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A -P.S. to "where are the churches" Jun 5, 2007 6:37 pm
Mood: contemplative, 492 Views
There are a number of things missing in the lives of the youths prowling the streets at late hours.

One of the saddest things about these kids is they lack social skills. They don't feel like they fit in. So they make their own "groups", sometimes they create their own families from these groups.

Churches can offer much help in the socialization of lost young people. Recreation is something that has to be taught and learned in a pleasant environment.

Making money is not the ultimate source of a person's sense of completion and accomplishment.

There are too many people out there seeking comfort and friendship from drugs and alcohol, because they don't know how to integrate with others in any other way. Our society is so full of lonely rich people it isn't even funny. So this is not just an economic plight. The ones with money just hide themselves better.

Lack of money in the home, Ha! The only place you can go that doesn't cost money is the Mall, a park,if you're lucky enough to live close to one, or another's home where there is little supervision or vision for the future. My children grew up in a home where both parents worked. We came home, prepared dinner and collapsed, greatful that the day was over. Some family life!

All kids should be able to go fishing-free. All kids should be able to go roller skating-free. All kids should be able to go camping at least a few times in their lives - free!!

Here in our local mountains you can't even pull off the road to park. The U.S.Forestry Service can give you a ticket for a fine without the pass.

money is necessary but it is not the answer. Learning how to live in a wholesome, fun way should be available to everyone.

Latch key kids are what they start out being. If we don't help these kids early enough, they will be the ones we look to for the help we'll need later in life.

If they have not learned about compassion, understanding, and what true love is (God is the only source of true love), then we will all feel the results as society continues to crumble. Seniors will be institutionalized like our children were when they went to child care facilities.

The pyramid is often used to symbolize society. The lowest level is the level these kids are going to fill. I don't care how high up in the pyramid others are able to climb. When the bottom crumbles, so does the rest of the "heap".

Choosing NOT to spend our valuable dollars, time and facilities, on the poor and the poor kids, is going to cost us more in the long run. There will be no one to care for us. But then we didn't care for them.

"The harvest is white, and there are no workers". Love, Pollyanna
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God, please help me to do the right thing....... Jun 5, 2007 10:08 am
Mood: beautiful, 598 Views
After I hit the skids over Mr. Wonderful, I got an email from a man I have been emailing with for over a year. We share a lot of humerous things and send light affection back and forth.

Well, he invited me to fly up and visit him. I really like this man very much. I feel I would be safe in his presence.

But God has taught me in my experience with Mr. Wonderful, that I had a "sleeping giant" awakened by the hugs and kisses of Mr. Wonderful.

Bottom line is it led to inner torment with hungers that will not be filled.

When I went to the Holy Spirit several weeks ago, I received an out pouring of his presence which gave me the old "joy unspeakable and full of glory".

Involving myself with Mr. Wonderful, served to disconnect me from the connection with the "devine".

I talked to God about this current invitation. In His permissive will, I could go. I could experience what there was to experience. But I know, I would come home hungry for the pleasures that God created men to generate in women. Even though it is agreed that it would be a platonic visit, I know that affection would be shared.

I had to make a choice this morning. I chose to stay in line with the Holy Spirit. I cried as I sent my email. But I know I've done the right thing. God wouldn't have suffered, I would have. Lesson learned, Love, Pollyanna
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Where are the "Churches" when they're needed? Jun 5, 2007 7:48 am
Mood: contemplative, 581 Views
I watched some kind of documentary on TV. The city being discussed was Chicago. But it could be any major city in the country.

What caught my full attention is the fact that there are roaming young teenaged men, walking the streets at night. There are crimes committed on all levels.

My thought was, "Where are the churches, when they're needed?"

My granddaughter works for a youth program which is sponsored by her church. They have a daily outreach for young people. Lives are truly being touched, taught, and changed through this outreac program.

I am so sick of going to churches where the focus is on building new buildings. It takes millions of dollars for some of these structures.

In Hemet, several churches are sharing each other's church facilities. I am so proud of this approach among the churches who are participating in this exchange.

Our country is being overbuilt in some areas. Southern California is certainly one of those places. The impact on our communities by building new building while empty ones stand unused is to provide a sanctuary for undiciplined young people. They hang around derelect areas and form their ties among each other there.

The churches must band together to provide youth programs for the hours those "lost" young people are trying to find others to connect too.

The millions of dollars being raised as needed to put up new buildings should be going to providing places for young people to go to and find true opportunities for recreation and learning about God's love. I guess this is my soap box this morning. Thank you, Love, Pollyanna
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Peace has been restored again.... Jun 3, 2007 5:36 am
Mood: calm, 721 Views
Within a few hours after writing my post for direction. Help came in the door. I had earnestly prayed to God for help as well.

My second son's girlfriend is a drug and alcohol counselor. She came to join son #2 in some fun activities and a discussion of current events began.

Son #3 was under the influence. Son #2 and his girlfriend told me to go into my bedroom and close the door.

They got son #3 up and dressed. He said he didn't understand. He came into me and said he didn't understand. I told him he needed help and the fact that he didn't understand, said it all in a nutshell.

They have taken him out on the other side of Palm Springs where he'll have a hard time walking home again. But with him, I'm not surprized at anything.

Thank you all. Peace is restored again. Love, Pollyanna
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I need some real direction.....Thank you Jun 2, 2007 5:27 pm
Mood: apathetic, 644 Views
I have a problem that is very serious to me. I am at my wits end as to how to handle it.

Son #3 is a sweet, intelligent and helpful son. There just isn't anything he can't do. Even things he doesn't understand initially, he is able to figure them out and make them work.

Hearing all of this would make you wonder what the problem must be.

During his many years of alcohol abuse, he created serious legal problems for himself. He has lost his driver's license due to child support problems. He has managed to acquire driving tickets while under the influence of alcohol and just plain irresponsibility.

He wants me to buy him a vehicle. He does maintenance work, roofing, plumbing, and other things too numerous to list. The problem as I see it is he will eventually lose the vehicle due to some driving infraction.

I feel he should go to the courts he must go to in order to get his life straightened out legally.

He hates the system and refuses to be a "slave" to it. He and his brother have a deep contempt for each other.

This has caused me anxiety which has affected my healh.

I tried to get him out of here when he overdosed on a over the counter medication. He did require medical help to recover from the physical imbalances he put his body through. A drug and alcohol counsellor was able to get him into a good clean and sober arrangement. He left during the night and walked the long distance home.

The following morning, I went to the side of the house where I saw his suitcase and he had managed to get into my van where he slept that night.

I have done everything I know to humanely get him to leave. All that is left is calling the police.

He is not violent. But he is a very skilled manipulator and has a way of making people feel guilty for his own problems. As I am getting older, I want peace and as much as I love the goodness that is a part of him. I dread being alone with him and having to listen to his unending talking which places him in the victims seat while the rest of the world is at fault.

I don't know what to do. My #2,who is on parole has applied himself in going to college. He has made good on his promises to do what is required to get his life straightened out. It's not perfect. But I'm satisfied that he is making progress.

Son #3 is driving me slowly crazy. Don't try to tell me what to say to him. I've tried it all. I've tried to get him into counselling. He's been through rehab a number of times.

In some ways he is correct in his assessment as to why he is in the situation he is. But I feel I am viewed as his "savior". I just can't afford it financially and emotionlly. Help me please....thank you, Love Pollyanna
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What is your greatest challenge? Jun 2, 2007 10:08 am
Mood: content, 538 Views
He asked me if I viewed him as some kind of challenge. I thought it was an interesting question.

I thought about what a challenge really is. It is usually viewed as something or someone outside of ourselves that we want to achieve or make ours.

I realized that I had to be my own greatest challenge. Mostly because it is where I can excercise what little real control I have.

If I make something or someone my challenge, then I risk missing the whole thing completely.

I am my first responsibility. Life and how I live it is MY challenge. It's up to me to think things through, make good choices, and hopefully enjoy the results of my effort.

No, he was not a challenge for me. I am my biggest challenge. Just my thoughts for the day. Love, Pollyanna
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"Pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start all over again.... Jun 1, 2007 6:50 am
Mood: cheerful, 590 Views
Dear ones we have been through a rough Memorial Day weekend and week. For you who had a wonderful weekend, and I hope most of you did, we're so happy for you.

The weekend was a nightmare for me. As with many of you I was in constant thought about Paris. In addition, I had some personal issues and experienced some severe depression.

Funny coming from a woman who has been talking so much about the "joy of the Lord". Did I stop "believing"? Not on your life. Without God, we would truly have no hope. I will have my "joy in the Lord" back, you'll see.

I don't like focusing on the negative. I know that Satan is a part of the Salvation story, but I would rather just see the negative situations as a part of the human condition. Things happen.

So what do we do? One comment to one of my posts said; "Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again".

It's simple but good advice. Paris' trials are now behind her. Life lies ahead of all of us. Let's go for it!!! Love, Pollyanna
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What do you do when you get hurt? May 31, 2007 7:59 am
Mood: beautiful, 665 Views
You would think in the fastasy world that Pollyanna lives in, nothing sad or bad would ever happen.

But I live in the same world you all do. You all know I met Mr. Wonderful several months ago.

Not being fully aware of the ways of emotions and the connection that can leave a girl swimming in the pleasure of potential love and bliss. I'm not the brightest bulb in the bunch.

Fortunately I have two mature sons who are watching and listening.

Without going into detail, I will simply say they sat me down and talked to me about the ways of many men in life. I had heard the words all my life, but putting the words with what was happening didn't come together until yesterday.

What do you do when you get hurt? You know full well that it's coming and you stand there like a deer staring into the light. Frozen. Without a defense to draw upon.

My sons helped me to arrive at this: I am proud of who I am. I am proud of what I am. I am a caring person. I have lived in a "place" where I was surrounded by the bad. But somehow I always reached up to the good. I reached for the beautiful and the humerous. I have been seldom disappointed.

I don't believe there really are any truly bad people in the world. I believe there are people who have been seriously hurt. Once hurt, they act out their pain, or seek to hide from more pain.

I read something on a website that explained that, as long as we look for the pain, the pain will always appear. But once you are able to see through eyes of love, love covers it all.

So my goal will be to always strive to look through the eyes of love, which are God's eyes. Love, Pollyanna
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Paris: Celebrating a "New Birth" May 30, 2007 7:39 am
Mood: content, 614 Views
Life! We try to make sense of it. To the human eye, a baby enters the world to bring all the beauty and joy and work they require.

Time passes and the journey involves rites of passage into marriage, experiences, heartaches, days of extreme joy. Saying goodbye to loved ones. From the human eye, the heart is always touched and involved.

Then we each take our turn in the latter stage of life. The body that served us so well starts showing signs of wear and tear.

Then in the time it takes for a candle to flicker, a transition takes place. To us, we recognize it as the dreaded moment that no one wants to acknowledge. But we are forced to acknowledge it.

It forces us to take a new look at our own lives and assess if there is any way we can live our life better. Have more fun, make more memories for ourselves and others. Take the trips we want to take. Mend friendships, celebrate family, and hopefully make that necessary connection with our blessed Holy Spirit who has created the real "Soul Train", that takes us into another adventure, another part of life, free of a body that couldn't go on any further.

I ask you in joining me to celebrate Paris' new birthday, May 29, 2007. She'll be preparing a real heavenly SFF Bash of all Bashes for us as we arrive and get to see and talk to her and perhaps others of us who are "born again" into a new body and renewed life. Lovingly, Pollyanna
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Know why God created flies? May 28, 2007 8:39 am
Mood: amused, 504 Views
This morning has been a busy one. As often happens we couldn't find the TV remote.

Son #3 said that remotes were more a pain in the A$$ than anything else. He said it was ridiculous to hunt some object that would do what he could do with a little effort and his finger. He became more and more aggitated as he picked up pillows and looked in rooms where he was sure he hadn't taken it.

My oldest son stopped by with a bouquet of flowers, a "Happy Birthday" baloon with a ladybug and bright daiseys printed on it AND my all time favorite, a buttermilk donut iced with chocolate.

In all the exitement I did stop and wonder if I had eaten the remote,lolol.

Meanwhile I realized how ridiculous thinking I might have eaten the thing was. Zooming around faster in his frustrated mode, I decide to share some humor.

"You know why God created flies?", he said, "to keep lazy people busy". That was my Mom's joke. Now lazy people have remotes, lolol, Pollyanna
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