tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post165891474850163360..comments2023-10-21T07:52:07.859-04:00Comments on Overcoming With God: 5 Steps on My MS Battle Plan - By Tracie PetersonCarrie Fancett Pagelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-22288882705383703472016-03-27T22:26:07.633-04:002016-03-27T22:26:07.633-04:00TRACIE, thank you so much for sharing! My battle ...TRACIE, thank you so much for sharing! My battle plans is to see His face and follow His voice. Blessings to you!Caryl Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03446868830897710358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-50757527158744115592016-03-24T21:17:48.234-04:002016-03-24T21:17:48.234-04:00Tracie, this flu knocks people down for a long tim...Tracie, this flu knocks people down for a long time. So glad you knew in time to cancel your trip!!! Praying your will begin to feel better soon. We all spent quite a bit of time in bed when we had a terrible virus/flu recently. God bless you for coming by and sharing with our readers!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-59858132438954383562016-03-22T14:14:28.793-04:002016-03-22T14:14:28.793-04:00Thanks so much for all you're responses. I...Thanks so much for all you're responses. I've been down with a respiratory flu this past week. It continues to hang on just a bit and I haven't been overly active. In fact, my hubby and I were just commenting that except for the doctor's visit last week - I haven't been anywhere - which for me is most unusual. We were to have gone on a research trip last week and I have to say - if there is any reason for praise in getting the flu - it's that I caught it before we left and I could cancel everything. So even in that - I see God's hand. I just wanted to thank all of you, however, for you patience in waiting for my response. Thank you too, Carrie for having me here.Traciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310630351400500950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-30813515872858303602016-03-22T14:11:55.243-04:002016-03-22T14:11:55.243-04:00Wow, Julianna. You have a lot on your plate. Howev...Wow, Julianna. You have a lot on your plate. However, you sound like you are a wonderful encourager and sometimes that's the best help for someone who is sick or worn from the troubles of this world. The Bible is clear on our duty to encourage one another and I can see you are going to be a tremendous help to your loved ones.<br />Traciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310630351400500950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-51944727228492075212016-03-22T14:09:54.711-04:002016-03-22T14:09:54.711-04:00Thanks, Ama--th--a. I love your name by the way.Thanks, Ama--th--a. I love your name by the way.Traciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310630351400500950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-41819173737114163032016-03-22T14:09:13.037-04:002016-03-22T14:09:13.037-04:00Karen, I do understand. I have a friend who has on...Karen, I do understand. I have a friend who has one of my many auto-immune disorders and the fatigue is outrageous. Her husband doesn't see how it can possibly be that bad. I've done what I can to try to explain, but it is hard to comprehend if you haven't been there.Traciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310630351400500950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-26877154096907725412016-03-22T14:07:32.738-04:002016-03-22T14:07:32.738-04:00Yes, thanks, Trixi. You mentioned only knowing me...Yes, thanks, Trixi. You mentioned only knowing me through my books, but believe me that's a perfect way. My readers often know my heart better than those I see daily.<br />Traciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310630351400500950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-91978035599883215742016-03-22T14:05:36.900-04:002016-03-22T14:05:36.900-04:00You're welcome. Glad to help!You're welcome. Glad to help!Traciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310630351400500950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-62856066997786250212016-03-22T14:05:17.557-04:002016-03-22T14:05:17.557-04:00I guess because I'm one of those "planner...I guess because I'm one of those "planners" I like to have my ducks in a row and a plan on the table. However, sometimes all we can do is take life a little step at a time. I remember someone telling me long ago - "Forget about taking up my cross daily - I have to take it up minute by minute." Some days are better that way.Traciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310630351400500950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-26611711752267180722016-03-22T14:02:50.387-04:002016-03-22T14:02:50.387-04:00Friends and family support and encouragement are t...Friends and family support and encouragement are the best. God often appears to us through them.Traciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310630351400500950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-88794426278469210512016-03-22T14:02:18.121-04:002016-03-22T14:02:18.121-04:00You're welcome and I'm so glad to hear how...You're welcome and I'm so glad to hear how God helped you.Traciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310630351400500950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-90761043452128220982016-03-22T14:01:45.923-04:002016-03-22T14:01:45.923-04:00Wow, Robin. What a testimony! Thanks so much for ...Wow, Robin. What a testimony! Thanks so much for sharing. It is so encouraging to hear how God has helped others through trying times.Traciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310630351400500950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-68374938034437428262016-03-22T14:00:55.937-04:002016-03-22T14:00:55.937-04:00Patty, I pray you and your hubby will keep on doin...Patty, I pray you and your hubby will keep on doin' what your doin'. It will make all the difference.Traciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310630351400500950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-15512634210297212802016-03-22T14:00:09.550-04:002016-03-22T14:00:09.550-04:00It was an amazing time and the prayers have been m...It was an amazing time and the prayers have been much appreciated. In the beginning I didn't plan to tell anyone. I couldn't see the purpose in it, but God had other plans and it has humbled and blessed me. So please keep the prayers coming. Traciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310630351400500950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-34729215651255689122016-03-22T13:58:45.091-04:002016-03-22T13:58:45.091-04:00It is hard when the children suffer. My granddaugh...It is hard when the children suffer. My granddaughter has had problems since birth. She wasn't supposed to live to be 5 and is now 13. She has mental damage and is delayed, but she's a corker to be sure.Traciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310630351400500950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-37070378312526942832016-03-22T13:57:20.068-04:002016-03-22T13:57:20.068-04:00Thanks, Jackie. I think most of us have something...Thanks, Jackie. I think most of us have something we're dealing with and those 5 steps are useful for all situations.Traciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310630351400500950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-73880406366351396422016-03-22T13:56:25.896-04:002016-03-22T13:56:25.896-04:00I, too, have asthma. It was the biggest reason we ...I, too, have asthma. It was the biggest reason we moved from Kansas to Montana where the air is dry. Up here I never have trouble with asthma unless I get a bronchial flu or infection which I battled this last week. Hope yours stays under control.Traciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310630351400500950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-1838110624203994362016-03-22T13:55:04.991-04:002016-03-22T13:55:04.991-04:00It's so frustrating when the doctor's can&...It's so frustrating when the doctor's can't figure you out, but you've got the right attitude. We don't need a diagnosis label for God to work. :)<br />Traciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310630351400500950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-708800217451268332016-03-22T00:26:55.605-04:002016-03-22T00:26:55.605-04:00Thank you so much for sharing, Tracie. I had no id...Thank you so much for sharing, Tracie. I had no idea either, but I will certainly keep you in my prayers. A very dear friend of ours was recently diagnosed with MS. She and her husband(Mark and Katie McElreath) were missionaries to Ethiopia, but have had to come back to the states for good now. I may not have a full battle plan in place yet, but I'm working on that presently. It's difficult when one does not have close friends to turn to, but I realize now that I should've consistently been turning to God for answers and drawing closer to Him. In times of trouble, my mom tends to lean on me a great deal, especially now that we've just received a piece of troubling news ourselves. My dad was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. Thankfully, it's only 1st stage at this point, which is all the more reason to have a battle plan in place. The C word is a pretty scary word for our family. Mere mention of it dredges up memories of loved ones whose loss is still most keenly felt. My Nana kicked cancer twice and is still doing rather well at 90+, but my aunt Anita(she had 4th stage colon cancer and by the time that they found it, twas too late) and my other grandmother did not. Although we are readying for warfare with hope in our hearts, it is nonetheless quite daunting for us all. Your prayers would most certainly be appreciated. Thanks again! - Blessings, Julianna <br />emeraldelena(at)hotmail(dot)comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07355549686834825298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-78388324505754384622016-03-21T16:39:26.653-04:002016-03-21T16:39:26.653-04:00Excellent battle plan! I don't officially hav...Excellent battle plan! I don't officially have a battle plan, but I do try to put some of yours into action! :)<br /><br />Many Blessings, Amada (pronounced: a.m.a.th.a)<br />amada_chavezATyahooDOTcomASC Book Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05219182071736438971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-66321003682592930442016-03-21T11:14:40.654-04:002016-03-21T11:14:40.654-04:00I didn't know you have MS. I was diagnosed in ...I didn't know you have MS. I was diagnosed in 2006 with the disease. I know you understand when I say it is difficult for others to understand the unpredictability of MS. I can so relate to you on the fatigue, my husband is such a blessing for he makes sure I don't overdo. He makes sure I rest if I do too much. Thank you for sharing this, it helps those of us who have this disease to hear from others that struggle through this crazy disease.Karen Sue Hadleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16873379685837435419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-86809471178224649552016-03-21T10:54:07.475-04:002016-03-21T10:54:07.475-04:00Thanks for sharing. cheetahthecat1986@gmail.comThanks for sharing. cheetahthecat1986@gmail.comkim hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12951846304316134717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-22867246548458582772016-03-21T09:10:48.988-04:002016-03-21T09:10:48.988-04:00Thanks for coming by, Trixi! I'm enjoying havi...Thanks for coming by, Trixi! I'm enjoying having a Bible app on my iphone (Bible Gateway) that allows me immediate access to the Word anywhere I am. Prayer and Prayer Warriors are important. I'm listening to "A Treasure Concealed" and it is so good! Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-67339155284052060202016-03-21T09:06:34.095-04:002016-03-21T09:06:34.095-04:00I'm glad we got to be there at ACFW conference...I'm glad we got to be there at ACFW conference and have the opportunity to engage in the moving corporate prayer for her, Janet. And glad you privately spoke with her and encouraged her. Praying for both of you often.Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-41573003620812662882016-03-21T01:10:45.789-04:002016-03-21T01:10:45.789-04:00Tracie, I had no idea you battled MS or any other ...Tracie, I had no idea you battled MS or any other health issues...but how could I since I don't know you personally just through your books? I'll be keeping you in my prayers that God will give you strength for each day :-) <br />I absolutely love your battle plan, especially the number one thing is to get with God in prayer and through His word! That should be the first thing we do as Christians when things come up in our lives unexpectedly! God knows before hand what's going to happen & I believe He already has a plan in mind. We have to get our strength from Him in troubling times, at least I know I do! :-) <br />I don't have any battle plans myself, but if I did, it would look pretty similar to yours Tracie. God first everything else second ;-) <br />Thank you for sharing your struggles with us and your battle plan. I'm so glad God's helped you through your tough days and your good days! <br /><br />Thanks for the chance to win a copy of "A Treasure Concealed"!<br /><br />teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) comTrixi https://www.blogger.com/profile/03116805265841796307noreply@blogger.com