Gratitude, sorrow, and pain

[fimbrethil]

I am so grateful for my chosen family. I am grateful for the people here in LJ and in my daily life that accept me for who I am. I am grateful that my husband loves my daughter, that my daughter is a free spirit and that I have people like Harry and my dear friend Emily in my life. I am so glad that for every person who tells me that I am living my

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[guruwench]

Your aunt said what??? (rhetorical question) Good gravy, I think every 3-4 years is far too often for relatives such as she.

Bree did beautifully in telling the woman to mind her own beeswax, and I'm glad you all are able to see them for what they are, however hurtful it may be.

*hugs*

(And, since it's still today - happy father's day. :) )

[fimbrethil]

My mother's sister has been like this for a looong time. The thing is, I care about my Uncle and enjoy his company. He lives his faith without shoving it down the throats of others. I will miss him when I finally cut ties after my mom passes. I actually care for my Aunt as well but I cannot deal with her judgment every time we get together.

Thank you!

[virtualvirtue]

I'm so sorry you have to deal with things like that. I'm also glad that you have folks in your life that can show you that not all Christian folks are like that. I'm still trying to unpack in my mind some of the things I learned yesterday in the "new members" class at my church. It is a basic "What do we believe and practice?" in relation to Lutheranism at the church I'm going to. What floats immediately to mind is so opposite what your aunt told Bree about Liam...on alot of levels. Very difficult to articulate for me but I will try once I'm off the dehydration sickness.

[fimbrethil]

You're back! I'm very glad to see you have a new journal. :)

I am Lutheran and I struggle with what you said above quite often myself. I hope you are feeling better soon and i welcome discussion with you about beliefs and practice.

Again, it's good to see you.

[webzombi]

Helen, I adore you...and there is a reason for it.

Thank you.

[fimbrethil]

:)

You're welcome.

[delux_vivens]

he chose to die by not walking God's path the way He intended

I've got a path for her. Right here.

*seethes*

[fimbrethil]

Thank you, hon. And it makes no sense for me to address it with her because she just won't get that she said something wrong. I know you've encountered that nonsense too, in regards to other topics. Anyway, thanks for having my back.

[ext_232331]

I talked about my aunt (in my blog) today, and I sometimes allow myself to believe that my aunt was the worst aunt ever...

... not anymore. Yours is worse than mine.

Hugs, hun. I love you too.

[fimbrethil]

Thanks sweetie. I'll pop over and read what you wrote later today, when I get home from work. Hugs back at you.