Posted by beardedlady on July 22, 2002, at 5:51:34
In reply to Re: A Thanks to Bearded Lady , posted by Dinah on July 21, 2002, at 19:52:57
Dinah:
I was thinking about that statement too, but how was thinking how it came out even better than I'd meant it! No, really, I had no idea I was about to make a military analogy when I chose veteran. It was a total fluke. "...[Y]ou can't make peace without walking into the conflict...rather than becoming a casualty, you are becoming a veteran."
It's funny that you would be irritated by that statement. It's so positive--almost optimistic! And it's the very definition of support. It's why women call themselves "breast cancer survivors," rather than victims.
In that little word war, you are not dying. You are not even losing anything. You are gaining experience and battle scars and strength.
> But your words stuck in my mind nevertheless, even if it was only in a sense of irritation. And today's sermon was about seeds and growth, and the overriding message was that the most worthwhile things in life are the most difficult. And that only by doing things that are difficult do we grow. I'm not as good at this as my pastor is. :) But it made me think of your statement. And it made me at least consider whether there was truth in what you said. That I am becoming a veteran, that I am not a victim. I haven't decided quite yet (grin) but I am considering it at least. After the sermon, I thanked my pastor. And it seems only fitting that I thank you as well.
You're welcome. But how about them pesos?
beardy
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