KathyM,

i am kind of perplexed by your response. i in no way have tried to shove my religious beliefs down anyone's throat, nor would i ever. i was having a conversation w/someone else when this kid started in on me. everyone is entitled to their faith, whether it be the same as mine or not, it is a personal choice. and i respect that. i would just like the same respect shown to me.

after i got over being angry and started looking at the situation from the outside instead of in the midst of it, i saw this kid as someone with problems and not just as the "punk" that had upset me so much. i tried to think of him and not of myself. so i began to pray for him that he might find the help and the answers he seeks. you are right, he may have lashed out because of a trigger. either way, it was put upon my heart to pray for him. That God, might help this young man find his way to healing.

if that seems to you to be wrong or horrible of me to do......well, i don't know what to say to that.