Thoughts, memes, etc
First off, hugs and happy thoughts for everyone who's been dealing with stuff recently. It seems like this is the season for stressful situations.
I've offered to pray for a few of you if you wanted it, and I've been thinking about that a bit recently. I know that not everyone believes what I do, and I know that for some people, the idea of being prayed for is either weird, creepy, pointless or downright offensive. (I used to be one of the people who thought it was completely pointless, and found it pretty weird.) So I'm always a bit hesitant to offer in case it's not cool with the person I'm offering it to. On the other hand, I believe that it works, and it's often one of the only things I can offer, apart from virtual hugs and good thoughts. Sometimes my sister, who's a total atheist and thinks I'm delusional, lets me pray for her in stressful circumstances because, in her words, 'it can't hurt'. I guess where I'm going with this is: a) if I offer to pray for you and you don't want me to, that's totally okay, just say so; b) if you find it upsetting/offensive/bad in any way, I'm really sorry, and you should say so so I can apologise and not do it again; c) if you want me to pray for you for anything, just ask :)
I'm off up north for Christmas tomorrow. I am so much more organised than last time, it's unreal. Otoh, I still have four more slippers to crochet, and that's assuming the two that I've finished actually fit their intended recipients. Otoh, I have completed: a clutch purse, a bangle, a fuzzy thing with eyes, and a jellyfish. Go me! Must take photos before I wrap them...
Also, via deeplyunhip, the Anonymous Holiday Love Meme, because everyone can do with a bit more love :)
Remember, if you want graphicsy gifts for the festive season, just ask! ( livejournal, dreamwidth)
I've offered to pray for a few of you if you wanted it, and I've been thinking about that a bit recently. I know that not everyone believes what I do, and I know that for some people, the idea of being prayed for is either weird, creepy, pointless or downright offensive. (I used to be one of the people who thought it was completely pointless, and found it pretty weird.) So I'm always a bit hesitant to offer in case it's not cool with the person I'm offering it to. On the other hand, I believe that it works, and it's often one of the only things I can offer, apart from virtual hugs and good thoughts. Sometimes my sister, who's a total atheist and thinks I'm delusional, lets me pray for her in stressful circumstances because, in her words, 'it can't hurt'. I guess where I'm going with this is: a) if I offer to pray for you and you don't want me to, that's totally okay, just say so; b) if you find it upsetting/offensive/bad in any way, I'm really sorry, and you should say so so I can apologise and not do it again; c) if you want me to pray for you for anything, just ask :)
I'm off up north for Christmas tomorrow. I am so much more organised than last time, it's unreal. Otoh, I still have four more slippers to crochet, and that's assuming the two that I've finished actually fit their intended recipients. Otoh, I have completed: a clutch purse, a bangle, a fuzzy thing with eyes, and a jellyfish. Go me! Must take photos before I wrap them...
Also, via deeplyunhip, the Anonymous Holiday Love Meme, because everyone can do with a bit more love :)
Remember, if you want graphicsy gifts for the festive season, just ask! ( livejournal, dreamwidth)