I'm going to be a godmother for the 1st time. What do I do?
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Wel d baby wears a long dress lik ting (even if its a boy) and day put sum water on d babies head!!!Enjoy being a godmother and make sure u buy ur godchild a present but not any of its brothers or sisters (makes it feel special)!!!
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Godparents should be a member of the family. They supposed to take the children in if something happens to you. Friends come and go but families are forever and sometimes you loose contact with friends but not with family. Pick a close brother or sister that will want to take them in to raise. Your parents would be too old to even want to do that. If a friend does end up raising them they could loose contact with the family altogether and that is not good for them. Godparent is not a legal position, and should the parents seriously intend the godparents to act as foster parents in case of their death, this must be legally specified through the usual means such as a will. ◄\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godparent
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Updated 11/14:\n\nAs I read this question I think this:\nA teen [atheist] should do whatever any teenager should do.  Try to establish communication, work towards mutual understanding, and don't lost sight of the fact that you are pretty much grown up and they are the ones who brought you safely to this place.   Respect is a powerful tool.  You can't win respect from some people no matter what you do, but you can choose to lavish it on others regardless of what you think of their choices.  No matter what their mistakes, your parents deserve your respect just for bringing you to this place.\n\nOK,  that was the update.\n________________________________________\n\nI'm in agreement with you that taking communion wouldn't be appropriate if you do not believe.  The communion is meant to be a way to share a unified faith experience.  Obviously, you don't feel that way.\n\nIt may be time, at 18, to begin discussions about making a plan to move out of the home.  Are you nearing college age?  Is a work/apartment plan appropriate for you?  We have always asked that our children make a plan.  One even chose a half-way house so that he could leave quickly without a plan.  (It was still a plan.)  Two have chosen college.  One went to live with another family for a time until she got a decent job and found an apartment.\n\nYour parents have a responsibility to the world (and to you) to bring you up to the point that you can make a reasonable plan for your future and embark on it.  They may not feel that you are ready, or perhaps it is not customary to let children in your culture leave at this young age. \n\nI suggest talking rationally with them about what is required to remain under their roof and whether it would be an appropriate time to make a launch plan.  Having a plan in place will take some of the pressure off of you, and it might help you comply until the time when you have reached your goal and step out on your own.\n\nI wish you well.  I'm quite certain that you will do well once you have a plan in place that suits you and your future goals.  Just don't lose sight of the future in your angst at the present situation, which I can see is intollerable.\n____________________________\nAnother thought before time runs out...\nEven atheists can spend a lot of time and emotion proselytizing.  Perhaps it would be good to check and see if you are trying to convert your folks.  Obviously, they believe strongly.  You believe strongly in something different.  Suppose you reach a truce.  Suppose you stop talking to them about your disbelief in exchange for them to stop trying to force you to believe.  A similar compromise could be reached that would best fit your situation.  (That would also help you to appear less "rebellious.")
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Take a couple of dishes because you are so thoughtful.  And complement her on everything because you are such a gracious guest.  Get up and clear the table and wash the dishes because you know what trouble she has gone to.  Kiss her cheek and tell her thank-you for everything and tell her that, next year, you would like to relieve her of the duty...if she doesn't mind...but make her promise to tell you how she made EVERYTHING - so you can do as good a job.  One day you will mean it, once you get to know and understand why she is the way she is, you will be glad you were not antagonistic.  And your husband might not seem to notice as he is sleeping to the game while you are earning your angel wings - but in the end, it will be worth it.  Oh, and tell her you are thankful that she was such a good mother to your husband.
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Try having a baby...you will be 'upgraded' to a parent and that feeling will definitely revive all that jazz...it will also bring you two closer in body and soul.
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Just know that you are special and it is not your fault what they said or did. Know that God is with you and always has been, and focus on just being the best person that you can be. Be successful, and be greatful for life, also know that your parents probably didn't know any better, and forgive them, to make yourself be even better. Know that you overcame that, and can think about it and rationalize it, and get past it, knowing you are a really good person inside, who wants a good happy life. \n\nAnd when it does feel like it hurts realy bad, just thank God that he was there to help you through it and for the ability to now think positively and rationalize why you are such a good person who deserves so much. And know that you will be happy in the future and will make a positive difference in making people feel good, especially when you ever have kids, so that you can be everything to them that you never had.\nBasically:\nJust have HOPE and keep FAITH.
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Hello.  I'm glad you love the Lord.   I'm sure you're Dad will be fine.\nThey're letting you visit him, which is a very good sign.  They're just keeping him for a couple days to keep an eye on him and make sure he's strong enough to go home.\nI'll say a prayer for you and your Father....\nHe'll be home before you know it.\nMaybe you could do something special for him for when he gets home.  Clean up the house real good. Change the bedding on his bed.  Bake him a cake, or a pie....\nWith a caring daughter like you how could he not be better...\nGod Bless....
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u need God in your family lifes for the positivety and the strength and everything good and positive go to church is a great plus  you will see a difference promise
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Well I can't speak from experience, but I have a friend who just reunited with her daughter...\nI think it's most important to react authentically (i.e. if you're angry, let yourself be angry, if you want to cry, cry, etc.), but also to let your mother know that you feel you need to react naturally rather than forced. I'd recommend telling her that you're open to exploring a relationship, so long as everyone can be real. \nIt seems to be working well for my frind and her daughter... they've learned a lot about themselves through the mirror of family and are growing closer daily.\n\nBest of Luck!\n~ Lady Ament
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Sweetie, I would LOVE to spend some time chatting with you about all this!  Anyway, when you ask God to come into your life and your heart, just mean it..and you only have to do it once.  There are a few important steps that will help you to follow his guidance.  First, get a Bible you like and understand..and read it (baby steps).  Find a church you like and go regularly..and don't forget the fellowship..it's very important.  Those are the people you lean on in your times of doubt..they will help keep you straight and they will 'feed' you the information and encouragement you need.  The Bible says "Do not forsake the assembling.." (Hebrews 10:25)..which means the fellowship.  Go to Bible study and make Christian friends.  It's a process, but we're all born in and of sin..we will ALWAYS sin, but we repent when we do.  Also, pray for guidance and understanding of His word (Psalms 32:8..I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you..).  And lastly, how do we have a relationship with anybody??  We spend TIME with them...talk to God..often!  Spend some devotional time with him.  Once you really let yourself open up to all of these things, you'll FEEL the difference..and the depression will fall away.  You'll know true peace and happiness.  I speak from experience!  Good luck to you!  IM me if you have any questions!  Praise God!!
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Gal 5:20  "Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, \nGal 5:21  Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God." \n\nIs it really going to make you feel better about yourself to have to cast a spell on someone to MAKE them like you? Why don't you just try being a kind, considerate person? Treat their daughter with respect and respect them as well.
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Approach it with what is in your hart. Pray about the blessing,  that God used you to supply food to the needy. Praise God for supplying the food that you helped hand out. Thank God for allowing you to experience the good works in his name. Thank God for using you for the greater cause for Christ on earth. Being a servant of God some times gives us a better understanding of God in our lives.
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As we live in a Christian Society I'm afraid like the rest of us Atheists you only have two choices.\n1 Go but sit quietly when prayers are said, and dont sing the hymns.(Most people wont notice if you sit and stand when they do) You support them by showing respect for their beliefs.\n2 Dont go to the church but attend the reception or party afterwards. If they are friends then they should respect your beliefs too.\nAs a teacher you could try approaching the Head-master. Most schools nowadays dont use Religion in Assemblies or make provision for pupils whose beliefs may conflict. You could perhaps supervise those pupils. If you must attend do as I suggest for a church service.\nDevout is usually not used as people tend to think of it in religious terms. It actually means devoted to your belief so is grammatically correct but most WONT see it that way!\nOnly you can choose how you will behave!
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Trust in the Lord Jesus to lead you. \nA good start is pray.\nAnd how would you like to be welcome if you was being welcome to that church.
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The best I can think of is too make sure you tell her how much you are looking forward to being a family with her.  Give her an idea of how you picture the future with her and you together with you two against the world.  You'll want to be more specific and personal then that, but the idea is to make sure she know that you want her to be with you and why for the rest of your life.
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What you need to keep in mind is that moving into someones home especially a womans home that has children is that the children will be affected. You need to be prepared to become a part of their lives, and understand that you will have more than just their mother to consider if you leave. This is a huge step and it is one that the two of you should discuss not only with each other but with the children (if they are old enough) they should have knowledge of this beforehand and some say so in the move. You also need to talk about what role you will be playing in their lives what about discipline...babysitting...bills...ect. Its a lot to think about and something you need to seriously consider before jumping in.
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you can have a godmother/father if you are christened, the are meant to guide you through life and be there if anything happens to your parents. i dont think there is such thing as a godsister/brother