I have had more people on my prayer list lately than I can ever remember having. Some are people who are having REAL problems, some are people who deal with normal day to day situations, but ALL are important. I have always journaled, and lately I've been spending some quiet time with God and prayer journaling. And I've learned a few things. One of the reason I stayed away from the board for a month is because I didn't like the person "Lhasa Lady" had turned into. Yes, some of the reason was the constant lunatic fringe that happens here with some people, but I found myself feeding into it and turning "Lhasa Lady" into a mean, confrontational bitch. I have to admit that I do find alot of people on this board very funny, and I get caught up in it alot. I love a quick witted person and there are so many on this board, it's a hoot to read some of the fights on this board. And then I find myself swept away in the moment and go off on my own bashing fest. Some people I have really had some fun picking on are Rose, Hilery Brock, and the new poster with the blue bengal kitten. Why? Just because they're different and have views that I don't have? I've gotten very personal with them - Rose in particular - and for that I apologise. God loves them JUST AS MUCH as He loves me. I can never expect that He will answer my prayers when I am slamming and being cruel to His children. If you were to meet me on the street, I think you would find me to be a kind and loving person - this is what my friends tell me - but you would never know it from some of my postings on the board. So, I am going to make an attempt to continue posting on this forum. If I find myself slipping back into my mean old "Lhasa" ways, I will know that this board is not good for me. It's so easy to fall into the enemy's trap and bulldoze people around. I really am easy prey for him on this board, and I don't want to be. I want to think that I can have clean fun here - without hurting anyone's feelings - and bring something useful to the forum. If I find the temptation too great to bash again, I will leave.
Let Him bless you today,
Barb

LL, I know what you mean, I have found myself getting curt and smart with someone too. I am not like that at all in "real life". I think it is because you can not see the other persons facial expression. I have been speaking with someone and seen a sad, or dissapointed look flash across their face when I did not realize what I had said to provoke it, but of course immediatly thought of what I said and what I could have said that was hurtful. On the internet we do not have that face to face ability to read each other. I think we tend to project onto others posts instead of understanding what they are intending to say, and we can not really know how our posts are impacting them. Thank you for this post, I have thought the exact same thing myself about my postings.

Lhasa Lady,
Thank-you for this post.
Rose

Barb, I felt the same way too.I was registered a few months ago didnt like the direction the boards were going and had stopped coming on for a while.I have come back a short time ago and want to be myself with others and hope they are the same too.I would really like to learn something and would like to share my thoughts.Good start for a topic.Have a great day!

At first I really did not want to read this topic. but I am glad I did. thank you LL for this .I know I can get nasty but if I met you on the street or a party and felt that we could not get along I more or less would try to avoid you . I am a hard person to let things go as you are aware of. I am sure God knows what is in all our hearts good or bad .Remember hate is taught Love is always in us because God is in us. once again ty for the post it is refreshing .

Thanks for all of your nice posts guys. I feel so much better about coming to this board now. It feels like a much kinder, gentler place for me.

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Thanks for all of your nice posts guys. I feel so much better about coming to this board now. It feels like a much kinder, gentler place for me.

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I have had more people on my prayer list lately than I can ever remember having. Some are people who are having REAL problems, some are people who deal with normal day to day situations, but ALL are important. I have always journaled, and lately I've been spending some quiet time with God and prayer journaling. And I've learned a few things. One of the reason I stayed away from the board for a month is because I didn't like the person "Lhasa Lady" had turned into. Yes, some of the reason was the constant lunatic fringe that happens here with some people, but I found myself feeding into it and turning "Lhasa Lady" into a mean, confrontational bitch. I have to admit that I do find alot of people on this board very funny, and I get caught up in it alot. I love a quick witted person and there are so many on this board, it's a hoot to read some of the fights on this board. And then I find myself swept away in the moment and go off on my own bashing fest. Some people I have really had some fun picking on are Rose, Hilery Brock, and the new poster with the blue bengal kitten. Why? Just because they're different and have views that I don't have? I've gotten very personal with them - Rose in particular - and for that I apologise. God loves them JUST AS MUCH as He loves me. I can never expect that He will answer my prayers when I am slamming and being cruel to His children. If you were to meet me on the street, I think you would find me to be a kind and loving person - this is what my friends tell me - but you would never know it from some of my postings on the board. So, I am going to make an attempt to continue posting on this forum. If I find myself slipping back into my mean old "Lhasa" ways, I will know that this board is not good for me. It's so easy to fall into the enemy's trap and bulldoze people around. I really am easy prey for him on this board, and I don't want to be. I want to think that I can have clean fun here - without hurting anyone's feelings - and bring something useful to the forum. If I find the temptation too great to bash again, I will leave.
Let Him bless you today,
Barb

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When you're done getting bruises from all of your bumps, I will tell you that you started it Rose, you started it.

Now I had re-Read this and now know it was a pack of lies but I come to expect that from certain people on this forum

It is nice to see someone be so open about their feeling for a change. Thanks LL for posting this.

PApetlover and Maddie's Mom - Lhasa Lady posted this a long time ago - could be wrong - but her posts don't look like she still feels the same
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-just observing - maybe christian attitudes serve the purpose of convenience - ??????????????

I still feel the same in alot of areas, but when I see people lying, stealing and threatening on this board, it's a little more than I can take. Obviously, I'm talking about Linda Not-So-Sharp. We do have an awesome God, we should really try to live up to Christ's example. I am the first person to admit that I fail miserably at times. I simply can't always turn the other cheek. I am terribly judgemental. I don't like Linda. I don't respect her, I feel nothing but LOATHING for her. Is this God-like? No, it certainly is not. I never claimed to be perfect.

Rose leave her alone, you don't always keep your word either, nobody does everytime.
LL, I still haven't figured out what the problem is you have with me, I don't know you, the first time I actually remember talking to you is when you came back from your time off and started a thread bashing me.
But whatever you need to do to make yourself feel better is fine with me.I forgive you for whatever you have said or will say, because obviously the real you is not the one typing, its the part of you that is stressed or tired, or feeling alittle spunky, whatever the reason to make you bash is fine with me, all I hope is that you do in fact feel better after your done.
Everybody bashes from time to time , doesn't mean they don't regret it later.
But whatever it is you think about me, I'm sorry , but you are so wrong, and I wish I could meet you on the street, or have ,met you under different circumstances.I think if I did you would really have a different view of me.
And to everybody I've ever bashed whether you asked for it or not , I'm really sorry, for whats its worth.

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PApetlover and Maddie's Mom - Lhasa Lady posted this a long time ago - could be wrong - but her posts don't look like she still feels the same
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-just observing - maybe christian attitudes serve the purpose of convenience - ??????????????

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I really don't care when this was posted it was a great example of how we should be grounded in His love. Why would you say such a thing about christian attitudes? We are still flesh and thats what gets us into trouble. There was only one who was without sin that walked this earth. Thats just my opinion.MM

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PApetlover and Maddie's Mom - Lhasa Lady posted this a long time ago - could be wrong - but her posts don't look like she still feels the same
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-just observing - maybe christian attitudes serve the purpose of convenience - ??????????????

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I really don't care when this was posted it was a great example of how we should be grounded in His love. Why would you say such a thing about christian attitudes? We are still flesh and thats what gets us into trouble. There was only one who was without sin that walked this earth. Thats just my opinion.MM

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Well stated MM and I agree.

I totally agree with that Rayna.I hope I treat everyone alike not just my holy friends(quote). But we are still flesh thats not an excuse but fact. I agree church should be 24/7 MM

I also agree. It is so hard to be a Christian!!!! Rose and I have called back our truce. Dil - I was a jerk to you when you first joined and I apologise - you've never done anything to me.
Rayna, you are SO RIGHT about Christian attitudes serving the purpose of convenience. But, I just can't stand PD!!!!! I don't believe the way that she is on this board - it's outrageous, criminal and threatening. And very poorly spelled. But I digress...
RP and MM, you are always 2 people who can be counted on to show Christian love in your posts - I want you both to know I appreciate that.

Thank you LL. What a nice thing to say. This is a great forum with many wonderful people..I do think we have a few that like to stir things up. But most of us want to make new friends, share our pets, and knowledge with each other. So lets not let them spoil it for the rest of us..Thanks again MM

wow...most of you all here have encouraged me, you have made mistakes but arent afraid to admit it, and you dont even know these people personally. I dont post here often, but I broke my ankle last week, and dont have a lot to do, lol. I might have to visit more often.