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yeah, really.
» Posted By Ciera On November 21, 2005 @ 12:44 pm
Like gas prices.
$2.23 in my town…went to a larger city over the weekend, saw it about the same until we crossed over one of those invisible city lines and it jacked up to $2.51!!
» Posted By Ciera On November 15, 2005 @ 3:17 pm
Rob – – – – I commented on your comment on my site!
» Posted By Ciera On November 15, 2005 @ 12:15 pm
I am SOOOOOOOO jealous. All we’ve got in my little town are convenience gas stations. 😥
» Posted By Ciera On November 14, 2005 @ 2:57 pm
Here is an exerpt from Lisa Bevere’s article “Stopping a Fight Before It Gets Out of Hand” that I thought would fit in here, though dealing with more day to day relational issues: “By overlooking an offense, we are like obediant children who say, ‘Father, I know I can trust You with this one. It is too big and painful for me. I refuse to lash back; instead I lay it at Your feet and forgive.’ It is a guesture that declares our royal birthright. For forgiveness imitates the Son of God to a dying earth. To overlook means to look above and choose to see things on a higher level than where the offense was committed. It is to pretend not to notice and extend grace and mercy when you would have rather exercised judgment.”
I was cut to the heart when I read this, as I haven’t been doing very well when it comes to forgiveness recently.
» Posted By Ciera On November 26, 2005 @ 8:39 am
Jules – I’ve never thought of it that way, the differences between my brothers and uncles, I mean.
And – I’m not going crazy – “Are you sure?” Seriuosly, I’ve never had anyone tell me they were familiar with what I’d described. that alone…brings tears to my eyes 😥 Someone else knows. I did try go see a counselor a couple months ago, but even at his reduced rate [I’m special after all!!!] I can’t afford to go regularly. Sigh.
Carl, what you said at the end, reminds me of the acronym KISS [Keep It Simple Stupid!]. Quit making it so complicated and just keep it simple. 🙂 Easier said then done sometimes.
» Posted By Ciera On November 18, 2005 @ 8:11 am
And ultimately I look forward to a day when I can look this guy in the eye and see the man that God created and not the man whose behavior I loathe.
would that day be soon. To see others as they were meant to be, and could be, instead of what they are or have been.
Do you think this could ever possibly be achieved this side of heaven?
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the entire letter thing is funny though. 😆
» Posted By Ciera On November 17, 2005 @ 2:38 pm
I still love my brothers and my cousin, even though they have done some monsterous things; one of whom is serving in prison. However, I have a harder time loving my uncles though, who are guilty of the same things. Go fig.
Black and white; or shades of gray? Logically – since the crimes are the same – shouldn’t my reactions be the same. I mean, I outright despise some of my uncles, to the point of not attending one funeral. My cousin—well, I did write to him for while in prison, but he stopped so I stopped.
How far does the cycle abuse go back? These things often run right down the line, generation after generation after generation. And each generation grows more and more perverse. We are each responsible for our own actions and reactions…but how much of our perspecive has been muddied by the choices of our parents parents and so on and so forth?
I daily hope that I was not born “broken”, but sometimes I fear that there is no hope for me. {{and then Rob will come along and leave a comment somewhere on my blog and tell me there is still hope and I feel better!}}
I wish my mind had a “control+alt+delete” setting – that would make forgiveness sooo much easier. And the moving on afterwards.
I mean, there are times I cannot shut my mind down…it keeps playing and replaying thoughts in my head sometimes…and no amount of saying Jesus’ name seems to help…and I fear that I’m loosing my ever-loving mind!!!!!!!!!
I hope I haven’t spilled too much on your blog Rob. I’m not even sure if I maintained my focus in this entry and I’ve reread it twice. Sigh.
uhm…what happened to your letters at the bottom? U know, the spam protection feature?
» Posted By Ciera On November 17, 2005 @ 12:59 pm
Here’s another thought on the monster child molester topic, Carl. Put a face on that monster. A brother, a nephew, a cousin. Someone you already love. Still hard to forgive?
Like I heard said of King David today on the radio – he was a good man who did some really bad things. If that child molester sincerely asks for forgiveness and Christ into his heart—isn’t he a new creation and no longer who he was?
These were some thoughts that came to me while I was slurping down my milkshake a little while ago. It’s not always easy is it?
» Posted By Ciera On November 15, 2005 @ 4:38 pm
hmm. Isn’t there a verse where Paul said that whomever they [the people he was writing to] forgave, he also forgave?
And Jesus loved even Judas.
❗
» Posted By Ciera On November 15, 2005 @ 3:14 pm
😕
Thanks for some fresh insight on this everyone. I’m glad Rob was willing to post this.
I think I can be honest here {if not, Rob can always edit it out :!:} I’m stuck in bitterness right now – and anger and sadness. It’s hard because the other person involved not only doesn’t want forgiveness, but believes that she’s done nothing wrong. I know that in the grand scheme of things, it doesn’t matter much what was done or said. But that doesn’t make it hurt any less.
I know Rob-there’s still a light at the end of the tunnel! 😀
» Posted By Ciera On November 14, 2005 @ 2:54 pm
Looks like fun!
» Posted By Ciera On November 9, 2005 @ 1:05 pm
mmm…coffeee….oh no wait…I’ve had three cups already…nevermind! 🙂
» Posted By Ciera On November 10, 2005 @ 1:17 pm
Ah yes – maniacal laughter. Brings back some good memories.
Way cool. ❗
At least this was one of my … shall we say … easier messes to clean up? 😕 LOL!
» Posted By Ciera On November 9, 2005 @ 3:43 pm
OK – I have to ask, Rob. Did you delete a comment AND fix my mistake with the html thing? I’m sure I’d messed that up….If so, then my memory is not playing tricks with me and then I would also be WAY impressed.
» Posted By Ciera On November 9, 2005 @ 1:50 pm
At least it’s a clean bathroom 😉 😀 😆
» Posted By Ciera On November 8, 2005 @ 7:25 pm
Rob- no prob……:)
» Posted By Ciera On November 7, 2005 @ 2:09 pm
but at least you’re a cute nerd ❗
» Posted By Ciera On November 4, 2005 @ 1:43 pm
Dude. Nice haircut. I mean, really nice pic too. very photogenic. {{at least I think so}} 😀 😉
» Posted By Ciera On November 4, 2005 @ 9:21 am
I don’t think Rob would look good bald. He’d be much better off going with B, or C in my opinion. Not that he looks bad now…but I’ve never liked the bowl cut either. 😆 🙂
» Posted By Ciera On November 3, 2005 @ 1:42 pm
You’re back!!!!
It took over a year for my apartment to feel like ‘home’ even though I’d considered the town to be home long before that. guess I’m kinda slow in some things.
Good to have you back. 🙂
» Posted By Ciera On November 2, 2005 @ 1:40 pm
Have fun!
» Posted By Ciera On October 26, 2005 @ 12:11 pm
looks good…but then I’m hungry…
😀
» Posted By Ciera On October 24, 2005 @ 3:25 pm
Hmm…looks vaguely like my desk. I don’t feel so bad now!!! LOL!
» Posted By Ciera On October 24, 2005 @ 3:22 pm
Getting away sounds like a great idea. I might try it.
oh yeah – regarding your last comment on my blog —- it’s much easire to compose a fly by comment than it is to come up with an entire post of my own!!!! LOL!
Glad you survived your hike!
Blessings!
» Posted By Ciera On October 17, 2005 @ 3:05 pm
Logic has never been one of my strong points…but I would no doubt try and tackle this game.
uhm…this is kind of bold of me, but I would like to ask you and your friends to keep me in prayer. I’m going through a very hard time in my church right now. Thanks.
» Posted By Ciera On October 12, 2005 @ 7:10 pm
Pretty pictures…I especially liked the one of the snowman. Reminded me of the one me and my siblings made one year and set on the hood of the car. 🙂
it’s only raining here in PA, but chilly.
» Posted By Ciera On October 10, 2005 @ 12:51 pm
Flaming Lips and the Search for Manhood
I’ve never heard of them. I get strange looks when I say I like the group Delirious?. “they’re a Christian group?” – – I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard that!!!
I liked the lyrics of the song above though, even though I’m not a guy – – – hope that’s ok!!! {{smiles goofily}}
» Posted By Ciera On October 9, 2005 @ 6:49 pm
Singleness: disease or identity?
This is a new thought for me. Something new to think on. 🙂
» Posted By Ciera On October 7, 2005 @ 2:22 pm
«« Back To Stats Pagewow. cool.
» Posted By Ciera On October 4, 2005 @ 7:12 am