[__ Prayer __] praise report+prayer request

[Christ_empowered]

Yes, another one, lol. My dad and I had a lovely sunday afternoon drive. Good times. there's a genuine warmth with my parents and me, its...a beautiful thing. God is good!

And a prayer request....well, I live with my people now. Its strange...I think having been attacked (bashed on head during botched mugging) and harassed and such, plus the severe mental illness, makes me feel...well, very vulnerable. I don't wanna live in an apt. complex, and I need social interaction. Plus, God has worked it out so my parents and I have quality interaction as we (re)build family connections. Again: God is good!

But, yeah...my parents are looking at houses in towns not too far away from here, but...far enough away. I think they've outgrown the neighborhood, honestly. They've poured into the house over the years and all, but...--sigh--....the lil town, the neighborhood..it can get old...

So, please pray that they come to a decision that works for them (my dad says they're looking with me in mind, too...I feel like I'm 12, lol...). My preference would be for them (and me) to move, the sooner the better. I feel so...strange, sometimes, in this town; I'm here, but I'm not in the community 1 bit. Maybe this is part of growing up..its an OK town and all, but its...well, its just another old, southern town that was once charming. That's bout it.

Once again, I'm asking for prayer, this time for my parents to have guidance in making a move (or not making a move) that will work out well for them.

Thanks.

 

[Eugene]

I praise God for what He has done in your life, and is continuing. I see this as something good in preparation for the day you may have to be on your own with just memories, and yet your parents being available in the time being if needed. You'll have the opportunity to sort out the good and bad of your decisions, plan your economic situation, and schedule your workload which you haven't had to do; at least I think you've not done that, and it takes more than you probably think. You've taken a detour in your life, but you can do it; especially with faith in God. Will you need to work extra jobs like I did to keep your head above water; you probably don't know at this time, but I went without a car for a long time due to other priorities. May God have this work together for your good, and we know He will.
Blessings in Christ Jesus.

 

[AirDancer]

Prayers for the decisions facing your parents, Christ_empowered.

I'm not surprised at all by your Dad's comment that you are included in their thinking as they proceed in their search. They love you!

(I'm currently looking for another house ... and while none of my 3 offspring live at home, they do come back for visits. So I'm looking for those extra bedrooms in order to have space for when they stay overnight - or a few days!)

 

[Angel]

OMGosh, would you be away from your harassers if you moved? If so, its a HUGE deal!!!
Praying things work out.

 

[GodsGrace]

HI CE
I agree with Angel.
I think the move would be very good for you. It would get you away from bad memories and it would also give you a fresh start. Maybe even find a new and good church where you could find encouragment.. Churches should do this - encourage us and offer us a place to go where there are others of like mind, it's called fellowship - so you could share your love for God with someone.

I pray God will allow your parents to find just the perfect place. I think you're so lucky to have parents that love you so and I'm glad you appreciate this.

God bless you CE.
Remember that God is with you wherever you are.

Wondering

 

[Christ_empowered]

Hi, everyone. Thanks for the replies.

He drove me by one place...nice. A little smaller than the current place, but on on the lake, which is very cool, indeed. Smaller, more manageable yard. Quiet-er neighborhood. Apparently, there's a homeowner's association, which is something my dad really likes ((some of our neighbors have done questionable things with their houses and yards)).

The other place they've seriously looked at is in a very hilly part of the region, about 30 minutes away. There's a farm nearby, very quiet place...somewhat bigger than the current house, and more modern, 50's style design...lots of windows and such.

--If-- they get a new place, I'll probably be far enough from this little town to just chill out and decompress from all the harassment. To be fair, now that I'm more lucid (always a good thing), more intelligent (ditto), and my people and I have a good relationship, its easier to brush the mockers and haters off. I mean...they're not the most moral people around, and I think there's a lot of factors that go into making them act the way they're acting, so...yeah. I can brush it off better, although it does get harder when they yell at when I'm on my way to my car (or back out of it), or yell loud enough for me to hear in the house. That's when it gets rough.

I'm happy for my parents. Even if they stay here, they --can-- move if they feel so inclined. Just having the freedom to move and still maintain a certain standard of living must be good for them. Plus, its good for them as a couple to get out, ride around, check out different houses here and there, every now and then. I'm glad they do stuff like that together.

So...yeah...with The Lord's strength, I'm pretty sure I'll do OK here or at a different place. I like the idea of all 3 of us getting out of this little town, personally. Its not the same as when I was a kid, tween, teenager...the people my parents knew have moved, some have divorced, etc. etc. etc.

Thanks again for the replies.

 

[Angel]

Any updates?

 

[Christ_empowered]

hey. thanks for asking...

they went out looking at houses about 20+/- minutes away. Different county, same general region of the state. Nothing good, lol. My dad apparently expected more for the $$$.

I asked more about the 50s house they both seemed fond of...seems it would require some work before moving in, which isn't so exciting for them (this place they have now was a MAJOR fixer upper, so I think they're just about done with all that...). I haven't seen it, but it sounds cool...rural area, cool design, finished basement, a little more space than this house, etc. etc. etc.

I did hear my mom talk to my dad about calling the realtor for one place, I think the 50s place. Good times.

I talked to my dad briefly, and he said its all preliminary; they haven't even talked to a banker, etc. etc. etc. I'm thinking (hoping?) that they're downplaying their intentions to move outta here. I'm thinking they're not so happy about the neighborhood. Now the house is worth more $$$ and they have more $$$ in general, so...my guess is that they're thinking good house, better neighborhood, smaller (more manageable) yard, etc. This place is great...pre-Civil War, they've fixed it up a lot, great yard, blah blah blah...but I think it may time to call it a day and get outta this house, this neighborhood, and (God willing) this town, too.

I sure hope we can move. I know it'd be good for me. I think (hope, pray) it'd be good for them, too. I know my dad's getting sick of the neighbors (he --really-- doesn't care for the set of neighbors who harass me, in particular...but for his own reasons...), and this town isn't so great, honestly. A lot of the people my parents had social bonds with are gone...dead, moved, divorced, retired, just...not around, not in the loop, etc. Its strange...they've "moved up in the world," blah blah blah, so now they --could--, potentially, do the stuff they tried to do when we first moved into this house all those years ago...get involved in the community, do more at church, make friends, etc. Problem is...when they tried it all those years ago, they weren't considered "important enough" (well-educated, not enough $$$ I guess), so...that was that. Its sad. My mom had a particularly terrible experience with the garden club ladies, and that makes me mad, now that I think about it. Soooo...now, they could do social things with certain people, blah blah blah...but...why bother?

I'm rambling. Its a bit before 4 AM here, and I'm running off a nap and lots of coffee, lol.

Thanks again for the replies and all.

 

[Angel]

I'm glad that your dad is aware of the people who are harassing you. That's comforting to know. Especially when 'others' say, oh it's just your illness. I hate that.

Praying everything works out,... That God would place on their hearts where to go, and if He wants you three to move.

I personally hope you move, lol. This could be an answer to many prayers.

 

[Christ_empowered]

Good times. I don't know how serious they are about moving, but...at least one set of neighbors don't hate me! Hooray!

And...I got to spend some quality convo time with mama. She wants to shell out some $$$ to revitalize the house. My dad is thinking if they sell, they won't get that $$$ back. I dunno. They'll figure it out...

Meanwhile, I realize how much better I am now, thanks to Christ. New Creation in Christ Jesus. Its...real...which would explain why its in The Bible.

Seriously. I'm not miserable, agitated, obviously brain damaged, ridiculously self-centered to the exclusion of anybody else...all that. I mean, I'm not Christian of the Year (yet...), but I'm remarkably...normal. Healthy, even. My mama made a comment about it, and that made me happy.

I'm beginning to think maybe I'll just pray for God's Will and leave it up to Him. Hmmm...now that I think about it...I think praying like that is just accepting the inevitable (if His will isn't done...whose is?), but trusting enough to just let go and leave it at The Cross. Not to make this all psychological and stuff, but I do remember reading in a couple places...prayer not only changes things in the world, it changes you, the person praying.

 

[Christ_empowered]

And another thing...

I think maybe I can build some meaningful social connections right here, if I can get out some. I'd want my acquaintances and friends to be Christian, of course. I think I'm at the point now where I can see how bad company corrupts good morals (fairly easily), and Christ has changed me enough for me to see how the people I knew who are still in darkness just aren't on the same wave length as me.

I'm thinking I'm now less paranoid and wrapped up in crazy-ness than I was for a while there. My mother said to write down when people harass me and what they say and she'll see about doing something. --Praise God--

 

[AirDancer]

And another thing...

I think maybe I can build some meaningful social connections right here, if I can get out some. I'd want my acquaintances and friends to be Christian, of course. I think I'm at the point now where I can see how bad company corrupts good morals (fairly easily), and Christ has changed me enough for me to see how the people I knew who are still in darkness just aren't on the same wave length as me.

I'm thinking I'm now less paranoid and wrapped up in crazy-ness than I was for a while there. My mother said to write down when people harass me and what they say and she'll see about doing something. --Praise God--

Looks as though an answer to some of the prayers offered have been answered, with both of your parents being more aware of the harassment you've experienced from others.

Our Lord listens to our prayers, and He answers !

 

[Angel]

Any updates?

 

[Christ_empowered]

they went to 1 place my mom really liked and I think I would have liked, but my dad gave it a big thumbs down...100 year old, big ole rambling farm house on 5 acres, not too far from here. --sigh--

My dad said the house was too big, apparently. Plus, 100 years old isn't ancient, but its old enough that they'd probably have to have some stuff done to it pre-move in. --sigh--

I do hope they/we move. They've poured into this place over the past 20ish years, and its awesome. Having said that...my dad says they're about at the point where, if they put more $$$ into it, they won't get those $$$ back if/when they sell. Plus...the neighborhood, obviously.

Thanks for asking, and thanks for praying.

 

[Angel]

Yw.

Will keep praying.

 

[Christ_empowered]

Thanks. My parents are warming up to me a lot, and I now appreciate them and their love. Its...wonderful.

I am hoping they get up and outta here, though. Not --all-- the neigbors are terrible, but...yeah...it can get kinda rough at times, especially for me :-( .

Plus, I think they could do with a different place, different neighborhood, for the long haul...thru retirement and all. But, hey...I'm not --them-- and its not my $$$, so...they'll make the final decision, obviously.

Thanks again.