I'll pray for you......

[rastahomie]

I say "Thank you" and move on. And I say this as an utterly and thoroughly non-religious person.

 

[ShirikiUtundu]

You say ok thanks, and then feel free to roll your eyes as you turn away from them. Because saying anything else invites a conversation with, or commentary by, a nutjob (as evidenced by your example).

 

[mom2my3kids]

I would of just said Thank you..

 

[dish rag]

Everyone could use a little prayer in their lives so I thank them !

 

[Gumbo4x4]

See, if someone asked why I was angry with God, I'd probably say something like, "For bringing you into my life!".

Probably why my wife doesn't let me handle such things.

 

[RedAngie]

I'd have no problem responding to her with a big "and frick you too." Substituting another f word for frick.

In other situations, I'd probably just ignore it, not even acknowledge it with a thank you.

 

[gotomu212]

If someone said it because they were genuinely reacting to a troubling situation (someone in the hospital/recent death/job loss) I would just say thank you and move on.

If someone said it in a condescending snarky judgmental way I would say "what a bizarre thing to say" and walk away. My mother taught me that as a response to rudeness and it's amazing how many people it puts back on their heels. For me it says you are in the wrong for what you said, I'm not arguing with you, just making a statement that what you said is crazy town.

 

[maxiesmom]

Say thank you and move on. Why do anything else, unless you want to be rude or start something? People who say it are trying to be nice. No need to meet that with rudeness.

 

[moon]

Say thank you and move on. Why do anything else, unless you want to be rude or start something? People who say it are trying to be nice. No need to meet that with rudeness.

Did you read the OP? Do you really believe she was trying to be nice?

When people have said that to me when I'm struggling with something, I thank them from the bottom of my heart. But I don't see that in the OP. To me, it just sounded judgemental on her part

 

[maxiesmom]

Did you read the OP? Do you really believe she was trying to be nice?

When people have said that to me when I'm struggling with something, I thank them from the bottom of my heart. But I don't see that in the OP. To me, it just sounded judgemental on her part

I did read it, and it didn't sound judgemental to me.

 

[osopecoso]

I told my wife. She called the head office and reported her. Going to meet with the head administrator Friday at lunch to discuss. Wife found out from another mom while picking up daughter today that she is the sister in law of another facility manager. Many have complained about her. Not many like her.

 

[moon]

I did read it, and it didn't sound judgemental to me.

"oh your poor wife all alone while you travel the world". "Why are you angry with God"? How is that not judgemental?

 

[osopecoso]

Say thank you and move on. Why do anything else, unless you want to be rude or start something? People who say it are trying to be nice. No need to meet that with rudeness.

I did read it, and it didn't sound judgemental to me.

she was not doing it to be nice. It was like a "oh pity you, you need prayers".

 

[osopecoso]

"oh your poor wife all alone while you travel the world". "Why are you angry with God"? How is that not judgemental?

Exactly!! She has no idea how hard I work and how much I hate being away from my family. She probably thinks I'm some world traveling playboy who just parties and does nothing.

 

[Jennasis]

It was certainly passive aggressive.

 

[Klayfish]

She probably thinks I'm some world traveling playboy who just parties and does nothing.

And being that would be a bad thing because?????

 

[wenrob]

My immediate thought while reading the OP was it was said in a "Well, bless your heart" kind of tone. If that were the case my response would probably have been something to the effect of, "Go on ahead if it makes you feel better/sleep at night." I cannot repeat what I'd say if she asked me why I was angry at god. Not Dis friendly but it would probably give her whiplash.

If it's genuine it usually makes me feel...awkward. Saying "thank you" makes me feel like a huge hypocrite. Like Klayfish I just kind of nod.

As to reporting her, yeah, I probably would. The prayer stuff wouldn't even need to enter into it but would help make the case as far as snarky/condescending attitude. Once she implied I wasn't a full participant in my family's well being it would be game on.

 

[osopecoso]

And being that would be a bad thing because?????

Now that I think about it, doesn't sound too bad

 

[CdnCarrie]

Not acceptable in a secular work place. I would report her. If I was the owner/directer/principal of the place I would not want the receptionist making our clients/families feel awkward and uncomfortable by prying into their lives and making personal comments.

 

[focusondisney]

I told my wife. She called the head office and reported her. Going to meet with the head administrator Friday at lunch to discuss. Wife found out from another mom while picking up daughter today that she is the sister in law of another facility manager. Many have complained about her. Not many like her.

Well that's too bad she's got a relative in management. She sounds like a real piece of work. Who is she to judge you? Real Christian attitude.