toledo_jesus Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 you totally did the right thing. This was a cry for help. You stayed and that showed him there are people who care. Never let somebody get away with saying they'll kill themselves. Never ignore it, even if it's said in jest. Good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 [quote name='Raphael' date='Aug 11 2004, 01:42 PM']The more I hang around here, the more unworthy I find myself...[/quote] Ditto. Vera, what you did was so incredible. I echo what everyone else has said. [quote name='VeraMaria' date=' Aug 11 2004, 12:56 PM']I don't know. It was God all through it, because I was scared, more than I've ever been in my life, but somehow felt I had to stay. If I had known what was coming I don;t know if I would have gone through with it. I got so many e-mails from people who were there, and they all think I'm off celebrating somewhere, patting myself on the back. When in truth I wasn't even able to sleep because I feel I'll have nightmares. Many are angry at me. I just feel like nothing will be the same and I don't understand anything anymore.[/quote] Don't let those people get to you. You know the truth. They're being obnoxious. They're probably just feeling bad because they didn't have the guts to do what you did. They couldn't stick it out. [quote name='theculturewarrior' date=' Aug 11 2004, 01:53 PM'] That others may become holier than I, provided that I may become as holy as I should...Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.[/quote] Amen. Vera is my hero! All through Jesus, Vera, all through Jesus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Vera, i agree with Carrie. you did the right thing. God bless you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iacobus Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Vera, don't be the TC Kid I told you about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 You will be fine. Many people are resentful and angry because you showed remarkable courage and they did not. They are older than you, bigger than you and you showed them up. They are cxowards, you are not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 God grant me the courage to have your grace, your courage and your humility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeraMaria Posted August 11, 2004 Author Share Posted August 11, 2004 [quote name='Iacobus' date='Aug 11 2004, 04:24 PM'] Vera, don't be the TC Kid I told you about. [/quote] Will never be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 may God bless you and your friend vera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iacobus Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 [quote name='VeraMaria' date='Aug 11 2004, 03:37 PM'] Will never be. [/quote] You were borderlining. LOL! I'll talk to you later it is dinner time now. Yes it is 5:30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeraMaria Posted August 11, 2004 Author Share Posted August 11, 2004 Thanks for all your prayers. I owe you all so much. Just PM me if you ever need to talk or need prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 ((((Vera))))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voiciblanche Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 [quote name='VeraMaria' date='Aug 11 2004, 01:53 PM'] I don't know, it's ME who feels unworthy to be with you all. You seem so organized, so set. You have a regular prayer life, you don't miss Mass on Sundays, those of you who are CA's (most of you) have gone to lots of retreats, Steubenville Conferences, some of you have gone to WYD. It's just all so perfect. You are so awesome, you know so much, you totally live your faith, and I just make a mess out of things, I'm serious. That's why I feel uncomfortable when anyone praises me, you seem to think so much of me and I really don't deserve it, and I don't live up to it. [/quote] Okay, let me break this down - [quote]You have a regular prayer life[/quote] And you don't? [quote]you don't miss Mass on Sundays[/quote] Vera, I don't think you would ever, ever miss Mass on purpose. I know tons of people that are at Mass every Sunday that are nowhere near as close to Christ as you. Just because you can't always get there doesn't mean that you are "unworthy" because some/most of us can... it's not the same. [quote]those of you who are CA's (most of you) have gone to lots of retreats, Steubenville Conferences, some of you have gone to WYD.[/quote] So? This is the same way as above. [quote]You are so awesome, you know so much, you totally live your faith[/quote] And we don't all think the same - and more - of you? [quote]I just make a mess out of things[/quote] Who doesn't? We are all weak, Vera. And a joy it is to be weak! The weak cling to what is strong - the strong flesh thinks thinks not that it needs God. The strong soul is weak in flesh and makes a mess of things in its weakness - and it clings to what is strong, our Most Precious Lord. Rejoice in your mess; you will cling to Christ! [quote]That's why I feel uncomfortable when anyone praises me[/quote] It's okay to feel uncomfortable with praise. It shows a lack of pride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 [quote name='voiciblanche' date='Aug 11 2004, 04:54 PM'] Who doesn't? We are all weak, Vera. And a joy it is to be weak! The weak cling to what is strong - the strong flesh thinks thinks not that it needs God. The strong soul is weak in flesh and makes a mess of things in its weakness - and it clings to what is strong, our Most Precious Lord. Rejoice in your mess; you will cling to Christ! [/quote] AMEN!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 These people that are angry at you, accusing you of "patting yourself on the back", "not knowing your place" and assume you are off celebrating, well, I think they are secretly jealous. You and your troubled friend established, even though it was unsteady and for a short period of time, a pact of trust at a very critical time -- he chose to trust and reach out to YOU rather than anyone else. They are jealous because of your bravery, and his trust. I've had to deal with a friend who was quite messed up and had borderline personality disorder, and sometimes she would act out and I worried she would want to take her own life at times, too. It's frustrating because there is a limit to what you can do, and it's like watching someone drown. It's incredibly draining to deal with. Get some rest and remember that you have to take care of yourself. Don't beat yourself up by dwelling on your shortcomings, either. Just give your failings and worries to God. God had a reason for you to be there, it was all in his plan. There's a time to give and serve, and a time to rest and recharge. You need to do the latter. -_- God bless and take care!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daugher-of-Mary Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Vera, what can I say? God has blessed you abundantly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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