tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post1397189248829541075..comments2024-03-28T20:57:55.651-07:00Comments on Blessed Are The Pure Of Heart: Your Dying Spouse 154 - The Politics Of Death {FMF}Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-49320673440195515952016-05-15T19:03:36.210-07:002016-05-15T19:03:36.210-07:00New symptoms? What's worse than diapers and th...New symptoms? What's worse than diapers and throwing up? Ooh...male pattern baldness!! You are losing hair...just kidding. But I hear that Donald Trump can help you with that! ;-)Tammysincerityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16959015797818229243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-11819929133487642322016-05-15T06:39:07.549-07:002016-05-15T06:39:07.549-07:00Andrew, thank you for sharing your views...I haven...Andrew, thank you for sharing your views...I haven't completely thought any of this political stuff out clearly; but you have certainly put a lot of stuff out there for contemplation. As someone else said, I do not (she said "loathe") like DT either; and a woman President?? Not sure about this one either...But, you HAVE given me plenty to ponder over before Nov. I have always said - and agreed - with the "not to act is to act" or "to not vote is to vote (for the other team?)"!!<br /><br />Thank you for taking your stand and sharing with us! Glad Ladron pushed you away from the computer!! Needing that rest...I need someone (the cat, perhaps?!) to push me away from mine sometimes!!<br /><br />Thoughts and prayers for you both!! (Or, you ALL - you, Barb AND Ladron)!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16954512718777249848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-82677543022296133812016-05-14T21:24:25.249-07:002016-05-14T21:24:25.249-07:00Anita, you're right, and that's one of the...Anita, you're right, and that's one of the things that makes me wish that almost any of the other Republican candidates had prevailed (I liked Ben Carson, personally). Trump's statements over the years do make him out to be a misogynist; but in fairness, the current administration shows the same or worse contempt to the Christian community.<br /><br />Surrounded by nastiness, we are.<br /><br />It would be nice indeed if writing in a choice would be a realistic option; but I suspect we're in for some damage-control years, and need to make the best of it. Ugh.<br /><br />Thank you so much for being here and commenting!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-81934567650979026922016-05-14T21:20:50.134-07:002016-05-14T21:20:50.134-07:00Jeanne, the 'backbone' issue is important ...Jeanne, the 'backbone' issue is important to me as well. I admit to being a bit tired of eight years of being told that I should be somewhat ashamed of being American.<br /><br />We sure appreciate the prayers. The past 48 hours have been a nightmare.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-47127222384111712442016-05-14T21:19:11.376-07:002016-05-14T21:19:11.376-07:00Anna, thank you for bringing both of these issues ...Anna, thank you for bringing both of these issues up...the refugee situation is extremely troubling, for sure. We can't turn away from their plight, though I don't have a clue what the best way to handle it would be.<br /><br />And you're right about babies who are simply doomed at the start. Consigning parents to nine months of heartache is cruel, and I should have considered that in writing this post. I am sorry that I didn't.<br /><br />When I was younger I new several women who felt they had no option but to abort their pregnancies, and you are right...the best thing one can do, even in the midst of disagreeing with the decision, is to provide love and support. I hope that I did that well enough, all those years ago. I'll never know.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-50956964276763743672016-05-14T21:11:32.290-07:002016-05-14T21:11:32.290-07:00Tammy, thank you so much...and when I re-read the ...Tammy, thank you so much...and when I re-read the limerick I saw exactly what you meant. Loved that!<br /><br />Yeah, it's been a bad week, and gotten worse. A new symptom cropped up which is really depressing, but I'll keep on.<br /><br />I saw the article too, about the spark of light at conception. Wonderful, and haunting.<br /><br />I am so very honoured by your words, and your friendship, Tammy. And I, too, will oppose Clinton. For these and many other reasons besides. (Such as saying that no one died on her watch in Libya...four men did die, and I was personally acquainted with two of them.)<br /><br />And I loved your post. Just wonderful!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-59978828808614731132016-05-14T21:07:43.873-07:002016-05-14T21:07:43.873-07:00Karrilee, it's wonderful to still be here...th...Karrilee, it's wonderful to still be here...though I have to admit that the past 48 hours have given me an early feeling of 'how long can it hurt this badly'. Still, I'm here, and not wanting - yet - to leave.<br /><br />It is a tough election year, and the choices are, at the very least, challenging. I'm not thrilled with Trump's personality, but NONE of the candidates have been particularly appealing, with the exception of Ben Carson (who was my uncontested first choice).<br /><br />How would Jesus vote? I think He'd be pretty flummoxed, but I don't think that He'd agree with Spurgeon's view that when faced with the lesser of two evils, one should choose neither...because inaction is indeed action.Staying aloof isn't a moral high ground here.<br /><br />Thank you so much for commenting!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-68036480796971515342016-05-14T21:02:30.794-07:002016-05-14T21:02:30.794-07:00Christy, my sentiments exactly. I don't like T...Christy, my sentiments exactly. I don't like Trump's style, but do believe that he'll follow through on the strong positions he's taken, and a lot of those...we really need.<br /><br />Thank you for being here and commenting!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-56121738524782370412016-05-14T21:01:09.373-07:002016-05-14T21:01:09.373-07:00Tara, I don't like DT either...not at all. Wri...Tara, I don't like DT either...not at all. Writing 'Emerald Isle' opened my mind to the abortion issue, and broke my heart. And if one issue dominates my vote, it's got to be that one.<br /><br />Glad you liked the lyric! I had some fun with that.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-54972437653022692942016-05-14T20:59:08.483-07:002016-05-14T20:59:08.483-07:00Kristina, you're right, both about Obamacare a...Kristina, you're right, both about Obamacare and a total departure from 'right and wrong'.<br /><br />But ultimately, no choice...or a symbolic one...is still a choice. And this, like it or not, is part of our duty of stewardship.<br /><br />Thank you for being here!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-7492284704756078982016-05-14T20:57:12.290-07:002016-05-14T20:57:12.290-07:00Janel, it really has come down to 'bad or wors...Janel, it really has come down to 'bad or worse' here. Trump would have been pretty far down the list of choices for me, but the alternative is downright scary. We've got enough active persecution of Christians now, and I dread seeing that increase<br /><br />Thank you so much for reading and commenting!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-4053740498842716232016-05-13T17:05:43.383-07:002016-05-13T17:05:43.383-07:00Ah, Andrew. You bring up some thought-provoking p...Ah, Andrew. You bring up some thought-provoking points. If only Trump treated the already born with as much dignity as he purports to treat the unborn. He is downright hateful and disrespectful to women. It's too bad we can't write in someone else. I don't know who, though, because the field leaves a lot to be desired. Ultimately, the election is in God's hands and God is in control. blestbutstresthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02058280295906350992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-13852119265874428942016-05-13T11:10:43.255-07:002016-05-13T11:10:43.255-07:00It seems like the last few elections have held mor...It seems like the last few elections have held more challenging candidate selections. I appreciate your thought-provoking words, Andrew. Though Trump wasn't my first choice I know he's got some backbone, which will hopefully be well-used on behalf of our country.<br /><br />I continue to pray for you, Barb and those precious dogs.Jeanne Takenakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259877343251555463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-23379625062658172352016-05-13T08:28:43.411-07:002016-05-13T08:28:43.411-07:00Thankful I'm not living in the States with suc...Thankful I'm not living in the States with such decisions to make. You make some very important points, but closing a country's border to refugees can also lead to a huge loss of life, when they have nowhere else left to go and die trying to seek refuge illegally.<br /><br />I've always believed in the sanctity of life and hate how ultrasounds have put so many parents in awful positions. I know someone who got to watch their baby's body organ grow to be bigger than their baby himself and knowing that the second this baby would be born it would die, its organs being unable to support life outside the womb, they were given the choice to spend the remainder of the pregnancy carrying a child they knew would die, or be induced early. Although ultrasounds have enabled saving operations, they have also forced parents into awful positions they were never meant to be put into. I must say that in this particular situation I struggled to know what was "right"...deciding ultimately that the "right" thing for me was to love and support the person concerned no matter what their decision.<br /><br />Thank you for making us think about things that are so very important to consider. I hope those voting in the US will prayerfully consider which way to go.Anna Smithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06920411905278513062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-13936666572381518932016-05-12T21:39:36.631-07:002016-05-12T21:39:36.631-07:00And I'm dancing Mambo #9 at Kate's place t...And I'm dancing Mambo #9 at Kate's place this week. You honor me that you would even comment after reading. I know it's laborious for you to type.<br />Thank you for your unselfishness!Tammysincerityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16959015797818229243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-21833060700499057452016-05-12T21:12:02.924-07:002016-05-12T21:12:02.924-07:00Andrew,
your limerick made me laugh. I read it w...Andrew, <br />your limerick made me laugh. I read it wrong the first time which made it that much funnier. Wee and peeler and well, I'll leave it at that. Ha Ha Ha!<br />Woo!<br />So, you've had a bad week, eh? And yet you're bright and chipper and proclaiming the truth from the top of the mountain!<br />I saw a fascinating web article about an actual spark of light at conception they've been able to capture. <br />So heartily in agreement with you that God chooses the leader and that we must vote.<br />Thank you for your courage and your mouthpiece and that you would spare the lives of those who don't even know your sacrifice. That's the kind of hero you are, Soldier Andrew.<br /><br />So proud to be among your friends.<br />I salute you and I salute your post. :)<br />(And I will oppose Mrs. Clinton for the leader of our country as strongly as I can)<br />-TammyTammysincerityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16959015797818229243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-80765184547464672162016-05-12T21:11:28.204-07:002016-05-12T21:11:28.204-07:00So good to 'see' you tonight, Andrew! And ...So good to 'see' you tonight, Andrew! And yes - while I'm not a big DT fan... well - let's just say I wish we had other viable options! But as you said, not voting IS a vote too! Praying for the election and trusting God... but this year it seems a little harder than in years past! ;)~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-66112937797325990052016-05-12T20:39:58.196-07:002016-05-12T20:39:58.196-07:00He knows his base and is a businessman and I belie...He knows his base and is a businessman and I believe he will do as he's said he will. In addition to what you mentioned, I also believe the Supreme Court appointment is extremely important for the life issues and for the future of our country. Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02908195823729570648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-41322632973810448802016-05-12T19:53:00.280-07:002016-05-12T19:53:00.280-07:00Andrew, I'll be honest I loathe DT but you mak...Andrew, I'll be honest I loathe DT but you make some really good points and shed some good light on these topics. No matter what, God will still reign. Thankful you are still here friend! Loved the lyric. I'm in the #4 spot this week. Tara Ulrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619365758739247929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-39174423063909201882016-05-12T19:49:19.269-07:002016-05-12T19:49:19.269-07:00It's sad about obamacare. It is leading ultima...It's sad about obamacare. It is leading ultimately to full government control called agenda 21. Both issues are issues based of what is right and wrong. What is sad though in this election no one cares about morals or even about what is right or wrong. That is why this election is so hard. Kristina Notestinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05060365609535858012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-30284438443383380712016-05-12T18:49:33.712-07:002016-05-12T18:49:33.712-07:00I don't envy each of you in the States having ...I don't envy each of you in the States having to make a choice this election. So much controversy. Its not as bad here in Canada, but sometimes you just don't know who to pick and then it comes down to who represents what goes with what you believe eh. I hear you. Thank you for this thoughtful reflection on important matters. I appreciate that you share things that not everyone has thought about or knows about. I had heard about the Affordable Care Act but hadn't heard much about it since it was introduced. Thank you for drawing attention to it. The Lord will still reign no matter who is President, but I guess it is up to us to make use of our right...it is something i hope to NEVER take for granted. Be blessed brother. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com