tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post4696649365868525687..comments2024-02-25T23:03:57.516-06:00Comments on Okieladybug: We need to have perspectiveokieladybug or okie_ladybughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09132286970223817033noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-16292726329564903942011-02-02T23:34:43.802-06:002011-02-02T23:34:43.802-06:00Your response to Rover was amazing.Your response to Rover was amazing.Neeseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13781864721777878431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-34084484486244033072011-02-02T17:23:50.915-06:002011-02-02T17:23:50.915-06:00Ahhh Okie, I read your post and cried... because o...Ahhh Okie, I read your post and cried... because of my Brother & my own little man. I am truly greatful you are in his life to help him and pehaps stear him in a direction where he can help others like he so wants to. Thanks for the post. HugsTazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04750515653735902700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-18333402693855171032011-01-30T20:26:13.110-06:002011-01-30T20:26:13.110-06:00Well said, Okie. Thanks for the message.--Ryansmaa...Well said, Okie. Thanks for the message.--Ryansmaama<br />gkburrow@cmaaccess.comRyansmaamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15245813333686412164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-51034499894111914582011-01-30T01:37:56.511-06:002011-01-30T01:37:56.511-06:00Amen Sister!!! just like I tell my dd..we can'...Amen Sister!!! just like I tell my dd..we can't ask "why" or say "its not fair" that she got CA and can't have children, but others can but choose to abort??? all I can say to her and others..lets just work with what we do have with a joyful heart and move forward...thanks for sharing a bit of reality with uscardchick's worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08082995563424436408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-38781789885757696452011-01-29T20:39:55.303-06:002011-01-29T20:39:55.303-06:00Great post, Okie. Life truly isn't fair. And I...Great post, Okie. Life truly isn't fair. And I truly feel for Rover.<br /><br />But I'd like to add another perspective. I'm not one to whine it's not fair over something as trivial as CHA benefits. However, maybe people wouldn't feel left out if the participants didn't go around "bragging" (maybe that's not the correct term) about all the things they get for free. I mean for me, it gets to be a big eye roll moment during CHA when I read all the blog posts and see the videos just going on and on about what they got. And it's truly pathetic how these grown women behave like children when they should be professionals representing their businesses. I'd prefer it if they just stick to reporting the event and the releases. <br />Just think if soldiers ran around telling Rover how great it is to serve and how they couldn't imagine not doing it, and they showed him videos or all the fun things they get to do that he doesn't, blah, blah, blah. Wouldn't that make Rover feel worse? <br />We need to be understanding of everyone's perspective and understand how our actions may hurt others. And someone will always get their feelings hurt. It's just human nature.<br /><br />I'll get off my soapbox now. Thanks for the awesome post.Cathttp://ohkianex.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-55295680571996460072011-01-28T19:33:55.804-06:002011-01-28T19:33:55.804-06:00Thank you for an awesome post Okie! You said it al...Thank you for an awesome post Okie! You said it all so well. Instead of focusing on what other's have that we don't, we should focus on everything we DO have. I know that I life a very blessed life and wouldn't change a thing. Thanks for putting this into prospective!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11555452421297088756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-24898874086696725792011-01-28T15:19:38.120-06:002011-01-28T15:19:38.120-06:00Amen Okie... So deep and true! Bless you my friend...Amen Okie... So deep and true! Bless you my friend!Brens Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17925636413611760241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-86088134804479950032011-01-28T14:16:15.132-06:002011-01-28T14:16:15.132-06:00No one ever said it would be fair. Thanks Okie! As...No one ever said it would be fair. Thanks Okie! As someone else said we are lucky it's not fair. We are lucky God is merciful and full of grace. What would we do if we got what we deserved?Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07057595778538598247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-78946981033976755052011-01-28T11:46:16.195-06:002011-01-28T11:46:16.195-06:00Awww Okie, poor Rover (Really? Rover?) That almos...Awww Okie, poor Rover (Really? Rover?) That almost made me cry. <br /><br />Kathy WyattKathy Wyatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01516720481977875217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-77451891777811322912011-01-28T10:08:52.521-06:002011-01-28T10:08:52.521-06:00Thanks for telling it like it is!!Thanks for telling it like it is!!teachermom5https://www.blogger.com/profile/13703134132833864095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-49010538496812751392011-01-28T08:23:27.837-06:002011-01-28T08:23:27.837-06:00You said it. We should all pull up our britches an...You said it. We should all pull up our britches and get on with things. I need to examine which parts of my life I am whining about. We tend to find ways to justify it if it is happening to us. I think we all have stuff we just need to "build a bridge" and GET OVER. We can be more productive that way. Onward and upward Okie. (And I thought you were just a crafty smartazz. You are all that and a bag of chips!)<br />-waving from Arkansas!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-24169928217991617052011-01-28T07:29:24.271-06:002011-01-28T07:29:24.271-06:00Thank you and please thank Rover for me. His desi...Thank you and please thank Rover for me. His desire to serve his country and help protect me and my loved ones IS appreciated. I'm sure that God has a greater plan for him.<br />The next time someone feels that "It's not fair " they should stop and think about all the Rover's. Think about all the little children that are abused and died at a young age because of a choice that was made by the parent. A decision that they had no part or say in making.<br />If they want to cry "It's not fair" then let them cry for someone dying of cancer and suffering. Let them cry for all the Rovers. Not because they didn't get a free perk or trip that they very well could afford if they really wanted it and wanted to make the necessary sacrifices to obtain it.Nannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00607620351167007731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-56950577680318875032011-01-28T04:25:40.893-06:002011-01-28T04:25:40.893-06:00Great post, Okie!!! When my kids were little and w...Great post, Okie!!! When my kids were little and would say, "It's not fair," my husband would always tell them..."Life's not fair, get use to it." They hated hearing that, but now they are grown and they see that it is true.<br /><br />Hey, thanks for the cookies. I took the ones from those who left the door. Good stuff!<br /><br />Mary R.<br />Chattanooga, TNmaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10405234976869757948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-9033065370735265262011-01-27T19:31:39.406-06:002011-01-27T19:31:39.406-06:00OK .. you are not the right gender .. but I am...OK .. you are not the right gender .. but I am in LOVE with you. With the way you shook us ALL up with the truth. I too will keep Rover and the Rover's I know deeply in my mind and heart .. and I pray (other than the deaths of my hubby, son and granddaughter) I'll NEVER WHINE 'IT ISN'T FAIR when I don't get my way or some STUFF I think I need.<br />You is awesome. Joycems Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168265519644184876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-42509003792547632011-01-27T18:35:36.327-06:002011-01-27T18:35:36.327-06:00I so agree with you. I have 3 friends who are suff...I so agree with you. I have 3 friends who are suffering with cancer and not really winning the battle so everything else just is not that important.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-50343430726613045952011-01-27T17:28:41.501-06:002011-01-27T17:28:41.501-06:00Amen! It isn't fair that Rover cannot serve o...Amen! It isn't fair that Rover cannot serve our country. He sounds like a good person. I pray he will find happiness in his life.<br />I see people every day who are struggling with aging, illness etc. I am constantly amazed by the grace they show while dealing with their struggles. I did not really know the meaning of the word "grace" until I learned it from them. <br />Thanks for your blog, Okie. <br /><br />Deana L.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-66501604620589579812011-01-27T15:48:16.824-06:002011-01-27T15:48:16.824-06:00It is not fair that I have to spend a lot of time ...It is not fair that I have to spend a lot of time emptying out my craft room (whole room!) to paint and redecorate it and organize it to the max--not fair because I could afford to buy all that stuff in the first place, and not fair that when I was laid off from work we could afford to have me spend more time with my retired husband traveling! You bet it is not fair--we have WAYYYY more than we ever could deserve, and that is better than fair!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-16674863733969037682011-01-27T15:45:01.827-06:002011-01-27T15:45:01.827-06:00Well said! And truthfully, anyone in so-called 3rd...Well said! And truthfully, anyone in so-called 3rd-world countries could look at ALL of us and say, "It's not fair!" to our rich way of life, no matter what difficulties each of us may have to bear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-65513972889709729372011-01-27T15:33:48.593-06:002011-01-27T15:33:48.593-06:00Okie,
Thanks for sharing this analogy today. I...Okie,<br />Thanks for sharing this analogy today. I've been in an "its not fair" funk for a few days myself.Trevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00431394995080446865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-38397302041215020062011-01-27T14:37:54.407-06:002011-01-27T14:37:54.407-06:00Just one word ....
BRAVO!
(and with it, a st...Just one word ....<br /><br /> BRAVO!<br />(and with it, a standing ovation)<br /><br />Hugz,<br />CarolCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16519462888786070950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-1616491940843744082011-01-27T14:13:55.613-06:002011-01-27T14:13:55.613-06:00This is the reason I read your blog. You just hav...This is the reason I read your blog. You just have a wonderful<br />perspective on life. <br /><br />Thank you<br /><br />Thank you<br /><br />fergieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-2880914477433712412011-01-27T13:24:52.942-06:002011-01-27T13:24:52.942-06:00WOW - Thanks for a very wonderful and enlightening...WOW - Thanks for a very wonderful and enlightening post!!!!!!!!!!Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087050931864587671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-47903481057133482392011-01-27T13:08:43.040-06:002011-01-27T13:08:43.040-06:00I always love your blog & look forward to seei...I always love your blog & look forward to seeing it in my inbox. This post just made the addiction worse! Thanks for everything you do & share with us!Drakeriverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10402642538639584174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-53127038716502064212011-01-27T11:48:26.557-06:002011-01-27T11:48:26.557-06:00Okie, even though this post is very unlike your us...Okie, even though this post is very unlike your usual, it was great. If it is a true story, maybe you can help Rover find ways to volunteer, making cards, or other stuff to send to troops or whatever. By the way, are you a therapist or something? What is your day job? Maybe instead of the promise of a cookie, you could have offered us "whiners" some cheese! But I love cookies better. Keep up the great blog. Luv ya.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-76516851352162707912011-01-27T11:37:08.903-06:002011-01-27T11:37:08.903-06:00Oh you really are so right! Such a sad truth. We a...Oh you really are so right! Such a sad truth. We all need to appreciate what we have. Thanks for the reminder.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16491489001439344916noreply@blogger.com