tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23686262.post1534176286126858437..comments2024-01-25T09:28:51.144-05:00Comments on Least Significant Bits: A Dark and Hateful PlaceJAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04272374108524693575noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23686262.post-34304853273069617742007-08-16T18:46:00.000-04:002007-08-16T18:46:00.000-04:00Oh John, I haven't been blogging for a few days an...Oh John, I haven't been blogging for a few days and so I was totally shocked by this blog and the one following. You and your family will be in my prayers too. Only God can take that anger which will eat you up if you let it. I don't want to say trite things or get preachy but I'm here for you to vent.<BR/>Suephotowannabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11760961275666768173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23686262.post-8771379310858326042007-08-13T10:21:00.000-04:002007-08-13T10:21:00.000-04:00My heart goes out to you after reading your post.W...My heart goes out to you after reading your post.What a brave soul your brother is and what a loyal and loving brother you are. I'm praying for you both.CGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13773161375865716360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23686262.post-79814258012232845452007-08-13T08:51:00.000-04:002007-08-13T08:51:00.000-04:00I wish you all the straght you need and also your ...I wish you all the straght you need and also your brother. <BR/><BR/>Take care and take as much time as you need, to heal.<BR/><BR/>HughsJo's-D-Eyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15620409244855380131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23686262.post-24692985090088815232007-08-13T00:57:00.000-04:002007-08-13T00:57:00.000-04:00Oh my goodness...that is so horrible. I will pray ...Oh my goodness...that is so horrible. I will pray for you and your family and your brother. That's all I can say without adding trite phrases that probably won't help at all. God be with you, man.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13203501762041812654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23686262.post-40010318871058679812007-08-12T20:47:00.000-04:002007-08-12T20:47:00.000-04:00OH, I am so sorry about what happened to your brot...OH, I am so sorry about what happened to your brother! Unfortunately, there are a lot of idiots out there in the world and if they did that to him, he probably saved that girl from a whole lot worse. To step in like that, especially for a stranger is complete bravery, chivalry and quite heroic. I know you're thinking he should have called the police and you're probably right, but you know how quickly situations can escalate. I'm sure he did what he thought was right at the moment. <BR/><BR/>In all honesty, I don't know exactly what denomination people are referring to when they call themselves Christians. I am Catholic, but I also know that Catholics refer to themselves as Catholic, too, so I'm not certain what the differences all are, but I know this...you are human and Christian or not, you are going to have emotions about things. <BR/><BR/>I don't think it's wrong to feel that kind of anger in a situation like this. Acting on it would be wrong, yes, but emotions that strong are going to happen. I don't know of anything that says you have to forgive anyone immediately and I don't think that anyone is capable of that when something as horrible as this happens to someone they love. <BR/><BR/>A little time will fade the intensity of your anger and you will be able to move on and forgive. Please don't give up posting. <BR/><BR/>My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and your brother for a speedy recovery. Hugs to all of you!<BR/><BR/>Jessica The Rock ChickThe Rock Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04653277401124290907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23686262.post-42483068060068686052007-08-12T19:03:00.000-04:002007-08-12T19:03:00.000-04:00I'm so sorry this happened.I'm not a religious per...I'm so sorry this happened.<BR/><BR/>I'm not a religious person, but I know that you are. I guess that's where you should turn at this difficult time.<BR/><BR/>Good luck to your brother - he did a very brave thing by stepping in.Travis Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06192526507760146748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23686262.post-18923397954892830022007-08-12T17:48:00.000-04:002007-08-12T17:48:00.000-04:00I'm terribly sorry you and your family are going t...I'm terribly sorry you and your family are going through this. I'll keep you in my prayers. I just don't know what's going on in the world these days. One of my friend's sons and his friend recently went to extract their girlfriends' friend from the home of her abusive boyfriend. They had her outside in the driveway and in moments would have been gone, but the boyfriend came out of the house with a 9-millimeter. My friend's son was shot twice in the groin and his friend is dead. It just seems so unfair that such bad things happen to good people going out of their way to help people in need.J. Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16805332025423046921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23686262.post-30183307203030206332007-08-12T15:21:00.000-04:002007-08-12T15:21:00.000-04:00I feel bad for what happened John. I hope your lit...I feel bad for what happened John. I hope your little brother recovers soon.He has a lot to be proud of himself..risking one's own life for a stranger is not what most of us can find the courage to. Being the elder sibling in the family, I know how protective we feel towards our younger siblings. Like a parent would. Hope you all find courage to sail through these times...I and my husband were victims of a gun-point carjack not long back. For those moments that the gun was pointed at my husband's head I died a few deaths. To see him come out alive of the whole thing was enough for me to forgive the perpetrators of violence. <BR/><BR/>Please take care of yourself and the family.Chica, Cienna, and Calihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06075584587849773235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23686262.post-68134867810429594772007-08-12T00:10:00.000-04:002007-08-12T00:10:00.000-04:00I'm so sorry about your brother. he did the right ...I'm so sorry about your brother. he did the right thing. I hope the woman got away ok at least.<BR/><BR/>It's difficult when you want so badly to go right the wrong, but sadly it doesn't always work like that.nonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07550167783969561280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23686262.post-50107876866300548402007-08-11T23:01:00.000-04:002007-08-11T23:01:00.000-04:00Aww man....this is just so unfair. I once did an ...Aww man....this is just so unfair. I once did an article on forgivness for my newspaper. I wish I could remember the exact phrasing, JAM..but it was something like this: Forgiveness mean that no matter what you did to me, I choose to pardon you. I choose to let it go. I won't focus my thoughts on what you did to me. I won't become all consumed in what you did to me. Not for a day, not for a moment....move forward. <BR/><BR/>JAM...if you would like to read my entire article on forgiveness just email me and I'll type it up right away.<BR/><BR/>You're brother is very brave...I hope the woman remains safe.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107604432490903700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23686262.post-55153671050478002672007-08-11T22:42:00.000-04:002007-08-11T22:42:00.000-04:00John, I am so sorry. I know I can't totally unders...John, I am so sorry. I know I can't totally understand, but I know that feeling of hatred and wanting to really hurt or kill someone. It is not pretty and it is not easy to deal with. <BR/>The only way I have been able to deal with things is to truely and deeply learn to give my loved ones to God and NOT take back that responsibility. <BR/>There is a lot of ugly in the world, but it seems that your brother is a good guy, he saved a girl from a deep physical and emotional trauma. He's a hero. <BR/>Praying for you and your family.Qtpies7https://www.blogger.com/profile/04612364762900912663noreply@blogger.com