*shrugs*
Well, I don't know what to say...but I think the term "HELP" comes into it somewhere, and my parents being the subject. They think that I am being brainwashed and stuff and they knew it right from the very beginning, and the visit didnt help whatsoever and it s all just so annoying!!!!!!!!!!! I don't know whether to hit something or cry!!! They just don't see that it's my choice, going to whitestone and the JA and moving into community and stuff like that. They just don't seem to get it, and right now, I don't know what to do about it. I feel like I want to give up and collapse. But I don't want to do it here, I want to do it at White Stone. So... help anyone?? *cries*
posted by Andy at 11:43 pm
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remember home is where the heart is
oy andrew, thats my saying! anyway, my mum was worried about that when i first wanted to go on a sunday, so she came with me. shes been ok since. she doesnt always like it when im there more often than im at house, but with some small compromises, it works. hey, my mums even talking about 'at the end of the summer, when youve moved to whitestone....' lol :D:D:D im sure she'll come round to the idea, but its going to be hard in the mean time. sometimes you have to give up stuff at whitestone to show her that they dont have a hold on you(i know n u know that w/s doesnt, but she obviously needs to be shown that) bless ya bro
AHH BLESS U LITTLE SWEETIE U DEFINTITY LOVE WHITESTONE
Parents need to know that you're happy. It's important to them. They love you. Keep telling them that you're happy.
Also, be patient. It will take time for them to see that actually all is well.
Well...family problems always get in the way
And we must make sure we invite them round again... and I guess they should be invited to your baptism.
I rememer a big issue for my mum was the first time I didn't go home for Christmas. I knew I needed to take a stand on that one, but she was hugely upset (sobbing on the phone) and I was very cut up about it. But it was very necessary. Now, ten years on, she knows that I love her ever so much, but she also knows that I'm deeply committed to Jesus and to the church and that that will mean I'm not always fully 'available' to her. I'm glad now for those early 'crunches' - in the long run, they saved a lot of heartache that would have happened if I'd strung everything out.
Praying for you, Andy. You might find encouragement from reading about some of Jesus' tensions with his own family (Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 3:21 & 31-35, Luke 8:19-21). They didn't get it at first - but in time they did (Acts 1:14). Patience pays off. Don't stop loving your parents and talking to them. But don't let them stop or slow you in your pursuit of God and the kingdom of Jesus.
Ha ha ha more family proplems keep them coming. They will learn soon enough and so will you.
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