dreamcatcher

Hope your wish comes true

peaches17

This morning I heard some very disturbing news for me. An official from the Secular Organization, part of a government funded thing, here in the UK and on TV's GMTV show said, the UK or England, either or both, is no longer a Christian country. He said 60% of all British children are now no longer Christian. They are either of other faiths or secular, which is why schools and Town Halls, etc., are doing away with the nativity and other Christmas related festivities. Apparently only one in five schools teach or tell of the Christian faith anymore or have a nativity play.

When I heard this it was as if I had been hit in the stomach. I am not a person who attends church every sunday, or, a particularly involved church goer at all. Christmas, Easter, weddings and funerals kind of person really. Yet I was so disturbed by this information being accepted so easily on general TV that I became both depressed and frightened. In fact I wept.

I know this is a ludicrous wish and will no doubt be thought by many as a backward thinker, but, I don't care, I want the England of my birth to return. If Santa is out there, I do so hope he hears me.

Peaches

Le Chant

Peaches,

I know exactly how you feel. The simple truth of it is that time marches on. Things change unfortunately not always for the better. There are myriad excuses for why this happens, but I believe that it lies with two groups of people. Parents and government.

I could elaborate, but I won't. I'm just glad that even though I share no particular religious belief, I still believe in the fundamentals of Christianity. That we should respect one another, and our beliefs.

I'm gladder still that I now live in a country that allows me to be who I want to be.

Serious stuff. I'm sorry for your upset, love. I really am.

peaches17

You are a gallant knight Le Chant, thank you.

val50

Hi Peaches,
I think as long as there are people like you still there then there is no need to despair. Agree totally with Le Chant in their lovely post to you.
You only have to read through the other forums to find you are not alone in the way you feel, which is why so many are choosing to leave UK. It is sad in a way, perhaps if more of us stayed we could make a change. Things seem to go in a cycle though, so hopefully there is still chance that it's not too late for UK to get back on track.
sending you lots of hugs and kisses

peaches17

Hi Val50, your words are an enormous comfort to me. Thank you so much.

I realise I do now really have to rethink my life.

Le Chant

Peach.

Val, I'd like to believe that the country of my birth will recover from this general malaise. I think it will, but sadly not fast enough for me to want to remain. I, along with so many others chose to leave it behind in search of a better life. How many millions before us have done the same, all over the world. I too am looking to recapture my chilldhood days, as well as hoping for a better life for my kids too. My eldest has returned to the UK after 2 years here with us. He's 21, so a man now. He needs to make some decisions too. At the moment, he's happy in the UK. That may change, and if/when it does, he'll no doubt do what's best for him. My youngest two are still here. My daughter's fully embraced her life here. She's working, has boyfriends, girlfriends and is reasonably content. I think she'll remain in France. My youngest is due to start an apprenticeship in March. With him, time will tell. I had my familie's best interests at heart when I brought them here, and I maintain that had we stayed, they would be far less confident, and far less happy with their lives.

Peach, it looks like you have similar decisions to make. Best of luck, it isn't easy, especially if you have kids. But, once you realise that home is indeed where your heart is, then you'll be fine.

themoose

Peaches
I know (as do many thousands do) exactly how you feel. Its a sad day when we feel something has gone, and not generally for the better. But things change and with change you find so do you. I am unhappy with lots of things, some like you, which make me sad.
But perhaps it is the clarity of noticing the change which makes you realise that something is no longer for you and your family. It is with that in mind that you can move to pastures new, to start life afresh.
Things may one day return as to how they were, but like Le Chant you may well have moved on, created a new life and find yourself back in a more tranquil place. I hope so.

dreamcatcher

Hi Peaches and alllovely posts,much

A_n_g_e_l_a

Only a TB20 please Santa.

themoose

Angela did you ever get byour car headlights fixed?

P.s ........20.... no problem.

dreamcatcher

OK, I give up whats a TB20?`Im dying to know.

themoose

the age (i think) she would like ' to be 20' .....(years old).


Must admit i would prefer TB-23. (no more college!).. in fact no i wouldnt go so TB- 18.........

dreamcatcher

Duh! sometimes I really surprise myself at my own dumbness

themoose

finestkind!