tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post1512041923934783825..comments2024-03-28T17:16:03.754-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: Christmas Day 2011DJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-84506734497080799812012-01-07T12:45:35.222-08:002012-01-07T12:45:35.222-08:00Wise, wise words.Wise, wise words.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-44128412231685161372011-12-29T19:24:07.174-08:002011-12-29T19:24:07.174-08:00Jan...I have been quietly reading your blog. I wan...Jan...I have been quietly reading your blog. I wanted to comment on several posts, but didn't. I just quietly read. I decided tonight that I wanted to reach out and comment to you, a woman I've never met, but who I feel such admiration for. <br />I read about your loss...and clicked on link after link and read about even more losses in your life. You are a remarkable woman, and I wanted you to know the choices you make after each and every loss you have faced fills my heart with the most admiration. Your strength strengthens me. I wanted you to know....<br />JackieJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214796594702277709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-25206996583975695042011-12-27T13:38:40.079-08:002011-12-27T13:38:40.079-08:00Stop by and wish Johanna a Happy Birthday on Tuesd...Stop by and wish Johanna a Happy Birthday on Tuesday, December 27!Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11072219347283927398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-79224597646036531522011-12-26T23:27:18.093-08:002011-12-26T23:27:18.093-08:00Congratulations on the way you handled this rather...Congratulations on the way you handled this rather misfortunate incident!Αστραδενή / Astradenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05224444206912340601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-46741581461286825232011-12-26T21:21:19.717-08:002011-12-26T21:21:19.717-08:00What an inspiring post, DJan. You took this tragi...What an inspiring post, DJan. You took this tragic event, and turned it around. <br />While it's possible that the thieves needed food, etc, there is no excuse for taking it. Still, it happened, and I appreciated many of your words, especially, "One day, not too long from now, I'll realize that I'm healed and stronger than before."<br /><br />You are well on the road to that day. It is these experiences, and also the remembrance of your friend Emily, that make us ever mindful that, as you also said, "The present moment is really all we have. But love never, ever goes away."<br /><br />Being in the present, not bitter about the past, is what gets us through and makes us whole, helping us heal.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your experience, your heart and your words of hope.Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923693784234135636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-44627810241614172872011-12-26T19:11:02.219-08:002011-12-26T19:11:02.219-08:00On the day after Christmas, I finally have time to...On the day after Christmas, I finally have time to read some posts. This is when I read of the break-in on your car. I am so sorry this happened to you. You were violated in a way that will continue to leave you vulnerable. I think that is what upsets me most.<br /><br />Honestly, perhaps these folks were in need, but need and breaking into cars just don't go together in my book. I have had a similar experience years ago, and I still remember how violated I felt when my purse was taken from my car.<br /><br />Your attitude of turning this into a positive learning experience does not surprise me. You are wise to guard your heart and to know that people are the ones who value not things.Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-55446653018700562982011-12-26T14:53:22.769-08:002011-12-26T14:53:22.769-08:00I am always in admiration of how strong a person y...I am always in admiration of how strong a person you are each time I come visit here DJan. I wish you a Merry Christmas (a bit late, no time for blogging with the family here), and I hope you continue to find the strength you show in each of your writings! many hugs!CrazyCrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17512240982215608638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-66267291748371063722011-12-26T09:11:39.330-08:002011-12-26T09:11:39.330-08:00You managed to turn a tragic post into a positive ...You managed to turn a tragic post into a positive one. Amazing. I can't imagine how violated you must feel. Somehow I fear as times get harder, people who would never have stooped to stealing, may do just that. <br />Not sure what I would do if I had a family to feed, no prospects or support system. <br />We are in trying times.<br />I am so grateful you were not physically hurt.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-27740755190709628582011-12-26T07:37:04.798-08:002011-12-26T07:37:04.798-08:00This is such a great post. I really liked what yo...This is such a great post. I really liked what you said about seasons only lasting a few months and one day realizing you are healed and stronger. So true! Your strength and positive attitude are such inspirations to me. Thank you.O-town Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462693501650732288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-12999780407374233812011-12-25T19:37:55.359-08:002011-12-25T19:37:55.359-08:00One of the many boxes that FedEx delivered to my ...One of the many boxes that FedEx delivered to my house over the past week was new electronic doorknobs. Over Thanksgiving we were robbed while we were in Texas. I feel that sense of violation also...my little oasis is no longer secure. I spent some time ranting about change, but then I wrote a piece for the blog and got it out of my system. (I'll probably post it this week.) I hope your post helps you to let it go. Have a Happy New Year!#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-32529629316256034922011-12-25T16:55:27.383-08:002011-12-25T16:55:27.383-08:00This is so terrible DJan. However, I love your att...This is so terrible DJan. However, I love your attitude. Who knows what their reason was - to buy drugs or put food on the table for their kids. It sucks that people feel they have to go this far to get what they need, but hating only hurts you and not them. I do think it would leave you feeling quite vulnerable though. If they have a key to your house, I would change the lock. <br />It reminds me of that question, why do bad things happen to good people?<br />Take care and I hope you've had/having a good Christmas or Hanukkah or just a good Sunday.Rubye Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511953177053448513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-29864621338812341442011-12-25T12:57:42.637-08:002011-12-25T12:57:42.637-08:00Hi DJan, I enjoyed our phone visit today. I feel f...Hi DJan, I enjoyed our phone visit today. I feel fortunate to have been able to talk with you on Christmas day 2011. Wow. You made my Christmas merrier. It is not a small thing to have your personal items stolen, and your car window broken. It is a nuisance to have to replace all the identification papers and credit cards. I thank God you were not attacked or hurt physically. I know you will work your way through the grieving process and come out in a place of understanding and forgiveness. That is the way for you to be healthy, and after all, that is what you have control of even as you had no control over the deliberate invasion of your property. I can't help feeling sorry for someone who feels justified in breaking someone's car window and stealing their camera, iPad, purse and personal id cards and to have the gall to use the credit cards and take money from their account is just something I can never understand. Today of all days we like to think other people think as we do; peace and good will to all. I hope you rest well tonight and wake with a smile in your good health and your safe home. Hugs to you.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466038341689494316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-56825679730447691302011-12-25T09:27:00.192-08:002011-12-25T09:27:00.192-08:00What a rotten thing to happen. I like your perspec...What a rotten thing to happen. I like your perspective on it though. Have a merry Christmas, Djan. Hugs.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-46710179186952171482011-12-25T09:14:17.382-08:002011-12-25T09:14:17.382-08:00You are a wise woman, DJan, to turn your heart tow...You are a wise woman, DJan, to turn your heart toward the possibility of need in these people. It will probably heal you faster as well.<br /><br />I have been hurt in the last few days by a family member. That rarely happens these days, and I woke up anxious and depressed wondering how that relationship came to be as it is now. I've decided to let it go to the best of my ability, and in my quiet time today to put out a wish for that person to have everything their heart desires. I find that helps me heal as well.<br /><br />Have a peaceful day, friend.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-91004758205979539422011-12-25T08:34:50.306-08:002011-12-25T08:34:50.306-08:00What about your house keys? Did they take those, ...What about your house keys? Did they take those, too? Heaven forbid. When my home was burglarized TWICE, I, too, felt violated. I was also mugged in an elevator at gun point. AND I was assaulted on my way home at 10 pm from a concert.<br /><br />But, guess what, those horribe feelings passed with time. Yours will, too, DJan. Take care and God bless you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-87692042891882839842011-12-25T07:43:18.386-08:002011-12-25T07:43:18.386-08:00Yes, I think you did inadvertently gave to the nee...Yes, I think you did inadvertently gave to the needy. Most criminals don't rush off to the gas station and the grocery store and pharmacy. So odds are in your favor that they weren't professionals and won't ever do anything else to you. I'm just so glad you're okay.<br /><br />I just dropped a sharp knife on the back of my left index finger and sliced it over an inch. It quit bleeding and I have it bandaged up and I can bend my finger. So much for doing any more art or crafts for a while. Good thing I already know how to typed one-handed--LOL!<br /><br />Yup! Things can change in a moment. ;)<br /><br />Have a really good and happy day, my friend. :):)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-71120692588019632102011-12-25T06:44:55.534-08:002011-12-25T06:44:55.534-08:00Merry Christmas DJan! I "get" what you ...Merry Christmas DJan! I "get" what you are saying... "people are more important than things...". Hugs!wendyytbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11958628213008688022noreply@blogger.com