Lights! Motor! Asian?--Feb 2010 Part II. 11/6-Pix, part 2. Page 199.

[snowwhitesmom]

Thinking of you, Jordan!

 

[KathyRN137]

Thinking about you, my friend, and praying too.


Kathy

 

[Mickey_Mom]

More hugs for you Jordan.

 

[dillydilly]

Although I do not post much, you have given my family many laughs Jordan. Thank you so much for that. Thinking of you and praying for you. God bless you!

 

[*Seanaci*]

I really need to do something with the Peeps sitting in my kitchen...I have several ideas brewing. Pics to follow when I get off my duff.

 

[YukiPhnx]

Derek thank you. It's been hard not hearing from him. We're all so use to seeing his happy/funny replies or his silliness. He brightens my day just knowing he'll be here. I think I speak for everyone here by saying we all miss him terribly.
I totally understand he needs time, so no pressure's there....I just miss him is all. By the way....I've missed you being around too, you and Wendy both. Say hello to her for me.

You took the words right out of my mouth, Millie.

And I agree, I haven't seen Derek around in a while either. I guess everybody's been a bit busy with life lately

 

[Poolrat]

Checking in to say hi and
Miss you Jordan. No pressure, not expecting any response just wanted you to know.

 

[TrayRene]

Thinking of you Jordan.

 

[Underdog369]

A big ole hug to a true friend of mine, Jordan!






I make my kids hug it out and say something nice to each other. My son always says something super sweet and genuine but my daughter will say something like "nice shirt" or "you have a great sister" Last week they were informed if anymore fighting starts while waiting for the bus they will have to hold hands for 5 minutes at the end of the driveway each morning for a week till the bus stops in front of the house

I bet that straightened them out. If not, when it happens you need to take pictures so that when they act up again, show them the picture. Fantastic way to take care of the problem.

Jordan, My daily to you and prayers are still flowing for you.

 

[DisneyDerek]

You took the words right out of my mouth, Millie.

And I agree, I haven't seen Derek around in a while either. I guess everybody's been a bit busy with life lately

Sorry for being absent...I've been laying low so as not to take away the focus on Jordy....I know we all miss the goofy side of him...but I must say, he must really trust the DISers because he shared some really personal info that he hasn't even shared with his extended family . I guess we know who his real family is

Derek thank you. It's been hard not hearing from him. We're all so use to seeing his happy/funny replies or his silliness. He brightens my day just knowing he'll be here. I think I speak for everyone here by saying we all miss him terribly.
I totally understand he needs time, so no pressure's there....I just miss him is all. By the way....I've missed you being around too, you and Wendy both. Say hello to her for me.

Thanks for noticing my break from the TR....I'll tell Wendy you said hello. This has been a busy week for both of us with various activities for the kids, a week of prayer at our church where Wendy has attended a couple times this week (and me one day) to pray for others whenever possible, and then I've been running errands for a weekend dads and daughters (Indian Princess) camping trip for Erin and me.

I know you all miss Jordan very much and I know he misses you all too. His separation from Facebook, DIS, and even family and friends, shows me he is seriously trying to self-process, self-diagnose and self-heal through this lifetime of struggles that he's been bearing. I'm sure he's busy wrapping up his responsibilities at church and he usually helps plan a Memorial Day trip for over 100 friends and family members with his brother, Jon, so he still has a lot on his plate. On top of all that, Wendy's extended family has several family members dealing with cancer/health concerns (her dad has additional chemo rounds to go through, her second cousin was recently diagnosed with Lymphoma, and another family member may have other issues). I think this is a time for all peeps to come together and keep each other in prayer.

A big ole hug to a true friend of mine, Jordan!

I make my kids hug it out and say something nice to each other. My son always says something super sweet and genuine but my daughter will say something like "nice shirt" or "you have a great sister" Last week they were informed if anymore fighting starts while waiting for the bus they will have to hold hands for 5 minutes at the end of the driveway each morning for a week till the bus stops in front of the house

Funny story...I love the part about "you have a great sister"....I can almost see our daughter Erin telling Dylan to say that back to her.

 

[Millie12591]

Sorry for being absent...I've been laying low so as not to take away the focus on Jordy....I know we all miss the goofy side of him...but I must say, he must really trust the DISers because he shared some really personal info that he hasn't even shared with his extended family . I guess we know who his real family is

Thanks for noticing my break from the TR....I'll tell Wendy you said hello. This has been a busy week for both of us with various activities for the kids, a week of prayer at our church where Wendy has attended a couple times this week (and me one day) to pray for others whenever possible, and then I've been running errands for a weekend dads and daughters (Indian Princess) camping trip for Erin and me.

I know you all miss Jordan very much and I know he misses you all too. His separation from Facebook, DIS, and even family and friends, shows me he is seriously trying to self-process, self-diagnose and self-heal through this lifetime of struggles that he's been bearing. I'm sure he's busy wrapping up his responsibilities at church and he usually helps plan a Memorial Day trip for over 100 friends and family members with his brother, Jon, so he still has a lot on his plate. On top of all that, Wendy's extended family has several family members dealing with cancer/health concerns (her dad has additional chemo rounds to go through, her second cousin was recently diagnosed with Lymphoma, and another family member may have other issues). I think this is a time for all peeps to come together and keep each other in prayer.

Thank you for joining us. Thank you for the heads up Derek, sounds like a very busy week. For some reason this time of the year brings a lot to our plates with schools getting close to letting out and all.
Thank you also for filling us in about everyone who needs prayer in Wendy's family. Sounds like we have our prayer time cut out for us.

 

[DisneyDerek]

Thank you for joining us. Thank you for the heads up Derek, sounds like a very busy week. For some reason this time of the year brings a lot to our plates with schools getting close to letting out and all.
Thank you also for filling us in about everyone who needs prayer in Wendy's family. Sounds like we have our prayer time cut out for us.

Thanks Camille, yeah, it seems like the days and nights flow into each other with no end in sight and unfortunately, on top of all our current busyness, I crazily was asked and agreed to coordinate a career planning event (e.g., a network panel) in November for my alumni community (with the University of Chicago). Fortunately, the University staff and my friends are keeping me accountable to the planning schedule, otherwise I'd let things fall through the cracks (like booking a place to host the event, think about topics and themes, recruit panelists, etc.). I must be crazy to sign up for this stuff

But thanks for the prayers for Wendy's family. Her dad has a wonderful attitude to trust God on the medical treatments although it continually wears down on him. He's on his third round of cancer treatments so even though each battle is different, he has the perspective of a cancer survivor whereas some of the other family members are new to discovering they have cancer and are dealing with the emotional hardship. I mentioned before that I have another family friend (and a mother) who was diagnosed with liver cancer. There seems to be no shortage of need for prayer around us.

 

[Brenle]

Hi Derek,

I will keep Wendy's family and yours in my prayers.

 

[mickeystoontown]

Just popping in to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Derek, please tell Wendy that I am praying for her and her family as well.

 

[kmpprg]

Hi Derek, glad to see you here. Life is so busy sometimes and everything happens at the same time, doesn't it? Prayers for you and Wendy and Jordan from our family.

 

[rentayenta]

Real Life update

It's been a very difficult week and I'm still processing what happened and what will continue to happen over the next few months. I hesitate to really tell too much because really, once it's on the internet, it's there FOREVER.

But really most of what I'm going to share is pretty public knowledge to those that know me. So here goes....When I was in between the ages of 2.5-4.5 years old, I was taken advantage of by a friend of the family. The abuse lasted the entire 2 years mentioned. I also feel that he was taking advantage of me even before I have real memories of it. One of my earliest memories now revolves around his...yeah...can't even go there....anyway...I didn't recall these traumatic events until about 5 years ago. I didn't even remember who it was until maybe 3 years ago. I've been in counseling the last 4.5 years and it's still really painful. Of course, it hasn't been all bad. I've had the support of family and friends and of course, being back at church has been HUGE. I've found my faith again and it's really saved my life because I was doing so many self-destructive things that would've probably ended my life sooner than later.

Fast forward to this week, I've continued to wrestle with old demons and I felt convicted to share some of these struggles with my senior pastor. As a result, I am taking an unpaid 6 month leave from my position at church. Of course, it was hard to hear this news. I used alot of saved money for WDW this year and was already planning to start saving much more starting this month. Financially, it's the hardest. I am in complete agreement with the senior pastor about taking the leave. I really need to concentrate on really healing from the past horrific wounding that I received at the hands of another. Of course, there are a lot of contributing factors
as well--factors that have been well documented in my previous PTR/TR about my working relationship with the senior pastor. The pressure at work obviously played a role in some of my struggles.

I'm sorry I haven't been around, but I've been busy at work trying to wrap things up. My last day is the 30th. So I am basically working everyday until then. I will have time perhaps tomorrow night to catch up or perhaps Monday.
Please bear with me as I transition from working to being temporarily off work.

I love all of you guys and I know you'll still be around. I'm at home tonight. I've had so many meetings with the leaders of the church for prayer and trying to figure out what's next that I am wiped out. I'll be around, but may not be up to too much.

I applaude you for your bravery and honesty. Much love brother. xoxo You know I am here for you.

 

[Millie12591]

Thanks Camille, yeah, it seems like the days and nights flow into each other with no end in sight and unfortunately, on top of all our current busyness, I crazily was asked and agreed to coordinate a career planning event (e.g., a network panel) in November for my alumni community (with the University of Chicago).

This is where my SIL and BIL went to college. I think he graduated in 92.
She graduated in '93.

 

[KathyRN137]

...I must say, he must really trust the DISers because he shared some really personal info that he hasn't even shared with his extended family...I guess we know who his real family is.

...I think this is a time for all peeps to come together and keep each other in prayer.

Derek, there's tremendous power in Peep Prayer!​

Keeping your entire family in mine...


Kathy
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[TrayRene]

Sorry for being absent...I've been laying low so as not to take away the focus on Jordy....I know we all miss the goofy side of him...but I must say, he must really trust the DISers because he shared some really personal info that he hasn't even shared with his extended family . I guess we know who his real family is



I know you all miss Jordan very much and I know he misses you all too. His separation from Facebook, DIS, and even family and friends, shows me he is seriously trying to self-process, self-diagnose and self-heal through this lifetime of struggles that he's been bearing. I'm sure he's busy wrapping up his responsibilities at church and he usually helps plan a Memorial Day trip for over 100 friends and family members with his brother, Jon, so he still has a lot on his plate. On top of all that, Wendy's extended family has several family members dealing with cancer/health concerns (her dad has additional chemo rounds to go through, her second cousin was recently diagnosed with Lymphoma, and another family member may have other issues). I think this is a time for all peeps to come together and keep each other in prayer.

Hi Derek - sending prayers and warm wishes to Wendy's and your family.

 

[englishrose47]

Hi Derek,

I will keep Wendy's family and yours in my prayers.

Mine too Derek and Wendy

And for Jordan