FreedbyHim

This is exactly what happened to my little sister, she is also in grade 5. And this one girl is exceptionally cruel and mean to her (she makes jokes and snide comments about my sister's weight). My first instincts were probably very much like yours. Despite the arguements my sister and I get into I love her and want to protect her from everything. Pray about it and go with your gut feeling, if your gut says that you should not allow this girl into your house then don't. But also take into consideration that she may be putting on a tough kid act because she is the new kid at school and is scared and confused about a change in her environment. I personally was isolated from the other kids at school, no one wanted to be my friend and I know I put on a whole tough kid act and pretended I didn't care when really all I wanted was someone to invite me to their party and be my friend. Maybe tell Marley that this girl may be hurting inside and she should try to make her feel wanted. Maybe try iniviting her over afterschool one day for a play date type thing

I am under the impression that getting a dog crate, the right size for your dog, actually helps. It helps the dog feel secure while you are gone. Its a thought anyway. That's actually true berribear. When we first got our dog from a shelter we bought her a crate, now it is her space where she goes to be alone. Everyone in the house knows that if she retreats to her crate then you don't bother her because she wants to be left alone. She also hides there if she's scared - it's her safe place and makes her comfortable. When we left her alone for the first time we put her in her crate, and gradually we let her stay out for short periods of time while we were gone. If she did anything she wasn't supposed to we would show her what she did tell her no and then the next time we went out she'd have to go in her crate. Eventually she learned what she was not allowed to do while we were gone and she is very well behaved. We've had her for 8 1/2 years now (she's 10y/o as of yesterday). Also Giaour have you taken her to the vet? You should probably ask your vet for advice, they understand dogs better than we do...at least most of them do.

Many drivers nowadays don't realize where the blind spots are especially down the sides of the rigs. That's one of the reasons I really hate seeing people driving and talking on a cell phone -- its distracting them from why they are behind that wheel. They're supposed to be driving the car! I started this thread because I need a new career. Went to school, got the degree, and then they shipped all the jobs to China. Now I need a way to pay off the student loans quicker than by age 70. BTW: Do you know who wrote your signature block? It's really good. I understand what you mean, I've seen people do some pretty ridiculous things while they drive...drying their hair using the air vents for one - I'm definately not putting the blame on the truck driver though, I understand that there are blind spots but both they and others driving need to understand that the trucks have really large blind spots. I'm sorry I don't know the author's name for the poem in my signature...we got it on a little handout during a praise & worship service while I was on my mission trip.

I'm def. not a trucker and this is kind of wayyy off topic, but my family and I were driving home from my grandparents and this suv was in the far right lane (near the guardrail) and this huge transport decides to change lanes into the furthest right lane. I'm guessing the truck driver didn't see the vehicle but the suv had to speed up and swerve in front of the transport to avoid being sandwiched between in and the rail. My heart was pounding and saying prayers like mad. Eek I've seen similar style things one-to-many times and I am scared when we drive past them.

No your not a freak, I feel like that all the time. My youth pastor is the only one who ever gives me a real hug, with my own parents I actually have to ask for one...it's kind of depressing actually...anyway DNW in no way are you a freak, if people consider you a freak that means I'm one too...guess we could start a club we could call it DIAL (disconected, isolated, alienated, and lonely people club) ...just a suggestion Lots of hugs coming your way DNW, and real big long bear hugs just an extra for the road. Blessings, Morgan

Hey Afal. I am so happy that when I came on here when I came home that you made it through the weekend. I can see through your posts that you had your ups and downs. But Afal there is no reason to be embarrased about feeling down again. Rollercoasters of emotion happen, you are trying to heal and there will be ups and downs - as you heal more the downs will become less frequent. I'm still praying for you Afal, I hope that the support everyone at WB's is providing you with is enough to help you through this. God Bless, Morgan

Yes I do see that and I am grateful for it. You have made me cry with your responses. I couldn't have believed that anybody could have written such kind and positive things about me. Thanks ...that's because you're precious in HIS sight and for those of us who have their eyes open, we see what HE sees. Exactly, I couldn't agree more Wayne. Afal you are so incredibly precious to God and us, you are irreplaceable and immeasurably precious - today it took my youth pastor sitting me down at the pier and talking to me for me to see this about myself. It's funny, I can function and offer support for others grieving and hurting around me, but when it comes to my own pain I'm absolutely useless to helping myself. God created us in His own perfect image - and without you something would be missing in His divine plan. God will provide, we just have to open our hearts to listen to what He wants, and not what we want. God bless you Afal, I hope and pray that when I return on Monday from visiting family that I will see many, many posts from you. I pray that I and others here at WB's may continue to see your posts in the days, and weeks, and months, and years to come. " ' "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace." ' -Numbers 6:24-26 (TNIV) Blessings, Morgan

Clinging To The Cross -Tim Hughes Please Afal, please see the outpouring of love from everyone here at WB's - we care about you, and your wellbeing. Please see this and know that even if you think you have lost everyone, we will stand by you. We love you Afal, and it pains me to see you feeling this way - like suicide is the only option, because it's not Afal. Afal you are irreplaceable, God created you in His image. Suicide is NOT what God wants for you, He wants you to find peace in Him and get through this. God loves you so much Afal, and I love you as a sister in Christ. Afal do not give up on this. Suicide is something you want, NOT something God wants for you. Afal get yourself protection, if whatever is happening is causing you this much pain get protection. Go to the police - they are not allowed to ignore you if you fear your life. Afal please suicide will not solve your problems. Afal we love you, and care for you. God Bless, Morgan

Afal seeing as talking to your pastor didn't work out, do you have elders that you could talk to at your church? I know the ones at my church are meant to be there for support when you need someone to talk to.

" ' "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace." ' Numbers 6: 24-26 (TNIV)

Please Afal do not give up. I have been so close to just giving up on everything God has given me - not to the extent you are willing to go to, but giving up is not the answer. I know you and I both want that 'Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow', and in order to get it we have to make it through the storm. Rainbows only come after the storms. This is a storm - it may be a big one, but it's a storm. The 'Pot of Gold' is worth sticking around for. Afal please don't give up. I understand and can relate to your feelings of being very tired of fighting - I'm going through a fight that I just wish I could give up on, but I know if I make it through the life I will have at the end will be truely amazing and worth fighting for. Afal I love you as a sister in Christ, and God loves you more than anything - He has a plan for us, we just need to wait for when God is ready to show us what it is. Waiting is hard and in our case it's a physically and emotionally exhausting wait, but Afal giving up is not the answer. Have you talked to a pastor about the abuse? If you haven't I beg you to do so, call them up right now and ask to talk to them. Afal they will help you through this, and I will be here for you too - and as always God will be. Afal please talk to your pastor, they can help you take the next step to protecting yourself. I'm praying for you Afal, please call them. God Bless, Morgan

rofl thanks peaches. right now it is not as painful but I doubled up on the T3's - I have a P.A. Day today so no school and I can fall asleep if I'm tired....not that it stopped me yesterday during class - I just slept the pain away. The cloving thingy would have been sometime this morning but I made it through the night not too badly so I'm just going to leave it be - I'm pretty tough I think I'll make it . LynD I am able to go beforehand to pray with the elders, but unfortunately this weekend we are no where near my church -going to visit my grandparents and around the one's house (where I will be one Sunday morning) they have no churches within a 15min radius (drive time). But my youth Pastor is praying for me.

Hey everyone, well I had my surgery (last Friday - may 11) to remove my wisdom teeth (all 3) and it was terrifying, mostly because I woke up during the surgery and I had this weird thing on my face (turns out it was just an oxygen mask thing over my nose, and blinders) but I was really freaked out, and a little disoriented from the anesthetic - I wanted to pull it off because it was scaring me and I couldn't because my wrists were strapped down. So ahhh. After that I was pretty much okay, when I came around after the surgery I started to cry 'cause I didn't know where I was and my face was really weird feeling. Then the funny part --- when the nurse was helping me from the recovery bed to standing position I nearly collapsed on the floor because apparently when I come round from anesthetic I forget how to walk rofl! So I got wheeled out to the parking garage . Not too much pain after the surgery so I went to church on Sunday...but I fell asleep on my dad's shoulder because of the pain meds (YESSSS I just said my dad came to church, and so did my mum and sister --- they have started making a frequent appearance at church since after Easter, I'm not getting my hopes up too high but I'M SOOOO EXCITED!!! THANK YOU GOD!!!) Anywho...yesterday was the first day I really started to feel pain, one of my stitches came out and after that I started to bleed off and on throughout the day - but during my last period class yesterday I felt a lot of blood pooling in my mouth, then I coughed and I got a lovely blood clot the size of a loonie come out of my mouth, yummmm. After that I had shooting pains, which escalated so much that I was seeing stars and my vision was all cloudy. So I had my follow-up appointment with the oral surgeon after school today and he said that I have dry sockets, unfortunately the only thing he can do for me is to re-open the gums and stick in something called 'cloves' which he said looks like tabacco. But that will cause more swelling, minor but a bit more (I am tired of swelling lol...right after the surgery and up until monday it looked like I was holding a tennis ball in my right cheek). Then 5-7 days after the cloves are put in the half to pull them out again....which will cause more swelling because they will once again have to re-open my gums - I'm NOT having this done because my baptism and Profession of Faith is on May 27th. So for the next week while the dry sockets heal themselves I am going to be in loads of pain. Does anybody have 'natural' remedies that may help the pain? Right now I am taking the prescription of Tylonel 3's they gave me, that and advil. And lots of ice...and ice cream (after all that is just icing your face from the inside at least that's my reasoning). Thanks to those who prayed for me, during my surgery. Blessings, christiangirl16

If that doesn't work, try Scotch. NO! Just kidding. Prayer is the best thing for nervousness. ahah Marnie...I don't drink though - if some of the drinks taste half as bad as they smell I'm not touching a drop lol. Unfortunately I can't drink anything 6 hours prior to the surgery. The only drink I can have is enough water to take the four antibiotic pills 1 hour before surgery and that is it.

Hey everyone. Well it's me again, I haven't been on for a while because of all the craziness at home and the appointment with the oral surgeon. So I had my consult with the oral surgeon on Wednesday and he said all 3 of my wisdom teeth need to come out because they are starting to impact my other teeth. So he booked the surgery for May 11 at noon - they are putting my under general for it because I have a history of freezing wearing off in a very short period of time (3-4 min....unfortunately I found this out while they were pulling a cracked tooth a couple of years back). Soooo I'm reallyyyy nervous and scared because they are putting me out for it.....and I'm just naturally a bigggg worrier. Does anybody have any advice on how to calm my nerves? I've tried praying but I'm still as nervous as ever. Thanks. Blessings, Morgan.