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Posted 9/28/2010 9:33 AM (GMT 0)

:-)  I've been back to work since this last Saturday and I've worked Sunday and Monday, which is incredible for me since my panic attacks have been non-stop and preventing me from

going to work.  I have been praying for the Lord to heal me of my panic attacks and anxiety, and I believe He's helping me through each day.  My medication seems to be working too.  Saturday I set up the scanning area, no problem.  Sunday I sorted Manual Mail until 10:00PM and then had to roam around to find something to do for the next 4 1/2 hours.  Monday, the guy that usually sets up the scanning area called in sick, so I had to set it up--but it was easy!

Someone had already cleaned the area out and placed a bunch of postal containers there, the only hitch was that the woman who prints out all the needed labels for the containers was taking her day off.  So, a mad scramble ensued to find someone who could print out all the labels I needed.  It finally got done, and I labeled everything and was double-checked by a coworker friend of mine to make sure I did it right.  Well now, I hope that this taught management a lesson about having a backup plan to deal with making sure the labels are printed out at the beginning of the shift when this woman isn't there, or this will happen every time.  But I handled it great--far from my usual panic-mode reaction to such an abrupt change in my workday.  I know that the Lord Jesus was with me the whole time and was ahead of me making sure that the mailhandlers had done what they needed to do to prepare the area for setting up containers.  I'm good and tired and a bit sore, but I made it through the day.  Today and Wednesday are my off-days, and I'm going to enjoy them.  Please keep me in your prayers that I will continue to be able to work and to perform it as I am expected to no matter what they throw at me.  I love you, everybody, and I am praying for you, too.  Peace, love, and joy to all.

Camylou

Posted 9/28/2010 1:25 PM (GMT 0)
Camy,

Glad to know you are doing better and you are in my prayers so keep on pushing forward.  Enjoy your days off.

Kindly,

Kitt

Posted 9/28/2010 1:51 PM (GMT 0)
Yeah Camylou, I am so happy to hear that you have been having better days! I am certain that your prayers have been answered, but I also know that this took tons of courage and a huge effort on your part too! Great job!!! Keep up the good work!!! (I know that you would be reluctant to take praise for your improvement, but just being such a woman of faith brings glory to Him)
Continue to feel well!
S.C.
Posted 9/28/2010 6:26 PM (GMT 0)
That's great to hear Camylou! I hope you'll be able to continue in the same direction in the days ahead. I'll repeat to you what someone recently said to me: "You're doing your part, the medications are doing their part, and God is doing His part". We can't sit idly around waiting for God to cure our anxiety, but when we move forward and trust Him, He will be there guiding us, supporting us, and putting the pieces together as only He can.
Posted 9/28/2010 9:23 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you Kitt! I will enjoy my days off and then return to work ready to go with God's help. Scaredy Cat, it was a little scary sometimes during work but I drove up there and worked with the Lord right by my side the whole time. It even got a little stressful when I was asked to set up the scanning area because someone called in sick, but the Lord was ahead of me---the area was all cleaned up and there were postal containers already there! Talk about Praise the Lord! The label thing was a bit stresssful too, but they figured it out. You see, they never have a 'backup plan' when someone is missing; now they have to. Fugs, prayerfully I will be able to continue to work with me doing my part, the meds doing their part and God being with me, just like you said. He was with me the whole time, and I got through it. Oh, how much I praise the Lord for his goodness and mercy. He gave me a verse: Psalm 121, a little while back. May the Lord be with you all and heal you and show Himself strong in the midst of the battle of your minds. Blessing, peace and joy be with you as well.
Camylou
Posted 9/28/2010 11:06 PM (GMT 0)
CamyLou I was so happy to read this!!!!!!!! Keeping you in my prayers- I think you have turned the corner!!!! God Bless!
Posted 9/29/2010 4:37 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks so much RA, and please keep me in your prayers. God is hearing you and He has helped me turn the corner. God Bless you too, my dear friend and may you be free of pain in Jesus' Name.
Posted 9/30/2010 2:28 AM (GMT 0)
CamyLou hope you are continuing to feel great! I just typed a big testimony about how God helped me turn my corner when I presented with RA and was 100% worse than I am today. I thought I might get in trouble here for being too...religious sounding (???? not sure what I want to call it but I remember we were warned once) Anyway I pressed a key of some sort by accident and it all erased so maybe it was an omen.

I'll be brief instead. Prayer & faith turned me around from being completely unable to do ANYTHING for myself and being in so much pain that could not be relieved that I wanted to die- to completely functioning! Yes meds contributed but it was God Himself who healed me and all he wants in return is for me to tell people about this experience. That and for me to offer prayers for others who are suffering and to offer them hope.

So I feel like we were brought together in a way. I'll pray for you & you pray for me and we'll both pray for everyone here. We're going to be OK. I have painful days but most days I can't complain when I compare where I was. You may have an anxious moment at work- but you will overcome it too.

I wish you all the best!
Posted 9/30/2010 2:29 AM (GMT 0)
My husband and I ate breakfast this morning at a place in town (had to fast for bloodwork last night), and halfway through our eating our meal the waitress put our ticket on the table. On it was written "God is going to turn things around for you". It took me aback, because I've been praying that the Lord would heal me of panic disorder and allow me to work consistantly. Turning things around can also mean my financial situation too, and my work situation. In everything, I believe He is truly going to "turn things around" for me. I thanked the lady and told her that I suffered from panic disorder, and she put her hand on my shoulder and I believe she said that the Lord would take care of that, and asked my name because she said she is a "prayer warrior" (a gift of God He gives to certain people). Before we left, she gave me a big hug and said she would battle for me in prayer. WOW! What a morning! I feel so good,
and tomorrow is the start of my new workweek. Please, I ask all of you also to keep praying for me that the Lord's words will come to pass.
Camylou
Posted 9/30/2010 2:59 AM (GMT 0)
RA, YES! God is REAL and His healing power is REAL! The same power that raised Him from the dead, that gives eternal salvation to us, also heals us of our infirmities. We will pray for each other and for everyone here to be touched mightily by the Lord Jesus Christ Himself. Yes, we were brought together to bring the hope of Christ into people's lives, and we will continue to do so. We'll have our bad days and good days, but also we will always have Jesus to run to and let Him wrap his big, strong, loving arms around us and say, "Come to me, all who are heavy laden, and I will give you rest for your souls." Hey, look at what happened to me today! God showed up this morning at breakfast via a waitress and gave me a word, letting me know He is going to "turn things around for me". WOW! Love you so much, RA, and we will continue to pray for everyone here and each other. I ask right now that the Lord will give you a day free of pain and then more days free of pain until there aren't any more. God bless you, my dear friend in Christ.
Camylou
Posted 9/30/2010 5:24 AM (GMT 0)
RA, I want to read your testimony but I can't find it. Where do I need to go to look for it? Love you, Camylou
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