[Faith-Talk] serving and connection and thanks for advice

[Ericka]

Hey Ashley, I haven’t talked to you or seen you in a long time but you nailed it here. I’ve been so busy. I’ve ignored my emails. Take care of yourself.
Ericka Nelson
KD9VBX

> On Aug 11, 2024, at 5:51 PM, Ashley Bramlett via Faith-Talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Linda,
> 
> Thanks for your general advice; its good for all of us although first
> directed to Andrew.
> 
> I think Andrew is a lonely person with some mental challenges he needs help
> with.
> 
> Its hard, but I would not take it personally.
> 
> Its obvious he is in an angry state and he even said on list he can lash out
> at others.
> 
> I'm sorry to hear you were treated this way, especially since you are a
> volunteer running the list.
> 
> No one deserves that. I cannot speak for others, but I did not get any
> emails so far.
> 
> 
> 
> Andrew, if you read this, I hope you apologize to Linda.
> 
> Next, I hope you get some counseling for what you are going through. There
> are free crisis hotlines in the USA and I am sure there is something where
> you live.
> 
> 
> 
> Next, set some goals. You have some desires but do not know where you want
> to be serving. Think of it and go for it. I suggest having a few plans. So
> if Plan A does not work, do plan B.
> 
> 
> 
> What Andrew just wrote is scary. I saw him write a thought of suicide when
> he said,
> 
> "I want nothing more to get out of this crazy world we are in through
> rapture or for god to get me out of this mess.
> 
> That is all i really think about at times i just want to escape to heaven."
> 
> 
> 
> So what I see Andrew write is he wants to go to heaven now and feels the
> world is crazy and he has nothing to give.
> 
> Our views differ on the rapture. I do not think its quite coming although
> there may be some signs of it.
> 
> To me thinking about the end times is sickening as I want the world to
> improve, not come to an end. I hope we all can be positive here and give
> advice and not say and think gloomy things like Andrew.
> 
> 
> 
> I do believe we have a world in chaos. We cannot control when we may die
> usually unless you have a terminal disease and know you cannot treat
> something. We cannot control the world and the wars going on.
> 
> 
> 
> What we can control is our own actions. We can live and set an example by
> living like Christ did.
> 
> What we can control is what we do and whether we live a healthy life.
> 
> 
> 
> AS its Sunday, I think about Christ's word. Let his word of the Bible guide
> you and live to make the world better.
> 
> Jesus said in the gospels, "go and make disciples of all nations."
> 
> 
> 
> Blessings to all.
> 
> 
> 
> I will write a few new subjects to get us thinking about other stuff.
> 
> 
> 
> Take care.
> 
> Ashley
> 
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