Going To Take Some Time Off, And This Time I Hope I Mean It!

[brother vinny]

I get a great deal of joy making you guys laugh. I really do. I apparently made Justin (Wiccan) spit out whatever he was drinking earlier tonight. I think I've made LakeGeorgeMan laugh on occasion. Maybe some of you others, too. Much as I enjoy it, my spiritual mentor at my church has made it clear to me what my priorities are, and I'm really short-changing myself and my family if I don't have these priorities in order.

My first priority is my ministry to God. The sceptics will pooh-pooh this; let them. There are times in the past when I've felt solid, unshakable, and these are times that I've regularly committed a part of my day to studying God's Word and prayer. I haven't had these times in quite a while, and it's time for me to get back on solid ground.

My second priority is ministry to the needs of my wife and children.

My third priortiy, which is closely related to my second, is the ministry of gainful employ. I am painfully aware of what the Bible says about the man who cannot support his own family. I am in a bit of a pickle right now-- Jade's not here, and the burden of watching the kids is fully on my shoulders. Due to this suituation, I have been forced to reach out to my church for financial assistance. When Jade returns, I will find work, and have even less opportunity to post here.

My fourth priority is ministry to my church. My men listing these priorities in this order really impressed me. Someone seeking to swell the coffers of his orginization might well have listed the church second, or even first. I do plan to become active in my church's ministry once I have the above priorities straightened out.

So, I can't say this is a complete end to posting, but you will see less of me (I'm sure there are those who would see this as an unqualified improvement). I expect when I do post that the posts will improve in quality. Some of my posts lately have been downright misanthropic, and I have no business hating what God Himself loves. Hopefully after some time beholding the glory of God as in a mirror, others will be able to see His imprint on my life.

And with that, I say, 'til next time, TWebbers!

[Anastasia]

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you well. God bless you.

Love,
Joan of Arc

P.S. Don't leave us forever. That would be very sad. And keep us updated if anything major happens.

[Calvinist4Him]

I think you have made a wise decision BV. God bless you and yours. :smile:

[brother vinny]

Oh, and if you don't see me online and you need to reach me, I'm at p.deyonghe@gmail.com .

[luv1another]

(((((((((((((((((((((BV)))))))))))))))))))))) take care and I am really proud of you for taking this step :kiss:

[AtheistArchon]

I get a great deal of joy making you guys laugh. I really do. I apparently made Justin (Wiccan) spit out whatever he was drinking earlier tonight. I think I've made LakeGeorgeMan laugh on occasion. Maybe some of you others, too. Much as I enjoy it, my spiritual mentor at my church has made it clear to me what my priorities are, and I'm really short-changing myself and my family if I don't have these priorities in order.

My first priority is my ministry to God. The sceptics will pooh-pooh this; let them. There are times in the past when I've felt solid, unshakable, and these are times that I've regularly committed a part of my day to studying God's Word and prayer. I haven't had these times in quite a while, and it's time for me to get back on solid ground.

My second priority is ministry to the needs of my wife and children.

My third priortiy, which is closely related to my second, is the ministry of gainful employ. I am painfully aware of what the Bible says about the man who cannot support his own family. I am in a bit of a pickle right now-- Jade's not here, and the burden of watching the kids is fully on my shoulders. Due to this suituation, I have been forced to reach out to my church for financial assistance. When Jade returns, I will find work, and have even less opportunity to post here.

My fourth priority is ministry to my church. My men listing these priorities in this order really impressed me. Someone seeking to swell the coffers of his orginization might well have listed the church second, or even first. I do plan to become active in my church's ministry once I have the above priorities straightened out.

So, I can't say this is a complete end to posting, but you will see less of me (I'm sure there are those who would see this as an unqualified improvement). I expect when I do post that the posts will improve in quality. Some of my posts lately have been downright misanthropic, and I have no business hating what God Himself loves. Hopefully after some time beholding the glory of God as in a mirror, others will be able to see His imprint on my life.

And with that, I say, 'til next time, TWebbers!

- I, for one, will not pooh-pooh this at all. I'm between jobs myself! I hope you get everything set right for you and your family in short order. :thumb: Which means you can come back in short order too.

[Arnold]

Hmmm - Paul DeYonghe. I remember that name...

[brother vinny]

Hmmm - Paul DeYonghe. I remember that name...


Now, that's a name I haven't heard in a long time... A long time.

[Solly]

You knew my father?


Anyway, God bless BV, I'll forgive you for letting your Xanga blog fall by the wayside too. All the best to you and yours, and see you around the superhighway.

[Teallaura]

Enjoy the time off - and use it well! We'll miss you but you're right, those things are more important. Keep us updated on how Jade and you are doing, okay?
God bless!

:hug:





:jadeheart1:Vote for Jade! She's a Cool Shade! http://www.theologyweb.com/forum/alumnus.php? :jadeheart1:

[dizzle]

Hmmm - Paul DeYonghe. I remember that name...

No, you're thinking of Oliver Wendall Douglas

[Mark_S]

BV,

Take care, we'll miss you around the shout box :smile: and we'll keep praying for you and the family. Enjoy your time off and enjoy your kids.

Mark

[JardinPrayer]

I understand the time you needed to spend here as well as the decision you're making now, BV. TWeb has been a haven and a sanctuary for me and for many...so I hope you're not regretting any of the time spent with us...it's been part of your own healing.

I applaud your decision. I had to beat my husband over the head with a 2x4 to get him to adjust his priorities when I needed him last year. It wasn't that he didn't care...it was just that it was really tough to try to convince him that he really couldn't do EVERYTHING at once and do it all well!

You will remain in my prayers...and you should consider listening to the music I sent you for Jade...now it's for both of you.

[LGM]

I think I've made LakeGeorgeMan laugh on occasion.

Yes, you certainly did. You have a clever and quick wit, and you don't take yourself, or others, too seriously. All attributes I admire.


My second priority is ministry to the needs of my wife and children.

I would drop the Christian babble words like "ministry", and simply realize that your FIRST priority right now should be to the needs of your family and yourself.

Instead of posting about it, I would encourage you to get off Tweb right now, COLD TURKEY, and not come back for at least a month. Take all the time you spend here, and spend it on improving yourself and your family's condition.

Stop wasting time here spamming, or trying to make people laugh, or trying to impress your wife with cheesy internet Alumnus elections, and instead go write her a love poem, go educate yourself about her condition, go speak to her doctors, go develop a plan for how you can improve your realtionship and help her recover. Go find work. Go spend some time with your kids.

I will make a pact with you to do the same.

I will not post here for the next month starting today.

[brother vinny]

Okay, LGM, deal.

Hasta la vista, y'all.

[Piebald]

Hope you and your family are well, Vinny.

[mossrose]

Will continue to pray for you all, dear brother. Please do keep us updated as to how Jade is doing.

And promise not to stay away forever. We need you here, you and Jade both.

:glomp: