tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540554423431933524.post50626947545432604..comments2023-12-20T04:29:44.138-06:00Comments on Joyful Mama: My memory failing... yet still, gracePattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06908893849922049697noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540554423431933524.post-10847523741652972732011-01-21T14:59:21.911-06:002011-01-21T14:59:21.911-06:00i bumped into your post @SomeGirl today. the memo...i bumped into your post @SomeGirl today. the memory thing can be a variety of issues...one of which is hormones. if it continues to be a big problem especially associated with either no energy or frantic energy, you might check to see what is happening with your thyroid. sad to say, memory issues don't vanish w menopause...at least not with many of my friends. it's not like you are headed for senility or anything, it is just that you don't remember all the things you once did.<br />one thing that will prob. help is your memory work. when i memorized colossians, i printed the book in my chosen version from Bible Gateway. then i cut it out by paragraphs on cards (used more than one paragraph to a 5x8 card). i get distracted by having to memorize the numbers and my goal is to learn the scripture so i learn it by paragraphs and interact with the meaning. it helps me memorize it. it also helps pick up some of the emotion that is there in paul's letter. always a good thing.<br />if you are working on this with friends or your family, it is a good idea to look up on maps to see where paul was when this was written. what was happening to him b/f and during his time in Phillipi (check out the appropriate portions of acts) what was happening in this particular church that paul was writing to (easily found in a study bible and other sources.) learning a more specific context for the book you are memorizing will give you a LOt of insight into who he was writing to and why he was saying certain things to them. if keeps you from interpreting things from your own context and applying them in wrong (from a hermeneutical perspective) ways. often brings more depth to the applications.<br />sorry i went on. this is prob. more info than you wanted. just passed on what has been helpful to me. we are doing a bible study in james starting next week. i'm hoping to mem. james in the process. mmartha bradyhttp://grittygrace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540554423431933524.post-11144711213069256502011-01-20T00:00:35.060-06:002011-01-20T00:00:35.060-06:00And SomeGirl, the chocolate is in the mail. ;-)And SomeGirl, the chocolate is in the mail. ;-)Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06908893849922049697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540554423431933524.post-35114820484933009382011-01-19T23:58:50.847-06:002011-01-19T23:58:50.847-06:00Thanks so much, everyone, for the support. In add...Thanks so much, everyone, for the support. In addition to your comments I also received a few emails with encouragement and some suggestions. One thing that has come to mind repeatedly is WATER So I tried to pay better attention to my water intake today. I do think it helped!Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06908893849922049697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540554423431933524.post-15415259337879588052011-01-19T16:35:40.343-06:002011-01-19T16:35:40.343-06:00You're in your 40s? From the pictures I've...You're in your 40s? From the pictures I've seen I'd have put you in your late 20s! <br /><br />I have no memory help for you, but WAY TO GO on getting past your former stopping point! :)SomeGirlhttp://somegirlswebsite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540554423431933524.post-69108162981855899622011-01-19T09:35:50.601-06:002011-01-19T09:35:50.601-06:00My memory is not my friend! I do remember reading ...My memory is not my friend! I do remember reading that the hormones of pre-menopause can reek havoc on one's thought processes, including memory. I can't remember if it gets better once menopause actually occurs (um, I'm still in the "pre" stage so my memory is compromised!) <br /><br />I'm proud of you for persevering through Phillipians! I've been trying to learn the Psalms my children are learning for a Scripture challenge. No big surprise they are miles ahead of me!sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13037837213410875652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540554423431933524.post-870959441390009952011-01-18T17:26:15.810-06:002011-01-18T17:26:15.810-06:00I'm sorry to hear that, Patty! I can't off...I'm sorry to hear that, Patty! I can't offer much advice- I'm having very similar troubles right now! I'd say I will keep you in prayer, but it will probably escape me. (sorry!)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439085404801490699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540554423431933524.post-2905270719005751902011-01-18T17:10:34.710-06:002011-01-18T17:10:34.710-06:00Katie, since I saw you mention it (on twitter?) a ...Katie, since I saw you mention it (on twitter?) a few days ago I have started adding the verse number. Do you do it at the beginning or end? Curious which you find flows better. <br /><br />I haven't done the letter cards... I feel goofy saying this, given the subject of this blog, but I forgot about it. I am going to try it for tomorrow's verse and see how it goes. Do you look at the letters as you recite? Thank you! You are a wonderful source of encouragement and resources.<br /><br />Hey all you thinking-about-memorizing-scripture folks: really do go check out Katie's site, she has awesome ideas. Click on the Philippians button up there on the right.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06908893849922049697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540554423431933524.post-67317140046007324662011-01-18T07:15:48.550-06:002011-01-18T07:15:48.550-06:00This is great news, Patti! Yay for grace, and for ...This is great news, Patti! Yay for grace, and for getting through your verses!<br /><br />Have you been memorizing the number with the verses? This helps me tremendously, as the numbers serve as an anchor to keep things in order. <br /><br />Also, if you haven't used them yet, the "letter cards" work really well. You can DIY with your version here: http://www.downes.ca/memorization.htm<br /><br />This helps with recitation, and helping your brain categorize the words in the order they should be! I can tell the places that I need work on, as I stumble trying to figure out the letters. The places I have down, I can just breeze through the letters.Katie Orrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07216969949457704259noreply@blogger.com