Comments on: Do It Anyway

By: nina

nina — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 04:46:42 +0000

I talk about this alot with my children. I always say maybe that person has a very sad life, maybe they just found out someone they loved passed away, or that they just got bad news from a doctor. You are right, never stop smiling. And AM you know those snobby women DO NOT HAVE the wonderful group of intelligent, witty, genuine bloggy friends like you do!!! Yeah to us!!!

By: abogada

abogada — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 16:00:16 +0000

That is one of my favorites. Thank you for reminding me.

By: Sheila

Sheila — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 13:33:32 +0000

Thanks for the positive reminder that one person does make a difference.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 01:41:00 +0000

Gosh, I needed to read that list today…

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 23:48:25 +0000

I’ve been reading(lurking) and enjoying your blog and your outlook on life for a few weeks now. I only want to smile and wave and make eye contact with you.

By: Mommy Dearest

Mommy Dearest — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 20:14:33 +0000

Those are truly words to live by, although the lessons are sometimes difficult. I’m sorry your little Sean had to experience that; he’s quite fortunate to have you by his side.

By: Linda

Linda — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 19:23:02 +0000

I’m glad that God’s blessings run counter to all of those. I’m so sad that little boys must learn so early that life can be rather hurtful sometimes. It hurts my heart to think of his little spirit being crushed like that.
Fortunately he has a mommy who surrounds him with love.

By: Nutmeg

Nutmeg — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 18:57:50 +0000

Girl, if I passed you in the street and you smiled at me, I’d throw my arms around you and smother you with kisses! A mother my age with a toddler? And a sense of humor? Lord, my prayers are answered!

By: Robbin

Robbin — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 18:49:27 +0000

Thanks for posting this. It had far, far more substance than anything I could say today, so I just linked to it.

I travel regularly for my work. And I rarely get poor service. I have found a little pleasantry is often unexpected (sadly), and highly effective.

By: Tracey

Tracey — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 18:39:57 +0000

I am so glad you posted this. My friend Robbin (My Level of Awareness) directed her readers here. She wanted us to see how astute your post is, and, as usual, she is so right.

I am so sorry that little Sean had to go through the same thing we adults do. It’s not fair that people help our kids lose their innocent and trusting natures so early. But you were awesome in telling him to smile anyway. My mother always gave me that advice, and it has served me well over the years. I smile, and I still get hurt when it is not returned, or when it is mocked. But I also revel in how glorious it is when someone DOES return the smile. It just makes life worthwhile.

And thank you for the list of Paradoxical Commandments. It’s nice to hear someone else say the things your heart shouts as true.

You have a nice day, Antique Mommy. D