OCD SUPPORT GROUP - SESSION 72

[ILClaymate]

SESSION 72, 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.

I have removed the OCD stats from my opening post, but have posted them in the OCD Archive and will keep them up there for those that may be interested.

And now on to Session 72.  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 Clay Daily. 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 72 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 72. May the session begin!!!

Love you guys,
Woodstock X71

[ILClaymate]

We’ve grown to be so big…one big, happy, caring family. Woodstock had asked for a description of our OCD Meetings—but with this thread, a little different opener from me:

I am SOOO proud to be a Claymaniac and right now at this very moment I wish I could hug you ALL!!

WOW A DEDICATION TO ME....I'M OH SO HUMBLED AND FLATTERED...YA'LL ARE THE BEST

to MY FRIENDS:

OCD BUDDIES


Through the ups and downs of this past year
I’ve been lucky to have had so many, so near and dear.
My OCD buddies always came thorough,
When I needed it the most, when I was so blue.

The support I’ve been given through thick and thin
Is the best in the world, I just knew I would win
Win my freedom from him, win my freedom for me
I’m happier now then I ever thought I could be.

Thank you OCD Buddies/Claymaniacs from the bottom of my heart….


THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!   

[ILClaymate]

PRAYER GROUP'S PRAYER LIST by Bocaqueen

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,  everyday at 10:00PM ( or whenever you can of course!).

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, KINDNESS AND KNOWLEDGE, SO WE MAY SPREAD YOUR WORD AND DO YOUR WILL...AMEN   

URGENT:

FOR THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE RITA:  FATHER OF MERCY AND GOODNESS, WE THANK YOU FOR LESSENING THE MASS DESTRUCTION THAT COULD HAVE BEEN FROM A HURRICANE OF THIS MAGNITUDE. WE HAVE WATCHED SO MUCH DEVASTATION IN THE PAST FEW WEEKS AND NOW AGAIN, WE WATCHED HELPLESSLY AS MORE WAS ON THE WAY.  YOU HEARD THE PRAYERS OF MANY AND SPARED ALL LIVES.   WE ASKED FOR A MIRACLE... WE KNEW YOU WOULD ANSWER THE PRAYERS OF YOUR FAITHFUL.  THERE IS HOWEVER, WIDESPREAD DAMAGE AND THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE WHO HAVE LOST MUCH. PLEASE GIVE THEM COMFORT AND STRENGTH TO GET THROUGH THIS TRIAL AND MAY THEY TURN TO THEIR FAITH TO SUSTAIN THEM.

FOR THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA: MOST MERCIFUL FATHER, OUR HEARTS ARE HEAVY WITH GRIEF OVER THE DEVASTATION THAT HIT LOUSIANNA, MISSISSIPPI , ALABAMA, GEORGIA AND OTHER PLACES AS WELL.  MANY HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES, OTHERS THIER BELONGINGS, AND HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS ARE SUFFERING, HUNGRY  AND HOMELESS.  THERE ARE NO WORDS TO EXPRESS OUR SADNESS AND HELPLESSNESS TO AID THESE PEOPLE.  WE PRAY THAT YOU FILL YOUR FAITHFUL WITH KNOWLEDGE  SO THAT EVERYONE WILL OPEN THEIR HEARTS , CONTRIBUTE AND VOLUNTEER IN ANY WAY POSSIBLE.  MAY YOUR CHILDREN GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE BY DONATING BLOOD AND DOING WHATEVER IT TAKES TO HELP OUR FELLOW MAN.....WE ALL ARE YOUR CHILDREN LORD, SO THEY ARE OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS WHO ARE IN DIRE NEED. FATHER, PLEASE, WE BEG YOU TO RECTIFY THIS HORRENDOUS SITUATION AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.   LORD  HAVE MERCY!   

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. 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.



ACcountryfan/Jerry...Heavenly Father, our friend Jerry has found out that his Grandmother has Lung Cancer.  Please, heal her of this awful disease and give strength and comfort to all of her loved ones as they stand by her as she fights this battle.

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 his wife Dale and carry them through this most difficult time.

Clays_Buddy/Liz.... Loving Father, our dear friend Liz is also in the midst of great concern regarding her health.  She has had some tests and the results have frightened her.  Please, let our prayers be heard and let the final results be negative and bring peace to our dear Liz

Dudley....Most merciful Lord, our friend has been through so many surgeries.... Please, heal her of this horrible cancer and comfort her with the knowledge that You are there, ever present with her, as she faces her trials.  Lay Your healing hands upon this lovely lady and restore her back to full health.  We also ask for You to comfort our friend as she mourns the loss of her beloved dog Harley. May Harley, one of Your precious creatures, be running free and happy in the wonderful green, green grass of home. We thank You for always hearing our pleas.

Glen....Lord of Mercy, we come to You yet again.  Our dear friend Glen has just had back surgery and is in need of Your healing and comfort.  Glen has also developed an infection and that is not a good thing.  We know You do not want for any of Your children to suffer, so we ask that You heal this man of great faith and kindness as quickly as possible.  Also, we ask You to give strength to Glens sweetheart, Mack and to the rest of his family at this difficult time. 

Glory...Most merciful Lord...we come to You on behalf of our precious Glory.  Father, our friend has just moved and is starting anew, so to speak.  Please let this fresh start bring Glory happiness, peace and contentment.

Her/Jayne...Father, our dear friend 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.

JANFather, we came to You on behalf of our dear friend Jan. We implored You to watch over our Jan and let happiness pour back into the life of this warm-hearted loving woman, and You once again heard us and granted us answers to our prayers. May you continue guide Jan's husband to a place where he can appreciate all he has been blessed with in this life and be happy and joyful once again.

JJ/Joyce: Father, we come to You with hearts that are both heavy and happy.  Heavy because we have been separated from our dear friend Joyce, yet happy, because she is no longer suffering.  Lord, we ask that you bring comfort to Joyce's beloved husband Alan, children, sister and family.  We know that Joyce is home at last and that You Lord, have a very eager new angel recruit on Your hands.  Let the courage and grace that Joyce put forth be an inspiration to us all.  Father, this distraught family already bears too many burdens.  Lord, this family has suffered so much this past year.. we IMPLORE You to heal their pain.  Joyce's Little niece Lauren remains in constant need of Your healing as well. Please, Carry them through these trials they must endure. Heal Lauren O Lord, if it be Your will, as you are the Master Physician. 

LadyC/Kristi: Heavenly Father, we ask and ask of You. This time we come to you on behalf of our friend Kristi.  Kristi is very ill with a collapsed lung.  She is in fear of being hospitalized and worries about her outcome.  Kristi has had to face many trials in this lifetime...this is yet another....we ask that You look upon our friend with mercy, and heal her from this affliction and ease her many burdens.  Lord, we know that You are merciful and kind and that You will hear the plea of many.  Thank You for the grace You show to your faithful.

MarilynMost merciful Lord, our dear friend Marilyn is so concerned over her son Chris' situation.  Chris has a blood clot in his arm and he still need to be extremely careful and watchful.  Please, we ask you to heal  Chris and let his health be restored.  Ease Marilyn's heavy heart by giving her the knowledge that You are there and hear our prayers, and You are answering them.

Moonshot/Michelle....Most Loving Father, we ask on behalf of our sweet friend Michelle, that You continue to use her as a positive example who is having a great influence on a friend's life.  Michelle is feeling the pressure of such a responsibility, but is honored to take this on as it is a reflection of Your Love.  Please give her the strength needed for both her own self and for her friend.  Let Michelle realize that she is only human and if she stumbles along the way, it is alright....You will be there to carry her always. 

Spikee/Peggy[/color]...Dearest Father, our friend Peggy is expecting her first grandchild...it is going to be a little girl.  We ask you to be most merciful and grant this loving family a healthy baby.  Also, we ask for the health and welfare of Jaime the expectant Mommy.  Please watch over this family and grant health and happiness to this wonderful family.
We also ask for continued healing for Heather, Peggy's DIL who has improved, yet still suffers with stomach problems when she eats.

ydebiFather, our friend Debi has  come to us on behalf of a little 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....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.

[ILClaymate]

CLAYMANIAC FRIEND'S: 


ACCOUNTRYFAN/JERRY : Bless him with courage and desire to continue to face new experiences. 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.

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 several months ago 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 6 years with a dibiliating cough and who also has a Brain Anuerysm. We also ask for Little Stephanie who has Hydochephalis and numerous other health issues. Lord of Mercy,  we know that Stephanie's battles are far from over but we come to You, the Master Physician, asking to please,heal this child of all her many afflictions and give strength and comfort to those who love and care for her. Also , we pray for healing for Susan's little cousin Angela who has severe Autism.

BOZENA : Please Father, continue to give healing to her ankle that has had many surgeries.May Bozena 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  injured leg and tushy several month's ago and is almost better....we give thanks to You for her healing.  We also come to You on behalf of another heath issue....Evelyn has recently suffered from internal bleeding....she is doing much , much better but needs You to constantly take care of and watch over her. Heal Evelyn from her Migraine's that she has had for many years. 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,  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 had been faced this wonderful family.

CLAYMANIAC2000/JANET : Merciful Lord, we ask for healing for Janet's 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 :Bless our friend dearest Father, and protect this lovely person , her husband Lewis and all her loved ones, from any ill. May happiness always surround Frankie and her beloved family.
Grant peace, prosperity, and especially good health to this generous, warmhearted and caring lady. May You heal her granddaughter Laney, from all her ear problems.

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 watch over  her husband Roy, her daughter's and parents as well .

forever_clay/Amanda :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.

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 as well as his wife and unborn child.  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 over a year. We especially ask you to give Jayne courage as she is facing the hardest trial of her life.  Comfort and Guide Jayne to a place where she will find happiness and strength through You Lord. Our prayers are also continuous for Jayne's Dad and healing from his cancer and his knee replacement.

HOUSTON/COLLEEN
Most merciful and loving Father, You have answered our prayers yet again by blessing Colleen and Scott with healthy and beautiful twin girls. Father these babies are so loved, 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]

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 and keep him free of pain.  Watch over litlle Nicker's as he is truly a special little boy who is loved by all.

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 continue to 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.
We thank You for leading Shannon to this new job that she is enjoying so much.

JAN : Jan finds such joy in her artwork and gives such joy through the same avenue. May You grant her Success in her business. Most of all Dearest Father, Jan continuously needs You by her side with her situation at home.  We are all thrilled that You opened 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'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 several 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, we came to You asking that You Bless Pepe with many more happy moments like the ones she and her husband so enjoyed several month's ago.....and here it has happened.  You have given our special friend the opportunity to live near their family and once again know the love and joy that comes when surrounded by family.  Also, we ask that You keep our friend safe from all ill and enrich her life with all that would bring her happiness.

PHILLYLUVSCLAY :Most merciful Lord....Please heal the stomach problems that our special friend is suffering with. Father, Our friend  has gone  thru a trying time in her life in the recent past...please, continue to bring her peace and comfort from the pain of the memories of how her family has sufferend beyond the trials of most. May she Continue to have 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, May You Continue to bless Prissy 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. 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 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 over a year ago, 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 AND HAPPYHUBBY : Lord, You have created a beautiful union between these two very special people..... May you protect our friends from all ill and shower them with much joy and happiness in their lives. 

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 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 lost las year. Bless Debbie for bringing us all together and making this whole community of friendships possible. Please give Protection and direction to her son who now is in college,  as well as all 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 almost 4 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 give Praise to You Almighty God for the beautiful baby granddaughter You have given to our friend. 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][/b]

[ILClaymate]

Hey all!  Welcome to session 72!

Bocaqueen or Her ~ if you need me to make any changes, please feel free to pm me and I'll get them changed for you.  And you WON'T be bothering me!!! 

Here's some pretty decor in honor of the Charlotte concert one year ago tonight 10/16/04!  Great concert!!

[KSChristian4Clay]

Beautiful pics Clandy! 

I better be going.

Good night everyone! Sweet Clay dreams to all. Love ya!

[woodstock854]

 

  Clandy and Meesa!!!!!

Meesa -  Goodnight!!!!!   

Clandy -Thanks for the new session, and ignore my pm.      

I'm home.  Been home for a little while and getting things unpacked and put away, and getting the dog from the kennel and getting the cat back in the house.  That's another story I will be telling you.........

In the midst of it all, I watched the end of the White Sox winning the AL pennant!!!!!!!!      I'm VERY excited for them and the city of Chicago.  Can't wait for the World Series!!!!!

I am heading for the shower, and I will check back in before I go to bed.  Can't wait to get caught up with y'all!!!! 
Woodstock X72

[woodstock854]

I guess everyone has gone to bed, and that is where I should be!!!!  Just a few more minutes!!!

Thanks to Tiffany and Sara for pm-ing me your summaries.      I have only read Sunday's, but will read the rest tomorrow.

I hope you are all doing well, and have had a GREAT weekend!!!

For all you pet lovers out there, I have to tell you my cat story.  My cat is an indoor cat, but LOVES to sneak out when we have the door open, and she is VERY hard to get back in.  So whenever we are getting ready to go out of town, I always ask the family to be EXTRA careful that she not get out.  Well, Thursday night when we were getting things in the car, she got out.  We DID get her back in, just in time for her to sneak BACK out RIGHT before we were ready to go.  So, I had to leave with her out.  I HATE that.  My oldest son couldn't get Friday off, so he would be home.  I was SURE he could get her back in before he was ready to leave to meet us, but he couldn't find her.  I called our next door neighbor, and asked her to look for her.  I called her SEVERAL times.  (My oldest son was very embarrassed that I would call our neighbors for that!!!!!)  Anyway, she couldn't find her, either.  So all I could think about was my cat.  FINALLY, my neighbor called me back Sat. night to tell me she saw her in my driveway, and she went over to see her and she fed her.  I was SO relieved.  NO ONE but pet lovers would understand this, but I could only think I would never see her again!!!!!  But all turned out well.  She was here when we got home tonite, but wouldn't come in right away.  She finally DID come in, and all is well in our cat world again!!!!! 

We had a REALLY nice time with my whole family and my sister and her family.  It was a BEAUTIFUL weekend, as the weatherman promised.  It was a little nippy at night.  At one point, I had 2 sweatshirts and a jacket on.     But it was great.  Shopped the crafts and flea markets til we dropped, and ATE too much.  That's what it's all about, right?????

Again, for all you pet lovers, there were LOTS of dogs at the campground.  Tammy - we did see a family with a Pug.  Judee -  We didn't see any Shelties, but someone was looking for Sheltie things at one of the Pet booths.  My daughter saw someone with a Great Dane puppy today.  For some reason she wants a Great Dane.     I told her, not while she lives here!!!!!

OK, enough of my pet stories.  I need to go to bed.  I see Claymaniacs, Clandy, and Meesa won Clammy awards!!!!!      Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!  How WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I need to go into work early tomorrow.  It is always a mess when someone is gone from school.  So if I don't check in in the morning, you know I am on my way to work and will check in with you after work. 

I missed you guys!!!!!!!!!!   
Woodstock X72

[woodstock854]

One more thing......

Lindsay -Glad to hear about your interview!!!!!!!!      Thanks for sharing that news.     And I wish you the VERY best luck in your pursuit!!!!!!!!!   

OK, Goodnight for real!!!!! 
Woodstock X72

[Her]

Good morning....have a marvelous Monday one and all....too many pages from last session and I'm running late.

[ANGELA]

HELLO & GOOD MORNING EVERYBODY  ,
MODAY IS HERE AGAIN--STILL CAN NEVER BELIEVE HOW FAST THE WEEKEND GOES.  THE GOOD THING IS, THAT THE RAIN HAS STOPPED .

WOODY, SO GLAD TO SEE YOU BACK--WELCOME--WE ALL MISSED YOU.
I TRULY UNDERSTAND YOUR PET STORY--I WOULD BE THE SAME WAY.
HOPE THE WEATHER WAS GOOD FOR YOU WHILE YOU WERE CAMPING.
GREAT DANES ARE BEAUTIFUL ANIMALS --BUT IT IS LIKE HAVING  A PONY IN YOUR HOME  .
WELL HAVE A GREAT DAY & GOOD TO SEE YOU BACK.

BOCA, HAVE YOU LEFT US?   MISS YOU!!

LIZ, IT CAN'T BE MONDAY ALREADY--I THINK I AM GOING TO NEED A JUMBO COFFEE THIS MORNING . I AM NOT AWAKE YET.
WELL ENJOY YOUR DAY & TAKE CARE MY FRIEND.

SASHA, I AM SURE CHLOE & KAYLA ARE SAD TO SEE YOU HAVE TO LEAVE THEM & HEAD OFF TO WORK THIS MORNING.
HOPE WE GET TO KEEP IN CONTACT  TODAY.  HAVE A GREAT DAY!

LORRAINE. I KNOW TODAY IS A TOUGH ONE FOR YOU TODAY  --I HOPE THE FACT YOUR BOSS IS NOT IN WILL MAKE YOUR DAY RUN SMOOTH.
HOPE WE CAN CONNECT THROUGH E-MAIL TODAY.  TAKE CARE.

CLANDY, THANKS FOR OPENING UP A NEW SESSION FOR US.  GLAD NICKSTER HAD A GREAT PARTY.
HOPE MR. CLANDY IS FEELING BETTER. TAKE CARE & HAVE A GREAT DAY.

TIFFANY, THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR SUMMARIES--JUST WISH I SAW YOU POST DURING THE DAY --MISS THAT ABOUT YOU  .

SARA, THANKS FOR YOUR SUMMARIES & ALSO GLAD YOU HAD A GOOD WEEKEND.

EVELYN, I AM SURE YOU WOULD RATHER BE IN YOUR KITCHEN BAKING COOKIES THEN HEADING OFF TO WORK.  HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!

JAYNE, HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY & HOPE YOU ARE NOT LATE FOR WORK TODAY

PEPE, HOPE YOU HAD A WONDERFUL WEEKEND--DID YOU GET ENOUGH OF YOUR TOMMY YESTERDAY?  I WAS SAD THEY LOST.
WELL HAVE A GREAT DAY!!

  THANK YOU AGAIN,  SO MUCH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO ADD MY FIL TO YOUR PRAYERS. MY FIL SEEMS TO BE IMPROVING-THAN THE GOOD LORD-THANK YOU

I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY--I HAVE TO GET READY TO LEAVE FOR WORK.

OXOXO,
ANGELA

[Tammy]

Good morning Everyone and Happy New session!

I woke up to come downstairs to say hello and heard something in my wall and my two cats were sitting next  to it.... Hubby found a dead mouse down here two days ago.. I think it's brother is still here!   I think all the rain brought the mice inside somehow... I haven't had this problem in years... I am so glad I have my cats to take care of the problem even though seeing dead mice around is no pretty picture..   I am happy that I am back to my walking outside in the  morning routine rather then my doing my tape..

Meesa
Your nephew is adorable!

Lorraine
Here is a hug for your first day back to work after vacation..   Remember all of us who will be thinking of you!  I hope you have no problem getting on line this morning..

Dudley
I hope for a speedy recovery for you!

Carol
My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Marilyn
Thanks for sharing your lovely pictures with us.  You guys looked like you had a blast!

Heather
I'm glad you had a wonderful trip.. Glad you are back safe in sound in good ole North Carolina... Have fun with Mack and the gang tonight!

Linda lou
How was your trip to Boston yesterday!

Judy
Happy Monday back to work!

Woody
sounds like you had a great time camping and your neighbor helped get your cat.  The campground sounds awesome...

Sasha
sounds llike your place is coming around slowly but surely... Are you running behind today?

Angela
Im glad you bil was doing better yesterday..

Jayne
Did you get all your home stuff done this weekend?

I am off to walk, feed my girls and get ready for work!

[Tammy]

Clandysis
You sound very busy.. Thanks for the new session and glad lil nickers had a great party!

[claytonsmyccf]

Yay! I'm on the first page





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have to go eat I'm soooo hungry

[Her]

Angela, that's wonderful news about FIL!

Tammy-yes, the back bathroom looks great!  Wall color lilac, trim darker plum, bought shower curtain with purplish flowers and accented with the same color of green in the shower curtain and one other rug...I love purple and green together.  How's that Basement????  Good luck with the mouse.  Cats will get it!

Kimmy-nice Clandy, thanks!

My OCD family, if not too much ask, would ya'll say an extra prayer for me and the kids....I need some positive...thank you all and love you! 

xoxox
Jayne

[Sasha]

Good morning Her, Angela, Woody, Tammy and everyone else waking up.


Woody:  glad you found your cat and had a goo dtrip.

Angela:  glad FIL is better.

Tammy:  sorry about the mice, I had that problem two years ago, I found one dead in my food closet..  It got in the capcino instant coffee I had and chocolate bits and tried getting in my olive oil can.  I went to get the macaroni and there is was dead as a door nail.  My Kayla caught the rest of them. She tried bringing one to me  Then the two of them kept going back to the same spot sitting there and waiting to find more...  Thank god there were not more.

Meesa:  Braeden is beautiful, I hope she has a girl this time. My neighbor has 3 boys and a girl.

Lorraine:    BLue Monday, or is it Tuesday for me since I thought it was MOnday yesterday.

Her:  you must be tired from all the painting... have a good day

Well Im running behind. have a great day.

[Sasha]

[Sasha]

[Sasha]