Posted by Temmie on August 28, 2003, at 12:51:23
In reply to Re: Letter to my Son - Help (long) » Temmie, posted by Dena on August 28, 2003, at 12:19:34
I am smiling to myself now, as I noticed Fallsfall's recommendation that I read her response first (then yours). Of course, always a bit impulsive, I didn't see this until after the fact.
Oh well!
I thank you two women for being in my life. Dena, you provide the comfort my wounded heart desires -- and Fallsfall provides the reality (and yes, there's comfort in this, too!). I think people with boundary issues, or myself anyhow, continually struggle with where to draw the line. What to divulge, what to keep secret (or just give up to God!). I am grateful for the great healing, comfort, and understanding I found in your words, Dena. I guess for myself, parenting -- good parenting -- continues to be an occasional one step forward, two steps back -- but given that analysis, I will work extra hard to be kind to myself today; and, as you suggested, to pray that I be open to God's mercy and blessings.
Bless you.
I hope we can all meet one day -- if not here -- when the veils of illusion are removed, and we're all celebrating a glorious homecoming in the unseen realms.
Until then, thank you Dena (and again, Dr. Bob my humblest thanks for this forum), thank you Fallsfall and other readers ... for pouring so much love and attention into the sometimes happy/sometimes sad lives of those seeking and sharing encouragement with one another.
Shalom!
Temmie
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