Comments for Spiritual Things Matter"He who learns must suffer. And even in our sleep pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God." ~Aeschylus, AgamemnonComment on Ike Brought Us Together by Viola Jaynes- September 22, 2008 Jimmy - there is a lot to be said when people come together when they are on the same ground. Suffering seems to do that for folks. There are always those who go against the tide, but many have shown a remarkable desire to be thankful and kind. Thank you, Jimmy, for your good wishes. Sandy - I could not have said it better. I have found myself being amazed...and then amazed that I am amazed. Best to you!http://www.spiritualthingsmatter.com/2008/09/21/ike-brought-us-together/#comment-1993 Comment on Ike Brought Us Together by SandyCarlson- September 21, 2008 That post gave me chills and then brought tears to my eyes. I am so amazed by how good people are, and then I am amazed I am amazed. We have it in us, to be sure. I love the signs on the lawns. The presence of humor is always a sure sign of strength, I think. Ike can take our stuff away but not our souls. You and your family and neighbors demonstrate that.http://www.spiritualthingsmatter.com/2008/09/21/ike-brought-us-together/#comment-1992 Comment on Ike Brought Us Together by Jimmy J.- September 21, 2008 Great post, Viola. Wonderful insight into the human condition and how hard times bring people together. I guess that is one reason why old military buddies hold each other in such high regard. We faced the fire together and it linked us inextricably for life. Let us hope that some of the same sentiment grows in your neighborhood. Peace and good will to your family and your neighbors.http://www.spiritualthingsmatter.com/2008/09/21/ike-brought-us-together/#comment-1991 Comment on The Evening Of Hurricane Ike by Viola Jaynes- September 19, 2008 Thank you, Jimmy! It is about 10:35pm at the moment and we just received our power back as we were getting ready to go to bed. We were one of the last ones here in The Woodlands. However, I am certainly not complaining. You should see some of the damage that has taken place around here. Some people have lost so much. It is amazing to me, and I will write a post on this, just how much folks have helped each other and how high their spirits really were. I was very impressed indeed.http://www.spiritualthingsmatter.com/2008/09/13/the-evening-of-ike/#comment-1989 Comment on The Evening Of Hurricane Ike by Jimmy J.- September 19, 2008 That's great news, Viola. Hope you and your family are doing as well as possible under the circumstances. God Bless!http://www.spiritualthingsmatter.com/2008/09/13/the-evening-of-ike/#comment-1988 Comment on The Evening Of Hurricane Ike by Viola Jaynes- September 18, 2008 I want to let my readers know that as of today, our part of The Woodlands still has no power. We should be coming up by tomorrow. Thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers.http://www.spiritualthingsmatter.com/2008/09/13/the-evening-of-ike/#comment-1987 Comment on The Evening Of Hurricane Ike by SandyCarlson- September 13, 2008 Oh, Viola, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope Ike is a gracious guest through your region. He sends beautiful greetings before him, anyhow! Thanks for sharing this along with your beautiful thoughts.http://www.spiritualthingsmatter.com/2008/09/13/the-evening-of-ike/#comment-1986 Comment on Possibilities by SandyCarlson- September 13, 2008 What a beautiful poem of adoration, Viola! Perfection.http://www.spiritualthingsmatter.com/2008/09/12/i-see/#comment-1985 Comment on Perception by david mcmahon- September 11, 2008 What interesting presentation on this blog.http://www.spiritualthingsmatter.com/2008/09/11/perception/#comment-1984 Comment on My Orphanage by Viola Jaynes- September 10, 2008 I agree with you, Sandy. The Internet has truly been amazing. I was so surprised over that e-mail from this gentleman. We really do live in a small world.http://www.spiritualthingsmatter.com/2008/09/09/my-orphanage/#comment-1983 |