The "LIFE IS REAL" thread

[ALABALE]

To my Fab 40's friends and family...

I don't know about you, but I come on to Fab 40's to "get away" and have some fun. I like to get away from the stress of the day and come on here and forget about everything and just be silly.

There are many times that we're in different threads and we're having a ball being silly, ribbing each other, poking fun, etc....then we get a post from someone that life sucks and it's the end of the world - Thus, bringing the mood down. :o Mind you - There are times when I feel that way and there was even a few times when I posted my problems and worries on here. But, I realized that I'm messing up people's fun!

I don't want to poke light of anything. I know that we have problems and situations and we want to share it with somebody....ANYBODY.....Thus the reason for this thread.

Use this thread to to vent, yell, scream....share your feelings, your hurt, your concerns, your family problems, your sicknesses...etc.....All for one thing-So we can help you pray through it.

The word of God says that there's a time and a place for everything...Use this thread for those serious moments. Let's leave the other threads for what they were created.

Blessings!

 

[Auncy]

Great idea Alabale!!

 

[ALABALE]

Come on Auncy....>VENT!!! Let it out!!!!!!!!!! (lol)

 

[Auncy]

I don't have anything to vent right now. Life is cool!!!

 

[ALABALE]

I don't have anything to vent right now. Life is cool!!!

That is AWESOME!!!!

 

[Auncy]

That is AWESOME!!!!

Amen!!

 

[GritsnGrace]

OK, I'll go!! My daughter needs a job. She had one, but for some reason, it didn't work out. She has had some problems with anxiety and depression that hinder her somewhat. I know this doesn't sound like a rant, but something that I need to talk about. She may be with me for a while, even though she is 22. Life is real, yes, and for some, life is hard!

 

[CoolMom6]

To my Fab 40's friends and family...

I don't know about you, but I come on to Fab 40's to "get away" and have some fun. I like to get away from the stress of the day and come on here and forget about everything and just be silly.

There are many times that we're in different threads and we're having a ball being silly, ribbing each other, poking fun, etc....then we get a post from someone that life sucks and it's the end of the world - Thus, bringing the mood down. :o Mind you - There are times when I feel that way and there was even a few times when I posted my problems and worries on here. But, I realized that I'm messing up people's fun!

I don't want to poke light of anything. I know that we have problems and situations and we want to share it with somebody....ANYBODY.....Thus the reason for this thread.

Use this thread to to vent, yell, scream....share your feelings, your hurt, your concerns, your family problems, your sicknesses...etc.....All for one thing-So we can help you pray through it.

The word of God says that there's a time and a place for everything...Use this thread for those serious moments. Let's leave the other threads for what they were created.

Blessings!

Nothing personal, bro, but for some of us who have been on FF's and CF for a few years, or even longer, find that we can chat or vent or cry or pray on any thread where we find our friends.

I don't see what other purpose "fellowship threads" are for, besides fellowship. Joking is part of it, but so is sharing our lives.

I came here after a very tough divorce and I would not have made it if it was not for a select few FF brothers and sisters.

 

[SapphireAngel7]

So, are we to be fake? Is that what you are saying? I didn't see ANY one complain except you that the thread was brought down. SO you know, I left that thread so as not to offend you.

 

[CoolMom6]

Honestly, I had no idea that the thread was "brought down" whatever that means, really.
I figure folks avoid my weirdness sometimes, but for the most part, everyone is loving and accepting about other's struggles and trials.

That is what fellowship is supposed to be according to Christ.

 

[Auncy]

I think this thread is good in the aspect that we can have it all in one place and i don't have to go back into other threads to see who needs to be prayed for. But, I still like to share my feelings, hurts etc in the other threads.

 

[CoolMom6]

Honestly, I had no idea that the thread was "brought down" whatever that means, really.
I figure folks avoid my weirdness sometimes, but for the most part, everyone is loving and accepting about other's struggles and trials.

That is what fellowship is supposed to be according to Christ.

Did I say something wrong, Nancy?
I am just trying to figure out what went wrong here.
I don't have a vent, sorry.
Just a praise report.

Thanking God for my friendships and brothers/sisters in the Lord here.

 

[Auncy]

Did I say something wrong, Nancy?
I am just trying to figure out what went wrong here.
I don't have a vent, sorry.
Just a praise report.

Thanking God for my friendships and brothers/sisters in the Lord here.

Coolmom I was in the process of changing what I said in my post and i misspelled something. You didn't say anything wrong

 

[CoolMom6]

Coolmom I was in the process of changing what I said in my post and i misspelled something. You didn't say anything wrong

Oh, okay, sorry; did not mean to sound thin-skinned; lol.

 

[CoolMom6]

I think this thread is good in the aspect that we can have it all in one place and i don't have to go back into other threads to see who needs to be prayed for. But, I still like to share my feelings, hurts etc in the other threads.

Very good points.
I post in the prayer threads, too, if I need specific prayers answered.

We are blessed to have each other to lean on and pray with.

It's all good

 

[virtualgirl]

I look at those threads as being part of a family. I'm going to use the verandah as an example:

When the OP started that thread my impression was that it was a way for us to fellowship together. The atmosphere is one of family and acceptance.

Families joke around with each other, but that isn't all they do. They uplift each other in prayer, bear one another's burdens, encourage each other, and sometimes exhortation is in order. I don't believe the OP started the thread with the intent to only have fun and games. I believe this because she often asks me on that thread how I am doing. She knows I have not been doing well, we've discussed it off these boards. If that thread was intended for lighthearted discussion why was I invited to share my struggles?

If I am asked how I'm doing on that thread or any other, I'm going to be honest. I'm not going to say I'm fine when I'm not just because it might cut into someone else's fun.

The game threads are for fun. The fellowship threads are for fellowship, and that encompasses all aspects of it, IMO.

 

[Auncy]

I know that some of you are taking offense as to what the OP started. But, did any one of you PM him and say this is my take on what you are saying. Is this what you really intended to mean. I mean! c'mon You on one hand say when he comes in the threads "hey Alabale" it's good to see you. Where have you been. You tell him that you love him etc. But, now you are blasting him here.

 

[SapphireAngel7]

No, just gently reminding him that HE joined the thread knowing what the purpose was...FELLOWSHIP. Part of that Auncy is talking about stuff that gets us down. Why does he want to change threads? If he doesn't like what he sees there, ignore it. But he doesn't have the right to stop the rest of us from fellowshipping. Yes, we love him and enjoy his friendship. but he can't walk into a thread that HE didn't even start, and start saying what can and can't be posted there. NO one else had a hard time with the discussion. I love him enough to rebuke/correct him when needed.

 

[virtualgirl]

I know that some of you are taking offense as to what the OP started. But, did any one of you PM him and say this is my take on what you are saying. Is this what you really intended to mean. I mean! com'on You on one hand say when he comes in the threads "hey Alabale" it's good to see you. Where have you been. You tell him that you love him etc. But, now you are blasting him here.

I think it is a discussion about the purpose of some of the other threads, is it not? Some of us have said that we enjoy the fun and games, but also like the freedom of being able to share our hurts if we feel the need without feeling like we're a burden to others.

 

[Auncy]

No, just gently reminding him that HE joined the thread knowing what the purpose was...FELLOWSHIP. Part of that Auncy is talking about stuff that gets us down. Why does he want to change threads? If he doesn't like what he sees there, ignore it. But he doesn't have the right to stop the rest of us from fellowshipping. Yes, we love him and enjoy his friendship. but he can't walk into a thread that HE didn't even start, and start saying what can and can't be posted there. NO one else had a hard time with the discussion. I love him enough to rebuke/correct him when needed.

I understand that and I agree about sharing in other threads. But the rebuke should stay here then and not in other threads, right? Because even though you don't mention names we still know who you are talking about.