tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471871352310840376.post1063330213749512216..comments2024-03-06T23:30:29.188-06:00Comments on Leslie L. McKee - Reviews by Leslie: "Solve by Christmas" by Amber Schamel ... and a GIVEAWAY!Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01217631844603846808noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471871352310840376.post-19116389308915597772017-10-17T21:55:30.830-05:002017-10-17T21:55:30.830-05:00Hey Trixi! Thanks for coming by. :)
Yes, I am so,...Hey Trixi! Thanks for coming by. :) <br />Yes, I am so, SO grateful for the Lord and His patient ways. He is very good to me, so loving and constantly reminding me what I mean to Him. Without that, I have NO idea where I would be today. My hope and prayer is that hurting people, especially those contemplating suicide, can find that same reality in Christ. <br /><br />Best wishes in the giveaway. Amber Lemushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17170040716112851191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471871352310840376.post-49976575199031718272017-10-16T06:28:07.399-05:002017-10-16T06:28:07.399-05:00Trixi,
Thanks for stopping by. You have some grea...Trixi,<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by. You have some great advice. Knowing that someone cares enough to listen is SO important. (And in today's society, it often feels like everyone wants to talk vs. listen).<br /><br />The suicide prevention hotline is another great option. That phone number is 1-800-273-8255.<br /><br />Prayer is so important. You're correct that people can hear something again and again, but they won't "get" it until they "get it."<br /><br />You're very welcome, and good luck!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217631844603846808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471871352310840376.post-32490171464127672992017-10-15T19:28:08.554-05:002017-10-15T19:28:08.554-05:00I'm no expert by far, but maybe one of the mai...I'm no expert by far, but maybe one of the main things why someone wants to commit suicide is because they are wanting someone to pay attention to them....like everyone said here...someone to listen to them, show they are cared about and loved. They need to feel like they are worth something to someone and really believe it in their hearts :-) <br /><br />I've not had any personal dealings with anyone wanting to commit suicide, but I do have to agree with you guys. Be a listening ear even when you think you don't have the answers for the person. Maybe that's all they want you to do, is be all ears. Show them love any way you can, show them you care about them and just be there in whatever capacity you can. Maybe even direct them to the suicide prevention hotline if they want someone to talk to any time of day or night. There's ALWAYS someone there! (I don't know the number but maybe someone else does?). <br /><br />Pray for that person to feel they are worth something because only they can believe it of themselves. Sometimes you can tell someone until you are blue in the face, but they have to get it down in their hearts. Feeling worthless is one of the worst feelings in the world! Thank goodness the Lord shows me over and over again how much He loves and treasures me :-) I don't know how I'd make it through life's trails otherwise. <br /><br />Thanks for the giveaway chance! This sounds like a great story.Trixi https://www.blogger.com/profile/03116805265841796307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471871352310840376.post-36211717961555065812017-10-14T09:53:18.603-05:002017-10-14T09:53:18.603-05:00Words of wisdom. Thanks for sharing, Alysha!Words of wisdom. Thanks for sharing, Alysha!Amber Lemushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17170040716112851191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471871352310840376.post-31294531306965958532017-10-14T09:13:14.056-05:002017-10-14T09:13:14.056-05:00Great advice, Alysha. It is so important to stay h...Great advice, Alysha. It is so important to stay hopeful, as current situations do not last forever.<br /><br />Good luck, and thanks for visiting my blog.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217631844603846808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471871352310840376.post-70672920036236847282017-10-13T21:39:45.072-05:002017-10-13T21:39:45.072-05:00My advice:
Before I speak, I will listen.
Then I ...My advice:<br /><br />Before I speak, I will listen.<br />Then I will pray, and let them know they are never alone. <br />There is a light at the end of the tunnel, though it may seem forever away. Keep hope.Alysha W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08887001709401244758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471871352310840376.post-51650589198613790492017-10-13T15:56:46.726-05:002017-10-13T15:56:46.726-05:00I understand what you're saying, Arletta. I...I understand what you're saying, Arletta. I've had the same problem with some of the young girl's I know. At some point, you've listened to the same rant a hundred times...there's nothing left to say...and they need to accept it as their own, not just words you say. <br />But I also think SewzALot has a point too. Someone being there, someone having the patience to listen to the same thing for the hundreth time, showing they care, is enough to pull them through the roughest time. But ultimately, prayer is our greatest weapon. Amber Lemushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17170040716112851191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471871352310840376.post-88742918695782276562017-10-13T15:46:06.507-05:002017-10-13T15:46:06.507-05:00Sounds like an experienced voice here. I know that...Sounds like an experienced voice here. I know that is important. It made the difference with some of my loved ones.Amber Lemushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17170040716112851191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471871352310840376.post-91067942504261804962017-10-13T15:45:05.651-05:002017-10-13T15:45:05.651-05:00Hey Deanna! Good to see you. :)
I'm loving th...Hey Deanna! Good to see you. :) <br />I'm loving the common theme here of listening.Amber Lemushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17170040716112851191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471871352310840376.post-17895542442727532382017-10-13T15:40:14.552-05:002017-10-13T15:40:14.552-05:00All true, Heather. Great adviceAll true, Heather. Great adviceAmber Lemushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17170040716112851191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471871352310840376.post-74590399206739986962017-10-13T15:39:19.279-05:002017-10-13T15:39:19.279-05:00You bring up such a great point, Shamekka! In this...You bring up such a great point, Shamekka! In this noisy world, few people actually take the time to listen. I'm so glad someone was there for you. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing!Amber Lemushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17170040716112851191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471871352310840376.post-24071225254569700382017-10-13T15:19:20.558-05:002017-10-13T15:19:20.558-05:00Oh, I'm sure that has to be hard, but what you...Oh, I'm sure that has to be hard, but what you said is so true! It's important to see ourselves as God sees us. And praying is certainly the best thing to do (in any situation!). <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by my blog, and good luck!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217631844603846808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471871352310840376.post-77899257746474014092017-10-13T15:17:22.353-05:002017-10-13T15:17:22.353-05:00Yes, knowing that someone is willing to listen can...Yes, knowing that someone is willing to listen can make a huge difference. <br /><br />Good luck, and thanks for visiting my blog.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217631844603846808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471871352310840376.post-37045437501460432332017-10-13T15:16:05.249-05:002017-10-13T15:16:05.249-05:00Great advice!
Thanks for stopping by, and good lu...Great advice!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, and good luck.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217631844603846808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471871352310840376.post-45023298962101889462017-10-13T11:20:41.036-05:002017-10-13T11:20:41.036-05:00As the mom to a girl whose friend talks of committ...As the mom to a girl whose friend talks of committing suicide ALL THE TIME, I know it's difficult to keep on showing patience, affirming, and listening. It's emotionally draining. Ultimately, the person needs to see their worth and realize that God loves them, as do the people near to them. I have little advice left to give. Listen and pray and give it over to God is about all one can do.arlettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16976964775581513359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471871352310840376.post-17745271711258370982017-10-13T08:53:16.994-05:002017-10-13T08:53:16.994-05:00My advice would be-don’t try to go through this al...My advice would be-don’t try to go through this alone! Someone to listen to you, someone to just BE THERE...sometimes that’s what you need to just get through the next second, the next minute, the next hour—little steps to get through the crisis. sewzalothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00297470640082275760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471871352310840376.post-46832137042041619912017-10-13T08:41:02.923-05:002017-10-13T08:41:02.923-05:00I would listen & then advise to get help throu...I would listen & then advise to get help through a reliable source.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471871352310840376.post-689713817777224642017-10-13T08:37:35.596-05:002017-10-13T08:37:35.596-05:00This sounds so good! Going on my wanted list :)This sounds so good! Going on my wanted list :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471871352310840376.post-81630983126602907032017-10-13T08:16:03.292-05:002017-10-13T08:16:03.292-05:00I'm so glad to hear you had someone to talk to...I'm so glad to hear you had someone to talk to. Yes, you're correct. Listening is SO important, and it's not always easy to find (unfortunately). I'm sure that someone else would be as grateful for your listening ear as you were in that situation.<br /><br />Good luck, and thanks so much for stopping by my blog.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217631844603846808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471871352310840376.post-83309161300468124132017-10-13T08:15:15.194-05:002017-10-13T08:15:15.194-05:00I agree, Heather. People are so willing to give ad...I agree, Heather. People are so willing to give advice when we may not even want it, but finding someone to truly listen is not easy (but it's certainly a blessing when it happens!). Sounds like you'd have some good advice for them. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, and good luck!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217631844603846808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471871352310840376.post-51961799485239060012017-10-13T08:10:59.606-05:002017-10-13T08:10:59.606-05:00Welcome! I'm glad to have you here :)Welcome! I'm glad to have you here :)Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217631844603846808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471871352310840376.post-37049132330037866302017-10-13T08:02:10.003-05:002017-10-13T08:02:10.003-05:00First I would listen to the person first because o...First I would listen to the person first because one of our biggest downfall in society is we dont actually listen to people. Also would tell them that Im not a judge only one person holds thaf title and that is God. Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06362612308554931148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471871352310840376.post-8895029015879979722017-10-13T07:31:18.507-05:002017-10-13T07:31:18.507-05:00I’ve been the one that has wanted to commit suicid...I’ve been the one that has wanted to commit suicide and even made a pitiful attempt once. The thing that has always help me the most was when someone decided to LISTEN to what I had to say. Someone who could empathize with my pain. So before I dare give any advice I’d listen to them first.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12762988467932286611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471871352310840376.post-45986410112087217702017-10-13T07:25:40.712-05:002017-10-13T07:25:40.712-05:00Thank you so much for hosting me today, Leslie! I ...Thank you so much for hosting me today, Leslie! I look forward to hearing reader's answers. :)Amber Lemushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17170040716112851191noreply@blogger.com