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Originally posted by Dawn Butterfly:
well, that is a kind of faith that you practice, it's just not institutionalized. then take them to the woods once in a while and teach them about God and His creation.

Just don't teach them to pet the bears!!!

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Originally posted by Glenn the Survivor:

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Originally posted by Dawn Butterfly:
well, that is a kind of faith that you practice, it's just not institutionalized. then take them to the woods once in a while and teach them about God and His creation.

Just don't teach them to pet the bears!!!

Why not? LMAO

i have taken them camping thier whole life. my middle kid whent camping when he was 2 weeks old. first night he slept all night. it was a beautiful thing.

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Originally posted by Dallasblair82:
the only problem dawn is i dont practise any faith. I go to the woods and rivers and mountains and look at what god has created and man has destroyed. the wilderness is my church and i worship her as a part of her creation

Yea, that's my take on it too.

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Originally posted by Dallasblair82:
i have taken them camping thier whole life. my middle kid whent camping when he was 2 weeks old. first night he slept all night. it was a beautiful thing.

WOW! camping at two weeks? I couldnt even bring my baby out by then. Well... I guess it's different there. A tropical country like this one, people are prone to malaria and dengue carrying mosquitos.

what is dengue carrying mosquitoes?

It's a punk rock band.

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Originally posted by paulj_in_phx:
It's a punk rock band.

Always have a smart comment..that was a good one sent me laughing

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Originally posted by HannahsBoy:
It's a punk rock band

Good one Paul....actually dengue fever is quite serious. have a friend who just got over it. Puerto Rico has been hit hard with it this year and it's been popping up here in the VI as well. Last year 2 young children died from it here. Keep the bush cut around the house and no standing water will keep the skeeters away but they fogged the island last week as well. Dengue fever not fun.

If you'd like more info...go here..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dengue_fever

Thanks, I will read up on it..haven't heard of it.

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Originally posted by Trey's Daddy:
So, Trey and I went to church today for the first time, and we went to a non-denominational church that is down the street. It was actually kind of fun. However it was very weird compared to the churches that I had been to in the past. There was an entire band that played the hymns. I am talking guitars, tambourines, drums, keyboard, the works. It was a little odd, but all in all it was somewhat enjoyable. I think that I will continue my search for churches in the area before I actually settle on one, but this was definitely a new experience.

That is awesome that you took your son to church! Non-denominational is where I go.... it is Bible based.. I would stay close to a bible based church.. be careful to make sure you don't attend a church where they make you think they teach the bible to you, and then they add or take out some things. If you read it yourself it will be easier to tell....

HiI agree church is a good thing. My daughter and I were realy active in our church in Fl. But a few things happened and we just started going on Tuesdays. Seemed like the parster went on a left turn..but then when the new pastor tok over it mellowed out.
I loved the kids church I almost started going to it insted of the adult church.
Now that we have moved I ave been a little lost. I guess I need to get us to another church where we fix in. It more like a feeling of home not fitting in. We will find our notch.

I think it is great that you started taking Trey to church. I will be going through the same process as soon as Lyla gets a bit older and may possibly sit still a second. I was raised Catholic, and will be seeking a non- denominational church also. Good luck with your search, I know you will find the one that is right for you.

One of my fun things on my list are to take Kai to church but I feel hypocritical as I am more spiritual than religious. I was born and baptized(sp?) Catholic, went to Lutheran then nothing and I feel like it would be wrong for me to go just to expose my daughter. My mom took her to church for a while off and on but hasn't in a long time. My daughter goes to a christian daycare and they pray and talk about God and what not. Which is fine.

But I dont know what is right because I certainly dont want to go for the wrong reasons. I guess the Catholic thing just got to me and I dont believe in half the stuff they have in that.

I go to a Unitarian church and love it. It's non-denominational and they really focus on doing good in the world (lots of social justice and environmental programs, working with homelessness and hunger, etc..) They also teach the kids about all religions in Sunday school, which I love. I don't want to push Bridger into a religion, but I really like the sense of community there and I want him to be knowledgeable about all the belief systems out there.

Proudpapa, I'm thinking this seems like a difficult situation for you. One where you may need to take care of yourself as well as your boys. Maybe cut your visits to your old church to once or twice a month so you can start to heal, and the other weeks worship with your boys in "your" way, where you feel safe.