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"WESTPORT ROUNDUP: TAKE TWO" By Reverend Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

2012-02-13T12:33:00.002-05:00

Westport Roundup: TAKE TWO

(Of Interest Only to those who read TAKE ONE-hint): http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2010/07/comments-to-westport-roundup-i-think.html

Progressive-Lib Political Stuff by those too lazy or too corrupt to look for the truth, who ask me (formatting 'as is'):

Dear Reverend Barbara,

You appear to be a wacky reverend with a wacky website that supports a candidate who likes wacky tabacky.
Just what is a biblical biochemist?
And why are you Lately of the UCC-United Church of Christ (the Obama/Reverend Jeremiah Wright church)?
Does Robert "I Got High And Forgot To Vote" Merkle attend your church and get spiritual advice and counseling from you?
(Anonymous from Westport Roundup)

TAKE TWO LINK: http://westportroundup.blogspot.com/2010/07/new-comment-on-founder-and-owner-of.html#comment-form

Dear "WESTPORT ROUNDUP"
UPDATE: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/12/samuel-l-jackson-obama-vote-black_n_1271797.html
Here are some links for you. Let me know what you think. (I was an delegate at Synod 2007 where President Obama (then-Senator Obama) either did or did not violate 'separation of church and state'. Check em out

"Hawk Sighting (With Prey) Photos- Stamford, CT Feb. 8, 2012" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

2012-02-09T17:46:00.005-05:00

On the morning of Feb. 8, 2012, I heard a 'thump' at the back door. Upon investigating the noise, I spotted a hawk approximately 34-36 cm long (beak to tail) approximately 4.5 meters from the door. It looks like the same hawk I've observed for a couple of months now, inscribing wide, lazy, slightly over-lapping circles, way up high over the houses across the street.

The hawk had under it's claws a what looks like either a starling or a large sparrow (?), still alive and faintly struggling. I could not determine what, if any, coloration there was on the underside of the prey. The hawk would sporatically 'knead' the now squashed breast of the captive bird beneath with it's strong feet as it observed it's environment. I guess, for a soaring hawk, being on the ground for any period of time is not safe.

All the while the hawk had it's head on 'a swivel', it perused the area--an almost pointless exercise since the only creatures that dared 'romp' in the backyard at this point were some some doofy young squirrels intent upon raiding the hanging bird feeders while all this drama was taking place.

It certainly is not my intention to provide 'too' easy 'pick-ins' for the hawk here with my 'birding', but I also realize that all must eat and this is nature's way. Having watched this hawk sweep over large 'search patterns' of land from the water's edge onshore in search of food, I did wish it would eventually come close enough for me to photograph it.

Finally I had my chance with this beautiful Hawk Sighting here in Stamford, CT Feb. 8, 2012 right outside my back screen door (which is why these photos are a little fuzzy). After standing on it's prey like this for about 8 minutes, the hawk suddenly soared up in flight due NNW, climbing at an angle of approximately 38 degrees. Please, if anyone can definitively identify this species of hawk (and it's prey) email me at BarbaraKSexton@aol.com

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2012-02-09T14:57:00.001-05:00

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2012-02-09T14:46:00.001-05:00

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2012-02-09T14:38:00.001-05:00

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"The Bonhoeffer Project & The Obama Catholic Vote" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

2012-02-09T13:51:00.001-05:00

Dietrich Bonhoeffer(1906-45)

Dear Ones:

As a member of 'The Black Robe Regiment', I will be bringing you news about the work we are doing, both individually and collectively.
LINK: http://brr.wallbuilders.com/

We are at a time in history where our 'human rights' in the religious community are being systematically 'stripped away' by 'human secularists' all around us, in the private, public and 'government' sectors.

Bashing Jews and Christians is 'great sport', apparently. Unfortunately, sometimes this fighting is 'in house' with the following result:

LINK: http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2012/02/rabbi-hammermans-eugenics-solution.html

In the United States of America, hate-speech against people of faith is not only popular, it is actually encouraged in many circles.

Emboldened by the modern culture in American, those who hate 'all things to do with faith' are able to enact their laws with impunity. For instance, take a look at yet another heartless and ridiculous attack on a precious religious symbol.
People want to get rid of this Cross, not because they care so much about it...but because with today's Progressive liberal mindset, they CAN!
LINK: http://www.military.com/news/article/group-to-ask-supreme-court-to-save-memorial-cross.html?ESRC=sm_todayinmil.nl#community

As hard as it is to believe, especially here in Connecticut, Progressive liberals deliberately promote that which flies, morally and ethically, into the face of anyone 'not like themselves'.
This group of anti-religion 'zealots' is in good company across the nation, unfortunately and they 'strike blindly' in their zeal to 'wound and offend' the faith community.

As another example, just look at the Obamacare mandate stating that Catholic institutions MUST provide and pay for birth control pills, even though it is well-known that such coverage and use flies in the face of the long-held traditions of the Catholic church.

LINK: http://news.yahoo.com/liberal-catholics-supported-obamacare-now-upset-over-contraceptives-043305887.html

A quick perusal of the comments under the above article confirms that there is as much anti-religious bigotry expressed by the general American public as there is by American law-makers.

Does this matter? Is it over-the-top for secular-humanist (if that) legislators to jam such inequities down our throats? Does it matter? Does anyone care?

Well, it does matter.... precisely because there are those who DO care!

These same people 'see a red flag' when the progressive libs, led by no less than President Obama himself, use a most bizarre rationale for their 'birth control pills mandate for Catholics'.

Apparently, President Obama and his supporters 'know' the minds of Catholics, and especially, Catholic women everywhere.

Apparently, the current regime is CONVINCED that they know what Catholics do and want!

LINK: http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/02/planned-parenthood-defends-obama-against-catholic-criticism/

If this is not an attack on the tenets of the Roman Catholic Church, I don't know what is.

Once an 'elite group' pretends to 'know what's best for me or for anyone else', it's high time to seriously protect and preserve one's personal rights...in this case to use or not to use, birth control.

Amazingly, Obamacare supporters deem to KNOW the minds and practices of Catholic women. Furthermore, these 'pundit's state that an 'overwhelming number of Catholic women' (like 70-80%) actually USE birth control pills against the mandates of their Catholic clergy.

And Obamacare supporters are certain that these Catholic women will 'oppose' their Priests and do damn well what they please!

What does it mean to have such weird 'pseudo-prescient knowledge' of such a large group of Catholic women?

It means that 'President Obama believes he knows best' on all things regarding 'women's health' as well as on 'all things related to being a Catholic/Christian woman'.

Of course, this 'great understanding of Catholic women's sexual choices' which our President claims to have is--like everything else regarding Catholicism--tinted and tainted, as always, by the 'perceived sexual abuses' that non-Catholics love to exploit to their advantage.

This said, please be assured that I am NOT giving a free pass to any sexual abuse or alleged sexual abuse at the hands of the 'religious'. Neither am I giving a 'free pass' to Archbishop Egan re: his redaction of his apology for 'sexual abuse' which allegedly occurred under his regime.

LINK: http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/cardinal-egan-criticized-for-retracting-apology-on-sex-abuse-crisis/

(Stay tuned for an entire article on this, since I have had interactions with then-Bishop Egan.)

But my point here is that if punitive measures are being initiated against the Catholic church in the form of 'birth control mandates', this is downright, pure WRONG in the universal sense!

And, it does appear that just this is happening.

But fortunately, all is not lost.

We have a new election cycle is upon us and Catholics everywhere (last time we checked) will be able to NOT universally vote for Obama this time around.

More importantly, we have the good works of efforts such as 'THE BONHOEFFER PROJECT', which is supported by 'The Black Robe Regiment' of which I am a member.

Whatever your religion, all persons of 'good will' will want to support this important project. Your prayers do more good than you can possibly imagine!

I know that whatever your specific religion or political party affiliation, you, like me, want your stance to be firm and sure.

We all pray that when we finally stand before G-d we can say, "I kept my word, Lord. I stood 'true'."

History bears out that when people of good faith fail to speak for and act on behalf of what is 'right' in terms of their faith lives, those intent upon disaster get a foothold.

Just look at the Christian Dietrich Bonhoeffer and his work against Fascism and the anti-Semitism of Adolf Hitler.

Does Bonhoeffer touch your heart? Does anything happening in the United States remind you of the situation in 1930's-1940's Europe?

Good!

Because it is time for peaceful, civil, firm and productive 'push-back' against those who would totally suppress the Judeo-Christian community and we need you.

Thank you for reading this & G-d Bless You,

Rev. Barbara Sexton

"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

email: BarbaraKSexton@aol.com

www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

"Dietrich Bonhoeffer was an influential Lutheran pastor, theologian and martyr in Germany, who spoke out against the anti-Semitic policies of the Nazi regime. In 1939 he was invited to lecture in the United States, where he could have remained in celebrity and safety. But he chose to return to Germany to “share the trials of this time with my people.” He was executed in 1945, just before the end of the war. He said, “Being a Christian is less about cautiously avoiding sin than about courageously and actively doing God’s will.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer is the model we are challenging America’s pastors to emulate in our time.

INTRODUCTION TO THE BONHOEFFER PROJECT

The Goal

The overriding mission of The Bonhoeffer Project is to save this nation from moral and economic destruction by the radical secularists, by restoring its Judeo-Christian foundation, as articulated by the pastors of colonial America and summarized in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

The Strategy

There are approximately 320,000 Christian pastors in America, with an average congregation of approximately 75 (Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, Vol. 44, No. 3, Sept. 2005, pp. 307-322).

We believe the key to transforming this country is to educate and activate as many of these pastors as possible so that they will lead their congregations to stand up for Biblical truth, following the example of the pastors of our founding fathers, who were known as the Black Robe Regiment for their courageous sermons during The Revolutionary War and throughout the foundation of the young country. By calling America’s pastors to lead once again on the key moral and biblical issues, we are setting the stage for a restoration of the public virtue which is essential to a republic, and which made our nation great.

Many ministries and other organizations have given up on motivating pastors. A majority of pastors in America today are bi-vocational and even those who are not are often overwhelmed with all the elements of their role as the teacher, shepherd, and administrator their churches, leaving little time for involving themselves in so-called “political” issues. Many have bought into the cultural myth that they should not be involved, or even that it is illegal to do so.

However, we know that the taking of a human life in abortion is more than political – it is moral and biblical. Murder violates God’s law.
Likewise, we know that subverting the definition of marriage is more than political – it is deeply moral and biblical as well. Undermining marriage is a fundamental threat to our civilization.
Further, we know that taking away an individual’s life and liberty, including religious liberty, is more than political – it is moral and biblical. These are unalienable rights from God.
And, we know that the result of a nation habitually spending more than it raises is more than political – it is moral and biblical as well. Intergenerational theft is wrong.

Our past experiences have demonstrated to us that if pastors are well informed by those they trust on the biblical imperatives of life, marriage and family, religious liberty, and economics, the pulpit can blaze once again with truth on these crucial issues. This will lead to a highly informed congregation, which translates into a considerably more informed electorate. Our problem lies in the lack of knowledge among the voting public, which stems from the lack of biblical knowledge “in the pew” which comes from an under-informed person in the pulpit. This situation is dire, but it can be reversed."

READ THE REST HERE: http://tfdf.org/blog/2012/02/07/the-bonhoeffer-project-a-national-pastors-activation-strategy/

courtesy: www.wittnessed.com

"Rabbi Bill Rudolph (Also Of Temple Beth El) 'Pays Homage' To Hammerman's Hammering Of Tim Tebow--Christianophobia Is Contagious!" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

2012-02-06T18:33:00.000-05:00

Rabbi Bill Rudolph of Temple Beth El, MD--'CLONE' of Rabbi Joshua Hammerman of Stamford's Temple Beth El?

LINK: http://www.bethelmc.org/Clergy/RabbiBillRudolph/tabid/115/Default.aspx

Looks like Rabbi Joshua Hammerman of Temple Beth El, CT, has a BIG FAN of his own in like-minded Rabbi Bill Rudolph ALSO of (a) Temple Beth El (in MD)...who says...,

"But, truth be told, I find myself half-consciously rooting for Tebow to fail. I cheer for the blitzing linebacker as he is about to HAMMER Tebow into the ground, hoping I guess that evangelical Christianity will taste some humble pie in the process."

(OUCH!!!--Don't these guys (er...'men of the cloth') have any inner 'controls'? or do they just 'blurt' the first thing that comes to their minds?)

LINK: http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=308818902489712

LINK: http://www.bethelmc.org/Clergy/RabbiBillRudolph/ItsWednesday/tabid/363/Default.aspx Check out the Jan 11 & 18, 2012 entries (ABOVE LINK) for more anti-Tebow, anti-Christian remarks. You won't believe how these Rabbis talk!

Will this never END? WE GET IT! So, why don't you fellas do us ALL a favor and 'talk amongst yourselves' from now on? I'll send you each other's emails and you can be 'pen-pals', or have you been?--But ENOUGH with the 'hammermanning' of poor Tim Tebow, already.

See ya at the next 'interfaith event', of course.

PEACE OUT,

Rev. Barb

Rev. Barbara Sexton

"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

www.DearOnes HealingMinistry.blogspot.com

courtesy www.jellymuffin.com

"CDC & MMWR Report: Eight Year Old California Girl SURVIVES Rabies Infection" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

2012-02-06T13:58:00.003-05:00

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LINK: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43377860/ns/health-infectious_diseases/t/girl-survives-rabies-without-vaccination/#.TzAGz_lZdxE
Dear Ones:

In a world of 'bad news', here is a remarkable medical story about Precious Reynolds of Willow Creek, CA who is but the third patient EVER to recover from clinical rabies in the United States without having received rabies inoculations immediately after being 'infected'.

Read Precious's story here:

LINK: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43377860/ns/health-infectious_diseases/t/girl-survives-rabies-without-vaccination/#.TzAGz_lZdxE

From a medical standpoint according to the CDC,

"In May 2011, a girl aged 8 years from a rural county in California was brought to a local emergency department (ED) with a 1-week history of progressive sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and weakness. After she developed flaccid paralysis and encephalitis, rabies was diagnosed based on 1) detection of rabies virus–specific antibodies in serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), 2) a compatible clinical syndrome in the patient, and 3) absence of a likely alternative diagnosis."

LINK: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6104a1.htm?s_cid=mm6104a1_w

Health care providers launched an all-out effort to determine exactly what the problem was.

Initially, the patient was treated for dehydration due to a 'presumed viral illness', after which point all avenues were opened for exploration as the patient deteriorated neurologically and immunologically with attendant pulmonary and cardiac problems.

Due to developing 'signs and symptoms', a differential diagnosis was made to rule out both EV (enterovirus) and West Nile Virus (WNV) and ultimately testing results suggested that it would be prudent to test for the rabies virus:

'On May 4, 2011, the California Encephalitis Project at the California Department of Public Health Viral and Rickettsial Disease Laboratory (VRDL) was asked to urgently test for enterovirus (EV) and West Nile virus (WNV). Enterovirus testing was requested because of the well-described cross-reactivity of EV and rhinovirus in molecular testing. PCR assays for EV and rhinovirus performed on respiratory samples showed no RNA for EV, but rhinovirus was detected. Serologic testing for WNV was negative. VRDL suggested testing for rabies, given the compatible clinical syndrome, and subsequently detected immunoglobulin G (IgG) and immunoglobulin M (IgM) rabies virus–specific antibodies in serum by indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA) testing."

LINK: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6104a1.htm?s_cid=mm6104a1_w

Finally, with a presumptive diagnosis of rabies, the patient was 'treated' with the understanding that there is, essentially, 'no known cure for a clinical case of rabies infection'. The patient was placed in a 'therapeutic coma' and treated for the various physiological irregularities that manifested themselves in short order, including hypertension and supraventricular tachycardia.

"With a presumptive diagnosis of rabies, the patient was sedated with ketamine and midazolam and started on amantadine and nimodipine to prevent cerebral artery vasospasm, and fludrocortisone and hypertonic saline to maintain her sodium at a level >140 mmol/L. Neither human rabies immunoglobulin nor rabies vaccine was administered."

LINK: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6104a1.htm?s_cid=mm6104a1_w

Thanks to a strong immune system and excellent supportive care, Precious began spontaneous movements as her body started to 'recover' from the viral insult:

"On May 8, the patient moved her head spontaneously. Over the next few days, she moved her head more, then began moving her arms and then her legs. With progressive improvement in her strength, she tolerated extubation on May 16 and was transferred to the pediatric wards 1 week later. On May 31, she was transferred to the rehabilitation service with residual left foot drop. At discharge on June 22, she showed no signs of cognitive impairment and was able to walk and perform activities of daily living."

LINK: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6104a1.htm?s_cid=mm6104a1_w

Precious reports that she believes she got the rabies 'from a cat scratch'. However, to date, this has not yet been scientifically verified, although it bears repeating that all must be careful when around feral animals and wildlife:

"The patient resided in a rural community in Humboldt County, had never traveled outside of California, and had no travel outside the county within 6 months preceding illness onset. She had no history of having received rabies vaccine. The patient confirmed having contact with free-roaming, unvaccinated cats at her school on several occasions. She was scratched by two different cats approximately 9 weeks and 4 weeks before illness onset but reported no bites. Local public health officials implemented a program to collect and identify cats at the school. The first cat was observed to be healthy, but a reliable description of the second cat was not available. All other cats collected at the school remained healthy under observation."

All in all, this remarkable young lady beat all odds in triumphing over the onerous virus which causes 'rabies'. Fortified by modern technology, she conquered what is considered to be a virtually 100% fatal condition, and we can only imagine what Precious and her family and health care providers have been through.

The road ahead will not be an easy one, as Precious continues to heal and rehab after this monumental episode in her life.

Surely, one never wants to be 'written up' in the 'Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report' (MMWR, a branch of the CDC), as this girl has...but if one 'must' be written up, this is the best of all possible outcomes!

Precious Reynolds should know that there are many of us who are 'rooting' for her and for her family and their caregivers.

We will continue to pray that this 'brave fighter', that she make an astonishing, swift and complete recovery!

Thank You Lord For This Wonderful Gift of Healing

With Love in Christ,

Rev. Barbara Sexton

"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

courtesy www.wittnessed.wordpress.com

"Rabbi Hammerman's Religious Intolerance Of Christians: What Do We Teach Our Kids & Grandkids?" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

2012-02-05T20:58:00.000-05:00

ABOVE: Temple Beth El's Rabbi Joshua Hammerman and his son Ethan

LINK: http://joshuahammerman.blogspot.com/2009_06_01_archive.html

Dear Ones:
   Today was an interesting day. My 16 year-old Catholic granddaughter slept over and we had an opportunity to have a refreshing and fun breakfast together before 'Grandma' got busy on the serious work 'of the day'.
     It's Sunday, you see, and what I thought would be a perfect opportunity to inform and prepare my granddaughter for what she may well be exposed to in the coming week regarding one paranoid Rabbi Joshua Hammerman and his unbridled attack on all things Christian.
LINK: http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2012/01/original-text-archived-screen-shot-of.html
   I told her how about the many who 'stood mute' about all of this.
LINK: http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2012/01/inconvenient-truth-for-rev-kate.html
   I described things beforehand, told her of Hammerman's 'apologists' (The Interfaith Council of SW CT and many at Temple Beth El) and how they not only don't 'defend Christians', but instead, call Hammerman the 'victim'.
LINK: http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Attacks-on-rabbi-are-not-justified-2968055.php
     Then I read her lengthy passages of Hammerman's and my own writings. (She doesn't like you for this, Josh, and I don't blame her!)
   I told her that Rabbi Josh says she is likely to 'burn mosques, bash gays and trash immigrants'.
LINK: http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2012/01/christianophobe-stamford-rabbi-josh.html
   "Rabbi Josh 'knows' and speaks for a lot of Jews. Rabbi Josh knows exactly how 'we Christians' will react to any given situation, you see", I told her.
     After she read a bit, I solicited her opinion about things, asking, specifically, if all this brouhaha seems like the mere 'ramblings' of a Rabbi who 'misspoke' on the spur of the moment, 'clumsily' and so on and so forth.
   The answer was, "NO".
   Well now. My granddaughter is one 'smart cookie'!
   Clearly, she feels as I do, which is, that Rabbi Josh, Temple Beth El, his 'apologists' and, most of all The Interfaith Council of SW CT are taking us for FOOLS!
   This entire interaction was no small accomplishment for a 'mere' Sunday morning, if I do say so myself.

     I concluded with the admonition that 'what Grandma Barb writes on the Internet will be around for a long time and I just wanted her to hear about all of this in context, so that she can understand what is truly happening right now.'
   But in reality, there is more than this.
     I included a warning to my granddaughter that in Progressive Liberal Connecticut, there are those who would bring destruction upon the 'Christian' way of life. Even more, I elaborated, the Rabbi Hammermans of the world seem to single out Catholics in particular as a target for their repellent 'invectives'. This is a 'thing' that they 'do' even in their phoney 'apologies' for transgressions against Christians, in fact:
     I showed my granddaughter the piece where Temple Beth El's Rabbi Hammerman essentially categorizes all Catholic clergy as those who are 'into' the 'raping of little boys'.
LINK: http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2012/02/on-raping-little-boys-another-anti.html
   "WHAT???"
   Now my granddaughter (and daughter and all the young, middle-aged and elderly people in my life) is/are informed that not everyone is enchanted with our 'Christian way of life'.
   Now we know to beware of Rabbi Joshua Hammerman, the powers-that-be at Temple Beth El, the Stamford press who has chosen to 'ignore' all of this and, most especially, The Rev. Katie Hechler and The Interfaith Council of SW CT. Here's her letter of support for Hammerman:
LINK: http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Attacks-on-rabbi-are-not-justified-2968055.php
   These are not people who will support our God-given and United States law 'protected' right to freedom of religion!
   But those I counsel are wiser now...more educated and aware. I tell them I'm 'grateful for the warning' let loose by Hammerman's 'hate-writings'.
   Never again will any of us in this Progressive Liberal area of the country take our religious rights for granted--well, not as long as Rabbi Joshua Hammerman and his apologists hold sway, at least.
   And that was what transpired at breakfast this morning, for me and my Catholic granddaughter.
   We had a quiet meal punctuated only by the rancid exclusivity put forth by those claiming to be 'open, inclusive and affirming' and we saw right through it!
   Like many breakfasts, it turned out to be 'same stuff, different day', except that one I love is now empowered and will be able to 'deal with' those who would profer forth 'Hammerman Eugencs'.
   Then in an effort to embolden and uplift my granddaughter, I reminded her of all the 'good' in the world and of all the 'good people' around us--Christian and Jew and otherwise--including one brave Sheldon Katz who is a congregant of Temple Beth El.
LINK: http://www.facebook.com/sheldon.katz
LINK: http://www.thehour.com/story/518352/my-rabbi-hammerman-problem
LINK: http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Discontent-over-rabbi-s-Tebow-column-2696498.php
     And there is also this encouraging letter from Maria Zlotnick, also of Temple Beth El:
LINK: http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/articleComments/Paper-has-ignored-religious-bigotry-2879718.php
   With these true words of encouragement, I am hopeful that those who promote intolerance will not prevail in Stamford, in Connecticut or anywhere in the world.
   Still, I can't help but wonder just what proud 'Papa' Josh is telling his son Ethan about all this, if anything?
LINK: http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2012/02/rabbi-hammermans-eugenics-solution.html
   Has he even mentioned it?
   I wonder if he is as 'open' with his son Ethan as I am with my granddaughter?
   Does the Rabbi 'teach eugenics' to his son in his anti-Christian zeal as a solution to rid the world of Christians?
     I pray not.
God Bless You
Rev. Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

courtesy www.GospelGifs.com

"God Has A Plan" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

2012-02-04T19:17:00.000-05:00

above courtesy of www.GospelGifs.com

God Bless You Jim Sutton & thank you for your ever-faithful testimony! Love, Rev. Barb

"Faith, Hope & Love: The Greatest Of These Is Love" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

2012-02-04T18:58:00.000-05:00

courtesy: www.GospelGifs.com

God Bless You, Jim Sutton!

As Christians, we know the following 1 Corinthians 13 passage from the many wedding ceremonies we have been witness to.

Why not take a moment now to reflect upon this passage in it's 'entirety'?

Love, Rev. Barb

" ¹ If I speak in the tongues^[a] of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. ² If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. ³ If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast,^[b] but do not have love, I gain nothing.

⁴ Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. ⁵ It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. ⁶ Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. ⁷ It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

⁸ Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. ⁹ For we know in part and we prophesy in part, ¹⁰ but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears. ¹¹ When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. ¹² For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

¹³ And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (NIV)

LINK: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+13&version=NIV
Our God is a WONDERFUL God and He (not 'She'!), is God of us all...Christian and Jew, alike.
With Love in Christ!
Rev. Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

"On 'Raping Little Boys': Another Anti-Christian Zinger By Rabbi Joshua Hammerman" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

2012-02-04T15:53:00.004-05:00

Rabbi Joshua Hammerman (ABOVE) on praying before, during & after an elective abortion:
LINK: http://joshuahammerman.blogspot.com/search/label/abortion
Q: When is an apology NOT an apology?

A: When it is a fatuous, disingenuous, paranoid one from Rabbi Hammerman and it DISAPPEARS!!

Such is the case with a now-expunged so-called 'apology' Rabbi Joshua Hammerman put forth at one time. I feel that it bears re-publication here, again, since the Interfaith Council of SW CT has unanimously decided to DEFEND and PLAY APOLOGIST for this errant Rabbi.

LINK: http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/articleComments/Attacks-on-rabbi-are-not-justified-2968055.php

The Interfaith Council of SW CT has deemed it proper to deem the attacks on Rabbi Hammerman as unjustified.

I don't think so.

Even worse, The Interfaith Council of SW CT has deemed it proper to posit Hammerman as the 'victim' while choosing to excuse the massive amount of writing the not-so-good Rabbi has published in his zealous anti-Christian bigotry as a true Christianophobe.

The original 'apology' disappeared because Rabbi Hammerman obliterated his 'blog'. (Wonder why?) In fact, the entire 'Hammerman-Tebow' thing flared up mid-December 2011, when 'sleepy Stamford' was in the midst of holiday preparations and celebrations...And while the pall of a terrible Christmas fire tragedy hung heavily on all our hearts.

Sure enough, while the world noticed, we here only recently learned of Hammerman's anti-Christian campaign. But, rest assured, thanks to the marvels of the modern internet, here is this faux-apology and more, in toto.

As you read it with fresh eyes, note the 'cheap shot' Hammerman takes with his 'raping little boys comment'. I guess verbiage like this is just 'second-nature' for the Progressive Liberal religious sector around here.

But, while Rev. Katie Hechler and her Interfaith Council of SW CT may deem this perfectly acceptable rhetoric from a member of the clergy, I certainly do not and even Hammerman's so-called 'apology' offends.

It's important that Rabbi Hammerman understand that not all Christians, evangelical or otherwise, seek to 'convert him', myself included. This is a matter of 'discernment'.

And somebody should remind the Rabbi that here in the United States of America, he must respect the right of all to practice the religion of their choice, and that it is the LAW!

Though clearly Hammerman is not a friend of Christians, surely G-d can change his heart.

G-d can assure that Hammerman learns to live with those who are different from himself, and to do so without feeling 'threatened'...here in Connecticut or wherever in the world he may be. But this can only happen if the Rabbi has an 'epiphany'.

Perhaps a miracle will occur and G-d will impel Hammerman to change his ways.

I hopeful, but I'm also a realist.

I know that to allow Rabbi Joshua Hammerman's words, sentiments and actions and those of his apologists to go 'unchecked' in the very city where all this anti-Christian hate talk originated is very, very wrong.

It is just not right to repeatedly attempt to sweep unclean things under the proverbial rug.

Herewith is Hammerman's 'apology':

“My Tebow piece is generating the expected outrage from the evangelical right (cant’ wait for Jews to begin chiming in!)”

“I was careful in my comments not to accuse Tebow himself of potentially destructive acts but to suggest that a perceived divine mandate for Tebow could inspire mischief among the zealous evangelical right. Unfortunately, mosque burnings have already occurred in this country (and a notable Quran burning too). All it takes is one crazy person.”

“As for Tebow, he has done extraordinary things. His love for people is unbounded. His entire life’s work is also predicated on saving my soul for Jesus. He’s not alone in this. Tebow has been affiliated with the Southern Baptists, who spend millions to convert Jews, often deceptively.”

“I personally don’t consider that exemplary behavior. Is it better than raping little boys? Absolutely. But is it admirable? I have issues with anyone determined to save my soul, be that person Christian or Jewish. And when they are going after the souls of our kids on college campuses, with a multimillion dollar budget that puts the Jewish community’s education budgets to shame, I do think it is cause for concern. See for example -http://www.jewsonfirst.org/evangelizing.php”

“Some Jews prefer to turn a blind eye to these practices, as evangelicals are very supportive of Israel (granted, with end-time conversions in mind). My ideal person of faith is a pluralist, one who accepts the legitimacy of my faith. Tebow does not. I do not find that admirable. ”

LINK: the one that doesn't work (any longer)

http://joshuahammerman.blogspot.com/2011/12/my-tim-tebow-problem-jewish-week.html

LINK: one that does work:

http://doctorbulldog.wordpress.com/2011/12/13/rabbi-joshua-hammerman-predicts-that-if-tebow-wins-the-super-bowl-emboldened-christians-will-be-burning-mosques-bashing-gays-and-indiscriminately-banishing-immigrants/
   As for myself, I will continue to reveal and fight against the type of religious intolerance Rabbi Hammerman so thoroughly manifests. The Rabbi's 'apologists' aside, clearly this is a man who spends a great deal of time pondering, writing, publishing, editing, redacting and sometimes 'deleting' that which is dear to his heart.
   This is a man who 'lives to write' and he will undoubtedly keep on writing, come what may.
     There are no 'mere slips of the pen' or 'clumsy words and actions' for Rabbi Joshua Hammerman, for he writes what he believes...
   As do I.
May G-d Keep Us All Accountable & True To Him Alone

Rev. Barbara Sexton

"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

³ Set a guard over my mouth, LORD;
   keep watch over the door of my lips.
⁴ Do not let my heart be drawn to what is evil
   so that I take part in wicked deeds
along with those who are evildoers;
   do not let me eat their delicacies.

Psalm 141:3-4 (NIV)

LINK: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+141&version=NIV

courtesy www.GospelGifs.com

"Rabbi Hammerman's Eugenics Solution Regarding The Christians He Hates: Interfaith Council of SW CT Turns A Blind Eye" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

2012-02-04T15:02:00.001-05:00

courtesy www.GospelGifs.com

The ABOVE appeared in 'The Jewish Week' Dec. 12, 2011

Eugenics

"The practices engaged in by eugenicists involving violations of privacy, attacks on reputation, violations of the right to life, to found a family, to freedom from discrimination are all today classified as violations of human rights. The practice of negative racial aspects of eugenics, after World War II, fell within the definition of the new international crime of genocide, set out in the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.^[17]"

LINK: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugenics

Dear Readers:
     Recently, a Stamford, CT Rabbi Joshua Hammerman received worldwide attention for his long-winded Christianophobic rant against, of all people, the Denver Bronco's QB Tim Tebow.
     It seems that Rabbi Hammerman has such an intense hatred for Tebow, and for Tebow's evangelical Christian faith in particular, that the only solution Hammerman can think of is to suggest that Tebow's mom should have killed her son in utero.
   Yes, you read that right.
     Abortion advocate Hammerman goes on at length in his twisted piece, opining on Tebow's mom's pregnancy with Tim and finally giving her some truly hateful 'advice'. Obviously he has given this a great deal of thought and spent a great amount of time writing what he did. (ABOVE)
     Apparently Tebow's mom's decision really bothers Rabbi Josh Hammerman, who says:
"Tebow's mother, a Baptist missionary, became comatose during her pregnancy, and was saved by drugs that nearly killed the fetus. Doctors anticipated a stillbirth and recommended termination to protect her life, but Tim's mother refused to abort. Trumpeting that decision, mother and son appeared in commercials for 'Focus On The Family' during this past season's Super Bowl." (ABOVE)
     Hammerman then reveals the real reason why he hates Mrs. Tebow's refusal to abort her son Tim:

"Now Tiny Tim has grown and is on track to appear in this season's Super Bowl-on the field-and that is what scares me." (ABOVE)

To add insult to injury, Hammerman caps his phobic rhetoric with the almost unspeakable by suggesting that Tim would have been better off 'exterminated' in his mother's womb, so that he (Hammerman) would not have to be subjected to the 'Tim Tebows' of the world:

"His mom's decision to risk her own life rather than abort her fetus flies against my own-and Judaism's-values, but neither am I pro-choice in all cases."

   Is it me, or is this just plain 'creepy' coming from a paranoid Rabbi? I've stated before how repugnant I think Rabbi Hammerman's pontification towards a pregnant Christian woman is. I'm amazed it even got 'approved' at all by editors at 'The Jewish Week' (though they might be trying to tell us something).
     But this suggestion that it is 'better that Christians kill their fetuses' before they are even born is downright evil.
     Someone needs to, first of all, remind Hammerman of the right to freedom of religion we all enjoy here in the United States of America. Maybe that would help him take a 'chill pill' on this subject once and for all.
     Also, someone needs to 'counsel' this warped Rabbi and his 'eugenics solution' for evangelical Christians and give him a 'morality' check, but good.
   Yes, Hammerman has a right to vent in this manner, I suppose. But, no, he does not have the right to go unchallenged by those such as myself.
     For now, Rabbi Joshua Hammerman is apparently receiving tremendous majority support (except for the few of us) by not only his congregation at Temple Beth El in Stamford, CT...but by the Stamford community, itself. Perhaps there is even a certain degree of 'ignorance of the facts' about Hammerman's hate-speech, which he originally published in the midst of the holidays while Stamford's attention was focused on other things, including a tragic Christmas fire where lives were lost.
     But it is also possible that most will 'go along with' the unanimous, unconditional support of The Rev. Katie Hechler and The (progressive liberal) Interfaith Council of SW CT.
LINK: http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/articleComments/Attacks-on-rabbi-are-not-justified-2968055.php
     So be it. At least we are 'warned'.
     Sure there are lots of 'apologetics' here for this renegade Rabbi who are sanctifying all of Rabbi Hammerman's anti-Christian bigotry as nothing more than a 'slip of the pen' and a 'momentary lapse of proper word usage'.
   But as for me...I'm not buying it, nor his 'phony apology', either.
   Stay tuned for my article on that, too!
Graphic above courtesy of www.GospelGifs.com

"Pointe Shoe Hi Tech: How To Use Achilles Tendon-Sparing BLOCK 'ELASTORIB' Ribbon" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

2012-02-02T17:41:00.001-05:00

ABOVE: Bloch Sonatas with TMT technology (TMT30L) with Bloch 'Elastorib' ribbons--So comfortable even through a bout of Achilles tendinitis (with 4" diam circular 'bruise' over the area!-OW!!!) Those Elastoribs are a Godsend! The initial positioning and fitting is a bit tricky, but with practice they are easily fitted and sewn on.

THIS IS PART OF A SERIES DESCRIBING THE PREPARATION OF TMT BLOCH POINTE SHOES COMBINED WITH BLOCH ELASTORIB ('ACHILLES TENDON-SPARING') RIBBONS

Advantages:

--Elastoribs are very ankle-friendly, comfortable.

--TMT Technology Blochs can be broken in very quickly by activating the heat-sensitive 'paste' in them, molding them to the dancer's feet and subsequently 'setting them' in the refrigerator!

--Sounds 'funny', but it works GREAT!

ABOVE: Four separate elastoribs (two per shoe) per pack--enough for one pair of pointe shoes

It is important that the young ballerina strictly follow the instructions of her dance Mistress/Instructor according to the rules and regs of the particular dance academy. However, here are some recommendations for you if you are left to your own devices:

MY RECOMMENDED STEPS FOR SEWING ON ELASTORIBS:

1) Take two of the four pieces of Elastorib and place them under one foot in your shoe as if they were one. Be sure they are under your arch. HINT: Pin the two pieces under your foot together to make 'once continuous piece' if this helps you place the Elastoribs under your arch more easily.

Remember that the elastic part of the Elastorib must fit evenly over the back of your foot, over the Achilles tendon area.

Also, be aware that, unlike with 'regular ribbons', with 'elastoribs' the OUTER ribbon is wrapped around the ankle FIRST.

2) Using safety pins, PIN the ribbons to the shoe (horizontally) just under the drawstring line. Make sure the ribbon is angled in your shoe so that the net effect is to have your pointe shoe fully 'drawn up ' under your arch once the ribbon is snugged. Also make sure that the 'free end' of the ribbon is sufficiently long to wrap around your ankle the required number of times.

3) Once you your Elastorib is 'positioned', use a pencil to 'mark-off' where you want to cut off the ribbon excess inside the shoe. You'll probably want to leave (from the top edge of the shoe drawstring area) approximately 1 1/2" (one and a half inches) excess. I divide this 1 1/2" into 3/8 sections (pencil lines), so that my final result is even, flat, neat and non-irritating to the foot.

4) AGAIN Re-check that the elastic on these ribbons sets upon your Achilles tendon and that there is enough ribbon on the other ends to wrap around your ankle sufficiently.

3) If you are satisfied with things, mark vertical pencil lines on the lining of your shoe on both sides of your now-properly positioned Elastoribs. Then unpin them from your shoe and seal the raw ends of the Elastoribs as you usually would. I use 'Sally Hansen' acrylic clear nail polish (in the round blue bottle), but you may wish to use the old 'flame' seal method. Just don't use BOTH of these methods concurrently for obvious reasons, as nail polish is FLAMMABLE.

4) While the nail polish is still 'wet', fold the excess ribbon cut end 'once' up 3/8" and then, again, another 3/8" and hold or secure with a bobby pin for a few seconds while you ready your needle for sewing.

5) Re-pin your prepared ribbon end back into place, again making sure that your ribbons are angled (or even straight) in your shoe so that the net effect is to have them fully drawn up under your arches once the ribbon is snugged.

ABOVE: Same Bloch Sonata TMT30L's (which are cheap, fun to 'break in' with heat from a hairdryer and turn out to be surprisingly comfortable and reasonably long-lasting) 'setting' in the fridge for about five minutes to 'set' the thermoplastic I had molded to my ('peasant' aka 'Giselle') feet. Sew elastics and ribbons, including Elastoribs, on before heat-setting these pointes.

6) The uppermost and middle lines of sewing are running stitches (like a line of dashes). In other words, running stitches should be used above and below the 'drawstring area'. The bottommost lines (on the inner shoe lining) and on the 'fold line' of the Elastoribs (and any other ribbons) should be 'whip-stitched'. Whip-stitching is also called the 'overhand stitch'. All sewing should be as 'continuous' as possible and thread knots should be 'buried' under ribbon folds/edges so that will not irritate the dancer's bare foot.

7) Once you're done sewing, put on your pointes, tie them and cut off any excess free ribbon on the Elastoribs. Be sure to leave enough ribbon length to be 'tucked in'. You don't want distracting and unprofessional 'piggy tails' on your ankle! Also, don't forget to 'seal' the free ends of the Elastoribs using either nail polish or by flame.

ABOVE: Take a look at how I sew my ribbons on. (Click to enlarge) There are many different ways to sew them on as well as different 'elastics/ribbons' combinations. Sew elastics on first. Over time, each dancer finds a method she likes best. If any dancers-budding, intermediate, advanced or otherwise...Or if any 'ballet moms or dads' have any questions about what I've written here (or anything else ballet-related), just email me at BarbaraKSexton@aol.com. You can also just comment right here, of course, if you prefer.

Thank you so much for reading this--I sure hope it helps. Stay tuned for future pieces on pointe shoe safety, great healing regimens for dance injuries and all sorts of 'helpful hints' for those who are enchanted by that amazing, astounding thing of beauty known as 'BALLET'!

God Bless You All!

Rev. Barb

"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

"Ribbonless Pointe Shoes Dyeing Experiment" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

2012-02-02T11:51:00.001-05:00

These Sansha Futura 111's have laces instead of ribbons. Note that they come from the manufacturer with elastics pre-sewn on one side. I haven't sewn the other side of the elastics yet, but will before I attempt my white pointe shoe dyeing 'experiment'. I purchased these particular shoes from Back Bay Dancewear
LINK: http://www.backbaydancewear.com/catalog_i846139.html?catId=36493

Above: Bunhead's 'Stich Kit' (left on box)

LINK: http://www.discountdance.com/dancewear/style_BH350.html?&pid=865&Shop=Style&&skey=stitch%20kit&search=true&SID=312719991
Obviously, I will need to use white thread of some kind to sew the elastics on these. However, I only have 'Stitch Kits' with pink, lightly waxed thread, (ABOVE) so I will probably use double or triple stranded white 'dental floss' instead. When dental floss is used to sew ribbons and elastics, it is customary to use waxed floss. However, considering that this project involves dyeing the shoes, I will likely choose 'unwaxed' white dental floss, which will more readily take up dye than the waxed version will. In any case, I'll check this all out before I sew and decide what to use based on what 'dyes' best.

photo above courtesy: www.BackBayDancewear.com

All other photos are mine and you may freely use them. COLLECT THEM ALL!
Sansha Futura 111's are available from the manufacturer in peach pink, white, red, dark blue (ABOVE) and in black. They are available up to women's size 14 (sizes 12-14 are special order), but men with small feet might be able to get away with wide women's 12-14's. I suggest you contact an authorized dealer like www.BackBayDancewear.com or www.DiscountDance.com (Discount Dance Supply) if you are interested in these 'sneaker-like' pointe shoes.

If you choose to use these photos publicly and/or online or to distribute them in a bulletin or something, a link-back to this website would be greatly appreciated:

Linkback: www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

Click on images to enlarge. Right-click on image to 'save'.

ABOVE: Sansha Futura 111's--good for a 'casual look' for females and a viable option for male dancers?
Have fun with dance!
Blessings,
Rev. Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

"Sneaker-like Sansha Ballet Pointe Shoes-Good For Men & Dyeable?" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

2012-02-01T21:19:00.003-05:00

Sansha Futura 111 White Pointe Shoes

Stay Tuned For: "Pointe Shoes For Men"

"How To Dye Pointe Shoes Yourself"

FREE BALLET POINTE SHOE WALLPAPER

www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

"Today's Solar Flare Spectacle & The Dolphins: Oh What A Beautiful Warning" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

2012-01-24T15:39:00.000-05:00

above courtesy: http://www.solarmonitor.org/full_disk.php?date=20120124&type=hxrt_flter&indexnum=1
Dear Ones:
   Yes, the various images of the sun have been quite spectacular lately.
     Some might even call them 'beautiful', but only in the context of 'beautiful, but daunting'.
     The image above is but a minuscule reflection of the violent and tumultuous universe around us--a universe which, once in a while commands our attention, as it does today.
     Recent NOAA 'Space Warnings' pages have been rift with all sorts of bar, colors, stars and blurts, the likes of which we do not often see all at the same time.

   above courtesy: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/alerts/warnings_timeline.htm
   Surely most of us know by now that 'something's up' because even the popular media has picked up on 'news of the sun'. We ALL want to know what is going on.
   Well, for a while now, I've been providing space weather 'Tutorials' in an effort to prepare readers for what we are now witnessing.
     Just click on the keyword 'Tutorials' below and you can easily bring yourselves up-to-date.

   Considering that things will be ratcheting up to a solar activity crescendo sometime in 2014, it might be worth your while to save as reference the links and information I have posted for you here over the past few years.
   If this is your first visit to www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com here is a concise 'update':
     What we are witnessing now is the result of a so-called 'solar minimum', wherein the sun's activity becomes 'dimished' overall, on the large-scale of things.
     But, when the sun DOES erupt, the 'show' is more profound than it would be during a 'normal cycle'.
     Experts tell us that 'solar minimums' come around every one hundred years, or so.

   As such, satellite transmissions will be affected/disrupted due to the increased 'proton storm activity' as charted below due to solar activity right now:

above courtesy: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/pro_3d.html
   Dolphins and other creatures whose navigating systems are dependent upon a 'constant, reliable earth's magnetic field' are being beached and otherwise detoured.
   I suspect that migrating birds and other species will also exhibit atypical behaviors and patterns, as well.
   The reason for this is that our planets magnetic field has been 'jogged', but good, as a result of all the solar energy affecting not only the earth's atmosphere, but the earth, itself, as well:

above courtesy: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/mag_3d.html
   Additionally, radiation levels at high altitudes will be higher than normal, to the point that air travel patterns will be altered.
   Radio 'bursts' will affect our radio transmissions. We can expect interruptions in cell phone and computer services.
     And finally, we must prepare ourselves for extremes of weather on earth due to the impact of all this on-going solar flare energy on planet earth.
     Just how this will manifest is not always predictable and we cannot always specifically know, although educated guesses can be made.
     We would do well to be on the lookout for volcanic, tornadic, tsunamic, and seismic activity, most likely coupled with fierce rain, snow, wind, flooding, dust and other weather-related 'events'.
   Below is a 'look' at solar 'wind' at the present time. You should be aware that there is always a lag-period of from 2-5 days (approx.) between the time energy-in all of it's manifestations--'flares' off the sun, and the moment when it impacts the earth's atmosphere and then earth, itself.

above courtesy: http://umtof.umd.edu/pm/latest2day.gif
Click 'Tutorials' and other keywords below for a list of articles I have written to date which translate NASA-ese and NOAA-ese into 'english' so that you can learn all you need to know to keep up to date with the ever-changing conditions of our universe.
God Bless & Keep You & Your Loved Ones Safe
Rev. Barbara Sexton
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

"The Gay Community's Strange & Cruel Attempt To 'Out' Tim Tebow As Punishment For His Open Christianity" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

2012-01-23T16:16:00.001-05:00

courtesy http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2012/01/12/is-tim-tebow-gay/

READ HERE:

"All that pious religious bulls--t he spews…at the end of the day, that’s not him. That’s what his parents and his pastors have drilled into his head from the day he was born. The kid doesn’t even know who he really is. When you’re indoctrinated with religion from birth, and you commit your life to the all-consuming sport of football, there isn’t much time left for true self-discovery. If he is in fact gay, he may not know it. Even if he does, chances are slim he’d be comfortable telling his mother…or pastor…let alone us.

If Tebow is gay, he is buried beneath so much crap he many never get out from under it. Instead of attacking him for it, maybe reaching out a helpful hand would be nice. Don’t get me wrong, he’s still a crappy quarterback. But all that “my lord and savior Jesus Christ” stuff…could be Tebow’s cry for help.

So I’m gonna lay off Tim a little. If he is in fact gay, and if he does in fact ever figure that out, he’s going to need all the support he can get."
LINK: http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2012/01/12/is-tim-tebow-gay/
Dear Ones:
Oh, boy. We will need a lot of healing here, as we consider the simple question:
Is Tim Tebow gay?

I feel this is his business, but anti-Christian bigots' are attacking poor Tim for his Christianity by attempting to 'out' him online.

I wonder what 'Hammerman Jews' have to say about about this?

Do they believe it will 'help' their 'gay marriage industry' somehow?

This seems like pretty poor treatment at the hands of the LGBT community of 'one of their own', if their assertions are correct about Tebow.

But I believe (hope) these LGBT Christianophobes are relatively few in number and are merely 'guessing' about Tim's sexual orientation, which they are using as justification to taunt and be cruel to him as only they can be to their 'own'.

I've seen something akin to this before in churches--gays attempting to 'out' closeted gays in order to fatten their ranks for one socio-political reason or others--thinking this was 'okay'.

Well, it wasn't okay and some people needed to be protected.

And this public bullying is over the top, in my opinion.

Just Google: 'Is Tim Tebow gay?' and see just how prevalent this 'Tebow outing phenomenon' has become, especially since the Rabbi Hammerman 'Tebow-knocking' article originally came out on Dec. 12, 2011
LINK: http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2012/01/original-text-archived-screen-shot-of.html

Coincidence? I don't know.

But circumstantially, at least, it looks like Tim's 'outing' by the LGBT community is intended to serve as his 'punishment' for being 'too religious'.

This is horrible. And while I feel sorry for decent gays who do NOT engage in this type of thing with their brothers and sisters IN the religious community...and outside of it...I also believe it is incumbent upon them to make things right-

Unless this is merely what now passes as 'acceptable' amongst Progressive Liberals in America today.

Blessings-

Rev. Barbara Sexton

"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.com

"Original Text: Archived Screen-Shot Of Rabbi Hammerman's Anti-Christian Rant On Tim Tebow--In Case You Missed It" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

2012-01-18T19:28:00.001-05:00

Source (one of many) : http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=48171
Dear Ones:
     CLICK ON THE LINK ABOVE TO ENLARGE THIS PIECE OF CHRISTIANOPHOBIC hatred.
     I've written a number of pieces already on this and will be addressing Rabbi Hammerman's unhealthy and cruel obsession with Tim Tebow's mother and her apparently 'at-risk' pregnancy.
   I have a strong stomach, but Rabbi Josh's 'spiritual commentary' (as if he had a prayer) for Tim Tebow's mom chills me to the bone.
   How dare a man...let alone a Jewish clergyman...'pontificate' to a Christian woman who is carrying and already in love with her unborn child, about whether or not her child is worth 'saving'?
     I have a friend whose mother was told in the eighth month of pregnancy that her child 'had a big, boxy head'. His mother was inclined to follow 'doctors' orders and have a late-term abortion.
     Fortunately for my friend, his Aunt (his mother's sister) intervened and my friend was born...
     And, yes, with a 'big, boxy head'. But he is alive and is a wonderful, able and super intelligent person!
     For now, focus on the Rabbi's Christianophobia, which alone is cause for concern. But as you read about this burgeoning story, please remember what you have read here and that those who intend to do 'evil' are attempting to purge all this from the Internet.
     Who can blame them? But I, for one, don't want to see that happen.

     No doubt about it. This is one case where no ministry IN THE WORLD can begin any healing before the repugnant pimple of prejudice is 'popped', cleared, cleaned and prevented from 're-appearing'.
   I know in my heart that Jews in Stamford and CT don't hate Christians as much as Rabbi Hammerman would have us believe.
     But for those who so obviously support exactly this sort of anti-Christian bigotry BY YOUR SILENCE (take note Interfaith Council of SW CT, of whom Rabbi Hammerman is a stalwart member)...
     We are not about to sit by silently, complacently and acquiescently, for any of this.
   Rabbi Hammerman's quick and stealthy 'retraction' and pseudo-apology tells us all we need to be aware of what is and what may come.
"Peace On Earth, Goodwill To Men On Whom God's Favor Rests" (the real quote)
Rev. Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

"An Inconvenient Truth For Rev. Kate Heichler & The Interfaith Council Of SW CT: Christianophobia In Their Midst" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

2012-01-18T13:05:00.001-05:00

Rev. Kate Heichler (photo http://interfaithcouncil.net/books.aspx )
     The amazing silence of the Interfaith Council of SW CT on Rabbi Joshua Hammerman's (Temple Beth El) shenanigans. What say you, Council 'Steering Committee' listed below? Your silence is deafening!
The Rev. Kate Heichler,The Rev. Michael Hyman, Rabbi Joshua Hammerman, Mr. Duane Hill, The Rev. Cari Jackson (formerly Sr. Pastor of FCC Stamford, suddenly 'gone'), The Rev. Tommie Jackson, Ms. Debra Katz,The Rev. Mark Lingle, The Rev. Douglas McArthur, The Rev. Juan Paniagua,The Rev. LeRoy Parker, Ms. Marie Orsini Rosen,Ms. Eileen Swerdlick, The Rev. Mary Thies
LINK: http://interfaithcouncil.net/books.aspx :

     Have you anything to say about THIS? Read "Anti-Christian Bigotry Is Still Bigotry"
http://www.commentarymagazine.com/2011/12/14/anti-christian-bigotry-joshua-hammerman/
     Won't you speak up about Christianophobia?
     Won't you stand up against anti-Christian bigotry?
Rev. Barbara Sexton
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

"Christianophobe Stamford Rabbi Josh Hammerman Apologizes For His Anti-Christian Bigotry" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

2012-01-17T19:45:00.000-05:00

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Members-of-all-faiths-gather-in-support-of-Islam-630355.php
Dear Ones:
   This is upsetting, yes, but it is hardly surprising in liberal Stamford, CT that this type of thing should originate here.
     But, Rabbi Joshua Hammerman of Temple Beth El recently 'went off', as many Progressive Libs are wont to do as if it is their birthright. He raled on 'those not like himself'...and on those who do not hold to 'his particular social justice values'.
   The Rabbi's blog is called, ironically, 'On One Foot: Joshua Hammerman's Blog. Unfortunately Rabbi Josh, you don't have a FOOT to stand on with your anti-Christian rant.
LINK: http://joshuahammerman.blogspot.com
   I am very used to hearing from religious leaders with Rabbi Hammerman's mindset, especially ever since he played a major role in some ill-conceived interfaith shenanigans in the 'interfaith community'.
LINK: http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2010/08/shariah-law-preached-from-stamford.html
   But recently, Rabbi Hammerman's blew it bigtime! Even I was surprised when he decided to zero in on all moderate/conservative CHRISTIANS in a very unkind (and weird) way by saying,

"If Tebow wins the Super Bowl, against all odds, it will buoy his faithful, and emboldened faithful can do insane things, like burning mosques, bashing gays and indiscriminately banishing immigrants."
   WHAT IN HEAVEN'S NAME ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT, RABBI JOSH HAMMERMAN? HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND?
     Not surprisingly, 'Jewish Week' pulled Rabbi Hammerman's article and the good Rabbi offered an 'apology'.
LINK: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gameon/post/2011/12/jewish-week-apologizes-for-anti-tebow-column-by-rabbi-tim-tebow-denver-broncos-rabbi-joshua-hammerman/1
not because they wanted to, but because they had to.
   Popular outrage saw to that.
     Be that as it may, it is worthwhile for people of ALL faiths (as well as for all atheists/agnostics) to educate themselves about the anti-Christian/anti-religion bigotry that is running rampant today.
   I, myself, never realized that Rabbi Josh was such a Christianophobe. He certainly successfully hid it from me in the 22+ years I have been acquainted with him via the faith community.
   But do draw your own conclusions. May God grant us the ability to live together peaceably, if it is at all possible.
   To my fellow Christians, I say learn and be wiser. Then do as Jesus would do.
     Be smart about those who intend us harm and be as agreeable and understanding as possible with those who are 'different than ourselves'.
     Forgive Rabbi Josh Hammerman and sin not as he has in thought, mind, word and deed.
With Love In Christ
Rev. Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com
See: http://joshuahammerman.blogspot.com/
See also: http://biggovernment.com/jdunetz/2011/12/14/the-tim-tebow-hating-rabbi-and-progressive-bigotry/

"What If Urinating on the Dead Was Just Marine Performance Art?" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

2012-01-15T18:16:00.000-05:00

"The endless, idiotic outrage about “Piss Christ”

courtesy http://www.salon.com/2011/04/19/andres_serrano_piss_christ_attacked/
Dear Readers:    'Tis easy to criticize...but 'tisn't easy to serve'
   Progressive Libs and enemies of America all over the globe are now in 'self-righteous mode' and 'indignant' over what appears--to me, anyway--to be a true 'lapse' in judgement.
But, yes, it seems that my beloved 'Leathernecks' peed on some dead Taliban. This is, in my opinion, an exemplification of nothing more than some very bad taste.

   Of course, the Corps sets high standards for itself. But if there is any 'outrage', it ought not to come from 'placard carrying' liberophiles, but, rather, from within the ranks of those who actually serve or have served, themselves.
     I agree with Congressman Allen West, who said, "The Marines were wrong. Give them a maximum punishment under field grade level Article 15 (non-judicial punishment), place a General Officer level letter of reprimand in their personnel file, and have them in full dress uniform stand before their Battalion, each personally apologize to God, Country, and Corps videotaped and conclude by singing the full US Marine Corps Hymn without a teleprompter. As for everyone else, unless you have been shot at by the Taliban, shut your mouth, war is hell."
LINK: http://godfatherpolitics.com/3146/urinating-on-the-dead-marine-performance-art/

     Furthermore, I suggest those who are all aghast at what they view as heinous behavior get over it--fast!--and here's why:
    "Despite concerns when the video first emerged that it would not help his efforts to build confidence among the warring parties, a Taliban spokesman said although the images were shocking, the tape would not affect talks or a mooted prisoner release.

"We know that our country is occupied ... . This is not a political process, so the video will not harm our talks and prisoner exchange because they are at the preliminary stage."

LINK: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/12/us-afghanistan-usa-urination-idUSTRE80A2D720120112
     Unfortunately for 'holier-than-thou' liberal pundits, even Afghanistan leaders, themselves say this is no 'biggie'. Certainly this 'takes the wind' out of the libs so-called 'political concerns'.
     'USMC detractors' are forgetting just how very guilty they are of not only raising 'fatuous political concerns', but of displaying an appalling hypocrisy when it comes to 'all things urine'.
   And apparently these same 'detractors' are capable of the most disrespectful desecration of Christianity without so much as the batting of an eyelash!
   One writer, The Godfather LINK: http://godfatherpolitics.com/3146/urinating-on-the-dead-marine-performance-art/ illustrates this point better than I ever could:
   Source Title: "Urinating on the Dead: Marine Performance Art?"
     "Where were our government officials when artist and photographer Andres Serrano unveiled his “Piss Christ”? It was a photograph of a “small plastic crucifix submerged in a glass of the artist’s urine. The piece was a winner of the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art’s ‘Awards in the Visual Arts’ competition, which is sponsored in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, a United States Government agency that offers support and funding for artistic projects.”

What was the response from the art community? Here’s one example:

The art critic Lucy R. Lippard has presented a constructive case for the formal value of Serrano’s Piss Christ, which she characterizes as mysterious and beautiful. She writes that the work is “a darkly beautiful photographic image… the small wood and plastic crucifix becomes virtually monumental as it floats, photographically enlarged, in a deep rosy glow that is both ominous and glorious.” Lippard suggests that the formal values of the image can be regarded separately from other meanings."

Read more: Urinating on the Dead: Marine Performance Art? http://godfatherpolitics.com/3146/urinating-on-the-dead-marine-performance-art/#ixzz1jYxSAUhG
   Serrano's 'Piss Christ' is a disrespectful work of 'art' which Progressive lovers of double standards find perfectly acceptable. In this year, it is nothing more than another reminder of just how rampant Christianophobia is in America today after a build-up of so many years.
     No surprise there.
   So, while we're on the subject, let's examine the tight connection which exists between the liberal left and it's 'anti-America/anti-military/anti-USMC'/anti-religion/anti-Christian/anti-Judeo-Christian paradigm in the United States today.
     Here's my question for those who subscribe to the above paradigm: "When is 'the use of urine' appropriate?"

     My conclusion is that the Progressive Libs in the United States believe its' OKAY to use urine to desecrate Christian objects, but it is NOT OKAY to use urine as our young Marines did in a moment of 'field stress' and 'youthful indiscretion'.
     I find it interesting that the Progressives have chosen to actually foster and foment 'Jihad' with their outcries of apparent disapproval of choice of Marine urination targets.
   All this over a dumb 30-second video.

     So, those of you who are so inclined to not cut these Marines any slack, get a clue. Their careers will undoubtedly be negatively impacted and you can take your satisfaction in that.
    I have actually served as counselor and religious advisor for USMC 'sniper scouts' in my ministry. As such, I can verify that there are very many issues these warriors grapple with, born of the stress and seriousness of their designated missions.
     The 'pressures' and 'issues' of sniper scouts/spotter teams are things the average person cannot even imagine, let alone those who hold anathema all things military, or in the vernacular 'patriotic'.
     If (big 'IF') I can get through to Americans who are using this 'peeing' episode to 'vent' their base hatred for those who defend us with their lives every day, it is this:
     It's a tough, tough world for our military service members serving in Afghanistan and elsewhere overseas. Before you go off on them at the expense of national security and at the expense of our people all over the globe, think on the fact that these are the people who protect us and who who make it possible for YOU, their detractors, to sound off as you are about this 'urination situation'.
   The war against the United States of America is here amongst us. When you demonize military service members you provide support and encouragement to the enemy...while endangering those who serve, along with their loved ones.
     But the 2012 elections are right around the corner and President Obama has an opportunity to 'man up', be 'charitable' and make sure this 'Marine urination story' dies a quick death.
   Will he? I do not know.
     As the 'not very delicate conservative Christian minister' that I am, I will continue addressing this until it does and other 'indelicate' subjects, as well, even as those in the community opine that "I should keep quiet and be more...'seemly' for a Rev.
     Those Progressive Libs just don't like to 'see' a female clergy person out in the world defending the faith and speaking knowledgeably as a member of 'The Black Robe Regiment'.
      But I have a moral and ethical responsibility to speak up when others won't!

"The Black Robe Regiment is a resource and networking entity where church leaders and laypeople can network and educate themselves as to our biblical responsibility to stand up for our Lord and Savior and to protect the freedoms and liberties granted to a moral people in the divinely inspired US Constitution."

LINK: http://www.blackrobereg.org/

LINK: http://www.wallbuilders.com/

   I am and I will counter ('push back' in Progressive Lib lingo) against a rising and ratcheting anti-American, anti-military, anti-USMC...(and so on)...mindset, come what may.
   Urineophiles and urinophobes, look out!
   And I will support those who say,

"NOT GOD DAMN AMERICA, BUT GOD BLESS AMERICA"
Rev. Barbara Sexton
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com
USARevBarb

The Black Robe Regiment

'Huge Novartis Recall: Bufferin, Excedrin, Gas-X & NoDoz" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

2012-01-09T14:19:00.001-05:00

photo courtesy http://www.pharma.us.novartis.com/info/about-us/index.jsp

From the FDA:

"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Parsippany, January 8, 2012 – Novartis Consumer Health, Inc. (NCH) announced today that it is voluntarily recalling all lots of select bottle packaging configurations of Excedrin® and NoDoz® products with expiry dates of December 20, 2014 or earlier as well as Bufferin® and Gas-X Prevention® products with expiry dates of December 20, 2013 or earlier, in the United States. NCH is taking this action as a precautionary measure because the products may contain stray tablets, capsules, or caplets from other Novartis products, or contain broken or chipped tablets.

The  affected 
bottle sizes are attached to this release. The Novartis Consumer  Health
 Inc. Lincoln, NE facility has voluntarily suspended operations and  
shipments to accelerate maintenance and other improvement activities at 
the  site.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the  U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)."

LINK: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm286240.htm 

"These over-the-counter products were distributed nationwide  to wholesalers and retailers."

LINK: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm286240.htm 

Here is a list of drugs affected by this recall: 

 LINK: http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Safety/Recalls/UCM286242.pdf

This list includes the drugs highlighted above IN VARIOUS FORMS. Be sure to check for yours!

"Adverse events that may be related to the use of these  products may 
be reported to FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting Program  either 
online, by regular mail or by fax:

Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
Regular Mail: use postage-paid FDA form 3500 available at:
www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm .
Mail to MedWatch, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787
Fax: 1-800-FDA-0178

For more information, please visit http://www.novartis-otc.com/otc/index.html "

Some Endo Pharmaceutical products (made by Novartis) are ALSO under investigation:

"FDA is advising healthcare professionals and patients of a potential problem 
with opiate products manufactured and packaged for Endo Pharmaceuticals by 
Novartis Consumer Health at its Lincoln, Nebraska manufacturing site.  Due to 
problems that occurred when these products were packaged and labeled at the 
site, tablets from one product type may have carried over into packaging of 
another product.  This could result in a stray pill of one medicine ending up in 
the bottle of another product.  The likelihood of this occurring in medication 
dispensed to patients is estimated to be low...Endo is not aware of any patient having experienced a confirmed 
product mix-up, nor any adverse events attributable to a product mix-up.  
Nonetheless, to ensure continued patient safety and access to these needed 
medicines, FDA advises patients and healthcare professionals to examine opiate 
medicines made by Endo in their possession and ensure that all tablets are the 
same.  FDA and Endo are providing instructions on how to identify an incorrect 
tablet in these medicines.

Opiates are potent medications used to alleviate 
pain and are available only by prescription.  The following Endo Pharmaceutical products1  2may be 
affected by the packaging problem (see also www.endo.com3):

Opana® ER (oxymorphone hydrochloride) Extended-Release Tablets CII
Opana® (oxymorphone hydrochloride) CII
Oxymorphone hydrochloride Tablets CII
PERCOCET® (oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen USP) Tablets CII
PERCODAN® (oxycodone hydrochloride and aspirin, USP) Tablets CII
ENDOCET® (oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen USP) Tablets CII
ENDODAN® (oxycodone hydrochloride and aspirin, USP) Tablets CII
MORPHINE SULFATE Extended-Release Tablets CII
ZYDONE® (hydrocodone bitartrate/acetaminophen tablets, USP) CIII

The likelihood of finding a wrong tablet in an opiate pain medication 
dispensed to patients is low and patients should not be unduly alarmed.  For 
medications already in homes and pharmacies, there are simple steps (see links 
below) that patients and healthcare professionals can take to identify whether 
they have any affected products.

Patients should follow the instructions provided by 
FDA4 and Endo5  6and look 
carefully at all of the pills in their pain medicine bottle.  For any questions, 
patients should contact Endo Pharmaceuticals at1-800-462-3636 or ask their 
pharmacist or doctor for additional help in identifying whether there are any 
problems with their medication.  

When dispensing a medication, pharmacists should 
perform a visual inspection according to the instructions provided by FDA7.

FDA is actively working with Novartis and Endo to address the manufacturing 
problems.  Due to the problems that occurred when these products were packaged 
and labeled at the manufacturer, tablets from one product may have carried over 
into packaging of another product. 

In the coming weeks we expect there will be periods of shortages for these 
products.  FDA is working with Endo and Novartis to minimize the degree of 
impact.  The degree of shortage will depend upon how quickly safeguards can be 
put in place to prevent this manufacturing issue from happening in the future 
and how soon manufacturing can be re-started.

Novartis has initiated a consumer level recall of 
the other non-opiate products made at their Lincoln, Nebraska manufacturing 
facility out of an abundance of caution for these other products.  Please see 
the Novartis Press 
Release8 for more 
information.

FDA will update the public if this situation changes and more information is 
available."

LINK: http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm286226.htm
Please check what you have in your medicine cabinet. Be sure to consult your pharmacist or physician to learn what is best for you!
Blessings,
Rev. Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

"Darien, CT: Seeking Witnesses With Info Re: 'Hit & Run' Rear-Ending & Near Totaling Of A Tan 1997 Honda Accord Between Exits 13 & 11 By A Driver In A White Car At 2:30 am On Sun. Jan 8, 2012 " By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

2012-01-08T14:40:00.001-05:00

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

INFO ON 'HIT & RUN' SOUGHT!

Please, if anyone witnessed the rear-ending (and near 'totaling') of a tan 1997 Honda Accord at 2:30 am on Sun Jan 8, 2012 on I-95 South between exits 13 and 11, please contact BarbaraKSexton@aol.com

This accident has been reported to the Darien police, but the 'hit and run' victim STILL NEEDS YOUR HELP!

The driver who rear-ended the tan Honda FLED THE SCENE, and is believed to have hit the barrier, as well. This driver who fled the scene must have also sustained substantial front-end (and side?) damage to his/her white vehicle.

All information will be treated with absolute confidentiality, anonymity guaranteed. And 'leads' that will help the victim identify who hit them will be GREATLY APPRECIATED.

THIS NOTICE IS POSTED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT.
Thank you & God Bless You,
Rev. Barbara Sexton
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

"Fiddler's Green Of Stamford: Not Only 'Room', But A Whole Load Of Compassion At This Inn On Christmas This Year" By Rev. Barbara Sexton 'Dear Ones Healing Ministry'

2012-01-07T15:21:00.000-05:00

FIDDLER'S GREEN 280 Shippan Ave., Stamford, CT

http://www.fiddlerspub.com/

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1805665179&sk=wall

Dear Ones:

There it was--the 'proof'.

More proof, I mean...that Stamford is an 'okay, stand-up, sentient, helpful and fiercely friendly' community.

And this, on, of all days, an early Christmas morn, filled with anything but the happiness and good-tidings the day ordinarily implies.

This year, 2011, hosted a most horrendous tragedy, the Badger-Johnson fire, which saw to the loss of three children Lily, Sarah and Grace Badger along with their grandparents Lomer and Pauline Johnson.

A frantic Stamford Red Cross worker taxed with the duty of 'canteening' Stamford firefighters and their fellow first-responders, did not know where to look on this December 25, 2011 for FOOD and DRINK for those she has dedicated herself to serve.

Then she found FIDDLER'S GREEN ON SHIPPAN AVE. Read here in Angela's own words:

"I had the task to find food for our canteening efforts on a day when most local restaurants were closed," Red Cross volunteer Angela Malizia told Patch. "I was hopeful to see the open sign lit up on the front window of Fiddler's Green. They did not hesitate to help as soon as I walked in and told them what was happening just a few blocks away.

The owners and customers went above and beyond with the immediate action of cooking and donating of the food, loading my car and giving comforting assurance that we had a place we could rely on if we needed anything else."

READ THE REST HERE:

LINK: http://stratford.patch.com/articles/fatal-christmas-day-fire-in-stamford-ruled-accidental-in-nature
After days, now weeks of blogging and posting and commenting about our tragic Stamford fire as a neighbor, I'd inadvertently found myself in some unsavory areas of cyberspace which left me kind of...well...kind of 'territorial' about Stamford, if truth be known.

This surprised me, as I no fan of many things about Connecticut, even after 33 years, although I do love the people I know here. But in the aftermath of this fire, there I was 'defending' 'everything Stamford'--from firefighters' responses to those by the Badger and Borcino parties and all with a weather eye on what is in my basic nature:

Fighting for justice as my Christian faith mandates, while looking through the lens of own role as an emergency first-responder as a member of the Medical Reserve Corps based in Stamford, CT.

I don't suppose it will be a surprise to you that I ruminate regularly on what to expect from our community should a 'worst case scenario' actually transpire.

From an 'emergency-preparedness' standpoint and cold, clinical analysis, I'd say that we are, in this area, very well staffed and positioned to deal with come what may.

This is a good to know considering how close we are to 'Ground Zero'.

We've got 'brains', we've got 'brawn' (often in the same package!) and we've got resources.

Yet, I've still challenged myself with evaluating just how THE STAMFORD COMMUNITY would pony-up at crunch-time, when catastrophe strikes.

And I must say that the response to the tragic Stamford Christmas fire has given me a shot of confidence that we are in good stead regarding our ability to handle 'tragedy', large or small.

As importantly, the kindness and generosity of FIDDLER'S GREEN has gladdened my heart no end!

So, I would like to publicly THANK FIDDLER'S GREEN of STAMFORD for so generously and selflessly aiding Stamford Red Cross worker Angela Malizia and crew in order to provide provisions for Stamford firefighters and other first-responders early on Christmas morn 2011.

GOD BLESS YOU FOR THE WORK OF YOUR HANDS AND HEARTS. THEY WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.

I enter this New Year not only with a greater awareness of fire safety, but with a renewed sense of the goodness of Stamford.

So, no matter what 'negativity' you may hear or read about in the press after this 2011 Christmas fire in Stamford, remember that we are going to work through our grief together.

Come what may, we live in a city where--even on Christmas--there is not only 'room', but a whole load of compassion at 'the Inn'.

May God Grant You Many New Years Blessings

Rev. Barbara Sexton

"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

email BarbaraKSexton@aol.com

IS IT POSSIBLE FOR US ALL TO BECOME 'CHAMPIONS OF COMPASSION'? I pray so!-Rev. Barb

IN HONOR OF LILY, SARAH and GRACE, FROM THE FAMILY

Thank you for all your prayers and support during this very difficult time.
The funeral for Lily, Sarah and Grace will be held Thursday, January 5th at 10:30am at St. Thomas Church on Fifth Avenue between 53rd and 54th Streets in New York City. All are welcome.

Donations can now be made to The Other 364 Foundation, a foundation that has been developed in honor of Lily, Sarah and Grace, whose mission is to champion compassion every day of the year. Checks can be made out to:

The Other 364 Foundation
c/o Badger & Winters Group
135 Fifth Avenue 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10010

love@badgerfamilysupport.com

ROYALTY-FREE MEMORIAL IMAGES:

LINK: http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2011/12/god-rest-their-souls-as-stamford.html

LINK: http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2011/12/in-memoriam-for-badger-johnson-families.html
LINK: http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2011/12/in-christian-sympathy-for-those-lost-to.html