Lori

How wonderful, beautiful these testimonies are! Thank you Father, You are so awesome, all the Glory to you God! Thank you for sharing Cholette - God Bless you!

I think we all have those stories; I was oh, maybe 11 or so, the time when you want to dress older but still a kid. Anyhoot, this was Easter Sunday and my mom would have the whole family get dressed up in fancy clothing. This was the 1st time I was going to wear pantyhose, but didn't want to, anyway, I was running be hind and had to hurry, not liking the dress I had to wear and rushing to put these nylons on. We get to the banquet hall I'm trailing behind a bit and I notice everyone starring at me, mind we are walking in a long entrance and tons of people are there as they are all waiting for there table. Finally an older gentlemen walks up and tells my mom my dress in tucked in the back of the nylons. I was so crushed and embarrassed. At this age you think your grown, though your not, and no one said anything but an older gentlemen. His kindness was greatly appreciated by me an my family. However, that moment scared me , whenever I wear a dress or skirt I check like 100 times to make sure the back of the dress or skirt isn't tucked into anything. No there was no huge revelation, just thought I would share my most embarrassing moment.

- He is so awesome! To God be the Glory! Thanks for sharing!

Your in my prayers! :bighug:

You know I will be praying for you!

- that's so awesome!

Very Funny V, thanks for sharing!

MB - Thanks, it's good to hear from someone experiencing the same thing. Has the Lord given you any clarity on this?

Sunshine, mine are in my head and it doesn't hurt at all, it's probably only like a second, literally & it's not all the time just here and there then gone for a long time. And I really don't know what mine is, that's what prompted me to ask the question. When I was searching for info on-line I found most my information under "brain zaps", a lot of them where message boards. But it appears a significant amount of people experience this and the science community seems to be baffled by it. Most doc's have no clue what their pt. is talking about. But there is some theories out there. Which is along the line of sleep paralysis. I couldn't find any Christian sites w/this information. What I did find is the people who experienced the "brain zaps" or electrical shocks in the brain either had exactly like me (but no voices) all have had them a long time, and it's at night only when they are falling asleep. The other large group of these people that experience this where on some form of antidepressant medication, it's SSRI, a withdrawal syndrome from the meds. I was never on any of these ever either, and I assume your daughter isn't. Then the rest seemed to have a real medical issue, those did seem to feel the shock elsewhere in there bodies, some said it was painful, and of those some found they had epilepsy. Now I'm not saying there is anything wrong w/your daughter at all. But I just wanted to share the information that I found on this, and it limited information. I'm know you have already prayed about this, but I also don't think it would hurt to take her to the doc just to make sure it's not anything neurological, but that's only my opinion. I took MB exp. to be similar to mine, either at night or when in deep prayer. But I may be wrong. With that said, and her age I would find it unusual as this to be her gift (but I could be wrong), coupled w/the first exp, and you praying I would still continue to pray for her and ask God for direction and clarity. If when it happens you feel the need to pray or are very concerned I would take that as the Lord letting you know something isn't right, and take her for a checkup. These are only my opinions, but if there's more here, God will heal her, but sometimes he has us go to the Doc to find out so he can get the Glory of that healing. Again, these are only my thoughts, I may be wrong - I'm a mom too, and understand your concern. I will pray for you and your daughter. But please pray on what I said as these are only my thoughts. God Bless you!

That was beautiful - thanks for sharing!

You are more than a conquer! :fishwhack: I"m lifting you up in prayer, I'm right next to ya!

Thanks butterfly, actually I did find a lot of information on this. And I read too this can be normal when falling asleep etc. like you said. But they have the same type of explanation to Sleep Paralysis, that's what maybe me think about this a bit more. My first thought after the first one was maybe I was hearing a conversation, that God let me hear. But I'm not sure of that either. The wind only happened w/the last voice. Thank you so much for responding, was just wanting some more input from Godly people what they thought on this. Your so wonderful to share your thoughts w/me. Thank you Thank you! God Bless! Always open to hear what anyone else has to say!

Any thoughts?

- blessings coming in ways you didn't think! Glory to God!

Wasn't sure where to post this, so I just figured I'd ask this question here. Ok, we all or at least most of us have heard of Sleep Paralysis and I'm sure most of us read about this on Mia's main webpage, so my question is along this line of "sleep phenomenon's". For most of my life I have what felt like a quick (prob less than a second) electrical shock or a zap in my brain as I'm falling asleep. Thought no biggie, it just happens here and there, then go long periods w/o anything. As I did some research on the brain zaps (electrical shocks) it appears to be fairly common, my mom has these two - we are both healthy & on no meds. However in the last week or so I have had a few of these brain zap/shocks and will hear a voice, it's almost like when you try to tune in a radio station and it's fuzzy and quickly goes out. The first one I heard I could tell it was a man talking to I think his son, I think he was discipling him but not in a bad way - it was quick like less than a second, I don't remember what was said, but that was the thought I had after I heard this, but the same time I heard it I was shocked and like what and that's how I think it ended like I interrupted it w/my :huh: , course I was praying to God before and after this, the second time I heard a women say "absolutely" it was clear but came w/the the shock/zap and still like tuning in a radio, again I was like what? The last one I had was the other day and I heard "brother" I think that was said, but that was more a whisper, and that one freaked me out. These happen when I'm probably starting to fall asleep. I do my heaviest praying/talking to God at night, it's usually two hrs or so and eventually I nod off after a couple hours, so I've already done the prayer of protection, my head, dreams, house etc. , everything really I got the bases covered, repenting, and usually finish in praising God. I'm a bit confused what's going on, so I was doing some research and of course science has some theories, but this hearing voices and zaps is included in the same theory of sleep paralysis, and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts or knowledge on this. I wanted to make sure I included when I hear this and it just started so you understand that I'm doing my praying part. Also, I would say I have stepped it up several notches in my walk w/God so I realize personally I'm getting closer to Him, and I'm very careful not to open doors. So do we think we should chalk this up to science or is there more to it like the sleep paralysis? Oh, and yes I clearly hear it in my head, not like it's in my ear, it totally in my head, and as a side note I also felt a whoosh come through like a puff a air, my hair didn't blow but it it felt like it could have, that was on my right side, and that happened the same night I heard the last voice I think said "brother", but happened well before I heard "brother" and I was praying before it happened, and I was wide awake, and then was praying to God about the whoosh air after, and later that night is when I heard "brother". I have prayed about this and of course was praying to God on this since the first one, the first and second one didn't bother me, but the third one did scare me. The whoosh of air didn't scare me, but I was like "what was that" Sorry my posts are always long, I just want to be a specific as possible so you can understand what I'm saying and asking. I appreciate all responses! God Bless you and thank you!

- thank you Jesus for healing MSG's friend!

I totally agree and stand in agreement! Wow - that was so strong girls, I could feel it! So right on - Glory to God. You soldiers just went to battle! It's like I could just see you stomping all over the enemy w/God's Word!

Hi there justblueskies, I agree w/Dove and yourself to just by the table. We aren't in a place to buy things we want so a lot of the times I have to do like you and buy what I can afford, I'm a tightwad too so I usually by what's cheaper anyways..lol I dont' think there is anything wrong w/borrowing, but sometimes I don't feel it's right w/certain people. It does appear your friend didn't borrow w/a cheerful heart. I understand how you feel, but don't let it bother you, just give her the furniture back and thank for for lending them to you. But I would take advice from her w/a grain a salt, you know what you need, what works best for your family and having kids doesn't mean things get destroyed, we just have to teach our children how to use things - well you know that your a mom. My daughter uses coaster cuz we do, but it didn't stop her from banging toys on the table and denting it..lol Personally I think the 100.00 table sounds like a good deal. Oh, and I'm sure you know God already knows what you need, just continue to lean on him & trust him in this time, you will be surprised how he will bless you. I was where you were at one time when we were expecting our first daughter, I had friends give me tons of wonderful clothes she literally had enough clothes for that 1st year that I really didn't have to buy anything, God used people to give us cash - yes cash! People bought food/grocieries and baby food/formula, diapers you name it. No, I wasn't busy telling my business to anyone (my mom knew how tight it was) but everyone just gave because they felt like it or they heard God tell them too, and from looking at us you wouldn't know that we couldn't afford food or that I was biting my nails wondering if we would have enough to buy formula for my daughter. But God knew, he knew what I needed and when I needed it and he always provided - I kinda feel stupid that I ever let worry enter my mind. I'm sure you already know that but I just wanted to give you some encouraging words - God hears your prayers and he will provide to you, not through borrowing but it ways you can't imagine! I know that was not what your question was, but that was in my heart to share w/you! God bless you - I will continue to lift you up in prayer!

Oh, and like I haven't said enough already . I did want to add, the one particular poster that I think we all are thinking off, and Virtuous, you know who it is, came back under a new name, has been on my heart from the beginning for prayer! I, like I'm sure others have prayed for this poster, so I would like to encourage everyone that reads this to really lift that poster up in prayer.

I've read the post, thought I would come back and reply later, but I'll add my 2 cents now. I think most if not all of us can understand where you are coming from. Anyone of who has read most of the posts in all the sections can know what case in point has brought this issue up. I agree w/what you said, and am of fan of your honesty. Those of us far enough in our walk know we will hear things that aren't always pleasant to our ears but we need them. I do believe in standing on the Word of God, and from what I read I think 99% of us do. The only part I see a bit different is our approach in responding to certain poster. What I mean by that is that we are all at different walks in our relationship w/God, some are new, some are struggling, some are seasoned and so on. Take an infant, we don't expect them to understand, or act like an adult cuz they are not, they need naturing and love first, as the infant grows to a toddler now you can start expecting certain things, but their still learning and growing and struggling w/there own ability to understand and communicate so you still have to be gentle how you work w/a toddler, you can't put a kid in a time out if they don't understand what it is so you do things that are age appropriate, again as the child get's older and now is understanding more and more, you can expect this and know they are getting it and so on, I'm sure you can see where I'm going w/this. I think it works the same way w/people who have just become Christians, as they learn and grow you can expect they can receive certain things, but if this is new and still bit of a struggle for them they don't get it. I'm not saying tickle their ears, I'm saying how you say what you want to say may have to be worded easy so an infant can get it. Course I'm thinking about one particular poster in mind. So when someone doesn't get it, we shouldn't get mad or offended because they don't get it (even if their replies are nasty), we should still respond to them in love, but all the while we should be asking God for direction how to deal w/a difficult person (course I know you know that). I do think the easily offended have left. And I don't think responding honestly even when the words are blunt but done in love is wrong. I think your frustration comes from offering help, and standing on the word but they don't get it - understandably so, but I do think it's a good thing to remember this may be a person(s) only outlet for help, guidance while they are searching for answers and when those people are upset and frustrated w/not getting what the expect (the poster(s) that seem mean) they do vent, we may not like what they say, but they are reaching out for help in a round about way. I wouldn't want to see someone like that banned, because this may be the only place they've got right now. Not everyone is meant to respond to those posters, nor should they. I think there's a large amount of us that can understand where that particular poster is coming from (maybe you too). But when I see those I usually shake my head like oh-no, but I can see where they came from because I was there. But what can seem so obvious and easy to some, to others it's just not obvious, let only easy. There is a maturity level that gets involved too, if your young and struggling and a new believer, there own maturity level can be part of there hinderance. And while we should expect everyone to respect everyone, and God above all else, it just doesn't happen that way IRL, so we need to understand that. I'm not saying anyone should be able to say what they want, but for those that seem to be not receiving, those that can't deal w/that person shouldn't and allow the other's that God has called to help that person(s) do it. I guess what I'm saying in a very long winded way is, that I do agree w/you, but for those that are still lost and really need help we should make room for them, and the ones God wants to help that person(s) should, and should be allowed to. I know this site if for dreams. But we have seen many struggle w/things, and I know we have a Christian Counseling section so for those who need it maybe we she keep those ranting posts in there, or create a section that the lost who are searching and upset in there struggles can go, and as long as they keep it clean (honesty can hurt but it also tells what walls they are at) the ones God has called to help counsel, guide, and handle these what seem to be more difficult posters can go - just a thought. Anyhoot, I hear what you saying, God Bless you!

Are you working w/the District attorney on this?

Maybe he's nervous about having a baby, getting a new van - that's more responsibility. Sometimes it's hard for men (well anyone) to adjust to changes. Maybe he is just feeling a bit overwhelmed and isn't sure how to deal w/it. He maybe blaming you cuz it's easier to blame someone than accept that your the one doing it to yourself. To get to the core I would ask him what exactly it is that you are doing that is making him depressed. Odds are it's not you, but perhaps just he's feeling pressure w/the new changes coming. I'm sure this is exciting to you expecting a baby and getting ready, but like I said he maybe internalizing it and maybe there's some resentment if he feels it's all on him to take care of things (job wise bringing home the bacon). Honestly this doesn't sound odd - lots of people go through this w/big changes. Unless there is more to this I wouldn't assume it's a chem imbalance, just life pressures. Well and the drinking doesn't help. We know to go to God with these things, so just keep praying for him, and in the meantime try to sit down and have a heart to heart w/him. I'll be praying for you and your family! God Bless you!

I agree w/Jadams & dreamy, let me also throw in my perspective as a person who worked in Human Resources and did hiring. How you see yourself is projected to the people you are interviewing with. I will be glad to give you pointers how to job search successfully, be prepared to interview, and interview properly - you can email me if you like. But I will also add I can help get ready in the natural life, but you need to start trusting God, if you let go and let him take the wheel he'll drive you right up to where you need to be. Be anxious for nothing - and humble yourself before the Lord. I will pray for you, as I said you can email me if you like to help you get ready to interview!

Jimmy CONGRATULATIONS on your new bundle of Joy! I've been reading this thread all along, I didn't add because everyone has said what I was thinking. I do believe the weeds will be plucked out, clearly you are not one. It's a humble heart that asks for forgiveness and I'm sure the others will agree w/me when I say you have been a blessing to this site! Congrats again on the baby! :rocking: