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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 2 – Intermediate)
Topic: DIARY (05/16/19)
When I recall a lot of things which had happened in my life, I think of the good events as well as the bad events. For instance, the good things that I can recall were going to a fair or having relationship with a boy whom I had met in high school.

I can remember the good times that I had at a weekend camp with my youth group where we sang songs, played some sports, and we did skits. We also had bible study. During my spare time I went upstairs to the top of the barn, and my played the piano. It was a peaceful time for me before I had dinner with the rest of the youth group.

When I recall the bad things that happened in my life, I think of how I was treated in high school. I was bullied, punched in the head, and I was also manipulated for money. I also attended catechism in the church where I attended. A few the kids my group argued about the bible. I dreaded hearing that. There were times where I wished that I had stayed home because there was hardly anything spiritual or uplifting in that group.

I was also manipulated by a neighbor and a friend who took a lot of money from me each month. She promised me a car, but I had never seen one. I can recall that approximately 1000.00 that I gave her all together. She gave me 500.00 of it back. We don't see or talk to each other anymore, but I did phone her back a few years ago saying that I am no longer mad at her anymore. She just told me to take care of myself, and that was it.

Sometimes I read my diary of all the events in which I wrote. The best thing I can do to heal those bad thoughts is to pray to God about the good things that had happened to me.
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Barbara Culler 
05/24/19
Sounds like you've had a hard life- I'm so sorry. Keeping a diary can help remind you of how God carried you through those painful times. A spiritual journal is a good thing to keep and is helpful in the journey. Some red ink- I did see some typos. When I first started here, I learned to read my entry backwards, because then I was able to catch the typos, extra words and spacing problems. It is tedious, but really worth it! Also, Bible should be capitalized. I'm glad you are an overcomer with God's help!
Stephen Kimball
05/24/19
God allows us to go through tough things so that we can turn around and help someone through similar circumstance. You can find great satisfaction in being an advocate for others. I hope you can find a way to do that. God bless and keep writing. I
Catherine Drabble 
05/25/19
Life can be difficult and it’s good that you can write about it. It’s also good that you spoke to your neighbour and said that there were no bad feelings anymore and that it’s Jesus in you that made it possible for you to forgive her. I love the last line as it is such a positive response to your troubles. I would encourage you to keep writing as you have a good testimony to share.
Joanney Uthe 
05/27/19
God never wastes a hurt. This entry is just the beginning of how He will use your testimony to encourage others as they go through similar trials. Keep writing.
Lollie Hofer 
05/27/19
One thing I've learned - in the good and the bad - I can chose see God's hand at work. I was reminded of this while reading your story. Ditto what Barbara said about polishing your story. Keep writing. Thank you for sharing.