Apology...

[Barb]

I need and would like to apologize to the board as a whole for my conduct that last few days.

It was not the 'Feminism' thread at fault...that just heightened the issue.

Carp asked me the other day if I had a raw nerve exposed and I guess I did. The cause for my attitude is something I am going to have to work out and sharing it here will not make it better, but I sincerely ask for your prayers.

So, to all whom I have offended and to those who have been surprised at my conduct...for my aburptness and unkind remarks, for my open questioning of admin, for my anger and general bad attitude, I apologize.

To admin...thank you for not banning me last night...I can assure you, my shame is punishment enough.

In sincere Christian love,

Barb

[rgcraig]

Banning Barb??????

Would that kind of be like "when hell freezes over"?

Barb - all is fine!

[Newman]

Banning Barb??????

Would that kind of be like "when hell freezes over"?

Barb - all is fine!

Ain't that the truth! Barb is fine. Loyalty is commendable. :friend

[freeatlast]

Barb for President !!!!

[CC1]

Barb,

We love ya! We all have bad days and sometimes bad weeks.

[Emma Bontrager]

Barb,

We love ya! We all have bad days and sometimes bad weeks.

I don't. ILG does though. That's because she isn't as holy as I am.

[Pressing-On]

God Bless you Barb. I apologize for my offenses to you.

[HeavenlyOne]

I apologize to you also, Barb. Forgive me.

[Carpenter]

If folks around here can forgive me...then forgiving you is like inhaling oxygen! :D

[Barb]

Banning Barb??????

Would that kind of be like "when hell freezes over"?

Barb - all is fine!

I was going to post one thank you for all, but decided to take each post and speak from my heart, if I may...

Renda, you are kind for saying the above, but I was deserving of banning, if not a beating for quite some time. I have been short tempered and irritable, and have taken it out on everyone.

So, thank you for accepting my apology...

A good friend has been advising me to get some needed rest (haven't been sleeping well for weeks) and to take care of me. I spend a lot of time seeing about people I care about and often neglect what is needed for my own spiritual upkeep.

Paul talked about the tragedy of winning souls and being all that others needed, yet ending up yourself a castaway.

Well, I am not a castaway by any means, but it is true that I have neglected the main thing.

So, for a time I'm going to do just that...see after Barb and finding that main thing again. It shouldn't be a hard find...I know right where I left it. :friend

[BrotherEastman]

I don't. ILG does though. That's because she isn't as holy as I am.
Uuummmmm.... I have a question. Who is ILG?

[Rico]

I need and would like to apologize to the board as a whole for my conduct that last few days.

It was not the 'Feminism' thread at fault...that just heightened the issue.

Carp asked me the other day if I had a raw nerve exposed and I guess I did. The cause for my attitude is something I am going to have to work out and sharing it here will not make it better, but I sincerely ask for your prayers.

So, to all whom I have offended and to those who have been surprised at my conduct...for my aburptness and unkind remarks, for my open questioning of admin, for my anger and general bad attitude, I apologize.

To admin...thank you for not banning me last night...I can assure you, my shame is punishment enough.

In sincere Christian love,

Barb


You got sideways on some stuff? Wow. And to think, I missed it. LOL. Oh well. I am sure whoever was involved will be more than willing to forgive you. :)

[Barb]

Ain't that the truth! Barb is fine. Loyalty is commendable. :friend

Newman, oh Newman...what can I say to you, sis?! I guess what I can say is the truth...Barb is NOT fine, but I will be before the day ends...I promise!!

Please remember to pray about that which we spoke at lunch a week or so ago...that is at the heart of all that is troubling my spirit and I need peace.

I love you, Newman...:friend

[rgcraig]

I was going to post one thank you for all, but decided to take each post and speak from my heart, if I may...

Renda, you are kind for saying the above, but I was deserving of banning, if not a beating for quite some time. I have been short tempered and irritable, and have taken it out on everyone.

So, thank you for accepting my apology...

A good friend has been advising me to get some needed rest (haven't been sleeping well for weeks) and to take care of me. I spend a lot of time seeing about people I care about and often neglect what is needed for my own spiritual upkeep.

Paul talked about the tragedy of winning souls and being all that others needed, yet ending up yourself a castaway.

Well, I am not a castaway by any means, but it is true that I have neglected the main thing.

So, for a time I'm going to do just that...see after Barb and finding that main thing again. It shouldn't be a hard find...I know right where I left it. :friend

Awesome! If us ladies do one thing wrong in our lives it is we try to help, fix, do for, cater to, uplift, encourage others and let ourselves run down.

I am soooo glad to hear that you know what you need to do!

This by all means doesn't mean you can't have a bad day and let anyone that deserves it have it!

Take care and gift yourself!

[Barb]

Barb for President !!!!

Well, there ya go!! Now, let me pick my cabinet:

Vice President...Coonskinner

Attorney General...Newman

Secretary of State...PO

Homeland Security...Renda

Chief of Staff...Felicity

Secretary of Defense...Rhoni and HO (need an aternate in case the troops turn on Rhoni):winkgrin

First order of business for the new President...the signing of the Friendship Bill, which states, Let nothing come between me and thee.:friend

I'll finish the rest in a bit...the Prez is hungry!!:winkgrin

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

Well, there ya go!! Now, let me pick my cabinet:

Vice President...Coonskinner

Attorney General...Newman

Secretary of State...PO

Homeland Security...Renda

Chief of Staff...Felicity

Secretary of Defense...Rhoni and HO (need an aternate in case the troops turn on Rhoni):winkgrin

First order of business for the new President...the signing of the Friendship Bill, which states, Let nothing come between me and thee.:friend

I'll finish the rest in a bit...the Prez is hungry!!:winkgrin

:hmmm

[CupCake]

I need and would like to apologize to the board as a whole for my conduct that last few days.

It was not the 'Feminism' thread at fault...that just heightened the issue.

Carp asked me the other day if I had a raw nerve exposed and I guess I did. The cause for my attitude is something I am going to have to work out and sharing it here will not make it better, but I sincerely ask for your prayers.

So, to all whom I have offended and to those who have been surprised at my conduct...for my aburptness and unkind remarks, for my open questioning of admin, for my anger and general bad attitude, I apologize.

To admin...thank you for not banning me last night...I can assure you, my shame is punishment enough.

In sincere Christian love,

Barb


Just blame in on hormones...;) It’s cool.:aaa

[Rhoni]

Well, there ya go!! Now, let me pick my cabinet:

Vice President...Coonskinner

Attorney General...Newman

Secretary of State...PO

Homeland Security...Renda

Chief of Staff...Felicity

Secretary of Defense...Rhoni and HO (need an aternate in case the troops turn on Rhoni):winkgrin

First order of business for the new President...the signing of the Friendship Bill, which states, Let nothing come between me and thee.:friend

I'll finish the rest in a bit...the Prez is hungry!!:winkgrin

Sis. Barb,

You didn't do anything against me for me to forgive...and I have to admit...me as Secretary of Defense is hilarious! :friend

Get some rest woman and stop taking care of me and everyone else...

Love ya, Rhoni

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

Rhoni, I stated yesterday I may be in need of some counseling. Others helped me to breathe deep and work through it.


:ty

[Rhoni]

Rhoni, I stated yesterday I may be in need of some counseling. Others helped me to breathe deep and work through it.


:ty

YOu have good friends BOOMM! Relaxation techniques work most of the time...you just needed a good support system. Sounds like you have one.:friend

Blessings, Rhoni

[Felicity]

A good friend has been advising me to get some needed rest (haven't been sleeping well for weeks) and to take care of me. I spend a lot of time seeing about people I care about and often neglect what is needed for my own spiritual upkeep.

Paul talked about the tragedy of winning souls and being all that others needed, yet ending up yourself a castaway.

Well, I am not a castaway by any means, but it is true that I have neglected the main thing.

So, for a time I'm going to do just that...see after Barb and finding that main thing again. It shouldn't be a hard find...I know right where I left it. :friend Way to go sis! :highfive

[Barb]

Barb,

We love ya! We all have bad days and sometimes bad weeks.

CC1,
God love your heart...you are so sweet!!

My bad days have kinda been running into each other, but I am believing for better days...say "Amen" somebody!!:friend

[Subdued]

CC1,
God love your heart...you are so sweet!!

My bad days have kinda been running into each other, but I am believing for better days...say "Amen" somebody!!:friend
Amen, Barb!

[Barb]

I don't. ILG does though. That's because she isn't as holy as I am.

Emmagirl, your Sanctified presence is what has been missing on this forum!! If I knew how to shockamoo, I would right here...:happydance

I am sorry to read that poor ILG is still not as holy as you...I would have thought your influence would have paid off by now.:winkgrin

Thank you for posting here...:friend

[Barb]

God Bless you Barb. I apologize for my offenses to you.Pressing-On, I am crying because the two lines of your post mean so much to me.

Your apology is lovingly accepted, and I ask you to please forgive me.

Above all else, PO...above family and friendships...above whatever abilities I may possess or things I may acquire in this life, I want to please Him.

I want my conversations...even online conversations to be pleasing to Him.

My opinion, though important to me, is not worth cross words or attitude...and in the grand scheme of eternity, is just not worth it.

I plan to take a little break to regroup, and when I return...be it a day or two or three, if I lose my way again, please remind about the main thing...:friend

[SDG]

I need and would like to apologize to the board as a whole for my conduct that last few days.

It was not the 'Feminism' thread at fault...that just heightened the issue.

Carp asked me the other day if I had a raw nerve exposed and I guess I did. The cause for my attitude is something I am going to have to work out and sharing it here will not make it better, but I sincerely ask for your prayers.

So, to all whom I have offended and to those who have been surprised at my conduct...for my aburptness and unkind remarks, for my open questioning of admin, for my anger and general bad attitude, I apologize.

To admin...thank you for not banning me last night...I can assure you, my shame is punishment enough.

In sincere Christian love,

Barb

Barb ... the AFF'S newest bad girl ????? ROFL

[Barb]

I apologize to you also, Barb. Forgive me.

I don't know what you're apologizing for, tall girl...what'd YOU do?!

Thank you for your PM the other morning, HO...:friend

[Barb]

If folks around here can forgive me...then forgiving you is like inhaling oxygen! :D

LOL!! You are a great blessing here, Carp...I may not always tell you this or respond a lot to your posts, but you have many good and profitable things to say.

I appreciate you...:friend

[HeavenlyOne]

I don't know what you're apologizing for, tall girl...what'd YOU do?!

Thank you for your PM the other morning, HO...:friend

I was afraid I'd done something without realizing it.

Didn't mean to beat you over the head with that PM, but I wanted you to know how I really feel.

I'm glad you are my friend. You are important to me.

[Barb]

Uuummmmm.... I have a question. Who is ILG?

LOL!! When she shows up, she'll tell you who she is!!:winkgrin

[Barb]

You got sideways on some stuff? Wow. And to think, I missed it. LOL. Oh well. I am sure whoever was involved will be more than willing to forgive you. :)

Yeah, you missed the train wreck, Rico...nice to see ya...:tiphat

[Barb]

:hmmm

You are so jealous...give me time to pray through and I'll find a job for you on the cabinet...:winkgrin

Sorry I was so crosseyed and ugly for a while, BOOMMman...:friend

[Barb]


Just blame in on hormones...;) It’s cool.:aaa

Wish I could...:winkgrin

[rgcraig]

BARB!

I figured it out!

When you go to bed, you need to make sure ALL of you goes to bed - not just your hips!

No wonder you are so tired. :winkgrin

[Barb]

Sis. Barb,

You didn't do anything against me for me to forgive...and I have to admit...me as Secretary of Defense is hilarious! :friend

Get some rest woman and stop taking care of me and everyone else...

Love ya, Rhoni

Love you, too, girl...

I can't promise to stop taking care of folks...that's my life, but I do promise to remember the main thing.:friend

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

You are so jealous...give me time to pray through and I'll find a job for you on the cabinet...:winkgrin

Sorry I was so crosseyed and ugly for a while, BOOMMman...:friend


All is forgiven, Sis.

Thank you, Ma'am! :tiphat

[Barb]

Rhoni, I stated yesterday I may be in need of some counseling. Others helped me to breathe deep and work through it.


:ty

YOu have good friends BOOMM! Relaxation techniques work most of the time...you just needed a good support system. Sounds like you have one.:friend

Blessings, Rhoni:doh Now y'all tell me...I haven't been breathing right!!:nah :winkgrin

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

:doh Now y'all tell me...I haven't been breathing right!!:nah :winkgrin

gasp gasp

wheeeeeeeeeeze......

:nah

[Barb]

Way to go sis! :highfive

Thank you for your wise counsel and friendship...when I return, y'all won't even recognize me...:friend

[Barb]

Amen, Barb!

Thank you for your prayers, Sub...I'm gonna be okay...:friend

[Barb]

Barb ... the AFF'S newest bad girl ????? ROFL

Oh, you're just paying me back, aren't you?!:winkgrin

No, I don't like the feeling of being the bad girl...let's give that job to Emma!!:happydance

[Barb]

I was afraid I'd done something without realizing it.

Didn't mean to beat you over the head with that PM, but I wanted you to know how I really feel.

I'm glad you are my friend. You are important to me.

I know you care, HO...I just wasn't up to receiving it...it was me, but that's behind us now...:friend

[Barb]

BARB!

I figured it out!

When you go to bed, you need to make sure ALL of you goes to bed - not just your hips!

No wonder you are so tired. :winkgrin

Oh my stars!! That's it...I'm not all there!!:toofunny

[Barb]

All is forgiven, Sis.

Thank you, Ma'am! :tiphat
:friend

[Barb]

gasp gasp

wheeeeeeeeeeze......

:nah

I'm too old to do too much of that...:faint

[Barb]

Whew!! That's it...I've answered everyone...:tiphat

[Felicity]

Thank you for your wise counsel and friendship...when I return, y'all won't even recognize me...:friendWhen you return you'll have good stuff to share with us in your blog!! :)

[Barb]

When you return you'll have good stuff to share with us in your blog!! :)

Prayerfully I can finish this book that I've been delaying finishing...:grampa

[Felicity]

Prayerfully I can finish this book that I've been delaying finishing...:grampa :highfive

[Scott Hutchinson]

I thought Sister Felicity was our resident bad girl.

[Sarah]

Love you, too, girl...

I can't promise to stop taking care of folks...that's my life, but I do promise to remember the main thing.:friend



Sis Barb, we can tell from your posts that you are a caregiver. You evidently take care of your mom almost fulltime. And we read about all those wonderful big meals you cook when those brothers and their families come home! lol My mom and dad are elderly and live in their own home, but many times when they are sick, I have to go to the grocery store, take them to the doctor, etc. I dread the day when I and my siblings have to do it all the time.

Everyone needs some rest and relaxation. Hope you take time for it soon. You are valuable, not only to your family, but also to your 'forum' family.

[CupCake]

BARB!

I figured it out!

When you go to bed, you need to make sure ALL of you goes to bed - not just your hips!

No wonder you are so tired. :winkgrin

:slaphappy

[CupCake]

Wish I could...:winkgrin

:friend

[Pressing-On]

Pressing-On, I am crying because the two lines of your post mean so much to me.

Your apology is lovingly accepted, and I ask you to please forgive me.

Above all else, PO...above family and friendships...above whatever abilities I may possess or things I may acquire in this life, I want to please Him.

I want my conversations...even online conversations to be pleasing to Him.

My opinion, though important to me, is not worth cross words or attitude...and in the grand scheme of eternity, is just not worth it.

I plan to take a little break to regroup, and when I return...be it a day or two or three, if I lose my way again, please remind about the main thing...:friend
Thank you, Barb for this beautiful post. I love you! :friend

[Ronzo]

*Ronzo breaks into the oozefest and starts chuckin' rocks at random individuals*

Take THAT! ...And THAT! ...And THAT!




No more mooooooshy stuff!

:ignore


:smack

:ranting

:grumpy

[Pressing-On]

*Ronzo breaks into the oozefest and starts chuckin' rocks at random individuals*

Take THAT! ...And THAT! ...And THAT!




No more mooooooshy stuff!

:ignore


:smack

:ranting

:grumpy

Here ya go, Ronzo!!!!


A LOVING PEACE FROM YOU

Author: James Patrick Tobin

From the glowing embers of your spirit
Came a little warmth of your love
Together we set it in a cozy little spot
Safe from the world up above

Then a soothing breath from your lungs
Helped to ignite the flame
On that lonely candle
In the core of my soul

As time passed day by day
Conflicts caused great winds to blow
But you cupped your hands around it
And it just flickered with a brilliant glow

They say that nothing is forever
But I don't believe that's true
That little candle in my heart
Is a loving peace from you


:happydance :happydance :happydance :happydance

[Ronzo]

:blah


:annoymusic


:banghead

[Newman]

Newman, oh Newman...what can I say to you, sis?! I guess what I can say is the truth...Barb is NOT fine, but I will be before the day ends...I promise!!

Please remember to pray about that which we spoke at lunch a week or so ago...that is at the heart of all that is troubling my spirit and I need peace.

I love you, Newman...:friend

~Two men looked out from prison walls;
One saw mud and one saw stars.~

I know you will be just fine because it comes down to what you focus on. And you know whom to set your eyes upon.

It is incredibly hard being a caretaker and loving someone who is hurting. But I know this for a fact. God certainly loved your mother when he gave her you.

Live a life of NO REGRETS. No regrets that you weren't faithful to what God put in your hand to do. You are awesome and loved by many. :bouquet

[Felicity]

Barb is a sweetheart for sure. She has blessed me in so many ways!

[Scott Hutchinson]

Yes Sister Barb is a sweetheart why I bet she's got some southerner in her blood yall.

[Carpenter]

I don't. ILG does though. That's because she isn't as holy as I am.

Emma is the holiest person I know...in terms of all that following of the rules stuff. ILG? Whadda heathen!

:slaphappy :slaphappy :slaphappy

[Felicity]

I thought Sister Felicity was our resident bad girl.LOL! No one is good except God alone. That's what Mark said. ;) (Mk. 10:18)

Scott ..... thank you so much for calling and checking on me and praying for me! You really brightened my evening. You are such a sweet guy! Thank you SO much!!

*sideways hug* :)

[Barb]

Sis Barb, we can tell from your posts that you are a caregiver. You evidently take care of your mom almost fulltime. And we read about all those wonderful big meals you cook when those brothers and their families come home! lol My mom and dad are elderly and live in their own home, but many times when they are sick, I have to go to the grocery store, take them to the doctor, etc. I dread the day when I and my siblings have to do it all the time.

Everyone needs some rest and relaxation. Hope you take time for it soon. You are valuable, not only to your family, but also to your 'forum' family.I thought I would take the time today to go back and respond to the rest of these nice posts...

So, thank you, Sarah...though I do get weary some days, I try not to complain because even the thought of the alternative is not something I want to have to deal with.

As for being valuable here, well, I will take your kind word for it...bless you...:tiphat

[Barb]

Thank you, Barb for this beautiful post. I love you! :friend

Love you, too, PO...:friend

[Pressing-On]

Love you, too, PO...:friend

Thank you Barb. I am terribly sorry about everything. I read one of your posts and just feel like crying.

http://www.apostolicfriendsforum.com/showpost.php?p=61417&postcount=144

[The Mrs]

Thank you Barb. I am terribly sorry about everything. I read one of your posts and just feel like crying.

http://www.apostolicfriendsforum.com/showpost.php?p=61417&postcount=144

Wow! That was an awesome post Sis. Barb! :friend

[Pressing-On]

Wow! That was an awesome post Sis. Barb! :friend

Yes, it was, The Mrs!

[Ron]

Thank you Barb. I am terribly sorry about everything. I read one of your posts and just feel like crying.

http://www.apostolicfriendsforum.com/showpost.php?p=61417&postcount=144

I still feel I fall so short of this.

I try.

[Barb]

~Two men looked out from prison walls;
One saw mud and one saw stars.~

I know you will be just fine because it comes down to what you focus on. And you know whom to set your eyes upon.

It is incredibly hard being a caretaker and loving someone who is hurting. But I know this for a fact. God certainly loved your mother when he gave her you.

Live a life of NO REGRETS. No regrets that you weren't faithful to what God put in your hand to do. You are awesome and loved by many. :bouquet

This is precious to me, Newman...I cried when I frist read it and again today.

This is an interesting post...our focal point is heaven...that is our goal, but often our focus can become blurred by the cares or circumstances of life.

That is why I am striving minute by minute of each day to keep the main thing the main thing.

Other things, though important and possibly urgent, may cross my path and I am dealt the hand of dealing with them, but it can NEVER be at the cost of losing my focus.

Almighty God is my strength and fortress, and in His loving kindness has allowed people to come into my life who speak truth and peace and strength...I am blessed...:friend

[Pressing-On]

I still feel I fall so short of this.

I try.

Horribly short, Ron. Lost and undone!!!

[Barb]

Thank you Barb. I am terribly sorry about everything. I read one of your posts and just feel like crying.

http://www.apostolicfriendsforum.com/showpost.php?p=61417&postcount=144

Wow! That was an awesome post Sis. Barb! :friend



I wrote that little thing and put it on my blog at the height of all that was going on many days ago...and I certainly didn't mean to rehash anything by my posts here today, but have been away for a couple of days and hadn't responded to all of the sweet and kind posts made.

The truth is, we all come up short more often than not. It is easy, at least for me, when passions and opinions are running 90 miles an hour to forget that we are family..the family of God.

PO, you and I made amends days ago and all is forgiven here...it is over...:friend

I tried before I left to speak to everyone who may have gotten in the way of my runaway train, but if I missed anyone, please charge it to my out of control mouth and not my heart.

Above ALL else, I MUST be saved...:friend

[Barb]

Barb is a sweetheart for sure. She has blessed me in so many ways!

What ever blessing I may have been has been returned 100 fold...your wise counsel pulled me from the pit last week, sis...I am grateful!!:friend