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pamflute
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| Joined: | Thu Jan 18th, 2007 |
| Location: | Tampa, Florida USA |
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| First Name: | Pam | | Gender: | Female | | Faith History: | Baptist to Presbyterian to United Methodist to Catholic |
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Posted: Sat May 26th, 2007 12:20 pm |
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Dear friends:
I am asking prayer for a proposed trip that I want to take in a few weeks. I thought I had the matter all settled but have run into several problems which seem to be interfering. I was planning on going to a flute master class in Greenville, SC in about three weeks. My husband was going to be home but now he is also leaving on a trip to visit his parents. He mentioned my trip to my mother-in-law who thinks I should not go and although he was okay with the idea in the beginning, I think my husband is not so "gung ho" on my attending after talking with his mother. I have also run into several non-trip related expenses that I had not counted on. I am the sole breadwinner in this family right as my husband is seeking disability and is not allowed to work for a year. I was going to fund this trip from money from my business account (I am partially self-employed). Now I wonder if I am doing the right thing and what was supposed to be fun is turning into a pain in the neck. Do these feelings mean I shouldn't go? I don't know.
Also, I am looking at the possibility of relocating to Texas and seeking employment there. Texas seems to be a big music state and I am a music teacher, so the connection seems obvious. I spoke with a band director the other day about a possible position in south Texas as a general music teacher and instrumental teacher. It sounds like a pretty good match for my abilities. If I am in such an anxious state over a little trip, you can imagine my anxiety about moving somewhere else! I want to make the right decision for my husband and me and I want it to be profitable and helpful. I would appreciate your prayers!
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JillD
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| Joined: | Fri Sep 29th, 2006 |
| Location: | Visalia, California USA |
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| First Name: | Jill | | Gender: | Female | | Faith History: | heathen, EvFree, Messianic, LC-MS, Catholic 2007 |
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Posted: Sat May 26th, 2007 01:09 pm |
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Pam,
I, too, have some anxiety-producing situations in my life, very difficult. I cling to these few lines that the priest prays after the Lord's Prayer:
Deliver us, lord, from every evil, and grant us peace in our day. In your mercy keep us free from sin and protect us from all anxiety as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
I pray that you and your husband will be able to come to agreement about both of these things: your trip and your job. Try to be patient and keep communicating and praying for peace in your heart.
Jill
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"I praise you, for I am wondrously made. Wonderful are our works! My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret." Ps 139
"Guard me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from violent men." Ps 140
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Annie
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| Joined: | Wed Feb 14th, 2007 |
| Location: | Columbus, Ohio USA |
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| First Name: | Annie | | Gender: | Female | | Faith History: | nothing, Quaker, Mennonite, Presbyterian, Methodist, Anglican, Catholic |
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Posted: Mon Jun 4th, 2007 04:27 pm |
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It seems to me as if attending a master class would be essential so feelings of anxiety about it might be the evil one trying to make you opt out.
I am dealing with anxiety over a vacation trip and talked to my priest about it. Same deal, the evil one doesn't want me to get that rest.
Last edited on Mon Jun 4th, 2007 04:30 pm by Annie
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SBC2RCC
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| Location: | York, South Carolina USA |
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| First Name: | Monte | | Gender: | Male | | Faith History: | was Southern Baptist Minister, now Roman Catholic |
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Posted: Mon Jun 4th, 2007 09:29 pm |
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Ditto on the prayer. This has always touched me since the first time I heard it when I ventured into a Mass.
Thanks for sharing. On the disabilty issue, it can be a real stressor. My sister went through this. As to the moving, as the principal provider, you must consider going where the opportunity is best and pay is highest. This is entirely reasonable.
As always, you're in my prayers.
Monte
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(Formerly on CHN Forum as "Pilgrim Paul"
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pamflute
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| Joined: | Thu Jan 18th, 2007 |
| Location: | Tampa, Florida USA |
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| First Name: | Pam | | Gender: | Female | | Faith History: | Baptist to Presbyterian to United Methodist to Catholic |
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Posted: Tue Jun 5th, 2007 04:53 pm |
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Dear Annie, Jill and Monte:
Thank you for your kind words. My trip is next week and I am trying to look forward to it. This morning I went to the funeral of a man who died over the weekend. His children go to the school I teach at and it was a very sad affair. It made me realize that time is precious and that I need to really try to enjoy these opportunities when they come along instead of just dreading them.
Thank you so much for your prayers! It is good to know that I am upheld by the communion of saints in heaven and here on earth!
Pam
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