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Circuit
Be blessed.
posted by
Justi
on June 22, 2007 at 11:38 AM
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Whysper
We are wise to take wisdom where we find it. Be blessed.
posted by
Justi
on June 22, 2007 at 11:38 AM
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Offy
You look at something like this and see how wasted this man's blessing was. God help him.
posted by
Justi
on June 22, 2007 at 11:37 AM
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Kabu
It is so sad that most children at some time are ashamed of their parents. It is so sad that at some time parents are ashamed of their children. We all make mistakes, but I can't fathom this disgust because of a physical defect and God pulled a good one on this selfish man. Thank you as always for reading and commenting. Be blessed friend.
posted by
Justi
on June 22, 2007 at 11:36 AM
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avant-garde
Thank you for reading and commenting. Be blessed.
posted by
Justi
on June 22, 2007 at 11:33 AM
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Enigmatic68
Be blessed.
posted by
Justi
on June 22, 2007 at 11:32 AM
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lustor
Forgive your brother now and God will set all records right between you two. It is hard in life sometimes because we don't always know the whole story. Be blessed.
posted by
Justi
on June 22, 2007 at 11:31 AM
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Joab
You are what a relationship with our Lord Jesus produces. That is the most forgiving comment I have read. May God bless and repay all you and your father's family lost in relationship, spiritually and financially. Be blessed friend and thank you so much for your beautiful comment.
posted by
Justi
on June 22, 2007 at 11:30 AM
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posted by
circuit
on June 22, 2007 at 8:51 AM
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A wonderful lesson
I have reservations as to its veracity, but I choose to believe. It teaches a wonderful lesson that all of us could learn from.
Thank you.
posted by
Whysper
on June 22, 2007 at 6:57 AM
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Justi
OMG I have chills...this is soo sad. I wonder if he learned any lesson from it?
posted by
Offy
on June 22, 2007 at 6:41 AM
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THERE BUT FOR THE GRACE OF GOD ...
I was touched by your memories. My father was an alcoholic. His father, my grandfather, went out for that "proverbial" loaf of bread and never came back. My father was the eldest --he was 12 years old and he had 3 younger siblings.
My father hustled jobs on the street until he was 13; and then a kindly electrician took him in and taught him the trade as an apprentice. Can you imagine at 13 being the sole support of a family; my grandmother never recovered, she died heart-broken. My aunt -- my dad's sister -- spent nearly 30 years in search. It ended in San Pedro, Ca. when my aunt finally discovered him in a small store in the Mexican part of the town.
My aunt said my grandfather recognized her immediately when she asked him his name and collapsed in a chair, face pale and shaken, and his first words: "I've been dreading this day for nearly 30 years."
My aunt just stated that she wanted to see the man who would do such a thing to 4 defenseless children -- let alone abandon the wife. He replied, something like: "I just couldn't stand it seeing you kids go hungry."
My aunt was speechless at his poor excuse, and turned around, and never looked back.
My dad became an alcoholic because he was part of a crowd of me -- for the first time he "belonged" and was terrified that he must keep up. And so...you know the rest.
But, I will love him to my dying breath -- and it shall be a prayer to God to overlook his transgression
posted by
joab1
on June 22, 2007 at 6:37 AM
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Justi and I though I was having problems What a wonderful post.
I hope that man carried the shame the rest of his life.
posted by
Kabu
on June 22, 2007 at 6:11 AM
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Justi
Another great post! You're on a roll.
posted by
avant-garde
on June 22, 2007 at 3:06 AM
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Justi
posted by
Enigmatic68
on June 21, 2007 at 9:47 PM
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justi
this hits home with me and when I knew my mom was dying I told her I loved her, I know she heard me, but it was always hard to say that to her even though I did, its almost been a year since that day. I still feel bad for I didnt make up with my brother
posted by
Lanetay
on June 21, 2007 at 9:40 PM
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Chilitree
Thank you so much for the comment. Life is wise if we follow our eyes and they follow the Lord.
posted by
Justi
on June 21, 2007 at 4:02 PM
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afzal
Wow, thanks for the comment. Just passing along human frailities, we all have them. Be blessed.
posted by
Justi
on June 21, 2007 at 4:02 PM
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Proc
Aren't we all? It is vital that we keep our slates clean. Be blessed.
posted by
Justi
on June 21, 2007 at 4:01 PM
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Good to see you are back and kicking. Thanks for the comment.
posted by
Justi
on June 21, 2007 at 4:00 PM
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Excellent post ... very very wise words.
posted by
Chilitree
on June 21, 2007 at 2:08 PM
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Justi you are great . Thanks for sharing this touching story !
posted by
afzal50
on June 21, 2007 at 2:04 PM
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i just caught up on your previous post...
posted by
proc
on June 21, 2007 at 1:46 PM
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Thanks for this justi. I feel too many people( and Im guilty too)
always think there will be time enough. Even if its a weekly phonecall its a good idea to try to keep in touch.
As for making peace,thats one thing I never ignore. It has to be done pronto.
posted by
proc
on June 21, 2007 at 1:37 PM
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Justi I'm sorry but that's a scary story, still waiting for the warm 'n'
fuzzy feelings but can't get beyond the eye.
posted by
CringeintheUSA
on June 21, 2007 at 1:26 PM
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