tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post5038969658701183505..comments2023-11-08T02:46:59.622-08:00Comments on Healthy Family, Happy Life: Why Pain?Schullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17492785568194446403noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-2430720674689890082009-09-17T08:55:49.447-07:002009-09-17T08:55:49.447-07:00Hi Donna,
Thanks for the prayers and reply. I do ...Hi Donna,<br /><br />Thanks for the prayers and reply. I do know how busy you are. (I have been too.) I just married the love of my life last week. :) (posted on facebook) Bob is so good with my mom and so very gentle with me about it. He loves the Lord with all his heart. <br /><br />Mom had some issues with us getting married. We are working through them with the family though. I felt I needed some kind of normal life too. Right now Bob is going missions work in Morehead City with guys with substance abuse problems and I am still with mom til we get her moved into assisted living up in VA. That should be in a month or two. <br /><br />I love your blog and The Gathering. Also your awesome hubby! How great to hear his sermons again :) <br /><br />love in Jesus,<br />MarciMarciannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11487746730093272304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-55893438538431926362009-09-15T13:07:20.026-07:002009-09-15T13:07:20.026-07:00Dear Marci,
I was going through some of the commen...Dear Marci,<br />I was going through some of the comments of my past blogs and noticed that I had never read yours. You must have posted after the next one was up. Well, you certainly have your hands full and yes, you are a great daughter! How difficult it must be to care for your mother the way you do. What a suitcase full of old painful memories that you are sorting through. Your brothers telling you to "suck it up" is just their way of dealing with the pain. They can't or don't want to. Better to be honest with yourself and then continually ask God to lead you and guide you. Ask him to give you patience and relief and he will. He loves you and knows that you are going through a lot. You are a blessing, DonnaSchullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17492785568194446403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-2375159146682275562009-08-31T14:44:57.804-07:002009-08-31T14:44:57.804-07:00Hi Donna and everyone here,
I listened to the pai...Hi Donna and everyone here,<br /><br />I listened to the pain video just now. I am deeply moved by the level of love, grace, and trust here and the sharing. I'd like to share a little bit of my journey if I may. <br />Presently, I am my mother's (aged 82) caregiver. She has dementia/alzheimers that is just getting more serious by the day. This fall her doctors are saying assisted living or nursing home care will be needed. Its taken awhile, and my brother getting tired of my pleading and crying, but mom may be moving up to Virginia to be near him. I have been with mom almost 24/7 for 3 years and I am so tired and burned out. God knows how I cry about this, feel guilty and somehow defective as a daughter. I have truly done my best with her even when the days were so trying and both our nerves were frazzled. <br />A little family dysfunction history...my mother was, and I guess still is, an alcoholic. My father died many years ago but was a classic enabler. I was the dutiful, "good" daughter trying to be ever so perfect. What upsets me most with mom's illness is that she has very little memory left so she doesn't remember all the crazy things we went through. Maybe thats God's mercy but I find myself feeling bitter and resentful sometimes. I am always tender and kind because I am her sole help right now. Inside, my emotions are a mess. <br />I know mom will be gone in a little while. She has other heart issues too. I have no idea how I will handle it.. right now I'm numb. <br />I love my mom and brothers. Don't misunderstand me. Its just hard to act as if nothing dysfunctional ever happened in the family. My brothers just expect me to "pull myself together and "suck it up." <br /><br />please pray for mom (Sarah) and me. My name is Marci. I would love the prayers of the brethren so much here.<br /><br />God bless you love you!<br />MarciMarciannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11487746730093272304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-3552807302811250712009-08-17T09:25:37.437-07:002009-08-17T09:25:37.437-07:00Everyone, I will be out of town from early morning...Everyone, I will be out of town from early morning of the 19th until late the 29th! Please hold one another up in prayer. I will be in touch when I return. God is blessing you, DonnaSchullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17492785568194446403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-16145121924949557222009-08-17T09:24:20.229-07:002009-08-17T09:24:20.229-07:00Dear Ria,
I trust you are feeling better now. It...Dear Ria,<br />I trust you are feeling better now. It sounds like you are in touch with the fact that physical illness and pain is one thing and emotional is another. I believe it is helpful to feel the comfort of another loved-one when we are "under the weather". How difficult for you to feel so alone since your loved-ones have all passed away. I hear your pain from your message above. Crying is good for the heart and soul. It is part of the healing process as you go through the difficult times. Keep connected to your feelings and keep leaning on God. He loves you and is there for you. So are all of us! You are blessed, you are a blessing, and you are loved, DonnaSchullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17492785568194446403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-46949597259997768722009-08-15T09:13:42.208-07:002009-08-15T09:13:42.208-07:00Watching the video of Robert A. Schuller!
http:...Watching the video of Robert A. Schuller! <br /><br /><br />http://ocgathering.blogspot.com/<br /><br />Wow, the video of RAS at The Gathering is so great, even after listening to the Podcast ! The video adds to the inspiring message in the setting of The Gathering and seeing the ease with which RAS just steps in to help Bobby, who was otherwise unable to preach that Sunday, was comforting to watch.<br /><br />I know many are so happy to see the way things just keep getting better for all and the video is something I have been patiently longing for. To see Robert looking relaxed, inspired and delivering a great sermon, one of his best, I think, is a blessing!<br /><br />With Love and a prayer of appreciation to He who has brought us through a difficult time with blessings,<br /><br />Jan-Michael ( Toronto, Canada )Jan-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14813149854030293572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-13179427504273397022009-08-14T06:12:02.884-07:002009-08-14T06:12:02.884-07:00Hi Donna.
What a great message you put here Donna!...Hi Donna.<br />What a great message you put here Donna!!<br />And thanks everyone for your comments.<br />I have had a bad virus infection for a couple of weeks. Wasn't able to do much. But I feel a bit better now and the first thing I did was going to my computer to read your blog.<br />During the days I was sick I became <br />very, very upset and angry, I just cried and cried. I missed my mom, my sisters and brother so much. Not a visit from them no phone calls, just nothing, but silence.All my relatives passed away and it feels soooo empty and you experience this the most when you're not feeling so good.<br />Your "food for thought" Donna is a great comfort for me at this very moment.<br />I know God is a God of Love and that He loves each and every one of us. I guess I was just feeling sorry for myself. <br />You know Donna, your blog IS A BLESSING.<br />Thanks be to God for Donna and Robert, I can´t wait to hear his ´first´ sermon!! <br />What a great moment that will be.<br /><br />Much Christian love from Ria<br />The Netherlandsriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09913154745909891618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-16190780664038721552009-08-13T15:35:08.338-07:002009-08-13T15:35:08.338-07:00Happy to hear the news about Jim. He is the best a...Happy to hear the news about Jim. He is the best and was always so friendly to everyone before the services at CC. He also preached some great sermoms.mary alvarezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14546326410551272689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-60060555740272041122009-08-13T13:21:48.027-07:002009-08-13T13:21:48.027-07:00Great Jan-Michael! Bobby and I met yesterday and ...Great Jan-Michael! Bobby and I met yesterday and I did two video blogs s I will be out of town for 10 days the 19th-29th. I know I will not have a computer the second half of the trip so even though I will try to write something the weekend of the 22nd but it might be difficult so we are covered for a while!! Thank you again for all of your great insight in your writings and for sharing yourself so honestly with all of us. Donna<br />PS will you be coming to OC any time soon?Schullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17492785568194446403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-54215164374507412282009-08-13T13:02:51.898-07:002009-08-13T13:02:51.898-07:00Yes Donna, the 2 latest videos are really excellen...Yes Donna, the 2 latest videos are really excellent from Bobby! I am enjoying his ability to explain the scriptures with fresh words and his educated understanding of the those words, as used by the Hebrews!<br /><br />The addition of the music at the beginning and end of the latest videos is great as well.<br /><br />I am finding that listening on iTunes, then watching the video makes a meaningful service even better! I guess closing my eyes and just listening one day followed by the video which usually comes out a few days later on the ocgathering.blogspot.com a great way to really let the sermon sink in!<br /><br />The sound is always best on the video too so another reason to watch and listen to the video even if I have heard the sermon part as part of the full Sunday service on iTunes. podcast!<br /><br />Blessings and Love to all<br />Jan-Micharl (Canada)Jan-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14813149854030293572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-34610547973588458172009-08-13T12:15:15.212-07:002009-08-13T12:15:15.212-07:00By the way I noticed that Bobby now has his last t...By the way I noticed that Bobby now has his last two sermons on The Gathering blog site so Robert's is next from last Sunday. He explained to me that it isn't a lot of work to post but it takes up to eight hours for each sermon to load on the site he uses before posting on his blog. He was two weeks behind because of his double move (out of his office and also his home!) He has many messages archived so please look at and listen them when you have time...they are very good. ocgathering.blogspot.comSchullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17492785568194446403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-41066489573501904832009-08-13T12:11:19.495-07:002009-08-13T12:11:19.495-07:00Jim Poit recently accepted a senior pastor positio...Jim Poit recently accepted a senior pastor position at a church outside of Phoenix, Arizona. His oldest son will attend a University here in Northern California and his wife and three younger children all moved with him just a couple of weeks ago. We were so glad to see that he will be a senior pastor as he has amazing credentials, experience, and most of all a love for people. I am sure they will be very happy. Nice of you to ask.Schullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17492785568194446403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-15050451165110973892009-08-13T08:05:07.143-07:002009-08-13T08:05:07.143-07:00Donna,
Where is Jim Poitt and how is he and his ...Donna,<br /> Where is Jim Poitt and how is he and his family doing? Marymary alvarezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14546326410551272689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-88327828958288206042009-08-13T04:52:59.335-07:002009-08-13T04:52:59.335-07:00Living with you through the troubled times there; ...Living with you through the troubled times there; far from you in The Netherlands.We all have that times of sorrow, pain and lose. But the comfort of the Holy Spirit will come over you when in distress, lose or pain. The name of God: 'I am!' gives us that security. Hope and pray you will find the right ways to go. The love of God will guide you always.Hanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03840377219906583160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-45479004712052790842009-08-12T16:30:41.132-07:002009-08-12T16:30:41.132-07:00It's so comforting to know this blog is here a...It's so comforting to know this blog is here and has all you wonderful people.<br />Thank YouUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10996800097150410593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-63431677766173940712009-08-12T00:56:22.556-07:002009-08-12T00:56:22.556-07:00Dear Mary A. I just want to say
how much agree wi...Dear Mary A. I just want to say<br />how much agree with what you say<br />in your comments regarding Donna<br />and Robert. GOOD ON YOU<br />God bless from Australia<br />Barbie Mbarbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01292586702584367739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-13792977956508247632009-08-11T18:02:14.255-07:002009-08-11T18:02:14.255-07:00I love Van Hulle Family's comment that you get...I love Van Hulle Family's comment that you get goosebumps when you see God's work in progress. I do too. God is very much a part of Donna's blog and bringing people together to share their hurts and to heal from them. I believe God has chosen Donna to lead us all. Thanks Donna, for taking the time to help everyone who comes to this blog, whether they post or just read. You have had alot of issues in your own life recently and the fact that you care enough to continue posting inspirational videos and blogs demomstrates why God chose you. You are a special person and I respect you so much. I appreciate the fact that during the hard times(when you were at CC and had major family issures),you and Robert carried on for God and for your fellow man. God bless you and Robert.mary alvarezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14546326410551272689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-41067902073921922022009-08-11T17:33:53.509-07:002009-08-11T17:33:53.509-07:00Patty I just wanted to send you a note of encourag...Patty I just wanted to send you a note of encouragement with one of my favorite quotes...Prayer creates a path where there is none and turns your stumbling blocks into building blocks...I will add you and your family to my prayer list because I know this must be a very difficult time for all of you but I have faith that the blessings you will reap will be wonderful. <br /><br />Like you I find this blog and all who share their comments to be such an inspiration. I find myself striving and working to become a better person and I get goosebumps when I see Gods work in progress.The Van Hulle Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05487434006737163688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-84596314703000938792009-08-11T17:26:44.699-07:002009-08-11T17:26:44.699-07:00Hi Patty,
Thanks for commenting. God is blessing ...Hi Patty,<br />Thanks for commenting. God is blessing you too, even through all of your struggles with the real estate market, your virus, and any and everything else. Sometimes it's just hard to see it but the sun always appears after the storm. DonnaSchullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17492785568194446403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-68142005900848594682009-08-11T17:15:41.059-07:002009-08-11T17:15:41.059-07:00Donna, Rosemarie, Mary, Barbie, Dana and
Jan- Mic...Donna, Rosemarie, Mary, Barbie, Dana and<br /> Jan- Michael,<br />Thank you for these comments. I have been sitting here feeling sorry for myself as I have a virus that is lasting a little bit too long, also it is too hot here and my husband and I as well as our family are struggling financially as we are in the Real Estate and Construction industry and have been hit very hard. But when I read how all of you cope and have such faith I say to myself "it's okay if you feel this way that through prayer and <br />faith in God things will be better".<br />Jan-Michael I read lots of your comments and you are such an inspiration and Rosemarie I believe I was reading your on One Community.<br />Donna, I am so excited about Robert and can't wait to hear him on the Gathering blog.<br />Blessings to all of you.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10996800097150410593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-31189238090198506672009-08-11T11:06:39.117-07:002009-08-11T11:06:39.117-07:00Donna, you really suffered a lot of pains and went...Donna, you really suffered a lot of pains and went through a very hard time. You are not forgotten. Craying is good. I wish I could easier cray. - I love you and you are in my prayers and all here who need a prayer too. - Blessings RosemarieSwiss Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01715278699185822467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-63409276715399928812009-08-11T08:03:06.412-07:002009-08-11T08:03:06.412-07:00Dear Dana,
I am sure it is very difficult for your...Dear Dana,<br />I am sure it is very difficult for your husband as his father is so ill and he is so far away. It is important to him that you are such a understanding and supportive wife. It is good that he can count on you as so much in life is unpredictable. Yes, I read about your beloved dog and I know first hand how difficult it is to lose a pet. The year before the whole church "thing" came crashing down our daughter, Christina was hospitalized three times and in the middle of her illness my grandmother died and then our dog disappeared. I was overwhelmed with grief and stress and some days I just cried and cried. I thought I would never stop crying. Then just as I was coming out of all of that the problems with the church were escalating. Some days I thought I would self-combust!! Now looking back I see that once again I have been forged and made stronger and grown closer to God. I had to lean on Him harder than ever to get me through the two years of really difficult situations. Dana, never ignore your pain and suffering. It is there for a reason. Embrace it and accept it. It is very real. Go with it, pray about it, lean on God, and suffer for a season. You are in my prayers. <br />Barbie, I know that you too are a brave soul. First your breast cancer and now your dear husband Len and his stroke. You have survived many recent trials. You have been "tested and you have come through as gold"Schullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17492785568194446403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-39627306749242596532009-08-11T06:04:28.510-07:002009-08-11T06:04:28.510-07:00Thanks for your kind words Donna. I enjoy your ins...Thanks for your kind words Donna. I enjoy your inspirational blog so much! Jan-Michael you are a very brave person. My eyes got teary when I read your post. You are a Godly example of how we should handle our trials and tribulations. You handle yours with dignity, gratitude and class. God is so proud of you. I am too! You motivate me to be grateful for difficulties and to look for the blessings within the challenges.<br />Rosemarie, You are obeying Gods commandment to "Honor Thy Mother and Thy Father". It's wonderful that you are such a mature Christian. By overlooking your fathers unkind comments, you show him by example the love of God.mary alvarezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14546326410551272689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-37626403344188283722009-08-11T01:44:30.103-07:002009-08-11T01:44:30.103-07:00Thank you so much Donna for what
you say. I am so...Thank you so much Donna for what<br />you say. I am so pleased that <br />Robert preached at Bobby's service. Yes Robert certainly knew about his topic of Pain.<br />I am looking forward to looking at the blog for the Gathering<br />God bless you all, help, guide<br />and guard you<br />Barbie M from Brisbane, Austbarbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01292586702584367739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-71645197814299796052009-08-10T22:54:17.737-07:002009-08-10T22:54:17.737-07:00Donna, certainly it's not easy to leave their ...Donna, certainly it's not easy to leave their house. They have it since 1981 and let it bild of their own imagination. But my father was always like that, if something don't go his way he is unfriedly and punish the others for their attitude. Manly mum and me. I stopted fighting with him about peanuts. I just show him kindness and compassion. That's the right way for both sides. Hate against hate evoke war in the world or in my case a wee war with my mum and dad. No good! If friends/colleagues do not treat me right I show compassion too. But if we do not come to get to the point I part from them in peace. Again better for both sides. Or if people are negative thinkers I tell them it's better to think positive. I never let me drag down. - My thoughts and prayers are with you lovely Donna and Robert. - RosemarieSwiss Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01715278699185822467noreply@blogger.com