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Trust in God, Lizbeth .
So far , He has been with you.
You just need to re read your thread to find evidence of this.
Circumstances change. Our feelings change. Our financial situation changes. Our actions change. God doesn’t change. When we feel overwhelmed we forget that.
By the way, I would question that $89 charge for the reinstatement of your Credit Agreement. Look up the Terms and Conditions of your Agreement. That agent needs to have his wings clipped for arrogance. Customers deserve a better service. Was the call recorded?
I prayed that your plan will succeed -if it is for your good.
That’s great news, Lizbeth.
I stormed heaven for her.
She deserves the best in life. You must be very proud of her.Good woman, Sherrie.
Take a bow!We reap what we sow, Monica. If my husband hadn’t held things together financially, I could be behind bars now , due to gambling.
If , on the other hand I hadn’t been emotionally /psychologically unfulfilled , I may never have gambled. Who knows! All in the past now.
No turning back.
Wouldn’t you just love to have enough funds to pick up the tab for everyone, Monica? We need to think beyond our need to be the rescuer. Rescuers are often very emotionally needy people! Perhaps if your sister has her claim against the council settled and when she gets the proceeds from her house sale things will be different. Perhaps not! Her daughter seems to have done well.
Glad the temperatures have risen, Jen.
NOT that we would notice if we were in the “hotspot”.
A month and a half into 2019 with no gambling has been worth the effort, hasn’t it?Your son will think all the more of you too, Monica. A lesson in Discipline and Respect never goes astray. Just text her back and say you never intended to cut her off or being mean to her but it feels difficult to refuse when you already have huge debt hanging over your own head. Suggest that she should trade in her car for a newer model or get rid of it completely and use public transport LIKE YOU DO!!! No need to be catty with her. Explain your side of the story. Then let her make the decisions. You can only walk with people, Monica. Not carry them. I learned that many years ago. The Good Book tells us to “carry one another’s burdens”….it never said we had to carry the people who don’t give a s***e about dragging us down with the weight of their burdens. The ball is in your court, Monica. Kindness and respect is all you owe your sister NOT MONEY!!!
It is much easier to hand out than to say no. Justified anger is not a sin (provided we control it) Didn’t Jesus, Himself upturn the Money Lender’s tables in the temple? Let that be your guide, Monica. It is not about feelings . Far to much emphasis on feelings these days. We need to use our God given reason and judgement. Give your sister helpful suggestions instead of money. That’s what I did with my friend. I told her if she wants me for anything within reason EXCEPT MONEY I will be there. The silence was deafening. I rest my case!
You could give her your heart on a plate and she would come back for your soul, Monica. I used to think I had a duty to give to others. I bought lavish presents and splashed out money when I was gambling and in deep debt (still am in debt) and persuaded myself that this was charity. I was borrowing from High interest companies to fund all this opulence. In the end it made me really ill. Is this what God wants us to do? I spoke to a lovely French priest about these issues His English was limited but he had good understanding of Life. He said “That is not true Charity. Charity puts God first. That is Humanism”. There is an old saying, Monica. “Give a man a fish. Feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish; feed him for a lifetime”. This is affecting you negatively. Is it good for your sister (and others) to be enabled? The fact she would ask for more so fast shows that he disrespects you. I’m sorry if I am misjudging her. It’s good to get things off your chest.
It’s not just about the money, Monica, There is something much deeper going on here. Sibling rivalry (jealousy) that was never dealt with. Your sister has no respect for your feelings. I have a sister who stole money from me over the years. The feelings it brought up in me are as you describe. Guilt and anger. I always blamed myself. My friend who borrows from me is an arch manipulator. She got thousands over the years to go home to see her sick mom/dad/son/cousin or to dealt with some drama or tragedy. You name it she had it– a list of causes and flowing tears to strengthen her plea. I couldn’t refuse because I would feel guilty. Last week, I was presented with a new “sad case”. Shown photos to back up the cause. I had refused two previous loans this year already for her “urgent needs”. I just said “That’s very sad. Life is tough on most people”. I felt HARD when I said it but I don’t feel any guilt or anger.
Sometimes Monica , we have to say “Not my problem”. You work so hard and have so many stresses to deal withit is unfair that you have this added strain. I feel your sister does not show much consideration by always presenting her problems and expecting you to help. Why you?
Does she ever ask how you are faring out or if she can help you? I’m sounding very cynical here. I am not a mean person. Money is not my god but we have to ask ourselves why do we allow ourselves to be manipulated. Do you know why? I have discovered some of the reasons why I do it so I have stopped lending.
Enjoy your walk.
enjoyed the chat, Beem
Pity they muzzled us!!!
Talk soon
Keep it simple!Did you get any phone numbers in GA?
Give someone a call, if you did.
They will be glad to help.