Well...So Much For...

...trying to stay positive.  It seems the only thing I can think of to do when I'm frustrated is blog.  I was sitting here waiting on Mr. Moor...and I heard the phrase over the TV, "The TV news programs really are not the place to get your news from if you want the truth."  ???  REALLY?  I knew this, but really, there are people who totally believe everything that is said to them over the airwaves, internet, the dying newspaper industry...When did this happen though?  Journalists were supposed to convey the news in a manner that was trustworthy and reliable for the truth. 

Now, this phrase was made by a narrator on a documentary about the safety of nuclear power plants.  I really do not know whether or not they are dangerous; whether you can grow food next to them and it is okay to eat.  I have to admit at this point I do not think I quite believe that and would like somebody for once to stand up and speak truth. 

This goes for other areas life too - like in the medical community. 

Does truth matter?  Are ethics taken for granted and assumed because whatever particular community is respected and acknowledged as having intelligence because of higher education, but are they anymore honest than "Joe Blow, the blue collar worker", down the street.  In the past maybe, anymore...I just don't know? 

You work for...

Hmmm, I thought it was just us.  I'm finding out, it's going on all over the country.  Employers undercutting their long-time, faithful employees for the bottom line, MONEY!  SHAME ON YOU! 

All you managers and HR people had better pay heed...when they get rid of the lower echelon, they will come after you next.  You are not safe.  You will one day sit where we and these other people are sitting.  Remember Nazi Germany...If you don't stand up to wrong now, there will be no one to stand up for you when they come for you.   History does repeat itself.

More About Friends ...

Well, I have been thinking more about this subject of friends. I have been evaluating situations and circumstances and adjusting my behavior accordingly. I find that, for the most part, socialization is highly over-rated. I find that I become too irritable and start comparing myself to others when I am around them a whole lot. Why is that? I don't purposely set out to do such things. I have had to make some hard decisions lately and scary. They, the group, will ostracize me if I do this, and in someways I do feel ostracized. But that is nothing new for me, as they didn't really seem to want to be around me before either. It's hardest though when you see it affecting your children.

My son received an invitation to a birthday party. Last year when he attended this particular boy's birthday party, he came home very upset, angry and generally overall feeling depressed and bullied. I tried to explain that human flesh is that way. People are generally selfish and no, I did not know why so and so would do that... so this year, he was considering going again. My husband and I both talked to him because we really felt safety could be an issue. I know my son well enough to know he can be very irritating. But at the same time, I have seen some atrocious behavior from boys who claim to be Christian. What to do, what to do? We reminded him of conversations and scenarios of hurt, anger, bitterness...We evaluated. Is it worth it? We all came to the conclusion that the risks were too high. Maybe it would be better to let it pass by this year. In teaching myself boundaries to live by, I find that my children need to learn this too. For far too long I have told them to treat others like they wanted to be treated so much so that it is almost detrimental to my children's health. I believe Christ would love them regardless but I don't know that He would put up with continued affronts. Where does it all fit in to God's plan? Why must we go through this desert? We have been walking this path for a long time. We are tired of being on the outside looking in...tired of trying to reach out in a hand of fellowship only to be 'slapped in the face' so to speak. We are finding it very nice to be around ourselves and say, 'Hang it' to the world and so-called Christians. I don't believe a Christian should mock someone, and if it is a child, the parent should correct that child.

In the meantime, , my son is learning to not react to emotions but rather to really think the situation out,

Goliath won....

Or did he?  My husband lost his job March 9th.  Talk about a real wake up call.  Hoo boy...

So there has been a lot of growing  in the Moors household.  And really, learning to go back to what I knew...Really?  Really!  How could I have deviated so far?  What led me to such anger and then back to grace and mercy.  Do we really have to go through this?  Well, it's all in the perspective.  If you are far from Jesus that's a very bad place to be.   So is it worth it?  Yes!  Because if you are far from God, you have nothing.  You might think you have it all, but in reality, you have nothing. 

Sneaky snakes - I thought it was a bullying issue.  Turns out - It might be an age discrimination issue; or maybe, it's just a bad economy.  But one thing I do know...

I know that I have committed myself to Jesus and that he is able to keep me.  PERIOD! 

So here we are looking for employment...hubby and me.  But one thing I know, My God is able to supply all of our needs.  We are expecting great things.  We would also like your prayers.  And if you happen to own a business, please consider hiring an older person for the position.