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The Holy Spirit Pt16: The Fruit Of The Spirit - Kindness

In Part 16 of 'The Holy Spirit', we continue to explore the fruit of the Spirit as we discover that 'Kindness' is evidence of love and indeed love in action! Are we known for our kindness? What does that look like in our words and our deeds? Watch and listen as we consider the great kindness of God and how we can share His kindness with our world. This episode is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio format and in HD video on our YouTube Channel (https://youtube.com/PreachTheWord)...



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The Holy Spirit Pt17: The Fruit Of The Spirit - Goodness

We continue our look at 'The Fruit Of The Spirit' in Part 17 of our series on 'The Holy Spirit'. God is love, and of course all the fruit of the Spirit flow from His nature of love. Love is 'Goodness' and we have a good God because we have a loving God. In this session we look at what God's goodness means to us and for us as we display the life of Christ to others. Because God is good, we ought to manifest His goodness to the world around us! This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio format and in HD video on our YouTube Channel (https://youtube.com/PreachTheWord)...



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The Holy Spirit Pt18: The Fruit Of The Spirit - Faithfulness

If we are to produce the fruit of 'Faithfulness' in our lives it can only be experienced out of our cultivated relationship with the Holy Spirit and the life of God Himself, which He brings to us and displays through us. In our consideration of the next gift of the Spirit, for Part 18 of our series on 'The Holy Spirit', we discover that the only way to be faithful to God and other people is to be overwhelmed by the awesome faithfulness of God Himself. This message is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio format and in HD video on our YouTube Channel (https://youtube.com/PreachTheWord)...



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The Holy Spirit Pt19: The Fruit Of The Spirit - Gentleness

Have you ever prayed for more gentleness? Have you ever heard teaching on 'how to be gentle'? Do you imagine God as gentle? When you think you are hearing God speak to you, is it with a gentle tone? We trust this next video on 'The Fruit of the Spirit - Gentleness', will answer these and other questions for you. 'Gentleness' or 'meekness' is a much neglected and tragically undervalued attribute that we and others would so benefit from if we experienced it through the Holy Spirit's power. Indeed, this is how we would better influence the people around us to be Christians. As Jesus put it in Matthew 5:5 'Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth'. This message is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio format and in HD video on our YouTube Channel (https://youtube.com/PreachTheWord)...



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The Holy Spirit Pt20: The Fruit Of The Spirit - Self-Control

Is 'Self-control' nothing more than merely exercising will-power? If not, what is it then? How is it different from just 'trying harder'? In this concluding message in our mini-series on 'The Fruit of the Spirit', find out how self-control is a key to effectively accessing the other fruit of the Spirit. Also find out what Paul meant when he said of the fruit of the Spirit, 'against such there is no law'. This message is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio format and in HD video on our YouTube Channel (https://youtube.com/PreachTheWord)...



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The Holy Spirit Pt21: The Gifts Of The Spirit - Are These For Today?

So, are the gifts of the Holy Spirit for use in the Church today and in the lives of Christians in this present age? Can we know this for sure from the Bible? In this introduction to our sub-series on 'The Gifts of the Spirit', David seeks to answer the question: are these gifts for today? Why not share this very important message with others - it's available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio format and in HD video on our YouTube Channel (https://youtube.com/PreachTheWord)...



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The Holy Spirit Pt22: The Gifts Of The Spirit - Grace Gifts

In this episode of our series on 'The Holy Spirit', looking at 'Grace Gifts', David talks about how all the gifts from God are because of His great grace in Christ; through the cross, resurrection and ascension of Jesus. He distinguishes Christ's gifts from the Holy Spirit's gifts. He also challenges us, that even though there may be misuses and abuses of the 'gifts of the Spirit' in the church, we should be asking the question: Where is the true? This message is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio format and in HD video on our YouTube Channel (https://youtube.com/PreachTheWord)...



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The Holy Spirit Pt23: The Gifts Of The Spirit - To Edify

What is the purpose of spiritual gifts and how can we prevent them being used to selfishly promote an individual? Is the fruit of the Spirit not more important than the gifts? In Part 23 of 'The Holy Spirit' study series, we see that love must be the primary motivation for the seeking and operation of these gifts. Their God given purpose is 'To Edify' (build one another up) in the church. As we have explored, there is much division in the church about whether spiritual gifts should be sought at all today, but there is also much division and competition among those who claim to move in these gifts - why? More love and edification are the answers. This message is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio format and in HD video on our YouTube Channel (https://youtube.com/PreachTheWord)...



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The Holy Spirit Pt24: The Gifts Of The Spirit - Word Of Knowledge

In Part 24 of 'The Holy Spirit' study series, we embark upon a study of each individual gift mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12, beginning with the spiritual gift of the 'Word of Knowledge'. What is it? How do we recognise it? How do we receive it? David uses many scriptures to show the biblical foundation of this gift and ways God can reveal knowledge to us today for the building up of faith in others. This message is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio format and in HD video on our YouTube Channel (https://youtube.com/PreachTheWord)...



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The Holy Spirit Pt25: The Gifts Of The Spirit - Word Of Wisdom

Join us for Part 25 of 'The Holy Spirit' study series, as we consider the spiritual gift, the 'Word of Wisdom'. We find out how this relates to the 'Word of Knowledge', which we considered last time. What is it? How should it operate? How do we receive it? How should we be careful in the use of such a gift? David gives various biblical examples of the use of this gift and how we should operate in it with humility and godly wisdom. This message is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio format and in HD video on our YouTube Channel (https://youtube.com/PreachTheWord)...



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The Holy Spirit Pt26: The Gifts Of The Spirit - Discerning Of Spirits

In Part 26 of our series on 'The Holy Spirit', we ask: what is the 'Discerning of Spirits'? What is it to discern and what are the different kinds of spirits we are to recognise? David seeks to answer these questions and also lead us in how we can cultivate this discernment in our lives. This, like all the other gifts of the Spirit, is so necessary for the health and growth of the Body of Christ. This message is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio format and in HD video on our YouTube Channel (https://youtube.com/PreachTheWord)...



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The Holy Spirit Pt27: The Gifts Of The Spirit - Faith

What is 'the Gift of Faith'? Is it the faith that saves us from our sins? Is it the faith to trust in what God says in His Word, the Bible? Is it the deep belief that God is there for us to help in difficult situations? Well, though all of these are expressions of faith, we shall see that the Gift of Faith is a supernatural ability, given by God Himself, to see the miraculous and the impossible accomplished for His glory? In Part 27 of our series on 'The Holy Spirit', we learn that it's an amazing gift that actually underpins the other gifts of the Spirit and indeed much of the Christian walk. This message is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio format and in HD video on our YouTube Channel (https://youtube.com/PreachTheWord)...



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The Holy Spirit Pt28: The Gifts Of The Spirit - Gifts Of Healings, Part 1

In Part 28 of 'The Holy Spirit' series, it's 'The Gifts of Healings' - what are these gifts and how can we expect them to operate today? Is it God's will to heal? Should we pray for healing? Does that prayer always get answered? These are some of the questions we seek to answer from what the Bible has to say about healing. This is the first of two studies on this gift. This study is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio format and in HD video on our YouTube Channel (https://youtube.com/PreachTheWord)...



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The Holy Spirit Pt29: The Gifts Of The Spirit - Gifts Of Healings, Part 2

For Part 29 of 'The Holy Spirit' we have the second episode of our look at 'The Gifts of Healings'. David further explores this gift in the Bible and how it operates today. He considers whether, as some claim, using medicine is somehow showing a lack of faith in the healing gift. He also seeks to answer a common objection to this gift - if you 'have' it why don't you go and heal everyone in the hospitals and hospices? In these two studies we are seeking to biblically, honestly and sensitively explore a subject that dominated the ministry of Jesus and the Apostles and that we are promised to experience in some capacity today. This message is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio format and in HD video on our YouTube Channel (https://youtube.com/PreachTheWord)...



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The Holy Spirit Pt30: The Gifts Of The Spirit - Miracles

In Part 30 of our series on 'The Holy Spirit', we continue our look at the gifts of the Spirit by asking: Is there a difference between the gifts of healings and the gift of 'Miracles'? If so, what are the differences? What is the purpose of miracles? What is the best atmosphere for miracles to take place? In this episode, David seeks to help us answer these questions from the truth of scripture. This message is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio format and in HD video on our YouTube Channel (https://youtube.com/PreachTheWord)...



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The Holy Spirit Pt31: The Gifts Of The Spirit - Tongues, Part 1

For Part 31 of our series on 'The Holy Spirit', we begin our consideration of 'Tongues'. What is the gift of tongues? What is it for? Is it a private prayer language or to be used in public in the church? Are there rules around the use of tongues in the church? These are some of the questions David considers in this first study on the vocal gift of different kinds of tongues. This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio format and in HD video on our YouTube Channel (https://youtube.com/PreachTheWord)...



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The Holy Spirit Pt32: The Gifts Of The Spirit - Tongues, Part 2

Part 32 of our series on 'The Holy Spirit' forms the second episode on the gift of 'Tongues'. David Legge considers more questions that people ask about this gift of the Spirit. You may have had some of these questions yourself after the last study. Is there such a thing as public tongues and private tongues and is there a difference between these? Are we out of control when we speak in tongues? Is there a danger of demonic tongues? Do we have to be careful in seeking this gift in case we receive something harmful? Join us we look for the answers! This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio format and in HD video on our YouTube Channel (https://youtube.com/PreachTheWord)...



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The Holy Spirit Pt33: The Gifts Of The Spirit - Interpretation Of Tongues

Join us for Part 33 of 'The Holy Spirit' as we continue looking at the gifts of the Spirit in 'Interpretation Of Tongues'. We have already learned that all the gifts of the Spirit are intended for the edification of the church. For a message in tongues, that means it should be interpreted. In this study, David considers the spiritual gift of interpretation of tongues. Why is it needed? How might it operate? Who should have it? Come and learn more about how the gifts of interpretation of tongues and tongues work together to build up Christ's body the church. This message is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio format and in HD video on our YouTube Channel (https://youtube.com/PreachTheWord)...



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The Holy Spirit Pt34: The Gifts Of The Spirit - Prophecy, Part 1

Join us for Part 34 of 'The Holy Spirit' as we continue looking at the gifts of the Spirit. We come now to the final gift of the Spirit, 'Prophecy'. This is the first of a two-part final study which concludes this series and our lessons on the gifts of the Holy Spirit. In this episode, David Legge considers the questions of who can prophesy and what prophecy actually is. Come with us to see what God’s word actually teaches about this vital gift that the church needs to be built up as Christ intended. This message is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio format and in HD video on our YouTube Channel (https://youtube.com/PreachTheWord)...



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The Holy Spirit Pt35: The Gifts Of The Spirit - Prophecy, Part 2

In our final study in 'The Holy Spirit' series and our mini-series on the gifts of the Spirit, we conclude our consideration of the gift of 'Prophecy'. One of the great concerns around this gift is: how can we know false prophecy from true prophecy? How do we discern the true from the counterfeit? Also, we look at the practical dimension of how we exercise this spiritual gift of prophecy. This series has been so enjoyable to deliver and we do hope you have gleaned a lot of help from it. If so, why not spread it around and share it with those you believe will also be edified? Thank you so much for journeying with us! This final episode is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio format and in HD video on our YouTube Channel (https://youtube.com/PreachTheWord)...



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Revival Now Pt5: A New Word and Spirit Movement

Very often in some streams of Christianity there is an emphasis upon the Word of God, as opposed to the Spirit of God, or vice versa. At times these strands are even in contention with each other. This is not the way New Testament Christianity is meant to be. It should not be a case of 'either or' but 'both and' as regards the Word and the Holy Spirit. In Part 5 of our 'Revival Now' series, David explores this disparity and how we desperately need a new movement of the Word and the Spirit: The Word with the Spirit - not the Word without the Spirit; and the Spirit with the Word - not the Spirit without the Word. There is great power when the Word and the Spirit are together. Join us for this challenging exhortation, which is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio format...



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God's Voice And Spiritual Warfare

Hearing the voice of God is vital for success in spiritual warfare. It is essential to learn to use the sword of the Spirit, the rhema of God, to overcome the temptations and attacks of the devil. This message from Ephesians 6:17 will teach you the importance of using the sword of the Spirit and some practical pointers on receiving words from God to take into the battle against the enemy. This message is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio format...



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A Woman With A Spirit Of Infirmity

In this miracle in Luke 13:10-17, we learn that some physical illnesses can have spiritual causes behind them. The woman in this story had to be loosed from a spirit of infirmity that she had because of something that took place in her life 18 years previously. Healing and deliverance often must come together for people to be made whole. We need to understand how the demonic can sometimes affect our health. The good news is that Jesus can still loose people from the bondage of evil spirits that bind them and debilitate their health and well-being. This message is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio format...



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Globalcaja Destina 250.000 Euros a Familias de Letur y Mira Afectadas por la DANA a través de Servicios Sociales

En un esfuerzo conjunto para mitigar los efectos devastadores de la reciente DANA que golpeó las localidades de Letur en Albacete y Mira en Cuenca, Globalcaja ha destinado un fondo de 250.000 euros que será gestionado por los Servicios Sociales de Atención Primaria de Castilla-La Mancha. Esta ayuda económica será repartida equitativamente entre ambas localidades […]

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Atender a Familias Vulnerables y Recuperar Servicios Esenciales: Prioridades en Mira Tras la DANA

La alcaldesa de Mira, Miriam Lava, ha tomado cartas en el asunto tras la devastación causada por la reciente DANA que afectó gravemente a su municipio. En un esfuerzo por mitigar el impacto sufrido por las familias vulnerables, muchas de ellas de nacionalidad rumana, Lava ha firmado un Protocolo de Colaboración en Emergencia con la […]

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Ciudad Real Se Prepara Para Implementar La Zona De Bajas Emisiones Que Optimizará El Aire Y La Movilidad

El Ayuntamiento de Ciudad Real está reconsiderando el calendario para la implantación de la zona de bajas emisiones (ZBE) en la ciudad. Esta decisión responde a la necesidad de llevar a cabo un exhaustivo estudio jurídico del borrador de la ordenanza elaborada por la Concejalía de Movilidad. El objetivo es evitar «problemas jurídicos» como los […]

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Izquierda Unida C-LM Establece Abril de 2026 Como Fecha Límite para Definir su Estrategia Electoral para los Comicios Autonómicos y Municipales

Izquierda Unida de Castilla-La Mancha ha fijado abril de 2026 como la fecha límite para presentar sus candidaturas para las elecciones autonómicas y regionales de mayo de 2027. Así lo ha anunciado Pedro Mellado, el coordinador general de la formación, en una reciente entrevista. Mellado destacó el compromiso de IU de informar con un año […]

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Nuevas Directrices del SEPE para Tramitación de Prestaciones por Daños de DANA

El Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal (SEPE) ha establecido un nuevo protocolo para gestionar electrónicamente las prestaciones por desempleo destinadas a los afectados por la DANA. Esta normativa se ha detalla en una reciente resolución publicada en el Boletín Oficial del Estado (BOE), como parte del Real Decreto-ley ratificado por el Consejo de Ministros. Este […]

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Adventures of the Man in the Can - Chapter 11 - Conspiracy in the Sewers - Part 2



The secret is out about the poisoning of the elder birds and the park animals are in chaos wondering which among them is the villain. Can Yellow Bird and Man in the Can unwind the mystery before mayhem breaks loose? Find out now!!



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Adventures of the Man in the Can - Chapter 11 - Conspiracy in the Sewers - Part 3



The Man in the Can knows who the conspirators are and also of their evil plans, but, what will the Man and the animals do? Listen now and find out...

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Adventures of Man in the Can - Chapter 11 - Conspiracy in the Sewer Epilogue



The battle is over, the animals now control above and below the park. But the leaders of the snakes and rats; BYDYS and Greystrike, are nowhere to be found. Is there more mischief coming? Listen to the Conspiracy in the Sewers Epilogue and find out!!

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First Day of School

We started our 2015-2016 school year today! I know July 13th is early but I wanted our first semester to be completed by Charlotte Emma's due date. We finished last school year mid-May so we have had a 2 month summer break.

I have a regular Elementary School this year. :)
Kate-5th, Claire - 4th, Henry - 2nd, Jack - K, and Sims - K4

And every school needs a mascot or two. Here are ours:
Miles - 2, Luke - 8 months
I'm sure they will provide plenty of comic relief to our days.

Today was probably the best first day we've had. Everyone was excited, worked hard, and there was still plenty of time to play all afternoon.







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Charlotte's Pictures From the First Few Days

Here are a few pictures from Charlotte's first week. I'm planning to write up the story of her birth in the next few days so I will not forget anything.



This was about 30 mins before Charlotte was born. Rick was most proud that this was his 2nd "selfie." I was in severe pain at this point. They were monitoring Charlotte and I was waiting on the anesthesiologist to come and talk to me. My contractions were 2 minutes apart with almost no downtime in between. 

Right after Charlotte was born. She was 7 lbs and 15 oz which puts her as the 4th smallest baby. 

Kate and Claire are completely in love with her. 

First picture with her 5 big brothers. Can you even imagine? She is going to be one loved and protected little girl. They all ask to hold her multiple times a day (well, not Luke.) The boys only hold her for about 30 seconds and then they are off to something else.  :)  

 First picture of all 8 children. I cannot believe all of these sweet little ones are ours. 


Kate - 10, Claire - 9, Henry - 7, Jack - 5, Sims - 4, Miles - 2, Luke - 1, Charlotte - 1 week




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Charlotte's Birth Story

Things to know before reading:

1. Charlotte was breech
2. I had a version preformed to flip her
3. She flipped back


When I last left off, I was waiting on our planned c-section. I had a list of things to do and by the Thursday before her Saturday arrival, nearly everything was finished. All of our school work for the semester was complete and all of the laundry in my house was washed, folded, and put away. The only major family thing I had left to do was packing. I never got around to packing.

Thursday afternoon I noticed I was having about 4 contractions an hour. I paid no attention to these because in my previous pregnancies, I had weeks and weeks of contractions prior to actual labor. This pregnancy, I had NO "practice" contractions. I just assumed it was because she was breech and so there was nothing to get ready for. My cervix was also closed at every appointment in the last weeks which is also not normal for me. I normally am between 3-4 cm before I go into labor. So back to the few contractions, I just assumed these where the ones I had been without for the last 6 weeks.

I started cooking dinner on Thursday night and got about halfway through cooking when I felt the first painful and long contraction. It was at 5:15. From that point on, they were coming every 2-3 mins without stopping and lasting over a minute. They went from 0-60 immediately. I couldn't finish making dinner so I really have no idea what the kids ate that night. Rick walked in the door at 6 and I asked him to take Kate to dance and take all of the other kids with him. He asked if it was "time" and I said, "No, I just need to try and make them stop." I had 2 times with Luke where I had similar contractions prior to labor that lasted 2 hours and then stopped. I was assuming that's what was going on here. So from 5:15-9:15, I walked around my house, laid down in my bed, took 2 baths, but nothing was stopping them. It was the same pattern, 2-3 mins apart and lasting from 1-2 mins. I wasn't getting any relief or downtime in between contractions. At some point during this 4 hour period, Rick picked Kate up from dance, printed and folded the bulletins for Sunday, and took them to the church.

I told myself if they were still going at 9:15 that I would call my doctor. My doctor told me to come on in and get checked out and that they would probably keep me overnight to monitor me and decide what to do early Friday morning. I still wasn't sure if I was in labor or not and really didn't want to go and then get sent home so I was relieved that they were going to keep me and that Charlotte would probably be born the next day when my doctor was on call. (He delivered all 7 of our other kids.)

I texted my sister to come stay with the kids and started packing my bags. I always wondered why people packed their hospital bags early. I thought you would have plenty of time in between contractions to get what you needed. Haha! I ended up at the hospital with 6 shirts and 1 pair of shorts. :) I guess I really was in pain.

The ride to the hospital was horrible. Every bump magnified the pain. The contractions didn't slow down and that was when I finally realized that I was actually in labor. It took us about 45 minutes to get to the hospital. I think we arrived around 11:00pm and I was taken to triage to get things checked out. I had never actually been to triage so that was something new. They monitored me for an hour and I had to lay on my back that entire time. That was horrible. I'm pretty sure you are not meant to lay on your back without pain relief during labor. :) They also did an ultrasound to check her position and she was in fact, still breech.

Around 12:20am, Friday morning,  the doctor on call came in said it was time for Charlotte to be born and that we couldn't wait any longer. My contractions were not stopping and my cervix was opening.  From that point on, everything moved quickly and slowly at the same time. The anesthesiologist came in and said I would be getting a spinal because they couldn't wait for an epidural to work. He told me all of the side effects but I'm not really sure what he said. I had to sign about 20 pages of release forms and they I was wheeled off to the operating room while Rick waited in triage to be called back.

I remember the operating room being very, very bright and there were a lot of people in there - I think 10. I'm used to the quiet dark delivery rooms with just one nurse and the doctor so this was a change. I moved from the triage bed to the operating table and was given my spinal. I do remember the anesthesiologist saying that if the spinal didn't take for some reason that they would immediately knock me out and that when I would wake up I'd have a baby. I was hoping that didn't happen. He poked my arm with some kind of sharp object and then would poke on my stomach to make sure I didn't feel anything. The first 2 times he did it I felt it but by the third time, I couldn't feel anything. At that point Rick was let in the room and they began. They had been prepping and draping me during this time as well. Charlotte was born at 12:50 am. She was born toward the beginning of the surgery and it seemed that the bulk of the time was spent getting stitched back together.

She was immediately shown to me over my drape and then taken to get cleaned up a bit. About 2 minutes later she was brought over to me and placed on my chest and I held her for about 5 mins. She was then taken away (in the same room again) to be weighed, etc and Rick went with her. She was then brought back to me all bundled me for a few kisses and then Rick was able to carry her to the recovery room to wait for me. I was in the recovery room for 2 hours and during that time my parents came up to see her. I was able to nurse her which was great. I was also given a pump for my pain medication. The nurse sacred me because she told me to push the button every 8 mins and to stay on top of the pain. She warned me not to fall asleep because if I did and then woke up an hour later, I would not be able to handle the amount of pain I would be in. It was 2:00 in the morning and I was drugged up on morphine and she was telling me not to fall asleep! I guess it worked because I didn't sleep until later that morning, after the pump was turned off. :)

I was in love with her from the moment I saw her. My main concern with having a c-section, prior to having it, was that I would somehow feel like I missed out on the birthing process. I never felt that way. I carried her for 9 months and she arrived in the safest way possible for both of us. It was perfect. The only thing I was sad about was that my doctor missed delivering her by 5 hours. However, that was the Lord's will too. He was on call all weekend so he checked on me everyday while I was in the hospital. C-section recovery is painful. That's all I want to say about that. I just want to remember the hours and minutes before, during, and after her birth. I am thankful for every moment of it.









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L'affaire de l'UIMM déclenche une crise au sommet du patronat

Le patronat français est entré en crise ce week-end après l'attaque de la présidente du Medef, Laurence Parisot, contre la puissante fédération des industries de la métallurgie (UIMM) touchée par une affaire de mystérieux retraits d'espèces. Après la...




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La loterie des notes au bac : un réexamen de l'arbitraire de la notation des élèves

La question de la notation à l’école n’est pas récente, les nombreuses études réalisées sur ce thème mettent toutes en évidence l’incertitude de la mesure des performances scolaires des élèves par les notes et les divers biais associés à cette pratique...




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Des militaires français soupçonnés de viols sur des enfants en Centrafrique

Un document confidentiel de l'ONU, qui fait état de viols sur mineurs par des soldats français, a été transmis par un employé des Nations unies aux autorités françaises. Une enquête préliminaire a été ouverte ainsi qu'une "enquête de commandement" au...




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Vijesti :: Sigurno i bez pirotehnike u nadolazećim blagdanima

Autor: Redakcija 031 Naslov: Sigurno i bez pirotehnike u nadolazećim blagdanima
Postano: 12.11.2024. 13:22 (GMT 1) Kako bi još jednom pred nadolazeće blagdane, građanima poslali zajedničku poruku da je od izuzetnog značaja tijekom veselja i slavlja voditi računa o sigurnosti.

Zajednički možemo postići da nam nadolazeći blagdani budu mirni i spokojni. Suzdržite se od uporabe pirotehnike i na taj način kreirajte mirno i sigurno okruženje za vašu obitelj, prijatelje, susjede u vašem kvartu. Vodimo računa jedni o drugima posebno u vrijeme blagdana.

Iz policije podsjećaju da petarde i rakete nisu dio blagdanskog ozračja i njihovo neoprezno i nestručno rukovanje može izazvati teške posljedice. Pirotehnička sredstva nisu bezopasna, pogotovo kada su u dječjim rukama, i od njih mogu nastupiti teške tjelesne ozljede šaka, ruku, očiju i lica. Petarde uzrokovati požare, a njihova uporaba može biti itekako opasna u zatvorenim prostorima i na mjestima gdje se okuplja veći broj ljudi.

Kazne za one koji ne poštuju propise su dosta visoke.

Učinite svoju okolinu sigurnom, brinite za svoje susjede posebno starije životne dobi, kao i kućne ljubimce, kojima detonacije petardi nisu nimalo ugodne.


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Događaji - najave i recenzije :: 3. Simpozij zdravstva "Tvoj dodir, njihov puls" [2024.]

Autor: Redakcija 031 Naslov: 3. Simpozij zdravstva "Tvoj dodir, njihov puls" [2024.]
Postano: 13.11.2024. 9:23 (GMT 1) Treći po redu Simpozij zdravstva (SIZOS), koji je posvećen edukaciji šire javnosti našega grada držat će se 15. i 16. studenog 2024. u prostorijama Fakulteta agrobiotehničkih znanosti.

Prošlogodišnji simpozij obilježio je listopad kao Mjesec ženskog zdravlja, tijekom kojeg smo obrađivali ključne teme vezane uz žensko zdravlje. Događaj je privukao više od 150 sudionika, među kojima su najveći dio činili studenti, ali i svi ostali zainteresirani za ovu temu.

Tema ovogodišnjeg simpozija je „Tvoj dodir, njihov puls“. Studenti Medicinskog fakulteta Osijek, profesori i doktori KBC-a Osijek, kao i udruge poput Crvenog križa, jednostavno će i pristupačno prenijeti znanja o spašavanju ljudskih života. Neke od tema uključuju prepoznavanje i postupanje u slučaju infarkta, pravilnu reakciju kod stranog tijela u oku te najčešće prijelome i načine pružanja prve pomoći u tim situacijama.

Sudionici će imati priliku postavljati pitanja stručnjacima tijekom okruglih stolova, na teme kao što su anestezija i intenzivna medicina te hitna medicina, kao i stjecati praktično znanje kroz radionice, uključujući osnove održavanja života, održavanje života u pedijatrijskoj populaciji i mnoge druge.

Cilj ovogodišnjeg simpozija je pružiti osnovna znanja i vještine studentima i široj javnosti u prepoznavanju i pravilnom postupanju u hitnim stanjima.




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Događaji - najave i recenzije :: GISKO: Predstavljanje knjige "Ironwoman: moja priča"

Autor: Redakcija 031 Naslov: GISKO: Predstavljanje knjige "Ironwoman: moja priča"
Postano: 13.11.2024. 9:50 (GMT 1) Gradska i sveučilišna knjižnica Osijek organizira predstavljanje knjige pod nazivom “Ironwoman: moja priča!” autorice Đurđice Orepić.

Predstavljanje će se održati u četvrtak, 21. studenog 2024. s početkom u 17.00 sati u prostoru Studijske čitaonice Gradske i sveučilišne knjižnice Osijek. Program će moderirati Saša Drinić i Željko Garmaz.

Ironwoman: moja priča knjiga je o ženi koja je, kako navodi urednica knjige Korana Svilar, “životu u inat i životu za ljubav odlučila da neće više samo ‘hodati’, nego trčati, plivati i pedalirati stotinama kilometara – ona će se natjecati u triatlonu, jer život se živi, a ne preživljava”. Iznenađujući sve koji svjedoče njezinoj odluci da pomiče vlastite granice, trpjet će bol i previranja, plakat će i smijati se, upoznat će vlastito tijelo u najekstremnijim uvjetima, prkosit će sebi i svima koji sumnjaju i natjecati se u Ironmanu, najtežoj utrci na svijetu. Ništa nije nemoguće onome tko ima volju pobijediti samoga sebe, dokazuje Đurđica Orepić, najbolja svjetska Ironwoman u svojoj dobnoj skupini.

U memoarskoj prozi Ironwoman: moja priča Đurđica Orepić nadahnuto ispisuje svoje nevjerojatno iskustvo, ne štedeći ni srce ni smisao za humor. I jedinstvena Đu pobjeđuje još jednom. No, ovoga puta ne osvaja trofeje, već srca čitatelja, kojima svakom stranicom prenosi svoju najveću strast – život sâm. U osvrtu na knjigu, Boris Dežulović je napisao da knjiga Ironwoman: moja priča „nije samo priča o uspješnoj ženi koja nikad u životu nije obula patike, pa u pedesetoj odluči postati svjetska prvakinja u triatlonu, ovo je i priča o uspješnoj ženi iza koje – kao iza svake uspješne i dovršene žene – stoji muškarac“.




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Događaji - najave i recenzije :: 16. Noć kazališta u Osijeku i Belom Manastiru

Autor: Redakcija 031 Naslov: 16. Noć kazališta u Osijeku i Belom Manastiru
Postano: 13.11.2024. 13:00 (GMT 1) 16. Noć kazališta održat će se u subotu, 16. studenog 2024. Noć kazališta već šesnaestu godinu zaredom slavi snagu izvedbenih umjetnosti i bogatstvo scene.

Od svog početka 2008. godine do danas izrasla je u višednevni kulturni događaj koji se odvija diljem zemlje stvarajući jedinstvenu priliku za kazališne užitke nekoliko dana prije i nakon središnjeg događanja.

Ova manifestacija naglašava važnost kazališta, kako profesionalnog tako i amaterskog, te okuplja raznolike izvedbene forme.

Potiče kreativne susrete, razmjenu ideja i poziva publiku da se poveže s umjetnicima.

Kazališta postaju mjesta susreta, otvorena za sve i pružaju priliku za neponovljivo iskustvo koje obogaćuje svakog sudionika.

[Program]

Osijek
HNK u Osijeku
19:00 sati – Fabijan Šovagović – “Sokol ga nije volio” – drama, režija Filip Šovagović. Ulaznice u slobodnoj prodaji

Beli Manastir
Gradsko kazalište Beli Manastir
Petak, 15. studenog 2024.
16:00 – 20:00 sati – Dvorana za produkcije – Umjetnička škola – “Audicija za snimanje filma”. Ulaz besplatan
17:00 – 20:00 sati – Velika galerija CZK – Izložba “Živa povijest kroz umjetnost” autorice Mihaele Vojtek. Ulaz besplatan

Subota, 16. studenog 2024.
18:00 – 21:00 sat – Velika galerija CZK – Izložba „Živa povijest kroz umjetnost“ autorice Mihaele Vojtek. Ulaz besplatan
20:00 sati – Velika dvorana CZK – premijera – “Inspektor Ja” – komedija, Umjetnička organizacija „Do zvijezda“. Ulaznica 4 €
21:00 sat – Velika dvorana – “Ja, debela?”, komedija




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