]> http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/ hopefields's Blog en-us © 14:18:09 Greasy.com All rights reserved. Wed, Feb 14:18:09 8 GMT 30 http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/gone_fishing.html No, not really, but I have gone back over to Blogster in an attempt to consolidate my blogs and websites. If you want to continue to read my blog, please go to Blogster and look up Hope Fields. http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/gone_fishing.html#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:18:52 GMT http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/living_2009.html YOU KNOW YOU ARE LIVING IN 2009 when... 1. You accidentally enter your password on the microwave. 2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years. 3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of 3 4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.. 5. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that they don't have e-mail addresses . 6. You pull up in your own driveway and use your cell phone to see if anyone is home to help you carry in ... http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/living_2009.html#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:19:59 GMT http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/cycle_continues.html For years, I dealt with the silent treatment and mind games, as well as other forms of abuse, from my ex-husband. There were times when he would be upset with me because I didn't believe in the same things as him, or I didn't clean the house the right way, or I wasn't submissive enough as a wife. There were other times when I just couldn't take the sexual abuse and the physical and emotional pain it brought with it and would pretend to fall asleep early or say I was sick. He wouldn't talk ... http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/cycle_continues.html#comments Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:07:29 GMT http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/worry_sin.html I just read the blog of a parent whose child has been battling cancer and is now cancer free. Her concern and worry is that the cancer will come back and her child will relapse. In all reality, most of us would worry about that very thing. Yet, her concern is that her worry is a sin. I know that the Bible says that worry is sin. However, those very people that are quick to spit out that worrying is a sin, would probably find themselves in the same boat as this mother. Some Christians forge ... http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/worry_sin.html#comments Wed, 7 Oct 2009 05:49:07 GMT http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/realization_2.html My daughter and I had a very long talk last night about sicknesses and bad things happening to good people and during that talk I had a realization of something. I have been dealing with Cogan's since November 17, 1998. That is the night that I initially got very sick, while driving home from the commissary. During the first week, I was in a wheelchair, had to crawl to get from the living room to the bathroom and back to the couch to rest. I couldn't move my head very much, due to the seve ... http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/realization_2.html#comments Fri, 2 Oct 2009 09:31:40 GMT http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/national_event.html (This post is for those that do not know me and of my support for victims and survivors of domestic violence. It is also for those that are interested in visiting my newly created website, which is still under construction.) October is the National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I am a survivor of domestic violence and a huge advocate for the safety and freedom from abuse, for all women and children. A few things about me... I was married to an abusive man for nearly eleven years. I en ... http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/national_event.html#comments Thu, 1 Oct 2009 07:13:09 GMT http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/forgiveness_abuse.html Taken from: UCB: The Word for Today 28 Sep 2009 Tough love (1) I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go. Psalm 32:8 Jon Walker writes: 'What about forgiving within a...relationship...that's toxic and dysfunctional? Should you [stay]...when the person keeps doing the same thing?...Loving your enemy doesn't mean excusing his behaviour...In any toxic relationship we strive to resist the abuse with a peace-filled, godly response. This includes establishing healthy boundaries ... http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/forgiveness_abuse.html#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:30:16 GMT http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/cell_phone_health_book_signing.html Hi everyone, I'm so caught up on Facebook that I have to remind myself to come and blog. :) I'm doing pretty good these days. I got an answer to prayer for my financial situation. I also got a free phone from my cell phone provider that is hearing aid compatible and has a loud volume. It's perfect for me! My balance is really off these days, so that's a challenge. It just means I have to use my cane more now than ever. I'm hoping to get my flu shot soon. My doctor's office says they won't ... http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/cell_phone_health_book_signing.html#comments Sun, 20 Sep 2009 08:53:01 GMT http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/sisters_art.html My sister, April, has always been an excellent artist. She can draw or paint pretty much anything. I remember when her daughter was much younger, April would paint murals on her walls, such as Ariel in The Little Mermaid. She has recently begun doing art again and I just wanted to show her work off. :) http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/sisters_art.html#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:07:25 GMT http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/balance_awareness_month.html Balance Awareness Week September 20-26, 2009 Please download our press release about Balance Awareness Week. The thirteenth annual Balance Awareness Week takes place September 20-26, 2009. The Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA) established Balance Awareness Week in 1997 to raise awareness about the importance of balance and inner ear health to general wellbeing and quality of life. Millions of people are affected by inner ear balance disorders. However, getting effective treatment is ... http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/balance_awareness_month.html#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:47:07 GMT http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/hi_3.html It's been awhile since I've blogged. I've got some great news and some not so great news on my health. I'll start with the great news! I saw my eye specialist at the end of last week and got a great report! The whole purpose of the eye surgery was to remove the scar tissue from my right eye that was caused by the inflammation of the Uveitis due to the Cogan's. Before the surgery, my vision in my right eye was 20/100. Not good at all. My retina was wrinkled, causing vision loss. When I went ... http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/hi_3.html#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:53:41 GMT http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/infuriates_me.html By JULIET WILLIAMS, Associated Press Writer Juliet Williams, Associated Press Writer – Tue Sep 8, 5:25 pm ET SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Six domestic violence shelters in California have been forced to close while dozens more are scaling back services after Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger eliminated all state funding for the program that supports them. Shelters in the Central Valley town of Madera, the Sierra foothill town of Grass Valley and in Ventura County in Southern California have closed. O ... http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/infuriates_me.html#comments Wed, 9 Sep 2009 08:05:42 GMT http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/legend_cherokee_indian.html Do you know the legend of the Cherokee Indian youth's rite of Passage? His father takes him into the forest, blindfolds him and leaves him alone. He is required to sit on a stump the whole night and not remove the blindfold until the rays of the morning sun shine through it. He cannot cry out for help to anyone. Once he survives the night, he is a MAN. He cannot tell the other boys of this experience, because each lad must come into manhood on his own. The boy is naturally terrified.. He c ... http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/legend_cherokee_indian.html#comments Tue, 1 Sep 2009 03:32:46 GMT http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/avatar.html I posted a new avatar today because I have been reflecting on the many times I went to Keiki beach on the North Shore years ago. I am not one to go to beaches. I just don't care for it. But, there is one thing I will go to beaches for and that is to collect sea shells. I'm not talking about the typical broken shells one mainly finds on the beach. No. This particular beach had beautiful shells. There were so many different kinds of shells to gather and all in a variety of sizes and shapes a ... http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/avatar.html#comments Sat, 22 Aug 2009 07:14:53 GMT http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/prove_it.html I was listening to a pastor on the radio today, with my son, and the pastor was talking about not being ashamed of Jesus. I fully believe that we are not to be ashamed of Christ. However, I do have one bone to pick in regards to this. Have you ever gotten that email that talks about how much God has blessed us and we have 10 seconds to forward it to everyone we know so that God will bless us? How about the email that talks about God's love and then says if we don't send it along to everyon ... http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/prove_it.html#comments Sat, 22 Aug 2009 06:46:20 GMT http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/awhile_3.html I haven't been around for awhile, I've been sick in some form or another. I had the flu for about 10 days and then got sick after that again, not really knowing what was wrong. I just kept getting weaker and sicker. I finally went to the doctor last Friday and was admitted that afternoon for severe potassium depletion. Normal potassium is between 3.5 - 5.0. Mine on Friday was 1.6. I could hardly stand, as a matter of fact, when I was waiting for the doctor to come in the room, I just laid ... http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/awhile_3.html#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:19:02 GMT http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/back_living.html I'm getting much better from that nasty flu that I had. I still have some lingering weakness and body aches, but nothing that some Tylenol won't take care of. Other than that, I'm feeling so much better. I did some household chores today and once I started to feel tired, I quit and rested. I know better than to push myself past my limitations. So, my son is really excited about joining the military. He wants to join the Army National Guard now. The recruiter is very nice and very helpful. ... http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/back_living.html#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:38:41 GMT http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/update_7.html Well, the good news is that it is not swine flu! I'm so glad about that. I still have the body aches and weakness so I'm still resting. I can't wait for this bug to leave! I was so blessed today by two men in my life that I love and care for very much. They helped me out with some things that I really needed and I just want to thank them. They will never tell you what they did, because they are very humble and don't believe in tooting their own horns. But, I can tell you! :) I was down to ... http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/update_7.html#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:12:26 GMT http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/swine_flu.html Well, I came down with the flu a couple of days ago and got tested for the swine flu. I haven't gotten the results back yet, but I feel pretty cruddy. Trying to eat plain soups and breads when my stomach allows it. Getting lots of rest. I'll be back in a couple of days. Hope everyone is doing well. http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/swine_flu.html#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:27:20 GMT http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/air_force_test_iv_classes.html We had a busy day today. We drove out to Kaneohe so my son could take the test with the Air Force. He missed it by a couple of points, so he is going to study and re-take the test in two weeks. I'm sure he'll do fine the second go around. I've never seen him so determined about anything, like he is with joining the military. Personally, I hope he does join. I think it teaches great life skills. I went to my doctor today for my I.V. antibiotics. I will have to stay on it for one more week, ... http://my.greasy.com/hopefields/air_force_test_iv_classes.html#comments Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:40:48 GMT