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{Straight From the Heart} *James Said...* 4/21/00
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As a coach, I know well the power of encouragement! Christine shares with us
today about a man named James and how his encouragement made a
difference in her life....
Read on...
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James Said
By: Christine McClimans
I used to doubt myself. I used to write poetry but I was not satisfied. I
wrote the poems from my heart with all the passion I could muster, but I
desired more. I have had a hidden dream of writing since I was a little girl
and had no one to share this type of passion with. Writers are like mothers.
they seem to have a different kind of heart.
"Chrissy, why don't you write? You have the imagination and the heart," my
mother suggested. She always was the first to recognize my potential.
September 7,1998 Mom was very impressed as my poetry began appearing on the
Web Page for Writers."
December 8,1998. my personal life took an emotional turn. That day I had
experienced the death of my mother and I was overwrought with grief. As the
days passed I had to accept the reality of my loss and I was slowing
realizing the fact that I just wasn't able to write any more. All the time
in the back of my mind I could hear her saying, "Chrissy, why don't you
write."
Mom always believed that people emerge into our lives to deliver a message
of hope and encouragement. Mothers are seldom wrong. Enter my friend...
James.
Christmas had been an extremely hard day. I wanted to escape to happier
times. I turned to my trusty computer and off I traveled to my own little
world.
I had re-visited "WEB PAGE FOR WRITERS" but, instead of reading my words I
read "Far Away Places." I decided to write a note to the author to tell him
how much the story brightened one of my saddest days.
The next day I received this reply: "Take your time about your writing.
right now you are full of feeling as a result of the holidays and the
circumstances surrounding your mother's death. Sit back and just BE for a
while;
feel your feelings. After you have lived through this period of your life,
you will be able to reflect on this time and write again with a new
richness."
He furthered encouraged me as he wrote. "Peace be unto you my friend."
As I read his words tears of sadness and tears of joy mixed. Mother was
correct. I should write and magically I had just been sent the message I
needed to continue with that dream.
Without his kind words I might have never written another poem that would
touch another's heart or a story that would inspire.
I am thrilled with the words I create with my writing.
Yes, once I used to doubt myself but, that was before James said. "Keep
Writing!"
Christine McClimans (aka Corky Ferguson)
corky5@urec.net
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Dreams are what make up my inner soul. Hope is what keeps me going and
writing is one of my passions. I also enjoy photography, nature, animals and
travel. I am currently writing poetry, short stories, and gathering
information to start my first novel (This Side of Midnight.)
I really like my new pages
and I love sharing the site with you!
Visit Dream Escape Writing at:
http://fictionwriter.tripod.com/McClimans.html
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REQUESTS:
From: Iluvjc2000@aol.com
Michael,
Yesterday I heard about a 19 yr. old girl who is pregnant.Her baby is not doing
very well. There are some problems possibly with it's kidneys and it
might have Down's syndrome. The girl's name is Sarah, she is not
married.Her parents are willing to help her when she has her baby.
When she first went to the Dr. the Dr. asked her if she wanted to
abort the baby, the girl almost fell off the table and said ' no I
want this baby.' I am asking for everyone to prayer for this family.
When I asked for her name to put her on my churches prayer list the
woman said that it was very sweet of me to do this it is . But it was
not I who requested to do this it was GOD saying that there needs to
be more prayer for people like this young girl and her family who are
willing to take care of one of GOD'S PRECIOUS GIFT'S not get rid of a
life just because there has bee a mistake made.
sharon
From: O13thMunky@aol.com
Dear Sir:
I am asking for a prayer request.. I have alot of
obstacles in my life right now that I am having a hard time overcoming.
Will you please pray and anyone else that you know of that will pray
too will be greatly appreciated... Thank You
Sincerely,
Steve
From: kars@cisnet.com (April Reisinger)From:
You have made a joyful difference in my life. My fiance is also blind and a
new Christian. He is overcoming a past lifestyle and is awed by the
wholesome "food" that gives us as believers such great joy. We are
currently reading a book "Angry Men And The Women Who Love Them" and we are
both learning and growing. Please add my dearest James to your prayer list.
He's a wonderful man and I know that God has many opportunities for him to
serve.
In The SonLight of God's Love,
April
From: JST2NOME@aol.com
I wanted to ask for a PRAYER REQUEST:
It is not for me, but is for a woman I work with at night - She works during
the day taking care of her family ( which I do consier a FULL TIME
job, and then works at night in customer service, but she came in the
other night very upset and so I asked her if everything was okay - she
broke down in tears - it seems that her 16 year old athlete son, broke
into high fever and passed out - after being rushed to ther hospital,
and after hours upon hours of test, the diagnosis is that his body
shut down - and his red blood cells and white blood cells stopped
working or doing what they were supposed to do and that was to fight
off the infections and produce more RBC's, and after more tests,
doctors told Miriam that her son need a bone marrow transplant and
that was no guarantee.... that is all I know for now - but I know if
I showed up to work with the Prayer Requests, I knowed she would be
thrilled, for she is stong believe in the Power of our Lord.
If anyone cares to send their prayers, thoughts and or wishes, please
send them to me at JST2NOME@aol.com and I will glad to give them to
Miriam. Thank you in advance.
Joelle
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