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Comment on Online Journaling by softheart01

softheart01 — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 18:48:05 +0000

Just signed up for a free subscription; hope you still get a year for only a free one.

Rather cool to “write” on a piece of paper on the computer. Only a computer guru would think of this way to draw us stalwart writers in love with paper & pen into an online journal.

Bet if I wanted to I could change the curser to a little pen. =)

Maybe this will get me back to writing. No pain on the keyboard.

I appreciate the recommendation; I certainly wouldn’t have found this myself. Thanks!

Comment on Tidbit: What is a champion? by softheart01 (Cheryl)

softheart01 (Cheryl) — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 19:12:13 +0000

I like this quote – to me it says give your all no matter what others think – because it’s something you need to do.

I just pulled my dictionary off the shelf & Merriam Webster defines a “champion” as “…one that wins first prize in a contest.”

I think that, for some of us, being a champion will consist of battling through daily physical and mental pain and hearing “well done” from the Lord at the end of it.

Comment on Psalms by David Hamilton

David Hamilton — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 12:47:49 +0000

Thank you. I believe the troubles referenced in the psalms are just as real today as they were then. I also believe that the God referenced in the psalms is just as real today

Comment on What if I feel like dying? by David Hamilton

David Hamilton — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 12:44:17 +0000

Yes. It’s an ugly topic we would just rather not talk about. And we throw around the word “choice” way too easily. Sure I can choose to lock my keys in the car but that doesn’t mean then that opening up the car door is just a choice. Staying awake is your choice but if we stay awake for three days at that point we can’t “choose” to stay awaken the same way we can “choose” what color shirt to wear.
Thanks for the web site on suicide and your comment.

Comment on Psalms by Joy

Joy — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 06:22:34 +0000

I really like the way you have put these into language that is meaningful in today’s world.

Comment on What if I feel like dying? by Joy

Joy — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 04:55:02 +0000

Hi, I just came over to your blog from ~L’s blog. I was actually surprised about the reference to Job wanting to strangle himself. Maybe I’ve read it before but passed over it without the type of surrounding context you have provided here. So thanks for that.

Two of my immediate family members have committed suicide, two others have tried, one very recently. I too have lived with depressive episodes and experienced what you call “passive suicidality.” Like many believers, I have struggled with having those thoughts – and some believers are quick to remind others that they wouldn’t be depressed if they really believed in God – way to make you feel better!

One of the most helpful resources I have come across is at http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/. It opens with this statement: “Suicide is not chosen; it happens when pain exceeds resources for coping with pain.” If we begin to understand that the balance scale is out of whack – what a great illustration – and take steps to adjust it (for ourselves or others who are dealing with too much pain), what a difference it could potentially make.

But still I struggle seeing what happened most recently with my family member. We had talked about this idea of a balance scale over the past few months as she dealt with a lot of pain in her life and some of us tried to provide or direct her to needed supports. Thankfully, she did not succeed in her attempt. But I continue to try to make sense of something that makes no sense as I pray for God to show her the sunshine again.

That’s what I am thinking tonight….

Comment on Aching for Redemption by David Hamilton

David Hamilton — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 23:34:53 +0000

Someone else suggested that and so I did.

Comment on Aching for Redemption by Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:39:10 +0000

This really is a poem that needs to be entered in a contest.

Comment on Tidbit: What is a champion? by David Hamilton

David Hamilton — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 04:25:39 +0000

So glad! It is a good quote isn’t it. I got it from someone who plays on my daughter’s soccer team. They were in the national final this year so it seems like she would know.

Comment on Tidbit: What is a champion? by Rob

Rob — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 01:58:13 +0000

This post gives me inspiration to continue.

Comment on What if I feel like dying? by Cheryl

Cheryl — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:52:45 +0000

Just what I needed to read this morning.

Comment on Tidbit: What is a champion? by David Hamilton

David Hamilton — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 23:31:35 +0000

Hmmm I hadn’t thought if it like that. Thanks for commenting.

Comment on Tidbit: What is a champion? by Frana

Frana — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 21:54:48 +0000

I like your definition of a champion. Reminds me some of “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he can not lose. ” Jim Elliott

Comment on Top 10 Regrets #9 I kept going. by Cheryl

Cheryl — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:38:34 +0000

OK, wait a minute…let’s reason this out …these are “Regrets”…with a Dr. H twist to them…so we need to open to new experiences – like actually attending game night at my church tonight! Alone, even.

Comment on Top 10 Regrets #8 I held it together. by 2sense

2sense — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:27:39 +0000

Thank you . . and yes, someone did say I should blog. I don’t remember if it was ~L or Cheryl, but I do remember feeling humbled by their request as I do yours.

Comment on Top 10 Regrets #8 I held it together. by David Hamilton

David Hamilton — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:22:53 +0000

Wow! You need to be blogging 2sense! Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful comment.
I seem to remember someone in the past replying to one of your comments and saying that you need to be blogging.

Am I remembering that right? So let us know when you start, OK?

Comment on Top 10 Regrets #8 I held it together. by 2sense

2sense — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:12:33 +0000

Somewhere between the tantrum-throwing toddler years and the introverted, self-conscious teen years we have to figure out the precise manner in which to display our emotions. Usually, the reactions of people around us give an indication as to the appropriateness of our behavior. Unfortunately, I think displaying our emotions makes other people uncomfortable and maybe even vulnerable. I would guess that the more reserved we are, the fewer disapproving reactions we get from others and the less ridicule we encounter. It’s risky NOT to hold it together.
Let’s get a memo out: less judgement, more empathy. Less standing back and pointing, more walking beside each other.

Comment on Top 10 Regrets #10 I spent time with my kids. by David Hamilton

David Hamilton — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:06:37 +0000

Ok, with one stipulation – you have one of your kids go first. :)

Comment on Top 10 Regrets #10 I spent time with my kids. by Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:05:03 +0000

I loved the post on spending time with kids. I was about 50 when I realized my life was being poured out and I wanted to hold it back. Here’s a poem that was wrenched from me at that time:

Because thy death on Calvary hath made me wholly Thine,
I want to be to others broken bread and poured out wine;
May I joyfully adore Thee in the dull, the bitter grind,
With Thy Spirit having full control of body, soul, and mind.

Now at 80 I am contented, delighted and even joyful to see my life poured out for others. I’m so glad God has let me live this long and that He continues to put people before me to be concerned for, to pray for and with, and to minister to.

Comment on Top 10 Regrets #10 I spent time with my kids. by David Hamilton

David Hamilton — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:32:07 +0000

Remember I said this is what I hope I do on my best days… :) but thanks!