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lusciouslips19 -> RE: "Unanswered Prayers" (10/7/2008 7:02:48 PM)

My prayer was answer and now I dont know what to do. [:o]




GreedyTop -> RE: "Unanswered Prayers" (10/7/2008 7:13:08 PM)

gawd.. several relationships that I prayed would be 'happily ever after'.. and now realize that if I were still with any of them, I wouldn't have become the awesome (if flawed) person I am now.

I love that song, btw...




MistresseLotus -> RE: "Unanswered Prayers" (10/7/2008 7:48:20 PM)

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ORIGINAL: GreedyTop

gawd.. several relationships that I prayed would be 'happily ever after'.. and now realize that if I were still with any of them, I wouldn't have become the awesome (if flawed) person I am now.

I love that song, btw...


Yippee!!!!! You're back, GT!




GreedyTop -> RE: "Unanswered Prayers" (10/7/2008 7:58:38 PM)

Only until I get off work... *sigh*





monywildcat -> RE: "Unanswered Prayers" (10/7/2008 9:27:13 PM)

I wished and hoped and prayed that things would work out between me and the x once we moved from the West Coast back to the Midwest.  But things went south quick-style.  That's the biggest unanswered prayer, if all was well I wouldn't have learned the valuable life lessons that I have, I certainly wouldn't be who I am now, and me and Daddy wouldn't have found each other again after years and years.  Everything works itself out for a reason.  [:D]  Whoopee!




bluepanda -> RE: "Unanswered Prayers" (10/7/2008 9:57:51 PM)

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ORIGINAL: MistresseLotus
 
What have been your “unanswered prayers”?


For most of my life, the thing I wanted most in this world was for my father to come out of his shell and become an open, communicative man so I could get to know him. That "prayer" died with him a couple of months ago; yet oddly enough... in the week leading up to his death, a week that I spent at his bedside round the clock caring  for him and easing his passing, I came to understand who he really was in ways I never could have imagined. For the first time in my life, I came to "see" how he had become so closed and uncommunicative in the first place, and I was literally stunned by the realization of how much pain his inability to communicate had caused him over the course of his life. I had never seen it until I looked into his eyes the night I told him he wasn't going to make it, and asked him if he was ready to let go. 

I can't believe I never saw it before. What if I'd seen it sooner? What if I'd understood that about him a few years earlier, instead of when he only had hours to live? What might I have done differently to draw him out? I'll never know.

Hm. So I suppose, in a Serling-esque way, my prayer finally was answered after all. All things considered, though, I think I would have preferred a slightly different answer.




NuevaVida -> RE: "Unanswered Prayers" (10/7/2008 10:21:36 PM)

I wanted offspring. In fact, it's all I wanted for most of my life. Things didn't work out that way.

So now I do volunteer work for a youngster's organization.




marieToo -> RE: "Unanswered Prayers" (10/7/2008 11:04:47 PM)

I don't really think I have any unanswered prayers.

I guess there have been a couple of times when I thought I wanted a particular relationship to work out, and it didn't.  But in retrospect I can see that deep down I really didn't want them to work out.

I don't think the universe is at work all by itself as some kind of safety net for us.  I think we make our own "prayers" happen when we really want something. And when something doesn't come through, I really believe we didn't want it badly enough to will it into reality.




proudsub -> RE: "Unanswered Prayers" (10/7/2008 11:28:15 PM)

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I’m feeling wistful today.  I read in my old hometown newspaper online an that  old boyfriend had died.  I last saw him 36 years ago.


I googled an old b/f from my teen years just out of curiosity, and all i got online was his orbituary.




knees2you -> RE: "Unanswered Prayers" (10/9/2008 9:27:26 AM)

MistressLotus.
 
I have come to learn that Prayers answered come in time.
Some over night, some in a few days, weeks, even
months and years.
 
Patience is very hard for alot of people.
Just like a little baby wanting candy.[sm=ballchain.gif]
 
Always, knees[sm=cactus.gif]




Missokyst -> RE: "Unanswered Prayers" (10/9/2008 10:57:42 AM)

I was thinking about this, (beautiful song, btw) but I cannot see where his life had not worked out for him.  He had a family, he had his own business at one time and he worked at a company for 17 yrs.  WOW. 
Life changes.  Stuff happens, and while it may not be the stuff you dream of in childhood, it doesnt mean failure.
I have had a ton of crap happen over my life.  I may not be the great artist I dreamed of becoming when I was 8.  I never tried to be the director I thought I wanted to be.  I am not wealthy, but I am better off than most.  And I join most of the population in being those without enough savings to allow me to live a year without working.  But.. I don't view that as my life not working out.
Having that family, that career, that consistant job history is a lot of good stuff.
I would wager he was happy, as I have been happy in my life.
Kyst

MY WAY
And now, the end is near;
And so I face the final curtain.
My friend, Ill say it clear,
Ill state my case, of which Im certain.

Ive lived a life thats full.
Ive traveled each and evry highway;
And more, much more than this,
I did it my way.

Regrets, Ive had a few;
But then again, too few to mention.
I did what I had to do
And saw it through without exemption.

I planned each charted course;
Each careful step along the byway,
But more, much more than this,
I did it my way.

Yes, there were times, Im sure you knew
When I bit off more than I could chew.
But through it all, when there was doubt,
I ate it up and spit it out.
I faced it all and I stood tall;
And did it my way.

Ive loved, Ive laughed and cried.
Ive had my fill; my share of losing.
And now, as tears subside,
I find it all so amusing.

To think I did all that;
And may I say - not in a shy way,
No, oh no not me,
I did it my way.

For what is a man, what has he got?
If not himself, then he has naught.
To say the things he truly feels;
And not the words of one who kneels.
The record shows I took the blows -
And did it my way!


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ORIGINAL: MistresseLotus
 
I read his obituary and saw that life hadn’t worked out for him as he had hoped.  He had had 4 offspring and one step child.. 2 grand-ums.
 
He had owned a business and then worked for a trucking company for 17 years.  He had needed help from the local charity in the end.  Seemed his life was just getting back on track when he keeled over.




bipolarber -> RE: "Unanswered Prayers" (10/9/2008 1:58:57 PM)

Has anyone else read the Ben Hoff books, "Tao of Pooh" and "Te of Piglet?" Reading through this thread reminded me of one of the Taoist stories in the "Piglet" book, usually referred to as "How Do You Know?"

Once upon a time, an old man and his son lived in an old fortress, outside the villiage. They were very poor, and had but one horse that they could call their own. One night, the horse got free from the corral, and disappeared into the hills.
"Oh, that's terrible!" said their neighbors.
"How do you know?" replied the old man.
Sure enough, a couple of days later, the horse came back, with several wild mares following him. The old man and his son managed to capture them in the corral.
"That's wonderful!" said the neighbors.
"How do you know?" said the old man.
Their good fortune turned to bad when, as the son was trying to break the horses to saddle, one of them bucked him off, and caused the boy to break his leg.
"Bad luck!" said the neighbors.
"How do you know?" said the old man. (Who was begining to think his neighbors were a little dense.)
Sure enough... the next week, and band of soldiers came through the villiage, conscripting every able bodied male to be a part of a "glorius battle" for the Emperor, that was really little more than a suicide mission. The Old Man's son was passed over because his leg was tied in a splint.

The Old Man's philosophy is right: you never know when a bit of bad luck is actually a blessing in disguise, and when some good fortune may end up destroying your life.

Just take things as they come, and allow the Tao to push you in the right direction.




tweedydaddy -> RE: "Unanswered Prayers" (10/9/2008 2:50:01 PM)

I have much to thank the person kind enough to listen to my prayers for, because God knows I don't really deserve any of what I've got and I've got everything I ever wanted. I have been happily married for twenty seven years, to a woman I would gladly walk over burning coals for. I have two big strong sons and a doll of a daughter who are all well and healthy and thriving in every way.
I have a rambling old house which is in no danger as I have no debts.
To make all this work I have had my prayers that my overpowering desires for BDSM and this lifestyle have all worked out and that I am no longer tormented by self hate and loathing for the lusts I have.
It was a long hard bloody road to get here. I'm so grateful I made it.
These days my prayers are for those who need them.
The person who listen to them knows who they are.
I trust him to sort them out.
I hope all your prayers get answered.




MistresseLotus -> RE: "Unanswered Prayers" (10/9/2008 4:57:04 PM)

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ORIGINAL: knees2you

MistressLotus.
 
I have come to learn that Prayers answered come in time.
Some over night, some in a few days, weeks, even
months and years.
 
Patience is very hard for alot of people.
Just like a little baby wanting candy.[sm=ballchain.gif]
 
Always, knees[sm=cactus.gif]


Then there is there is the thought that all prayers are answered.. sometimes the BigGuy just says "no"




Irishknight -> RE: "Unanswered Prayers" (10/9/2008 5:38:22 PM)

I am often reminded of a man I knew when I was growing up.  He said that there are no unanswered prayers.  Sometimes, the answer is just, "No!"




Quivver -> RE: "Unanswered Prayers" (10/9/2008 7:53:22 PM)

Having read this thread a day or so ago the unanswered prayer thing has been in the back of my thoughts. 
So many sad stories here, hugs to all. 
I couldnt really think of a thing that was an unanswered prayer, or important enough of one to remember today,
then it dawned on me I too have one!  All those years struggling to make ends meet, trying to save a few bucks,
wishing I could invest for a more secure future for me and mine ... so, in a much more light hearted manner
I can honestly say I'm thankful I dont have to worry about my investments, my roth or my savings going up
in smoke with this economy cause there isnt any!  [8|]






SummerWind -> RE: "Unanswered Prayers" (10/10/2008 12:15:01 AM)

...Paris Hilton gets Lime Disease




VivaciousSub -> RE: "Unanswered Prayers" (10/10/2008 12:20:47 AM)

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ORIGINAL: SummerWind

...Paris Hilton gets Lime Disease


LOL! Is that where we all throw citrus fruit at her, ostensibly to protect her from scurvy? I'd like to see her get scurvy...keep her out of the freaking spotlight and maybe stop Great Grandpa Hilton from rolling in his grave!




pixidustpet -> RE: "Unanswered Prayers" (10/10/2008 3:38:37 AM)

today would have been my 27th wedding anniversary with my first husband.  i thought we were forever.  we werent.  i'm still struggling through the second divorce proceedings, to dissolve the second marriage.

i still believe in happy endings. i just know i couldnt have had them with those two gentlemen.

kitten




lunadancer -> RE: "Unanswered Prayers" (10/10/2008 3:42:39 AM)

[&o] that i could have gone back 30 years and started over




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