tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956057989227103850.post2359730473765648716..comments2023-10-19T09:36:41.506-05:00Comments on A Mormon Enigma: UpdateAbelard Enigmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13166049686152203530noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956057989227103850.post-60071001338273079492010-03-28T11:37:14.645-05:002010-03-28T11:37:14.645-05:00Public Loneliness: thx, I need the hugs
Phillip:...<b>Public Loneliness:</b> thx, I need the hugs<br /><br /><b>Phillip:</b> I appreciate your thoughts<br /><br /><b>playasinmar:</b> I did not realize that about vendor agreements on credit card usage. Regarding your second comment, [sigh] only in my dreams (oops, did I really just type that?)<br /><br /><b>Rob:</b> "<i>I know you feel bludgeoned almost to apathy</i>" - that's Abelard Enigmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166049686152203530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956057989227103850.post-27050837431563195602010-03-26T21:18:06.351-05:002010-03-26T21:18:06.351-05:00I believe it's NOT because of the gay thing.
...I believe it's NOT because of the gay thing. <br /><br />I used to be in ur position, My family was in very difficult economical situation. But, dont worry you will get through this.<br /><br />Perhaps, job at Walmart is a small step which leads to brighter future. Just keep being optimistic. ^_^<br /><br />JonedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956057989227103850.post-42718186008530479202010-03-26T18:43:26.252-05:002010-03-26T18:43:26.252-05:00Abe: I never know what to say to friends in such ...Abe: I never know what to say to friends in such situations. "It'll get better" can sound shallow and insensitive. "Hang on" didn't help me much when my former company imploded. "You'll get through it" seems dismissive and unsympathetic.<br /><br />So let me try this. The courage I've seen from you through your blog must still be there somewhere.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992194211469009236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956057989227103850.post-82568658904371718672010-03-26T17:58:11.284-05:002010-03-26T17:58:11.284-05:00I re-read the comments and realized I missed one:
...I re-read the comments and realized I missed one:<br /><br />"Sean: Always the optimist. I need a little more of <b>you rubbing off on me</b>."<br /><br />Holy crap! How long has this been going on?! ;)playasinmarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05998841658611428960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956057989227103850.post-74542691939741542072010-03-26T17:56:32.919-05:002010-03-26T17:56:32.919-05:00I have years of retail experience and let me tell ...I have years of retail experience and let me tell you to sit down - this next sentence will blow your mind:<br /><br />Though any store can ask for ID, no store can require you show it. Ever.*<br /><br />It's true. Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and AmEx all forbid it as part of the vendor agreement. If a vendor gets caught they can have their ability to accept cards temporarily suspended or playasinmarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05998841658611428960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956057989227103850.post-48994557899564174152010-03-26T10:50:59.201-05:002010-03-26T10:50:59.201-05:00Abe,
Did you know that there are four blogs I loo...Abe,<br /><br />Did you know that there are four blogs I look forward to reading everyday and yours is one of them.<br /><br />Hope things get better for you soon.<br /><br />Regards,<br />PhilipAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956057989227103850.post-49280309167266671552010-03-26T09:02:41.750-05:002010-03-26T09:02:41.750-05:00Big hugs to you Abe, I was wondering why your blog...Big hugs to you Abe, I was wondering why your blog wasn't up on my feed, started thinking it was time to post an APB for you! <br /><br />You're like the ultimate Moho godfather and we all have to come down to kiss your hand and go back to our fabulous and sometimes not so fabulous gay adventures!! :-) I'm glad things are at least moving and you never know what kind of opportunities Public Lonelinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11212960226511408147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956057989227103850.post-68191070475052576072010-03-25T22:57:13.492-05:002010-03-25T22:57:13.492-05:00I really appreciate all of the words of encouragem...I really appreciate all of the words of encouragement. It's so hard not to feel sorry for myself.<br /><br /><b>LDS Brother:</b> Intellectually I know that I'm still better off than many others who have been laid off; for example, I still have my home. I just want to see the light at the end of the tunnel.<br /><br /><b>Sean:</b> Always the optimist. I need a little more of you Abelard Enigmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166049686152203530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956057989227103850.post-70431470495653223732010-03-25T21:37:47.294-05:002010-03-25T21:37:47.294-05:00I'm one of the ones who has missed you. In fac...I'm one of the ones who has missed you. In fact I think it was just yesterday that I thought to myself, "I wonder what's up with Abe?" But did I take the time to drop you a line, nope. But I did think of you and so I hope you'll let that thought count now that you know about it.<br /><br />Along the lines of what Beck said, I know you've made and are making a difference Nedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05938186985738546670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956057989227103850.post-45433506482086823032010-03-25T19:36:36.813-05:002010-03-25T19:36:36.813-05:00Anything I can say will sound trivial, for I haven...Anything I can say will sound trivial, for I haven't had to go through what you are going through. <br /><br />But you know you are loved on many fronts, including here among your friends. You are missed. You are needed. You are vital to this community. You have touched many lives for the better for having been willing to share and lift and motivate and encourage - I know for certain you Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159223254071653666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956057989227103850.post-10310470237411701822010-03-25T16:47:05.040-05:002010-03-25T16:47:05.040-05:00Hey, Abe.
In my defense, I DID write and ask how ...Hey, Abe.<br /><br />In my defense, I DID write and ask how you were, but I never heard back from you. So, remember, some of us really did miss you and actually did something about it. :)<br /><br />Good luck with the new job. I hope it works out for you and can maybe work into something bigger, better, and brighter for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956057989227103850.post-64001793109198424442010-03-25T15:45:15.722-05:002010-03-25T15:45:15.722-05:00Trials of faith do make it difficult, and financia...Trials of faith do make it difficult, and financial trials are especially hard on us men. My good thoughts often flow your way - but maybe I should e-mail you to tell you?<br /><br />And like Sean says - you have a job, and so you're stemming the hemorrhage of your budget - it's a start.Kengo Biddleshttp://str8ontilmorning.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956057989227103850.post-56987088053134222162010-03-25T13:44:10.405-05:002010-03-25T13:44:10.405-05:00Just so you know, I missed you. Sorry to hear abo...Just so you know, I missed you. Sorry to hear about the job situation. My dad has been out of work for over 3 years, so I know on one level how tough it can be. Sending positive vibes your way . . .Mister Curiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00113134172902610883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956057989227103850.post-75875956020963680572010-03-25T13:41:51.403-05:002010-03-25T13:41:51.403-05:002pm to 11pm shift is brutal. Hope things get bette...2pm to 11pm shift is brutal. Hope things get better. I'll pray for you. God does love you even though at times it might not seem that way. _A.J.A.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13798297081032559012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956057989227103850.post-51245532823906999112010-03-25T13:01:50.993-05:002010-03-25T13:01:50.993-05:00Things will work out! Don't worry. At least yo...Things will work out! Don't worry. At least you have a job now (even though it isn't ideal) and that things are starting to sort of look up.<br /><br />I feel the same way sometimes about God hating you. I'm pretty sure that He doesn't hate anyone. He just likes to see us squirm and push us to our limits. I know I keep being pushed to my limits, but I realize that I become a Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16629678782997797603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956057989227103850.post-39289176126718578782010-03-25T12:56:30.389-05:002010-03-25T12:56:30.389-05:00Sorry that things are spiraling out of control rig...Sorry that things are spiraling out of control right now. Hang on to what <i>is</i> stable and happy in your life. (Count your many blessings :P )Laurenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02452126809752182340noreply@blogger.com