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Ellen S replied to Patti G.'s discussion 'Inspirational Quotes About Prayer' in the group PRAYING HANDS

You guys, these are just beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing them, they are food for my thoughts and soul today.

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Ellen S replied to Kimberly Walker (& Donald)'s discussion 'Praying EPHESIANS 3:14-21 for your loved ones ~ MADE EASY! (List names' in the group PRAYING HANDS

Kimberly - this is really beautiful and just what I needed to see today when words just didn't seem enough. You remind me that when I pray from my heart, it is enough. :)

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How did you hear about Living Whole with Chronic Pain Network?: Hopenotes

What I'd like to find here:: Community, Truth, Friendship, Holistic healing ideas, Green living ideas, Understanding, Prayer Support, Holistic Help for Chronic Pain, Exercise Accountability, Holistic Remedies for What Ails Me, Healthy Direction and Encouragement, Health for my Spirit, Soul, and Body!

About You:: Twitter - www.twitter.com/eschnak

Hi! I'm a wife, mother, sister, daughter, child of God. I am a friend, an artist, a volunteer, a writer, an advocate, a health activist. I rescue animals, work with children, teach adults, help within the community. I am joyful and hopeful, happy and content.

I am also human, so sometimes when I am in pain or watching my children in pain, I pitch all of that out the window and get very, very angry. Then I pray.

I pray a lot lately!

Many quotations help to describe who I am:

"Opportunity is missed by most people because it’s dressed in overalls and looks like work." ~T.Edison

"Well behaved women rarely make history"

"You don't quit fighting a gorilla when you get tired, you quit when the gorilla gets tired."

But the one I try hardest to remember, the one that reminds me who I was meant to be. I wear it proudly and defiantly around my wrist. It says:

I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong (2 Corinthians 12:10)

Some days, I use the strength of Wonder Woman!

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Oops!.........The stuff I hate but have to put in... please don't use any of my photos without permission. They are all copyrighted by Ellen Schnakenberg . I'm sorry!

What chronic condition(s) are you diagnosed with?: Migraine, TN, Chronic Cluster headache, Dystonia, Lupus, Raynaud's, Sjogren's, Autoimmune Thyroid diseases, Osteoporosis

Do you have a website? (G rated only!): http://community.wegohealth.com/profile/EllenSchnakenberg

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Circle of life and my family's loss.

The last month has been so hard for my family. I have missed my friends here at LW.

My father-in-law died, so we are going through the grief process, not to mention the process of tying up loose ends etc. He suffered extremely aggressive prostate cancer and fought the good fight for nearly 6 years before he went to heaven. We knew how blessed we were to have that borrowed time to be with him. Our last visit with him was wonderful - a good day with laughter, memories and catching up. Also good-b… Continue

Posted on August 26, 2009 at 1:29pm — 2 Comments

Twitter tricks

I didn't get everybody emailed this time, but another Twitter Powertools for Health Activists webinar is tonight, and it's not too late to sign up if you're free at 7 Central time. Learn some new ways to really kick your twittering up a notch or two! More details HERE!

Posted on July 7, 2009 at 5:00pm —

Pastor violating 'Code' with home bible study- WWYD?

A pastor and his wife were recently conducting home bible studies in San Diego, CA. They had approximately 10-15 people in attendance each Tuesday. Good Friday 2009, there came a knock at the door, and the pastor's wife was interrogated by a county official re: the nature of the bible studies. Asked pointed questions such as "Do you say 'amen', and "Do you say 'Praise the Lord"', the interrogation was followed with a warning that they were in violation of county codes, and told they would be fin… Continue

Posted on May 28, 2009 at 2:30pm — 3 Comments

Things given up

The things I've given up are the hardest part of chronic illness for me.

My horses have played an integral part of survival for me. I could fill a post on how and why, but we all know what it's like to see dreams realized, and dreams snatched away.

This was the last foal that I bred. He was the culmination of everything I had wanted to do within the Arabian breed. I waited a lifetime for him. Planned a lifetime for him. Dreamed a thousand dreams about him. Was blessed to love his sire and dam,… Continue

Posted on April 18, 2009 at 1:00pm — 4 Comments

Twitter Webinar - Another chance on April 20th

Hey group! :)

I recently became Twitter-literate and have started using it to help me connect with others dealing with the same or related health issues, including Chronic pain issues. (Never underestimate the power of one single voice!) This is such an active and supportive group, I wanted to do a couple things:

#1. Invite you to Add me if you already Twitter. I'm Eschnak. If you follow me, I'll follow you back!
#2. Invite you to learn how to use… Continue

Posted on April 15, 2009 at 7:52am —

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At 2:21pm on October 26, 2009, Penni Helms said…: Hi Ellen, its soo nice to meet you, I am soo sorry I have not been here for awhile.. I lost my precious husband, on June 28,08.. my heart feels like it is being ripped out of me! I moved from NC to PA.. for a fresh start.. new beginnings.. God showed me here.. I WAS HOME! my sister lives here!!! Where are you from? I am here to pray/talk/listen.. whatever you need! GODS BLESS YOU SO!

At 7:07pm on October 24, 2009, Eileen Donahue said…: Hugs to you !!

At 1:06pm on October 20, 2009, Nancy said…: Myspace Comments @ CommentsJunkie.com

At 3:58pm on September 16, 2009, Kimberly Walker (& Donald) said…: Hey there Lady!

You came across my thoughts today and I wondered how you are doing? How are you feeling these days? How is your work at WEGO HEALTH going? What about those sweet horses of yours? Have you been able to take any strolls out to see them lately?

As well, I thought of your/our friend Barbara and wondered what you know of how she is fairing? I know she has been up against even more than the norm as of late. Her prognosis was pretty good the last I heard - how are things now?

Donald and I are getting settled in a new class at church as well as getting Donald through an English class he is repeating (a freshmen English he took 30 years ago that he required a bit of brushing up on =) so that he can continue on with his studies through Seminary. We have a challenging 4 years ahead of us - exciting though. God's changing our course and we are humbled to be in this process.

The boys are both growing as human beings as they learn what it means to be daddys and how to fare in our financially taxing world. They are both fighters and I am proud that they continue to desire to be and do better. My prayer is that they will see their need for relationship with the Father. I know it is coming. God is in constant pursuit of their undivided heart.

Well, I just wanted to stop in for a minute and let you know you are in my thoughts.

Much Love to you,
Kimberly

At 12:10pm on August 27, 2009, Joy said…: Ellen my sweet - I just took some time in the prayer room in the bowl of intercession for your prayer concerns. Thank you for laying your hearts burdens with us and allowing me to place them at the feet of the cross.

Let the renewal of hope that the Holy Spirit gave to you through the image of Job's end story from the bible blaze within, that the blessing isn't just at the end but all around you. Just look for it, embrace the good that God has given, is giving you and will give you for the things that you have lost. For what ever Satan has lost God will find for you, what ever Satan distroys, God will build up again. What ever Satan steals from you, God will bring back ten times fold. Fixing our eyes on God keeps our minds from being stolen from Satan. It's easy to get our minds off track on the pain and trials but Gods protection is in fixing our eyes on Him. Let Him be your provider, comforter and endurance. Let Him do the work of figuring out how to fix the trials that you are going through, what both your husband and you are going through.

Don't give up, hang in there. God will never forsake you or leave you. Hold onto his promises and trust. If that's hard for you to do, then i pray that God provides that too for you. I know that without Him my trust wouldn't be there, my faith would be gone without him giving it to me to keep going.

I love you my sweet Ellen and if it would encourage your spirit, go and read the prayers that i lifted up for you and Brabara in praying hands. My hearts desire is God's desire and His is for you to be fully healed spirit, mind and body. Remember that God's timing is not our own, keep fixing on Christ until answered prayer comes, it will come.

Love you so very much,
HUG ( wish i could give you a real one )

YOu will remain in my prayers today,
Joy

At 6:11am on August 27, 2009, Valerie Ferrell said…: Ellen,
It is good to see your smiling face back! I will be lifting up you and Dennis. Please tell Barb I am praying for her as well.
Love and ((hugs))

At 12:40am on August 27, 2009, Patti G. said…: Dear Ellen, I read your prayer request and will be praying for you and your husband. So much to go through all at once! I don't know what to say but that I am praying and trusting the Lord to help you through and comfort you. ((((Hugs))))

At 6:22pm on August 25, 2009, liz4cps said…: Glad to find you here!

Just changed my profile photo; weird not seeing my butterfly here... LOL

I love your photos! And your horses! Thanks for the friend add! I think I was very slow responding; sorry.

Take care & God bless!

- Liz
www.liz4cps.com

At 11:39am on July 13, 2009, Patti G. said…: Hi Ellen,

I'm so sorry for this lady who has meningitis. I am praying right now for her recovery. Also sorry to read your note that your friend's cousin passed away. I am asking the Lord to redeem this loss and bring good from it. God bless you as you minister to them.
Love and prayers,
Patti

At 9:19pm on July 9, 2009, Joy said…: Ellen Ellen sweet Ellen! Just getting a few words from you my sister is a blessing for sure. Just know that i understand your busy life, not to mention that my comment wall is sounding more like a confessional for you with admiting your a workaholic LOL. Do i have to have a intervention with you? LOL Your first systoms of withdrawl is stir crazy when nothing to do and it may lead to Irritability and extreem insanity LOLOLOL To remedy this, PRAY HARD!!! LOLOLOL Too funny.

It's ok with getting back to me when ever you are able too. I was just thinking about you and didn't want to end up regreting putting my hearts thoughts into action by checking in on my dearest sister when God places your name to mind. I have done it too many times with so many people over the years and i'm trying harder to listen better to the Holy Spirit.

I think taking time for yourself is a must. We get burned out so fast by the burdens of life around us. To also get back to refreshing our spirit throughout our day as we check in with God.

I myself am going on a camping trip up North MN and can't wait to get back to the simplitiy of God's nature. It will give the time i need to emotionally and mentally rest for the burdens of my family trials right now. My body has been taking its toll with it all and needing to recoop. It doesn't take much to over do it with a Fibro body.

I also want you to know that i saw your prayer request and I will stand in faith with you over your friends cousin and family. As well as your mother which has to be hard to watch her go through all that she is going through.

You are the best too Ellen and I was wondering if you know how Barabra is doing. I left a comment for her since i haven't seen her in a long time around here. She is a sweetheart and it would be such a heartache to know that she was struggling and i didn't know it. SHe is apart of LW family and is important too.

Love you dear and keep me in prayer if you think of me during my trip next week. I've been struggling with fibro flares alot and I want to be able to enjoy being there. Thank you sweetness.

I might be checking in a few things during my trip. this place is like a habit, and it's hard for me to stay away to long.

LOVE -
J

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