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Christie
February 27th, 2008, 03:20 AM
Hello everyone here on Rapture Ready--:hat--I joined the board back in December[2007], and thought I had stopped in and posted a note here in New Members, but I couldn't find one just now when I doubled-checked on that--so, I thought I'd better do that right now--

--my name is Christie, and I am a born again believer in Christ, and have been since 1975--I'm also a baptised Lutheran LCMS[Lutheran Church Missouri Synod]--

--I am a mother of two sons[one of which was killed while fighting in Afghanistan on July 17, 2006, with the 10th Mountain Division], and grandmother of 4, who has been married to my dear, 'one and only', for over 37 years now--we are a retired military family, who are a semi-civilian-job-retired couple, as well--who live 'quietly' with our 3 dogs, and 'umpteen' cats, most of which are rescues--who both wish we lived nearer to our grandchildren so we could visit with them far more often these days--

--I have been posting to a couple of other boards on the 'net for the last few years, one of which dealt with mostly politics[:ohno], and the other dealt mostly with current events, and Christian eschatology, etc.,[:candle], both of which I resigned from in the last few days, mostly due to 'contention fatigue'[:preach:doh]--

--I am finally in such a need for a rest from so much struggle, at least for awhile, anyway:)--I felt that it's just time for me to slow things down, and rest in the Lord for a short time anyway, to 'recharge' my 'batteries', so to speak--

--so, now, hopefully, I will have more time to come here, and read and post notes if I feel I have something I might contribute to any discussion--so, it's nice to be here, and hope to 'see' you all around the board in the days to come, God willing always[Amen]:)

Rmf3175
February 27th, 2008, 05:41 AM
:welcome:hug

yeshua'sbride
February 27th, 2008, 06:58 AM
Hi Christie! :welcomesign

Just wanted to tell you I'm so grateful for your son's sacrifice for his country.

true2yeshua
February 27th, 2008, 07:43 AM
Christie, :heythere

Welcome to RR, glad to have you with us (again). Sorry to read about the death of your son :hug You and your husband obviously reared an exceptional young man who grew up to defend our nation and liberate an oppressed people.

RR is moderated well, and while there is at times 'contention' it is not permitted, by admin/mods, to reach extremes. They have a formidable job which they are exceedingly good at. As brethren, we are to speak the truth in love, right? Look forward to getting to know you as well. Shalom in Christ!

willow
February 27th, 2008, 07:52 AM
Hi Christie,
Thank you for sharing. I'm so sorry you lost your son. My son in law is leaving for afganistan soon. I'm so glad you're here. This is a wonderful restful place for me. I hope you will find it the same. I've only been here 3 days,but I've been strengthened and encouraged more than words can say.

Nonna
February 27th, 2008, 10:08 AM
Hi Christie! :wave It's nice to meet you. I'm glad you are here with us at RR. I am sure you will enjoy your time spent here. :hug

I have also been married 37 years and am a grandmother of 4! :)

run2Jesus
February 27th, 2008, 02:14 PM
Welcome Christi!! I also lost a young son in 2006 but mine lost his battle with cancer. I am acquainted with grief and my heart goes out greatly to you and your family.:hug I also have umpteen kitty cats, plus dogs. And I have been married going on 33 years. I am so very glad you have finally landed at Rapture Ready!

homesick9748
February 28th, 2008, 05:57 PM
Hi, Christie. Welcome to Rapture Ready. I am so sorry about your son. Several of us on the board (including me) have lost their sons, too. We share your grief.

redeemed
March 4th, 2008, 12:01 PM
Welcome!:heythere