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Silence is never merely the cessation of words . . . Rather it is the pause that holds together-indeed, it makes sense of-all the words, both spoken and unspoken. Silence is the glue that connects our attitudes and our actions. Silence is the fullness, not emptiness; it is not absence, but the awareness of a presence. -John Chryssavgis

Having computer problems....just so you know why I have not pm you yet!

Wore myself out this morning when a volunteer came to help me sort through all my stuff and haul it off.
So I will rest up today and finish what I wrote to you tomorrow. Love and prayers

Thank you for the piece on St. Gregory...I am in the middle of responding to your last sharing. Peace my friend!

I so much enjoyed your photos of your birthday party! You are truely surrounded by love...you are most Blessed, Roderick!

Havent seen you around here much...are you ok? I love you and am always praying for you!

Oops, thought that was Ps. 25 but of course it wasn't. This, however, was...
Make me know Your ways, O LORD;
Teach me Your paths.
Lead me in Your truth and teach me,
For You are the God of my salvation;
For You I wait all the day.

Lift up your heads is glorious.

My heart reflects the love of God who first loved me. And you, my friend.

Read this scripture on the Christian thread and thought of you! Goes well with your Psalm:


Isa. 41:10-13: Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish. Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contended with thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nought. For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee."

This helped me immensely this morning. Praying these words for you...for all...

"Be stout hearted and wait upon the Lord!" Your faith is getting stronger though you are feeling weaker....but it is not about feelings is it? Its about trusting the unconditional love God has for us, even in the darkest moments. I love you and pray for you daily.

Roderick, please do not take in what others are saying about you...it is a ficious attack on your person, because some have to be always right. I am standing up for you on this thread. I think a moderator should block these attacks on you. This is unexcusable, regardless of opinions. I do not think you should open up your guts on a thread because you will be attacked. You can pm those of us who support you. Please, please do not take this attack on your person into your gut.....praying for you!

Glad you are home! ANd now you can make sure everything works out for your new bathroom!

Roderick, I read your story fiddlesticks and I feel for the lack of compassion your Dr's shared with you. Trfogey seems to think I was insensitive in my response. I did not intend to come across that way. If it did please accept my sincerest apology. I consider you a friend as I mentioned before I feel we are of like minds. I do find it cold and calloused for the Dr's to just send you on with out at least saying we do not know what is wrong but think you should go visit this specialist etc. I am sorry of my answer was cold and calloused, again I hold you in the highest regard and did not perceive what I was writing to be interpeted as negative.

All the best my friend!

Thank you allen. I was hoping you liked it. I feel that you and I are like minded! I hope that the words I spoke reflect the posts I make here. I try and be positive, helpful and hopeful! I did make the entire walk. It wore me out and am just recovering now but am glad I did it!
Any updates from your hospital visit? I hope you are well my friend!

Are you back home? Let me know when you are!
love and prayers coming your way...