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St George 2013 09-24-2015 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by -Spike- (Post 1173291)
Debi,

You are in my prayers. Peace be with you. You are a real warrior!

-Spike-
I've made new friends on here today and that makes me very happy !

Debi from Georgia

ger715 09-24-2015 07:47 PM
Spike,
 
While I can no longer go out very often; most of my friends/family know I have difficulty making any promise to meet them for lunch or go to any kind of affair or gathering.

My friend since high school; thankfully will still keep in touch; knowing I am not good at calling her. We do have an agreement that if a day or morning comes that appears to be pretty decent for me, she has agreed to make last minute plans, if she is available; but she also knows I may call at the last minute to say I just can't make it. She lives quite a distance so when we do meet, (it's been at least 6 or 7 months) she drives more than 1/2 way. But; I would Never say Goodbye to anyone I call friend.


Gerry

-Spike- 09-24-2015 08:55 PM
Nothing more valuable than a good friend.

happygirlpa 09-24-2015 10:06 PM
I think there are all kinds of friends. Some are work friends, some are business friends, some are kid related friends, football friends, and others are in your heart forever friends like the ones you met in childhood that you still keep incontact with. Since my crps started i lost all those casual friendships since i no longer work, volunteer, or entertain. My forever friends have stuck with me since they know me best and dont mind pizza on paper plates. It must be difficult to have been in a ministry and find yourself unable to help others as fully as you used to. If it is an important part of your life, and part of what makes you you, if you miss it so terribly, i would encourage you to find a way to still serve in this capacity though on a smaller scale. Maybe a few phone calls to the elderly in yourchurch? It would be nice to somehow hold onto something that you enjoyed and to stay connected to others that you care about.

-Spike- 09-25-2015 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by ger715 (Post 1173332)
While I can no longer go out very often; most of my friends/family know I have difficulty making any promise to meet them for lunch or go to any kind of affair or gathering.

My friend since high school; thankfully will still keep in touch; knowing I am not good at calling her. We do have an agreement that if a day or morning comes that appears to be pretty decent for me, she has agreed to make last minute plans, if she is available; but she also knows I may call at the last minute to say I just can't make it. She lives quite a distance so when we do meet, (it's been at least 6 or 7 months) she drives more than 1/2 way. But; I would Never say Goodbye to anyone I call friend.


Gerry
Matthew 26:33-35, 74-75

Enna70 09-25-2015 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by -Spike- (Post 1173395)
Matthew 26:33-35, 74-75
.....I like Proverbs 17:17

ger715 09-25-2015 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Enna70 (Post 1173233)
This is a difficult situation discussing friends. As the country song flows.... People are crazy:eek:
And to add insult to injury, I feel a true friend would take the time to just sit and chit chat. Not every day or time, but we are the same people....sort of.
But I can't hold it against those who can't understand thus their lack of being around either.
Social interaction is a very difficult thing.....people change. Kindness though goes a long way with compassion.
Also if we are always talking about our monster (complaining or explaining), grows old for our friends too.....
It is a give and take that healthy 'normal' people don't always achieve.
So what I am trying to say goodbye doesn't necessarily have to be forever. And one good thing with this monster is we get to weed out true friendships.... I always put myself in someone else's shoes not so I can run away but try to understand their view. That way I can honestly agree or agree to disagree with out all the drama.



You have put everything into prospective so well. "Goodbye doesn't necessarily have to be forever".


Gerry

-Spike- 09-25-2015 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Enna70 (Post 1173402)
.....I like Proverbs 17:17
That is a good one. It defines what a true friend is. Though it doesn't speak to every occasion of what happens to friendships. Don't forget Proverbs 18:1 (NIV). Humans aren't perfect at friendships. And it would be misleading to give the impression that they are. Just look at the number of murders and divorces in America alone. That says a lot. The only one that was perfect at Friendship was Jesus. None of the 12 passed the test. When Jesus needed a friend, they all ran.

Enna70 09-25-2015 12:41 PM
. It defines what a true friend is.

Yeah, I know first hand the 'imperfections' of not only myself but the world I live in. What I ment by Proverbs 17:17 is a goal I try to live by regardless.....:grouphug:

-Spike- 09-25-2015 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Enna70 (Post 1173467)
. It defines what a true friend is.

Yeah, I know first hand the 'imperfections' of not only myself but the world I live in. What I ment by Proverbs 17:17 is a goal I try to live by regardless.....:grouphug:
Nicely said, Enna! Whoa!


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