tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post5118859493918448984..comments2024-01-28T02:33:20.498-06:00Comments on Treasures Found :: Inspiration is Everywhere: Would You Do It All Over?TesoriTrovatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771359288546654791noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-90009648084656462622010-04-26T15:16:01.597-05:002010-04-26T15:16:01.597-05:00This is a subject that I have thought about quite ...This is a subject that I have thought about quite a bit. I wouldn't change a thing because those experience have really formed the person that I am today and you know what, I like that person. I don't even regret anything in past except for the times I hurt someone because they were all learning experiences.Shai Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625514249141386180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-84589641542420465492010-04-14T17:11:49.322-05:002010-04-14T17:11:49.322-05:00Dolly Parton once said " If you want to see t...Dolly Parton once said " If you want to see the rainbow, you gotta put up with a little rain."swopemelmelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-38222148986763004642010-04-13T22:33:34.888-05:002010-04-13T22:33:34.888-05:00The ones that know some of my childhood often say ...The ones that know some of my childhood often say it must have been terrible, foster homes, always the new kid,abuse etc. but it is mine.<br />And I am with my husband now who made such an impact on me when I first briefly ran across him, so much so that I went back and found him again almost 30 years later.<br />I know that changing one thing in my past might mean I could not be right where I am right now and I would not change being where I am in my life, for the world.<br />thanks so much for sharing, and the gift of reflection.alovelymadnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406822064258819690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-64605350629043464952010-04-13T16:34:37.381-05:002010-04-13T16:34:37.381-05:00Erin,
I know what it's like to try to "fi...Erin,<br />I know what it's like to try to "fit in" in a new school. Not counting college, I attended 8 different schools in 12 years. We moved alot (about every 3 years or so), and sometimes I'd graduate from one school to another (like 6th grade to junior high school). I'm not sure if I'd change it all, but I do wish I had a "home town" and some really old friends that knew me way back when. I spent my senior year in a new high school, and was not able to make any lasting friendships there. As a result of my upbringing, I have tendency to move on through friendships in 3-4 year periods. I'm enthusiastic in the beginning, but eventually, I lose contact when it's not shiny and new. I think maybe I look for something wrong, to justify losing touch. As result, I only have a small handful of friends. One exception: I have been with my husband for over 20 years, so I'm at least able to keep that "shiny & new".<br />So, yes, I think I would like to change some of the bad things in the past, but it's not possible, so, I'm moving on...Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12337101534643323960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-7991818427746020422010-04-13T08:53:59.535-05:002010-04-13T08:53:59.535-05:00Erin, what a beautiful blog. Thank you so much fo...Erin, what a beautiful blog. Thank you so much for this shout out, and thanks for that incredible story! I was so moved reading it. It IS difficult to move to a new place, but that kismet with your Husband? Priceless. WOW for sure. No wonder you are a treasure finder, they've found you all your life, haven't they?:)<br /><br />Warm warm thoughts your way,<br />Suzy Hayze.... new follower.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556206184198452490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-53655206847501072092010-04-13T07:46:11.303-05:002010-04-13T07:46:11.303-05:00You are so right! Who could not be intrigued by th...You are so right! Who could not be intrigued by that title? Thanks for sharing Suzy Hayze with us,I'll be visiting her often.<br />Hey, and thanks for visiting with me Erin.<br />.........Lisa Lisa Blackwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02552668716204262179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-40770530034649492102010-04-13T07:03:55.453-05:002010-04-13T07:03:55.453-05:00Erin this is very good question and I love your re...Erin this is very good question and I love your response. Thanks for sharing that with us.<br />I like to focus on what is instead of what if?<br />I would not change anything, it's part of who I am and my life experiences.Jeanniehttp://www.jkdjewelry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-42758999452245049392010-04-13T00:09:09.578-05:002010-04-13T00:09:09.578-05:00Erin, I do agree with everyone that the bad parts ...Erin, I do agree with everyone that the bad parts help us in some way or other down the road... but there are just some things that I might still change (although I'd keep the great friends I did meet fortunately that year)....moving to a new high school of about 4,000 students for my senior year! Now that was a tough year!Cindyhttp://www.sweetbeadstudio.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-53428661317151040922010-04-12T22:06:33.374-05:002010-04-12T22:06:33.374-05:00What an intriguing question! It's tempting to...What an intriguing question! It's tempting to go back and change the bad, but I suppose they are what make us who we are supposed to be.Bossy Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-87161612950749346152010-04-12T20:06:03.426-05:002010-04-12T20:06:03.426-05:00This is such a hard question to answer because the...This is such a hard question to answer because the tough parts of life that you go through make you who you are ... and who knows what you would lose if you lost that part of you? There are parts of me that wish I hadn't gotten married the first time I did ... but part of me thinks I needed to go through that to get where I am today. It is one of those impossible questions I think.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-55085701003244296002010-04-12T19:59:00.044-05:002010-04-12T19:59:00.044-05:00Oh, goodness, you are so right. I popped over ther...Oh, goodness, you are so right. I popped over there, and signed up.<br /><br />That was spectacular to read.<br /><br />Thank you!!Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609629888008025050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-84362231075743133382010-04-12T18:16:01.887-05:002010-04-12T18:16:01.887-05:00I think about this question from time to time. How...I think about this question from time to time. How different would I have turned out if this or that had not been happening in my early life? And I can't think how anything could have been different, unless everyone in my life, including me and my ancestors, had been utterly different people. Like genetically different individuals with different histories. If that were the case, "I" would not exist. I look at my parents, and their parents, and the emotional toolboxes they all had to work with, and I cannot see how they could have done anything differently. At any given moment they would have had to employ knowledge gained from lessons they had not yet learned; same for me--there are some heartaches I could have avoided, chances I could have taken, but that would have required me to know things I had not yet learned. I feel I've made good use of what my family gave me and of my own choices, both good and bad, and I like who I have become out of that mixed bag. I couldn't change any of it without ceasing to be myself.lunedreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12194017326383981105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-39932046344045001062010-04-12T16:40:00.019-05:002010-04-12T16:40:00.019-05:00I think the bad parts make us stronger and mold wh...I think the bad parts make us stronger and mold who we are. With that being said, there are some parts that are just crappy, and are not life altering. I would change a few things, mostly when I was a young silly girl.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09539090300799927263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-37702497528365580092010-04-12T15:24:38.936-05:002010-04-12T15:24:38.936-05:00I would have to say that it's better to suffer...I would have to say that it's better to suffer through the bad parts because they do help inform your future, even though it may not feel like it at the time. If I could go back in time, I certainly might make a few different choices, but overall, I have to admit that going through some really painful times in my life have made me much more able to appreciate the really good things that came after.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04096488417846275728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-90441594132190093192010-04-12T14:32:51.681-05:002010-04-12T14:32:51.681-05:00Wow, Erin, what an amazing post! I could write re...Wow, Erin, what an amazing post! I could write reams about my elementary school experience (not a good one) but the comments aren't the place to do it so I'll have to tuck it away for a future blog entry. I find the timing on this post interesting, too, as the teachers at my son's elementary school (and in the entire district) are slated to strike later this week. So, it could be a very interesting time for HIS elementary career as well.Silver Parrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09873603171743392110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-3730018383754371292010-04-12T14:04:04.683-05:002010-04-12T14:04:04.683-05:00Hmmm, good question. I probably wouldn't cha...Hmmm, good question. I probably wouldn't change all the bad parts of growing up, such as the painful teasing, and roller-coaster moods of dating--or lack thereof. Most of these experiences help form us into what we are today, possibly making us stronger, or more compassionate.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07545020113679133121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-73241425946014534602010-04-12T13:58:15.779-05:002010-04-12T13:58:15.779-05:00When I am in the "bad parts" I wish I di...When I am in the "bad parts" I wish I didn't have to experience them. Some are downright almost too much to bear..push me to the breaking point, not sure how I "survived" some of what I have.<br />However, I do believe a larger hand is guiding, that hand takes my blunders and stumbles and makes something good out of them. I am who I am today because of all that I've experienced and I'm able to touch those around me because I've been there. My Spirit is most buoyant, my Faith is huge, my touch is Light filled. So, I wouldn't change a thing, not even the crazy please don't make me walk through these moments. <br />I want to shield my loved ones from those moments in their lives as well. However, I stand by patiently and am there as I can be, because I know those moments are important to shape them in their journey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com