tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post907502330058114888..comments2024-03-28T20:57:55.651-07:00Comments on Blessed Are The Pure Of Heart: Send It - I Won't Back Down {Five Minute Friday / Weekend Brew}Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-67198622270078601632015-01-24T05:42:07.419-08:002015-01-24T05:42:07.419-08:00It's chronic pancreatitis, which by now is mor...It's chronic pancreatitis, which by now is morphing into early-stage pancreatic cancer - that is what the doctors promised, and I am symptomatic.<br /><br />No medical insurance, so I can't afford either tests to see exactly what's happening or treatment, which kind of sucks. But when life hands you a lemon, time for lemonade.<br /><br />Or some hard lemon cider.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-91474886046283439682015-01-24T04:42:55.602-08:002015-01-24T04:42:55.602-08:00Curious to know more about what disease you are ba...Curious to know more about what disease you are battling - can you point me to a blog post where you may have shared more?Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14770704692511860749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-78402379012042560052015-01-22T21:10:55.866-08:002015-01-22T21:10:55.866-08:00Aw, Shelli, I seem to have some grit in my eyes, b...Aw, Shelli, I seem to have some grit in my eyes, because they're getting all teared up.<br /><br />Thank you so very, very much.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-43648744498252832422015-01-22T21:10:00.353-08:002015-01-22T21:10:00.353-08:00Thanks, Barbie, and thank you for hosting "We...Thanks, Barbie, and thank you for hosting "Weekend Brew".<br /><br />I get a lot of strength there.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-54917104157049257932015-01-22T21:09:17.516-08:002015-01-22T21:09:17.516-08:00Linda, thank you - Barbara brought home a copy of ...Linda, thank you - Barbara brought home a copy of "Where Is God When It Hurts", and while it will take time, I'll read it.<br /><br />And please pardon the long-delayed response1Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-21316966544529433902015-01-22T21:06:05.256-08:002015-01-22T21:06:05.256-08:00And please excuse my horrible spelling!And please excuse my horrible spelling!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-17889912148506253472015-01-22T21:05:36.151-08:002015-01-22T21:05:36.151-08:00I'm so sorry about your son; seeing a child wi...I'm so sorry about your son; seeing a child with cancer is unimaginably hard.<br /><br />And thank you so much for the prayers. (And please exxcuse my delay in replying, it's bee a bit rough.)Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-64357699770002033732015-01-22T21:04:32.530-08:002015-01-22T21:04:32.530-08:00Deanna, you've warmed my heart; thank you so m...Deanna, you've warmed my heart; thank you so much. And please excuse the delay in responding; it's been a long week.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-71313143255386646822015-01-22T21:03:41.627-08:002015-01-22T21:03:41.627-08:00Marcy, thank you so much, and please excuse my del...Marcy, thank you so much, and please excuse my delayed response; the past few days were a bit rough.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-74080578600934461982015-01-20T08:58:04.047-08:002015-01-20T08:58:04.047-08:00So admire you. I think God's smiling on you. W...So admire you. I think God's smiling on you. What a blessing you are!Shelli Littletonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00136640834514348086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-64764434488739206342015-01-18T20:33:21.801-08:002015-01-18T20:33:21.801-08:00"So God's here, bracing me against the wi..."So God's here, bracing me against the wind. It's me who has to stand. It's me who has to puke. But God's lacing my boots tighter, and yelling GET UP when I fall." Fight on, Andrew! Thank you for sharing your journey at The Weekend Brew!BARBIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537827307867912139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-72721580376364183952015-01-18T12:31:45.074-08:002015-01-18T12:31:45.074-08:00I doubt any lightning bolts are going to come flyi...I doubt any lightning bolts are going to come flying at you any time soon, Andrew. The Lord is a warrior, mighty in battle. He fights with you, for you. But your hurt and pain touch His heart, for He is compassionate.<br /><br />Jesus wept.<br /><br />I know you're probably not up to reading, but if you are, you just might appreciate Philip Yancey's books, particularly 'Where is God When It Hurts' and 'Disappointment with God.'<br /><br />http://philipyancey.com/<br /><br />No pat answers there.<br /><br />Praying for peace for you even as we speak, Andrew ...Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-75655778997846661302015-01-17T18:53:36.254-08:002015-01-17T18:53:36.254-08:00Yes, keep standing-- God is there. I am offering a...Yes, keep standing-- God is there. I am offering a prayer for you. I have some understanding because my son had cancer. Thank-you for leaving a comment on my blog.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00269975297675938990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-27423197656113087152015-01-17T08:43:22.746-08:002015-01-17T08:43:22.746-08:00You are a warrior. God doesn't punish us with...You are a warrior. God doesn't punish us with sickness, that is a result of this fallen world. Yet God uses our struggles for good even when we can't see it. You inspire those who watch you fight and still keep the faith. Yes it is hard, and sometimes questions may arise as to what God is doing and why, but the fact that you still trust God...that speaks louder than anything else you may say.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13110917830037408321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-35113645291562928262015-01-16T21:51:33.624-08:002015-01-16T21:51:33.624-08:00"It's a life lived in opposition to fear ..."It's a life lived in opposition to fear and despair ". Dang. I have no words for you Andrew, except that you are one hell of a fighter. Peace on you, friend. Marcy Nell Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17252445277218171136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-24973284133668708002015-01-16T21:40:22.685-08:002015-01-16T21:40:22.685-08:00Meredith, thank you. That is indeed our God!Meredith, thank you. That is indeed our God!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-3554717506162233772015-01-16T21:38:34.189-08:002015-01-16T21:38:34.189-08:00Jeanne, words fail me, Thank you so very, very muc...Jeanne, words fail me, Thank you so very, very much.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-75106319675031898652015-01-16T21:37:09.330-08:002015-01-16T21:37:09.330-08:00Thank you Lisa...I hope you're right! A pissed...Thank you Lisa...I hope you're right! A pissed-off God would be sort of the last thing I would want to face at the moment.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-65873125357315376032015-01-16T21:17:38.409-08:002015-01-16T21:17:38.409-08:00Exactly! I think you've got God taped; His Lov...Exactly! I think you've got God taped; His Love drowns out the noises of hell.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-72966392158113868842015-01-16T13:36:43.065-08:002015-01-16T13:36:43.065-08:00You and your journey continue to inspire me. I lov...You and your journey continue to inspire me. I love the thought of God handing you the mags as you have to keep shooting. That is our God, isn't it? Praying for you.Meredith Bernard https://www.blogger.com/profile/04373819837517547319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-88003356678499145082015-01-16T10:26:10.904-08:002015-01-16T10:26:10.904-08:00Andrew, praying for you. I love your determination...Andrew, praying for you. I love your determination to live well, to live fully. <br /><br />This? "And yes, I have a life. It's a life lived in opposition to fear and despair. It's a life that will be on the side of good, even when there no good left." Victorious words here.<br /><br />You are priceless, and valued, Andrew!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-14269020622527012022015-01-16T09:52:07.064-08:002015-01-16T09:52:07.064-08:00I don't think you're going to piss God off...I don't think you're going to piss God off. He's probably saying, "Fight on!" He made you to be a warrior. Your toughness AND your faith are inspiring. Praying for you.Lisa notes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-9980304277349041912015-01-16T02:31:26.175-08:002015-01-16T02:31:26.175-08:00Yep that's right. Who's to blame for the ...Yep that's right. Who's to blame for the sickness and suffering? Not God - we have an enemy of our souls... we might wonder why God seems slow in coming to our aid, or alleviating suffering, but let us take the time to boast in his goodness, his unchanging, loving nature in defiance of all the hordes of hell who shriek otherwise. I will not join their cat-calls either. God is love... and He is sufficient. from #fmfparty<br />(PS don't think God has a problem with strong feelings or expressing it - He's taken worse from me along the way too, and amazingly... I'm still here)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com