Grace Communion Melbourne Fellowship Group
Melbourne, Florida

I don't know how you deal with disappointment, but I've got a method that oh, I've used ever since I was a child. I imagine a worst-case scenario for everything. So, if the worst happens, I will be disappointed. It's just what I expected. Just turned out the way I thought it would. And you know, it sort of has worked for me over the years. Uh but the problem is that my negativity makes me and everyone around me miserable soon.

Now, a few years ago for Father's Day, my daughter, who's a Doctor of Psychology, sent me an Eold. For those of you who may not know, Eeyore is a character from the children's stories by A Millie. The lead character in the stories is Wy the Poop, who's always happy, always cheerful, and always looks on the bright side of things. Another character who's always happy and always positive is Tigger. Another character who is always a little bit pessimistic. And the one that my daughter sent me is Eeyore.

This is Eeyore. So, since he's a bit negative, cynical, looks on the dim side of everything. Why did my daughter, doctor of psychology, send me this big Eore doll? Makes you wonder, doesn't it? Was she trying to send me a message or something? Now, Eeyore thinks negatively and cynically about everything. For example, if you said to Eeyore, "Good morning," he would likely reply, "It's okay, but it'll probably get worse." If you said Eeyore were planning on having a picnic at the park, Eeyore would likely reply, "Okay, but it'll probably rain. And if it doesn't rain, a will probably get in the food.and if they don't, we'll eat the food and we'll probably all get sick. But okay, let's go. Sadly, I identify with   There's also a person within the Gospels I identify with. His name is Thomas. He's one of the 12 and he's usually known as doubting the Thomas. He was a kind of cynical person who doubts the best and believes in the worst. I can identify with that. I have very low expectations and that's helped me get through life. Now the first time we meet Thomas is in the Gospel of John 11 7-16.

 Grace Communion Melbourne Fellowship Group

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2^nd Sunday 1:30 p.m.  Luncheon & Bible Study followed by Communion

Meeting @ Pineda Presbyterian Church 4650 N. Wickham Rd

Your Pastor and brother,

Steve Schantz

Grace Communion Melbourne Fellowship Group

1^st, 3^rd, and 4^th Sundays at 2:30 p.m.

2^nd Sunday 1:30 p.m. Luncheon & Bible Study followed by Communion

Meeting @ Pineda Presbyterian Church 4650 N. Wickham Rd

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