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Gabe, about the Canada thing....
As a friend said, "It's like someone punching the nicest kid on the playground in the face for no reason."
Just reinforces the sort of people we are dealing with here. No mercy or respect for anyone or anything.
I pray for everyone's safety and that we all remain vigilant, but take a stand.
As a friend said, "It's like someone punching the nicest kid on the playground in the face for no reason."
Just reinforces the sort of people we are dealing with here. No mercy or respect for anyone or anything.
I pray for everyone's safety and that we all remain vigilant, but take a stand.
This year has been a really momentous year for me – what with me getting baptized and really publicly declaring myself as a Christian.
I remember being at one of the classes at church, I was the oldest and I really enjoyed that.
I felt like I had a responsibility towards the younger ones and always tried to offer my help and guidance whenever possible.
I was just done with high school and I keenly wanted to be there offering advice and any assistance with regards to career or questions.
I’ve always been a leader growing up. Leadership as an instinct comes naturally to me and I’ve been doing it very well.
I was the head girl of my school and I really took it upon myself to see lots of positive changes done in the school which still hold for now.
Being the head of the school council, I was the final authority for any changes passed.
It was really easy for me to handle all of that. I delegated responsibilities and invited accountability. I was also keenly aware of how much the younger kids would look up to me and so was always careful to remain neutral at all points of time.
Even in projects or events now, I do not mind taking up additional responsibility – doing whatever it takes to ensure the team succeeds.
So, it was just natural for me to assume that responsibility with these kids. I liked posting scripture, maintaining a nice little internet group and just praying for everybody.
We grew really close at this point of time except for one incident that really makes me still feel bad.
One of the kids at the group, a 16 year old fell in love with me. At first, I misunderstood his interest in me and I took it upon myself to be a mentor of sorts.
Only however, he didn’t view me as one at all. To my utter shock and surprise, this kid didn’t respect me as an older person but rather as a pursuit to be conquered.
While I could just push it aside as “oh so cute”, he happened to be really aggressive. He sensed that I was nicely tucking him into the “little brother” corner. I would call him kiddo, or lil bro and in public he made a point to tell me that I was the kid, seeing he was much bigger than me.
I have dealt with crushes while in school from many kids however for me, it never really bothered me as it never ever reached an interpersonal level.
I think it was really a lesson for me. It was a nice little blow to my pride about being seen as the born leader.
This child was deeply star struck by me though. His mom made it a point to tell me how much he would talk about me all the time – how beautiful and smart I was. I was flattered but at the same time exasperated.
All gentle pokes at letting him know that I was just an older sister failed, and it reached such a point that this guy started following me around.
The worst part was finally and openly telling him to stop.
It devastated me because I know how bad heartbreaks can be. It really sucked to be on the other side. I felt like a jerk to the highest level.
I also saw my image crash – that of the leader on the pedestal. All my idealistic dreams of being a mentor in the dustbin.
I actually had a daydream once that years later, all these kids were surrounding me and telling me “You really led us to be such strong Christians that we’ve changed society completely”.
His mom would tell me stuff like, “Oh he’s do depressed, can you talk to him?”
I quit going at the same time as that service.
I was depressed myself :|
It was a hard lesson to learn – teenage hormones are somethings no one should mess with.
I remember being at one of the classes at church, I was the oldest and I really enjoyed that.
I felt like I had a responsibility towards the younger ones and always tried to offer my help and guidance whenever possible.
I was just done with high school and I keenly wanted to be there offering advice and any assistance with regards to career or questions.
I’ve always been a leader growing up. Leadership as an instinct comes naturally to me and I’ve been doing it very well.
I was the head girl of my school and I really took it upon myself to see lots of positive changes done in the school which still hold for now.
Being the head of the school council, I was the final authority for any changes passed.
It was really easy for me to handle all of that. I delegated responsibilities and invited accountability. I was also keenly aware of how much the younger kids would look up to me and so was always careful to remain neutral at all points of time.
Even in projects or events now, I do not mind taking up additional responsibility – doing whatever it takes to ensure the team succeeds.
So, it was just natural for me to assume that responsibility with these kids. I liked posting scripture, maintaining a nice little internet group and just praying for everybody.
We grew really close at this point of time except for one incident that really makes me still feel bad.
One of the kids at the group, a 16 year old fell in love with me. At first, I misunderstood his interest in me and I took it upon myself to be a mentor of sorts.
Only however, he didn’t view me as one at all. To my utter shock and surprise, this kid didn’t respect me as an older person but rather as a pursuit to be conquered.
While I could just push it aside as “oh so cute”, he happened to be really aggressive. He sensed that I was nicely tucking him into the “little brother” corner. I would call him kiddo, or lil bro and in public he made a point to tell me that I was the kid, seeing he was much bigger than me.
I have dealt with crushes while in school from many kids however for me, it never really bothered me as it never ever reached an interpersonal level.
I think it was really a lesson for me. It was a nice little blow to my pride about being seen as the born leader.
This child was deeply star struck by me though. His mom made it a point to tell me how much he would talk about me all the time – how beautiful and smart I was. I was flattered but at the same time exasperated.
All gentle pokes at letting him know that I was just an older sister failed, and it reached such a point that this guy started following me around.
The worst part was finally and openly telling him to stop.
It devastated me because I know how bad heartbreaks can be. It really sucked to be on the other side. I felt like a jerk to the highest level.
I also saw my image crash – that of the leader on the pedestal. All my idealistic dreams of being a mentor in the dustbin.
I actually had a daydream once that years later, all these kids were surrounding me and telling me “You really led us to be such strong Christians that we’ve changed society completely”.
His mom would tell me stuff like, “Oh he’s do depressed, can you talk to him?”
I quit going at the same time as that service.
I was depressed myself :|
It was a hard lesson to learn – teenage hormones are somethings no one should mess with.
Hi Love,
Not that you won't think of this suggestion yourself, but I wanted to tell you that you are definitely not alone. The system also didn't used to have "auto save" and so I'd write an entire thread, and sometimes even a poll... and then... *BLIP* everything was gone, or the screen froze up and I couldn't get anything to post.
I now take the time to copy and paste what I've written onto a word-processing document just in case.
I know that might sound like a lot of work to some people but I've had lightning strike several times more than once while trying to post a thread!!
Best wishes to you and hope you'll try again!
Not that you won't think of this suggestion yourself, but I wanted to tell you that you are definitely not alone. The system also didn't used to have "auto save" and so I'd write an entire thread, and sometimes even a poll... and then... *BLIP* everything was gone, or the screen froze up and I couldn't get anything to post.
I now take the time to copy and paste what I've written onto a word-processing document just in case.
I know that might sound like a lot of work to some people but I've had lightning strike several times more than once while trying to post a thread!!
Best wishes to you and hope you'll try again!
Hi Love,
Not that you won't think of this suggestion yourself, but I wanted to tell you that you are definitely not alone. The system also didn't used to have "auto save" and so I'd write an entire thread, and sometimes even a poll... and then... *BLIP* everything was gone, or the screen froze up and I couldn't get anything to post.
I now take the time to copy and paste what I've written onto a word-processing document just in case.
I know that might sound like a lot of work to some people but I've had lightning strike several times more than once while trying to post a thread!!
Best wishes to you and hope you'll try again!
Not that you won't think of this suggestion yourself, but I wanted to tell you that you are definitely not alone. The system also didn't used to have "auto save" and so I'd write an entire thread, and sometimes even a poll... and then... *BLIP* everything was gone, or the screen froze up and I couldn't get anything to post.
I now take the time to copy and paste what I've written onto a word-processing document just in case.
I know that might sound like a lot of work to some people but I've had lightning strike several times more than once while trying to post a thread!!
Best wishes to you and hope you'll try again!
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I have been wrestling with an issue. .so much pain..so much fear. .
Yesterday God said buy a children's bible.. he directed me to the one I should buy.. sometimes we need to come to Him as little children. . I have begun to read this awesome bible.. I am in tears at how much God loves us. We are lovely simply because the one who IS love. ..loves us. .
Yesterday God said buy a children's bible.. he directed me to the one I should buy.. sometimes we need to come to Him as little children. . I have begun to read this awesome bible.. I am in tears at how much God loves us. We are lovely simply because the one who IS love. ..loves us. .
And did you buy it?
I have been wrestling with an issue. .so much pain..so much fear. .
Yesterday God said buy a children's bible.. he directed me to the one I should buy.. sometimes we need to come to Him as little children. . I have begun to read this awesome bible.. I am in tears at how much God loves us. We are lovely simply because the one who IS love. ..loves us. .
Since she said she has begun to read it, it's pretty safe to assume she bought it..lol
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Praying for Grace and Lil. Hope you are able to rest, Grace.
And Lil, I hope you found some amazing clothes and your stomach calms.
And Lil, I hope you found some amazing clothes and your stomach calms.
And I DID find some awesome clothes. I've gone plaid. And I look AWESOME.