Alenee
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Unless it has changed in the past few years, yes, the tutors and directors do get paid per student. They are paid a portion of each student's tuition. I can't believe that their heavy recruitment has anything to do with $$$. As much as I loathe the program and their ideals, I can't throw them that far under the bus. But the fact does remain that each tutor is paid a portion of each student's tuition.
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I would like book recommendations for someone with little to no church background. I have a friend who hasn't ever attended any kind of church but is asking big questions. I find I'm fumbling all over the place. My background is very different; it's difficult to find a starting point in discussion.
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Thank you so much, every one. I'll take these messages with me today. :)
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As most of you know, I work in a skilled nursing facility and am in nursing school. I see a lot of death and until this week, I thought I was processing it very well. If I'm at work when a patient is imminently passing, I take a few moments to go in their room and pray for them and kiss them goodbye. However, this past week, three amazing people passed. Two of them, very unexpectedly. I had a strong relationship with one of them and am still reeling from his sudden death. I had the opportunity to say goodbye to one of them but not the other two.
I don't know if the circumstances are what has me stuck or if it's just the number of them in one short week. I was playing a game with some of the residents last night when one suddenly asked where so-an-so was. I had to tell them all that he had died and we all just kinda sat there on the verge of tears.
I don't really know what my question is. Maybe some prayers you might know of for both the deceased and myself?
I was pretty out of it at work last night and many people commented that I wasn't my usual smiley self. I went home and to bed early but woke up again thinking about this. King David is coming to mind. When he stopped fasting after his son died. I feel a sense of purpose this morning, live for the living...or something like that. But my heart still hurts. I do need to find some prayers so I can process, I think. I have a way of shutting down when I'm hurting but then it sneaks up on me later. I want to work on this so that I can move forward. Nursing is my passion and I know I belong with these sweet souls. But I have to be able to process and that just isn't happening at this time.
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Hello everyone! I've been absent from the boards since starting school back in June and just wanted to pop in to say hello and ask for prayer. School is going well though overwhelming at times. I just completed a very, very long research paper and while I feel relieved, there's just more right around the corner. I try to take it one day at a time but sometimes that's not so easy. My family situation has changed drastically as well. I would appreciate all prayers for guidance and comfort from the Lord. Due to my insane schedule, I have not been able to attend any services for 3+ months. Miss you all!
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I left them home. I didn't begin running until my youngest was 4yo/oldest was 9yo.
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I've only seen this at my parish but the girls love it. While the priests are preparing for the Great Entrance, girls age 6 and up process in with lit candles from the narthex and wait at the base of the stairs. One girl leads with our parish banner and the others pair up behind her. When the Great Entrance begins the girls lead the procession. There are a few rules: they must wear a headcovering, sleeved tops, and skirts that cover their knees. If you're interested in finding out more about how it began, you can pm me and I'll send you our parish info for inquiry.
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Don't give up, Moxie! Seriously, I was the same for years and years but no more. They key is getting to bed early enough and also giving myself ample time to wake up in the morning...at least 30 min. :grouphug:
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I understand the sensitivity of this situation, and I feel for you. I don't like what happened to your family here.
But it has made me curious. I'm exploring my own urge to be evangelical, and where it fits in a good faith that is as good for others, and society, as it is for me. At what age does it become appropriate to chat about faith (and possible spiritual decisions) in a social context with "other people's children"?
If it were just a chat with my teen, a CHAT, I'd have been okay. But the message I was getting was that it was a conversation with a purpose. Dh said he was cornered by the dad last week asking him about our religious practice and it was clear, "we're not Christian enough."
eta: yes, as someone said, my kids couldn't get away without asking to call home to do so. DD12 felt she needed to come home but when making the call, she also felt like it made her stick out and as a major introvert, this was extremely bothersome for her. And as someone else said, it was totally disrespecting us as parents. The whole thing makes me so angry. And sad.
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Of late, my 15 yo has been questioning our teachings to her which we have gladly accepted. She knows she's in a home where she can ask the hard questions and feel free to make her own decisions. She recently wrote the most amazing mini-essay on modesty which you all would be so proud of! She is also questioning God. To some parents, this would induce fear but I'm so over that. She has to decide for herself!
So the story: last night both my 12yo and 15yo went to an amusement park with several uber conservative families and were planning to spend the night. At around 9pm, 12 yo called me to come get her. On the ride home, she shared all the cr@p she was hearing all day. Apparently, the father and even some of the other teenagers were spewing bible verses at my kids ALL.DAY.LONG. DD12 said that the parents had issued a Christian music challenge. Only listen to Christian music/radio for 30 days. And dd12's response blew me away! She said to me, "Why? We listened (yes, past tense) to Christian radio for 10 years and it never changed me! How is that supposed to change a person?! It JUST doesn't!" We talked about our faith as Orthodox Christians and what growth for us might look like and how to go about it and she finally relaxed but up to that point, she was angry and crying. She felt violated by the attempt at converting her back to protestantism.
I didn't pick up dd15 but now I know where some of her questions are coming from and plan to have an open discussion. Dh doesn't want her around those friends for a while. I agree. DON'T MESS WITH MY KIDS! Your faith is your own! You have no right to push your religion on CHILDREN, especially MY children!
Thanks for the vent!
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Mid-term exam
Early to school to research
Hopefully, two different dates with friends
Homework
I'm trying not to be too nervous about the match exam. I have a 95% in the class at this point so even if I bomb a little today, my grade will still be good.
Enjoy your day, all!
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I have one major rule: No drama. I have lots of people in my life that I have to be around but the no drama rule is big for me. If I find myself in a friendship with someone who has a ton of drama in their life, they don't hear me calling to spend time often. I just can't take it on a regular basis. Sounds harsh, maybe, but unnecessary drama is like nails on a chalkboard to me.
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Well, I thought Harriet was gone for good but then my good friend from high school named his dd that. Then much to our surprise, our cousin named her son Bruce. I lIve two states away and probably won't see this child until he's much older but I have to say, I can't imagine looking at my sweet newborn and thinking, "Oh yes, he looks like a Bruce!" LOL! To each their own, I suppose! :D
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Somebody has to share with me what Lumosity is. Several have mentioned it but I don't have time to check it out. :)
It's a school day for me. I'm running on 4 hrs sleep. YAY! :crying: I may make dinner tonight but who knows. It could be a nap day for me as well.
Enjoy the day! :grouphug:
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Thank you for all of the responses. I apologize for not coming back sooner. It would appear that the administration is taking the complaints seriously. There were several. I could see the teacher bite her tongue when a potential political topic came up and she hasn't said another word regarding her own personal opinions of that nature. We also had a few department personnel visit our class and sit in for a bit. I think things are going to be okay but I know now that I will report her again if it continues.
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I teach at a local college and there is always someone whining about a teacher or two (or three) who 'crossed the line' - either with religious references, the F-word, evolution, politics, something. My answer to that is that everyone in the room is an adult and it won't kill them to hear alternate speech/opinions, so I am in the 'put on the big girl panties' camp and let it go. It's not a matter of standing up for anyone; it's more a matter of accepting that everyone doesn't have the same opinions as you do. Generally, at the college where I teach, instructors are well-insulated against these types of complaints and given free reign, regardless of the number of complaints.
I disagree and here's why. In healthcare, as caregivers of any kind, we are NEVER to give our opinion on personal matters. In fact, just the opposite. Whether we agree or not, we are to support the patient in every way so that they are in an environment of comfort. As a nurse, she KNOWS this, and in that way, she crossed the line.
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We're two weeks into nursing school and all of us are struggling with one of our teachers. At first, we thought she was unprepared because she is new so we were giving her the benefit of the doubt, allowing her time to get into it. On that part, she seems to be getting better. However, twice now, she's crossed a line and we're all not quite sure what to make of it.
Yesterday, she started telling us about the Healthy People 2010 project by the DHHS. And the lecture began... Hooooooooo boy! She went for an hour on a political and religious rant! She gave us all of her opinions on government and what's happening in our country based on her understanding of Islam. She had the gall to say that all Muslims are Jihadists and followed that up by saying, "Oh, if there are any Muslims in the room, you know I'm right." She was also doing this all in the name of Christianity. :cursing: :svengo:
At one point I knew if I didn't walk away, I'd lose it so I left the class and took a walk for about ten minutes. I returned to finish the class and by that time, she had moved on. At the break, the class broke off into their groups but at each one, they (we) were all talking about how badly she crossed the line and people were talking about reporting her to the administration. During our next class, someone came to me and told me that they DID report her, and later I saw the teacher in the Asst. Dir. office.
In my opinion, she crossed a major line but because of my history of allowing my mouth to get me into trouble, I stayed quiet. I'm hoping to see something change over the next week and then if it doesn't, I'll speak up. But WWYD?
I have to add, I am SO grateful for this board because of the diversity. When she started talking about the Muslims in the way she did, I immediately thought of this board and the wonderful people here. :)
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I can't remember the exact words from the conversation the other day but it was a question my dd was asking and she used two shortened words like 'totes' & 'adorbs' for totally and adorable. I replied, "You want to ask that again using real words?" The kids know this drives me nuts so now they do it on purpose. :lol:
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From the US and say, "Two hundred fifty three." And it's a secret pet peeve of mine to hear the 'and'. I had a math teacher specifically teach us NOT to use it. :)
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From one mom with a sensory kid to another :grouphug: DD12 is super picky still. Our biggest battle now is over cooked vegetables. Imo, keep making dinners you want to see him try and let the rest go. However, maybe see if he can do smoothies with all that fruit he likes. Any chance you can make them green and get those liquid vitamins into him? Dd's pickiness got a little better after our naturopath tested her and prescribed specific supplements for her but it's still hard to watch her push away food.
On a side note, I was just as picky but now I love a lot of things my mom was always trying to get me to eat. Most of my food issues are sensory as well.
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Go to school, homework this afternoon, bake dd's birthday cake for tomorrow, wrap presents. Going on >5 hrs of sleep after working last night. I have no idea how I'm going to do this!
Have a great day!
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Why do you want to get rid of your Yukon?
We have a 2004 Toyota Sequoia and it runs like the day we bought it and has 150K miles. We love it and plan to drive it until 2024.
Dawn
It's a Yukon Denali XL and it's not only really big but also very expensive. We're waffling back and forth about getting rid of it. It would be easier to just keep it and deal with selling it next year but then we still have the gas and payment expense. For the size, it's en excellent vehicle.
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How much are you wanting to spend? How many must you seat?
We need at least five seats and want to spend $10,000 or less.
Fasting question
in Exploring Orthodox Christianity
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As always, Orthodox6, your posts draw me in. :) The only thing I have to add to this conversation is that as an inquirer, I realize it is very difficult to step in slowly. For a great many people in the throws of discovering Orthodoxy, fasting (the food part) becomes one of the bigger focuses. It IS important, but it is NOT all. It's even more difficult, imo, if you're discovering it during or shortly before Great Lent. The best advice I was given as a new inquirer was to talk to my priest. I was a bit stubborn in this regard and tried to go *all in*. While I do believe I experienced the purpose of the fast at that time, I also fell flat on my face. Lord have mercy! Best wishes to you as you step into Orthodoxy. :)