Comments - Black history month, “what’s that have to do with me?” - GoHaynesvilleShale.com2024-03-29T09:47:33Zhttps://gohaynesvilleshale.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=2117179%3ABlogPost%3A464538&xn_auth=noYou won't say that once you t…tag:gohaynesvilleshale.com,2009-02-27:2117179:Comment:4829992009-02-27T06:33:22.874ZCathaushttps://gohaynesvilleshale.com/profile/Cathaus
You won't say that once you taste it!!!
You won't say that once you taste it!!! Yum!tag:gohaynesvilleshale.com,2009-02-27:2117179:Comment:4829202009-02-27T05:45:12.070ZBobi Carr ("parker")https://gohaynesvilleshale.com/profile/Bobi_Carr
Yum!
Yum! What's not to love? I'll brin…tag:gohaynesvilleshale.com,2009-02-27:2117179:Comment:4828842009-02-27T05:26:35.407ZCathaushttps://gohaynesvilleshale.com/profile/Cathaus
What's not to love? I'll bring my famous potato salad and mint tea!!!!
What's not to love? I'll bring my famous potato salad and mint tea!!!! Cathaus,
I'm glad you love m…tag:gohaynesvilleshale.com,2009-02-27:2117179:Comment:4828642009-02-27T05:13:56.488ZBobi Carr ("parker")https://gohaynesvilleshale.com/profile/Bobi_Carr
Cathaus,<br />
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I'm glad you love my cousing Cannie as much as I do. We'll even invite you to our family reunion.
Cathaus,<br />
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I'm glad you love my cousing Cannie as much as I do. We'll even invite you to our family reunion. Cannie--I won't pretend to kn…tag:gohaynesvilleshale.com,2009-02-27:2117179:Comment:4828292009-02-27T04:50:32.147ZCathaushttps://gohaynesvilleshale.com/profile/Cathaus
Cannie--I won't pretend to know what you have endured through the years. I have always been able to "blend in ". No outstanding characteristics that make me noticeable or stand out in a crowd. I have never been singled out because of my skin color as you have. If saying I am sorry could undo your hurt I would say it a thousand times over. I don't understand how we can claim to be Christians and then hate another person for their skin color. Hatred is based on ignorance. Yes, I said ignorance. I…
Cannie--I won't pretend to know what you have endured through the years. I have always been able to "blend in ". No outstanding characteristics that make me noticeable or stand out in a crowd. I have never been singled out because of my skin color as you have. If saying I am sorry could undo your hurt I would say it a thousand times over. I don't understand how we can claim to be Christians and then hate another person for their skin color. Hatred is based on ignorance. Yes, I said ignorance. I know many highly educated people that are ignorant. I hear people say they are color blind, seeing neither white nor black. I do see color. I see the color of a heart. The human heart is either black with hatred or pure white with love. There can be nothing in between. The most kind and loving woman that I have ever been privileged to know is Mrs. Norma Dell Stewart. She and I don't share the same skin color, but we do share a pure love and devotion to each other. I know without a doubt that she would do anything for me and I would do nothing less for her. She is a woman of great wisdom and greater love. She has endured so much in her life but the joy that shows on her beautiful face is a reflection of her love of the Lord. If anyone had a reason to hate, it would be Mrs. Norma. She chooses to love and in return she is loved by every person that she comes in contact with. I get the feeling that you have a lot of that in you. Please don't let some of these bufoons make you feel less than. You are just as God created you. You are made in His image. I laugh sometimes thinking how funny it would be when and if some of these bigots make it to heaven only to find that God has dark skin! What would they say then? Would they want to stay? If their child needs an organ transplant, would they turn down a black childs organ? Some would probably refuse to accept it.<br />
Come home Cannie. Bring your family and join our families. You will be loved! WOW! I am touched! Some peopl…tag:gohaynesvilleshale.com,2009-02-27:2117179:Comment:4827362009-02-27T04:09:29.577ZBig Daddy, bcnrhttps://gohaynesvilleshale.com/profile/Cannie
WOW! I am touched! Some people really do get it. I thank you all for your posts and especially to you Parker. You have a way of really reaching out and touching people. It is truly a gift. Race relations are indeed better, but we still have a long way to go. I learned years ago to forgive, but I find impossible to forget. The displays of racism I have witnessed and been a victim to over the years still eat at me but I try to not let them cloud my life. Parker, perhaps I can elaborate in a…
WOW! I am touched! Some people really do get it. I thank you all for your posts and especially to you Parker. You have a way of really reaching out and touching people. It is truly a gift. Race relations are indeed better, but we still have a long way to go. I learned years ago to forgive, but I find impossible to forget. The displays of racism I have witnessed and been a victim to over the years still eat at me but I try to not let them cloud my life. Parker, perhaps I can elaborate in a couple of weeks when we "come home". Thank you all and God Bless. C Parker - Indeed, it does take…tag:gohaynesvilleshale.com,2009-02-23:2117179:Comment:4712472009-02-23T03:21:23.737Zsesporthttps://gohaynesvilleshale.com/profile/sesportperson
Parker - Indeed, it does take a special kind of person to deflect injustices done to them and resist turning it against someone else. Some of the most inspirational work I have ever read was that of Maya Angelou. From the time she was a small girl, it seems injustices were attracted to her as if she were a magnet. One of her first works, <u><i>I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings</i></u>, shows the promise that her voice has become today through writing.<br />
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While we celebrate the achievements of one…
Parker - Indeed, it does take a special kind of person to deflect injustices done to them and resist turning it against someone else. Some of the most inspirational work I have ever read was that of Maya Angelou. From the time she was a small girl, it seems injustices were attracted to her as if she were a magnet. One of her first works, <u><i>I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings</i></u>, shows the promise that her voice has become today through writing.<br />
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While we celebrate the achievements of one culture during Black History Month, maybe it should be taken more generally as a reminder to celebrate all cultures and recognize their achievements. Our country is the great Melting Pot, and we have benefitted enormously from it.<br />
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Good post. sesport :0) I am so thankful for parents…tag:gohaynesvilleshale.com,2009-02-20:2117179:Comment:4662612009-02-20T21:35:20.022ZCathaushttps://gohaynesvilleshale.com/profile/Cathaus
I am so thankful for parents that taught me that I was no better than anyone and no one was better than me. Just as we have no control over our sex, we have no control over our skin color. What we can control is our hate-filled hearts. Hate comes in all colors and sizes. How can we choose to love only those that look like us, think like us, vote like us and live like us? Hatred is a choice that we consciously make, and even worse, what we sometimes perpetrate in our children. The world has too…
I am so thankful for parents that taught me that I was no better than anyone and no one was better than me. Just as we have no control over our sex, we have no control over our skin color. What we can control is our hate-filled hearts. Hate comes in all colors and sizes. How can we choose to love only those that look like us, think like us, vote like us and live like us? Hatred is a choice that we consciously make, and even worse, what we sometimes perpetrate in our children. The world has too many haters. What we can really use are more lovers! Well said Parker. And what a…tag:gohaynesvilleshale.com,2009-02-20:2117179:Comment:4645462009-02-20T07:04:12.713ZSarahhttps://gohaynesvilleshale.com/profile/Sarah18
Well said Parker. And what a wonderful and gracious person this waitress you were priviliged to have met is.<br />
They say forgiving someone doesn't mean you are saying the person was right...it just makes you free. (from the hate and anger that this customer unfortunately dumped out). Great post. :)
Well said Parker. And what a wonderful and gracious person this waitress you were priviliged to have met is.<br />
They say forgiving someone doesn't mean you are saying the person was right...it just makes you free. (from the hate and anger that this customer unfortunately dumped out). Great post. :)