tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008503505414285765.post4283584509658594344..comments2023-07-01T05:57:07.467-07:00Comments on Calling the Shots: Courage in StoriesBeth L. Gainerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08780737397716824019noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008503505414285765.post-25550535652448085122009-03-28T14:10:00.000-07:002009-03-28T14:10:00.000-07:00Beautifully put, Jeannie. You said it so eloquentl...Beautifully put, Jeannie. You said it so eloquently. You are a courageous, wonderful person whom I'm privileged to know. Your candor, perspective, and ability to love deeply despite the harshness of life are so refreshing in a world where cynicism can so easily take over.Beth L. Gainerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08780737397716824019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008503505414285765.post-33699343033392824362009-03-28T08:32:00.000-07:002009-03-28T08:32:00.000-07:00It's so true about cancer being "a gift. One you d...It's so true about cancer being "a gift. One you don't want, but nonetheless, a gift." (Yes, my English teaching friend, I know this was probably not accurately quoted, but I'm too lazy to scroll up and fact check.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I feel the same way about the sexual abuse I endured and the years of hardship and separation from my mother. These unwanted gifts shaped me into who I am and allows me to love people in a way I might not otherwise. <BR/><BR/>The ability to show mercy on others and forgive is a powerful gift. I would not change my past because I love the woman it made me to be. My past belongs to God and I'm so grateful that He was able to turn the ugliness of my life into something beautiful and pure.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11820943537391165477noreply@blogger.com