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Stravinsk

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IJWTS that I just got a strongly worded email from my church's youth pastor for using the phrase "our communication sucks"- apparently that is inappropriate for Christians to use and my focus needs to be more encouraging.
Also, I am not supposed to group email to discuss "problems" we had in a children's ministry I am a part of. I have to call each person individually and discuss privately. Why I don't know since it was a calender mix-up not an individual problem *rolls eyes*

I love my pastors but this is a classic reason of why we have communication problems to begin with. Who has time to call 5 different people, get 5 different stories, verify which one is correct and then re-call each person with the bottom line descision?

Careful walking on those eggshells where super sensitive big toes abound in every corner. It can be a real challenge. ;)
 
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IJWTS that I just got a strongly worded email from my church's youth pastor for using the phrase "our communication sucks"- apparently that is inappropriate for Christians to use and my focus needs to be more encouraging.
Also, I am not supposed to group email to discuss "problems" we had in a children's ministry I am a part of. I have to call each person individually and discuss privately. Why I don't know since it was a calender mix-up not an individual problem *rolls eyes*

I love my pastors but this is a classic reason of why we have communication problems to begin with. Who has time to call 5 different people, get 5 different stories, verify which one is correct and then re-call each person with the bottom line descision?


Send another group email saying that.
 
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IJWTS Commas save lives.

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IJWTS it's currently 77F here. I would much rather be at the beach than work. :p
77F plus humidity right? Florida heat is gross. If Ft. Lauderdale and the Everglades weren't so awesome, then I wouldn't have the desire to go back. The green/yellow tap water and the humidity are icky. I can tolerate humidity in the Caribbean though... because it's the FREAKING Caribbean. :swoon: ♥♥

IJWTS- today has been beautiful. I got to do schoolwork out on the grass outside. The sunshine felt amazing.

IAJWTS- now I'm indoors. In math class. Blarg.
 
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Approximately is a word to be stretched. If one wants no more than a certain amount they should use the word maximum or the phrase no more than. If they use approximately it's going to be abused. Even if technically it's only 10% up or down...

... we'll ignore that bit.


Edit: Why thank you anonymous, you are far too complimentary.
 
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IJWTS- I don't know how to help him, and I don't know if I should suggest they move him to someone who does/can. My heart is breaking a little at a time. Abba, help me.
 
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IJWTS- I don't know how to help him, and I don't know if I should suggest they move him to someone who does/can. My heart is breaking a little at a time. Abba, help me.

Praying for him, and also for you. :prayer:
 
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IJWTS- I don't know how to help him, and I don't know if I should suggest they move him to someone who does/can. My heart is breaking a little at a time. Abba, help me.

Prayers sent your way!

And IJWTS I meow at my cats. :D
 
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