A Mom's Journey

Disappointments

I have a good friend who frequents a discussion board with me.   Recently she has become embroiled a couple of discussions that she felt the others on the board were not listening to her opinions or at the very least misunderstanding them.   The whole thing has arrived to a point where she is very hurt.  I guess I don't understand why discussions can't be had even with differing opinions and still have everyone just get along.  To be honest, this has really wrecked my illusionary utopia I had in regards to the discussion board.   I really watched these issues unfold and develop.  Now, I'm not completely sure what I want to do.   I don't think I can stay on the board and feel happy there, yet I will miss the comaraderie that existed.  Perhaps my friend and I can start our own little discussions.   Though to be honest she is much more the religious scholar than I am.  She'd probably loose me very quickly. 

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7:41 AM, Mar. 1, 2006 .. Posted by Hereathome

Don't be disillusioned. Life has its seasons. Sometimes we need to put something aside for awhile to pursue the things of the moment. Sometimes we come back and sometimes we don't! :) And just because it is time for me to move on, doesn't necessarily mean it is time for you.

Stephanie

just keep praying

6:47 AM, Mar. 2, 2006 .. Posted by PrincessInWaiting

Just keep praying and I'm sure you will figure out exactly what to do. God will help you decide. It's very hard when it comes to emotions. I'm sorry your friend got hurt.

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11:58 PM, Mar. 31, 2006 .. Posted by OreoSouza

You know, Paul really had a good point when he talked about anything we do without love ends up being like the annoying clanging of cymbals.

I've seen those discussions on boards get out of hand, and basically it's too many folks trying to force their opinions on others and too many others getting offended too easily.

Everyone should just shut down the computer for a few hours when it gets to that point and go do their dishes or their laundry or read to the littles. It's worthless arguing and fretting over something that happened on the computer.

I'm glad you apparently were able to stay out of it. You sound like a good friend.