David,, Went to EfM class this evening and a lady in the class came in with a gift for me. It was a frame for the photo that was of you and the kids from our last visit! Elaine sends her love. I'm at the house and it is like 0100, guess. I'm having a bit of difficulty getting unwound enough to go to sleep. That and I have something on my mind. Yes, it is you! You just do IT for me Sexy. What can I say? ♥♥♥♥ Yours always, HMBS&S Forever and always, Your Zahra (hugs)♥♥♥♥❇❇❇
Hey Rob, Thanks for the reply. I felt strange asking about the crime, since it's probably the last thing you want to discuss (and especially since I saw your response to someone else, saying as much). But it was something I needed to understand, I guess. As I mentioned before, I had a good friend who lived in that apartment complex, so I was always up there at the time of the incident, so it just had a big impression on me. Hey, did I see that your birthday was November 30? If so, best wishes. One benefit...you're supposed to get wiser as you age. I'm a little confused when you talk about your daughter. You said she has no relationship with her mother. Wasn't Justine her mother, or am I wrong? As far as your question ( what changes the essence of a man), my answer would be empathy. Empathy is the ability to identify with others. When you read about the Ted Bundys and Jeffrey Dahmers of the world, they never viewed their victims as real people, just objects. If you can understand why people (even those you dislike) do the things they do, it changes you. There are some people where I work who drive me nuts, but lately I've tried to understand what they deal with outside of the job, and it has changed the way I deal with them, especially one nearly-suicidal co-worker. I was never that close with my sister, but since her husband died, I've tried to be more understanding and supportive, since she has hardly anyone else for support. It's a lot like the situation you described where you deal with gang members one way, but see them differently when working out with them at the gym. You asked about the dog. I got him about a year-and-a-half ago from the SPCA. He was a yellow Lab, but was severely under-fed and bruise marks everywhere. I think he was seriously abused. He's a whole new happy, healthy (spoiled) dog now. Hey, I guess I changed his essence, too! Anyway, keep the faith, buddy...I know this time of year has to be a little rough. Take care, Bill B.
Thanks for writing! I worked on the transcription for your post. I did not have the opportunity to complete the transcription tonight, but hope to do so tomorrow.
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Went to EfM class this evening and a lady in the class came in with a gift for me. It was a frame for the photo that was of you and the kids from our last visit! Elaine sends her love. I'm at the house and it is like 0100, guess. I'm having a bit of difficulty getting unwound enough to go to sleep. That and I have something on my mind. Yes, it is you! You just do IT for me Sexy. What can I say? ♥♥♥♥
Yours always,
HMBS&S
Forever and always,
Your Zahra
(hugs)♥♥♥♥❇❇❇
Thanks for the reply. I felt strange asking about the crime, since it's probably the last thing you want to discuss (and especially since I saw your response to someone else, saying as much). But it was something I needed to understand, I guess. As I mentioned before, I had a good friend who lived in that apartment complex, so I was always up there at the time of the incident, so it just had a big impression on me.
Hey, did I see that your birthday was November 30? If so, best wishes. One benefit...you're supposed to get wiser as you age.
I'm a little confused when you talk about your daughter. You said she has no relationship with her mother. Wasn't Justine her mother, or am I wrong?
As far as your question ( what changes the essence of a man), my answer would be empathy. Empathy is the ability to identify with others. When you read about the Ted Bundys and Jeffrey Dahmers of the world, they never viewed their victims as real people, just objects. If you can understand why people (even those you dislike) do the things they do, it changes you. There are some people where I work who drive me nuts, but lately I've tried to understand what they deal with outside of the job, and it has changed the way I deal with them, especially one nearly-suicidal co-worker. I was never that close with my sister, but since her husband died, I've tried to be more understanding and supportive, since she has hardly anyone else for support. It's a lot like the situation you described where you deal with gang members one way, but see them differently when working out with them at the gym.
You asked about the dog. I got him about a year-and-a-half ago from the SPCA. He was a yellow Lab, but was severely under-fed and bruise marks everywhere. I think he was seriously abused. He's a whole new happy, healthy (spoiled) dog now. Hey, I guess I changed his essence, too!
Anyway, keep the faith, buddy...I know this time of year has to be a little rough.
Take care, Bill B.