Totally agree, Dave.

The problem is, nobody in the church wanted this post, even if paid by 
someone else!  <GRRR>

--
Carol
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Stahl" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 12:59 AM
Subject: Re: To Carol and Everyone: (was) WHAT'S GOING ON WITH ME?


> "Where is the church?" is one of the wisest questions anyone can ask these 
> days.  I do not believe the church is where it thinks it
> is.
> It seems to me that the church thinks it is doing the will of the Lord, by 
> teaching a diluted version of the Gospel.  It should not
> only be boldly
> proclaiming the whole Word of God, but practicing it as well.  With a few 
> exceptions, the church of today is falling far short of
> its
> responsibilities; and the sad thing is that it doesn't even seem to 
> notice!
> April's Dave in Ohio
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Teri Van Pelt" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2007 1:39 AM
> Subject: To Carol and Everyone: (was) WHAT'S GOING ON WITH ME?
>
>
> Carol and Everyone,
> Boy could I ever relate to your email.  I am disabled too.  Not physically 
> blind
> though.  I have many needs just trying to get through my day.  But, 
> because
> my desability is not as visable many wonder why I can't work etc.  I 
> wonder
> too sometimes.  I deal with all kinds of depressive disorders.  and many 
> other
> things.  My house is a wreck.  I am going to be receiving nursing and aide 
> help
> as soon as it is approved.  But, I have one question.  Where is the 
> Church?
> You know the ones who are to visit us and help us.  I don't think we 
> should
> have to have hired help per sey.  I am so lonely and greived.  I simply 
> have
> trouble getting around to places.  My poor best friend is stressed to the 
> limits
> and her resources to help me are running thin.  When you do have help come
> they usually so Not into it as a caring position.  It seems just a way to 
> make a
> living.  So many things are done half ____(you know feel in the blank)  I 
> have
> been crying for days.  I am having physical trouble in my muscles and I am
> terribly sleep deprived.
>
> Carol FYI.  If you have Medicare or Medicaid in many cases they will pay 
> for
> assistance.  Also, They have many alternative assisted living arrangements 
> in
> various places that will assist you as well as give you independce.
>
> I am so glad you shared Carol.  It helped me to get in touch with my
> frustrations of late.  Where do you live?  Much blessings to all. Tee