tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post3749834384162995920..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Tragedy or Triumph?Lisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-86739458229006086912012-04-24T00:11:36.888-04:002012-04-24T00:11:36.888-04:00Well, I lived on or near air bases for 15 of my 20...Well, I lived on or near air bases for 15 of my 20 military yrs and I can't say how amazed I was at the outcome. It's a miracle plain and simple. <br /><br />And oh, the fear that shot through me when I heard the location! That so many people I know live in the area. I'm so grateful for the outcome. <br /><br />How can anyone doubt there is a God when something like this happens and Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759232889762510956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-77275547372114152222012-04-23T17:20:13.049-04:002012-04-23T17:20:13.049-04:00Yeah, I love a good miracle.Yeah, I love a good miracle.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-14268959305395562062012-04-23T15:41:58.724-04:002012-04-23T15:41:58.724-04:00That's an amazing miracle!
Thanks for passing...That's an amazing miracle!<br /><br />Thanks for passing it along, Dina!DeAnna Julie Dodsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006564626571868446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-90180424055348419772012-04-23T13:43:08.446-04:002012-04-23T13:43:08.446-04:00I forgot to Mention that George is the Patron Sain...I forgot to Mention that George is the Patron Saint of England (and a few other countries) as well as of Soldiers which is why the flag is his emblem of the Red cross on the White background. <br /><br /> thers is a Medieval tradition about St George slaying a dragon and rescuing the cumpolsory beasutiful princess, so parades involving people dressing up as knights and Dragons have always been Annanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-81033355975627057492012-04-23T13:40:29.178-04:002012-04-23T13:40:29.178-04:00Susanne, a few people went to the hospital with in...Susanne, a few people went to the hospital with injuries, including the pilots, but yes, amazing.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-46382508496835812352012-04-23T13:08:09.119-04:002012-04-23T13:08:09.119-04:00You're so right, Dina. It was a horrific tragi...You're so right, Dina. It was a horrific tragic attack, and truly could have been on a far greater scale.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-64211901400514695332012-04-23T13:00:20.535-04:002012-04-23T13:00:20.535-04:00What a praise that no one was hurt! Amazing story....What a praise that no one was hurt! Amazing story.Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-47481052834516070802012-04-23T11:39:46.000-04:002012-04-23T11:39:46.000-04:00That's a good one, Suzie.
You know, I was al...That's a good one, Suzie. <br /><br />You know, I was also thinking about 9-11. Although thousands of people died, and there's no doubt that was tragic, it really should have been tens of thousands.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-15964061189317272192012-04-23T11:31:51.750-04:002012-04-23T11:31:51.750-04:00Amen that no one was killed. I also live near a mi...Amen that no one was killed. I also live near a military base and used to work at the military hospital and my brother-in-law is an instructor for F-18s. Even though it happened across the country from me, our community felt the fear and hopefulness and said many prayers, too.<br /><br />Tragedy to triumph: a few years ago one of our planes crashed in the Olympic National Forest. The pilots were Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-8719829716510153102012-04-23T08:58:32.634-04:002012-04-23T08:58:32.634-04:00That's true, Deb. There seems to be some issue...That's true, Deb. There seems to be some issues with families having places to stay and the Navy helping them out right now. Hopefully that will all be straightened out soon.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-43376633784693888932012-04-23T08:22:24.698-04:002012-04-23T08:22:24.698-04:00i can't think of any other tragedies turned tr...i can't think of any other tragedies turned triumphant other than this one right now. i live about 2 miles from the Base where the jet took off from. i'm very familiar with those jets since the other set of runways at the base send said jets right over our neighborhood. jets so low i could see their heads...<br /><br />hubby and son were napping at the time of the jet crash. i was just DebHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-38297087938746937842012-04-23T07:41:08.904-04:002012-04-23T07:41:08.904-04:00Anna, I confess I've never heard of it either....Anna, I confess I've never heard of it either. I'll have to look into it.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-57103439086950800802012-04-23T07:40:36.353-04:002012-04-23T07:40:36.353-04:00You know, Deb, usually the kids don't have sch...You know, Deb, usually the kids don't have school off for Good Friday, but they doubled it as an end of the term teacher work day this year.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-54178766616985426782012-04-23T07:00:59.338-04:002012-04-23T07:00:59.338-04:00Good Morning ladies!
Hi Anna, Is there any tradit...Good Morning ladies!<br /><br />Hi Anna, Is there any traditional celebrations associated with the day? It hasn't seemed to make its way to the US and even the name Geroge is practically off the list, though it was quite popular at one time.<br /><br />Dina, that is such an amazing story. I remember the day quite well, but I am still surprised at what an amazing end it had.--and I hadn'tDebra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-90517356755948479932012-04-23T04:10:02.961-04:002012-04-23T04:10:02.961-04:00I know this has no relevance to the post at all, b...I know this has no relevance to the post at all, but here's wishing all you good folks on this blog a Happy St George's Day! <br /><br />I know some people associate St George with the Crusades but he goes back to centuries before that, and really represents courage, honour, sacrifice and chivalry.Annanoreply@blogger.com