Tony uk Posted December 27, 2024 Author Posted December 27, 2024 1 hour ago, Tacenda said: Through the web, we feel a very decent and loving person on the other end and that is you Tony, God bless you. Thank you
Tony uk Posted December 27, 2024 Author Posted December 27, 2024 At a low point in my life, I am glad that I found this Dialogue. The help, support and friendship that I have found here, is beyond all my expectations. Earlier today, UK time, had a bit of a weep, got stuck in a spot of self pity. However, the kindness of people here, got me to my senses. You are all genuinely good people, and I am genuinely pleased to have found all of you. I look forward to participating in this dialogue, for as long as I am allowed to be here. I want to say a personal thank you to all of you. The affect on me from all the friendship that I have received here, as allowed me to reconnect. Thank you to all of you. May God bless each and everyone of you. 1
Dario_M Posted December 27, 2024 Posted December 27, 2024 19 minutes ago, Tony uk said: At a low point in my life, I am glad that I found this Dialogue. The help, support and friendship that I have found here, is beyond all my expectations. Earlier today, UK time, had a bit of a weep, got stuck in a spot of self pity. However, the kindness of people here, got me to my senses. You are all genuinely good people, and I am genuinely pleased to have found all of you. I look forward to participating in this dialogue, for as long as I am allowed to be here. I want to say a personal thank you to all of you. The affect on me from all the friendship that I have received here, as allowed me to reconnect. Thank you to all of you. May God bless each and everyone of you. 🫂💙⬆️
Tony uk Posted December 28, 2024 Author Posted December 28, 2024 Me again, please do not all scream 😁. With regards to my ups and downs in my life. The last few days have helped me to get to teams with things in my life that I need to do, and in some cases not do. Many thanks to all who have interactide with me. I have got some really good friends on this Dialogue. So basically, I just want to say thank you. 2
Calm Posted December 28, 2024 Posted December 28, 2024 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Tony uk said: Me again, please do not all scream 😁. With regards to my ups and downs in my life. The last few days have helped me to get to teams with things in my life that I need to do, and in some cases not do. Many thanks to all who have interactide with me. I have got some really good friends on this Dialogue. So basically, I just want to say thank you. I am glad things feel more in control for you and we could help. And it’s good to feel useful and you are very civil, so more likely we are happy to see you show up (though of course if you are struggling we are not happy about the reason) than inclined to scream at all. I can speak for sure only for myself of course, but for me your presence is uplifting, even when you share your struggles as hearing of others’ lives helps me stay grounded myself. Edited December 28, 2024 by Calm 1
Tony uk Posted December 28, 2024 Author Posted December 28, 2024 23 minutes ago, Calm said: I am glad things feel more in control for you and we could help. And it’s good to feel useful and you are very civil, so more likely we are happy to see you show up (though of course if you are struggling we are not happy about the reason) than inclined to scream at all. I can speak for sure only for myself of course, but for me your presence is uplifting, even when you share your struggles as hearing of others’ lives helps me stay grounded myself. Thank you
JVW Posted December 31, 2024 Posted December 31, 2024 On 12/16/2024 at 11:12 AM, Tacenda said: Thanks, I'll encourage my brother, who sits in jail, to attend again. Good for you to be actively going after the problem. My brother keeps saying he can't change, not in those words but like he's resigned to it being how it is. ETA: I forgot to say what I intended to, I'm sorry for your loss. I pray that you can find peace. But that's not easy. She was so young, it's devastating. But at any age we hurt so much to lose our parents. I understand that feeling. For me, the story I relate with the most as an addict is when Israel were slaves in Egypt for 400 years before God came and delivered them through Moses. I feel like the substance is the taskmaster, or the ruling power, and I am subject to its whims. I have long ago given up on ever feeling like I can change. So instead I have started to pray for God to deliver me and give me a new heart and new mind. If I was a different person I wouldn't be an addict, and perhaps I would have the power to overthrow the evil pharaoh. 3
Tony uk Posted December 31, 2024 Author Posted December 31, 2024 1 hour ago, JVW said: I understand that feeling. For me, the story I relate with the most as an addict is when Israel were slaves in Egypt for 400 years before God came and delivered them through Moses. I feel like the substance is the taskmaster, or the ruling power, and I am subject to its whims. I have long ago given up on ever feeling like I can change. So instead I have started to pray for God to deliver me and give me a new heart and new mind. If I was a different person I wouldn't be an addict, and perhaps I would have the power to overthrow the evil pharaoh. I hope JVW, that you are able to overcome any issues that you may have. 1
Tony uk Posted January 4 Author Posted January 4 I recently heard of the passing of Wayne Osmond, of the Osmond Family known for their music. One of my earliest memories from childhood. Is of the Osmonds visiting the UK in the early seventies. Apart from their music, which I still like. I remember it being said the, that they were LDS. From my own perspective, they seem like good people and represented the LDS well. 1
Dario_M Posted January 16 Posted January 16 Hey Tony are you still there. I don't see much from you recently.
Tony uk Posted January 16 Author Posted January 16 Hi Dario I am still here. Just been a bit sidetracked with one thing and another. Been a bit caught up with work and a few other issues that I am in the process of sorting out. Many thanks for asking after me. I am starting my night shifts soon, so I will be kept busy on my breaks here on the dialogue. Tony 1
Dario_M Posted January 16 Posted January 16 1 hour ago, Tony uk said: Hi Dario I am still here. Just been a bit sidetracked with one thing and another. Been a bit caught up with work and a few other issues that I am in the process of sorting out. Many thanks for asking after me. I am starting my night shifts soon, so I will be kept busy on my breaks here on the dialogue. Tony Hi i'm happy that i hear from you. I fully understand how bussy you must be. And night shifts must be pretty hard indeed. Take care Tony. 🫂
Tony uk Posted January 17 Author Posted January 17 Since the New Year began, I have spent a lot more time reading through the LDS material that was passed onto me when I first joined the dialogue, way back at the end of last year. I in no way mean this to be be patronising, but there is a lot more to the LDS than what non LDS know about the church. I grew up with a phrase 'Meat on the Bones', basically meaning a lot more to something than maybe what is expected. I always expected, that there would be more to the LDS, than maybe some other Churches had to offer. And I can say with all confidence. From the material that I am presently looking at and reading, my attention has certainly been grabbed. Their is a great deal more that I need to get through to be knowledgeable at a basic level. Small steps, become large strides, so to speak. 2
Dario_M Posted January 17 Posted January 17 3 hours ago, Tony uk said: Since the New Year began, I have spent a lot more time reading through the LDS material that was passed onto me when I first joined the dialogue, way back at the end of last year. I in no way mean this to be be patronising, but there is a lot more to the LDS than what non LDS know about the church. I grew up with a phrase 'Meat on the Bones', basically meaning a lot more to something than maybe what is expected. I always expected, that there would be more to the LDS, than maybe some other Churches had to offer. And I can say with all confidence. From the material that I am presently looking at and reading, my attention has certainly been grabbed. Their is a great deal more that I need to get through to be knowledgeable at a basic level. Small steps, become large strides, so to speak. ⬆️
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