What's On Your Mind?

[mourningdove~]

I'm depressed. I HATE my TV! HATE IT! Whoever invented it hates me! I was able to watch Xfinity for a while, now I can't. I'm in my late seventies, can't drive and only have accesss to the world on the internet and sometimes not even the internet. My daughter stays extremely busy, goes out of town a lot and has a busy social life. Life is insane!

I used to pray: "God make my life a little light within the world to glow."
Now I'm just a mess.

Life gets messy, but your life is still 'a little light' around here!

"Hangest thou in there"


p.s. Lovely prayer

 

[godisagardener]

You sound like me ... I have the ability to do so, but I don't want to talk into the remote.
(Call me old-fashioned! lol)


Yes. Those were the days!

But those old tvs were kind of dangerous, too, if the tubes got overheated.
When I was young, we had a tv that caught on fire inside ...

Envision this:
My parents both carrying the hot, smoking tv out of our house and onto our front porch in the middle of the nite ... while waiting for the Fire Department to arrive!

Porch floor got burned up abit, and down in the basement under the porch, too ... but at least there was no damage to the interior rooms of the house. We did live with the yucky smell of smoke for awhile, down in the basement. We didn't have fancy room air filters back then ... our 'air filters' were the open windows! lol

True about the tubes... Wow, that was an experience for you! I actually saw one of those old TVs at a garage sale, probably 6-7 years ago.

I love open windows. Weather permitting we have them open. If I wake up early, early, early 2-3 AM-ish during the summer I'll get up and check the thermometer outside the kitchen window and open a few if possible. Haven't been able to in a while though.

 

[godisagardener]

I'm depressed. I HATE my TV! HATE IT! Whoever invented it hates me! I was able to watch Xfinity for a while, now I can't. I'm in my late seventies, can't drive and only have accesss to the world on the internet and sometimes not even the internet. My daughter stays extremely busy, goes out of town a lot and has a busy social life. Life is insane!

I used to pray: "God make my life a little light within the world to glow."
Now I'm just a mess.

God, make my life a little light
Within the world to glow;
A little flame that burneth bright,
Wherever I may go.

God, make my life a little flower
That giveth joy to all,
Content to bloom in native bower,
Although the place be small.

God, make my life a little song
That comforteth the sad;
That helpeth others to be strong,
And makes the singer glad.

God, make my life a little staff
Whereon the weak may rest,
That so what health and strength I have
May serve my neighbors best.

God, make my life a little hymn
Of tenderness and praise;
Of faith that never waxeth dim.
In all His wondrous ways.
(By M. Betham-Edwards}

That's a nice prayer!

I think we all become "messes" eventually.

Do you have a technologically astute neighbor who might help you with the cable problem? We don't have cable so I'm of no help. Does the cable box connect to the tv, or the cable itself? There appears to be an app for xfinity. Maybe one of these links might help you.

Activate the Xfinity Stream App on Roku

Cable not connecting to my Roku TV

 

[Rescued One]

That's a nice prayer!

I think we all become "messes" eventually.

Do you have a technologically astute neighbor who might help you with the cable problem? We don't have cable so I'm of no help. Does the cable box connect to the tv, or the cable itself? There appears to be an app for xfinity. Maybe one of these links might help you.

Activate the Xfinity Stream App on Roku

Cable not connecting to my Roku TV

You're so kind! I'm definitely not technologically astute. I don't even have a smart phone! My neighbors aren't friendly. But my daughter is coming on Thursday. And I bought her an out of this world gift that I can't imagine her not loving. And I'm sure I'm the second oldest person on this street. The lady next door is so old I never see her outside. I think she's in her eighties.

 

[Rescued One]

A Good day! I was fiddling around with the Roku remote and ran across a lot of news sites and one said that you could enter you zipcode and get local news. It worked!

I also had a surprise visit (very surprising) from a young man that I met about 12 years ago. He was a little kid who started talking to me while I was gardening. I was surprised his mom let him wander around the neighborhood. So he looks like an adult now! He told me He's 17.

 

[Rescued One]

2 Things: I've decided TV is evil; it's controlled by demons. The old one is decorating my driveway. The new one might as well be.

 

[mourningdove~]

I needed to help my sweet little doggie cross the Rainbow Bridge yesterday.
Still feeling so sad. He was such a joy and delight to have in our lives.
I have four kitties, but there's nothing quite like the love of a dog like Rascal.
We are, and will be, missing him.

 

[godisagardener]

I needed to help my sweet little doggie cross the Rainbow Bridge yesterday.
Still feeling so sad. He was such a joy and delight to have in our lives.
I have four kitties, but there's nothing quite like the love of a dog like Rascal.
We are, and will be, missing him.

It's hard, isn't it? We've been there several times and it never gets easier. We have three cats. They're wonderful company (when they choose to be!). Our last two that passed died of old, old age. One was 21.

 

[mourningdove~]

It's hard, isn't it? We've been there several times and it never gets easier. We have three cats. They're wonderful company (when they choose to be!). Our last two that passed died of old, old age. One was 21.

It is the only part of pet ownership that I do not like. Cuz it's just so hard to let go, and say 'goodbye'.

So you had a cat who lived to be 21?? Wow! You have us 'beat' by a year! I relocated to Ohio with my two older Okie cats. They lived to ages 18 and 20. They were raised together like sisters. Very special, they were.

 

[Unqualified]

how do you be well when you don’t feel well. Lord said I’m not sick (mentally). So much I go thru is like other people. But seems so hard. Iwant Togo back to work. So tough to do. A little extra money for electric would be nice.

I feel like such a loser. Down on myself for 60 years. The rare accomplishment and the many failures, but no one else is down on me. My world is definitely been anti me. And my mind is definitely anti me. But Jesus changed all that. But now I’m struggling what to do with myself.

heard A very inspiring sermon to night. The pastor is still preaching with his second time c word. He’s doing great things. Faith leads to great things Was his conclusion. I needed that inspiration.

what are these silly hats?

 

[godisagardener]

A question I need help with.....

I'm sure there's probably a forum for this, but not really finding what I was looking for, I'll ask the question here. After all, this is the "What's On Your Mind" topic, everyone here is sharp and helpful with answers, and it's been nagging at my mind for quite a while now!

Is it okay to say "no" at church? And what's the best way to do it?

The background: Someone in a partly volunteer/partly paid position left the church a while back. Folks seem to expect me to step into the position. I'm not interested, although I've helped out in the past. I have, in the past, also let it be known to several members that I'm not at all interested. I feel like I'm being pushed (maybe too strong a word) and feel guilty-ish because there's probably no one else inclined to do it. At the same time, I volunteer in other activities and positions, while various other members don't. And though I'm retired, I also have personal responsibilities that take precedence, sometimes 3-4 days a week, and have a husband who I want to spend more time with as we're both advancing in age, while some others are retired, single and have more time to do whatever they please.

I guess I'm in a quandary. I've prayed about it, I need and want to say "no", but I don't want to be surly about it (also not a good word, but you get the picture ). I feel very frustrated. Help?

 

[Unqualified]

Please, I just can’t do anymore?

 

[mourningdove~]

A question I need help with.....

I'm sure there's probably a forum for this, but not really finding what I was looking for, I'll ask the question here. After all, this is the "What's On Your Mind" topic, everyone here is sharp and helpful with answers, and it's been nagging at my mind for quite a while now!

Is it okay to say "no" at church? And what's the best way to do it?

The background: Someone in a partly volunteer/partly paid position left the church a while back. Folks seem to expect me to step into the position. I'm not interested, although I've helped out in the past. I have, in the past, also let it be known to several members that I'm not at all interested. I feel like I'm being pushed (maybe too strong a word) and feel guilty-ish because there's probably no one else inclined to do it. At the same time, I volunteer in other activities and positions, while various other members don't. And though I'm retired, I also have personal responsibilities that take precedence, sometimes 3-4 days a week, and have a husband who I want to spend more time with as we're both advancing in age, while some others are retired, single and have more time to do whatever they please.

I guess I'm in a quandary. I've prayed about it, I need and want to say "no", but I don't want to be surly about it (also not a good word, but you get the picture ). I feel very frustrated. Help?

Yes, it's okay to say 'no' at church.
Because I believe we 'report' first to the Lord, and then to our husbands (if married).

Howzabout one of these:

"I'm sorry, but I won't be able to help this time. I've prayed about it and I need to say 'no'."
(And if you're not 'sorry', you can drop that part! )

This one might be more effective:

"I won't be able to help this time. I've prayed about it and I need to say 'no'. And my husband agrees."
(... or something along that line.)

Oftentimes, the simple truth is the best way. And if anyone has a problem with the truth, that's 'on' them.
(And you really don't owe anyone any further explanation as to why you are saying 'no'.)

God bless you!

 

[godisagardener]

Please, I just can’t do anymore?

Thanks, Unqualified! I appreciate the response. I love volunteering for my church, but sometimes things can get overwhelming.

 

[Unqualified]

They say that’s what it’s like in ministry, but when you get older you can’t do it all. My pastor is looking for somebody to help him. He just got diagnosed. Now he can’t do it all. If you don’t think you can or want to pray about it and just be honest. At least you are doing something. The guilt might come but after praying you’ll know where you feel the most peace.

 

[godisagardener]

Yes, it's okay to say 'no' at church.
Because I believe we 'report' first to the Lord, and then to our husbands (if married).

Howzabout one of these:

"I'm sorry, but I won't be able to help this time. I've prayed about it and I need to say 'no'."
(And if you're not 'sorry', you can drop that part! )

This one might be more effective:

"I won't be able to help this time. I've prayed about it and I need to say 'no'. And my husband agrees."
(... or something along that line.)

Oftentimes, the simple truth is the best way. And if anyone has a problem with the truth, that's 'on' them.
(And you really don't owe anyone any further explanation as to why you are saying 'no'.)

God bless you!

Thanks! I always go for the simple truth.

The situation actually rectified itself to a degree and I'm volunteering for a very limited period of time. But it was nice to be able to discuss it here. I feel much better about the situation and about myself.

Have you heard from Rescued One lately? I don't think she's posted since she said she slipped and fell and bruised her back...

 

[mourningdove~]

Have you heard from Rescued One lately? I don't think she's posted since she said she slipped and fell and bruised her back...

No, I haven't. And I've been concerned about her absence, too.

Maybe it's not necessary, but ... I'm all for praying for our sister, in case she could use some prayer support.

 

[godisagardener]

No, I haven't. And I've been concerned about her absence, too.

Maybe it's not necessary, but ... I'm all for praying for our sister, in case she could use some prayer support.

I started a conversation with her. I hope she answers. And yes, I'll be praying for her.

 

[godisagardener]

No, I haven't. And I've been concerned about her absence, too.

Maybe it's not necessary, but ... I'm all for praying for our sister, in case she could use some prayer support.

I've heard nothing back from Rescued One...

 

[Unqualified]

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