tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-400438293981397046.post34628429284062501..comments2023-07-05T02:47:14.003-07:00Comments on Thrive Christians: Courage & PeacemakingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-400438293981397046.post-47059646988831784192008-12-08T01:41:00.000-08:002008-12-08T01:41:00.000-08:00I agree with your title. It takes courage to "mak...I agree with your title. It takes courage to "make the peace". <BR/><BR/>I'm trying to do this in small ways with my family. I sent my sister-in-law a birthday card (through the encouragement of another) even though I haven't heard from them since the spring. <BR/><BR/>A small thing really-but, it took courage on my part to step out and make the first move.<BR/><BR/>What they have done is on your list: Emotional withdrawal. Unfortunately, I have also dealt with the others on another level. <BR/><BR/>But, this--my own family withdrawing from me because of my beliefs--it hurts beyond belief. I'm dealing with it because I know that I'm headed in the right direction, and I've given it to God.<BR/><BR/>Bethsailorcrosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14378552999540084798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-400438293981397046.post-42753746820748383082008-12-06T13:40:00.000-08:002008-12-06T13:40:00.000-08:00I think I am a wimp and a fighter. But I have aut...I think I am a wimp and a fighter. But I have authority issues, which we covered on another of your posts and I am working on it. :D<BR/><BR/>**Off topic** - How did you know from reading my post that my dad is OCD?? He is (undiagnosed). You are so intuitive! I am amazed by you, and am really learning so much from you. Thank you.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00458659497370768232noreply@blogger.com