The need to be with family

[Guest Zayit]

Again I know that there are services that are critical ALL THE TIME. Police, Fire, Doctors, Nurses, and decent Chinese Food. But how can we draw closer to G-d? If we are pulled so far apart from each other. Families mainly, but friends too.

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Spoken like a true NY Jew!

I hear what you are saying Mikado, it is true, the world is spinning faster and faster and we (most all ) are all getting no where fast!

Any one remember, 'Stop the world I wanna get off!' ?

To me it's like watching a runaway train going down hill, you see what's happening, and there is no way it can be stopped and you are helpless to watch the coming destruction.

Oh to live in these times, I remember when I was in my twenties, ( decades ago) thinking how wonderful it was to live in the end of days, now it just breaks my heart and I don't know how much more I can witness. I just am so thankful to have the knowledge of the word of G-d and his promise to wipe away every tear, for that means the horrible things we have to witness as this world heads to an end we won't have to remember forever.

Amein!

[yomotalking]

I read that Roger Clemens, of the Houston Astro's, lost his mother yesterday to cancer. My heart goes out to him on his loss. I say this because he is the inspiration for this post.

But why is it that we don't immediatly go and be with family. In this day folks are so pre-occupied with want for money. Or the honest need for it. That we abandon family. That goes for EVERYTHING. Not just the sad occasions. But holiday's too. It breaks my heart when I get calls at work from people working on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Lincoln's Birthday. I  know I am partially, by virtue of my job, a contributor to the so-called "24 hour culture". Last week a co-worker had to skip the funeral of her step-uncle. My heart broke for her. If her frustration was any indication, she was close to him. What is happening to us as a people. No wonder Satan seems to be winning. It's not just about moving closer to G-d. Important though that is. What about moving closer to each other too.

"TO LOVE ANOTHER PERSON IS TO SEE THE FACE OF G-D!!"

I know that the world does not stop. But it hardly even slows down anymore. I was driving around on Christmas Day 1986 with my Jewish family. We were looking for a place to eat. And a bunch of places were closed. It warmed my sentimental heart. And later we came to a Kosher Deli. And I thought wow that's cool. Those who do not celebrate the holiday are working. And I am sure they closed on thier own holiday's. But now I see the opposite to be true. Stores once closed are now open.

Again I know that there are services that are critical ALL THE TIME. Police, Fire, Doctors, Nurses, and decent Chinese Food. But how can we draw closer to G-d? If we are pulled so far apart from each other. Families mainly, but friends too.

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I have wondered about that to.  It seems that family is at  the bottom of the list these days.  It is a sad thing!  I was forced to quit a job to be with my father while he was dieing, they would not let me take a leave of absence.  I am fortunate that where I work now is very family oriented.  My mother has been given 3-9 months to live and when my boss found out he told me if I ever needed to leave to be with her that would be fine.  God bless him.

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I am beginning to realise how my family are so important to me....

He quit his job for his loved one and now he is in a better environment.

P.S - I'm not a he I'm a she

That is a good thing your boss did for you. May G-d bless him as he your boss blessed you.

Yes indeed!

Well, you're not meaningful until you get that bigger house, that newer car, your kids have those label clothes.......

That unfortunatly is so true.

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You are a she?

Wow!

[Avodah]

You are a she?

Wow!

You sound surprised

Any one remember, 'Stop the world I wanna get off!'

I remember that one, as a matter of fact, I remember saying it a few times myself.

Family is so very important!! I came to the decision long ago that family was going to come first, I believe God will honor that decision.

[refugepsa91]

Has anyone seen the movie "Crash" yet? Now I'm not endorsing it as I haven't watched it yet. But my boss told me its a movie about how people treat each other nowdays...he said it was very true and sad to see it played out.

Love and Blessings,

Angel

[yomotalking]

Has anyone seen the movie "Crash" yet?  Now I'm not endorsing it as I haven't watched it yet.  But my boss told me its a movie about how people treat each other nowdays...he said it was very true and sad to see it played out.

Love and Blessings,

Angel

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No, I haven't seen it.

What is it about?

The storyline?

[refugepsa91]

I just got a heads-up about the movie Crash, I'm afraid I won't be recommending it. It deals with prejudice, but I hear that the content and language is not good.

I know I won't be watching it now...

Love and Blessings,

Angel

[yomotalking]

I have to admit, it doesn't sound very nice....