Comments on: How are ya really?

By: Leanna Ellis

Leanna Ellis — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:59:53 +0000

Hi, Melinda! Great thoughts about this topic. You’re right, we can’t go around mopin’ and cryin’. When the check out boy says, “How are ya?” He doesn’t really want to hear that the dog just died. But so often with friends even we don’t share our deepest hurts. I agree with you that you have to wait for the Lord’s leading. But at that little nudge, we should be willing to open up and share.

Love the comments, y’all!

By: Melinda Lancaster

Melinda Lancaster — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:56:20 +0000

I’ve always looked at it this way: some days I am a mess but I am always blessed.
Like many I rarely answer this question truthfully because I fear people can’t handle the truth or don’t really want to know. More recently on “not so good days” I tell people I am ok. If they ask for mote information I share as God leads.
I don’t want to be a fake but at the same time don’t want to wear my heart on my sleeve.

By: Leanna Ellis

Leanna Ellis — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:05:10 +0000

Michelle, So many people were raised that way! And old habits are hard to break. But being real in front of others allows them to be real in front of us. And then we can help each other.

Blessings back to ya!

By: Michelle V

Michelle V — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:31:35 +0000

I was raised that way. When you walk out the door, you put on the happy mask and pretend everything is ok no matter what. That's a tough thing to change!

Blessings
Michelle V