God be with the families of the two men that passed away. Their families are the ones suffering now, they are blissfully pain free and enjoying the riches of heaven.

Second, I can sympathize with you. I too am in pain every single day of my life. I have diabetes and have neuropathy as a result. There is not a day that goes by that my legs and feet don't hurt. I have many other heatlh issues as well and had to leave work almost 2 years ago, but according to disability lawyers, I am not disabled enough, even though I cannot sit or stand for extended periods of time. But anyway, it is hard to keep the faith and to keep believing for that miracle, but what else can we do? The alternative is that there's nothing else out there, no one above looking out for us, no eternal life when we do leave this life. Be strong and keep the faith!! It's good to know that I am not alone out there!!

Hey I'm just being honest. If it's as bad as you are making out, then you have the power to end it. Me thinks you're not ready to go.

He has some pretty nasty plans. Wake up Dozer, some people will live a decent life and some will go through hell. It ain't planned it just happens..

Sip, My Brother, consider this: Maybe your Father has decided it is time for your suffering to end, and for you to be rewarded with your crowns. You know, Sip, what God has said about our trials. All things will work out for the good for those who love HIM. I am so sorry you are suffering. Right now, as I type this to you, Hospice has been called in to sit with the Mother of my Son-in Law. Tomorrow, I'll sit in as her caregiver, for awhile. She doesn't know The LORD like you do,
and I'm praying that The Holy Spirit will fill my mouth with the right words to say to her. She has but a few days, maybe weeks at the most. You'll be in my prayers, Bro. ABBA loves you more than anything, don't you ever forget, or lose sight of that! He'll never, ever let go of you! God Bless!

Thank you, Sip! I'm glad you're going to be around for awhile, too! I'm sorry you're suffering, though! I'll pray for you to have comfort, relief and healing. Love Ya!
Northton, take a hike. Sometimes you're just not funny. This is one of those times and one of those situations where nobody appreciates sadistic humor.

Perhaps you are right Sipi. Where so I send the flowers?

Deb, I hate hiking and I wasn't trying to be funny.

And no, miller, I don't like giving up.

I have heard the phrase, "sometimes I wish the lord would take me away" and similar statements. I have seen people suffer and I think there is a limit to how much pain a person should have to live with. They feel it's morally wrong to "give up". They want god to do it. I think it's okay to go rather than suffer if things are really that bad.

My question to Sipi is, "Is it really that bad?". If not then maybe you should hang around for a while.

But if it's really that bad, if your quality of life is really poor, then don't feel guilty about giving up. It's not a decision to be taken lightly but I feel we should each have the right to choose how long we want to endure.