tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312041314465844909.post3110299788523836180..comments2023-09-18T06:16:42.238-05:00Comments on Macy Memoirs: Let us rememberJanet Beckwith Macyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07924908060042847348noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312041314465844909.post-91981770562925089792011-12-10T21:27:42.199-06:002011-12-10T21:27:42.199-06:00Thank you Janet for including my blog in your list...Thank you Janet for including my blog in your list of blogs on grief and pain. I pray that my journey with chronic pain will be a blessing and encouragement to others. Thank you for your support!<br /><br />~StacyFinding Purpose in the Painhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668642401133999606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312041314465844909.post-80513956508655209052011-12-10T18:04:49.637-06:002011-12-10T18:04:49.637-06:00Hello Janet, Its lovely to meet a fellow R.N. and ...Hello Janet, Its lovely to meet a fellow R.N. and Christian as well. Yes we are incline to remember the bad more than the good, and how the devil must thrill when we do. My good, like I can see from your famiy pics, are my children and grandchildren, what a blessing they are.Also. learning about the risen saviour from an early age, with all those scripture retained in my mind. I can call upon so many when needed... God is my strength. Blessings to you and yours this day. Crystal MarySr Crystal Mary Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03509227559164880311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312041314465844909.post-61435747079713032542011-12-08T15:01:35.593-06:002011-12-08T15:01:35.593-06:00Regarding the pain and bad memories. If we allow ...Regarding the pain and bad memories. If we allow it, they will become the best learning experiences. They will continue to encourage and strengthen us the rest of our lives.<br /><br />I learned the hard way, that we have to face our feelings and bad memories HEAD-ON. The sooner the better. <br /><br />It has taken me 6 years to finally feel comfortable in my own home and in my own yard; due to the tragedy that happened here (my son's death 25 years ago in a farm accident) and the attack on my husband (6 years ago). A poacher cut off his nose and sliced his abdomen open just a short distance from our yard - stole his vehicle and left him for dead in the dark in the middle of the road. <br /><br />My husband and I have finally gone a little over a year now without a nightmare. Praise the Lord. <br /><br />5 years ago I was at the end of myself. LIterally ready to give up and 'cash in'. It frightened me. <br /><br />I found a christian counselor who helped me face my fears, anxieties, and panic attacks. She kindly pointed out my faulty thinking. I gradually started replacing those negative and faulty thoughts deliberately with positive ones. It then became a habit. <br /><br />Some day I will take all my notes from our speaking engagements & write the stories of that night 6 years ago and how our God intervened on our behalf over and over and over again. <br /><br />We spent about 2 years as guest speakers at churches all over Kansas. People were touched and some turned to God. <br /><br />Also the story of our son's death and how God did NOT intervene on our behalf even tho all the same people were praying. We found that God was still on his throne. He was still with us. Never leaving us. Never deserting us. Holding our hands and crying with us as we traveled that horrific journey. <br /><br />I've learned more these last few years through the tumult; than I could ever have learned if the way had been smooth. <br /><br />My motto. Life is tough. God is Good. Sometimes we get God mixed up with life. <br /><br />My husband and I have been left in the storm and we been rescued from the storm. Both times He has been there. Fulfilling his promises of Isaiah 43. When we go thro the fire, the water, the floods HE WILL be with us. <br /><br />Thanks to all of you for reading my posts. I so appreciate it.Janet Beckwith Macyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07924908060042847348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312041314465844909.post-57923234458586358052011-12-08T12:33:24.509-06:002011-12-08T12:33:24.509-06:00Good stuff here, good reminders to hold to the tru...Good stuff here, good reminders to hold to the truth and engrave it in marble.<br /><br />The pain is there, though, and needs to be addressed, don't you think? It seems that if we don't at least acknowledge and address it, there is the chance it will fester. <br /><br />In fact, if we deal with the negative memories, we can open ourselves up to further deliverance via God's power.<br /><br />Digging into memory and telling our stories honestly can be a way to unearth the pain in a good way, perhaps?<br /><br />Much to think about here.<br /><br />So glad to meet you today at my blog post about the plaque! Thank you for leaving that great comment!Ann Kroekerhttp://annkroeker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312041314465844909.post-50441394495115804212011-12-06T08:26:34.717-06:002011-12-06T08:26:34.717-06:00How I wish I could get rid of all the bad memories...How I wish I could get rid of all the bad memories and have only good ones. But....those bad ones are learning experiences that HOPEfully taught me a lesson from God. Could that be why He has to keep sending me more and more....could I be a slow learner?!?!?! ;-) Great post!Breathing In Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13302608654931936520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312041314465844909.post-51165611480136920422011-12-05T09:14:22.979-06:002011-12-05T09:14:22.979-06:00The Spurgeon quote ... Wow! Thank you for sharing....The Spurgeon quote ... Wow! Thank you for sharing. I needed to hear that this morning. In a big way!Jennifer @ JenniferDukesLee.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15934656581948719407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312041314465844909.post-13413904601961646682011-12-04T14:17:11.730-06:002011-12-04T14:17:11.730-06:00I just love your blog and can't wait to read m...I just love your blog and can't wait to read more! Thank you for visiting my blog, too! I am your newest follower. I look forward to more visits from you and to your blog! <br />Hugs, GraceinAZ<br /><br />Growing Old With Grace http://growing-old-with-grace.blogspot.com/Pat Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03126671381952833740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312041314465844909.post-83754822164357308732011-12-04T12:26:53.633-06:002011-12-04T12:26:53.633-06:00Ms. Janet...thank you for stopping by and commenti...Ms. Janet...thank you for stopping by and commenting at Jeremiah 29:11 on "God's Stamp of Approval". Being pressured to do something when we know in our hearts isn't in His will for us is wrong. It seems often there is a just a slot to be filled and all that's wanted is a "warm body", so to speak!!! "Stick to your guns"....and God will continue to bless you. So glad I found your blog...I'm a new follower!!!Breathing In Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13302608654931936520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312041314465844909.post-91283127048137691192011-11-28T11:46:49.537-06:002011-11-28T11:46:49.537-06:00Janet,
I just found your blog and it is lovely! We...Janet,<br />I just found your blog and it is lovely! We have sooo much in common- RN,farmer's wife, believer in the power of hope and faith in God. I also lived in Mo and visit dear friends there yearly. So nice to meet you. Your posts resonate with me. Keep up your great work!<br /><br />Kathykathleen poolerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02011121167730644229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312041314465844909.post-62102145538581964392011-11-27T18:19:05.552-06:002011-11-27T18:19:05.552-06:00Good things to remember! I have enjoyed perusing s...Good things to remember! I have enjoyed perusing several of your posts and getting to know you a bit.<br /><br />Kindly, LorraineGratefulPrayerThankfulHearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05912258806814037028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312041314465844909.post-8637238563899683022011-11-09T19:30:22.531-06:002011-11-09T19:30:22.531-06:00Linda - thanks so much for visiting my blog and le...Linda - thanks so much for visiting my blog and leaving your comments. <br /><br />I have visited your blogs and they are wonderful. I need your spiritual memoirs a long time ago. It will help me now, as well. <br /><br />I am adamant that our Spiritual Heritage is important for our children, friends, and others. <br /><br />I am currently going through about 75 letters that my Dad wrote and received during WWII. Fascinating letters from both sides of the Atlantic. He was in Germany. I've been scanning them into a document for our family. I've already helped him write his WWII story. Now I have these letters that I can insert into the story. <br /><br />Thanks again for your kind words. Keep on keeping on. <br />In His Name<br />JanetJanethttp://macymemoirs.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312041314465844909.post-88886885262095967982011-11-08T18:37:15.200-06:002011-11-08T18:37:15.200-06:00Janet, I found your comment on The High Calling...Janet, I found your comment on The High Calling's blog post about Stewarding Memories. I clicked over here and have found that you and I have a lot in common.<br /><br />Your current blog post is terrific! I wrote a blog post similar to it a couple of months ago at this link:<br /><br />http://spiritualmemoirs101.blogspot.com/2011/09/gathering-up-your-memories.html<br /><br />I collect quotes, like you do, too. :)<br /><br />Thanks for your wonderful ispiration today. <br /><br />LindaLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06961495299893766830noreply@blogger.com