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gotta go there....who said the beast had numbers.....I simply asked if you have heard of MARK OF THE BEASTS......don't look into what I said if you don't understand the question...MARK OF THE BEASTS represents something some have looked at as evil and therefore something bad is to happen on that day. Now I could have overlooked your comment but that is how some folks get things started by making a comment without reading what the person has said.....this all started with someone asking if you noticed the day is going to be 666......ok.....? Good.

ummmm you guys ever heard of MARK OF THE BEAST?????

I just looked at where you are from....Charlotte, NC (me)....here so.....you hang in there and let me know if i can help you when you are tired of talking to them......

My heart goes out to you...I lost my mother two years ago. AND IF YOU DON'T LISTEN TO ANYTHING ELSE I EVER SAY LISTEN TO THIS.....YOU ARE NOT ON A TIME FRAME FOR GETTING OVER YOUR COUSIN.....DEATH AND GREIF HAVE NO TIME FRAME....just because it has been two years does not mean that you should be over it. Talk your feelings out. I do not know if you know of anyone else that has lost a loved one but someone who has will be someone that will listen. They know first hand what your pain is......now if you know someone who has not lost someone that can be good too but those who have feel your pain much better. Is there a support/grief theraphy group at your church? If not look into the "blue pages" of your city's phone book for a free calling support group. You will really feel better if you can express your feelings. So that you know you can talk without hearing a voice or thinking someone is judging you you may personal message at anytime. I can listen and allow you to have some of the insight i have gained thus far. And another thing....just as i thought i was healing a little more TODAY, I ran into a church memeber that i did not know had lost her mother....and i saw the tears it caused her to have lost her mother a year and a half ago....it brought back fresh memories for me and hurt just a little more because i had met her mother who did not live locally. Please allow your self to talk and cherish the memories of your cousin.....

Leonard this will be the first time that I have not agreed with something you have said to me or on the boards....last Thursday night in Bible study our pastor made this comment as we finished up the book of Romans. DON'T THINK YOU ARE SO SPIRITUAL THAT YOU CAN HANG OUT WITH JUST ANYONE. EVERYTHING IS NOT GOOD FOR YOUR LIFE. I believe this fits the life of the lady who started this post. God's way and his view was much larger than ours could ever be and therefore how he was able to handle all that he did is not something all of us can do. I know from experience on my job just how hard it is to be around unbelievers or those who say they are Christians and their lives show other wise. I do not know that she should leave the group necessarily but she she does need more of us who show our lives as Christians.....I wish that she did have more of us around her. If for nothing more than encouragement and to say I know just how you feel...once when this or that was happening I felt like .....as we fill in the blanks she sees that she is not alone. So I hope that as the new year comes in she will find someone to talk to that helps her through this. And good luck with keeping the weight off.

ok I gotta go there.....I work for the other part of the corporation....Sam's Club...yes we have problems and believe me there problems....and if Sam were alive he would up and get rid of lots of folks that work there now.....but let's keep in mind this one thing.....JOBS. Each time that one opens you don't see it closed. Yes we relocate but in that relocation we provided more JOBS. For those mom and pop businesses we would hire those who left....they would be well qualifed....for the locations that adhere to what Sam started....he would rather have them than some of these fresh out of college and don't know a darm about his principles....yes....they don't always adhere to the breaks and all that....once again those fresh attitudes that don't know a thing about how Sam ran things....so it can happen in California...Texas and even right where you live....but if you don 't stand up for yourself and your coworkers and just shake your head....tell someone....they have to do something about it....it doesn't have to go all the way to court....

I agree with the previous comment.....a man that takes your virginity is not a man who will respect you in the long run. His actions of moving on proove that. Pray and listen for God's word in this...don't rush.....just listen...... If the first guy is the right one for you it will happen. And if he doesn't come back shall we say....don't give out to the next guy. Keep someone in your life that respects the fact that you are not in a relationship for the physical part of it.

Tap, nope I called to see how he was this morning and he did not bring it up.....so I with a brainstorm asked if he thought it was ok if I went into my collection of BATH & BODYWORKS and picked out a set and he said that would be great......any body else need any? I could supply lots of ladies with ALL THE FREE STUFF I GET ON A REGULAR BASIS. I just hope she likes the fragrance and he thought she would......

Don't need an African man or female to do that....I was married once and an American male did it. She showed up on my job....so therefore I don't go around saying well is this man going to do it too? Yes he knew his visa was up in two months......he never thought it would take as long as it did getting things in order. He planned to be gone for 30 days.......so this was discussed......I went into my stash of never ending bath products and sent her an eight piece set and he is very thankful that I did it for him.....he never asked why I just didnt send cash. He told me thanks and said I really am glad you could do that for her. I was/am just hoping she really likes the fragrance. So now it just needs to get there in the five to ten days and I will say "whew"..... THANKS TO ALL WHO WROTE BACK

Guys here's one for yout to ponder over......I have met a man that I would not trade for the world. Recently he has had to return to Africa in order to take care of family business; that being to bury his father and to get his mother on her feet. Well as life presents it's self he has had to stay past the duration of his visa. And now has taken a job there in order to have funds to pay for his way back. We talk weekly on the phone and via the internet in order for me to stay connected and him to be encouraged while there. Here is the problem. While talking yesterday he asked if I could help with the purchase of a Christmas present for his mom.....I asked why he took so long or waited so close to the day. The problem on my end is that it is now time for me to pay my cellular bill and therefore I have budgeted for that up until the next pay day which falls after Christmas. He said that is ok and I know you are having to pay that now, I will figure out something......I said if you give it thought I would be glad to send her something after Christmas. We decided we would let the subject ride and talk about it later. Well here goes the next thing I ran into.....while paying my last two budgeted bills I ran into having lower payments due for this month.....that leaves extra cash until next week. Do I call back and say I have been blessed with the extra funds? I have tried calling several times to do so on my own, who knows what you guys will say, but I have not gotten an answer. I question if God is simply not allowing me to reach him. (comment on that too please) I write him daily just for fun as to what went on at work just to take his mind off things while there but did not mention this because I want feedback. ........yes I do want to talk to Godly people about this one.....so come on let me have it.

M528 has said it best.......and that is what i would tell someone......PRAY WITHOUT CEASING ALSO...abstain but how are you going to explain it? That is something only the two of you can handle....WE are not in your shoes and how you tell or explain that to him is up to you. It can be very damaging to the outcome of your relationship with the current person. Then again you could abstain and he never know you are making a life changing decesion.......again WE are not there. Just go into a quiet place and really talk to God. Listen to your inner self and the voice of God. I pray for the life and the answer you are about to make. YOU are the one involved what we think does't matter. Go with God.

clam down guys....here is the advice from a postmaster's daughter. simply call the post office station for your area and explain CALMLY what is happening with the mail carrier. The agent who answers the phone will direct you in the proper manner.......this is a simple one to fix. You will be taken care of and if you are not happy with the results then you may ask for the station manager of the location......have a great day.

Thanks guys this has not been an easy one....it is hard enough to gain friends and keep them. No matter what your age and I am not a teenager by far. I really enjoyed the scripture. I just could not do what she asked me to do.....thanks again.

True Ronald, but what if someone else needs help in this area and is too private (embrassed) to go one on one with someone?