tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905317980489568230.post2425767960631146688..comments2023-04-28T07:33:15.075-07:00Comments on No longer in the closet...: yes, it's been a whileHidden in Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12662247208014689374noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905317980489568230.post-51886825552531514602009-01-16T10:41:00.000-08:002009-01-16T10:41:00.000-08:00My heart goes out to you!I just want to say that I...My heart goes out to you!<BR/>I just want to say that I picture Jesus not allowing you to beg and grovel but picking you up lovingly by your hand and saying to you "my sweet child, I am already here helping you and cherishing your 'mustard seed' faith!" I hope that it has been less of a hurricane than you expected!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905317980489568230.post-70851207843269532882009-01-13T16:01:00.000-08:002009-01-13T16:01:00.000-08:00I sympathize with you. Myself have been struggling...I sympathize with you. Myself have been struggling with being a lesbian for many years. I don't have family and have been on my own for many years. I do struggle with my close friends who are very conservative and are very anti-gay. I haven't been in a relationship in three years because of my struggle in finding out who I am. I have never dated a woman nor have I been on a date with a woman. It's very difficult for me. I understand your feelings. I have been a christian for a few years. I will pray for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905317980489568230.post-40562220117832114292009-01-13T15:57:00.000-08:002009-01-13T15:57:00.000-08:00HI! Just know that god is with you. I will be pray...HI! Just know that god is with you. I will be praying for you. I have been struggling with who I am for many years. I am christian but have know I am lesbian. The thing is I have never dated a woman and never have even been on a date with a woman. I find that strange because I've always been totally honest and upfront with everyone. This is totally diffent. I don't have family {foster care} but do have really close friends who are very conservative, pro-bush and anti-gay everything. Even vegetariasm! If you ever want to chat, I would love to chat. I'm still struggling with this. I wish you well and I will put you in my prayers. AJ from Missoula, MTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905317980489568230.post-18091501156863519352009-01-13T09:58:00.000-08:002009-01-13T09:58:00.000-08:00Hey you -- It's good to hear from you again -- I'l...Hey you -- <BR/><BR/>It's good to hear from you again -- I'll admit I've been worried. And here it is almost a month since you've posted and I just now saw. Life's been busy on my end, too.<BR/><BR/>I guess all I can say is hang in there, and God will take care of you. _And_ your parents. They love you, and love always wins out in the end.<BR/><BR/>Be well, and keep us updated when you can handle it, okay?Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00469586369675197872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905317980489568230.post-65016332287953815392009-01-07T21:46:00.000-08:002009-01-07T21:46:00.000-08:00I hope all goes well for you and that you can find...I hope all goes well for you and that you can find the peace we all search for in this life. Some things bring us peace, some things bring nothing but pain. It is hard to know the one from the other, but the answers are out there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905317980489568230.post-89837130099338262152008-12-29T10:38:00.000-08:002008-12-29T10:38:00.000-08:00A few thoughts:1. The sign, and hope, is written ...A few thoughts:<BR/><BR/>1. The sign, and hope, is written on your heart.<BR/><BR/>2. When I came out in an evangelical church setting, I too thought of hurricanes, but was surprised to find that I was in the "eye". So though great angst was flying around me, including church meetings about me (!), I was in a place of peace, and other than family, NO ONE was contacting me. <BR/><BR/>3. I have seen with my parents, and the parents of friends and acquaintances, that a "grieving cycle" is a part of the process, as they see a "death" of what they hoped to be true for their child. Unfortunately, this meant showing up for the "anger" part, but because of the peace I had been given, even that was endurable, and passed.<BR/><BR/>4. The true secret from your parents is not really your sexuality. As interesting as that is, it is not who you are. However, your Beloved is most certainly now a part of who you are and is the real part of you that is not yet known.<BR/><BR/>Peace of ChristKJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15701224049914946896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905317980489568230.post-84604308216732096402008-12-27T20:10:00.000-08:002008-12-27T20:10:00.000-08:00As someone who struggled with telling my mother an...As someone who struggled with telling my mother and finally did I can sympathize with you. It is a very scary place to be in. I have no wise words for you but I can promise to pray for you and add a prayer I've found comfort in:<BR/><BR/>All shall<BR/>be well,<BR/>and all shall<BR/>be well,<BR/>and all manner<BR/>of thing<BR/>shall be well.<BR/><BR/>dame julian of norwich - 14th century - mystic<BR/><BR/>Wishing you His peace<BR/><BR/>JoanJoan Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17040050344932320929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905317980489568230.post-9836753253162297052008-12-26T18:01:00.000-08:002008-12-26T18:01:00.000-08:00The good news is that God loves you. The bad news...The good news is that God loves you. The bad news is that the good news doesn't make life easier.ymphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09434675478509023885noreply@blogger.com