I had assumed the worst – v2

I had assumed the worst,

that it was too late for me,

but God gave me the best;

the answers to my prayers

peace, new rest

I assumed the worst

that the cost was mine to bear,

but God gave me grace

peace beyond understanding

The benefit covering

more than I imagined

the weight lifted from me;

God’s gift of grace

peace, new rest

===============

edited November 12, 2015

I had assumed the worst – v2

October 8, 2015

I had assumed the worst

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/10/i-had-assumed-worst.html

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I had assumed the worst

I had assumed the worst

but God gave me the best

the answers to my prayers

peace, new rest

I assumed the worst

that the cost was mine to bear

God gave me grace

peace beyond understanding

the benefit covering

more than I imagined

October 8, 2015

I had assumed the worst

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running beside each other – v2

not on our own, alone on the path

sharing the race together

each of us with our own burdens

with the talents we have been gifted

out in the world, together,

running beside each other

cheering on our neighbors

all of us striving, yearning,

to reach the finish line.

----

edited September 23, 2014

running beside each other – v2

September 8, 2014

running beside each other

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/09/running-beside-each-other.html

September 1, 2014 to September 7, 2014

“+healthy together”

Devozine for September and October 2014

&

Proverbs 19:20 (NIV)

“Running Together”

by Kate Underwood

devotion for September 3, 2014

read September 3, 2014

&

Isaiah 54:4a (CEV)

“Overcoming the Nerves”

by Noelle DeRoin

and

“Take the Risk”

by Sierra Klotz

devotion for September 2, 2014

read September 3, 2014

&

Ecclesiastes 4:9

“A Family that Kicks Together”

Taekwando

devotion for September 1, 2014

read September 2, 2014

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is that how you treat a temple

“you are not your own”,

your body is a temple

a home of the Holy Spirit

a vessel of God

God’s Spirit dwelling

alive within you

is that how you treat a temple

in how you and what you eat?

September 12, 2014

is that how you treat a temple

September 1, 2014 to September 7, 2014

“+healthy together”

Devozine for September and October 2014

&

1 Corinthians 6:19 (NIV)

John 14:17b

our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit

“Body and Soul”

by Katy Steele

devotion for September 5, 2014

read September 5, 2014

&

Proverbs 13:20a (NIV)

“Healthy Habits”

by Milea Schnall

devotion for September 4, 2014

read September 4, 2014

&

Proverbs 19:20 (NIV)

“Running Together”

by Kate Underwood

devotion for September 3, 2014

read September 3, 2014

&

Isaiah 54:4a (CEV)

“Overcoming the Nerves”

by Noelle DeRoin

and

“Take the Risk”

by Sierra Klotz

devotion for September 2, 2014

read September 3, 2014

&

Ecclesiastes 4:9

“A Family that Kicks Together”

Taekwando

devotion for September 1, 2014

read September 2, 2014

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receive the Holy Spirit (2)

may the breath of God descend

may the fire fall upon you;

receive the Holy Spirit

and live.

may God live within you

the flames of the Spirit;

may the light of Christ

Shine like a beacon

into this night.

September 12, 2014

receive the Holy Spirit (2)

September 1, 2014 to September 7, 2014

“+healthy together”

Devozine for September and October 2014

&

1 Corinthians 6:19 (NIV)

John 14:17b

our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit

“Body and Soul”

by Katy Steele

devotion for September 5, 2014

read September 5, 2014

&

Proverbs 13:20a (NIV)

“Healthy Habits”

by Milea Schnall

devotion for September 4, 2014

read September 4, 2014

&

Proverbs 19:20 (NIV)

“Running Together”

by Kate Underwood

devotion for September 3, 2014

read September 3, 2014

&

Isaiah 54:4a (CEV)

“Overcoming the Nerves”

by Noelle DeRoin

and

“Take the Risk”

by Sierra Klotz

devotion for September 2, 2014

read September 3, 2014

&

Ecclesiastes 4:9

“A Family that Kicks Together”

Taekwando

devotion for September 1, 2014

read September 2, 2014

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we walk alone – v2

not as God planned it

from the beginning;

but for too many of us

there is truth

in the phrase

in the expression

we walk alone

in this life

oh God is with us

the Spirit within

abiding, living

under our skin;

but we walk alone

not seeking others

to strengthen, to encourage

our daily walk

how much richer

the journey together

when we share our faith

out in the world

as God intended

from the beginning

not walking alone

in this life.

-----

edited September 10, 2014

we walk alone – v2

September 9, 2014

we walk alone

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/09/we-walk-alone.html

September 1, 2014 to September 7, 2014

“+healthy together”

Devozine for September and October 2014

&

Proverbs 13:20a (NIV)

“Healthy Habits”

by Milea Schnall

devotion for September 4, 2014

read September 4, 2014

&

Proverbs 19:20 (NIV)

“Running Together”

by Kate Underwood

devotion for September 3, 2014

read September 3, 2014

&

Isaiah 54:4a (CEV)

“Overcoming the Nerves”

by Noelle DeRoin

and

“Take the Risk”

by Sierra Klotz

devotion for September 2, 2014

read September 3, 2014

&

Ecclesiastes 4:9

“A Family that Kicks Together”

Taekwando

devotion for September 1, 2014

read September 2, 2014

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we walk alone

for too many of us

there is truth

in the phrase

we walk alone

oh God is with us

the Spirit within

abiding, living

under our skin

but we walk alone

not seeking others

to strengthen, to encourage

our daily walk

how much richer

the journey together

when we share our faith

out in the world.

-----

September 9, 2014

we walk alone

September 1, 2014 to September 7, 2014

“+healthy together”

Devozine for September and October 2014

&

Proverbs 13:20a (NIV)

“Healthy Habits”

by Milea Schnall

devotion for September 4, 2014

read September 4, 2014

&

Proverbs 19:20 (NIV)

“Running Together”

by Kate Underwood

devotion for September 3, 2014

read September 3, 2014

&

Isaiah 54:4a (CEV)

“Overcoming the Nerves”

by Noelle DeRoin

and

“Take the Risk”

by Sierra Klotz

devotion for September 2, 2014

read September 3, 2014

&

Ecclesiastes 4:9

“A Family that Kicks Together”

Taekwando

devotion for September 1, 2014

read September 2, 2014

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running beside each other

sharing the race together

each of us with our own burdens

with the talents we have been given

out in the world

running beside each other

cheering on our neighbors

all of us striving

to reach the finish line.

September 8, 2014

running beside each other

September 1, 2014 to September 7, 2014

“+healthy together”

Devozine for September and October 2014

&

Proverbs 19:20 (NIV)

“Running Together”

by Kate Underwood

devotion for September 3, 2014

read September 3, 2014

&

Isaiah 54:4a (CEV)

“Overcoming the Nerves”

by Noelle DeRoin

and

“Take the Risk”

by Sierra Klotz

devotion for September 2, 2014

read September 3, 2014

&

Ecclesiastes 4:9

“A Family that Kicks Together”

Taekwando

devotion for September 1, 2014

read September 2, 2014

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trying

no guarantees, no regrets

trying only

not putting burdens

expectations on ourselves

trying something new

exercises, disciplines,

seeing things new

through a new set of eyes

----

September 8, 2014

trying

September 1, 2014 to September 7, 2014

“+healthy together”

Devozine for September and October 2014

&

Isaiah 54:4a (CEV)

“Overcoming the Nerves”

by Noelle DeRoin

&

“Take the Risk”

by Sierra Klotz

devotion for September 2, 2014

read September 3, 2014

&

Ecclesiastes 4:9

“A Family that Kicks Together”

Taekwando

devotion for September 1, 2014

read September 2, 2014

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making better choices

it is hard alone

going against the grain

making better choices

is easier together

together encouraging

cheering each other on

standing against the tide,

the world, what’s wrong.

September 6, 2014

making choices together

September 1, 2014 to September 7, 2014

“+healthy together”

Devozine for September and October 2014

&

Ecclesiastes 4:9

“A Family that Kicks Together”

by

Taekwando

devotion for September 1, 2014

read September 2, 2014

additional notes to follow

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Express Scripts epic fail

Our 13 year old daughter needs Medtronic insulin pump infusion sets and reservoirs. We need them shipped overnight immediately. Please pray Express Scripts will do so.

https://www.facebook.com/ExpressScripts/posts/435738659859087?comment_id=2128208&offset=-50&total_comments=1

https://twitter.com/search?q=%40ExpressScripts&src=typd&f=realtime

Update:
still no shipment as of 12/26/13 at 3:00pm Eastern Standard Time

Update - 12/26/13 16:37pm
The infusion sets still show as not shipped - RX 133534640517. The Reservoirs show on your system both that they are being shipped to Patten, ME and that they were delivered to Manchester, NH. The insulin seems to have arrived in full but was left outside in the cold. The lancets and test strips each came with 300 units or one month's supply (not 3 months) and indicated that there was no refills.

update 12/27/13
expected ship date pushed back to 12/31/13

update - 12/27/13 12:45pm 
still not shipped. Senator Collins office contacted.
https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/416624572197126144

update 12/28/13 7:58am.
They did call me yesterday but I missed the call. They told KVHC that they had 2 boxes of sets but were waiting for 3 more so they could ship all at once. They expected them today and would ship today. I go online today and the real expected ship date is 1/2/2014. How is it acceptable (1) to hold lifesaving prescriptions for administrative efficiency? and (2) to continue blowing smoke to defer the righteous outrage of all who have come in contact with this company (check out the comments on twitter under @ExpressScripts)? 

update 12/28/13 11:00am
After talking with 3 staff, they cannot even reach a pharmacist through the backdoor number they have and cannot tell me if anything shipped or not.

update 12/30/13 10:30am
They told Dr. office that still waiting for 3 boxes before shipping. But I received email that hasn't been followed up on by them that 2 boxes in fact shipped on Friday (something they could not tell me during 1.5 hours call on Saturday morning). No tracking number, no call back in over 1 hour.

update 1/3/2014 - The last of the order originally placed with the Dr.'s office on 11/26/2013 and with Express Scripts formally on 12/19 (with a request to expedite), arrived today.

The angle of the straw – v3

this was important

his hand upon the cup

his hand upon the wheel

charting his own course

a bit of gossamer, of whimsy

reclining his bed

seeking strength

a longing for nourishment

to regain control

the angle of the straw

to achieve his purpose

a quick intake of liquid

to regain his freedom

his hand on the wheel

------

Edited September 1, 2013

“The angle of the straw – v3”

Edited August 10, 2013

“The angle of the straw – v2”

March 9, 2013

“The angle of the straw”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-angle-of-straw.html

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The angle of the straw – v2

this was important

a bit of gossamer, of whimsy

reclining his bed

seeking strength

a longing for nourishment

to regain control

power over himself

the angle of the straw

to achieve his purpose

a quick intake of liquid

to regain his freedom

his hand on the wheel

------

Edited August 10, 2013

“The angle of the straw – v2”

March 9, 2013

“The angle of the straw”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-angle-of-straw.html

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Just In Case – v2

so much of that space,

the sterile hospital room

things in place, just in case,

 something immediate

should happen

tube for oxygen

the IV at the ready

tissues just in case

a sneeze comes over us

a phone in case it rings

bringing us close to another

a bell to push

to bring assistance running

a basin for the oops. . .

and a receptacle for the other

------

Edited March 19, 2013

March 9, 2013

“Just in Case”

around the hospital bed

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Just In Case

so much of that space,

of our lives for that matter,

just in case, something immediate

should happen

tissues just in case

a sneeze comes over us

a phone in case it rings

bringing us close to another

a bell to push

to bring assistance running

a basin for the oops

and a receptacle for the other

------

March 9, 2013

around the hospital bed

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The angle of the straw

this was important

a bit of gossamer, of whimsy

reclining his bed

seeking strength

a longing for nourishment

to regain control

the angle of the straw

to achieve his purpose

a quick intake of liquid

to regain his freedom

his hand on the wheel

------

March 9, 2013

drinking Glucerna
at the hospital

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