tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8073128441710579047.post3608762956578386031..comments2023-07-05T05:49:45.169-04:00Comments on Sunrise Learning Lab: The Elephant in the RoomThe Sunshine Crewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18192803776942631973noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8073128441710579047.post-36598426747490150962011-09-22T09:47:53.165-04:002011-09-22T09:47:53.165-04:00The only thing I can contribute to this is Amen. V...The only thing I can contribute to this is Amen. Very well written.Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09195840193003854472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8073128441710579047.post-91203739781297018542011-09-21T22:47:15.648-04:002011-09-21T22:47:15.648-04:00Wow, Colleen, thanks for sharing. My youngest ask...Wow, Colleen, thanks for sharing. My youngest asked this year for the first time and I just told her in a nutshell that it was the day that terrorists attacked our country. That was all she wanted to know, nodded and said okay, and went off to play... only to ask the same thing again the next day. I think she was processing it. The olders are much more aware and the Christian radio station talked a lot about it during the week leading up to the anniversary. I just posted a link to a video about the Boatlift if you'd like to see it:<br /><br />http://tinyurl.com/3c4t4at<br /><br />Blessings, BethBamboohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15994594297936498029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8073128441710579047.post-52263907093588403512011-09-20T03:08:00.320-04:002011-09-20T03:08:00.320-04:00Lovely colleen.
PattyLovely colleen.<br />PattyOlives and Pickleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03732833409515576314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8073128441710579047.post-84023036896603217472011-09-13T23:46:30.440-04:002011-09-13T23:46:30.440-04:00"We need to remember The Golden Rule and to r..."We need to remember The Golden Rule and to realize that violence and terrorism are the enemy, not a particular religion."<br /><br />Beautiful Colleen. Simply beautiful. <br /><br />~HoneyHoneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05943559434282639231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8073128441710579047.post-4540613782741671502011-09-09T07:25:16.244-04:002011-09-09T07:25:16.244-04:00My children are young and clueless about 9/11, but...My children are young and clueless about 9/11, but as they get older, I will teach them about it as I continue to train them up to love others and seek peace.<br /><br />I still recall exactly where I was on 9/11, how the day unfolded, etc. <br /><br />Also, my father has been very involved with helping victim families and trying to illuminate some of the wrongs within our own system in order to improve airport security. I will never forget my shock just after learning about what was happening to turn on the tv and find my dad being interviewed. So, began his ten year (plus, really, as he was doing this before 9/11) to improve security.<br /><br />Just the toher day FOX came to his house for 2 hours to interview him. So, 9/11 is always present in my mind.<br /><br />On another note, I traveled on Ship for world Youth just after 9/11 and was soooo encouraged by spending weeks at sea with folks of 10 nationalities and all faiths living, discussing and, most importantly, celebrating our mutual humanity, together. I was particularly moved by the friendships that developed between those from Bahrain and the UAE and we Americans. While many back in the States were learning fear of the Middle East and folks from it, I was increasing my understanding and personal connections,. Then, I was able to bring these stories home to share with my students.<br /><br />Such endeavors are so important, i think, and have affects that are as strong -- even if not as talked about -- as negative experiences and tragedies. Oh, for more every day events that encourage discussion and community. I pray for them!Martiannehttp://traininghappyhearts.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com