tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-999880454764041260.post27056922964670519..comments2024-03-21T00:38:31.581-07:00Comments on Beatrice Euphemie: Friends and FrienemiesKaren @ Beatrice Euphemiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-999880454764041260.post-43735405958424291582012-01-23T18:00:20.006-08:002012-01-23T18:00:20.006-08:00Oh, Sarah, I love your story and your forgiving an...Oh, Sarah, I love your story and your forgiving and insightful conclusion. I am glad that you were persistent, but it must have been hurtful, nontheless. It is always good to keep your heart open despite the mean spiritedness of others and you have proven that it can result in a happy ending. A very inspiring story and thank you for sharing! xxKaren @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-999880454764041260.post-20194619841973852892012-01-23T17:56:05.363-08:002012-01-23T17:56:05.363-08:00Thank you, Sis. You are so sweet. xxThank you, Sis. You are so sweet. xxKaren @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-999880454764041260.post-13431910891138032272012-01-19T14:27:03.158-08:002012-01-19T14:27:03.158-08:00This one is very dear to my heart, reminding me of...This one is very dear to my heart, reminding me of our move to Enumclaw in the 4th grade. I had befriended a group of girls right away and was so happy about it. One in particular, blue eyes and long blonde hair very similar to your Leslie. Melanie was her name. One weekend Melanie invited me over for a "Costume" Slumber Party....or so I thought. My mom and I worked hard on my sweet princess costume all week. Upon ringing her doorbell that night, sleeping bag in hand, fully aware of the slumber party rules. #1: Never be the first to fall asleep. Melanie opened the door and to my surprise. There was no costumes at this party. It was a simple slumber party. All the girls laughed and pointed as I ran down the driveway and hurried home. I was humiliated and sad at the same time.<br />After several more similar set ups like this one, I was determined to win the battle. Years later we were able to put these issues in our past. She wasn't comfortable with a "new girl" in town to steal her thunder. To this day, she and I and all those girls are very close. We make a point of meeting once a month for a giggle fest and story telling of what is going on in our lives. Maybe it was my stubborn mindset, but I was very adamant about finding the core reason of Melanie's cruel hurtful actions. I am thankful now that we have cherished a friendship and moved past the elementary ways or we both would have missed out on many memories together.<br />I believe that in our lives, there are reasons why God brings people into our lives. Sometimes it's to help them through difficult times and sometimes it's to be helped ourselves. Whether it be a friendship or a relationship, it can sometimes be hard to understand when to keep them or when to let them walk away. I know that I have made many mistakes in my life, I have been betrayed and unfortunately been the betrayer. It's never easy to admit this but forgiving others as well as yourself is the first step.<br />Thank you once again Karen for a very inspirational story! Hope you are staying warm and cheerful in this weatherSarah Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13430411697690638139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-999880454764041260.post-31097417854643614212012-01-14T10:37:07.121-08:002012-01-14T10:37:07.121-08:00oh sis what a mean little girl she was...what goes...oh sis what a mean little girl she was...what goes around comes around....patience is a virture i say i have all the patience in the world HA...sorry that happened to you (tears) i love you..Donna's N.H.Dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15979310949817635155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-999880454764041260.post-72749834238581792232012-01-13T17:17:35.476-08:002012-01-13T17:17:35.476-08:00Hi Christine, I am so sorry that your daughter was...Hi Christine, I am so sorry that your daughter was bullied in school!It does take time to learn to trust again. I do hope that she finds a friend and soon! I love your bible verse, it is so true. One true friend is worth waiting for! xxKaren @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-999880454764041260.post-63943893587669806362012-01-13T15:56:31.042-08:002012-01-13T15:56:31.042-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Karen @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-999880454764041260.post-78279911994747461342012-01-13T14:56:27.990-08:002012-01-13T14:56:27.990-08:00My heavens, what a story! My daughter was bullied...My heavens, what a story! My daughter was bullied last year at school and is now very wary of other kids. She's outwardly friendly and polite, but inwardly suspicious. I hate to see her so guarded, and unsure of her own judgement, but I can only honestly tell her that even once we are grown up, sometimes people fool us.<br /><br />I love all your quotes.<br /><br />And I agree that the best reaction is to forgive, and refuse to carry that pain any longer than necessary. I wouldn't want to be a person who never trusted anyone else, but on the other hand I agree with the verse in the Bible that says we must be "as wise as serpents and as gentle as doves".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com