Bernie's Discussion Forum

Army base tragedy

lucette — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:34:39 GMT

We are so sorry to hear of the horrific killings at the Army Base. Peace to all.

Vicki's Surgery

DreamWeaver — Thur, 05 Nov 2009 19:56:19 GMT

Hi Everyone,

Vicki just posted on Facebook that she is headed to the ER for Gall Bladder surgery. May our prayers be with her!

Ganoderma therapy

jkraker — Thur, 05 Nov 2009 12:01:51 GMT

Good morning! I've been hearing/reading about benefits of ganoderma in cancer treatment. For example, see http://www.cancure.org/ganoderma.htm. There also is some NIH-funded research: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15500944. Has anyone had experience with this? Thanks!

Rules to live by!!

jann — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:11:47 GMT

v Rules from God for 2009

v     1. Wake Up !! to have a
   good day.
   "Today is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad
   in it" Psalms 118:24

v     2. Dress Up !! The best way to
   dress up is to put on a smile. A smile is an inexpensive way to
   improve your looks. "The Lord does not look at the things man
   looks at. Man looks at outward appearance; but the Lord looks at
   the heart."
   I Samuel 16:7

v     3 . Shut Up!! Say nice things and
   learn to listen. God gave us two ears and one mouth, so He must
   have meant for us to do twice as much listening as talking. "He
   who guards his lips guards his soul." Proverbs 13:3

v     4. Stand Up!!..... For what you believe in. Stand for something
         or you will fall for anything.. "Let us not be weary in doing
         good; for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do
         not give up. Therefore, as w e have opportunity, let us do
         good..." Galatians 6:9-10

v     5. Look Up !!...
         To the Lord.
        "I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me."
         Philippians 4:13

v     6. Reach Up for something
        higher. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not
        unto your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge     Him,
        And He will direct your path."
        Proverbs 3:5-6

v     7. Lift Up !!... with prayers.
       "Do not worry about anything;
        Instead PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING."
        Philippians 4:6

                And remember:

        God answers prayer.

I am not terribly religious, I will admit. But this was almost "fun" and certainly uplifting for me this morning!

Have a great day filled with light.

From Bernie - funny!

beth — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:07:54 GMT

Bernie received an email with some funny pics. He forwarded it to me to post so we all could enjoy some laughs. Will post 1 a day - enjoy!

My first poem in a VERY long time!

janice — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:20:48 GMT

How do I learn to live again when so much has been taken away?

This thought keeps me awake all night and encompasses most of my day.

I used to be able to do everything, No task was too much or too hard.

Now I have to psyc myself up To take a walk in my own back yard!

My energy is completely drained! I feel useless, and lifeless, & tired

Im of no use to anyone anymore If I were my boss Id be fired!!

What happened to all my stubbornness? To my will to live and survive?

All my confidence is completely gone And I hate the fact Im alive!!

People say not to focus on myself To focus on God and the heavens

But its really dang hard not to focus on bags When theyre hanging off me 24-7!

I want to have my old self back! The happy and positive me!

Although I search she cannot be found - Think she died after my last surgery!

Saving Breath

Vicki — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:44:25 GMT

Precious one all alone

breathing for us all and none

wherever you choose to be

I am there and so are you with me.

Saving breath that takes us in

and breathes us out as hope again.

One with breath and one with love

in hearts alive eternal sun

shines inside our hearts to say

I am only as your heart can say.

Truth now turns to shadows dark

and hope goes out for want of love.

Breathe love now and orb turns into

love again.

Speak and breathe and love within.

Vicki Woodyard

Funny pics from Bernie

beth — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:40:01 GMT

Hey everyone, Bernie asked me to post some pics - here they are!

Puppies, Kittens, And More - November

beth — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:24:22 GMT

Happy November!

Thanks to all

Char — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:06:09 GMT

I wanted to thank all of you
people here who sent
good thoughts for my
recent mammo

Although, I am near ten years
still get those sweaty palms

It took me a while to get the results
but it seems all is well

and how blessed am I!

I will be celebrating a big birthday
and ten years out.. not quite yet

not putting horse before the cart
but sometimes I can not believe it

Thanks to all

Char

That also means I have
known some of you here
for near 9 years!

Special thoughts out today
to Lucette (hope you recd some mail)

Special Prayer for Miracle

rvandenbosch — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:10:25 GMT

Dear Thrivers,
Bernie's wonderful kitty, Miracle, needs a miracle herself. She is sick and hyperthyroid and having a reaction to her medicine. Please say a special prayer for her and her Mom and Dad. Thank you.

Third Person Poem

Vicki — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:23:03 GMT

Went to Writing for Recovery at Cancer Wellness today. Sitting around the table, I described how I felt when I was having what may have been a gall bladder attack on Monday. I said how I prayed to my guardian angel...and added that Bernie Siegel's guardian angel was Oh, Shit! Everybody howled...

Then the facilitator showed me a book compiled by speakers at a writing for wellness conference. My poem is in it...and that made me happy.

Here it is:

A Third Person Poem

She let them love her. It had been far too long since she did that.

She let them comfort her. It was time to share the burden.

After all she had been through, she welcomed the community

of those whose hearts were open to her weakness and her needs.

Not her strength and coping skills, but to her very admission

of need.

Rose petals fell from a mysterious source. The goddess mourned with her.

The spirits wept with her. And music was heard as shape notes of love.

Hope had the last word. It said, Only good can come of this.

Fonterra creates ice cream to combat chemotherapy side-effects | HEALTH News

beth — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:24:38 GMT

Hey everyone, this is from Lucette, John, and Cathy - from an email they received and wanted to share with us:

Fonterra creates ice cream to combat chemotherapy side-effects | HEALTH News

http://tvnz.co.nz/health-news/medical-ice-cream-cancer-side-effects-3100906

this REALLY puts things in perspective!

janice — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:15:27 GMT

Pastor Jack Hyles -

"I have a burden, Pastor, that I'd like to lay on you."I listened, tho he never knew I had a burden too.
I took a tearful look toward mine;Then his came into view.'Twas plain to see my burden was The larger of the two.
I saw his load alongside mine,And, tho they both were real,The yoke he bore was made of wood, And mine was made of steel.
To him I said, "Come unto me;I'll gladly carry thine";Then whispered unto selfishness,"But who will carry mine?"
I softly laid my burden down To help him his to bear,While knowing that my heavy load I'm not allowed to share.
I'll help him with his burden, then Regain mine after while,When I will sigh and weep once more,While now I force a smile.

I felt the CHAINS OF BONDAGE till A CAPTIVE came to me. He bade me help him break the bands, And aid him to be free.
I saw the fetters binding him,And felt a pity pain.For his were made of little rope,And mine of heavy chain.
I laid aside my heavy chains,So he, my help, could borrow.I'll help free him of bondage now,And think of mine tomorrow.

A DOUBTER knocked at study door;I had an urge to groan, "Why bring your pebble doubt to me,When mine is made of stone?"
I smiled at him and listened, while Believing in my doubt.I laid it down reluctantly,And feigned about a happy shout.

I sat ALONE in darkened room,And felt a shadow's knife. Another came to share with me Some darkness in his life.
As I compared my night with his,His dark possessed a lack.For his was just an evening shade,While mine was midnight black.
I slowly laid my nighttime down,To help him seek for light. I'll tread my dimming path again,When I have made his bright.

A TROUBLED SOUL came to my door,A problem to confide.I had a problem, too, that day;'Twas hard for me to hide.
My problem was a mountain steep,And his was just a hill.My problem was an ocean wide,And his a tiny nil.
Yet, 'tis my lot to fill his need, And put mine on the shelf.For I must lay my heartache down,And hide it from myself.
He told me of a broken heart,While mine was breaking too.I told him of a mending God Who maketh all things new.
He told me of his thirsty soul;I gave him living water.He said he was a broken vase;I told him of the Potter.

Another came when I was SICK To say he had the flu.His fever was a hundred-one,And mine a hundred-two.

Another came when I was FAINT,To say that he was weak.

Another came when I was DUMB,To say he could not speak.

Another WEEPING SEEKER came, For me, his tears to dry.I went alone and wiped my eyes,Then told him not to cry.

Another came when I was TIRED,To say he needed rest.I lifted him with weary arms,And tried to give him zest.

AND NOW, IT'S LATE, and all have gone,Each one to his abode.
So I must find my problems, and Regain my heavy load.
Where is the burden I had borne?I had it while ago!
Where is the problem I must solve?I left it here, I know!
Where is the darkness I once knew?I now see only light.
The chains, the tears, the pains, the fears,Are nowhere now in sight!
I cannot find my broken heart!Where is my fevered brow?
I have a song! the tears are gone!I cannot find them now!
My sickness, now, is turned to health!And trust replaceth fright!
Assurance covers all my doubts;My darkness now is light!

I heard a voice from Heaven say"My child, 'tis always true:When you take care of others' needs,I will take care of you."

bernie interview on air saturday

mdlove — Thur, 29 Oct 2009 15:35:40 GMT

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