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Post by chigirl68 on Feb 16, 2005 12:00:31 GMT -5
I understand Lucy. If you love 'em you go the extra mile. The glucose testing we have at home are strips in her litter box that change color to check the amount in her urine. I check in the morning and when I get home after work and record it in a jornal with how much she eats and when I give her the insulin. Boy do I luv Excel for this. She went from 1 unit 2 xs a day to 2 units 2 xs a day so far. She goes for an 8 hour glucose curve in March to see if we up, down, or stay the same with the insulin.
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Post by seven stars on Feb 16, 2005 12:16:59 GMT -5
That church is what is known as a cell church. In other words, it is comprised of small groups of people or "cells" who meet consistently, usually in each others homes. They still meet on Sundays, or whenever. But the large gathering is viewed as a time of collective celebration, not as the heart of the organization the way it is in other churches. This community model, allows for a deeper level of friendship between congregants, as well as opportunity for discussion regarding life issues and the pastor's sermons. That last thing is good because, as you may know, sermons are sometimes complicated and call on a certain understanding that people have in varying degrees. In addition, the types of friendships that you often find in this context are extremely dependable relationships.
It's actually a very effective congregational model, but especially so outside of the U.S.. It is thought that the overall polarization of this society, as well as it's strong individualistic values work against the success of this type of church design.
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Post by seven stars on Feb 16, 2005 12:20:10 GMT -5
She doesn't like it, but therapy like that has bought her an extra year and a half so far of a pretty good life. I figure, it's a maximum of about 10 minutes total (including pilling) out of 24 hours; not a bad tradeoff. You must have to do blood-sugar tests in addition to the insulin, right? Do you do it on the ear? I understand Lucy. If you love 'em you go the extra mile. I applaud your devotion to your pets. Still, it is fairly expensive isn't it?
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Post by Lucy on Feb 16, 2005 12:40:14 GMT -5
What makes you say that? Not really, in my case. I order fluids, needles, and IV lines online. Low-cost. Drugs and vitamin supplements I get from the drugstore and health-food store, a lot cheaper than from the vet. My cat gets some of the same meds humans use, just in teensy dosages. I've heard Costco has a lot of this stuff, too, but I don't have a car so I gotta "order in."
My instinct is to say that insulin isn't that expensive, either, considering the "economy of scale" for the drug companies; so many people use it that it's cheap to produce. On the other hand, I think I just read the other day that the insulin product that's used for kitties is different from human insulin. Chi?
Hey, should we move this to the "Hello Kitty" thread? ;D
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Post by Alexa on Feb 16, 2005 12:41:53 GMT -5
That church is what is known as a cell church. In other words, it is comprised of small groups of people or "cells" who meet consistently, usually in each others homes. They still meet on Sundays, or whenever. But the large gathering is viewed as a time of collective celebration, not as the heart of the organization the way it is in other churches. This community model, allows for a deeper level of friendship between congregants, as well as opportunity for discussion regarding life issues and the pastor's sermons. There are alot of churches here in Chicago that have something similar like that, with cell groups, or homegroups (they have different names) that meet once a week to discuss the sermons or just struggles that they might be going through. The church I attend has homegroups. So we go to church on Sundays then throughout the week different homegroups meet. I actually enjoy it, we discuss different topics, we help one another and I have made some great friends like that.
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Post by Lucy on Feb 16, 2005 12:43:04 GMT -5
Alexa, is this Korean pastor talking in English? Or do you speak Korean?
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Post by Alexa on Feb 16, 2005 12:45:18 GMT -5
In my dreams ;D I wish I spoke Korean. I looked into schools here in chicago that might teach Korean but couldn't find any.
The sermons are subtitled. And the pastor is actually really good. I like him. Sunday mornings I'll catch a few minutes of his sermons before I go to church.
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Post by Lucy on Feb 16, 2005 13:14:00 GMT -5
D'oh! I temporarily forgot about the existence of such a thing as subtitles.
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Post by seven stars on Feb 16, 2005 14:27:29 GMT -5
What makes you say that? Not really, in my case. I order fluids, needles, and IV lines online. Low-cost. Drugs and vitamin supplements I get from the drugstore and health-food store, a lot cheaper than from the vet. My cat gets some of the same meds humans use, just in teensy dosages. I've heard Costco has a lot of this stuff, too, but I don't have a car so I gotta "order in." Aha... That's the difference. They went through the vet. No wonder it costed so much. Wow I wish I didn't have a car. I find it to be more of a hassle than anything. Hey, should we move this to the "Hello Kitty" thread? ;D Ha ha. Clever. There are alot of churches here in Chicago that have something similar like that, with cell groups, or homegroups (they have different names) that meet once a week to discuss the sermons or just struggles that they might be going through. The church I attend has homegroups. So we go to church on Sundays then throughout the week different homegroups meet. I actually enjoy it, we discuss different topics, we help one another and I have made some great friends like that. Wow, I'm glad to hear of good things happening in Chicago! I also wish I could speak Korean. Kumhapsaomnida!
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Post by Lucy on Feb 16, 2005 14:45:38 GMT -5
Oh, sorry, seven stars; when I asked, "What makes you say that?" I didn't remember you had already told me your parents went through it with their cat. THAT's what makes you say that! Yes, I've been lucky to have an online resource/support group, and they tell me all about what to get and where, and tricks on how to administer meds and fluids to minimize the stress. It's made it a lot easier to cope with her illness.
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Post by seven stars on Feb 16, 2005 16:01:58 GMT -5
Well, I'm glad that you've gotten so much more time with your cat by looking after her in this way. Unfortunately mine was put to sleep recently. But she was very old and lived a full life. I wish you many more years with yours!
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Post by seven stars on Feb 16, 2005 16:03:39 GMT -5
Alexa, what is the name of your church?
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Post by Alexa on Feb 16, 2005 17:37:15 GMT -5
Alexa, what is the name of your church? New Life Community Church.
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Post by seven stars on Feb 16, 2005 18:12:23 GMT -5
I looked your church up out of curiosity Alexa. It seems to me that there are as many as seven different churches by that name in Chicago. I suppose it is the 3rd largest city in America. So I shouldn't be suprised.
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Post by Alexa on Feb 17, 2005 10:01:18 GMT -5
There all the same church. It was founded 10 years ago, New Life Community Church and over time they started opening satellite churches. So we're basically one big church, but theres little churches all over Chicago. There about 8 or 9 New Life's here in the city. Once a year all the churches get together and have a big celebration. you can check out their website: www.newlifechicago.org
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