Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Do People Think?

So I was browsing around tonight and came across this comment to one of my husband's soldiers and just gasped at the insensitivity of it. I'm sure it was meant in a "harmless" manner, but good grief, do people ever just think before they speak/write?

Here's the quote:

"I don't know how you do it, but I could never be away from my family that long without going crazy. I love them too much. "

My first reaction was "what , he doesn't love his family so it's not an issue for him to be apart"? The reality is....people do not think how things may sound. They get into their own little zone, and just say things that are idiotic, insensitive, heartless. I know it comes down to this girl probably has about as much life experience as the average non-military (kid) 8 yr old little one.

I can say I had to sit on my hands, but I responded in no way. Well I take that back, I prayed for her. I prayed she's able to continue live in her bubble because of men (and women) like her friend/Chad's soldier.

So thought for today...think long and hard before you speak and/or write.

6 comments:

Kelly Dawn said...

It amazes me the things that people say sometimes...it really does...I am beyond shocked at times....

You did just the right thing :)

So proud of you :)

Kelly

CIRCLE OF LIFE said...

Somw people do not think before they speak and it can translate in to something insentivite . I'm sorry that you had to deal and read that comment , It shoks me know that chad id defending his our and your family and that I m sure he rather bew , home with you , in a bed a warm meal and worring about what to watch on t.v tonight not worrieing about any thing else. Your husband loves and misses you all more then words can express and every day and every hours he is thinking of his family.

i'm hoping that God is there by his side and guiding him throught this time and that you will be together real soon.

It is a true blessing .

so I can not believe what some people say AT ALL IT CAN TEAR SOMEONE APART..

You keep being a strong mommy to those adorable kids and hold the fort down a bit longer daddy will be home soon and will all cheer..
May God Bless you and continue to give you strength ..


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Randy said...

Hello Miss Christy,

The tongue and brain working at the same time is hard thing for some people and some people just don't have what I call "Cooth" but, you did the right thing. Hang in there.

God Bless

Randy

Missie said...

Some people don't realize they way their words sound when written. I'm sure this person didn't mean to make it sound insenstivie.

Ashley said...

Hey Christy- thanks for entering. My brother was in the army and stationed in Giessen(sp?). He live at the Giessen Army Depot. I love our soldier!!

Mishel said...

Hi there. I want to say thank you for visiting my blog! I just read thru your posts and I want you to know that although we don't know one another, I am proud of you & your family for what you are doing for me & our Country. You,as well as the rest of our soldiers and their families are often in my prayers.
Find strength & peace as you rest in His arms.