Carol,
         You're sweet.  Actually, my post was meant a bit tongue in 
cheek in response to Phil's post about the end of the world that was 
supposed to happen yesterday.  Sorry for being so cryptic .
         You know Carol, I know that it sounds like I live a very 
busy, hectic life, and I suppose to some people, in comparison, I 
do.  To be truthful, I struggle with a lot of the same feelings and 
questions of myself that you expressed in your post.  I am usually 
the hub in the center of chaos, but I'm rarely out there, 
participating in it.  I struggle with feelings of uselessness as I 
stay home while Greg works two jobs and I have to find rides for my 
kids so that they can go off and pursue their interests.  I often 
struggle with the question, "Why on earth am I here?"  I know, Rick 
Warren says I have a purpose, but it is often hard to see that 
clearly.  I'm just telling you this to let you know that I understand 
better than you think, what thoughts are dancing through your 
mind.  I'm so glad that  we can pray for each other and pick each 
other up to keep going.  That's what the church is all about.
Kathy


At 10:24 AM 8/23/2006, you wrote:
>Yeah, Kathy, I'm here.
>
>Today's very quiet, as are most days for me.  I've had a friend in 
>helping with a couple of computer jobs I couldn't do easily without 
>sight but that's about all.  I keep asking God just what I should do 
>but there are always so many limitations.  I shall be glad when 
>they're all lifted - Heaven's the place!  Mind you, you probably 
>wish things often could quieten down a bit with all that seems to go 
>on your end.
>
>How is your Sunday worship time going?  We seem to be going through 
>a phase when all the men want to stand up and talk a lot and it's 
>difficult to take so much at any one time.  I want to see more all 
>round of God's workings with us, more prayer and praise, more 
>giftings brought and encouragements one to another.
>
>Anyway, perhaps I'm rambling enough now to get this off and let you 
>know someone is at the other end.  I'll also pray some more for your 
>situation as I send this off to you with my love.
>
>--
>Carol - Reading, UK
>
>To you, o Lord, I lift up my soul;
>In You I trust, o my God.  . . .."  PS25:1-2 NIV.
>
>
>----- Original Message ----- From: "Kathy Du Bois" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 2:55 PM
>Subject: August 23
>
>
>>I'm still here!  Anybody else?  Kathy