Mature chat thread..... (2)

[peacechild4]

Yes amen.. it might be a way GOD shows you what you have to give to others and keeping you thankful or before HIM as to how to use what you already have.. its not always comfortable being with plenty when others have nothing/little.. but in the least when you have something.. you have something to give back and a means to do it!!!

 

[peacechild4]

I will bless you (with abundant increase of favors) and make your name famous and distinguished, and you will be a blessing (dispensing good to others).
Genesis 12:2 AMP

This was in my study today Michlelle so timely huh.. GOD says HE will bless you.. and increase your favors.. every good gift that comes down to us is from heaven.. and you and yours will be a blessing and do good to others!!!

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

I will bless you (with abundant increase of favors) and make your name famous and distinguished, and you will be a blessing (dispensing good to others).
Genesis 12:2 AMP

This was in my study today Michlelle so timely huh.. GOD says HE will bless you.. and increase your favors.. every good gift that comes down to us is from heaven.. and you and yours will be a blessing and do good to others!!!

Thank you PC. Very timely and just like God always right on time, never late never early lol.
So last night my extra son that is living with us' dad called him and told him that he has to move out by the end of December because his dad cannot keep paying me for him to live there. He was all distraught about it because his dad is kind of telling him he has to either move to Seattle or his dad will move his step mom here and he can move in with her and he doesn't want to do either. He also doesn't want to move in with his mom because she lives a few cities over and he won't be by any of his friends. He doesn't have a car or even a license so....He will be 18 in April. So basically his dad is doing this over $2000.00. I told him that I did not even know his dad was going to give me money when I agreed to let him move in, and even if his dad doesn't want to pay me, I am not kicking him out. I told him I want to help him finish his schooling and get a job etc. I told him to tell his dad he can pay me less. His dad is the one that told ME what he was going to pay so ?????. I also told him to think of this in a positive way. Maybe this is the spark he needs to spur him to look harder for a job so he can take care of himself and not be dependent on anyone else.
For ME, it was cool to realize that I didn't freak out inside going "oh NO that's more money I'm losing!" I am realizing more and more that God IS my source, and that He gives me power to get wealth. He has sustained me so far. But even in my conversation with Nathan, I just really didn't (and still haven't) been panicked about losing that income. I already knew I was probably going to lose it when he turned 18 in April anyway and I lose my oldest son's SS income in May. Not sure what is going to happen, but God DID allow me to get a second job, so maybe I can keep it after the Holidays but even if not HE is my source not either of my jobs or Nathan's dad. Praise the Lord for that!!!!!

 

[dayhiker]

Michelle ... wow, so quick he changes his mind. I'm praying ...

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

Michelle ... wow, so quick he changes his mind. I'm praying ...

Thank you. Prayers are the best thing anyone can do! I haven't heard from him, so we'll see but I told Nathan to tell his dad he could send less money or whatever, but I'm not kicking him out.

 

[dayhiker]

If only compassion paid the biils.

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

True dayhiker. Very true.

Wow so many things happening in my life. Here was the gut punch of the day for me. Left me in tears. Wow choked up writing that even.

So my BFF moved about and 1 1/2 away up to the mountains. I went to see her right after she moved, but since then I have not been able to. I don't have the gas money (or the time really) to go up there at my leisure. She was down last week and we were supposed to get together but she changed the date and I guess I was just supposed to show up. She never called me or anything. So the next day I get a message on FB from our other friend that says "was there something I should have known why you didn't show up?" so I replied and didn't think anything of it.
So it was bothering me about my BFF so I messaged her when I found out she had come down AGAIN and they didn't call me. I found out cuz they posted on FB so I was like wow! what the ..is going on? So I just said sorry I missed you AGAIN and would have been able to come see you if you had called and I miss you and love you blah blah blah.
So this morning I get on FB to find a reply from her that basically says that I have not been making her a priority and Life is disappointing and she didn't want me to feel obligated again since I haven't been making her a priority she felt like asking me again was futile.
WOW! Really? So instead of calling me to ask me about it, she just decides that I'm not worth it? The problem is that our mutual friend (that I guess is her current BFF) has cancer and she is who I usually get together with every other week since my first friend moved. It started out with me and the first friend and the second friend then joined us. Then when the first friend moved, the second friend and I kept getting together, but now it's getting awkward and it seems that I am to blame?
THAT was my punch in the gut this morning! But praise the Lord. Whoever He brings in my path or takes out HE is my source and my strength! And I will praise HIM forever and ever and ever, no matter if I have no friends left.

 

[dayhiker]

Some people are just too judgmental. I don't get this woman!

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

Some people are just too judgmental. I don't get this woman!

Thanks for understanding.

 

[peacechild4]

You have a beautiful spirit Michelle.. shows your strength in the way you are handling these hard moments.. Sorry your friend treated you like this.. Knowing you even across the world as I do.. I know you are someone who would do your utmost for anyone if you could... what are people thinking???

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

You have a beautiful spirit Michelle.. shows your strength in the way you are handling these hard moments.. Sorry your friend treated you like this.. Knowing you even across the world as I do.. I know you are someone who would do your utmost for anyone if you could... what are people thinking???

Right back at cha Sharon! I just know that if we lived closer we would be good friends. I know you don't hear well, but that wouldn't stop me. You have a good heart and I just wish I could get to your side of the world. But at least we have eternity ahead of us, right?

 

[peacechild4]

Right back at cha Sharon! I just know that if we lived closer we would be good friends. I know you don't hear well, but that wouldn't stop me. You have a good heart and I just wish I could get to your side of the world. But at least we have eternity ahead of us, right?

Aww... good friends and those with GOD in their hearts always find ways to enjoy each others company..

That we do!!!!!! Have eternity ahead of us..

 

[hope4today]

I'm really sorry that happened to you Michelle. Like dayhiker said I just don't understand either. Sounds like she is a very wounded lady and you are suffering the lashing out.
I will pray for peace and comfort for your heart through this.

Praying for you Michelle

Hope

 

[Gwenyfur]

I feel for ya Michelle...

I got my gut punch Monday night...and I'm still reeling from it...
That wonderful guy I'd been seeing almost 2 years...and was going to move in with in February...turns out he was also seeing (and "knowing") another woman as well...

yeah...life's just a bowl of peaches sometimes isn't it.

*hugs* hope things go better for you....you're a wonderful woman, and if your BFF can't see that...it's her loss...

 

[peacechild4]

I feel for ya Michelle...

I got my gut punch Monday night...and I'm still reeling from it...
That wonderful guy I'd been seeing almost 2 years...and was going to move in with in February...turns out he was also seeing (and "knowing") another woman as well...

yeah...life's just a bowl of peaches sometimes isn't it.

*hugs* hope things go better for you....you're a wonderful woman, and if your BFF can't see that...it's her loss...

((((Gwenyfur)))) I am so very sorry to hear that.. that made me tear up.. I just cannot understand why this guy would do that to you.. I am praying for you.. how are you coping my friend??

 

[dayhiker]

I'm also sorry to hear that Gwen.

 

[NorwayUnn]

I feel for ya Michelle...

I got my gut punch Monday night...and I'm still reeling from it...
That wonderful guy I'd been seeing almost 2 years...and was going to move in with in February...turns out he was also seeing (and "knowing") another woman as well...

yeah...life's just a bowl of peaches sometimes isn't it.

*hugs* hope things go better for you....you're a wonderful woman, and if your BFF can't see that...it's her loss...

May the Lord comfort your heart.

 

[Gwenyfur]

I'm okay...disappointed and a little heart sore...but that's life...
roll with it...
do a cleansing ritual to rid the negative energies
the move on...

Started my new job this morning...enjoying my lunch break...
Panera soup...I love Panera bread company...

anyhow...just popped in to say hi...

for all of ya

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

Wow Gwenyfur, Thank God you didn't move in with him! Geez!
I'm still a little hurt over my friend, but it's whatever. She really doesn't have a malicious bone in her body, yet when I reflect on our previous conversations and past friendships she's had, it does seem that her friends tend to always do something to cause her to distance herself. She had a rough childhood that keeps her in a very preservative mode and I get that, but I'm not gonna play....I'm just not. I know I didn't do anything, and whether her not seeing me was intentional or unintentional has no consequence for me because it is my God that brings people in and out of my life and I do trust Him. I messaged her on FB and she chose not to reply and she hasn't called so whatever. It will be awkward for our mutual friend that has cancer, but if she chooses to not see me as well, I will just move on down the road.
Joined a new bible study and working 2 jobs and raising 3-4 teenagers keeps me quite busy I must say.

 

[Gwenyfur]

You sound incredibly busy...I dunno that I could keep up with that many teens! Well...if last night's events are any indication allow me to rephrase...
I *know* I can't keep up with that many...

Caught one of my daughter's friends and her boyfriend (which I had NO clue was in the house) in my daughter's room....Bug and her other friend that was over was downstairs playing xbox and with the giggles and outbursts I assumed they were all down there...
yeah...her friend was topless...and making out with this boy when I opened the door...

Gods! They're only 13!!!!!
I flat went off! I admit I'm more liberal with sexuality than y'all...but I still caution them of hte emotional complications that arise from sexual relationships....

So I have them both a good talking to...in that Gunny voice that terrifies my daughter...heh...the boy had a litany of "yes ma'am sorry ma'am" going as if for protection and I spoke with both of their parents...

What a mess...!!!!

So everyone went home....the boy's dad was patting him on the shoulder as they were walking down the driveway...

sheesh...

So far the job today has been meetings, more meetings, catching up on emails, lunch, another meeting...and 4 more hours to go...
I did finally get to do more at my desk than look at for the last 45 minutes before lunch.