How Do You Feel Today? v4

Avatar · Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2018 5:09 am Post subject:

Well, it's true what they say...you can't choose your family. (And I should know. Very Happy

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At least it's Friday. Very Happy

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Sorus · Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:11 pm Post subject:

True on both counts.

And like I said, I've mostly made my peace with it. It would definitely make stuff like Facebook very awkward though - I know people in my situation who have separate accounts to juggle the whole friends vs. family thing - which still seems risky. I know I'd end up posting something on the wrong one.
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Savor Dam · Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2018 12:12 am Post subject:

So true.

I've intentionally not accepted FB friend requests from some relatives, in-laws, and former Scouting associates because Dam-sel, Menolly, and I are fairly open (no TMI, of course) about our household structure, and there are folks who just would not understand.

We are what we are, but not everyone is ready to accept that. Too bad, since each of us is happier and socially better adjusted than before. We want to represent and help gain acceptance for this kind of structure, but we won't be martyrs to do so.
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Have patience with everything unresolved in your heart and to try to love the questions themselves as if they were locked rooms or books written in a very foreign language. Don't search for the answers, which could not be given to you now, because you would not be able to live them. And the point is, to live everything. Live the questions now. Perhaps then, someday far in the future, you will gradually, without even noticing it, live your way into the answer.
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Skyweir · Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2018 1:35 am Post subject:

Well youre pioneers of your own structure. Its good that you embrace that and have each other. Thats your family unit. And family units come in all shapes and sizes.
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Sorus · Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2018 4:11 am Post subject:

It's really pretty amazing how far we've come just in the past few years in terms of not caring what consenting adults do among themselves and whatnot, but we're not all the way there yet.
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Skyweir · Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2018 4:50 am Post subject:

No .. youre right Sors .. were not all the way there yet .. the hardest part of getting there is the journey. I always hope that as humans enlightenment is a big part of that journey and for some I think it is .. but for others .. not so much 🤷‍♀️

And yet we still must push on .. progress is not a static concept .. and it is very much a verb .. which denotes .. doing .. and effort and movement ..

There is hope for us yet
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Cord Hurn · Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2018 6:38 pm Post subject:

Skyweir · Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 1:39 am Post subject:

You are most welcome Laughing

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hierachy · Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 11:05 am Post subject:

Feeling pretty good.

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Skyweir · Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2018 1:04 am Post subject:

Skyweir · Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2018 1:23 am Post subject:

Linna .. Hahahahaha you made me laugh out loud .. youre so funny about Facey cos youre not particularly that active on Facebook anyhow Hysterical

As to that lady .. she makes a good point I believe, but there are Christians and Christians. I have experienced pushback from within my Christian community to show any kindness to a person outside of our insular community. I always found this rather shocking. And then there was a process whereby a sense of deservingness was applied. Rolling Eyes

And a long raft of questions about the individual in questions need Rolling Eyes

Did they bring it on themselves, what do they want, is it what they truly need, how will we assist, how will we avoid "the appearance of evil" etc.

Ive also seen great generosity of spirit shown by Christian families .. to be fair .. as well. So it really comes down to the individual I think.

But as a block of humans .. I can see where she is coming from.

And it is a great shame imho .. and sometimes I wonder what their Christ would think of such narrow expressions of charity or their lack thereof.

Though I understand too that to some humans opening their homes to strangers isnt a thing most are comfortable with doing .. and I totally get that too.

Our home was always open .. and some did take advantage of that .. in not a good way. 🤷‍♀️ so mayhap it be a bit of a gamble, but hopefully there is some benefit to someone truly seeking strengthening and support.
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Avatar · Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2018 5:05 am Post subject:

Nice to see you around Hier. Very Happy

As for me, well, it's Monday...always a bit traumatic, what? Very Happy

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Skyweir · Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2018 6:35 am Post subject:

Busy day getting ready for my son, our daughter in law, who we adore and our 15 month old granddaughter. Shes sooo adorable.. cant wait .. so much to do between Animal Minding jobs today .. mostly horses and doggos today 🤷‍♀️

Went to the wood mill to get more wood ... cos freezing. So we got all that to unload when we finally get home.
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Avatar · Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2018 5:14 am Post subject:

Where is everybody? Very Happy

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Skyweir · Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:45 am Post subject:

Im guessing with summer up north .. most Watchers are at the beach, sunning themselves, all night partying and the like .. cos summer Wink

As for us down south .. winter .. so indoors every night .. mostly .. so yeah .. some maybe by hibernating from the cold and frosts .. 🤷‍♀️
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Sorus · Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:52 pm Post subject:

I'm not on the beach or hibernating, though if those are the only options, I will choose hibernation. It isn't particularly cold here; I'm just rather tired.
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Skyweir · Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2018 2:53 am Post subject:

LOL .. I think we can accord you a broader array of options 😂 but hibernation is a sound approach to tiredness and exhaustion Wink

Well we talked all night to the wee hours of the morning .. and it was soo fun. And its soooo awesome to spend time with my granbaby girl .. a pic of which I have tried to upload to the Motley Crew but 🤷‍♀️not been able to at this point. I dont really know why .. cos I was able to upload other pics 🤷‍♀️ But Ive not been able to upload since a month or so ago 🤷‍♀️

Anyhoo .. Ive got the kids till Friday when they leave us to go to our daughter in Canberra. Time seem to be flying by .. everyone is having a nap now. We were up till about 3am this morning chatting, and when Alex went to bed, Riley woke up and was up till 7am .. so no one has really had any sleep .. as weve been playing with Riley to keep her happy .. shes just gone to sleep now.

Its sunny today .. but there is quite an icy wind .. Alex has been out with his drone collecting footage so that was fun. I love the aerial imagery .. very cool.
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Avatar · Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2018 6:01 am Post subject:

I could do with a bit of hibernating myself to be honest.

I uploaded your pic Sky. Dimensions were not within parameters accepted by by the board. Very Happy

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