[Faith-talk] thanks...regarding online dating.

[Snow White Dove]

I have found that issue too.
I'm currently going to a church that I'm able to use with a wheelchair with an elevator.
I don't particularly care for the Greek Orthodox church as they're about 75% Greek and 75% English and the service.

However, it still orthodox. So I just have to do what I have to do until I hear leveraging go to the other Orthodox Church was does things in English.
I have had this issue all my life with churches. Don't sacrifice what you believe just to go to church.
Just do what you feel is best.
Jenny

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> On Feb 8, 2014, at 12:44 AM, sheila <sleigland at bresnan.net> wrote:
> 
> I am speaking from experience it is not always easy to get a ride to church. It is often done on a volunteer basis which is fine but you don't always know who will pick you up and there have been weeks that a ride can't be found. If you happen to use a guide dog as we boh do, it can make things more complicated. People don't always want dogs in their cars and staying or attending other events than just sunday morning services can be more difficult. We are fortunate to be attending a church that is willing to run a bus that is willing to pick us up whenever we want to attend a function. but from other blind folks that I know it can be the exception. I have know people that pick a church because of the ride or abbility to walk instead of whether the person agrees with the teaching of a particular church.
>> On 2/7/2014 3:48 PM, Ashley Bramlett wrote:
>> Amy,
>> I see many cons to online dating. I have heard negative stories too; people can have a different personality online.
>> 
>> As to dating, I suggest you would get more out of it if you did it in person
>> 
>> As to the home situation and jobs, I'm in a similar boat. I do have more transit than you being in a suburb of the dc area. I use paratransit, metro access mainly unless I have a ride since public transit is a bit far.
>> I went to college and couldn't find a job either; I majored in liberal studies which means you combine two emphasis; mine were communication and psychology.
>> 
>> My advice about the jobs is think about what you want to do. If working with kids did not work out due to discrimination, what other transferable skills do you have? Can you do something else with kids?
>> What was your degree or degrees in and from where?
>> 
>> How about tutoring or babysitting them?
>> You can work from home or have clients come to your house which solves the transit issue. I know many teachers who tutor at their homes on the side. I went to a SAT prep tutor at her home.
>> 
>> What other training do you mean? Academic, life skills, computer skills?
>> NFB centers may help, but they do not teach all the life skills you need and also have you wear sleepshades if you some vision and not everyone wants to train as a blind person.
>> I may have some resources to recommend to you, but you'd have to pay for them if you don't have a vr case open.
>> Hadley school for the blind is a good free distance ed program which offers many classes including technology, living skills basics, and business courses.
>> 
>> You might be able to make some money at home if you're creative. You might try to get rides since transit is a problem. Your church has no sunday school, really? No small groups?
>> Most churches do this. Maybe they do, and you can't get there?
>> 
>> Try to find another church. I think if you ask for rides they will come, it’s a church after all.
>> 
>> I know how it is not working. I wish you success in finding a job in this down economy. Its tough.
>> 
>> Ashley
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message----- From: Amy Ragain
>> Sent: Friday, February 07, 2014 4:23 AM
>> To: for the discussion of faith and religion Faith-talk
>> Subject: [Faith-talk] thanks...regarding online dating.
>> 
>> hi everyone.
>> 
>> thank you for all your thoughts and opinions about online dating.
>> sorry it took so long for me to reply. I have been very busy these last few days...
>> it sounds like you guys are all split on the subject.
>> I don't remember who said it so I'm sorry but I agree with you about it being hard for us to get to places like church where we can meet people. :(
>> I live in a small town in IL near saint Louis MO. I have to ride to church with my family and we only go to church on sunday morning. no sunday school or small groups, or wednesday night services...
>> there are no buses that come to this town. well, ok. there is 1. it comes at 6am and returns around 6PM. there is a taxi like service for disabled people but it only takes people to a work place. no church or recreational places...
>> I have thought of and feared all of the things you guys have mentioned and that has been what has kept me from joining an online dating site along with being unsure as I have said if christians should do so...
>> I guess I should just be happy where I'm at...but sometimes I just feel so stuck if you know what I mean...
>> I apply for jobs but can't get them because I don't have enough training. I went to college to be a children's pastor but churches won't higher a blind person because the parents in the churches don't believe blind people can take care of children. And I am stuck living at home with my parents because without a job I can't aford to get an appartment closer to a good bus system... :(
>> sorry to vent but that's just how I'm feeling right now... :(
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