I have never done this before (posted something specifically from a dream that I had), but felt that I was led today to do so. I pray that it will be a blessing for those who read.
[Note: I wasn't initially sure what to do with this one, either - since it wasn't obvious to which forum I should post such a topic. I see it myself as a "marriage issue", since it relates to me personally in specifically that way, but I can understand how this dream might seem a bit more "broad" than that. I considered putting it in an older thread in "Prayer Requests", since that is where I have written earlier of my own situation with exactly that purpose. I will put an update in there, with a pointer here as well.]
I started several years ago to keep a journal by my side at night of one kind or another, so that if I woke up and wanted to make notes, or was so directed (as I always pray now for a while each day before getting out of bed)I could do so. Sometimes these are a bit hard to read, but in many cases I still find that I like to keep the initial vision or wording intact, even if I later add more information. I will do some of that here, even though I can't readily insert the drawing.
First, a bit more context:
As many here are aware, my beloved wife B departed our house some months ago, in direct violation of I Corinthians 7. We discussed this, and other Biblical issue, of course, at some length over a period of time, primarily via email. (Again, there is more detail elsewhere, but this much is important to understand the context.) A mutual friend, whom I shall call "C", has long known of our family situation, and appeared to be supportive and a Bible-believer. She also, like B, has a history of past abuse (although I am not familiar with most of that in her case) about which we have long prayed.
In October, to my shock, I was arrested and charged with FELONY "domestic abuse" based upon those emails. I have had no contact with my Covenant wife (other than the abomination of an appearance before a tribunal here, who declared that "the intensity with which you hold these beliefs" constituted "abuse" sufficient to rule that I never communicate with her again). I have come to believe (from "testimony" and related claims) that C has betrayed our friendship and trust. I know well, and have prayed repeatedly, about forgiveness for her - and that it be "complete" and from my heart. I will only suggest to all here that it is one thing to do so intellectually, and another to do so "from your heart".
The dream was as follows: [My notes will be mostly as-written. Additional comments I will put in italics.]
I was at some sort of a public facility - call it an "amusement part", although I don't think that's really what it was. B and C were going to take a ride on some things that are best described as sort of an unpowered autogyro. Think of a children's helicopter toy, where you pull a string to spin up the main rotor, and it flies up until the blades slow down.
They were wind-driven, with large fans spread around stations in the part, which directed them by blasts of air. Each had a large set of blades on top, with a free-spinning blade, and a flat rudder instead of a tail rotor at the back.
I watched, as they went from one blast of air to another --
the main rotor would be SPUN up be each successive blast of air, raising each separate gyro with B and C inside, and directing it, more or less controlled, to the next station, where the process would repeat. As the rotor spun up in response to the external blast of air, the gyro would rise (sometimes even after hitting the ground when the main rotor slowed; it one case I watched it glance off a large wall). The wind in the park seemed to more them about randomly as well. I recall wondering about the design - and how much wind the system could handle before the ride became dangerous. Sometimes they moved about erratically.
When the craft were not moving forward, there was no air motion to keep the tail from rotating with the main blades. Often the tail rudder was spun in a complete circle before forward motion again stabilized it. The whole gyro would spin 360 degrees (completely around) as the blades were being spun back up sufficiently.
I noticed that C's gyro seemed to have a "sticky" rotor bearing or something. (I remember being interested and concerned about why it often seemed to spin MANY times before stabilizing, and thinking this was probably the reason.) I finally became concerned (thinking the occupant would get sick) and thought I heard screams coming from one or both gyros -- "Help! Get me OUT! Stop this thing!" -- and so forth.
At about station number 16 (?) I ran down the path to catch up to the two copters, and to catch them in my hand. (Yes, this incongruity didn't bother me at the time.) The ring around the main rotor protected my hand; I let them spin down as I held them both. They seemed smaller now -- I could hold them both in my hand.
I asked the question, "Do you want to get out now?" C answered "Yes", she wanted out. I didn't hear B's answer at first over C's yelling. I do not think she had yet answered, or decided...then I woke up.
A bit of my own interpretation -- although some of the words that came to mind as I wrote it down seem self-obvious:
"wind-driven" "passive" "ride" "spun up"
Sticky bearing - spins rider in circles. Hits walls, often descends into the ground, sometimes bouncing hard, before the next blast of air drives it back up.
"Do you want the ride to stop?"
"Do you want to get out?"
"Do you want me to help you get out of it?"
I caught them both in my hands first (hearing the screaming!) so that I could ask the above.
In the morning, I prayed about this -- and specifically forgave and prayed for Crystal, too. (I ALWAYS pray for B, of course.)
My wife L and I then prayed (and forgave) as well. L reminded me to write about this dream after I woke up. Some time later still, it occurred to me that I should post it here. I would of course appreciate not only your prayers for all of my house, but your comments as well, if you are so led.
Love in our Savior,
Mark
[Note: I wasn't initially sure what to do with this one, either - since it wasn't obvious to which forum I should post such a topic. I see it myself as a "marriage issue", since it relates to me personally in specifically that way, but I can understand how this dream might seem a bit more "broad" than that. I considered putting it in an older thread in "Prayer Requests", since that is where I have written earlier of my own situation with exactly that purpose. I will put an update in there, with a pointer here as well.]
I started several years ago to keep a journal by my side at night of one kind or another, so that if I woke up and wanted to make notes, or was so directed (as I always pray now for a while each day before getting out of bed)I could do so. Sometimes these are a bit hard to read, but in many cases I still find that I like to keep the initial vision or wording intact, even if I later add more information. I will do some of that here, even though I can't readily insert the drawing.
First, a bit more context:
As many here are aware, my beloved wife B departed our house some months ago, in direct violation of I Corinthians 7. We discussed this, and other Biblical issue, of course, at some length over a period of time, primarily via email. (Again, there is more detail elsewhere, but this much is important to understand the context.) A mutual friend, whom I shall call "C", has long known of our family situation, and appeared to be supportive and a Bible-believer. She also, like B, has a history of past abuse (although I am not familiar with most of that in her case) about which we have long prayed.
In October, to my shock, I was arrested and charged with FELONY "domestic abuse" based upon those emails. I have had no contact with my Covenant wife (other than the abomination of an appearance before a tribunal here, who declared that "the intensity with which you hold these beliefs" constituted "abuse" sufficient to rule that I never communicate with her again). I have come to believe (from "testimony" and related claims) that C has betrayed our friendship and trust. I know well, and have prayed repeatedly, about forgiveness for her - and that it be "complete" and from my heart. I will only suggest to all here that it is one thing to do so intellectually, and another to do so "from your heart".
The dream was as follows: [My notes will be mostly as-written. Additional comments I will put in italics.]
I was at some sort of a public facility - call it an "amusement part", although I don't think that's really what it was. B and C were going to take a ride on some things that are best described as sort of an unpowered autogyro. Think of a children's helicopter toy, where you pull a string to spin up the main rotor, and it flies up until the blades slow down.
They were wind-driven, with large fans spread around stations in the part, which directed them by blasts of air. Each had a large set of blades on top, with a free-spinning blade, and a flat rudder instead of a tail rotor at the back.
I watched, as they went from one blast of air to another --
the main rotor would be SPUN up be each successive blast of air, raising each separate gyro with B and C inside, and directing it, more or less controlled, to the next station, where the process would repeat. As the rotor spun up in response to the external blast of air, the gyro would rise (sometimes even after hitting the ground when the main rotor slowed; it one case I watched it glance off a large wall). The wind in the park seemed to more them about randomly as well. I recall wondering about the design - and how much wind the system could handle before the ride became dangerous. Sometimes they moved about erratically.
When the craft were not moving forward, there was no air motion to keep the tail from rotating with the main blades. Often the tail rudder was spun in a complete circle before forward motion again stabilized it. The whole gyro would spin 360 degrees (completely around) as the blades were being spun back up sufficiently.
I noticed that C's gyro seemed to have a "sticky" rotor bearing or something. (I remember being interested and concerned about why it often seemed to spin MANY times before stabilizing, and thinking this was probably the reason.) I finally became concerned (thinking the occupant would get sick) and thought I heard screams coming from one or both gyros -- "Help! Get me OUT! Stop this thing!" -- and so forth.
At about station number 16 (?) I ran down the path to catch up to the two copters, and to catch them in my hand. (Yes, this incongruity didn't bother me at the time.) The ring around the main rotor protected my hand; I let them spin down as I held them both. They seemed smaller now -- I could hold them both in my hand.
I asked the question, "Do you want to get out now?" C answered "Yes", she wanted out. I didn't hear B's answer at first over C's yelling. I do not think she had yet answered, or decided...then I woke up.
A bit of my own interpretation -- although some of the words that came to mind as I wrote it down seem self-obvious:
"wind-driven" "passive" "ride" "spun up"
Sticky bearing - spins rider in circles. Hits walls, often descends into the ground, sometimes bouncing hard, before the next blast of air drives it back up.
"Do you want the ride to stop?"
"Do you want to get out?"
"Do you want me to help you get out of it?"
I caught them both in my hands first (hearing the screaming!) so that I could ask the above.
In the morning, I prayed about this -- and specifically forgave and prayed for Crystal, too. (I ALWAYS pray for B, of course.)
My wife L and I then prayed (and forgave) as well. L reminded me to write about this dream after I woke up. Some time later still, it occurred to me that I should post it here. I would of course appreciate not only your prayers for all of my house, but your comments as well, if you are so led.
Love in our Savior,
Mark
