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No. Never! I'm not one for the whole guilt thing. In my heart, I would be so sad. I am still trying to adjust to summer camps. ;) But, that is my deal and I will work through the whole empty nest thing when the time comes.
I think it's only natural for children to be adventurous and find their own way. I only want the best for them. Wherever that may be! :001_smile:
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I didn't read the other replies so pls forgive me if this is redundant.
I would absolutely not go back. The conversations with the children would be enough to make me walk. However, the teachers leaving the class and not 'teaching' would be a big problem too. Your dc are old enough to be engaged and learning something in their class. I would simply follow up with the church (if you want) and let them know about the situations that bothered you. Hopefully, they will investigate and try to offer some more supervision in the classrooms.
You certainly can't change the conduct of children and what they are learning from home, but I do think that a LOT of that can be minimized if the children are fully engaged and not having too much social time on their own.
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another neat option for floors, if you have concrete, acid treatments. They are realllly cool. You can do all kinds of really neat things on concrete now.
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Very sorry!!:grouphug:
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Maybe spoiled is an attitude of sorts? A child or adult that is given more than they need (over indulged) and still wanting more and more, unsatisfied with their belongings. It seems your mom was referring to the fact that you had more than you needed (possibly over indulged) b/c in her mind, you didn't seem appreciative.
I think it was a common expression of that time. I doubt seriously your mom meant is as it probably sounded. Their can be some guilt for having 'more than' you might need.
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No, 3 before my 5 year old was born, and one before my 2 year old was.
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I hope all is well and you have no worries!
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I've only found Xanax to be helpful.
I'm really sorry. That is the worst feeling in the world.
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four miscarriages recently? I mean, since your last baby?
I'm sure there is nothing to worry about. :grouphug:
How exciting! I hope this is good news!!!
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Last week, my adorable two and a half yr old looked straight at me while playing on my bed and said, "Are you my conscience, mommy?"
Of course, I said, 'what?!' and he repeated the question exactly as above. It took me about two seconds to realize that he was quoting NEMO!
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For a few seconds, I thought we might need some therapy!:D
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I really understand how you are feeling! I'm sorry. I know you want everything back in its place and some peace b/f the baby comes!
No real advice...just a big :grouphug:
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I'm so sorry! I can only imagine how tragic this is for you and your family!
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I had this with every pregnancy. It was very diff. with each one. My second one was lots of pain and discomfort and heavy bleeding. He was more than the others. I've had two miscarriages that started out just like all of my other pregnancies. What I noticed with the miscarriages is once the bleeding started it just got progressively worse. With each of my full term preg's, I would cramp and bleed but it would stop.
Try not to worry excessively. I know that it really hard. :grouphug::grouphug: Best of wishes for your appt.
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I find it interesting the lack of tolerance found in this thread! Have we gotten so sensitive that our children can't handle a few light hearted questions from an old lady? Really? Give me a break! How rude! That's all it is...simply rude!
There is no excuse for his behavior, period. My children are asked questions all the time and i know it makes them uncomfortable at times, but they are always kind to ppl when they talk with them. It's a sad day when a child can be so obviously rude to an adult and the popular opinion is to say that the lady was at fault b/c she invaded his personal time and space. Wow! Just wow!
As for the pushing of the child, I would have walked right over to him and looked him right in the eyeballs and told him he is NOT to lay hands on my child again. Then, I would have walked right over to his parents and told them that he just pushed my two yr old and they need to watch their child.
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Yes! Me too! :blushing::blush:
Does a church parking lot count? It was not our church if that helps one way or the other.50 shades was after our exploration into fun so it did not inspire anything new. But if walls could talk:blushing:
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Understood. Whatever you 'use' to obtain your substainable strength- God's speed! I should not assume you are gaining that from the Bible. That was my bad. As a Christian, I believe that the Bible *is* God's living word. When reading it, the breath of life is in action and the Spirit of God is with us.
Cults do have the Bible. True. There are a lot of false prophets out there. The Bible warns us of this as well. That's why we are to study God's word. Not to lean on man's (or our own) understanding but our Father's. In other words, test our teachers, and not be sheep to the slaughter. This often happens when ppl stop reading the Bible for themselves and start following man's teachings.
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My original point being that we have to access control over ourselves. There seems to be a discrepancy in what we can and cannot control. My original comment was with regards to addiction and our perception that those that live with them are doomed to a life of constant suffering. I would like to just offer up that conquering our addictions and taking control is quite liberating and edifying. You actually GROW spiritually.
The purpose of the Bible is to testify Jesus Christ and lead us to Him. If we are not led to Him then our reading is useless. John 5:39-40. I used the Bible as a guide when I wasn't a Christian. The Bible does nothing without God's Spirit.I get very, very uncomfortable when I see people praising the Bible. "The Bible brings me such comfort." I saw someone post a Bible hugging someone in a picture... I see people saying that we should get our answers from the Bible... etc. NO! Don't you see? The cults have the Bible. They are missing God's Spirit. Scriptures that Christians post to give comfort didn't do much for me, they didn'tring true. God was not there to help me. I was alone. He was not leading me by still waters. He was not giving me strength.
But with God's Spirit that does change. The Bible does bring comfort. His Spirit bears witness with my spirit as to the meaning. My spirit sings with communion with Him and our spirits rise together inside me. And yes! He does lead me, comfort me, strengthen me just as the scriptures say... I know that those who have not experienced the Bible without Him just don't understand.
If we are lead to Christ, then we continue reading, but His Spirit teaches us. 1 John 2:23 His Spirit strengthens us, not the Bible.
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Of course you manage yourself! You do it every. single. day when you decide on whether or not you will behave properly or poorly. If you are a Christian, you will use the Bible as a guide and for substainable strength. However, you have to exercise control over your mind- at some point!
I am not picking on you, or assuming that you all disagree... just clarifying. But I do believe that the words in the Bible are from God. Taking God at His word has changed my life, and this rebirth has caused me to be MORE loving and LESS judgmental because I listen to Him and His Spirit instead of a church's interpretation.I can't manage myself. Fortunately I don't have to. I just have to fall on Jesus. Titus 3:3-5 and my joy comes from Him. Galatians 5:22
When I had religion but not Jesus, this is what I thought. Now I do have my best life now. Because communion with Christ is better than any human relationship. Because His Spirit provides everything He promised. Freedom, peace, love, joy, strength, help comfort... NOW. And I cannot overcome my sins without the help of His Spirit and I will not expect someone else to.
True, but the guilt is there for a reason... to bring us to Jesus. Galatians 3:24
:glare: I have never understood that. It still makes me mad.
But the whole world is condemned! It does not matter how much we try to do what is right, we will still be condemned. we can never follow enough rules to gain God's favor! It is impossible! John 3:18
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You were completely misquoted and understood. It was very obvious to me what you were saying. :grouphug:
Misquote often? I never said that God was going to take a sword to your family if you had a gay child. Jesus said that he came to bring a sword. Meaning that the Gospel itself will divide people. Some will accept and believe and others will not. That will be true even in families. If one of your children became a Christian and you did not there would be a "division" in your family. That would not mean that you do not continue to love one another just the same, but that that person's allegiance belonged to Christ.My oldest son is not a Christian (neither is his wife) and I love him (and her) dearly. They do not live their lives in accordance with our beliefs nor do they raise our grandchildren in our faith. That is their decision and we respect that. We do, however, continue to pray for them, love them, spend time with them, and enjoy them.
I'm sorry that you misunderstood (to whatever degree you did) the meaning of division.
Cindy
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I can't imagine hating anyone for their sexual orientation.
;) Just letting you know, as a Christian (of course I can't speak for all of them, but I suspect most would answer this way) I don't use any part of the Bible as justification to hate anyone. :001_smile: -
I very much disagree with this. I think that ppl that overcome addictions are very happy and live normal lives. It is the overcoming part that is the most liberating and freeing aspect of managing an addiction/problem. It is the purest refinement of one's self. The discipline to 'manage' ourselves. Once accomplished, you have a joy that only comes from within. A true strength and ultimate happiness. So many ppl feel that b/c someone has an addiction or problem that they are always destined to failure and a life of problems. That is just not true.
i am glad you said it...i was about to point it out and then noticed you recognized the shortcomings of your argument in your very next sentence. I dont see why "being gay" has to be considered a burden, a negative, nor why it is continually, almost instinctively being lumped with alcoholism, porn addiction, brain injuries.....it is our CULTURE that condemns these people, not God, not fate....outside of culture's condemnation, they could lead perfectly happy, normal lives. People who are brain injured, or alcoholic, owever, most likely can NOT.That is the difference.
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I'm not divorced, but I think this has always been a hard concept for me.
:grouphug::grouphug:For me, it was hard to admit "failure", and I missed the writing on the wall for a long time. I was used to overcoming challenges by being strong and persistent. However, it really does take two. And it is hard to admit the most wonderful thing that happened to you as an adult was really just a pointless waste of 14 years.
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My husband left yesterday after almost 20 yrs of marriage. I believe alcoholism, depression, and anxiety along with a refusal to seek treatement were involved on his part.
We struggled to leave each other for almost 2 yrs. The final straw was the third time I had to go to work the next day after being threatened with divorce over things such as my not allowing him to go to bars or the stress I caused him by discussing how I budgeted things for the month. The repeated roller coaster I guess was the last straw.
How am I going to cope financially? After the first divorce threat I got a job and enrolled in school. Now I will have to borrow against my retirement to pay for school. I have 1.5 yrs left. So far he's being very generous by allowing the girls and I to stay in the house rent free along with child support.
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So sorry, I remember you sharing your story several months ago. I hope that you are ok. I will continue to pray for you!
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Well, I'm not sure I can help, but I will try. I have been to all three. I think all of them are great choices, but they are very different. I think if it were me, I would probably try to do DC by itself. It's a large destination to try to share with all of the other ideas on your list. But, if you are laid back and don't mind not seeing everything, you could do it all. I guess it depends on your desire.
Gatlinburg will be very touristy with lots of fun things for the kids. I'm sure you could find Gem mining there, Dollywood, and tons of dinner theaters, etc.
Grandfather mtn might not be a week long vacation spot but something you do with Gatlinburg?? You could do some hiking and sight seeing.
DC is just a huge place. Lot's to do and see. I'm not sure I would want to rush a trip to DC with little preparation. But, I guess you could. You can stay in DC or just outside in Alexandria. The metro is awesome. You could look over some of the area attractions and just decide on the one's you want to make in THIS trip. DC is one of those places we go to every few yrs. If you can tell yourself that you don't have to do and see everything, you will be fine. It's a great family place and lots to do! Lots' of walking, history, walking, and more walking! IT's one of my favorite places...but, I think you need to know your kids and whether they will enjoy it. Mine love it. :001_smile:
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That would be fun to 'visit'... :D
Christian Kids Explore- science reviews?
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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I am considering this for my fourth grader. Can anyone give me their thoughts and opinions on this program? I just stumbled on it and it looks like a gentle approach for a beginning science student!
Thank you!