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Live4Him2

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#1
Hey.

I've been here before (Live4Him), and I'm back for a season to take a look around.

I hope that you're all well.
 

Magenta

Senior Member
Jul 3, 2015
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#3

Welcome!
Nice to see you again! :) I was somewhat saddened by your departure :cry:

 
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Live4Him2

Guest
#4

Welcome!
Nice to see you again! :) I was somewhat saddened by your departure :cry:

Only "somewhat"?

lol.

I'm happy to see that you're still numbered among the living.

I hope that you're in better health now.
 

Magenta

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Jul 3, 2015
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#5
Only "somewhat"?

lol.

I'm happy to see that you're still numbered among the living.

I hope that you're in better health now.
Thank you! I am cancer free, if that is what you mean? Heh, I do not know how much you know LOL

I did go through chemo and radiation prior to my first surgery, then more chemo
into January of last year followed by a second surgery in May, followed by seven
months of wound care. Wow, that sounds like a like a lot and the surgeries for sure
knocked the stuffing out of me, but all in all and all else aside LOL I am well :D

Although I do require a third surgery.
I hope you and yours are likewise well! :) Or even better ;):giggle:
 

Cabrillo

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Thank you! I am cancer free, if that is what you mean? Heh, I do not know how much you know LOL

I did go through chemo and radiation prior to my first surgery, then more chemo
into January of last year followed by a second surgery in May, followed by seven
months of wound care. Wow, that sounds like a like a lot and the surgeries for sure
knocked the stuffing out of me, but all in all and all else aside LOL I am well :D

Although I do require a third surgery.
I hope you and yours are likewise well! :) Or even better ;):giggle:
Hooray! PTL.
 
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Live4Him2

Guest
#7
Thank you! I am cancer free, if that is what you mean? Heh, I do not know how much you know LOL

I did go through chemo and radiation prior to my first surgery, then more chemo
into January of last year followed by a second surgery in May, followed by seven
months of wound care. Wow, that sounds like a like a lot and the surgeries for sure
knocked the stuffing out of me, but all in all and all else aside LOL I am well :D

Although I do require a third surgery.
I hope you and yours are likewise well! :) Or even better ;):giggle:
I knew about much of this before I left here last year.

Don't forget that there's a glorified body to look forward to:

Romans chapter 8

[18] For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
[19] For the earnest expectation of the creature waits for the manifestation of the sons of God.
[20] For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who has subjected the same in hope,
[21] Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.
[22] For we know that the whole creation groans and travails in pain together until now.
[23] And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
[24] For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man sees, why does he yet hope for?
[25] But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.

Keep your "helmet of hope" firmly fastened.

Again, I'm happy that you're still numbered among the living.
 

Magenta

Senior Member
Jul 3, 2015
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#8
I knew about much of this before I left here last year.

Don't forget that there's a glorified body to look forward to:

Romans chapter 8

[18] For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
[19] For the earnest expectation of the creature waits for the manifestation of the sons of God.
[20] For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who has subjected the same in hope,
[21] Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.
[22] For we know that the whole creation groans and travails in pain together until now.
[23] And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
[24] For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man sees, why does he yet hope for?
[25] But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.

Keep your "helmet of hope" firmly fastened.

Again, I'm happy that you're still numbered among the living.
Amen, and thank you! Yes, the wound care ended a week before Christmas eve day;
I cannot remember when you first left but it was well before then :D And I should
mention, too, that God has provided extremely well for me through all, shielding me
from anxiety for the greatest part (I did have a moment prior to my first surgery, but
it was really more visceral than psychological). And I almost hate to say it due to
everything else that came concurrently with all that (COVID), but the timing really
was perfect for me. Because with the shut downs I was involuntarily retired but
had just turned 65 so was eligible for ongoing old age (ugh!!!) security and pension
payouts from the government (I paid into the pension plan the entirety of my adult
working life), plus they streamlined all the employment insurance cases to make it
easier for everyone, plus gave extra monies through tax refunds and a onetime COVID
benefit if you fit the criteria which I did. It seemed like they were throwing money at us
for a while LOL. Which contrasted quite sharply against knowing how so many people
were very negatively impacted financially, not just through loss of employment but
maybe even losing their house or business. Even hospital and the cancer care clinic
parking were free the whole time I was going there. I had thought I might have to move
after retiring and that may still be in my future, but that day is not today :D I hate moving LOL

I have been in the same great neighborhood/place for thirty one years, so it will be an adjustment.

Did you ever get everything worked out with Amazon? I seem to recall some agreement was made...
 
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Live4Him2

Guest
#9
Amen, and thank you! Yes, the wound care ended a week before Christmas eve day;
I cannot remember when you first left but it was well before then :D And I should
mention, too, that God has provided extremely well for me through all, shielding me
from anxiety for the greatest part (I did have a moment prior to my first surgery, but
it was really more visceral than psychological). And I almost hate to say it due to
everything else that came concurrently with all that (COVID), but the timing really
was perfect for me. Because with the shut downs I was involuntarily retired but
had just turned 65 so was eligible for ongoing old age (ugh!!!) security and pension
payouts from the government (I paid into the pension plan the entirety of my adult
working life), plus they streamlined all the employment insurance cases to make it
easier for everyone, plus gave extra monies through tax refunds and a onetime COVID
benefit if you fit the criteria which I did. It seemed like they were throwing money at us
for a while LOL. Which contrasted quite sharply against knowing how so many people
were very negatively impacted financially, not just through loss of employment but
maybe even losing their house or business. Even hospital and the cancer care clinic
parking were free the whole time I was going there. I had thought I might have to move
after retiring and that may still be in my future, but that day is not today :D I hate moving LOL

I have been in the same great neighborhood/place for thirty one years, so it will be an adjustment.

Did you ever get everything worked out with Amazon? I seem to recall some agreement was made...
I'm glad that all worked out well for you.

Amazon finally paid me my due after I repeatedly threatened them with lawsuits.

Some people will never do what's right without the fear of retribution.
 

TabinRivCA

Well-known member
Oct 23, 2018
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#14
Welcome back, see you around the Forums, God bless you!
 

tourist

Senior Member
Mar 13, 2014
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#16
Hey.

I've been here before (Live4Him), and I'm back for a season to take a look around.

I hope that you're all well.
As well as can be expected. It was sad to see you leave and glad that you are back into the fold once again.
 
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Live4Him2

Guest
#17
As well as can be expected. It was sad to see you leave and glad that you are back into the fold once again.
Thanks.

I genuinely appreciate your kind words...and the kind words of others here.

Of course, I still fully expect angry mobs carrying clubs and torches when I venture back into the BDF...lol.
 

Magenta

Senior Member
Jul 3, 2015
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#18
Thanks.

I genuinely appreciate your kind words...and the kind words of others here.

Of course, I still fully expect angry mobs carrying clubs and torches when I venture back into the BDF...lol.
Put on the full armor... you'll be fine :D