A Little Love and Courage

Jan 14, 2013 14:05


As a child, I associated bravery with commanding lone deeds, sacrifice, or being part of a swaggering team. None of this looked anything like me. Even when I played games like Robin Hood, I was aware that the sticks I used for arrows were more apt to dribble to my feet than soar toward an imagined foe. Maybe I could be Dorothy at the moment of ( Read more... )

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jbknowles January 14 2013, 22:33:39 UTC
Beautiful, Jeannine! I'm so glad we are traveling this road, this path, this sometimes dark and sometimes dappled in sunlight trail, TOGETHER.

xx

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jeannineatkins January 15 2013, 01:45:40 UTC
Yes, when my faith dims, it's good to count on your truth telling and strong heart, Jo.

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lizjonesbooks January 14 2013, 22:37:18 UTC
Go, Jeannine! :D

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jeannineatkins January 15 2013, 01:46:02 UTC
Thank you for the cheer! It means a lot.

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anonymous January 14 2013, 22:44:33 UTC
Well said! I'm glad you're putting yourself out there. You've inspired me to blog on.

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jeannineatkins January 15 2013, 01:46:47 UTC
Thank you, and good wishes for your inspiration!

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artistq January 14 2013, 23:20:49 UTC
Jeannine! Beautifully written. Thanks for journeying with me! xoxo

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jeannineatkins January 15 2013, 01:47:20 UTC
Laura, thanks for all the good words, beautiful pictures, and laughs you bring to the journey.

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beckylevine January 15 2013, 02:49:18 UTC
Jeannine, I so needed to hear this today. I've been hesitating to/debating whether to post about a decision I've made. Well, no, I've even been telling myself I haven't MADE the decision yet, when--if I'm being honest with myself--it's totally made. You are NOT a bother, ever, you are an inspiration. And I am going to observe you along your path and cheer you on and LEARN, as usual, from watching you.

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jeannineatkins January 15 2013, 12:44:50 UTC
Oh, those decisions that blur, then get into focus, usually through some words. Sending you strength for that, which I know you have lots of!

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