Comments for riding a tangent

Comment on Patriotism and Pilgrimage by Jason Berry

Jason Berry — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:39:55 +0000

Russ, I have struggled with this question myself many, many times. The first I remember is the struggle with the decsion to enlist our senior summer, while many of our friends just a year older were phoning home from Kuwait. I’m still not quite certain I have the answer, other than a righteous burden for my country from the Great Commission, (…to the Jew first…=your brother/home?) and the example of Christ living firsthand in the midst of every man’s struggle against evil. There is something compelling about patriotism that I’m not so sure is just a carnal emotion. I beleive it is a fulfilling level of biblical brotherly love and unity of spirit that emboldens people to do what is right when they would probably not have the strength to do so on their own.

Comment on Putting words to my grief by Ann

Ann — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:26:58 +0000

Oh Rebecca, thanks for sharing that. That was a tough letter to read. And yet one of such hope that the Lord will be faithful. You have lived this story and He is showing His faithfulness to you, to sweet Kai, and to little Kate. Your story continues to grow and turn corners and it will be amazing to see where it goes. But one thing I know for sure–you will cling to the Lord. You and Russ have been, and I know with all my heart, you will continue. You two have been through the fire, multiple times, and I have to tell you again that your faith has inspired me and taught me over the years of our friendship. I am a better person because of yall. Love you and praying for you. And so very proud of you both.

Comment on Putting words to my grief by Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:55:01 +0000

Precious Kai will always have a place in our hearts and in our prayers. Gigi & Grandad

Comment on Putting words to my grief by Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:21:21 +0000

I know Honey.

Comment on Meet Kate Emerson by rd

rd — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 03:43:37 +0000

Thanks, Becky, for clearing that up.

And the (real) person I was thinking of… well we had dinner together this week and really struck up a good conversation. Turns out we knew each others’ names already!

Comment on Meet Kate Emerson by Becky

Becky — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:10:13 +0000

First of all, so as to dissolve any remaining awkwardness, Hi. I’m Becky Giovagnoni. I work at Compassion. There. Now you don’t have to feel awkward next time we randomly sit next to each other in a Finance training session.

Secondly, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! She’s so beautiful! You and Rebecca will be wonderful parents to little Kate!

Comment on Meet Kate Emerson by Mandala Riveros

Mandala Riveros — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:22:59 +0000

Congratulations Russ! Someday, you will have the joy of explaining to her how special she is, and how her parents got to choose her. I was adopted and I still think that perspective made My relationship with my parents even more special. Best wishes.

Comment on The Squeeze by Wes Roberts

Wes Roberts — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:57:29 +0000

…this proverb I needed today…thanx!

…Russ…what is the best email to use to reach you?

…a new one for me that comes through our developoing website is

wes@leadershipdesigngroup.com

…continue to pray for you and your bride in this tumultous year

Comment on You Did It so I Did It: $2,220 for the Children’s Hospital by Adam

Adam — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:05:55 +0000

VERY cool tat, my man! You gonna add to it, and maybe do sleeves on both arms??

Comment on You Did It so I Did It: $2,220 for the Children’s Hospital by Derran

Derran — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:21:48 +0000

Oh my gosh! Looks good–yeah for surpassing your goal!! And for the cool tattoo. Kai is one very special and very loved little boy, that fact will never change. Love yall!