Grandmother making 6 year old grandchild prayer for forgiveness?
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what a horrible grandmother. id say dont teach my child religion you horrid bat ps be sure to tell your kid grannys a bit off in the head and to ignore what she says about Jesus and the bible im glad i didnt deal with fundies until i was older.  man im furious. redhead makes a good point. remind yoru mom that this is YOUR kid and you will raise her as you see fit. ps ignore the fundie christian fuckwits. they are just as bad as granny
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i think that the flowers should have all went to your gma - she was his widow so legally she shouldve been the one to have gotten the flowers etc then if she wanted to give them to some of the grandkids then thats her call.  you say she has alzheimers though so maybe did they leave one of the grandkids as power of attorney over everything, did the grandkids pay for the funeral?  was your gma upset about not getting any of the flowers?  was she crying or anything or does she have alzheimers so bad that she didnt realize?  if she didnt realize what was going on maybe you shouldve just said a silent prayer for the grandkids, usually bad things come back to people so if they were being ugly to your gma itll come back on them.  i think since you are a "step" though it may be better to just back out of it & let them handle it, theyll end up labeling you the bad person if you dont.  if shes got alzheimers really bad she may not know whats going on or even realize who her grandkids are, she may not be able to live on her own, im not sure of all the details but id let someone closer to her handle it, maybe send an "anonymous" letter to someone who "really cares for the old lady" and tell them whats being done to her & let them handle it, if you think shes being abused or treated unfairly maybe report it to your elder abuse hotline. i wouldnt apologize to them though, i dont think you did anything too wrong, if you did surely the funeral home wouldve stopped you before you got to the van, i hope it works out for you. you have a good heart & thats all that counts, your intentions were in the right place!
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Jesus also said that we are to forgive... seven times seventy-seven.  You're not your dad and I'm sorry that he's done these things, not just to you but to other people.  It sounds like he needs some major help and maybe he'll get it in prison, but it's God's job to judge and condemn (but it's easy for us to do).  I hope you learn from your dad and are a better person because of it.
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If the very wrong thing you did did not involve the harm or violation of children I just don't get it.  Send them out a plea, tell them what you just wrote.  Sometimes life really stinks, you do the right thing day after  day and one mistake can ruin everything....\nThey need to look in the mirror, I would be willing to bet they have made mistakes too, who hasn't?...\nYou can't make them forgive or forget but you sure can plead your case...now is the time.  \nIf they can't come around try to understand that it is thier problem not yours, don't let them make yo believe you are bad, you just did a bad thing...let he who has not cast the first stone....good luck in this hard time...not to get too religous here, but god forgives you, remember that.
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Your granddaughter is going through a lot to be at such a young age she is confused and her emotions are all messed up ,you may have raised her but im sure she knew her mom as her mom and now she is gone ,the great grandson passing added more confusion to her and now her grandfather is having a very serious operation maybe she is afraid he will go away to ,school counselors are not the answer she needs professional help ,i scream and get mad for far less than your little granddaughter her actions are normal she is releasing her anger let her do it better for it to come out then to stay inside her ,good luck to you and your granddaughter and i wish your hubby a safe and quick recovery.
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It's not your fault.  You must forgive yourself as you will become very sick from the guilt and that will not help you or your family.  Satan keeps tormenting you with this and you must give it to the Lord and tell him to get out of your thoughts in the Lord's mighty name. \n\nFor epilepsy to be a caused, your granddaughter would have had to receive a severe head injury.  You say she was OK when you picked her up and that her head was red.  This does not sound like a cause for epilepsy. \n\nYou can check with a specialist doctor, otherwise let it go.  She needs a happy grandmother, not one with guilt.  The devil comes to kill, steal and destroy and Jesus came that you may have life and have it more abundantly.  I recommend you pray this over your granddaugher frequently.
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Lord, Let this prayer of a simple man be raised up to you in this time of trouble. Father, this person is sentby you to open the eyes of many of your children, Lord, heal, guide and protect your servant. Amen. Marana tha \n\nYou have unlike these others discovered what James was trying to tell us 1900 years ago! May God bless you and keep you. Keep Strong, Brother, for faith without action is worthless. And know this, one CAN fall into sin and lose salvation.
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NO, never allow your children to disrespect you, no matter how old they are....\n\nIt seems your daughter does not want to face the issues that are occurring with her son.  She should be grateful that someone else is trying to help her...  As much as it may hurt, because she is your daughter, you need to move on (for the time being)  believe me there will be a time that she is going to need your help....\n\nAs far as your grandson, there is not much you can do, his mother is the one who needs to deal with him. She needs to realize all the things that could happen to him and start taking charge..\n\nHowever, do not allow him (your grandson) to come into your home trying to take over or disrespect you...  If neither one can respect you as a mother or grandmother, don't allow them in your home, until they do so...  (IT IS CALLED TOUGH LOVE)  Sometimes it needs to be done...  \n\nI AM TALKING THROUGH EXPERIENCE.  I NEEDED TO DO THE SAME WITH MY DAUGHTER...\n\nAlso, pray and look to the one above.  He will help you along the way..\n\nGOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS!
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I am so sorry for the loss of your sister and great grandson. How deeply heartbreaking. I lost my 18 yr. old daughter, Jill, in a car accident on August 2, 2002 and her birthday is coming up on March 14th. I have a memorial site for Jill and it has lots and lots of poems on several of her pages. Some of them are copyright that were written just for me and my daughter and others are not.  You are welcome to visit Jill's memorial site and especially look on her birthday and anniversary pages and you are welcome to highlight and copy them.  As long as they were not written exclusively for me and my daughter, you are welcome to use any of the poems you would like.  If you have any questions, or need further direction on finding poems, please feel free to e-mail me at peggyrose011058@aol.com.  God bless you and my prayers are with you, Peggy (myangeljill)
1120884
Your wife SHOULD hit you, this is not a laughing matter...\n\nI think your child needs a very severe punishment to let him know the severity of what he did.  I if one my children behaved in the fashion you describe, the game would be taken and sold on eBay, the child would be doing every thing for the grandmother that she couldnt do, due to her broken arm, and be grounded for a month.. not to mention a stern talking to and prolly a proverbial "trip to the barn".\n\nIf such behavior continues I would seriously seek a counselor for him...
1131485
LET IT GO........................YOU MARRIED YOUR WIFE.... NOT HER GRANDMOTHER.   YES I WOULD VISIT HER AGAIN FOR MY WIFE AS LONG AS YOUR CHILD WOULD NOT BE HURT OR MADE AWARE OF THIS HEARTLESS GRANDMOTHER'S FEELING TOWARD THE TWO OF YOU.\nDON'T GET INTO IT WITH YOUR WIFE...THIS WILL MAKE HER FEEL SHE HAS TO CHOOSE BETWEEN HER HUSBAND AND THE CHILD SHE HAS ACCEPTED AS HER OWN AND DEAR 'OLE' GRANNY.\n\nPRAY FOR GRANNY THAT THE THE LORD WILL GIVE HER A CHANGE OF HEART.  BE NICE TO HER......REMEMBER......"YOU CATCH MORE FLIES WITH HONEY".    (NOT THAT YOU WANT A BUNCH OF FLIES SWARMING AROUND ,   BUT YOU GET THE POINT.)\n\nBE HAPPY WITH YOUR WIFE AND CHILD.  THEY'RE THE ONES YOU LIVE WITH.  YOU ONLY HAVE TO PUT UP WITH "HEARTLESS  GRANNY"  EVERY NOW AND THEN.\n\nPRAY FOR STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE BEFORE YOU GO TO SEE HER.  ASK GOD TO HELP YOU TO SEE HER THROUGH "HIS" EYES AND LOVE HER WITH "HIS" HEART.\n\nGOOD LUCK WITH "HEARTLESS GRANNY".\n(HOW COULD SHE BE SO CRUEL TO A CHILD)\nI'LL PRAY FOR HER TOO.\n\nYOU AND YOUR CHILD ARE IN MY PRAYERS.\nGOD BLESS.
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i only knew my great-grandmother. she took care of me every day when i was little, but she died when i was 8.  it was cool because she was 80 years older than me which is a whole world of difference.  she could remember back to the turn of the century (1900, not 2000 of course).  she told me stories all the time about how the world was when she was little.  she really valued teaching children nursery rhymes, bible songs, and stories of the past.  i think she was really important in shaping the values i still have. also, i have lots of respect and some sympathy for old people now b/c of her.  it's got to be sad to be old and be living in a world that is so unfamiliar to you and where you don't really feel like you are a valued part of society.  i really miss her even today, but i'm so grateful that i knew her.  i'm sorry you missed out on that, maybe, hopefully, you'll be around to know your own great-grandchildren adn you can make good memories for them like i have.
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First off... I am so very sorry for the loss of your daughter.  We lost our seven year old daughter, Rachel, to leukemia six years ago this month.  The loss of a child is a very, very heavy burden.\n\nTo me, the concept of a legacy can be boiled down to the word, "gift."  What gifts did your daughter have?  I believe that each of us has gifts inside us that are meant to be shared with others... painting, singing, dancing, cooking, laughter, service to others, gardening, parenting, fixing cars, smiles, carpentry, care-giving... We all have inner gifts that are shared outwardly with others.  What gifts did your daughter have?  How did she share them?  How did her gifts touch others?  How did they touch you?\n\nWere there special clothes (hats, shoes, jewelry) that set her apart... made her special... things she enjoyed wearing?  THese are symbols as important to you and your family as religious symbols are to believers.  What physical legacies did your daughter have?  Along this same line, did she have treasured possessions that were passed onto others (friends, family or even strangers)?  \n\nDid she win awards or special notice for things she did in her life?  Did she excell at sports or have hobbies?\n\nTheses are just a few ideas.\n\nMy own opinion here... I think in the end life boils down to two questions: How much did you love?... and, How much were you loved?  The fact that you are struggling with writing a legacy for your daughter and wanting to pass down her story to your other children and grandchildren says a whole lot about the love you feel for her.  There must be one heckuva story there.\n\nMy hope and prayer for you is peace.  Your grief is so very fresh and I'll bet it still cuts into your heart like a knife.  I wish you peace.\n\nMake notes about your daughter's life and try piecing them together.  Ask friends and family to help if you feel comfortable doing this and they feel comfortable helping you.\n\nMy best thoughts and prayers go with you on your journey
660115
Please go together if possible, but if not, then YOU go and tell the elders! You know that what you are doing is wrong or you wouldn't be on here asking what to do!! When something is right, you don't have to ask. The elders will talk to you and try to guide you back to a healthy place spiritually, and although you may have to pay a price for the mistake, you are not beyond reach..you are reaching out for help by asking on here what to do!! Do what you know is the right thing and speak with someone in the congregation! Is there perhaps a strong sister in the congregation that you trust that you could approach and ask to go through this with you?  Please remember that you are in my prayers tonight, and you can contact me if you'd like to let me know what you decided to do, OK?  Doing the right thing is not always the EASY thing to do, but it will ease your concience and make things better in the longrun.  Good luck to you, sugar.
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First and foremost, make sure she gets proper medical treatment.  If you think a healing spell would help then yes, cast one.  You are simply using all the resources at your disposal to help your grandmother.  Contrary to what others might say, you will not "accidentally" summon a demon or other such nonsense.  Even if it doesn't work, at least you'll know you tried.
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In MY family, instead of saying a long, boring prayer, we go around the table---starting with the oldest person there---and each of us names something we are truly thankful about.\nIt makes you appreciate the reason for the holiday, and be grateful for all that you truly HAVE!
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Mom, he is going to be fine. He is going to be with God and all of his pain and suffering will be gone. He won't hurt anymore. I know that it is hard to deal with; It hurts me, too. But we have to be strong and leave it all in God's hands. Grandaddy will be overjoyed to see God and we should rejoice with him. Lets pray for him because I know that is what he would want.