tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14457001.post5764384279519964196..comments2024-01-31T09:33:05.146-08:00Comments on Two World Collision: Not Good EnoughErichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03948061964482528393noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14457001.post-37857691042819306022007-08-09T03:25:00.000-07:002007-08-09T03:25:00.000-07:00Eric,I know this post is about two weeks old now, ...Eric,<BR/><BR/>I know this post is about two weeks old now, but I wanted to comment anyway.<BR/><BR/>You're a wonderful guy, and God willing, you are going to be the most amazing gift in some lucky guy's life down the road.<BR/><BR/>I pray that you never allow these frustrations and hard times to turn you away from the sweet, caring, leading, honest person I've gotten to know.<BR/><BR/>- JackJack Kieferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02153354473501822118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14457001.post-35418283001306838542007-07-30T08:18:00.000-07:002007-07-30T08:18:00.000-07:00Yikes Eric, so sorry to hear that things have been...Yikes Eric, so sorry to hear that things have been rough for you relationally. I know this is a natural result of being open and willing to form these relationships in the middle of a world still not fully the world God would like it to be. There's no way around this sort of thing. (Sucks.)<BR/><BR/>That said, you seem to be handling it very well, in humility and yet without giving others' words free reign over you. There are plenty of folks who think well of you, and that I hope is a comforting thought. :)<BR/><BR/>Hope you are better and reassured soon. God bless.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14005260344579507716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14457001.post-1891799492083042292007-07-27T12:19:00.000-07:002007-07-27T12:19:00.000-07:00Ok, I'm ready to hop on a plane and open up a can ...Ok, I'm ready to hop on a plane and open up a can of whoop ass on these people! WHO the HELL do they think they are????<BR/><BR/>Eric, you are MORE than Good Enough. I knew that the minute we met. You ARE that nice, you ARE that kind. I felt like I'd known you forever, and actually cried when we drove back home because I felt that strong of a connection, and dangit you live in California.<BR/><BR/>I don't know what bug has crawled up people's butts lately, but they have NO right to take it out on you. And anyone who is treating you this way is NOT a friend, and not acting in a way that would make Jesus proud.<BR/><BR/>I know I felt like there was something wrong with me for a very long time. Why wasn't I pretty enough/smart enough/etc. And then God gave me GoalieMan.<BR/><BR/>You know about my chronic illnesses--they keep me out of church *alot*. And like me, no one has the right to judge your heart or your faith in God simply by going to a building. You walk more in step with Jesus than most people I know. I am proud to be your sister in Christ.<BR/><BR/>And you know I think you look like a hottie in your photos ;)<BR/><BR/>Hang in there sweetie. I know your heart is hurting and that I can't be there in person to back you up, but I love you. I'm praying for you right now that you find peace within yourself through this difficult time.<BR/><BR/>You've got my number, don't be afraid to use it ;)<BR/><BR/>XOXOThe Rainbow Zebrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10556423049067122472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14457001.post-16118413983130831322007-07-27T08:56:00.000-07:002007-07-27T08:56:00.000-07:00WOW! Eric...two poignant posts in a row that I ha...WOW! Eric...two poignant posts in a row that I have to comment on!<BR/><BR/>I really identify with your experiences...although mine have been due to a pretty nasty breakup in the last 3 months. In fact, I have an e-mail to my ex, which I haven't sent, still in my "drafts" folder. It details all the ways that <I>he</I> made <I>me</I> feel.<BR/><BR/>His rejection was pretty devastating. One rule of thumb that helps me is that truth that we generally treat others as we see ourselves. And we also treat ourselves as we see ourselves.<BR/><BR/>So, I learned that some of what he did was because of where he was in life. And some of what I <I> perceived</I> he did was because of where <I>I</I> was in life. <BR/><BR/>All this to encourage you. I realized after going through the last 3 months that I am a good guy. I'm honest and truthful and have integrity. And there is someone out there that's right for me. It just wasn't this guy.<BR/><BR/>The same is true for you. You've impacted more people than you know with your transparency and willingness to be open. Sometimes that backfires when people are insecure themselves in the face of such openness.<BR/><BR/>Don't lose your generous and loving spirit. <BR/><BR/>You're a blessing to me!<BR/>-SteveStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15831033359029770446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14457001.post-50379840328913361442007-07-27T05:12:00.000-07:002007-07-27T05:12:00.000-07:00I read your blog via LJ rss syndication so I only ...I read your blog via LJ rss syndication so I only post comments when something really grabs me.<BR/><BR/>First thing: no one gets to pass judgement on your spiritual journey -- especially as intentionally as you walk it. No one. People who feel like they need to speak into your life in that regard, unless they've been specifically invited to do so by you, aren't worth a whole lot of neural activity.<BR/><BR/>One of my favorite biblical concepts is the notion of "in the fullness of time". That's used to discuss when it was appropriate for Jesus to be born. It has facets of meaning: when all the threads come together, when the fruit is ripe, etc.<BR/><BR/>In the fullness of time, the right person and you will connect. Keep your heart open; don't make matters of the heart adhere to any timetable and let what happens happens.<BR/><BR/>You *are* a catch. That's an unassailable fact. Rest in that and let what happens happen.<BR/><BR/>Blessings and good wishes,Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06559254262445527142noreply@blogger.com