tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111127470910268088.post3409425054717280725..comments2023-02-14T03:35:05.584-05:00Comments on Somewhere in the Middle: What ever happened to kindness?LynnSChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10432169849148442563noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111127470910268088.post-3423333617358157862009-04-04T19:47:00.000-04:002009-04-04T19:47:00.000-04:00Hey Lynn,Reading this made me SO SAD. I felt ever...Hey Lynn,<BR/><BR/>Reading this made me SO SAD. I felt everything you said. You may live in a different town, with different people, but I often hear the same hurtful words, and see the same bitter and sour fruit. <BR/>It's a great lesson to be learned and I'm going to take more thought into my reactions and responses to others. We're to LOVE OUR NEIGHBORS, and even our enemies. <BR/>Where's the love?<BR/>LeaLeaon Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11607074617435192744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111127470910268088.post-16823789120740623212009-03-31T21:29:00.000-04:002009-03-31T21:29:00.000-04:00Hi Lynn,I just saw where you visited my blog, than...Hi Lynn,<BR/>I just saw where you visited my blog, thank you! I am fairly new to this blog stuff. <BR/><BR/>I read where you are sending your kids to public school. I'll be praying for them and you as well. <BR/><BR/>Grace 2 U,<BR/>natalienataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00686870617673553063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111127470910268088.post-54745091993691940542009-03-31T21:22:00.000-04:002009-03-31T21:22:00.000-04:00Lynn,Happy Blogaverssary! I feel awful for the wa...Lynn,<BR/>Happy Blogaverssary! I feel awful for the way that man was treated. Like you, I'm working to make my fruit line up with my tree, with the help of our Heavenly Father.<BR/><BR/>I have gotten better at this since I have given it to God. But, there are still times when I catch myself and have to take a few steps back.<BR/><BR/>Grace 2 U<BR/>natalienataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00686870617673553063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111127470910268088.post-7484524690032034462009-03-31T01:36:00.000-04:002009-03-31T01:36:00.000-04:00Hey! I love your blog...as I said before, I stumb...Hey! I love your blog...as I said before, I stumbled upon it about a year ago...way before I ever knew you! Must have been God!<BR/>Love u!<BR/>CrystieCrystiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14783462249174892632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111127470910268088.post-72141601697784683022009-03-30T08:15:00.000-04:002009-03-30T08:15:00.000-04:00I'm dealing with a "mean girl" situation with one ...I'm dealing with a "mean girl" situation with one of my step daughters-I don't get it either or her right now. I am also sick of it.<BR/><BR/>I think you should write a letter of concern to that office to the doctor marked 'private and personal'. <BR/><BR/>May we all produce beautiful words to day that glorify our Lord!<BR/><BR/>In His Graces~PamelaPamela (His maidservant)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15611570804370035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111127470910268088.post-73163469569563090702009-03-29T21:20:00.000-04:002009-03-29T21:20:00.000-04:00WOW, when I pulled up your blog today to see what ...WOW, when I pulled up your blog today to see what was new in your life and read this I was shocked.<BR/><BR/>The same kind of thing happened to us today when I had to leave after Sunday School to take Kevin to the doctor. It is amazing how when people want something they only think about themselves not the other people who have also been waiting forever too.<BR/><BR/>We just all need to slow down and allow God to show us what He needs to in the times we have to wait.<BR/><BR/>His Word tells us to "Wait upon the Lord". so if we will just wait with patience who knows the kinds of things He will teach us.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharingBeverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04259715936564290311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111127470910268088.post-33206156030554794462009-03-29T14:43:00.000-04:002009-03-29T14:43:00.000-04:00I really do not know what to say. I deal with the...I really do not know what to say. I deal with the public in my job and I know I have been rude to people...such a good reminder to stop, and let my light shine, pray for the person, ask for my humbling towards them. I hope that I can get this undercontrol...(I know of one person that bugs me each and everytime she calls!!!)<BR/><BR/>You are too sweet.<BR/>TessaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111127470910268088.post-40883213092999817972009-03-29T14:35:00.000-04:002009-03-29T14:35:00.000-04:00Idon't know when our world got to the point that i...Idon't know when our world got to the point that is was easier to be rude and hateful then nice and polite. Politeness costs nothing!! But think how much it can mean to someone who may be having a bad day. You could be the bright spot in their day, you never know!!<BR/>My grandmother always told me....you will get more bees with honey than you will with vinegar!!Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01791336221484404399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111127470910268088.post-74548300907296453242009-03-29T14:24:00.000-04:002009-03-29T14:24:00.000-04:00So much easier to be kind to people.So much easier to be kind to people.JeanMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536421799031706759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111127470910268088.post-34879506873873215832009-03-29T13:51:00.000-04:002009-03-29T13:51:00.000-04:00I have to share that this is my all time pet peeve...I have to share that this is my all time pet peeve! I find rudeness and people who are ugly to others just down right unbearable. It makes me nuts! <BR/><BR/>It would have made me angry as well!<BR/><BR/>We shoudl all look to our own behaviosr, you are so right about being able to tell who and what a person is buy the fruit in their life and in their actions.<BR/><BR/>Blessings<BR/>RobinRobin Lambrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408265939620170615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111127470910268088.post-27925415704229935892009-03-28T23:47:00.000-04:002009-03-28T23:47:00.000-04:00Well, I know what I would have done, exposing my f...Well, I know what I would have done, exposing my fruit as I squarely landed it in their face...I know, bad fruit, but there is something to be said for being able to voice our concerns without being "punished." Dr.'s offices are the worst. My husband has the kindest approach to these kind of situations. I'm the opposite, thus, one more reason why I need him in my life. <BR/><BR/>I hate to see people be abused by anyone; I've gotten myself into some pretty tight spots before and need to learn the appropriate way of dealing with such issues. <BR/><BR/>Like you, I want my fruit to be good and used in the right way...not as a weapon to throw. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by Lynn. Obviously, you are attending to the "ones" in your path. Keep to it.<BR/><BR/>peace~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111127470910268088.post-60233802652855869472009-03-28T22:22:00.000-04:002009-03-28T22:22:00.000-04:00Hey there! I could so relate to your being mad ab...Hey there! I could so relate to your being mad about the way that little man was treated. I felt myself getting mad and I wasn't even there! When I encounter situations like that, I try (not always successfully, mind you...) to take a moment to stop and pray for the person who seems so unkind. <BR/><BR/>I always think of that passage that says out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks...I'm with you...I want my fruit (words, thoughts, deeds) to line up with my tree, too. I want it to be sweet and pleasing. <BR/><BR/>Great challenge in this post to all of us to examine ourselves. Thanks Lynn! Happy Blogaversary!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158977330746847962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111127470910268088.post-11628420020725703072009-03-28T21:46:00.000-04:002009-03-28T21:46:00.000-04:00Hi, Lynn,Just reading your story and I am fuming t...Hi, Lynn,<BR/><BR/>Just reading your story and I am fuming too! Words cost nothing, but give so much. To be kind is one of the few things we can give. I think we need to pray hard for all our health care providers...<BR/><BR/>I want my fruit to line up with my tree too; working hard on that.<BR/><BR/>:)LauraLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263995875732832349noreply@blogger.com