Comments on: A Refining Moment http://ericswife.com/index.php/2008/05/a-refining-moment/ No Need to Panic. I'm a Professional. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:27:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Cindy Beall http://ericswife.com/index.php/2008/05/a-refining-moment/comment-page-1/#comment-2835 Cindy Beall Sun, 25 May 2008 03:23:53 +0000 http://ericswife.com/?p=477#comment-2835 Beautiful. Beautiful.

]]> By: deleise http://ericswife.com/index.php/2008/05/a-refining-moment/comment-page-1/#comment-2814 deleise Fri, 23 May 2008 15:49:58 +0000 http://ericswife.com/?p=477#comment-2814 You are doing it exactly right, Amy. This was no surprise to God. He's got it all figured out for you and that includes taking care of MacKenzie's heart, too. I'm sorry for the pain. You are doing it exactly right, Amy. This was no surprise to God. He’s got it all figured out for you and that includes taking care of MacKenzie’s heart, too. I’m sorry for the pain.

]]> By: Sarah S. Chicken http://ericswife.com/index.php/2008/05/a-refining-moment/comment-page-1/#comment-2808 Sarah S. Chicken Fri, 23 May 2008 01:26:55 +0000 http://ericswife.com/?p=477#comment-2808 What a great way to talk to her about it. I think it's better to talk with her and admit what you can (age-appropriate) than to pretend. As far as a refiner's fire, I think you and I have both seen some children in much hotter fires. I love you. What a great way to talk to her about it. I think it’s better to talk with her and admit what you can (age-appropriate) than to pretend.

As far as a refiner’s fire, I think you and I have both seen some children in much hotter fires.

I love you.

]]> By: Monica http://ericswife.com/index.php/2008/05/a-refining-moment/comment-page-1/#comment-2796 Monica Thu, 22 May 2008 15:24:08 +0000 http://ericswife.com/?p=477#comment-2796 This was such a great post. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. This was such a great post. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

]]> By: Eric's Wife http://ericswife.com/index.php/2008/05/a-refining-moment/comment-page-1/#comment-2792 Eric's Wife Wed, 21 May 2008 19:01:04 +0000 http://ericswife.com/?p=477#comment-2792 I highly recommend you get an apron. :) I highly recommend you get an apron.
:)

]]> By: Jenni http://ericswife.com/index.php/2008/05/a-refining-moment/comment-page-1/#comment-2791 Jenni Wed, 21 May 2008 18:38:33 +0000 http://ericswife.com/?p=477#comment-2791 A servant's heart is an amazing gift. Some need less refining than others. Mine is sorely in need, I am afraid. A servant’s heart is an amazing gift. Some need less refining than others. Mine is sorely in need, I am afraid.

]]> By: Eric's Wife http://ericswife.com/index.php/2008/05/a-refining-moment/comment-page-1/#comment-2790 Eric's Wife Wed, 21 May 2008 17:39:19 +0000 http://ericswife.com/?p=477#comment-2790 I was diagnosed with MS in February 1995. That was also the exact same month that the FIRST ever treatment was made available. Since then, there have been about seven or so other options produced. All require lifetime injections or IV therapy. All come with non-resolving side effects. None have been clinically proven to improve quality of life. They have proven to slow down brain matter deterioration, just not the long term progression of disability. And seriously, how much brain matter does a person really need? If I ever do go back on the meds (I was on 3 different ones over a 5 year period), it will not be because I believe they will help. It will only be because my kids think it will help. And also because I have a martyr complex. I was diagnosed with MS in February 1995. That was also the exact same month that the FIRST ever treatment was made available. Since then, there have been about seven or so other options produced. All require lifetime injections or IV therapy. All come with non-resolving side effects. None have been clinically proven to improve quality of life. They have proven to slow down brain matter deterioration, just not the long term progression of disability. And seriously, how much brain matter does a person really need?

If I ever do go back on the meds (I was on 3 different ones over a 5 year period), it will not be because I believe they will help. It will only be because my kids think it will help.

And also because I have a martyr complex.

]]> By: Natalie Witcher http://ericswife.com/index.php/2008/05/a-refining-moment/comment-page-1/#comment-2789 Natalie Witcher Wed, 21 May 2008 16:37:22 +0000 http://ericswife.com/?p=477#comment-2789 My dear, what a moment. Refining always comes with fire. No way around it. Personally, I'm glad your not on a bunch of meds. My dear, what a moment. Refining always comes with fire. No way around it. Personally, I’m glad your not on a bunch of meds.

]]> By: Eric's Wife http://ericswife.com/index.php/2008/05/a-refining-moment/comment-page-1/#comment-2788 Eric's Wife Wed, 21 May 2008 14:23:17 +0000 http://ericswife.com/?p=477#comment-2788 Thank you, Andi. I do think she is pretty special. I completely agree, Robin! I really appreciate your comment, Beth. It is important to rejoice whether with thorns or triumph. Both display His glory. Amy Beth, go eat some chocolate. Better than Kleenex every time. Thank you, Andi. I do think she is pretty special.

I completely agree, Robin!

I really appreciate your comment, Beth. It is important to rejoice whether with thorns or triumph. Both display His glory.

Amy Beth, go eat some chocolate. Better than Kleenex every time.

]]> By: Amy Beth @ Ministry So Fabulous! http://ericswife.com/index.php/2008/05/a-refining-moment/comment-page-1/#comment-2787 Amy Beth @ Ministry So Fabulous! Wed, 21 May 2008 14:06:31 +0000 http://ericswife.com/?p=477#comment-2787 Well, I'm definitely crying now. Well, I’m definitely crying now.

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