The Little Dog That Wouldn't Let Go
Viewing comments for Chapter 36 "Collars, Pastors & Bus Drivers Pt 1 "Subtitle: God Never Lets Go!
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Comment from barbara.wilkey
I see I read this out of order, but I did find it and read it. I am glad I did. You had such an interesting life. I am glad you are sharing it with us. Thank you.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2017
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I see I read this out of order, but I did find it and read it. I am glad I did. You had such an interesting life. I am glad you are sharing it with us. Thank you.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2017
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Thanks Barb for coming by I have just now put up the nex chapter of my biography. Much appreciate your lovely reviews.
Comment from Mustang Patty
thank you for sharing your continued story. Your ill treatment by Pastors and their wives doesn't surprise me. I haven't been formally involved in a church for over fifteen years. I decided that me and Jesus could have our own services at my house.
I pray that you have forgiven and moved on; it doesn't mean you have to forget,
~patty~
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2017
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thank you for sharing your continued story. Your ill treatment by Pastors and their wives doesn't surprise me. I haven't been formally involved in a church for over fifteen years. I decided that me and Jesus could have our own services at my house.
I pray that you have forgiven and moved on; it doesn't mean you have to forget,
~patty~
Comment Written 28-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2017
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No it is all in the past, now. I like what a dear lady friend said. As Christians, we are to love everyone. But we don't have to LIKE everything they do. Cheers.
Comment from apky
>>I had an occasion, one time, to be practicing a song with a "Pastor" and, not his own wife but another "Pastor's" wife. The "Pastor" had been in the Bible College when I was, he graduated, I didn't. I turned around to speak to him about the song I said...
"Peter you remember this song?...." The other Pastor's wife begins to upbraid me with...<<
I think the paragraphs need to be separated. But there again you probably wanted it that way.
Thanks for sharing this.
Apky
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2017
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>>I had an occasion, one time, to be practicing a song with a "Pastor" and, not his own wife but another "Pastor's" wife. The "Pastor" had been in the Bible College when I was, he graduated, I didn't. I turned around to speak to him about the song I said...
"Peter you remember this song?...." The other Pastor's wife begins to upbraid me with...<<
I think the paragraphs need to be separated. But there again you probably wanted it that way.
Thanks for sharing this.
Apky
Comment Written 28-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2017
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Thanks for coming by. I had it that way as the "Pastor" as I was commanded to call him...has since sinned against his wife and now living with someone else. It saddens me to know of more preachers who have sinned against their wives..not a good feeling.
Comment from judiverse
I don't what happened with this post. It appears I hadn't reviewed it before but parts seem familiar to me. Never trust church vehicles. In this country I read about so many accidents involving church buses, etc. They are poorly maintained. I don't know about insurance. I suppose most of them comply with insurance requirements. I find it interesting that you had perfect pitch given your hearing problems. I suppose people feel important if they're called Pastor or whatever title. I remember an episode in Grace Brothers. The were always very formal about their names, and when they wanted to sing Happy Birthday to Mrs. Slocum, they didn't know her first name. Great work with this. judi
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2017
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I don't what happened with this post. It appears I hadn't reviewed it before but parts seem familiar to me. Never trust church vehicles. In this country I read about so many accidents involving church buses, etc. They are poorly maintained. I don't know about insurance. I suppose most of them comply with insurance requirements. I find it interesting that you had perfect pitch given your hearing problems. I suppose people feel important if they're called Pastor or whatever title. I remember an episode in Grace Brothers. The were always very formal about their names, and when they wanted to sing Happy Birthday to Mrs. Slocum, they didn't know her first name. Great work with this. judi
Comment Written 26-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2017
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Thanks Judi. Some of these may have been introduced after you came through all those years ago. I know these later church chapters were edited fairly severely at one time as I removed letters I had written to the most recent pastor (before the new one we have now) I mentioned about my job at the stationery store way back that was a lot like Grace brothers with the Gay men and the strict decorum on Mr and Mrs etc. I think you are one of my Longer Fans on FS. Found some new writers to review...real great for the funny money hehe. Thanks again.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written chapter. To do anything with brothers and sisters from your congregation beside church activities, always end up with someone that is unhappy.
My late husband's golden rule was that "never make business deals or any social agreements with your sisters and brothers" and he was right the few times I asked someone from church to do some electrical work for me to help them financially, backfired and I had to get someone else to come do the work over.
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2017
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A very well-written chapter. To do anything with brothers and sisters from your congregation beside church activities, always end up with someone that is unhappy.
My late husband's golden rule was that "never make business deals or any social agreements with your sisters and brothers" and he was right the few times I asked someone from church to do some electrical work for me to help them financially, backfired and I had to get someone else to come do the work over.
Comment Written 26-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2017
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Thanks Sis for the wonderful review.
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
Good think you clarified the word difference. This was a light and lively remberance of the past and some of the stories that make the piece fun to read. No problems noted
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2017
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Good think you clarified the word difference. This was a light and lively remberance of the past and some of the stories that make the piece fun to read. No problems noted
Comment Written 26-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2017
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Thanks Barb, appreciate your lovely review.
Comment from Sasha
I had to chuckle in this one. As for the woman offering to 'nurse' the baby, it has both meanings. In the woman's defense, someone should have asked her which she meant and I am sure, embarrassed she would have quickly clarified. That aside, it is a funny story. You were certainly the brunt of a lot of people's discourteous comments. When someone is so concerned with propriety, I find them irritating and generally avoid them. Pastors can have friends and I would hope calling them by their first name would be considered okay and insisting they address them with their title is a bit arrogant, as far as I am concerned. I wish I could sing but I cannot carry a note. This was a fun read and I enjoyed it very much.
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2017
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I had to chuckle in this one. As for the woman offering to 'nurse' the baby, it has both meanings. In the woman's defense, someone should have asked her which she meant and I am sure, embarrassed she would have quickly clarified. That aside, it is a funny story. You were certainly the brunt of a lot of people's discourteous comments. When someone is so concerned with propriety, I find them irritating and generally avoid them. Pastors can have friends and I would hope calling them by their first name would be considered okay and insisting they address them with their title is a bit arrogant, as far as I am concerned. I wish I could sing but I cannot carry a note. This was a fun read and I enjoyed it very much.
Comment Written 26-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2017
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Thanks Sasha. appreciate your lovely comments. Some of these certainly had tickets on themselves.
Comment from royowen
At our church the traditional "title"of pastor is not claimed, because as one dear elder (that is what they call themselves) declared pastor was his job description, not a title. Jesus calls us brother and friend, not servants, equals, of course double honour, but not slavehood, God doesn't demand service, but asks it, not demands, our service is a willingness to serve, that's what blesses Him, well done, bro, you've done a good job, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2017
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At our church the traditional "title"of pastor is not claimed, because as one dear elder (that is what they call themselves) declared pastor was his job description, not a title. Jesus calls us brother and friend, not servants, equals, of course double honour, but not slavehood, God doesn't demand service, but asks it, not demands, our service is a willingness to serve, that's what blesses Him, well done, bro, you've done a good job, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 26-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2017
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Thanks Bro Roy. As I said in previous response, some of these certainly had tickets on themselves. The guy is now living with someone else and I am good friends on Facebook with his former wife, an unwell lady.
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Well done Bro
Comment from Thomas Bowling
It was an injustice to allow you to drive an uninsured vehicle, but I'm glad you forgave.
Something to consider, I have no idea how much $AUD550 is in American money. You might want to do the conversion for us.
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2017
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It was an injustice to allow you to drive an uninsured vehicle, but I'm glad you forgave.
Something to consider, I have no idea how much $AUD550 is in American money. You might want to do the conversion for us.
Comment Written 26-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2017
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Well back then it might have been less in Greenback than it is today. Our dollar atm is around between .75 to .77 cents of the $US. I still remember our dollar getting down as low as 66c US back in 1968 I think. I also remember during my time with FS the Greenback was in a pitiful state and our Dollar was almost equal with the Greenback for a very short time. I will work on it Bob (Mastery) asked me the same question awhile back. I would not have gone near the thing had I known it was uninsured. My Mum taught me years ago, if you can't afford Third party property Damage Insurance you can't afford to drive.
Comment from MelB
We have many words here in the states that have dual meanings. Nurse does mean breast feed, but it also means to care for others (ie. Registered Nurse). It depends on how it is used in a sentence. I'm not sure why you have pastor in quotes. It seems like you are saying he was not really a pastor, and I don't think that is what you are trying to convey. I guess it depends on the pastor and his personality. The pastor at the church I counsel at, allows me to call him by his first name. He is very laid back and informal. Of course, I have also known him for a number of years. A great icebreaker with the song!
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2017
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We have many words here in the states that have dual meanings. Nurse does mean breast feed, but it also means to care for others (ie. Registered Nurse). It depends on how it is used in a sentence. I'm not sure why you have pastor in quotes. It seems like you are saying he was not really a pastor, and I don't think that is what you are trying to convey. I guess it depends on the pastor and his personality. The pastor at the church I counsel at, allows me to call him by his first name. He is very laid back and informal. Of course, I have also known him for a number of years. A great icebreaker with the song!
Comment Written 26-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2017
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Thanks Sis. Yes in those days there was a big push for respect. I have always believed respect is earned not demanded. The Missionary wife had been in the country for years and I can't understand why she reacted so badly to a young Mum allowing her to Nurse, as in cuddle her little bub.She was the same person demanding I call the fellow Pastor. Actually both of the pastors I mentioned or alluded to, since, sinned against God and their wives and are now no longer in the ministry. One of them I was so sad about because he and I did a lot of good stuff together I thnk I mentioned in an earlier chapter. We were subjected to American Missionary pastors here for a long time, two I have always loved and miss now so much. One of those I mentioend took part in our wedding in a High Anglican Church if you please (Episcopalean you would call it). You might think I am quite critical of some of these pastors and their wives. I was treated badly by several of them. The American woman who misunderstood about a Nurse of the baby her husband is still one of my favourite preachers now suffering from Leukemia but been in remission for some time now praise God. I always felt sorry that he got stuck with the woman he married as he was totally different. His wife as you would have picked up was very domineering and "authoritative" Thanks for the great review.
