What's on your mind?

[Tranquil Bondservant]

I want to start wearing a tie to church but neither church I attend no one wears one other than the pastor + elders & deacons I don't think.

Just do it mate. There's nothing wrong with dressing up a little bit. At the end of the day it's a tie, if you like it then wear it

 

[GodDoesListen55]

So, another poetry submission is complete; Who's Who In American Poetry.

 

[DragonFox91]

Before when I was an entrenched Atheist for 8ish years I used to be consumed by the nihilistic dread of death but since The Lord has saved me when I think about it now it's more of a tragedy than an impending threat of non-existence. I wonder how many little things akin to this have changed inwardly that I just don't notice? Like how many shifts of perspective that were plaguing me before has God transformed? and how many do I just take for granted? When I imagine the varying degrees in which this is the case for every person who has ever existed and exists right now, it really amplifies The Lord's grace and patience.

I think it's one of those things that when we die we will see just how full the transformation from death to life was and just how much we didn't understand while we're in our bodies that are influenced by sin.

Life really is completely meaningless w/out God. Who cares if someone says 'oh just be happy you have the gift of life, the 1 in nigh-impossible odds you exist, be thankful!' Someone can just as easily say 'nope, it's all a waste.' Who's right & who's wrong?

A tragedy??? That sounds like a very good problem to have to me.

 

[peaceful-forest]

Maybe I'll go shopping today...

There sure are some things I need and want to buy.

 

[.Mikha'el.]

It's way too outside.

 

[Tranquil Bondservant]

It's way too outside.

How hot is it where you are? It's 13C here and I'm freezing inside with the heater on but that's probably a warm summer to you guys .

 

[.Mikha'el.]

30C.

 

[RileyG]

It's way too outside.

It's supposed to be very hot next week here

 

[SarahsKnight]

It's supposed to be very hot next week here

30C.

It's way too outside.

 

[GodDoesListen55]

I am already feeling overwhelmed about this coming week, and it has not even started yet; oy vey, God help me.

 

[.Mikha'el.]

I gotta get my life together!

That makes two of us.

 

[RileyG]

Good afternoon all

 

[TheRealAriel]

Was supposed to see Barbie tonight but my mom (who is also my babysitter) has COVID so it’s not to be.

Attempted potty training all day today and am BEYOND exhausted.

 

[GodDoesListen55]

That makes two of us.

Yeah, it's a crazy world out there!

 

[High Fidelity]

Attempted potty training all day today and am BEYOND exhausted.

Oh don’t be too hard on yourself, you’ll get there.

 

[bèlla]

Was supposed to see Barbie tonight but my mom (who is also my babysitter) has COVID so it’s not to be.

Attempted potty training all day today and am BEYOND exhausted.

Old fashioned potty chairs are more effective. The one I had included a tray and was comfortable. After a few days she made the connection between the urge and its absence. Once she mastered it we used the washroom.

 

[TheRealAriel]

Old fashioned potty chairs are more effective. The one I had included a tray and was comfortable. After a few days she made the connection between the urge and its absence. Once she mastered it we used the washroom.

I have a little potty that I follow him around with and then a comfy seat modifier with stairs on his big potty. He definitely understands to hold it… but he just won’t let himself go even on the potty. We’re doing the no pants method so he’s running around bare bottomed most of the day and chugging drinks… but then holds it till he’s crying. I’ve tried sitting him on the potty and making him laugh, having him blow out (we blow bubbles), gently squeezing his tummy, and pouring warm water on him to help start the stream… I got him to go a tiny bit twice today, but mostly he waits for his nap/bedtime when the diaper is back on.

His ABA therapist is supposed to come over tomorrow, so I’m hoping he can provide some additional insight. But I’m very open to other suggestions and success stories!

 

[GodDoesListen55]

Having to fake your emotions is exhausting.

 

[bèlla]

I have a little potty that I follow him around with and then a comfy seat modifier with stairs on his big potty. He definitely understands to hold it… but he just won’t let himself go even on the potty. We’re doing the no pants method so he’s running around bare bottomed most of the day and chugging drinks… but then holds it till he’s crying. I’ve tried sitting him on the potty and making him laugh, having him blow out (we blow bubbles), gently squeezing his tummy, and pouring warm water on him to help start the stream… I got him to go a tiny bit twice today, but mostly he waits for his nap/bedtime when the diaper is back on.

His ABA therapist is supposed to come over tomorrow, so I’m hoping he can provide some additional insight. But I’m very open to other suggestions and success stories!

I sat her on the chair with a snack and put on a video. That kept her occupied.

 

[TheLastGeek]

Having to fake your emotions is exhausting.

Can you stop faking them? Isn't it your choice to do so? Admittedly, I don't know your situation.