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Date Posted: 23:44:57 08/06/07 Mon
Author: Phil from AZ
Author Host/IP: 71-223-15-110.phnx.qwest.net / 71.223.15.110
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Re: Las Vegas...
In reply to: Catie 's message, "Who influenced /instilled your desire for spiritual growth?" on 19:59:13 08/06/07 Mon

Although I lived in Vegas for only a yr, I have very fond memories of the place. It was there that I was 'saved' some 20 yrs ago, thx to a multitude of wonderful folks who stuck with me during those difficult, early days. (Believe it or not, I can be difficult once in awhile.)

Prior to that, it was a couple nuns who had the courage to come to our house and challenge my parents to upgrade our religious education. My sister and I were so far behind that they couldnt put us in with the other kids in Catechism. To get us caught up, the nuns conducted one-on-one sessions with us until we were up to snuff. I missed those sessions for a couple yrs after they were over. Sadly, I stopped going a few yrs later, when they started all those nutty 'rap sessions' that plagued the late 60s/early 70s.

I still remember the 1 who was most instrumental in getting me to a point where I could join the other kids. Her name was Sister Paula Marie. Not only was she very serious about her profession, but she and the other nuns had great senses of humor. I will never forget them, and her, in particular.

Take care, God Bless,

Phil from AZ

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[> [> I may have asked you this question before Phil... -- Lynn, 10:54:27 08/07/07 Tue [1] (ip72-193-232-42.lv.lv.cox.net/72.193.232.42)

but where in Las Vegas did you live?

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[> [> [> Re: I guess the best way to describe it... -- Phil from AZ, 11:25:52 08/07/07 Tue [1] (71-223-15-110.phnx.qwest.net/71.223.15.110)

...was that I lived btwn Vegas World (I think) and Circus Circus. B4 I got my job at the tvl agency, I worked at the Mickey D's right around the corner from where I lived. I struggled to make ends meet, and against the advice of so many of those wonderful folks I knew at the church, I went back in the USAF. I don't regret that decision now at all, but it was very tuff to leave LV.

Still, I have fond memories of the place, and when I was stn'd in VA, I went back there a couple times. The Church I went to was on Mojave, I think...

Great memories though, although it was a very difficult time. I s'pose some of us need to go thru a tuff time, every now and then, to realize just how well we have it.

Take care, God Bless,

Phil from AZ...formerly of Vegas...

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[> [> [> [> Not such a great area... -- Lynn, 13:14:22 08/07/07 Tue [1] (ip72-193-232-42.lv.lv.cox.net/72.193.232.42)

My grandkids and I frequent Circus Circus alot. I live on the southeast side, so it's a bit of drive to that area. I wouldn't want to live there, too much crime.

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[> [> [> [> [> Re:You're right Lynn... -- Phil, 14:32:39 08/07/07 Tue [1] (71-223-15-110.phnx.qwest.net/71.223.15.110)

I hardly ever went out after dark, except when I worked nite shift at McDonald's. I heard sirens going off all the time, and pretended that they were ambulances. My co-workers insisted that they give me a ride home when we closed at 3am. They said they were concerned abt my safety even though I lived only a couple hundred yds from the place.

I didn't have to worry abt folks vandalizing my car at least. I had so lil' money that I could not even afford a car, and I had to take the bus to/from work. It seemed that I spent half of my existence waiting for buses to come and go. Now, I drive a new car and I can afford to live in my own condo. What diff'ce 20 yrs makes!

Still, as I've said b4, I really enjoyed my yr in Vegas...thx mostly to a great grp of friends and a wonderful church. Take care, God Bless,

Phil from AZ...formerly of Co Sligo, Ire, VA, Korea, Germany...Vegas...ah, ya get the msg!

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[> [> [> [> [> [> Your a man of many places... -- Lynn, 17:41:29 08/07/07 Tue [1] (ip72-193-232-42.lv.lv.cox.net/72.193.232.42)

good for you!

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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> Re: Just a few... -- Phil, 18:33:27 08/07/07 Tue [1] (71-223-15-110.phnx.qwest.net/71.223.15.110)

Sometimes I woke up wondering where I was. LoL. Now, for the first time in a couple decades I'm settled. And now that I'm back in the States, guess which question I get the most?

"When are you coming here to visit?" I tell them that I ain't going nowhere for awhile. Murphy's Law, I reckon...

Take care, God Bless,

Phil from all over...

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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> That's just the way it is... -- Lynn, 19:56:41 08/07/07 Tue [1] (ip72-193-232-42.lv.lv.cox.net/72.193.232.42)

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