pastorbob's Journal

Wow!! Two journal entries in the same week. I must be slipping. 

I taught today and yesterday both and have youth group tonight at the church building. So on the way home I stopped at our local coffee shop and ate supper. They have high speed wireless access so I thought I'd take advantage while relaxing with a caffe moche.

It is amazing how many people have come and gone here on DS since I joined last July. Some of my original friends haven't been on for months. Others have stopped responding to my journals and hugs. I can understand. We all lead busy lives. We all have a variety of interests. Some of us have different world views. It is a disease that brings us here seeking support and information. For many, after they have gone through tx whether successfully or not the need is no longer as looming or overwhelming. So they move on. To other pursuits and interests.

It is similar to many of the friends I made at my first church after I came back to the Lord. As I found my place within the congregation and served as I felt the Lord moving me to serve, all was fine and my brothers and sisters in Christ and I stayed in touch and continued to socialize togather. Once i went into ministry as my calling and moved to another congregation, we no longer stayed in touch.

But I sometimes wonder if it is a matter of those who are suffering don't want to be too close to those who have overcome their demons and are leading fairly normal lives. Knd of a misery loves company state of mind. Just speculating. No basis for this hypothesis other than my wandering introspective thoughts.

Well I need to run and go teach the kids in youth group. It is our last class for the summer. I am looking forward to the break but will miss the kids and the special time every Tuesday.

We love you all my brothers and sisters. Hang tough and keep on keepin' on.