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JanesOpinion,
Thanks for reading and the comment. I'm glad you enjoyed reading my post. People need to be more aware of those children and the thousands more like them. People need to realize that they need love and caring just as much as all other children do. More, actually. They crave a normal, loving home and loving attention.
posted by
RAME
on October 2, 2005 at 11:32 AM
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Fantastic post!!! Thanks so much for sharing about these children.
posted by
JanesOpinion
on October 2, 2005 at 7:03 AM
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Prisondiary,
Thanks for reading and commenting. I've called and left messages but still have yet to hear anything about people needing to be housed in my house. Maybe they have them all already taken care of and don't need to use my home. Whatever, when Rita hits, they may need more people to open their homes. I'll be there.
posted by
RAME
on September 22, 2005 at 9:17 AM
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A touching tale that one, hope people do see what they are upto. You are really great in that you decided to make them a part of your home.
Charity begins at home they say...
posted by
prisondairy
on September 22, 2005 at 12:29 AM
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FactorFiction,
Thanks for the comment. I think there may be a lot more people like me who'd like to know what they could do. They don't always know about some organizations they can get involved with. I never knew Marillac existed until my daughter started working for them. Sometimes it is easy to think they'd like to get involved but something always seems to have to be done first and then, before they know it, they've forgotten about it. If the opportunity to help comes to them, they are much more likely to do it. Basically, most of the people in this country have good hearts and want to give as is evidenced by the outpouring of help for the hurricane refugees. I do wish, though, that the people who aren't like that would realize what they are missing out on. Thanks again for reading and commenting.
posted by
RAME
on September 16, 2005 at 11:54 AM
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RAME
This is wonderful. The world needs more people like you
posted by
FactorFiction
on September 15, 2005 at 4:51 PM
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Avant,
thanks for your comment. I think you are right about people being afraid to do something. If people would just realize how much more you get back than you gave, there would be a lot more giving in this world.
posted by
RAME
on September 15, 2005 at 12:03 PM
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Justsouno,
Thank YOU for reading and commenting. Any time you have commented on my posts, I have been impressed with your kindness and your own talent for saying a lot in a few words.
posted by
RAME
on September 15, 2005 at 12:01 PM
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Ainsley,
I can't tell you how excited I am at all the things you said. You are such a talented writer and I admire you and for you to praise my work just really impresses me. Thanks for all you do.
posted by
RAME
on September 15, 2005 at 11:59 AM
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Caleb's,
Thanks for what you said. What I did for those kids was nothing compared to what they did for me. No one can realize how rewarding it is to do for others and not expect anything in return. In fact, I think I'll write a blog on that one.
Thanks for reading and for your comments. Always appreciated.
posted by
RAME
on September 15, 2005 at 11:56 AM
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Thanks, Tapsel
I appreciate your comments. It's harder not to care in my opinion. I can tell you, too, are a very caring person. You seem so gentle and unruffled. Your blogs are always soothing to read and they bring me joy and peace. Thanks.
posted by
RAME
on September 15, 2005 at 11:51 AM
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RAME, Thank you for this post. Thank you for giving it in such detail. Thank you for caring so much.
posted by
TAPS.
on September 14, 2005 at 6:48 PM
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You challenged me!
You did some wonderful things for those kids!
posted by
calebs_blogger
on September 14, 2005 at 5:51 PM
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Thanks rame for posting this. Thanks AJ for linking to it. Oh my God!
posted by
Justi
on September 14, 2005 at 4:45 PM
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RAME
they are afraid of giving of themselves. what we think we'll lose and what is gained are two very different outcomes, but it is the difference in being afraid and being courageous. great post.
posted by
avant-garde
on September 14, 2005 at 2:34 PM
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Just as "my" catchy title inspired you...
...your wonderful story has inspired another sig-block (I think my most beautifully-constructed one to date!)!
Actually, my title isn't original--I simply took the title that Roger had given to his heartbreaking story, because I couldn't think of a better one to use to draw attention to the place where I was sharing his message.
This is really wonderful what you did for the kids in that facility--and it sounds like a facility that's really trying to be more than just a warehouse for "those kids."
It's beautiful how you were able to get so many people involved in sharing Christmas with these needy and deserving children!
Love & Prayers--
AJ 
Legend has it that, one day,
a young man was walking along the beach
when he came across an old man picking up starfish
that had washed ashore and tossing them back into the ocean.
He informed the old man that there were thousands of starfish
along countless miles of beach...
"Do you really believe that you can save them all?" he asked.
The old man, without a word, bent over
and picked up another starfish,
tossed it out into the ocean,
and, then, responded:
"I saved this one!"
Keeping that in mind, please read this!
posted by
Ainsley_Jo_Phillips
on September 14, 2005 at 2:25 PM
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Rame
Bravo! yes, of course I will. AS I say just comment me if you think I can help
posted by
ariel70
on September 14, 2005 at 2:18 PM
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HEY, ariel70!
I edited in the paragraphs and did some polishing up and voila, it is now divided into paragraphs. Sure wish I knew how to keep that constant. I sure appreciate your reading and commenting. Please stay with me and never feel like a suggestion is unwanted.
posted by
RAME
on September 14, 2005 at 2:16 PM
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ariel70,
I really appreciate your help and your comment. Thanks.
posted by
RAME
on September 14, 2005 at 1:52 PM
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Everyone,
ariel70 suggested that I ask everyone for help. When I make a post, often I get the paragraphs in just fine. I certainly put them as I am writing the post but when I actually click to post it, the paragraphs are no longer there. Sometimes, if I go right back and edit, then I can edit them in but sometimes not. Usually, the next day, for some reason, I can edit them in. Please tell me what I am doing wrong. I don't understand it. Also, I'm not much of a computer whiz and I'm not good at cutting and pasting and such. I need to be guided through it like a young child. Okay, a young child could probably guide me though it. Anyway, please help me. Thanks!
posted by
RAME
on September 14, 2005 at 1:52 PM
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Rame
I'm afraid I don't know about this particular problem, but I'm sure someone else will help you. Just send an " everyone" comment.
What I do is write the piece in Word, the cut and paste it. Then I insert an extra line between paragraphs when it's in the " New Post " window. Try that with the same piece, and repost it, OKay. If you have any other probs comment me.
posted by
ariel70
on September 14, 2005 at 1:43 PM
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Ariel70,
Thanks for reading and your suggestion. Actually, I went back through it and edited it. Sometimes, for some reason, I can get the paragraphs in just fine but sometimes not. I don't understand it. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to it. Often, the next day I can edit the paragraphs in but right after I post it, I can't.
Can you tell me what I might be doing wrong?
posted by
RAME
on September 14, 2005 at 1:39 PM
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Rame
There are none so blind as those who won't see. I know wha tit is to have had a lonely, sometimes rejected childhood, so I do sympathise.
Don't think I'm being patronising, but it really is better to split you posts into paragraphs. Many people in here won't read a large body of text without a break, and I found it difficult to read.
Good writing ; and good luck with your blog
posted by
ariel70
on September 14, 2005 at 1:23 PM
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