Posted by Sunny on June 23, 2000 at 12:42:53:
In Reply to: Me, too! posted by Jennifer on June 23, 2000 at 10:31:02:
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: : : I have to admit I can't help but be curious what all that stuff about Jennifer and giveawayboy's (Bill is it?) bad person in Georgia and how one person could make people hate an entire state. It just doesnt seem logical but I know I dont have all the facts. I was temped to take it to their personal email but felt that might be rude without an invitation to do so, maybe I'm too Southern? :-p Can any of you help me understand?
: ~~Yeah, I don't "hate" Georgia either. Hate is such a strong word, and I think we use it often to describe things we dislike, when we shouldn't. Actually, I had some really bad experiences with the Atlanta area, and I haven't quite recovered completely from them. Through the unconditional love of Jesus Christ, I have been able to work through a lot of bitterness and resentment that I had built up---mostly before I had become a Christian. Sure, there are still painful memories though. So I don't really hold an entire state responsible for a few people's deeds, and not even an entire city--although to return there would probably engender more pain than I think I can handle. At least right now. I feel my growth as a Christian continually, and while none of us are perfect (cuz if we were, then we wouldn't need God as we do) I do see myself as a work in progress. Perhaps one day such little things won't stir up such turmoil in me. As I said in my post--I was glad you weren't the person I had in mind--and if you knew my situation--you would be glad too. Sorry if it freaked you out---didn't mean to, of course. :)
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"As I said in my post--I was glad you weren't the person I had in mind--and if you knew my situation--you would be glad too. Sorry if it freaked you out---didn't mean to, of course. :) "
I'm sorry I reminded you of someone who causes you pain. She (I'm assuming it was a she since I am) must be really evil. I do think I can relate though, as I have someone in my life who causes me to react in the same way. Mine has to do with a boyfriend, the man I thought, for many years, I would marry. He is with someone else now, someone who is not a Christian. I pray it won't be forever, but that is not in my hands. I won't tell you any more about it, though, unless you want to hear .
Maybe I can ease your mind.
My name is Sunny Anderson, I just turned 30, born 1/20/70, I grew up on James Island, where I was home schooled (K-12) along with a slew of cousins, by my Aunt, a VERY devout Christian. Her children are: Ruth, Rebekah, Rachel, Matthew, Daniel, David, and Jacob and then there are the triplets Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego....no, I'm kidding, Family joke! Some of my fondest "school days" memories are when we would all pack up and have school on the beach, usually Folly Beach in the off season. There, does that help any?