Wingwalker

I have been reduced down to a unit?

wow i really dont know what to say now?

First I would like to thank God that you were wise in the matter to not drink it. After reading the posts, I still wonder if the cleaning crew could have done it. Does the cleaning crew know that only you use the half and half? If they do not know that, its possible that they were targeting the entire office. Understand, this is only a thought that I have as I realize I was not there first hand. Thank you for sharing this.

I doubt I will ever understand all this.

Sierra, I believe it was good that you stood up to the man. I also remember Jesus tipping tables over in a temple, because of the disrespectful acts being done within the walls of the temple. I pray that I will be able to speak up in a situation like that one, whether on a bus, in a store or bank, or even at work.

It makes me sad too. I also believe that if Christians spent more time praying, they would spend less time arguing.

i hope that wasnt the one my office had ordered?

Who gave the courts authortity to define a family as having three adults as parents? And if this is a family, then what is left for me, my husband, and my two children?

Leave it to the Aussies...lol

Some people's children................

Really, my heart goes out to these parents. I really believe they love her and did for her what was best for all involed in caring for her. Most of us will never see it as normal procedure, but the very same of us have never had a child in the same predicament either. This family needs Gods strength and blessings. If you think about it, they did not terminate her life.

I would have been acquitted too.

I see how you get no respect sis

I must be holding hands wrong with my husband.

Thank you for sharing this.

I did buy a mac. Its still costly to keep it upgraded though.

I cant imagine myself what it would be like to make decisions like that for my own children. However, I had my daughter's skull expanded, her jaw expanded, and a growth on her hand removed, all so that she could have a normal life. How much changing of God's design for my daughter did I have changed? Perhaps, I am just as guilty. But I have never felt God convicting me for allowing doctors to perform procedures to help my daughter enjoy life more comfortably.

Lots of advice out there. But for next Sunday at church, dont hesitate to extend your hand. How you felt is real to you, and by offering a handshake rather than a hug is allowing you to greet without having to wonder about the intentions of a hug. Generally, when i am hugged, one arm is around my shoulders and the other around mid back, below the bra strap. As from a sideways hug, the man's arm usually goes around my waist, again below the bra. A second thought: now that I am married, all i get are handshakes from the men, and hugs from the ladies. God bless

This is so true. Just the other day I had a very interesting conversation with one of my co workers. This co worker acknowlegdes that there is a God, but that is where he stops. He found it really interesting that I spend one day a week "volunteering" my services at my church. He was amazed that my speech was exempt of fowl language. He was appreciative that I too was helping to draft up a schedule that would allow the weekends to alternate. He wanted weekends for partying, I just wanted fairness for those of us who attend church to be able to attend every other week. There are six of us who work in a shop that must remain manned 24/7 including all holidays. This one co worker, though I cannot say was speechless, was left in a state of awe, that I would give 'so much' of my time to others, for others and not for myself. Least to say I have been given a new title, "Religious Nut', to join the other three religious nuts in the shop. Let me do say that I once, for a very long time, was in his shoes. I would only do anything if it benefitted me. That was was less than 10 years ago, from the time that I gave everything back to God, and look at how everything has turned around. All those 'I got to have it now' treasures are gone. My co worker is looking at making some 'sacrifices' getting rid of the cell phones, selling his truck he can longer afford, moving into a smaller house, and ridding of other expenses, so he can improve his lifestyle. He has good dreams, and I wish him well. I pray that as I walk through this life that what I say and do will glorify God. Berribear

wonderfull poem with lot of truth thank you for sharing

disconnected you have spoken of challenges that face me every day. i too feel i lack of words in prayer, and in speech as well. my prayers are more frequent and sometimes more silent as He knows my thoughts. i agree with all those who have responded with encouragement for you. 4 kids! wow! i have 2 and they leave me speechless.

Thank you JohnS for your post. Though I have seen it before, it is something for all of us to be reminded of who we are in Christ. I have found this site to be a blessing many times since I found it. I pray that God will continue to bless all who make this site what it is. Thank you George and the mods for your work and support. Thank you Lord for the blessings that you have given us.

This hit home for me too. When I told my mother about the abuse that my step-father was doing she called me a liar. After 5 years it stopped. When I went away for college, he raped my sister. This time my mother threatened him. Two years later, its found out that he had been abusing his own 12 yr old daughter and another lady from church. An outside source intervened (for selfish reasons) but notified the police. He was arrested. My mother spent over $40,000 on attorneys and counseling. He was caught not even 3 months later. Back in jail. My mother left him that time. However, his family lashed out at my mother, the church lashed out at my mother, and his own daughter lashed out at my mother. I have moved far away, my mother moved after she no longer had responsibilities of this man's younger children. It has been 12 years since, most of us have forgiven each other, got back into church, and are living productive lives without abuse. The bottom line is sexual abuse is wrong. I recommend getting away from where the abuse may occur again. If close family members are pressuring you to help get him released, you might want to put distance between them and you as well. You will be in my prayers.