A thought for Christmas
#21
12-23-2007, 12:37 PM
Slim: Just a point of correction. It was MACKMAN, not MACK2, that made that post! :lol:
Mackman is the guy who went to sea for awhile on a tugboat. :lol: Mack2 is the kid in North Carolina who thinks I'm a Yankee! :wink: Carry on! :wink:
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#22
12-23-2007, 12:41 PM
Originally Posted by golfhobo
Slim: Just a point of correction. It was MACKMAN, not MACK2, that made that post! :lol:
Mackman is the guy who went to sea for awhile on a tugboat. :lol: Mack2 is the kid in North Carolina who thinks I'm a Yankee! :wink: Carry on! :wink:  ops: Sorry Mackman, My apologies.. But the essense is still there!!
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#23
12-23-2007, 12:44 PM
Slim: Just a point of correction. It was MACKMAN, not MACK2, that made that post!
Mackman is the guy who went to sea for awhile on a tugboat. Mack2 is the kid in North Carolina who thinks I'm a Yankee! Carry on! I did address it to mack2, but he didn't even say anythign :lol: :lol: tears rolling.. That is funny! :lol: :lol:
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#24
12-23-2007, 12:45 PM
Originally Posted by golfhobo
Hobo-
For a person of liberal persuasion, you sound very "Christian". I don't know if you understand what I am trying to say here. Apparently NOT! :lol: Are you saying that Liberals can't be Christians? :shock: Look up the word Liberal in the dictionary. Then look up Conservative. I did that recently, and by MY interpretation, it seems Jesus was a Liberal! I went to church Friday night and I saw a girl on the side of the building smoking a cig. I later saw her in the church because I almost ran into her. About 1.5hrs later I saw her outside again and she looked cold. I wished I could of asked her if there was anything wrong. She didn't look homeless, just "lost". What stopped you? I have to echo Slim's question.... do you think smoking a cig made her a HEATHEN?? I wonder if somewhere, right now, she is talking with HER friends (by computer or around a barrel fire, and saying, "I saw a woman tonight before I went into church. I wanted to ask her for help, but she seemed so preoccupied by her family and all. Besides, why should SHE care about ME?" Now, I'm not saying this was the case. She may well have a better paying job than either of US. It's just a thought. What I meant was that for a liberal you sometimes sound "Christian" because all Christians are conservatives. Therefore you sound like a conservative sometimes. NO - I don't think her a heathen for smoking because I just admitted that I smoke when I feel the need. Just like now :wink: NOW about not talking to her. When was the last time you tried to keep track of a 2yr. old boy who loves to explore? Babysit my son for a while and we'll see how long you last.
#25
12-23-2007, 01:39 PM
Originally Posted by mommee
OK here we go:
What I meant was that for a liberal you sometimes sound "Christian" because all Christians are conservatives. Therefore you sound like a conservative sometimes. WHAT???? :shock: All Christians are Conservatives? :shock: :lol: You're not SERIOUS, are you?? NO - I don't think her a heathen for smoking because I just admitted that I smoke when I feel the need. Just like now :wink: I was composing my post while you were having a smoke and admitting to it! :wink: NOW about not talking to her. When was the last time you tried to keep track of a 2yr. old boy who loves to explore? Babysit my son for a while and we'll see how long you last. Well..... it's been about 25 years since I had a 2 yr old..... a GIRL (with an ATTITUDE like ALL women! :wink: ) But, I grew up in a church! At 2 yrs old, I'm SURE I got away from my Mom every now and then to "explore" such things as the Baptistry, and the basement! Of course, back THEN, it was SAFE in a Church! :lol: Seriously though, that's just an excuse.... and you KNOW it! I DID mention your "family responsibilities" in my post. I'm NOT "preaching" at you Mommee...... I've been in the same boat many times myself! Thinking LATER that I WISH I'd gone out of my way to ask another soul if they needed help. YOU told a story that tugged at my heart. Wot posted a picture that did the same. "I" have nothing to offer but words and thoughts. And at THIS time of year, they run DEEP and "religious." I'd be LYING if I said that I didn't know WHY! That "girl" could have been my daughter. Surely, she was NOT..... but I have no way of knowing! YOU told the story of the girl who made YOU think. I only gave my thoughts on WHY it made you "think." Have you ever heard the country Christmas song "The Christmas Guest?" It is powerful! Based on the Biblical scriptures about "three times I came to your door." I heard it on the way home last week, and your story reminded me of it. (as did the earlier part of this thread!) I'm not sure WHY you felt the need to TELL it..... but I KNOW why I needed to HEAR it! And I THANK you for sharing it!
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#26
12-23-2007, 02:21 PM
Well..... it's been about 25 years since I had a 2 yr old..... a GIRL (with an ATTITUDE like ALL women! ) But, I grew up in a church! At 2 yrs old, I'm SURE I got away from my Mom every now and then to "explore" such things as the Baptistry, and the basement! Of course, back THEN, it was SAFE in a Church!
Seriously though, that's just an excuse.... and you KNOW it! I DID mention your "family responsibilities" in my post. I'm NOT "preaching" at you Mommee...... I've been in the same boat many times myself! Thinking LATER that I WISH I'd gone out of my way to ask another soul if they needed help. Never heard that country song. I don't like country. :wink: I listen to what some would refer to as the devil's music-very dark things sometimes.
#27
12-23-2007, 02:54 PM
From the other side of the fence... I have been homeless with 3 small children and a lazy ex who just wouldnt work, expected everyone else around to take care of us and wouldnt let me work. (hence a few of the many reasons he's the ex) anyhoo.... i would have been grateful for the cab of a truck to sleep in then as it was a 5-man tent in a campground in Soldotna AK in April was home. I tried very hard to make it an advenure for the kids but that was one of worst experiences of my life. Now days i help anyone i can and leave it up to God to sort out who's the scammers and whos not
#28
12-23-2007, 03:48 PM
Originally Posted by kahlana
From the other side of the fence... I have been homeless with 3 small children and a lazy ex who just wouldnt work, expected everyone else around to take care of us and wouldnt let me work. (hence a few of the many reasons he's the ex) anyhoo.... i would have been grateful for the cab of a truck to sleep in then as it was a 5-man tent in a campground in Soldotna AK in April was home. I tried very hard to make it an advenure for the kids but that was one of worst experiences of my life. Now days i help anyone i can and leave it up to God to sort out who's the scammers and whos not
#29
12-23-2007, 04:27 PM
Originally Posted by mommee
Well..... it's been about 25 years since I had a 2 yr old..... a GIRL (with an ATTITUDE like ALL women! ) But, I grew up in a church! At 2 yrs old, I'm SURE I got away from my Mom every now and then to "explore" such things as the Baptistry, and the basement! Of course, back THEN, it was SAFE in a Church!
Seriously though, that's just an excuse.... and you KNOW it! I DID mention your "family responsibilities" in my post. I'm NOT "preaching" at you Mommee...... I've been in the same boat many times myself! Thinking LATER that I WISH I'd gone out of my way to ask another soul if they needed help. Never heard that country song. I don't like country. :wink: I listen to what some would refer to as the devil's music-very dark things sometimes. IF you believed that God wanted you to approach the girl, then you would have to believe that God would hold YOU and your CHILD under his protection. That's just the way I see it. I'm not trying to tell you what you SHOULD have done, Mommee. But, I'm not buying what you say you COULDN'T have done. Just won't wash with me. You DID what you did, and you don't have to answer to ME for it! As I said, I've done the same thing with LESS rationale than you had. Chances are, the girl had NO problem, and just wanted to have a smoke before Mass! Maybe, she was just waiting for a RIDE to come get her, and was perplexed that it hadn't arrived yet. I'm sure it is nothing that you should worry yourself over! But, you'll never KNOW..... will you? Remember.... YOU brought it up! It was YOUR "Christmas thought." Perhaps, one that was evoked by Wot's picture. It pleases me to know that there are others who have "similar" Christmas thoughts as mine. But, I never intended to impose MY convictions on you. I only wanted you to KNOW how I thought about YOUR story..... and to LEARN about YOUR thoughts. That's what I "do." Well..... THAT and drive a truck! :lol:
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#30
12-23-2007, 05:05 PM
Originally Posted by mommee
Originally Posted by kahlana
From the other side of the fence... I have been homeless with 3 small children and a lazy ex who just wouldnt work, expected everyone else around to take care of us and wouldnt let me work. (hence a few of the many reasons he's the ex) anyhoo.... i would have been grateful for the cab of a truck to sleep in then as it was a 5-man tent in a campground in Soldotna AK in April was home. I tried very hard to make it an advenure for the kids but that was one of worst experiences of my life. Now days i help anyone i can and leave it up to God to sort out who's the scammers and whos not
ops: ) sometimes it isnt the fault of the homeless person that they are homeless. Its not up to me to figure out who is and who isnt homeless through no fault of their own. If i feel compelled to help and i have the means I'm more than willing to help. Hey its only money... i can always get more right? :lol: No offense was meant at all. And I hoep you and your family have an awesome Christmas |
