Comments on: A Reader Shares What Gives Her Relief

By: Jennie

Jennie — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:31:41 +0000

Dear Margaret,
What an inspiring story you have, and to accompany it with such a beautiful hymn ! I know that God can do all things and now everytime I hear Amazing Grace I will think of you and offer a prayer for you and all of those people who live with pain.
May God continue to hold you in the palm of His hand XX

By: Elaine

Elaine — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:46:06 +0000

I really do think that you are to be admired. Thank you for sharing your experiences and faith.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:42:03 +0000

Margaret is such a testimony to the power of our Mighty God in her life. She goes about giving of herself to others putting aside any thoughts for her own pain & doing God’s work. It leaves me questioning why I am not doing more when I see someone with her afflictions going out & accomplishing so very, very much in every 24 hour period. I know her pain is immense, but she is “God-focused” & not “self focused” & that is the key. I take my hat off to you Margaret & join you in praise to our Wonderful Lord who is the true Healer & source of our strength.
God bless you always – you are a true inspiration. xxx

By: Raelene

Raelene — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 02:34:25 +0000

Hi Margaret,
I find your article on how to cope with pain very useful. Thankyou. Your strong faith, ability to be able to do physical and mental exercises and create distractions while in pain that most of us cannot ever imagine instead of having the attitude of “I’ll depend completely on medication to help me” and reaching for the pill bottle is truly inspiring.
I cannot imagine the type of pain that you are experiencing – however I believe that all would benefit from the way you manage your pain regardless of the type of pain they have. Your attitude towards life, your selflessness and especially your faith is inspiration for all of those who know you and for those who hear your story.
Thankyou and God Bless xxxx

By: Neil

Neil — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:00:26 +0000

This is true inspiration to all of us who suffer from chronic pain. It can be dealt with, but it takes time, determination, and an effective plan for management of ongoing pain. Great job Margaret!

By: Carol

Carol — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:18:56 +0000

I really enjoyed your article Margaret. I’ve seen you over the years battle bravely on, not seeking attention or sympathy. You have always been more concerned with the needs of others, and how best to encourage them. You don’t dwell on what you can’t do, but rather what you can do, and that you do, with a joyful heart. I’m very proud of all you’ve achieved in life, and I know you’ve been a true blessing in mine.
Thank you,
Carol

By: Joseph P

Joseph P — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:17:42 +0000

Margaret,
We have been corresponding for awhile now. I think that it is important that folks hear from people like you and me the everyday folks that fight these battles and walk the road. Neither of us are famous but we both have strong beliefs and share our lives, you with your cancer, me with my Alzheimers and Frontal Temporal Lobe Dementia. You know that I am pulling for your an Jeze. Thank you for being there for me and being my friend.
God Bless and Hold You Tight
Joe

By: Zukes

Zukes — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:17:14 +0000

It is so refreshing to see someone who can accept that YES there is pain & NO pills wont always relieve it…in fact they barely do…however its wonderful that God gave man the tools with which to manufacture ways of relieving pain…in both medication & mentally.
As you say God IS always there for the times we cannot cope & with complete faith that he always will be we manage to cope God Bless ***hugz***

By: Kerry

Kerry — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:16:42 +0000

Margaret you are a true inspiration to me and to many others. I think you are incredible to deal with pain through many other avenues rather than just reaching for the first bottle of painkillers you can find. You truly are a servant of God……blessing many by your Street Ministry. Thankyou for sharing your story. It will no doubt bless all who take the time to read it. x

By: Elaine

Elaine — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:16:10 +0000

Great article! Thank you, Margaret. You and your faith are an inspiration to us all. As Betty said, I shan’t be even considering my” inconveniences” as pain any longer, either. God is good, and always meets us at our point of need, whatever that may be. May you and Jeze be a team for a long time to come.
Love and blessings.