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[Wynona]

Naomi's hair grows fast like her father's. Ive taken to combing and brushing it in the mornings. First, I spray water on my hands and run it through her curls to make it easier to take out tangles. Then, the comb. Then brush.

I'm happy that I get better at this each day. Ill sit inside her play pen and do her hair as she watches a video on shapes and colors. Today she didn't struggle to get away. I just let her sit in my lap for a few minutes after I did her hair because it felt peaceful.

 

[Wynona]

To me it is sad how many adults have negative memories of their childhoods and many who feel as only being a burden or neglected or unwanted by a parent…which simply does have a life-time negative effect.

Nothing motivates me like seeing this play out in people's lives.

 

[Taken]

Nothing motivates me like seeing this play out in people's lives.

I grew up poor in a tiny house compatible to a shack, with both parents and 5 children. Children develop their own personalities, likes, dislikes…and certainly I know which of my siblings were “bitter”, “poor me attitudes”, Felt good, to hang blame on anyone but themselves. One particular sibling and myself, were very close. Not in “age”, but birthdays fell 2 days apart. We made do, turning junk into what we liked. If we wanted something particular, we found a way to earn money. We would scrounge pop bottles, which had deposit money. My first steady “job” was at age 11. We would buy our little desires, (usually clothing), and the “non-working ones” would be jealous, complaining, lash out. The one sibling and myself, then and even to this day…reminisce and giggle and laugh at the predicaments resulting from being financially poor. The other kids were so consumed with bitterness and poor me, they could never see the humor in situations. One sibling, had a high academic IQ and natural talent for music…similar to my dad, a Mensa member and could play any instrument, without music sheets or lessons. That got her a satisfactory pat on the head, BUT also required continual academic effort…AND neither had a lick of common sense. I learned early on from my mom…when Scripture talks about “poor”… it is not a get rich (in tangible items) with the Lord…IT IS to get rich IN spirit with the Lord.

Point being…many others were raised going without, doing without (tangible items) like some others had…and with the decline of 2 parent families, or both parents working families…it’s ALL about … giving, over giving tangible things to their kids…that they love today and send off to the trash tomorrow.

They missed the BIG Picture…It’s not about what you Don’t have (tangible), it’s about how you are thankful and take care of what you DO have. AND IF one is willing to work (good) to purchase what they desire.

Kids are impressionable…(society influence and advocation is not a help)….kids thinking the more they have, the more popular they are, they more they will be liked by other kids, the better they will Feel….its a learned “mind-set”…where as the Lord promotes and advocates…a “spiritual-set, within”.

There ARE millions IN this world, IN every society, who hang on to their childhood bitterness and poor me…(I was financially poor, I was not wanted, I was abused, yelled at, sent away, blah, blah)….AS their Life long EXCUSE for their behaviors AS adults….(remaining in the immaturity of childhood).

Little children become Overwhelmed with to many choices…and stunted with always no choices, be it toys, food, clothing, whatever.

Apologize for this lengthy post…but in my perspective, it’s short. Lol

I know you are a new mom…and it can be exhausting to say the least… Just always be the Leader, not the follower. Kids like routines.

God Bless you and yours.

Glory to God,
Taken

 

[Wynona]

I grew up poor in a tiny house compatible to a shack, with both parents and 5 children. Children develop their own personalities, likes, dislikes…and certainly I know which of my siblings were “bitter”, “poor me attitudes”, Felt good, to hang blame on anyone but themselves. One particular sibling and myself, were very close. Not in “age”, but birthdays fell 2 days apart. We made do, turning junk into what we liked. If we wanted something particular, we found a way to earn money. We would scrounge pop bottles, which had deposit money. My first steady “job” was at age 11. We would buy our little desires, (usually clothing), and the “non-working ones” would be jealous, complaining, lash out. The one sibling and myself, then and even to this day…reminisce and giggle and laugh at the predicaments resulting from being financially poor. The other kids were so consumed with bitterness and poor me, they could never see the humor in situations. One sibling, had a high academic IQ and natural talent for music…similar to my dad, a Mensa member and could play any instrument, without music sheets or lessons. That got her a satisfactory pat on the head, BUT also required continual academic effort…AND neither had a lick of common sense. I learned early on from my mom…when Scripture talks about “poor”… it is not a get rich (in tangible items) with the Lord…IT IS to get rich IN spirit with the Lord.

Point being…many others were raised going without, doing without (tangible items) like some others had…and with the decline of 2 parent families, or both parents working families…it’s ALL about … giving, over giving tangible things to their kids…that they love today and send off to the trash tomorrow.

They missed the BIG Picture…It’s not about what you Don’t have (tangible), it’s about how you are thankful and take care of what you DO have. AND IF one is willing to work (good) to purchase what they desire.

Kids are impressionable…(society influence and advocation is not a help)….kids thinking the more they have, the more popular they are, they more they will be liked by other kids, the better they will Feel….its a learned “mind-set”…where as the Lord promotes and advocates…a “spiritual-set, within”.

There ARE millions IN this world, IN every society, who hang on to their childhood bitterness and poor me…(I was financially poor, I was not wanted, I was abused, yelled at, sent away, blah, blah)….AS their Life long EXCUSE for their behaviors AS adults….(remaining in the immaturity of childhood).

Little children become Overwhelmed with to many choices…and stunted with always no choices, be it toys, food, clothing, whatever.

Apologize for this lengthy post…but in my perspective, it’s short. Lol

I know you are a new mom…and it can be exhausting to say the least… Just always be the Leader, not the follower. Kids like routines.

God Bless you and yours.

Glory to God,
Taken

There are neglectful parents and entitled adult children. The children ought to forgive and honor their parents, not feel entitled to use their upbringing as an excuse for not doing their best.

 

[Taken]

There are neglectful parents and entitled adult children. The children ought to forgive and honor their parents, not feel entitled to use their upbringing as an excuse for not doing their best.

Absolutely agree.

 

[Wynona]

Tired. Just mentally done

 

[Wynona]

Am looking forward to better things and got to thrift some clothes today. I try to keep only 50 dress hangers in my closet and a lot of my clothes are too small for this late into baby bump mode. It was a great reason to get out and use a teal green theme.

I try to stick to two or three colors so it's easier to match outfits.

 

[ShineTheLight]

I spend time in the word (of God) and things outside of it. I get intrusive thoughts.

I am being made to remember about a time I had on a forum many years ago, in 2008. I want to stop thinking about it or giving it power. Please pray that every evil spirit/demon coming to me with that particular assignment be burnt out by the fire of Jesus Christ. I want to leave that behind and not give it a place, pray that this stronghold be thrown down.

I could use prayer for spirits that block me from wisdom, understanding, or revelation, that their assignment be broken and the spirits doing these be eliminated.

Trying to go through spiritual battles on our own is too great of a work. This is why we need help from others. I'm thinking about doing a thread that could help us. A special thread on the battles we're going through.

 

[Rita]

I spend time in the word (of God) and things outside of it. I get intrusive thoughts.

I am being made to remember about a time I had on a forum many years ago, in 2008. I want to stop thinking about it or giving it power. Please pray that every evil spirit/demon coming to me with that particular assignment be burnt out by the fire of Jesus Christ. I want to leave that behind and not give it a place, pray that this stronghold be thrown down.

I could use prayer for spirits that block me from wisdom, understanding, or revelation, that their assignment be broken and the spirits doing these be eliminated.

Trying to go through spiritual battles on our own is too great of a work. This is why we need help from others. I'm thinking about doing a thread that could help us. A special thread on the battles we're going through.

Sometimes memories come back so that we can re look at them from the prospective of time, ask the Lord to reveal any lies you have believed about yourself, or him as a result of what happened. Then replace that lie with a truth. This can sometimes turn battles of the mind into positives rather than negatives. It took me awhile to understand that triggers can be worked with rather than becoming destructive.

 

[Wynona]

I tried the movie Notting Hill. I wanted to like it but I didn't. I heard so many good things about it, so I was disappointed.

 

[Rita]

I tried the movie Notting Hill. I wanted to like it but I didn't. I heard so many good things about it, so I was disappointed.

I thought it was quite a good film , but maybe that’s because I am British and it’s filmed in London
Have you watched ‘ Love actually ‘ ?

 

[Wynona]

I thought it was quite a good film , but maybe that’s because I am British and it’s filmed in London
Have you watched ‘ Love actually ‘ ?

I usually love British romances. But I usually watch the historical ones.

I haven't watched Love Actually. Is that one you like?

 

[Rita]

I usually love British romances. But I usually watch the historical ones.

I haven't watched Love Actually. Is that one you like?

It’s one of those movies that you tend to watch at Christmas - I have watched it quite a few times. Yes I like the film x

 

[Wynona]

A lot of big things seem to be happening at once. Hopefully ill find words to testify of all the wonders God is doing.

 

[Wynona]

I grew up poor in a tiny house compatible to a shack, with both parents and 5 children. Children develop their own personalities, likes, dislikes…and certainly I know which of my siblings were “bitter”, “poor me attitudes”, Felt good, to hang blame on anyone but themselves. One particular sibling and myself, were very close. Not in “age”, but birthdays fell 2 days apart. We made do, turning junk into what we liked. If we wanted something particular, we found a way to earn money. We would scrounge pop bottles, which had deposit money. My first steady “job” was at age 11. We would buy our little desires, (usually clothing), and the “non-working ones” would be jealous, complaining, lash out. The one sibling and myself, then and even to this day…reminisce and giggle and laugh at the predicaments resulting from being financially poor. The other kids were so consumed with bitterness and poor me, they could never see the humor in situations. One sibling, had a high academic IQ and natural talent for music…similar to my dad, a Mensa member and could play any instrument, without music sheets or lessons. That got her a satisfactory pat on the head, BUT also required continual academic effort…AND neither had a lick of common sense. I learned early on from my mom…when Scripture talks about “poor”… it is not a get rich (in tangible items) with the Lord…IT IS to get rich IN spirit with the Lord.

Point being…many others were raised going without, doing without (tangible items) like some others had…and with the decline of 2 parent families, or both parents working families…it’s ALL about … giving, over giving tangible things to their kids…that they love today and send off to the trash tomorrow.

They missed the BIG Picture…It’s not about what you Don’t have (tangible), it’s about how you are thankful and take care of what you DO have. AND IF one is willing to work (good) to purchase what they desire.

Kids are impressionable…(society influence and advocation is not a help)….kids thinking the more they have, the more popular they are, they more they will be liked by other kids, the better they will Feel….its a learned “mind-set”…where as the Lord promotes and advocates…a “spiritual-set, within”.

There ARE millions IN this world, IN every society, who hang on to their childhood bitterness and poor me…(I was financially poor, I was not wanted, I was abused, yelled at, sent away, blah, blah)….AS their Life long EXCUSE for their behaviors AS adults….(remaining in the immaturity of childhood).

Little children become Overwhelmed with to many choices…and stunted with always no choices, be it toys, food, clothing, whatever.

Apologize for this lengthy post…but in my perspective, it’s short. Lol

I know you are a new mom…and it can be exhausting to say the least… Just always be the Leader, not the follower. Kids like routines.

God Bless you and yours.

Glory to God,
Taken

I just wanted to say I really liked this post, especially the advice on getting older sibling involved and being the leader.

 

[TLHKAJ]

@Rita @Wynona have either of you watched the "Love Comes Softly" series? They are based on books ...good,.clean, Christian content. :)

 

[TLHKAJ]

@Wynona, there is a book series called "Elsie Dinsmore" by Martha Finley that was written over 100 years ago. It is a beautifully written storyline with a Christian theme. I used to gather my children around and read those to them in the evenings.

They're available on Christian Book Distributors.

Keywords: elsie dinsmore - Christianbook.com

Shop for elsie dinsmore and much more. Everything Christian for less.

www.christianbook.com

 

[Wynona]

@Rita @Wynona have either of you watched the "Love Comes Softly" series? They are based on books ...good,.clean, Christian content. :)

No. I will look into it

 

[PS95]

I spend time in the word (of God) and things outside of it. I get intrusive thoughts.

I am being made to remember about a time I had on a forum many years ago, in 2008. I want to stop thinking about it or giving it power. Please pray that every evil spirit/demon coming to me with that particular assignment be burnt out by the fire of Jesus Christ. I want to leave that behind and not give it a place, pray that this stronghold be thrown down.

I could use prayer for spirits that block me from wisdom, understanding, or revelation, that their assignment be broken and the spirits doing these be eliminated.

Trying to go through spiritual battles on our own is too great of a work. This is why we need help from others. I'm thinking about doing a thread that could help us. A special thread on the battles we're going through.

Sister, do your best to block it out and run right to Jesus. He will take it from you.

 

[TLHKAJ]

No. I will look into it

They are on YouTube. This is the first movie in the series.