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i really need prayer. last summer a very close friend of mine moved away to scotland for a year of teacher's college. she and i were very close, and spent a lot of time together just before she left. i had a very difficult time when she left - i don't deal very well with goodbyes. she came back for christmas and we were able to see each other for a couple of days before i flew home for the holidays, and she was to return this summer. we had kept in close contact over the year, and were planning a couple of fun weekends away to the states when she got back. i got an email from her just after my birthday in june wishing me a happy bday, and saying she couldn't wait to see me. since that email i haven't heard one word from her. i know she's home, because a mutual friend of ours, who goes to the same church, told me that she had been home, but had left to visit some family in the states for a little while. i know she's back now, but i haven't had a phone call, and i don't have hers. she hasn't responded to any emails, although i know she's received the e-cards i've sent. she hasn't returned to our church, and i've heard rumours from her family members that she's avoiding everyone. it's apparently some big secret. i am feeling so hurt and so upset that she can't trust me to talk about whatever is going on. i can't talk to the mutual friend who knows what's going on, because he's sworn to secrecy and because my hurt and my anger are getting in the way, and i know i'll just take it out on him - so i just avoid him. everyone keeps asking me when she's coming back, because they assume that i should know. i need prayer that i'll be able to put the hurt away, but more importantly to forgive her. i feel like i've lost my best friend.

i know that there's 'a friend that sticketh closer than a brother,' but sometimes i need something/one more tangible. :(
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:pray: for you Hayley Victoria

Sometimes people don't want to talk because they're afraid of hurting someone they hold very dear. It's hard to say what's happened, but all you can do is let her know that whatever the problem is, you'll always be her friend and be there for her.
Father, help this situation. Calm the feelings that people have and help there be a response to Hayley
Asking this in the name of Jesus the Lord
Amen
 
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Cat59 said:
:pray: for you Hayley Victoria

Sometimes people don't want to talk because they're afraid of hurting someone they hold very dear. It's hard to say what's happened, but all you can do is let her know that whatever the problem is, you'll always be her friend and be there for her.
Father, help this situation. Calm the feelings that people have and help there be a response to Hayley
Asking this in the name of Jesus the Lord
Amen
Amen :bow:
 
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