Finally – I’ve gotten another page in my Faithbook completed! I had some thoughts rumbling around in my head, and the new stamps from Wplus9 totally inspired the page! (If you’d like to see #1 in the series, click HERE.)
Copic Art Journal Page
The video voiceover spends a bunch of time talking about my issues (YouTube is cheaper than therapy, right?) – but basically, I colored a ton of images from the brand new Wplus9 sets Going Places and Wishing You on Neenah cardstock. Then I stamped the balloons on a 12×12 piece of white cardstock (you can use almost any white paper when airbrushing), used a Copic airbrush, as well as Copic refills and colorless blender on fabrics for the bottom section. Next I pieced the colored images on top using dimensional adhesives. Check out the video below, or click HERE to watch in HD on YouTube.
Journalling
For the journalling on this page, I started by writing “Your rocks are not my rocks” over and over in black pen in the dark area at the bottom. Just to remind myself that I am not to pick up the words others cast at me! ;0) Those words deliberately disappear into the rocky hills, leaving the emphasis on the white words on the hillsides. That section, which is blurred out because it gets a bit personal, is all about who I am in God’s eyes. Affirmations of Who I belong to. And Whose opinion matters! And recommitting myself to trust in what He says, and dropping the rocks and monkeypoop others hurl my way. It felt good just writing all that out, even though the white pen on the light green hills isn’t terribly readable; the act of writing it was a prayer and a release.
I hope you’re being inspired to do some art journalling about your faith; I talked with a number of women about it this past week in California – and many of us have wanted to do this for a long time. We need to just get started, right?
Supplies
Below are links to the supplies I’ve used for today’s project; click on the picture or wording to go directly to the item. Affiliate links may used, which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I truly appreciate your support toward the costs of running this blog! Read more.
- Stamps: WPlus9’s Going Places (animals/balloons) and Wishing You (bunnies at the bottom)
- Markers: Copic Markers, Airbrush Kit, ABS-3, and Compressor (see buyers guide HERE for info)
- Pens: Uni-ball Impact Gel Pen, White
- Adhesives: Stamp Runner; dimensionals: Foam Mounting Tape and Power Tabs
Dear Sandy,
Thanks for sharing your art work so sorry to hear the story which caused it i was bullied through most of school from age 7-18 it wasnt all the same peoplebut definitely included my parents for whom i was never good enough, i was an easy target.it got to the point of not going to certain areas of school and hiding in a classroom playing tetris at break and lunchtimes. This knocked my confidence so much that it took almost 10 years to learn to drive and 9 years after school untill i could have a birthday party and know that people woudl come
Now at 31 some of this still affects the choices I make but I have grown past parts of this. I looked at how much stuff i was missing out on by not wanting to go alone and decided i waasnt missing out anymore. I got a new job and met other people who had similar experiences to me. Although i will never be a social butterfly i have a group of workmates to ask if i want company at the cinema, theatre, an exhibition or just the pub and whats more … they turn up.
Im glad you are finding your way out of this too. Measure your self against your own yard stick not other peoples
Sorry for your troubles. Get some sleep. Cute layout.
What a beautiful message and a lot of food for thought. TFS
Ahh girl I’m so sorry you got hurt. You sound like I used to be…. Losing sleep, crying about it and hanging on. It’s tough. My bully is my husband. Sad huh? And he’s a believer of 30 years. He has bitterness and resentment that he can’t let go of which causes his trying to bully me. It’s a ball and chain around his neck. He struggles in life to find contentment and joy. It’s a very sad thing to watch. We’ve been married 32 years and I’ve spent most of those years trying to please him. It can’t be done. Lol when I finally turned him over to the Lord(which is where he should have always been) about 8 years ago, I felt as light as a feather. I felt an enormous relief and joy filled me like a flood. I think it’s all about letting go and letting God do His thing with them. Low esteem doesn’t help the situation but all of a sudden I realized who I was in Christ!!! It’s like YEAH!!!! My joy doesn’t depend on my friends or my parents or my don or even my husband!! My joy comes from The Lord and by golly He’s ALWAYS got my back. Letting go of the hurt and knowing who you are has been key to my overcoming the bully in my life. One last thing. My friends can’t believe how kind I am to my husband when they think I should give him the same treatment he gives me. I tell them, one day I will stand before God and give an account of my life and I surely want to be found blameless.
Hey bless you Sandy. No one is worth losing your joy over-no one!!
Thank you, Sandy, for being so open about your faith and His lessons to you. I have only recently been following your emails and have been so enthralled with your talent and now your faith. Please continue to follow His will and share as He bids you. Brenda
Thank you for sharing your insights publicly with us, especially from that verse in Matthew. I have a very hard time shaking the dust off and dropping the poop. It tends to percolate in my mind and then I get frustrated for giving the poop throwers so much power to destroy. One thing I will never understand is how a person can enjoy bullying someone else. How can it make them feel good to make someone else suffer? Pure evil. {hugs} Sandy, for you are fearfully and wonderfully made. You have blessed so many through your hard work and openness. God has great plans in store for you beyond the amazing things He has already done in your life. For the 1/100th of negative, there are 99 of us who’ve got your back. Let us know where the poop slingers are so we can stand in the gap and take some hits for you so you can rest.
I have been physically challenged since I was a young child and surprisingly I was never teased or bullied as a child. Kids can be so cruel to handicapped children but I never quite “fit in” either. My greatest challenge in life came in my 30’s when my beloved, seemingly healthy husband passed away all of a sudden but that is also what drew me so close to God. I am 65 now, remarried to a wonderful man, have 2 amazing stepchildren and 4 even more amazing grandchildren, all blessings from God. As my husband and I both are experiencing increasing health challenges, our faith and family keep us going. Each of us is shaped by our heartaches and Sandy, you are wonderful inspiration to me for sharing so much of your self. Your Faithbook series is my favorite of all you do both for the amazing art, the uplifting spiritual message and how you combine the two. I pity those who have hurt you because they have such dark hearts and troubled spirits that they can not appreciate your amazing God-given talent and generous spirit.
Sandy, it’s sad that bullying still exist and has grown in popularity among so called “adults” and has gotten much more extreme in younger adults. Just yesterday my co worker and I had this conversation about people in general and how we have to overcome in Christ based on who we are in Him and persevere through these trials. On my drive home, I saw a gorgeous rainbow in the sky as I was exiting a storm. It was His way of reminding me of His covenant with me and all believers.
He speaks to me as well, as I believe in speaks into our spirit by the Holy Spirit and assures me times of bullying in the workplace, in the church, in life in general that He is with me always, even unto the end of the ages. He says, “I will never leave you or forsake you. You are mine! Nothing in Heaven or on earth can take you from Me.” Just as David had to do many many times in his life and struggles we have to encourage ourselves in the Lord. Keeping our eyes focused on the task at hand and do what He has called us to do. The key being spending time with Him, being encouraged by His Word to us, reminding ourselves of His faithfulness in our lives and others that we know and knowing the task we are called to do and moving forward by His power and strength to DO it!
Your video and story is a wonderful reminder and lesson to kids of all ages of how to be an overcomer in Him no matter what people say or do unto us. Thank you sharing! I know this is going to bless many people. For those nay Sayers, well we will just have to pray for them that they will see Him as He is and choose to grow in Him to become who He has for them to be. It is a personal choice. We were created with free will and it’s our choice or believe or not.
Sandy
You have been such a joy and inspiration to follow on-line. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent and lovely optimism in your emails and videos. I find myself looking forward to your latest email arriving in my inbox each day. It is a high point of my mornings.
Blessings and hugs to you.
Bernie
So sweet, Sandy. I’m sorry you had to go through such things. I know I was bullied as a child, and a young adult, but I have selective memory (according to my sister), because I don’t remember a lot of my child hood. I remember some good things, and I know there were bad things, but I guess I block them out. I love your Faith journal. I thank you for sharing it with us. I don’t know if it’s wrong or not, but I feel sorry for the little bully bunnies. I just want to hug them. It’s so sad to see people like that, and I have no clue how to help them to not be that way, because I know deep down.. They just aren’t happy. 🙁
Through you God has spoken to me! I very much needed to hear your message today — your strong incredible faith and amazing talent are the reasons I look forward to reading your blog and tuning in to your videos all the time! Thank you, Sandy. You are a blessing and I am honored just to know of you — though I hope someday to actually meet you. I’ve been bullied all my life and I didn’t always cope with it well. But I was saved in 2009 and since then God has changed me so much. I’m still surrounded by mean bully bunnies and constantly have monkey poop thrown at me, but I know who I am now. I know whose I am. Still, just recently that bullying almost got the best of me, but through people like you — of strong faith — I’ve been able to let it go, little by little, every day. Thank you again.
Oh Sandy, I wanted to just hug you so much during that video. I love that you share your heart so openly. Ya gotta know that you are such a big public figure with many a following so you are bound to receive those lashes. I know others have as well in our circles. Myself, I have a daughter who doesn’t speak to me…almost 40 years now. She has spewed so much venom at me that I have had to take drastic measures to avoid her getting to me and at one point I feared for my life, it was so bad. It took me years to forgive her, but alas, to no avail, so far. Her sisters have tried to reach her as well. I was a tough MOM and I admit it and if I had it to do over—as many can say—I would be wiser and smarter. Jesus has been changing me over my lifetime….and that process is for a lifetime (thank goodness) and my faith of knowing who I am in Him is greater than the pain. That’s how I am able to let it go. I replace resentment with forgiveness and prayer for my daughter that someday she will be able to release her hate, as I see it keeps her a very unhappy prisoner. In my 70s now and there is always hope, for He is able far beyond what we can comprehend. I love your faith journal. I love all your work and I love you! Thanks for being a blessing to me.
Judy, my heart goes out to you. I’ve had a similar experience with my daughter, and it’s so painful. Thank you for sharing this, so the rest of us know that we are not alone.
This past year has been incredibly difficult. I honestly don’t know how people get through such struggles as we’ve faced, without Jesus! Recently, I went to talk to a Pastor I’ve known for 17 years. He has known of all we’ve been going through but there has been absolutely no mention of any of it, no note or email of encouragement, no phone call to ask if he could come over and pray with us. In our conversation, he told me that he had blocked me from his phone and that he was told something that I had supposedly said and instead of asking me if I had said it, believed the lie. I felt so bullied by him and who ever told him a lie that I left in tears. The most amazing thing happened about 15 mins. later. You see, I immerse myself in praise and worship music every day. I CHOOSE to praise our Father throughout my waking ours! I put my music on and within moments, I was calmed and found myself praying for our Pastor. The Holy Spirit helped me to see that our Pastor is burned out, he said so much himself. Then the thought that somehow the person who had said this “lie”, had misunderstood a conversation between another and I. I’ve been praying about it and for the ones involved and I can tell you that I have great peace in this situation. I could have let Satan truly hurt me through this had I not layed it down at the foot of the Cross. I know it will get worked out, because in the end, we are still brothers and sisters in Christ. Art has become a happy place in these storms as well. Thank you Sandy for blessing me!
Sandy your picture is lovely as all of your word is so inspiring. I’m so sorry that you have had to walk this road. Life is hard but your wisdom of turning to Christ through this is what helps me with difficult people. I have found as Jesus said to pray blessings upon those that persecute you has helped me tremendously. I find eventually having compassion for them when I do pray for them every time I think of them. For they are a sad or angry person for a reason. Isn’t it nice to know He wastes nothing. He will use this to grow us. I will pray for you. Your an inspiration thank you for sharing.
You’ve touched my heart again. Thanks for the blessing. Laura Weinfurtner
This is a beautiful layout. Both visually and emotionally. It took me until I was in my 40’s to realize bullies are saying more about who they are and how insecure they are than actually hurting me. I no longer allow myself to be hurt by words and just feel sorry for those who act this way. I would never be able to hurt someone like they do and I have realized that I am a great person and very confident and secure.
Hang in there and you will find the way for you to get through this.
Thank you!!!
Your video and commentary is just one of the MANY reasons why I love your blog and your art. I’m sorry you had to go through this, but I also know you are strong. Keep relying on your faith to get you through everything (good and bad). Remember, God will not give you more than you can handle and the tough things He does give you just makes you stronger. I know the horrible bullying you experienced made you stronger because if it didn’t, you wouldn’t have talked about it in a v-blog. I pray you continue to heal from this. On a lighter note… I LOVE your page! I love all the little animals in their balloons. They look like they are have such a good time. Thank you for sharing your heart. Judging by all of the comments, you have more who care for you than those who don’t.
I can’t imagine anyone bullying you! You come across so genuine and giving. I just can’t imagine anyone would have anything hateful to say, but like you said bullies don’t usually attack those who are down in the mud with them! Peace, my friend!
Sandy great idea for your faith journal. I do feel there are selfish people out there even in our churches. A few years ago I was hurt by a lady in the church and the Pastor not standing up to her. When I found out I try to speak to the pastor and he made up some excuse, so I released I had been hit in the head. I cried all afternoon and all night. I was working in the church and how could this be there. It took me a long time to get over it. With God’s help I made it. And then found out this same lady had done this several times to other people. I was new to this church. She is now out of the church. How sad. They know how to pick their targets we are kind, loving, and unsuspecting.. So they take advantage. But God will be with us through this. Bless you
I’m sorry you’ve had to go through this. My daughter was bullied in elementary school for reasons I don’t understand (She was a bit shy so I think she was just an easy target). Please keep reminding yourself that there are so many people out here who love you. I can already see God is using this situation for good. Thanks for being so transparent and sharing your life with us. Your journal is gorgeous!
Hi Sandy, I have been bullied by a few people in varied ways from outright abuse to condescension. Some of it was rough, and it took its toll on me. It has taken me years to overcome the effects from it. What helped me was my faith in God and of the good people He put in my life to show me the beauty within me, because I didn’t see it. I had no self esteem. I walked out in faith and away from the bullying to the life I have today, which is to be surrounded by beautiful people. I seem to be a magnet for the bullies, but today I stand my ground and have firm boundaries of what I will not tolerate. And I have a strong support network of good people. I used to avoid those bullying personalities, but today I have more compassion, I know that bullying and abuse are about THAT person and not me. So today I pray for them. You will become stronger, Sandy, and God will lead you the entire way. You will see His love for you in unexpected ways. Know that you ate loved and are beautiful as God made you. Your art journaling was inspiring.
I started my own art journal about a week ago. I love coloring so I bought a big book of adult coloring pages. It has beautiful pictures of flowers, butterflies….His creations that inspire me daily with color. During my readings and pray time when a verse helps me through or a favorite that has helped me from early on I write it down in the white sections. This helps me distract from the negativity or “monkey poop” and focus on His word. What better way to take the gift that He has given us and use it to reflect in His teachings and words. This is such a beautiful page that you have created. I hope that in creating this Faithbook you find clearity and a stronger more personal relationship with Jesus and our Father.
Way back in the time before cell phones, I received a lewd phone call. God gave me the grace to start praying for him out loud right then. It was just simple, something like ” Dear Father in heaven please help this poor soul to come to know You…” He hung up and I never got another call. At the same time, it blessed ME to feel God move in the situation.
In recent times, we’ve had problem after problem with our neighbors–serious SWAT Team problems. God began nudging me to pray for them each time I began being mad, upset, fearful, etc. Again, it really brought peace to ME. I know prayers will help them too.
YOU will be in my prayers too now, Sandy. NOT in the way of these two examples, of course, lol. But for peace and strength and wisdom. One of my very favorite Scriptures is Phil. 8:9-12: Whatever is true, right, noble, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things and the God of Peace will be with you.
Love and blessings to you, Sandy!
Sandy, I have been enjoying your videos so much as I did your OWH videos. I’m trying to learn more about watercoloring; I’m not very good yet but your videos are guiding me.
Like Cynthia, I dealt with a few bullying parents when I was a teacher. Dealing with that in a professional setting is difficult because you need to have an ongoing relationship but have to set some boundaries. The same is true for family members. Other monkey poopers you can walk away from and be done with. I could totally relate to your not letting go of the comments though. I am quick to apologize for any injury I may cause but tend to go over and over unfair comments and can’t seem to let go of the feelings of injustice and resentment even though I know it must be a defect in my nature. I tell myself it’s a sin of pride and vow to give it over to our Lord who suffered far worse, but no sooner than I’ve done that, I find myself going over it again in my mind. It’s like when you’re humming a song that you’re stuck on; you tell yourself to STOP and then before you know it you’re humming it again. ARRRRGGH! Why do I do that? It only hurts ME. Time (and a little venting) does help you forget and move on as does the encouragement of others. And maybe it wouldn’t hurt to offer up a prayer for the haters, because they obviously need some love.
Let me say, Sandy, that I so admire your courage in letting your light show and not hiding it under a basket as so many do out of fear of what others may think. You are right to remember that there is only one opinion of you that matters. Still, please know that you are an inspiration to so many and undoubtedly pleasing in your Father’s loving eyes. God Bless!
Sandy, you are such an incredible artist. Soooooo talented and such a sweet person. I wish I could have un third of your talent. You are so gifted and a gift to all of us. God bless you.
You know it’s too bad others feel they must put someone down in order to feel better about themselves. I, personally, don’t associate with those folks. Took me along time and a lot of experience to learn how good a person I really am. Life’s too short and I have so many people in my life who make me happy. I feel sorry for those sad, pitiful others. That being said, this is an inspirational layout…with a lot of supportive, lovely images. Good going, girl…you’ve got my vote.
Sandy, you are truly a wonderful person. I have enjoyed following your art for some time and am so grateful to you for sharing and inspiring me. Now your faith projects have also inspired me! I was bullied for 15 years by someone who was supposed to be my protector and life mate. After my marriage and the bullying was finally over I found happiness, but continued to hold on to the bitterness and resentment. I have since found release through prayer and have learned to forgive AND forget. Just remember, as the monkey poop keeps coming, you have a shield in Jesus! Learn to let the harsh words slide off and keep telling yourself that you are good and well and are INCREDIBLY talented. God works through us all the time even though we are unaware. You are doing his work even as you try to heal yourself. Keep going!
I think we all appreciate your sharing with us! I praise God that I haven’t had too much trouble with bullies except with bullying parents when I was a teacher. Then I went to a conference that mentioned research showing that it takes 20 positive comments to make up for one negative remark. That was when I learned to go to my colleagues and hear their encouragement. I hope and pray that our loving comments to you begin to make up for the bully’s!
I love the story behind this layout – truly inspiring. Thank you so much because I have been carrying all this inside of me being a bullied one all my life. I now have that scripture pasted on my mirror, and I look at it every morning. Just love your art, and talent. thank you!
Dear Sandy,
First of all, I would like to say how much I love your work–all of it! Your talent knows no bounds. Your courage is strong as you bravely share your work for the world to behold. I love it that you are personable, sweet, kind and good natured. I love your videos and all the crazy things you do. You are fun and inspiring and you don’t take yourself too seriously, all the while managing to maintain your integrity as a woman and an artist. I am so lucky to have found you out here in this endless worldwide web.
Thank you for sharing your bullying story. That couldn’t have been easy for you. You sounded sad and heartbroken, but even in your sorrow, you reached out to God and allowed Him to heal you. As you described your story, my heart was breaking with yours. I suspect most, if not all of us, have been the victims of bullying at some point in our lives. We all need to know and understand that our worthiness does not lie in the opinions of others. Our worthiness cannot be taken away. It is safely tucked away within us and is a gift shared between ourselves and God alone.
As the victim of bullying myself, it helped me to realize that those individuals who bully others are human beings who are hurting and who carry shame so deep they feel the need to project it onto others. These people measure themselves with the harsh ruler of perfectionism. The unfortunate thing is, no matter how hard they try, they will never be good enough in their own minds. Thus, the need to bring others down to what they perceive as “their level.” We must all pray for these people, that they will find God’s Grace and Forgiveness so that they might one day be able to forgive themselves.
Sending you love and hugs,
Merilee
Romans 12:14 was a verse the pastor made us memorize shortly after I went through a season of bullying. “Bless those that persecute you, bless and do not curse.” They always manage to speak directly to each of us with a different message through the same sermon! A God thing of course.
I’ m so sorry someone wasn’t kind to you. I’ve come to realize that I can’t change anyone else, but myself. And if someone is unkind and has hurt me, I can pray about it and ask that any of my bad feelings or pains be taken away. God loves each of us and knows who we are and blesses us with the things we need.
Thanks for sharing your experience and wisdom. Someone recently threw “poop” at me. It happens at all ages and it was someone from church (if you can imagine). I tend to take things personally also but you had the perfect words…thanks. I’ve come to understand that God allows use to have adversity to build us and make us strong. Even learning to deal positively with bullies helps us become patient and forgiving.
Amen! 🙂
Wow, I can’t imagine anyone wanting to hurt you. You seem to be so strong with all of the things you do and places you go! I loved this video and plan to follow this Faithbook series and see if the strength you gain rubs off on me. A wonderful ministry. Thank you.
I think anyone is susceptible to being bullied – just living life is messy and full of monkeypoop 🙂
I’m so sorry that you experienced the negativity that was thrown at you. My experience happened when I was working at church so fortunately I had the pastor to talk to. He told me how bullies try to bring down someone else to make themselves feel better. I also had someone tell me something that I learned to tell myself: “If they are talking about me then they’re leaving someone else less fortunate alone.” I’ve learned to love myself and if there is someone out there who doesn’t like who I am, then that is their problem. I am comfortable in my own skin. Again…..I’m so sorry that some person was able to get to you like that. Shame on them! Oh, and by the way, I really enjoyed your wonderful video……the commentary and the card you created. You are very talented!!!!
Oh man. That’s an amazing ministry to have – keeping the bullies busy so they leave others alone! Maybe that’s my mission in life 🙂 Bring it on, bullies!
Your artwork and your commentary are ALWAYS so incredible…Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing…..or as one of my little students once said, “I thank you from the top of my heart to my bottom”….Haha…
Awww cute 🙂
I love this series that you are doing, I hope that we get to see more in the future. Thank you for being an example of the love of Jesus and standing up for what is right. Just remember you are a treasure that God loves so much he gave his only son for you and no one can change that or take away your value by any words they say.
I’ve committed to God that I’ll do one a month publicly. As I get control over my time (or find extra under seat cushions!) I’ll do more than that in between!
Hi Sandy, I was bullied a lot in hi-school. It was mostly because I was chubby and shy, painfully shy. Afraid to talk to anyone I didn’t know. I didn’t handle it, at all. I was also molested as a child. And that always causes emotional problems so I just backed in my shell… like a crab. In my junior year, my neighbor was being teased because he was a Christian and had been sharing his beliefs. I think that’s the first time God put words in my mouth, and I spoke them! I don’t remember exactly what I said, but it was something like I too was a Christian too, and I felt sorry for the bullies, and would ask God to take care of them, and make them see how painful it was to be treated hatefully. I think I made mention of the treatment of all who were different during WWII in Germany. From then on, I began to come out and speak up. It took a long time to stop being shy and afraid. Now at 66, I’m no longer afraid of confrontation! Oh and the neighbor, he went into them ministry. He spoke with the power and boldness he… nor I had, all those years ago. Beautiful page! Put your little bunny’s paw up and those who have gone through bullying before, will (with God’s help) pull you into your basket! Much love, Jessica
Oh there’s hope for me yet – I have a few years left to learn to be unafraid of confrontation! 🙂
You are amazing! Love this beautiful video, your thoughts and the layout. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much! 🙂
What a poignant and courageous post. Thank you for opening your heart and sharing. My prayer is that you find continued healing.
Virtual hugs coming your way,
Donna
Hugs back atcha 🙂
Thanks for sharing a beautiful layout and beautiful thoughts! I think when you are hurt it is OK to ask for affirmation from friends and from God! That is always stronger! God bless you!
His affirmation is definitely the best! The journalling in white pen included a lot of Scriptures to remind me of how He sees me :0)
Good job. Good bless you in your teaching, always remember you are never alone in that boat Sandy. He is steering you where he wants you to be if you would but take your hand off the till. Sigh. But that is faith my dear.
Oh man. Yeah, taking the hand off. That’s the rub!
I’m so sorry you have had a rough time lately. You are such a kind, loving person and I hope and pray that you will find the peace that His love brings. People of all ages can be so mean!
Isn’t it crazy? I thought only middleschoolers were mean! 🙂
I love this! Walking in faith is such a beautiful thing. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this layout. I really enjoyed listening you talk through things. I giggled every time you said “poop”!
I really *wanted* to use another word. LOL!
How beautiful, a faithbook series! Thanks for writing your prayer. God bless you.
🙂
I’m so sorry that you had to go through the hurt to get to His lesson,but we are all better for going through it and coming out on the other side stronger physically and in our faith as well. I was bullied at sunday school of all places. I was always one of the smaller kids so I was used to getting bullied, but not in a safe environment as church. I was lost in how to handle the situation and it wasn’t until I stood up to her and yelled at the top of my voice to LEAVE ME ALONE! it stopped her immediately, I never had to deal with her again. HE gave me the strength to do that because that is just not my personality to do something so public, but it taught me to have my voice, to confront the issues straight on and to trust that He always has our back.
Have a blessed day Sandy and everybody!
Oh boy. If I had the courage of you as a child! I could hardly speak when the poop was flying, I was so shocked. I think yelling loudly would have made quite the impression. 🙂
Your video is very moving. Love your layout.
I’m so sorry someone has hurt you. I’ll pray for your healing. I don’t have any magic words to help or make it go away. You’re on the right track. Immerse yourself in God’s word and take solace in it.
Such a sweet idea! Easy to do on a card, too… You always have such great ideas!!!
And as for bullies – I’m w-a-a-a-a-y older than you, dear, but it took me until I was in my 40’s to realize that bullies are saying a lot more about themselves than about me. That allowed me to pity them a little tiny bit – serves ’em right! And when I reduce their comments in that way, it’s easy to put them in a mental box, seal it up, and toss it in the back of my mental closet, to be forgotten forever!!! Yay – sunshine again!
Have a sunshiny day!
Uh oh, I’m behind the curve – I’m in my 50s and still learning that! 🙂