tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post4961805943019078283..comments2023-10-11T03:54:58.698-06:00Comments on Randall Friesen: Owning myselfRandall Friesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04112919973262687369noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-87360442355095594542008-02-22T04:07:46.000-07:002008-02-22T04:07:46.000-07:00I hear you. I have had similar struggles. I'm ...I hear you. I have had similar struggles. I'm praying for you folks too.Tarahttp://tarasviewoftheworld.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-72630202973946484752008-02-22T04:31:24.000-07:002008-02-22T04:31:24.000-07:00I absolutely know what you're saying. When do...I absolutely know what you're saying. When do you allow yourself to embrace and be shaped and transformed by the circumstances and feelings you're experiencing and when do you move beyond them? It's all very murky waters, and not a fun place to be. But somehow we end up stronger. Somehow. Take care. You know we're still praying.Dixiehttp://vandermeander.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-47247305024432516172008-02-22T05:12:30.000-07:002008-02-22T05:12:30.000-07:00Hey ! In all the murkiness and mud there is encour...Hey ! In all the murkiness and mud there is encouragement to be found in knowing that others understand what it feels like to wade in the brown stuff.Barbhttp://barbarah07.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-87730320812543013582008-02-22T08:01:25.000-07:002008-02-22T08:01:25.000-07:00There's a verse about righteous anger and heck...There's a verse about righteous anger and heck Jesus got angry in the temple, that gives me comfort. I find I struggle with worry and over thinking things, alas, I struggle to put Matt. 6:34 into practice.Danhttp://doss-about.co.uk/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-20423738511126332592008-02-22T11:58:43.000-07:002008-02-22T11:58:43.000-07:00Well I can't give much advice about not giving...Well I can't give much advice about not giving into the anger and frustration as I often feel myself struggling with that very thing. However, my two cents, it's healthy to experience those things. I'm sort of skeptical of people that never have a bad day, never shed a tear, never show anger or frustration. Life isn't always puppies, rainbows and candy, sometimes it can be more difficult than what our imaginations can even drum up.<br><br>I appreciate that you share these things with people that read your space, allowing us the priviledge to see the real you, and that Christianity isn't all about easy street, there are still some tough times and it makes the church seem more like a real thing with real people.<br><br>My thoughts are with you and yours as you go through this time. The only advice I have is to be sure that all of you take time to do something that brings some joy into your life, wether that's going for a walk with a camera, doing pottery, singing, whatever it is, just to remember there are some things that are still okay in life. It's those little moments of peace that can make the other multitudes of unpeace, sadness, frustration and anger bearable.<br><br>Thinking of you and your family.Taranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-1928812392024111132008-02-22T15:18:46.000-07:002008-02-22T15:18:46.000-07:00Good idea Tara, and thanks all.I think tomorrow we...Good idea Tara, and thanks all.<br><br>I think tomorrow we'll get Lauralea out of the house a bit.<br>Time for an outing.Randallhttp://randallfriesen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-80459052967794617302008-02-25T11:14:45.000-07:002008-02-25T11:14:45.000-07:00Anger and frustration are not a waste of time and ...Anger and frustration are not a waste of time and energy as long they are a season, part of a process and yours definetly is. <br><br>I have somone in my life whose frustration and anger and "victim-speak" have become a consuming, familiar friend. So I think as long as you're keeping it balanced, it is healthy.<br><br>My thoughts and prayers are with you.Christynoreply@blogger.com