tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381896735217810948.post3266143954579027191..comments2023-10-31T08:05:21.102-04:00Comments on Blue Ribbon Bloggers: Finding StrengthBlueRibbonBloggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01566644501318830154noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381896735217810948.post-64044307889782215922008-02-02T17:34:00.000-05:002008-02-02T17:34:00.000-05:00Dear Jo,I too stand in amazement of your courage, ...Dear Jo,<BR/>I too stand in amazement of your courage, attitude and spirit.<BR/><BR/>I echoe all of the things that have already been said by the others.<BR/><BR/>I do not know you personally. But, I shall carry you and your story within my heart from this day forward.<BR/><BR/>You and your story are absolutely one of the most touching and inspirational things that I have ever run across.<BR/><BR/>You are truly one incredible and amazing human being that God has sent forth to help teach us all what is truly valuable in our walk on this earth......Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378896151545384221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381896735217810948.post-12179728493012447952008-01-29T14:58:00.000-05:002008-01-29T14:58:00.000-05:00Robin and Maunie- thank you both very much. I thin...Robin and Maunie- thank you both very much. I think I'm still in awe of people feeling so much from my story. To me it's just life so it's not very awe inspiring you know? :) I'm glad it helps others though. That makes me feel good.<BR/><BR/>HugzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381896735217810948.post-43953267214774318812008-01-27T11:48:00.000-05:002008-01-27T11:48:00.000-05:00Dear Jo,You must have posted this when hubby and I...Dear Jo,<BR/>You must have posted this when hubby and I were driving down to Florida...you are the strongest and<BR/>have the most wonderful attitude of anyone I can even think of..I sent an email to my cousin to see if she can draw from your strength..you are an amazing mother and have the very best attitude of anyone...God Bless you and your children..<BR/><BR/>maunieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381896735217810948.post-34689434985340636712008-01-27T08:15:00.000-05:002008-01-27T08:15:00.000-05:00Wow, Jo! There's a lot of living in you yet. I can...Wow, Jo! There's a lot of living in you yet. I can feel it! Your story takes us to the heart of some of your most difficult challenges. In that heart I see courage and grace and beauty and strength...In your words there is healing. You give and WE receive. I pray that same healing will touch you and envelope you and your children. Thank you for being such a Gift to us! <BR/>Many Blessings and much Love to you,<BR/>RobinRobin Lee Sardinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646714071791313546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381896735217810948.post-2275003986444095172008-01-26T06:51:00.000-05:002008-01-26T06:51:00.000-05:00We adore you Jo! :)We adore you Jo! :)ndpthepoetress Jean Michelle Culphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421929108208152104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381896735217810948.post-1160045395335177432008-01-25T15:21:00.000-05:002008-01-25T15:21:00.000-05:00Oh my goodness, thank you all so very much. I am s...Oh my goodness, thank you all so very much. I am so humbled by your comments and thoughts about me. I honestly feel that I'm doing nothing that any other person would do in my place...nothing special but means so much to me that you all are able to take something from my story. <BR/><BR/>I cried reading these comments because they are so beautiful. Again, thank you. <BR/><BR/>Paula- I owe you an email but I wanted to say that YOU have always been someone that I admire so I am in awe of you.<BR/><BR/>Ellen- Thank you so much. Your respect is priceless.<BR/><BR/>Jos- Hopefully you know I have adored you from the start. Your posts, emails, and comments are always so fun and nice to read. There are many times I've come online just to read something by you so I can start my day with a smile. Thank you.<BR/><BR/>Jeane- your lyrics are when I actually broke down crying. They are beautiful and such a beautiful thing to say to me. Thank you.<BR/><BR/>Susan- Thank you very much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381896735217810948.post-56071415072884569462008-01-25T11:22:00.000-05:002008-01-25T11:22:00.000-05:00Holy smoke, Jo. I can't say anything other than wh...Holy smoke, Jo. I can't say anything other than what the others have. That's probably good; I'm speechless.Susan Helene Gottfriedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778191943289129869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381896735217810948.post-68440306597758254852008-01-25T06:20:00.000-05:002008-01-25T06:20:00.000-05:00Exactly!Exactly!Joshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14487705381918822221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381896735217810948.post-83646168488213175522008-01-25T05:56:00.000-05:002008-01-25T05:56:00.000-05:00Thank You Jo for sharing this. I can only echo the...Thank You Jo for sharing this. I can only echo the sentiments of those whom have commented with Hugs in abundance. You remind me of the Celine Dion song, Because You Loved Me that I have changed a few lyrics to accent you, your strength, your Spiritualness:<BR/><BR/>You are strength for where there is weakness<BR/>You are a voice for those who can not speak <BR/>You are the eyes for those who have yet to see <BR/>You see the best there is <BR/>Lifting us up when we can not begin to understand <BR/>You give faith 'coz you believendpthepoetress Jean Michelle Culphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421929108208152104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381896735217810948.post-90928385978147932472008-01-25T04:16:00.000-05:002008-01-25T04:16:00.000-05:00Dear Jo,You know I have seen this post being on th...Dear Jo,<BR/><BR/>You know I have seen this post being on the BRB blog's inside as a 'draft' for a couple of days already.<BR/><BR/>To read your 'story' and to see how strong you are, and at the same time realizing so deeply that you have no other choice than to decide to be strong.. <BR/><BR/>I can not begin to try and express how I admire you for being able to deal with this.<BR/><BR/>Your comment on my Link Call Invitation post demonstrates that you have a strong weapon available to help you dealing with this: an incredible sense of humor.<BR/><BR/>And, now that I have read your post, I know that your other weapon is your love for your children.<BR/><BR/>I hope you will be able to find additional strength in your third and very strong 'weapon': the inspiration you are providing to others -- just look at the comments above this one.<BR/><BR/>Thank you, Jo..Joshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14487705381918822221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381896735217810948.post-41529188829612199882008-01-25T02:46:00.000-05:002008-01-25T02:46:00.000-05:00Jo, I totally agree with Paula. Your spirit and at...Jo, I totally agree with Paula. Your spirit and attitude towards all the hardship that you and your family have encountered is inspiring and something I deeply respect.<BR/><BR/>The beautiful goal you have set yourself to be an example to (all of) your kids is something all of us parents can take as an example.<BR/><BR/>I truly, truly hope there are people out there taking care of you yourself too..Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00322040886193628741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381896735217810948.post-48222962353125389252008-01-25T02:18:00.000-05:002008-01-25T02:18:00.000-05:00I mean this with all my heart, this has to be the ...I mean this with all my heart, this has to be the most inspiring and life-changing, attitude-changing then I've ever read. Thank you for sharing your story Jo. I feel pretty small and ashamed for the things I worry about and let bother me now. I want to be more like you. A truly strong woman.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com