Changing Denominations

[Dimples]

Originally Posted by Rhoni

Dimples,

I am not the only one who talks about cutish practices but because of the number of my posts and the directness of my posts - I am singled out more. There are many people who love me who lurk, and many people that want or predict my downfall who do the same.

I post under my name and do not hide from issues, mine or others unlike some who post under psuedo-names and say things they wouldn't say if everyone knew who they were.

Blessings, Rhoni

It is obvious to me, one who watches more than plays with the group.

If the sister is offended, there are many other chances around here then just you.

[Rhoni]

Originally Posted by Barb

LOL!! First, Rhonda and I have been friends for a few years now. We have met face to face, broken bread, know each other's families, had many phone conversations, exchanged gifts...get the picture?!

So if I read or comment on her posts, so what?! She has read mine and commented on them in the past...no biggie...

That's the "personal interest." No hidden agenda.

As for the statements Rhoni has made being made by others...I don't read this board 24/7, so the posts of others have passed me by.

Sorry if that offends you, and I promise to call out the next one I read...hope this response is sufficient...

That is right...Barb and I are friends . We agree to disagree at times, and even get on each other's last nerve from time to time - but I love her and she loves me and I depend upon her prayers.

Blessings, Rhoni

[Rhoni]

Originally Posted by Dimples

It is obvious to me who watches more than plays with the group.

If the sister is offended, there are many other chances around here then just you.

Dimples,

Thank you. I appreciate your observations and do wish at times someone else would get picked on or called out...but today my nerves are stable...tomorrow I may have a break down...but such is life.

I just love dimples

Blessings, Rhoni

[Bullwinkle]

Originally Posted by Rhoni

Barb,
Your definition of 'showing respect' would be to alter the way I am and I can't do this. Do I love you? Yes. Do I respect you? Yes.

I am tired of apologizing for who I am and the way I react to things. God made me this way and if he truly makes no mistakes then I have a purpose to accomplish.

My purpose may just to make people think about who and what they follow. I cannot be who you think I should be. I DO NOT APO0LOGIZE FOR WHO I AM.

Respectfully,
Rhoni

Is someone else writing as Rhoni?
No certified counselor would write the part in red. Reactions are learned behaviour and shouldn't be blamed on God.

[Dimples]

Originally Posted by Rhoni

Dimples,

Thank you. I appreciate your observations and do wish at times someone else would get picked on or called out...but today my nerves are stable...tomorrow I may have a break down...but such is life.

I just love dimples

Blessings, Rhoni

The only dimples I have are on my golf balls.

[Barb]

Originally Posted by Rhoni

Barb,
Your definition of 'showing respect' would be to alter the way I am and I can't do this. Do I love you? Yes. Do I respect you? Yes.

I am tired of apologizing for who I am and the way I react to things. God made me this way and if he truly makes no mistakes then I have a purpose to accomplish.

My purpose may just to make people think about who and what they follow. I cannot be who you think I should be. I DO NOT APO0LOGIZE FOR WHO I AM.

Respectfully,
Rhoni

I'm not asking you to change the way you are...a person can't do that just because someone asks them to.

All I'm saying is you may have some valid points that are lost in the presentation. A softer tone would go a long way, sis...that's the respect I'm talking about.

When I met you, you wore slacks, had on light makeup, and your hair was cut. I never ONCE thought you were a backslidden liberal, or that you had 'gone Charismatic', or anything other than who you are.

Further, had I dared to think those things, I never would have said them on this or any other forum.

I'm just asking the same respect from you, and anyone else.

[Barb]

Originally Posted by Dimples

It is obvious to me who watches more than plays with the group.

If the sister is offended, there are many other chances around here then just you.

Again LOL!! I have played with the group far longer than I probably should have.

You need to pay more attention...

[Dimples]

Originally Posted by Barb

Again LOL!! I have played with the group far longer than I probably should have.

You need to pay more attention...

I was speaking of myself.

[Michlow]

Originally Posted by Bullwinkle

Is someone else writing as Rhoni?
No certified counselor would write the part in red. Reactions are learned behaviour and shouldn't be blamed on God.

It strikes me when reading this, that we expect so much more from counselors / therapists then we do from anyone else.

Do we expect our medical doctors to never get sick? Dentists to never forget to floss? Mechanic's cars to never break down?

Rhoni's a therapist, yes. But she's also just a person. Like all of us, she is alternately wise and foolish, good and bad, rational and emotional, perceptive and blind....and so on.

[Bullwinkle]

Originally Posted by Michlow

It strikes me when reading this, that we expect so much more from counselors / therapists then we do from anyone else.

Do we expect our medical doctors to never get sick? Dentists to never forget to floss? Mechanic's cars to never break down?

Rhoni's a therapist, yes. But she's also just a person. Like all of us, she is alternately wise and foolish, good and bad, rational and emotional, perceptive and blind....and so on.

What we do expect is for them to post up to their level of knowledge instead of excusing behaviour.