tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81883711098105494202024-02-06T21:47:20.590-06:00Eucharist AlwaysLenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173616693453942166noreply@blogger.comBlogger350125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188371109810549420.post-70210173959307923592016-06-05T13:02:00.000-05:002016-06-05T14:00:00.335-05:00You Can Order Becky's Book: The Little Flower: A Parable of St. Thérèse of Liseux Leila of the Little Catholic Bubble blog once referred to Becky Arganbright as "Our Becky." She blogs at<a href="http://homegreathome.blogspot.com/"> http://homegreathome.blogspot.com</a>. I have read her other blogs, and she is an inspiration to us all.<br />
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Becky wrote a book, which you can order from <a href="https://www.gracewatch.media/">Gracewatch Media</a><br />
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"Becky Arganbright has adapted St. Thérèse’s lesson of the little flowers
into a delightful parable for children. The young Thérèse learns that
even though she might be little, with God’s help, her littleness can be a
way of doing great things for the Kingdom of God."</blockquote>
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<a href="https://www.gracewatch.media/product/the-little-flower-a-parable-of-st-therese-of-liseux-softcover/">Click Here to Order Wonderful Book </a><br />
Lenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173616693453942166noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188371109810549420.post-17565021160160424502015-11-13T19:58:00.000-06:002015-11-13T19:58:17.617-06:00Rosary AwkwardnessI always need a cheat booklet when saying the rosary, probably because I don't say it that often. If with others, and it's my turn to lead I mess up without my booklet. And I always lose track of what bead I am on. I know that is the purpose of the beads - to help you keep track of your Hail Marys.<br />
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I have leadership skills in other areas, but not in the rosary.<br />
<br />Lenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173616693453942166noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188371109810549420.post-36848762952200254052015-10-21T20:44:00.000-05:002015-11-13T19:49:27.555-06:00Medical Problems - SinkholeHi. Thank you for your comments and prayers.<br />
My father is better off than he was in July, but worse off since March.<br />
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It's all very sad for the both of us.<br />
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I wish I could say I watched all the Pope Francis in America events, but I did not see any of it.Lenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173616693453942166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188371109810549420.post-53046382774309779672015-07-17T21:05:00.001-05:002015-07-17T21:05:11.487-05:00Medical Industrial Complex Sinkhole<br />
My father had a minor injury several months ago and went to the hospital. Big mistake. Now he is sucked in and getting sicker and sicker and sicker. I can't save him. I want to. He can't save himself. Maybe there will be a miracle. Didn't an angel release the chains when St. Paul was in prison? Am I correct?<br />
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Sure, modern medicine can be wonderful, but . . .<br />
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I cry everyday.<br />
<br />Lenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173616693453942166noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188371109810549420.post-36728828468927922542015-03-27T21:04:00.001-05:002015-03-27T21:04:34.145-05:00Ceremony of Innocence - A Short ReviewFinally, finally, I read<i> Ceremony of Innocence </i>by Dorothy Cummings McLean and published by Ignatius Press.<br />
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<i>Ceremony of Innocence</i> is a timely smart novel set in Germany. The main character Catriona is Catholic and real, meaning she has warts and flaws. Though it was an enjoyable read, I wouldn't say it was light. In fact, I appreciate the fact that it's a meaty, complex novel without being cumbersome. In fact I'm going to read it again because there are aspects of the story I want to chew over and think about. I want to talk about this book with someone else who has also read it.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ipnovels.com/novels/ceremony-of-innocence/">http://www.ipnovels.com/novels/ceremony-of-innocence/</a><br />
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<a href="http://edinburghhousewife.blogspot.com/">http://edinburghhousewife.blogspot.com</a><br />
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<a href="http://seraphicsinglescummings.blogspot.com/">http://seraphicsinglescummings.blogspot.com</a><br />
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Lenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173616693453942166noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188371109810549420.post-75433235284949710102015-03-27T20:27:00.001-05:002015-03-27T20:27:37.648-05:00No Longer a Pack MuleI'm in my third home since the beginning of the year. My most gracious friend and her husband said they are grateful they are able to give me a home and told me to feel like their home is my home, and I can stay as long as I need to. That provides me with emotional security, as I can move forward.<br />
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My parish and the people in it are being helpful too.<br />
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For so long, I felt like I carried the burden of unemployment and financial problems alone. And the relatives who did provide financial assistance also provided lectures and criticism. Hey, didn't they notice the RECESSION and UNEMPLOYMENT and ALL the FORECLOSURES that were going on this country for the past seven years or so.<br />
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Now I am not alone anymore.<br />
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I've given up a lot, and I know I'll be giving up more, but I do <b>not have to worry</b> about that which I have given up.<br />
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My father is in the hospital and said he's depressed. I'm going to call his friends and let them know how he is feeling. I want my dad to feel love and joy.<br />
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Last week the doctors and nurses were about to rush him off to emergency surgery. I called for a priest, and the chaplain was paged. A chaplain showed up who was not a priest. We and several nurses stood around my dad and prayed. Then the doctor determined my father did not need surgery just then! Now he is slowly getting better. Actually the chaplain gave me much emotional support.<br />
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<br />Lenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173616693453942166noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188371109810549420.post-70438017727140725592015-03-09T00:23:00.000-05:002015-03-09T00:23:00.457-05:00Respecting Boundaries, Respecting Privacy<b>Boundaries, People, Boundaries.</b><br />
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Boundaries are healthy.<br />
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You can't just go willy-nilly wherever you feel like.<br />
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I'm talking about this story:<br />
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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/07/living/feat-planet-fitness-transgender-member/index.html">http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/07/living/feat-planet-fitness-transgender-member/index.html</a><br />
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Maybe next time I'm on a commercial airplane, I'll self-identify as a pilot. Do you think they'll let me in the cockpit?<br />
No.<br />
Why not?<br />
Because I'm NOT a pilot.<br />
Would that be safe if I just marched into the cockpit?<br />
No, even though I'm harmless.<br />
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Maybe when I go to England, I'll just wander into the private quarters of a castle because I feel like a princess.<br />
Do you think that will be allowed?? Ha.<br />
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Then one day I'll self-identify as a surgeon and stroll into an operating room without scrubbing away all the germs. Never mind that I've never taken an anatomy class in my life.<br />
Is that okay?<br />
No.<br />
Why not?<br />
It puts the patient at risk.<br />
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I mean, I've worked in offices where I needed security badges because of confidential <i>information</i> that I worked with. There were no naked people, open wounds, or navigational equipment.<br />
So why is it okay to let anyone into a place where people are naked and vulnerable???<br />
It's not.<br />
<b>Some actions are simply not appropriate.</b><br />
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<br />Lenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173616693453942166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188371109810549420.post-32659901371252242952015-01-07T11:23:00.002-06:002015-01-07T11:23:44.014-06:00Things are HeavyI have a lot of things, which my friends moved and I moved. I am renting a room for the time being. I am a roommate People are nice.<br />
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I need to shed more things and be free of the burden things create.<br />
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Some people can't believe the things I left behind or gave up. I still have plenty of things left.<br />
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How can you soar when you're weighed down by things?<br />
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You can't.<br />
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Right now a child is in the house visiting his parent and making some noise. There's life in this house. If it's too noisy I can close the door to my room, but life is nice.<br />
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<br />Lenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173616693453942166noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188371109810549420.post-47726915406077136352014-12-22T21:23:00.001-06:002014-12-22T21:23:22.143-06:00Asking for Help - 2The Holy Spirit is moving people. I have rec'd some help, and have some options now that I didn't have a day or two ago. Not only are people ministering to me with offers of this and that, but in doing so they are ministering to my discouraged heart. The Light of Christ is shining through people.<br />
Yes, Mary & Joseph had lodging issues. They sure didn't plan to relocate to Egypt I bet.<br />
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Father's homily yesterday was one I needed to hear. I told him so on the way out.<br />
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<br />Lenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173616693453942166noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188371109810549420.post-40748999164099520142014-12-20T18:31:00.003-06:002015-03-27T17:14:54.241-05:00Asking for Help - Part I<br />
Today I sent out an email to a list of people and friends in my real life asking if they can help me find a place to live. If I were braver, I would ask if I can live with them. I hope they can read between the lines.<br />
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Also, I caught up reading Becky's blog at http://homegreathome.blogspot.com. I should have checked it earlier because there is a mom and a family who needs prayers and practical help too.<br />
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In response to to my previous post, I rec'd the comment way below (in blue text) from Anonymous about sending money to San Felipe de Neri Parish; 2005 North Plaza NW, Albuquerque, <span style="background-color: #6fa8dc;">NM</span> 87104 It's not typical of fund-raising efforts and I doubt it is official church communication, but it came from someone who cares about this church.<br />
Funny, because there are only two or three people who know my real name connected to this blog. None of them are from New Mexico.<br />
I don't think any of them know of my connection to Albuquerque.<br />
I have visited this church below. It has a long great and great history. I've spent several Christmas Eves celebrating in and around this church.<br />
I have taken photographs of this church. It's in the Old Town part of Albuquerque.<br />
In fact I feel a connection to this church and other parishes and places in that city.<br />
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So if you feel like helping out some parishes and an abbey, send money to<br />
<span style="white-space: normal;">San Felipe de Neri Parish; 2005 North Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104</span><span style="white-space: normal;">mailing address: PO Box 7007, Albuquerque, NM 87194</span><br />
<span style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span>or<br />
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San Martin Roman Catholic Church<br />
http://sanmartinchurch.org<br />
<span id="I26_address_line1" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">8321 Camino San Martin SW</span><span id="I26_address_city" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Albuquerque,</span> <span id="I26_address_state" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">NM</span> <span id="I26_address_postal_code" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">87121</span><span id="I26_phone_main" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">(505) 836-4676</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">I have attended Mass here. </span><br />
<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">or </span><br />
<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">5415 Fortuna Road</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Albuquerque, NM 87105</span><br />
Celebrated a number of Christmases at this parish. My parents were very active in this church. My mother's wake and funeral Mass was at this church. The love and PRACTICAL help of the people of his parish when my mother died was so very, very great and beautiful.<br />
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The Norbertine Community in New Mexico<br />
Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey<br />
http://www.norbertinecommunity.org/our-story.html<br />
The Norbert Community serves the Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary.<br />
5825 Coors Blvd, SW<br />
Albuquerque, NM 87121-6700<br />
The Abbot of the Abbey is Right Reverend Joel. He was the pastor of Holy Rosary. I remember one of his Christmas day homilies about evil and the name HEROD. I wish I took notes. Fr. Joel also offered a great big hug the Christmas right after my mother died. I cried through the entire Mass that Christmas. As people were leaving Mass and treating Father, I said to him, "It feels more like Good Friday than Christmas"<br />
Fr. Joel said, "It's [grief] just so raw."<br />
That was the right thing to say.<br />
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Maybe I'll write more about Holy Rosary parish and its people another time. I'm glad the Norbertines have an Abbey now. I would like to visit it sometime.<br />
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Finally,<br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">if you'd like to send me money, um, I guess just email me. lenadpaul@gmail.com</span><br />
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<img alt="Anonymous" class="comment-icon anon-comment" src="https://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" style="border: 0px;" /><span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-small;"> <span dir="ltr">Anonymous</span> said...<br /><br />I want MONEY!!!<br /><br />(and working families are who I want it from!!!)<br /><br /><br />San Felipe de Neri Parish; 2005 North Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104<br /><br />mailing address: PO Box 7007, Albuquerque, NM 87194<br /><br />Pastor: Rev. Dennis Garcia<br /><br />Deacons: Jose Lucero, Maurice Menke, Tom Perez, James Carabajal<br /><br />Religious education: Melany Gallegos, Director<br />School: Jennifer Mason, Principal<br />Museum and Gift Shop: Steve Torres Manager (convent bookstore on-site)<br /><br /><br />mailing address: PO Box 7007, Albuquerque, NM 87194<br /><br />Pastor: Rev. Dennis Garcia<br /><br />Deacons: Jose Lucero, Maurice Menke, Tom Perez, James Carabajal<br /><br />Religious education: Melany Gallegos, Director<br />School: Jennifer Mason, Principal<br />Museum and Gift Shop: Steve Torres Manager (convent bookstore on-site)<br /><br /></span><br />
Lenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173616693453942166noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188371109810549420.post-64299802502517937552014-11-22T12:39:00.002-06:002014-11-22T13:08:46.938-06:00Giving with LoveI have received some charity of late.<br />
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Some people give to me without conditions, without emotional blackmail, without disgust, without judgement. These are some friends, some charitable organizations, some volunteers, some social workers.<br />
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I say thank you a lot.<br />
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Those who <b>say</b> they love me (we share genetic material), give with conditions, with emotional and verbal abuse, with judgement if they give at all. They hurt my heart.<br />
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I say thank you a lot.<br />
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I write thank you notes.<br />
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I think the people in the first group are the ones who really <b><u>love</u></b> me even if they don't always know me.<br />
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I cry a lot. I cry when people are nice and compassionate. I cry when family members are mean.<br />
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And some people just don't want to deal with me and my problems. We stopped saying anything to each other.<br />
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<br />Lenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173616693453942166noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188371109810549420.post-47226080696776324762014-11-12T19:01:00.003-06:002014-11-12T19:01:48.868-06:00Not Sure<br />
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<li>Not sure if the election results are a good thing or a bad thing.</li>
<li>Not sure if I'll find a place to live.</li>
<li>Kind of feel stupid for getting rid of car, but then again I couldn't afford the repairs.</li>
<li>Not sure of anything.</li>
<li>What scares me is that God allows evil to happen and for bad things to happen to good people. </li>
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<br />Lenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173616693453942166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188371109810549420.post-32334109806349360382014-10-12T12:26:00.001-05:002014-10-12T12:26:27.158-05:00What's the Message?I wonder what God is trying to tell me. I know this: I can't be a superwoman. I can't bring home the bacon and fry it up in a pan in the career woman way. Was that a Charlie perfume commercial? I can't sustain and support myself by myself. I need to rely on God and others for a little help or big help.<br />
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Life is overwhelming. I need some joy and fun. And prayers.<br />
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And if God would just write down what I am suppose to do with my limitations and weaknesses and sinus infection, I would appreciate it.<br />
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<br />Lenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173616693453942166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188371109810549420.post-73659023651036941942014-10-07T21:53:00.001-05:002014-10-07T21:53:48.418-05:00Shivering for LifeOn Sunday I joined about 50 other people in a Pro-Life Prayer Chain. For one hour we stood on a busy street in front of and near an abortion clinic and held various pro-life and anti-abortion signs. We were silent, yet I felt we were very powerful and loud. Many drivers toot-tooted their horns in support. There were only two drivers who demonstrated anger at us, but they didn't run us over or even get out of their cars. Some drivers gave no response and that's okay. After all it was a busy street, and people needed to pay attention to the traffic.<br />
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Next time I do this, I will wear a hat and add another sweater to my layers of clothing unless it's really hot outside.<br />
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<br />Lenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173616693453942166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188371109810549420.post-28956502410683659452014-10-01T00:35:00.001-05:002014-10-01T00:35:57.890-05:00Good-bye Car, Big Burdensome CarSold broken down car to mechanic who will flip it.<br />
Secretly, I am glad I do not have a car now especially that car.<br />
I will be glad when I get another car, but right now I seem to be coping okay for the short-term.<br />
Secretly, I hated driving that car. I mean it gave me a lot of good years, but I was so uncomfortable driving it, parking it, then I worried about it a lot.<br />
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Big old car was a burden. Gone now. Sounds crazy to be happy to be carless now.<br />
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<br />Lenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173616693453942166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188371109810549420.post-32867773848330901602014-09-22T14:34:00.001-05:002014-09-22T14:34:28.457-05:00Getting Help and Health<div>
a) One friend sent me a $100 gift card, which will come in very, very, handy at big store that sells everything from food to underwear to socks to toilet paper to laundry detergent. It will come in very, very handy. This is not the first time she has given me gift cards.</div>
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b) I called my church and then went to the rectory office. My parish gave me a $25 gift card to local grocery store chain. Yes, it will come in handy.</div>
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c) I called a Prevent Homelessness hotline that is somehow tied to Catholic Charities and asked for financial aid and case management services. A lady took my name, number, town and said someone will call me back within three business days.</div>
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d) I called Catholic Charities inquiring about financial assistance and case management services. They gave me the phone number for the prevent homelessness hotline that I already called.</div>
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Since I'm off (unemployed) this week, I decided to take care of a few other matters. </div>
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e) Made dental appointment since check up and cleaning is covered under my insurance. Dentist office is about 1/2 mile away, so I can walk.</div>
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f) Made another appointment with another doctor that I have been putting off. That's about two miles away, and I can walk if I need to. </div>
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Yesterday I filed for unemployment benefits AGAIN, which I was able to do online. </div>
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Lenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173616693453942166noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188371109810549420.post-60498764880272585372014-09-18T20:02:00.002-05:002014-09-18T20:02:19.105-05:00No Car, No Job, No MoneyI can't afford to get my old car fixed right now.<br />
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Today I found out that my temp-to-hire position is just temp, and my last day is tomorrow.<br />
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Stomach pains, chest pains.<br />
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I hated telling my dad this news. He's worried and stressed about me. I am worried and stressed about him.<br />
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I can't stop crying.<br />
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Can't even pray now.<br />
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<br />Lenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173616693453942166noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188371109810549420.post-40451401157282102852014-09-17T21:32:00.002-05:002014-09-17T21:32:33.864-05:00Broken CarWho is the patron saint of cars?<br />
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So on the way to work, my car broke down. Right away I called my manager and told her. After asking if I was okay, she said to take my time getting to work. I called her a few hours later and gave her an update. A called my guy at the temp agency at this point too. I couldn't call him from the side of the road, because I didn't have his phone number. I left him a voice mail. A few hours later I got to work and stayed late. So when I got home at 9:00 pm, there was a message from Temp Agency Guy to call him back. Wonder what he has to say. I hope it's not bad, and that I'm not getting fired. I'm still in the temp phase of this temp-to-hire job.<br />
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Have message from mechanic too. Bet he's going to tell me to repairs cost $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. I only have $. Well, more like $ 00.27<br />
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Dear God, Again, I have a big problem, I can't handle. Please fix.<br />
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<br />Lenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173616693453942166noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188371109810549420.post-1237699946942457112014-09-09T22:13:00.000-05:002014-09-09T22:13:05.187-05:00An EngagementYesterday after work, I had a doctor's appointment. The doctor and I had good news to share with each other. I have my temp-to-hire job and she just got engaged and her office was filled with flowers! I'm pretty sure she's in her 40's judging on when she started practicing. (I've been her patient for most of those years.) This just goes to show that being a single woman over 40 does NOT mean you are dead. And the diamonds (yes, plural) on her engagement ring - not too shabby. Okay, not the most important thing, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">but I'm impressed.</span> I'm pretty sure there are no more diamonds left in the mine. And BIG diamonds too - large enough to serve as spotlights at a movie premiere.<br />
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And she's writing off my co-pays too!<br />
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Yay Doctor!!!!!<br />
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<br />Lenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173616693453942166noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188371109810549420.post-31754167444898403242014-08-31T17:26:00.000-05:002014-08-31T17:26:36.464-05:00Hope then Discouragement then Hope Because Hope is All I Have.So,<br />
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I've been working the past week in a temp-to-hire position. This means I'm a temp again and <b>maybe </b>they'll hire me.<br />
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I was excited at first until people started telling me stories about how temp agencies and companies never really hire temps. They just lie to you. Sigh.<br />
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I rather like this job. I hope I can keep it and be a real employee.<br />
<br />Lenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173616693453942166noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188371109810549420.post-39159111517941016342014-08-14T21:18:00.001-05:002014-08-14T21:18:44.084-05:00If You are Feeling Suicidal <br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Here's my post in regards to the suicide of Robin Williams.</span><br />
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http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/<br />
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"No matter what problems you are dealing with, we want to help you find a reason to keep living. By calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) you’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7"<br />
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Lenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173616693453942166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188371109810549420.post-75494605812965138082014-07-30T22:17:00.002-05:002014-07-30T22:17:53.211-05:00August 1 - Day of Prayer for the Christians in the Middle EastI am joining spiritually Seraphic (a.k.a. author Dorothy Cummings McLean) and others on Friday, August 1, 2014, to pray for our Christian brothers and sisters in the Middle East.. I sure hope you'll join us.<br />
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<a href="http://seraphicsinglescummings.blogspot.com/2014/07/august-1-day-of-prayer-for-christians.html">http://seraphicsinglescummings.blogspot.com/2014/07/august-1-day-of-prayer-for-christians.html</a><br />
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<br />Lenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173616693453942166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188371109810549420.post-3937279419057800122014-07-29T18:22:00.002-05:002014-07-29T18:22:50.480-05:00Too Much Time ReadingYou know you've spent too much time reading blogs when you start dreaming about the people you read about. Last night I dreamt that I was babysitting a certain blogger's child and decided to potty train the child.Lenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173616693453942166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188371109810549420.post-8720544459013712662014-07-17T23:48:00.003-05:002014-07-17T23:48:51.523-05:00God Helps Those Who __________When I was growing up I saw those t.v. commercials in which a woman brought home the bacon and fried it in a pan. In my early college years I became friends with an angry feminist. I went to college in the years of the Yuppie. I live in the Land of Opportunity where many people pulled themselves up by their bootstraps.<br />
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I'm unemployed and feel so powerless.<br />
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My best just isn't making it.<br />
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I rely more and more on God and miracles and hope.<br />
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I feel so weak. I feel so guilty like I'm not pulling my own weight.<br />
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I think and then I feel so overwhelmed. So I dump it all on God. Didn't we hear in a recent reading at church that His yoke is lighter? But then I feel so inadequate.<br />
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But when I try to do it all myself, I feel like I get nowhere.<br />
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But when I give it all to God, I just go on my merry way. Then I think again and know I should be doing more to help myself. So where's the fine line between taking responsibility and giving it all to God?<br />
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I like giving it all to God, but then I feel lazy. I get lazy.<br />
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I try to solve my own problems all by myself. After all, I have a brain. Yet there is much out of my control. There is heaviness that I can't carry by myself. So I turn to God and enjoy another day. But then I feel disappointed in myself for not succeeding.<br />
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I am so tired of this treadmill. I turn to God then I feel like a wimp.<br />
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What am I trying to say?<br />
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<br />Lenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173616693453942166noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188371109810549420.post-81137667467887611512014-07-08T16:32:00.001-05:002014-07-08T16:32:10.134-05:00HopeI have hope things will work out. Lenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173616693453942166noreply@blogger.com0