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Post by Snake Eyes on Apr 19, 2011 1:20:19 GMT 12.75
I see that Bro Freddie has logged on as late as this morning,but has not posted since Jan. Toby,he has either saved you or given up on you...The latter sounds more likely Where you been Bro Freddie?
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Post by Bro. Freddie on Apr 19, 2011 9:11:01 GMT 12.75
I've been around, just extremely busy. As you know, we go to Oklahoma every weekend, leaving no later than Saturday at noon and back sometime Sunday around 4 PM. The boys are playing baseball and between practice at least 2 times a week, and 2 games a week, there isn't much time left. Then there is my job which takes up at least 12 hours of the day. And on top of all that I am trying to quit smoking. I haven't smoked a "real" cigarette in 2 weeks now. I have switched to an electronic cigarette which tastes something like a cigarette and has just the nicotine. I have done away with the carbon monoxide, or is that carbon dioxide?, the second hand smoke, the carcagens, and the tar. All I get now is a little nicotine that I hope to cut down on in a couple of months.
Add to all the above the stress of trying to pastor a church and you can see that I don't have much free time anymore. I do come on here daily and read what has been posted, especially the prayer requests.
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Post by Paws on Apr 19, 2011 10:15:56 GMT 12.75
We are proud of you! Hang in there!
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Post by Snake Eyes on Apr 19, 2011 21:02:39 GMT 12.75
Bro Freddie, Great to hear from you.Don't forget the Major when talking to Him. Does this mean you are still working on Toby? Or have you given up? snake-eyes
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Post by Bro. Freddie on Apr 20, 2011 10:43:12 GMT 12.75
Bro Freddie, Great to hear from you.Don't forget the Major when talking to Him. Does this mean you are still working on Toby? Or have you given up? snake-eyes I never give up....LOL
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Post by Toby Benoit on Apr 30, 2011 13:25:46 GMT 12.75
I figured he's been girding his loins in preperation of a new assault upon my sins, lolol. I been trying to be real good though. I gave up smoking, ain't had a drink in I don't remember when, ain't had no loose women (okay, that ain't by choice) in a while either... Only thing I really need to get under control is my cussing...I been letting it rip lately, but there's just so much going on I use it out of frustration and anger, rather than cigars, whiskey, and ho's! I ain't pestered ya none Pastor cause I know your busy, but I been watching for your name at the bottom of the page, so I know you're still around...I'm glad of it too! ;D ;D
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Post by OLKoot on Apr 30, 2011 16:36:45 GMT 12.75
Nice hearing from you Bro freddie....I guess I lost my calling for awhile since I thought I was Toby's Keeper!! LOL Good to hear your being good Toby...
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Post by Bro. Freddie on May 2, 2011 9:42:04 GMT 12.75
Toby,
I am still around and still preaching but I haven't written a sermon in a while. I need to get started back on writing but it seems like there is always something that needs to be done and then I am so tired afterwards that I just don't have the energy. But rest assured. one of these days I will get started again and then you will regret it. LOL
That day may be getting closer than I want to admit. It is possible that I will have to go on disability if my legs and balance don't improve. My legs have been giving me trouble and I have no balance. I went to the Dr. last Wednesday and was referred to a neurologist who is supposed to get ahold of me and let me know when my appointment is. My balance has gotten so bad lately that I can't put one foot in front of the other without losing my balance. I think it is due to smoking all those years (about 30 ) and that I have clogged arteries. Hopefully I will have an answer or something before much longer.
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Post by Bro. Freddie on May 2, 2011 9:43:50 GMT 12.75
4 weeks today with out a real cigarette!!! Tuesday will be a month since I last smoked anything other than an electronic cigarette! WOOOOHOOOO!!!!
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Post by OLKoot on May 2, 2011 10:39:14 GMT 12.75
Nice work on the smoking, I stopped when I had my bypass surgery and I was taking a long time to come out of anesthesia.....It seems I slept through the withdrawal period....Haven't smoked since then (95)... Whats with the legs, are you a diabetic? I have whats called severe neuropathy due to my diabetes, and I'm losing all feeling in my legs..... I do tip sometimes and have fallen also....It doesn't seem its as severe as yours...
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Post by Bro. Freddie on May 2, 2011 11:13:01 GMT 12.75
Nice work on the smoking, I stopped when I had my bypass surgery and I was taking a long time to come out of anesthesia.....It seems I slept through the withdrawal period....Haven't smoked since then (95)... Whats with the legs, are you a diabetic? I have whats called severe neuropathy due to my diabetes, and I'm losing all feeling in my legs..... I do tip sometimes and have fallen also....It doesn't seem its as severe as yours... As far as I know I am not diabetic. They did some blood work when I went to the Dr. but I haven't heard how it came out yet. I know that i was tested about 2 years ago and wasn't diabetic then. I am thinking that I have clogged arteries but I am going to let them check some other things first, like maybe nervous system problems or muscular problems.
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Post by Paws on May 2, 2011 12:03:38 GMT 12.75
4 weeks today with out a real cigarette!!! Tuesday will be a month since I last smoked anything other than an electronic cigarette! WOOOOHOOOO!!!! Terrific! ;D m Say Prasise God!!
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Post by Toby Benoit on May 2, 2011 17:14:17 GMT 12.75
Have them check your ears too Brother! Carotid arterial blood flow can do it to, so they might check that, I'm praying for ya buddy!
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