OCD SUPPORT GROUP - SESSION 50 - AKA THE CLAYMENTIA THREAD

[woodstock854]

SESSION 50, OH MY GOODNESS, OH MY GOODNESS, OH MY GOODNESS!!!

Here is how we started:

Welcome, everyone to the very first meeting of the "OCD Support Group". (Obsessive Clay Disorder)

I am shy, so I walk slowly into the room and find a seat in the back. The meeting begins and there is a room full of claymaniacs. It is very quiet. I raise my hand very slowly. Pamela notices and asks, " Do you have something to share?" My knees are shaking, but I am able to finally get the words out.
"Hi. My name is Woodstock. And I suffer from OCD." The room erupts with applause. I hear so many things around me..."Welcome, Woodstock, what a great step to admit that!" "I do, too..." "We're all with you..." And I knew immediately that I have come to the right place.

We all talk about it, and joke about it, but this can be a serious subject,too. I love Clay, but quite honestly, I have worried about why I spend SO much time listening to him, downloading everything..talking about him on-line , taping EVERY TV show . And more than anything, simply thinking about him night and day. He enters my thoughts in the middle of just about everything! What is going on???
I am a 50-year-old (yikes) wife and mother of three children aged 18, 21 and 23. I have a career and am involved in many things. Then somehow, Clay has entered the picture and I fear he has taken over more of my life than I care to admit.

I realized awhile back that I suffered from OCD. But it was hard to admit to anyone. My 18-year-old son kept telling me that I was obsessed, and after awhile, I began to think he was right. And I spent night and day wondering what was wrong with me. Why are my thoughts going to Clay in the middle of a a school lesson or a church sermon? Why can't I wait to get home and turn on a Clay CD or check out claymaniacs.com to get new info on Clay? If Clay was going to be on a TV station that I didn't get, I HAD to find someone to tape it for me. I was beginning to think I was losing my mind. REALLY!!!

Then I found claymaniacs. It has been wonderful for me to talk to you. The more I got to know you guys, the more I was able to let it all hang out. And what did I learn? I'm NOT the only one. There is something about this guy that grabs you and wraps around your heart, and you're hooked. You are NOT going crazy, I have come to learn after talking to so many of you. I get pms and e-mails from people after I have posted something I couldn't admit anywhere else, and I realize I'm not alone! And it has been a great comfort to me. It took a little while, but I now know that I'm OK. And I feel much better. Now, I am enjoying Clay SO MUCH MORE, because I am not worrying about myself.

Let me make this perfectly clear: I am not over my OCD! I still think about Clay all the time (24/7?) and listen to him sing(OMG) constantly, and download, and chat about him. But I no longer worry that there is something wrong with me. I know I am not alone. There is something so very special about this man. He is the whole package. Because I was able to feel better after admitting things to you guys here, I decided that this is a thread that is needed here. Here is your place to vent. Admit your feelings, or confess something that you have thought or done. It is our hope that by doing that, you will find out that it's OK and you will stop worrying about yourself, and now be able to enjoy Clay even more. I hope this is a place everyone can come back to as needed.

Rules, rules, rules.... Everyone must promise to be kind, respectful, non-judgemental, and supportive. (Easy for claymaniacs.) Again, this is your place to get something off your chest, or just admit your OCD and accept it. So, let the discussions begin!
Just for fun, if you join in the conversation, you then become an official charter member of the OCD Support Group, and can add that to your signature if you wish. I look forward to each and every one of your posts.
Woodstock
P.S. Please feel free to pm me.

That was the beginning of Session 1. Here's a little history...

Session 1 went from April 20 - June 26, 2004 2036 posts 17,198 views
Session 2 went from June 26 - July 12, 2004 1986 posts 17,281 views
Session 3 went from July 12 - July 24, 2204 1921 posts 14,518 views
Session 4 went from July 24 - August 4, 2004 1996 posts 15,658 views
Session 5 went from Aug. 4 - Aug. 14, 2004 2064 posts 16,155 views
Session 6 went from Aug. 14 - Aug. 24, 2004 2045 posts 15,900 views
Session 7 went from Aug. 24 - Aug. 30, 2004 1954 posts 13,951 views
Session 8 went from Aug. 30 - Sept. 7, 2004 2093 posts 15590 views
Session 9 went from Sept. 7 - Sept. 14, 2004 1950 posts 13575 views
Session 10 went from Sept. 14 - Sept. 18, 2004 1943 posts 12326 views
I think a world record!!!!!
Session 11 went from Sept. 18 - Sept. 22, 2004 1926 posts 12254 views
Another 4 day session!!!!
Session 12 went from Sept. 22 - Sept. 26, 2004 1972 posts 12871 views
Another 4 day session!!!! Is that the theme?????
Session 13 went from Sept. 26 - Sept. 30, 2004 2114 posts 12980 views
Session 14 went from Sept. 30 - Oct. 7, 2004 1660 posts 13282 views
Session 15 went from Oct. 7 - Oct. 12, 2004 2031 posts 13709 views
Session 16 went from Oct. 12 - Oct. 22, 2004 1970 posts 15314 views
Session 17 went from Oct. 22 - Oct. 28, 2004 1902 posts 14064 views
Session 18 went from Oct. 28 - Nov. 5, 2004 2057 posts 15989 views
Session 19 went from Nov. 5 - Nov. 12, 2004 2106 posts 16228 views
Session 20 went from Nov. 12 - Nov. 18, 2004 2284 posts 14794 views
Session 21 went from Nov. 18 - Nov. 22, 2004 2036 posts 12286 views
(Session 21 was a WILD one, BTW)
Session 22 went from Nov. 22  - Nov. 26, 2004 2034 posts 11846 views
Session 23 went from Nov. 26 - Nov. 30, 2004 2084 posts 12873 views
Session 24 went from Nov. 30 - Dec. 7, 2004 2040 posts 13357 views
Session 25 went from Dec. 7 - Dec. 17, 2004 2030 posts 14174 views
Session 26 went from Dec. 17 - Dec. 28, 2004 2006 posts 14438 views
Session 27 went from Dec. 28 - Jan. 3, 2005 2025 posts 14000 views
Session 28 went from  Jan. 3 - Jan. 8, 2005 1988 posts 12802 views
Session 29 went from Jan. 8 - Jan. 11, 2005 2217 posts 13656 views
Session 30 went from Jan. 11 - Jan. 17, 2005 2019 posts 15204 views
Session 31 went from Jan. 17 - Jan. 23, 2005 2132 posts 15356 views
Session 32 went from Jan. 23 - Jan. 29, 2005 2023 posts 15372 views
Session 33 went from Jan. 29 - Feb. 5, 2005 1968 posts 16194 views
Session 34 went from Feb. 5 - Feb. 10, 2005 2038 posts 15441 views
(Session 34 was the first Claymentia Thread)
Session 35 went from Feb. 10 - Feb. 16, 2005 1998 posts 14982 views
Session 36 went from Feb. 16 - Feb. 22, 2005 2100 posts 14827 views
Session 37 went from Feb. 22 - Feb. 26, 2005 2020 posts 14321 views
Session 38 went from Feb. 26 - Mar. 4, 2005 2135 posts 15622 views
Session 39 went from Mar. 4 - Mar. 10, 2005 1964 posts 16285 views
Session 40 went from Mar. 10 - Mar. 16, 2005 1974 posts 15202 views
Session 41 went from Mar. 16 - Mar. 22, 2005 1955 posts 15441 views
Session 42 went from Mar. 22 - Mar. 28, 2005 2029 posts 15835 views
Session 43 went from Mar. 28 - Apr. 6, 2005 2021 posts 16702 views
Session 44 went from Apr. 6 - Apr. 13, 2005 2015 posts 17880 views
Session 45 went from Apr. 13 - Apr. 20, 2005 2033 posts 16567 views
Session 46 went from Apr. 20 - Apr. 26, 2005 2015 posts 15295 views
Session 47 went from Apr. 26 - Apr. 30, 2005 2003 posts 16359 views
Session 48 went from Apr. 30 - May 7, 2005 2010 posts 18136 views
Session 49 went from May 7 - May 14, 2005 1995 posts 17215 views

And now on to Session 50.  WHO WOULD EVER HAVE THOUGHT??? We are moving along. I am SO happy so many of you have stayed around for the long haul, and welcome each and every new friend here. I say WOW!!!!! Good times with good friends. That is what this is all about.

I am no longer including a detailed description of our Therapy Center (just pretend, for those of you that are new.) I will just say that we meet in a Cyber Cottage on a Street With No Name. We have to continue the THUD room, as it is such an important part of our therapy. So please feel free to frequent it as needed. For more details, please read a past thread.(Located in the Archives.) And Pepe did ask for a Cybermaid to come in once a month. These girls have always been high maintenance, but worth it.

As for the rules, these are to keep the place somewhere we all are proud to come to:
I will repeat the rules, because we now have 6!!! At the request of Bocaqueen, we have added #6:
YOU MUST BE: 1. kind 2. respectful 3. non-judgemental 4. supportive
AND 5. YOU MUST NEVER SAY THE "s" word. (sorry). No need to apologize for thoughts and feelings. 6. No dieting when at OCD meetings. Period.

And I am going to take it upon myseslf to add a suggestion (one that many people make to me), but not make it a rule. It is your choice as your time allows. But I am going to say that if you don't have time PLEASE DON'T FEEL LIKE YOU HAVE TO KETCHUP !!! Jump in and say hi, tell us what is up in your Clay world, and have good conversation. Yes, you may miss someone's post, but we never want being here to be so time-consuming that it causes frustration, family problems, or a cause to drive you away. We never want ANYONE to feel they need to address each person. It is simply impossible and no one expects it anymore. If some people choose to do that, it is their choice, but simply not expected. We have grown so big, and happily so!!! So, let's just jump in, read one page behind, and enjoy the conversation. Not a rule!!!! Just something that has been suggested to me many times...

And our OCD pact: No hard feelings if someone doesn't mention you in their post. We are getting far too big for that to ever be a reality again, but we are blessed by many new friends. We are a happy group here. And we intend to keep it that way.

Every now and then someone pms with me a concern, idea, or observation. I appreciate and take to heart each and every pm. I feel we are all equal in this thread, equal partners, but because I started this thread some people come to me, and I am happy to help if I can. Recently, someone came to me asking me to remind everyone that we are a PG thread, we are "family friendly", as Clay would see it, and we do welcome in friends of all ages. If the spirit moves you, and you feel your comments may not be within PG, claymaniacs does have a place for this, and it is the Black Leather Pants thread in Got Clay. Thank you for understanding this. I do not think we have crossed the line, in my opinion, but it does not hurt to bring this subject up as one of concern to some OCDers.

This has come up again. People want to have fun here, and we do, don't we??? Let it continue, but we welcome friends of all ages, so let us keep it PG.

So, WELCOME one and all to Session 50 of the OCD Support Group. I hope you are comfortable in our home away from home. Please feel free to join in and be a part of a warm and caring group.

Love you all!!!! Thanks for hanging around so much that we had to start Session 50. May the session begin!!!

Love you guys,
Woodstock X50

[Her]

We’ve grown to be so big…one big, happy, caring family. Woodstock had asked for a description of our OCD Meetings—I’m going beyond the furnishings, rooms and décor and from the anniversary party I bring you some of these beautiful, heartfelt words that to me, really explain who/what we are all about is most appropriate:

Our Claylove goes on. And on and on and on….. What he has inspired here is unbelievable. We get up every day and look for each other. We have gone to concerts with what once were strangers. We have flown across the country to meet girlfriends at the Social – all in the name of Claylove. And the friendship goes on…..
So I decided to put together a “salute” to one year of the OCD. But I realized I could not possibly cover 45 Sessions and over 5000 pages. So I have put together a walk down Memory Lane of Session 1 and how we got started. I have asked that you all put together yoWe’ve grown to be so big…one big, happy, caring family. Woodstock had asked for a description of our OCD Meetings—I’m going beyond the furnishings, rooms and décor and from the anniversary party I bring you some of these beautiful, heartfelt words that to me, really explain who/what we are all about is most appropriate:

Our Claylove goes on. And on and on and on….. What he has inspired here is unbelievable. We get up every day and look for each other. We have gone to concerts with what once were strangers. We have flown across the country to meet girlfriends at the Social – all in the name of Claylove. And the friendship goes on…..
So I decided to put together a “salute” to one year of the OCD. But I realized I could not possibur memories of first finding the OCD and your thoughts. Woody
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I DON'T THINK I COULD HOLD ANY OF YOU ANY DEEPER IN MY
HEART THEN I HAVE IN THIS PAST YEAR. I LAUGH WITH YOU,
CRY WITH YOU, EVEN BE NAUGHTY WITH YOU, BUT MOSTLY I
HAVE SHARED AND LOVED ALL OF YOU. I COULDN'T EVEN
IMAGINE MY LIFE RIGHT NOW WITHOUT OUR OCD GROUP.
THANK YOU WOODY FOR STARTING THIS THREAD, LORRAINE
FOR CONVINCING ME TO COME IN, CLAY FOR MAKING IT ALL HAPPEN AND TO ALL OF YOU FOR MAKING ME COMPLETE! LOVE YOU ALL,
LINDA
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I was just too shy to post at the time. Jerry told me about this thread and I made friends with Lindsey before and she told me I should join in too. I'm glad I decided to post here cause there was no where else where I've been so welcomed. I thank you all for that. This is the best group of people I've ever meet. Also it's amazing seeing how we all have the same feelings for Clay.We are wild over him and love him so much and support him in everything. I've never been happier sharing my feelings with Clay and talking to you all everyday. Also it touches my heart how we are all here for each other like when a person is sick like JJ, we band together and prayer for her for for anyone else that is sick, has problems and needs comfort. That's what great friends are for. Each and every one of you are special. I now consider everyone here my friends and I care and I love you all.  This is my 2nd family. I would never want to leave.I hope to get to meet a lot of you someday. Tiffany
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YOU NAME IT WE HAVE DONE IT ON HERE, MY KIDS STILL DO NOT UNDERSTAND THIS BUT OH WELL,I ENJOY MY TIME ON HERE CANNOT THINK OF ANYPLACE I WOULD RATHER BE,ANYTIME I HAVE GOOD NEWS AND BAD I CAN SHARE IT,WITH FRIENDS AND NOT BE JUDGED WISH LIFE WAS LIKE THIS. AMAZED AT THE PEOPLE I HAVE MET TRULY WONDERFUL,NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD FLY ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO ATTEND 3 CONCERTS,PLUS DRIVING TO THE OTHERS, ENJOYED MEETING EVERYBODY SO MUCH,AND HOPE TO BE GOING THIS SUMMER ONCE AGAIN. LOVE, GLORY NOTE
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What a wonderful, wonderful year. I just want to say that this place and Clay have been my lifeline for the last year. I can always come here no matter what my mood and I always feel better when I leave. We have laughed together, cried together and always we have loved each other. I wish that Clay knew how many people he has brought together who truly love him and love each other. All I can say is this in one wonderful place to call home, and I look forward to another year together. Janet
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NEEDLESS TO SAY, I DON'T SAY TO MUCH ABOUT MY PRIVATE LIFE. SO MANY OF YOU CALL THIS THEIR SECOND FAMILY AND I HAVE TO TELL YOU THAT THE OCD IS PRETTY MUCH MY FIRST FAMILY. IN THE EARLY DAYS I WAS A LITTLE SHY, I WAS AFRAID I MIGHT SAY THE WRONG THING, AS YOU CAN TELL BY THE NUMBER OF POSTS I HAVE SINCE JOINING THE CLAYMANIACS IN 2003. THE WARMTH AND UNDERSTANDING HERE MADE ME VERY COMFORTABLE IN NO TIME. PEOPLE THAT LOVE CLAY ARE VERY SPECIAL PEOPLE INDEED. THERE IS NOT A WORD IN OUR VOCABULARY THAT CAN DESCRIBE ALL THE GOOD CLAY HAS DONE. ALTHOUGH I HAVE NOT MET ANY OF YOU IN PERSON I KNOW YOUR HEART AND THAT IS SO MUCH MORE IMPORTANT THAN SEEING WHAT YOU LOOK LIKE. I ADORE ALL OF YOU.HUGS, PEPE
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I never thought that I would be a part of a place that is so loving of so many different people and have that love returned. All this by people who I had never met until Clay came into my life. So many people here help each other out by letting friends come and stay with them. They pick them up at airports, and take them out to dinner. Sometimes, they even buy them a ticket to a concert because they know that they won’t be able to see Clay any other way. Maybe it’s a CD or even a red thong that is sent! Maybe it’s something as simple as a ‘Get Well Card’ or ‘I’m Thinking of You’ card or even flowers that are sent. No matter what it is, or what is needed, someone here will help out someone else. We have become a close nit family. If someone is ‘missing’ for a few days, someone will try to contact them to make sure everything is OK. I am so very proud to be a part of this group of wonderful people. Spikee
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To my OCD brothers and sisters:
You have woven your hearts together with mine in the name of Clay, but most of all, my life is intertwined with all of you from all over the country. I can’t believe that I am so blessed to have so many wonderful friends here.


To Clay... Thank you for making it possible for me to have my life enriched with so many amazing people who have hearts of pure gold. You are one compassionate, loving and caring individual. I am not surprised that those are the same characteristics as my OCD family.  Liz
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REMEMBER, ALWAYS SPREAD THE CLAYLOVE!!![/size][/quote]

[Tiffany]

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[Bocaqueen]

PRAYER GROUP'S PRAYER LIST

Welcome to The OCD's Prayer Group Many of our OCD members have expressed a desire to share our Love, Care and Concern for each other through the Love and Faith we share in Our Lord. This has resulted in starting a Prayer Group that will pray together, simulataneouly, in private, everyday at 10:00PM .

We will include a Prayer List that will keep members abreast of the intentions that will be focused upon for each individual on the list. We will have an overall coverage of certain daily inclusions, Urgent/"SOS's" to God as emergencies arise as well as circumstances that we are aware of or that the individual has they, themselves requested.

We are doing this away from the main pages as not to offend anyone who is not of likemindedness. We ask that as we respect your decision not to join us in Prayer, that you accept our need as believers to minister to each other in this fashion.

We do, however, invite you to read our list, and if you would like to, just take the time to think good thoughts and well wishes for those who are suffering or in need.

I hope you all bear with me in overseeing this list. If you find I have not included someone., it is either because they requested not to be included or that I am not sure where you stand on this issue. If you would like to be added to the list, please PM me with your request. If I have added you in error, my apologies and please notify me thru PM asap.

Everyone who is part of this group will be listed daily. If there is nothing beside your name, it is either I am not sure if something that you told me was announced publicly or privately to me and therefore for privacy issues, I would not take the chance to include it. Know that if it is not there and I am aware of it, as any of you may know things about one another that we ALL are not privy to....please remember to include those in your private prayers. ------------------------------------------------------------
Let us begin:

LORD,
WE GATHER HERE TOGETHER TO GIVE THANKS AND PRAISE FOR ALL YOUR WONDROUS GIFTS. WE ASK THAT YOU LOOK UPON US WITH MERCY AND GRANT US FORGIVENESS. MAY WE LIVE EACH DAY REMEMBERING THAT WE ARE YOUR CHILDREN AND ARE TO CARRY OUT YOUR WILL. PLEASE PROTECT US FROM ALL EVIL AND GIVE US THE DIRECTION TO FULFILL OUR SOJOURN HERE. WE ASK NOT ONLY FOR OURSELVES, BUT FOR ONE ANOTHER. KYRIE ELEISON........AMEN


DAILY PRAYER'S:


FOR ALL OUR CLAYMANIAC FRIEND'S AND FOR
CLAY AIKEN The Catalyst which has brought us all together:

FATHER, WE ASK FOR YOUR PROTECTION, AND THAT YOU MAY GRANT US HEALTH, COURAGE, COMFORT, HAPPINESS, STRENGTH, PEACE, AND HOPE.  MAY YOU FILL US WITH LOVE AND KINDNESS AND KNOWLEDGE, SO WE MAY SPREAD YOUR WORD AND DO YOUR WILL...AMEN  


URGENT:

CLAY AIKEN: Most merciful Father...our prayers are for Your obedient steward, Clay.  Lord, Clay does Your work utilizing his beautiful voice for Your praise and glory and the benefit of children and all people..we ask that you guide him to where he can best share Your love and aid those without a voice.  Thank you for this young messenger you've sent to us who exemplifies doing Your will and sharing Your word.  We pray for Clay's protection...please keep him safe on whatever path he may be at the moment.  Keep Clay strong for the journey ahead.  Let his good deeds shine forth and forever change the lives of the less fortunate who have been victims of horrendous hardship.
 
Also, we ask that You watch over Clay's brother, Brett, who is serving in the military and is now in Iraq . Please, keep their Mother, Faye Parker strong, in the midst of such worry for both of her beloved sons. Father, grant us, these, our urgent requests.


JULIE....LORD, YOU HAVE CALLED OUR DEAR SWEET FRIEND HOME.  JULIE HAS SUFFERED SO IN THIS LIFE, AND WE ASK THAT YOU BLESS HER WITH THE MOST GLORIOUS NEW EXISTENCE, NOW THAT SHE HAS RETURNED HOME.  SURROUND JULIE WITH ALL HER LOVED ONES THAT HAVE GONE BEFORE HER AND HOLD HER IN YOUR LOVING ARMS THAT WILL CARE FOR HER ALWAYS.

WE ASK THAT YOU COMFORT JULIES FAMILY, ESPECIALLY HER DAUGHTER, SISTER'S AND BROTHER.  WE TOO , ASK FOR YOUR COMFORT AS WE HURT OVER THE LOSS OF OUR BELOVED FRIEND.

Bocaqueen/Susan....Loving Lord, Susan's dear friend Tony has been diagnosed with Cancer of the Lungs and it is also in his Sternum.  Tony only has a 35% chance of surviving even with Chemo and Radiation.  Please, we ask You to lay Your hands on Tony and heal him of this terrible disease.  Give strength to Tony and Dale and carry them through this most difficult time.

Glory...Most merciful Lord...we come to You on behalf of our precious Glory.  Tomorrow, Glory is undergong a Cat Scan.  We know that you be there with her, and ask that all tests will come out negative.  Father please comfort our friend as she is extremely worried about her health and other things gong on in her life right now.

Havinaclayaffair/LoraFather, our dear friend is going through a lot of changes in her life at the moment.  Things are getting better day by day.  We ask that You be by her side and give her all the support that she will need to continue to deal with her situation.

Houstonclayfan/Colleen:Loving Father, we humbly beseech you to surround Colleen and her unborn babies with Your Light, Love and protection.  Keep Colleen and those precious girls safe and healthy.

JJ/Joyce: Father of mercy our Joyce is suffering so and also emotionally drained.  We beg You to give Joyce hope, courage and strength to fight this terrible battle....keep Joyce free of pain and heal her of all ill.....There is has been too much grief for our friend Joyce and her family.  We ask that You carry this family through all their many trials.

 Father, we come to You with heavy hearts...we have received terrible news that our beloved Joyce's Cancer has returned.  Please, we beg You, we implore You....please Let our Joyce go back into remission once again.  Lay Your healing hands upon her and pull out all of this evil invader, leaving Joyce Cancer Free forever.  Give strength and courage, hope and will to our dear friend, and also we send out our love and prayers for her husband, Alan as he cares for his precious wife. This family already bears too many burdens.  Lord, this family has suffered so much this past year.. we IMPLORE You to heal their pain. Please Dearest Father, heal this family who has so much to cope with. Joyce's Little niece Lauren is in constant need of Your healing as well and is facing surgery very soon. Please, Carry Them through these trials they must endure. Heal Lauren O Lord, if it be Your will, as you are the Master Physician.  

Her/Jayne...Father, our dear friend is hurting badly and is travelling down an unknown road right now.  Please, we ask that You guide her to a place where she will be happy and at peace with her decisions.  Lord, please watch over Your precious child and Carry her through these difficult times.  We will help You Father...we too, will carry our beloved friend.


Phillyluvsclay/Theresa:FATHER OF MERCY, OUR BELOVED FRIEND THERESA AND HER FAMILY HAVE SUFFERED A TERRIBLE TRAGEDY. HER COUSIN LINDA HAS 15 BROKEN BONES IN HER BODY FROM A CAR CRASH AND HER COUSIN COLLEEN HAS COME HOME TO YOUR LOVING ARMS.  LORD, YOU ARE THE DICTATOR OF ALL THINGS...WHAT WE MAY FIND MEANINGLESS AND CRUEL SURELY MUST HAVE A BIGGER PURPOSE THAN WE ARE AWARE OF WHILE WE ARE HERE ON THIS EARTH.

WE ALSO SEND URGENT PRAYERS ON BEHALF OF HER COUSINS, JACKIE, PEGGY, LINDA, MARY WHO LOST NOT ONLY THEIR MOTHER ( THERESA'S AUNT LUCY) BUT THEIR SISTER LUCILLE AS WELL.

THERE ARE SO MANY WHOM THIS TRAGEDY AS AFFECTED LORD....THE ENTIRE FAMILY, FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, CO-WORKERS.........WE IMPLORE YOU FOR ALL OF THESE PEOPLE WHOM ARE SUFFERING, THAT THEY MAY LOOK AND SEE THE ONE SET OF FOOTPRINTS....YOUR FOOTPRINTS....SO THEY MAY REALIZE YOU ARE THERE TO CARRY THEM THROUGH.

WE ASK FOR YOU TO HEAL THOSE INJURED QUICKLY, TAKE AWAY THERE PHYSICAL PAIN, AND IN TIME, HEAL THEM OF THE TRAUMA AND HEARTACHE THEY WILL ALWAYS CARRY INSIDE OF THEM.

AMEN

ydebi:Most Merciful Lord...Debi's Son-In-Law received a call from the Dr's office saying there were abnormal findings in his bloodwork.  Please, we implore you to let this just be a misreading or contamination of the blood specimen.  Debi's daughter is also 8 months pregnant and she is besides herself with worry over this situation with her husband.  Please, hear our prayers and let this all turn out to be nothing.   Father, our friend Debi has also come to us on behalf of a little 15 month old child....her name is Zoe.  Zoe has neuro-blastoma , a lesion behind her eye and on her kidney.  Her bone marrow is abnormal and there are lesions on her bones as well.  Zoe has gone thru an aggressive chemo treatment for 21 wks, three day sessions...the tumor behind her eye can not be surgically removed so for that they have done radiation..the tumor behind the kidney they just removed surgically...now that the chemo is done. If she tolerates that then they are talking bone marrow transplant and something with the brain stem cells. Lord, You are the Master Physician and Healer, please, we implore you on behalf of this precious child....heal her  and restore her to perfect health.  May she and her parents be comforted during this disturbing time and look to You for strength and courage to face this trial.

FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE EARTHQUAKE
Father, an earthquake has just struck the same area in Indonesia as the Tsunamia.  Please, we beg you, we implore You, to aid and comfort these people who are already in dire straights.  They have suffered so.  We do not even know yet, the extent of damage, however, we are certain it can not be good news.  May You watch over YOur children who need You so.

FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE TSUNAMI: Father of Mercy, we do not understand why such a tragedy that took so many innocent lives would occur.  We do not Question Your plan, but we are only human and can not comprehend such a devastation.  May the souls of the thousands who lost their lives, be at peace and at home in Your loving arms.  However, those left behind who are all alone, injured, without shelter and/or any worldly belongings, are going to need You to carry them through this.  May You provide them with strength and courage to face whatever may come their way.  Open the hearts of those that are able, to give service, aid in any way possible and to pray for all those who suffer.
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CLAYMANIAC FRIEND'S:  


ACCOUNTRYFAN/JERRY : Bless him with courage and desire to continue to face new experiences and thank you for the friendship he brings to us.

AIKENISMYIDOL/MONICA : Loving Fasther, Give Monica direction, courage and the ability to use all the many talents she possesses. We ask that You grant our young friend good health and happiness always.
WE also pray for her young friend Brenton who is going through severe depression, he needs lots of prayers to guide him so he can face the outside world again and return to school.  

alli_aiken/Alli:Dearest Father, Our young friend is carrying around a heavy heart....she is finding college difficult even though she graduated at the top of her High School Class.  Change is difficult for anyone, but, it is especially hard on someone at this age.  Alli also has a financial burden, but recently things have gotten better in that respect.  These burdens are part of the depression she is experiencing.  Also, she feels lonely.  We ask that You comfort her, give her strength and guide her to where she needs to be in her life.  Lord, we are all here for our friend, but,  please, put her together with some wonderful people her age that she may enjoy this special time of her life.

ANGELA : Our friend Angela has been at her job for many years and is in danger of losing it...please grant her peace of mind that all things will work out for the best in whatever direction You may lead her.
Also,Angela's Dad fell and broke his hip in 3 places and had surgery.  He also has other health issues that are a concern.  We once again ask you to hear the prayers of so many that care, that You heal him from his injury and his other illnesses.  Please Father, take away Angela's Dad's pain and give him strength and comfort through this most difficult time.  We also ask You to carry Angela, her Mom ,Tony and all other's near and dear, through this trial.

BOCAQUEEN/SUSAN : Lord, Please remember Susan's Mother who has suffered for more than 5 years with a dibiliating cough and who also has a Brain Anuerysm. And for Little Stephanie, Lord of Mercy,  We know that Stephanie's battles are far from over. Father, we ask that You, the Master Physician, please,heal this child of all her many afflictions and give strength and comfort to those who love and care for her.

BOZENA : Please Father, continue to give healing to her ankle that has had many surgeries.May she Continue to have success with weightloss as it is important towards getting her Diabetes under control. Lord, please bless our wonderful caring friend for her good works...she is a testament to Your way.

claysjoy/Kris :Most gracious and understanding Father, we know you hear each and every prayer...we come to You and ask You to have mercy and grant another request....our friend Kris is having her patience tried and is suffering within and needs your help to cope. Please, we ask that You embrace her with Your presence and calm her. Bring peace and serenity into her life , that she is in such need of. Thanks be to You O Lord.

CL4CLAY/EVELYN : Lord,  Our beloved friend has injured herself and has been hurting.  We ask that You heal her quickly and return her to her well self.  Continue to grant good health and zest for life to this amazing woman . Heal Evelyn from her Migraine's that she suffers with. May you look upon our special friend with favor and bless her with all that makes for a good life...health, happiness and love.

claydevotee/Thea : Father, our friend had surgery on her knee.  We ask that You heal Thea and that she will be feeling terrific as soon as possible.  Please shower Thea and her loved ones with all of Your wondrous blessings.

CLAYFAN4LYF88/KIMMY :Lord, Our young friend is suffering with depression.  Please, lift Kimmy's spirits and take away all the pain she is going through.  

Claymaniac113078/Cindy:  Father of Love and protector of all, we humbly beseech You to surround Cindy and her family with Your light, keeping all evil away and letting no harm befall this precious family. Burdens were many and we prayed that You would lift and ease the heartache.....and You did.  Loving Lord, we knew there would be only one set of footprints, and there were, for You  carried them through this trial and gave Cindy and her family strength and comfort. Thanks be to You O Lord. Please, bless Cindy and her loved ones with, health, happiness and lots of love.  We give thanks and praise for Your bringing and end to the turmoil that has been facing this wonderful family.

CLAYMANIAC2000/JANET : Healing for her Back pain and health issues.  May You watch over Janet as she lives alone and we worry about our friend.

CTlovesCLAY/LINDA :Father, please give Strength and comfort to our friend Linda as she cares for her Mother and Mother-in-law. It is most difficult and exhausting being a caretaker, but such a pure and selfless act. Also, we ask for healing FOR both these women who ill. We ask that you bless Linda with nothing less than health, happiness and lots of love.

Debster : Debbie is someone who is always helping others.  Father remember Debbie when she is in need.  May she be given back tenfold for all she gives. Thank you for making Debbie the kind, thoughtful person she is. Grant her and her family, peace, health and many blessings.

DUDLEY5 : Heal our friend from her cancer Lord, for You are the Master Physician with whom all things are possible. Thank you dear God for bringing Dudley safely out of her surgeries and we ask that you give her strength, comfort and hope to believe that she will soon be through with all this heartache and fear.

fhmmany :Blessings for our friend and protection from any ill. May happiness always surround Frankie and her loved ones.
Grant peace, prosperity, and especially good health to this lovely person. May You continue to heal her granddaughter Laney, from her recent ear surgery.

FLAKENFORAIKENINFL : Lift our dear friend's spirits as she struggles with personal issues. O most merciful Lord, please help our friend with the heavy burden she is carrying at her job, this is the time she would need to see just "one" set of footprints.....please Father...Carry her through this. Lord...we also ask that you heal Flakey's daughter.

forever_clay/Amanda :Lord, our friend has injured her foot.  Please heal her quickly and let her get back to a normal routine. Please, most merciful Father, guide Amanda, Your precious Child, to a place that will make her happy and whole. Let her realize she has many who care and are concerned for her and her wellbeing. Give Amanda Hope, Comfort and craddle her in Your Loving arms. May whatever is missing or difficult in her relationships at home be healed and replaced with unconditional love and acceptance. Also, we come to YOu regarding Amanda's cousin who
is flunking out of college, she is lying to everyone in the family about it and her future plans. She is constantly fighting herself to make herself seem better than everyone and to make people believe she is someone other than who she is.  The family cares so immensely about each other that when one is hurt, They all are. YET, the family really doesn’t have much of a clue because of her lies, so they really cant help her the way  they should. Because Amanda is so close, she is taking on her problems as well.  Father, these 2 young girls are carrying so much burden
and stress. Please, intervene and make things better regarding this situation.  May this be Your will O LOrd.

GLORY/DIANE :Lord, we worry so about our special friend.  She struggles in many areas of her life, and we ask that You intervene and ease her burdens.  Keep Glory healthy and provide her with all that is necessary for her to get through these trying times. We also pray for extra protection for Glory's son who is a missionary doing your will Father and spreading Your word.  Praise be to You O Lord.

GRAMMAof6/BARB Father, we thank You for the Protection You gave to Barb's son-in-law who was overseas in the military and that You bought him safely home. We are ever so grateful to her family for their sacrifice as he was away to protect all of us and our country. May You grant Barbara and her family peace, health and happiness.

Havinaclayaffair/Lora :  Father, thank You for sending us this special friend.  May she and her family be blessed with all the good things life has to offer...for it is through You that they come. We ask that You surround Lora with Your Love and Light , protecting her from all evil.

Heater/Heather :Lord, our friend Heather has been trying so hard to lose weight ,like so many of us, please give her the perserverence and strength to follow through and keep to a regimen. Thank you Father, for giving Heather the promotion she was so deserving of.

HER/JAYNE :Lord, we thank You for answering our prayer's and giving our dear friend the strength to stay smokefree for nearly a year. We especially ask that you continue to intervene in the situation where there is struggle within her marriage. Guide Jayne & her family and bring them peace, love and unity in all things. We thank and praise You Lord for the wonderful news, that her brother Mark has NO Tumor.  Please help Kyle, her son, to get himself into fit condition.  Also, may Jayne's daughter Scooter continue to excel in her schoolwork.  Our prayers are also continuous for Jayne's Dad and healing from his cancer.

HOUSTON/COLLEEN
Most merciful and loving Father, You have answered our prayers yet again.  You have given the wondrous gift of twins in the womb, to our dear friend Colleen and her husband Scott.  May this pregnancy be one filled with beautiful moments in anticipation of the arrival of Your miracles.  Father these babies are so loved already, not only by their parents and family, but by all of us here who gather together in Your name. Father, we also ask that You Heal Colleen's brother who is paralyzed on one side and give strength to his family as they care for him.  It is most difficult being a caretaker and dealing with the heartache as well. Bless this family and provide them with strength and courage. Also bless Colleen for her way of touching other's, especially her students whom are fortunate to call her teacher.

ILCLAYMATE/ANGELA :  Bless Our friend Angela for all the joy she brings to us each day. May You shower this family with Your gifts of health, happiness, love and prosperity.  Also we ask that You heal Angela's husbands shoulder pain and keep him free of having to have surgery.

ILOVETOWRITE/SHANNON :Father, may You send Shannon the Support of her family when needed and remember that our friend is in need of Your Guidance.  Shannon has had many medical issues as of late and we ask that You heal her of all things that are intrusive to her wellbeing.  also, please help her with her weightloss. May she always find Enjoyment in her writing and have the talent necessary to be accomplished in it. May she always remain devoted and Continue the study of Your Word.

JAN : Jan finds such joy in her artwork and gives such joy through same. May You grant her Success in her business. Most of all Dearest Father, Jan needs You by her side with her situation at home.  We ask that You open her husbands heart to Your love and hers. Also, Their son needs to realize his family is there to to lean on in times of need and may You lead Him to a good place O Lord.

JJ/JOYCE Most merciful Father, our beloved friend Joyce has cancer and is no longer in remission.  We ask that You heal this special person. May you aid Joyce's son with his situation as well. Also, we ask for your mercy for her little niece Lauren who has Caudal Regression Syndrome, and for her sister Kay who is a single mother coping with all this and much more. For Joyce herself to be able to continue to support , comfort and aid her family. . For Joyce's friend Debbie who is suffering the pain of a broken marriage and is having a hard time coping with life...please give her guidance and comfort dearest Father.

Judee/Judy:Dearest Lord, we pray for the wellbeing of our dear friend Judy and her family.  Keep them safe from all harm, and send extra protection to guard her daughters from any evil.  May Your unbounding gifts of health, happiness and love always be  blessings You grant this loving family.

JOJOFather, may You grant our friend the blessings of peace, health, happiness and love.

KENDALL/Dee :Most merciful Father, we thank you for sending our friend back to be with us...she was missed for quite some time.  We have asked that You watch over Dee and her health issues, especially the concern with her Blood pressure...and You have once again heard our pleas.  Thank You Lord for the mercy you show to us all.

LORRAINE : Most merciful Father, we aks that You bless Lorraine with good health, good friends, and lots of love.  Our friend's son Jaime is in a lot of pain right now...please, Father...guide him and help him thru his trials and may they be resolved as quickly as possible.

LadyC/Kristi : Lord, our friend Kristi has experienced a horrendous situation in her own home, her daughter was a victim of abuse by her very own father...please, O Lord...comfort and heal both Kristi and Kandise from pain and suffering. Bless them both with a future filled with warmth and love. May they both be able to let go of this past hurt and find the true love and compassion of someone who is deserving. May you give them strength and help them to lean on each other through their journey to be healed. Surround them with your light and protection from all evil. Thanks and praise to you O Lord.

MARILYN : Bless her in all her endeavors. Continue to allow our friend to share her humor and warmth with so many who are proud to call her friend. Marilyn has gone through many trials in her life and has come out shining...May you continue to be the steady Anchor in her life and may she enjoy ongoing success, good health and lots of love.

MOONSHOT/MICHELLE :Michelle has just embarked upon a new journey.  Father, we ask that You allow this lovely young woman to have a fresh start,  and find love and happiness in her new surroundings. We thank You for sending work Michelle's way and may there be even a better position to come to her one day soon.  Also, her brother Steve has just announced he is getting divorced...please help him thru this most difficult time. Michelle's nephew Jason was in an automobile accident a few months ago and this young man is in a deep depression since this happened and he needs your strength and comfort dearest Father. Michael - a nephew - is 9 now, but was a preemie when he was born. He's been having headaches and stomachaches for the past year. The doctors have done all kinds of tests and can't figure out what is wrong, please Father, give direction to these Dr.s to find the reason and the cure. Michelle's dog Moonshot, is having a terrible bout of ear infections. The medicine doesn't seem to be working and his ears are swollen and sore, Please, remember this beautiful animal to be healed as well. And lastly, but never least, Father, help our friend is in need healing in her life....please, Look upon Michelle with favor and mercy.

Pepe :Lord, May You Bless Pepe with many more happy moments like the ones she and her husband so enjoyed several month's ago. Also, we ask that You keep our friend safe from all ill and enrich her life with all that would bring her happiness.

PHILLYLUVSCLAY :Father, Our friend is going thru a trying time in her life right now...please, hold her up and bring her peace and comfort during this time of trial. May she Continue to have good health and and a beautiful spirit which she shares so richly with everyone here. Continued prayers for her dear sister Cathy in her everyday challenges. And prayers for Philly's mom that she remain healthy as well.

Prissy :Lord, our friend is suffering with pain in her neck. Please, heal Prissy quickly and may she be back to her healthy and strong self real soon. May You Continue to bless her with the talent she has playing the violin, which brings joy to so many. Heal her painful knees, dear Father, for they have been bothersome for much too long. Lord, we prayed that You would once again bless Prissy's niece Kathy  with another child soon after the loss of her last pregnancy and You heard us.  We ask that You keep both Mother and child safe and that all will be well throughout the entire pregnancy , birth and life of this precious baby. Father, You are most loving and kind to those who come to You and You give to all who come in the name of the Lord.

sjlogghe/Sarah :Continued healing for her Father's recent heart Blockage. Blessings for our friend and may she always be the kind and loving daughter she is today.

SASHA :Lord, our friend is saddened over the passing last year of her beloved Father.  Please, reinforce the knowledge that Dad is not gone, but just separated temporarily from his loved ones, and is "living" to the fullest in the most beautiful of abodes. Please hear our prayers and lift the sorrow from her heart. May You Bless her for the friendship she brings and may she find joy in all aspects of her life.

SPIKEE : Our friend's son was married recently....Father please, bless this union and may it bring unbounding joy to all the family. May you protect our friend from all ill and shower her with much joy and happines in her life.  

TAMMY Dearest Father, our friend is in need of your comfort and guidance, please take away the anxiety she is feeling and the freedom to be able to adapt more easily to new situations as they arise in her llife. Also, we ask that you bless Tammy with happiness and success at her new job and may she excel there. Please, as for all of us, bless Tammy, her Children ,her parents and all her loved ones with health and well being.

TESSIE :May she find peace and contentment in whatever path she chooses.

WOODSTOCK854 : We ask that You heal our beloved friend's painful leg. Please, replenish the income which she is now without. Bless Debbie for bringing us all together and making this whole community of friendships possible. Protection and direction for her son who has embarked upon his new college life as well as protection for the others in her family.

WORDSMITH/LYNN : Father, our dear friend is overworked and overwhelmed.  Lynn needs Strength to fulfill her multitasking and we ask that she may lean upon You for You are the only crutch that can support this heavy burden. May You grant Lynn the gift of health, and aid her with her weightloss attempt . May You redirect her brother's life which has been on a downhill decline since the passing of their Mother 3 years ago. May his new "surroundings" be a blessing in disguise.  Father, there are no mistakes, You have led him there for a reason...may it turn his world around and bring happiness back to this hurting family.

ydebi/Debi:Father, You are all powerful and we asked that You look upon Your child, Debi's Daughter Shawndra, with favor,and that there would be nothing wrong when the tests were retaken regarding her pregnancy, and You heard our pleas.  Praise to You Almighty God. May You look upon Your servant Debi, and her family, with utmost favor, and continue to Bless them in all areas of their lives.
Most merciful Father, once again one of Your children is in pain.  We come to You on behalf of Debi's brother, Andy, who suffered a head injury many, many years ago.  Andy has struggled through the years but was always able to pull through. Please, let Andy feel Your ever-abiding presence and have the will to continue on knowing that there are so many who love him and need him.
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ILOVETOWRITE /SHANNON WILL BE SENDING US THESE LOVELY QUOTES:

And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another : and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching" (Hebrews 10:24-25).


"Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life" (Proverbs 4:23).
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.......and from me,


Give me eyes Lord, to see hidden tears,
Help me to comfort those filled with fears.
Give me ears, Lord, to hear the plea
Of those who depend and rely on me.
Give me strength Lord, for those, weaker than I,
To share their burdens and not ask, "WHY?"
Give me courage,Lord, to forget pain from the past,
To know in Your arms, I can find peace at last.
Give me wisdom, Lord, to plant the seeds,
In those who question what this world really needs.
Give me Your grace,Lord, for it's only through You
I can find the insight to know what to do.
Give me hope, Lord, when new challenges begin,
Through a joyful life, that comes from within.
Most of all, Lord, as You taught from the start,
Just give me a kind and loving heart.

Shirley Wlodarczyk

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Lord, You are kind and
forgiving, most loving to
all who call on You.

Psalm 86.

May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord
be glad in these works!
Psalm 104:31[/quote]

[Tiffany]

Congrates on 50 Sessions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!       everyone.

Thanks Woody for all you do for us here and giving us the best place and I'm so proud to be a part of this wonderful group of people here. Love to all and  :beer  to many more sessions to come.  

[Claymaniac113078]

[color=cornflowerblue]HAPPY 50TH SESSION TO THE OCD!!!!!![/color]



Another celebration with the BEST people in the world!!!!!!!

And of course we must decorate.......

Champagne for the celebration....



Some food.....



Some friends....



The National Anthem....(why not???)



Our special Angel....


And the man who gave us all each other...










LET'S PAR-TAY!!!!!!!!

[Clays_Buddy]

Hello to all my OCD buddies this evening.  

I can't believe it's Session 50 already.  

Thanks Woody for everythingyou do around here.

Hey Tiff.  

Now to go find my favorite pics...

[Tiffany]

Hey Cindy- Perfect and hot pictures and ditto.

[heater]

HAPPY 50 SESSIONS ALL MY FELLOW OCDers!!!!

Hey Cindy, Cyber Mom & Tiffany!!!

[Spikee]

I wanted to let everyone know that I can't believe we are at number 50 already!  We have really become a wonderful family.  We are all in it for the long haul.  

[Tiffany]

Here's my decor for the night.

[claysjoy]

I am ready for the party, but I am unsure what the celebration is!  Some one please fill me in.  I assume if I bring this I can come.....

[Clays_Buddy]

Hey Cindy,  thanks for the food.

I'll be running behind with the dessert...  

[claytonsmyccf]

its been awaile since i actually posted one of the first few pages of a session

  for session 50 its like yesterday was session 1

[woodstock854]

HEY EVERYONE!!!!!!!!

COME INTO SESSION 50!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!        

S*RRY IT TOOK ME SO LONGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!  Technical difficulties.......

NO MUSH TONITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I LOVE you all, you are all the best people anywhere, or we wouldn't have lasted 50 sessions.

We have suffered with our loss of Julie, so let's celebrate the reason we are all here......CLAY AIKEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Some pix, please!!!  All you GREAT picture posters...let's find some flip-flop pictures for our friend Shannon, and Glory....who loves those toes!!!!!
Woodstock X50

[Tiffany]

Hey Heather, LIz,Kimmy and Spikee.

We are going to tonight with all these. pics.

[Clays_Buddy]

Hey Cyber daughter, Spikee and claysjoy.

Everyone is welcome.  

[Spikee]

I am ready for the party, but I am unsure what the celebration is!  Some one please fill me in.  I assume if I bring this I can come.....

Well, he can come ANY tme he wants!!

[heater]

[claysjoy]

Hey Heather!  A TEXAS size THANK YOU from my mouse!  It loves to run all over Clay all day!