Monday, June 22, 2009

Today's Thoughts

To all my Blog Friends,

I'm going to be taking a bit of a break from posting blogs for a bit. With all the health issues and it seems some emotional issues that have resulted due to the heart attack, I just need some time to get things in perspective.

I so appreciate your well wishes and prayers, but for this time and this space, I just need to retreat to a solitary place and bask in His presence and healing.

I have been having such difficulty sleeping with being awake until 3:30 - 4:00 a.m., and my mind is racing, racing, racing. I will also be seeking my doctor's input about this, too.

Love you all,
Tamara

30 comments:

  1. Tamara, it goes without saying that I will be praying for you, healing in both mind and body.

    God didn't have me find your site for nothing!

    Feel free to e-mail me any time you need to 'talk'...
    motila12@gmail.com

    wishing you love, peace and God's blessings,

    marcy

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  2. We all need time to reflect and adjust at times. You are in my prayers and in my heart.

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  3. Hi Tamara,
    I came over from a link on marcy's blog, and I just wanted to let you know that I will be praying for you. May you soon recover, and know the presence of the Lord as you walk along this rocky path.
    Love and prayers,
    Mrs.P x

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  4. Praying for you, Tamara. Glad Marcy led me over here. You have a garden here of wonderful seeds for contemplation. I have you in my favorites and will look for your return. Many blessings until then!

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  5. I can understand you wanting to take a break. Rest and Renew!

    I was thinking about 'breaking the habit', and have you tried any of those fake cigarettes?
    I know when I quit, I used to take a pen, pull it apart, and then I used to 'smoke' the pen, it was just pulling the air through the pen case, but something about holding like a cigarette and puffing on it like a cigarette was very relaxing to me, and I think the 'deep breathing' of it all helped to relax me too.

    Best of luck with everything!
    I'll be praying for you.
    All the best,
    Eileen

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  6. Hi Tamara,
    I took Marcy's advice and dropped by to let you know that one more person (me!) will be praying for your.
    I understand about the mind racing comment, I've been there and still have it from time to time. My remedy? I always sing in my heart, "Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know".
    I pray for peace and healing!

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  7. Hi Tamara, Marcy sent us all over to visit you. I wanted to let you know that I had two strokes within three months of each other. I am 51 years old. I was very depressed after them for several months.As a matter of fact, thats why I started blogging. My daughter thought it would be something I could do while SITTING! I think the depression was part of the healing process. My mom went through it as well after her heart attack.She had to have triple bypass surgery.
    I hope and pray that you are able to find peace and healing Tamara!

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  8. Tamara....Know that you are added to my prayer journal. Take the time you need....
    Mama had quadruple by-pass 12 years ago. It was hard at first for her....stages one goes through...but know that this too shall pass. Until then, know that you are being lifted up in prayer.
    I will come back and check on you.
    With many smiles,
    Jackie

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  9. Dear Tamara, Marcy sent me over to visit with you. I wish I would have found your blog earlier. I'm sorry you have been having health issues of late. My hubby has had open heart surgery three times so I understand what a strain having a health issue can have on you as well as your family. Please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you will be able to come back to blogging soon.

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  10. Hi Tamara...first of all...you have a beautiful name...Marcy told me how she enjoys your blog...I came by to pay a visit and let you know we all could use a kind word even from strangers when we aren't feeling our best.Take care and hope you feel better soon.

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  11. Praying for you and the tranquility that will be yours during your respite. You are a delight! Cathy

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  12. Hi Tamara, It is so nice to meet you! I am so sorry to hear that you've not been well. After my father-in-laws heart attack and heart surgery he went through many of the same things you are describing. I think with time will come healing. Your body has been through a lot. For me the blogging has helped me work through some of my sadness that I've had this last year. It's like I'm typing it and letting it go! Kind of therapeutic you might say :)I will be keeping you in my prayers and thoughts..It will get better~~God Bless, Jerelene

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  13. Hi Tamara, you have the same name as my god daughter. I left a comment earlier but don't see it so thought I would post again. I have read just a few of your post and find them very inspirational, I will be back to read more. I hope you feel better soon Tamara and are able to blog again soon. It would be nice to meet you my new friend.... God Bless...Hugs

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  14. Hello Tamara: I was getting caught up on Marcy's posts and read that you are feeling poorly. I wish you a speedy recovery with God's help. I have had many heartfelt prayers answered in my life and I know that yours and your family's and friends prayers for your recovery will be answered. God's blessings and Peace be with you. Mar.

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  15. Hi again, Tamara. It's Wednesday night. I was here yesterday, but I wanted to visit you again and check on you and to also let you know that many many people are thinking of you. Hopefully, you feel it.
    Continue to take care of yourself. Please know that you are being lifted up...every day.
    Smiles,
    Jackie

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  16. This is funny because Jackie decided to leave another message/comment and so did I. Sure wish I had an e-mail to write to you to let you know about all the people praying for you and leaving comments. Hopefully, you will decide to check in again.

    May God be with and heal you in all things.

    blessings and hugs,

    marcy

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  17. Oh Ladies! Your well wishes and prayers have overwhelmed me! You are most kind. My email address: tswerline@cableone.net

    Hugz to you all. I'm walking a bit everyday, and sleep is coming much easier. I even rode a bike for a couple of blocks yesterday. I see the dr. again tomorrow.

    Tamara

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  18. Yah hoo, Tamara, I will post about you again tomorrow so they can check out your comment!

    Please keep on taking good care of yourself as we are all praying for you!

    blessings and hugs,

    marcy

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  19. I'm so glad that you are walking each day, rode the bike, and that sleep is coming easier.
    I'll check back. Until then, know that we rejoice in answered prayers.
    Smiles to you from Jackie

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  20. So very happy and thankful that you have been walking a little and riding the bike. That's great and the deeper sleep will make you feel so much stronger. Keep us posted as you feel up to it. I hope you feel the circle of love surrounding you.

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  21. Good for you Tamara, taking care of yourself should always be a priority. I pray you will be returned to good health and send you best wishes for a wonderful weekend...:-) Hugs

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  22. ".....all manner of things shall be well....." (Mother Julian of Norwich)

    "Sitting Shivah" with you Tamara.

    with love and a big hug
    Angie in England, xx

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  23. Hi again Tamara, Progress is always a good thing. Slow at first but you will be back to feeling yourself again soon. You should start posting again when you have more energy! We all are interested in how you are feeling! Take care now.

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  24. A quick note to say you are remembered today! Cathy

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  25. It's Saturday...and I wanted to stop in and let you know that you are still in my thoughts.
    Smiles and hugs to you,
    Jackie

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  26. Hi Tamara..I just wanted to stop back by and I wanted you to know that I've been thinking of you!! I'm so glad to hear you've been sleeping better and you even rode bicycle!! :) Yeah!!! I'll continue to keep you in my prayers!
    Have a lovely weekend..
    Praying....Jerelene

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  27. Hi Tamara,
    I am so glad you are feeling better and even rode your bicycle. I shall keep you in prayer, and awaiting to see a new blog from you soon. God's Blessings to you.

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  28. Glad you're feeling a little better, Tamara ~ may God continue to bless and heal you day by day :¬)
    Mrs.P xx

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  29. It's late Monday evening, Tamara.
    We're going away for a vacation. I will take my laptop....but in N.C. I will have dialup...so, that will not be blog-friendly. I'll do my best to check on you while I'm gone, but be assured you are with me in thoughts and prayers.
    Always,
    Jackie

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