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Kaaaate! And what do you mean you're not sure if we remember you? There hasn't been a day gone by that I haven't missed you on here. I don't know what I can say on here that I haven't said to you before though, and I honestly think 'okay' should be added onto Erwin's word filter, along with it's partner in crime 'fine'.
I know you're going to hate that I bring it up, but this is the ED forum, so I feel I'm allowed to ask. Have you thought more about seeing the uni counsellor? I won't go on my speel again because I think you must know it off by heart now, but...
And by golly, if there's one thing I do know it's that God loves you. When it says in Romans that nothing can seperate us from the love of God, I see no strings attached. It's not "I love you because you got straight A's" or "I love you because you know exactly what you want in life". It's "I love you - full stop*". And Kate, I've never known you to take a path just because it's easiest. To walk slower because you're exhausted, yes. To stand back for a moment and wonder where on earth life is taking you, yes. But to choose what's easiet just because it's easy? I know you better than that sis
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And I don't think you starting this thread is selfish at all, but if it is, then I guess I've just selfishly replied as well
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*That's 'period' for you Americans playing at home.
I know you're going to hate that I bring it up, but this is the ED forum, so I feel I'm allowed to ask. Have you thought more about seeing the uni counsellor? I won't go on my speel again because I think you must know it off by heart now, but...
And by golly, if there's one thing I do know it's that God loves you. When it says in Romans that nothing can seperate us from the love of God, I see no strings attached. It's not "I love you because you got straight A's" or "I love you because you know exactly what you want in life". It's "I love you - full stop*". And Kate, I've never known you to take a path just because it's easiest. To walk slower because you're exhausted, yes. To stand back for a moment and wonder where on earth life is taking you, yes. But to choose what's easiet just because it's easy? I know you better than that sis
. And I don't think you starting this thread is selfish at all, but if it is, then I guess I've just selfishly replied as well
. *That's 'period' for you Americans playing at home
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Celtic Camel
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Of course I remember you! And I miss you! I was wondering where you had vanished to...God will always love you - nothing will ever change that...doubts, confusion, 'searching', walking away, whatever... He can't not love you - He adores you 'cause you're his beautiful, precious girl!
Hmm... since you think you may not come back to read these... I guess I'm just gonna have to pm you!
all my love & prayers,
Celtic.
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Kate!!!!
Sweetie, I can not put it any better than Steffi did! We DO miss you and I know for one that I will never forget you or stop caring about you!
Kate, you are loved by many. Both on this forum and in real life, and even more importantly by God. He will never stop loving you or leave you. He cares about you so much We all do!
If you ever want to talk, I am always only an email away! I will always be here for you!!
And you are not selfish at all.
All my love and prayers are with you
Katie
Sweetie, I can not put it any better than Steffi did! We DO miss you and I know for one that I will never forget you or stop caring about you!
Kate, you are loved by many. Both on this forum and in real life, and even more importantly by God. He will never stop loving you or leave you. He cares about you so much
We all do!If you ever want to talk, I am always only an email away! I will always be here for you!!
And you are not selfish at all.
All my love and prayers are with you
Katie
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Kate How could we ever forget you? You've been so much help, encouragement, and love in this forum as well as many others.
I'm sorry that things are going rough for you right now. Even if you say that this is what you want ... I don't believe it is. Forgive me for saying that. But I don't think you know how wonderful being better is. If you had a taste of that freedom I think you would go for it instantly. I've had an ED for 14 years. So I know what it's like to have dealt with it for a long time. And recovery is tough but it's so worth it.
Anyway, I won't lecture anymore.
God still loves you. This I can promise you. And Christianity may be hard - and yes, the Bible does point out where we are sinning - that's why we should try to follow what it says instead of what the world and what we want to do. But that doesn't mean that God doesn't still love you if you don't follow His Word. It breaks His heart to see you leaving Him - but like Steffi said, I've never known you to take the easy way out. It's just not you. Christianity and recovery can both be hard, but one has retirement benefits out of this world!! that you can't even imagine. And don't you think that struggling in this world is worth having a wonderful eternity with He Who loves us with a depth that NO ONE can understand??
His love is unconditional. It's never going to stop, or change, or decrease. It's there for us if only we believe it.
And I love you too, sis. Know that I'm here for you whenever you need to talk. Always. You're in my prayers, Kate. Hang in there.
How could we ever forget you? You've been so much help, encouragement, and love in this forum as well as many others.I'm sorry that things are going rough for you right now. Even if you say that this is what you want ... I don't believe it is. Forgive me for saying that. But I don't think you know how wonderful being better is. If you had a taste of that freedom I think you would go for it instantly. I've had an ED for 14 years. So I know what it's like to have dealt with it for a long time. And recovery is tough but it's so worth it.
Anyway, I won't lecture anymore.
God still loves you. This I can promise you. And Christianity may be hard - and yes, the Bible does point out where we are sinning - that's why we should try to follow what it says instead of what the world and what we want to do. But that doesn't mean that God doesn't still love you if you don't follow His Word. It breaks His heart to see you leaving Him - but like Steffi said, I've never known you to take the easy way out. It's just not you. Christianity and recovery can both be hard, but one has retirement benefits out of this world!! that you can't even imagine. And don't you think that struggling in this world is worth having a wonderful eternity with He Who loves us with a depth that NO ONE can understand??
His love is unconditional. It's never going to stop, or change, or decrease. It's there for us if only we believe it.
And I love you too, sis. Know that I'm here for you whenever you need to talk. Always.
You're in my prayers, Kate. Hang in there.
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Glad to see you around again! Sorry things aren't going too well right now. I'll be praying for you, esp that God makes His presence so undeniably known to you that you realize He's been with you all along!
God bless you - hope we see you again! TN
God bless you - hope we see you again! TN
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Kate, like the others said, there isn't a day that hasn't gone by where we haven't missed you! You're missed a lot and I'm not just saying that!
Just remember God loves his children regardless of whatever we may end up doing that may displease him.
Know you're loved, and if you need somebody to vent to, you know my email address and MSN
Love you tons!
Just remember God loves his children regardless of whatever we may end up doing that may displease him.
Know you're loved, and if you need somebody to vent to, you know my email address and MSN
Love you tons!
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Kate I'm so glad you came back and read over this thread. And I wanted to let you know that - I know this is going to sound a little stuck up or whatever - but I'd be more than willing to help you grow in your faith. It's a journey that I'm on right now as well, and I think it's a lifelong journey, but if you ever need anyone to talk with about that sort of thing, know that I'm here. And don't you EVER worry about being a bother. 'Cause I don't think you could be one if you tried.
And speaking of which, I know I don't talk with you on MSN as much as I should or could - I miss our video chats!! - 'cause I love you, sis. And I miss that. So this is my apology to you for not being a better friend.
Being scared of recovery is normal. It's just that whole thing with faith. You've got to walk blindly for a little while. You don't know what's going to come up. You'll discover what triggers you and be able to want to avoid those things in recovery eventually. You'll start wanting to get as much help as you can, be it from a pastor or a trusted friend or a counselor. But you'll always wonder if recovery is really worth it until the day that BAM you realise you've not been tempted by ED stuff for two days ... and then a week ... and then two weeks ... and a year ... and two years ... and ten years. It can happen. And it will happen. I haven't got to that point yet. I think I've made it one day without being tempted. But that's a really good day. But you know what? I still consider that a huge accomplishment. Baby steps, sis.
I'm glad you'll be coming back to CF. I think it's a good place for you - and all of us - because it has so much Christian support and encouragement that's really hard to find in real life sometimes. Praying for you, Kate ... and I love you, sis. And you deserve both the prayers and the love of all of us, because you are such a lovely person.
And everyone will back me up on that part.
xxx Q.
P.s. - best of luck on your exams!! *hugs*
I'm so glad you came back and read over this thread. And I wanted to let you know that - I know this is going to sound a little stuck up or whatever - but I'd be more than willing to help you grow in your faith. It's a journey that I'm on right now as well, and I think it's a lifelong journey, but if you ever need anyone to talk with about that sort of thing, know that I'm here. And don't you EVER worry about being a bother. 'Cause I don't think you could be one if you tried.And speaking of which, I know I don't talk with you on MSN as much as I should or could - I miss our video chats!!
- 'cause I love you, sis. And I miss that. So this is my apology to you for not being a better friend.Being scared of recovery is normal. It's just that whole thing with faith. You've got to walk blindly for a little while. You don't know what's going to come up. You'll discover what triggers you and be able to want to avoid those things in recovery eventually. You'll start wanting to get as much help as you can, be it from a pastor or a trusted friend or a counselor. But you'll always wonder if recovery is really worth it until the day that BAM you realise you've not been tempted by ED stuff for two days ... and then a week ... and then two weeks ... and a year ... and two years ... and ten years. It can happen. And it will happen. I haven't got to that point yet. I think I've made it one day without being tempted. But that's a really good day. But you know what? I still consider that a huge accomplishment. Baby steps, sis.
I'm glad you'll be coming back to CF. I think it's a good place for you - and all of us - because it has so much Christian support and encouragement that's really hard to find in real life sometimes.
Praying for you, Kate ... and I love you, sis. And you deserve both the prayers and the love of all of us, because you are such a lovely person.And everyone will back me up on that part.
xxx Q.
P.s. - best of luck on your exams!! *hugs*
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beckybooiloveu
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KATE!!! love you heaps and miss talking to you! we will definately catch up after we are both finished everything! after all! u ahve to see my belly button :S
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