YOUR NEW DAY OF LIFE...A NEW PAGE...HOW WILL IT BE WRITTEN

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24spuXYeFKY&index=2&list=RDvu2E2FUcIiE

Lyerly Neurosurgery Hospital, the special "view" from my healing hospital room...joan

Luke 4:20-21
"Then He rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant and sat down.  The "eyes" of everyone in the synagogue were fastened on Him. He "began" by saying to them; 'Today....this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing'."

HIS page written for His Children's New Day of Life Eternal!

(Luke 4:14-17)
Jesus went to Galilee in the Power of the Spirit.  He was "teaching" in their synagogues and everyone was praising Him.  In Nazareth, on the Sabbath Day, He went into the synagogue as was His custom.  He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him.  Unrolling it, He found the "place" where it is written:

Isaiah 61:1-2
"The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor.  He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from "darkness" for the prisoners (the blinded in Hebrew), to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor and the day of vengeance of our God."

Luke 4:18-19
"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because He has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor.   He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners (the blinded in Hebrew) and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor."

His Words, His Written Pages!  They are not "new"... Our pages are newly written everyday...how can we write them?  Bind up the brokenhearted with love and joy.  Share His light within us through His Spirit freely given, and the blind will see, as He says, through His Sovereign Spirit.

This new day, I met Erica and Robert.  A daughter who so loves her father, Robert, she is moving her family here while he fights to "heal" from Waldenstrom's, a very rare disease.  Robert and his wife were advised to remain close to Mayo Clinic through his next treatment process.  He is showing me some of the 'stripes" of his body towards healing, and then covers it up again. He is hopeful, he is in pain and some dreariness.  Yet, I still see his light shining.

I could not help but shed some tears when Erica looked at me, in a clear sight of knowing what she needs to do. She has brought her two little girls and her husband here, far from home to help.  She left her job, she has established a new school for her daughters, and I stood in amazement.  She did not cry...she did not look for anything but support in prayer.  So, I cried for both of us, and held her close in that precious moment.

He has been helping me write a "new page" today...even in my own thankfulness of the newest brain surgery success.  Three days today, and I was allowed to finally wash my head again.  To take away the impurities and ask Him to heal me again.  My own family is keeping me in prayers...and in this I ask our Lord to give them the strength to understand "my page" of today.


And HE SAYS>> "I AM"  ....HOLDING ON TO YOU!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH_LLGiE0f0

IT'S NOT ABOUT ME....IT'S NOT ABOUT YOU....

Philippians 2:1-4

“Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any comment from His love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.  Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.  Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”

I have been in much prayer about the forgetfulness in my own heart…towards the path of His guidance.  So many times He lovingly approaches the tender turn saying…”It is NOT all about me…It is NOT all about you….It is ALL about US in HIM!  We cannot “shake” the truth of His completeness in us.  To what end? His Purpose, His Will, the very reason for His Creation of us!

Then, a bit more of a thought came as this to my heart…praying it means something as much to you as I asked Him to humble my spirit to “get it”!

Not All About Me….Not All About You

By Joan Pfeiffer

You share the same love with me,

I share being in one spirit with you.

We share His completed “joy”,

His tenderness and compassion too.

The all about me and all about you

He has graciously and  lovingly replaced…

His ambitions are values above us,

Being shared as One embraced.

It is Him, it will always be Him. Perhaps I should say the Trinity, but that again is the “ONE” in HIM!

The "Walk of Memory" just one part of bereavement support at Wolfson Children's Hospital in Jacksonville, FL.  Please read a little more from the attached link of the many areas included to help parents and family in this "tear drop" time of their lives.

http://www.wolfsonchildrens.org/programs-services/support/breavement/Pages/default.aspx

When I was at the “Walk of Memory” today, Sunday, October 12, 2014, there were so many who shared with me about their child or children who are with Him.  This brought His “oneness” again and again!  So very blessed to have been given the opportunity of being there.  Listening to the love, compassion, understanding; they “knew”…about being embraced as ONE in HIM!  So many hugs, kisses, tears, laughter; the light surrounded this compassionate and tenderness given.  When I left…I felt as One embraced!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2CFLB1eBh8

"LET'S TAKE AN INTEREST IN OTHERS"

Brandon Marshall, five-time pro wide receiver, shared his personal story with mental illness in a public service announcement at Sunday's Jacksonville Jaguars game as part of Baptist Health's Let's Talk campaign to raise awareness and stop the stigma associated with mental illness. ‪#‎mentalhealth‬ ‪#‎mentalhealthjax‬

Philippians 2:1-4
"Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ?  Any comfort from His Love?  Any fellowship together in the Spirit?  Are your hearts tender and compassionate?  Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and Purpose.  Don't be selfish; don't try to "impress" others.  Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.  Don't look out only for your own interests; but take an interest in others, too."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3IrwujyAJ4

Truly this is my heart's desire!  Praying with Him asking to help me keep my eyes on His Purpose.  Not to totally focus on myself.  He is healing me or has already healed me to the extent necessary through my continual treatment.  The trust is where I am, to those special Dr's he has provided.  There are so many others with needs for Him.  So many, that it would be fruitless or pointless if not for all of us working together with "one mind", "one heart"; for His Purpose.

I ask him to remind me daily after requesting forgiveness for my own sins; to keep on serving as He bids me to.  He helps me not to lose heart; His heart and mine are bound together.  He has taken fear from me and replaced it with confidence to provide His Joy Everlasting!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PTvr755V8s&list=RD7PTvr755V8s#t=238

THE BEAUTY OF HIS KEPT PROMISES

2 Corinthians 1:20-22
"For no matter how many "Promises" God has made, they are "Yes" in Christ.  And so through Him the "Amen" is spoken by us to the Glory of God.  Now it is God who makes both us and you "stand firm" in Christ.  He anointed us. Set His Seal of ownership on us and put His Spirit in our hearts as a deposit guaranteeing what is to come."

How does one thank God and all of His children for the constant promises kept?  I have decided to request a special time on this through our special radio station in Jacksonville, FL.  To honor all of those helping to fight the darkness.  It will be a "gift" given on October 20th!  Please listen to: FM Station 97.1 "The Promise" especially on that day!

His Promises are:
Always kept as a "yes" in Christ
Singing His "Amen" of Glory
Making us stand "firm"
Sealing us as His very "own"
Our hearts embraced by His Spirit

Who are these to honor you ask, they are so many!  I call them my Family!  I pray for my Family everyday!
Lyerly Neurosurgery
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Baptist Medical Center
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Mayo Clinic
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CC4QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mayoclinic.org%2Fpatient-visitor-guide%2Fflorida&ei=sgIkVJa-CtHbsASPjoGwAw&usg=AFQjCNEcog-5VsSjSIroaPGXn5SJLxM5zA&sig2=rCGZZBTkD0bB3SoumOF06w&bvm=bv.76247554,d.cWc

My Jacksonville Home Church
http://www.nlcf.org/

Favorite Radio Station - The Promise
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My Second Home
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CC4QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hiexpress.com%2Fjaxmedctr&ei=9n0jVIWTLcXAggSjlYGAAw&usg=AFQjCNF6_W1tNZckGbZG3LiHg9C7wylQtg&sig2=sfAK7azHT1ZgIgspSeRlTg&bvm=bv.76247554,d.eXY

ALL OF THE "ANGELS AMONG US" WHOSE LOVE IS UNCONDITIONAL
They are called most graciously my "MON AMIS" (MY FRIENDS/MY LOVES) !!!!

I told my Dr. Ricardo Hanel, I am healing....but all of the reports just don't show it yet!  Thanks be to God the Father, God the Son, Jesus Christ, and God the Holy Spirit!  He has provided His Promise of Healing...so "BEAUTIFULLY" through His "gifted" children.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9bC9CRv9oU&list=RDzC617kE1maU&index=26

AWAKENING HIS LOVE AND LIGHT IN JACKSONVILLE,FL

    Words from our beloved Maya Angelou

Psalm 119:129-131 “Your teachings are wonderful, and I respect them all.  Understanding Your Word brings “light” to the minds of ordinary people.  I honestly want to know everything You teach.”

My heart must be beating faster than it has ever before from the wonderful “God Filled” moments of today!  It can only be His omniscient involvement, nothing else would make sense.  The “brilliancy” of His Amazing Love and Light of “perfect timing” was experienced right in front of me!  It was not a “chance”; it was pure gifting!

Reasons for everything…His reasons for everything!  For a project I started, I needed assistance from the Office Max, that I just happened upon, after leaving another business.  I did not know it was even there, but when I saw it…I was led to enter.

A young man named Jamie started to help me, but his face was filled with grief and a torment.  Immediately, a prayer was said from my heart for this visit.  He needed Jesus… 

The project I am working on, involves a verse from James 1:17.  Get it??  James….Jamie…immediately I knew he needed this “gift” God had given me with this verse. “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from ‘Above’; and comes down from the Father of Lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.”  (this one was handwritten on the envelope, but I really needed it printed)

Jamie held it with a softer touch and a bit of a grin.  He asked what it really meant.  I shared the Love of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit with him.  He kind of shook his head, but I have seen this many times before when sharing the truth.  No dismay, the Spirit does His work.

He shared about how difficult his life had become.  The death of a cousin so young had brought him to deep grief.  He did not really like his job that much, so I asked him what his desire was to be doing.  He said to be a cartoonist.  I actually happen to know one at my HBOT treatments.  So much was shared…such deep God guided thoughts and answers; His Words, not mine.  He gave me a card to use for contact with my friend.

It was to be a bit of a wait to complete my project, so I told him I would be back in a little while for the needed labels.  (oh, yes, did I tell you he had to enter this verse about 4-6 times, to get it the way I needed it?)  That was meant to be!

Upon my return, there was a gentleman about my age waiting to be helped.  Jamie was serving another customer, so we had time to talk.  His name is Robert.  He is a lawyer from Indiana, but living here in Florida now.  We shared our “Mid-America” experiences since I am from Illinois.  We also spoke of some medical concerns, namely auto immune diseases.  I did not specifically ask him what type he had, but knew he needed some help.  I happen to have two considered auto immune diseases, so, that fit!  We spoke of some diets and exercise programs, and he asked if I would share more information via e-mail.

Jamie was now available.  Robert was very patient and watched Jamie doing his “magical” work for my project.  And he overheard our continuation of God’s Love and Light.  Towards the end of helping with me, I again brought up his desires of an occupation.  His “gift” I could already envision from my own needed project.  Then Robert heard Jamie say he was also involved with “graphic designs”.  This started a whole new “open door” because Robert has a great connection through his own position. 

There is to be continued communication now between, Jamie, Robert, and myself.  Robert has requested this young man’s resume and spoke about a position that would more than quintuple his current pay rate.  I could tell you, a flash of something came through, because Jamie’s eyes lit up with a huge smile now filled with joy!  He said it would be wonderful to able to afford to buy fresh vegetables.  Fresh vegetables?  Yes, imagine that one.  He helps his family and friends with rent and other expenses, and now God willing, he will be able to eat healthier.  The largest part of this is, he asked me my name again, and wants to talk some more about Jesus.  And we pray!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ljr6lqu2-ec

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBD18rsVJHk&list=RDKBD18rsVJHk#t=0

"THRIVING" THROUGH PRAYERS WITH HIM

I Thessalonians 5:16-18
"Be joyful always; pray continually;give thanks in All circumstances, for this is God's Will for you in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Prayer...a generation of Love for His Word.  It becomes sometimes, "unspeakable joy"!  

I called a dear friend of mine who also has aphasia.  She had a stroke 12 years ago.  Although she has spent numerous hours with a Speech Pathologist and many "helps" to overcome this trial...her speech is very daunted, slow, and sometimes difficult to understand.  Yet, when we speak, I know she needs my speech to be more at her level for understanding.  She and I became friends through ARC.  I made mention of playing the game called "Charades" in the beginning portion of my aphasia after brain surgery... this caused some fun and enjoyment while slowly improving.  She saw this comment from me and responded...Joan, my name IS Charade!  We have been "kindred spirits" since that time.  And we pray....

There is a special woman whom I met yesterday...my heart cries out for her!  Diane, has some type of neurology problem and is still undiagnosed for now.  She was wrapped in "fear" of the unknown.  I spoke with her, she shared her "gift" of writing with me, but now seems so unattached.  Her husband was by her side.  His eyes looking at mine were a silent echo of please...please "help" her.  We shared our pain, our hope, our love of this "gift".  I shared His Love, His Light, His Joy..held her hand..asking the Lord to guide us in "understanding".  And we pray....

Prayers...praying everyday...all day...when we wait on appointments, wait on a stop light, when we wait....we can pray!  Thinking about the "wait time", it is not so bad after all; it can bring the precious time to remember ...to PRAY!  

Psalm 42:8  "By day the Lord directs His Love, at night His song is with me - a prayer to the God of my life."

We can THRIVE!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_0uczHvvlM

GLIMPSES OF HOPE ON THIS SIDE OF HEAVEN

HIS GLIMPSES OF HOPE ON THE WALL AT BAPTIST HEALTH'S 
LYERLY NEUROSURGERY in Jacksonville, FL


Lamentations 3:22-24
"Through the Lord's mercies we are not consumed.  His compassions fail not.  They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. "The Lord is my portion", says my soul, "therefore I hope in Him!"

http://jacksonville.com/news/health-and-fitness/2014-09-15/story/baptist-health-neurosurgeon-performs-first-procedure-new

The latest and again most wonderful news on "this side of Heaven" to provide the hope towards healing!  The "Florida Times-Union" newspaper article by Charlie Patton, is above this sentence.  God is increasing the "gift" He gave Dr. Ricardo Hanel, this time through a new Clinical Trial to treat aneurysms in large blood vessels of the brain.

I am always "amazed" at the mornings I go for my treatments at Baptist Health Center in Jacksonville, FL.  The buildings are composed with a "sister" relationship right next to each other.  Lyerly Neurosurgery, Wolfson's Children's Hospital, and the support areas to include Pharmacy. They even have a Library with some helpful reading materials and a quiet place to pray in a small Chapel.  Each morning, I am greeted with smiles from the Staff, Doctors, and Nurses, it feels like a bit of "Heaven" to walk for my coffee.

Encouragement is always available here!  Questions are answered at their best.  There are always questions that need a bit of "research" as well.  One of my nurses is helping with that on our Idiopathic Hypertrophic Cranial Pachymeningitis page in Facebook.  She has already posted over 4 new reports of information that we patients have been able to use.

Without having the current permission of posting the more specifics on so many, I will ask for it and post if possible about the "angels here, on this side of Heaven"!

Today, I mentioned something after my HBOT treatment that came to my mind.  My doctor was in the chamber area with someone else, and he seemed interested to my proposal; a possible answer of a difference I am experiencing.  He said with a smile, yes, we ought to try this.  So, when the trial is over, I will have something "hopeful" to post on again, later.

One of new favorite songs...full of "hope"....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXDGE_lRI0E&list=RDDXDGE_lRI0E#t=2