Showing posts with label stephen minister. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stephen minister. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

my son's first ever seizure, day 3

It's day three from the my son's seizure (http://project05952381.blogspot.com/2010/11/my-sons-first-ever-seizure.html). I'm now scared for my son's health more than ever.

Looking back, this past Sunday -- about fourteen hours before the seizure -- I told a Stephen Minister (http://project05952381.blogspot.com/2010/05/open-letter-to-my-friends-86-weeks.html) that I felt that I'm not doing enough for my son to bring him to health. I told her what had happened with my boy.

"This event has shifted my priorities to [my son] much more than ever. It has humbled me aside from scaring [me] to death to say the least."

She responded with the following, which made me a feel a little better.

"What immediately came to me is that perhaps the Holy Spirit was giving you a gentle premonition when you were having the thoughts you were sharing with me on Sunday morning."

I thank her for being there for me and my boy even at times when I think that I may be abusing her generous time, effort and faith.

Maybe I did have some sort premonition (ESP; http://project05952381.blogspot.com/2010/05/trying-to-raise-my-boys-as-christians.html) that something bad was about to happen.

Nevertheless I'm still extremely worried for my son's health -- understanding that there's a high probability of a second seizure at any time in mediate or far future -- to the point that I'm keeping my son at home for at least for the rest of the week. Needless to say, he's happy to miss school like an extended Thanksgiving break. As any other child, he's in no hurry to go back to school.

At this point, I don't know what else to think. All I can say (type) right now is that I was right next to my little boy holding his hand while he laid in a stretcher impatiently and scared as we waited for a doctor at the hospital and all I wanted was to pray. Nonetheless I can't put my son's health in the hands of God and wait. I must do everything humanly possible to help and take care of my boy. Said the latter, I've got faith that God will help me and all doctors to bring my son to health.

Oh God, take care of my little boy and take anything or all from me in return.

Sunday, July 25, 2010

every Sunday

Every Sunday morning, I meet with a minister right before worship. We talk about what I've done the previous week, what's bothering me and such. Sometimes I look forward to it, but mostly not. Nonetheless I must give credit to this minister who helps me every Sunday morning. She's got lots of patience to deal with me and my weirdness.

Anyway it's been part of my routine for over a year and a half if not longer. I know it's helped me the same way talking to a psychologist helps others (piece of mind) if not more (mind & soul). Nonetheless it hasn't made me a more likable individual as I still have problems getting along with others.

Monday, May 3, 2010

an open letter to my friends, 86 weeks

an open letter (email) to my friends...

Hi (your name here),

I had a conversation with a Stephen Minister yesterday (well every Sunday actually). This person mentioned that I was gifted (talented) because I wrote poetry. This person pointed out briefly that a talent is a gift from God. Of course, I didn't see it and understand it that way right away. I had never seen it this way although you have mentioned this concept before. I still have lots to learn.

TALENT = GIFT FROM GOD
GIFT FROM GOD = TALENT

I'm including the email that I sent and this person's response this morning.

On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 05:11, XXXXX wrote:
Indeed! Gifts, blessings, talents... How nice to see things with fresh eyes. [...]
-XXXXX

On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 20:38, XXXXXXX wrote:
[...] I guess that I should have thanked you when you mentioned that I was gifted with writing poetry and numbers (code). I guess this is something that I have never thought of as a gift (maybe a talent, at most). Maybe I should thinking of my talents as gifts. Well it's never too late. Thank you.


I know that I usually send silly emails and maybe I shouldn't be sending this message, but I just wanted to share this with you and to thank you for your support for the past 86 weeks helping me grow as a Christian and a better person, helping me survive and grow emotionally and spiritually since 09/21/2008 that I've come to FAPC. You don't need to respond.