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Hi Rosie,
My first read, I found him doubting God, pleading him to come in and convince him. "...tell me what you are to me! Say unto my soul; I am thy salvation. Speak so that I can hear." Definitely his Lord. He needs to see God's face.
Yeah, I remember those moments... pleading for God to send me that message which would convince me that this bible was all truth... well... it never came - but I still find it very interesting.:lurk5:
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Hello,
For the first time in my life (43 y.o.) I am struggling to stay cheerful and hopeful. Actually I think it is mostly because of the deepening national debt, recession, religious issues and concerns for what we are leaving the next generation. When I start to think I am just "too negative" I look again and think that no, it is really concerning. Thankfully, today is sunny and breezy and I know that if I get outside and sweat/walk everything always seems better. Best wishes. I certainly wish I lived near some of you ;)
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... and just get through it. There are no debtors prisons. You will get through this. And sometime you will find a place and private time to let it all out and cry. But right now you've got to put your game face on and hold it together through the Monday meeting. Of course, this is from the gal who just finished snotting and bawling in the shower -- but oh! I feel so much better now. Then I sat and wrote a diary note of all the ways that all the shi**y things that happened in my life brought me to where I am today -- which is actually a pretty good spot, even with a few rough spots ahead. Just don't write stuff down where someone can do bad things with it.
I wish I could give you a hug and share some leftovers with you... but I can't. But I will smile and toast you... and send you some positive brain waves your way. Sleep, eat, breathe and don't give in to the dark side. Picture it all working out -- imagine it and let it calm you. Keep us posted.
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Canned sliced peaches.... yummy!
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Of course his first request was yet another video game... He knows I don't do that -- balancing out his dad. He had seen video about the genetics tracing and asked about it then so the other day I asked him if he would like that for the holidays and he smiled and said yes -- He has become so interested in learning about where his ancestors came from, what they did and all that. Just one more idea = $100 to 150.
Kristin
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I remember having a bad day at work and an older friend told me... "Don't sweat the small stuff. And it's all small stuff."
As an ER nurse, I can't always agree but... I have to remind myself that many times... it really doesn't matter :)
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I used to work for a vet and I think sometimes it is harder to let a beloved pet go because we have to make the decision... even if it is the right decision. It sounds like you did the right thing. Take care.
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I'm sorry you are going through this and I'm glad you will get to a specialist soon.
Plan on more antibiotics, stay away from the pain killers, if you can and drink lots of water. Don't drink sodas and reduce the amount of protein you are eating to no more than 1 "real" serving (meat no larger than the palm of your hand/deck of cards, 1 egg at breakfast, etcetera). Baby your kidneys -- unneeded extra protein gets broken down and has to go through your kidneys -- causing trauma you don't need, especially when they are already ailing.
Best of luck!
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Here is a link to photos and story by my friend Baron who went with us to watch the turtles hatch and then their release. Enjoy!
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and it seems very clear and ready to go, right out of the package... though I did choose to copy the student pages for my son because he gets panicked if he "messes up" the "original".
Plan on completing in 2 years -- it seems very steady and thorough.
Good luck...
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Sigh.... I had just been second-guessing about whether this rural area of Hawaii was the best place to teach my 13 yr. old son because of the low opportunities for activities he is interested in.... but we just got home from a very special beach were some very endangered hawksbill turtles were hatching and needing help to get down to the beach. The Ranger had given me the heads up because we have a small Cub/Boy Scout troop to attend. Absolutely amazing to watch and all the little kids got to each lift one and start it on it's journey down the beach. Everybody cheered as we watched/hovered until the last little tiny beauty made it to the sea.
Now tired, sandy and sun-pink, I am reminded to relax and savor these times.
Just had to share as I had been anxious and trying to figure out and plan the next 4 years..... Wish we could have shared this stuff. Video is in the works -- will post tomorrow if I can.
Good night...
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I would suggest she not waste her time aiming for less. Nursing with an Associates degree -- finish in 2-3 years, make $70 K per year, plenty of jobs.... that's the way I chose -- but I like working with people.
Look into biochemistry -- genetics, nanotechnology, etcetera -- I think that will be a big, big business. Pharmacy techs I work around all seem pretty happy too.
Best of luck! Be ruthless in the choice -- it must have a solid future and good pay.... and room to grow and expand.
Kristin
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Wow,
Thank you so much for sharing the information! I was able to indulge my curiosity about Russian Literature, the Argumentation set and so much more!
I highly recommend the Daileader sets on Middle Ages -- I paid much more for the CD's on sale and they are selling the sets even of DVD's for $34.95!
Again, thanks for sharing.
Kristin
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Well, all of the ones I have enjoyed so far have been too much for my 8th grader -- but I have completely enjoyed them. I am guessing he will be ready by Junior year in HS.
I started with "The Age of Pericles" by McInerny (sp) and it was fantastic -- I really needed a grounding in Ancient Greece and by the end I really "got" that period which gave me a foundation of knowledge to grow from.
Next I listened to "The Western Literary Canon in Context" and while I learned alot... ALOT and it was interesting, I was looking forward to the end -- but it is a massive course. When he is discussing works that are from his area of expertise, he shines, outside of that area I could tell -- but it was a much better intro to the works than I would have had without the course.
Without a doubt I recommend the 3 set Middle Ages series by Daileader. I have already re-listened and learned so much more. And he is funny to listen to.
I have started "London" by Buckholz and so far it seems great. I am also working through "Foundations of Western Civilization II" by the same lecturer and it is good. I just find myself wanting to jump into more narrow subjects -- but know I need to doggedly get through the survey course.
In my car I am listening to "Power over People: Classical and Modern Political Theory" by Prof. Dalton and I RECOMMEND IT HIGHLY. Deep, clear, superb teaching and explains things in ways that I really grasp. I dare say everyone should listen to this and I will absolutely require it of my son before he leaves home. It explains so much about how we have the politics we have.... and makes you think about your beliefs.
I am beginning to trend away from the survey courses but recognize they really helped me get a grip on the big picture.
Okay -- the best suggestion I can make is read the review people write -- I always look at how many stars they have and read some comments. To choose between CD or DVD I also read the comments about images, video or maps used by TC near the pricing info. I have gotten through many CD courses but are moving sloooowwwwllllyyy through the video based because of not being in front of the tv. YMMV
Bye!
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I have done fine with general anesthesia, multiple times, but have no risk factors. I have chosen spinal anesthesia multiple times. I had a major myomectomy on my uterus with a spinal and am preparing for knee surgery with the same.
She has the right to ask the doctors, especially the anesthesiologist about simply going with a spinal -- she can stay awake and won't lose her independent breathing and consciousness -- unless she wants "happy drugss" to make the memory of the event go away.
Best wishes
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I can't tell you how nice it is to not be upset/grouching at my son because of math. The set is pricey but I have tried so many and would not hesitate to recommend it. Free yourself up to teach science.
Good luck!
Kristin
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I am a nurse and have witnessed this and it is so hard to believe how quickly things go badly.
I do not keep Tylenol in the house as I feel it is so dangerous. It is also used frequently for intentional overdose, I think because people grew up hearing how safe it was. In other countries they even blister pack one pill at a time because then it takes too long to unwrap lots of pills to OD with. But not here in America.
Not to imply this was an overdose, intentional or otherwise. I am just so sad to imagine another life damaged by the drug.
Sorry I can't offer any good advice about your friend.
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My son (now 8th grade) struggled to understand the TT 7 we were using. The lectures just seemed to go too quickly and he didn't seem to be comprehending well. I also found he needed much more drill work than was provided.
I bought the LOF first three books and while he does find them more "fun" he still says he has a hard time finding the instructions to help him with the math.
Bring on Math Relief!!! He is only on Lesson 7 of Algebra I and he is doing absolutely fine. No stress, no confusion and the slower pace of the teacher's speaking combined with the clear illustrations on the whiteboard combined with several pages of practice problems for each lesson are working a huge change in his attitude with math. I laughed and told him everybody deserves a teacher like this one. I remember thinking the name of the program was sort of cheesy but now I can honestly say I feel "relieved."
I have him also working through some other books like LoF Decimals and Percents alternated with an old workbook we have had around (Study Time Arithmetic 5) so he is getting review on old topics. BTW, the Study Time series is really good and inexpensive.
Now if we could only get the author of the LoF series to consider videos like this -- especially for the higher math.... that would be great!
I had TT Algebra 1 , my dd is using Math Relief Algebra 1, Math relief moves more slowly than TT. My struggling dd couldn't handle TT but is doing fine so far( lesson 67) in Math Relief. Mr Firebaugh teaches very very step by step , if the student is good in math, he may be bored with Firebaugh. But for a struggling learner, Math Relief is wonderful. -
I'm back to the old style Infusium spray and finger combs and happiest results.
I'm like Mad Jenny - no implements except for my hands. But I've never heard about drying my hair with a t-shirt rather than a towel. Do the terry loops make curls more frizzy? I don't rub my hair, just squeeze the towel around it.Always something new to learn in the world of curly....:D
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...then thank God you are sensible enough to be cautious about getting pregnant while you are feeling "freaked out" and (possibly?) overwhelmed right now. God has given you the knowledge of how to achieve pregnancy OR avoid pregnancy (read "Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler if you need more info) -- use it. Of course, take my advice with caution because I would be judged immoral and would be stoned to death if I were to be judged by biblical standards (I chose divorce) like those found in Corinthians or in the Gospels. Add in that I guess I would also be considered heretical and guilty of apostasy (because I question the literal truth of the Bible AND doubt the need to be born "again") -- but I am generally considered to be a caring, competent and compassionate nurse and as one woman to another I would encourage you to slow down.
Take a breath, learn about your body and make a choice to have another baby when you feel peace about that decision -- I am thankful we live in a time where you don't have to wonder if God will "close your womb" or not. Learn enough so you know when your own womb is closed (again, read the TCOYF book). Love the children you have, enjoy the love of your husband and take each day one at a time. I wish you all the best!
Kristin in Hawaii
1 Corinthians 10:13 is the verse you were looking for.Also, fear is not from God. Like someone else said, obvioulsy walking down a dark alley at night is different. God does warn people of danger in that way.
Other than that, we are to follow the Bible. For, for this situation, the Bible says not to abstain from your husband (1Corinthians 7:1), so you definitely shouldn't do that. Also, children are blessings from God, so if He gives you one, you should feel honored! I'm with the Duggars on this one! Be happy and accept them! If He doesn't want you to have one, He will close your womb. You will only have one at the right time.
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... in a tiny town in France and we were so excited. My son picked out a large jar which we lugged around Europe for a month to take home -- only to discover it was sold in the US :lol:
Yummy stuff!
Nutella straight out of the jar!!!! :lol:Oh, somebody help! Anyone else have something that is so hard to pass by in the kitchen? It seems to be calling my name.... :glare:
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"Do you know why divorce is so expensive?........ because it is so worth it!"
Seriously, been there done that -- and my son was 9 too. Take a breath and know that the day WILL come when your attorney calls you and tells you it is all finished. Some people say.... oh sadness ... truthfully I felt so relieved!
Please just know the hardest advice to follow is to stay as positive as possible with your son when discussing his father. No matter how lousy the father might behave.... PM me if you ever need to rant -- I will understand and help you to get past the moment so you you can frame it better for your son. It gets much easier over time. Now, 4 years out, we can speak and make plans regarding our son --though I still get annoyed. But it is civil and that makes my son so much more happy and at ease.
Glad you trashed the sheets -- try to ignore the other until you can do something about it -- smile....
HTH,
Kristin
Well, actually it isn't as hard as one might think. Happily married people think I must be suffering....Truth is I'm happy to be rid of him.In the words of Braveheart: FREEDOM!
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"Dear Kristin,
Your question is do I state that evolution does not happen?
No. Evolution does happen but I want to be very clear about what I mean about evolution. The language is important here and so I want to say that when someone says "evolution" there are two possible meanings. Evolution simply means "change over time" but what change and over what time? To clarify, small scale changes over short times I will call evolution and large scale changes over long times I will call Evolution with a capital "E."
An example of evolution is the use of nylon as a food source for some bacteria. Since we know that nylon is a man-made material, we know that these bacteria have "evolved" (changed over a short time on a small scale) to be able to use nylon as a food source. Another equivalent term is "adapt." I could use the term evolve and adapt interchangeably and mean the same thing. I would say that this type of evolution does happen and I am convinced by the scientific evidence.
An example of Evolution (large scale, long time) is the claim that all living things evolved from a primordial soup of chemical precursors. This is the scenario I discussed in my previous post. I actually don't find this evidence convincing. I am Ok with the Catholic perspective that God may have used Evolution to create, but I don't see any scientific evidence for it. So my argument against Evolution (big "E") is a scientific one not a religious one. One example is that you can't evolve a ribosome from chemical precursors or even a mixture of the right proteins and DNA. When I was a post-doc one of the projects I got excited about working on was trying to build a minimal cell (similar to what Craig Venter is trying to do) and I couldn't get past the ribosome. There was no easy way to assemble one and the best I could do was borrow a functional ribosome from another organism. That wasn't very satisfying because then my cell wasn't so minimal. Anyway, I never got the problem fixed and neither has anyone else and not only is this a problem for the ribosome, but a problem for most proteins. In fact, most proteins require a set of proteins called chaperones to help them become assembled into a functional form. So to make a functional protein you need a functional chaperone which is a functional protein. So it's kind of a chicken and egg problem and I couldn't get around it and as far as I know, no one else has either.
So - where on the steps of evolutionary process from primordial soup to man is the science solid? So far, none, as far as I can tell. So, I don't think Evolution (large scale, long time) has been proven. And we can talk about the fossil record but that only starts after you already have a functional organism, plus the fossil record is a historical narrative which is different than a scientific narrative and so is different kind of "evidence" that doesn't entirely line up (but that is another discussion all together.)
So does this clarify?
Warmly,
Rebecca"
--- In RealScience4Kids@yahoogroups.com, "sicutquercus" <beautifulbooks@...> wrote:
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> Okay... I just woke up and am sipping my first cup of coffee. My eyes are still blurry with sleep but I will try to respond.
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> Dr. Keller, are you stating that evolution does not happen? I guess I was confused. I thought I had read something you wrote that indicated your beliefs were somewhere similar to the Catholics in that you believe in intelligent design but that that included evolution. Perhaps, along the lines of how God supposedly gives us free choice but is omnipresent so knows what we will choose. Please clarify.
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> Kristin in Hawaii
> RS4K customer
St Augustine's Confessions
in High School and Self-Education Board
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My goodness, what differences we have discovered so quickly. My used copy is a translation by Rex Warner -- seems like he had a really different take on this part.... and probably more. Sigh... I guess this is yet another example of why I ***should*** start studying latin ;)
Aloha,
Kristin