Hi Lawrence,
I'll be praying that you make a lot of friends from this bunch of loving
Christians.
Don't forget that you are very loving! We want to know all about you! Feel
free to share with us, or like Julie, Vicki, Viney, and others have said,
you can write to some of us privately if you want, and that includes me.
<smile>
Lovingly,
Pat Ferguson
At 02:03 AM 5/8/05, you wrote:
>Hi Lawrence,
>I don't know how old you are, but I particularly had this problem when I was
>in high school. It was a public school, and I just couldn't be interested
>in the same things that others were interested in. That's when I decided to
>dig into my music and give myself to it. So, if you have a particular
>interest, job or field, put your time and attention into it.
>I have been on this list now for almost eight years, and in times when I was
>so down and depressed, I wrote to certain ones personally about my needs,
>and asked them to pray with me about them. The Lord broght me through the
>crises and I was able to go on.
>Tell us about your situation there, Lawrence, how old are you, what are your
>interests, dreams and struggles. If you would feel more comfortable writing
>to one or two of us, I'm sure you will find listening ears, and praying
>hearts and spirits.
>Jesus has a unique place for you in His plan that only you can fill.
>As you ask him to show you what He wants for you, believe him for the
>patience to wait until he unfolds His plan to you.
>So, if you want, let us know how we can help.
>god bless.
>Vinny
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "JULIE MELTON" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2005 8:37 PM
>Subject: Re: Fw: Making Friends
>
>
> > Lawrence,
> >
> > I like Vicki's points here. I would add that one thing I do is to ask
>what
> > a person's interests are and then ask them quesitons about those
>interests.
> > For example, if someone says they like sports, ask about the kind of
>sports
> > and whether they play, watch games, or what. If they have a spouse or
>kids,
> > ask how they are doing. That's a concrete way to show you care about them
> > as a person and are trying to be friendly. Also, if you need help from
>that
> > person, try to find a way to help in return, even if it's just praying or
> > taking them out for coffee.
> >
> > I hope these thoughts are helpful to you, and I wish you the best in
>making
> > friends. It can be hard as a blind person to find someone to talk to,
> > especially in a crowd, but sometimes God has sent that person to me
>despite
> > the crowd.
> >
> > I'll pray for you in your efforts to make more friends.
> > JulieMelton
> > visit me at
> > www.heart-and-music.com
> > Keep smiling!
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Vicki and The Rors" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2005 4:16 PM
> > Subject: Fw: Making Friends
> >
> >
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> > > Hi Laurence,
> > >
> > > Intended this to go to echurch also. So if you already read your copy,
>=
> > > you might want to hit the delete.
> > >
> > > I hope I have your name right. I think all of us struggle with feeling
>=
> > > isolated and like we have no friends. I realize I'm speaking in general
>=
> > > terms here. Maybe others will also have some comments. But one thing =
> > > that comes to mind is something my mother often told me when I was =
> > > growing up. She'd say, "Now if you want friends you have to learn to be
>=
> > > a friend." I have often found that true for me. In fact, there is lots
>=
> > > about friendship in the book of Proverbs. For example,
> > > "A man who has friends must himself be friendly," from Proverbs 18:24.
>=
> > > This of course also applies to women too. You're not alone in feeling =
> > > isolated. From time to time we all do, to one degree or another. Your
>=
> > > particular circumstances and your surroundings may not make it easy for
>=
> > > you either.
> > >
> > > Vicki
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----=20
> > > From: laurent coleiro=20
> > > To: [log in to unmask]
> > > Sent: Friday, May 06, 2005 10:17 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [ECHURCH-USA] Pray for Steve Please
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > can any body tell me how can i make friends
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> > >
> > > please thank you
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