tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post1476423542743556426..comments2024-03-14T05:57:19.066-07:00Comments on Pure and Simple: A GOOD SAMARITAN THINKS TWICEDebrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-44840530902959531002011-12-09T19:32:50.783-08:002011-12-09T19:32:50.783-08:00Corinne, I'm more blessed by you!
I felt so ...Corinne, I'm more blessed by you! <br />I felt so sad when you went away a few weeks ago :-( Now you're back and I'm smiling again ;-)Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-20826748010604099462011-12-08T06:21:32.441-08:002011-12-08T06:21:32.441-08:00Here's just another reason why I love and admi...Here's just another reason why I love and admire you so much, Debra. You're my hero. ♥Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00127426375705808776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-78780162622400211652011-12-07T14:57:21.706-08:002011-12-07T14:57:21.706-08:00Megan, I do remember telling you that story on you...Megan, I do remember telling you that story on your front porch. Wouldn't a good story collection be called, Front Porch Stories? No telling how many we've shared!Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-90645534056556150892011-12-07T14:55:53.644-08:002011-12-07T14:55:53.644-08:00Serena – Instinct to help others is divine.
The ...Serena – Instinct to help others is divine. <br />The spiritual journey is the unlearning of fear<br />And the acceptance of love into our hearts.<br />~ Marianne Williamson<br />There is the instinct of fear also, and sometimes it’s given for our protection. I guess we always just take it on a case by case basis, and learn to be led.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-12221464472501531752011-12-07T11:04:56.955-08:002011-12-07T11:04:56.955-08:00I love that I got to hear this story first hand on...I love that I got to hear this story first hand on my porch! You are a gem!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-75168866497935434442011-12-01T19:17:27.581-08:002011-12-01T19:17:27.581-08:00You've asked a very tough question. I grew up...You've asked a very tough question. I grew up a little girly an a lot tom-boy. I have great defensive/fighting skills - however, that doesn't make me invincible. While I have gone out of my way to help people (such as offering a ride to a couple walking on the side of the freeway with their baby) - in this situation, however, I'm not entirely sure what I would have done. My instinct is more often than not to help (I'm the kind of person who offers to load an elderly person's car at the grocery store - and other "good deed" type things)... but in this situation the thought of "could this be a trap?" would probably have gotten the better of me. Perhaps I would have stopped but locked the doors and only rolled down the window a little to inquire - it's really hard to say!Serena Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05411156406585725029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-33999569988498932392011-11-27T13:40:43.071-08:002011-11-27T13:40:43.071-08:00Jessica – you have an adventurous spirit. Nothing...Jessica – you have an adventurous spirit. Nothing wimpy about you. So you’d have stopped too, no doubt. Many things that come our way are tests, and this was just one of these tests, I see now. Sometimes I wonder, if I hadn’t stopped, would the scene of the girl trying to flag me down have always haunted me? Would I see her in nightmares? Because that girl could have been me or you.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-16713498826713480492011-11-27T04:47:25.664-08:002011-11-27T04:47:25.664-08:00That girl was undoubtedly very grateful that you c...That girl was undoubtedly very grateful that you crossed your comfort zones and went back to help her. So many of us just pass by those that need our help....what a blessing that you seized hold of the courage within you...I pray that if ever I am in such a situation that I would do the same. Most of us say that we would, or would like to, but when or if the time comes our true selves, whether heroic or whimpy, comes out. <br /><br />This was a stirring post! :)Jessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-74731364504920705582011-11-23T17:41:43.180-08:002011-11-23T17:41:43.180-08:00Kristen – Yeah, this was a wild experience, one I’...Kristen – Yeah, this was a wild experience, one I’ll never forget. It’s not my rule to ever pick up strangers either. EVER. And yet, I think how I’d have felt if I’d been that girl. Grateful I’ve never been in a position to know. Really, none of us ever prepare for such a circumstance, do we?Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-68657982284926570332011-11-23T12:42:58.956-08:002011-11-23T12:42:58.956-08:00Debra, this is a WILD story! You have some courage...Debra, this is a WILD story! You have some courage, girl - especially the way you handled yourself near the end. I'm not sure I've experienced anything quite like this... As a rule, I don't pick up strangers in my car, but have also never encountered a situation like this and not sure what I would have done in your shoes! I'm happy to hear that the story ended well - both for you and the woman you helped.the spirit that moves mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14163312615436628661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-51123834321728100422011-11-23T10:41:54.465-08:002011-11-23T10:41:54.465-08:00Kriti – super woman? Don’t I wish!
But standing...Kriti – super woman? Don’t I wish! <br />But standing up against seniors like that would qualify ;-) <br />You must have been that girl’s hero!Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-39693979418149587772011-11-23T06:29:19.491-08:002011-11-23T06:29:19.491-08:00Wow Debra - you are a super-woman! I have never do...Wow Debra - you are a super-woman! I have never done anything close to that ever. The extent of my feat was when I stood up against seniors ragging a not so smart batch-mate in college. I told them off, clutched the girl's hand and walked away. No one tried to stop us. But you are fabulous my friend...Kritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06827714509776261027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-52865680197381290462011-11-21T20:21:13.374-08:002011-11-21T20:21:13.374-08:00Kelli - I appreciate your words. Hope you and your...Kelli - I appreciate your words. Hope you and yours have a Happy Thanksgiving!Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-82942930838666066182011-11-21T18:17:45.859-08:002011-11-21T18:17:45.859-08:00WOW what an amazing story! Glad everything turned ...WOW what an amazing story! Glad everything turned out ok!:)Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10062849571258294422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-18073445347897095962011-11-20T19:54:54.280-08:002011-11-20T19:54:54.280-08:00Bella – Well there you go! A good Samaritan came t...Bella – Well there you go! A good Samaritan came to your (and your father’s) rescue! You’re so right: it IS rare to run across such kind strangers these days. I can’t imagine what kind of cold heart wouldn’t have stopped to lend a helping hand to you dear Bella. Your sweet countenance would even melt Charles Manson’s or the Boston strangler’s heart!Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-7129301937759381212011-11-20T19:06:44.343-08:002011-11-20T19:06:44.343-08:00Debra, you are an incredible human being for havin...Debra, you are an incredible human being for having exhibited such courage and determination in this kind of situation. I know you were able to do so with God by your side, but even then it takes great bravery to put fear aside and help a stranger in need. I wish I had a story to tell but alas, I have not found myself in the position to help someone in such tragic circumstances. I did however, find myself desperately in need of a good samaritan about two and a half years ago. I had gone to the dialysis center to pick up daddy and he was in a wheelchair by this point. He was able to wobble out of his chair but just as he was going to get in the car, he started to feel dizzy and slumped. I did all I could to hold him up but felt him slipping to the ground. A man walking by the center heard my screams and rushed to help. Singlehandedly, he picked daddy up and placed him in the car. He then waited with him while I went back in the center to get assistance. I don't know what I would have done without that man's help. The nurses in the center didn't hear a thing. As I expressed my gratitude, the man stopped me and said, "Please, no need to thank me. I'm glad I could be of service." It's so rarely we come across such selfless people in life. I'm just glad God was watching out for us that day and that He sent help in the form of a good samaritan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-52193322580175123972011-11-20T18:33:22.372-08:002011-11-20T18:33:22.372-08:00J.S. Brooks –and the rest of the story? What is t...J.S. Brooks –and the rest of the story? What is this, a cliffhanger? ;-) Anyway, I'm glad you stopped too.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-36514981382322546352011-11-20T14:59:03.133-08:002011-11-20T14:59:03.133-08:00It was early morning on a county bypass road. The ...It was early morning on a county bypass road. The car in front of me doesn't make the turn and slams into the guardrail at 50+ mph. I stopped to help. It was an experience I'll never forget. <br />Very impressed with your Good Samaritan story. Very glad you stopped.J.S. Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931065068108567109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-64973747026474349272011-11-20T14:51:07.113-08:002011-11-20T14:51:07.113-08:00Lynne - I like what Marianne Williamson said,
“Th...Lynne - I like what Marianne Williamson said, <br />“The spiritual journey is the unlearning of fear and the acceptance of love into our hearts.” <br />In my case that day, compassion did overcome fear. <br />We can all be inspired by our heroes. Think of Corrie Ten Boom’s story. She, her father, and her sister Betsy are my heroes. <br />Who are your heroes Lynne?Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-155568648404461042011-11-20T13:26:01.012-08:002011-11-20T13:26:01.012-08:00What a scary story and it begs the question we all...What a scary story and it begs the question we all ask when we learn of someone who is a hero, an angel during a crisis... Would I be able to do that? I can't answer it honestly because I've not been in a position to test it. Although there is potential danger everywhere, sometimes our fear is overcome by our human compassion. I know at least one person who is grateful for your actions that day... and you can answer honestly, "Yes I would help someone in need without thinking of my own needs/safety" Great post!Lynne Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02788918458763274157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-23761353699560487862011-11-19T18:07:56.736-08:002011-11-19T18:07:56.736-08:00Jodi - I don't recall ever saying that I knew ...Jodi - I don't recall ever saying that I knew I was at risk. I just told the story as it happened, and conveyed how I felt at the time. <br />How do we ever know we're at risk? We don't. But, thankfully, I do know that God has my back.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-48179198028443724842011-11-19T06:44:44.653-08:002011-11-19T06:44:44.653-08:00I found myself wondering, how did you know you wer...I found myself wondering, how did you know you were at risk? How do we ever know we are at risk? Who has your back? :)<br />Jodi AmanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-70346120487872731942011-11-18T21:45:23.291-08:002011-11-18T21:45:23.291-08:00@ Sulekkha - I'll be waiting expectantly... ...@ Sulekkha - I'll be waiting expectantly... <br /><br />@ Shreya - Thank you ;-)Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-11516719651889681632011-11-18T02:49:53.204-08:002011-11-18T02:49:53.204-08:00This is the nice one, enjoyed this post. Great rea...This is the nice one, enjoyed this post. Great read. God bless :) xxShreyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16772074173747864342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-530488006458720092011-11-18T00:37:30.183-08:002011-11-18T00:37:30.183-08:00@Debra, Thank you for your lovely suggestion, I wi...@Debra, Thank you for your lovely suggestion, I will definitely write a memory of my dad and share with you and all the other writer friends.Your words helped a lot, bless you.sulekkhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06022718430683943561noreply@blogger.com