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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2021 10:41:49 GMT
Hi all,
I'm a real mess these days.
Lockdown, extenuated by even greater constraint necessitated by the need to shield Christine whilst she's so vulnerable to any infection, leaves me little more than a 'cabbage'.... Just no longer any way that I can feed my extremely proactive creative impulse.
Rejoining SiT2 has been a great disappointment....I was hoping for more interaction from Helen, Amadeus, Ivor, Rita, and Poppy.
In the end I've had to resort to updating my calling card, and adding pictures and headings to an old blogspot which had never got beyond its heading of 'God of the Universe'. But in doing so I got carried away with criticism of the very faith that I 'think' underpins my life, and doing that even begins to threaten such underpinning.
You'll see what I mean if you take a peep at imposibletoname.blogspot.com/
Now how's that for an utter 'backslide'.... the result of thinking too hard about those who, by reason of geographical isolation, premature death, or mental incapacity, never get the chance to embrace what mainstream evangelical Christianity insists is the one and only way to 'saving faith'.
Mike.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2021 14:04:57 GMT
In desperation to occupy my idle days I'm shortly going to try my hand at baking a cake.
I hate strong Xmas pudding types of cake; preferring a light mix with very large, soft raisins and glace cherries.
Anyone got such a recipe?
Mike.
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Post by james on Feb 5, 2021 15:38:51 GMT
Sorry to be told we have not lived up to expectation, as my old school report said "can do better".
Not sure how to encourage those to become involved that are living busy lives. Could be that forum life comes way down on peoples scale of importance as they seek to negotiate the working day, family life, and lockdown restrictions and most importantly their own health.
We all have to learn patience Mike, meanwhile enjoy the cake making.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2021 16:06:33 GMT
'Nail on the head' there James.
My needs, being in such imposed totally inactive isolation, is for a very high level of interaction on the internet.
But whereas that was in abundance with Christianity Board, it came with unacceptable (for me) abrasive controversy.
So I hoped to avoid that with SiT2 but, as you point out, the rest of the membership do have active daily lives to lead.
Meantime a lifeline has just been thrown to me.
I'm invited to apply to make regular tuitional blog articles to the Ken Bromley Art Supplies magazine....If accepted that will keep me occupied with something that I would really enjoy.
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Post by Dave on Feb 5, 2021 17:17:42 GMT
'I'm a mess' seems an apropos heading Mike, as I'm oft to quote, 'he who expects nothing is never disappointed' The judging of others for my 'lack' is a messy way of looking at my 'life' as we have it in todays climate, but I am heartened to read that fulfillment has arrived from the art world which I'm sure will be blessed by having your input. As for myself, I enjoyed our little interaction, and as the song says, "Our HOPE is built on nothing less than------" One for the books, your little foray has FINALLY got me to be able to post songs, to which I thank you for Mike, so all has not been in vain  . Keep sweet, and we continue in prayer for you and your household, see you in the 'plan'. |
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Post by ritab on Feb 6, 2021 6:20:18 GMT
Hi Mike,
Sorry Mike but I haven’t stopped working throughout the pandemic, I also have the responsibility of keeping my dad safe, thats been a challenge with covid coming into the care home, more so as I am the only one going into his home. That responsibility weighs heavy on my mind at times. also with Dan.
I am not sure any of us can fulfil your expectations as undoubtably we always seem to let you down, the problem is you don’t give us the script you want us to follow. You join, you leave forums, usually in a huff of disappointment , say things and then come back and expect everyone to be in the same place. You obviously have an inner need that is beyond us to meet ,otherwise you would never have left the community when we were all together and active.
I have friends on three different forums right now and it’s a struggle to really be a part of any to the degree that I would like, having said that I must admit that this place is always a place where I know I am amongst friends, I can say wacky things and not be bounced on. Often as not though I feel as if I am intruding on private conversations, so I just read, but I enjoy eavesdropping xx
I haven’t been good myself through the lockdowns , even when working it takes its toll. We have all had enough , I miss seeing my children and friends. However I am grateful for the normality of work and do count it as a blessing, although sometimes it’s a pain.
I cannot promise to be more active here,or anywhere else really, I can’t live up to someone else’s expectations at the moment, it’s beyond me. It’s been a hard month and it’s knocked me for six.
Mike, I have discovered with my own needs that when it never seems to be met through human connections then it must simply be a spiritual issue that only the Lord can meet, or a barrier that only the Lord can break down. I am only too aware that the issue often lies within me, and not others.
Rita
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2021 8:17:52 GMT
Thanks Rita, my problem just has to be ME....everyone, including myself, knows that to be the case.
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Post by james on Feb 6, 2021 14:42:54 GMT
Rita, not private conversations, that’s why it’s open for all to read on a forum. I get what you mean though, I sometimes want to add to a thread but feel that anything I write will derail what has gone before.
Well then Mike any news on the tutorials that you mentioned? Did your cake pass the Christine test?
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Post by Dave on Feb 6, 2021 17:30:34 GMT
We used to sing a song.
'I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God'
and the last verse went;
From the door of an orphanage to the house of a King,
No longer an outcast, a new song I sing,
From rags unto riches, from the weak to the strong,
I'm not worthy to be here, but praise God I belong!!!!
Mike all of us as 'site dwellers' constitute a little of the greater family of God which is the body of Christ consisting of many members, acceptance via 'the Beloved'
As Kenny Rogers used to sing 'you got know when to hold them, know when to fold them'
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Post by ritab on Feb 7, 2021 8:09:36 GMT
Hi Mike,
I realise that you are frustrated and going through a difficult situation, so if my words were harsh, I apologise. I think the word ‘ great disappointment ‘ followed by the list of our names just hit a raw nerve yesterday. It was as if you were offloading that disappointment and making us all responsibility for it, or at least that is how it sounded.
I couldn’t just take a step back and not say something, but I do realise that the circumstance of lockdown are creating a bigger void for many, like yourself, so I apologise for being insensitive to that increase.
Rita
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Post by ritab on Feb 7, 2021 8:12:26 GMT
Hi James,
Yes, I realise that I am free to communicate on the forum. However You and Dave are family , so sometimes it’s feels as if you are having a ‘ family discussion ‘ ( if you know what I mean ) so it kind of feels like ‘ butting in ‘ ......not all the time though and often as not it’s the time factor that gets in the way of me posting.
Rita x
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2021 8:51:17 GMT
Hi James, Yes, I realise that I am free to communicate on the forum. However You and Dave are family , so sometimes it’s feels as if you are having a ‘ family discussion ‘ ( if you know what I mean ) so it kind of feels like ‘ butting in ‘ ......not all the time though and often as not it’s the time factor that gets in the way of me posting. Rita x
That's exactly how I feel.
Especially when Dave shortens so many words down to their initial letters which are only meaningful to those who might have been following or involving in his and James' intercommunications....makes one feel as if one doesn't 'belong'.
But it's a chicken or egg thing.....that arising as a result of no one else being involved, or no one else involving because of that 'family' thing.
Sometimes it gets a bit like 'Alexander's rag time band'. 
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2021 9:04:51 GMT
Hi Mike, I realise that you are frustrated and going through a difficult situation, so if my words were harsh, I apologise. I think the word ‘ great disappointment ‘ followed by the list of our names just hit a raw nerve yesterday. It was as if you were offloading that disappointment and making us all responsibility for it, or at least that is how it sounded. I couldn’t just take a step back and not say something, but I do realise that the circumstance of lockdown are creating a bigger void for many, like yourself, so I apologise for being insensitive to that increase. Rita  |
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Post by ritab on Feb 7, 2021 9:16:17 GMT
Hi James, Yes, I realise that I am free to communicate on the forum. However You and Dave are family , so sometimes it’s feels as if you are having a ‘ family discussion ‘ ( if you know what I mean ) so it kind of feels like ‘ butting in ‘ ......not all the time though and often as not it’s the time factor that gets in the way of me posting. Rita x
That's exactly how I feel.
Especially when Dave shortens so many words down to their initial letters which are only meaningful to those who might have been following or involving in his and James' intercommunications....makes one feel as if one doesn't 'belong'.
But it's a chicken or egg thing.....that arising as a result of no one else being involved, or no one else involving because of that 'family' thing.
Sometimes it gets a bit like 'Alexander's rag time band'.
But I guess there's not enough members with time for 'instant' interaction for it to be otherwise. Hi Mike, I don’t actually see it as a problem, and certainly do not see it as ‘ Alexander’s ragtime band ‘ given that so many of us are not communicating on this forum, then what are James and Dave to do, ignore the family ties and common ground. If Sarah was on the forum I would equally chat about family things. The onus is on us to be more pro active , not for them to stop having conversations xxxx Rita |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2021 9:19:11 GMT
Well then Mike any news on the tutorials that you mentioned? Did your cake pass the Christine test?
It's weird how I hardly give a damn on what I say provided I'm getting a kick out of showing off the visuals.
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