tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6762368159824209082.post8323512329097179412..comments2023-05-03T13:54:31.995+01:00Comments on Pink Feather Paradise: Hello you.... how the devil are you...?Pink Feather Paradisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11362222817573569135noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6762368159824209082.post-40825603977921492722010-09-30T13:51:45.862+01:002010-09-30T13:51:45.862+01:00Hi sweetie, so sorry you're having a pants tim...Hi sweetie, so sorry you're having a pants time - believe me your not alone, there is always a hand near by to support you. If I were close by I would pop by with cake for tea and hugs. My faith certainly hasn't given me immunity, I wish it did! But it is an extra hand to support me, give me strength to get through all the challenges that life throws at us and point me in the right direction when I am really not sure which way to go. I hope you find some peace and space soon, sending ooodles of hugs Debs xxx<br />Sorry for being so quiet lately but life has been dishing out the challenges over this way too! xxthe pig ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17070586389855854243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6762368159824209082.post-54998261319298355342010-09-27T23:47:28.757+01:002010-09-27T23:47:28.757+01:00I wish we lived closer so I could pop round and we...I wish we lived closer so I could pop round and we could put the world to rights over a pot of tea (or a bottle of wine) and then I could do the school run for you so you could pop those feet up and chill. ((((hugs))))Tazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13575542198843990599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6762368159824209082.post-23565200943205682532010-09-24T14:42:45.835+01:002010-09-24T14:42:45.835+01:00Oooooooh Alex,
I do hope life and the world have ...Oooooooh Alex,<br /><br />I do hope life and the world have been kinder to you this week? And I hope that the sun has shined on you and some positive things have happened. Here's hoping you have a easy & relaxing weekend.<br /><br />Take Care<br /><br />AileenThe Sunroomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11515731055202890874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6762368159824209082.post-3848095457016601532010-09-19T13:32:55.341+01:002010-09-19T13:32:55.341+01:00Suzie sent me from Itch to Stitch. I think I'l...Suzie sent me from Itch to Stitch. I think I'll stay a while.<br />We're waiting for your opinion on the pope.....I have lots but would't want to take over the comment section.lol<br />JimJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199777195853274898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6762368159824209082.post-52904648381742264432010-09-19T13:03:42.481+01:002010-09-19T13:03:42.481+01:00Hello you! Gosh I feel for you, as I have had many...Hello you! Gosh I feel for you, as I have had many times in my life where everything just seems to be piling up on top of me, I feel a little shakey at the moment! As for religion, I was brought up to go to church and Sunday school, but as I got older my faith waned somewhat, with the many knocks which life deals. I fell out with God when I found out that I couldn't have children, I felt very angry. My Mum always kept her faith, and I think that is what helps people.. faith, in something there. I think that we are put here to try to be better people and to learn from everything that hurts us. I believe in 'somthing', but not really sure what! Now I have learnt that life is a series of tests and tribulations, and when my parents both got cancer, and then I got it too, I remember thinking... its no use asking why me, because someone will shout back .. why not! The trouble is we never know what is round that corner, and sometimes it can all feel like we are walking a tightrope. I suppose I still have faith in something, as I always believe that there is a reason for everything. Don't forget that you can always email me if you need to. Love and hugs to you my friend. Susie xxxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17215149035079179279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6762368159824209082.post-27823787023932776272010-09-18T11:25:43.963+01:002010-09-18T11:25:43.963+01:00Used to read your blog last year, then I went off ...Used to read your blog last year, then I went off the whole thing, and now I am back with a new blog of my own at mrsrunofthemills.blogspot.com and just refound you, if that's a word.<br />Interesting to read the bit about religion. I don't have any anyway, and if it is true that Stephen Fry said something along the lines of why does the Pope have to come on a State visit, then I agree with him. The funny thing, or not, is that I went to a convent school, not a catholic, but they needed us non-catholics to keep the place going, and of course there was no escaping religion! Maybe I have revolted against all that, but more likely I just don't believe any of it, the creation and all. The Big Bang Theory is more plausible to me, but to be honest, it's all way too deep for me to fathom.<br />But sorry you are not your usual bright and breezy self, hope it passes soon.<br />MaggieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6762368159824209082.post-90520375670307583212010-09-18T07:15:55.261+01:002010-09-18T07:15:55.261+01:00Sorry things are tough at the moment Alex, sometim...Sorry things are tough at the moment Alex, sometimes life deals some real terrible blows, and you have got your fair share of them.<br />I'm not religious, however I know people who turn to the church in times of need and that's fine.<br />I hope you can find a way of getting through what you need to get through and get a resolution with Jamie's school.<br />x<br />PSs - Hope the Chinese was good!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12428734866238643758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6762368159824209082.post-43836443071829302442010-09-18T00:21:08.352+01:002010-09-18T00:21:08.352+01:00Oh hunnI. I think there must be something in our w...Oh hunnI. I think there must be something in our water lol. I'm glad to hear your a bit more upbeat about it all if only just a little. And I can only keep saying that I hope it all come's good in the end whatever you choose to do. <br /> I do however have the answer to one of your problems. <br /> I know of a chicken breeder that will quite happily take on a small flock of chickens whilst owners go on holiday's for a small fee !!!! So there you go life aint all that bad after all is it. <br /> Well I'm sure it gave you a giggle if nothing else lol. <br /> sending (((( big hugs)))) your way speak to you soon.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05148640751769045908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6762368159824209082.post-91094718084380790292010-09-17T22:36:07.229+01:002010-09-17T22:36:07.229+01:00Sorry things aren't great for you- hope the ch...Sorry things aren't great for you- hope the chinese and wine improves things, even if it is only tonight!<br />I am entirely atheist and have no personal need to identify a religion to place my faith in. I think, if anything, I am closest to a buddhist than anything else, but these days I do have a clear code for my life- based on thrift and appreciation of the smallest details. <br /><br />We experienced some terrible worries and financial difficulties two years ago and I have such a better quality of life since we simplified everything and stopped trying to buy happiness with shiny things. <br /><br />I think what ever your problems at the moment, you do have the skills and resources to solve them within yourself- after all, you are the only expert on you! A lot of the work I do uses techniques from solution focused therapy- have a look, it may just give you some inspiration to look at your problems in a new way http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solution_focused_brief_therapy Cxxmother of purlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00892868070047175458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6762368159824209082.post-22399744880208528872010-09-17T20:15:52.668+01:002010-09-17T20:15:52.668+01:00Oh, I'm sorry you're still having a tough ...Oh, I'm sorry you're still having a tough time. I hope you find a resolution to your commuting problem soon. On the question of religion, I don't follow one either (ok, yes, I was baptised and I got married in church - call me a hypocrite!) I don't feel like I'm missing anything at all though. <br />R x<br />PS. 99 days???!!!! Don't tell me that!!!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04290653909989504581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6762368159824209082.post-14219559115233019622010-09-17T19:27:19.567+01:002010-09-17T19:27:19.567+01:00Alex, you're wonderfully honest and I really f...Alex, you're wonderfully honest and I really felt for you in so many ways as I read your post! It's all piling up for you at the moment, isn't it?<br /><br />And the incredible thing is, I was reading 'an' answer (not 'the' answer, but 'an' answer, anyway) to the question you ask, only this afternoon. The author was asking why, if Jesus did all these miracles, could he not guarantee an easy and safe life to his followers. He then went on to say that Jesus and his first followers all had particularly difficult lives, and usually nasty deaths, too.<br /><br />Then he says this: "Faith is not an insurance policy. Or, as Eddie Askew suggests, maybe it is: insurance does not prevent accidents, but rather gives a secure base from which to face their consequences."<br /><br />And I felt that was pretty true of my faith-experience. My mum is dying, but none of us have a 'why us?' attitude - honestly, why NOT us? People do die young, and why should Christians be exempt? Our faith doesn't stop bad things happening, but it does give us some kind of baseline confidence - we are loved, we are cared for: life isn't meant to be easy but we live it in company with our creator who loves us.<br /><br />That said, it is such a learning curve! Anyone who pretends to be a perfect person of faith has got to be kidding themselves - we get it wrong and get angry and scared and try to handle everything by ourselves, all the time. And I guess that's why I'm glad that I'm not following 'rules' but living in company with our God, who loves us.<br /><br />That's my honest answer to your very honest question. Hope it's OK..?Flosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18098894367955345944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6762368159824209082.post-87358206669263628712010-09-17T18:10:56.639+01:002010-09-17T18:10:56.639+01:00Alex, life can be crap can't it. I'm sorry...Alex, life can be crap can't it. I'm sorry things aren't easier for you. <br /><br />Hubby and i were talking about religion only last night. We both went to Christian schools where we prayed and learned Christian values and although we don't openly follow any religion now we still live our lives by those same values. We know people draw a lot of strength and comfort from their religion so it certainly has it's place. We are quite private people and don't feel comfortable going to church regularly but we agreed that if we were poorly in hospital and a man of the cloth stopped by to say a prayer for us we would welcome it find comfort in it.<br /><br />I do hope life starts to brighten up for you soon my dear.<br /><br />X Xlisa ridgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665753077629354130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6762368159824209082.post-16469782382465737542010-09-17T17:23:43.820+01:002010-09-17T17:23:43.820+01:00Oh dear Alex you are having a difficult time. Reg...Oh dear Alex you are having a difficult time. Regards the religion thing No I don't think having it makes life any easier but perhaps it helps to see the bigger picture not that I can claim to be religious but I do think there is a point to it all and that it will be revealed in the fullness of time. I hope you get your hens - they are so funny to watch and will surely be helpful to your current state of mind - or maybe not if they are another thing you have to slot into your already packed day!<br /><br />Hope you have a good weekend and that the sun will shine and lift your spirits.<br /><br />JAneMarigold Jamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02895195019277206960noreply@blogger.com