A general sort of announcement
Due to some rather disturbing comments that have been made on this blog by commentors unwilling to identify themselves, I've removed all pictures of Linnea from my entries.
Sorry that one bad apple has spoiled it for those of you who come here to hear Linnea stories and see Linnea pictures, but I really can't take any risks with her safety, you know? And this person (who has posted a couple of times) has got my alarms going.
posted by beege @ 10:16 PM
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That's scary. Sorry this happened to ya Beege.
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Beege-- So sorry to hear about this creepy experience. Your post sent a chill down my spine and, despite the comments seen above, I think you're right to follow your instinct and keep the pictures of your daughter on the private side. It may be that the longer you blog, the bigger audience you get just naturally, which doesn't mean that everyone you don't know who's looking at your stuff is unsavory-- it just means that the possibility exists that someone who is could be looking in at any time. This is why I decided I wouldn't post pictures of my girls, even though I've got some great ones of them at the drive-in that I would love to share with you and anyone else who' be interested (maybe I'll e-mail 'em to you sometime!) Take a breath and try not to worry too much, especially about "how your public blog remarks reflect on the ministry." Please.
Actually, your comments about how my blog remarks reflect on the ministry are the least of my concerns.
I'm curious as to why my "naughty" words and such are problematic for you--perhaps YOU need to look at that. And don't assume that I haven't talked to my MIL about our issues. You're making broad assumptions about a lot of stuff, and you're wrong about just as much.
I don't have to defend myself or explain myself to you. I only have to do that to my Creator. And he and I have this little understanding called Forgiveness, which has a lot going for it, don't you think?
NOW DO YOU SEE WHAT I HAVE BEEN TALKING ABOUT?
(This comment is a continuation of one that started in the comments column of my blog, where you recently posted.)
Personally, I've never responded well to ministers, priests or evangelists who position themselves as being above the world and not in it (hence one of the issues that led to my status as a lapsed Catholic). That loftiness often ends up leading to a serious detachment from those you're appointed to minister to, or worse, exposure as a whole lot more "worldly" than you ever let on (think Jimmy Swaggart, Jim Bakker, the many horror stories that have emerged from the Catholic Church regarding the abuse of children) or, even scarier, delusions of grandeur that allow some pretty perverse streams of consciousness to flow freely through the ether (think Pat Robertson). On the other hand, I've always found ministers, like yourself, who engage in the world and try to find out what it has to offer that can inform our spirituality, our belief in God, much more honest, approachable, and trustworthy in the messages they choose to deliver to their congregations. Your navigation of music (U2) and movies (the very well considered examinations of Legends of the Fall and A River Runs Through It you left on this blog a month or so ago) are just the two instances I know of where you've used the works of men to illuminate the pursuit of God. What is wrong with that is something that the more lofty and detached amongst ministers will continue to try to convince their flocks, and they may largely be successful at it, but that message will inevitably be lost on me. I say, keep on keeping in touch with God the way that feels right to you, the way you're being led-- and when you get another church I have a feeling you'll be right where you're supposed to be.
No, you don't have to explain yourself to me. I was just curious as to why you would gossip about people who are helping you in public, and you apparently don't want to answer that. I was also concerned for you. Your blog shows a lot of anger, hurt, jealousy, and defensiveness, and like Mrs. Norris, a penchant for finding evil where none exists. I hope for your sake and the church's you will seek counseling before you accept another call. Please forgive me for having upset you. With you, I thank God for the forgiveness he shows us all. I won't intrude on you again. God bless you.
I have removed Preacher2's original comment on this thread. It was a management decision. ;)
So sorry this has happened to you. I've been reading daily, silently lurking since the fire.
This makes me want to tell you how much I appreciate your writing...
For me – you are REAL. I’ve never been able to say that before about a preacher or a pastor in my experience. I feel like I have a connection – you aren’t up on some religious pedestal looking down on me. You’re here – on the ground – just like me. You say naughty words every once in a while – just like me. You vent about your MIL (mine and I have agreed to disagree) – just like me. And none of it means that you don’t believe, it doesn’t mean that your faith is any less and it certainly doesn’t mean you are loved less.
I’ve learned a lot about myself through your blog. Keep on keeping it real and THANK YOU!
Geesh...I missed something. My gosh, Beege...that's scary. I don't know what happened...but I want everyone to know that you've blessed me and helped me in so many ways so many times. I appreciate how real you are and your view of Christ. Thanks for all you do and for your friendship.
Sometimes I hate people. I'm sorry. I'm sorry there are mean, creepy, loser people who need to stick their noses in where it shouldn't.
Hugs to you and the beautiful L. You better find another way to get Miss Sara Joy her Linnea fix :)
And I can't even respond to the stuff about your witness. You reflect Christ more truly than anyone I know. And that's coming from a girl who's about to graduate from the "Harvard of Christian Schools" ha ha ha. That came from a Newsweek quote that cracks me up.
love you bunches
Damn, Beege. Didn't you get the memo that God wants his messengers to be perfect? You're not supposed to ever get angry, hurt, jealous or defensive. And you're certainly never supposed to get the hot poops!
Not fun K.
I think you did the right thing.
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