tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6773022913655348620.post1164477267799683924..comments2023-06-02T07:54:29.554-07:00Comments on Short-lived Obsessions: This isn't my usual thing.Lisa Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08383948597476965153noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6773022913655348620.post-7537252538352916402011-09-15T10:08:17.811-07:002011-09-15T10:08:17.811-07:00There are two significantly different concepts whi...There are two significantly different concepts which get sloppily clumped under the one word 'forgiveness,' which contributes greatly to the confusion. One concept involves walking away, the other involves repair of relationship.<br /> I think 'repair of relationship' is both more what forgiveness is supposed to be about, and the one people accidentally half-forget. Forgiveness as part of repairing a relationship is predicated on the wrongdoer *REPENTING* and seeking forgiveness, desiring repair of the relationship. Without such repentance and desire for a repaired relationship by the wrongdoer, the question of 'forgiveness' is a non-starter. Don't sweat it. I don't see Al Qaida issuing an apology any time soon.<br /> Forgiveness also refers to walking away from being ruled and controlled by the memory of the hurt. In repair-of-relationship scenarios, it's part of what happens to allow the relationship to go forward.<br /> Yes, learn to walk away from being ruled, controlled by the memory and the pain. But I wish we'd find a distinct word for this part of the process when there's no repentance in sight and it's therefore not part of relationship repair.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6773022913655348620.post-10151173239196937672011-09-14T19:09:23.513-07:002011-09-14T19:09:23.513-07:00I haven't forgotten the paralyzing grief and s...I haven't forgotten the paralyzing grief and sadness I felt on that day, as well as fear that seemed to ache all the way to the bone. I actually took pains to avoid television coverage of 9/11, purely because I wasn't sure how well I would do re-living that emotional state. I like that you are strong enough to post about it, and that the post is a true message with no simple conclusions. And I also appreciate the comment from your friend out in the armed forces, giving us perspective for what it was like to be part of the military on that horrible day. <br />In some ways, September 11th, 2001 feels like yesterday, and probably always will.roverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554128177944392028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6773022913655348620.post-12993115402378364242011-09-14T05:06:50.809-07:002011-09-14T05:06:50.809-07:00It was and truly still is an awful day, and I can&...It was and truly still is an awful day, and I can't forgive. I won't forgive. Does that make me unChristian? I suppose. But there it is.<br /><br />(*)>birdwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03430027415614308875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6773022913655348620.post-62707054679487831952011-09-12T17:14:46.543-07:002011-09-12T17:14:46.543-07:00Well done, Lisa.
I read something the other day...Well done, Lisa. <br /><br />I read something the other day that called this terrible thing our generations Pearl Harbor. It took our innocence and left us shocked. <br /><br />What happened was terrible (Norway's terrible crises, too) and unforgivable. To attack innocents leaves me with words I can't use on this response. <br /><br />Mere thanks to those who have lost their lives protecting this nation (and others that don't tolerate terrorism) aren't enough but that is all I can give. My heartfelt thanks, my empathy, my hope that one day it will be unneeded. Will that day happen? I hope yet I think that might never happen. <br /><br />Never forget so that it might never happen again. <br /><br /><br />K.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6773022913655348620.post-72969546029105504722011-09-12T14:42:13.548-07:002011-09-12T14:42:13.548-07:00Let me tell you and your readers a little story.
...Let me tell you and your readers a little story.<br /><br />This particular story starts in the afternoon of september 11 2001.<br />A Footie game were going on on our regimental pitch..<br />The pitch is badly kept and more gravel then grass.<br />The game were in it´s later stages and the tackles and force of the game were ever increasing.<br />Rough men not used to loosing, at anything.<br />Suddenly, in the midst of the climax of the game mobilephones beside the field started ringing..<br />Not one, not two..ALL of them.<br />The game stopped in a heartbeat.<br />People stood around breathing heavy for a second before all went for their phones.<br />At the same time an officer leaned out a wondow at logement three and yelled. Group recall, get in here NOW!<br /><br />Everyone sorted their stuff and started up the path towards the dayroom.<br />Inside the TV were showing the pictures everyone saw that day..<br />It became dead quiet in the room.<br />None of the usual bantering.. I looked to my right and met the eyes of Lt Thomas Bergqvist.<br />Rocksteady he looked me in the eyes and said in a low voice.<br />Someone is going to pay for this..<br /><br />That night I wore my camouflage uniform and cam cream on my face in the forrests on Djurgården in central Stockholm.<br />Missionntemplate:<br />Secure the US embassy against any and all attackers.<br />Deadly force authorized as per ROE set 2.<br /><br />Almost exactly one year later we deployed on Operation Snövind. (Operation snowwind)<br />At one of our bases we shared compound and job description with one of the US SMU,s.<br /><br />During this deployment we lost two men.<br />Lt Jesper Lindblom and Lt Thomas Bergqvist.<br /><br />Jesper left behind his parents.<br />Thomas left behind his parents, his wife and his one year old daughter.<br /><br />The moment people stops talking about this war it is unwinnable and these men sacrificed for nothing.<br /><br />Posts like these keeps the memories of these men alive. Thank you Lisa.<br /><br />//M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com