Wow, Pipa. I had no idea, then again why would I? What's astonishing to me reading this, is the uncharitable attitude from those who would consider themselves most charitable. The pastor, turning children away because it would intrude upon 'family' time? I find that way more callous than the chaotic behaviour of the other adults in your story. It reminds me of when I was 16, at college and struggling to find accommodation. A friend offered a couch, in her flat-share, for a couple of nights. Then the owner of this flat turned up - the mother actually of another student at the college. Knowing my age and knowing my situation, she made it crystal clear that I couldn't stay, and that she'd be returning the next day to check I hadn't. Nearly 40 yrs later, it's incomprehensible to me that an adult, a parent, could act like that. I've always remembered and always vowed to show kindness whenever, wherever, I could. Your story bought it all back. Stay well, x
Hi Cary, to be honest I think it was hard for them too. They had four children and I I’d have happily stayed there forever. I reckon looking back, that it was more about them pushing my parents to take more responsibility for the situation our family had wound up in. I don’t for a minute think it was meant in a callous way, although it was very hard for me at the time as I didn’t understand. X
Good morning pipa hope you are well... I read your podcast it bought tears to my heart and made me very sad to hear about your childhood you and your brother having to moved around from.your family home.. I remember growing up in a family with so much love my parents were always happy and that joy of happiness were given to us we were lucky in that way I count my blessings to this day and that story of Brian paying for that gentleman ticket reminds me of my dad he worked all his life and did a lot of charity work all his life raising money and giving it to others in need just to bring a smile and warmth to there face.. my father always taught us to be kind and show kindness with words and action.. your story has bought back memories of my childhood happy memories It resonate good times I miss them I miss my dad he is no longer with us . Thank you for sharing..xxx
Wow, Pipa. I had no idea, then again why would I? What's astonishing to me reading this, is the uncharitable attitude from those who would consider themselves most charitable. The pastor, turning children away because it would intrude upon 'family' time? I find that way more callous than the chaotic behaviour of the other adults in your story. It reminds me of when I was 16, at college and struggling to find accommodation. A friend offered a couch, in her flat-share, for a couple of nights. Then the owner of this flat turned up - the mother actually of another student at the college. Knowing my age and knowing my situation, she made it crystal clear that I couldn't stay, and that she'd be returning the next day to check I hadn't. Nearly 40 yrs later, it's incomprehensible to me that an adult, a parent, could act like that. I've always remembered and always vowed to show kindness whenever, wherever, I could. Your story bought it all back. Stay well, x
Hi Cary, to be honest I think it was hard for them too. They had four children and I I’d have happily stayed there forever. I reckon looking back, that it was more about them pushing my parents to take more responsibility for the situation our family had wound up in. I don’t for a minute think it was meant in a callous way, although it was very hard for me at the time as I didn’t understand. X
I see. Then I feel a whole lot better for 14yr old Pipa. Supper, on the stairs, belonging nowhere, was such a strong image.
As for the adult in my memory: 100% callous.
Good morning pipa hope you are well... I read your podcast it bought tears to my heart and made me very sad to hear about your childhood you and your brother having to moved around from.your family home.. I remember growing up in a family with so much love my parents were always happy and that joy of happiness were given to us we were lucky in that way I count my blessings to this day and that story of Brian paying for that gentleman ticket reminds me of my dad he worked all his life and did a lot of charity work all his life raising money and giving it to others in need just to bring a smile and warmth to there face.. my father always taught us to be kind and show kindness with words and action.. your story has bought back memories of my childhood happy memories It resonate good times I miss them I miss my dad he is no longer with us . Thank you for sharing..xxx
Ahhh how lovely that you have such special memories of your Dad, I’m sorry he’s no longer with you, he sounds like he was a very special man xx