cmc

[cmc]

This morning I posted another daily devotional here about hard times and trusting God. It was nice but I didn't give it much thought until just now. Early this afternoon I got a surprise visit from my new roofing consultant and one of his employees. We hadn't set a time, but it turns out that he came at his first opportunity.

I just got down from my roof where I chatted with two consultants and discussed every aspect of the work that was done on it. The problems I've had over this issue- have brought me to tears more times than I care to say.

I haven't shared about it much here- because my focus was more on my attitudes about myself and other people I love who are in recovery. I know better- because ALL of my life issues are about _me_ and since I started on this path I know for certain that nothing I go through is wasted nor something that I cannot learn from or share here with you all.

That said...we had a couple of hurricanes here some time ago and I had my roof replaced over six months later. We were fortunate to get any work done that quickly. Lack of workers and supplies meant that some people were left without proper protection up to 3 years later.

My husband was severely ill at the time. I became a caregiver in every sense of the word. I had home healthcare nurses here off and on for IV treatments, plus he went for chemotherapy for two years. I was stressed on all sides and I've only shared the 'highlights' of all the tough stuff that happened during this stretch of over a few years. I can sing the blues 'cause I've paid my dues!

The roof leaked off and on since it was installed and for sanity's sake and to minimize the stress- we just let it go. After continual hounding I could manage to get them to come out and repair it each time. Not to mention that my son was active in his addiction before and during all of this.

Every rainstorm during that time and the few subsquent tropical storms and hurricanes we had brought a PSTD- like feeling for me. I lost count of the number of leaks and the different spots where they were. The roof _had_ passed inspection and every avenue I tried to solve it failed. I'm a take charge type...so this was one of those things that mystified me.

It's taken quite awhile for me to be able to enjoy the weather; ranging from simple rainstorm to the stronger gusts and windy days that I used to love so much. I'm so grateful that feeling of dread doesn't come around anymore. If it does, my recovery tools put me in a better place.

Which brings me to today. It appears that I won't need to hire an attorney and the consultant will handle the arbitration. Things look good for us to win and be done with this mess.

I'm desparate for your prayers. I'm not a nervous wreck any longer over this...thanks to God and to my own faith and recovery work. I'm able to take this with a grain of salt and what I learned today while up on the roof has brought me a renewed hope that things will be made right. So now, it's up to a few other people to work out the details, for us to pay the consultant and then to wait and see what happens.

You all get to have an up-front and center view of this! Lucky you!

Please join me in prayer for:
No undue stress for me or my family.
A brand new- better quality roof.
Costs to be fair but low.
Repairs of all damages inside and out.
Caulk and repairs plus painting.
All the professionals involved with arbitration and doing the work- to do a good job.
A quick, fair resolution.
That no tricks or deceitful plans from the other side will succeed.
That about sums it up!

Thanks to you all!
:ghug

cmc

here is an excerpt from the following link:

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ml#post2186580 (Sweet Reunion)

What are some hard times you've gone through or maybe you're facing right now? We don't have to understand why these things are happening, but we do have to trust that God is in control. You may not see it yet, but God will bring something wonderful out of your pain (Romans 8:28).

[rayofsunshine]

Originally Posted by cmc

Please join me in prayer for:
No undue stress for me or my family.
A brand new- better quality roof.
Costs to be fair but low.
Repairs of all damages inside and out.
Caulk and repairs plus painting.
All the professionals involved with arbitration and doing the work- to do a good job.
A quick, fair resolution.
That no tricks or deceitful plans from the other side will succeed.
That about sums it up!

:praying

Adding my prayers for the things you requested and for you and Mr. CMC to
have a peaceful easy feeling as these prayers are answered/ carried out.

Much love,
Ray

[Astro]

Originally Posted by cmc

Please join me in prayer for:
No undue stress for me or my family.
A brand new- better quality roof.
Costs to be fair but low.
Repairs of all damages inside and out.
Caulk and repairs plus painting.
All the professionals involved with arbitration and doing the work- to do a good job.
A quick, fair resolution.
That no tricks or deceitful plans from the other side will succeed.
That about sums it up!

Can do! Me and my HP (that'd be God) will have a few words about that. Naturally, he'll lead and I'll follow

[CAPTAINZING2000]

Hugs


I hope, some day to have half of your faith

[IO Storm]

:praying: and agreeing with all for these needs and requests.

There is power in agreement!

James 1:17

Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.

[cmc]

Originally Posted by CAPTAINZING2000

Hugs


I hope, some day to have half of your faith

Well thanks, Chris- but I need to be honest about how angry and faithless I've been at times over this stuff; and how patient God (and mr cmc too) have been with my world of up & down emotions. If left up to me things would not be turning out as well as they already have, that's a fact.

My recovery teaches me to no longer allow people, places or things that kind of power over me; but there's no way to hide my heart from God- thankfully His love and grace are unconditionally given.

It's okay, God gently leads me to a better way, but the choice to have faith or not was a no brainer- because it was impossible to continue living the way I was.

This whole roof episode in my life isn't over yet and I'm hoping that I won't be tested about it much longer. If that should be the case I will have to go back into accepting 'what is' and try not to slip backwards with my attitudes.

Thanks so very much for your support and prayers.

[CAPTAINZING2000]

My life lines today

A. Say a prayer
B. phone a friend
C. Share it in a meeting

In God We Almost Trust - A Touch of Encouragement

[hadit]

:praying

[mikefreak]

You got it!

[IO Storm]

Still praying Midge...

[cmc]

We're still waiting, hubby sent the legal stuff to the consultant this morning. I have no idea about the timeline or what to expect at this point. Taking life one day at a time and keeping it simple is the plan for now.

Thanks Midgie, for the continued prayers!!!

[toad]

Praying this for you cmc:


"No undue stress for me or my family.
A brand new- better quality roof.
Costs to be fair but low.
Repairs of all damages inside and out.
Caulk and repairs plus painting.
All the professionals involved with arbitration and doing the work- to do a good job.
A quick, fair resolution.
That no tricks or deceitful plans from the other side will succeed.
That about sums it up!"

I have to agree with the Captain.........I admire your faith.

[cmc]

Thanks toad.

[cmc]

Here's the most recent update.

Things are being set in motion with the roofer. I spoke with a rep from their company and at this point am still using the consultant as a guide and go-between. If they agree to my terms and we decide to- we might have them replace and fix things. I'm not sure yet- and we (mr and me) are praying about it.

This morning the roofers dropped by unexpectedly to 'finish' the work most recently done. I said 'no' that we would wait and see about that. They sent someone new as a customer service, who is making promises to me about what they will do. I'll believe it when see it. Thank God, I've got my recovery tools handy so I won't be blindsided while in a vulnerable moment or situation.

Although the talk I had with the new rep went well and was civil...I was obviously upset by bringing up all the details of the past. I'm okay but it is stressful. Now more than ever, the option of bringing my lawyer into this is greater than before. God knows what is best. I'll live one day at a time and face things as they happen trying to stay out of the 'what ifs' that may never happen anyway.

On top of all that, mr cmc had some labwork done and there are two things that aren't quite right. I won't go into the details but there is a slight chance of him having cancer. We've had so many ups and downs with his health that in one way we are just so used to facing it, praying etc; yet it's also just one more 'thing' to add to the list of problems. He called me today with the news while I was talking tough to the roofer about our terms. He has a good attitude, lots of faith and works a good program.

Thanks so much for the wonderful support and the many prayers said are appreciated too, as I ask for those who are so inclined to please remember us in your prayers.

[IO Storm]

I am so inclined...Sis.

Beginning the storming of the gates..

[IO Storm]

:parying: today Midge... in Jesus's name.

[CAPTAINZING2000]

Sometimes, I believe God gives us little hurdles in life just so, we will pray more to him.

I can get lazy in prayer when I think, I've got in under control.

I have to be reminded God's in charge and God lights up the world. I don't even have the power to turn on the light switch.

It's a beautiful spring day here in IL. Just thankful to God for it.

Praying you get your house back in order soon

hugs

Chris

[Yesterdaysnumb]

I'll definantly pray for you hon. Let us know when it's answered!!

[cmc]

bump....

We got the results for his MRI today and there is no new activity with the MS, which is good news. The older lesions on the nerve endings remain the same- inactive, which is also good.

The other news is that this condition still mystifies logic and the constant neuropathic pain he has cannot be explained nor treated any way different from what he is already doing. So...I'll just ask anyone here to please, whenever you feel lead to- keep him in prayer. We're still waiting for results of further tests regarding some other stuff.

The roof issue is at a standstill- not going either way. I've paid the consultant, got him all the property records and am waiting to get some good news.

We appreciate your prayers.

[Believe808]

CMC You sure have alot on your plate. I pray that all will be well with you & Mr Cmc. You are definitely in my prayers tonight. Love ya

[cmc]

Here's an update on my previous prayer requests from last month:

The final test results for mr cmc's additional labwork came back negative!
We are so relieved and thankful to God.
Thanks so much for all your prayers.


The story about my roof continues and seems to be at a standstill. I'm hoping that it's because the consultant I hired is just very busy and not just putting us off. I've had no further contact with the roofing company. In the last conversation their rep was trying to intimidate me saying that they were just 'being nice' since my warranty was not valid. That warranty is valid up until the end of next year.

I can't proceed without the paperwork from my consultant and may need to hire an additional person as a second opinion. This way, both of them will be called on as expert witnesses if we go to court. The costs involved in this whole mess are huge, so it's very important that we are sure before taking further steps and actually hire an attorney.

Please pray that all the loose ends will be straightened out and that we will be be guided by the Lord each step of the way.

Thanks again and God bless!

cmc

[Astro]

Great news for Mr. cmc, God is good!

I'll say some prayers about the roof, but the un-Christianly side of me feels like this about the roofers

Just being honest God, sorry

[cmc]

'Stro...I don't think it's un-Christian like at all to be angry at people who hurt others the way this company is doing.

King David felt that way too when he prayed that his enemy's wife would become a widow and his children fatherless. Now that's what I call a class-A resentment...and thankfully no where near what I'm feeling or thinking!! Whew!!!


I'll forgive and I'll pray for them but I still think they need a good kick or two, or three!!!
The good news is that I'm not the one they have to answer to- ultimately that job belongs to the Lord- whether we 'see' it in this life or not.


Thanks for the support!

[Fluttering]

Continued prayers for both you and your hubby

[IO Storm]

Midge...

:praying:

You know I will...sorry I didn't see this until now. My brother has been visiting from MO.,

he is leaving tomorrow...been busy with nurses for Mother..and my program.

Haven't been on much! And righteous anger...yes, it okay. You had some for me

when I went through my stuff recently. Thank you.

I have some for you too. It is surely possible to do it without sinning..good grief,

that is why we are to cast our cares on the Lord. He knows we just can't handle

too much of this stuff. And He knows we are but dust..He understands.

How neat is that?

Love you Sis.