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Re: Update: To Daniel's Mom
Jan 13, 2009 9:04 PM
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Hi Chris and all, Any name will be the same, it is the thoughts that matter. I am glad Mark is home. How are you? Happy New Year! I am only logged on since two days ago. I too was stuck. Love you all. Misty714
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Re: Update: To Daniel's Mom
Dec 28, 2008 6:20 PM
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Hi everyone! It has been quite a while since I have posted..life has been so busy lately. I am so glad to read that Mark is home and doing well. This thread is really amazing the way it covers your entire journey through it all. I'm also happy that Daniel is still doing well, Joy! It looks like there haven't been a lot of posts on here lately, so it didn't take me too long to catch up. When I first posted on here in June of 2007 my son was getting ready to enter rehab, I was worried and scared and couldn't sleep at night. Things have changed so much...he is doing very well, has kept the same job for over a year now, and has a very serious girlfriend. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all- I hope this is the year that your dreams continue to come true!!
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Re: Update: To Daniel's Mom
Dec 24, 2008 10:48 AM
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MERRY CHRISTMAS DEAR FRIENDS!!!
Dear Father in Heaven,
Thank you for the gift of your son, Jesus Christ, through whom we can know YOU. Thank you that the little baby born in a humble manger was and is the Savior of the world--the King of Kings who will reign FOREVER!
Thank you that the little baby, Jesus Christ, was a gift through whom we can experience YOUR power and freedom from addictions.
Thank you that through the gift of Jesus and His steadfast love for us, we can love those who are are in bondage...and love those who are unlovely towards us....and love and give to those in great need as You have given to us in our need.
Thank you for Jesus--the Prince of Peace---and by trusting in Him, we can experience peace in the midst of overwhelming turmoil
....thank you that Jesus is a Wonderful Counselor who shows us what to do when we don't know what to do
....thank you that He is an Everlasting Father who cares for us with a greater love than any earthly father is capable of --and loves us deeply when our earthly fathers are absent or have hurt us
....thank you for the gift of salvation that your son Jesus provided for us...
Oh Lord, as we think of the stars which shown down upon the birth of Jesus---help us also to remember the scars of His suffering and sacrifice so that we could live forever with you---where drugs do not consume lives...where heartache, despair, cancer, addiction, pain, broken families, disease will be no more.......thank you that you are with us through the trials and tribulations until then. Give strength and encouragement to all those praying this prayer with me
--to those who still have yet to conquer addictions, give them the gift of victory and power to overcome as they put their trust in YOU
...to those whose hearts are sick because the ones dearest to them are in bondage-- encourage them and give them the strength to endure, the wisdom to respond in ways that will help their loved ones
....to those who loved someone who is no longer here...comfort them...
...to those who are lonely, let them feel Your arms of love and care and assure them that they are not alone
....to those who are calling on you for help with money to pay overwhelming bills, show them a way to make a way where there seems to be no way.
.....to those who have never put their trust in You, reveal your love to them this Christmas....as they witness the beauty of the decorations everywhere celebrating Jesus' birth--fill their hearts with the beauty from heaven.....guide them to accept the greatest Christmas gift of all...
...and as we think of Your incomparably precious gifts to us...help us to realize that our giving to others as You have given to us is the greatest blessing of all......
Thank you Lord for this Christmas that Mark has been united with his family---Oh Lord bless that home with sustaining peace, unbounded joy, steadfast love, goodness, kindness and bountiful provisions.
Thank you for sustaining Daniel's sobriety for nearly two years....for protecting him when he has struggled....for the new job that should enable him to begin building the life he so longs to live....and especially for bringing him to Texas to celebrate this day with his sisters and me---our first Christmas together since before his dad went to be with you.....and before addiction consumed his soul. Thank you for your favor upon his life....and thank you that you have picked him up over and over when he has struggled to desire You FIRST in all his ways.....Strengthen him, give him wisdom, make him a man of prayer and the Word who can be used to testify of your power to help, heal, hope and restore.....bless our brief time together and make a seat open on the flights in the morning so that he gets back to his job on time.....and make him a blessing to all those he works with and serves on Christmas Day.
Thank you for A & E and Intervention through which others can find help, healing and hope....bless each broadcast as you guide those to watch it who can benefit the most.
Thank you that no matter how dark our days may seem that you are always there with us...that the star of Christmas reminds us that Your light shines down upon us
....that it's only in darkness, that we can witness the light of those stars that can't be seen when days are sunny and bright. Just as the stars shine brightest on the darkest of nights, thank you that Your love is revealed the most when we are suffering through dark days---thank you for the stars that remind us that you are always there...that YOU ARE IN CONTROL..no what happens.
Thank you for giving me the joy of knowing, loving and serving You....thank you for the peace that can't be explained that sustained me through the years of Daniel's addiction....and even now when my future seems uncertain and with challenges that I cannot handle alone....
...Oh Lord......thank you for the pain that lets us know when something is wrong ---that makes us aware of our need for You.....and that keeps us from being so attached to this world that we might miss out on the ETERNAL blessings you are preparing for us......but, Lord, I don't want to suffer...I don't want to witness the suffering of others......so give us the strength to endure and relieve our suffering when it becomes unbearable and when it diminishes our ability to be all that you created us to be.
Oh Lord---we cannot understand all the things that happen as they do on earth---but, thank you that You have promised to deliver us from it all...and You have assured us that YOU have OVERCOME.....and thank You that we will one day see how You have worked it all together for good for those who love you---that we will one day witness the beautiful side of the tapestry of life!
May all those praying this prayer with me truly experience YOUR JOY TO THE WORLD!
In Jesus Name, Amen.....
.....my Christmas prayer....Joy, Daniel's Mom
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Re: Update: To Daniel's Mom
Dec 10, 2008 7:06 PM
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Hello to my wonderful Ladies and Gentleman on this wonderful thread. Its me Smoked and it has been a very long time since I posted. Believe and Daniels Mom I am so glad that both of you are still here. Well I am glad that alot of you are still here but, you Ladies have stood strong and tall for a very long time. I havent been on here posting but, I have often thought about Mark and Daniel. I am glad to hear that Daniel is doin good. I havent had time to catch up on hear and dont know if I ever would be able too. So Believe how is Mark and the kids doin? I hope all is well!!! Monica girl where you at? I hope all of you have Happy and Safe Holidays and Hope to hear from you all soon.
P.S. I had a healthy babygirl June of this year!!!
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Re: Update: To Daniel's Mom
Dec 3, 2008 7:55 PM
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Even though I haven't posted for awhile, I've been praying as usual for you precious ones who've I've come to know and love through this forum.
I, too, haven't been able to register under my name of "Daniel's Mom" ...and it automatically kicked me into "The Best Is Yet To Come" ---since, I, too, have a different e-mail.
Christin, since I can't access the private info concerning your phone or e-mail under "Daniel's Mom, "I miss updates in regard to the restoration of your family.
As I was counting my blessings this Thanksgiving, I was giving thanks for God's miraculous restoration of your family this year!!!!!
It's been nearly two years since Daniel's last "methesode"---which is also due to prayers and miracles! Please continue those prayers---I've always prayed that God would bless his life as he did Mark's life--with a wife like you. Daniel told me recently how much he would love to be married to a woman with whom he can be more in love with 40 years from now than when they first met.......he's asked for lots of prayer lately....
Looking forward to learning more...if you still have my private e-mail.....would you send me again your address and phone info......
God bless all of you faithful "Update to Daniel's Mom" friends!
Rejoicing...--for those who trust in the Lord,the best IS yet to come
Joy...Daniel's MOm
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Re: Update: To Daniel's Mom
Nov 10, 2008 4:41 PM
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Hi Chris!!!!!
I not sure how I was able to keep my screen name when ever one else is having so many problems--guess I should not complain though. Glad to see you are here. How is everything? How is Mark doing?
I'll update on my brother---------things are GREAT!!! Just great and I'm so happy and proud of him. He is doing really well. He finished the program at the recovery house he was in and has decided to stay in that area which is about 2 hours from where we live. We think this is great because he feels the support system he has in place is very strong and wants to stay as close to that as possible.
He is not working yet--he is looking for work but hasn't found anything yet. He still is going to meetings daily, sometimes two and meets twice weekly with a counselor.
Chris I hope all is well with you and your family.
Take care!
KrisS
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Re: Update: To Daniel's Mom
Nov 8, 2008 12:42 AM
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To the people who screen these- I want to be able to still use my old screen name of believeinmiracles. When I had to register this new way, it wouldn't let me, maybe because I have a new email. I have had that screen name for over 2 years. Restoration is now fitting due to how my family has been restored after so much hell through Mark's addiction, but people who come on here know me as Believeinmiracles and Not as Restoration. Is there a way that I can change back to my screen name of Believeinmiracles?
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Re: Update: To Daniel's Mom
Nov 8, 2008 12:36 AM
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I changed my screen name to restoration. When I tried to register under Believeinmiracles it wouldn't let me, maybe because I have a new email now. Anyways- I will have to fix my photo on here as well.
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Re: Update: To Daniel's Mom
Nov 8, 2008 12:33 AM
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Finally, I can get in and post. How is everyone? I am doing ok. I can't believe it is already November. Time flies!!!
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Re: Update: To Daniel's Mom
Oct 18, 2008 8:32 PM
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Late last night, I heard screaming and shouting and looked out my front window to witness a gang fight at the end of my driveway. It was very disturbing and initiated flashbacks of the turmoil endured when Daniel was deep in bondage.
As I prayed......and called 911....the disturbance disbursed....but still my heart was greived. I realized that there will be times that remind us of what "used to be"----for the trauma of loving one through addictions will always be a reality that has deeply affected our hearts and life perspective....
however, I was also reminded of the mercy, grace and goodness of God.....that HE is ALWAYS there when we call upon Him......and while being reminded of the terrors of the past was not something I wanted to be reminded of..........I am thankful that by remembering the past....we are assured that no matter what happens GOD IS in control....
and HE WILL sustain us....
HE DOES answer our prayers....and one day we'll truly know the reason for it all..............
Has anyone watched the video of Daniel's update?....it's a testimony of how God REALLY does answer prayer!.........and please keep praying for Daniel......
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Re: Update: To Daniel's Mom
Oct 18, 2008 8:25 PM
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Kim--thank you for the words of encouragement which reminded me that even in the midst of struggles and problems we don't understand, God is with us....
and, He can still use us to help others even when we are in great need ourselves.
No one can understand what you are going though as Jesus can----and while counseling and connection with others is essential for support and comfort during those intense battles for our addicted loved ones....the source of my greatest strength to endure was- and is--to cultivate an attitude of praise and thanksgiving even when I sure didn't feel like praising the Lord or seem to have much to consider being "thankful" for...
....when I didn't know how to pray or what to say----I would praise and thank God for what victories there had been in the past....what was transpiring in the present...and especially for the deliverance that was to come. When I didn't have the strength to even think of my own words to speak in prayer or praise....I would read God's Word to HIM....particularly appropriate were many of the Psalms...
God is with you....even if you don't "feel" Him or "see" Him.....Christin and I have both testified of this.....and one day, you will know just how much He loves you and sustained you through it all.
Christin---oh how I couldn't stop weeping when I received the pictures of you and your precious family---you look like an angel---as the glory of the Lord is upon you......and I am praying every day that your marriage will grow stronger and more beautiful than ever before and your children will know a Dad full of the love they so much need----strong in the Lord and the power of HIS might----and holding steadfast a love for the Lord which is far greater than any "love" he had for anyone or anything else during his days of bondage.
You are truly a BLESSING and INSPIRATION to us all....and, I know the BEST is yet to come!!!
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Re: Update: To Daniel's Mom
Oct 15, 2008 7:50 PM
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Hi! all-
Michael- I'm glad that you're doing well!
Kim- I love that Bible verse!
God is faithful even when it seems like the devil is winning. The devil is defeated!! We are overcomers!
Thank you Jesus!!
Love and Prayers!!!
Chris
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Re: Update: To Daniel's Mom
Oct 14, 2008 5:15 AM
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Hello Chris. Doing well! Thank you for asking!And how are things with you? How are you Joy? And how are your lovely daughters? How is Daniel doing?
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Re: Update: To Daniel's Mom
Oct 13, 2008 12:45 AM
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Psalm 40:1-2, "I waited patiently for the Lord; He turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and the mire; He set my feet upon a rock and gave me a firm place to stand."
I love that verse. I know Ive seen it before, but today I came across it and it meant so much more. I guess that means we just need to be patient and let everything be on Gods time, no matter what we are going through in our lives... he will lift us up out of that "slimy pit" and we WILL be o.k.
I think I am coming to a turning point in my "enabling" with my husband. I am starting a program a church for families of drug addicts. I want to learn to stop focusing my life around my husbands addictions...I need to focus on God first and then I can be a better mom and wife.
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Re: Update: To Daniel's Mom
Oct 11, 2008 7:44 PM
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I have seen the Cleaner. I have enjoyed watching it.
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