tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post5068641023611828605..comments2023-10-21T08:22:23.232-07:00Comments on Four Strong Women: A Different PerspectiveEmmy Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06348320835897735088noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-2467314069410439262011-03-20T18:55:55.735-07:002011-03-20T18:55:55.735-07:00Every winter when I hear people bitch and moan abo...Every winter when I hear people bitch and moan about the cold and snow, my usual comment is "at least at the end of winter, I know my house will still be standing". Because I know that hurricane and tornado and fire seasons will be starting and someone else will lose everything including loved ones.<br /><br />I learned long ago not to moan what I don't have but to be grateful for what I do. <br /><br />I have always believed the Earth to be a living, breathing entity, in its own way. I think this would be right about the menopause state. <br /><br />And my daughter is out in LA and I called her too about it, worried. She told me to take a chill pill. Right. And I'm the one that has worked disasters for the last 20 years, including NY Power Plants.evhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17115095440272797137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-45273892811590274392011-03-19T07:40:50.555-07:002011-03-19T07:40:50.555-07:00Christina, you're absolutely right.
Hi Maddie...Christina, you're absolutely right.<br /><br />Hi Maddie! And yes, we should all live life to the fullest!Faith Bicknellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978240749619858463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-5811962167486548752011-03-18T20:45:23.398-07:002011-03-18T20:45:23.398-07:00Faith, it is all food for thought. My sister and I...Faith, it is all food for thought. My sister and I were talking about this earlier in the day. It seems it's on a lot of people's minds. We only have today, and we should live it to the fullest. So much to think about...Maddie Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02591180926700480845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-77960599987537815732011-03-18T16:03:45.587-07:002011-03-18T16:03:45.587-07:00If this would have happened anywhere else we would...If this would have happened anywhere else we would have seen highlights of rioting and stealing, but not in Japan. I was amazed at that alone. We could learn so much from their patience and consideration for the fact that they are ALL suffering.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10251531547727119406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-60567650766673220362011-03-18T13:46:40.571-07:002011-03-18T13:46:40.571-07:00Hi Faith,
I sat up late with my daughter watching...Hi Faith,<br /><br />I sat up late with my daughter watching a special report on Japan. It was so sad. Later I saw another report where people were standing in long lines for food and water. One lady said, "We're a patient people. This is nothing." She was an older woman and I wondered if she was remembering WWII.<br /><br />Janice~<br /><br />Janice~Janice Seagraveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576031935823587485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-67270150665522942372011-03-18T12:41:11.119-07:002011-03-18T12:41:11.119-07:00Decadent, those figures are so scary!
Yes, I know...Decadent, those figures are so scary!<br /><br />Yes, I know/remember Robyn, Marci. She chats with me every now and then on fb.<br /><br />Lisa, I agree. I'm in awe of those people too.Faith Bicknellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978240749619858463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-54733156589587899572011-03-18T11:13:25.447-07:002011-03-18T11:13:25.447-07:00You said a mouthful, Faith. We've all got so m...You said a mouthful, Faith. We've all got so much to be thankful for. And I don't mean to be all doom and gloom either,but, all of these disasters,the wars, earthquakes, volcanoes, tornadoes and hurricanes hold a significance that can't be ignored.<br /><br />And as for Japan, I'm totally in awe at the sacrifices those men are making...and the people, peaceful, calm, resolved and helping their neighbors however they can.Lisa Alexander Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14408188538622550449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-90909058255157621912011-03-18T10:54:07.990-07:002011-03-18T10:54:07.990-07:00There is no question this is devastating. When thi...There is no question this is devastating. When this all happened, I was in Colonial Williamsburg, VA, attending a conference. Imagine my horror at the news that a tsunami was headed for the coast of California where my husband and daughter were. That sounds selfish, I know, after seeing the devastation caused by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, but my first thought was for my family. I pray everyday for the containment of the nuclear power reactor that is heating up.<br /><br />Faith, do you remember Robyn M. Speed from Wild Child Magazine days? She lives in Christchurch, NZ. <br /><br />I think it could be the end of days, but only as we know it. I don't think everyone will die or that it's Armageddon, but certainly life is changing. We can only pray that it's for the better.<br /><br />BTW, if you believe in the <a href="http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/dynamic/fire.html" rel="nofollow">ring of fire</a>, California is next. I'm praying that's not so.Marci Baunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01850775917897362922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-6944448874350704642011-03-18T10:28:21.094-07:002011-03-18T10:28:21.094-07:00Amen to it all, Faith. Considering that Japan is a...Amen to it all, Faith. Considering that Japan is also a rather small island compared to its population, and that the fallout in that neighborhood could have a 1/2life of 30,000yrs.....well, doesn't look great there, either. <br /><br />If anyone can pull through it it's probably the Japanese, though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-26029488510732815852011-03-18T08:59:08.825-07:002011-03-18T08:59:08.825-07:00Kate, last night my hubby, Matthew, said something...Kate, last night my hubby, Matthew, said something similar about the people giving up their lives to help rectify the nuclear reactor. There was a report on the news about a man who was 6 months from retiring from that plant. Matthew looked at me with this strange light in his eyes and said, "Can you imagine how his family, his wife feels? I know they're proud of him, but the pain, fear, and worry that they know they're going to lose him has to be devastating."<br /><br />I can't even imagine and it bothers me to even try.Faith Bicknellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978240749619858463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-51186331765507490162011-03-18T08:54:29.543-07:002011-03-18T08:54:29.543-07:00We must be sisters, because my mother has the same...We must be sisters, because my mother has the same theme going, but I just think we're more aware of worldwide things now than people used to be. However,that worldview should give us the perspective that goes with it. We are incredibly lucky, and the Japanese people are demonstrating a grace and kindness that shames me. Particularly the nuclear plant workers who know they are giving up their lives for their fellow people. Their families! I can't even imagine their pain or loss...Kate Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11266895320753860578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-13169708284551095702011-03-18T08:44:08.642-07:002011-03-18T08:44:08.642-07:00Morning Bobbye.
Yes, it is easy to get wrapped up...Morning Bobbye.<br /><br />Yes, it is easy to get wrapped up in daily life. I have a huge conscience and every time I realize I'm whining about something that really is trivial in comparison to something much bigger out there in the world, I always feels o guilty. I thank God every chance I get for all that I have and for an incredible family to help me through everything.<br /><br />I feel for all those who have lost their loved ones in the earthquake.Faith Bicknellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978240749619858463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-21117720444911983672011-03-18T08:40:13.878-07:002011-03-18T08:40:13.878-07:00Faith,
You're absolutely right, it does make o...Faith,<br />You're absolutely right, it does make one ponder. I try so very hard to give thanks for what I have daily, but it's so easy to get caught uo in the daily drama of living. Thanks for focusing back on what's really important. We really need to live each moment to its fullest potential.<br />BobbyeBobbye Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01401035901042338480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-77842075517884970572011-03-18T08:28:23.906-07:002011-03-18T08:28:23.906-07:00Thanks for stopping in to see what I wrote, L.K.! ...Thanks for stopping in to see what I wrote, L.K.! And I have the mentions linked and bolded now (always forget to do that, lol), so I hope it sends some traffic to your post.Faith Bicknellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978240749619858463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-48803838774723517672011-03-18T08:25:47.263-07:002011-03-18T08:25:47.263-07:00Great post, Faith. I do take things for granted, a...Great post, Faith. I do take things for granted, and I really shouldn't. Every now and again, I'll remind myself about one thing, but then I'll end up taking something else for granted instead. Fact is, I've got a great life and I'd love to be able to appreciate all of it 100% of the time. <br /><br />Thanks for the mention about my blog.L. K. Below/Lindsay Belowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09235755397978486836noreply@blogger.com