tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post5303317704447467740..comments2024-03-16T19:36:23.953-04:00Comments on Of Battered Aspect: Today Will DoDave Hingsburgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601687946534172noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-79599049633301791602010-03-15T01:37:31.231-04:002010-03-15T01:37:31.231-04:00This is a post I'm going to print off and put ...This is a post I'm going to print off and put in my own box...<br /><br />And I'm with Gina... we're Hingsburger groupies and proud of it!<br /><br />Remember my daughter Beth who I brought to your "Connections" presentation in Barrie a couple of years ago? She is now working full time supporting people with disabilities. She told me just this last week that going to hear you speak that day was the best preparation she could ever have had for her job in terms of choosing her attitude and having an approach that is respectful - and utilizing creativity to the nth degree in "making connections".<br /><br />You're the best, Dave. The very best. <br /><br />But most of all... you laugh at my jokes. <br /><br />Happy St. Patrick's Day! I think I might even wear green myself that day, now that you have completely changed the meaning for me of that day...Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527926041729913404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-33069490523967684052010-03-15T00:00:48.473-04:002010-03-15T00:00:48.473-04:00Strange you should write that for today I went loo...Strange you should write that for today I went looking for Saxon Trolls in our forest and found a few.<br /><br /> People seem to consider me brain injured (or not) and stupid.<br /><br />But I at least can see the Trolls they missed as they walked through the forest.<br /><br />Only one posted on my blog so far, more to come.<br />Do come see.Gone Fishinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601595396241016724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-49461224749623376402010-03-14T19:48:14.267-04:002010-03-14T19:48:14.267-04:00Dave, you are one of my heroes, and I know many ot...Dave, you are one of my heroes, and I know many others who hold you in equally high esteem. Your wise words have inspired me more times than I can count. PLEASE keep up the good work, and tell those snakes to go do something useful.Kris S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-10953179399974925852010-03-14T18:01:27.509-04:002010-03-14T18:01:27.509-04:00Don't let the snakes win. There are hearts tha...Don't let the snakes win. There are hearts that love, appreciate, care and admire.Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251920708783268740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-78395066666091364512010-03-14T15:29:00.780-04:002010-03-14T15:29:00.780-04:00This world does have a lot that is cold and cruel,...This world does have a lot that is cold and cruel, it is also full to the brim with beauty, kindness, love and incredible warmth (heat even.) It is completely unfair when the snakes infiltrate and crack us apart from the inside. I pray we can all hold on to our belief in the good when the snakes slither in... St. Paddy is just the guy for it.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802459265546733391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-71143795254033572322010-03-14T13:40:18.657-04:002010-03-14T13:40:18.657-04:00Dave, I really appreciated this post as today I am...Dave, I really appreciated this post as today I am beset by some snakes of my own. Others' snakes are so easy to see--but one's own are vicious. I'll drive away yours if you drive away mine.<br /><br />Wonderful metaphor and such helpful words. Thank you!<br /><br />(My verification word is ressess... I think some snakes may have snuck into your spam filtering system?)L.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-63943534350957230782010-03-14T12:36:00.066-04:002010-03-14T12:36:00.066-04:00Dear Dave:
I would like to send you some "sn...Dear Dave:<br /><br />I would like to send you some "snake be gone" too.<br /><br />So, remember that lady you helped in the grocery store? the one whose attendant was abusing her - and you helped her to report the abuse and make it stop? Take that snakes!<br /><br />I know there are lots of other incidents where you have made the world a safer place for people with disabilities - all ingredients for "snake be gone". Along with all the people who love you.<br /><br />May God hold you in the palm of His hand (part of an Irish blessing)<br /><br />ColleenColleennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-43658855394713769152010-03-14T11:11:47.679-04:002010-03-14T11:11:47.679-04:00Dave I want to say what everyone else has said as ...Dave I want to say what everyone else has said as well as a reminder snakes slither on the ground so we can gaze over them and see the sky. You have lifted so many of us up I hope these posts help you. Take care and look upJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14294417720384602202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-37482388805971663852010-03-14T10:44:50.759-04:002010-03-14T10:44:50.759-04:00Dave, did we have the same parents?
I know the sn...Dave, did we have the same parents? <br />I know the snakes well and fight them as you do. But you make it easier for me to rid my world of my snakes. I wish I could make it easier for you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10449486002164552303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-36678386946000333172010-03-14T09:14:46.662-04:002010-03-14T09:14:46.662-04:00Dave:
I have seen you in person several times. I...Dave:<br /><br />I have seen you in person several times. I am far too lazy this morning to count them all up but every time you get near me in Michigan and I can make it, I come to hear you. My sister experiences a disability and one time I brought my mom to hear you speak in Traverse City. It was a conference for professionals but they let her come for a portion of the fee. You spoke on sexuality that time. My mom was so thankful to hear your message.<br /><br />Every time I hear you I am refreshed and re-vitalized and more sure of my role in educating people. My job is to provide training to adults who will be working with people in specialized residential homes (yes I know we need to break everyone out of those mini-institutions but for now I train the staff who work in them, and I hope they hear our message). You are one of the advocates that I introduce new staff to. I introduce them to your books and your blog. We use your Ethics of Touch video and have spirited discussions about the way we interact with people with disabilities. <br /><br />I spoke with you one time after a conference and I think I came off as a stalker. You seemed a little leary to hear that someone would come and see you over and over. I am the opposite of the stone face women. I am one of the laughing girls (OK, I am no girl but it fits here). When I leave a day with you I have new energy. <br /><br />I tell you all of this to give you the truth that you are NOT worthless.... If I were a saint I'd stamp out the snakes for you. In my more mortal form, I can only give you external support and hope that you can take a little of my regard into your heart and make it your own.Ginanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-50765311850305808462010-03-14T09:07:13.344-04:002010-03-14T09:07:13.344-04:00What Jen and liz and Wendy said...{{{{HUGS}}}}What Jen and liz and Wendy said...{{{{HUGS}}}}Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10791317184998122691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-67574545737955115802010-03-14T07:56:24.074-04:002010-03-14T07:56:24.074-04:00It's a horrible thing how the snakes catch hol...It's a horrible thing how the snakes catch hold of a person. It's horrible what we carry with us through our whole lives. No matter who we are or what we become their hissing just can't be silenced some days. <br />I wish I could just whip you up a big batch of "snake-be-gone".wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14790763688701278823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-91002378911524138952010-03-14T06:38:03.396-04:002010-03-14T06:38:03.396-04:00What Jen said.
((((DAVE))))What Jen said.<br /><br />((((DAVE))))Liz Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09469435277058701080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-33966017384387225722010-03-14T01:23:40.279-05:002010-03-14T01:23:40.279-05:00This is a wonderful post Dave. I don't say tha...This is a wonderful post Dave. I don't say that because I am morbid and want to see you feel this way but because the snake analagy you have used is so accurate and really resounds with me! Beat those snakes with a stick, they don't belong anywhere near you for you are loved, you are intelligent and caring and read by many. I sure do hope they sliver away and you end up having a wonderful day :)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11909098646294265399noreply@blogger.com