tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056617300824158534.post5974373868486488776..comments2023-10-29T08:09:01.825-07:00Comments on Shoveling in a Jo Storm: What doesn't kill us...Jo Schafferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11514820971898568397noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056617300824158534.post-55168486534505879132010-10-05T13:18:10.257-07:002010-10-05T13:18:10.257-07:00This is beautiful!
I feel the same way about my ...This is beautiful! <br /><br />I feel the same way about my struggles. I hope that they make me better......if nothing else, more compassionate. I'm so glad that the operation gave him words, but how heartbreaking that he still remembers all the pain.Claremont First Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02529859630615522678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056617300824158534.post-6144898439144466072010-09-29T23:44:55.507-07:002010-09-29T23:44:55.507-07:00I wouldn't go back in time and change anything...I wouldn't go back in time and change anything. Whatever I suffered through made me what I am today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056617300824158534.post-8361849448190737312010-09-28T19:24:31.328-07:002010-09-28T19:24:31.328-07:00Your little boy reminds me so much of the son of a...Your little boy reminds me so much of the son of another friend of mine. He's now in college (after about 40-50 surgeries growing up) and he is as tough as nails. It's remarkable, really. Your son is building character few of us will ever have.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573354179519141077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056617300824158534.post-35645162528983766702010-09-28T12:05:45.964-07:002010-09-28T12:05:45.964-07:00It always amazes me to hear stories of trials, and...It always amazes me to hear stories of trials, and the people that fight through them. Normal people going through extremely difficult things, learning humility, and becoming super heroes along the way. The thought of so many people striving to become better is such a bright light in what seems like an ever dimming world.<br /><br />Thanks JoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056617300824158534.post-72365249021076280622010-09-28T10:54:21.484-07:002010-09-28T10:54:21.484-07:00Love you. Love Jack-Jack. Sam has the same respons...Love you. Love Jack-Jack. Sam has the same responses about Doctors. I asked, "But aren't you glad you can hear now?" He replied,"I would have rather been able to go swimming." Ahhh... the perspective. I am so thankful for challenges. Never would ask for them; but I am a more aware, less judgmental, stronger person because of them. They help me appreciate a rich, wonderful life, as does my treasured friendship with you. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01770350127752251005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056617300824158534.post-13144433437038105702010-09-28T07:49:25.781-07:002010-09-28T07:49:25.781-07:00oh. HIs comment made my heart break. Tough little ...oh. HIs comment made my heart break. Tough little guy.NaTahsha Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08558316716246778678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056617300824158534.post-49405335331667632572010-09-28T06:06:07.863-07:002010-09-28T06:06:07.863-07:00Wonderful post. Thank you!
I think it takes a whi...Wonderful post. Thank you!<br /><br />I think it takes a while to find the good in some of the most terrible things. About 14 years ago, my father died suddenly and I got divorced and, though terribly painful, I learned a lot about myself and about life and went off in a whole new direction because of it.<br /><br />I can't say I am glad any of that happened, but I did my best to take what I could from it.Perrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08485133856416996635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056617300824158534.post-88034237742061860782010-09-27T16:42:15.870-07:002010-09-27T16:42:15.870-07:00Pain can either make us bitter or better : we choo...Pain can either make us bitter or better : we choose which by deciding to equate our pain to the pains of those who walk in our midsts.<br /><br />Your post, as always, is filled with wisdom and compassion, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056617300824158534.post-1444821052348700632010-09-27T16:11:15.804-07:002010-09-27T16:11:15.804-07:00That's so sweet and sad. You are right. I thin...That's so sweet and sad. You are right. I think we have all suffered in some way. It can make us stronger if we let it. I know I feel the same about my trials. I wouldn't change a thing that has happened. I have gained so much in return.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01445455787485222068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056617300824158534.post-43156707867031392392010-09-27T15:00:31.732-07:002010-09-27T15:00:31.732-07:00Your son will probably one day amaze you - and all...Your son will probably one day amaze you - and all because he endured now.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056617300824158534.post-62731816131784080762010-09-27T13:58:43.499-07:002010-09-27T13:58:43.499-07:00* You could talk to anyone and find these gems of ...* You could talk to anyone and find these gems of pain. Thanks for sharing...we're all in this thing, aren't we?Jo Schafferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514820971898568397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056617300824158534.post-8713048386276445062010-09-27T13:03:58.112-07:002010-09-27T13:03:58.112-07:00A wonderful post, and a pleasure to read.
I lost m...A wonderful post, and a pleasure to read.<br />I lost my mother, three days later was told my husband had terminal brain cancer, within 2 months he too had left me, I can't describe how I felt my children had all flown the nest and apart from my cat I had no-one. felt totally alone for the first time in my life.<br />It took many years of reading self help books but I can honestly say I feel a better person, I don't grieve my losses but celelbrate their lives.<br /><br />Take care.<br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056617300824158534.post-49962914005359530382010-09-27T12:36:35.187-07:002010-09-27T12:36:35.187-07:00It's so true. I remember reading that Buddhis...It's so true. I remember reading that Buddhists believe before each life we pick our lessons, and I argued that I have learned things I'd never wish on ANYBODY, but out of wisdom is compassion. I look at the world differently. The biggie was my hubby going insane (relatively literally) when I was pregnant the first time. It was a long ugly road back, but we are all stronger for it.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056617300824158534.post-75511206264040108312010-09-27T12:27:02.018-07:002010-09-27T12:27:02.018-07:00Thanks for your insights, baby. The key, of course...Thanks for your insights, baby. The key, of course, is humility. Many people suffer and learn nothing but bitterness and resentment towards God and/or others. Humility softens our hearts so they can change, enlightens our minds so we can see better. We appreciate the fact that you have chosen the better part and, because of this, you are growing spiritually rather than shriveling. Your gratitude is helping you to reach out to others. We love you. (Dad says to tell you that you made him cry.)Kathleen and Stephan Seablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15469437265943819666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056617300824158534.post-81799215457942122692010-09-27T11:55:11.861-07:002010-09-27T11:55:11.861-07:00Oh, have I...the miscarriage...I'd like to thi...Oh, have I...the miscarriage...I'd like to think I'm stronger/better, but who knows.Candylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08956196611348299424noreply@blogger.com