Bee~ Journal of then...

[keljonma]

I'm not a saint

According to God you are

Psalm 85:8-9 (New International Version)

8 I will listen to what God the LORD will say;
he promises peace to his people, his saints
but let them not return to folly.
9 Surely his salvation is near those who fear him,
that his glory may dwell in our land.


It is only we earthlings who think saints are perfect.

 

[delia_peterson]

I'm not a saint

According to God you are

Psalm 85:8 (New International Version)

8 I will listen to what God the LORD will say;
he promises peace to his people, his saints
but let them not return to folly.
9 Surely his salvation is near those who fear him,
that his glory may dwell in our land.


It is only we earthlings who think saints are perfect.

 

[Beekissed]

You ladies are such good people...you know that? What a wonderful support system!

We did check about filing an appeal...the attorney does this as one of his specialties: $10,000 for a retainer and no chance of winning.

We also found out, if mom divorces dad to get her half of the assets(little that they are)she will lose her social security ($410) because she has never worked outside the home and her SS is drawn from HIS SS check.

Got her coming and going, huh? I think they knew this when they started it because they told one of my sisters that they would see Mom cleaning houses for a living and driving an old clunker by the time they were through.

I can't even wrap my mind around doing anyone on this Earth that much hurt.....even these three people. How could anyone ever sleep at night after tearing someone from their husband, their home, their money and their life that they knew?

I heard a song today, I think it's by the Birds, called "Turn, Turn". It gave me peace. There is a season for everything, just like the Bible says. This is our season to mourn and to cry. But seasons change and this will too. Life goes on and there is still joy to be found, isn't there?

Bless you kind people for all your words of help and support....I really love you gals!

 

[big brown horse]

Nevermind!


ETA, sorry, I should be more positive...but that makes me sooo mad!!

 

[keljonma]

I heard a song today, I think it's by the Birds, called "Turn, Turn". It gave me peace. There is a season for everything, just like the Bible says. This is our season to mourn and to cry. But seasons change and this will too. Life goes on and there is still joy to be found, isn't there?

Bless you kind people for all your words of help and support....I really love you gals!

Great old song.....

Ecclesiastes 3 - New Living Translation
A Time for Everything
1 For everything there is a season,
a time for every activity under heaven.
2 A time to be born and a time to die.
A time to plant and a time to harvest.
3 A time to kill and a time to heal.
A time to tear down and a time to build up.
4 A time to cry and a time to laugh.
A time to grieve and a time to dance.
5 A time to scatter stones and a time to gather stones.
A time to embrace and a time to turn away.
6 A time to search and a time to quit searching.
A time to keep and a time to throw away.
7 A time to tear and a time to mend.
A time to be quiet and a time to speak.
8 A time to love and a time to hate.
A time for war and a time for peace.

 

[2dream]

Bee, who told you that about the Social Security? Have they changed the laws? Several years ago I was told I could draw off of my 1st husband because we were married over 11 years. It made no difference that we were divorced and it also made no difference that I had been remarried. At the time I was divorced from someone else. My SIL is still drawing SS off of my brother and they were divorced when he died and she never worked a day in her life.

This perplexes me.

I am really glad I don't live in whatever state this all took place in. Around here the kids filing for custody would have probably went to jail for being mean to their momma.

 

[dragonlaurel]

I hope you and your Mom will be able to find a way around this B.S. You got the prize in this situation already. You have each other. Two capable, loving people working together can get through anything.

At least you two can look at the way you live with a clean conscience. That is worth so much. I have a hard time forgiving but admire you for trying to. Anger is justified, but is not going to help you as much as having a clear head and a loving heart. Don't let focusing on the evil they do, ruin another day.

Do any damage control you can - then hug each other and have some cocoa by the wood stove. The best revenge is to enjoy your life and let them be stuck with each other.

Eventually those three are going to have to face themselves. It wont be easy. Their karma is built in because of the kind of people they are. Betraying the people you could be closest to- leaves you by yourself. With no one better than that around, life wont be very enjoyable.

 

[Dace]

Just sending some love your way Bee....not much else to say or do.

I wish I had something witty or smart to say to make you smile or help fix the situation. God has it in His control I guess we just have to settle with that.

Just know that there are prayers going up, way out here in Cali for you and your mom.

 

[FarmerChick]

your Dad is at one of the other kids' home?

can your Mom visit and all that?

is he close?

 

[freemotion]

How hateful. I look at it another way. God requires repentance in order for us to get forgiveness for serious wrongdoing. I don't see repentance in what you've told us.

But letting go of your anger is important. At least taking it down a few notches. Righteous indignation is motivating, it gets us to fight for what is right. But a certain level of anger can also motivate us to lash out and sin ourselves.

From where I sit (knowing so very little about you and your mom and the whole situation, for sure!) it looks like your mom is actually winning.....she gets to live with you in her golden years. You and your boys are the ones who truly love her and express it properly. That is worth far more than a house and a truck and any money.

And yes, she is cleaning houses. Yours. Which obviously makes her very happy! and for the Bat