3 words

So, the bully strikes again....only this time he brought my hubby into it (via email and some not so great word choices), and that is just not good. So, I decided that he needs some advice! And, I feel the need to give him some----all with three words!

1. Get a job!
2. Get a hobby
3. stop smoking weed
4. leave us alone
5. buy a dictionary

Now, originally I had about 10 pieces of advice to give him, but some late-breaking developments have caused me to shorten the list. Read the last one carefully, and see if you can figure it out.....it's a funny!

#6-10:  orange jumpsuits are not a good look for anyone

children say the darndest things! and other updates

Here's a conversation that I had in children's church on Sunday. We are talking about Moses, and the sheet they were coloring said, "I am the I am." Of course, we know that "I am" is God, BUT.....

Me: "Our sheet says, "I am the I am". Does anyone know who that is?

Olivia: Sam! (you know, like Sam, I am! in Dr. Seuss)

Hilarious!!

doctor update:

went to see Dr, Neimer in Charleston Friday and he

1) upped my lupus meds
2) took some blood work which I haven't heard back from
3) had me buy some over the counter stuff called CoQ10 which is for pain, looks like huge termites, and I have to take 3 of them
4) took me off the effexior which helps with hot flashes, but was compounding the exhaustion problem
5) gave me an anti-depressant/chronic pain med which was to help me sleep and Oh, boy....won't be taking those when I need to work or do anything else productive the next day!!

I did feel NORMAL for the first time in months today. We'll see about tomorrow when it comes!

update on bully problem:

Our band director was re-instated (long story...won't bore you with details) and we haven't heard from the bully. We are wondering if his head exploded! hahaha....I know, I shouldn't make fun!

bullying

bullying.....it's becoming or actually, has already become, a buzzword in the media and at schools. All one has to do is just mention that their child is being bullying and everyone stands to attention. Now, nobody wants any child to be picked on, mind you.....especially not me, but a lot of times the one crying foul is the one who instigates the trouble!

We've all encountered bullies......at school, at work, at church, in the store.....they're everywhere. They want their way, RIGHT NOW, and they try to intimidate those around them to get it. They all share one common trait, though, and that is they generally back down when confronted.

In our lives, right now, we have a bully in our midst. He wants what he wants and doesn't care who he hurts in the process. Unfortunately, he's hurt a lot of people, most of them kids....even his own.....with his intimidation tactics and unwillingness to try to cooperate. It's really a shame.

We've tried praying for him, being nice to him, and trying to rationalize with him to no avail. We are at our wits end. There seems to be no easy way to deal with him, and the sad thing is that "bullying" is the word he started crying when he set out on this path of destruction. His kid was being "bullied". HA!

I am not a patient person, and my patience has run out. So, my question is....how can we avoid destructive speech and how can we work together to ward off those who want to tear apart a group? I went to the Bible to look for answers, and this is what I found:

• In your unfailing love, silence my enemies; destroy all my foes, for I am your servant. Ps. 143:12
• But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Matt. 5:44
• "But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, Luke 6:27
• But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Luke 6:35

 Now, let me tell ya! When I read that first verse, I thought, Yeah! destroy him!! BUT, then I read the rest of the verses and especially the last part of Luke 6:35 which truly spoke to me. Jesus Christ is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. We can't stop praying and loving just because this guy doesn't take to our ideas. I can't expect my son who has been hurt throughout this process to love this kid if I don't love his father (and right now, I'm still working on it!).

Oh...even after reading and contemplating, I am still angry. I will have to allow the Lord to take the anger from me.....but I won't stop praying for this guy and his family (who probably need our prayers) just because he continues on his path of destruction. I've said all year that I'd love to see a miracle happen and this family come to know the ONE TRUE GOD. But, how will they ever, if we don't show them?

Funny how I started this post expecting it to be a complete rant about someone who makes me ANGRY....and am ending it no longer that upset. God sees the future. He knows what is best for Luke and his musical conquests....so I know that if Steve and I continue to seek the face of God in this matter, that He will guide us through. One man, especially not a servant of Satan (because if we are not for God, we are against Him), can come between God's plan and His people. And, if you don't believe me just ask Pilate or Pharaoh!