tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post4471394566445519250..comments2024-01-28T06:33:07.421-06:00Comments on Velvet Over Steel: Finding Happiness in the midst of Tragedy.....Velvet Over Steelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08625445902301159594noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-69293858751606434562011-03-20T14:54:37.883-05:002011-03-20T14:54:37.883-05:00Great post - sorry you were sick
Love to you
kelly...Great post - sorry you were sick<br />Love to you<br />kelly<br /><a href="http://www.ivebecomemymother.com" rel="nofollow">I've Become My Mother</a><br /><a href="http://kellysideas.com" rel="nofollow">Kelly's Ideas</a><br /><a href="http://www.amazingsalvation.com" rel="nofollow">Amazing Salvation</a>Kelly Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02990072727974408086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-38729378638879397732011-03-19T04:11:19.371-05:002011-03-19T04:11:19.371-05:00take care of your health.. thoughtful post... very...take care of your health.. thoughtful post... very thoughtful...Flying high in the sky....https://www.blogger.com/profile/15696562802402238945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-80444301824046424482011-03-18T18:17:52.972-05:002011-03-18T18:17:52.972-05:00Can I add something else that made me happy or gav...Can I add something else that made me happy or gave me hope this week not having to do with Japan. It wasn't reported very much, but a Jewish family who lived on the West Bank was murdered by Arab terrorists, including their 3 month old daughter, 3 year old son and 11 year old son. Now during the mourning period a Palestinian family showed up at the town where the remaining family was in Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-49282042604211955662011-03-18T18:09:38.855-05:002011-03-18T18:09:38.855-05:00Sorry I have not been by. My family has been in C...Sorry I have not been by. My family has been in Crisis mode the last month or so. Glad you feel better!Dontmissyoursunsetladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02837332668019832243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-26239172265139640632011-03-18T17:36:12.104-05:002011-03-18T17:36:12.104-05:00Get well Soon Coreen, take a good rest and happy b...Get well Soon Coreen, take a good rest and happy birthday to your son.<br /><br />With what had happened to Japan, I am so delightful to see the rescuers who are not stopping to look for survivors, despite the harsh weather and snow. I also happy that people from all over the world are showing their concerns and love for the people of Japan.<br /><br />God bless you and your family and have a Seyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07012823047633348128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-41520443857733069112011-03-18T16:34:37.408-05:002011-03-18T16:34:37.408-05:00I'm thrilled to hear you feelin' better.
...I'm thrilled to hear you feelin' better.<br /><br />My heart and prayer go out to the people in Japan. They were just livin' an ordinary day when this tragic event turned their world upside-down.<br /><br />I admire them for their courage and strength. <br /><br />God bless ya and have a positively beautiful weekend sweetie!!!Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-60390495973892176852011-03-18T13:31:46.837-05:002011-03-18T13:31:46.837-05:00Seeing everyone come together and help each other ...Seeing everyone come together and help each other out . . . even risking their own lives in the process!kailanihttp://islandlife808.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-63092552176179237062011-03-18T13:21:07.805-05:002011-03-18T13:21:07.805-05:00Hi Coreen...I'm touched too by the kindness th...Hi Coreen...I'm touched too by the kindness the Japenese are extending to each other. It's an amazing lesson to give out of pain....but it's so sad to think of them trying to rebuild after losing so much.Nikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-4848177365569660832011-03-18T13:20:24.487-05:002011-03-18T13:20:24.487-05:00awe welcome back dear, glad ur feeling better, and...awe welcome back dear, glad ur feeling better, and I agree amongst the tragedies of today we must stay positive.william mansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127816115228181041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-36857632029427955842011-03-18T12:57:15.208-05:002011-03-18T12:57:15.208-05:00So glad you're feeling better! Happy birthday...So glad you're feeling better! Happy birthday to your son! :)<br /><br />I've been touched by all the compassion that's shown all over for the people in Japan - so many people are stepping up to the plate to help, it's inspiring to see! :)<br /><br /><a href="http://stacysrandomthoughts.com/2011/03/spring-awakening-aloha-friday-follow-fun-galore/" rel="nofollow">Spring Awakening<Stacy Uncorkedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10084619026794128825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-61934714264910282132011-03-18T11:08:50.038-05:002011-03-18T11:08:50.038-05:00I'm glad you are feeling lots better.
I am t...I'm glad you are feeling lots better. <br /><br />I am touched that the men and woman are still trying to help their country by working on those reactors despite the danger they are facing. <br /><br />and even more so by that baby (four mths old I think) that was found along with the grandmother , after being washed away and re united with her family. <br /><br />And yes by that fire fighterColette Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04844522784600855200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-83693070550267053232011-03-18T09:02:50.086-05:002011-03-18T09:02:50.086-05:00Don't stop your Friday posts for anything - we...Don't stop your Friday posts for anything - we need them!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-44014880551786920852011-03-18T08:33:33.906-05:002011-03-18T08:33:33.906-05:00I was watching yesterday about a dog that would no...I was watching yesterday about a dog that would not leave it's other dog friend side. It was so precious to see how that dog would do anything (a dog can do) to remain with it's buddy.Denihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05348064868746881636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-15052963911706868062011-03-18T06:46:26.603-05:002011-03-18T06:46:26.603-05:00I saw a news story on ABC...a group of elder Japan...I saw a news story on ABC...a group of elder Japanese people sitting in a circle, surrounded by total devastation. The news crew walked up to them and they immediately rose and offered the news anchor and camera people some food. Food they had precious little of...they were giving away!! Insisting on them to take and eat!! Brought tears to my eyes. What bravery! What graciousness!! <br />Sueannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299288406218968621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-48344250313568953372011-03-18T03:34:15.726-05:002011-03-18T03:34:15.726-05:00Hope you're feeling better and Happy Birthday ...Hope you're feeling better and Happy Birthday to your son.<br /><br />Have a lovely week-end.<br /><br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-6077923801162473982011-03-18T03:19:50.801-05:002011-03-18T03:19:50.801-05:00Glad you are back.Glad you are back.Sailorhttp://ncl-cruise-pictures.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-61443210054728420052011-03-18T02:35:49.254-05:002011-03-18T02:35:49.254-05:00Dear Coreen, glad you can still find happiness and...Dear Coreen, glad you can still find happiness and a bright points in your life despite the effects we all feel from the tragedy as it keeps unfolding on the other side of the globe.<br />Have a lovely weekend,<br />xoxoZuzanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02137958790178864561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-53155531839589772112011-03-18T01:00:33.166-05:002011-03-18T01:00:33.166-05:00Those personal stories from Japan are both heartbr...Those personal stories from Japan are both heartbreaking and heartwarming. The strength of the human spirit in the midst of tragedy is nothing short of a miracle. <br /><br />And here's to hoping you feel better.Mattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13979949404266325705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-24696434154835468752011-03-18T00:17:44.913-05:002011-03-18T00:17:44.913-05:00I AGREE, WITH LOVE TO JAPAN.
ANOTHER THING I HAVE ...I AGREE, WITH LOVE TO JAPAN.<br />ANOTHER THING I HAVE OBSERVED IN THE NEWS FROM THERE, IS NO INCODENCES OF LOOTING. IT SEEMS WE WESTERN COUNTRIES HAVE MUCH TO LEARN ON RESPECT AND MANNERS..GOD BLESS. CM.Sr Crystal Mary Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03509227559164880311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-67624798823589797352011-03-17T23:28:56.307-05:002011-03-17T23:28:56.307-05:00So glad you are feeling better. This was a wonder...So glad you are feeling better. This was a wonderful, thought-provoking post.Bossy Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-86967317400644842672011-03-17T23:17:34.150-05:002011-03-17T23:17:34.150-05:00A very beautiful post... Loved the quotes.
I know ...A very beautiful post... Loved the quotes.<br />I know a bit about what happens when such a tragedy strikes, there were similar scenes when there was that huge tsunami in India about 10 years back, we as humans feel so helpless against the forces of nature...<br /><br />Get well soon:) Dropped over from Ginny's blog:)<br />Have a nice day.Artihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14606566484548310912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-3016676886269291812011-03-17T22:00:56.738-05:002011-03-17T22:00:56.738-05:00Lovely post - love the quote about 'why did th...Lovely post - love the quote about 'why did this happen to me'!<br /><br />The Japanese people have shown such strength and courage and perseverence. There have been stories of human kindness that always shine through the horror.Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-30743147445219955202011-03-17T21:12:34.873-05:002011-03-17T21:12:34.873-05:00i was really happy with all the poets at our wedne...i was really happy with all the poets at our wednesday one shot...sharing the depths of their emotions and feelings for those in japan and their well wishes ans prayers...and for the money that was raised to send...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-36424499596542646762011-03-17T20:43:19.558-05:002011-03-17T20:43:19.558-05:00Hi Coreen, Sorry you have been sick. I have been...Hi Coreen, Sorry you have been sick. I have been missing you... Thought you might have been out-of-town. <br /><br />I have learned to admire the Japanese people so much.. They are so calm and there's no looting. They seem to have a respect for each other like we don't have in the USA... I keep comparing what happened to Katrina --even though Katrina wasn't anywhere near as bad.Betsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-65283346625543187902011-03-17T20:31:56.634-05:002011-03-17T20:31:56.634-05:00Let me share this link to you and your readers, fo...Let me share this link to you and your readers, for more inspiring stories: <a href="http://www.sandierpastures.com/japan/tweets-from-japan-in-the-midst-of-catastrophic-quake.html" title="Tweets from Japan in the midst of catastrophic quake" rel="nofollow">Tweets from Japan in the midst of catastrophic quake</a>.Charlotte (Life's a Charm!)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14262387691577841584noreply@blogger.com