I've been away for a while trying to gut my house and get it presentable for my mother and step-father to come down and visit....(laughing deleriously..sorry about the spelling!)

We had an ultrasound last Thurs. and the little bean would not cooperate...we will not know if he/or she is a he/or she until he/she is born....what luck! I don't like surprises anymore!

But, I'm really thankful that bean is healthy and we start our 7th month next week.

(that was the ugh! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="images/icons/tongue.gif" /> )

The Hallelujah part is thanks to all you kind folks, I can go to the bathroom in relative comfort of my own home! The plumbing is fixed as much as it can be without the thousands needed to dig under the slab and replace it all but you all kindly contributed to getting most of the stuff done that will last us for a long time...soooo,

THANK YOU ALL.......Mr."T" and I couldn't thank you enough so we pray that God would bless you for us.

We are struggling with sickness here now and I'm waiting for the Peds. to open up so I can call and see if they need to see the "mini-me" who has a 104 temp.

I had a dear friend from church talk to me seriously about my still unforgiveness of Mr."T"...and I had to sit and take what applied and leave out what didn't...she is sending me a book that I might be interested in on forgiveness...I can't wait to read it. I forgive, but I have my moments of meaness...(evil smile!)

We are doing ok as much as we can be. I just filed in court here for an increase in CS from Wild Bill and we plan to be fair...we don't want to rob the man of his livelhood as we've been robbed. I know it will all work out.

Things are moving on and I have to say, Mardi Gras time is a big trigger for me...but I'm doing ok...I keep throwing myself on God...He's all I have at times and I know out of all the world, He will never let me down. I'm so thankful for faith...without it, I'd be a basket case.

Thanks to y'all and much love to y'all and I wanted to let certain lurkers know that I really appreciate your gifts as well. May the Good Lord richly bless you for your kindness.

Hugs to y'all......
Twiisty

My dear Twiisted Sister,

I am so happy for our friendship, and am happy to see that your plumbing is as good as it can be at this point!

Also, that your friend is such a help with your forgiveness issues. You know, maybe after you read the book, if it's any good, you could share the title. As I have my own forgiveness issues, though mostly with myself, and the things I did!

Let us know about Mini-Me and her health! I know how it is to be expecting, and have a child become sick!

Love and prayers!

Tigger

Twisty,

I don't know what book your friend is giving you but I would suggest "What's So Amazing About Grace?" by Phillip Yancy. I was once again convicted of being selfish with grace. If I had been forgiven my sins, who was I to extract penalities from other sinners. My sin wasn't/isn't adultery but I knew that my own particular brand of sin was just a repugnant in God's eyes as Mr. J's adultery. Thankfully, I had just finished reading this book when D-day came along. My heart was as open to forgiveness as it ever was going to be.

Good for you working on the last vestiges of unforgiveness and good for your friend in having the courage to confront you on the areas you still need to work on. We all need more friends like this.

MJ

(((hugs))) to you, my twiisted sister!

I have missed our chats... can't wait to hear from ya!

Prayers for the entire T-Family! Sorry to hear you are struggling with sickness... Special Hugs to Mini-Me and Bubba <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" /> from Lil Bit! Her internet buddies!

Kudos to your friend from Church! I know how hard forgiveness is, but its even harder to even bring up the subject to a friend you feel is needing to talk about it.

Keep leaning on God.. He has not brought us thus far to only let us flounder on our own.

Luv ya girl!
Take care!!

Twiisty,

Too bad the little bean didn't want to cooperate, but I always liked surprises.

Sorry to hear "mini me" has what seems to be going around the midwest as well. I hope she will be feeling better soon.

I have been reading "Forgiving the Unforgivable"
by Beverly Flanigan. Goes through the different phases of forgiving.

Hope you have a great visit with your mother and step-father.

Tina

Twiisty,
Little bean, I like that! My DIL had 2 ultrasounds. We knew it was a girl w/2nd one.

Glad your plumbing is going well now.

Keep on reading forgivness books and going to your church. I'll say a prayer for you. It's hard to overcome some things and we all have been "stuck" at one time or another. You will do fine. I'm pulling for you.

Bless you.
love
Debi

Hello my dear,

Wow, has it been so long? You are already 7 months? And my little doll is now 7 months old. I saw Stacia on the other night and she asked if I had been here lately and of course I had not....but it made me think of this place. I will post an update in a bit.

Twiisty,,,,,,,,You were wonderful for me when I needed you. Such strength and godliness. You are an inspiration to so many. Dont give up. With God all things are possible. You can forgive. I love you and miss you.
BW