tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997377041096641755.post1176116442778431363..comments2024-03-29T09:16:26.776+02:00Comments on Ecuador Joannan silmin - Ecuador in my eyes: Your neighbour is the holiest object presented to your sensesKiittäkää Aina ja Kaikestahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12264486975627673705noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997377041096641755.post-23875266209651976222014-02-18T01:34:25.432+02:002014-02-18T01:34:25.432+02:00P.S. I noticed that you put my blog link up butto...P.S. I noticed that you put my blog link up button in your sidebar...Thank you so much! I see that it came across with the extra writing: "See more at http://" etc. Blogger has been adding that lately, but it is easy to remove. All you do is go to the gadget, click edit, then edit html and then delete that part. :-) <br /><br />Blessings! JoanJoan Davis (Jo)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02305888520649862063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997377041096641755.post-33395487921291994722014-02-18T01:20:07.948+02:002014-02-18T01:20:07.948+02:00It's a matter of the heart, isn't it? Chr...It's a matter of the heart, isn't it? Christ asked us to love others, and that is what we should do! We need to be open to the needs of those around us (both near and far) and then serve with a sincere heart.<br /><br />Blessings, JoanJoan Davis (Jo)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02305888520649862063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997377041096641755.post-1914470249701398232014-02-02T23:40:49.080+02:002014-02-02T23:40:49.080+02:00I am a kind person by nature, I don't see bein...I am a kind person by nature, I don't see being kind as hard work or something to gripe about. I am raising my children to be kid too. The whole "do unto others as you would have others do unto you" mentality is what we live by! Great post. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997377041096641755.post-47228126593797506162014-01-31T19:48:15.839+02:002014-01-31T19:48:15.839+02:00That is the world we live in unfortunately. I try ...That is the world we live in unfortunately. I try to treat other like I would like to be treated and that's what we're teaching our kids too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08423961779992430669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997377041096641755.post-66143354381505295152014-01-30T07:16:46.203+02:002014-01-30T07:16:46.203+02:00I love the quote also, Virginia. And yes, I do kno...I love the quote also, Virginia. And yes, I do know what you mean. It is easier to think that suffering exists apart from us, not right next door.Kiittäkää Aina ja Kaikestahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264486975627673705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997377041096641755.post-44105032773750764662014-01-30T07:07:53.759+02:002014-01-30T07:07:53.759+02:00A very good principle, CandyA very good principle, CandyKiittäkää Aina ja Kaikestahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264486975627673705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997377041096641755.post-88624929876926346132014-01-30T07:03:25.501+02:002014-01-30T07:03:25.501+02:00That is very good lesson for them. And we can neve...That is very good lesson for them. And we can never know the story behind the person if we don't spend time learning it.Kiittäkää Aina ja Kaikestahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264486975627673705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997377041096641755.post-88071630062886241302014-01-30T07:02:31.051+02:002014-01-30T07:02:31.051+02:00I agree, Stefani. It is good to give.I agree, Stefani. It is good to give.Kiittäkää Aina ja Kaikestahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264486975627673705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997377041096641755.post-2799446624339110942014-01-30T07:02:03.004+02:002014-01-30T07:02:03.004+02:00That is wonderful to hear, TerryThat is wonderful to hear, TerryKiittäkää Aina ja Kaikestahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264486975627673705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997377041096641755.post-78819412224304707592014-01-30T07:01:43.080+02:002014-01-30T07:01:43.080+02:00Thank you, Melanie. It is a broom but it has a pla...Thank you, Melanie. It is a broom but it has a plastic bag wrapped around so it won't get dirty.Kiittäkää Aina ja Kaikestahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264486975627673705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997377041096641755.post-79334296178960266082014-01-30T07:01:04.187+02:002014-01-30T07:01:04.187+02:00No, it's not. We are humans after all. But I t...No, it's not. We are humans after all. But I think with practice it becomes a little bit easier at least.Kiittäkää Aina ja Kaikestahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264486975627673705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997377041096641755.post-47435832596152807572014-01-29T16:00:30.632+02:002014-01-29T16:00:30.632+02:00Some great food for thought here. Thank you! Some great food for thought here. Thank you! Maddi'sMommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18355507740477719827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997377041096641755.post-22926307848283751992014-01-29T15:51:25.427+02:002014-01-29T15:51:25.427+02:00What a well written post. Such a good message. Th...What a well written post. Such a good message. Thank you for sharing!Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07872116501901944229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997377041096641755.post-12367936632931143332014-01-29T03:40:17.606+02:002014-01-29T03:40:17.606+02:00So many are under the impression that it is for so...So many are under the impression that it is for someone else to help. The reality is that we have so much poverty and need going on in our very own back doors. If only we could reach out beyond ourselves and take that first step. Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08475387585831831877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997377041096641755.post-24109105191682952092014-01-29T03:04:35.927+02:002014-01-29T03:04:35.927+02:00We should definitely help others. Life is full of ...We should definitely help others. Life is full of ups and downs for all of us and I'd like to think that someone would help me should I ever need it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17064704062263823375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997377041096641755.post-40082359289874834542014-01-29T00:48:06.603+02:002014-01-29T00:48:06.603+02:00I do think we should help others. There are times ...I do think we should help others. There are times when we have to make a decision about who to help and who not to- just b/c we each only have limited resources. Shellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06811697675090627618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997377041096641755.post-13568225117248432702014-01-28T22:24:20.047+02:002014-01-28T22:24:20.047+02:00i try my best to respectful to my "neighbors&...i try my best to respectful to my "neighbors" because I can never know what is going on in their life. some people to make it harder on themselves thoughmelindahttp://lookwhatmomfound.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997377041096641755.post-39905404934377058812014-01-28T21:25:19.116+02:002014-01-28T21:25:19.116+02:00It is difficult at times being nice to my "ne...It is difficult at times being nice to my "neighbors" although I do try to be. I know we're supposed to be but it really can be tough. Amanda Lovehttp://www.growingupmadison.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997377041096641755.post-33423452048605018142014-01-28T20:08:02.025+02:002014-01-28T20:08:02.025+02:00There's definitely a lot of hypocrisy in peopl...There's definitely a lot of hypocrisy in people. We should give with a giving heart.Liz Mayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960276167677132860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997377041096641755.post-31031582325329212032014-01-28T19:36:34.318+02:002014-01-28T19:36:34.318+02:00I give to the poor and the needy. However, I am no...I give to the poor and the needy. However, I am not a fan of giving to those who abuse the system. There are people who refuse to work or better themselves who have the means and the ability. It is these I have a problem "supporting." Those who are in need and have not the means or the ability always receive first. I always make it my business to help children because they can't help their situation where some adults can.Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400363857070551929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997377041096641755.post-36223373359939923452014-01-28T16:03:33.527+02:002014-01-28T16:03:33.527+02:00You never know what kind of battle others are faci...You never know what kind of battle others are facing. I'm loving the ecuadorian fedoras those ladies are wearing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11123623913526092139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997377041096641755.post-33253662556817876422014-01-28T07:23:27.090+02:002014-01-28T07:23:27.090+02:00I agree we should help the poor, but I am only giv...I agree we should help the poor, but I am only giving to those that truly need it. Here, there are too many people living off the system who could go out and find a job if they really wanted to. I donate money, clothing and my time to help those in my community who are struggling or have children who would otherwise suffer.Kecia | From Mom's Deskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05968695262501359287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997377041096641755.post-7866445535616900172014-01-28T06:31:12.328+02:002014-01-28T06:31:12.328+02:00So, I think this post is just trying to make us fe...So, I think this post is just trying to make us feel bad. I give, but I don't need to feel bad for not giving to those who really DON'T need it. Say what you will. I do believe that there are MANY MANY in my "neighborhood" who choose to not make the effort and work and provide for themselves. I do not have any desire to support that. I have two brothers, in fact, who are both living off unemployment and tell me they won't take this or that job because they could make more money on unemployement. It's just wrong! There are teenage kids sitting on every corner in my town "begging" for money. Go get a job!! Who cares if that means you're delivering pizzas, I'm not giving you a handout so you can sit there there with your iphone listening to music and begging for cash. So... yeah, I'm biased. I won't help everyone. It's not feasible to. I will help those who genuinely need it. A Mom's Takehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03943039655683652584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997377041096641755.post-1744703482410870972014-01-28T05:51:55.593+02:002014-01-28T05:51:55.593+02:00I have found that others will more easily give to ...I have found that others will more easily give to causes that are farther away, and I don't understand this. I get that EVERYONE less fortunate than you needs help but what about the people that are right next to you that need your help. What if you were one of the ones that needed help and your next door neighbor ignored you? That's why I always try to help anyone who needs it if I can, because I never know when I may need THEIR help :)Cassie Tuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16899760853595105795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997377041096641755.post-22604557191748648892014-01-28T04:57:58.881+02:002014-01-28T04:57:58.881+02:00This was an interesting look at helping the less f...This was an interesting look at helping the less fortunate. Too often people only want to help the less fortunate under special circumstances.James, Davis, and Associates Testhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14681517288695070145noreply@blogger.com