The Ripped Soul

You know, one thing I HATE - are people who take pleasure in other people's mournings. People who take SO much pleasure, they make the issue sound like a joke. And you know what makes it worse?

WHEN THEY USE GOD'S NAME, and START TALKING IN PARABLES.
WHEN THEY START ACTING LIKE THEY CARE - when they never did in the first place.
WHEN THEY COMPARE US TO THE PAST AND THE MISTAKES WE MADE.
WHEN THEY CONTINUE BITCHING AND MAKE FUN AND USE SARCASM TO ANNOY THE PEOPLE INVOLVED.

Yes, I'm talking about that anonymous tagger in Nick's blog. I don't know who the person is, I don't know why on earth is the person STILL probing and trying to make LC's closure sound like a freakin joke.. but I wasn't happy after reading the freaking tags. So here's my say, since I don't want to flood Nick's tagboard with harsh replies.

24 Aug 06, 09:02 AM
anonymous: As for the issue of being left out n not updated shld examine ourselves was it the PR tat u mentioned was lacking with the parish priest ?
24 Aug 06, 09:04 AM
anonymous: Was there a road block with him tat u had ? I have seen many youth grps in our parishes have quite a simliar situtation
24 Aug 06, 10:50 AM
anonymous: Make us a channel of your love/peace, Lord
25 Aug 06, 10:43 PM
anonymous: I Pray That You Will Find Wisdom In The Lord. Stronger, Wiser And More Charismatic Leaders Will Come In And Build The House. A New House, On The Rock, That Will Be Home To Many Youths.
anonymous: Only A Fool Builds His House On The Sand. The Fool Of Fools Leaves That House And Finds A Squatter Settlement Instead Of Building A New, Strong Foundation.
anonymous: By The Way, My Friend, Nothing Harmful Was Said. Look At The Tag With A Better Understanding. Many Youths Will Have To Find A Squatter Settlement; They Have No Where To Go...
anonymous: Hi Spirit Lead, relax la! All LCwork is indeed gd cos its abt God's love LC born to share, do u c it? Nat well said it,i guess it's God's Will LC closed. So sorie, if u didn't c God's love fm us!

Don't mean to bitch about this fellow, but I just can't stand it when morons say such shit about something very special to me.

First, if you saw a problem, why didn't you step in and help? Why be an observer and laugh at the outcome that was SO very predictable?

Second, whoopie-doo. So new people are going to come in and build a new youth group. SO? I tell you most solemnly, any redemps can go to that church. Anyone can set up a youth group. But none, none will ever leave me with the memories that LC has. You know why? They.. the redemps. They are professionals. But LC was built by people. People who cared, who put in their sweat, hardwork, smiles, joy, laughter, experience, and most importantly, their love. And that's what makes LC different from any other youth group that will be set up here. Sure, they can offer guidance, the spiritual tick, better prayer sessions, maybe even better praise and worship going-ons. But the youths will never get that kind of bonding we had in LC.

Thirdly, the fool of FOOLS left because of FOOLS like YOU, asshole. People like you who open their mouths without thinking, who place judgement on the group when you people have never even given a chance to spend some time with the group; with us. And when I say spend time, I don't mean talking to us or chit chatting. I mean literally spend time - go for the activities, go through good times, bad times, be there for the other when they are in need, and love one another; share pain, share joy, share tears and laughter altogether. So before you do further damage by opening your mouth, I suggest you put your hand where your mouth is and shut up.

Fourth, the youths will never have to find a squatter settlement. Or go elsewhere. If they want, they can always stay here in the parish as a group of friends. They can always join the choir. The choir welcomes the youths with open arms. And while doing so, wait for the new youth group to be set up. They have no where to go? We welcomed the youths with open arms when LC existed but many shun us away. The remaining ones stay in the choir. Those who are leaving because of family reasons, leave. Life goes on. For those who regret not joining, for those who planned to join later [which was never] .. what should I say? Too bad? I feel sorry that you couldn't share the fun and the bond that we have? Well... Like the saying goes. "You won't know what you're missing till its gone." That's what happens when you take things for granted.

Finally, call it whatever you will. God's will that LC closed? Maybe. But let me make it clear to you; LC, is simply a name, a name of a youth group - and it can close. Indeed, it can be closed. But let me tell you something else. The bond, the friendship, the experience and the memories will always remain. This life and the next. So its not about NOT seeing God's love or whatever. We already have. We have already experienced God's love by being in LC. If every one of us held an image of God, I would dare say I have indeed experienced God's love.

When I created trouble for YM in the early days, the leaders didn't give up on us or ask us to leave. They handled everything for us. They picked us up, good times or bad. They stood up for us, stood by our sides. They never let go of you, unless if you let go of them. And even then, they always welcomed you back in with open arms. Just a matter of whether or not you wanted to make the second step or just stand there aimlessly.

When I frowned or shed tears, everyone was there for me. Toilet paper, jacket, shoulders, ears, words, warm water, milo, jokes, laughter, games, fun; you name it, they gave it.

Lastly, a LOT more things were done for me in LC. But to keep it short, whenever I made mistakes, whenever I was angry, whenever I was sad, whenever I was happy and glad about something, LC was always there. They never hated, they never bore grudges. Yes, we, as friends may have had our fair share of fights. But there was always forgiveness lying in store. All it took was time, patience and courage. And with such experience gained in LC, I really don't think you have a right to say such unkind things about us. We were never like any other youth group. We were extraordinary. LC was extraordinary.

That's why I love LC, closed or not. It will never be just another experience, but one that will always be treasured and remembered for the rest of my life.

So, long stories, experiences and my say aside, YOU, mr anon, please do the whole world a favour and just SHUT up. You think you know LC just as it is - well, headlines in, YOU DON'T KNOW LC. So, you know what you do when you don't know things first hand? You don't comment unnecessarily. You don't breathe a word. And lastly, you don't and never judge us.

In shorter terms, in my language - You don't fuck around with LC, or the people in LC. We're people who won't be pushed around. Now screw off elsewhere where you can get people to listen to your sissy cries and agree with your little parables.