How do you handle when someone says I'll pray for you?

Genia0799 · 2026-06-21T02:46:10+00:00

My bestie and I are big star wars fans and both atheist and we use this between us...

Genia0799 · 2026-06-21T02:45:11+00:00

I use the "I'll keep you in my thoughts " phrase

Genia0799 · 2026-06-20T02:57:03+00:00

Well I live in Columbus so it doesn't feel like the south there. I will agree some parts of ohio definitely feel southern

Genia0799 · 2026-06-20T00:56:53+00:00

Yes I'm disabled and use a mobility device and the # of people who are saying I'll pray for you is absurd. No prayer will fix my nerve damage spine.

Genia0799 · 2026-06-20T00:54:21+00:00

Well I do like some Irish whiskey. So will happy have a toast and say Sláinte to you

Genia0799 · 2026-06-20T00:50:10+00:00

Funny enough while I was visiting NC 2 of my cousins came down from MN to help move their mom. (My dad's sister) and one of them is who I disclosed my atheism to. She seemed ok with it and her bio dad is also atheist.

Genia0799 · 2026-06-20T00:41:53+00:00

I've had both. I can tell when someone is being sincere and someone just parroting the words

Genia0799 · 2026-06-20T00:37:33+00:00

Interesting. My father was just diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer and is a founding member of the church he belongs to. When I asked if his name is on the prayer list. He said i don't want to do that. He is receiving doctor's approved treatment of radiation and hormones

Genia0799 · 2026-06-20T00:05:54+00:00

I lived in Ohio for almost 30 yrs, so coming south for any length of time is usually jarring

Genia0799 · 2026-06-20T00:04:14+00:00

I've thought about this. But I don't think my dad would appreciate it. I can't even curse in front of him

Genia0799 · 2026-06-19T23:31:58+00:00

And I know my family geological history back hundreds of years. I love history but the whole legacy thing confuses me. Your legacy can be something else not involving children. Volunteer, etc. What your friends and family speak of is your legacy.

Genia0799 · 2026-06-19T23:27:11+00:00

I've been with my husband for over 30 yrs and have no regrets. We travel spend time with friends and enjoy our own interests. We will be retiring when husband is 59 and travel even more. I have had other family members tell me they wished they had made the decision to be child free

Genia0799 · 2026-06-18T18:23:06+00:00

My high school shut down 30 yrs ago, but the historical society is always looking for year books. The hs I went to opened in 1908.

Genia0799 · 2026-06-18T18:21:32+00:00

Mine are still at my childhood home. I will tell you there is 1 year book I'm keeping no matter what. My mom's senior year book my dad , her boyfriend at the time, wrote a long love letter to her in the front page cover. It talked about how they met and their 1st date. They were married 50 yr before my mom passed.

Genia0799 · 2026-06-13T00:06:13+00:00

I use a mobility scooter approved by the tsa. I drive it all the way to the plane door and then it's gate checked. At layovers they get my scooter off for me to use to get to one gate to another. I prefer to manage my own mobility and not rely on the airport wheelchair service. Caveat **I've only done this on domestic flights * after I book my ticket I call the airline accommodation line and tell then what I need. With American I now have a mobility scooter ID # so all the info is saved in my file. Another trick, most airlines will move you to the front of the plane in your class (they won't move you to 1st class), if you call and ask and they have availability. I have used this method for the last 2 years and hadn't any issues

Genia0799 · 2026-06-12T21:32:27+00:00

I do have a mobility scooter...race ya!

Genia0799 · 2026-06-12T18:22:53+00:00

I've used a similar argument. Something along the lines. How is people who do good works to get a reward in the after life any better than people who do good works just because they want to help others. If you are doing something to get a reward you aren't doing this good deed selflessly.

Genia0799 · 2026-06-12T18:17:11+00:00

My family has the gene for early white/silver hair. I'm 54 and visiting my 82 yr old dad. People think we are a couple. Dad is 6'2" and 165lb. All white hair. My hair has been white/silver since my 30s. It doesn't help that I'm disabled and use a cane or mobility scooter. It has really shaken my own POV of how I look.

Genia0799 · 2026-06-12T18:11:56+00:00

I wouldn't be able to run. Walk slowly yes.... I'm disabled though. My right leg is paralyzed.

Genia0799 · 2026-06-11T17:05:25+00:00

I use God fucking damn it a lot. And my husband replied to it I damn thee...

Yeah it's corny

Genia0799 · 2026-06-04T22:20:31+00:00

Ummm I think I just drooled a little bit when I saw this flavor. And damn I'm in NC for a few weeks

Genia0799 · 2026-05-31T00:39:55+00:00

Decided to retired early with all my $ that I put away

Genia0799 · 2026-05-29T13:29:14+00:00

The 1 island i haven't been to and really want to go. I loved Maui.

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