STOP.. Take a good long look in the mirror.

[202roosterlane]

That was an amazing story and I am so glad you shared it with us. Some people say, "Everything happens for a reason." Perhaps.....I like to to think when one door closes two open. It just may take time and a positive attitude to recognize it when it does. Your right, you are blessed and have a very big heart. Have a great day, 202

 

[HIS Paintbrush]

Oh well, the point is lost.

 

[Chic-n-farmer]

Oh well, the point is lost.

Never give up. Sow the seed and wait for the harvest.

 

[202roosterlane]

HP, not everyone understands you or may agree with you.I know that I don't patically do. But that's okay. It's all good. We don't have to agree. This just may not be the right thread for you. Like I mentioned before, I really was not trying to make this about religion and get off on a deep religious topic.. But I appreciate that you tried and I am sure there will be someone who understands and appreciates your words. All I can offer is that, as devoted you are to what you believe in when you offer words of assistance, you may be a little gentler with your assumptions of others. As for me and my life, you took it all wrong and misjudge me publicly. And I am okay with that. But that is because I am a strong, big hearted woman. I'm sure in your mind you meant well. Have a good evening and let's let other share in the thread for which it was intended please. Thank you.

Oh well, the point is lost.

 

[theotherranch]

Well said 202,and I'm glad you are comfortable with you now!
It's something that is very hard to do.

 

[HIS Paintbrush]

People avoid TRUTH and seek fluff. Fluff can't save you or secure your eternity. I guess you'll find out when you die. ya know its a pretty known fact that one out of every one person will die and it dosen''t always mean at an old age. You will hold an account for what you BELEIVE someday.The problem with self esteem is the SELF. If whats true for you is true for you and what's true for me is true for me, what if my truth says yours is a lie? Is it still true? " In the last days men will no longer heed truth but heap up for themselves teachers, desiring to hear what their itching ears want to hear"(Bible). Chic-n-Farmer i send you love in Christ.

 

[sourland]

Well said 202,and I'm glad you are comfortable with you now!
It's something that is very hard to do.

X 2 Self acceptance/love makes for a far more peaceful existance.

 

[DCasper]

I have had some of these problems following three deployments to Iraq. Sometimes it seems like the bad times will never end and that it isn't worth it anymore. But it always passes and the good times come back. I will probably always wrestle with this...but, I know it will pass like most of lifes problems. I have a wonderful wife and two grown sons that make life worth living and they keep me going. I have also started going back to church and now have a social outlet which also helps make me a better person, father and husband. Good times are always just around the corner and sometimes they need a little help to come to...but they will come.

OK, I am done rambling.

 

[Chic-n-farmer]

People avoid TRUTH and seek fluff. Fluff can't save you or secure your eternity. I guess you'll find out when you die. ya know its a pretty known fact that one out of every one person will die and it dosen''t always mean at an old age. You will hold an account for what you BELEIVE someday.The problem with self esteem is the SELF. If whats true for you is true for you and what's true for me is true for me, what if my truth says yours is a lie? Is it still true? " In the last days men will no longer heed truth but heap up for themselves teachers, desiring to hear what their itching ears want to hear"(Bible). Chic-n-Farmer i send you love in Christ.

Please consider a softer "delivery method" to the message you are trying to send. Your heart is in the right place.

Salvation is to be accepted, it can't be forced.

 

[202roosterlane]

Thank you both for your responses. Dcasper, thank you for your service and I am sorry for the pain it has caused you. I totally understand it will take time to heal those memories. Sounds like you have got a solid plan and it is working. That's awesome!